Definitive adoption (EU, Euratom) 2023/1469 of amending budget No 1 of the EU for the financial year 2023 - Main contents

DEFINITIVE ADOPTION (EU, Euratom) 2023/1469

of amending budget No 1 of the European Union for the financial year 2023

THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 314(4)(a) and (9) thereof,

having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a thereof,

having regard to Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/2053 of 14 December 2020 on the system of own resources of the European Union and repealing Decision 2014/335/EU, Euratom (1),

having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU, and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 (2), and in particular Article 43 thereof,

having regard to Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 of 17 December 2020 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 (3),

having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020 between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources (4),

having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, as definitively adopted on 23 November 2022 (5),

having regard to draft amending budget No 1 of the European Union for the financial year 2023, which the Commission adopted on 16 March 2023,

having regard to the position on draft amending budget No 1/2023, which the Council adopted on 16 May 2023 and forwarded to Parliament on the following day,

having regard to Parliament’s approval of 13 June 2023 of the Council position,

having regard to Rules 94 and 96 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure,

DECLARES:

Sole Article

The procedure under Article 314 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union is complete and amending budget No 1 of the European Union for the financial year 2023 has been definitively adopted.

Done at Strasbourg, 13 June 2023.

The President

• R. 

  METSOLA

• (1) 

  OJ L 424, 15.12.2020, p. 1.

• (2) 

  OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1.

• (3) 

  OJ L 433 I, 22.12.2020, p. 11.

• (4) 

  OJ L 433 I, 22.12.2020, p. 28.

• (5) 

  OJ L 58, 23.2.2023.

AMENDING BUDGET No 1 FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2023

CONTENTS

STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE BY SECTION

SECTION III

COMMISSION

EXPENDITURE

TITLE 02

EUROPEAN STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS

CHAPTER 02 03 —   CONNECTING EUROPE FACILITY (CEF)

Remarks

Appropriations under this chapter are intended to cover actions focused on the development and modernisation of the transEuropean networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital and to facilitate cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy, taking into account the long-term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors.

In accordance with Articles 21, 22 and 24 of the Financial Regulation, contributions received from third countries (EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates, or other third countries) for participating in Union programmes and any other assigned revenue entered in the statement of revenue give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under this chapter.

The related estimated amounts as well as the corresponding article or item of the statement of revenue are indicated, wherever possible, in the relevant budget lines.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014 (OJ L 249, 14.7.2021, p. 38).

02 03 02

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) — Energy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of projects of common interest relating to further integration of an efficient and competitive internal energy market, interoperability of networks across borders and sectors, facilitating decarbonisation of the economy, promoting energy efficiency and ensuring security of supply, and projects aiming to facilitate cross-border cooperation in the area of energy, including renewable energy.

CHAPTER 02 10 —   DECENTRALISED AGENCIES

Remarks

Appropriations under this chapter are intended to cover the decentralised agencies’ staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2) and, where applicable, operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The establishment plans of the agencies are set out in Annex ‘Staff’ to this section.

The agencies must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

In accordance with Articles 21, 22 and 24 of the Financial Regulation, contributions received from third countries (EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates, or other third countries) for participating in Union programmes, amounts repaid in accordance with Article 17 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 122, 10.5.2019, p. 1) and any other assigned revenue entered in the statement of revenue give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under this chapter.

The related estimated amounts as well as the corresponding article or item of the statement of revenue are indicated, wherever possible, in the relevant budget lines.

02 10 06

European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

ACER is an independent body and neutral arbiter on regulatory matters that can take binding decisions required for the integration of the European Internal Energy Market, both for electricity and natural gas, and thereby supports the European Green Deal and the construction of a more resilient Europe. ACER is also entrusted with supervising wholesale electricity and gas markets in order to prevent, detect and investigate market manipulations.

In close cooperation with national energy regulatory authorities, ACER ensures that market integration and the implementation of Union legislation is achieved according to the Union's energy policy objectives and regulatory framework.

Assigned revenue (origin, estimated amounts and corresponding article or item of the statement of revenue).

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency (OJ L 326, 8.12.2011, p. 1).

Regulation (EU) 2019/942 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 establishing a European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 22).

Regulation (EU) 2022/869 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2022 on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure, amending Regulations (EC) 715/2009, (EU) 2019/942 and (EU) 2019/943 and Directives 2009/73/EC and (EU) 2019/944, and repealing Regulation (EU) 347/2013 (OJ L 152, 3.6.2022, p. 45).

Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2576 of 19 December 2022 enhancing solidarity through better coordination of gas purchases, reliable price benchmarks and exchanges of gas across borders (OJ L 335, 29.12.2022, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2578 of 22 December 2022 establishing a market correction mechanism to protect Union citizens and the economy against excessively high prices (OJ L 335, 29.12.2022, p. 45).

Reference acts

Commission Decision (EU) 2020/2152 of 17 December 2020 on fees due to the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for collecting, handling, processing and analysing of information reported under Regulation (EU) 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 428, 18.12.2020, p. 68).

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 15 December 2021, on internal markets for renewable and natural gases and for hydrogen (recast) (COM(2021) 804 final).

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 15 December 2021, on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/942 (COM(2021) 805 final).

TITLE 03

SINGLE MARKET

CHAPTER 03 10 —   DECENTRALISED AGENCIES

Remarks

Appropriations under this chapter are intended to cover the decentralised agencies’ staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2) and, where applicable, operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The establishment plans of the agencies are set out in Annex ‘Staff’ to this section.

The agencies must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

In accordance with Articles 21, 22 and 24 of the Financial Regulation, contributions received from third countries (EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates, or other third countries) for participating in Union programmes, amounts repaid in accordance with Article 17 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 122, 10.5.2019, p. 1) and any other assigned revenue, entered in the statement of revenue give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under this chapter.

The related estimated amounts as well as the corresponding article or item of the statement of revenue are indicated, wherever possible, in the relevant budget lines.

03 10 05

Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

New article

Having regard to the TFEU, and in particular Article 114 thereof, the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) is established with the main objectives to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism in the Union, including by contributing to enhanced supervision and improved cooperation between national Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) and supervisory authorities.

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 20 July 2021, establishing the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism and amending Regulations (EU) No 1093/2010, (EU) 1094/2010, (EU) 1095/2010 (COM(2021) 421 final).

CHAPTER 03 20 —   PILOT PROJECTS, PREPARATORY ACTIONS, PREROGATIVES AND OTHER ACTIONS

03 20 03

Other actions

Remarks

Appropriations under this article are intended to finance actions and activities not included in the previous chapters of this title but for which a basic act has been adopted.

03 20 03 02

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

TITLE 04

SPACE

CHAPTER 04 03 —   UNION SECURE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAMME

Remarks

New chapter

The general objective of the Union Secure Connectivity Programme is to ensure worldwide access to secure governmental satellite communication services for the protection of critical infrastructures, surveillance, external actions and crisis management. Its objective is also to allow for the provision of commercial services by the private sector to enable the availability of high-speed broadband and seamless connectivity throughout Europe, removing dead zones.

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 15 February 2022, establishing the Union Secure Connectivity Programme for the period 2023-2027 (COM(2022) 57 final).

04 03 01

Union Secure Connectivity Programme — Contribution from Heading 1

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

New item

The general objective of the Union Secure Connectivity Programme is to establish a secure and autonomous space-based connectivity system for the provision of guaranteed and resilient satellite communication services.

The Programme may receive additional financial contributions or contributions in kind from: (a) Union agencies and bodies; (b) Member States; (c) third countries participating in the programme; (d) the European Space Agency or other international organisations in line with relevant agreements.

TITLE 06

RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE

CHAPTER 06 02 —   RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE FACILITY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT INSTRUMENT

Remarks

Appropriations under this chapter are intended to cover expenditure relevant to Regulations (EU) 2021/240 and (EU) 2021/241 establishing a Recovery and Resilience Facility and a Technical Support Instrument.

The Recovery and Resilience Facility intends to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience, crisis preparedness, adjustment capacity and growth potential of the Member States, by mitigating the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth. It is to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of reforms and investments as set out in their recovery and resilience plans.

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/2094, external assigned revenue resulting from proceeds of the European Union Recovery Instrument entered in the statement of revenue gives rise to the provision of appropriations for this programme under this title for a total amount of EUR 337 969 000 000 in commitments. The amounts indicated in the budget remarks of the relevant budget lines under this title provide information about the expected amount of budgetary commitments in 2023.

Additionally, in accordance with proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/241 as regards REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 , Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, Directive 2003/87/EC and Decision (EU) 2015/1814, External assigned revenue resulting from proceeds of the Emissions Trading Schemes entered in the statement of revenue gives rise to the provision of appropriations for this programme under this title for a total amount of EUR 20 000 000 000 in commitments. The amounts indicated in the budget remarks of the relevant budget lines under this title provide information about the expected amount of budgetary commitments in 2023.

The Technical Support Instrument is intended to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by supporting Member States’ efforts to implement reforms. This is necessary to encourage investment, to increase competitiveness and to achieve sustainable economic and social convergence, resilience and recovery. The Instrument’s objective is to support Member States’ efforts to design, develop and implement reforms and prepare, develop, amend and implement recovery and resilience plans pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/241. This includes strengthening their institutional and administrative capacity, in order to properly quantify costing, milestones and targets, including at regional and local level, to facilitate socially inclusive, green and digital transitions, to effectively address the challenges identified in the country-specific recommendations and to implement Union law.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EU) 2020/2094 of 14 December 2020 establishing a European Union Recovery Instrument to support the recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis (OJ L 433I, 22.12.2020, p. 23).

Regulation (EU) 2021/240 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 February 2021 establishing a Technical Support Instrument (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 1).

Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17).

06 02 01

Recovery and Resilience Facility — Non-repayable support

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses for the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility in order to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of reforms and investments set out in their recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective shall be pursued in close and transparent cooperation with the Member States concerned.

This support will aim, in particular, to provide financial contributions to structural reforms and investments aimed at addressing challenges identified in the context of the European Semester of economic policy coordination.

Assigned revenue (origin, estimated amounts and corresponding article or item of the statement of revenue).

TITLE 08

AGRICULTURE AND MARITIME POLICY

CHAPTER 08 03 —   EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL FUND FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (EAFRD)

Remarks

Appropriations under this chapter are intended to cover the financing of the CAP Strategic Plans interventions funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) under the programming period 2023-2027, as well as 2014-2020 programmes in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 that are extended to 2021 and 2022 under transitional rules set out by Regulation (EU) 2020/2220. Those appropriations may also be used for covering any outstanding payments for EAFRD measures prior to 2014 and for financing technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission within the limit of 0,25 % of the EAFRD envelope.

The EAFRD delivers specific climate and environmental public goods, improves the competitiveness of the agriculture and forestry sectors, and promotes the diversification of economic activity and quality of life and work in rural areas including areas with specific constraints.

In accordance with Articles 21, 22 and 24 of the Financial Regulation, contributions received from third countries (EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates, or other third countries) for participating in Union programmes, and any other assigned revenue, entered in the statement of revenue give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under this chapter.

The related estimated amounts as well as the corresponding article or item of the statement of revenue are indicated, wherever possible, in the relevant budget lines.

In addition, and in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/2094, external assigned revenue resulting from proceeds of the Next Generation EU/European Union Recovery Instrument entered in the statement of revenue gave rise to the provision of appropriations for this programme under this chapter for a total amount of EUR 8 070 486 840 in commitments in 2021 and 2022. The amounts indicated in the budget remarks of the relevant budget lines under this chapter provide information about the expected payment appropriations in 2023.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 320).

Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 487).

Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 352/78, (EC) No 165/94, (EC) No 2799/98, (EC) No 814/2000, (EC) No 1290/2005 and (EC) No 485/2008 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 549).

Council Regulation (EU) 2020/2094 of 14 December 2020 establishing a European Union Recovery Instrument to support the recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis (OJ L 433I, 22.12.2020, p. 23).

Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 2022 (OJ L 437, 28.12.2020, p. 1).

Regulation (EU) 2021/523 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 establishing the InvestEU Programme and amending Regulation (EU) 2015/1017 (OJ L 107, 26.3.2021, p. 30).

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 December 2021 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 (OJ L 435, 6.12.2021, p. 1).

Regulation (EU) 2021/2116 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 December 2021 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 (OJ L 435, 6.12.2021, p. 187).

08 03 05

Recovery and Resilience Facility - Contribution from the EAFRD

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

TITLE 09

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION

CHAPTER 09 02 —   PROGRAMME FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION (LIFE)

Remarks

Appropriations under this chapter are intended to cover actions contributing to the shift towards a clean, circular, energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient economy, including through the transition to clean energy, to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, thereby contributing to sustainable development.

The LIFE programme may provide funding in any of the forms laid down in the Financial Regulation, in particular grants, prizes and procurement. It may also provide financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations, which shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/523.

In accordance with Articles 21, 22 and 24 of the Financial Regulation, contributions received from third countries (EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates, or other third countries) for participating in Union programmes and any other assigned revenue, entered in the statement of revenue give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under this chapter.

The related estimated amounts as well as the corresponding article or item of the statement of revenue are indicated, wherever possible, in the relevant budget lines.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) 2021/523 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 establishing the InvestEU Programme and amending Regulation (EU) 2015/1017 (OJ L 107, 26.3.2021, p. 1).

Regulation (EU) 2021/783 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2021 establishing a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE), and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013 (OJ L 172, 17.5.2021, p. 53).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 11 December 2019, The European Green Deal (COM(2019) 640 final).

09 02 02

Circular economy and quality of life

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure related to the implementation of the specific sub-programme for circular economy and quality of life of the LIFE programme.

This sub-programme aims to facilitate the transition towards a sustainable, circular, energy-efficient and climate-resilient economy and to protect, restore and improve the quality of the environment.

It supports projects focusing on delivering the European Green Deal. These will be actions related to the shift towards a resource-efficient economy, the management of natural resources, such as air, water and land towards achieving the zero-pollution ambition, the strengthening the implementation of environmental legislation, as well as the promotion of good environmental governance.

It includes:

• — 

  the financing of innovative techniques, methods and approaches for reaching the objectives of the Union legislation and policy on environment and to contribute to the knowledge base and to the application of best practices,

• — 

  the development, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of the relevant Union legislation and policy on environment, including by improving governance at all levels, in particular through enhancing capacities of public and private actors and the involvement of civil society,

• — 

  the support of actions intended to catalyse the large-scale deployment of successful technical and policy-related solutions for implementing the relevant Union legislation and policy on environment, by replicating results, integrating related environmental objectives into other policies and into public and private sector practices, mobilising sustainable investments, and improving access to finance.

Costs of technical assistance for selecting, monitoring, evaluating and auditing projects and of support for communication, IT actions, organising workshops, conferences and meetings, as well as other governance activities (including non-governmental organisations supported via operating grants) may also be financed by this appropriation.

Assigned revenue (origin, estimated amounts and corresponding article or item of the statement of revenue).

CHAPTER 09 10 —   DECENTRALISED AGENCIES

Remarks

Appropriations under this chapter are intended to cover the decentralised agencies’ staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2) and, where applicable, operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The establishment plans of the agencies are set out in Annex ‘Staff’ to this section.

The agencies must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

In accordance with Articles 21, 22 and 24 of the Financial Regulation, contributions received from third countries (EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates, or other third countries) for participating in Union programmes, amounts repaid in accordance with Article 17 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and the Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 122, 10.5.2019, p. 1) and any other assigned revenue entered in the statement of revenue give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under this chapter.

The related estimated amounts as well as the corresponding article or item of the statement of revenue are indicated, wherever possible, in the relevant budget lines.

09 10 01

European Chemicals Agency – Environmental directives and international conventions

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover staff, administrative and operational expenditure for the activities of the European Chemicals Agency related to the implementation of legislation on the export and import of hazardous chemicals, on persistent organic pollutants, on waste and on the quality of water intended for human consumption.

Assigned revenue (origin, estimated amounts and corresponding article or item of the statement of revenue):

Legal basis

Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3).

Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals (OJ L 201, 27.7.2012, p. 60).

Directive (EU) 2018/851 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste (OJ L 150, 14.6.2018, p. 109).

Regulation (EU) No 2019/1021 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on persistent organic pollutants (OJ L 169, 25.6.2019, p. 45).

Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on the quality of water intended for human consumption (OJ L 435, 23.12.2020, p. 1).

Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22–36).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning batteries and waste batteries, repealing Directive 2006/66/EC and amending Regulation (EU) No 2019/1020 (COM (2020) 798 final).

CHAPTER 09 20 —   PILOT PROJECTS, PREPARATORY ACTIONS, PREROGATIVES AND OTHER ACTIONS

09 20 04

Actions financed under the prerogatives of the Commission and specific powers conferred on the Commission

09 20 04 01

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of the implementation of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (the ‘CBAM’).

The carbon border adjustment mechanism (the ‘CBAM’) is intended to address greenhouse gas emissions embedded in the goods covered by the proposed Regulation, upon their importation into the customs territory of the Union, in order to prevent the risk of carbon leakage. The CBAM will complement the system established for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union by Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council by applying an equivalent set of rules to imports into the customs territory of the Union of goods covered by the proposed Regulation.

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 14 July 2021, establishing a carbon border adjustment mechanism (COM(2021) 564 final).

TITLE 16

EXPENDITURE OUTSIDE THE ANNUAL CEILINGS SET OUT IN THE MULTIANNUAL FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK

CHAPTER 16 02 —   MOBILISATION OF SOLIDARITY MECHANISMS (SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS)

Remarks

This chapter is intended to enter appropriations resulting from the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers and the Brexit Adjustment Reserve, all special instruments foreseen in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093.

In accordance with Articles 21, 22 and 24 of the Financial Regulation, any assigned revenue entered in the statement of revenue gives rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under this chapter.

The related estimated amounts as well as the corresponding article or item of the statement of revenue are indicated, wherever possible, in the relevant budget lines.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 of 17 December 2020 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 (OJ L 433 I, 22.12.2020, p. 11).

Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020 between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources (OJ L 433 I, 22.12.2020, p. 28).

16 02 04

Recovery and Resilience Facility - Contribution from the BAR

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to complement the Resilience and Recovery Facility resources following Member State(s) request to transfer all or part of the provisional allocation set out in Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1803 of 8 October 2021 pursuant to Article 4a of Regulation (EU) 2021/1755. Transferred resources will be implemented in accordance with the rules of Resilience and Recovery Facility and for the benefit of the Member State(s) concerned.

TITLE 20

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

CHAPTER 20 01 —   MEMBERS, OFFICIALS AND TEMPORARY STAFF

20 01 02

Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff

Remarks

An additional flat rate reduction of 1,8 percentage points has been applied to salaries.

20 01 02 01

Remuneration and allowances — Headquarters and Representation offices

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

With the exception of staff serving in third countries, this appropriation is intended to cover, in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the establishment plan:

• — 

  salaries, allowances and other payments related to salaries,

• — 

  accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

• — 

  unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments to be made by the Commission to temporary staff to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin,

• — 

  miscellaneous allowances and grants,

• — 

  in respect of officials and temporary staff, allowances for shift work or standby duty at the place of work or at home,

• — 

  allowances in the event of dismissal of a probationary official for obvious inadequacy,

• — 

  allowances in the event of cancellation by the institution of the contract of a temporary staff member,

• — 

  reimbursement of expenditure on security measures at the homes of officials working in the Commission Representations in the Union and in Union delegations within the Union territory,

• — 

  flat-rate allowances and payments at hourly rates for overtime worked by officials in category AST which cannot be compensated, under the arrangements laid down, by free time,

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  the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff and the cost of weightings applied to the part of emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

• — 

  the cost of any updates of remuneration during the financial year.

Assigned revenue (origin, estimated amounts and corresponding article or item of the statement of revenue).

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

20 01 02 02

Expenses and allowances related to recruitment, transfers and termination of service — Headquarters and Representation offices

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

With the exception of staff serving in third countries, this appropriation is intended to cover, in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the establishment plan:

• — 

  travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to another place of employment,

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  installation and resettlement allowances due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere,

• — 

  removal expenses due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere,

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  daily subsistence allowance for officials and temporary staff who furnish evidence that they must change their place of residence on taking up duty or transferring to a new place of employment,

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  transitional costs for officials assigned to posts in new Member States prior to accession who are requested to remain in service in those Member States following the accession date, and who will be entitled, exceptionally, to the same financial and material conditions applied by the Commission before accession, in accordance with Annex X to the Staff Regulations and the Conditions of Employment.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

CHAPTER 20 02 —   OTHER STAFF AND EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS

20 02 01

External personnel — Headquarters

20 02 01 01

Contract staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the Union territory:

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  the remuneration of contract staff (within the meaning of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union), employer’s contributions to social welfare for contract staff and the impact of weightings applicable to the remuneration of such staff,

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  a sum to cover the remuneration of contract staff acting as guides for persons with disabilities,

• — 

  the cost of any updates of remuneration during the financial year.

Assigned revenue (origin, estimated amounts and corresponding article or item of the statement of revenue).

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

Council Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation (OJ L 303, 2.12.2000, p. 16).

Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 22 June 2005 on the Code of good practice for the employment of people with disabilities.

20 02 06

Other management expenditure — Headquarters

20 02 06 01

Mission and representation expenses

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following decentralised operating expenditure:

Missions:

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  travel expenses, including ancillary costs relating to tickets and reservations, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by Commission staff covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international experts or officials seconded to Commission departments (refunds of mission expenses paid for the account of other Union institutions or bodies and for third parties will constitute assigned expenditure). Where the option is available, the Commission will use airlines covered by collective bargaining agreements and complying with the relevant ILO conventions.

Representation expenses:

• — 

  reimbursement of the costs incurred by persons officially representing the Commission (reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other Union institutions).

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

20 02 06 02

Meetings, expert groups and conference’s expenses

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following decentralised operating expenditure:

Meetings of experts:

• — 

  reimbursement of the costs incurred for the functioning of the expert groups established or convened by the Commission: travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices (experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission).

Conferences:

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  expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings organised by the Commission in support of its various policies, and expenditure for running a network for financial control organisations and bodies, including an annual meeting between such organisations and the members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Budgetary Control, as requested in paragraph 88 of European Parliament resolution of 27 April 2006 with comments forming an integral part of the decision on the discharge for implementation of the European Union general budget for the financial year 2004, Section III — Commission (OJ L 340, 6.12.2006, p. 5),

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  expenditure relating to conferences, seminars, meetings, training courses and practical in-house training for officials of the Member States who manage or monitor operations financed by the Union funds or operations to collect revenue that constitutes Union own resources or cooperate in the Union statistics system, and expenditure of the same type for officials from the countries of central and eastern Europe managing or monitoring operations financed under Union programmes,

• — 

  expenditure on training third-country officials who carry out management or control duties with a direct bearing on protecting the Union’s financial interest,

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  the cost of the Commission’s participation in conferences, congresses and meetings,

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  conference enrolment fees, excluding training expenses,

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  subscriptions to trade and scientific associations,

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  the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

20 02 06 03

Meetings of committees

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following decentralised operating expenditure:

Meetings of committees:

• — 

  travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in committees set up by the Treaty and by European Parliament and Council Regulations or Council Regulations, and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure (in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices) (experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission).

Assigned revenue (origin, estimated amounts and corresponding article or item of the statement of revenue).

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

20 02 06 04

Studies and consultations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following decentralised operating expenditure:

Studies and consultations:

• — 

  expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts (individuals or firms) if the Commission does not have suitable staff available to carry out such studies,

• — 

  the purchase of studies already carried out or subscriptions with specialist research institutions.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

TITLE 30

RESERVES

CHAPTER 30 02 —   RESERVES FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURE

30 02 02

Differentiated appropriations

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Remarks

The appropriations in this title are intended for two circumstances only: (a) where no basic act exists for the action concerned when the budget is established; and (b) where there are serious grounds for doubting the adequacy of the appropriations or the possibility of implementing, under conditions consistent with sound financial management, the appropriations entered in the budget lines concerned. The appropriations entered in this article may be used only after transfer in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 31 of the Financial Regulation.

The breakdown is as follows (commitments, payments):

Legal basis

Regulation (EU, Euratom 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 (OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1).

SECTION III

COMMISSION

STAFF

Commission

Administration

Bodies set up by the European Union and having legal personality

Decentralised agencies

Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office)

European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER)