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Contents

1. Preamble
2. Sole Article
3. GENERAL BUDGET OF THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2015

THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 314 thereof,

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

Having regard to Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources,

Having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020

Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management

Having regard to the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015 which the Commission adopted on 24 June 2014

Having regard to the position on the draft budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, which the Council adopted on 2 September 2014 and forwarded to Parliament on 12 September 2014

Having regard to the Commission’s Letter of Amendment No 1/2015 of 15 October 2014 to the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015,

Having regard to the resolution adopted by Parliament on 22 October 2014 on the Council position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015

Having regard to the amendments to the draft general budget adopted by Parliament on 22 October 2014

Having regard to the letter of 22 October 2014 from the President of the Council stating that the Council was unable to approve all the amendments adopted by Parliament,

Having regard to the letter to the President of the Council of 27 October 2014 convening the Conciliation Committee,

Having regard to the Conciliation Committee meetings of 6, 14 and 17 November 2014,

Having regard to the fact that the Conciliation Committee did not agree on a joint text within the 21-day time limit referred to in Article 314(6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to the new draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, which the Commission adopted on 28 November 2014 in accordance with Article 314(8) of Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to the position on the draft budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, which the Council adopted on 12 December 2014 and forwarded to the Parliament on the same day,

Having regard to Parliament’s approval of the Council position on 17 December 2014

Having regard to Rules 88 and 91 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 the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015 has been definitively adopted.

Done at Strasbourg, 17 December 2014. The President M. Schulz

GENERAL BUDGET OF THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2015

INTRODUCTION AND FINANCING OF THE GENERAL BUDGET The general budget of the Union is the instrument which sets out and authorises the total amount of revenue and expenditure deemed necessary for the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community for each year. The budget is established and implemented in compliance with the principles of unity, budgetary accuracy, annuality, equilibrium, unit of account, universality, specification, sound financial management and transparency.

The principle of unity and the principle of budgetary accuracy mean that all revenue and expenditure of the Union when it is charged to the budget must be incorporated in a single document.

The principle of annuality means that the budget is adopted for one budgetary year at a time and that both commitment and payment appropriations for the current budgetary year must, in principle, be used in the course of the year.

The principle of equilibrium means that forecasts of revenue for the budgetary year must be equal to payment appropriations for that year; borrowing to cover any budget deficit which may arise is not compatible with the own resources system and will not be authorised.

In accordance with the principle of unit of account, the budget is drawn up and implemented in euros and the accounts shall be presented in euros.

The principle of universality means that total revenue is to cover total payment appropriations with the exception of a limited number of revenue items which are assigned to particular items of expenditure. Revenue and expenditure are entered in full in the budget without any adjustment against each other.

The principle of specification means that each appropriation must have a given purpose and be assigned to a specific objective in order to prevent any confusion between appropriations.

The principle of sound financial management is defined by reference to the principles of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.

The budget is established in compliance with the principle of transparency, ensuring sound information on the implementation of the budget and the accounts.

The budget presents appropriations and resources by purpose (activity-based budgeting), with a view to enhancing transparency in the management of the budget with reference to the objectives of sound financial management and in particular efficiency and effectiveness. The expenditure authorised by the present budget totals EUR 145321531152 in commitment appropriations and EUR 141214040563 in payment appropriations, representing a variation rate of + 1,84 % and of + 1,57 % respectively by comparison with the 2014 budget. Budgetary revenue totals EUR 141214040563. The uniform rate of call for the VAT resource is 0,30 % whilst that for the GNI resource is 0,7481 %. Traditional own resources (customs duties and sugar levies) account for 11,92 % of the financing of the budget for 2015. The VAT resource accounts for 12,93 % and the GNI resource for 74,04 %. Other revenue for this financial year is estimated at EUR 1575497557. The own resources needed to finance the 2015 budget account for 1,00 % of the total GNI, thus falling below the ceiling of 1,23 % of GNI calculated using the method set out in Article 3(1) of Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17). The tables below set out step by step the method used to calculate the financing of the 2015 budget. Description Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Change (%) Smart and inclusive growth 66922960910 65300076773 +2,49 Sustainable growth: natural resources 55998594804 56443752595 –0,79 Security and citizenship 1859513795 1665510850 +11,65 Global Europe 7422489907 6840903616 +8,50 Administration 8658756179 8405389881 +3,01 Compensation p.m. 28600000 — Special instruments 351724968 350000000 +0,49 Total expenditure 141214040563 139034233715 +1,57 Description Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Change (%) Miscellaneous revenue (Titles 4 to 9) 1575497557 5545428277 –71,59 Surplus available from the preceding financial year (Chapter 3 0, Article 3 0 0) p.m. 1005406925 — Surplus of own resources resulting from the repayment of the surplus of the Guarantee Fund for external actions (Chapter 3 0, Article 3 0 2) p.m. p.m. — Balance of own resources accruing from VAT and GNP/GNI-based own resources for earlier years (Chapters 3 1 and 3 2) p.m. 4095463000 — Total revenue for Titles 3 to 9 1575497577 10646298202 –85,20 Net amount of customs duties and sugar levies (Chapters 1 1 and 1 2) 16825900000 16084600000 +4,61 VAT-based own resource at the uniform rate (Tables 1 and 2, Chapter 1 3) 18264479250 17689735350 +3,25 Remainder to be financed by the additional resource (GNI-based own resource, Table 3, Chapter 1 4) 104548163756 94613600163 +10,50 Appropriations to be covered by the own resources referred to in Article 2 of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom 139638543006 128387935513 +8,76 Total revenue 141214040563 139034233715 +1,57 Member State 1 % of non-capped VAT base 1 % of gross national income Capping rate (in %) 1 % of gross national income multiplied by capping rate 1 % of capped VAT base Member States whose VAT base is capped (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Belgium 1720407000 4052264000 50 2026132000 1720407000 Bulgaria 201270000 414927000 50 207463500 201270000 Czech Republic 618215000 1405091000 50 702545500 618215000 Denmark 1045978000 2742029000 50 1371014500 1045978000 Germany 12873205000 30055584000 50 15027792000 12873205000 Estonia 92227000 198736000 50 99368000 92227000 Ireland 660326000 1491005000 50 745502500 660326000 Greece 717672000 1845174000 50 922587000 717672000 Spain 4867873000 10536508000 50 5268254000 4867873000 France 9943171000 22043072000 50 11021536000 9943171000 Croatia 268216000 430366000 50 215183000 215183000 Croatia Italy 6158442000 16160696000 50 8080348000 6158442000 Cyprus 107472000 158300000 50 79150000 79150000 Cyprus Latvia 94889000 262878000 50 131439000 94889000 Lithuania 146760000 372032000 50 186016000 146760000 Luxembourg 267324000 333256000 50 166628000 166628000 Luxembourg Hungary 403363000 993883000 50 496941500 403363000 Malta 53058000 73886000 50 36943000 36943000 Malta Netherlands 2797149000 6403499000 50 3201749500 2797149000 Austria 1543536000 3334038000 50 1667019000 1543536000 Poland 1818157000 4097085000 50 2048542500 1818157000 Portugal 775256000 1690835000 50 845417500 775256000 Romania 563787000 1537681000 50 768840500 563787000 Slovenia 179922000 357193000 50 178596500 178596500 Slovenia Slovakia 238229000 756777000 50 378388500 238229000 Finland 946116000 2037361000 50 1018680500 946116000 Sweden 1940367000 4508252000 50 2254126000 1940367000 United Kingdom 10038702000 21460858000 50 10730429000 10038702000 Total 61081089000 139753266000 69876633000 60881597500 Member State 1 % of capped VAT base Uniform rate of VAT own resource (in %) VAT-based own resource at uniform rate (1) (2) (3) = (1) × (2) Belgium 1720407000 0,300 516122100 Bulgaria 201270000 0,300 60381000 Czech Republic 618215000 0,300 185464500 Denmark 1045978000 0,300 313793400 Germany 12873205000 0,300 3861961500 Estonia 92227000 0,300 27668100 Ireland 660326000 0,300 198097800 Greece 717672000 0,300 215301600 Spain 4867873000 0,300 1460361900 France 9943171000 0,300 2982951300 Croatia 215183000 0,300 64554900 Italy 6158442000 0,300 1847532600 Cyprus 79150000 0,300 23745000 Latvia 94889000 0,300 28466700 Lithuania 146760000 0,300 44028000 Luxembourg 166628000 0,300 49988400 Hungary 403363000 0,300 121008900 Malta 36943000 0,300 11082900 Netherlands 2797149000 0,300 839144700 Austria 1543536000 0,300 463060800 Poland 1818157000 0,300 545447100 Portugal 775256000 0,300 232576800 Romania 563787000 0,300 169136100 Slovenia 178596500 0,300 53578950 Slovakia 238229000 0,300 71468700 Finland 946116000 0,300 283834800 Sweden 1940367000 0,300 582110100 United Kingdom 10038702000 0,300 3011610600 Total 60881597500 18264479250 Member State 1 % of gross national income Uniform rate of additional base‚ own resource Additional base own resource at uniform rate (1) (2) (3) = (1) × (2) Belgium 4052264000 3031462322 Bulgaria 414927000 310403164 Czech Republic 1405091000 1051135964 Denmark 2742029000 2051287280 Germany 30055584000 22484312586 Estonia 198736000 148672618 Ireland 1491005000 1115407456 Greece 1845174000 1380358106 Spain 10536508000 7882267051 France 22043072000 16490224287 Croatia 430366000 321952941 Italy 16160696000 12089671606 Cyprus 158300000 118422809 Latvia 262878000 0,7480910 196656672 Lithuania 372032000 278313800 Luxembourg 333256000 249305822 Hungary 993883000 743514950 Malta 73886000 55273453 Netherlands 6403499000 4790400119 Austria 3334038000 2494163899 Poland 4097085000 3064992510 Portugal 1690835000 1264898485 Romania 1537681000 1150325353 Slovenia 357193000 267212877 Slovakia 756777000 566138080 Finland 2037361000 1524131475 Sweden 4508252000 3372582851 United Kingdom 21460858000 16054675220 Total 139753266000 104548163756 Description Coefficient (%) Amount United Kingdom’s share (in %) of notional uncapped VAT base 16,2167 United Kingdom’s share (in %) of enlargement-adjusted total allocated expenditure 5,9238 (1) – (2) 10,2929 Total allocated expenditure 126118882798 Enlargement related expenditure 29283982122 Enlargement-adjusted total allocated expenditure = (4) – (5) 96834900676 United Kingdom’s correction original amount = (3) × (6) × 0,66 6578286401 United Kingdom’s advantage 1119838248 Core United Kingdom’s correction = (7) – (8) 5458448153 Windfall gains deriving from traditional own resources 25084566 Correction for the United Kingdom = (9) – (10) 5433363587 Member State Percentage share of GNI base Shares without the United Kingdom Shares without Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Sweden and the United Kingdom Three quarters of the share of Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and Sweden in column 2 Column 4 distributed in accordance with column 3 Financing scale Financing scale applied to the correction (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) = (2) + (4) + (5) (7) Belgium 2,90 3,43 5,48 1,54 4,96 269708378 Bulgaria 0,30 0,35 0,56 0,16 0,51 27616485 Czech Republic 1,01 1,19 1,90 0,53 1,72 93519281 Denmark 1,96 2,32 3,71 1,04 3,36 182502472 Germany 21,51 25,41 0,00 –19,06 0,00 6,35 345125522 Estonia 0,14 0,17 0,27 0,08 0,24 13227362 Ireland 1,07 1,26 2,02 0,57 1,83 99237498 Greece 1,32 1,56 2,49 0,70 2,26 122810085 Spain 7,54 8,91 14,24 4,00 12,91 701283156 France 15,77 18,63 29,79 8,37 27,00 1467130770 Croatia 0,31 0,36 0,58 0,16 0,53 28644066 Italy 11,56 13,66 21,84 6,13 19,80 1075614795 Cyprus 0,11 0,13 0,21 0,06 0,19 10536045 Latvia 0,19 0,22 0,36 0,10 0,32 17496491 Lithuania 0,27 0,31 0,50 0,14 0,46 24761503 Luxembourg 0,24 0,28 0,45 0,13 0,41 22180671 Hungary 0,71 0,84 1,34 0,38 1,22 66150323 Malta 0,05 0,06 0,10 0,03 0,09 4917664 Netherlands 4,58 5,41 0,00 –4,06 0,00 1,35 73530793 Austria 2,39 2,82 0,00 –2,11 0,00 0,70 38284453 Poland 2,93 3,46 5,54 1,56 5,02 272691550 Portugal 1,21 1,43 2,29 0,64 2,07 112537674 Romania 1,10 1,30 2,08 0,58 1,88 102344134 Slovenia 0,26 0,30 0,48 0,14 0,44 23773857 Slovakia 0,54 0,64 1,02 0,29 0,93 50369151 Finland 1,46 1,72 2,75 0,77 2,50 135601563 Sweden 3,23 3,81 0,00 –2,86 0,00 0,95 51767845 United Kingdom 15,36 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0 Total 100,00 100,00 100,00 –28,09 28,09 100,00 5433363587 The calculations are made to 15 decimal places. Member State Traditional own resources (TOR) VAT and GNI-based own resources, including adjustments Total own resources Net sugar sector levies (75 %) Net customs duties (75 %) Total net traditional own resources (75 %) Collection costs (25 % of gross TOR) (p.m.) VAT-based own resource GNI-based own resource United Kingdom correction Total national contributions Share in total national contributions (%) (1) (2) (3) = (1) + (2) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) = (5) + (6) + (7) (9) (10) = (3) + (8) Belgium 6600000 1502800000 1509400000 503133333 516122100 3031462322 269708378 3817292800 3,11 5326692800 Bulgaria 400000 62900000 63300000 21100000 60381000 310403164 27616485 398400649 0,32 461700649 Czech Republic 3400000 176200000 179600000 59866667 185464500 1051135964 93519281 1330119745 1,08 1509719745 Denmark 3400000 325000000 328400000 109466667 313793400 2051287280 182502472 2547583152 2,07 2875983152 Germany 26300000 3525500000 3551800000 1183933329 3861961500 22484312586 345125522 26691399608 21,73 30243199608 Estonia 0 24500000 24500000 8166667 27668100 148672618 13227362 189568080 0,15 214068080 Ireland 0 237400000 237400000 79133333 198097800 1115407456 99237498 1412742754 1,15 1650142754 Greece 1400000 111800000 113200000 37733334 215301600 1380358106 122810085 1718469791 1,40 1831669791 Spain 4700000 1099500000 1104200000 368066667 1460361900 7882267051 701283156 10043912107 8,18 11148112107 France 30900000 1488500000 1519400000 506466667 2982951300 16490224287 1467130770 20940306357 17,05 22459706357 Croatia 1700000 36100000 37800000 12600000 64554900 321952941 28644066 415151907 0,34 452951907 Italy 4700000 1481900000 1486600000 495533334 1847532600 12089671606 1075614795 15012819001 12,22 16499419001 Cyprus 0 15100000 15100000 5033333 23745000 118422809 10536045 152703854 0,12 167803854 Latvia 0 23500000 23500000 7833333 28466700 196656672 17496491 242619863 0,20 266119863 Lithuania 800000 57600000 58400000 19466667 44028000 278313800 24761503 347103303 0,28 405503303 Luxembourg 0 12300000 12300000 4100000 49988400 249305822 22180671 321474893 0,26 333774893 Hungary 2100000 89300000 91400000 30466667 121008900 743514950 66150323 930674173 0,76 1022074173 Malta 0 9200000 9200000 3066667 11082900 55273453 4917664 71274017 0,06 80474017 Netherlands 7200000 2054200000 2061400000 687133333 839144700 4790400119 73530793 5703075612 4,64 7764475612 Austria 3200000 180600000 183800000 61266667 463060800 2494163899 38284453 2995509152 2,44 3179309152 Poland 12800000 398300000 411100000 137033334 545447100 3064992510 272691550 3883131160 3,16 4294231160 Portugal 100000 131700000 131800000 43933333 232576800 1264898485 112537674 1610012959 1,31 1741812959 Romania 900000 111100000 112000000 37333333 169136100 1150325353 102344134 1421805587 1,16 1533805587 Slovenia 0 62600000 62600000 20866667 53578950 267212877 23773857 344565684 0,28 407165684 Slovakia 1300000 96900000 98200000 32733333 71468700 566138080 50369151 687975931 0,56 786175931 Finland 700000 124300000 125000000 41666667 283834800 1524131475 135601563 1943567838 1,58 2068567838 Sweden 2600000 478700000 481300000 160433334 582110100 3372582851 51767845 4006460796 3,26 4487760796 United Kingdom 9500000 2783700000 2793200000 931066667 3011610600 16054675220 –5433363587 13632922233 11,10 16426122233 Total 124700000 16701200000 16825900000 5608633333 18264479250 104548163756 0 122812643006 100,00 139638543006 GENERAL STATEMENT OF REVENUE BY BUDGET HEADING Title Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 1 OWN RESOURCES 139638543006 128387935513 140099576848,56 3 SURPLUSES, BALANCES AND ADJUSTMENTS p.m. 5100869925 697682743,61 4 REVENUE ACCRUING FROM PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER UNION BODIES 1300952883 1274999230 1199275874,85 5 REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS 54453674 53752047 610755511,67 6 CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH UNION AGREEMENTS AND PROGRAMMES 60000000 60000000 3897761733,08 7 INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS AND FINES 123000000 3973000000 2972783038,59 8 BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS 6890000 153477000 1839600,— 9 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 30201000 30200000 23983643,20 GRAND TOTAL 141214040563 139034233715 149503658993,56 LEVIES AND OTHER DUTIES PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE COMMON ORGANISATION OF THE MARKETS IN SUGAR (ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM) CUSTOMS DUTIES AND OTHER DUTIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM OWN RESOURCES ACCRUING FROM VALUE ADDED TAX PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(B) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM OWN RESOURCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(C) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES GROSS REDUCTION IN THE ANNUAL GNI-BASED CONTRIBUTION GRANTED TO THE NETHERLANDS AND SWEDEN Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 1 1 1 1 0 Production levies related to the marketing year 2005/2006 and previous years p.m. –214000000 –6770330,36 1 1 1 Sugar storage levies p.m. p.m. 0,— 1 1 3 Charges levied on non-exported C sugar, C isoglucose and C inulin syrup production, and on substituted C sugar and C isoglucose p.m. p.m. 0,— 1 1 7 Production charge 124700000 124500000 124203303,03 99,60 1 1 8 One-off amounts on additional sugar quotas and supplementary isoglucose quotas p.m. p.m. 0,— 1 1 9 Surplus amount p.m. p.m. 84166097,02 CHAPTER 1 1 — TOTAL 124700000 –89500000 201599069,69 161,67 CHAPTER 1 2 1 2 0 Customs duties and other duties referred to in Article 2(1)(a) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom 16701200000 16174100000 15163722761,63 90,79 CHAPTER 1 2 — TOTAL 16701200000 16174100000 15163722761,63 90,79 CHAPTER 1 3 1 3 0 Own resources accruing from value added tax pursuant to Article 2(1)(b) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom 18264479250 17689735350 14542019378,60 79,62 CHAPTER 1 3 — TOTAL 18264479250 17689735350 14542019378,60 79,62 CHAPTER 1 4 1 4 0 Own resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(c) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom 104548163756 94613600163 110032395624,40 105,25 CHAPTER 1 4 — TOTAL 104548163756 94613600163 110032395624,40 105,25 CHAPTER 1 5 1 5 0 Correction of budgetary imbalances granted to the United Kingdom in accordance with Articles 4 and 5 of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom 0,— 0,— 165645823,06 CHAPTER 1 5 — TOTAL 0,— 0,— 165645823,06 CHAPTER 1 6 1 6 0 Gross reduction in the annual GNI-based contribution granted to the Netherlands and Sweden pursuant to Article 2(5) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom p.m. p.m. –5805808,82 CHAPTER 1 6 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. –5805808,82 Title 1 — Total 139638543006 128387935513 140099576848,56 100,33 LEVIES AND OTHER DUTIES PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE COMMON ORGANISATION OF THE MARKETS IN SUGAR (ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM) Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. –214000000 –6770330,36 The common organisation of the market in the sugar sector provided that sugar, isoglucose and inulin syrup producers had to pay basic and B production levies. These levies were intended to cover market support expenditure. At present amounts entered under this article are a consequence of the revision of past established levies. Levies for the marketing years 2007/2008 and following years are entered under Article 1 1 7 of this chapter as a production charge. Figures are net of collection costs. Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 1). Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) thereof. Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium p.m. –13608187 0,— Bulgaria — — 0,— Czech Republic p.m. –680683 0,— Denmark p.m. –8437845 0,— Germany p.m. –71022930 0,— Estonia — — 0,— Ireland p.m. –1628671 0,— Greece p.m. –907524 0,— Spain p.m. –3951238 0,— France p.m. –66471563 0,— Croatia — — 0,— Italy p.m. –5433959 0,— Cyprus — — 0,— Latvia p.m. –37322 0,— Lithuania p.m. –52455 0,— Luxembourg — — 0,— Hungary p.m. –343310 0,— Malta — — 0,— Netherlands p.m. –16005676 0,— Austria p.m. –6487560 0,— Poland p.m. –3906994 0,— Portugal p.m. –551346 0,— Romania — — 0,— Slovenia p.m. –4160 0,— Slovakia p.m. –767751 0,— Finland p.m. –1207994 0,— Sweden p.m. –3009989 –6770330,36 United Kingdom p.m. –9482843 0,— Article 1 1 0 — Total p.m. –214000000 –6770330,36 Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended for the recording of income charged by new Member States in the event of non-elimination of sugar stocks considered surplus within the meaning of Commission Regulation (EC) No 60/2004 of 14 January 2004 laying down transitional measures in the sugar sector by reason of the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia (OJ L 9, 15.1.2004, p. 8). It is also intended to record revenue from the outstanding sugar storage levies as Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 1) abolished the storage levy. This article also covers the outstanding amounts due pursuant to Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 65/82 of 13 January 1982 laying down detailed rules for carrying forward sugar to the following marketing year (OJ L 9, 14.1.1982, p. 14) when the obligation to store sugar carried forward is not complied with, and the amounts due in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) No 1789/81 of 30 June 1981 laying down general rules concerning the system of minimum stocks in the sugar sector (OJ L 177, 1.7.1981, p. 39) when the general rules concerning the system of minimum stocks in the sugar sector are not complied with. Figures are net of collection costs. Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) thereof. Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium p.m. p.m. 0,— Bulgaria p.m. p.m. 0,— Czech Republic p.m. p.m. 0,— Denmark p.m. p.m. 0,— Germany p.m. p.m. 0,— Estonia p.m. p.m. 0,— Ireland p.m. p.m. 0,— Greece p.m. p.m. 0,— Spain p.m. p.m. 0,— France p.m. p.m. 0,— Croatia p.m. p.m. 0,— Italy p.m. p.m. 0,— Cyprus p.m. p.m. 0,— Latvia p.m. p.m. 0,— Lithuania p.m. p.m. 0,— Luxembourg — — 0,— Hungary p.m. p.m. 0,— Malta p.m. p.m. 0,— Netherlands p.m. p.m. 0,— Austria p.m. p.m. 0,— Poland p.m. p.m. 0,— Portugal p.m. p.m. 0,— Romania p.m. p.m. 0,— Slovenia p.m. p.m. 0,— Slovakia p.m. p.m. 0,— Finland p.m. p.m. 0,— Sweden p.m. p.m. 0,— United Kingdom p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 1 1 1 —Total p.m. p.m. 0,— Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Amounts corresponding to charges levied on non-exported C sugar, C isoglucose and C inulin syrup production. They comprise as well the charges levied on substituted C sugar and C isoglucose. Figures are net of collection costs. Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2670/81 of 14 September 1981 laying down detailed implementing rules in respect of sugar production in excess of the quota (OJ L 262, 16.9.1981, p. 14). Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) thereof. Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium p.m. p.m. 0,— Bulgaria — — 0,— Czech Republic p.m. p.m. 0,— Denmark p.m. p.m. 0,— Germany p.m. p.m. 0,— Estonia — — 0,— Ireland p.m. p.m. 0,— Greece p.m. p.m. 0,— Spain p.m. p.m. 0,— France p.m. p.m. 0,— Croatia — — 0,— Italy p.m. p.m. 0,— Cyprus — — 0,— Latvia p.m. p.m. 0,— Lithuania p.m. p.m. 0,— Luxembourg — — 0,— Hungary p.m. p.m. 0,— Malta — — 0,— Netherlands p.m. p.m. 0,— Austria p.m. p.m. 0,— Poland p.m. p.m. 0,— Portugal p.m. p.m. 0,— Romania — — 0,— Slovenia p.m. p.m. 0,— Slovakia p.m. p.m. 0,— Finland p.m. p.m. 0,— Sweden p.m. p.m. 0,— United Kingdom p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 1 1 3 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,— Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 124700000 124500000 124203303,03 Under the actual common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector, a production charge is levied on undertakings producing sugar, isoglucose or inulin syrup. Figures are net of collection costs. Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 of 20 February 2006 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 1), and in particular Article 16 thereof. Commission Regulation (EC) No 952/2006 of 29 June 2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 as regards the management of the Community market in sugar and the quota system (OJ L 178, 1.7.2006, p. 39). Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1), and in particular Article 51 thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671), and in particular Article 128 thereof. Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium 6600000 6600000 6601725,90 Bulgaria 400000 400000 401391,00 Czech Republic 3400000 3400000 3287279,02 Denmark 3400000 3400000 3350952,60 Germany 26300000 26300000 26339173,20 Estonia — — 0,— Ireland p.m. p.m. 0,— Greece 1400000 1400000 1428318,00 Spain 4700000 4700000 4728467,63 France 30900000 30900000 30933280,80 Croatia 1700000 1700000 0,— Italy 4700000 4700000 6788003,64 Cyprus — — 0,— Latvia p.m. p.m. 0,— Lithuania 800000 800000 812268,00 Luxembourg — — 0,— Hungary 2100000 1900000 1870004,23 Malta — — 0,— Netherlands 7200000 7200000 7243992,00 Austria 3200000 3200000 3159246,60 Poland 12800000 12800000 12655238,28 Portugal 100000 100000 56250,00 Romania 900000 900000 1076197,04 Slovenia p.m. p.m. 0,— Slovakia 1300000 1300000 1317300,75 Finland 700000 700000 728991,00 Sweden 2600000 2600000 2643241,19 United Kingdom 9500000 9500000 8781982,15 Article 1 1 7 — Total 124700000 124500000 124203303,03 Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— A one-off amount is levied on additional sugar quotas or supplementary isoglucose quotas which have been allocated to undertakings in accordance with Article 58 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007. Figures are net of collection costs. Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 of 20 February 2006 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 1), and in particular Article 8 and Article 9(2) and (3) thereof. Commission Regulation (EC) No 952/2006 of 29 June 2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 as regards the management of the Community market in sugar and the quota system (OJ L 178, 1.7.2006, p. 39). Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1). Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium p.m. p.m. 0,— Bulgaria p.m. p.m. 0,— Czech Republic p.m. p.m. 0,— Denmark p.m. p.m. 0,— Germany p.m. p.m. 0,— Estonia — — 0,— Ireland p.m. p.m. 0,— Greece p.m. p.m. 0,— Spain p.m. p.m. 0,— France p.m. p.m. 0,— Croatia — — 0,— Italy p.m. p.m. 0,— Cyprus — — 0,— Latvia p.m. p.m. 0,— Lithuania p.m. p.m. 0,— Luxembourg — — 0,— Hungary p.m. p.m. 0,— Malta — — 0,— Netherlands p.m. p.m. 0,— Austria p.m. p.m. 0,— Poland p.m. p.m. 0,— Portugal p.m. p.m. 0,— Romania p.m. p.m. 0,— Slovenia p.m. p.m. 0,— Slovakia p.m. p.m. 0,— Finland p.m. p.m. 0,— Sweden p.m. p.m. 0,— United Kingdom p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 1 1 8 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,— Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 84166097,02 A surplus amount shall be levied and charged by the Member States to the undertakings concerned located on its territory in accordance with Article 142 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Figures are net of collection costs. Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 of 20 February 2006 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 1), and in particular Article 15 thereof. Commission Regulation (EC) No 967/2006 of 29 June 2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 as regards sugar production in excess of the quota (OJ L 176, 30.6.2006, p. 22). Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1), and in particular Article 64 thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671). Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium p.m. p.m. 2295181,67 Bulgaria p.m. p.m. 0,— Czech Republic p.m. p.m. 4265113,29 Denmark p.m. p.m. 1769323,22 Germany p.m. p.m. 21736798,74 Estonia — — 0,— Ireland p.m. p.m. 0,— Greece p.m. p.m. 0,— Spain p.m. p.m. 831594,75 France p.m. p.m. 9922263,00 Croatia p.m. p.m. 0,— Italy p.m. p.m. 843617,72 Cyprus — — 0,— Latvia p.m. p.m. 0,— Lithuania p.m. p.m. 4254302,66 Luxembourg — — 0,— Hungary p.m. p.m. 366790,17 Malta — — 0,— Netherlands p.m. p.m. 6168762,72 Austria p.m. p.m. 11611,13 Poland p.m. p.m. 18357999,48 Portugal p.m. p.m. 0,— Romania p.m. p.m. 4028324,41 Slovenia p.m. p.m. 0,— Slovakia p.m. p.m. 2238923,36 Finland p.m. p.m. 2238923,36 Sweden p.m. p.m. 3174662,79 United Kingdom p.m. p.m. 1661904,55 Article 1 1 9 — Total p.m. p.m. 84166097,02 CUSTOMS DUTIES AND OTHER DUTIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 16701200000 16174100000 15163722761,63 The assignment of customs duties as own resources to the financing of common expenditure is the logical consequence of the free movement of goods within the Union. This article may comprise levies, premiums, additional or compensatory amounts, additional amounts or factors, Common Customs Tariff duties and other duties established or to be established by the institutions of the European Union in respect of trade with third countries and customs duties on products under the expired Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community. Figures are net of collection costs. Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) thereof. Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium 1502800000 1437939613 1350606110,33 Bulgaria 62900000 59648930 54328885,01 Czech Republic 176200000 167448201 164102327,25 Denmark 325000000 310359235 288227620,29 Germany 3525500000 3401939670 3203001836,17 Estonia 24500000 23305176 21676016,42 Ireland 237400000 235618407 210583219,37 Greece 111800000 111905910 110849783,99 Spain 1099500000 1044215608 987521152,51 France 1488500000 1455392829 1376311972,42 Croatia 36100000 35727758 11475926,50 Italy 1481900000 1435270298 1412146293,09 Cyprus 15100000 15605228 14810016,61 Latvia 23500000 22175850 20716634,94 Lithuania 57600000 54720963 50272974,92 Luxembourg 12300000 12114585 11302448,63 Hungary 89300000 89730060 88623015,27 Malta 9200000 9342604 8878706,93 Netherlands 2054200000 1970981343 1794176409,57 Austria 180600000 173300162 160705160,97 Poland 398300000 382020084 352780715,19 Portugal 131700000 125149821 113956093,58 Romania 111100000 106464614 100239317,88 Slovenia 62600000 60264926 57511930,36 Slovakia 96900000 89627394 82383606,82 Finland 124300000 121556512 124613419,83 Sweden 478700000 459635560 443540584,50 United Kingdom 2783700000 2762638659 2548380582,28 Article 1 2 0 — Total 16701200000 16174100000 15163722761,63 OWN RESOURCES ACCRUING FROM VALUE ADDED TAX PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(B) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 18264479250 17689735350 14542019378,60 The applied uniform rate valid for all Member States to the harmonised VAT assessment bases determined according to Union rules is fixed at 0,30 %. The assessment base to be taken into account for this purpose shall not exceed 50 % of GNI for each Member State. For the period 2007-2013 only, the rate of call of the VAT-based own resource for Austria shall be fixed at 0,225 %, for Germany at 0,15 % and for the Netherlands and Sweden at 0,10 %. Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17), and in particular Article 2(1)(b) and (4) thereof. Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium 516122100 499622100 489384900,00 Bulgaria 60381000 57927300 58248300,02 Czech Republic 185464500 178991400 189687885,01 Denmark 313793400 285388800 297569416,65 Germany 3861961500 3725690100 1797675750,00 Estonia 27668100 26144100 25017000,00 Ireland 198097800 196628400 194340000,00 Greece 215301600 212793600 199643100,00 Spain 1460361900 1427048700 1354325100,00 France 2982951300 2919401100 2836607100,00 Croatia 64554900 63347850 32137898,87 Italy 1847532600 1812851100 1929954300,00 Cyprus 23745000 23013300 23936850,00 Latvia 28466700 26570100 23337734,58 Lithuania 44028000 41524800 39907500,03 Luxembourg 49988400 48755700 49310850,00 Hungary 121008900 120509400 116400060,05 Malta 11082900 10564650 9823050,00 Netherlands 839144700 823095900 259068800,00 Austria 463060800 449919300 325186200,00 Poland 545447100 525251100 550918399,89 Portugal 232576800 230141400 230820900,00 Romania 169136100 158521800 152213616,54 Slovenia 53578950 52845450 51960900,00 Slovakia 71468700 69001800 75870000,00 Finland 283834800 278532000 283354200,00 Sweden 582110100 566793000 189574719,61 United Kingdom 3011610600 2858861100 2755744847,35 Article 1 3 0 — Total 18264479250 17689735350 14542019378,60 OWN RESOURCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(C) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 104548163756 94613600163 110032395624,40 The GNI-based resource is an additional resource, providing the revenue required to cover expenditure in excess of the amount yielded by traditional own resources, VAT-based payments and other revenue in any particular year. By implication, the GNI-based resource ensures that the general budget of the Union is always balanced ex ante. The GNI call rate is determined by the additional revenue needed to finance the budgeted expenditure not covered by the other resources (VAT-based payments, traditional own resources and other revenue). Thus a call rate is applied to the GNI of each of the Member States. The rate to be applied to the Member States’ gross national income for this financial year is 0,7481 %. Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17), and in particular Article 2(1)(c) thereof. Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium 3031462322 2752569449 3269456218,00 Bulgaria 310403164 280112820 335554542,07 Czech Republic 1051135964 952134378 1172523487,29 Denmark 2051287280 1861020966 2160348389,96 Germany 22484312586 20336920973 23193444042,00 Estonia 148672618 130457204 145129074,00 Ireland 1115407456 1005662600 1129478837,00 Greece 1380358106 1261209951 1536393391,00 Spain 7882267051 7210679301 8713469013,00 France 16490224287 15014013074 17697582270,00 Croatia 321952941 296134052 180489088,74 Italy 12089671606 11053651104 13151631037,00 Cyprus 118422809 107580948 134558595,00 Latvia 196656672 172605499 197354560,69 Lithuania 278313800 244897383 279846193,30 Luxembourg 249305822 227919701 277195984,00 Hungary 743514950 686854241 788800676,33 Malta 55273453 49386879 55219288,00 Netherlands 4790400119 4382027230 5151354871,00 Austria 2494163899 2256035360 2684283716,00 Poland 3064992510 2757003897 3156196753,97 Portugal 1264898485 1160869691 1344995702,00 Romania 1150325353 1013065268 1179354596,35 Slovenia 267212877 247038175 292092973,00 Slovakia 566138080 508952508 611070009,00 Finland 1524131475 1390603421 1683693730,00 Sweden 3372582851 3071321011 3646524705,97 United Kingdom 16054675220 14182873079 15864353879,73 Article 1 4 0 — Total 104548163756 94613600163 110032395624,40 CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 0,— 0,— 165645823,06 The budgetary imbalance correction mechanism in favour of the United Kingdom (UK correction) was introduced by the European Council in Fontainebleau in June 1984 and the resulting own resources decision of 1985. The purpose of the mechanism is to reduce the UK budgetary imbalance through a reduction in its payments to the Union. Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17), and in particular Articles 4 and 5 thereof. Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium 269708378 274500044 230617663,00 Bulgaria 27616485 27934257 23669014,00 Czech Republic 93519281 94951620 82406912,84 Denmark 182502472 185590353 152383079,65 Germany 345125522 350335402 284710504,00 Estonia 13227362 13009847 10236971,00 Ireland 99237498 100289723 79670059,00 Greece 122810085 125774188 108372594,00 Spain 701283156 719085138 614622042,00 France 1467130770 1497272756 1248334520,00 Croatia 28644066 29531974 12729377,24 Italy 1075614795 1102325579 927676717,00 Cyprus 10536045 10728512 9491361,00 Latvia 17496491 17213087 13920358,73 Lithuania 24761503 24422396 19739513,01 Luxembourg 22180671 22729297 19552576,00 Hungary 66150323 68496553 55613545,54 Malta 4917664 4925108 3895003,00 Netherlands 73530793 75487301 63235319,00 Austria 38284453 38863752 32950853,00 Poland 272691550 274942269 222605107,31 Portugal 112537674 115767753 94871974,00 Romania 102344134 101027954 83240635,43 Slovenia 23773857 24635887 20603365,00 Slovakia 50369151 50755299 43103051,00 Finland 135601563 138677954 118762720,00 Sweden 51767845 52908328 44700654,55 United Kingdom –5433363587 –5542182331 –4456069667,24 Article 1 5 0 — Total 0 0 165645823,06 GROSS REDUCTION IN THE ANNUAL GNI-BASED CONTRIBUTION GRANTED TO THE NETHERLANDS AND SWEDEN Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. –5805808,82 For the period 2007-2013 only, the Netherlands benefits from a gross reduction in its annual GNI contribution of EUR 605000000 and Sweden from a gross reduction in its annual GNI contribution of EUR 150000000, measured in 2004 prices. These amounts are adjusted to current prices. Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1), and in particular Article 10(9) thereof. Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17), and in particular Article 2(5) thereof. Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium p.m. p.m. 25535591,00 Bulgaria p.m. p.m. 2620798,00 Czech Republic p.m. p.m. 9194556,59 Denmark p.m. p.m. 16873421,44 Germany p.m. p.m. 181148872,00 Estonia p.m. p.m. 1133509,00 Ireland p.m. p.m. 8821623,00 Greece p.m. p.m. 11999767,00 Spain p.m. p.m. 68055226,00 France p.m. p.m. 138224279,00 Croatia p.m. p.m. 1410810,26 Italy p.m. p.m. 102718817,00 Cyprus p.m. p.m. 1050949,00 Latvia p.m. p.m. 1541904,61 Lithuania p.m. p.m. 2185696,00 Luxembourg p.m. p.m. 2164997,00 Hungary p.m. p.m. 6165547,35 Malta p.m. p.m. 431282,00 Netherlands p.m. p.m. –653364512,00 Austria p.m. p.m. 20965190,00 Poland p.m. p.m. 24644758,22 Portugal p.m. p.m. 10504885,00 Romania p.m. p.m. 9227071,88 Slovenia p.m. p.m. 2281348,00 Slovakia p.m. p.m. 4772669,00 Finland p.m. p.m. 13150234,00 Sweden p.m. p.m. –142913714,45 United Kingdom p.m. p.m. 123648615,28 Article 1 6 0 — Total p.m. p.m. –5805808,82 SURPLUS AVAILABLE FROM THE PRECEDING FINANCIAL YEAR BALANCES AND ADJUSTMENT OF BALANCES BASED ON VAT FOR THE PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEARS AS A RESULT OF THE APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 10(4), (5) AND (8) OF REGULATION (EC, EURATOM) NO 1150/2000 BALANCES AND ADJUSTMENTS OF BALANCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME/PRODUCT FOR THE PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEARS AS A RESULT OF THE APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 10(6), (7) AND (8) OF REGULATION (EC, EURATOM) NO 1150/2000 ADJUSTMENT RELATING TO THE NON-PARTICIPATION OF CERTAIN MEMBER STATES IN CERTAIN POLICIES IN THE AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE RESULT OF THE DEFINITIVE CALCULATION OF THE FINANCING OF THE CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM RESULT OF INTERMEDIATE UPDATES OF THE CALCULATION OF THE FINANCING OF THE CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 3 0 3 0 0 Surplus available from the preceding financial year p.m. 1005406925 1023276525,93 3 0 2 Surplus own resources resulting from repayment of the surplus from the Guarantee Fund for external actions p.m. p.m. 30335185,93 CHAPTER 3 0 — TOTAL p.m. 1005406925 1053611711,86 CHAPTER 3 1 3 1 0Application for 1995 and subsequent financial years of Article 10(4), (5) and (8) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 3 1 0 3 Application for 1995 and subsequent years of Article 10(4), (5) and (8) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 p.m. –80683434 –522295950,96 Article 3 1 0 — Total p.m. –80683434 –522295950,96 CHAPTER 3 1 — TOTAL p.m. –80683434 –522295950,96 CHAPTER 3 2 3 2 0Application for 1995 and subsequent financial years of Article 10(6), (7) and (8) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 3 2 0 3 Application for 1995 and subsequent financial years of Article 10(6), (7) and (8) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 p.m. 4176146434 162212525,29 Article 3 2 0 — Total p.m. 4176146434 162212525,29 CHAPTER 3 2 — TOTAL p.m. 4176146434 162212525,29 CHAPTER 3 4 3 4 0 Adjustment for the impact of the non-participation of certain Member States in certain policies in the area of freedom, security and justice p.m. p.m. –83117,97 CHAPTER 3 4 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. –83117,97 CHAPTER 3 5 3 5 0Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom 3 5 0 4 Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom p.m. 0,— 4237575,39 Article 3 5 0 — Total p.m. 0,— 4237575,39 CHAPTER 3 5 — TOTAL p.m. 0,— 4237575,39 CHAPTER 3 6 3 6 0Result of intermediate updates of the calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom 3 6 0 4 Result of intermediate updates of the calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom p.m. 0,— 0,— Article 3 6 0 — Total p.m. 0,— 0,— CHAPTER 3 6 — TOTAL p.m. 0,— 0,— Title 3 — Total p.m. 5100869925 697682743,61 SURPLUS AVAILABLE FROM THE PRECEDING FINANCIAL YEAR Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. 1005406925 1023276525,93 In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, the balance from each financial year, whether surplus or deficit, is entered as revenue or expenditure in the budget of the subsequent financial year. The relevant estimates of such revenue or expenditure are entered in the budget during the budgetary procedure and, where appropriate, in a letter of amendment submitted pursuant to Article 39 of the Financial Regulation. They are drawn up in accordance with the principles set out in Article 15 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000. After the closure of the accounts for each financial year, any discrepancy in relation to the estimates is entered in the budget for the following financial year through an amending budget that must be presented by the Commission within 15 days following the submission of the provisional accounts. A deficit is entered in Article 27 02 01 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1). Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17), and in particular Article 7 thereof. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 18 thereof. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 30335185,93 This article is intended to receive, once the target amount has been reached, any surplus in the Guarantee Fund for external actions in accordance with Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 480/2009. The revenue under 2013 relates to Croatia’s accession to the Union, not to surplus resources in the Guarantee Fund. Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17). Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 480/2009 of 25 May 2009 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 145, 10.6.2009, p. 10). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof. BALANCES AND ADJUSTMENT OF BALANCES BASED ON VAT FOR THE PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEARS AS A RESULT OF THE APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 10(4), (5) AND (8) OF REGULATION (EC, EURATOM) NO 1150/2000 Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. –80683434 –522295950,96 Under Article 7(1) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89, Member States are to send the Commission a statement of the total amount of the VAT resources base for the previous calendar year before 31 July. Each Member State is debited with an amount calculated on the basis of that statement according to Union rules and credited with the 12 payments actually made during the previous financial year. The Commission works out each Member State’s balance and informs it in time for that Member State to enter its balance in the Commission’s account referred to in Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 on the first working day of December of the same year. Any corrections to the abovementioned statements resulting from Commission controls in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 or/and any changes to the GNI of previous financial years that have an effect on the capping of the VAT base will lead to adjustments of the VAT balances. Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 of 29 May 1989 on the definitive uniform arrangements for the collection of own resources accruing from value added tax (OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 9). Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC Euratom on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1), and in particular Article 10(4), (5) and (8) thereof. Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium p.m. 9024000 –12458243,04 Bulgaria p.m. 0 1722213,04 Czech Republic p.m. 5266000 10144574,21 Denmark p.m. –7945000 –7169324,83 Germany p.m. –27014000 6417040,13 Estonia p.m. –459000 –89109,48 Ireland p.m. 6536000 7881932,84 Greece p.m. 73206000 4577285,49 Spain p.m. –45030000 –62257349,78 France p.m. 36978000 503512,66 Croatia p.m. –214000 0,— Italy p.m. –52778434 –197786674,07 Cyprus p.m. 0 234750,00 Latvia p.m. 5480000 3161297,61 Lithuania p.m. –1225000 3481503,19 Luxembourg p.m. –10259000 –6403200,00 Hungary p.m. 1932000 –7202006,86 Malta p.m. 0 1379550,00 Netherlands p.m. –4505000 1088789,16 Austria p.m. 3073000 8645702,52 Poland p.m. –75926000 –49476495,63 Portugal p.m. 12195000 –5193463,49 Romania p.m. 2163000 1621647,83 Slovenia p.m. 0 256584,23 Slovakia p.m. 34000 –7979411,93 Finland p.m. –8009000 1987311,47 Sweden p.m. –3206000 9060425,23 United Kingdom p.m. 0 –228444791,46 Item 3 1 0 3 — Total p.m. –80683434 –522295950,96 BALANCES AND ADJUSTMENTS OF BALANCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME/PRODUCT FOR THE PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEARS AS A RESULT OF THE APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 10(6), (7) AND (8) OF REGULATION (EC, EURATOM) NO 1150/2000 Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. 4176146434 162212525,29 On the basis of figures for aggregate gross national income and its components from the preceding year, supplied by the Member States in accordance with Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1287/2003, each Member State shall be debited with an amount calculated according to Union rules and credited with the 12 payments made during that previous financial year. The Commission works out each Member State’s balance and informs it in time for that Member State to enter its balance in the account referred to in Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 on the first working day of December of the same year. Any changes to the gross national product/gross national income of previous financial years pursuant to Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1287/2003, subject to Articles 4 and 5 thereof, gives rise for each Member State concerned to an adjustment to the balance established pursuant to Article 10(7) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000. Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1), and in particular Article 10(6), (7) and (8) thereof. Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1287/2003 of 15 July 2003 on the harmonisation of gross national income at market prices (OJ L 181, 19.7.2003, p. 1). Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium p.m. 109853000 –71448672,81 Bulgaria p.m. 0 487404,28 Czech Republic p.m. 73255000 –20167772,06 Denmark p.m. –117740000 –7319713,70 Germany p.m. 1386017000 655046813,96 Estonia p.m. 7770000 8869725,49 Ireland p.m. 105640000 104719680,37 Greece p.m. 148776000 –55743196,80 Spain p.m. 634182000 –297786532,46 France p.m. 0 –12170248,48 Croatia p.m. –1205000 0,— Italy p.m. 381068434 –147862799,63 Cyprus p.m. 0 1009407,31 Latvia p.m. 19093000 8790229,73 Lithuania p.m. 8741000 4337553,12 Luxembourg p.m. –56671000 –30764327,53 Hungary p.m. 37850000 –37647611,19 Malta p.m. 0 6758604,45 Netherlands p.m. 1107927000 –76851515,33 Austria p.m. –60167000 –45181114,99 Poland p.m. 49123000 –73016227,92 Portugal p.m. 109407000 2448897,61 Romania p.m. 72917000 –57334051,33 Slovenia p.m. 0 1240415,8 Slovakia p.m. –6697000 –12408432,93 Finland p.m. –26310000 –69206795,82 Sweden p.m. 193317000 17792350,12 United Kingdom p.m. 0 365620456,02 Item 3 2 0 3 — Total p.m. 4176146434 162212525,29 ADJUSTMENT RELATING TO THE NON-PARTICIPATION OF CERTAIN MEMBER STATES IN CERTAIN POLICIES IN THE AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. –83117,97 Article 3 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark and Article 5 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, grant full exemption to these Member States from supporting the financial consequences of some specific policies in the area of freedom, security and justice, with the exception of the related administrative costs. They can therefore obtain an adjustment to the own resources paid for each year in which they do not participate. Each Member State’s contribution to the adjustment mechanism is calculated by applying to the budget expenditure resulting from this operation or policy the scale of the aggregate gross national income and its components from the preceding year, supplied by the Member States in accordance with Article 2(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1287/2003 of 15 July 2003 on the harmonisation of gross national income at market prices (OJ L 181, 19.7.2003, p. 1). The Commission works out each Member State’s balance and informs it in time for that Member State to enter its balance in the account referred to in Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 on the first working day of December, in accordance with Article 10a of that Regulation. Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1), and in particular Article 10a thereof. Protocol on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 3 thereof, and Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 5 thereof. Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium p.m. p.m. 1734464,81 Bulgaria p.m. p.m. 178324,39 Czech Republic p.m. p.m. 599168,23 Denmark p.m. p.m. –3915012,19 Germany p.m. p.m. 12563438,84 Estonia p.m. p.m. 76317,48 Ireland p.m. p.m. –2994073,71 Greece p.m. p.m. 896007,92 Spain p.m. p.m. 4680207,35 France p.m. p.m. 9512879,41 Croatia p.m. p.m. 0,— Italy p.m. p.m. 7164110,40 Cyprus p.m. p.m. 78830,11 Latvia p.m. p.m. 101478,23 Lithuania p.m. p.m. 146723,39 Luxembourg p.m. p.m. 134572,61 Hungary p.m. p.m. 407869,73 Malta p.m. p.m. 29516,42 Netherlands p.m. p.m. 2781128,9 Austria p.m. p.m. 1404073,25 Poland p.m. p.m. 1670745,22 Portugal p.m. p.m. 741582,83 Romania p.m. p.m. 604254,17 Slovenia p.m. p.m. 160748,07 Slovakia p.m. p.m. 319452,91 Finland p.m. p.m. 884954,22 Sweden p.m. p.m. 1869673,16 United Kingdom p.m. p.m. –41914554,12 Article 3 4 0 — Total p.m. p.m. –83117,97 RESULT OF THE DEFINITIVE CALCULATION OF THE FINANCING OF THE CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. 0,— 4237575,39 Result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom. The figures for 2013 correspond to the result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of the correction for the year 2009. The figures for 2014 correspond to the result of the definitive calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of the correction for the year 2010. Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42), and in particular Articles 4 and 5 thereof. Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17), and in particular Articles 4 and 5 thereof. Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium p.m. 4520547 –1560520,00 Bulgaria p.m. 562835 347361,00 Czech Republic p.m. 2556272 590509,44 Denmark p.m. 3345263 –2767464,85 Germany p.m. 10941079 –5926083,00 Estonia p.m. 334638 –102455,00 Ireland p.m. 5207662 –1276162,00 Greece p.m. 452777 –11973529,00 Spain p.m. 5161577 –19472383,00 France p.m. 36713295 –44165819,00 Croatia — — 0,— Italy p.m. 25185874 –25357823,00 Cyprus p.m. 919896 –337011,00 Latvia p.m. 377190 85890,94 Lithuania p.m. 527852 –214388,00 Luxembourg p.m. –467949 –694287,00 Hungary p.m. 925341 –2305660,71 Malta p.m. 320963 7989,00 Netherlands p.m. 1088457 –2758821,00 Austria p.m. 439387 –712461,00 Poland p.m. 4287709 –2893204,95 Portugal p.m. 2496000 –244526,00 Romania p.m. –392307 22554,13 Slovenia p.m. 896466 –485496,00 Slovakia p.m. 913354 –1338212,00 Finland p.m. 822308 –1122623,00 Sweden p.m. 867048 2282300,53 United Kingdom p.m. –109003534 126609899,86 Item 3 5 0 4 — Total p.m. 0 4237575,39 RESULT OF INTERMEDIATE UPDATES OF THE CALCULATION OF THE FINANCING OF THE CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. 0,— 0,— This item is intended to record the difference between previously budgeted and the latest intermediate update of the UK correction before the final calculations are made. The figures for 2014 correspond to the result of the intermediate calculation of the financing of the correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom in respect of the correction for the year 2011. Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17), and in particular Articles 4 and 5 thereof. Member State Budget 2015 Budget 2014 Outturn 2013 Belgium p.m. 8101453 0,— Bulgaria p.m. 1375381 0,— Czech Republic p.m. 5056538 0,— Denmark p.m. 7280734 0,— Germany p.m. 18309269 0,— Estonia p.m. 885630 0,— Ireland p.m. 8409370 0,— Greece p.m. 3438553 0,— Spain p.m. 21543140 0,— France p.m. 58179865 0,— Croatia p.m. — 0,— Italy p.m. 37543615 0,— Cyprus p.m. 479335 0,— Latvia p.m. 1333866 0,— Lithuania p.m. 1324873 0,— Luxembourg p.m. –29470 0,— Hungary p.m. 4872613 0,— Malta p.m. 438532 0,— Netherlands p.m. 2529744 0,— Austria p.m. 1155028 0,— Poland p.m. 17881528 0,— Portugal p.m. 5178017 0,— Romania p.m. 305779 0,— Slovenia p.m. 1156634 0,— Slovakia p.m. 1786552 0,— Finland p.m. 1891154 0,— Sweden p.m. 2983045 0,— United Kingdom p.m. –213410778 0,— Item 3 6 0 4 — Total p.m. 0 0,— MISCELLANEOUS TAXES AND DEDUCTIONS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 4 0 4 0 0 Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institutions, officials, other servants and persons in receipt of a pension, and members of the governing bodies of the European Investment Bank, the European Central Bank, the European Investment Fund, their staff and persons in receipt of a pension 677271687 654290626 620108853,76 91,56 4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of Members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active employment p.m. p.m. 22850,10 4 0 4 Proceeds from the special levy and the solidarity levy on the salaries of Members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active employment 76200621 68333233 409187,70 0,54 CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 753472308 722623859 620540891,56 82,36 CHAPTER 4 1 4 1 0 Staff contributions to the pension scheme 421735470 435628040 445524833,32 105,64 4 1 1 Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff 103896621 92862947 104883767,68 100,95 4 1 2 Contributions to the pensions scheme by officials and temporary staff on leave on personal grounds 110000 110000 76835,82 69,85 CHAPTER 4 1 — TOTAL 525742091 528600987 550485436,82 104,71 CHAPTER 4 2 4 2 0 Employer’s contribution by decentralised agencies and international organisations to the pension scheme 21738484 23774384 28239167,47 129,90 4 2 1 Contributions by Members of the European Parliament to the pension scheme p.m. p.m. 10379,— CHAPTER 4 2 — TOTAL 21738484 23774384 28249546,47 129,95 Title 4 — Total 1300952883 1274999230 1199275874,85 92,18 MISCELLANEOUS TAXES AND DEDUCTIONS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 677271687 654290626 620108853,76 This revenue represents all the tax levied on salaries, wages and emoluments of every type, with the exception of benefits and family allowances paid to Members of the Commission, officials, other servants and persons in receipt of the compensation payments on termination of employment referred to in Chapter 01 of each title of the statement of expenditure and to persons in receipt of a pension. European Parliament 69674060 Council 22576000 Commission: 448080407 — administration (364483000) — research and technological development (15098064) — research (indirect actions) (16799500) — European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (3091000) — European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) (610000) — Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels (OIB) (2417000) — Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg (OIL) (843000) — Office for Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements (PMO) (1116000) — Publications Office of the European Union (OP) (3245000) — Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) (275694) — Agency for the Operational Management of Large-scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) (695555) — Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI) (57401) — Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) (68051) — Clean Sky Joint Undertaking (CSJU) (169949) — Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) (256138) — Consumers, Health and Food Executive Agency (Chafea ex EAHC) (128480) — Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) (1159729) — Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership JU (ECSEL ex Artemis & ENIAC) (165561) — European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) (255981) — European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders (Frontex) (834804) — European Asylum Support Office (EASO) (240378) — European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (1980354) — European Banking Authority (EBA) (932674) — European Body for the Enhancement of Judicial Cooperation (Eurojust) (731692) — European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) (1223078) — European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) (604191) — European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) (3260979) — European Environment Agency (EEA) (1130686) — European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) (277186) — European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) (1340945) — European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) (616327) — European GNSS Supervisory Authority (Galileo) (836992) — European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) (141555) — European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) (142755) — European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) (546511) — European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (F4E) (2119898) — European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) (949944) — European Medicines Agency (EMA) (4302569) — European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) (546070) — European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) (241746) — European Police College (CEPOL) (176864) — European Police Office (Europol) (2392721) — European Rail Joint Undertaking (Shift2Rail) (38268) — European Railway Agency (ERA) (796815) — European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) (1001865) — European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) (820428) — European Training Foundation (ETF) (870655) — European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) (472634) — Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME ex EACI) (408781) — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technology Joint Undertaking (FCH) (114803) — Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA exTEN-T EA) (272197) — Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint Undertaking (IMI) (260995) — New Generation European Air Traffic Management System Joint Undertaking (SESAR) (214697) — Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) (4176047) — Research Executive Agency (REA) (1088171) — Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union (CdT) (1038029) Court of Justice of the European Union 23694000 Court of Auditors 10838000 European Economic and Social Committee 4633256 Committee of the Regions 3345273 European Ombudsman 633691 European Data Protection Supervisor 497000 European External Action Service 22070000 European Investment Bank 43730000 European Central Bank 24000000 European Investment Fund 3500000 Total 677271687 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Union, and in particular Article 12 thereof. Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the General Court and of the President, Members and Registrar of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8). Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 of 29 June 1976 laying down the Conditions of Employment of Staff of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 214, 6.8.1976, p. 24). Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the members of the Court of Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1). Decision 94/262/ECSC, EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 9 March 1994 on the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman’s duties (OJ L 113, 4.5.1994, p. 15). Decision No 1247/2002/EC of the European Parliament, of the Council and of the Commission of 1 July 2002 on the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the European Data-protection Supervisor’s duties (OJ L 183, 12.7.2002, p. 1). Council Decision 2009/909/EU of 1 December 2009 laying down the conditions of employment of the President of the European Council (OJ L 322, 9.12.2009, p. 35). Council Decision 2009/910/EU of 1 December 2009 laying down the conditions of employment of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (OJ L 322, 9.12.2009, p. 36). Council Decision 2009/912/EU of 1 December 2009 laying down the conditions of employment of the Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union (OJ L 322, 9.12.2009, p. 38). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 22850,10 The provisions concerning the temporary contribution applied until 30 June 2003. Therefore this line will cover any revenue resulting from the residual amount of the temporary contribution from the salaries of Members of the Commission, officials and other servants in active employment. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission: p.m. — administration (p.m.) — research and technological development (p.m.) — research (indirect actions) (p.m.) — European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) (p.m.) — European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (p.m.) — Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels (OIB) (p.m.) — Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg (OIL) (p.m.) — Office for Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements (PMO) (p.m.) — Publications Office of the European Union (OP) (p.m.) — Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) (p.m.) — European Body for the Enhancement of Judicial Cooperation (Eurojust) (p.m.) — European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) (p.m.) — European Medicines Agency (EMA) (p.m.) — European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (p.m.) — European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) (p.m.) — European Environment Agency (EEA) (p.m.) — European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) (p.m.) — European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) (p.m.) — European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) (p.m.) — European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) (p.m.) — European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) (p.m.) — European Training Foundation (ETF) (p.m.) — Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) (p.m.) — Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union (CdT) (p.m.) Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. Total p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof in the version in force until 15 December 2003. Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the General Court and of the President, Members and Registrar of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the members of the Court of Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 76200621 68333233 409187,70 This article is intended to record the proceeds from the special levy and the solidarity levy on the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment in accordance with Article 66a of the Staff Regulations. European Parliament 9412163 Council 3170000 Commission: 53683717 — administration (32782000) — research and technological development (5253613) — research (indirect actions) (4860947) — European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (632000) — European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) (125000) — Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels (OIB) (440000) — Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg (OIL) (153000) — Office for Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements (PMO) (245000) — Publications Office of the European Union (OP) (677000) — Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) (64326) — Agency for the Operational Management of Large-scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) (61453) — Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI) (15761) — Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) (17253) — Clean Sky Joint Undertaking (CSJU) (38366) — Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) (56274) — Consumers, Health and Food Executive Agency (Chafea ex EAHC) (24603) — Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) (194848) — Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership JU (ECSEL ex Artemis & ENIAC) (34389) — European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) (54155) — European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders (Frontex) (246491) — European Asylum Support Office (EASO) (49782) — European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (1020629) — European Banking Authority (EBA) (146448) — European Body for the Enhancement of Judicial Cooperation (Eurojust) (115137) — European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) (31541) — European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) (130730) — European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) (625929) — European Environment Agency (EEA) (187698) — European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) (72017) — European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) (296586) — European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) (125743) — European GNSS Supervisory Authority (Galileo) (191249) — European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) (37271) — European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) (39526) — European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) (134012) — European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (F4E) (377522) — European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) (263360) — European Medicines Agency (EMA) (656495) — European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) (140047) — European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) (53996) — European Police College (CEPOL) (28458) — European Police Office (Europol) (596628) — European Rail Joint Undertaking (Shift2Rail) (10507) — European Railway Agency (ERA) (170416) — European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) (201052) — European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) (159226) — European Training Foundation (ETF) (171430) — European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) (106570) — Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME ex EACI) (67655) — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technology Joint Undertaking (FCH) (31521) — Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA ex TEN-T EA) (55377) — Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint Undertaking (IMI) (54893) — New Generation European Air Traffic Management System Joint Undertaking (SESAR) (49852) — Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) (882862) — Research Executive Agency (REA) (192966) — Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union (CdT) (232107) Court of Justice of the European Union 4513000 Court of Auditors 1750000 European Economic and Social Committee 851410 Committee of the Regions 596477 European Ombudsman 51854 European Data Protection Supervisor 81000 European External Action Service 2091000 Total 76200621 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 66a thereof. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the General Court and of the President, Members and Registrar of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the members of the Court of Auditors (OJ L 268, 20.10.1977, p. 1). Decision 94/262/ECSC, EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 9 March 1994 on the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman’s duties (OJ L 113, 4.5.1994, p. 15). Decision No 1247/2002/EC of the European Parliament, of the Council and of the Commission of 1 July 2002 on the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the European Data-protection Supervisor’s duties (OJ L 183, 12.7.2002, p. 1). Council Decision 2009/909/EU of 1 December 2009 laying down the conditions of employment of the President of the European Council (OJ L 322, 9.12.2009, p. 35). Council Decision 2009/910/EU of 1 December 2009 laying down the conditions of employment of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (OJ L 322, 9.12.2009, p. 36). Council Decision 2009/912/EU of 1 December 2009 laying down the conditions of employment of the Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union (OJ L 322, 9.12.2009, p. 38). CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 421735470 435628040 445524833,32 The revenue represents staff contributions to the financing of the pension scheme. European Parliament 60237843 Council 31357000 Commission: 282537089 — administration (176307000) — research and technological development (15073762) — research (indirect actions) (14876941) — European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (3192000) — European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) (868000) — Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels (OIB) (4694000) — Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg (OIL) (1446000) — Office for Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements (PMO) (2389000) — Publications Office of the European Union (OP) (4276000) — Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) (419542) — Agency for the Operational Management of Large-scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) (836541) — Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI) (79157) — Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) (118379) — Clean Sky Joint Undertaking (CSJU) (190932) — Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) (332948) — Consumers, Health and Food Executive Agency (Chafea ex EAHC) (253345) — Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) (2226086) — Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership JU (ECSEL ex Artemis & ENIAC) (200496) — European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) (198096) — European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders (Frontex) (972274) — European Asylum Support Office (EASO) (240378) — European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (5733937) — European Banking Authority (EBA) (813407) — European Body for the Enhancement of Judicial Cooperation (Eurojust) (1201280) — European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) (1923166) — European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) (827539) — European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) (3856178) — European Environment Agency (EEA) (1226824) — European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) (402846) — European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) (2056527) — European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) (744641) — European GNSS Supervisory Authority (Galileo) (1174732) — European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) (259810) — European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) (270924) — European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) (863932) — European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (F4E) (2736437) — European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) (1585823) — European Medicines Agency (EMA) (4426688) — European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) (756794) — European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) (365594) — European Police College (CEPOL) (216370) — European Police Office (Europol) (3569878) — European Rail Joint Undertaking (Shift2Rail) (52771) — European Railway Agency (ERA) (1017949) — European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) (1918261) — European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) (967598) — European Training Foundation (ETF) (990832) — European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) (670090) — Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME ex EACI) (812007) — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technology Joint Undertaking (FCH) (158314) — Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA ex TEN-T EA) (515670) — Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint Undertaking (IMI) (290183) — New Generation European Air Traffic Management System Joint Undertaking (SESAR) (273703) — Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) (5506480) — Research Executive Agency (REA) (3649644) — Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union (CdT) (1509383) Court of Justice of the European Union 16649000 Court of Auditors 7404000 European Economic and Social Committee 5239542 Committee of the Regions 3755729 European Ombudsman 539267 European Data Protection Supervisor 381000 European External Action Service 13635000 Total 421735470 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 of 29 June 1976 laying down the Conditions of Employment of Staff of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 214, 6.8.1976, p. 24). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 103896621 92862947 104883767,68 The revenue represents the payment to the Union of the actuarial equivalent or the flat-rate redemption value of pension rights acquired by officials in their previous jobs. European Parliament 9100000 Council p.m. Commission 94796621 Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total 103896621 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 110000 110000 76835,82 Officials and other servants taking leave on personal grounds may continue to acquire pension rights provided that they also bear the cost of the employer’s contribution. European Parliament 10000 Council p.m. Commission 100000 Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total 110000 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 21738484 23774384 28239167,47 The revenue represents the employer’s contribution by decentralised agencies and international organisations to the pension scheme. Commission 21738484 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 10379,— The revenue represents contributions by Members of the European Parliament to the financing of the pension scheme. European Parliament p.m. Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Annex III thereto. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE PROPERTY (SUPPLY OF GOODS) AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST REVENUE FROM THE SUPPLY OF SERVICES AND WORK OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION OTHER REVENUE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 5 0 5 0 0Proceeds from the sale of movable property (supply of goods) 5 0 0 0 Proceeds from the sale of vehicles — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 60765,06 5 0 0 1 Proceeds from the sale of other movable property — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 291120,45 5 0 0 2 Proceeds from the supply of goods to other institutions or bodies — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 1443250,32 Article 5 0 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 1795135,83 5 0 1 Proceeds from the sale of immovable property p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 0 2 Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 835048,45 CHAPTER 5 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 2630184,28 CHAPTER 5 1 5 1 0 Proceeds from the hiring-out of furniture and equipment — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 1 1Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property and reimbursement of charges connected with lettings 5 1 1 0 Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 14721446,22 5 1 1 1 Reimbursement of charges connected with lettings — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 2306241,99 Article 5 1 1 — Total p.m. p.m. 17027688,21 CHAPTER 5 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 17027688,21 CHAPTER 5 2 5 2 0 Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the institutions’ accounts 453674 1752047 3157996,35 696,09 5 2 1 Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the accounts of organisations receiving subsidies transferred to the Commission 10000000 10000000 6026158,93 60,26 5 2 2 Interest yielded by prefinancing 40000000 40000000 36260716,99 90,65 5 2 3 Revenue generated on Trust Accounts — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 16820928,89 CHAPTER 5 2 — TOTAL 50453674 51752047 62265801,16 123,41 CHAPTER 5 5 5 5 0 Proceeds from the supply of services and work for other institutions or bodies, including refunds by other institutions or bodies of mission allowances paid on their behalf — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 37136427,16 5 5 1 Revenue from third parties in respect of services or work supplied at their request — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 5748710,17 CHAPTER 5 5 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 42885137,33 CHAPTER 5 7 5 7 0 Revenue arising from the repayment of amounts wrongly paid — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 42678676,30 5 7 1 Revenue earmarked for a specific purpose, such as income from foundations, subsidies, gifts and bequests, including the earmarked revenue specific to each institution — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 7 2 Repayment of welfare expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 7 3 Other contributions and refunds in connection with the administrative operation of the institution — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 167276700,82 5 7 4 Revenue arising from the Commission contribution to the European External Action Service (EEAS) for Commission staff working in Union delegations — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 269246720,19 CHAPTER 5 7 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 479202097,31 CHAPTER 5 8 5 8 0 Revenue from payments connected with lettings — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 151318,84 5 8 1 Revenue from insurance payments received — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 979446,92 CHAPTER 5 8 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 1130765,76 CHAPTER 5 9 5 9 0 Other revenue from administrative operations 4000000 2000000 5613837,62 140,35 CHAPTER 5 9 — TOTAL 4000000 2000000 5613837,62 140,35 Title 5 — Total 54453674 53752047 610755511,67 1121,61 PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE PROPERTY (SUPPLY OF GOODS) AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 60765,06 This item is intended to record revenue from the sale or part-exchange of vehicles belonging to the institutions. It also records the proceeds from the sale of vehicles that are being replaced or scrapped when their book value is fully depreciated. In accordance with Article 21(3)(a) and (b) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 291120,45 This item is intended to record revenue from the sale or part-exchange of movable property, other than vehicles, belonging to the institutions. It also records the proceeds from the sale of equipment, installations, materials, and scientific and technical apparatus which are being replaced or scrapped when the book value is fully depreciated. In accordance with Article 21(3)(a) and (b) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 1443250,32 In accordance with Article 21(3)(e) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record revenue from the sale of immovable property belonging to the institutions. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 835048,45 In accordance with Article 21(3)(h) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. This article also contains revenue from the sale of such products on an electronic medium. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21(3)(a) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 14721446,22 In accordance with Article 21(3)(a) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 2306241,99 In accordance with Article 21(3)(a) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 453674 1752047 3157996,35 This article is intended to record revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the institutions’ accounts. European Parliament 410000 Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee 40000 Committee of the Regions 3674 European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total 453674 Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 10000000 10000000 6026158,93 This article is intended to record the revenue accruing from the repayment of interest by the subsidised organisations which have placed advances received from the Commission on interest-bearing accounts. If they remain unused, these advances and the interest on them have to be repaid to the Commission. Commission 10000000 Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 40000000 40000000 36260716,99 This article is intended to record revenue from the interest yielded by prefinancing. In accordance with Article 21(3)(d) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Interest generated by prefinancing payments made from the budget shall not be due to the Union except as otherwise provided for in the delegation agreements, with the exception of those agreements concluded with third countries or the bodies they have designated. In cases in which it is provided for, such interest shall either be reused for the corresponding action, deducted from payment requests in accordance with point (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 23(1) of the Financial Regulation, or recovered. Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 also lays down provisions regarding the accounting of interest yielded on prefinancing. Commission 40000000 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 21(3)(d) thereof. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 16820928,89 This article is intended to record interest and other revenue generated on Trust Accounts. The Trust Accounts are kept on behalf of the Union by international financial institutions (European Investment Fund, European Investment Bank, Council of Europe Development Bank/Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) managing Union programmes and the amounts paid in by the Union remain on the account until they are made available to the beneficiaries under the single programme, such as small and medium-sized enterprises or institutions managing projects in accession countries. In accordance with Article 21(4) of the Financial Regulation, interest generated by Trust Accounts used for Union programmes are used to provide additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 21(4) thereof. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1). REVENUE FROM THE SUPPLY OF SERVICES AND WORK Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 37136427,16 In accordance with Article 21(3)(e) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 5748710,17 In accordance with Article 21(3)(a) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 42678676,30 In accordance with Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21(2)(d) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record revenue from the repayment of welfare expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 167276700,82 In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 269246720,19 This revenue arises from a Commission contribution to the EEAS for covering locally managed expenses of Commission staff working in Union delegations, including Commission staff funded by the European Development Fund (EDF). In accordance with Article 21(2) and (3) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for Item 3 0 0 5 in the statement of expenditure in Section X European External Action Service. European External Action Service p.m. MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 151318,84 In accordance with Article 21(3)(g) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 979446,92 In accordance with Article 21(3)(f) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. This article is also intended to record revenue arising from reimbursement by insurance companies of the salaries of officials involved in accidents. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. OTHER REVENUE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 4000000 2000000 5613837,62 This article is intended to record other revenue from administrative operations. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission 4000000 Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors p.m. European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total 4000000 CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNION PROGRAMMES REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS REVENUE CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL GUARANTEE FUND AND THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL FUND FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 6 0 6 0 1Miscellaneous research programmes 6 0 1 1 Switzerland/Euratom cooperation agreements on controlled thermonuclear fusion and plasma physics — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 0 1 2 European fusion development agreements (EFDAs) — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 17060314,18 6 0 1 3 Cooperation agreements with third countries under Union research programmes — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 527209566,75 6 0 1 5 Cooperation agreements with institutes from third countries in connection with scientific and technological projects of Union interest (Eureka and others) — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 0 1 6 Agreements for European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 6 0 1 — Total p.m. p.m. 544269880,93 6 0 2Other programmes 6 0 2 1 Miscellaneous revenue relating to humanitarian aid — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 17988984,03 Article 6 0 2 — Total p.m. p.m. 17988984,03 6 0 3Association agreements between the Union and third countries 6 0 3 1 Revenue accruing from the participation of the candidate countries and the western Balkan potential candidates in Union programmes — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 260787394,39 6 0 3 2 Revenue accruing from the participation of third countries, other than candidate countries and western Balkan potential candidates in customs cooperation agreements — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 190949,38 6 0 3 3 Participation of outside bodies in Union activities — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 31735855,53 Article 6 0 3 — Total p.m. p.m. 292714199,30 CHAPTER 6 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 854973064,26 CHAPTER 6 1 6 1 1Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of one or more Member States 6 1 1 3 Revenue from the investments provided for in Article 4 of Decision 2003/76/EC — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 52762018,07 6 1 1 4 Revenue accruing from amounts recovered under the research programme of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 6 1 1 — Total p.m. p.m. 52762018,07 6 1 2 Repayment of expenditure incurred specifically as a result of work undertaken on request and against payment — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 12256,60 6 1 4Repayment of Union support to commercially successful projects and activities 6 1 4 3 Repayment of Union support to European risk capital activities in support of small and medium-sized enterprises — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 1 4 4 Repayment of Union support to risk-sharing instruments financed from the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 6 1 4 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 1 5Repayment of unused Union aid 6 1 5 0 Repayment of unused aid from European Social Fund, European Regional Development Fund, European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance, Cohesion Fund, European Union Solidarity Fund, ISPA, IPA, EFF, FEAD and EMFF — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 424926415,45 6 1 5 1 Repayment of unused subsidies for balancing budgets — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 1 5 2 Repayment of unused interest subsidies — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 1 5 3 Repayment of unused sums paid under contracts concluded by the institution — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 800,— 6 1 5 7 Repayments of payments on account under the Structural Funds, the Cohesion Fund, the European Fisheries Fund, the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 7504528,88 6 1 5 8 Repayment of miscellaneous unused Union aid — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 729933,78 Article 6 1 5 — Total p.m. p.m. 433161678,11 6 1 6 Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of the International Atomic Energy Agency — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 1 7Repayment of amounts paid in connection with Union aid to third countries 6 1 7 0 Repayments within the framework of cooperation with South Africa — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 676018,51 Article 6 1 7 — Total p.m. p.m. 676018,51 6 1 8Repayment of amounts paid in connection with food aid 6 1 8 0 Repayments by tenderers or recipients of overpayments made in connection with food aid — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 108962,67 6 1 8 1 Repayment of additional costs caused by the recipients of food aid — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 25362,22 Article 6 1 8 — Total p.m. p.m. 134324,89 6 1 9Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies 6 1 9 1 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies pursuant to Council Decision 77/270/Euratom — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 182689,33 Article 6 1 9 — Total p.m. p.m. 182689,33 CHAPTER 6 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 486928985,51 CHAPTER 6 2 6 2 0 Supply against payment of source materials or special fissile materials (point (b) of Article 6 of the Euratom Treaty) — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 2 2Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment 6 2 2 1 Revenue from the operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR) to be used to provide additional appropriations — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 8706828,74 6 2 2 3 Other revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment to be used to provide additional appropriations — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 8269646,52 6 2 2 4 Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Union research provided by the Joint Research Centre, irrespective of whether they can be patented — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 225762,99 6 2 2 5 Other revenue for the Joint Research Centre — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 2 2 6 Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to other services of the Commission on a competitive basis, to be used to provide additional appropriations — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 64201319,79 Article 6 2 2 — Total p.m. p.m. 81403558,04 6 2 4 Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Union research, irrespective of whether they can be patented (indirect action) — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 6 2 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 81403558,04 CHAPTER 6 3 6 3 0 Contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States under the Cooperation Agreement on the European Economic Area — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 293208636,— 6 3 1Contributions within the framework of the Schengen acquis 6 3 1 1 Contributions to administrative costs resulting from the agreement concluded with Iceland and Norway — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 1812111,20 6 3 1 2 Contributions for the development, establishment, operation and use of large-scale information systems under the agreements concluded with Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 4322386,95 6 3 1 3 Other contributions within the framework of the Schengen acquis (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein) — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 37093666,75 Article 6 3 1 — Total p.m. p.m. 43228164,90 6 3 2 Contributions to common administrative support expenditure of the European Development Fund — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 87861046,04 6 3 3Contributions to certain external aid programmes 6 3 3 0 Contributions from Member States, including their public agencies, entities or natural persons, to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 9528537,46 6 3 3 1 Contributions from third countries, including their public agencies, entities or natural persons, to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 3 3 2 Contributions from international organisations to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 6 3 3 — Total p.m. p.m. 9528537,46 6 3 4Contributions from trust funds and financial instruments — Assigned revenue 6 3 4 0 Contributions from trust funds to the management costs of the Commission — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 3 4 1 Contributions from financial instruments — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. Article 6 3 4 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 6 3 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 433826384,40 CHAPTER 6 5 6 5 0 Financial corrections prior to 2015 in connection with the ERDF, the ESF, the EAGGF-Guidance, the FIGF, the Cohesion Fund, the EFF, EMFF, Sapard and IPA — Assigned revenue — p.m. 436120128,23 6 5 1 Financial corrections related to the programming periods before 2000 p.m. 6 5 2 Financial corrections related to the programming period 2000-2006 — Assigned revenue p.m. 6 5 3 Financial corrections related to the programming period 2007-2013 — Assigned revenue p.m. 6 5 4 Financial corrections related to the programming period 2014-2020 — Assigned revenue p.m. CHAPTER 6 5 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 436120128,23 CHAPTER 6 6 6 6 0Other contributions and refunds 6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 520758025,39 6 6 0 1 Other non-assigned contributions and refunds 60000000 60000000 42606139,40 71,01 Article 6 6 0 — Total 60000000 60000000 563364164,79 938,94 CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL 60000000 60000000 563364164,79 938,94 CHAPTER 6 7 6 7 0Revenue concerning European Agricultural Guarantee Fund 6 7 0 1 Clearance of European Agricultural Guarantee Fund accounts — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 593564006,54 6 7 0 2 European Agricultural Guarantee Fund irregularities — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 155144099,11 6 7 0 3 Super-levy from milk producers — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 80246086,87 Article 6 7 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 828954192,52 6 7 1Revenue concerning European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development 6 7 1 1 Clearance of accounts European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 212191255,33 6 7 1 2 European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development irregularities — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 6 7 1 — Total p.m. p.m. 212191255,33 CHAPTER 6 7 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 1041145447,85 Title 6 — Total 60000000 60000000 3897761733,08 6496,27 CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNION PROGRAMMES Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between Switzerland and the European Atomic Energy Community, in particular that of 14 September 1978. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 08 03 50 and 08 04 50 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission, depending on the expenditure to be covered. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 17060314,18 Revenue resulting from the multilateral EFDAs between the European Atomic Energy Community and its 26 fusion associates. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article 08 03 50 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission, depending on the expenditure to be covered. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 527209566,75 Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Union and third countries, in particular those participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (COST) in order to associate them with Union research programmes. Any contributions received are to cover the costs of meetings, experts’ contracts and research expenditure under the programmes in question. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 02 04 50, 05 09 50, 06 03 50, 08 02 50, 08 03 50, 08 04 50, 09 04 50, 15 03 50, 32 04 50 (indirect action), 10 02 50 and 10 03 50 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission, depending on the expenditure to be covered. Council Decision 2008/372/EC of 12 February 2008 on the signing and provisional application of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, on a framework Agreement between the European Community and the State of Israel on the general principles governing the State of Israel’s participation in Community programmes (OJ L 129, 17.5.2008, p. 39). Council Decision 2011/28/EU of 12 July 2010 on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, on the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova, on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Moldova in Union programmes (OJ L 14, 19.1.2011, p. 5). Council Decision 2014/953/EU of 4 December 2014, on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community and the Swiss Confederation associating the Swiss Confederation to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community complementing Horizon 2020, and regulating the Swiss Confederation’s participation in the ITER activities carried out by Fusion for Energy (OJ L 370, 30.12.2014, p. 1). Council Decision 2014/954/Euratom of 4 December 2014 approving the conclusion by the European Commission, on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community and the Swiss Confederation, associating the Swiss Confederation to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community complementing Horizon 2020; and regulating the Swiss Confederation’s participation in the ITER activities carried out by Fusion for Energy (OJ L 370, 30.12.2014, p. 19). Council Decision (EU) 2015/… of …, on the conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community and the Swiss Confederation associating the Swiss Confederation to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community complementing Horizon 2020; and regulating the Swiss Confederation’s participation in the ITER activities carried out by Fusion for Energy (OJ L …, …, p. …). Commission Decision C(2014) 9320 of 5 December 2014 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, of an Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community and the Swiss Confederation associating the Swiss Confederation to Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community complementing Horizon 2020 and regulating the Swiss Confederation’s participation in the ITER activities carried out by Fusion for Energy. Commission Decision C(2014) 2089 of 2 April 2014 on the approval and signature of the Agreement between the European Union and the State of Israel on the participation of Israel in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Commission Decision C(2014) 4290 of 30 June 2014 on the approval and signature of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on the participation of Moldova in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Council Decision … of 10 November 2014 on the signature and provisional application of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and the Faroe Islands associating the Faroe Islands to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) (OJ L …, …, p. …). Council Decision … of … 2015 on the conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and the Faroe Islands associating the Faroe Islands to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) (OJ L …, …, p. …). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Union and institutes from third countries in connection with scientific and technological projects of Union interest (Eureka and others). In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 02 04 50, 05 09 50, 06 03 50, 08 02 50, 09 04 50, 15 03 50 and 32 04 50 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Revenue from States taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 02 04 50, 05 09 50, 06 03 50, 08 02 50, 09 04 50, 15 03 50 and 32 04 50 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Resolution of the Ministers of States participating in European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST) (signed in Vienna on 21 November 1991) (OJ C 333, 24.12.1991, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 17988984,03 Any contributions by outside bodies relating to humanitarian aid. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Title 23 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 260787394,39 Revenue accruing from the Association Agreements concluded between the Union and the countries listed below as a result of their participation in various Union programmes. Any revenue from countries that are already Member States relate to past operations. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Turkey on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Turkey in Community programmes (OJ L 61, 2.3.2002, p. 29). Commission Decision C(2014) 3502 of 2 June 2014 on the approval and signature of an Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey on the participation of the Republic of Turkey in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Albania on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Albania in Community programmes (OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 2). Commission Decision C(2014) 3711 of 10 June 2014 on the approval and signature of an Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Albania on the participation of Albania in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Framework Agreement between the European Community and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the general principles for the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Community programmes (OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 9). Commission Decision C(2014) 3693 of 10 June 2014 on the approval and signature of an Agreement between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Framework Agreement between the European Community and Serbia and Montenegro on the general principles for the participation of Serbia and Montenegro in Community programmes (OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 29). Commission Decision C(2014) 3710 of 10 June 2014 on the approval and signature of an Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Serbia on the participation of Serbia in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the general principles for the participation of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in Community programmes (OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 23). Commission Decision C(2014) 3707 of 10 June 2014 on the approval and signature of an Agreement between the European Union and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the participation of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Protocol 8 to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part, on the general principles for the participation of Montenegro in Community programmes (OJ L 108, 29.4.2010, p. 1). Commission Decision C(2014) 3705 of 10 June 2014 on the approval and signature of an Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Montenegro on the participation of Montenegro in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). A Framework Agreement between the European Union and Kosovo on the general principles for the participation of Kosovo in Union programmes (COM(2013) 218 final) is expected to be signed soon, and, when signed, an International Agreement associating Kosovo to Horizon 2020 could be negotiated. Additional protocols to the Europe Agreements (Articles 228 and 238) opening up Union programmes to the candidate countries. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 190949,38 This item is intended to receive third country contributions to customs cooperation agreements, in particular under the Transit project and the project for the dissemination of tariff and other particulars (by computer). In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 14 02 02, 14 02 51, 14 03 02 and 14 03 51 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Convention of 20 May 1987 between the European Economic Community, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation, on a common transit procedure (OJ L 226, 13.8.1987, p. 2). Council Decision 2000/305/EC of 30 March 2000 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Switzerland concerning the extension of the common communication network/common system interface (CCN/CSI) within the framework of the Convention on a common transit procedure (OJ L 102, 27.4.2000, p. 50). Council Decision 2000/506/EC of 31 July 2000 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Norway concerning the extension of the common communication network/common system interface (CCN/CSI) within the framework of the Convention on a common transit procedure (OJ L 204, 11.8.2000, p. 35). Council Decision of 19 March 2001 authorising the Commission to negotiate, on behalf of the European Community, an amendment to the Convention creating the Customs Cooperation Council signed in Brussels on 15 December 1950 allowing the European Community to become a member of that organisation. Decision No 253/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2003 adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2007) (OJ L 36, 12.2.2003, p. 1). Decision No 624/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2013) (OJ L 154, 14.6.2007, p. 25). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 31735855,53 This item is intended to receive any contributions by outside bodies to Union activities. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 52762018,07 Decision 2003/76/EC stipulates that the Commission is entrusted with winding up the financial operations of the European Coal and Steel Community which are still in progress upon expiry of the ECSC Treaty. Pursuant to Article 4 of that Decision, net revenue from the investment of available assets will constitute revenue in the general budget of the European Union earmarked for a specific purpose, namely financing research projects in sectors related to the coal and steel industry by the Research Fund for Coal and Steel. The net revenue available for financing research projects in year n+2 appears in the balance sheet of the ECSC in liquidation for year n, and after the liquidation process has been completed will appear as assets in the balance sheet of the Coal and Steel Research Fund. This financing mechanism took effect in 2003. Revenue coming from 2013 will be used for research in 2015. In order to reduce as far as possible the fluctuations that movements in the financial markets could cause in the financing of research, a smoothing arrangement is applied. The amount of net revenue expected to be available for research in 2015 comes to EUR 47700000. In accordance with Article 4 of Decision 2003/76/EC, 72,8 % of the fund’s appropriations will be for the steel-related sector and 27,2 % for the coal-related sector. In accordance with Article 21 and Article 181(2) of the Financial Regulation, revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Chapter 08 05 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Council Decision 2003/76/EC of 1 February 2003 establishing the measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 22). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Decision 2003/76/EC stipulates that the Commission is entrusted with winding up the financial operations of the European Coal and Steel Community which are still in progress upon expiry of the ECSC Treaty. Pursuant to Article 4(5) of that Decision, the amounts recovered return initially to the assets of the ECSC in liquidation and subsequently, on completion of the liquidation, to the assets of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel. Council Decision 2003/76/EC of 1 February 2003 establishing the measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 22). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 12256,60 In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Commission p.m. Council p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Repayment of all or part of the support for commercially successful projects, with possible participation in profits resulting from grants awarded as part of European risk capital activities in support of small and medium-sized enterprises under the Venture Consort and Eurotech Capital instruments. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Repayment of reflows and amounts left over from Union support to risk-sharing instruments financed from the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which the revenue is assigned. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25) and in particular Articles 14 and 36a thereof. 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). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 424926415,45 Repayment of unused aid from the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance, the Cohesion Fund, the European Union Solidarity Fund, the Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-Accession (ISPA), the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 800,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 7504528,88 This item is intended to record the repayment of payments on account under the Structural Funds (European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund), the Cohesion Fund, the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). The amounts booked to this item will, in accordance with Articles 21 and 177 of the Financial Regulation, be used to provide additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission, in order not to reduce the contribution from the Funds to the operation concerned. Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 establishing a Cohesion Fund (OJ L 130, 25.5.1994, p. 1), and in particular Article D of Annex II thereto. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25), and in particular Article 82(2) and Chapter II thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). 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 223/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (OJ L 72, 12.3.2014, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 729933,78 In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Repayment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of sums which were advanced by the Commission to pay for controls carried out by the IAEA under the verification agreements (see Articles 32 03 01 and 32 03 02 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission). In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Agreement between the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, Ireland, the Italian Republic, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the European Atomic Energy Community and the International Atomic Energy Agency in implementation of Article III (1) and (4) of the Treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons (OJ L 51, 22.2.1978, p. 1), and in particular Article 15 thereof. Tripartite agreements between the Community, the United Kingdom and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Tripartite agreement between the Community, France and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 676018,51 Repayments by tenderers or recipients of overpayments made in connection with development cooperation with South Africa. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Items 21 02 05 01 and 21 02 05 02 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 108962,67 Provisions contained in the invitations to tender or in the financial conditions attached to the Commission’s letters setting out the conditions under which food aid is granted to recipients. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 25362,22 Provisions contained in the terms of delivery attached to the Commission’s letters setting out the conditions under which food aid is granted to recipients. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 182689,33 In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 21 06 01, 21 06 02, 21 06 51 and 22 02 51 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82). Council Regulation (Euratom) No 300/2007 of 19 February 2007 establishing an Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (OJ L 81, 22.3.2007, p. 1). Regulation (Euratom) No 237/2014 of the Council of 13 December 2013 establishing an Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 109). REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Revenue from the supply to Member States against payment of source materials or special fissile materials for their research programmes. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular point (b) of Article 6 thereof. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 8706828,74 Revenue resulting from the operation of the HFR (high-flux reactor) at the Petten establishment of the Joint Research Centre. Payments by outside bodies to cover all types of expenditure involved in the operation of the HFR by the Joint Research Centre. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 10 01 05 and 10 04 04 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Completion of earlier programmes The revenue is provided by Belgium, France and the Netherlands. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 8269646,52 Revenue from persons, firms and national bodies for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against payment. In accordance with Article 21 and Article 183(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 10 01 05, 10 02 01, 10 02 51, 10 02 52, 10 03 01, 10 03 51, 10 03 52 and 10 04 02 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission amounting to the expenditure under each contract with an outside body. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 225762,99 The Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 12 thereof, gives Member States, persons and undertakings the right — against payment of a suitable remuneration — to obtain non-exclusive licences under patents, provisionally protected patent rights, utility models or patent applications owned by the European Atomic Energy Community. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 10 01 05, 10 04 02, 10 04 03 and Chapters 10 02 and 10 03 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research programmes for the European Economic Community (OJ L 255, 20.9.1974, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Revenue from contributions, gifts or bequests from third parties for the various activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article 10 01 05 and Chapters 10 02, 10 03 and 10 04 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 64201319,79 Revenue from other services of the Commission for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against payment and revenue from participation in the activities of the framework programmes for research and technological development. In accordance with Article 21 and Article 183(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 10 01 05, 10 02 01, 10 02 51, 10 02 52, 10 03 01, 10 03 51, 10 03 52 and 10 04 03 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission amounting to the specific expenditure under each contract with other services of the Commission. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— The Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 12 thereof, gives Member States, persons and undertakings the right — against payment of a suitable remuneration — to obtain non-exclusive licences under patents, provisionally protected patent rights, utility models or patent applications owned by the European Atomic Energy Community. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research programmes for the European Economic Community (OJ L 255, 20.9.1974, p. 1). CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 293208636,— This article is intended to record contributions from the European Free Trade Association Member States resulting from their financial participation in certain activities of the Union in accordance with Article 82 of and Protocol 32 to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. The total contribution planned is shown in the summary presented for information in an annex to the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States are made available to the Commission in accordance with Articles 1, 2 and 3 of Protocol 32 to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Agreement on the European Economic Area (OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 1812111,20 Contributions to administrative costs resulting from the Agreement of 18 May 1999 concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 36), and in particular Article 12 of that Agreement. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Council p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. Council Decision 1999/437/EC of 17 May 1999 on certain arrangements for the application of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 4322386,95 In accordance with Article 21 of Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 18 02 07, 18 02 08, 18 02 09 and 18 03 03 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Council Decision 1999/437/EC of 17 May 1999 on certain arrangements for the application of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31). Council Decision 1999/439/EC of 17 May 1999 on the conclusion of the Agreement with the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 35). Council Regulation (EC) No 2725/2000 of 11 December 2000 concerning the establishment of Eurodac for the comparison of fingerprints for the effective application of the Dublin Convention (OJ L 316, 15.12.2000, p. 1). Council Decision 2001/258/EC of 15 March 2001 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in a Member State or Iceland or Norway (OJ L 93, 3.4.2001, p. 38), and in particular Article 9 of that Agreement. Council Decision 2001/886/JHA of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 2424/2001 of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 4). Council Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 of 18 February 2003 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national (OJ L 50, 25.2.2003, p. 1). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1560/2003 of 2 September 2003 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national (OJ L 222, 5.9.2003, p. 3). Council Decision 2004/512/CE of 8 June 2004 establishing the Visa Information System (VIS) (OJ L 213, 15.6.2004, p. 5). Regulation (EC) No 1986/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 regarding access to the Second Generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) by the services in the Member States responsible for issuing vehicle registration certificates (OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 4). Council Decision 2007/533/JHA of 12 June 2007 on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 205, 7.8.2007, p. 63). Council Decision 2008/146/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 1). Council Decision 2008/147/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in a Member State or in Switzerland (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 3). Council Decision 2008/149/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 50). Council Decision 2008/633/JHA of 23 June 2008 concerning access for consultation of the Visa Information System (VIS) by designated authorities of Member States and by Europol for the purposes of the prevention, detection and investigation of terrorist offences and of other serious criminal offences (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 129). Regulation (EC) No 767/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008, concerning the Visa Information System (VIS) and the exchange of data between Member States on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation) (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 60). Council Regulation (EC) No 1104/2008 of 24 October 2008 on migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 299, 8.11.2008, p. 1). Council Decision 2008/839/JHA of 24 October 2008 on migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 299, 8.11.2008, p. 43). Council Decision 2011/349/EU of 7 March 2011 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, relating in particular to judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation (OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 1). Council Decision 2011/350/EU of 7 March 2011 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, relating to the abolition of checks at internal borders and movement of persons (OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 19). Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011, establishing a European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (OJ L 286, 1.11.2011, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 37093666,75 In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 18 02 51 and 18 03 02 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Council Decision 1999/437/EC of 17 May 1999 on certain arrangements for the application of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31). Council Decision 1999/439/EC of 17 May 1999 on the conclusion of the Agreement with the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 35). Council Decision 2001/258/EC of 15 March 2001 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in a Member State or Iceland or Norway (OJ L 93, 3.4.2001, p. 38), and in particular Article 9 of that Agreement. Decision No 574/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing the External Borders Fund for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the General programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows (OJ L 144, 6.6.2007, p. 22). Council Decision 2008/146/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 1). Council Decision 2008/147/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in a Member State or in Switzerland (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 3). Council Decision 2008/149/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 50). Regulation (EU) No 439/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 establishing a European Asylum Support Office (OJ L 132, 29.5.2010, p. 11). Council Decision 2011/305/EU of 21 March 2011 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on supplementary rules in relation to the External Borders Fund for the period 2007 to 2013 (OJ L 137, 25.5.2011, p. 1). Council Decision 2011/349/EU of 7 March 2011 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, relating in particular to judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation (OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 1). Council Decision 2011/350/EU of 7 March 2011 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, relating to the abolition of checks at internal borders and movement of persons (OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 19). Council Decision 2012/192/EU of 12 July 2010 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Arrangement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway and the Swiss Confederation on the participation by those States in the work of the committees which assist the European Commission in the exercise of its executive powers as regards the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 103, 13.4.2012, p. 1). Council Decision 2012/193/EU of 13 March 2012 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Arrangement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway and the Swiss Confederation on the participation by those States in the work of the committees which assist the European Commission in the exercise of its executive powers as regards the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 103, 13.4.2012, p. 3). Council Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013 of 7 October 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and repealing the Decision of the Executive Committee of 16 September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation and implementation of Schengen (OJ L 295, 6.11.2013, p. 27). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 87861046,04 In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue from the European Development Fund (EDF) contributing to the cost of support measures will be used to provide additional appropriations under item 21 01 04 07 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Council Decision 2013/759/EU of 12 December 2013 regarding transitional EDF management measures from 1 January 2014 until the entry into force of the 11th European Development Fund (OJ L 335, 14.12.2013, p. 48). Council Decision 2013/755/EU of 25 November 2013 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union (Overseas Association Decision) (OJ L 344, 19.12.2013, p. 1). Internal Agreement between the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on the financing of Community aid under the multiannual financial framework for the period 2008 to 2013 in accordance with the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement and on the allocation of financial assistance for the Overseas Countries and Territories to which Part Four of the EC Treaty applies (OJ L 247, 9.9.2006, p. 32). Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council of 7 December 2011: Preparation of the multiannual financial framework regarding the financing of EU cooperation for African, Caribbean and Pacific States and Overseas Countries and Territories for the 2014-2020 period (11th European Development Fund) (COM(2011) 837 final). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 9528537,46 This item is intended to record the financial contributions from Member States, including their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf. In accordance with Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This item is intended to record the financial contributions from third countries, including their public agencies entities or natural persons to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf. In accordance with Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This item is intended to record the financial contributions from international organisations to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf. In accordance with Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This item is intended to record the management fees which the Commission is authorised to withdraw for a maximum of 5 % of the amounts pooled into the trust fund to cover its management costs from the years in which the contributions to each trust fund have started to be used. In accordance with Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation, such management fees shall be assimilated to assigned revenue for the duration of the trust fund. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 187(7) thereof. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 259 thereof. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. Annual repayments, including capital repayments, guarantees released, and repayments of the principal of loans, paid back to the Commission or fiduciary accounts opened for financial instruments and attributable to the support from the budget under a financial instrument, shall constitute internal assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation and shall be used for the same financial instruments, without prejudice to Article 140(9) of that Regulation, for a period not exceeding the period for the commitment of appropriations plus two years, unless specified otherwise in a basic act. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 140(6) thereof. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1). FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 — p.m. 436120128,23 Former Item 6 5 0 0 From the budgetary year 2015 onwards, the amounts booked in respect of financial corrections previously booked under Item 6 5 0 0 are broken down per programming period under the Articles 6 5 1 to 6 5 4. Item 6 5 0 0 was intended to accommodate financial corrections in connection with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF)-Guidance Section, the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIGF), the Cohesion Fund, the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), the Special Accession Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (Sapard) and the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA). The amounts booked to this item were, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, used to provide additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 05, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. In accordance with Article 105(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, that Regulation does not affect the continuation or modification, including the total or partial cancellation, of assistance co-financed by the Structural Funds or of a project co-financed by the Cohesion Fund approved by the Commission on the basis of Regulations (EEC) No 2052/88, (EEC) No 4253/88, (EC) No 1164/94 and (EC) No 1260/1999 or any other legislation which applied to that assistance on 31 December 2006, which shall consequently apply thereafter to that assistance or the projects concerned until their closure. In accordance with Article 152(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, that Regulation does not affect the continuation or modification, including the total or partial cancellation, of the projects concerned, until their closure, or of assistance approved by the Commission on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 or any other legislation applying to that assistance on 31 December 2013. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), and in particular Article 24 thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80). Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 39(2) thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54). Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p.87). Commission Regulation (EC) No 448/2001 of 2 March 2001 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 as regards the procedure for making financial corrections to assistance granted under the Structural Funds (OJ L 64, 6.3.2001, p. 13). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82). Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1828/2006 of 8 December 2006 setting out rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 371, 27.12.2006, p. 1). 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). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. New article This article is intended to accommodate financial corrections in connection with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF)-Guidance section, the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIGF) and the Cohesion Fund (CF), related to the programming periods before 2000. The amounts booked to this article will, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, be used to provide additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 05, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. In accordance with Article 105(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, that Regulation does not affect the continuation or modification, including the total or partial cancellation, of assistance co-financed by the Structural Funds or of a project co-financed by the Cohesion Fund approved by the Commission on the basis of Regulations (EEC) No 2052/88, (EEC) No 4253/88, (EC) No 1164/94 and (EC) No 1260/1999 or any other legislation which applied to that assistance on 31 December 2006, which shall consequently apply thereafter to that assistance or the projects concerned until their closure. In accordance with Article 152(1) of Regulation (EU) 1303/2013 that Regulation does not affect the continuation or modification, including the total or partial cancellation, of the projects concerned, until their closure, or of assistance approved by the Commission on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 or any other legislation applying to that assistance on 31 December 2013. Financial regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), and in particular Article 24 thereof. Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988, laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988, laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988, laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the EAGGF Guidance Section (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 25). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2080/93 of 20 July 1993 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the financial instrument of fisheries guidance (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 establishing a Cohesion Fund (OJ L 130, 25.5.1994, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80). Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 39(2) thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. New article This article is intended to accommodate financial corrections in connection with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF)-Guidance section, the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIGF), the Cohesion Fund (CF) and the Special Accession Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (Sapard), related to the 2000-2006 programming period. The amounts booked to this article will, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, be used to provide additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 05, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. In accordance with Article 105(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, that Regulation does not affect the continuation or modification, including the total or partial cancellation, of assistance co-financed by the Structural Funds or of a project co-financed by the Cohesion Fund approved by the Commission on the basis of Regulations (EEC) No 2052/88, (EEC) No 4253/88, (EC) No 1164/94 and (EC) No 1260/1999 or any other legislation which applied to that assistance on 31 December 2006, which shall consequently apply thereafter to that assistance or the projects concerned until their closure. In accordance with Article 152(1) of Regulation (EU) 1303/2013 that Regulation does not affect the continuation or modification, including the total or partial cancellation, of the projects concerned, until their closure, or of assistance approved by the Commission on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 or any other legislation applying to that assistance on 31 December 2013. Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 establishing a Cohesion Fund (OJ L 130, 25.5.1994, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80). Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 39(2) thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54). Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87). Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5). Commission Regulation (EC) No 448/2001 of 2 March 2001 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 as regards the procedure for making financial corrections to assistance granted under the Structural Funds (OJ L 64, 6.3.2001, p. 13). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1386/2002 of 29 July 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 as regards the management and control systems for assistance granted from the Cohesion Fund and the procedure for making financial corrections (OJ L 201, 31.7.2002, p. 5). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1828/2006 of 8 December 2006 setting out rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 371, 27.12.2006, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. New article This article is intended to accommodate financial corrections in connection with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the Cohesion Fund (CF) the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) and the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA I), related to the 2007-2013 programming period. The amounts booked to this article will, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, be used to provide additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. In accordance with Article 152(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, that Regulation does not affect the continuation or modification, including the total or partial cancellation, of the projects concerned, until their closure, or of assistance approved by the Commission on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 or any other legislation applying to that assistance on 31 December 2013. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82). Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1828/2006 of 8 December 2006 setting out rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 371, 27.12.2006, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. New article This article is intended to accommodate financial corrections in connection with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the Cohesion Fund (CF), the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) and the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), related to the 2014-2020 programming period. The amounts booked to this article will, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, be used to provide additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. 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 223/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (OJ L 72, 12.3.2014, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11). OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 520758025,39 This item is intended to accommodate, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue not provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. European Parliament p.m. Council p.m. Commission p.m. Ombudsman p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total p.m. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 60000000 60000000 42606139,40 This item is intended to accommodate any revenue not provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is not used in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. European Parliament p.m. Commission 60000000 Total 60000000 REVENUE CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL GUARANTEE FUND AND THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL FUND FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 593564006,54 This item is intended to accommodate amounts resulting from decisions related to conformity and accounting clearance of accounts in favour of the Union budget concerning expenditure financed by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (Guarantee section) under Heading 1 of the 2000-2006 Financial Perspectives and the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) under Heading 2 of the 2007-2013 and the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework in accordance with Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013. It includes corrections related to non-compliance with payment deadlines in accordance with Article 40 of that Regulation. This item is also intended to accommodate amounts resulting from decisions related to conformity and accounting clearance of accounts in favour of the Union budget concerning expenditure financed by the temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry (Sugar Restructuring Fund) in the Community established by Regulation (EC) No 320/2006, which ended on 30 September 2012. In accordance with Article 1(3) of Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 and Article 43 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, such amounts shall be regarded as assigned revenue within the meaning of Articles 21 and 174 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue under this item will be used to provide additional appropriations to any budgetary item under EAGF of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. The revenue under this item has been estimated at EUR 1198600000, including EUR 330000000 carried over from 2014 to 2015 in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012. When establishing the budget for 2015, an amount of EUR 469300000 was taken into account for financing the needs of measures under Article 05 02 08, an amount of EUR 54300000 was taken into account for financing the needs of measures under Article 05 02 12 and the remaining amount of EUR 675000000 was taken into account for financing the needs of measures under Article 05 03 01. Council Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 of 20 February 2006 establishing a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community and amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 42). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). 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). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 155144099,11 This item is intended to accommodate amounts recovered following irregularities or negligence, including the related interest, in particular amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud, penalties and interest received, as well as securities, deposits or guarantees forfeited concerning expenditure financed by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (Guarantee section) under Heading 1 of the 2000-2006 Financial Perspectives and the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) under Heading 2 of the 2007-2013 and the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework in accordance with Articles 54 and 55 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013. This item is also intended to accommodate amounts recovered following irregularities or oversight, including interest, penalties and securities acquired, resulting from expenditure financed by the temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry (Sugar Restructuring Fund) in the Community established by Regulation (EC) No 320/2006, which ended on 30 September 2012. It is also intended to accommodate the net amounts recovered for which Member States may retain 20 % as provided for in Article 55 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013. In accordance with Article 1(3) of Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 and Articles 43 and 55 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, such amounts shall be regarded as assigned revenue within the meaning of Articles 21 and 174 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue under this item will be used to provide additional appropriations to any budgetary item under EAGF of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. The revenue under this item has been estimated at EUR 165000000. When establishing the budget for 2015, this amount was taken into account for financing the needs of measures under Article 05 03 01. Council Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 of 20 February 2006 establishing a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community and amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 42). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). 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). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 80246086,87 This item is intended to accommodate amounts related to the surplus levy applying to the milk quota system which are collected or recovered in accordance with the provisions of Section III of Chapter III of Title I of Part II of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, in particular Article 78 thereof. In accordance with Article 43 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, such amounts shall be regarded as assigned revenue within the meaning of Articles 21 and 174 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue under this item will be used to provide additional appropriations to any budgetary item under European Agricultural Guarantee Fund of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. The revenue under this item has been estimated at EUR 405000000. When establishing the budget for 2015, this amount was taken into account for financing the needs of measures under Article 05 03 01. Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). 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). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 212191255,33 This item is intended to accommodate amounts resulting from decisions related to conformity and accounting clearance of accounts in favour of the Union budget within the context of rural development financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) in accordance with Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013. Amounts in relation to the repayment of payments on account under the EAFRD are also recorded on this item. In accordance with Article 43 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, such amounts shall be regarded as assigned revenue within the meaning of Articles 21 and 177 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue under this item will be used to provide additional appropriations to any budgetary item under the EAFRD. When establishing the budget for 2015, no specific amount was foreseen for Article 05 04 05 and 05 04 60. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). 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). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This item is intended to accommodate amounts recovered resulting from irregularities and negligence, including the related interest, in particular amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud, penalties and interest received as well as securities forfeited in the context of rural development financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) in accordance with Articles 54 and 56 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013. In accordance with Article 43 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, such amounts shall be regarded as assigned revenue within the meaning of Articles 21 and 177 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue under this item will be used to provide additional appropriations to any budgetary item under the EAFRD. When establishing the budget for 2015, no specific amount was foreseen for Articles 05 04 05 and 05 04 60. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). 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). INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS FINES INTEREST ON DEPOSITS AND FINES Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 7 0 7 0 0Interest on late payments 7 0 0 0 Interest due on late payments into the accounts held with the treasuries of the Member States 5000000 5000000 21269225,04 425,38 7 0 0 1 Other interest on late payments 3000000 3000000 739442,82 24,65 Article 7 0 0 — Total 8000000 8000000 22008667,86 275,11 7 0 1 Interest on late payments and other interest on fines 15000000 329000000 248687696,88 1657,92 CHAPTER 7 0 — TOTAL 23000000 337000000 270696364,74 1176,94 CHAPTER 7 1 7 1 0 Fines, periodic penalty payments and other penalties 100000000 3636000000 2674688673,85 2674,69 7 1 1 Excess emissions premiums for new passenger cars p.m. p.m. 0,— 7 1 2 Penalty payments and lump sums imposed on a Member State for not complying with a judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union on its failure to fulfil an obligation under the Treaty p.m. p.m. 27398000,— CHAPTER 7 1 — TOTAL 100000000 3636000000 2702086673,85 2702,09 CHAPTER 7 2 7 2 0Interest on deposits and fines 7 2 0 0 Interest on deposits and fines resulting from the implementation of the excessive deficit procedure — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 7 2 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 7 2 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— Title 7 — Total 123000000 3973000000 2972783038,59 2416,90 INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 5000000 5000000 21269225,04 Any delay by a Member State in making the entry in the account opened in the name of the Commission referred to in Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 gives rise to the payment of interest by the Member State concerned. In the case of Member States whose currency is the euro, the interest rate shall be equal to the rate as published in the Official Journal of the European Union, C series, which the European Central Bank applied to its refinancing operations, on the first day of the month in which the due date fell, increased by two percentage points. This rate shall be increased by 0,25 of a percentage point for each month of delay. The increased rate shall be applied to the entire period of delay. In the case of Member States whose currency is not the euro, the rate shall be equal to the rate applied on the first day of the month in question by the central banks for their main refinancing operations, increased by two percentage points, or, for the Member States for which the Central Bank rate is not available, the most equivalent rate applied on the first day of the month in question on the Member State’s money market, increased by two percentage points. This rate shall be increased by 0,25 of a percentage point for each month of delay. The increased rate shall be applied to the entire period of delay. The interest rate applies to all entries of own resources enumerated under Article 10 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000. Council p.m. Commission 5000000 European External Action Service p.m. Total 5000000 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 78(4) thereof. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 3000000 3000000 739442,82 This item is intended to record interest on the late payment of entitlements other than own resources. Commission 3000000 European External Action Service p.m. Total 3000000 Agreement on the European Economic Area (OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3), and in particular Article 2(5) of Protocol 32 thereto. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25), and in particular Article 102 thereof. Commission Regulation (EC) No 1828/2006 of 8 December 2006 setting out rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 371, 27.12.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 78(4) thereof. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 83 thereof. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 15000000 329000000 248687696,88 This article is intended to receive accrued interest on special accounts for fines and interest on late payment connected with fines. Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 of 16 December 2002 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (OJ L 1, 4.1.2003, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1), and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 78(4) thereof. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 83 thereof. FINES Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 100000000 3636000000 2674688673,85 The Commission may impose fines, periodic penalty payments and other penalties on undertakings and associations of undertakings for not respecting bans or not carrying out their obligations under the Regulations below or under Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The fines must normally be paid within three months of the Commission decision being notified. However, the Commission will not collect the amount due when the undertaking has lodged an appeal with the Court of Justice of the European Union; the undertaking must accept that interest will be paid on the debt after the final date for payment and provide the Commission with a bank guarantee covering both the principal of the debt and interest or surcharges by the final date for payment. Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 of 16 December 2002 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (OJ L 1, 4.1.2003, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1), and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record any excess emissions premium imposed by the Commission. The objective of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 is to set emission performance standards for new passenger cars registered in the Union, which forms part of the Union’s integrated approach to reducing CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles while ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market. However, in respect of each calendar year from 2012 onwards for which a manufacturer’s average specific emissions of CO2 exceed its specific emissions target in that year, the Commission shall impose an excess emissions premium on the manufacturer or, in the case of a pool, the pool manager. Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars as part of the Community’s integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 1), and in particular Article 9 thereof. Commission Decision 2012/100/EU of 17 February 2012 on a method for the collection of premiums for excess CO2 emissions from new passenger cars pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 71). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 27398000,— Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 260(2) thereof. INTEREST ON DEPOSITS AND FINES Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Revenue arising from interest on deposits and fines resulting from implementation of the excessive deficit procedure. In accordance with Article 21(2)(c) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 of 7 July 1997 on speeding up and clarifying the implementation of the excessive deficit procedure (OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 6), and in particular Article 16 thereof. REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS IN THE MEMBER STATES LOANS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS FOR THIRD COUNTRIES REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY FINANCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN THIRD COUNTRIES REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 8 0 8 0 0 European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for balance of payments support p.m. p.m. 0,— 8 0 1 European Union guarantee for Euratom borrowings p.m. p.m. 0,— 8 0 2 European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for financial assistance under the European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 8 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 8 1 8 1 0 Capital repayments and interest in respect of special loans and risk capital granted in the framework of financial cooperation with Mediterranean third countries p.m. 151000000 0,— 8 1 3 Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans and risk capital granted by the Commission to developing countries in the Mediterranean region and South Africa under the European Union Investment Partners operation p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 8 1 — TOTAL p.m. 151000000 0,— CHAPTER 8 2 8 2 7 European Union guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Union to provide macro-financial assistance to third countries p.m. p.m. 0,— 8 2 8 Guarantee for Euratom borrowings to improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 8 2 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 8 3 8 3 5 European Union guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to third countries p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 8 3 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 8 5 8 5 0 Dividends paid by the European Investment Fund 6890000 2477000 1839600,— 26,70 CHAPTER 8 5 — TOTAL 6890000 2477000 1839600,— 26,70 Title 8 — Total 6890000 153477000 1839600,— 26,70 REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS IN THE MEMBER STATES Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— The Union guarantee is for borrowings raised on the capital markets or from financial institutions. The amount in principal of loans which may then be granted to the Member States is limited to EUR 50000000000. This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article 01 02 02 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure. A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in the Annex Borrowing-and-lending operations to Section III Commission. Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 of 18 February 2002 establishing a facility providing medium-term financial assistance for Member States’ balances of payment (OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p. 1). Council Decision 2009/102/EC of 4 November 2008 providing Community medium-term financial assistance for Hungary (OJ L 37, 6.2.2009, p. 5). Council Decision 2009/290/EC of 20 January 2009 providing Community medium-term financial assistance for Latvia (OJ L 79, 25.3.2009, p. 39). Council Decision 2009/459/EC of 6 May 2009 providing Community medium-term financial assistance for Romania (OJ L 150, 13.6.2009, p. 8). Council Decision 2011/288/EU of 12 May 2011 providing precautionary EU medium-term financial assistance for Romania (OJ L 132, 19.5.2011, p. 15). Council Decision 2013/531/EU of 22 October 2013 providing precautionary Union medium-term financial assistance to Romania (OJ L 286, 29.10.2013, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article 01 04 03 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure. A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in the Annex Borrowing-and-lending operations to Section III Commission. Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9). Council Decision 77/271/Euratom of 29 March 1977 on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 11). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— The Union’s guarantee is for borrowings raised on the capital markets or from financial institutions. The outstanding amount of loans or credit lines to be granted to Member States shall be within the limits provided for in the legal basis. This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article 01 02 03, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure. A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in the Annex Borrowing-and-lending operations to Section III Commission. Council Regulation (EU) No 407/2010 of 11 May 2010 establishing a European financial stabilisation mechanism (OJ L 118, 12.5.2010, p. 1). Council Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU of 7 December 2010 on granting Union financial assistance to Ireland (OJ L 30, 4.2.2011, p. 34). Council Implementing Decision 2011/344/EU of 30 May 2011 on granting Union financial assistance to Portugal (OJ L 159, 17.6.2011, p. 88). LOANS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. 151000000 0,— This article is intended to record capital repayments and interest payments on special loans and risk capital granted from the appropriations in Chapters 21 03 and 22 02 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission to Mediterranean third countries. It also comprises capital repayments and interest payments on special loans and risk capital granted to certain Mediterranean Member States which, however, represent a very small proportion of the overall amount. These loans/risk capital were granted at a time those countries had not yet joined the Union. The revenue obtained normally exceeds the amounts forecast in the budget because of the interest payments on special loans which may still be disbursed during the preceding financial year as well as during the current financial year. The interest on special loans and risk capital is charged from the moment the loans are disbursed; interest on special loans is paid in six-monthly instalments and interest on risk capital generally in annual instalments. This article may accommodate, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, assigned revenue which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. For the legal basis, see remarks for Chapters 21 03 and 22 02 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record capital repayments and interest payment on loans and risk capital granted from the appropriations in Articles 21 02 51 and 21 03 51 of the statement of expenditure of Section III Commission under the European Union Investment Partners operation. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). For the legal basis, see also remarks for Articles 21 02 51 and 21 03 51 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission. REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS FOR THIRD COUNTRIES Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article 01 03 03 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure. A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in the Annex Borrowing-and-lending operations to Section III Commission. Council Decision 97/471/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macro-financial assistance for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 59). Council Decision 97/472/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macro-financial assistance for Bulgaria (OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 61). Council Decision 97/787/EC of 17 November 1997 providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia and Georgia (OJ L 322, 25.11.1997, p. 37). Council Decision 98/592/EC of 15 October 1998 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance for Ukraine (OJ L 284, 22.10.1998, p. 45). Council Decision 1999/325/EC of 10 May 1999 providing macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 123, 13.5.1999, p. 57). Council Decision 1999/731/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to Bulgaria (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 27). Council Decision 1999/732/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to Romania (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 29). Council Decision 1999/733/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 31). Council Decision 2001/549/EC of 16 July 2001 providing macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 197, 21.7.2001, p. 38). Council Decision 2002/639/EC of 12 July 2002 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (OJ L 209, 6.8.2002, p. 22). Council Decision 2002/882/EC of 5 November 2002 providing further macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 308, 9.11.2002, p. 25). Council Decision 2002/883/EC of 5 November 2002 providing further macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 308, 9.11.2002, p. 28). Council Decision 2004/580/EC of 29 April 2004 providing macro-financial assistance to Albania and repealing Decision 1999/282/EC (OJ L 261, 6.8.2004, p. 116). Council Decision 2007/860/EC of 10 December 2007 providing Community macro-financial assistance to Lebanon (OJ L 337, 21.12.2007, p. 111). Council Decision 2009/890/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance to Armenia (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 3). Council Decision 2009/891/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 6). Council Decision 2009/892/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance to Serbia (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 9). Decision No 778/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 August 2013 providing further macro-financial assistance to Georgia (OJ L 218, 14.8.2013, p. 15). Decision No 1025/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2013 providing macro-financial assistance to the Kyrgyz Republic (OJ L 283, 25.10.2013, p. 1). Decision 1351/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on providing macro-financial assistance to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 341, 11.12.2013, p. 4). Council Decision 2014/215/EU of 14 April 2014 providing macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (OJ L 111, 15.4.2014, p. 85). Decision 534/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 providing macro-financial assistance to the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 151, 21.5.2014, p. 9). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article 01 03 04 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure. A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in the Annex Borrowing-and-lending operations to Section III Commission. Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9). For the legal basis for Euratom loans to Member States, see also Article 8 0 1. REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY FINANCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN THIRD COUNTRIES Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article 01 03 05 of the statement of expenditure in Section III Commission provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure. A summary of borrowing-and-lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in the Annex Borrowing-and-lending operations to Section III Commission. Council Decision of 8 March 1977 (Mediterranean Protocols). Council Regulation (EEC) No 1273/80 of 23 May 1980 on the conclusion of the Interim Protocol between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on the advance implementation of Protocol 2 to the Cooperation Agreement (OJ L 130, 27.5.1980, p. 98). Council Decision of 19 July 1982 (further exceptional aid for the reconstruction of Lebanon). Council Regulation (EEC) No 3180/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 22). Council Regulation (EEC) No 3183/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 43). Council Decision of 9 October 1984 (loan outside the Yugoslavia Protocol). Council Decision 87/604/EEC of 21 December 1987 concerning the conclusion of the Second Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 389, 31.12.1987, p. 65). Council Decision 88/33/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 25). Council Decision 88/34/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 33). Council Decision 88/453/EEC of 30 June 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 224, 13.8.1988, p. 32). Council Decision 90/62/EEC of 12 February 1990 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania (OJ L 42, 16.2.1990, p. 68). Council Decision 91/252/EEC of 14 May 1991 extending to Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania Decision 90/62/EEC granting the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 123, 18.5.1991, p. 44). Council Decision 92/44/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 18, 25.1.1992, p. 34). Council Decision 92/207/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 21). Council Decision 92/208/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 29). Council Decision 92/209/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 37). Council Decision 92/210/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 45). Council Regulation (EEC) No 1763/92 of 29 June 1992 concerning financial cooperation in respect of all Mediterranean non-member countries (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 5), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 (OJ L 189, 30.7.1996, p. 1). Council Decision 92/548/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 13). Council Decision 92/549/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 21). Council Decision 93/115/EEC of 15 February 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in certain third countries (OJ L 45, 23.2.1993, p. 27). Council Decision 93/166/EEC of 15 March 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 42). Council Decision 93/408/EEC of 19 July 1993 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Slovenia (OJ L 189, 29.7.1993, p. 152). Council Decision 93/696/EC of 13 December 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in central and eastern European countries (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Albania) (OJ L 321, 23.12.1993, p. 27). Council Decision 94/67/EC of 24 January 1994 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 32, 5.2.1994, p. 44). Council Decision 95/207/EC of 1 June 1995 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in South Africa (OJ L 131, 15.6.1995, p. 31). Council Decision 95/485/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 22). Council Decision 96/723/EC of 12 December 1996 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in Latin American and Asian countries with which the Community has concluded cooperation agreements (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, El Salvador, Uruguay and Venezuela; Bangladesh, Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Macao, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam) (OJ L 329, 19.12.1996, p. 45). Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries, South Africa, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33). Council Decision 98/348/EC of 19 May 1998 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and amending Decision 97/256/EC granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 53). Council Decision 1999/786/EC of 29 November 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank (EIB) against losses under loans for projects for the reconstruction of the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkey (OJ L 308, 3.12.1999, p. 35). Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (central and eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24). Council Decision 2001/777/EC of 6 November 2001 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under a special lending action for selected environmental projects in the Baltic Sea basin of Russia under the Northern Dimension (OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 41). Council Decision 2005/48/EC of 22 December 2004 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for certain types of projects in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus (OJ L 21, 25.1.2005, p. 11). Council Decision 2006/1016/EC of 19 December 2006 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Community (OJ L 414, 30.12.2006, p. 95). Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Community (OJ L 190, 22.7.2009, p. 1). Decision No 1080/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 granting an EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Union (OJ L 280, 27.10.2011, p. 1). Decision No 466/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 granting an EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under financing operations supporting investment projects outside the Union (OJ L 135, 8.5.2014, p. 1). REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 6890000 2477000 1839600,— This article is intended to receive any dividends paid by the European Investment Fund in respect of this contribution. Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994 on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12). Council Decision 2007/247/EC of 19 April 2007 on the Community participation in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 107, 25.4.2007, p. 5). Decision No 562/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the participation of the European Union in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 156, 24.5.2014, p. 1). MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 9 0 9 0 0 Miscellaneous revenue 30201000 30200000 23983643,20 79,41 CHAPTER 9 0 — TOTAL 30201000 30200000 23983643,20 79,41 Title 9 — Total 30201000 30200000 23983643,20 79,41 GRAND TOTAL 141214040563 139034233715 149503658993,56 105,87 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 30201000 30200000 23983643,20 This article is intended to receive miscellaneous revenue. European Parliament 1000 Council p.m. Commission 30000000 Court of Justice of the European Union p.m. Court of Auditors 200000 European Economic and Social Committee p.m. Committee of the Regions p.m. European Ombudsman p.m. European Data Protection Supervisor p.m. European External Action Service p.m. Total 30201000 ESTABLISHMENT PLAN STAFF Institution 2015 2014 Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts European Parliament 5591 1148 5636 1150 European Council and Council 3036 36 3065 36 Commission: 23970 458 24343 438

operation

18645 394 18857 364

research and technological development

3570 3677

Publications Office of the European Union

633 655

European Anti-Fraud Office

315 62 310 71

European Personnel Selection Office

110 2 121 3

Office for the Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements

179 180

Office for Infrastructure and Logistics, Brussels

378 400

Office for Infrastructure and Logistics, Luxembourg

140 143 Court of Justice of the European Union 1547 451 1555 436 Court of Auditors 733 139 743 139 European Economic and Social Committee 678 35 685 35 Committee of the Regions 478 49 483 49 European Ombudsman 47 19 45 22 European Data Protection Supervisor 46 45 European External Action Service 1644 1 1660 1 Total 37770 2336 38260 2306 Bodies set up by the Union and having legal personality 2015 2014 Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts Decentralised agencies 120 5103 128 5004 European joint undertakings 56 245 62 239 European Institute of Innovation and Technology 39 39 Executive agencies 544 491 Total 176 5931 190 5773 BUILDINGS Institutions Buildings rented Buildings owned Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Section I European Parliament 35372000 36072000 1095089890 Section II European Council and Council 2806000 1692000 325729823 Section III Commission: 1621367023,48 — headquarters (Brussels and Luxembourg) 247602000 248212000 1418899875,52 — offices in the Union 12792000 12873000 34499800,42 — Food and Veterinary Office 2385000 2385000 18975767,99 — Union delegations 20838000 30915000 — — Joint Research Centre 1325000 1293938 148991579,55 — Publications Office of the European Union 7271000 7600000 — — European Anti-Fraud Office 4902000 4830000 — — European Personnel Selection Office 2825000 2765000 — — Office for Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements 3583000 3542000 — — Office for Infrastructure and Logistics, Brussels 5602000 5520000 — — Office for Infrastructure and Logistics, Luxembourg 1458000 2450000 — Section IV Court of Justice of the European Union 42321500 42932000 394606958,16 Section V Court of Auditors 160000 181000 86335055,11 Section VI European Economic and Social Committee 13886537 13682195 117230577 Section VII Committee of the Regions 10254617 10094194 75182146 Section VIII European Ombudsman 749000 715000 — Section IX European Data-Protection Supervisor 885000 885000 — Section X European External Action Service: 108962217,80 — headquarters (Brussels) 18372000 18182000 — Union delegations 84055736 56425000 Total 519445390 503246327 3824503690,55 Institution Location Year of purchase Net booked value Subtotal Total European Parliament Brussels 687035164 Land 125647743 Paul-Henri Spaak 1998 46815390 Altiero Spinelli 1998 233606359 Willy Brandt 2007 75762157 József Antall 2008 108720670 Atrium 1999 18823395 Atrium II 2004 6539709 Montoyer 75 2006 18404457 Trier I 2011 11160000 Eastman 2008 14738333 Cathedrale 2005 1668078 Wayenberg (Marie Haps) 2003 5130707 Remard 2010 11528167 Montoyer 70 2012 8490000 Strasbourg (Louise Weiss) 1998 199199651 Strasbourg (Churchill, de Madariaga, Pflimlin) 2006 101618752 Strasbourg (Václav Havel) 2012 6690000 Luxembourg (Konrad Adenauer) 2003 36038668 Luxembourg (KAD Z) 2010 1542687 Jean Monnet House (Bazoches) 1982 1115044 Lisbon 1986 361899 Athens 1991 3192255 Copenhagen 2005 3421324 The Hague 2006 4358754 Valletta 2006 2038790 Nicosia 2006 2570113 Vienna 2008 22527320 London 2008 11307859 Budapest 2010 3224910 Sofia 2013 8846700 European Council and Council Brussels 325729823 Land 67525000 Justus Lipsius 1995 105420994 Crèche 2006 9956429 Lex 2007 142827400 Commission Brussels 1335226478,85 Overijse 1997 1347406,47 Loi 130 1987 51649644,00 Breydel 1989 9144188,06 Haren 1993 5964315,03 Clovis 1995 8686354,92 Cours Saint-Michel 1 1997 16056061,08 Belliard 232 1997 17747454,31 Demot 24 1997 28127844,61 Breydel II 1997 33162003,12 Beaulieu 29/31/33 1998 31515319,83 Charlemagne 1997 100301165,01 Demot 28 1999 22436381,31 Joseph II 99 1998 15941850,85 Loi 86 1998 29475179,99 Luxembourg 46 1999 33319860,29 Montoyer 59 1998 16446776,61 Froissart 101 2000 17571297,77 VM 18 2000 15876641,32 Joseph II 70 2000 36157175,77 Loi 41 2000 58773890,51 SC 11 2000 18745254,22 Joseph II 30 2000 30968253,23 Joseph II 54 2001 37706551,28 Joseph II 79 2002 36114099,17 VM2 2001 35750430,96 Palmerston 2002 6388321,37 SPA 3 2003 25734685,00 Berlaymont 2004 365104390,35 CCAB 2005 41793842,70 BU-25 2006 47052211,78 Cornet-Leman 2006 19554008,89 Madou 2006 106390775,74 WALI 2009 14222843,30 Luxembourg 83673396,67 Euroforum 2004 76631730,00 Foyer européen 2009 7041666,67 Offices in the Union 34499800,42 Lisbon 1986 — 1993 252948,42 Marseille 1991 39312,30 1993 13132,50 Milan 1986 — Copenhagen 2005 3410162,74 Valletta 2007 2112152,12 Nicosia (Byron) 2006 2570113,33 The Hague 2006 4299753,22 London 2010 16961952,09 Budapest 2010 4840273,70 Joint Research Centre 148991579,55 Ispra 89458835,96 Geel 25091084,39 Karlsruhe 24182259,34 Petten 10259399,86 Food and Veterinary Office 18975767,99 Grange (Ireland) 2002 18975767,99 Total Commission 1621367023,48 Court of Justice of the European Union Luxembourg 394606958,16 Annex A — Erasmus, Annex B — Thomas More, and Annex C 1994 19969582,81 New Palais buildings complex (renovated original Palais, Anneau, two towers and connecting gallery) 2008 374637375,85 Court of Auditors Luxembourg 86335055,11 Land 1990 776631,00 Luxembourg (K1) 1990 7579122,27 Luxembourg (K2) 2004 16200108,82 Luxembourg (K3) 2009 61779193,02 European Economic and Social Committee Brussels 117230577 Montoyer 92-102 2001 28419632 Belliard 99-101 2001 69021931 Belliard 68-72 2004 8220164 Trèves 74 2005 7312416 Belliard 93 2005 4256435 Committee of the Regions Brussels 75182146 Montoyer 2001 13961443 Belliard 101-103 2001 33893257 Belliard 68 2004 12192398 Trèves 74 2004 10905425 Belliard 93 2005 4229623 European External Action Service Union delegations 108962217,80 Buenos Aires (Argentina) 1992 408040,28 Canberra (Australia) 1983 0 1990 101858,32 Cotonou (Benin) 1992 147395,85 Gaborone (Botswana) 1982 50866,95 1985 14594,35 1986 5912,85 1987 12572,25 Brasilia (Brazil) 1994 281592,03 Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) 1984 19248,47 1997 848150,44 Bujumbura (Burundi) 1982 36584,40 1986 111426,72 Phnom Penh (Cambodia) 2005 517917,28 Ottawa (Canada) 1977 64132,79 Praia (Cape Verde) 1981 14091,34 Bangui (Central African Republic) 1983 65707,89 N’Djamena (Chad) 1991 16260,13 2009 361840,50 Beijing (China) 1995 2351074,80 Moroni (Comoros) 1988 18232,81 Brazzaville (Congo) 1994 114202,81 San José (Costa Rica) 1995 180192,15 Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) 1993 136777,83 1994 178054,31 Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) 1986 0 Paris (France) 1990 1541851,40 1991 25561,89 Libreville (Gabon) 1996 235528,17 Banjul (Gambia) 1989 22778,48 Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) 1995 236195,20 Tokyo (Japan) 2006 80599919 Nairobi (Kenya) 2005 573001,65 Maseru (Lesotho) 1985 30467,06 1990 51676,89 1991 200756,79 2006 192015,79 Lilongwe (Malawi) 1982 42053,03 1988 12969,50 Mexico City (Mexico) 1995 1271172,90 Rabat (Morocco) 1987 62541,23 Maputo (Mozambique) 2008 3617491,38 Windhoek (Namibia) 1992 144452,37 1993 76788,34 2009 1281700 Niamey (Niger) 1997 84009,62 Abuja (Nigeria) 1992 289315,14 2005 3347841,36 2012 3571779,16 Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) 1982 48274,53 Kigali (Rwanda) 1980 112548,18 1982 71627,45 Dakar (Senegal) 1984 0 Honiara (Solomon Islands) 1990 19761,68 Pretoria (South Africa) 1994 436600,70 1996 470159,85 Mbabane (Swaziland) 1987 26994,00 1988 13497,00 Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) 2002 2540679,65 Kampala (Uganda) 1986 58646,36 Montevideo (Uruguay) 1990 0 New York (United States of America) 1987 253001,13 Washington (United States of America) 1997 1033394,42 Lusaka (Zambia) 1982 43366,60 Harare (Zimbabwe) 1990 96180,80 1994 168891,55 Grand total 3824503690,55 Heading Amount Expenditure 1794929112 Own resources –148845066 Contribution due 1646084046 MISCELLANEOUS TAXES AND DEDUCTIONS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 4 0 4 0 0 Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institution, officials, other servants and persons in receipt of a pension 69674060 72232824 65164976,94 93,53 4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of Members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment p.m. p.m. 4878,84 4 0 4 Proceeds from the special levy and the solidarity levy on the salaries of Members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment 9412163 8967490 109730,76 1,17 CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 79086223 81200314 65279586,54 82,54 CHAPTER 4 1 4 1 0 Staff contributions to the pension scheme 60237843 64473150 55259808,68 91,74 4 1 1 Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff 9100000 9100000 9709754,81 106,70 4 1 2 Contributions to the pension scheme by officials and temporary staff on leave on personal grounds 10000 10000 6267,48 62,67 CHAPTER 4 1 — TOTAL 69347843 73583150 64975830,97 93,70 CHAPTER 4 2 4 2 1 Contributions by Members of the European Parliament to a retirement pension scheme p.m. p.m. 10379,— CHAPTER 4 2 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 10379,— Title 4 — Total 148434066 154783464 130265796,51 87,76 MISCELLANEOUS TAXES AND DEDUCTIONS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 69674060 72232824 65164976,94 Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Union and in particular Article 12 thereof. Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 4878,84 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof in the version in force until 15 December 2003. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 9412163 8967490 109730,76 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 66a thereof. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 60237843 64473150 55259808,68 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 9100000 9100000 9709754,81 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 4, Article 11(2) and (3) and Article 48 of Annex VIII thereto. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 10000 10000 6267,48 OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 10379,— Rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Annex III thereto. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE PROPERTY (SUPPLY OF GOODS) AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY PROCEEDS FROM LETTING REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST REVENUE FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SERVICES SUPPLIED AND WORK CARRIED OUT OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 5 0 5 0 0Proceeds from the sale of movable property (supply of goods) 5 0 0 0 Proceeds from the sale of vehicles — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 0 0 1 Proceeds from the sale of other movable property — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 100,— 5 0 0 2 Proceeds from the supply of goods to other institutions or bodies — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 342,22 Article 5 0 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 442,22 5 0 1 Proceeds from the sale of immovable property p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 0 2 Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 119951,04 CHAPTER 5 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 120393,26 CHAPTER 5 1 5 1 1Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property and reimbursement of charges connected with lettings 5 1 1 0 Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 2722587,38 5 1 1 1 Reimbursement of charges connected with lettings — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 30522,33 Article 5 1 1 — Total p.m. p.m. 2753109,71 CHAPTER 5 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 2753109,71 CHAPTER 5 2 5 2 0 Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the institution's accounts 410000 1000000 447915,68 109,25 CHAPTER 5 2 — TOTAL 410000 1000000 447915,68 109,25 CHAPTER 5 5 5 5 0 Proceeds from the supply of services and work for other institutions or bodies, including refunds by other institutions or bodies of mission allowances paid on their behalf — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 3327642,73 5 5 1 Revenue from third parties in respect of services supplied or work carried out at their request — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 5727845,37 CHAPTER 5 5 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 9055488,10 CHAPTER 5 7 5 7 0 Revenue arising from the repayment of amounts wrongly paid — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 2783427,16 5 7 1 Revenue earmarked for a specific purpose, such as income from foundations, subsidies, gifts and bequests, including the earmarked revenue specific to each institution — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 7 2 Repayment of welfare expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 7 3 Other contributions and refunds in connection with the administrative operation of the institution — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 3351397,23 CHAPTER 5 7 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 6134824,39 CHAPTER 5 8 5 8 1 Revenue from insurance payments received — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 158441,42 CHAPTER 5 8 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 158441,42 Title 5 — Total 410000 1000000 18670172,56 4553,70 PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE PROPERTY (SUPPLY OF GOODS) AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This item is intended to record revenue accruing from the sale or part-exchange of vehicles belonging to the institution. In accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations against the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 100,— This item is intended to record revenue accruing from the sale or part exchange of movable property other than vehicles belonging to the institution. In accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations against the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 342,22 In accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations against the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Details of expenditure and revenue resulting from loans or rents or the provision of services under this budget item shall be set out in an annex to this budget. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record revenue from the sale of immovable property belonging to the institution. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 119951,04 In accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations against the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. This article shall also include the proceeds of the sale of these products by electronic means. PROCEEDS FROM LETTING Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 2722587,38 In accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations against the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Details of expenditure and revenue resulting from loans or rents or the provision of services under this budget item shall be set out in an annex to this budget. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 30522,33 In accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations against the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 410000 1000000 447915,68 This article is intended to record revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the institution’s accounts. REVENUE FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SERVICES SUPPLIED AND WORK CARRIED OUT Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 3327642,73 In accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations against the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 5727845,37 In accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations against the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 2783427,16 In accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations against the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21(2)(d) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations against the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record revenue from the repayment of welfare expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 3351397,23 MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 158441,42 In accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations against the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. This article also includes reimbursement by insurance companies of the salaries of officials involved in accidents. OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 6 6 6 6 0Other contributions and refunds 6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 7769157,72 6 6 0 1 Other non-assigned contributions and refunds p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 6 6 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 7769157,72 CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 7769157,72 Title 6 — Total p.m. p.m. 7769157,72 OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 7769157,72 This item is intended to record, pursuant to Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue not provided for in other parts of Title 6 and which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 9 0 9 0 0 Miscellaneous revenue 1000 500 1412243,94 141224,39 CHAPTER 9 0 — TOTAL 1000 500 1412243,94 141224,39 Title 9 — Total 1000 500 1412243,94 141224,39 GRAND TOTAL 148845066 155783964 158117370,73 106,23 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 1000 500 1412243,94 This article is intended to record miscellaneous revenue. Details of expenditure and revenue resulting from loans or rents or the provision of services under this article shall be set out in an annex to this budget. Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION 1 0 MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION 220252000 224292069 205414449,41 1 2 OFFICIALS AND TEMPORARY STAFF 608733635 595102338 574999348,39 1 4 OTHER STAFF AND EXTERNAL SERVICES 121114400 97798439 105556913,83 1 6 OTHER EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION 18314480 18839000 17829236,06 Title 1 — Total 968414515 936031846 903799947,69 2BUILDINGS, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENDITURE 2 0 BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS 210241500 201643000 250336610,87 2 1 DATA PROCESSING, EQUIPMENT AND MOVABLE PROPERTY 149330149 143422877 138624704,28 2 3 CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE 6049000 6232500 4877511,19 Title 2 — Total 365620649 351298377 393838826,34 3EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM GENERAL FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE INSTITUTION 3 0 MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES 36175971 35554960 32816473,32 3 2 EXPERTISE AND INFORMATION: ACQUISITION, ARCHIVING, PRODUCTION AND DISSEMINATION 115686393 122135929 124148929,46 Title 3 — Total 151862364 157690889 156965402,78 4EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE INSTITUTION 4 0 EXPENDITURE RELATING TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES 104818084 100994200 92683288,40 4 2 EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PARLIAMENTARY ASSISTANCE 192113500 196216430 188301020,35 4 4 MEETINGS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS 400000 400000 375000,— Title 4 — Total 297331584 297610630 281359308,75 10OTHER EXPENDITURE 10 0 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS p.m. p.m. 0,— 10 1 CONTINGENCY RESERVE 11700000 13000000 0,— 10 3 ENLARGEMENT RESERVE p.m. p.m. 0,— 10 4 RESERVE FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION POLICY p.m. p.m. 0,— 10 5 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR BUILDINGS p.m. p.m. 0,— 10 6 RESERVE FOR PRIORITY PROJECTS UNDER DEVELOPMENT p.m. p.m. 0,— 10 8 EMAS RESERVE p.m. p.m. 0,— Title 10 — Total 11700000 13000000 0,— GRAND TOTAL 1794929112 1755631742 1735963485,56 MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION OFFICIALS AND TEMPORARY STAFF OTHER STAFF AND EXTERNAL SERVICES OTHER EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION Article Item Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 1 0 1 0 0Salaries and allowances 1 0 0 0 Salaries Non-differentiated appropriations 71530000 73643709 69543043,78 97,22 1 0 0 4 Ordinary travel expenses Non-differentiated appropriations 72800000 65400000 72343140,— 99,37 1 0 0 5 Other travel expenses Non-differentiated appropriations 5850000 6800000 6154639,— 105,21 1 0 0 6 General expenditure allowance Non-differentiated appropriations 39715000 43418000 39090705,22 98,43 1 0 0 7 Allowances for performance of duties Non-differentiated appropriations 179000 180000 173610,— 96,99 Article 1 0 0 — Total 190074000 189441709 187305138,— 98,54 1 0 1Accident and sickness insurance and other welfare measures 1 0 1 0 Accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges Non-differentiated appropriations 3358000 3368000 2215738,80 65,98 1 0 1 2 Specific measures to assist disabled Members Non-differentiated appropriations 301000 301000 209016,87 69,44 Article 1 0 1 — Total 3659000 3669000 2424755,67 66,27 1 0 2 Transitional allowances Non-differentiated appropriations 11810000 15784819 183008,01 1,55 1 0 3Pensions 1 0 3 0 Retirement pensions (PEAM) Non-differentiated appropriations 11010000 11744000 11941557,55 108,46 1 0 3 1 Invalidity pensions (PEAM) Non-differentiated appropriations 285000 310000 278102,18 97,58 1 0 3 2 Survivors’ pensions (PEAM) Non-differentiated appropriations 2782000 2810541 2692560,74 96,79 1 0 3 3 Optional pension scheme for Members Non-differentiated appropriations 32000 32000 29327,26 91,65 Article 1 0 3 — Total 14109000 14896541 14941547,73 105,90 1 0 5 Language and data-processing courses Non-differentiated appropriations 600000 500000 560000,— 93,33 1 0 9 Provisional appropriation Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 1 0 — TOTAL 220252000 224292069 205414449,41 93,26 CHAPTER 1 2 1 2 0Remuneration and other entitlements 1 2 0 0 Remuneration and allowances Non-differentiated appropriations 604340535 589687598 570669887,67 94,43 1 2 0 2 Paid overtime Non-differentiated appropriations 296500 436740 200000,— 67,45 1 2 0 4 Entitlements in connection with entering the service, transfer and leaving the service Non-differentiated appropriations 3760000 4400000 3160000,— 84,04 Article 1 2 0 — Total 608397035 594524338 574029887,67 94,35 1 2 2Allowances upon early termination of service 1 2 2 0 Allowances for staff retired or placed on leave in the interests of the service Non-differentiated appropriations 335600 396000 462018,69 137,67 1 2 2 2 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated and special retirement scheme for officials and temporary staff Non-differentiated appropriations 1000 182000 507442,03 50744,20 Article 1 2 2 — Total 336600 578000 969460,72 288,02 1 2 4 Provisional appropriation Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 1 2 — TOTAL 608733635 595102338 574999348,39 94,46 CHAPTER 1 4 1 4 0Other staff and external persons 1 4 0 0 Other staff Non-differentiated appropriations 54199000 43796448 37296238,78 68,81 1 4 0 2 Expenditure on interpretation Non-differentiated appropriations 49524900 39428991 49599376,91 100,15 1 4 0 4 Graduate traineeships, grants and exchanges of officials Non-differentiated appropriations 7390500 7573000 6444637,29 87,20 1 4 0 6 Observers Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 312000,— Article 1 4 0 — Total 111114400 90798439 93652252,98 84,28 1 4 2 External translation services Non-differentiated appropriations 10000000 7000000 11904660,85 119,05 1 4 4 Provisional appropriation Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 1 4 — TOTAL 121114400 97798439 105556913,83 87,15 CHAPTER 1 6 1 6 1Expenditure relating to staff management 1 6 1 0 Expenditure on recruitment Non-differentiated appropriations 328980 446000 303850,— 92,36 1 6 1 2 Further training Non-differentiated appropriations 5200000 4990000 4682179,92 90,04 Article 1 6 1 — Total 5528980 5436000 4986029,92 90,18 1 6 3Measures to assist the institution's staff 1 6 3 0 Social welfare Non-differentiated appropriations 764000 719500 607906,96 79,57 1 6 3 1 Mobility Non-differentiated appropriations 754000 800000 727371,55 96,47 1 6 3 2 Social contacts between members of staff and other social measures Non-differentiated appropriations 255000 271000 298817,13 117,18 Article 1 6 3 — Total 1773000 1790500 1634095,64 92,17 1 6 5Activities relating to all persons working with the institution 1 6 5 0 Medical service Non-differentiated appropriations 1100000 1285000 1106110,50 100,56 1 6 5 2 Current operating expenditure for restaurants and canteens Non-differentiated appropriations 3500000 4050000 4260000,— 121,71 1 6 5 4 Early Childhood Centre and approved day nurseries Non-differentiated appropriations 6212500 6277500 5843000,— 94,05 1 6 5 5 European Parliament contribution for accredited European Schools (Type II) Non-differentiated appropriations 200000 Article 1 6 5 — Total 11012500 11612500 11209110,50 101,79 CHAPTER 1 6 — TOTAL 18314480 18839000 17829236,06 97,35 Title 1 — Total 968414515 936031846 903799947,69 93,33 MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 71530000 73643709 69543043,78 Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 9 and 10 thereof. Implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 1 and 2 thereof. This appropriation is intended to cover the salary provided for by the Statute for Members. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 72800000 65400000 72343140,— Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 20 thereof. Implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 10 to 21 and 24 thereof. This appropriation is intended to cover reimbursement of travel and subsistence expenses in connection with travelling to and from the places of work and with other duty travel. Part of this appropriation is intended to take into account reductions in travel expenses as a result of the European Parliament’s resolution of 10 May 2011 (OJ L 250, 27.9.2011, p. 3) to use accumulated air miles, obtained through work-related travel, for purchasing air tickets. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 5850000 6800000 6154639,— Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 20 thereof. Implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 22 and 23 thereof. This appropriation is intended to cover reimbursement of additional travel expenses and travel expenses incurred in the Member State of election. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 39715000 43418000 39090705,22 Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 20 thereof. Implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 25 to 28 thereof. This allowance is intended to cover — in accordance with the abovementioned articles of the Implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament — expenses resulting from the parliamentary activities of Members. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 25000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 179000 180000 173610,— Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 20 thereof. Bureau Decision of 16-17 June 2009. This appropriation is intended to cover the flat-rate subsistence and representation allowances in connection with the duties of the President of the European Parliament. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3358000 3368000 2215738,80 Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 18 and 19 thereof. Implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, in particular Articles 3 to 9 and 29 thereof. Common rules on the insurance of officials of the European Union against the risk of accident and of occupational disease. Joint rules on sickness insurance for officials of the European Communities. Commission Decision laying down general implementing provisions for the reimbursement of medical expenses. This appropriation is intended to cover accident insurance and reimbursement of medical expenses for Members and loss and theft of Members’ personal effects. It is also intended to cover the provision of insurance cover and assistance to Members should they need to be repatriated whilst undertaking an official journey, as a result of a serious illness, an accident or an unforeseen event that prevents them from continuing their journey. Such assistance involves organising the Member’s repatriation and defraying the related costs. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 140000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 301000 301000 209016,87 Implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 30 thereof. This appropriation is intended to cover certain expenditure required to provide assistance for a seriously disabled Member. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 11810000 15784819 183008,01 Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 13 thereof. Implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 45 to 48 and 77 thereof. This appropriation is intended to cover the transitional allowance after the end of a Member’s term of office. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 11010000 11744000 11941557,55 Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 14 and 28 thereof. Implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 75 thereof, and Annex III to the Rules on Payment of Expenses and Allowances to Members of the. European Parliament (PEAM rules). This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of an old-age pension after the cessation of a Member’s term of office. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 285000 310000 278102,18 Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 15 and 28 thereof. Implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 75 thereof, and Annex II to the Rules on Payment of Expenses and Allowances to Members of the. European Parliament (PEAM rules). This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of a pension to Members who become incapacitated during their term of office. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2782000 2810541 2692560,74 Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 17 thereof. Implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 75 thereof, and Annex I to the Rules on Payment of Expenses and Allowances to Members of the. European Parliament (PEAM rules). This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of a survivor’s and/or orphan’s pension in the event of the death of a Member or of a former Member. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 15000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 32000 32000 29327,26 Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 27 thereof. Implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 76 thereof, and Annex VII to the Rules on Payment of Expenses and Allowances to Members of the. European Parliament (PEAM rules). This appropriation is intended to cover the institution's contribution to the additional voluntary pension scheme for Members. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 600000 500000 560000,— Implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 44 thereof. Bureau Decision of 4 May 2009 on language and computer courses for Members. This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of language and IT courses for Members. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the effects of any adjustments to payments to Members of the institution. It is purely provisional and may be used only after its transfer to other headings in accordance with the Financial Regulation. OFFICIALS AND TEMPORARY STAFF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 604340535 589687598 570669887,67 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. This appropriation is mainly intended to cover, for officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan:

salaries, allowances and other payments related to salaries,

insurance against sickness, accident and occupational disease and other social security contributions,

flat-rate overtime allowances,

miscellaneous allowances and grants,

payment of travel expenses for officials or temporary staff, their spouses and dependants from their place of employment to their place of origin,

the impact of salary weightings applicable to remuneration and to the part of emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments made by the institution to allow temporary staff to constitute or maintain pension rights in their country of origin.

It is also intended to cover the insurance premiums in respect of sports accidents for users of the European Parliament’s sports centre in Brussels and in Strasbourg. Part of this appropriation is to be used to recruit disabled temporary staff and temporary staff specialising in the rights of disabled persons and non-discrimination strategies. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 300000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 296500 436740 200000,— Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. This appropriation is intended to cover the payment of overtime under the conditions set out in the abovementioned provisions. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3760000 4400000 3160000,— Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. This appropriation is intended to cover:

travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) entering or leaving the service or being transferred to another place of employment,

installation/resettlement allowances and 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,

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,

the compensation for a probationary official who is dismissed because his work is obviously inadequate,

compensation for a member of the temporary staff whose contract is terminated by the institution,

the difference between the contributions paid by contract staff to a Member State pension scheme and those payable to the Union scheme in the event of reclassification of a contract.

Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 335600 396000 462018,69 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Articles 41, 42c and 50 thereof and Annex IV thereto, and Article 48a of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. This appropriation is intended to cover the allowances payable:

to officials assigned non-active status in connection with action to reduce the number of posts in the institution,

to officials placed on leave to meet organisational needs associated with the acquisition of new skills within the institution,

to officials and temporary management staff for political groups holding posts in grades AD 16 and AD 15 retired in the interests of the service.

It also covers the employer’s contribution towards sickness insurance and the impact of the weightings applicable to these allowances (except for beneficiaries of Article 42c, who are not entitled to a weighting). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1000 182000 507442,03 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Articles 64 and 72 thereof. This appropriation is intended to cover:

the allowances payable under the Staff Regulations or Council Regulations (EC, Euratom, ESCS) No 2689/95 and (EC, Euratom) No 1748/2002,

the employer’s contributions towards sickness insurance for the recipients of the allowances,

the impact of the weightings applicable to the various allowances.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2689/95 of 17 November 1995 introducing special measures to terminate the service of temporary staff of the European Communities as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden (OJ L 280, 23.11.1995, p. 4). Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1748/2002 of 30 September 2002 introducing, in the context of the modernisation of the institution, special measures to terminate the service of Officials of the European Communities appointed to an established post in the European Parliament and temporary staff working in the Political Groups of the European Parliament (OJ L 264, 2.10.2002, p. 9). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the effects of any salary adjustments decided by the Council during the financial year. It is provisional and may be used only after its transfer to the appropriate headings of this chapter. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 65 thereof and Annex XI thereto. OTHER STAFF AND EXTERNAL SERVICES Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 54199000 43796448 37296238,78 Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. This appropriation is mainly intended to cover the following expenditure:

the remuneration, including allocations and allowances, of other staff, including contract and local staff and special advisers (within the meaning of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union), employer’s contributions to the various social security schemes and the impact of salary weightings applicable to the remuneration of these staff,

the employment of temporary agency staff.

Part of these appropriations is to be used for the recruitment of contract staff with disabilities and with expertise in disability rights and non-discrimination policies. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 3500. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 49524900 39428991 49599376,91 Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Agreement on auxiliary conference interpreters. This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

the fees and related allowances, social security contributions, travel expenses and other expenses of contract conference interpreters recruited by the European Parliament to service meetings organised by the European Parliament to meet its own needs or those of other institutions when the necessary services cannot be provided by European Parliament interpreters (officials and temporary staff),

expenditure on conference agencies, technicians and administrators used to service the above meetings where they cannot be serviced by officials, temporary staff or other European Parliament staff,

expenses in connection with services provided to the European Parliament by interpreters who are staff members of regional, national or international institutions,

expenses in connection with interpretation-related activities, in particular preparations for meetings and interpreter training and selection.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 7390500 7573000 6444637,29 Rules governing the attachment of European Parliament officials and temporary staff of the political groups to national public authorities, bodies treated as such public authorities and international organisations (Bureau Decision of 7 March 2005). Rules governing the secondment of national experts to the European Parliament (Bureau Decision of 4 May 2009). Internal Rules governing traineeships and study visits in the Secretariat of the European Parliament (decision of the Secretary-General of the European Parliament of 1 February 2013). This appropriation is intended to cover:

emoluments for graduate trainees (scholarships), including any household allowances, and allowances paid to trainees,

travel expenses of trainees,

additional costs, directly related to their disability, for trainees on the pilot programme of traineeships who have a disability, in accordance with Article 24(9) (formerly 20(8)) of the Internal Rules governing traineeships and study visits in the Secretariat of the European Parliament. These include the costs of an additional disability payment (of up to 50% of the scholarship),

sickness and accident insurance for trainees,

costs connected with the holding of information/training sessions for trainees (including costs of receiving trainees),

expenditure arising from movements between the European Parliament and the public sector in the Member States or other countries specified in the rules,

expenditure arising from the secondment of national experts to the European Parliament, including allowances and travel expenses,

accident insurance for national experts on secondment,

allowances for study visits,

the organising of training schemes for conference interpreters and translators, inter alia in cooperation with schools of interpreting and universities providing training in translation, as well as grants for the training and further training of interpreters and translators, purchase of teaching materials, and associated costs,

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 312000,— The appropriation is intended to cover the payment of expenses relating to observers, in accordance with Rule 13 (formerly Rule 11) of the European Parliament’s Rules of Procedure. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 10000000 7000000 11904660,85 This appropriation is intended to cover the translation, typing, coding and technical assistance work sent to outside suppliers. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 200000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the effects of any salary adjustments decided by the Council during the financial year. It is provisional and may be used only after its transfer to the appropriate headings of this Chapter. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. OTHER EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 328980 446000 303850,— Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Articles 27 to 31 and 33 thereof and Annex III thereto. Decision 2002/620/EC of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Ombudsman of 25 July 2002 establishing a European Communities Personnel Selection Office (OJ L 197, 26.7.2002, p. 53) and Decision 2002/621/EC of the Secretaries-General of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, the Registrar of the Court of Justice, the Secretaries-General of the Court of Auditors, the Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions, and the Representative of the European Ombudsman of 25 July 2002 on the organisation and operation of the European Communities Personnel Selection Office (OJ L 197, 26.7.2002, p. 56). This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure on organising the competitions provided for in Article 3 of Decision 2002/621/EC and travel and subsistence expenses for applicants called for interviews and medical examinations,

the costs of organising procedures for selecting staff.

In cases duly justified by operational needs and after consultation of the European Personnel Selection Office, the institution may use some of these appropriations to organise its own competitions. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 5200000 4990000 4682179,92 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 24a thereof. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on training for improving staff skills and the performance and efficiency of the institution, e.g. via language courses for the official working languages. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 764000 719500 607906,96 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 9(3) and Article 76 thereof. This appropriation is intended to fund:

as part of an interinstitutional policy to assist persons with a disability in the following categories: the reimbursement, to the extent permitted by the budget and after national entitlements in the country of residence or the country of origin have been exhausted, of expenses (other than medical expenses) recognised as necessary, resulting from the handicap and supported by documentary evidence and not covered by the Joint Sickness Insurance Scheme,

officials and temporary staff in active employment,

spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union,

action taken in respect of officials and other servants in particularly difficult situations,

the financing of a grant for the Staff Committee and incidental expenditure in the Welfare Service. Contributions or defrayal of expenses by the Staff Committee for participants in a welfare activity will be aimed at financing activities that have a social, cultural or linguistic dimension, but there will be no subsidies for individual staff members or households.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 125000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 754000 800000 727371,55 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to mobility at the various places of work. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 255000 271000 298817,13 This appropriation is intended to encourage and provide financial backing for schemes to promote social contact between staff of different nationalities, for example subsidies to staff clubs, sports associations, cultural societies, etc., and to make a contribution to the cost of a permanent leisure centre (cultural and sports activities, hobbies, restaurant). It also covers financial support for interinstitutional social activities. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 600000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1100000 1285000 1106110,50 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 59 thereof and Article 8 of Annex II thereto. This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the medical service at the three places of work, including the purchase of materials and pharmaceutical products, etc., expenditure on preventive medical check-ups, expenditure arising from the operation of the Invalidity Committee and expenditure on services provided by outside medical specialists deemed necessary by the medical officers. It also covers expenditure involving the purchase of certain work tools deemed necessary on medical grounds, together with expenditure on medical or paramedical staff under service provision arrangements or on short-term stand-in assignment. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3500000 4050000 4260000,— This appropriation is intended to cover restaurant and canteen management and operating costs. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 2000000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 6212500 6277500 5843000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the European Parliament’s contribution to all the expenditure of the Early Childhood Centre and outside crèches with which an agreement has been concluded. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at 4312000 EUR. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 200000 New item Implementation of Commission Decision C(2013)4886 of 1 August 2013 (OJ C 222, 2.8.2013, p. 8). This appropriation is intended to cover the European Parliament’s contribution for Type-II European Schools accredited by the Board of Governors of the European Schools or the reimbursement of the contribution paid by the Commission on behalf of the European Parliament for Type-II European Schools accredited by the Board of Governors of the European Schools, in accordance with the service agreement concluded with the Commission. It covers costs relating to children of European Parliament staff coming under the Staff Regulations who are enrolled in such schools. BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS DATA PROCESSING, EQUIPMENT AND MOVABLE PROPERTY CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE Article Item Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 2 0 2 0 0Buildings 2 0 0 0 Rent Non-differentiated appropriations 28782000 30653000 31684764,07 110,09 2 0 0 1 Lease payments Non-differentiated appropriations 6590000 5419000 69236000,— 1050,62 2 0 0 3 Acquisition of immovable property Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,— 2 0 0 5 Construction of buildings Non-differentiated appropriations 18560000 25465000 8065316,41 43,46 2 0 0 7 Fitting-out of premises Non-differentiated appropriations 45471000 25471000 36326337,83 79,89 2 0 0 8 Other specific property management arrangements Non-differentiated appropriations 5561000 5278000 3434255,30 61,76 Article 2 0 0 — Total 104964000 92286000 148746673,61 141,71 2 0 2Expenditure on buildings 2 0 2 2 Building maintenance, upkeep, operation and cleaning Non-differentiated appropriations 62400000 60095000 51891984,— 83,16 2 0 2 4 Energy consumption Non-differentiated appropriations 21690000 20937000 17786996,60 82,01 2 0 2 6 Security and surveillance of buildings Non-differentiated appropriations 20211500 27305000 31097982,58 153,86 2 0 2 8 Insurance Non-differentiated appropriations 976000 1020000 812974,08 83,30 Article 2 0 2 — Total 105277500 109357000 101589937,26 96,50 CHAPTER 2 0 — TOTAL 210241500 201643000 250336610,87 119,07 CHAPTER 2 1 2 1 0Computing and telecommunications 2 1 0 0 Computing and telecommunications — business-as-usual operations — operations Non-differentiated appropriations 28560000 31362503 23704452,89 83,00 2 1 0 1 Computing and telecommunications — business-as-usual operations — infrastructure Non-differentiated appropriations 18404000 21978949 26719702,— 145,18 2 1 0 2 Computing and telecommunications — business-as-usual operations — General support for users Non-differentiated appropriations 13202500 13315983 8197303,75 62,09 2 1 0 3 Computing and telecommunications — business-as-usual operations — Management of ICT applications Non-differentiated appropriations 18380809 15666000 12680065,57 68,99 2 1 0 4 Computing and telecommunications — Investment in infrastructure Non-differentiated appropriations 21173000 15743215 25154071,29 118,80 2 1 0 5 Computing and telecommunications — Investment in projects Non-differentiated appropriations 15454750 11977727 14139425,29 91,49 Article 2 1 0 — Total 115175059 110044377 110595020,79 96,02 2 1 2 Furniture Non-differentiated appropriations 3007000 3180000 3090732,10 102,78 2 1 4 Technical equipment and installations Non-differentiated appropriations 24159090 22933500 19109020,73 79,10 2 1 6 Transport of Members, other persons and goods Non-differentiated appropriations 6989000 7265000 5829930,66 83,42 CHAPTER 2 1 — TOTAL 149330149 143422877 138624704,28 92,83 CHAPTER 2 3 2 3 0 Stationery, office supplies and miscellaneous consumables Non-differentiated appropriations 2263000 2021000 2292796,60 101,32 2 3 1 Financial charges Non-differentiated appropriations 40000 65000 16500,— 41,25 2 3 2 Legal costs and damages Non-differentiated appropriations 1035000 1035000 956159,63 92,38 2 3 6 Postage on correspondence and delivery charges Non-differentiated appropriations 355000 510000 236630,94 66,66 2 3 7 Removals Non-differentiated appropriations 1160000 1620000 731303,40 63,04 2 3 8 Other administrative expenditure Non-differentiated appropriations 946000 731500 626297,62 66,20 2 3 9 European Parliament carbon offsetting scheme Non-differentiated appropriations 250000 250000 17823,— 7,13 CHAPTER 2 3 — TOTAL 6049000 6232500 4877511,19 80,63 Title 2 — Total 365620649 351298377 393838826,34 107,72 Since risk cover has been revoked by insurance companies, the risk of industrial conflicts and terrorist attacks for the European Parliament buildings needs to be covered through the general budget of the European Union. The appropriations of this title accordingly cover all expenses in connection with damage resulting from industrial conflicts and terrorist attacks. BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 28782000 30653000 31684764,07 This appropriation is intended to cover rent for the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the European Parliament. It also covers property tax. The rentals are calculated over 12 months on the basis of existing leases or leases in preparation, which normally provide for cost of living or construction cost index-linking. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1500000. Financial contributions from Member States or their public agencies or entities in the form of financing or repayment of costs and of associated charges relating to the purchase or use of land, buildings, as well as of charges in relation to buildings and facilities of the institution, shall be considered as external assigned revenue within the meaning of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 6590000 5419000 69236000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the annual lease payments for buildings or parts of buildings under existing leases or leases in preparation. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100000. Financial contributions from Member States or their public agencies or entities in the form of financing or repayment of costs and of associated charges relating to the purchase or use of land, buildings, as well as of charges in relation to buildings and facilities of the institution, shall be considered as external assigned revenue within the meaning of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the acquisition of immovable property. Subsidies for land and its servicing will be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100000. Financial contributions from Member States or their public agencies or entities in the form of financing or repayment of costs and of associated charges relating to the purchase or use of land, buildings, as well as of charges in relation to buildings and facilities of the institution, shall be considered as external assigned revenue within the meaning of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 18560000 25465000 8065316,41 This item is intended for any entry of appropriations for the construction of buildings (works, consultants’ fees and all related costs). The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50000. Financial contributions from Member States or their public agencies or entities in the form of financing or repayment of costs and of associated charges relating to the purchase or use of land, buildings, as well as of charges in relation to buildings and facilities of the institution, shall be considered as external assigned revenue within the meaning of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 45471000 25471000 36326337,83 This appropriation is intended to cover the performance of fitting-out work, including other expenditure connected with that work, in particular architects’ or engineers’ fees, etc. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 543000. Financial contributions from Member States or their public agencies or entities in the form of financing or repayment of costs and of associated charges relating to the purchase or use of land, buildings, as well as of charges in relation to buildings and facilities of the institution, shall be considered as external assigned revenue within the meaning of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 5561000 5278000 3434255,30 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on property management not specifically provided for in the other articles in this Chapter, i.e.:

waste management and treatment,

mandatory inspections, quality checks, expert opinions, audits, compliance monitoring, etc.,

technical library,

management support (building helpdesk),

taking care of building drawings and information media,

other expenditure.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 62400000 60095000 51891984,— This appropriation is intended to cover the maintenance, upkeep, operating and cleaning costs, on the basis of current contracts, for the buildings (offices, other areas and installations) rented or owned by the European Parliament. Before renewing or concluding contracts, the institution will consult the other institutions on the contractual terms each of them has obtained (prices, currency chosen, index-linking, duration, other clauses) with due regard for Article 104 of the Financial Regulation. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 75000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 21690000 20937000 17786996,60 This appropriation is intended to cover, in particular, water, gas, electricity and heating costs. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 82000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 20211500 27305000 31097982,58 This appropriation is intended to cover essentially the costs of caretaking and surveillance in respect of buildings occupied by the European Parliament at its three habitual places of work, its information offices in the Union and its offices in third countries. Before renewing or concluding contracts, the institution will consult the other institutions on the contractual terms each of them has obtained (prices, currency chosen, index-linking, duration, other clauses) with due regard for Article 104 of the Financial Regulation. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 120000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 976000 1020000 812974,08 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of insurance policy premiums. DATA PROCESSING, EQUIPMENT AND MOVABLE PROPERTY In connection with public procurement, the institution will consult the other institutions on the contractual terms each of them has obtained. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 28560000 31362503 23704452,89 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase, hire, servicing and maintenance of hardware and software and on outside assistance from service bureaux and IT consultants for business-as-usual operations to ensure that the European Parliament’s computing and telecommunications systems function properly. That expenditure relates mainly to systems at the computer and telecommunications centre, computing at departmental level and network management operations. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 140000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 18404000 21978949 26719702,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase, hire, servicing and maintenance of hardware and software and on outside assistance from service bureaux and IT consultants for business-as-usual operations to manage and maintain the European Parliament's computing and telecommunications system infrastructure. That expenditure relates mainly to network, cabling, telecommunications, individual equipment and voting system infrastructure. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at 90000 EUR. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 13202500 13315983 8197303,75 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase, hire, servicing and maintenance of hardware and software and on outside assistance from service bureaux and IT consultants for business-as-usual operations to provide assistance and support for users of the European Parliament’s computing and telecommunications systems. That expenditure relates mainly to support services for Members and for administrative and legislative applications. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at 65000 EUR. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 18380809 15666000 12680065,57 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase, hire, servicing and maintenance of hardware and software and related work, and on outside assistance from service bureaux and IT consultants for business-as-usual operations connected with ICT applications management in the institution. That expenditure relates mainly to applications for Members and communication activities, as well as administrative and legislative applications. It is also intended to cover expenditure in ICT tools financed jointly in the context of interinstitutional cooperation in the field of languages, provided for by the decisions taken by the Interinstitutional Committee on Translation and Interpretation. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 70000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 21173000 15743215 25154071,29 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of hardware and software and on outside assistance from service bureaux and IT consultants for investments connected to the European Parliament’s computing and telecommunications system infrastructure. The investments relate mainly to systems at the computer and telecommunications centre, networks, cabling and video-conferencing systems. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at 111000 EUR. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 15454750 11977727 14139425,29 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the purchase of hardware and software and on outside assistance from service bureaux and IT consultants for investments relating to ongoing and new ICT projects. The investments relate mainly to applications for Members, legislative, administrative and financial applications and ICT governance applications. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at 69000 EUR. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3007000 3180000 3090732,10 This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture, including the purchase of ergonomic furniture, the replacement of worn-out and broken furniture and office machines. It is also intended to cover miscellaneous expenditure on managing the European Parliament’s furniture stock. In connection with works of art, this appropriation is intended to cover both the cost of acquiring and purchasing specific material and the current expenditure relating thereto, such as experts, conservation, framing, restoration, cleaning, insurance and ad hoc transport costs. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 24159090 22933500 19109020,73 This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase, hire, maintenance, repair and management of technical equipment and installations, and in particular of:

miscellaneous fixed and mobile technical installations and equipment in connection with publishing, security (including software), canteens and buildings, etc.,

equipment in particular for the printshop, telephone service, canteens, staff shops, security, conferences, and the audiovisual sector, etc.,

special equipment (electronic, computing and electrical) and related external services,

installation of two additional telephone lines in Members’ offices upon request.

This appropriation also covers publicity costs for the resale and scrapping of inventoried items and the costs of technical assistance (consultancy) with matters on which external expertise is needed. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 205000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 6989000 7265000 5829930,66 This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase, maintenance, use and repair of vehicles (fleet of cars and bicycles) and the hire of cars, taxis, coaches and lorries, with or without drivers, including the necessary insurance cover and other management costs. When replacing the car fleet or purchasing or hiring vehicles, preference will be given to cars that are the least polluting for the environment, such as hybrid cars. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 175000. CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE In connection with public procurement, the institution will consult the other institutions on the contractual terms each of them has obtained. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2263000 2021000 2292796,60 This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase of paper, envelopes, office supplies, supplies for the print shop and document reproduction workshops, etc., together with the related management costs. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 15000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 40000 65000 16500,— This appropriation is intended to cover bank charges (commission, agios and miscellaneous charges) and other financial charges, including ancillary costs for the financing of buildings. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1035000 1035000 956159,63 This appropriation is intended to cover:

costs which may be awarded against the European Parliament by the Court of Justice, the General Court, the Civil Service Tribunal or national courts,

the cost of hiring outside lawyers to represent the European Parliament in Union and national courts, and the cost of hiring legal advisers or experts to assist the Legal Service,

reimbursement of lawyers’ fees in connection with disciplinary and equivalent proceedings,

damages and interest expenses,

agreed compensation through amicable settlement pursuant to Articles 91 and 92 (formerly 69 and 70) of the Rules of Procedure of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 355000 510000 236630,94 This appropriation is intended to cover charges for postage, processing and delivery by national postal services or private delivery firms. This appropriation is also intended to cover mail-handling services. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1160000 1620000 731303,40 This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of removal and handling work carried out by removal firms or by temporary handling staff supplied by outside agencies. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 40000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 946000 731500 626297,62 This appropriation is intended to cover:

insurance not specifically provided for in another item,

the purchase and maintenance of uniforms for ushers, drivers, receptionists, warehouse staff, removal men and staff in the Visits and Seminars Unit, the Parlamentarium, the medical services, the security and building maintenance services and various technical services,

miscellaneous operating and management expenses, purchases of goods or services not specifically provided for against another heading,

miscellaneous purchases in connection with Eco-Management Audit Scheme (EMAS) activities (promotional campaigns, etc.).

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 250000 250000 17823,— This appropriation is intended to cover any expenditure on carbon offsetting. MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES EXPERTISE AND INFORMATION: ACQUISITION, ARCHIVING, PRODUCTION AND DISSEMINATION Article Item Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 3 0 3 0 0 Expenses for staff missions and duty travel between the three places of work Non-differentiated appropriations 28748281 27600000 25725512,47 89,49 3 0 2 Reception and representation expenses Non-differentiated appropriations 1392690 1333260 885621,10 63,59 3 0 4Miscellaneous expenditure on meetings 3 0 4 0 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings Non-differentiated appropriations 1400000 2250000 2715000,— 193,93 3 0 4 2 Meetings, congresses and conferences Non-differentiated appropriations 1435000 1232500 816576,98 56,90 3 0 4 3 Miscellaneous expenditure for organising parliamentary assemblies, interparliamentary delegations and other delegations Non-differentiated appropriations 1200000 1039200 605102,77 50,43 3 0 4 9 Expenditure on travel agency services Non-differentiated appropriations 2000000 2100000 2068660,— 103,43 Article 3 0 4 — Total 6035000 6621700 6205339,75 102,82 CHAPTER 3 0 — TOTAL 36175971 35554960 32816473,32 90,71 CHAPTER 3 2 3 2 0 Acquisition of expertise Non-differentiated appropriations 8957000 6701000 6020954,76 67,22 3 2 1 Acquisition of expertise for DG EPRS, the Library and the Archives Non-differentiated appropriations 9107200 8851676 8081554,37 88,74 3 2 2 Documentation expenditure Non-differentiated appropriations 2308000 2866000 1178739,84 51,07 3 2 3 Support for democracy and capacity-building for the parliaments of third countries Non-differentiated appropriations 1340000 1262500 993533,26 74,14 3 2 4Production and dissemination 3 2 4 0 Official Journal Non-differentiated appropriations 4244000 4586000 3999500,— 94,24 3 2 4 1 Digital and traditional publications Non-differentiated appropriations 3705000 3588318 3683127,72 99,41 3 2 4 2 Expenditure on publication, information and participation in public events Non-differentiated appropriations 16501034 21036912 25453635,41 154,25 3 2 4 3 Parlamentarium — the European Parliament Visitors’ Centre Non-differentiated appropriations 4150000 4978023 3844123,14 92,63 3 2 4 4 Organisation and reception of groups of visitors, Euroscola programme and invitations to opinion multipliers from third countries Non-differentiated appropriations 31739039 30120500 31667742,60 99,78 3 2 4 5 Organisation of seminars, symposia and cultural activities Non-differentiated appropriations 5077120 6300000 6358918,76 125,25 3 2 4 6 Parliamentary television channel (Web TV) Non-differentiated appropriations 5000000 5000000 7999400,— 159,99 3 2 4 7 House of European History Non-differentiated appropriations 10000000 9850000 3402394,95 34,02 3 2 4 8 Expenditure on audiovisual information Non-differentiated appropriations 12608000 15620000 20533306,06 162,86 3 2 4 9 Information exchanges with national parliaments Non-differentiated appropriations 250000 275000 101097,09 40,44 Article 3 2 4 — Total 93274193 101354753 107043245,73 114,76 3 2 5 Expenditure relating to Information Offices Non-differentiated appropriations 700000 1100000 830901,50 118,70 CHAPTER 3 2 — TOTAL 115686393 122135929 124148929,46 107,32 Title 3 — Total 151862364 157690889 156965402,78 103,36 MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 28748281 27600000 25725512,47 Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 71 thereof and Articles 11, 12 and 13 of Annex VII thereto. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on duty travel by staff of the institution, seconded national experts, trainees and staff of other European or international institutions invited by the institution between place of employment and any of the European Parliament's three places of work (Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg) and on missions to any location other than the three places of work. Expenditure is made up of transport costs, daily allowances, accommodation costs and compensatory allowances for unsocial hours. Ancillary costs (including cancellation of tickets and hotel reservations, electronic invoicing costs and mission insurance costs) are also covered. This appropriation is also intended to cover any expenditure on carbon offsetting relating to staff missions and duty travel. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 500000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1392690 1333260 885621,10 This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenses related to the obligations of the institution regarding receptions, including in connection with work carried out by the institution’s unit for Scientific and Technological Options Assessment (STOA), and representation expenses for Members of the institution,

representation expenses of the President when he or she is travelling outside the places of work,

representation expenses and the contribution to the secretarial expenses of the President’s office,

the Secretariat’s reception and representation expenses, including the purchase of items and medals for officials who have completed 15 or 25 years’ service,

miscellaneous protocol expenditure, such as on flags, display stands, invitation cards, printed menus, etc.,

travel and subsistence expenses incurred by VIP visitors to the institution,

visa costs relating to official travel by Members and staff,

reception and representation expenses and the other specific expenses for Members performing official duties at the European Parliament.

Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1400000 2250000 2715000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of the beverages, refreshments and occasional light meals served at meetings held by the institution, together with the management costs for these services. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1435000 1232500 816576,98 This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia:

expenditure connected with the organisation of meetings outside the places of work (committees and committee delegations, political groups), including, where appropriate, representation expenditure,

affiliation fees in respect of international organisations to which the European Parliament or one of its bodies belongs (Interparliamentary Union, Association of Secretaries-General of Parliaments, Twelve Plus Group within the Interparliamentary Union),

the reimbursement to the Commission, on the basis of a service agreement concluded between the European Parliament and the Commission, of Parliament’s share of the cost of producing EU laissez-passer (equipment, staff and supplies), in accordance with the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Union (Article 6), Article 23 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, Articles 11 and 81 of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union and Council Regulation (EU) No 1417/2013 of 17 December 2013 laying down the form of the laissez-passer issued by the European Union (OJ L 353, 28.12.2013, p. 26).

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 20000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1200000 1039200 605102,77 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure, other than that covered by Chapter 10 and Article 3 0 0, connected with the organisation of meetings of:

delegations to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly, the EuroLat Parliamentary Assembly and the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly and their bodies,

the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfMPA), its committees and its Bureau; this expenditure includes the European Parliament’s contribution to the budget of the autonomous secretariat of the UfMPA or the direct defrayal of expenses representing the European Parliament’s share of the budget of the UfMPA,

interparliamentary delegations, ad hoc delegations, joint parliamentary committees, parliamentary cooperation committees, parliamentary delegations to the WTO, and the Parliamentary Conference on the WTO and its Steering Committee.

Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2000000 2100000 2068660,— This appropriation is intended to cover the running costs of the travel agency under contract to the European Parliament. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50000. EXPERTISE AND INFORMATION: ACQUISITION, ARCHIVING, PRODUCTION AND DISSEMINATION Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 8957000 6701000 6020954,76 This appropriation is intended to cover:

the cost of contracts with qualified experts and research institutes for studies and other research activities (workshops, round tables, expert panels or hearings, and conferences) carried out for the European Parliament's governing bodies and the Administration,

the travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts and other persons, including petitioners to the European Parliament, invited to take part in committee, delegation, study group or working party meetings,

expenditure on calling in outside persons to take part in the work of bodies such as the Disciplinary Board or the Specialised Financial Irregularities Panel.

Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 9107200 8851676 8081554,37 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the work of DG EPRS, particularly:

acquisition of specialised expertise and support for the European Parliament’s research activities (including articles, studies, workshops, seminars, round tables, expert panels and conferences) which may, if necessary, be carried out in partnership with other Institutions, international organisations, research departments and libraries of national parliaments, think tanks, research bodies and other qualified experts;

acquisition of specialised expertise in the fields of impact assessment/ex ante and ex post evaluation, European added value, and scientific and technological options assessment (STOA);

acquisition or hiring of books, journals, newspapers, databases, press agency products and any other information medium for the Library in various formats, including costs of copyright, the quality assurance system, materials and work involved in rebinding and conservation, and other relevant services;

the cost of outside archiving services (organisation, selection, description, transfer to different media and to paperless form, acquisition of primary archive sources);

acquisition, development, installation, operation and maintenance of special library and archiving documentation and of special media-library materials, including materials and/or electrical, electronic and computerised systems, and materials for rebinding and conservation;

costs of dissemination of internal or external parliamentary research products and other relevant products, for the benefit of the institution and of the public (particularly by means of publications on the Internet, internal databases, brochures and publications);

travel, subsistence and associated costs of experts and authors invited to attend presentations, seminars, workshops or other such activities organised by DG EPRS;

participation by the Unit for Scientific and Technological Options Assessment (STOA) in the activities of European and international scientific bodies;

the European Parliament’s obligations under international and/or interinstitutional cooperation agreements, including the European Parliament’s contribution to the costs of managing the Union’s historical archives (Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 354/83 of 1 February 1983 concerning the opening to the public of the historical archives of the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, as subsequently amended).

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at 20000 EUR. Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43), and Bureau Decision of 28 November 2001 on rules governing public access to European Parliament documents, as last amended on 22 June 2011 (OJ C 216, 22.7.2011, p. 19). Bureau Decision of 16 December 2002 on enhancing information and transparency: the archives of the European Parliament. Bureau Decision of 10 March 2014 on procedures governing the European Parliament’s acquisition of private archives of Members and former Members. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2308000 2866000 1178739,84 This appropriation is intended to cover:

subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals and news agencies and to the publications thereof and online services, including copyright fees for the reproduction and dissemination of the above in written and/or electronic form and service contracts for press reviews and cuttings,

subscriptions or service contracts for the supply of summaries and analyses of the content of periodicals or the storage on optical media of articles taken from such periodicals,

utilising external documentary and statistical databases (computer hardware and telecommunications charges excepted),

the purchase of new dictionaries and glossaries, or the replacement thereof, regardless of medium, including for the new language sections, and other works for the language services and the Legislative Quality Units.

Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1340000 1262500 993533,26 Bureau Decision of 12 December 2012 creating the Directorate for Democracy Support in DG EXPO. This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure on programmes for the exchange of information and cooperation between the European Parliament and the national parliaments of the pre-accession countries, in particular the Western Balkans and Turkey;

expenditure committed for promoting relations between the European Parliament and democratically elected national parliaments from third countries (other than those referred to in the previous indent) as well as with corresponding regional parliamentary organisations. The activities concerned are notably aimed at strengthening parliamentary capacity in new and emerging democracies in particular in the European Neighbourhood (South and East);

expenditure on promoting activities in support of mediation, and programmes for young political leaders from the European Union and from countries in the European Neighbourhood;

expenditure on organising the Sakharov Prize (particularly the amount of the prize, winner’s/winners’ travel expenses and costs of receiving them, operating costs of the Sakharov network and duty travel by members of the network) and on activities to promote human rights.

These activities include information visits to the European Parliament in Brussels, Luxembourg or Strasbourg, and the appropriations cover, wholly or partially, the expenses of the participants, particularly travel, accommodation and daily subsistence. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 4244000 4586000 3999500,— This appropriation is intended to cover the institution’s share of the Publications Office’s expenditure on publishing and dissemination and other ancillary costs with regard to the texts to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3705000 3588318 3683127,72 This appropriation is intended to cover:

all costs for digital publishing (Intranet sites) and traditional publishing (miscellaneous documents and printed matter subcontracted out), including distribution,

upgrading and evolutive and corrective maintenance of editorial systems.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 6000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 16501034 21036912 25453635,41 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on information publications, including electronic publications, information activities, public relations, participation in public events, trade fairs and exhibitions in the Member States and the accession countries and the countries in which the European Parliament has a liaison office, and updating of the Legislative Observatory (OEIL), as well as the development of tools or instruments to increase and facilitate public access to it using mobile equipment. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 4150000 4978023 3844123,14 This appropriation is intended to finance the Parlamentarium — the European Parliament Visitors’ Centre in Brussels — and installations, exhibitions and material adapted or reproduced for separate use outside Brussels. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 9300. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 31739039 30120500 31667742,60 Bureau Decision of 16 December 2002, as last amended on 26 February 2013. This appropriation is intended to cover subsidies granted for group visits and associated supervision and infrastructure costs, the financing of traineeships for opinion multipliers from third countries (EUVP) and the running costs of the Euroscola, Euromed-Scola and Euronest-Scola programmes. The EuroMed-Scola and Euronest-Scola programmes shall take place each year, on an alternating basis, on the European Parliament's premises in Strasbourg or Brussels, with the exception of election years. This appropriation shall be increased every year using a deflator that takes into account movements in GNI and prices. Each Member of the European Parliament is entitled to invite a maximum of five groups each calendar year for a total of 110 visitors. The number of participants present for any given visit may vary between a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 110. An appropriate amount is included for visitors with disabilities. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 5077120 6300000 6358918,76 This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure or subsidies connected with the organisation of national or international symposia and seminars for opinion multipliers from the Member States, the accession countries and the countries in which the European Parliament has a liaison office, the cost of organising parliamentary symposia and seminars, and the financing of cultural projects of European interest, such as the European Parliament LUX Prize for European Cinema,

expenditure on special events in the Chamber in Strasbourg and Brussels in accordance with the annual programme adopted by the Bureau,

multilingualism support measures and tools such as seminars and conferences, meetings with providers of training for interpreters or translators, measures and actions to raise awareness of multilingualism and the profession of interpreter or translator, including a programme of grants for universities, schools and other organisations offering interpreting or translation courses, virtual communication solutions, as well as participation in similar actions and measures organised jointly with other services in the context of interinstitutional and international cooperation,

This appropriation also covers the cost of organising those activities, including catering services and expenses, and expenditure in connection with invitations to journalists to cover the activities concerned. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 5000000 5000000 7999400,— This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of in-house production and hosting of web clips and broadcast-ready material (EuroparlTV), in line with the European Parliament’s communication strategy. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 10000000 9850000 3402394,95 This appropriation is intended to finance the activities of the House of European History, such as performing specific fitting-out work, acquiring collections and organising exhibitions, as well as its running costs, including expenditure on books, magazines and other publications related to the House’s activities. It is also intended to cover the cost of contracts with qualified experts and research institutes for studies and other research activities (workshops, round tables, expert panels and conferences) carried out for the House of European History. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 12608000 15620000 20533306,06 European Parliament Resolution of 12 March 2002 on the guidelines for the 2003 budgetary procedure (OJ C 47 E, 27.2.2003, p. 72). European Parliament Resolution of 14 May 2002 on the estimates of revenue and expenditure of Parliament for the financial year 2003 (OJ C 180 E, 31.7.2003, p. 150). European Parliament Resolution of 14 May 2003 on the estimates of revenue and expenditure of Parliament for the financial year 2004 (OJ C 67 E, 17.3.2004, p. 179). This appropriation is intended to fund:

the operating budget of the audiovisual sector (including services under its own control and outside assistance such as technical services for radio and television stations, provision, production and co-production of audiovisual programmes, the hiring of lines, the transmission of television and radio programmes, and other measures to develop relations between the institution and audiovisual broadcasting bodies),

expenditure on live Internet broadcasting of plenary sittings and parliamentary committee meetings,

the establishment of appropriate archives ensuring uninterrupted media and public access to that information.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 13000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 250000 275000 101097,09 Conferences of Speakers of European Parliamentary Assemblies (June 1977) and of European Union Parliaments (September 2000, March 2001). Geographical area covered: countries of the European Union and European Union candidate and pre-candidate countries. This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure committed for promoting relations between the European Parliament and national parliaments. It relates to parliamentary relations other than those covered by Chapters 1 0 and 3 0, exchanges of information and documentation, and assistance in the analysis and management of that information, including exchanges with the European Centre for Parliamentary Research and Documentation (ECPRD),

funding of cooperation programmes and training schemes for officials of the aforementioned parliaments and, in general, activities to strengthen their parliamentary capacities. Training schemes include study visits to the European Parliament in Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg; the appropriation is intended to cover all or part of the expenditure incurred by participants, in particular travelling costs, travel expenses, accommodation and daily allowances,

cooperation measures, including those linked to legislative work, and measures linked to documentation, analysis and information and making the www.ipex.eu domain secure, including those carried out by the ECPRD.

This appropriation aims at financing the cooperation between the European Parliament and national parliaments in the parliamentary scrutiny of the CFSP/CSDP, in accordance with the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 9 and 10 of Protocol No 1 on the role of national parliaments in the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 700000 1100000 830901,50 This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure (office supplies, telecommunications, delivery charges, handling, transport, miscellaneous incidental expenditure) linked to the Information Offices of the European Parliament. EXPENDITURE RELATING TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PARLIAMENTARY ASSISTANCE MEETINGS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS Article Item Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 4 0 4 0 0 Current administrative expenditure and expenditure relating to the political and information activities of the political groups and non-attached Members Non-differentiated appropriations 59800000 59800000 58697494,— 98,16 4 0 2 Funding of European political parties Non-differentiated appropriations 28350084 27794200 21585794,40 76,14 4 0 3 Funding of European political foundations Non-differentiated appropriations 16668000 13400000 12400000,— 74,39 CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 104818084 100994200 92683288,40 88,42 CHAPTER 4 2 4 2 2 Parliamentary assistance Non-differentiated appropriations 192113500 196216430 188301020,35 98,02 CHAPTER 4 2 — TOTAL 192113500 196216430 188301020,35 98,02 CHAPTER 4 4 4 4 0 Cost of meetings and other activities of former Members Non-differentiated appropriations 200000 200000 200000,— 100,00 4 4 2 Cost of meetings and other activities of the European Parliamentary Association Non-differentiated appropriations 200000 200000 175000,— 87,50 CHAPTER 4 4 — TOTAL 400000 400000 375000,— 93,75 Title 4 — Total 297331584 297610630 281359308,75 94,63 EXPENDITURE RELATING TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 59800000 59800000 58697494,— Rules adopted by the Bureau Decision of 30 June 2003, as last amended on 14 April 2014. This appropriation is intended to cover, in respect of the political groups and the non-attached Members:

secretarial, administrative and operational expenditure,

expenditure on political and information activities conducted in connection with the Union’s political activities.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 28350084 27794200 21585794,40 Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 10(4) thereof. Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 224 thereof. Regulation (EC) No 2004/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 November 2003 on the regulations governing political parties at European level and the rules regarding their funding (OJ L 297, 15.11.2003, p. 1). Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 29 March 2004 laying down the procedures for implementing Regulation (EC) No 2004/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the regulations governing political parties at European level and the rules regarding their funding (OJ C 112, 9.4.2011, p. 1). This appropriation is intended to finance political parties at European level. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 16668000 13400000 12400000,— Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 10(4) thereof. Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 224 thereof. Regulation (EC) No 2004/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 November 2003 on the regulations governing political parties at European level and the rules regarding their funding (OJ L 297, 15.11.2003, p. 1). Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 29 March 2004 laying down the procedures for implementing Regulation (EC) No 2004/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the regulations governing political parties at European level and the rules regarding their funding (OJ C 112, 9.4.2011, p. 1). This appropriation is intended to finance political foundations at European level. EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PARLIAMENTARY ASSISTANCE Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 192113500 196216430 188301020,35 Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Article 21 thereof. Implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, and in particular Articles 33 to 44 thereof. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union, and in particular Articles 5a and 125 to 139 thereof. Implementing measures for Title VII of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the Communities adopted by the Bureau. This appropriation is intended to cover parliamentary assistance expenses. This appropriation is intended to cover exchange differences to be met from the budget of the European Parliament in accordance with the provisions applicable to reimbursement of parliamentary assistance expenses. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 400000. MEETINGS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 200000 200000 200000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of meetings of the association of former Members of the European Parliament plus any other associated costs, if appropriate. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 200000 200000 175000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of meetings of the European Parliamentary Association plus, if appropriate, any other associated costs. PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS CONTINGENCY RESERVE ENLARGEMENT RESERVE RESERVE FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION POLICY PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR BUILDINGS RESERVE FOR PRIORITY PROJECTS UNDER DEVELOPMENT EMAS RESERVE Article Item Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 10 0 p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 10 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 10 1 11700000 13000000 0,— 0 CHAPTER 10 1 — TOTAL 11700000 13000000 0,— 0 CHAPTER 10 3 p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 10 3 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 10 4 p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 10 4 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 10 5 p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 10 5 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 10 6 p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 10 6 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 10 8 p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 10 8 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— Title 10 — Total 11700000 13000000 0,— 0 GRAND TOTAL 1794929112 1755631742 1735963485,56 96,71 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— CONTINGENCY RESERVE Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 11700000 13000000 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure resulting from budgetary decisions taken in the course of the financial year (expenditure that cannot be estimated). ENLARGEMENT RESERVE Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of the institution’s preparations for enlargement. RESERVE FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION POLICY Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on information and communication policy. PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR BUILDINGS Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover property investments and fitting-out work carried out by the institution. The European Parliament’s Bureau is requested to adopt a coherent and responsible long-term strategy in the area of property and buildings which takes into account the particular problem of increasing maintenance costs, renovation needs and security costs and ensures the sustainability of the European Parliament’s budget. RESERVE FOR PRIORITY PROJECTS UNDER DEVELOPMENT Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the institution’s priority projects under development. EMAS RESERVE Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Further to the decisions to be taken by the Bureau for implementation of the EMAS action plan, in particular following the European Parliament’s carbon audit, this appropriation is intended to endow the relevant operational headings. Function group and grade 2014 Permanent posts Temporary posts Others Political groups Non-category 1 0 0 0 AD 16 11 0 1 7 AD 15 35 0 1 4 AD 14 227 2 6 26 AD 13 478 8 2 41 AD 12 167 0 12 63 AD 11 170 0 5 32 AD 10 200 0 11 27 AD 9 190 0 2 21 AD 8 335 0 6 28 AD 7 418 0 7 47 AD 6 213 0 2 56 AD 5 211 0 11 63 AD total 2655 10 66 415 AST 11 149 10 0 33 AST 10 96 0 18 28 AST 9 290 0 5 41 AST 8 450 0 7 43 AST 7 498 0 1 45 AST 6 353 0 6 66 AST 5 285 0 10 65 AST 4 295 0 15 70 AST 3 319 0 6 74 AST 2 159 0 0 65 AST 1 56 0 0 71 AST total 2950 10 68 601 SC 6 0 0 0 0 SC 5 0 0 0 0 SC 4 0 0 0 0 SC 3 0 0 0 0 SC 2 25 0 0 0 SC 1 5 0 0 0 SC total 30 0 0 0 Total 5636 20 134 1016 Grand total 6786 Function group and grade 2015 Permanent posts Temporary posts Others Political groups Non-category 1 0 0 0 AD 16 13 0 1 7 AD 15 40 0 1 4 AD 14 234 2 7 26 AD 13 456 8 2 43 AD 12 204 0 12 64 AD 11 189 0 6 29 AD 10 180 0 9 27 AD 9 178 0 5 24 AD 8 420 0 3 33 AD 7 328 0 7 47 AD 6 198 0 7 53 AD 5 209 0 6 58 AD total 2649 10 66 415 AST 11 147 10 0 34 AST 10 95 0 20 30 AST 9 364 0 4 44 AST 8 421 0 6 41 AST 7 443 0 1 44 AST 6 311 0 7 71 AST 5 295 0 17 62 AST 4 320 0 6 76 AST 3 270 0 5 71 AST 2 168 0 0 60 AST 1 37 0 0 68 AST total 2871 10 66 601 AST/SC 6 0 0 0 0 AST/SC 5 0 0 0 0 AST/SC 4 0 0 0 0 AST/SC 3 0 0 0 0 AST/SC 2 50 0 0 0 AST/SC 1 20 0 0 0 AST/SC total 70 0 0 0 Total 5591 20 132 1016 Grand total 6739 Heading Amount Expenditure 541791500 Own resources –57103000 Contribution due 484688500 DEDUCTIONS FROM STAFF REMUNERATION CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 4 0 4 0 0 Proceeds from taxation on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institution, officials and other servants 22576000 22524000 20940449,— 92,76 4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of Members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment p.m. p.m. 0,— 4 0 4 Proceeds from the special levy and the solidarity levy on the salaries of Members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment 3170000 2793000 6922,— 0,22 CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 25746000 25317000 20947371,— 81,36 CHAPTER 4 1 4 1 0 Staff contributions to the pension scheme 31357000 30581000 25686521,— 81,92 4 1 1 Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff p.m. p.m. 5465752,— 4 1 2 Contributions to the pension scheme by officials on leave on personal grounds p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 4 1 — TOTAL 31357000 30581000 31152273,— 99,35 Title 4 — Total 57103000 55898000 52099644,— 91,24 DEDUCTIONS FROM STAFF REMUNERATION Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 22576000 22524000 20940449,— Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Union, and in particular Article 12 thereof. Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of the Council of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof in the version in force until 15 December 2003. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 3170000 2793000 6922,— Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 66a thereof. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 31357000 30581000 25686521,— Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 83(2) thereof. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 5465752,— Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 4 and Article 11(2) of Annex VIII thereto. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 11(2) and Article 48 of Annex VIII thereto. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK INTEREST AND OTHER INTEREST REVENUE FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SERVICES SUPPLIED AND WORK CARRIED OUT OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION OTHER REVENUE ARISING FROM ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 5 0 5 0 0Proceeds from the sale of movable property 5 0 0 0 Proceeds from the sale of vehicles — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 4200,— 5 0 0 1 Proceeds from the sale of other movable property — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 32287,— 5 0 0 2 Proceeds from the supply of goods to other institutions or bodies — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 5 0 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 36487,— 5 0 2 Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 5 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 36487,— CHAPTER 5 1 5 1 0 Proceeds from the hiring-out of furniture and equipment p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 1 1 Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property and reimbursement of charges connected with lettings p.m. p.m. 680786,— CHAPTER 5 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 680786,— CHAPTER 5 2 5 2 0 Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank interest and other interest on the institution’s accounts p.m. p.m. 38340,— CHAPTER 5 2 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 38340,— CHAPTER 5 5 5 5 0 Revenue from the supply of services and work for other institutions or bodies, including refunds by other institutions or bodies of mission allowances paid on their behalf — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 1151947,— 5 5 1 Revenue from third parties in respect of services or work supplied at their request — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 22433,— CHAPTER 5 5 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 1174380,— CHAPTER 5 7 5 7 0 Revenue arising from the repayment of amounts wrongly paid — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 20056910,— 5 7 1 Revenue earmarked for a specific purpose, such as income from foundations, subsidies, gifts and bequests, including the earmarked revenue specific to each institution — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 7 2 Repayment of welfare expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 7 3 Other contributions and refunds in connection with the administrative operation of the institution — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 1599133,— CHAPTER 5 7 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 21656043,— CHAPTER 5 8 5 8 0 Miscellaneous compensation - Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 26340,— CHAPTER 5 8 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 26340,— CHAPTER 5 9 5 9 0 Other revenue arising from administrative management p.m. p.m. 2073,— CHAPTER 5 9 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 2073,— Title 5 — Total p.m. p.m. 23614449,— PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 4200,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 32287,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 680786,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK INTEREST AND OTHER INTEREST Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 38340,— REVENUE FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SERVICES SUPPLIED AND WORK CARRIED OUT Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 1151947,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 22433,— OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 20056910,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 1599133,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 26340,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. OTHER REVENUE ARISING FROM ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 2073,— REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 6 1 6 1 2 Repayment of expenditure incurred specifically during the performance of work on request and for consideration — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 6 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 6 3 6 3 1Contributions within the framework of the Schengen acquis — Assigned revenue 6 3 1 1 Contribution to the administrative costs arising from the framework agreement with Iceland and Norway — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 1168850,— Article 6 3 1 — Total p.m. p.m. 1168850,— CHAPTER 6 3 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 1168850,— CHAPTER 6 6 6 6 0Other contributions and refunds 6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 6 6 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— Title 6 — Total p.m. p.m. 1168850,— REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 1168850,— Council Decision 1999/437/EC of 17 May 1999 on certain arrangements for the application of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31). Contribution to the administrative costs arising from the Agreement of 18 May 1999 concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis — Final Act (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 36), and in particular Article 12 thereof. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations in the headings which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this item is intended to record any revenue not provided for in any other parts of Title 6 and which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 7 0 7 0 0 Interest on late payments p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 7 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— Title 7 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,— INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 9 0 9 0 0 Miscellaneous revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 9 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— Title 9 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,— GRAND TOTAL 57103000 55898000 76882943,— 134,64 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION 1 0 MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION 1392000 1230000 781514,— 1 1 OFFICIALS AND TEMPORARY STAFF 297827000 292989059 276611240,— 1 2 OTHER STAFF AND EXTERNAL SERVICES 13144000 13039000 11776783,— 1 3 OTHER EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION 9405000 8949480 7948440,— Title 1 — Total 321768000 316207539 297117977,— 2BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND OPERATING EXPENDITURE 2 0 BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS 52207500 45537800 41793174,— Reserves (10 0) 700000 52207500 46237800 41793174,— 2 1 COMPUTER SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE 46421000 42921887 39869492,— 2 2 OPERATING EXPENDITURE 120395000 126835074 85354412,— Title 2 — Total 219023500 215294761 167017078,— Reserves (10 0) 700000 219023500 215994761 167017078,— 10OTHER EXPENDITURE 10 0 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS p.m. 700000 0,— 10 1 CONTINGENCY RESERVE 1000000 2000000 0,— Title 10 — Total 1000000 2700000 0,— GRAND TOTAL 541791500 534202300 464135055,— MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION OFFICIALS AND TEMPORARY STAFF OTHER STAFF AND EXTERNAL SERVICES OTHER EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION Article Item Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 1 0 1 0 0Remuneration and other entitlements 1 0 0 0 Basic salary Non-differentiated appropriations 319000 316000 304221,— 95,37 1 0 0 1 Entitlements related to the post held Non-differentiated appropriations 66000 65000 62650,— 94,92 1 0 0 2 Entitlements related to personal circumstances Non-differentiated appropriations 21000 20000 8131,— 38,72 1 0 0 3 Social security cover Non-differentiated appropriations 14000 13000 11877,— 84,84 1 0 0 4 Other management expenditure Non-differentiated appropriations 675000 675000 394635,— 58,46 1 0 0 6 Entitlements on entering the service, transfer, and leaving the service Non-differentiated appropriations 77000 77000 0,— 0 Article 1 0 0 — Total 1172000 1166000 781514,— 66,68 1 0 1Termination of service 1 0 1 0 Pensions Non-differentiated appropriations 170000 15000 0,— 0 Article 1 0 1 — Total 170000 15000 0,— 0 1 0 2Provisional appropriation 1 0 2 0 Provisional appropriation for changes in entitlements Non-differentiated appropriations 50000 49000 0,— 0 Article 1 0 2 — Total 50000 49000 0,— 0 CHAPTER 1 0 — TOTAL 1392000 1230000 781514,— 56,14 CHAPTER 1 1 1 1 0Remuneration and other entitlements 1 1 0 0 Basic salaries Non-differentiated appropriations 222569000 219581059 207850887,— 93,39 1 1 0 1 Entitlements under the Staff Regulations related to the post held Non-differentiated appropriations 2047000 2054000 1732593,— 84,64 1 1 0 2 Entitlements under the Staff Regulations related to the personal circumstances of the staff member Non-differentiated appropriations 56860000 56747000 54290525,— 95,48 1 1 0 3 Social security cover Non-differentiated appropriations 8983000 9178000 8689220,— 96,73 1 1 0 4 Salary weightings Non-differentiated appropriations 50000 50000 36934,— 73,87 1 1 0 5 Overtime Non-differentiated appropriations 1450000 1587000 1328774,— 91,64 1 1 0 6 Entitlements under the Staff Regulations on entering the service, transfer, and leaving the service Non-differentiated appropriations 2720000 2991000 1615065,— 59,38 Article 1 1 0 — Total 294679000 292188059 275543998,— 93,51 1 1 1Termination of service 1 1 1 0 Allowances in the event of retirement in the interests of the service (pursuant to Articles 41 and 50 of the Staff Regulations) Non-differentiated appropriations 166000 200000 401280,— 241,73 1 1 1 1 Allowances for staff whose service is terminated Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. 74000 159661,— 1 1 1 2 Entitlements of the former Secretaries-General Non-differentiated appropriations 500000 527000 506301,— 101,26 Article 1 1 1 — Total 666000 801000 1067242,— 160,25 1 1 2Provisional appropriation 1 1 2 0 Provisional appropriation (officials and temporary staff) Non-differentiated appropriations 2476000 p.m. 0,— 0 1 1 2 1 Provisional appropriation (retired staff and staff retired under special arrangements) Non-differentiated appropriations 6000 p.m. 0,— 0 Article 1 1 2 — Total 2482000 p.m. 0,— 0 CHAPTER 1 1 — TOTAL 297827000 292989059 276611240,— 92,88 CHAPTER 1 2 1 2 0Other staff and external services 1 2 0 0 Other staff Non-differentiated appropriations 9259000 9022000 8301364,— 89,66 1 2 0 1 National experts on secondment Non-differentiated appropriations 953000 953000 805426,— 84,51 1 2 0 2 Traineeships Non-differentiated appropriations 607000 583000 449448,— 74,04 1 2 0 3 External services Non-differentiated appropriations 2075000 2306000 2088571,— 100,65 1 2 0 4 Supplementary services for the translation service Non-differentiated appropriations 250000 175000 131974,— 52,79 Article 1 2 0 — Total 13144000 13039000 11776783,— 89,60 1 2 2 Provisional appropriation Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 1 2 — TOTAL 13144000 13039000 11776783,— 89,60 CHAPTER 1 3 1 3 0Expenditure relating to staff management 1 3 0 0 Miscellaneous expenditure on recruitment Non-differentiated appropriations 167000 166000 165250,— 98,95 1 3 0 1 Further training Non-differentiated appropriations 1950000 1930000 1909085,— 97,90 Article 1 3 0 — Total 2117000 2096000 2074335,— 97,98 1 3 1Measures to assist the institution’s staff 1 3 1 0 Special assistance grants Non-differentiated appropriations 30000 30000 690,— 2,30 1 3 1 1 Social contacts between members of staff Non-differentiated appropriations 117000 117000 125361,— 107,15 1 3 1 2 Supplementary aid for the disabled Non-differentiated appropriations 200000 139000 140000,— 70,00 1 3 1 3 Other welfare expenditure Non-differentiated appropriations 66000 66000 51600,— 78,18 Article 1 3 1 — Total 413000 352000 317651,— 76,91 1 3 2Activities relating to all persons working with the institution 1 3 2 0 Medical service Non-differentiated appropriations 517000 460480 430769,— 83,32 1 3 2 1 Restaurants and canteens Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,— 1 3 2 2 Crèches and childcare facilities Non-differentiated appropriations 2593000 2250000 2014000,— 77,67 Article 1 3 2 — Total 3110000 2710480 2444769,— 78,61 1 3 3Missions 1 3 3 1 Mission expenses of the General Secretariat of the Council Non-differentiated appropriations 3165000 3191000 2645754,— 83,59 1 3 3 2 Travel expenses of staff related to the European Council Non-differentiated appropriations 600000 600000 465931,— 77,66 Article 1 3 3 — Total 3765000 3791000 3111685,— 82,65 1 3 4 Schooling fees for Type II European schools Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. CHAPTER 1 3 — TOTAL 9405000 8949480 7948440,— 84,51 Title 1 — Total 321768000 316207539 297117977,— 92,34 MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 319000 316000 304221,— This appropriation is intended to cover the basic salary of the Members of the institution of the European Council. Council Decision 2009/909/EU of 1 December 2009 laying down the conditions of employment of the President of the European Council (OJ L 322, 9.12.2009, p. 35). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 66000 65000 62650,— This appropriation is intended to cover entitlements of the Members of the institution of the European Council related to the post held. Council Decision 2009/909/EU of 1 December 2009 laying down the conditions of employment of the President of the European Council (OJ L 322, 9.12.2009, p. 35). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 21000 20000 8131,— This appropriation is intended to cover entitlements related to the personal circumstances of the Members of the institution of the European Council. Council Decision 2009/909/EU of 1 December 2009 laying down the conditions of employment of the President of the European Council (OJ L 322, 9.12.2009, p. 35). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 14000 13000 11877,— This appropriation is intended to cover the employer’s insurance contributions for the Members of the institution of the European Council. Council Decision 2009/909/EU of 1 December 2009 laying down the conditions of employment of the President of the European Council (OJ L 322, 9.12.2009, p. 35). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 675000 675000 394635,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

travel expenses incurred and related daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred on mission of the President of the European Council,

representation expenditure of the President of the European Council which are related to the fulfilment of his or her duties and as part of the institution’s activities.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 77000 77000 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover entitlements of the Members of the institution of the European Council related to entering the service, transfer and leaving the service. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 170000 15000 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

the retirement pension of the former Members of the institution of the European Council,

the survivors' pensions (widows and orphans) of the former Members of the institution of the European Council,

the impact of weightings applied to the retirement pensions of the former Members of the institution of the European Council.

Council Decision 2009/909/EU of 1 December 2009 laying down the conditions of employment of the President of the European Council (OJ L 322, 9.12.2009, p. 35). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 50000 49000 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the financial impact of the changes in the entitlements of the Members of the institution of the European Council. Council Decision 2009/909/EU of 1 December 2009 laying down the conditions of employment of the President of the European Council (OJ L 322, 9.12.2009, p. 35). OFFICIALS AND TEMPORARY STAFF The appropriations entered in this chapter are assessed on the basis of the European Council and Council’s establishment plan for the financial year. A flat-rate reduction of 6 % has been applied to salaries, allowances and payments to take account of the fact that not all posts in the European Council and Council’s establishment plan are occupied at any given time. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 222569000 219581059 207850887,— This appropriation is intended to cover basic salaries, compensation for annual leave not taken up and management allowances for officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2047000 2054000 1732593,— This appropriation is intended to cover primarily, for officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan:

secretarial allowances,

accommodation and transport allowances,

fixed local travel allowances,

allowances for shift work or standby duty at the official’s place of work or at home,

other allowances and repayments,

overtime (drivers, security agents, secretaries of the Secretary-General and the President of the European Council).

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 56860000 56747000 54290525,— This appropriation is intended to cover primarily, for officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan:

expatriation and foreign residence allowances,

household, dependent child and education allowances,

allowances for parental or family leave,

payment of travel expenses for officials or temporary staff, their spouses and dependants from their place of employment to their place of origin,

miscellaneous allowances and grants.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 8983000 9178000 8689220,— This appropriation is mainly intended to cover, for officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan:

insurance against sickness, accidents and occupational disease, and other social security charges,

unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments made by the institution to allow temporary staff to constitute or maintain pension rights in their country of origin.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 50000 50000 36934,— This appropriation is intended to cover, for officials and temporary staff holding a post provided for in the establishment plan, the impact of weightings applicable to remuneration and to the part of emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1450000 1587000 1328774,— This appropriation is intended for the payment of overtime pursuant to the provisions mentioned below. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 56 thereof and Annex VI thereto. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2720000 2991000 1615065,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) entering or leaving the service or being transferred to another place of employment,

installation/resettlement allowances and removal expenses due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up their duties, on transfer to a new place of employment and on leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

daily subsistence allowances payable to officials and temporary staff who provide proof that they have had to change their place of residence on taking up their duties or transferring to a new place of employment,

severance grant for probationers dismissed for obvious inadequacy,

compensation in the event of termination by the institution of the contract of a temporary staff member.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 166000 200000 401280,— This appropriation is intended to cover allowances for officials:

assigned non-active status in connection with a measure to reduce the number of posts in the institution,

holding an AD 16 or AD 15 grade post and who are retired in the interests of the service.

It also covers the employer’s contributions to sickness insurance and the impact of weightings applicable to these allowances. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. 74000 159661,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

the allowances payable under the Staff Regulations or Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1747/2002,

the employer’s contributions to the sickness insurance of persons eligible for the allowances,

the impact of the weightings applicable to the various allowances.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1747/2002 of 30 September 2002 introducing, in the context of the modernisation of the institution, special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities appointed to an established post in the Council of the European Union (OJ L 264, 2.10.2002, p. 5). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 500000 527000 506301,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

the retirement pensions of the former Secretaries-General of the institution,

the survivors’ pensions (surviving spouses and orphans) of the former Secretaries-General of the institution,

payment of the weightings applied to the retirement pensions of the former Secretaries-General of the institution.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of the Council of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the General Court and of the President, Members and Registrar of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2476000 p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of any salary adjustments made by the Council in the course of the financial year. It is provisional and may be used only after its transfer to the appropriate headings of this chapter. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 65 thereof and Annex XI thereto. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 6000 p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of any salary adjustments made by the Council in the course of the financial year. It is provisional and may be used only after its transfer to the appropriate headings of this chapter. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 65 thereof and Annex XI thereto. OTHER STAFF AND EXTERNAL SERVICES Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 9259000 9022000 8301364,— This appropriation is mainly intended to cover the remuneration of other staff including auxiliary, contract and local staff, and special advisers (within the meaning of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union), employer’s contributions to the various social security schemes and the impact of salary weightings applicable to the remuneration of such staff. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 953000 953000 805426,— This appropriation is intended to cover allowances and administrative expenses in respect of national experts on secondment. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Council Decision 2007/829/EC of 5 December 2007 concerning the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the General Secretariat of the Council and repealing Decision 2003/479/EC (OJ L 327, 13.12.2007, p. 10). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 607000 583000 449448,— This appropriation is intended to cover a grant, study travel and mission expenses for trainees, and accident and sickness insurance during traineeships. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2075000 2306000 2088571,— This appropriation is intended to cover all services performed by persons not linked to the institution and in particular:

temporary staff for miscellaneous services,

supplementary staff for meetings in Luxembourg and Strasbourg,

experts in the field of working conditions.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 250000 175000 131974,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to translation services provided by external translation agencies to absorb the occasional excessive workload of the Council Language Service, on the one hand, and to verify the translations of agreements, treaties and other arrangements with third countries in non-EU languages, on the other hand. Expenditure on any work entrusted to the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union is also covered by this item. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of any salary adjustments made by the Council in the course of the financial year. It is provisional and may be used only after its transfer to the appropriate headings of this chapter. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. OTHER EXPENDITURE RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTION Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 167000 166000 165250,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure on organising the competitions provided for in Article 3 of Decision 2002/621/EC and travel and subsistence expenses for applicants called for interviews and medical examinations,

the costs of organising selection procedures for temporary, auxiliary and local staff,

the costs associated with the work of selection boards and panels, in particular costs of specialised tests used to evaluate candidates’ competencies; in cases duly justified by operational requirements, and after consulting the European Personnel Selection Office, this appropriation may be used for competitions organised by the institution itself,

cost of organising outplacement activities.

Assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Decision 2002/620/EC of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Ombudsman of 25 July 2002 establishing a European Communities Personnel Selection Office (OJ L 197, 26.7.2002, p. 53) and Decision 2002/621/EC of the Secretaries-General of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, the Registrar of the Court of Justice, the Secretaries-General of the Court of Auditors, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, and the Representative of the European Ombudsman of 25 July 2002 on the organisation and operation of the European Communities Personnel Selection Office (OJ L 197, 26.7.2002, p. 56). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1950000 1930000 1909085,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

further training and retraining courses, including language courses, run on an interinstitutional basis and within the institution, and competency testing,

officials’ enrolment fees for seminars and conferences.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 24a thereof. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 30000 30000 690,— This appropriation is intended to cover measures taken to assist officials and other staff in particularly difficult situations. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Articles 24 and 76 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 117000 117000 125361,— This appropriation is intended to cover costs for social contacts between members of staff. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 200000 139000 140000,— This appropriation is intended for the following categories of disabled persons as part of a policy to assist the disabled:

officials in service,

spouses of officials in service,

all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

It enables the reimbursement of non-medical costs that are deemed necessary, result from disablement and are duly substantiated, subject to budgetary ceilings, once any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or of origin have been exhausted. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 66000 66000 51600,— This appropriation is intended to cover other welfare expenditure for staff and their families. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 517000 460480 430769,— This appropriation is intended to cover in particular:

medical expenditure related to the European Council,

operating costs of the dispensaries, consumption, care and medicinal equipment expenses,

expenses related to medical examinations (recruitment and annual),

expenses to be set out in the title of the invalidity committees and specific expertise,

expenses relating to spectacles for work on screen.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Internal Directive No 2/2010 adopted by the Secretary-General on the reimbursement of expenses relating to spectacles for work on screen. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration for the services provided by the operator of the restaurants and canteens. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2593000 2250000 2014000,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

the Council’s contribution to the cost of the Early Childhood Centre and other crèches and childcare facilities (to be paid to the Commission),

the cost of running the Council crèche.

Revenue from the parental contribution and from contributions by organisations employing parents gives rise to assigned revenue. The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 957000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3165000 3191000 2645754,— This appropriation is intended to cover mission expenses and staff duty travel expenses of the officials of the General Secretariat of the Council, together with transport costs, payment of daily subsistence allowances on mission and ancillary or special costs connected with missions. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Articles 11, 12 and 13 of Annex VII thereto. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 600000 600000 465931,— This appropriation is intended to cover mission expenses and staff duty travel expenses of the officials of the General Secretariat of the Council for specific activities of the European Council, together with transport costs, payment of daily subsistence allowances on mission and ancillary or special costs connected with missions. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Articles 11, 12 and 13 of Annex VII thereto. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS COMPUTER SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE OPERATING EXPENDITURE Article Item Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 2 0 2 0 0Buildings 2 0 0 0 Rent Non-differentiated appropriations 2806000 1692000 1570071,— 55,95 Reserves (10 0) 700000 2806000 2392000 1570071,— 2 0 0 1 Annual lease payments Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,— 2 0 0 2 Acquisition of immovable property Non-differentiated appropriations 1000000 5000000 5000000,— 500,00 2 0 0 3 Fitting-out and installation work Non-differentiated appropriations 8236000 7462000 6658723,— 80,85 2 0 0 4 Work to make premises secure Non-differentiated appropriations 1740000 410000 1254572,— 72,10 2 0 0 5 Expenditure preliminary to the acquisition, construction and fitting-out of buildings Non-differentiated appropriations 552000 440000 546950,— 99,09 Article 2 0 0 — Total 14334000 15004000 15030316,— 104,86 Reserves (10 0) 700000 14334000 15704000 15030316,— 2 0 1Costs relating to buildings 2 0 1 0 Cleaning and maintenance Non-differentiated appropriations 17647500 14324000 12702881,— 71,98 2 0 1 1 Water, gas, electricity and heating Non-differentiated appropriations 5316000 4163000 3606601,— 67,84 2 0 1 2 Building security and surveillance Non-differentiated appropriations 13890000 11309800 9835722,— 70,81 2 0 1 3 Insurance Non-differentiated appropriations 300000 250000 221731,— 73,91 2 0 1 4 Other expenditure relating to buildings Non-differentiated appropriations 720000 487000 395923,— 54,99 Article 2 0 1 — Total 37873500 30533800 26762858,— 70,66 CHAPTER 2 0 — TOTAL 52207500 45537800 41793174,— 80,05 Reserves (10 0) 700000 52207500 46237800 41793174,— CHAPTER 2 1 2 1 0Computer systems and telecommunications 2 1 0 0 Acquisition of equipment and software Non-differentiated appropriations 9248000 8890430 7854660,— 84,93 2 1 0 1 External assistance for the operation and development of computer systems Non-differentiated appropriations 20010000 20135000 20768059,— 103,79 2 1 0 2 Servicing and maintenance of equipment and software Non-differentiated appropriations 6005000 5214000 4331929,— 72,14 2 1 0 3 Telecommunications Non-differentiated appropriations 3225000 3143000 2987501,— 92,64 Article 2 1 0 — Total 38488000 37382430 35942149,— 93,39 2 1 1 Furniture Non-differentiated appropriations 2664000 806850 508193,— 19,08 2 1 2Technical equipment and installations 2 1 2 0 Purchase and replacement of technical equipment and installations Non-differentiated appropriations 2650000 1686740 2080391,— 78,51 2 1 2 1 External assistance for the operation and development of technical equipment and installations Non-differentiated appropriations 100000 66700 48133,— 48,13 2 1 2 2 Rental, servicing, maintenance and repair of technical equipment and installations Non-differentiated appropriations 651000 832950 659120,— 101,25 Article 2 1 2 — Total 3401000 2586390 2787644,— 81,97 2 1 3 Transport Non-differentiated appropriations 1868000 2146217 631506,— 33,81 CHAPTER 2 1 — TOTAL 46421000 42921887 39869492,— 85,89 CHAPTER 2 2 2 2 0Meetings and conferences 2 2 0 0 Travel expenses of delegations Non-differentiated appropriations 17802000 20302000 2738275,— 15,38 2 2 0 1 Miscellaneous travel expenses Non-differentiated appropriations 404000 456000 389668,— 96,45 2 2 0 2 Interpreting costs Non-differentiated appropriations 83900000 86991444 66722808,— 79,53 2 2 0 3 Representation expenses Non-differentiated appropriations 3265000 2997560 1437822,— 44,04 2 2 0 4 Miscellaneous expenditure on internal meetings Non-differentiated appropriations 3458000 3679000 3255324,— 94,14 2 2 0 5 Organisation of conferences, congresses and meetings Non-differentiated appropriations 511000 1588010 310798,— 60,82 Article 2 2 0 — Total 109340000 116014014 74854695,— 68,46 2 2 1Information 2 2 1 0 Documentation and library expenditure Non-differentiated appropriations 1461000 1261000 1145051,— 78,37 2 2 1 1 Official Journal Non-differentiated appropriations 4816000 4967000 5358413,— 111,26 2 2 1 2 General publications Non-differentiated appropriations 380000 455000 327887,— 86,29 2 2 1 3 Information and public events Non-differentiated appropriations 2190000 2207660 1611208,— 73,57 Article 2 2 1 — Total 8847000 8890660 8442559,— 95,43 2 2 3Miscellaneous expenses 2 2 3 0 Office supplies Non-differentiated appropriations 536000 533700 279565,— 52,16 2 2 3 1 Postal charges Non-differentiated appropriations 80000 90000 73621,— 92,03 2 2 3 2 Expenditure on studies, surveys and consultations Non-differentiated appropriations 45000 45000 42236,— 93,86 2 2 3 3 Interinstitutional cooperation Non-differentiated appropriations p.m. p.m. 0,— 2 2 3 4 Removals Non-differentiated appropriations 20000 20000 0,— 0 2 2 3 5 Financial charges Non-differentiated appropriations 10000 10000 5572,— 55,72 2 2 3 6 Legal expenses and costs, damages and compensation Non-differentiated appropriations 1250000 1000000 1500000,— 120,00 2 2 3 7 Other operating expenditure Non-differentiated appropriations 267000 231700 156164,— 58,49 Article 2 2 3 — Total 2208000 1930400 2057158,— 93,17 CHAPTER 2 2 — TOTAL 120395000 126835074 85354412,— 70,90 Title 2 — Total 219023500 215294761 167017078,— 76,26 Reserves (10 0) 700000 219023500 215994761 167017078,— BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2 0 0 0 2806000 1692000 1570071,— Reserves (10 0) 700000 Total 2806000 2392000 1570071,— This appropriation is intended to cover the rents and taxes on buildings occupied by the European Council and Council and the rent for meeting rooms, a warehouse and parking spaces:

premises occupied in Brussels,

premises occupied in Luxembourg (Kirchberg).

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 147000. The requests for appropriations have been reduced by taking into account the estimated assigned revenue. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the annual lease payments for buildings or parts of buildings under existing leases or leases in preparation. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1000000 5000000 5000000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the acquisition of immovable property. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 8236000 7462000 6658723,— This appropriation is intended to cover fitting-out work, including:

fitting-out and transformation of premises in accordance with operational requirements,

adaptation of premises and technical installations to meet the health and safety requirements and standards in force.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1740000 410000 1254572,— This appropriation is intended to cover work on the fitting-out of buildings for the purposes of the physical and material security of persons and property. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 552000 440000 546950,— This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia, experts’ contributions to the studies on adapting and extending the institution’s buildings. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 17647500 14324000 12702881,— This appropriation is intended to cover the following cleaning and maintenance costs:

the cleaning of building spaces,

miscellaneous maintenance and repair,

technical supplies,

contracts for the maintenance of miscellaneous technical equipment (air conditioning, heating, waste disposal, lifts, electrical and security installations),

maintenance of gardens and plants.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 5316000 4163000 3606601,— This appropriation is intended to cover water, gas, electricity and heating costs. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 13890000 11309800 9835722,— This appropriation is intended to cover essentially the costs of caretaking and surveillance in respect of buildings occupied by the European Council and Council. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 300000 250000 221731,— This appropriation is intended to cover the premiums on contracts concluded with insurance companies for the buildings occupied by the European Council and Council. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 720000 487000 395923,— This appropriation is intended to cover any other current expenditure relating to buildings not provided for in the other articles of this chapter, in particular the costs of waste removal, signage, surveys by specialised bodies, etc. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. COMPUTER SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 9248000 8890430 7854660,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the purchase or rental of equipment or software for computer systems and applications. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 20010000 20135000 20768059,— This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of assistance and training provided by computer services and consultancy firms for the operation and development of computer systems and applications, including support for users. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 6005000 5214000 4331929,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the servicing and maintenance of computer equipment and systems and applications software. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3225000 3143000 2987501,— This appropriation is intended to cover subscriptions and the price of communications and data-transmission costs. In drawing up these estimates, account was taken of the reusable value when recovering the costs of telephone communications. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2664000 806850 508193,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

purchase of furniture and specialised furniture,

replacement of some of the furniture which was purchased at least 15 years ago or cannot be reused,

rental of furniture,

maintenance and repair of furniture.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2650000 1686740 2080391,— This appropriation is intended to cover the purchase or replacement of miscellaneous fixed and mobile technical equipment and installations, particularly in connection with archiving, the purchasing department, security, conferences, canteens and buildings. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 100000 66700 48133,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical assistance and supervision, particularly in connection with conferences and canteens. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 651000 832950 659120,— This appropriation is intended to cover the rental of technical equipment and installations and the cost of servicing, maintaining and repairing such technical equipment and installations. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1868000 2146217 631506,— This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia:

the acquisition, leasing and replacement of the vehicle fleet,

the cost of hiring cars,

the cost of maintenance and repair of service cars (purchase of petrol, tyres, etc.),

the cost of the mobility policy adopted by the General Secretariat of the Council.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. OPERATING EXPENDITURE Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 17802000 20302000 2738275,— This appropriation is intended to cover the refunding of travel expenses incurred by the Presidency and by delegations at:

meetings of the Council,

meetings held within the framework of the Council.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Decision No 32/2011 of the Secretary-General of the Council concerning reimbursement of travel expenses of delegates of Member States. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 404000 456000 389668,— This appropriation is intended to cover travel and subsistence allowances for experts invited to meetings or sent on mission by the Secretary-General of the Council or by the President of the European Council. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Decision No 21/2009 of the Deputy Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union on the reimbursement of mission expenses of persons other than staff members of the Council of the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 83900000 86991444 66722808,— This appropriation is intended to cover the services provided by DG Interpretation of the Commission (SCIC) to the General Secretariat of the Council for meetings of the European Council, Councils and preparatory bodies in accordance with Decision No 111/2007 of the Secretary-General of the Council. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Decision No 111/2007 of the Secretary-General of the Council concerning interpreting for the European Council, the Council and its preparatory bodies. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3265000 2997560 1437822,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the obligations incumbent upon the institution in the form of representation expenses. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3458000 3679000 3255324,— This appropriation is intended to cover costs for catering and meals served during meetings. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 511000 1588010 310798,— Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1461000 1261000 1145051,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

the purchase of books and other works in hard copy and/or in electronic form for the library,

subscriptions to newspapers, periodicals, services supplying analyses of such publications’ content and other on-line publications (with the exception of press agencies); this appropriation also covers any copyright costs arising out of the reproduction and circulation of such publications in hard copy and/or electronically,

the costs of access to external documentary and statistical databases,

the cost of subscriptions to teleprinter news agencies,

bookbinding and other costs essential for preserving books and periodicals.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 4816000 4967000 5358413,— This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of preparing, publishing and disseminating the texts which the Council is required to publish in the Official Journal of the European Union pursuant to Article 297 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the entry into force of legal acts of the Union. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 380000 455000 327887,— This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of preparing, publishing in the official languages of the Member States of the European Union, by traditional means (paper or microfilm) or electronic methods, and disseminating European Council and Council publications other than those published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2190000 2207660 1611208,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure arising, inter alia, from public meetings of the Council and assistance for audio-visual media covering the work of the institution (renting of equipment and radio/TV service contracts, purchase, maintenance and repair of the equipment necessary for radio/TV transmissions, external photo services, etc.),

the cost of miscellaneous information and public relations activities,

expenditure on publicity and the promotion of publications and public events relating to the institution’s activities, including ancillary management and infrastructure costs.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 536000 533700 279565,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

purchase of paper,

photocopies and fees,

specific paper and office supplies (day-to-day supplies),

printed material,

supplies for dispatching mail (envelopes, wrapping paper, plates for the franking machine, stampers, frames),

supplies for the document reproduction workshop (printer inks, offset plates, films and chemicals for preparing plates).

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 80000 90000 73621,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on postal charges. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 45000 45000 42236,— This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on interinstitutional activities. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 20000 20000 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of the removal and transport of equipment. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 10000 10000 5572,— This appropriation is intended to cover all financial charges, including bank charges. Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1250000 1000000 1500000,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

costs which may be awarded against the Council by any of the three courts comprising the Court of Justice of the European Union (i.e. the Court of Justice, the General Court and the Civil Service Tribunal),

fees charged by outside lawyers for representing the Council in court or for advising the Council in administrative and contractual matters,

damages and compensation for which the Council may be liable.

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 267000 231700 156164,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

insurance other than insurance on buildings, which is charged to item 2 0 1 3,

cost of purchasing working clothes for staff in accordance with the rules adopted by DGA, working equipment for workshop staff and internal services staff and the repair and maintenance of working clothes,

the Council contribution towards the expenditure of some associations whose activities are directly related to those of the institutions of the Union,

other operating expenditure not specially provided for under the preceding headings (flags, miscellaneous services).

Amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation: p.m. PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS CONTINGENCY RESERVE Article Item Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 10 0 p.m. 700000 0,— CHAPTER 10 0 — TOTAL p.m. 700000 0,— CHAPTER 10 1 1000000 2000000 0,— 0 CHAPTER 10 1 — TOTAL 1000000 2000000 0,— 0 Title 10 — Total 1000000 2700000 0,— 0 GRAND TOTAL 541791500 534202300 464135055,— 85,67 PROVISIONAL APPROPRIATIONS Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. 700000 0,— The appropriations entered in this chapter are provisional and may be used only after their transfer to other chapters in accordance with the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). CONTINGENCY RESERVE Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1000000 2000000 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure resulting from budgetary decisions taken in the course of the financial year (expenditure that cannot be estimated). Function group and grade 2014 Permanent posts Temporary posts President of the European Council Others Non-category 1 — — AD 16 8 1 — AD 15 33 1 — AD 14 125 2 1 AD 13 193 3 — AD 12 158 2 2 AD 11 108 — — AD 10 80 3 — AD 9 106 1 — AD 8 122 — — AD 7 188 1 — AD 6 133 3 — AD 5 140 — — AD total 1394 17 3 AST 11 43 2 — AST 10 36 1 — AST 9 83 — — AST 8 155 1 — AST 7 241 2 — AST 6 196 2 — AST 5 198 3 — AST 4 222 1 — AST 3 242 3 — AST 2 181 1 — AST 1 58 — — AST total 1655 16 — AST/SC 6 — — — AST/SC 5 — — — AST/SC 4 — — — AST/SC 3 — — — AST/SC 2 — — — AST/SC 1 15 — — AST/SC total 15 — — Total 3065 33 3 Grand total 3101 Function group and grade 2015 Permanent posts Temporary posts President of the European Council Others Non-category 1 — — AD 16 8 1 — AD 15 33 1 — AD 14 165 2 1 AD 13 151 3 — AD 12 139 2 2 AD 11 89 — — AD 10 90 3 — AD 9 128 1 — AD 8 176 — — AD 7 166 1 — AD 6 125 3 — AD 5 130 — — AD total 1400 17 3 AST 11 30 — — AST 10 23 1 — AST 9 96 — — AST 8 191 3 — AST 7 170 — — AST 6 167 3 — AST 5 205 4 — AST 4 238 1 — AST 3 257 3 — AST 2 136 1 — AST 1 67 — — AST total 1580 16 — AST/SC 6 — — — AST/SC 5 — — — AST/SC 4 — — — AST/SC 3 — — — AST/SC 2 — — — AST/SC 1 55 — — AST/SC total 55 — — Total 3036 33 3 Grand total 3072 MISCELLANEOUS TAXES AND DEDUCTIONS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 4 0 4 0 0 Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of Members of the institution, officials, other servants and persons in receipt of a pension 519310407 494991921 474110583,79 91,30 4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of Members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment p.m. p.m. 17940,10 4 0 4 Proceeds from the special levy and the solidarity levy on the salaries of Members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment 53683717 46994080 192054,66 0,36 CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL 572994124 541986001 474320578,55 82,78 CHAPTER 4 1 4 1 0 Staff contributions to the pension scheme 282537089 289546122 315669972,25 111,73 4 1 1 Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff 94796621 83762947 86471454,13 91,22 4 1 2 Contributions to the pension scheme by officials and temporary staff on leave on personal grounds 100000 100000 70568,82 70,57 CHAPTER 4 1 — TOTAL 377433710 373409069 402211995,20 106,56 CHAPTER 4 2 4 2 0 Employer’s contribution by decentralised agencies and international organisations to the pension scheme 21738484 23774384 28239167,47 129,90 CHAPTER 4 2 — TOTAL 21738484 23774384 28239167,47 129,90 Title 4 — Total 972166318 939169454 904771741,22 93,07 MISCELLANEOUS TAXES AND DEDUCTIONS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 519310407 494991921 474110583,79 This revenue represents all the tax levied on salaries, wages and emoluments of every type, with the exception of benefits and family allowances paid to Members of the Commission, officials, other servants and persons in receipt of the compensation payments on termination of employment referred to in Chapter 01 of each title of the statement of expenditure and to persons in receipt of a pension. The estimated revenue also includes the amounts for the European Investment Bank, the European Central Bank and the European Investment Fund. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Union, and in particular Article 12 thereof. Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of the Council of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the General Court and of the President, Members and Registrar of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8). Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 of 29 June 1976 laying down the Conditions of Employment of Staff of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 214, 6.8.1976, p. 24). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 17940,10 The provisions concerning the temporary contribution applied until 30 June 2003. Therefore this article will cover any revenue resulting from the residual amount of the temporary contribution from the salaries of Members of the Commission, officials and other servants in active employment. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 66a thereof in the version in force until 15 December 2003. Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of the Council of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the General Court and of the President, Members and Registrar of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 53683717 46994080 192054,66 This article is intended to record the proceeds from the special levy and from the solidarity levy on the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment in accordance with Article 66a of the Staff Regulations. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 66a thereof. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of the Council of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the General Court and of the President, Members and Registrar of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1). CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 282537089 289546122 315669972,25 This revenue represents staff contributions to the financing of the pension scheme. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 of 29 June 1976 laying down the Conditions of Employment of Staff of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 214, 6.8.1976, p. 24). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 94796621 83762947 86471454,13 This revenue represents the payment to the Union of the actuarial equivalent or the flat-rate redemption value of pension rights acquired by officials in their previous jobs. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 100000 100000 70568,82 Officials and other servants taking leave on personal grounds may continue to acquire pension rights provided that they also bear the cost of the employer’s contribution. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 21738484 23774384 28239167,47 This revenue represents the employer’s contribution by decentralised agencies and international organisations to the pension scheme. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE PROPERTY (SUPPLY OF GOODS) AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST REVENUE FROM THE SUPPLY OF SERVICES AND WORK OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION OTHER REVENUE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 5 0 5 0 0Proceeds from the sale of movable property (supply of goods) 5 0 0 0 Proceeds from the sale of vehicles — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 56275,06 5 0 0 1 Proceeds from the sale of other movable property — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 133920,41 5 0 0 2 Proceeds from the supply of goods to other institutions or bodies — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 1442908,32 Article 5 0 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 1633103,79 5 0 1 Proceeds from the sale of immovable property p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 0 2 Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 706189,02 CHAPTER 5 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 2339292,81 CHAPTER 5 1 5 1 0 Proceeds from the hiring-out of furniture and equipment — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 1 1Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property and reimbursement of charges connected with lettings 5 1 1 0 Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 8529848,56 5 1 1 1 Reimbursement of charges connected with lettings — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 2275719,99 Article 5 1 1 — Total p.m. p.m. 10805568,55 CHAPTER 5 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 10805568,55 CHAPTER 5 2 5 2 0 Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the institution’s accounts p.m. 450000 1804774,81 5 2 1 Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the accounts of organisations receiving subsidies transferred to the Commission 10000000 10000000 6026158,93 60,26 5 2 2 Interest yielded by prefinancing 40000000 40000000 36260716,99 90,65 5 2 3 Revenue generated on trust accounts — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 16820928,89 CHAPTER 5 2 — TOTAL 50000000 50450000 60912579,62 121,83 CHAPTER 5 5 5 5 0 Proceeds from the supply of services and work for other institutions or bodies, including refunds by other institutions or bodies of mission allowances paid on their behalf — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 29585663,74 5 5 1 Revenue from third parties in respect of services or work supplied at their request — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 751,80 CHAPTER 5 5 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 29586415,54 CHAPTER 5 7 5 7 0 Revenue arising from the repayment of amounts wrongly paid — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 8257829,99 5 7 1 Revenue earmarked for a specific purpose, such as income from foundations, subsidies, gifts and bequests, including the earmarked revenue specific to each institution — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 7 2 Repayment of welfare expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 7 3 Other contributions and refunds in connection with the administrative operation of the institution — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 161358669,39 CHAPTER 5 7 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 169616499,38 CHAPTER 5 8 5 8 0 Revenue from payments connected with lettings — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 5 8 1 Revenue from insurance payments received — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 465786,42 CHAPTER 5 8 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 465786,42 CHAPTER 5 9 5 9 0 Other revenue from administrative operations 4000000 2000000 5611764,97 140,29 CHAPTER 5 9 — TOTAL 4000000 2000000 5611764,97 140,29 Title 5 — Total 54000000 52450000 279337907,29 517,29 PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE PROPERTY (SUPPLY OF GOODS) AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 56275,06 This item is intended to record revenue from the sale or part-exchange of vehicles belonging to the institution. It records also the proceeds from the sale of vehicles that are being replaced or scrapped when the book value is fully depreciated. In accordance with Article 21(3)(a) and (b) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 133920,41 This item is intended to record revenue from the sale or part-exchange of movable property, other than vehicles, belonging to the institution. It records also the proceeds from the sale of equipment, installations, materials, and scientific and technical apparatus which are being replaced or scrapped when the book value is fully depreciated. In accordance with Article 21(3)(a) and (b) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 1442908,32 In accordance with Article 21(3)(e) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record revenue from the sale of immovable property belonging to the institution. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 706189,02 In accordance with Article 21(3)(h) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. This article also contains revenue from the sale of such products on an electronic medium. PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21(3)(a) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 8529848,56 In accordance with Article 21(3)(a) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 2275719,99 In accordance with Article 21(3)(a) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. 450000 1804774,81 This revenue refers only to bank interest paid into the Commission’s current accounts. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 10000000 10000000 6026158,93 This article is intended to record the revenue accruing from the repayment of interest by the subsidised organisations which have placed advances received from the Commission on interest-bearing accounts. If they remain unused, these advances and the interest on them have to be repaid to the Commission. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 40000000 40000000 36260716,99 This article is intended to record revenue from the interest yielded by prefinancing. In accordance with Article 21(3)(d) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Interest generated by prefinancing payments made from the budget shall not be due to the Union except as otherwise provided for in the delegation agreements, with the exception of those agreements concluded with third countries or the bodies they have designated. In cases in which it is provided for, such interest shall either be reused for the corresponding action, deducted from payment requests in accordance with point (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 23(1) of the Financial Regulation, or recovered. Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 also lays down provisions regarding the accounting of interest yielded on prefinancing. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 8(4) and Article 21(3)(d) thereof. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 16820928,89 This article is intended to record interest and other revenue generated on trust accounts. The trust accounts are kept on behalf of the Union by international financial institutions (European Investment Fund, European Investment Bank, Council of Europe Development Bank/Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) managing Union programmes and the amounts paid in by the Union remain on the account until they are made available to the beneficiaries under the single programme, such as small and medium-sized enterprises or institutions managing projects in acceding countries. In accordance with Article 21(4) of the Financial Regulation, interest generated by trust accounts used for Union programmes is used to provide additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 21(4) thereof. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1). REVENUE FROM THE SUPPLY OF SERVICES AND WORK Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 29585663,74 In accordance with Article 21(3)(e) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 751,80 In accordance with Article 21(3)(a) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 8257829,99 In accordance with Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21(2)(d) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record revenue from the repayment of welfare expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 161358669,39 In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21(3)(g) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 465786,42 In accordance with Article 21(3)(f) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. OTHER REVENUE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 4000000 2000000 5611764,97 This article is intended to record other revenue from administrative operations. CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNION PROGRAMMES REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS REVENUE CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURE GUARANTEE FUND AND THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL FUND FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 6 0 6 0 1Miscellaneous research programmes 6 0 1 1 Switzerland-Euratom cooperation agreements on controlled thermonuclear fusion and plasma physics — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 0 1 2 European fusion development agreements (EFDA) — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 17060314,18 6 0 1 3 Cooperation agreements with third countries under Union research programmes — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 527209566,75 6 0 1 5 Cooperation agreements with institutes from third countries in connection with scientific and technological projects of Union interest (Eureka and others) — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 0 1 6 Agreements for European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 6 0 1 — Total p.m. p.m. 544269880,93 6 0 2Other programmes 6 0 2 1 Miscellaneous revenue relating to humanitarian aid — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 17988984,03 Article 6 0 2 — Total p.m. p.m. 17988984,03 6 0 3Association agreements between the Union and third countries 6 0 3 1 Revenue accruing from the participation of the candidate countries and the Western Balkan potential candidates in Union programmes — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 260787394,39 6 0 3 2 Revenue accruing from the participation of third countries, other than candidate countries and Western Balkan potential candidates, in customs cooperation agreements — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 190949,38 6 0 3 3 Participation of outside bodies in Union activities — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 31735855,53 Article 6 0 3 — Total p.m. p.m. 292714199,30 CHAPTER 6 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 854973064,26 CHAPTER 6 1 6 1 1Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of one or more Member States 6 1 1 3 Revenue from the investments provided for in Article 4 of Decision 2003/76/EC — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 52762018,07 6 1 1 4 Revenue accruing from amounts recovered under the research programme of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 6 1 1 — Total p.m. p.m. 52762018,07 6 1 2 Repayment of expenditure incurred specifically as a result of work undertaken on request and against payment — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 12256,60 6 1 4Repayment of Union support to commercially successful projects and activities 6 1 4 3 Repayment of Union support to European risk capital activities in support of small and medium-sized enterprises — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 1 4 4 Repayment of Union support to risk-sharing instruments financed from the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 6 1 4 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 1 5Repayment of unused Union aid 6 1 5 0 Repayment of unused aid from European Social Fund, European Regional Development Fund, European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance, Cohesion Fund, European Union Solidarity Fund, ISPA, IPA, EFF, FEAD and EMFF — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 424926415,45 6 1 5 1 Repayment of unused subsidies for balancing budgets — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 1 5 2 Repayment of unused interest subsidies — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 1 5 3 Repayment of unused sums paid under contracts concluded by the institution — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 800,— 6 1 5 7 Repayments of payments on account under the Structural Funds, the Cohesion Fund, the European Fisheries Fund, the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 7504528,88 6 1 5 8 Repayment of miscellaneous unused Union aid — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 729933,78 Article 6 1 5 — Total p.m. p.m. 433161678,11 6 1 6 Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of the International Atomic Energy Agency — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 1 7Repayment of amounts paid in connection with Union aid to third countries 6 1 7 0 Repayments within the framework of cooperation with South Africa — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 676018,51 Article 6 1 7 — Total p.m. p.m. 676018,51 6 1 8Repayment of amounts paid in connection with food aid 6 1 8 0 Repayments by tenderers or recipients of overpayments made in connection with food aid — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 108962,67 6 1 8 1 Repayment of additional costs caused by the recipients of food aid — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 25362,22 Article 6 1 8 — Total p.m. p.m. 134324,89 6 1 9Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies 6 1 9 1 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies pursuant to Council Decision 77/270/Euratom — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 182689,33 Article 6 1 9 — Total p.m. p.m. 182689,33 CHAPTER 6 1 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 486928985,51 CHAPTER 6 2 6 2 0 Supply against payment of source materials or special fissile materials (Article 6(b) of the Euratom Treaty) — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 2 2Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment 6 2 2 1 Revenue from the operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR) to be used to provide additional appropriations — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 8706828,74 6 2 2 3 Other revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment to be used to provide additional appropriations — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 8269646,52 6 2 2 4 Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Union research provided by the Joint Research Centre, irrespective of whether they can be patented — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 225762,99 6 2 2 5 Other revenue for the Joint Research Centre — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 2 2 6 Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to other services of the Commission on a competitive basis, to be used to provide additional appropriations — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 64201319,79 Article 6 2 2 — Total p.m. p.m. 81403558,04 6 2 4 Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Union research, irrespective of whether they can be patented (indirect action) — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 6 2 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 81403558,04 CHAPTER 6 3 6 3 0 Contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States under the Cooperation Agreement on the European Economic Area — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 293208636,— 6 3 1Contributions within the framework of the Schengen acquis 6 3 1 2 Contributions for the development, establishment, operation and use of large-scale information systems under the agreements concluded with Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 4322386,95 6 3 1 3 Other contributions in connection with the Schengen acquis (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein) — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 37093666,75 Article 6 3 1 — Total p.m. p.m. 41416053,70 6 3 2 Contributions to common administrative support expenditure of the European Development Fund — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 87861046,04 6 3 3Contributions to certain external aid programmes 6 3 3 0 Contributions from Member States, including their public agencies, entities or natural persons, to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 9528537,46 6 3 3 1 Contributions from third countries, including their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 3 3 2 Contributions from international organisations to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 6 3 3 — Total p.m. p.m. 9528537,46 6 3 4Contributions from trust funds and financial instruments — Assigned revenue 6 3 4 0 Contributions from trust funds to the management costs of the Commission — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— 6 3 4 1 Contributions from financial instruments — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. Article 6 3 4 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 6 3 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 432014273,20 CHAPTER 6 5 6 5 0 Financial corrections prior to 2015 in connection with the ERDF, the ESF, the EAGGF-Guidance, the FIGF, the Cohesion Fund, the EFF, the EMFF, Sapard and IPA — Assigned revenue — p.m. 436120128,23 6 5 1 Financial corrections related to the programming periods before 2000 p.m. 6 5 2 Financial corrections related to the programming period 2000-2006 — Assigned revenue p.m. 6 5 3 Financial corrections related to the programming period 2007-2013 — Assigned revenue p.m. 6 5 4 Financial corrections related to the programming period 2014-2020 — Assigned revenue p.m. CHAPTER 6 5 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 436120128,23 CHAPTER 6 6 6 6 0Other contributions and refunds 6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 512989937,39 6 6 0 1 Other non-assigned contributions and refunds 60000000 60000000 42606139,40 71,01 Article 6 6 0 — Total 60000000 60000000 555596076,79 925,99 CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL 60000000 60000000 555596076,79 925,99 CHAPTER 6 7 6 7 0Revenue concerning the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund 6 7 0 1 Clearance of European Agricultural Guarantee Fund accounts — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 593564006,54 6 7 0 2 European Agricultural Guarantee Fund irregularities — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 155144099,11 6 7 0 3 Superlevy from milk producers — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 80246086,87 Article 6 7 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 828954192,52 6 7 1Revenue concerning the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development 6 7 1 1 Clearance of accounts European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 212191255,33 6 7 1 2 European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development irregularities — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 6 7 1 — Total p.m. p.m. 212191255,33 CHAPTER 6 7 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 1041145447,85 Title 6 — Total 60000000 60000000 3888181533,88 6480,30 CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNION PROGRAMMES Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between Switzerland and the European Atomic Energy Community, in particular that of 14 September 1978. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 08 03 50 and 08 04 50 (indirect actions) of the statement of expenditure in this section, depending on the expenditure to be covered. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 17060314,18 Revenue resulting from the multilateral EFDA agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and its 26 fusion associates. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article 08 03 50 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in this section, depending on the expenditure to be covered. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 527209566,75 Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Union and third countries, in particular those participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (COST), in order to associate them with Union research programmes. Any contributions received are to cover the costs of meetings, experts’ contracts and research expenditure under the programmes in question. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 02 04 50, 05 09 50, 06 03 50, 08 02 50, 08 03 50, 08 04 50, 09 04 50, 15 03 50, 32 04 50 (indirect action), 10 02 50 and 10 03 50 of the statement of expenditure in this section, depending on the expenditure to be covered. Council Decision 2008/372/EC of 12 February 2008 on the signing and provisional application of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, on a framework Agreement between the European Community and the State of Israel on the general principles governing the State of Israel’s participation in Community programmes (OJ L 129, 17.5.2008, p. 39). Council Decision 2011/28/EU of 12 July 2010 on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, on the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova, on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Moldova in Union programmes (OJ L 14, 19.1.2011, p. 5). Council Decision 2014/953/EU of 4 December 2014 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community and the Swiss Confederation associating the Swiss Confederation to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community complementing Horizon 2020, and regulating the Swiss Confederation’s participation in the ITER activities carried out by Fusion for Energy (OJ L 370, 30.12.2014, p. 1). Council Decision 2014/954/Euratom of 4 December 2014 approving the conclusion by the European Commission, on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community and the Swiss Confederation associating the Swiss Confederation to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community complementing Horizon 2020, and regulating the Swiss Confederation’s participation in the ITER activities carried out by Fusion for Energy (OJ L 370, 30.12.2014, p. 19). Council Decision 2015/…/EU of … on the conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community and the Swiss Confederation associating the Swiss Confederation to Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community complementing Horizon 2020, and regulating the Swiss Confederation’s participation in the ITER activities carried out by Fusion for Energy (OJ L …, …, p. …). Commission Decision C(2014) 9320 of 5 December 2014 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, of an Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community and the Swiss Confederation associating the Swiss Confederation to Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community complementing Horizon 2020 and regulating the Swiss Confederation’s participation in the ITER activities carried out by Fusion for Energy. Commission Decision C(2014) 2089 of 2 April 2014 on the approval and signature of the Agreement between the European Union and the State of Israel on the participation of Israel in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Commission Decision C(2014) 4290 of 30 June 2014 on the approval and signature of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on the participation of Moldova in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Council Decision … of 10 November 2014 on the signature and provisional application of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and the Faroe Islands associating the Faroe Islands to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) (OJ L …, …, p. …). Council Decision … of … 2015 on the conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and the Faroe Islands associating the Faroe Islands to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) (OJ L …, …, p. …). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Union and institutes from third countries in connection with scientific and technological projects of Union interest (Eureka and others). In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 02 04 50, 05 09 50, 06 03 50, 08 02 50, 09 04 50, 15 03 50 and 32 04 50 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in this section. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Revenue from States taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 02 04 50, 05 09 50, 06 03 50, 08 02 50, 09 04 50, 15 03 50 and 32 04 50 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in this section. Resolution of the Ministers of States participating in European Cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (COST) (signed in Vienna on 21 November 1991) (OJ C 333, 24.12.1991, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 17988984,03 Any contributions by outside bodies relating to humanitarian aid. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Title 23 of the statement of expenditure in this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 260787394,39 Revenue accruing from the Association Agreements concluded between the Union and the countries listed below as a result of their participation in various Union programmes. Any revenue from countries that are already Member States relates to past operations. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Turkey on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Turkey in Community programmes (OJ L 61, 2.3.2002, p. 29). Commission Decision C(2014) 3502 of 2 June 2014 on approval and signature of an Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey on the participation of the Republic of Turkey in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Albania on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Albania in Community programmes (OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 2). Commission Decision C(2014) 3711 of 10 June 2014 on approval and signature of an Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Albania on the participation of Albania in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Framework Agreement between the European Community and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the general principles for the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Community programmes (OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 9). Commission Decision C(2014) 3693 of 10 June 2014 on approval and signature of an Agreement between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Framework Agreement between the European Community and Serbia and Montenegro on the general principles for the participation of Serbia and Montenegro in Community programmes (OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 29). Commission Decision C(2014) 3710 of 10 June 2014 on approval and signature of an Agreement between the European Union and Republic of Serbia on the participation of Serbia in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the general principles for the participation of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in Community programmes (OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 23). Commission Decision C(2014) 3707 of 10 June 2014 on approval and signature of an Agreement between the European Union and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the participation of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Protocol 8 to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part, on the general principles for the participation of Montenegro in Community programmes (OJ L 108, 29.4.2010, p. 1). Commission Decision C(2014) 3705 of 10 June 2014 on approval and signature of an Agreement between the European Union and Montenegro on the participation of Montenegro in the Union programme Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Framework Agreement between the European Union and Kosovo on the general principles for the participation of Kosovo in Union programmes (COM(2013) 218 final) is expected to be signed soon, and, when signed, an International Agreement associating Kosovo to Horizon 2020 could be negotiated. Additional protocols to the Europe Agreements (Articles 228 and 238) opening up Union programmes to the candidate countries. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 190949,38 This item is intended to record third country contributions to customs cooperation agreements, in particular under the Transit project and the project for the dissemination of tariff and other particulars (by computer). In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 14 02 02, 14 02 51, 14 03 02 and 14 03 51 of the statement of expenditure in this section. Convention of 20 May 1987 between the European Economic Community, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation, on a common transit procedure (OJ L 226, 13.8.1987, p. 2). Council Decision 2000/305/EC of 30 March 2000 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Switzerland concerning the extension of the common communication network/common system interface (CCN/CSI) within the framework of the Convention on a common transit procedure (OJ L 102, 27.4.2000, p. 50). Council Decision 2000/506/EC of 31 July 2000 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Norway concerning the extension of the common communication network/common system interface (CCN/CSI) within the framework of the Convention on a common transit procedure (OJ L 204, 11.8.2000, p. 35). Council Decision of 19 March 2001 authorising the Commission to negotiate, on behalf of the European Community, an amendment to the Convention creating the Customs Cooperation Council signed in Brussels on 15 December 1950 allowing the European Community to become a member of that organisation. Decision No 253/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2003 adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2007) (OJ L 36, 12.2.2003, p. 1). Decision No 624/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2013) (OJ L 154, 14.6.2007, p. 25). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 31735855,53 Any contributions by outside bodies to Union activities. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 52762018,07 Decision 2003/76/EC stipulates that the Commission is entrusted with winding up the financial operations of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) which are still in progress upon expiry of the ECSC Treaty. Pursuant to Article 4 of that Decision, net revenue from the investment of available assets will constitute revenue in the general budget of the European Union earmarked for a specific purpose, namely financing research projects in sectors related to the coal and steel industry by the Research Fund for Coal and Steel. The net revenue available for financing research projects in year n + 2 appears in the balance sheet of the ECSC in liquidation for year n, and after the liquidation process has been completed will appear as assets in the balance sheet of the Coal and Steel Research Fund. This financing mechanism took effect in 2003. Revenue coming from 2013 will be used for research in 2015. In order to reduce as far as possible the fluctuations that movements in the financial markets could cause in the financing of research, a smoothing arrangement is applied. The amount of net revenue expected to be available for research in 2015 comes to EUR 47700000. In accordance with Article 4 of Decision 2003/76/EC, 72,8 % of the fund’s appropriations will be for the steel-related sector and 27,2 % for the coal-related sector. In accordance with Article 21 and Article 181(2) of the Financial Regulation, revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Chapter 08 05 of the statement of expenditure in this section. Council Decision 2003/76/EC of 1 February 2003 establishing the measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 22). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Decision 2003/76/EC stipulates that the Commission is entrusted with winding up the financial operations of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) which are still in progress upon expiry of the ECSC Treaty. Pursuant to Article 4(5) of that Decision, the amounts recovered return initially to the assets of the ECSC in liquidation and subsequently, on completion of the liquidation, to the assets of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel. Council Decision 2003/76/EC of 1 February 2003 establishing the measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 22). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 12256,60 In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Repayment of all or part of the support for commercially successful projects, with possible participation in profits resulting from grants awarded as part of European risk capital activities in support of small and medium-sized enterprises under the Venture Consort and Eurotech Capital instruments. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Repayment of reflows and amounts left over from Union support to risk-sharing instruments financed from the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which the revenue is assigned. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25) and in particular Article 14 and Article 36a thereof. 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). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 424926415,45 Repayment of unused aid from the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance, the Cohesion Fund, the European Union Solidarity Fund, the Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-Accession (ISPA), the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 800,— In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 7504528,88 This item is intended to record the repayment of payments on account under the Structural Funds (European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund), the Cohesion Fund, the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). The amounts booked to this item will, in accordance with Articles 21 and 177 of the Financial Regulation, be used to provide additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in this section, in order not to reduce the contribution from the Funds to the operation concerned. Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 establishing a Cohesion Fund (OJ L 130, 25.5.1994, p. 1), and in particular Article D of Annex II thereto. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25), and in particular Article 82(2) and Chapter II thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). 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 223/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (OJ L 72, 12.3.2014, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 729933,78 In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Repayment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of sums which were advanced by the Commission to pay for controls carried out by the IAEA under the verification agreements (see Articles 32 03 01 and 32 03 02 of the statement of expenditure in this section). In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Agreement between the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, Ireland, the Italian Republic, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the European Atomic Energy Community and the International Atomic Energy Agency in implementation of Article III(1) and (4) of the Treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons (OJ L 51, 22.2.1978, p. 1), and in particular Article 15 thereof. Tripartite agreement between the Community, the United Kingdom and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Tripartite agreement between the Community, France and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 676018,51 Repayments by tenderers or recipients of overpayments made in connection with development cooperation with South Africa. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Items 21 02 05 01 and 21 02 05 02 of the statement of expenditure in this section. Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 108962,67 Provisions contained in the invitations to tender or in the financial conditions attached to the Commission’s letters setting out the conditions under which food aid is granted to recipients. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 25362,22 Provisions contained in the terms of delivery attached to the Commission’s letters setting out the conditions under which food aid is granted to recipients. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 182689,33 In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Items 21 06 01, 21 06 02, 21 06 51 and 22 02 51 of the statement of expenditure in this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82). Council Regulation (Euratom) No 300/2007 of 19 February 2007 establishing an Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (OJ L 81, 22.3.2007, p. 1). Council Regulation (Euratom) No 237/2014 of 13 December 2013 establishing an Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 109). REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Revenue from the supply to Member States against payment of source materials or special fissile materials for their research programmes. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 6(b) thereof. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 8706828,74 Revenue resulting from the operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR) at the Petten establishment of the Joint Research Centre. Payments by outside bodies to cover all types of expenditure involved in the operation of the HFR by the Joint Research Centre. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for Articles 10 01 05 and 10 04 04 of the statement of expenditure in this section. Completion of earlier programmes The revenue is provided by Belgium, France and the Netherlands. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 8269646,52 Revenue from persons, firms and national bodies for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against payment. In accordance with Article 21 and Article 183(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for Articles 10 01 05, 10 02 01, 10 02 51, 10 02 52, 10 03 01, 10 03 51, 10 03 52 and 10 04 02 of the statement of expenditure in this section, amounting to the expenditure under each contract with an outside body. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 225762,99 The Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 12 thereof, gives Member States, persons and undertakings the right — against payment of a suitable remuneration — to obtain non-exclusive licences under patents, provisionally protected patent rights, utility models or patent applications owned by the European Atomic Energy Community. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for Articles 10 01 05, 10 04 02, 10 04 03 and Chapters 10 02 and 10 03 in the statement of expenditure in this section. Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research programmes for the European Economic Community (OJ L 255, 20.9.1974, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Revenue from contributions, gifts or bequests from third parties for the various activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for Article 10 01 05 and Chapters 10 02, 10 03 and 10 04 of the statement of expenditure in this section. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 64201319,79 Revenue from other services of the Commission for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against payment and revenue from participation in the activities of the framework programmes for research and technological development. In accordance with Article 21 and Article 183(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 10 01 05, 10 02 01, 10 02 51, 10 02 52, 10 03 01, 10 03 51, 10 03 52 and 10 04 03 of the statement of expenditure in this section, amounting to the specific expenditure under each contract with other services of the Commission. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— The Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 12 thereof, gives Member States, persons and undertakings the right — against payment of a suitable remuneration — to obtain non-exclusive licences under patents, provisionally protected patent rights, utility models or patent applications owned by the European Atomic Energy Community. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research programmes for the European Economic Community (OJ L 255, 20.9.1974, p. 1). CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 293208636,— This article is intended to record contributions from the European Free Trade Association Member States resulting from their financial participation in certain activities of the Union in accordance with Article 82 of and with Protocol 32 to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. The total contribution planned is shown in the summary presented for information in an annex to the statement of expenditure in this section. The contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States will be made available to the Commission in accordance with Articles 1, 2 and 3 of Protocol 32 to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Agreement on the European Economic Area (OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 4322386,95 In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for Articles 18 02 07, 18 02 08, 18 02 09 and 18 03 03 of the statement of expenditure in this section. Council Decision 1999/437/EC of 17 May 1999 on certain arrangements for the application of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31). Council Decision 1999/439/EC of 17 May 1999 on the conclusion of the Agreement with the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 35). Council Regulation (EC) No 2725/2000 of 11 December 2000 concerning the establishment of Eurodac for the comparison of fingerprints for the effective application of the Dublin Convention (OJ L 316, 15.12.2000, p. 1). Council Decision 2001/258/EC of 15 March 2001 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in a Member State or Iceland or Norway (OJ L 93, 3.4.2001, p. 38), and in particular Article 9 of that Agreement. Council Decision 2001/886/JHA of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 2424/2001 of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 4). Council Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 of 18 February 2003 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national (OJ L 50, 25.2.2003, p. 1). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1560/2003 of 2 September 2003 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national (OJ L 222, 5.9.2003, p. 3). Council Decision 2004/512/CE of 8 June 2004 establishing the Vis Information System (VIS) (OJ L 213, 15.6.2004, p. 5). Regulation (EC) No 1986/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 regarding access to the Second Generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) by the services in the Member States responsible for issuing vehicle registration certificates (OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 4). Council Decision 2007/533/JHA of 12 June 2007 on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 205, 7.8.2007, p. 63). Council Decision 2008/146/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 1). Council Decision 2008/147/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in a Member State or in Switzerland (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 3). Council Decision 2008/149/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 50). Council Decision 2008/633/JHA of 23 June 2008 concerning access for consultation of the Visa Information System (VIS) by designated authorities of Member States and by Europol for the purposes of the prevention, detection and investigation of terrorist offences and of other serious criminal offences (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 129). Regulation (EC) No 767/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008, concerning the Visa Information System (VIS) and the exchange of data between Member States on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation) (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 60). Council Regulation (EC) No 1104/2008 of 24 October 2008 on migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 299, 8.11.2008, p. 1). Council Decision 2008/839/JHA of 24 October 2008 on migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 299, 8.11.2008, p. 43). Council Decision 2011/349/EU of 7 March 2011 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, relating in particular to judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation (OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 1). Council Decision 2011/350/EU of 7 March 2011 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, relating to the abolition of checks at internal borders and movement of persons (OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 19). Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 establishing a European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (OJ L 286, 1.11.2011, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 37093666,75 In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for Articles 18 02 51 and 18 03 02 of the statement of expenditure in this section. Council Decision 1999/437/EC of 17 May 1999 on certain arrangements for the application of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis ( OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31). Council Decision 1999/439/EC of 17 May 1999 on the conclusion of the Agreement with the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 35). Council Decision 2001/258/EC of 15 March 2001 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in a Member State or Iceland or Norway (OJ L 93, 3.4.2001, p. 38), and in particular Article 9 of that Agreement. Decision No 574/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing the External Borders Fund for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the General programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows (OJ L 144, 6.6.2007, p. 22). Council Decision 2008/146/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 1). Council Decision 2008/147/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in a Member State or in Switzerland (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 3). Council Decision 2008/149/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 50). Regulation (EU) No 439/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 establishing a European Asylum Support Office (OJ L 132, 29.5.2010, p. 11). Council Decision 2011/305/EU of 21 March 2011 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on supplementary rules in relation to the External Borders Fund for the period 2007 to 2013 (OJ L 137, 25.5.2011, p. 1). Council Decision 2011/349/EU of 7 March 2011 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, relating in particular to judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation (OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 1). Council Decision 2011/350/EU of 7 March 2011 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, relating to the abolition of checks at internal borders and movement of persons (OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 19). Council Decision 2012/192/EU of 12 July 2010 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Arrangement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway and the Swiss Confederation on the participation by those States in the work of the committees which assist the European Commission in the exercise of its executive powers as regards the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 103, 13.4.2012, p. 1). Council Decision 2012/193/EU of 13 March 2012 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Arrangement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway and the Swiss Confederation on the participation by those States in the work of the committees which assist the European Commission in the exercise of its executive powers as regards the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 103, 13.4.2012, p. 3). Council Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013 of 7 October 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and repealing the Decision of the Executive Committee of 16 September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation and implementation of Schengen (OJ L 295, 6.11.2013, p. 27). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 87861046,04 In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue from the European Development Fund (EDF) contributing to the cost of support measures will be used to provide additional appropriations under Item 21 01 04 07 of the statement of expenditure in this section. Council Decision 2013/755/EU of 25 November 2013 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union (Overseas Association Decision) (OJ L 344, 19.12.2013, p. 1). Council Decision 2013/759/EU of 12 December 2013 regarding transitional EDF management measures from 1 January 2014 until the entry into force of the 11th European Development Fund (OJ L 335, 14.12.2013, p. 48). Internal Agreement between the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on the financing of Community aid under the multiannual financial framework for the period 2008 to 2013 in accordance with the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement and on the allocation of financial assistance for the Overseas Countries and Territories to which Part Four of the EC Treaty applies (OJ L 247, 9.9.2006, p. 32). Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council of 7 December 2011: Preparation of the multiannual financial framework regarding the financing of EU cooperation for African, Caribbean and Pacific States and Overseas Countries and Territories for the 2014-2020 period (11th European Development Fund) (COM(2011) 837 final). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 9528537,46 This item is intended to record the financial contributions from Member States, including their public agencies, entities or natural persons, to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf. In accordance with Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This item is intended to record the financial contributions from third countries, including their public agencies, entities or natural persons, to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf. In accordance with Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This item is intended to record the financial contributions from international organisations to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf. In accordance with Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This item is intended to record the management fees that the Commission is authorised to withdraw to cover its management costs from the years in which the contributions to each trust fund have started to be used. In accordance with Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation, such management fees shall be assimilated to assigned revenue for the duration of the trust fund. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 187(7) thereof. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 259 thereof. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. Annual repayments, including capital repayments, guarantees released and repayments of the principal of loans, paid back to the Commission or fiduciary accounts opened for financial instruments and attributable to the support from the budget under a financial instrument, shall constitute internal assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation and shall be used for the same financial instrument, without prejudice to Article 140(9) of that Regulation, for a period not exceeding the period for the commitment of appropriations plus two years, unless specified otherwise in a basic act. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 140(6) thereof. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1). FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 — p.m. 436120128,23 Former Item 6 5 0 0 From the budgetary year 2015 onwards, the amounts booked in respect of financial corrections previously booked under Item 6 5 0 0 are broken down per programming period under the Articles 6 5 1 to 6 5 4. Item 6 5 0 0 was intended to accommodate financial corrections in connection with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF-Guidance Section), the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIGF), the Cohesion Fund, the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), the Special Accession Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (Sapard) and the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA). The amounts booked to this item were, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, used to provide additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 05, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in this section. In accordance with Article 105(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, that Regulation does not affect the continuation or modification, including the total or partial cancellation, of assistance co-financed by the Structural Funds or of a project co-financed by the Cohesion Fund approved by the Commission on the basis of Regulations (EEC) No 2052/88, (EEC) No 4253/88, (EC) No 1164/94 and (EC) No 1260/1999 or any other legislation which applied to that assistance on 31 December 2006, which shall consequently apply thereafter to that assistance or the projects concerned until their closure. In accordance with Article 152(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, that Regulation does not affect the continuation or modification, including the total or partial cancellation, of the projects concerned, until their closure, or of assistance approved by the Commission on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 or any other legislation applying to that assistance on 31 December 2013. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), and in particular Article 24 thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80). Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 39(2) thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54). Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87). Commission Regulation (EC) No 448/2001 of 2 March 2001 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 as regards the procedure for making financial corrections to assistance granted under the Structural Funds (OJ L 64, 6.3.2001, p. 13). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82). Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1828/2006 of 8 December 2006 setting out rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 371, 27.12.2006, p. 1) 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). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. New article This article is intended to accommodate financial corrections in connection with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) — Guidance section, the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIGF) and the Cohesion Fund (CF), related to the programming periods before 2000. The amounts booked to this article will, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, be used to provide additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 05, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in this section. In accordance with Article 105(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, that Regulation does not affect the continuation or modification, including the total or partial cancellation, of assistance co-financed by the Structural Funds or of a project co-financed by the Cohesion Fund approved by the Commission on the basis of Regulations (EEC) No 2052/88, (EEC) No 4253/88, (EC) No 1164/94 and (EC) No 1260/1999 or any other legislation which applied to that assistance on 31 December 2006, which shall consequently apply thereafter to that assistance or the projects concerned until their closure. In accordance with Article 152(1) of Regulation (EU) 1303/2013 that Regulation does not affect the continuation or modification, including the total or partial cancellation, of the projects concerned, until their closure, or of assistance approved by the Commission on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 or any other legislation applying to that assistance on 31 December 2013. Financial regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), and in particular Article 24 thereof. Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988, laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988, laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 of 19 December 1988, laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the EAGGF Guidance Section (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 25). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2080/93 of 20 July 1993 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the financial instrument of fisheries guidance (OJ L 193, 31.7.1993, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 establishing a Cohesion Fund (OJ L 130, 25.5.1994, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80). Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 39(2) thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. New article This article is intended to accommodate financial corrections in connection with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) — Guidance section, the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIGF), the Cohesion Fund (CF) and the Special Accession Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (Sapard), related to the 2000-2006 programming period. The amounts booked to this article will, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, be used to provide additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 05, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in this section. In accordance with Article 105(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, that Regulation does not affect the continuation or modification, including the total or partial cancellation, of assistance co-financed by the Structural Funds or of a project co-financed by the Cohesion Fund approved by the Commission on the basis of Regulations (EEC) No 2052/88, (EEC) No 4253/88, (EC) No 1164/94 and (EC) No 1260/1999 or any other legislation which applied to that assistance on 31 December 2006, which shall consequently apply thereafter to that assistance or the projects concerned until their closure. In accordance with Article 152(1) of Regulation (EU) 1303/2013 that Regulation does not affect the continuation or modification, including the total or partial cancellation, of the projects concerned, until their closure, or of assistance approved by the Commission on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 or any other legislation applying to that assistance on 31 December 2013. Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 establishing a Cohesion Fund (OJ L 130, 25.5.1994, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80). Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 39(2) thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54). Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87). Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5). Commission Regulation (EC) No 448/2001 of 2 March 2001 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 as regards the procedure for making financial corrections to assistance granted under the Structural Funds (OJ L 64, 6.3.2001, p. 13). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1386/2002 of 29 July 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 as regards the management and control systems for assistance granted from the Cohesion Fund and the procedure for making financial corrections (OJ L 201, 31.7.2002, p. 5). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1828/2006 of 8 December 2006 setting out rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 371, 27.12.2006, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. New article This article is intended to accommodate financial corrections in connection with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the Cohesion Fund (CF) the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) and the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA I), related to the 2007-2013 programming period. The amounts booked to this article may, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation be used to provide additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 05, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in this section. In accordance with Article 152(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, that Regulation does not affect the continuation or modification, including the total or partial cancellation, of the projects concerned, until their closure, or of assistance approved by the Commission on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 or any other legislation applying to that assistance on 31 December 2013. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82). Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1828/2006 of 8 December 2006 setting out rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 371, 27.12.2006, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. New article This article is intended to accommodate financial corrections in connection with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the Cohesion Fund (CF), the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) and the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), related to the 2014-2020 programming period. The amounts booked to this article will, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, be used to provide additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in this section. 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 223/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (OJ L 72, 12.3.2014, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11). OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 512989937,39 This item is intended to accommodate, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue not provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 60000000 60000000 42606139,40 This item is intended to accommodate any revenue not provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is not used, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. REVENUE CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURE GUARANTEE FUND AND THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL FUND FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 593564006,54 This item is intended to accommodate amounts resulting from decisions related to conformity and accounting clearance of accounts in favour of the Union budget concerning expenditure financed by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (Guarantee Section) under Heading 1 of the 2000-2006 Financial Perspectives and the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF), under Heading 2 of the 2007-2013 and the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework in accordance with Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013. It includes corrections related to non-compliance with payment deadlines in accordance with Article 40 of that Regulation. This item is also intended to accommodate amounts resulting from decisions related to conformity and accounting clearance of accounts in favour of the general budget of the Union concerning expenditure financed by the temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry (Sugar Restructuring Fund) in the Community established by Regulation (EC) No 320/2006, which ended on 30 September 2012. In accordance with Article 1(3) of Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 and Article 43 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, such amounts shall be regarded as assigned revenue within the meaning of Articles 21 and 174 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue under this item will be used to provide additional appropriations to any budgetary item under EAGF of the statement of expenditure in this section. The revenue under this item has been estimated at EUR 1198600000, including EUR 330000000 carried over from 2014 to 2015 in accordance with Article 14 of the Financial Regulation. When establishing the budget for 2015, an amount of EUR 469300000 was taken into account for financing the needs of measures under Article 05 02 08, an amount of EUR 54300000 was taken into account for financing the needs of measures under Article 05 02 12 and the remaining amount of EUR 675000000 was taken into account for financing the needs of measures under Article 05 03 01. Council Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 of 20 February 2006 establishing a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community and amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 42). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). 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). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 155144099,11 This item is intended to accommodate amounts recovered following irregularities or negligence, including the related interest, in particular amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud, penalties and interest received, as well as securities, deposits or guarantees forfeited concerning expenditure financed by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (Guarantee section) under Heading 1 of the 2000-2006 Financial Perspectives and the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF), under Heading 2 of the 2007-2013 and the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework in accordance with Articles 54 and 55 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013. This item is also intended to accommodate amounts recovered following irregularities or oversight, including interest, penalties and securities acquired, resulting from expenditure financed by the temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry (Sugar Restructuring Fund) in the Community established by Regulation (EC) No 320/2006, which ended on 30 September 2012. This item is also intended to accommodate the net amounts recovered for which Member States may retain 20 % as provided for in Article 55 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013. In accordance with Article 1(3) of Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 and Articles 43 and 55 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, such amounts shall be regarded as assigned revenue within the meaning of Articles 21 and 174 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue under this item will be used to provide additional appropriations to any budgetary item under EAGF of the statement of expenditure in this section. The revenue under this item has been estimated at EUR 165000000. When establishing the budget for 2015, this amount was taken into account for financing the needs of measures under Article 05 03 01. Council Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 of 20 February 2006 establishing a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community and amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 42). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). 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). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 80246086,87 This item is intended to accommodate amounts related to the surplus levy applying to the milk quota system which are collected or recovered in accordance with the provisions of Section III of Chapter III of Title I of Part II of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, in particular Article 78 thereof. In accordance with Article 43 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, such amounts shall be regarded as assigned revenue within the meaning of Articles 21 and 174 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue under this item will be used to provide additional appropriations to any budgetary item under European Agricultural Guarantee Fund of the statement of expenditure in this section. The revenue under this item has been estimated at EUR 405000000. When establishing the budget for 2015, this amount was taken into account for financing the needs of measures under Article 05 03 01. Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). 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). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 212191255,33 This item is intended to accommodate amounts resulting from decisions related to conformity and accounting clearance of accounts in favour of the Union budget within the context of rural development financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) in accordance with Articles 51 and 52 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013. Amounts in relation to the repayment of payments on account under the EAFRD are also recorded on this item. In accordance with Article 43 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, such amounts shall be regarded as assigned revenue within the meaning of Articles 21 and 177 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue under this item will be used to provide additional appropriations to any budgetary item under the EAFRD. When establishing the budget for 2015, no specific amount was foreseen for Articles 05 04 05 and 05 04 60. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). 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). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This item is intended to accommodate amounts recovered resulting from irregularities and negligence, including the related interest, in particular amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud, penalties and interest received as well as securities forfeited in the context of rural development financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) in accordance with Articles 54 and 56 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013. In accordance with Article 43 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, such amounts shall be regarded as assigned revenue within the meaning of Articles 21 and 177 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue under this item will be used to provide additional appropriations to any budgetary item under the EAFRD. When establishing the budget for 2015, no specific amount was foreseen for Articles 05 04 05 and 05 04 60. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). 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). INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS FINES INTEREST ON DEPOSITS AND FINES Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 7 0 7 0 0Interest on late payments 7 0 0 0 Interest due on late payments into the accounts held with the treasuries of the Member States 5000000 5000000 21269225,04 425,38 7 0 0 1 Other interest on late payments 3000000 3000000 739442,82 24,65 Article 7 0 0 — Total 8000000 8000000 22008667,86 275,11 7 0 1 Interest on late payments and other interest on fines 15000000 329000000 248687696,88 1657,92 CHAPTER 7 0 — TOTAL 23000000 337000000 270696364,74 1176,94 CHAPTER 7 1 7 1 0 Fines, periodic penalty payments and other penalties 100000000 3636000000 2674688673,85 2674,69 7 1 1 Excess emissions premiums for new passenger cars p.m. p.m. 0,— 7 1 2 Penalty payments and lump sums imposed on a Member State for not complying with a judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union on its failure to fulfil an obligation under the Treaty p.m. p.m. 27398000,— CHAPTER 7 1 — TOTAL 100000000 3636000000 2702086673,85 2702,09 CHAPTER 7 2 7 2 0Interest on deposits and fines 7 2 0 0 Interest on deposits and fines resulting from implementation of the excessive deficit procedure — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 7 2 0 — Total p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 7 2 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— Title 7 — Total 123000000 3973000000 2972783038,59 2416,90 INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 5000000 5000000 21269225,04 Any delay by a Member State in making the entry in the account opened in the name of the Commission referred to in Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 gives rise to the payment of interest by the Member State concerned. In the case of Member States whose currency is the euro, the interest rate shall be equal to the rate as published in the Official Journal of the European Union, C series, which the European Central Bank applied to its refinancing operations, on the first day of the month in which the due date fell, increased by two percentage points. This rate shall be increased by 0,25 of a percentage point for each month of delay. The increased rate shall be applied to the entire period of delay. In the case of Member States whose currency is not the euro, the rate shall be equal to the rate applied on the first day of the month in question by the Central Banks for their main refinancing operations, increased by two percentage points, or, for the Member States for which the Central Bank rate is not available, the most equivalent rate applied on the first day of the month in question on the Member State’s money market, increased by two percentage points. This rate shall be increased by 0,25 of a percentage point for each month of delay. The increased rate shall be applied to the entire period of delay. The interest rate applies to all entries of own resources enumerated under Article 10 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000. Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 78(4) thereof. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 3000000 3000000 739442,82 This item is intended to record interest on the late payment of entitlements other than own resources. Agreement on the European Economic Area (OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3), and in particular Article 2(5) of Protocol 32 thereto. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25), and in particular Article 102 thereof. Commission Regulation (EC) No 1828/2006 of 8 December 2006 setting out rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 371, 27.12.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 78(4) thereof. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 83 thereof. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 15000000 329000000 248687696,88 This article is intended to record accrued interest on special accounts for fines and interest on late payment connected with fines. Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 of 16 December 2002 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (OJ L 1, 4.1.2003, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1), and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 78(4) thereof. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 83 thereof. FINES Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 100000000 3636000000 2674688673,85 The Commission may impose fines, periodic penalty payments and other penalties on undertakings and associations of undertakings for not respecting bans or not carrying out their obligations under the Regulations enumerated below or under Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The fines must normally be paid within three months of the Commission decision being notified. However, the Commission will not collect the amount due when the undertaking has lodged an appeal with the Court of Justice of the European Union; the undertaking must accept that interest will be paid on the debt after the final date for payment and provide the Commission with a bank guarantee covering both the principal of the debt and interest or surcharges by the final date for payment. Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 of 16 December 2002 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (OJ L 1, 4.1.2003, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (the EC Merger Regulation) (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1), and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record any excess emissions premium imposed by the Commission. The objective of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 is to set emission performance standards for new passenger cars registered in the Union, which forms part of the Union’s integrated approach to reducing CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles while ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market. However, in respect of each calendar year from 2012 onwards for which a manufacturer’s average specific emissions of CO2 exceed its specific emissions target in that year, the Commission shall impose an excess emissions premium on the manufacturer or, in the case of a pool, the pool manager. Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars as part of the Community’s integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 1), and in particular Article 9 thereof. Commission Decision 2012/100/EU of 17 February 2012 on a method for the collection of premiums for excess CO2 emissions from new passenger cars pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 71). Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 27398000,— Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 260(2) thereof. INTEREST ON DEPOSITS AND FINES Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Revenue arising from interest on deposits and fines resulting from implementation of the excessive deficit procedure. In accordance with Article 21(2)(c) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue. Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 of 7 July 1997 on speeding up and clarifying the implementation of the excessive deficit procedure (OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 6), and in particular Article 16 thereof. REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS IN THE MEMBER STATES LOANS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS FOR THIRD COUNTRIES REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY FINANCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN THIRD COUNTRIES REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 8 0 8 0 0 European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for balance of payments support p.m. p.m. 0,— 8 0 1 European Union guarantee for Euratom borrowings p.m. p.m. 0,— 8 0 2 European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for financial assistance under the European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 8 0 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 8 1 8 1 0 Capital repayments and interest in respect of special loans and risk capital granted in the framework of financial cooperation with Mediterranean third countries p.m. 151000000 0,— 8 1 3 Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans and risk capital granted by the Commission to developing countries in the Mediterranean region and South Africa under the European Community Investment Partners operation p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 8 1 — TOTAL p.m. 151000000 0,— CHAPTER 8 2 8 2 7 European Union guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Union to provide macro-financial assistance to third countries p.m. p.m. 0,— 8 2 8 Guarantee for Euratom borrowings to improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 8 2 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 8 3 8 3 5 European Union guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to third countries p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 8 3 — TOTAL p.m. p.m. 0,— CHAPTER 8 5 8 5 0 Dividends paid by the European Investment Fund 6890000 2477000 1839600,— 26,70 CHAPTER 8 5 — TOTAL 6890000 2477000 1839600,— 26,70 Title 8 — Total 6890000 153477000 1839600,— 26,70 REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS IN THE MEMBER STATES Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— The Union guarantee is for borrowings raised on the capital markets or from financial institutions. The amount in principal of loans which may then be granted to the Member States is limited to EUR 50000000000. This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article 01 02 02, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure. A summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex Part II to the statement of expenditure in this section. For the legal basis, see the remark for Article 01 02 02 of the statement of expenditure in this section. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article 01 04 03, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure. A summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex Part II to the statement of expenditure in this section. For the legal basis, see the remark for Article 01 04 03 of the statement of expenditure in this section. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— The Union guarantee is for borrowings raised on the capital markets or from financial institutions. The outstanding amount of loans or credit lines to be granted to Member States shall be in the limits set out in the legal basis. This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article 01 02 03, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure. A summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex Part II to the statement of expenditure in this section. For the legal basis, see the remark for Article 01 02 03 of the statement of expenditure in this section. LOANS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. 151000000 0,— This article is intended to record capital repayments and interest payments on special loans and risk capital granted from the appropriations in Chapters 21 03 and 22 02 of the statement of expenditure in this section to Mediterranean third countries. It also comprises capital repayments and interest payments on special loans and risk capital granted to certain Mediterranean Member States which, however, represent a very small proportion of the overall amount. These loans/risk capital were granted at a time the countries had not yet joined the Union. The revenue obtained normally exceeds the amounts forecast in the budget because of the interest payments on special loans which may still be disbursed during the preceding financial year as well as during the current financial year. The interest on special loans and risk capital is charged from the moment the loans are disbursed; interest on special loans is paid in six-monthly instalments and interest on risk capital generally in annual instalments. This article may accommodate, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, assigned revenue which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is assigned. For the legal basis, see remarks for Chapters 21 03 and 22 02 of the statement of expenditure in this section. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record capital repayments and interest payments on loans and risk capital granted from the appropriations in Articles 21 02 51 and 21 03 51 under the European Community Investment Partners operation. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). For the legal basis, see also the remarks for Articles 21 02 51 and 21 03 51 of the statement of expenditure in this section. REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS FOR THIRD COUNTRIES Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article 01 03 03, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure. A summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex Part II to the statement of expenditure in this section. For the legal basis, see the remark for Article 01 03 03 of the statement of expenditure in this section. Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article 01 03 04, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure. A summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex Part II to the statement of expenditure in this section. For the legal basis, see the remark for Article 01 03 04 of the statement of expenditure in this section. REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY FINANCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN THIRD COUNTRIES Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article is intended to record any revenue arising from the exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Article 01 03 05 of the statement of expenditure in this section. A summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex Part II to the statement of expenditure in this section. For the legal basis, see the remark for Article 01 03 05 of the statement of expenditure in this section. REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 6890000 2477000 1839600,— This article is intended to receive any dividends paid by the European Investment Fund in respect of this contribution. Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994 on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12). Council Decision 2007/247/EC of 19 April 2007 on the Community participation in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 107, 25.4.2007, p. 5). Decision No 562/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the participation of the European Union in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 156, 24.5.2014, p. 1). MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE Article Item Heading Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 % 2013/2015 CHAPTER 9 0 9 0 0 Miscellaneous revenue 30000000 30000000 22017690,62 73,39 CHAPTER 9 0 — TOTAL 30000000 30000000 22017690,62 73,39 Title 9 — Total 30000000 30000000 22017690,62 73,39 GRAND TOTAL 1246056318 5208096454 8068931511,60 647,56 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE Financial year 2015 Financial year 2014 Financial year 2013 30000000 30000000 22017690,62 This article is intended to record miscellaneous revenue. Title Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 01 ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS 371022341 459000044 253013066 320994951 516692397,59 400139387,76 Reserves (40 02 41) 2000000 2000000 371022341 459000044 255013066 322994951 516692397,59 400139387,76 02 ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY 2535531735 2266389455 2515114410 2158422405 1238085555,90 1452589303,52 03 COMPETITION 97651538 97651538 94449737 94449737 94089015,64 94089015,64 04 EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND INCLUSION 13096287655 10929478715 13839015158 11290667447 12131114422,88 14111172824,20 05 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 57603499558 54942151061 58046833802 55607081983 60166941143,18 58339418873,96 06 MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT 3281291171 2056297929 2867184572 1003421856 1803988848,25 1058026656,55 07 ENVIRONMENT 431362730 397271217 407273961 345906574 455719750,54 365801587,64 08 RESEARCH AND INNOVATION 6699218471 5987288220 6198702491 4090645420 7954956855,58 5815310568,23 09 COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGY 1727107636 1726822969 1637393330 1065238820 2086129428,41 1828162250,31 10 DIRECT RESEARCH 403970215 402052368 419601970 414982955 517956140,63 500456078,24 11 MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES 994277718 918939442 945484523 735433493 996754844,96 820959947,94 Reserves (40 02 41) 87802756 87802756 44342000 42775000 1082080474 1006742198 989826523 778208493 996754844,96 820959947,94 12 INTERNAL MARKET AND SERVICES 119361070 115369982 116892170 115128367 116997837,89 116632086,03 13 REGIONAL AND URBAN POLICY 35346780636 40720763984 33199974062 43017623117 44170117421,67 43496250495,04 14 TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION 161232912 137132884 157040580 132361974 147057581,66 129288097,20 15 EDUCATION AND CULTURE 2917681891 2661096749 2820016221 2420679427 3302510118,96 3055079198,09 16 COMMUNICATION 244938742 239530719 246345359 250385333 268748977,69 253298743,70 17 HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION 615740887 567183072 618152949 555734531 634716546,40 601060585,90 18 HOME AFFAIRS 1171568742 972070083 1201387424 765344466 1419742790,59 1035876839,77 19 FOREIGN POLICY INSTRUMENTS 759243944 577841739 732731450 517534455 697493985,91 566030428,57 20 TRADE 115119115 123790917 121099618 117577301 107532675,62 104022945,— 21 DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION 5022821461 4307721853 5083838180 3994827425 5989250791,15 4084383078,08 22 ENLARGEMENT 1524362721 975768540 1519904352 948883056 1149715812,38 925863249,28 23 HUMANITARIAN AID AND CIVIL PROTECTION( 1018951102 998541483 1006460596 1106780137 1338641506,93 1250752783,43 24 FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD 79759600 76054787 78220900 76524355 79235877,01 75056925,13 25 COMMISSION’S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE 191983721 191983721 194089509 194812309 194320249,— 194918694,35 26 COMMISSION’S ADMINISTRATION 997048573 991791094 1001412220 1000789177 1118913370,76 1118022538,43 27 BUDGET 70488939 70488939 95779570 95779570 133659106,36 133659106,36 28 AUDIT 11936916 11936916 11632266 11632266 11782637,50 11782637,50 29 STATISTICS 134393726 116198129 131883729 130895146 133893157,29 127498343,18 30 PENSIONS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE 1567119435 1567119435 1449531000 1449531000 1397244625,91 1397244625,91 31 LANGUAGE SERVICES 389488765 389488765 387604805 387604805 434543315,10 434543315,10 32 ENERGY 1063846790 1035180268 933444642 653022040 745596490,49 730765647,25 33 JUSTICE 209146382 194915117 203409105 185843405 224681031,10 194968858,74 34 CLIMATE ACTION 127447895 84247010 121468679 51536974 50258586,36 45067847,44 40 RESERVES 553167756 237802756 502523000 194775000 0,— 0,— Total 141654852489 137547361900 139158909406 135502851277 151829082897,29 144868193563,47 Of which Reserves (40 02 41) 87802756 87802756 46342000 44775000 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 XX 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE ALLOCATED TO POLICY AREAS XX 01 01Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in policy areas XX 01 01 01Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff working with the institution XX 01 01 01 01 Remuneration and allowances 5.2 1847039000 1815674000 1842838293,28 XX 01 01 01 02 Expenses and allowances related to recruitment, transfers and termination of service 5.2 12180000 14398000 11550291,62 XX 01 01 01 03 Updates of remuneration 5.2 15760000 p.m. 0,— Subtotal 1874979000 1830072000 1854388584,90 XX 01 01 02Expenditure related to Commission officials and temporary staff working in Union delegations XX 01 01 02 01 Remuneration and allowances 5.2 105435000 107033000 105399027,76 XX 01 01 02 02 Expenses and allowances related to recruitment, transfers and termination of service 5.2 5676000 7506000 7532000,— XX 01 01 02 03 Appropriations to cover any updates of remuneration 5.2 860000 p.m. 0,— Subtotal 111971000 114539000 112931027,76 Article XX 01 01 — Subtotal 1986950000 1944611000 1967319612,66 XX 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure XX 01 02 01External personnel working with the institution XX 01 02 01 01 Contract staff 5.2 62714000 62598343 61085074,42 XX 01 02 01 02 Agency staff and technical and administrative assistance in support of different activities 5.2 23700000 23545000 29963232,49 XX 01 02 01 03 National civil servants temporarily assigned to the institution 5.2 37183000 38076000 42185686,88 Subtotal 123597000 124219343 133233993,79 XX 01 02 02External personnel of the Commission in Union delegations XX 01 02 02 01 Remuneration of other staff 5.2 8869000 8794000 7916497,— XX 01 02 02 02 Training of junior experts and seconded national experts 5.2 1810000 1792000 2300000,— XX 01 02 02 03 Expenses of other staff and payment for other services 5.2 340000 337000 501000,— Subtotal 11019000 10923000 10717497,— XX 01 02 11Other management expenditure of the institution XX 01 02 11 01 Mission and representation expenses 5.2 56654500 56654546 58541463,52 XX 01 02 11 02 Conferences, meetings and expert groups’ expenses 5.2 25842500 26017658 24547212,72 XX 01 02 11 03 Meetings of committees 5.2 12215000 12215651 11841526,16 XX 01 02 11 04 Studies and consultations 5.2 6394000 6394145 5224015,31 XX 01 02 11 05 Information and management systems 5.2 28650000 26974674 32415607,54 XX 01 02 11 06 Further training and management training 5.2 12400000 12981983 14579678,90 Subtotal 142156000 141238657 147149504,15 XX 01 02 12Other management expenditure relating to Commission staff in Union delegations XX 01 02 12 01 Missions, conferences and representation expenses 5.2 5657000 5797000 6306043,50 XX 01 02 12 02 Further training of staff in delegations 5.2 274000 350000 500996,42 Subtotal 5931000 6147000 6807039,92 Article XX 01 02 — Subtotal 282703000 282528000 297908034,86 XX 01 03Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services, and buildings XX 01 03 01Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Commission XX 01 03 01 03 Information and communication technology equipment 5.2 56169000 54612000 64248697,92 XX 01 03 01 04 Information and communication technology services 5.2 62866000 63867000 75251111,05 Subtotal 119035000 118479000 139499808,97 XX 01 03 02Buildings and related expenditure relating to Commission staff in Union delegations XX 01 03 02 01 Acquisition, renting and related expenditure 5.2 26872000 45057000 46908000,— XX 01 03 02 02 Equipment, furniture, supplies and services 5.2 906000 8741000 9638000,— Subtotal 27778000 53798000 56546000,— Article XX 01 03 — Subtotal 146813000 172277000 196045808,97 CHAPTER XX 01 — TOTAL 2416466000 2399416000 2461273456,49 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE ALLOCATED TO POLICY AREAS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 XX 01 01 01Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff working with the institution XX 01 01 01 01 Remuneration and allowances 5.2 1847039000 1815674000 1842838293,28 XX 01 01 01 02 Expenses and allowances related to recruitment, transfers and termination of service 5.2 12180000 14398000 11550291,62 XX 01 01 01 03 Updates of remuneration 5.2 15760000 p.m. 0,— Item XX 01 01 01 — Total 1874979000 1830072000 1854388584,90 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 official’s 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 offices of the Union and in Union delegations within the territory of the Union,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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 of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union,

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

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 49600000. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 XX 01 01 02Expenditure related to Commission officials and temporary staff working in Union delegations XX 01 01 02 01 Remuneration and allowances 5.2 105435000 107033000 105399027,76 XX 01 01 02 02 Expenses and allowances related to recruitment, transfers and termination of service 5.2 5676000 7506000 7532000,— XX 01 01 02 03 Appropriations to cover any updates of remuneration 5.2 860000 p.m. 0,— Item XX 01 01 02 — Total 111971000 114539000 112931027,76 In respect of Items 19 01 01 02, 20 01 01 02, 21 01 01 02 and 22 01 01 02, relating to Union delegations in third countries and at international organisations, this appropriation is intended to cover, in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the Commission establishment plan:

salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries,

accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

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

miscellaneous allowances and grants,

overtime,

the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff,

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

installation and resettlement allowances due to 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,

travel expenses due to staff (including members of their family) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to another place of employment,

removal expenses due to 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.

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1). Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 XX 01 02 01External personnel working with the institution XX 01 02 01 01 Contract staff 5.2 62714000 62598343 61085074,42 XX 01 02 01 02 Agency staff and technical and administrative assistance in support of different activities 5.2 23700000 23545000 29963232,49 XX 01 02 01 03 National civil servants temporarily assigned to the institution 5.2 37183000 38076000 42185686,88 Item XX 01 02 01 — Total 123597000 124219343 133233993,79 This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union:

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,

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

the employment of agency staff, particularly clerical staff and shorthand typists,

expenditure on staff included in service contracts for technical and administrative work and the supply of intellectual services, and expenditure on buildings and equipment and operating costs relating to this type of staff,

the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignment to the Commission or called for short consultations, particularly to draft legislation on harmonisation in various areas; exchanges are also organised to allow uniform application of Union legislation by the Member States,

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

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Revenue from contributions from the EFTA States to the Union’s general costs under Article 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area gives rise to the provision of supplementary appropriations to be entered in the budget lines concerned in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 200412. Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution for participation in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The amount of assigned revenue based on data available pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1566914. 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). Code of good practice for the employment of people with disabilities, adopted by European Parliament Bureau Decision of 22 June 2005. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 XX 01 02 02External personnel of the Commission in Union delegations XX 01 02 02 01 Remuneration of other staff 5.2 8869000 8794000 7916497,— XX 01 02 02 02 Training of junior experts and seconded national experts 5.2 1810000 1792000 2300000,— XX 01 02 02 03 Expenses of other staff and payment for other services 5.2 340000 337000 501000,— Item XX 01 02 02 — Total 11019000 10923000 10717497,— In respect of Items 19 01 02 02, 20 01 02 02, 21 01 02 02 and 22 01 02 02, relating to external personnel of the Commission posted in Union delegations in third countries and at international organisations, this appropriation is intended to cover:

the remuneration of local and/or contract staff, and the social security charges and benefits to be met by the employer,

employer’s contributions towards supplementary social security cover for local staff,

services of agency and freelance staff.

As regards junior experts and seconded national experts in Union delegations, this appropriation is intended:

to finance or co-finance the expenditure related to the posting of junior experts (university graduates) in Union delegations,

to meet the costs of seminars organised for young diplomats from the Member States and third countries,

to cover expenditure relating to the secondment or temporary assignment of officials from the Member States to Union delegations.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 7000. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 XX 01 02 11Other management expenditure of the institution XX 01 02 11 01 Mission and representation expenses 5.2 56654500 56654546 58541463,52 XX 01 02 11 02 Conferences, meetings and expert groups’ expenses 5.2 25842500 26017658 24547212,72 XX 01 02 11 03 Meetings of committees 5.2 12215000 12215651 11841526,16 XX 01 02 11 04 Studies and consultations 5.2 6394000 6394145 5224015,31 XX 01 02 11 05 Information and management systems 5.2 28650000 26974674 32415607,54 XX 01 02 11 06 Further training and management training 5.2 12400000 12981983 14579678,90 Item XX 01 02 11 — Total 142156000 141238657 147149504,15 This appropriation is intended to cover the following decentralised operating expenditure: Missions:

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).

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).

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:

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),

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,

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

conference enrolment fees, excluding training expenses,

subscriptions to trade and scientific associations,

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

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).

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.

A part of this appropriation is intended for two studies on: The feasibility and long term viability of a Pan-European sentinel network for the early detection of new threats in allergies This study should aim to prove the long term viability of a Pan-European sentinel network for the early detection of new threats in allergies with the following long term objectives of this network:

creating a central database, collect data (on country and Union-wide level), analyse and publish data regularly,

identifying new trends in allergic diseases before they become major public health problems that may cause an additional burden to European health care systems,

reporting to policymakers and alert them in a timely manner about new allergens where action is needed,

building up a sustainable system for better awareness, starting in schools, to decrease the burden of allergies for society.

Actions:

assess existing national systems of allergy surveillance which can be linked to the sentinel network,

involve an already existing infrastructure of more than 100 allergy centres, covering the entire Union. This network has been in place for a number of years and is still expanding, which confirms the viability of the project,

use standardised series for inhalant and food allergens (taking into account regional diversity) in 100 centres in all patients and to deploy this activity in the entire Union. This allows consistent monitoring of allergy trends in patients in a standardised manner,

use, in a pilot study, a patient sample, called reporters, for consistent monitoring of allergy in selected centres using internet and smart phone technology (aeroallergen sentinel network),

report cases of unknown allergies in the field of inhalant, food, drug or contact allergy to a central database, to detect novel allergens coming into the Union at an early stage,

disseminate results to policymakers, health care professionals and the general public;

Understanding and measuring the role of cultural and creative sectors for growth and territorial development Cultural and creative industries (CCI) contribute significantly to shaping the identity of the European Union, its economy and the lives of its citizens. Heritage, music, film, entertainment, publishing, fashion, design, architecture and crafts, are areas at the intersection of art, technology and business. According to the Commission communication of 26 September 2012 entitled Promoting cultural and creative sectors for growth and jobs in the EU (COM(2012) 537 final), the economic contribution of these sectors accounts for 3,3 % of the Union’s GDP and they employ 6,7 million people. Beyond their intrinsic cultural value and their economic weight, these sectors also have a wider ripple effect on economic and social development, by their impact on other sectors, on regional attractiveness or in stimulating creativity and innovation. However, the contribution that the cultural and creative sectors can make to economic and social development in the Union is still not fully recognised. European Parliament noted in its resolution of 12 May 2011 on unlocking the potential of cultural and creative industries the necessity of analysing the effects of the activity of cultural and creative industries on the European economy, by identifying, defining and describing them each in turn, in order to highlight their characteristics, better understand their goals and problems and implement more effective measures. In the same resolution, the Parliament called on the Commission to pursue its efforts to produce a better definition of CCI with a view to analysing in depth their impact on long-term growth and international competitiveness and to foster greater recognition of the specific features of the sector. The Union lacks information and indicators to measure the contribution of cultural industries to economic development, which fragments, hinders and discourages initiatives and investments in these sectors. For example, the European Capital of Culture label acts as a catalyst for urban regeneration and territorial attractiveness. However, no comprehensive data are available on the impact of investments made during the labelling. Furthermore, the role of cultural resources and actors at the heart of creative ecosystems, in stimulating economic and social innovation is still poorly understood. Information and management systems:

the development and maintenance under contract of management and information systems,

the acquisition and maintenance of complete (turnkey) information and management systems in the field of administrative management (staff, budget, finance, accounts, etc.),

studies, documentation and training linked to those systems and project management,

the acquisition of skills and expertise in the area of information technology for all departments: quality, security, technology, development methodology, information technology management, etc.,

technical support for those systems, and the technical work needed to ensure that they operate satisfactorily.

Further training and management training:

expenditure on general training designed to improve the skills of the staff and the performance and efficiency of the Commission:

fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results,

fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality assurance and personnel management,

expenditure incurred in designing, holding and evaluating the training organised by the Commission in the form of courses, seminars and conferences (course instructors/speakers and their travel and subsistence expenses, and teaching materials),

the cost of attending external training and of joining the relevant professional organisations,

expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising such courses and the use of premises and transport and the cost of food and accommodation for the participants of residential courses,

training expenditure related to publications and information, associated internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

financing teaching aids.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Revenue from contributions from the EFTA States to the Union’s general costs under Article 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area gives rise to the provision of supplementary appropriations to be entered in the budget lines concerned in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 833500. Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution for participation in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The amount of assigned revenue based on data available pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 6265900. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 XX 01 02 12Other management expenditure relating to Commission staff in Union delegations XX 01 02 12 01 Missions, conferences and representation expenses 5.2 5657000 5797000 6306043,50 XX 01 02 12 02 Further training of staff in delegations 5.2 274000 350000 500996,42 Item XX 01 02 12 — Total 5931000 6147000 6807039,92 In respect of Items 19 01 02 12, 20 01 02 12, 21 01 02 12 and 22 01 02 12, relating to Commission staff posted in Union delegations in third countries and at international organisations, this appropriation is intended to cover:

miscellaneous costs and allowances concerning other staff, including legal consultations,

expenditure arising from recruitment procedures of officials, contract staff and local staff, including publication costs, travel and subsistence costs and accident insurance for candidates called for examinations and interviews, costs connected with the organisation of group recruitment tests and pre-recruitment medical examinations,

expenses related to the cost of annual medical examinations of officials, contract staff and local staff, including analyses and tests carried out as part of such examinations, cultural activities and initiatives for encouraging social contacts,

expenses related to the medical costs of local staff employed under local law contracts, the cost of medical and dental advisers and the costs concerning the policy regarding AIDS at the workplace,

the fixed allowance granted to officials who regularly incur representation expenses by reason of their duties, and the reimbursement of costs incurred by authorised officials to represent the Commission/Union in the interest of the service and by reason of their duties (in the case of Union delegations within the territory of the Union, part of the accommodation expenses will be covered by the fixed representation allowance),

expenditure on travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances for missions and incidental or exceptional expenses incurred in connection with missions by officials and other staff,

expenditure on travel expenses and daily subsistence allowances in connection with medical evacuations,

expenditure arising from crisis situations, including travel, accommodation and daily subsistence allowances,

expenditure on general and language training designed to improve the skills of the staff and the performance of the Commission:

fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses, and to evaluate and monitor results,

fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, planning, management, strategy, quality assurance and personnel management,

expenditure incurred in designing, holding and evaluating training organised by the Commission or the EEAS in the form of courses, seminars and conferences (course instructors/speakers and their travel and subsistence expenses and teaching materials),

expenditure related to the practical and logistical aspects of organising courses including premises, transport and equipment hire for training and local and regional seminars as well as miscellaneous connected costs such as refreshments and food,

the cost of participation in conferences and symposiums, and subscriptions to professional and scientific associations,

training expenditure related to publications and information, associated internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licenses for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 18000. Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 XX 01 03 01Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Commission XX 01 03 01 03 Information and communication technology equipment 5.2 56169000 54612000 64248697,92 XX 01 03 01 04 Information and communication technology services 5.2 62866000 63867000 75251111,05 Item XX 01 03 01 — Total 119035000 118479000 139499808,97 This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union:

telecommunications facilities within the Commission’s buildings, notably the purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems,

data networks (equipment and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

the purchase, hire or leasing of computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

the purchase, hire or leasing of equipment, including toner, relating to the presentation of information in printed form, e.g. printers, fax machines, photocopiers and scanners,

the purchase, hire or leasing of electronic office equipment,

installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

the cost of subscriptions and access to electronic information services and external databases and the acquisition of electronic media, the training and support required for accessing this information,

subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (fixed and mobile telephones, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, the cost of inter-building telephone and data links and international transmission lines between sites of Union offices,

technical and logistic support, training and other activities of general interest related to computer equipment and software, general computer training, subscriptions to technical documentation whether on paper or in electronic form, etc., external operating staff, office services, subscriptions to international organisations, etc., studies on safety and quality assurance relating to computer equipment and software,

expenditure on the Data Centre:

the purchase, hire or leasing of computers, peripherals and software for the Data Centre, and the costs of back-up facilities,

maintenance, support, studies, documentation, training and supplies related to this equipment and outside operating personnel,

the development and maintenance, under contract, of the necessary software for the operation of the Data Centre.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various Items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned. This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding Commission Representations in the Union for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03. Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contributions for participation in Union programmes, entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 20487000. Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1). Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display-screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 XX 01 03 02Buildings and related expenditure relating to Commission staff in Union delegations XX 01 03 02 01 Acquisition, renting and related expenditure 5.2 26872000 45057000 46908000,— XX 01 03 02 02 Equipment, furniture, supplies and services 5.2 906000 8741000 9638000,— Item XX 01 03 02 — Total 27778000 53798000 56546000,— In respect of Items 19 01 03 02, 20 01 03 02, 21 01 03 02 and 22 01 03 02, relating to Commission staff posted in Union delegations in third countries and with international organisations, this appropriation is intended to cover:

temporary accommodation allowances and daily allowances,

for all the buildings or parts of buildings for officials posted outside the Union: rents (including temporary accommodation) and taxes, insurance premiums, refurbishments and major repairs, and routine expenditure relating to the security of persons,

for the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by officials within the territory of the Union: reimbursement of expenditure relating to the security of housing,

the purchase, maintenance and repair of equipment such as generators and air-conditioning units for officials' housing,

all expenditure on furniture and fittings for residential accommodation made available to officials.

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 01 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS POLICY AREA 86157823 86157823 83080772 83080772 83398017,98 83398017,98 01 02 ECONOMIC AND MONETARY UNION 12000000 10182544 9000000 9000000 13035540,22 11866345,09 Reserves (40 02 41) 2000000 2000000 12000000 10182544 11000000 11000000 13035540,22 11866345,09 01 03 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS 222364518 218627579 118432294 81625305 155829269,89 156189345,19 01 04 FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS 50500000 144032098 42500000 147288874 264429569,50 148685679,50 Title 01 — Total 371022341 459000044 253013066 320994951 516692397,59 400139387,76 Reserves (40 02 41) 2000000 2000000 371022341 459000044 255013066 322994951 516692397,59 400139387,76 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 01 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS POLICY AREA 01 01 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Economic and financial affairs policy area 5.2 67648566 64439155 63344044,90 93,64 01 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Economic and financial affairs policy area 01 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 6323049 6403755 6955354,37 110,00 01 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 7591468 7766066 8057581,71 106,14 Article 01 01 02 — Subtotal 13914517 14169821 15012936,08 107,89 01 01 03Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services, and specific expenditure in the Economic and financial affairs policy area 01 01 03 01 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services, and specific expenditure in the Economic and financial affairs policy area 5.2 4294740 4171796 4742165,49 110,42 01 01 03 04 Expenditure related to specific electronic, telecommunication and information needs 5.2 300000 300000 298871,51 99,62 Article 01 01 03 — Subtotal 4594740 4471796 5041037,— 109,71 Chapter 01 01 — Total 86157823 83080772 83398017,98 96,80 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 67648566 64439155 63344044,90 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 6323049 6403755 6955354,37 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 7591468 7766066 8057581,71 Part of this appropriation is intended to be used to guarantee a more balanced representation of stakeholders (business, SME, trade unions, consumer organisations, etc.) in expert groups financed through this item, to establish an obligatory open selection process for members in expert groups and to avoid conflicts of interest. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 4294740 4171796 4742165,49 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 300000 300000 298871,51 This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within Union territory:

expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, in particular the purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

the purchase, hire or leasing, installation and maintenance of electronic office equipment, computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

the cost of subscriptions and access to electronic information services and external databases and the acquisition of electronic media (CD-ROMs etc.),

the training and support required for accessing such information,

subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, telex, telegraph, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

the cost of connection to telecommunication networks, for example SWIFT (interbank) and CoreNet (secure network set up by the ECB), and related infrastructure and services,

installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, evaluations, documentation and supplies related to this equipment.

Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). ECONOMIC AND MONETARY UNION Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 01 02ECONOMIC AND MONETARY UNION 01 02 01 Coordination and surveillance of, and communication on, the economic and monetary union, including the euro 1.1 12000000 10182544 9000000 9000000 13035540,22 11866345,09 116,54 Reserves (40 02 41) 2000000 2000000 12000000 10182544 11000000 11000000 13035540,22 11866345,09 01 02 02 European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for balance-of-payments support 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 01 02 03 European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for financial assistance under the European financial stabilisation mechanism 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— Chapter 01 02 — Total 12000000 10182544 9000000 9000000 13035540,22 11866345,09 116,54 Reserves (40 02 41) 2000000 2000000 12000000 10182544 11000000 11000000 13035540,22 11866345,09 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 01 02 01 12000000 10182544 9000000 9000000 13035540,22 11866345,09 Reserves (40 02 41) 2000000 2000000 Total 12000000 10182544 11000000 11000000 13035540,22 11866345,09 This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of carrying out the Joint Harmonised EU Programme of Business and Consumer Surveys in the Member States and candidate countries. The programme was initiated by a Commission Decision in November 1961 and was modified through subsequent Council and Commission decisions. It was last approved through Commission Decision C(97) 2241 of 15 July 1997 and presented in the Commission communication COM(2006) 379 on 12 July 2006 (OJ C 245, 12.10.2006, p. 5). This appropriation is also intended to cover the cost of studies, workshops, conferences, analyses, evaluations, publications, technical assistance, the purchase and maintenance of databases and software and the part-financing and support of measures relating to:

economic monitoring, analysis of the combination of measures and coordination of economic policies,

the external aspects of the economic and monetary union (EMU),

macroeconomic developments in the euro area,

monitoring structural reforms and improving the operation of markets in the EMU,

coordination with financial institutions and analysis and development of financial markets, and borrowing and lending operations involving Member States,

the facility providing financial assistance for Member States’ balance of payments and the European financial stabilisation mechanism,

cooperation with economic operators and decision-makers in the abovementioned fields,

expanding the EMU.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the funding of priority information measures on Union policies on all aspects of the rules and functioning of EMU, as well as on the benefits of closer policy coordination and structural reforms, and to address information needs of citizens, local authorities and enterprises in relation to the euro. This measure is designed to be an effective channel of communication and dialogue between the people of the European Union and the Union institutions, and to take account of specific national and regional characteristics, in close cooperation with the Member State authorities. Special emphasis is put on preparing citizens in the new Member States for the introduction of the euro. It includes:

partnership agreements with Member States that wish to provide information about the euro or the economic and monetary union (EMU),

close cooperation and networking with all Member States in the framework of the network of Directors of Communication on EMU-related issues,

the development of communication activities at central level (brochures, leaflets, newsletters, website design, development and maintenance, exhibitions, stands, conferences, seminars, audiovisual products, opinion polls, surveys, studies, promotional material, twinning programmes, etc.),

communication initiatives in third countries, in particular to point out the international role of the euro and the value of financial integration.

The Commission, when implementing this article, should take duly into account the outcomes of the meetings of the Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI). The Commission has set out its communication strategy on the euro in the Communication of 11 August 2004 on the implementation of an information and communication strategy on the euro and Economic and Monetary Union (COM(2004) 552 final). The implementation of the communication strategy takes place in close coordination with the Member States and the European Parliament. The Commission reports regularly to the European Parliament’s relevant committee on the implementation of the programme and on planning for the coming year. This appropriation is also intended to cover or to temporarily pre-finance costs incurred by the Union in concluding and carrying out operations linked with the borrowing and lending operations for macro-financial assistance, Euratom, balance of payment and European financial stabilisation mechanism. Any revenue entered in Article 5 5 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(3)(a) of the Financial Regulation. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 of 18 February 2002 establishing a facility providing medium-term financial assistance for Member States’ balances of payments (OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p. 1). Council Regulation (EU) No 407/2010 of 11 May 2010 establishing a European financial stabilisation mechanism (OJ L 118, 12.5.2010, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— The European Union guarantee is for borrowings raised on the capital markets or from financial institutions. The amount in principal of loans which may then be granted to the Member States is limited to EUR 50000000000. This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the Union. It will enable the Commission to service the debt should debtors default. In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) applies. A specific annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations guaranteed by the general budget, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest. Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 of 18 February 2002 establishing a facility providing medium-term financial assistance for Member States’ balances of payments (OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p. 1). Council Decision 2009/102/EC of 4 November 2008 providing Community medium-term financial assistance for Hungary (OJ L 37, 6.2.2009, p. 5). Council Decision 2009/290/EC of 20 January 2009 providing Community medium-term financial assistance for Latvia (OJ L 79, 25.3.2009, p. 39). Council Decision 2009/459/EC of 6 May 2009 providing Community medium-term financial assistance for Romania (OJ L 150, 13.6.2009, p. 8). Council Decision 2011/288/EU of 12 May 2011 providing precautionary EU medium-term financial assistance for Romania (OJ L 132, 19.5.2011, p. 15). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides for the possibility of granting Union financial assistance to a Member State in difficulties or seriously threatened with severe difficulties caused by exceptional occurrences beyond its control. The guarantee provided by the Union is for borrowings raised on the capital markets or from financial institutions. In accordance with Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 407/2010, the outstanding amount of loans and credit lines granted to Member States under this stabilisation mechanism is to be limited to the margin available under the Union’s own resources for payment appropriations. This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the Union. It will enable the Commission to service the debt should debtors default. In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) applies. A specific annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations guaranteed by the general budget, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest. Council Regulation (EU) No 407/2010 of 11 May 2010 establishing a European financial stabilisation mechanism (OJ L 118, 12.5.2010, p. 1). Council Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU of 7 December 2010 on granting Union financial assistance to Ireland (OJ L 30, 4.2.2011, p. 34). Council Implementing Decision 2011/344/EU of 17 May 2011 on granting Union financial assistance to Portugal (OJ L 159, 17.6.2011, p. 88). Council Implementing Decision 2011/682/EU of 11 October 2011 amending Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU on granting Union financial assistance to Ireland (OJ L 269, 14.10.2011, p. 31). Council Implementing Decision 2011/683/EU of 11 October 2011 amending Implementing Decision 2011/344/EU on granting Union financial assistance to Portugal (OJ L 269, 14.10.2011, p. 32). Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 122(2) thereof. INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 01 03INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS 01 03 01Participation in the capital of international financial institutions 01 03 01 01 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development — Provision of paid-up shares of subscribed capital 4 — — — — 0,— 01 03 01 02 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development — Callable portion of subscribed capital 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— Article 01 03 01 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 01 03 02 Macro-financial assistance 4 77955000 74218061 60000000 23193011 169269,89 529345,19 0,71 01 03 03 European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for macro-financial assistance to third countries 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 01 03 04 Guarantee for Euratom borrowings to improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in third countries 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 01 03 05 European Union guarantee for European Investment Bank loans and loan guarantees for operations in third countries 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 01 03 06 Provisioning of the Guarantee Fund 4 144409518 144409518 58432294 58432294 155660000,— 155660000,— 107,79 Chapter 01 03 — Total 222364518 218627579 118432294 81625305 155829269,89 156189345,19 71,44 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — — 0,— This item is intended to cover the financing of the capital subscribed by the Union in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Council Decision 90/674/EEC of 19 November 1990 on the conclusion of the Agreement establishing the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (OJ L 372, 31.12.1990, p. 1). Council Decision 97/135/EC of 17 February 1997 providing that the European Community should subscribe for extra shares as a result of the decision to double the capital of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p. 15). Decision No 1219/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 concerning the subscription by the European Union to additional shares in the capital of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as a result of the decision to increase this capital (OJ L 313, 26.11.2011, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the capital subscribed by the Union in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The EBRD’s current capital base amounts to EUR 30000000000, while the total share capital subscribed by the Union accounts for EUR 900440000 (3 %). The paid-in shares of subscribed capital amounts to EUR 187810000, leaving a callable portion of subscribed capital amounting to EUR 712630000. Council Decision 90/674/EEC of 19 November 1990 on the conclusion of the Agreement establishing the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (OJ L 372, 31.12.1990, p. 1). Council Decision 97/135/EC of 17 February 1997 providing that the European Community should subscribe for extra shares as a result of the decision to double the capital of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p. 15). Decision No 1219/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 concerning the subscription by the European Union to additional shares in the capital of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as a result of the decision to increase this capital (OJ L 313, 26.11.2011, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 77955000 74218061 60000000 23193011 169269,89 529345,19 Macro-financial assistance (MFA) is a form of financial aid extended by the Union to partner countries experiencing a balance of payments crisis. MFA is designed for countries geographically, economically and politically close to the Union. These include candidate and potential candidate countries, countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy and, in certain circumstances, other third countries. In principle, MFA is only available to countries benefiting from an International Monetary Fund programme. MFA is exceptional in nature and is mobilised on a case-by-case basis to help countries dealing with serious balance-of-payments difficulties. Its objective is to restore a sustainable external financial situation, while encouraging economic adjustments and structural reforms. While MFA can take the form of medium/long-term loans or grants, or a combination of these, this article only covers the grant element of MFA operations. Appropriations under this article will also be used to cover costs incurred in relation to MFA operations, and in particular: (i) costs incurred to conduct operational assessments in the beneficiary countries to obtain reasonable assurances on the functioning of administrative procedures and financial circuits, (ii) costs for ex-post evaluations of MFA operations, and (iii) costs to cover comitology requirements. The Commission will inform the budgetary authority regularly of the macro-financial situation of the beneficiary countries and will report extensively on the implementation of MFA on a yearly basis. Any revenue entered in Article 5 5 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(3)(a) of the Financial Regulation. Council Decision No 2002/639/EC of 12 July 2002 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (OJ L 209, 6.8.2002, p. 22). Council Decision No 2009/891/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 6). Decision No 388/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 providing macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (OJ L 179, 14.7.2010, p. 1). Decision No 778/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 August 2013 providing further macro-financial assistance to Georgia (OJ L 218, 14.8.2013, p. 15). Decision No 1025/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2013 providing macro-financial assistance to the Kyrgyz Republic (OJ L 283, 25.10.2013, p. 1). Decision No 1351/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on providing macro-financial assistance to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 341, 18.12.2013, p. 4). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on a loan granted under the Decisions referred to below. In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) applies. A specific annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations guaranteed by the general budget, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest. Council Decision 97/471/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macro-financial assistance for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 59) (a maximum amount of EUR 40000000 in principal). Council Decision 1999/325/EC of 10 May 1999 providing macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 123, 13.5.1999, p. 57) (a maximum amount of EUR 30000000 in principal in the form of a 15-year loan). Council Decision 1999/732/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to Romania (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 29) (a maximum amount of EUR 200000000 in principal). Council Decision 1999/733/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 31) (a maximum amount of EUR 50000000 in principal). Council Decision 2000/244/EC of 20 March 2000 amending Decision 97/787/EC providing exceptional financial assistance to Armenia and Georgia in order to extend it to Tajikistan (OJ L 77, 28.3.2000, p. 11) (a maximum amount of EUR 245000000 in principal). Council Decision 2001/549/EC of 16 July 2001 providing macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 197, 21.7.2001, p. 38). Council Decision 2002/639/EC of 12 July 2002 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (OJ L 209, 6.8.2002, p. 22). Council Decision 2002/882/EC of 5 November 2002 providing further macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 308, 9.11.2002, p. 25). Council Decision 2002/883/EC of 5 November 2002 providing further macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 308, 9.11.2002, p. 28). Council Decision 2003/825/EC of 25 November 2003 amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia with regard to additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro (OJ L 311, 27.11.2003, p. 28). Council Decision 2004/580/EC of 29 April 2004 providing macro-financial assistance to Albania and repealing Decision 1999/282/EC (OJ L 261, 6.8.2004, p. 116). Council Decision 2004/861/EC of 7 December 2004 amending Council Decision 2002/883/EC providing further macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 370, 17.12.2004, p. 80). Council Decision 2004/862/EC of 7 December 2004 on macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro and amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 370, 17.12.2004, p. 81). Council Decision 2007/860/EC of 10 December 2007 providing Community macro-financial assistance to Lebanon (OJ L 337, 21.12.2007, p. 111). Council Decision 2009/890/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance to Armenia (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 3). Council Decision 2009/891/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 6). Council Decision 2009/892/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance to Serbia (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 9). Decision No 388/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 providing macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (OJ L 179, 14.7.2010, p. 1). Decision No 778/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 August 2013 providing further macro-financial assistance to Georgia (OJ L 218, 14.8.2013, p. 15). Decision No 1025/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2013 providing macro-financial assistance to the Kyrgyz Republic (OJ L 283, 25.10.2013, p. 1). Decision No 1351/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on providing macro-financial assistance to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 341, 18.12.2013, p. 4). Council Decision 2014/215/EU of 14 April 2014 providing macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (OJ L 111, 15.4.2014, p. 85). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default. In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) applies. The maximum amount of Euratom borrowings for the Member States and third countries remains fixed at EUR 4000000000, as indicated in Article 01 04 03. A specific annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations guaranteed by the general budget, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest. Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to contract Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9). For the legal basis for Euratom loans, see also Article 01 04 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— Pursuant to Council Decision of 8 March 1977, the Union guarantees loans made by the European Investment Bank (EIB) in the context of the Union’s financial commitments in respect of the Mediterranean countries. That decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Economic Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 30 October 1978 and in Luxembourg on 10 November 1978, setting up a comprehensive guarantee, equal to 75 % of all the funds available for loan operations in the following countries: Malta, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Portugal (Financial Protocol, emergency aid), Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, former Yugoslavia and Lebanon. Decision 90/62/EEC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Economic Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 24 April 1990 and in Luxembourg on 14 May 1990 as regards Hungary and Poland and for the extension of that contract to cover Czechoslovakia, Romania and Bulgaria, signed in Brussels and in Luxembourg on 31 July 1991. Decision 93/696/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 22 July 1994 and in Luxembourg on 12 August 1994. Pursuant to Decisions 93/115/EEC and 96/723/EC, the Union guarantees loans which may be made individually by the EIB in countries of Latin America and Asia with which the European Community has concluded cooperation agreements. Decision 93/115/EEC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 4 November 1993 and in Luxembourg on 17 November 1993. Decision 96/723/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 18 March 1997 and in Luxembourg on 26 March 1997. Pursuant to Decision 95/207/EC, the Union guarantees loans which may be made individually by the EIB in South Africa. Decision 95/207/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 4 October 1995 and in Luxembourg on 16 October 1995. Decision 97/256/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997 setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations opened is equivalent to EUR 7105000000. Decision 2000/24/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 24 January 2000 and in Luxembourg on 17 January 2000, last restated in 2005, setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is equivalent to EUR 19460000000. The EIB is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 30 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees. This percentage is to be increased whenever possible, in so far as the market allows. Decision 2001/777/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 6 May 2002 and in Luxembourg on 7 May 2002 setting up a guarantee at 100 % against losses under a special lending action for selected environment projects in the Baltic Sea basin of Russia under the Northern Dimension. The overall ceiling is EUR 100000000. Decision 2005/48/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Luxembourg on 9 December 2005 and in Brussels on 21 December 2005 setting up a guarantee at 100 % against losses under loans for certain types of projects in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus. The overall ceiling is EUR 500000000. It covers a period ending on 31 January 2007. At the end of this period, the loans granted by the EIB not having attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period was automatically extended by six months. Decision 2006/1016/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Luxembourg on 1 August 2007 and in Brussels on 29 August 2007 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided in respect of EIB financing operations, less amounts reimbursed, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available for all countries under the Decision is equivalent to EUR 27800000000 and covers the period beginning on 1 February 2007 and ending on 31 December 2013 with a possible extension of six months. That Decision has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC. Decision No 633/2009/EC was the basis for an amendment, signed on 28 October 2009, to the contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB which was signed in Luxembourg on 1 August 2007 and in Brussels on 29 August 2007. The Union guarantee is restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees. The maximum ceiling of the EIB financing operations, less amounts cancelled, shall not exceed EUR 27800000000, broken down in a basic ceiling of EUR 25800000000 and an optional mandate of EUR 2000000000. It covers a period ending on 31 October 2011. Decision No 1080/2011/EU was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Union and the EIB signed in Luxembourg and in Brussels on 22 November 2011. The Union guarantee is restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees less amounts reimbursed, plus all related amounts. The maximum ceiling of the EIB financing operations, less amounts cancelled, shall not exceed EUR 29484000000, broken down into a general mandate of EUR 27484000000 and a Climate Change mandate of EUR 2000000000. It covers a period beginning on 1 February 2007 and ending on 31 December 2013 with an extension until the entry into force of a new decision. Decision No 466/2014/EU was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Union and the EIB signed in Luxembourg on 22 July 2014 and in Brussels on 25 July 2014. The Union guarantee is restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount disbursed and guaranteed under EIB financing operations, less amounts reimbursed, plus all related amounts. The maximum ceiling of the EIB financing operations under the Union guarantee, less amounts cancelled, shall not exceed EUR 30000000000, broken down into a fixed ceiling of EUR 27000000000 and an optional mandate of EUR 3000000000. The European Parliament and the Council shall decide in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure on the activation in whole or in part of the optional mandate. The Union guarantee covers EIB financing operations signed during the period beginning on 25 July 2014 and ending on 31 December 2020 with an extension of six months if the European Parliament and the Council have not adopted a new decision granting the Union guarantee to the EIB against losses under its financing operations outside the Union before the end of 2020. In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) applies. This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on the loans granted by the EIB. Council Decision of 8 March 1977 (Mediterranean Protocols). Council Regulation (EEC) No 1273/80 of 23 May 1980 on the conclusion of the Interim Protocol between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on the advance implementation of Protocol 2 to the Cooperation Agreement (OJ L 130, 27.5.1980, p. 98). Council Decision of 19 July 1982 (further exceptional aid for the reconstruction of Lebanon). Council Regulation (EEC) No 3180/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 22). Council Regulation (EEC) No 3183/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 43). Council Decision of 9 October 1984 (loan outside the Yugoslavia Protocol). Council Decision 87/604/EEC of 21 December 1987 concerning the conclusion of the second Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 389, 31.12.1987, p. 65). Council Decision 88/33/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 25). Council Decision 88/34/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 33). Council Decision 88/453/EEC of 30 June 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 224, 13.8.1988, p. 32). Council Decision 90/62/EEC of 12 February 1990 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania (OJ L 42, 16.2.1990, p. 68). Council Decision 91/252/EEC of 14 May 1991 extending to Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania Decision 90/62/EEC granting the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 123, 18.5.1991, p. 44). Council Decision 92/44/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 18, 25.1.1992, p. 34). Council Decision 92/207/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 21). Council Decision 92/208/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 29). Council Decision 92/209/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 37). Council Decision 92/210/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 45). Council Regulation (EEC) No 1763/92 of 29 June 1992 concerning financial cooperation in respect of all the Mediterranean non-member countries (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 5). Council Decision 92/548/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 13). Council Decision 92/549/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of the Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 21). Council Decision 93/115/EEC of 15 February 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in certain third countries (OJ L 45, 23.2.1993, p. 27). Council Decision 93/166/EEC of 15 March 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for investment projects carried out in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 42). Council Decision 93/408/EEC of 19 July 1993 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Slovenia (OJ L 189, 29.7.1993, p. 152). Council Decision 93/696/EC of 13 December 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in central and eastern European countries (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Albania) (OJ L 321, 23.12.1993, p. 27). Council Decision 94/67/EC of 24 January 1994 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 32, 5.2.1994, p. 44). Council Decision 95/207/EC of 1 June 1995 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in South Africa (OJ L 131, 15.6.1995, p. 31). Council Decision 95/485/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 22). Council Decision 96/723/EC of 12 December 1996 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in Latin American and Asian countries with which the Community has concluded cooperation agreements (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, El Salvador, Uruguay and Venezuela; Bangladesh, Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Macao, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam (OJ L 329, 19.12.1996, p. 45). Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries, South Africa, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33). Council Decision 98/348/EC of 19 May 1998 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and amending Decision 97/256/EC granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 53). Council Decision 98/729/EC of 14 December 1998 amending Decision 97/256/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 346, 22.12.1998, p. 54). Council Decision 1999/786/EC of 29 November 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank (EIB) against losses under loans for projects for the reconstruction of the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkey (OJ L 308, 3.12.1999, p. 35). Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24). Council Decision 2000/688/EC of 7 November 2000 amending Decision 2000/24/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in Croatia (OJ L 285, 10.11.2000, p. 20). Council Decision 2000/788/EC of 4 December 2000 amending Decision 2000/24/EC so as to establish a European Investment Bank special action programme in support of the consolidation and intensification of the EC-Turkey customs union (OJ L 314, 14.12.2000, p. 27). Council Decision 2001/777/EC of 6 November 2001 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under a special lending action for selected environmental projects in the Baltic Sea basin of Russia under the Northern Dimension (OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 41). Council Decision 2001/778/EC of 6 November 2001 amending Decision 2000/24/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 43). Council Decision 2005/47/EC of 22 December 2004 amending Decision 2000/24/EC to take into account the enlargement of the European Union and the European Neighbourhood Policy (OJ L 21, 25.1.2005, p. 9). Council Decision 2005/48/EC of 22 December 2004 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for certain types of projects in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus (OJ L 21, 25.1.2005, p. 11). Council Decision 2006/174/EC of 27 February 2006 amending Decision 2000/24/EC in order to include the Maldives in the list of countries covered, following the Indian Ocean tsunamis of December 2004 (OJ L 62, 3.3.2006, p. 26). Decision No 1080/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 granting an EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Union and repealing Decision No 633/2009/EC (OJ L 280, 27.10.2011, p. 1). Decision No 466/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 granting an EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under financing operations supporting investment projects outside the Union (OJ L 135, 8.5.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 144409518 58432294 155660000,— This appropriation is intended to provide the financial resources for payments to the Guarantee Fund according to its provisioning mechanism and for payments of operational costs linked to the management of the fund and the external evaluation to be carried out in the context of the mid-term review of the EIB external mandate. Assigned revenue received under Article 8 1 0 of the statement of revenue may give rise to additional appropriations under this article, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation and with Article 10 of Decision No 466/2014/EU. Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 480/2009 of 25 May 2009 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 145, 10.6.2009, p. 10). Decision No 1080/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 granting an EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Union and repealing Decision No 633/2009/EC (OJ L 280, 27.10.2011, p. 1). Decision No 466/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 granting an EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under financing operations supporting investment projects outside the Union (OJ L 135, 8.5.2014, p. 1). FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 01 04FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS 01 04 01European Investment Fund 01 04 01 01 European Investment Fund — Provision of paid-up shares of subscribed capital 1.1 50000000 43514489 42500000 42500000 0,— 0,— 0 01 04 01 02 European Investment Fund — Callable portion of subscribed capital 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— Article 01 04 01 — Subtotal 50000000 43514489 42500000 42500000 0,— 0,— 0 01 04 02 Nuclear safety — Cooperation with the European Investment Bank 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 550000,— 01 04 03 Guarantee for Euratom borrowings 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 01 04 51 Completion of programmes in the field of small and middle-sized enterprises (SMEs) (prior to 2014) 1.1 p.m. 100267609 p.m. 104788874 264429569,50 148135679,50 147,74 01 04 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 01 04 77 01 Pilot project — Strengthening cooperation and synergies between National Promotional Banks in order to support the long-term financing of the real economy 1.1 500000 250000 Article 01 04 77 — Subtotal 500000 250000 Chapter 01 04 — Total 50500000 144032098 42500000 147288874 264429569,50 148685679,50 103,23 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 50000000 43514489 42500000 42500000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the provision of paid-up shares of the capital subscribed by the Union. The European Investment Fund (EIF) was created in 1994. Its founder members were the European Community, represented by the Commission, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and a number of financial institutions. Union membership of the EIF is presently governed by Decision 94/375/EC. In the conclusions of the European Council of 19 and 20 December 2013, the European Council called on the Commission and the EIB to further enhance the EIF capacity through an increase in its capital with a view to reaching final agreement by May 2014. Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994 on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12). Council Decision 2007/247/EC of 19 April 2007 on the Community participation in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 107, 25.4.2007, p. 5). Decision No 562/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the participation of the European Union in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 156, 24.5.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the financing in the event of a call for the amount of capital subscribed by the Union. In the conclusions of the European Council of 19 and 20 December 2013, the European Council called on the Commission and the EIB to further enhance the EIF capacity through an increase in its capital with a view to reaching final agreement by May 2014. Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994 on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12). Council Decision 2007/247/EC of 19 April 2007 on the Community participation in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 107, 25.4.2007, p. 5). Decision No 562/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the participation of the European Union in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 156, 24.5.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 550000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the technical and legal assistance necessary for the evaluation of the safety, environmental, economic and financial aspects of the projects for which financing in the form of a Euratom loan has been requested, including studies undertaken by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The measures are also intended to enable loan contracts to be concluded and carried out. Appropriation under this article will also be used to cover or temporarily pre-finance costs incurred by the Union in concluding and carrying out operations linked with Euratom borrowing and lending operations. Any revenue entered in Article 5 5 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(3)(a) of the Financial Regulation. The amount of assigned revenue for the year 2014 is estimated at EUR 1235000. Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to contract Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— The authorised borrowing ceiling is EUR 4000000000, of which EUR 500000000 is authorised pursuant to Decision 77/270/Euratom, EUR 500000000 pursuant to Decision 80/29/Euratom, EUR 1000000000 pursuant to Decision 82/170/Euratom, EUR 1000000000 pursuant to Decision 85/537/Euratom and EUR 1000000000 pursuant to Decision 90/212/Euratom. This article constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the Union. It will enable the Commission to service the debt should debtors default. In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) applies. A specific annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations guaranteed by the general budget, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest. Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to contract Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9). Council Decision 77/271/Euratom of 29 March 1977 on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to contract Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 11). Council Decision 80/29/Euratom of 20 December 1979 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to contract Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 12, 17.1.1980, p. 28). Council Decision 82/170/Euratom of 15 March 1982 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount of Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 78, 24.3.1982, p. 21). Council Decision 85/537/Euratom of 5 December 1985 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount of Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 334, 12.12.1985, p. 23). Council Decision 90/212/Euratom of 23 April 1990 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to contract Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 112, 3.5.1990, p. 26). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 100267609 p.m. 104788874 264429569,50 148135679,50 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Even though the end of the commitment period has been reached, the facilities have to be operated for several years during which time payments will be needed for investments and in order to honour guarantee obligations. Therefore reporting and monitoring requirements will continue until the end of the facility periods. In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) applies. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates, for participating in Union programmes and entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue generated on Trust Accounts entered in Article 5 2 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this article, in accordance with the Financial Regulation. Council Decision 98/347/EC of 19 May 1998 on measures of financial assistance for innovative and job-creating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) — the growth and employment initiative (OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 43). Council Decision 2000/819/EC of 20 December 2000 on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001-2005) (OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 84). Decision No 1776/2005/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 amending Council Decision 2000/819/EC on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001 to 2005) (OJ L 289, 3.11.2005, p. 14). Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 500000 250000 National (and regional) Promotional Banks (NPB), together with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) are considered important actors to finance long-term projects at European level. The Commission communication of 27 March 2014 on long-term financing of the European economy — a follow-up to a Green Paper — confirmed that during consultations calls were made for more joint Union-national or multinational initiatives to promote cooperation and synergies between the Union budget and the EIB/EIF, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and NPBs. In that communication, the Commission undertook to encourage and monitor the cooperation of NPBs, as requested by the June 2013 European Council and to report to the December 2014 Council. In this context, it is important to enable the Commission to develop a pilot project to create, through visible support from the Union budget, a structured network of national and regional promotional banks based in the Member States, in order to enhance their cooperation and to achieve the objective of long-term financing of the real economy and thus support long-term growth, well-being and employment in Europe. Such cooperation will foster the exchange of best practices and help to develop innovative systems to channel private capital towards SMEs and towards project of public interest, such as investments in material and immaterial infrastructure, particularly in the regions hardest hit by recession and unemployment. To this end, the project will include the following activities:

promoting the exchange of information and best practices among participants and between participants and European Institutions, through meetings, seminars and publications,

initiating research programmes and holding conferences for the participants,

developing initiatives to promote the concept of long-term investment within the economic and financial sector,

promoting the removal of obstacles and the development of incentives to favour long-term investing.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY POLICY AREA 115318925 115318925 119518872 119518872 119780399,12 119780399,12 02 02 COMPETITIVENESS OF ENTERPRISES AND SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (COSME) 288603548 214798246 247057275 118952585 91675038,39 123136954,14 02 03 INTERNAL MARKET FOR GOODS AND SECTORIAL POLICIES 48156000 40685811 39170000 32330554 48191455,03 33735448,56 02 04 HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH RELATING TO ENTERPRISES 445593262 430088889 401518263 486556651 898113455,77 716840308,37 02 05 EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION PROGRAMMES (EGNOS AND GALILEO) 1083990000 955700989 1347417000 1214387928 22839413,59 408147668,59 02 06 EUROPEAN EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAMME 553870000 509796595 360433000 186675815 57485794,— 50948524,74 Title 02 — Total 2535531735 2266389455 2515114410 2158422405 1238085555,90 1452589303,52 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 02 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY POLICY AREA 02 01 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Enterprise and industry policy area 5.2 65895479 65737929 68298109,82 103,65 02 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Enterprise and industry policy area 02 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 5572584 5487197 6084876,01 109,19 02 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 3931053 4125657 4181629,96 106,37 Article 02 01 02 — Subtotal 9503637 9612854 10266505,97 108,03 02 01 03 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Enterprise and industry policy area 5.2 4183443 4255878 5278562,08 126,18 02 01 04Support expenditure for operations and programmes in the Enterprise and industry policy area 02 01 04 01 Support expenditure for Competitiveness of enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME) 1.1 3749000 3675000 3218897,43 85,86 02 01 04 02 Support expenditure for standardisation and approximation of legislation 1.1 160000 160000 159417,71 99,64 02 01 04 03 Support expenditure for European satellite navigation programmes 1.1 3400000 3350000 1056714,12 31,08 02 01 04 04 Support expenditure for European Earth observation programme (Copernicus) 1.1 2500000 2500000 1050819,45 42,03 Article 02 01 04 — Subtotal 9809000 9685000 5485848,71 55,93 02 01 05Support expenditure for research and innovation programmes in the Enterprise and industry policy area 02 01 05 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 10866475 12347430 11186525,32 102,95 02 01 05 02 External personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 3386714 3637467 3982200,— 117,58 02 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 3520000 7217314 9954726,87 282,80 Article 02 01 05 — Subtotal 17773189 23202211 25123452,19 141,36 02 01 06Executive agencies 02 01 06 01 Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises — Contribution from Competitiveness of enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME) 1.1 8154177 7025000 5327920,35 65,34 Article 02 01 06 — Subtotal 8154177 7025000 5327920,35 65,34 Chapter 02 01 — Total 115318925 119518872 119780399,12 103,87 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 65895479 65737929 68298109,82 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 5572584 5487197 6084876,01 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3931053 4125657 4181629,96 Part of the appropriations shall be used in order to guarantee a more balanced representation of stakeholders (business, SME, trade unions, consumer organisations…) in expert groups financed through this budget line, to establish an obligatory open selection process for members in expert groups and to avoid conflicts of interest. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 4183443 4255878 5278562,08 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3749000 3675000 3218897,43 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this Item in accordance with the Financial Regulation. See Chapter 02 02. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 160000 160000 159417,71 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. See Article 02 03 02. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3400000 3350000 1056714,12 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad-hoc service contracts. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 02 05. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2500000 2500000 1050819,45 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. Activities relating to the User Forum created by Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) and its initial operations (2011-2013) (OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 1) may also be covered. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this Item in accordance with the Financial Regulation. See Chapter 02 06. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 10866475 12347430 11186525,32 This appropriation covers expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 and occupying posts on the authorised establishment plans engaged in indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including officials and temporary staff posted in Union delegations. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 02 04. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3386714 3637467 3982200,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on external personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 in the form of indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including external personnel posted in Union delegations. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 02 04. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3520000 7217314 9954726,87 This appropriation is intended to cover other administrative expenditure for all management of research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 in the form of indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including other administrative expenditure incurred by staff posted in Union delegations. This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this Item and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. It is also intended to cover expenditure on technical and administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects, such as expenditure on conferences, workshops, seminars, development and maintenance of IT systems, missions, trainings and representation expenses. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 02 04. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 8154177 7025000 5327920,35 This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s expenditure on staff and administration incurred as a result of the Agency’s role in the management of measures forming part of the Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises programme (COSME). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this Item in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The establishment plan of the Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15). Regulation (EU) No 1287/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME) (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1639/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 33). Commission Decision 2004/20/EC of 23 December 2003 setting up an executive agency, the Intelligent Energy Executive Agency, to manage Community action in the field of energy in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 5, 9.1.2004, p. 85). Commission Decision 2007/372/EC of 31 May 2007 amending Decision 2004/20/EC in order to transform the Intelligent Energy Executive Agency into the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (OJ L 140, 1.6.2007, p. 52). Commission Implementing Decision 2013/771/EU of 17 December 2013 establishing the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and repealing Decisions 2004/20/EC and 2007/372/EC (OJ L 341, 18.12.2013, p. 73). Commission Decision C(2013) 9414 of 23 December 2013 delegating powers to the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of energy, environment, climate action, competitiveness and SMEs, research and innovation, ICT, maritime policy and fisheries comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union. COMPETITIVENESS OF ENTERPRISES AND SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (COSME) Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 02COMPETITIVENESS OF ENTERPRISES AND SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (COSME) 02 02 01 Promoting entrepreneurship and improving the competitiveness and access to markets of Union enterprises 1.1 108561823 72183633 102709687 14575804 02 02 02 Improving access to finance for small and middle-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the form of equity and debt 1.1 174791725 99027161 140657588 71204126 02 02 51 Completion of former activities in the competitiveness and entrepreneurship domain 1.1 p.m. 37284452 p.m. 26666655 86784452,— 117915798,60 316,26 02 02 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 02 02 77 02 Pilot project — Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 02 02 77 03 Preparatory action — Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. 835000 0,— 1169218,79 02 02 77 06 Preparatory action — Sustainable tourism 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 323109,97 02 02 77 07 Preparatory action — Social tourism in Europe 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 484905,16 02 02 77 08 Preparatory action — Promotion of European and transnational tourism products with special emphasis on cultural and industrial products 1.1 p.m. 1252000 2000000 2000000 1890586,39 999176,05 79,81 02 02 77 09 Preparatory action — Tourism and accessibility for all 1.1 p.m. 305000 690000 1035000 1000000,— 346162,16 113,50 02 02 77 10 Preparatory action — Euromed innovation entrepreneurs for change 1.1 p.m. 1310000 p.m. 1000000 2000000,— 187032,61 14,28 02 02 77 11 Pilot project — Facilitating access to insurance by self-employed builders and small building firms so as to stimulate innovation and the promotion of eco-technologies in the European Union 1.1 p.m. 374000 p.m. 286000 0,— 285738,— 76,40 02 02 77 12 Pilot project — European rare earth competency network 1.1 p.m. 337000 p.m. p.m. 0,— 580599,— 172,28 02 02 77 13 Pilot project — Development of the European creative districts 3 p.m. 350000 p.m. 350000 0,— 0,— 0 02 02 77 14 Pilot project — Rapid and efficient enforcement of outstanding claims by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating across borders 3 p.m. p.m. p.m. 500000 0,— 845213,80 02 02 77 15 Preparatory action — Harmonised e-business processes and standards between European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of interrelated industry sectors 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 02 02 77 16 Pilot project — on the Future of Manufacturing 1.1 1000000 500000 1000000 500000 02 02 77 17 Pilot project — Business Transfers to employees and Cooperative Model: ensuring the Sustainability of SMEs 1.1 500000 250000 02 02 77 18 Pilot project — Female business angels 1.1 1000000 250000 02 02 77 19 Pilot project — World-bridging tourism 1.1 750000 375000 02 02 77 20 Pilot project — Towards EU Regional Economic Convergence (TREC) 1.1 500000 250000 02 02 77 21 Preparatory action — Transnational culture-related European tourism product 1.1 1500000 750000 Article 02 02 77 — Subtotal 5250000 6303000 3690000 6506000 4890586,39 5221155,54 82,84 Chapter 02 02 — Total 288603548 214798246 247057275 118952585 91675038,39 123136954,14 57,33 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 108561823 72183633 102709687 14575804 This appropriation is intended to strengthen the competitiveness of enterprises, in particular that of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and to encourage entrepreneurship and foster the creation and growth of SMEs. The implemented measures will include:

networks bringing together a variety of stakeholders,

market replication projects,

policy analyses, development and coordination with participating countries,

studies on gender-related discrimination linked to female entrepreneurship and implementation of policies to foster female entrepreneurship,

information sharing, dissemination and awareness raising,

support to joint actions of Member States or regions, as well as other measures under the COSME programme.

The Union will provide support to activities such as the Enterprise Europe Network and entrepreneurship promotion. It will also support projects concerned with the first applications or market replication of techniques, practices or products (e.g. new business concepts for consumer goods) of Union relevance that have already been technically demonstrated with success but, owing to residual risk, have not yet significantly penetrated the market. Those projects will be designed to promote wider use within the participating countries and facilitate market uptake. Projects will also seek to improve the framework conditions including through capacity building in clusters and other business networks notably with regard to support SME internationalisation in order to ensure that Union enterprises are competitive and sustainable, including in the tourism sector, by supporting coherence and consistency in implementation, as well as informed policy-making at Union level. In addition, projects will be put in place to support the implementation of the Small Business Act for Europe. Support actions, directly linked to the achievement of these objectives are also considered for funding: meetings, studies, information and publications, participation in study groups, conferences, workshops. In relation to gender equality, projects to promote the position of female entrepreneurs will receive particular attention in order to help overcome gender-based hurdles women may face and to attain an equal representation of male and female entrepreneurs throughout the EU. Sustainable tourism activities will receive a special focus with initial priority given to soft mobility, cycling networks, eco-tourism and nature protection. Accessibility for all, particularly for people with reduced mobility and for socially disadvantaged people is also of high importance in this context. The Union will coordinate, promote and support actions for sustainable tourism, such as:

preservation of long-term sustainable tourism resources through protection of natural, cultural, historical and industrial heritage,

coordination and support for access to sustainable tourism information and services for less-advantaged citizens living in poverty, as well as for persons with reduced mobility,

cross-border coordination of European cycling networks, together with rail and long-distance bus information and services.

The Erasmus for Entrepreneurs programme aims to encourage European entrepreneurship, the sharing of knowledge and best practices, and the creation of valuable networks and partnerships. Due to the currently difficult economic situation it is indispensable to support European enterprises, in particular young innovative start-ups, and female entrepreneurs as well to foster entrepreneurship by assigning enough funds to programmes like the programme for the competitiveness of enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME). In particular the programme Erasmus for young entrepreneurs has been very successful and can contribute successfully to fight unemployment across Europe. The financial means for the Erasmus for young Entrepreneurs programme must be increased in particular due to the following reasons:

the programme helps fostering European entrepreneurship, the sharing of knowledge and best-practices as well as the creation of valuable networks and partnerships,

the programme is very successful and has shown an increasing number of participants over the last years which is expected to increase further,

the programme effectively tackles the problem of youth unemployment as it helps young people without work to become self-employed and existing SME to create jobs by expanding and/or internationalising their business,

the number of applications exceeds by far the possibilities the Commission can fulfil with the financial means currently available.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services — CESES — and its Member Associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. For that to be achieved, EU authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, notably taking into account in-kind financing by CESES as contribution to EU projects. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Regulation (EU) No 1287/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME) (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1639/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 33), and in particular Article 3(1)(a) to (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 174791725 99027161 140657588 71204126 This appropriation is to be used to improve access to finance for SMEs in the form of equity and debt in their start-up, growth and transfer phase. A loan guarantee facility (LGF) shall provide counter-guarantees, direct guarantees and other risk sharing arrangements for debt financing which shall reduce the particular difficulties that viable SMEs face in accessing finance either due to their perceived higher risk or their lack of sufficient available collateral and for securitisation of SME debt finance portfolios. An equity facility for growth (EFG) shall allow investments in risk capital funds which invest in SMEs in the expansion and growth stage, whilst taking a gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory approach, and in particular in those operating cross-borders. The possibility shall exist to invest in early stage funds in conjunction with the equity facility for RDI under Horizon 2020. In cases of joint investments in multi-stage funds, investments will be provided on a pro-rata basis from the EFG of COSME and the equity facility for RDI under Horizon 2020. Support from the EFG shall be (a) either directly by the European Investment Fund (EIF) or other entities entrusted with the implementation on behalf of the Commission or (b) by funds-of-funds or investment vehicles investing across borders. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any repayment from financial instruments pursuant to Article 140(6) of the Financial Regulation, including capital repayments, guarantees released, and repayment of the principal of loans, paid back to the Commission and entered in Item 6341 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 21(3)(i) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1287/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME) (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1639/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 33), and in particular Article 3(1)(d) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 37284452 p.m. 26666655 86784452,— 117915798,60 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Council Decision 89/490/EEC of 28 July 1989 on the improvement of the business environment and the promotion of the development of enterprises, and in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, in the Community (OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 33). Council Decision 91/179/EEC of 25 March 1991 on acceptance of the terms of reference of the International Copper Study Group (OJ L 89, 10.4.1991, p. 39). Council Decision 91/319/EEC of 18 June 1991 revising the programme for the improvement of the business environment and the promotion of the development of enterprises, and in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, in the Community (OJ L 175, 4.7.1991, p. 32). Council Decision 91/537/EEC of 14 October 1991 on acceptance of the terms of reference of the International Nickel Study Group (OJ L 293, 24.10.1991, p. 23). Council Decision 92/278/EEC of 18 May 1992 confirming the consolidation of the EC-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation (OJ L 144, 26.5.1992, p. 19). Council Decision 93/379/EEC of 14 June 1993 on a multiannual programme of Community measures to intensify the priority areas and to ensure the continuity and consolidation of policy for enterprise, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, in the Community (OJ L 161, 2.7.1993, p. 68). Council Decision 96/413/EC of 25 June 1996 on the implementation of a Community action programme to strengthen the competitiveness of European industry (OJ L 167, 6.7.1996, p. 55). Council Decision 97/15/EC of 9 December 1996 on a third multiannual programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union (1997 to 2000) (OJ L 6, 10.1.1997, p. 25). Council Decision 2000/819/EC of 20 December 2000 on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001-2005) (OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 84). Council Decision 2001/221/EC of 12 March 2001 concerning the participation of the Community in the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (OJ L 82, 22.3.2001, p. 21). Council Decision 2002/651/EC of 22 July 2002 concerning the participation of the Community in the International Rubber Study Group (OJ L 215, 10.8.2002, p. 13). Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1). Decision No 593/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 July 2004 amending Council Decision 2000/819/EC on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001-2005) (OJ L 268, 16.8.2004, p. 3). Decision No 1776/2005/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 amending Council Decision 2000/819/EC on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001-2005) (OJ L 289, 3.11.2005, p. 14). Commission Decision 2006/77/EC of 23 December 2005 setting up a High Level Group on Competitiveness, Energy and the Environment (OJ L 36, 8.2.2006, p. 43). Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under this pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 835000 0,— 1169218,79 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under this preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 323109,97 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under this preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 14), and in particular Article 5 thereof. Article 195 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 484905,16 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under this preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 1252000 2000000 2000000 1890586,39 999176,05 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under this preparatory action. Under the Treaty of Lisbon, the Union was granted competence in the field of tourism for the first time. This preparatory action seeks to support cross-border thematic tourism products which reflect in particular common European cultural and industrial heritage and local traditions and will seek to draw on previous actions in this area and on the consolidated experience of other international partners and organisations, such as the Council of Europe, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the European Travel Commission (ETC), etc. In particular, to help encourage the European tourism sector to become more competitive, this preparatory action will promote the diversification of the supply of tourism products. There is excellent potential for growth in a number of transnational thematic tourism products and services as, for example, in cultural and industrial itineraries crossing several regions or Member States. Those European and transnational tourism products should also be promoted in third countries in close cooperation with the ETC, in order to enhance the image of Europe as a unique destination on long-haul markets. The preparatory action has the following main objectives:

by funding cross-border tourism projects, to help improve the quality of tourism products and destinations as a whole across the Union,

to further develop cultural products and tourism as an integral part of a sustainable economy and to support regional economies,

to promote tourism in regions in reconversion, in order to boost employment and growth in these regions,

to establish a network of regional, national and Union-level stakeholders and decision-makers, in particular in the fields of cultural and industrial tourism,

to promote the value of cultural products and cultural tourism within Europe and to reinforce the image of Europe as the number one destination for tourists worldwide,

to support transnational cultural or industrial themes and products which help to foster a greater sense of European identity.

Under this preparatory action, support for projects related to European cultural routes (recognised by the Council of Europe and others) should be continued. As these routes cross several regions or countries, they are a good basis for promoting European cultural tourism in all its variety and complexity. Cultural routes have strong tourism potential still largely unexplored. They are both transnational and representative of Europe’s common heritage and values. They are also regarded as a sustainable, ethical and social model because they build on local knowledge, skills and heritage assets, often promoting less well known European destinations. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 305000 690000 1035000 1000000,— 346162,16 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under this preparatory action. Following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, tourism has been added to the competences given to the Union, which can coordinate and complement Member States’ actions in this field. In order to foster this new important task of the Union, a preparatory action, launched in 2012, aimed at preparing the ground for future initiatives in the field of tourism and accessibility has been proposed. Its main aim is to develop a better awareness of accessibility in tourism, with a special focus on the disability issue and special needs of certain categories of people. In fact, despite the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, signed by all Member States, a large number of disabled persons are still facing problems in accessing services in the tourism and transport field. The preparatory action has the following main objectives:

raising public awareness, including through information campaigns, to the accessibility of tourism products and services, as well as improving dialogue and collaboration between organisations representing disabled persons, people with special needs in general and the tourism industry, in order to favour a more inclusive society and guarantee high quality free movement of people in Europe,

contributing to facilitating the development of specific training for staff on disability awareness, in particular in the field of fire prevention and safety of accommodation in general,

developing skilled, trained and well-informed citizens and professionals on the concept of hospitality in relation to accessibility, including through close cooperation and synergies with universities and schools,

incentivising and rewarding European destinations which make accessibility a key priority in their promotional offers,

incentivising better use of innovation in order to improve accessibility in tourism services for all,

incentivising adaptation of tourist products to the needs of persons with reduced mobility and people with special needs in general,

contributing to the creation of a favourable and accessible environment for disabled persons, persons with reduced mobility and people with special needs in all fields, notably in transport (mobility), accommodation, catering and tourism services in general,

increasing campaigns and information actions with regard to the rights of persons with reduced mobility, and people with special needs when travelling abroad, in order to guarantee that customers have better information and better access,

enhancing cross-border cooperation to develop accessible tourism within the industry in order to guarantee the exercise of rights for both European citizens and third-country visitors, in particular those with disabilities and special needs,

contributing to the development, in the long term, of common minimum accessibility standards, based on quality, for all fields related to tourism and addressed to all citizens, including disabled persons, persons with reduced mobility and people with special needs.

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 1310000 p.m. 1000000 2000000,— 187032,61 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 374000 p.m. 286000 0,— 285738,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 337000 p.m. p.m. 0,— 580599,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 350000 p.m. 350000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 500000 0,— 845213,80 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 500000 1000000 500000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under this pilot project. This pilot project will explore scenarios for the reindustrialisation of Europe and employment-related issues in line with the aim of increasing industry’s share of European GDP from its current level of around 16 % to 20 % by 2020. It will further implement of the Commission’s recommendations, facilitate the exchange of best practice, drawing on Eurofound expertise and assistance, and will also support performance monitoring as part of the European Semester and country-specific recommendations. This pilot project will have a key focus on manufacturing — a priority of the Commission’s Industrial Policy Communication Update, which sets out a detailed strategy for addressing some of the factors that can contribute to economic recovery. Beyond its industrial policy context, the project will have a very clear employment dimension, addressing questions related to job creation and reintegration into the labour market, restructuring trends, the gender dimension, skills/reskilling, entrepreneurship, and SME engagement in markets outside the Union. This pilot project will look into and put into practice methods for predicting the future of manufacturing. In particular, the pilot project will:

support a European reindustrialisation strategy capable of responding to the rapid changes brought by globalisation,

explore the key drivers which will support positive developments in manufacturing, where the employment impact will be central; the case for a European manufacturing renaissance is, in some respects, more economic than technological: because labour-saving technology decreases the need for the productive factor labour, labour costs in manufacturing will be less important for determining location of operations; in addition, the pay gap between Europe and the rest of the world can surely only decline with time,

involve detailed quantitative exploration of the employment dimension: there is good reason to believe that most of the jobs created by keeping and increasing manufacturing in Europe will in fact be in related non-manufacturing activities, i.e. in business services, R & D, sales and marketing and in other stages in the manufacturing supply chain; this will multiply the positive employment effects,

include studies to quantify these employment spill-over effects, which will be quantitative analyses estimating substitution and complementarity effects,

explore how progress in industrial policy and performance can translate into employment growth — to encourage job-rich growth,

involve a large number of case studies exploring why big companies remain in or go back to Europe in order to manufacture, thus creating jobs in core activities and along the supply chain,

include key emerging dimensions of entrepreneurship, for example with regard to Born Global (i.e. start-ups that immediately have global operations); such companies often have a very high-tech focus on, for example, life sciences and ICT; this ties in closely with the Entrepreneurship 2020 action plan and one of its targets: 25 % of SMEs to engage in markets outside the Union,

explore what existing spill-over effects mean for male and female jobs today and for gender distribution in the future,

explore the skills/reskilling issue, in particular as a strategic tool for structural change; an in-depth study on dual and vocational systems for creating a hub of industrial professionals and researchers could be considered in cooperation with Cedefop.

Eurofound, with its European Monitoring Centre on Change, is well placed to carry out the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 500000 250000 SMEs in Europe are faced with the challenge of ageing entrepreneurs whose businesses could disappear if no successor is found. Given the number of bankruptcies or business failures where at least part of the business was profitable, the potential for saving activities and jobs is considerable. When a business closes down, jobs are lost, as are know-how, products and the services the business provided, and the indirect jobs among suppliers and local service providers. SMEs in particular find it difficult to prepare for business transfer because of a lack of time, money and know-how. A failure to prepare for business transfer leads to difficulties in finding successors and funds, as well as in reorganising the business. The purpose of the project is to develop and implement concrete actions to help bring about successful business transfers with employee involvement. The pilot project is in line with the report of the cooperative working group launched by Commissioner Tajani. The overall objective is to facilitate the transfer of healthy businesses to employees and employee buy-outs of failed or bankrupt businesses, using the cooperative model in both cases. Experience on the ground has demonstrated that the cooperative model is the one most often chosen by employees during restructuring processes. This pilot project will help raise awareness among entrepreneurs, employees, trade unions, business and trade associations, enterprise support service providers and public authorities of the added value of this option for business transfers. Many failures could be avoided if transfers were planned well ahead and specialised advice were sought. Working towards successful business transfers should thus be seen as an investment rather than a cost. The project will also support activities to make business owners aware of the need for timely preparation. Experience shows that the further in advance a transfer is prepared, the higher the chances are of its being a success. Member States should actively promote and support mentoring schemes involving the transfer of knowledge and core competencies essential to transfer businesses to employees as cooperatives. The main target groups for the pilot activities are SME entrepreneurs and employees. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 250000 Europe is not fully exploiting its entrepreneurial potential and lags behind in start-ups and self-employment. Women in particular are reluctant to create their own businesses. The EU has recognised that female entrepreneurship must be promoted and supported in order to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. One of the main obstacles for women in general is their lack of access to finance. Studies show that for female entrepreneurs it is significantly more difficult to obtain loan financing by comparison with their male partners. At the same time they also lack access to relevant technical, scientific and general business networks. Those networks are in many ways essential for creating and expanding a business, in particular for finding investors, business partners and mentors. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 750000 375000 Europe should benefit from world-bridging tourism because of the increasing share of GDP accounted for by the tourism sector. It could bring significant economic growth, including the creation of sustainable employment. Europe should be prepared for the difficulties and challenges posed by the arrival of more visitors from countries with different cultural customs, such as China. Europe should become the lead economy within world tourism competition. Over the last few decades, tourism has become one of the largest and fastest growing economic sectors in the world. International tourist arrivals rose from 278 million in 1980 to 1035 million in 2012 and are expected to grow by 3,3% a year on average by 2030. Europe remains the world’s number one tourist destination, accounting for half of all international tourist arrivals worldwide — with three quarters of those in European Union (EU) countries. However, its position is being challenged by new tourist destinations in emerging economies. Tourists from emerging economies such as Brazil, Russia, China and India have increased in number over the past few years. Statistics show that 1026000 visas were issued in 2011 to Chinese tourists, compared with 560000 in 2008. In 2011, foreign visitor spending amounted to over EUR 330 billion and, according to recent estimates, could increase to around EUR 430 billion in 2022. The Europe – Whenever you’re ready campaign, highlighting Europe’s diverse cultural and natural heritage and targeting potential tourists, in particular from Brazil, India and China, was introduced in 2012. This programme has been very successful and has achieved extremely positive results thanks to the development and implementation of a common visa policy. Visa facilitation has increased international tourist arrivals from relevant markets by between 5 and 25 %. But visas are not the only issue, as all foreign visitors have different needs and expectations. Among the emerging economies referred to above, the focus should be on China, which is the fastest-growing tourism source market in the world. According to the World Tourism Organisation’s report on the Chinese Outbound Travel Market (2013), Chinese tourists’ propensity to travel abroad is expected to continue rising in the coming decades. Furthermore, beyond Asia and the Pacific, Europe is the largest destination region for Chinese travellers. As Europe has a prominent place on the Chinese wish list, it is necessary to think about how EU Member States could better host Chinese tourists. What is needed is mutual understanding and continuous and sustainable training of tourism sector employees all over Europe. Furthermore, Europe should be prepared for the challenges posed by the arrival of many Chinese tourists, including public security, laws on foreign nationals, and the possibility of racist and xenophobic attitudes stemming from cultural differences between our societies. This pilot project has the following main objectives:

facilitating the development of networks and exchanges of best practices between public decision-makers and representatives of the tourism industry,

promoting opportunities to create new and sustainable jobs in the service sector across Europe,

establishing professional and structural dialogue among the EU institutions,

identifying best practices concerning the profile of the Chinese traveller (how to host them better) and promoting them in the European tourism industry, including service providers (hotels, restaurants),

improving dialogue and collaboration between Chinese and European tour operators and travel agencies,

facilitating the development of specific training for staff (for example improving language skills and cultural knowledge),

raising public awareness through campaigns on multiculturalism in cooperation with Chinese cultural institutes (Confucius Institutes),

incentivising the tailoring of tourist products and services to the needs of Chinese tourists, including marketing tools (websites and flyers in Chinese) and their promotion on Chinese social networks (Weibo),

enhancing cross-border cooperation to boost the image of Europe and the European identity — this project could be linked to the preparatory action Promotion of European and transnational tourism products with special emphasis on cultural and industrial products — for example preparing a unique promotional video in Chinese about the European Union.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 500000 250000 To face its main societal challenges, the EU has set up the Horizon 2020 R & D investment programme for a competitive and sustainable Europe; and to help the EU regions to follow a common healthy path, through smart regional specialisation, the EU has introduced the Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation (RIS3) initiative. This pilot project will create closer links between Horizon 2020 and RIS3 in order to speed up R & D results exploitation and regional economic convergence at the same time. Although both Horizon 2020 and RIS3 are very well targeted programmes, a bridge between them which focused on social and economic convergence between EU regions would help to foster their success. The TREC pilot project will include a call for tenders directed at European technology centres and the related industrial clusters, with the following conditions:

clusters represented must have been selected in their regional RIS3 strategic plans,

a common proposal must be presented by clusters from at least three EU countries,

a comprehensive economic picture of the clusters must be presented,

there must be a readiness to share information and best practices.

Among the project candidates, at least three should be selected to receive financing for a project involving:

complete benchmarking of the clusters,

detecting bottlenecks and improvement opportunities,

searching for available R & D results and drawing up an application plan,

drawing up of an investment and training plan to meet the needs detected,

making the necessary technology investments and implementing the training plans laid down,

assessing and disseminating the results obtained.

Owing to the difficulties involved in estimating the necessary duration and investment levels, the pilot project will consist of two phases, the first covering the first four activities listed above, the second covering implementation and assessment and dissemination. The first phase could last for up to one year and the necessary EU financing could be some EUR 500000. The second phase could last for up to three years and require up to EUR 4000000 and would be co-financed by the participating companies and/or countries. In terms of performance, the projects selected must demonstrate a cluster productivity increase of at least 10 % and a spread of about +/- 3 % between clusters. The final aim is to analyse the impact of specific industrial policies which can be carried out by the EU. The TREC pilot project seeks to determine how an innovative entity can best apply existing innovation to improve exploitation of R & D results and reduce unemployment, thus contributing to growth and more jobs in the EU. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1500000 750000 The preparatory action will have the following main objectives:

diversifying European tourism offerings,

lessening the impact of seasonality at European destinations,

enhancing the profile of Europe as a single tourist destination.

The Unesco logo is world-famous; it is a guarantee of the special cultural relevance of a site, but it is also a hook for attracting new tourism flows. Cooperation with Unesco, a specialised UN organisation, could be essential for enhancing international cooperation with the UN and developing a regional strategy for the promotion of European sites on the Unesco list. A map of emblematic Unesco sites grouped by theme (e.g. mediaeval towns, underwater heritage, Greek/Roman archaeological sites) or telling a story which pulls together their common strands will help to promote cultural tourism in both domestic and long-haul markets. Different communication tools can be developed on the basis of a European map of Unesco sites. This preparatory action will further explore the relationship between tourism and culture. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). INTERNAL MARKET FOR GOODS AND SECTORIAL POLICIES Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 03INTERNAL MARKET FOR GOODS AND SECTORIAL POLICIES 02 03 01 Operation and development of the internal market, particularly in the fields of notification, certification and sectorial approximation 1.1 18696000 14012346 18100000 16210176 20871845,95 15929083,16 113,68 02 03 02Standardisation and approximation of legislation 02 03 02 01 Support to standardisation activities performed by CEN, Cenelec and ETSI 1.1 17843714 16100331 17370000 12968141 25046337,60 17163706,81 106,60 02 03 02 02 Support to organisations representing small and middle-sized enterprises (SMEs) and societal stakeholders in standardisation activities 1.1 3816286 2175774 3700000 2778887 2273271,48 269308,59 12,38 Article 02 03 02 — Subtotal 21660000 18276105 21070000 15747028 27319609,08 17433015,40 95,39 02 03 03 European Chemicals Agency — Chemicals legislation 1.1 7800000 7800000 p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 0 02 03 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 02 03 77 01 Preparatory action — RECAP: recycling at local scale of internal plastic scrap created by major Union polymer converting regions 2 p.m. 597360 p.m. 373350 0,— 373350,— 62,50 Article 02 03 77 — Subtotal p.m. 597360 p.m. 373350 0,— 373350,— 62,50 Chapter 02 03 — Total 48156000 40685811 39170000 32330554 48191455,03 33735448,56 82,92 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 18696000 14012346 18100000 16210176 20871845,95 15929083,16 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on actions to improve the operation of the internal market:

approximation of standards, and introduction of an information system for technical standards and regulations,

financing of administrative and technical coordination and of cooperation between the notified bodies,

examination of the rules notified by Member States, EFTA States and Turkey and translation of the draft technical regulations,

application of Union legislation on medical devices, cosmetics, foodstuffs, textile products, medicinal products, chemicals, classification and labelling of substances and preparations, cars and safety, toys, legal metrology and pre-packaging and the quality of the environment,

greater sectorial approximation in the fields of application of the new approach directives, especially the extension of the new approach to other sectors,

implementation measures for Regulation (EC) No 765/2008, both for the infrastructures and market surveillance,

implementation measures for Regulation (EC) No 764/2008, for procedures relating to the application of certain national technical rules to products lawfully marketed in another Member State,

implementation measures for Directive 2009/43/EC simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence-related products within the Union,

organisation of partnerships with the Member States, support for administrative cooperation between the authorities responsible for implementing the legislation on the internal market and for market surveillance,

grants in support of projects of Union interest undertaken by outside bodies,

information and publicity measures, greater awareness of Union legislation,

implementation of the strategic programme on the internal market and market monitoring,

grants in support of the European Technical Approval Organisation (EOTA),

grants to the Council of Europe in the framework of the Convention on the Elaboration of a European Pharmacopoeia,

participation in the negotiation of agreements on mutual recognition and, under European agreements, support for the associate countries to allow them to adopt the acquis of the Union,

implementation measures for Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, especially those resulting from the REACH review (communication COM(2013) 49 final).

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this article, as maintenance, updating and development of informatics systems related to technical regulations, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (consolidated version 2012), and in particular Articles 34 to 36 thereof (OJ C 326, 26.10.2012). Council Directive 75/107/EEC of 19 December 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to bottles used as measuring containers (OJ L 42, 15.2.1975, p. 14). Council Directive 76/211/EEC of 20 January 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making-up by weight or by volume of certain prepackaged products (OJ L 46, 21.2.1976, p. 1). Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169). Council Directive 80/181/EEC of 20 December 1979 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to units of measurement and on the repeal of Directive 71/354/EEC (OJ L 39, 15.2.1980, p. 40). Council Directive 85/374/EEC of 25 July 1985 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning liability for defective products (OJ L 210, 7.8.1985, p. 29). Council Directive 89/105/EEC of 21 December 1988 relating to the transparency of measures regulating the pricing of medicinal products for human use and their inclusion in the scope of national health insurance systems (OJ L 040, 11.2.1989, p. 8). Council Directive 90/385/EEC of 20 June 1990 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to active implantable medical devices (OJ L 189, 20.7.1990, p. 17). Council Directive 91/477/EEC of 18 June 1991 on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons (OJ L 256, 13.9.1991, p. 51). Council Decision (8300/92) of 21 September 1992 authorising the Commission to negotiate agreements between the Community and certain non-member countries on mutual recognition. Council Directive 93/5/EEC of 25 February 1993 on assistance to the Commission and cooperation by the Member States in the scientific examination of questions relating to food (OJ L 52, 4.3.1993, p. 18). Council Directive 93/7/EEC of 15 March 1993 on the return of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of a Member State (OJ L 74, 27.3.1993, p. 74). Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 of 23 March 1993 on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances (OJ L 84, 5.4.1993, p. 1). Council Directive 93/15/EEC of 5 April 1993 on the harmonisation of the provisions relating to the placing on the market and supervision of explosives for civil uses (OJ L 121, 15.5.1993, p. 20). Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices (OJ L 169, 12.7.1993, p. 1). Council Decision 93/465/EEC of 22 July 1993 concerning the modules for the various phases of the conformity assessment procedures and the rules for the affixing and use of the CE conformity marking, which are intended to be used in the technical harmonisation directives (OJ L 220, 30.8.1993, p. 23). Council Decision 94/358/EC of 16 June 1994 accepting, on behalf of the European Community, the Convention on the elaboration of a European Pharmacopoeia (OJ L 158, 25.6.1994, p. 17). Directive 96/100/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 February 1997 amending the Annex to Directive 93/7/EEC on the return of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of a Member State (OJ L 60, 1.3.1997, p. 59). Council Decision (8453/97) confirming the Article 113 Committee’s interpretation of the Council decision of 21 September 1992 giving the Commission directives for the negotiation of European conformity assessment agreements. Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 envisaging an information procedure in the field of the technical standards and regulations (OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37). Directive 98/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 July 1998 amending Directive 98/34/EC laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations (OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18). Directive 98/79/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 1998 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (OJ L 331, 7.12.1998, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 2679/98 of 7 December 1998 on the functioning of the internal market in relation to the free movement of goods among the Member States (OJ L 337, 12.12.1998, p. 8). Directive 1999/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 relating to coffee extracts and chicory extracts (OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 26). Council Directive 1999/36/EC of 29 April 1999 on transportable pressure equipment (OJ L 138, 1.6.1999, p. 20). Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 1999 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations (OJ L 200, 30.7.1999, p. 1). Directive 2000/9/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 March 2000 relating to cableway installations designed to carry persons (OJ L 106, 3.5.2000, p. 21). Directive 2000/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 May 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors (OJ L 162, 3.7.2000, p. 1). Directive 2000/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000 on combating late payment in commercial transactions (OJ L 200, 8.8.2000, p. 35). Council Regulation (EC) No 2580/2000 of 20 November 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (OJ L 298, 25.11.2000, p. 5). Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to veterinary medicinal products (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 1). Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67). Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (OJ L 37, 13.2.2003, p. 19). Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) (OJ L 37, 13.2.2003, p. 24). Council Regulation (EC) No 1435/2003 of 22 July 2003 on the Statute for a European Cooperative Society (SCE) (OJ L 207, 18.8.2003, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 relating to fertilisers (OJ L 304, 21.11.2003, p. 1). Directive 2003/102/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 relating to the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users before and in the event of a collision with a motor vehicle and amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC (OJ L 321, 6.12.2003, p. 15). Regulation (EC) No 273/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 on drug precursors (OJ L 47, 18.2.2004, p. 1). Directive 2004/9/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 on the inspection and verification of good laboratory practice (GLP) (OJ L 50, 20.2.2004, p. 28). Directive 2004/10/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 on the harmonisation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the application of the principles of good laboratory practice and the verification of their applications for tests on chemical substances (OJ L 50, 20.2.2004, p. 44). Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on detergents (OJ L 104, 8.4.2004, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1). Directive 2004/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on measuring instruments (OJ L 135, 30.4.2004, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Directive 2007/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles (OJ L 154, 14.6.2007, p. 1). Directive 2007/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 laying down rules on nominal quantities for prepacked products, repealing Council Directives 75/106/EEC and 80/232/EEC, and amending Council Directive 76/211/EEC (OJ L 247, 21.9.2007, p. 17). Regulation (EC) No 764/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 laying down procedures relating to the application of certain national technical rules to products lawfully marketed in another Member State and repealing Decision No 3052/95/EC (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 21). Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30). Decision No 768/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 on a common framework for the marketing of products and repealing Council Decision 93/465/EEC (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 82). Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1). Directive 2009/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on non-automatic weighing instruments (OJ L 122, 16.5.2009, p. 6). Directive 2009/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 relating to common provisions for both measuring instruments and methods of metrological control (OJ L 106, 28.4.2009, p. 7). Directive 2009/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence-related products within the Community (OJ L 146, 10.6.2009, p. 1). Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys (OJ L 170, 30.6.2009, p. 1). Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, p. 10). Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC (OJ L 88, 4.4.2011, p. 5). Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 September 2011 on textile fibre names and related labelling and marking of the fibre composition of textile products and repealing Council Directive 73/44/EEC and Directives 96/73/EC and 2008/121/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 272, 18.10.2011, p. 1). Directives of the European Parliament and of the Council implementing the new approach in certain sectors such as machinery, electromagnetic compatibility, radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment, low voltage electrical equipment, personal protective equipment, lifts, explosive atmospheres, medical devices, toys, pressure equipment, gas appliances, construction, the interoperability of the rail system, recreational craft, tyres, motor vehicle emissions, explosives, pyrotechnic articles, cableways installations, etc. Council Directives adopted for the removal of technical barriers to trade in areas not covered by the new approach. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 17843714 16100331 17370000 12968141 25046337,60 17163706,81 In accordance with the general aim of maintaining the proper functioning of the internal market and the competitiveness of European industry, in particular through the mutual recognition of standards and the establishment of European standards in suitable cases, this appropriation is intended to cover:

financial obligations arising from contracts to be signed with the European standardisation organisations (such as ETSI, CEN and Cenelec), for the development of standards,

checking and certifying conformity with the standards, and demonstration projects,

contract expenditure for the execution of the programme and projects indicated above. The contracts in question cover the following: research, association, evaluation, technical operations, coordination, scholarships, grants, training and mobility of scientific staff, participation in international agreements and participation in expenditure on equipment,

improving the performance of standards bodies,

promoting quality in standardisation, and the verification thereof,

supporting the transposition of European standards into national standards, particularly by having them translated,

measures relating to information, promotion and profile-raising of standardisation and the promotion of European interests in international standardisation,

secretarial services for the technical committees,

technical projects in the field of tests for compliance with the standards,

examination of the compliance of draft standards to the relevant mandates,

programmes of cooperation with and assistance to third countries,

carrying out the work needed to apply international information technology standards uniformly throughout the Union,

specifying methods of certification and laying down technical methods of certification,

encouraging use of these standards in public procurement contracts,

coordinating the various operations to prepare the standards and doing more to implement them (user guides, demonstrations, etc.).

Union finance is to be used to frame and implement the standardisation operation in consultation with the main participants: industry, workers’ representatives, consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises, the national and European standardisation institutions, the public procurement agencies in the Member States, all users and industrial policymakers at national and Union levels. In the case of IT equipment, and in support of interoperability, specific provisions are included in Council Decision 87/95/EEC of 22 December 1986 on standardisation in the field of information technology and telecommunications (OJ L 36, 7.2.1987, p. 31) requiring Member States to ensure that, in public procurement orders, reference is made to European or international standards. Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on European standardisation, amending Council Directives 89/686/EEC and 93/15/EEC and Directives 94/9/EC, 94/25/EC, 95/16/EC, 97/23/EC, 98/34/EC, 2004/22/EC, 2007/23/EC, 2009/23/EC and 2009/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decision 87/95/EEC and Decision No 1673/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 316, 14.11.2012, p. 12). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 3816286 2175774 3700000 2778887 2273271,48 269308,59 This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of the functioning and activities of European non-governmental and non-profit organisations representing the interests of SMEs and consumers, as well as environmental and social interests, in standardisation activities. Such representation in the standardisation process at European level forms part of the statutory objectives of such organisations, and they have been mandated by national non-profit organisations in at least two thirds of the Member States to represent those interests. Contributions to such European organisations have previously been covered by the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme, the consumer policy and the Financial Instrument for the environment, LIFE+. In Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 the actions in the field of standardisation financed by specific programmes have been brought together in a single legal act. Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15). Decision No 1926/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a programme of Community action in the field of consumer policy (2007-2013) (OJ L 404, 30.12.2006, p. 39). Regulation (EC) No 614/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE+) (OJ L 149, 9.6.2007, p. 17). Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on European standardisation, amending Council Directives 89/686/EEC and 93/15/EEC and Directives 94/9/EC, 94/25/EC, 95/16/EC, 97/23/EC, 98/34/EC, 2004/22/EC, 2007/23/EC, 2009/23/EC and 2009/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decision 87/95/EEC and Decision No 1673/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 316, 14.11.2012, p. 12). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 7800000 7800000 p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure in connection with the work programme (Title 3). The Agency must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this Item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. In 2015, the Agency’s Revenue from fees and charges and the surplus carried over from previous year will not be sufficient to cover for the expected expenditure, which implies the need of a subsidy from the Commission. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 7800000. Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 597360 p.m. 373350 0,— 373350,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH RELATING TO ENTERPRISES Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 04HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH RELATING TO ENTERPRISES 02 04 02Industrial leadership 02 04 02 01 Leadership in space 1.1 176847152 113594175 161352331 14704483 02 04 02 02 Enhancing access to risk finance for investing in research and innovation 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 02 04 02 03 Increasing innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) 1.1 35905989 17650787 32512243 2962930 Article 02 04 02 — Subtotal 212753141 131244962 193864574 17667413 02 04 03Societal challenges 02 04 03 01 Achieving a resource-efficient and climate change resilient economy and a sustainable supply of raw materials 1.1 77604264 30583047 69306327 5986022 02 04 03 02 Fostering secure European societies 1.1 153235857 51650398 138347362 10865760 Article 02 04 03 — Subtotal 230840121 82233445 207653689 16851782 02 04 50Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development 02 04 50 01 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (2014 to 2020) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 02 04 50 02 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (prior to 2014) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 49488811,88 29980793,09 Article 02 04 50 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 49488811,88 29980793,09 02 04 51 Completion of previous research framework programmes — Seventh Framework Programme — EC (2007 to 2013) 1.1 p.m. 179347726 p.m. 410942214 778917543,17 623488946,47 347,64 02 04 52 Completion of previous research framework programmes (prior to 2007) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 502883,55 02 04 53 Completion of Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Innovation part (2007-2013) 1.1 p.m. 36262756 p.m. 41095242 69707100,72 62867685,26 173,37 02 04 77Pilot Projects and preparatory actions 02 04 77 01 Pilot project — Design, roll-out and implementation of an EU-wide technical architecture to assess 112 PSAPs’ readiness to transport GNSS location and other data from 112 emergency apps to European PSAPs securely and reliably 1.1 1000000 500000 02 04 77 02 Pilot project — CSDP research 1.1 1000000 500000 Article 02 04 77 — Subtotal 2000000 1000000 Chapter 02 04 — Total 445593262 430088889 401518263 486556651 898113455,77 716840308,37 166,67 These remarks are applicable to all the budget lines in this chapter. This appropriation will be used for the Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation which covers the 2014 to 2020 period. Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the implementation of the Europe 2020 flagship initiative Innovation Union and other flagship initiatives, notably Resource efficient Europe, An industrial policy for the globalisation era, and A digital agenda for Europe, as well as in the development and functioning of the European Research Area (ERA). Horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an economy based on knowledge and innovation across the whole Union by leveraging sufficient additional research, development and innovation funding. It will be carried out in order to pursue the general objectives set out in Article 179 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in order to contribute to the creation of a society of knowledge, based on the European Research Area, i.e. supporting transnational cooperation at all levels throughout the Union, taking the dynamism, creativity and the excellence of European research to the limits of knowledge, strengthening human resources for research and for technology in Europe, quantitatively and qualitatively and research and innovation capacities in the whole of Europe and ensuring optimum use thereof. Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations carried out on behalf of the Union to investigate new areas of research suitable for Union action, inter alia, in the context of the European Research Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes. This appropriation will be used in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this chapter. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The possibility of third countries or institutes from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research is envisaged for some of these projects. Any financial contribution entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 1 5 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from States taking part in the European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research entered in Item 6 0 1 6 of the of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions by outside bodies to Union activities entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Additional appropriations will be provided under Item 02 04 50 01. Administrative appropriations of this chapter will be provided under Chapter 02 01 05. This priority of Horizon 2020 aims at making Europe a more attractive location to invest in research and innovation, by promoting activities where businesses set the agenda as well as at accelerating the development of new technologies which will underpin future businesses and economic growth. It will provide major investment in key industrial technologies, maximise the growth potential of European companies by providing them with adequate levels of finance and help innovative SMEs to grow into world-leading companies. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 176847152 113594175 161352331 14704483 The aim of this appropriation is to:

foster a competitive and innovative space industry and research community to develop and exploit space infrastructure to meet future Union policy and societal needs. The lines of activities are: enabling European competitiveness, non-dependence and innovation of the European space sector, enabling advances in space technologies, enabling exploitation of space data and enabling European research in support of international space partnerships,

foster today’s industrial forms of production towards more sustainable and low-carbon manufacturing and processing resulting in more innovative products, processes and services. In particular, sustainable and low-carbon technologies in energy-intensive process industries will be targeted to increase the competitiveness of process industries, by drastically improving resource and energy efficiencies and reducing the environmental impact of such industrial activities through the whole value chain, promoting the adoption of low-carbon technologies.

Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(2)(a)(vi) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. The aim of this appropriation is to help remedy market deficiencies in accessing risk finance for research and innovation. In particular, the equity facility will target investments in risk capital funds which make early stage investments. It shall enable equity investments in, amongst others, seed capital funds, cross-border seed funds, business angel co-investment vehicles and early-stage venture capital funds. The equity facility, which will be demand-driven, shall use a portfolio approach, where venture capital funds and other comparable intermediaries select the firms to be invested in. Any repayment from financial instruments pursuant to Article 140(6) of the Financial Regulation, including capital repayments, guarantees released, and repayment of the principal of loans, paid back to the Commission and entered in Item 6 3 4 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(3)(i) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(2)(b) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 35905989 17650787 32512243 2962930 The aim of this appropriation is to:

provide financing to the Enterprise Europe Network established under the COSME programme for their reinforced services linked to Horizon 2020. The support could range from improved information and advisory services through partner search activities for SMEs wishing to develop cross-border innovation projects, to providing innovation support services,

support the implementation and complementing the SME specific measures across Horizon 2020, notably to enhance the innovation capacity of SMEs. Activities may include awareness raising, information and dissemination, training and mobility activities, networking and exchange of best practices, developing high quality innovation support mechanisms and services with strong Union added value for SMEs (e.g. intellectual property and innovation management, knowledge transfer), as well as assisting SMEs to connect to research and innovation partners across the Union, allowing them to spin in technology and develop their innovation capacity. Intermediary organisations representing groups of innovative SMEs shall be invited to conduct cross-sectoral and cross-regional innovation activities with SMEs having mutually reinforcing competences, in order to develop new industrial value chains,

support market-driven innovation in view of enhancing the innovation capacity of firms by improving the framework conditions for innovation as well as tackling the specific barriers preventing the growth of innovative firms, in particular SMEs and enterprises of intermediate size with potential for fast growth. Specialised innovation support (e.g. IP exploitation, networks of procurers, support to technology transfer offices, strategic design) and reviews of public policies in relation to innovation may be supported.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services — CESES — and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. For that to be achieved, EU authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the new Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions in kind to EU projects. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(2)(c) thereof. This priority of Horizon 2020 responds directly to the policy priorities and societal challenges identified in the Europe 2020 strategy. Those activities will be implemented using a challenge-based approach which brings together resources and knowledge across different fields, technologies and disciplines. The activities will cover the full cycle from research to market, with a new focus on innovation-related activities such as piloting, demonstration, test-beds, support for public procurement, design, end-user driven innovation, social innovation and market take-up of innovations. The activities will support directly the corresponding sectoral policy competences at Union level. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 77604264 30583047 69306327 5986022 The aim of this appropriation will be to support secure supply of raw materials in order to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet’s natural resources. Activities will target the improvement of the knowledge base on raw materials and the development of innovative solutions for the cost-effective and environmentally friendly exploration, extraction, processing, recycling and recovery of raw materials and for their substitution by economically attractive alternatives. Support will also be provided for tackling barriers impeding the deployment of circular-economy business models, in particular by SMEs, such as the use of materials from waste streams, the development of industrial symbiosis processes and the building of eco-industry clusters. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(3)(e) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 153235857 51650398 138347362 10865760 The aim of this appropriation is to:

support Union policies for internal and external security, whilst at the same time improving the competitiveness and technology base of the Union’s security industry and to stimulate cooperation between providers and users of security solutions. Activities will target the development of innovative technologies and solutions that address security gaps and lead to the prevention of security threats. The focus of activities shall be to fight crime and terrorism, including critical infrastructure protection; strengthen security through border management; increase Europe’s resilience to crises and disasters whilst protecting personal data and fundamental human rights,

support the strengthening of the evidence base and support for the Innovation Union and ERA which are needed to foster the development of innovative societies and policies in Europe through the engagement of citizens, enterprises and users in research and innovation and the promotion of coordinated research and innovation policies in the context of globalisation.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services — CESES — and its Member Associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. For that to be achieved, EU authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the new financial regulation, notably taking into account in-kind financing by CESES as contribution to EU projects. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(3)(g) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development, for the period 2014 to 2020. Any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 49488811,88 29980793,09 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development, from the period prior to 2014. Any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 179347726 p.m. 410942214 778917543,17 623488946,47 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. This appropriation will also cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development. Any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme Cooperation implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 502883,55 This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments related to the research framework programmes prior to 2003. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1). Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28). Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the Framework Programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43). Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1). Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69). Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1). Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1). Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1). Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: structuring the European Research Area (2002-2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 36262756 p.m. 41095242 69707100,72 62867685,26 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 500000 People use smartphones and apps for everyday activities. Smartphone penetration is growing rapidly and, while society benefits from the digital world, how we will make emergency calls in the future, using apps, is not so clear. Accurate and reliable GNSS-based location data is being used for commercial and other purposes, but it is not accessible for emergency services when citizens make an emergency call. As a result, very many 112-related apps have been created and are available today, but with limited functionality and accessibility. In the recent past, almost all European emergency services have been contacted by app developers who have made proposals to develop 112 apps in order to establish a voice connection and send location data and other data directly to 112 centres. Unfortunately, these apps can only be used by citizens living in certain geographical areas and often do not work in the same way if they are used outside the boundaries of a given Public Service Answering Points (PSAPs) area. It is therefore common for apps developed in one region/country not to work in another region/country, making them redundant outside their own regions/countries. Therefore, there is currently no pan-EU common architecture for utilising 112 apps. Vice-Presidents Kroes and Kallas decided to work jointly on this, stating in 2010 that they intended to ensure that every European could access a 112 smartphone app in his or her own language. In recent years many 112 mobile apps had been developed, but much more could be done in the field. Clearly, both Vice-Presidents identified the need for a common approach to developing a pan-EU architecture for 112 apps. This project seeks to ensure PSAP readiness by funding the creation of a common EU-wide architecture to make it possible to send data, including GNSS location data and other vital information, using existing 112 apps to the most appropriate PSAP. This will ensure market freedom, which will have direct societal benefits. A series of interoperability and capability tests of both the apps and the platforms on which they run can be carried out at national and EU level. The societal benefits will be for all citizens and will have a direct positive impact for citizens with disabilities. The pilot project will be implemented in close collaboration with the relevant Commission stakeholders, who are currently looking into the use of GNSS location data for 112 services, using EGNOS and Galileo. The technical architecture designed as part of the project will strictly comply with the requirements of those stakeholders, ensure the involvement of 112 PSAPs and prepare the way for additional data to be sent in a harmonised manner. The project will:

identify the main requirements of the emergency services (the demand side), in the medium term, building on extensive research already conducted as well as carrying out further research,

involve the design and implementation of a method for conducting interoperability tests on 112 apps and platforms in a number of EU countries,

involve readiness and compatibility tests on a number of PSAPs across the Member States participating in the pilot project,

benefit citizens, including those with disabilities or special needs, by creating the environment and infrastructure required to allow apps technology and solution providers (the supply side) to send GNSS-based location and other data to the most appropriate PSAP,

build on the successful work completed as part of the REACH112 project, which identified the requirements for ensuring that people with disabilities have greater access to 112 services, and the PEACE research project , which examined IP-based emergency applications and services for next-generation networks,

partner European data protection authorities, European technology providers, free software communities, emergency services organisations, research and development laboratories, application developers, telecommunication network providers, Voice- Over-IP providers and other software providers to build on expertise in a collaborative fashion,

map the future of 112 apps in line with citizens’ and emergency services’ needs and requirements in order to deliver on the vision for greater efficiencies and more impactful and effective services for our society.

At present, most 112 PSAPs in Europe are based on old analogue technologies and legacy-based networks. As a result, PSAPs have a very limited capability to handle emergency communications other than voice and are significantly out of step with the speed of modern communications systems. Citizens’ expectations are also significantly greater than emergency services’ capabilities, and many citizens with disabilities are not receiving an equivalent service. The 2014 COCOM Report also highlighted the lack of accessibility for citizens with disabilities and of accurate, reliable and on-time caller location information. Many Member States are struggling to understand the impact and reach of apps based services and, especially, how such services access and interact with 112. European national authorities have limited exposure to apps-based services and urgently need to test the boundaries in order to be able to regulate effectively and proportionately and protect the consumer appropriately. Given the lack of cohesion and coordination with apps services and technologies, there is a need for such services to be developed and tested so that there is a match between their capabilities and an appropriate and effective standardisation and regulatory approach which includes assessment of privacy, data theft and surveillance risks. As a result, all stakeholders need to be provided with a neutral, non-discriminatory, innovative architecture to ensure interoperability and to help design apps solutions that make for a more effective and efficient 112 service for the benefit of European citizens and visitors. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 500000 The project will involve:

developing cooperation between the Commission and the European Defence Agency (EDA) in connection with the Agency implementing Union objectives and managing Union budget appropriations, as provided for by Council Decision 2011/411/CFSP,

funding two research and development activities:

one high-risk, high-payoff research activity whose outcome could potentially reshape future operations. The beneficiaries should be selected by means of a competition of ideas. The EDA will carry out the activity on behalf of the Union. Member States, the Commission and the EEAS will keep a watching brief on the activity in an advisory capacity. Third countries and organisations which have concluded an administrative arrangement with the EDA may also be invited to monitor the activity,

one research and development activity for certification against military and — if applicable — civilian requirements. Member States and third countries and organisations which have concluded an administrative arrangement with the EDA will be invited to contribute to the activity. The EDA will manage the activity on behalf of the Union and the other contributing members,

monitoring the two processes in order to learn lessons for future EU action in support of building defence capabilities relevant for the CSDP and for Member States. The EU Military Staff should participate in the monitoring team.

Where appropriate, the NATO Secretary-General should be invited to send an observer to meetings held under this pilot project. Work on weapons which due to their very nature would not be compliant with international humanitarian law, on lethal or excessively destructive weapons and related warhead technologies, and on autonomous target discrimination and engagement without human interaction will not be funded under this pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION PROGRAMMES (EGNOS AND GALILEO) Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 05EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION PROGRAMMES (EGNOS AND GALILEO) 02 05 01 Developing and providing global satellite-based radio navigation infrastructures and services (Galileo) by 2019 1.1 817199000 650499661 1097830000 737658621 02 05 02 Providing satellite-based services improving the performance of GPS to gradually cover the whole European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) region by 2020 (EGNOS) 1.1 240000000 200824669 225000000 170148008 02 05 11 European GNSS Agency 1.1 26791000 26791000 24587000 24587000 13973518,59 13973518,59 52,16 02 05 51 Completion of European satellite navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo) 1.1 p.m. 77585659 p.m. 281994299 8865895,— 394174150,— 508,05 Chapter 02 05 — Total 1083990000 955700989 1347417000 1214387928 22839413,59 408147668,59 42,71 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 817199000 650499661 1097830000 737658621 The Union contribution to the European GNSS programmes is granted with a view to financing activities relating to:

the completion of the deployment phase of the Galileo programme, consisting of the construction, establishment, protection of the space and ground infrastructure, as well as preparatory activities for the exploitation phase including activities relating to the preparation of service provision,

the exploitation phase of the Galileo programme, consisting of the management, maintenance, continuous improvement, evolution and protection of the space and ground infrastructure, the development of future generations of the system and the evolution of the services provided by the system, certification and standardisation operations, provision and marketing of the services provided by the system and all other activities needed to ensure that the programme runs smoothly.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(b) and (d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The contribution of Member States for specific elements of the programmes could be added to the appropriations entered in this Article. Regulation (EU) No 1285/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the implementation and exploitation of European satellite navigation systems and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 876/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 683/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 1(4) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 240000000 200824669 225000000 170148008 The Union contribution to the European GNSS programmes is granted with a view to financing activities relating to the exploitation of the EGNOS system, including all elements justifying the reliability of the system and its exploitation. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(b) and (d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The contribution of Member States for specific elements of the programmes could be added to the appropriations entered in this Article. Regulation (EU) No 1285/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the implementation and exploitation of European satellite navigation systems and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 876/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 683/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 1), and in particular Article 2(5) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 26791000 24587000 13973518,59 This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3). The Agency must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. The establishment plan of the European GNSS Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 26840000. An amount of EUR 49000, coming from the reserve of surplus, is added to the amount of EUR 26791000 entered in the budget. Regulation (EU) No 512/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 912/2010 setting up the European GNSS Agency (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 72). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 77585659 p.m. 281994299 8865895,— 394174150,— This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Regulation (EC) N 683/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 on the further implementation of the European satellite navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo) (OJ L 196, 24.7.2008, p. 1). EUROPEAN EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAMME Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 06EUROPEAN EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAMME 02 06 01 Delivering operational services relying on space-borne observations and in-situ data (Copernicus) 1.1 113650000 81952171 58500000 54927050 02 06 02 Building an autonomous Union’s Earth observation capacity (Copernicus) 1.1 440220000 427844424 301933000 112727494 02 06 51 Completion of European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. 17962958 57485794,— 49598537,74 02 06 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 02 06 77 01 Preparatory action — GMES operational services 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. 1058313 0,— 1349987,— Article 02 06 77 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. 1058313 0,— 1349987,— Chapter 02 06 — Total 553870000 509796595 360433000 186675815 57485794,— 50948524,74 9,99 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 113650000 81952171 58500000 54927050 The aim of this appropriation is to:

enable operations of Copernicus services, tailored to the needs of users,

contribute to ensure access to data of the observation infrastructure necessary to operate Copernicus services,

create opportunities for increased private sector usage of information sources, thereby facilitating innovation by value-adding service providers.

This appropriation will, in particular, fund the set-up, the establishment and operation of the six services mentioned in the Copernicus Regulation and the related activities. This appropriation may also fund cross-cutting activities among the services or their articulation and co-ordination, as well as for the in-situ co-ordination, user uptake and training and communication. The budget envelope will be managed either directly by the Commission services or indirectly via delegation agreements with Union agencies and international organisations, or any entity eligible under Article 58 of the Financial Regulation. When the Commission manages the budget directly, it may entrust the Joint Research centre with scientific and technical support tasks. The funding of these tasks may be entered into the JRC’s indirect budget under Article 183(2)(c) and (6) of the Financial Regulation. In addition, in support of competiveness and growth, this appropriation may also fund data dissemination and the incubation of new businesses by supporting more robust and innovative IT structures in Europe. Copernicus services will facilitate access to key data required in policy formulation at Union, national, regional and local level in fields such as agriculture, forest monitoring, water management, transport, urban planning, climate change and many others. This appropriation covers mainly the implementation of delegation agreements for the Copernicus programme, pursuant to Article 58 of the Financial Regulation. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this Item in accordance with the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 377/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 establishing the Copernicus programme and repealing Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 440220000 427844424 301933000 112727494 The aim of this appropriation is to:

build an autonomous Union’s Earth observation capacity by funding the space infrastructure and favouring the European industry in that regard, namely in the construction and launch of satellites,

contribute to the availability of the observation capacity necessary to enable the Copernicus services, in particular through the operations of the ground segment of the space infrastructure,

create opportunities for increased private sector usage of information sources, thereby facilitating innovation by value-adding service providers.

The development of a European space infrastructure has a key role in enhancing competitiveness and innovation, and requires consistent public intervention to sustain the industrial effort. This appropriation will fund the development and construction of satellites, as well as their operation. The data and information obtained through the space infrastructure is subject to the free, full and open data policy, which will increase their availability and thereby boost the downstream market. To supplement the data needed by users, this appropriation may also fund the acquisition of data from third parties and the access to contributing mission from Member States, as well as the dedicated dissemination platform (core ground segment) which will serve, in priority the operational services funded by Article 02 06 01. The budget envelope will be managed either directly by the Commission services or indirectly via delegation agreements with Union agencies and international organisations, or any entity eligible under Article 58 of the Financial Regulation. When the Commission manages the budget directly, it may entrust the Joint Research centre with scientific and technical support tasks. The funding of these tasks may be entered into the JRC’s indirect budget under Article 183(2)(c) and (6) of the Financial Regulation. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this Item in accordance with the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 377/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 establishing the Copernicus programme and repealing Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 17962958 57485794,— 49598537,74 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this Item in accordance with the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) and its initial operations (2011 to 2013) (OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 1). Commission Decision 2010/67/EU of 5 February 2010 setting up the GMES Partners Board (OJ L 35, 6.2.2010, p. 23). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 1058313 0,— 1349987,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. In line with Article 54(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation, this preparatory action has been followed by the adoption on 22 September 2010 of the European Earth monitoring programme (see Article 02 06 51). Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 03 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE COMPETITION POLICY AREA 97651538 94449737 94089015,64 Title 03 — Total 97651538 94449737 94089015,64 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE COMPETITION POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 03 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE COMPETITION POLICY AREA 03 01 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Competition policy area 5.2 78992075 76427835 76727548,89 97,13 03 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Competition policy area 03 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 5492792 5627112 5187382,79 94,44 03 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 8151777 7446847 6412839,60 78,67 Article 03 01 02 — Subtotal 13644569 13073959 11600222,39 85,02 03 01 03 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Competition policy area 5.2 5014894 4947943 5761244,36 114,88 03 01 07 Requests for damages resulting from legal proceedings against the Commission’s decisions in the field of competition policy 5.2 p.m. p.m. 0,— Chapter 03 01 — Total 97651538 94449737 94089015,64 96,35 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 78992075 76427835 76727548,89 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 5492792 5627112 5187382,79 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 8151777 7446847 6412839,60 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 5014894 4947943 5761244,36 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— In order to ensure that the rules on competition concerning agreements, decisions by associations of undertakings and concerted practices (Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), abuses of a dominant position (Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), aids granted by States (Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) and concentrations between undertakings (Regulation (EC) No 139/2004) are enforced, the Commission is empowered to take decisions, to conduct investigations and to impose penalties or order recovery. The Commission’s decisions are subject to review by the Court of Justice of the European Union in accordance with the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. As a prudential measure, it is appropriate to take into account the possibility of budgetary implications stemming from rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union. This appropriation is intended to cover any expenditure arising from damages awarded by the Court of Justice of the European Union to claimants and resulting from legal proceedings against the Commission’s decisions in the field of competition. Since a reasonable estimate of the financial impact on the general budget cannot be established beforehand, a token entry (p.m.) appears in this article. If necessary, the Commission will propose to make available the appropriations related to actual needs by means of transfers or through a draft amending budget. Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (former Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty establishing the European Community) and derived legislation, in particular:

Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 of 16 December 2002 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (OJ L 1, 4.1.2003, p. 1),

Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (the EC Merger Regulation) (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1).

Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (former Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty establishing the European Community) and derived legislation, in particular Council Regulation (EC) No 659/1999 of 22 March 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Article 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (OJ L 83, 27.3.1999, p. 1).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR COMPETITION

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR COMPETITION

CONTROL OF STATE AID

MERGER CONTROL

CARTELS, ANTI-TRUST AND LIBERALISATION

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 04 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND INCLUSION POLICY AREA 93173629 93173629 91394258 91394258 93687106,80 93687106,80 04 02 EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND 12266260317 10212703337 13035200000 10500159699 11685706210,83 13763798109,17 04 03 EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND INCLUSION 212196000 160978363 211140900 172933326 197022631,25 146993637,23 04 04 EUROPEAN GLOBALISATION ADJUSTMENT FUND p.m. 25000000 p.m. 50000000 41541397,— 41541397,— 04 05 INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE — EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL POLICIES AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT p.m. 74547800 p.m. 69900164 113157077,— 65152574,— 04 06 FUND FOR EUROPEAN AID TO THE MOST DEPRIVED 524657709 363075586 501280000 406280000 Title 04 — Total 13096287655 10929478715 13839015158 11290667447 12131114422,88 14111172824,20 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND INCLUSION POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 04 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND INCLUSION POLICY AREA 04 01 01 Expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff in the Employment, social affairs and inclusion policy area 5.2 60739337 59643683 60174282,90 99,07 04 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Employment, social affairs and inclusion policy area 04 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 3932556 3918717 4645744,27 118,14 04 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 4520635 4670521 5665451,82 125,32 Article 04 01 02 — Subtotal 8453191 8589238 10311196,09 121,98 04 01 03 Expenditure relating to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Employment, social affairs and inclusion policy area 5.2 3856101 3861337 4519373,90 117,20 04 01 04Support expenditure for operations and programmes in the Employment, social affairs and inclusion policy area 04 01 04 01 Support expenditure for European Social Fund and non-operational technical assistance 1.2 15400000 15500000 14049819,84 91,23 04 01 04 02 Support expenditure for the programme Employment and Social Innovation 1.1 4300000 3800000 2743657,13 63,81 04 01 04 03 Support expenditure for the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance — Employment, Social Policies and Human Resources Development 4 p.m. p.m. 1325610,80 04 01 04 04 Support expenditure for European Globalisation Adjustment Fund 9 p.m. p.m. 563166,14 04 01 04 05 Support expenditure for the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived 1.2 425000 Article 04 01 04 — Subtotal 20125000 19300000 18682253,91 92,83 Chapter 04 01 — Total 93173629 91394258 93687106,80 100,55 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 60739337 59643683 60174282,90 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3932556 3918717 4645744,27 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 4520635 4670521 5665451,82 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3856101 3861337 4519373,90 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 15400000 15500000 14049819,84 This appropriation is intended to cover the European Social Fund (ESF)-funded technical assistance measures provided for in Articles 58 and 118 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. Technical assistance may finance the preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required for the implementation of the ESF by the Commission. This appropriation may, in particular, be used to cover:

support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions and translations),

expenditure on external personnel at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) up to EUR 5000000, as well as missions relating to that personnel.

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 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 470). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 4300000 3800000 2743657,13 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, committees, meetings of experts, conferences, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures falling under this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. See Chapter 04 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 1325610,80 This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the Commission and beneficiaries,

expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Chapter 04 05. See Chapter 04 05. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 563166,14 This appropriation is intended to be used, at the initiative of the Commission, subject to a ceiling of 0,5 % of the annual maximum amount of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) as defined in Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The appropriation may be used to finance the preparation, monitoring, data gathering and creation of a knowledge base relevant to the implementation of the EGF. It may also be used to finance administrative and technical support, information and communication activities, as well as audit, control and evaluation activities necessary to implement the operations of the EGF. See Chapter 04 04. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 425000 New item This appropriation is intended to cover technical assistance as provided for in Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014. Technical assistance may finance preparation, monitoring, administrative and technical assistance, audit, information, control and evaluation measures necessary for implementing Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 as well as for activities pursuant to Article 10 of that same Regulation. In particular, this appropriation is intended to cover:

support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions and translations),

preparation, monitoring, data gathering and creation of a knowledge base relevant to the implementation of the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived,

contracts for the provision of services and studies.

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 223/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (OJ L 72, 12.3.2014, p. 1). EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 04 02EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND 04 02 01 Completion of the European Social Fund — Objective 1 (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 816115611,69 04 02 02 Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 8961283,88 04 02 03 Completion of the European Social Fund — Objective 1 (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 1942038,43 3605029,03 04 02 04 Completion of the European Social Fund — Objective 2 (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 2054979,13 04 02 05 Completion of the European Social Fund — Objective 2 (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 206324,49 285268,57 04 02 06 Completion of the European Social Fund — Objective 3 (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 259504148,42 04 02 07 Completion of the European Social Fund — Objective 3 (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 668030,04 756299,39 04 02 08 Completion of EQUAL (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 16250785,18 04 02 09 Completion of previous Community initiatives (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 162986,60 04 02 10 Completion of the European Social Fund — Innovative actions and technical assistance (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,— 04 02 11 Completion of the European Social Fund — Innovative actions and technical assistance (prior to 2000) 1.2 — — — — 0,— 0,— 04 02 17 Completion of the European Social Fund — Convergence (2007 to 2013) 1.2 p.m. 4917020000 p.m. 6769000000 8337649354,— 9098872467,35 185,05 04 02 18 Completion of the European Social Fund — PEACE (2007 to 2013) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 04 02 19 Completion of the European Social Fund — Regional competitiveness and employment (2007 to 2013) 1.2 p.m. 2357168235 p.m. 2997183133 3333462956,— 3546246209,68 150,45 04 02 20 Completion of the European Social Fund — Operational technical assistance (2007 to 2013) 1.2 p.m. 5752675 p.m. 6000000 11777507,87 10983040,25 190,92 04 02 60 European Social Fund — Less developed regions — Investment for growth and jobs goal 1.2 6500532038 1029000000 5636300000 364000000 04 02 61 European Social Fund — Transition regions — Investment for growth and jobs goal 1.2 1668335386 284757420 1832300000 108366526 04 02 62 European Social Fund — More developed regions — Investment for growth and jobs goal 1.2 2675531087 583896529 3752500000 219610040 04 02 63European Social Fund — Operational technical assistance 04 02 63 01 European Social Fund — Operational technical assistance 1.2 14700000 8629013 10000000 6000000 04 02 63 02 European Social Fund — Operational technical assistance managed by the Commission at the request of a Member State 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 04 02 63 — Subtotal 14700000 8629013 10000000 6000000 04 02 64 Youth Employment Initiative 1.2 1407161806 1026479465 1804100000 30000000 Chapter 04 02 — Total 12266260317 10212703337 13035200000 10500159699 11685706210,83 13763798109,17 134,77 Article 175 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) provides that the objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion set out in Article 174 shall be supported by the action it takes through the Structural Funds, which includes European Social Fund (ESF). The tasks, priority objectives and the organisation of the Structural Funds are defined in accordance with Article 177 TFEU. Article 80 of the Financial Regulation provides for financial corrections in the event of expenditure incurred in breach of applicable law. Article 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, Articles 100 and 102 of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 and Articles 85, 144 and 145 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 on criteria for financial corrections by the Commission provide for specific rules on financial corrections applicable to the ESF. Any revenue from the financial corrections carried out on that basis is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue and constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation. Article 177 of the Financial Regulation lays down the conditions for the repayment in full, or in part, of pre-financing payments in respect of a given operation. Article 82 of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 provides for specific rules on repayment of pre-financing amounts applicable to the ESF. Pre-financing amounts repaid shall constitute internal assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(4) of the Financial Regulation and shall be entered in Item 6 1 5 0 or 6 1 5 7. Measures to combat fraud are funded under Article 24 02 01. Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 174, 175 and 177 thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 39 thereof. Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5). Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 12). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25), and in particular Articles 82, 83, 100 and 102 thereof. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Articles 21(3) and (4), and Articles 80 and 177 thereof. 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). Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999. Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 16 and 17 December 2005. Conclusions of the European Council of 7 and 8 February 2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 816115611,69 This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period. Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 8961283,88 This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period. Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1). Commission Decision 1999/501/EC of 1 July 1999 fixing an indicative allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 49). Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999, and in particular paragraph 44(b) thereof. Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 17 and 18 June 2004, and in particular paragraph 49 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 1942038,43 3605029,03 This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objectives 1 and 6. Council Decision 83/516/EEC of 17 October 1983 on the tasks of the European Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 38). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2950/83 of 17 October 1983 on the implementation of Decision 83/516/EEC on the tasks of the European Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21). Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 2054979,13 This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period. Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 206324,49 285268,57 This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objectives 2 and 5(b). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21). Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 259504148,42 This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period. Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 668030,04 756299,39 This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objectives 3 and 4. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21). Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 16250785,18 This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period. Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5). Communication from the Commission to the Member States of 14 April 2000 establishing the guidelines for the Community initiative EQUAL concerning transnational cooperation to promote new means of combating all forms of discrimination and inequalities in connection with the labour market (OJ C 127, 5.5.2000, p. 2). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 162986,60 This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from previous Community initiatives preceding the 2000-2006 programming period. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21). Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5). Commission communication to the Member States of 13 May 1992 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish within the framework of a Community initiative for regions heavily dependent on the textiles and clothing sector (RETEX) (OJ C 142, 4.6.1992, p. 5). Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance within the framework of a Community initiative concerning the restructuring of the fisheries sector (PESCA) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 1). Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for the operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning urban areas (URBAN) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 6). Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they are invited to propose in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the adaptation of small and medium-sized enterprises to the single market (SMEs initiative) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 10). Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for the RETEX initiative (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 17). Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning defence conversion (Konver) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 18). Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the economic conversion of steel areas (Resider II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 22). Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the economic conversion of coal-mining areas (Rechar II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 26). Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of the Community initiative Adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (ADAPT), aimed at promoting employment and the adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 30). Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of a Community initiative Employment and development of human resources aimed at promoting employment growth mainly through the development of human resources (Employment) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 36). Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the most remote regions (REGIS II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 44). Commission communication to Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance in the framework of a Community initiative for rural development (Leader II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 48). Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning border development, cross-border cooperation and selected energy networks (Interreg II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 60). Commission notice to the Member States of 16 May 1995 laying down guidelines for an initiative in the framework of the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (PEACE I) (OJ C 186, 20.7.1995, p. 3). Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning urban areas (URBAN) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 4). Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of the Community initiative on adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (ADAPT) aimed at promoting employment growth and the adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 7). Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down amended guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of a Community initiative on employment and development of human resources aimed at promoting employment growth mainly through the development of human resources (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 13). Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community Interreg initiative concerning transnational cooperation on spatial planning (Interreg II C) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 23). Commission communication of 26 November 1997 to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (1995 to 1999) (PEACE I) (COM(97) 642 final). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period for innovative actions and technical assistance as provided for in Articles 22 and 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. The innovative actions included studies, pilot projects and exchanges of experience. They were intended in particular to bring about a qualitative improvement in Structural Fund measures. Technical assistance covered preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required for implementation of the ESF. This appropriation was, in particular, used to cover:

support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings and missions),

information and publishing expenditure,

expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

contracts for the provision of services and studies,

grants.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — — 0,— 0,— This article is intended to cover the settlement of ESF commitments from previous programming periods for innovative actions or for preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures or any other similar form of technical assistance provided for in the relevant Regulations. It is also intended to cover the former multiannual measures, in particular those approved and implemented under the other Regulations mentioned below, which are not covered by the priority objectives of the Structural Funds. Council Decision 83/516/EEC of 17 October 1983 on the tasks of the European Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 38). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2950/83 of 17 October 1983 on the implementation of Decision 83/516/EEC on the tasks of the European Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2088/85 of 23 July 1985 concerning the integrated Mediterranean programmes (OJ L 197, 27.7.1985, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21). Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 4917020000 p.m. 6769000000 8337649354,— 9098872467,35 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled for programmes under the ESF convergence objective in the 2007-2013 programming period. That objective is aimed at speeding up the convergence of the least developed Member States and regions by improving conditions for growth and employment. This appropriation aims to reduce the economic, social and territorial disparities which have arisen, particularly in countries and regions whose development is lagging behind, in connection with the speeding-up of economic and social restructuring and population ageing. In accordance with Article 105a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, as modified by point 7 of Annex III to the Treaty concerning the Accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union (OJ L 112, 24.4.2012), programmes and major projects which, on the date of accession of Croatia, have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 and the implementation of which has not been completed by that date, shall be considered to have been approved by the Commission under Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, with the exception of the programmes approved under the components referred to in points (a) and (e) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006. Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 12). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled for the PEACE programme under the ESF for the 2007-2013 programming period. In recognition of the special effort for the peace process in Northern Ireland, a total of EUR 200000000 was allocated for the PEACE programme for the 2007-2013 period. This programme is implemented in full compliance with the principle of additionality of Structural Fund operations. Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 12). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 16 and 17 December 2005. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 2357168235 p.m. 2997183133 3333462956,— 3546246209,68 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled for the programmes under the ESF regional competitiveness and employment objective during the 2007-2013 programming period. That objective shall, outside the least developed regions, be aimed at strengthening regions’ competitiveness and attractiveness as well as employment by taking into consideration the goals set in the Europe 2020 strategy. This appropriation aims to reduce the economic, social and territorial disparities which have arisen, particularly in countries and regions whose development is lagging behind, in connection with the speeding-up of economic and social restructuring and population ageing. Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 12). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 5752675 p.m. 6000000 11777507,87 10983040,25 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from the 2007-2013 programming period for technical assistance measures as provided for in Articles 45 and 46 of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 and in Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006. Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required for implementation of the ESF. This appropriation may, in particular, be used to cover:

support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings and missions),

information and publishing expenditure,

expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

expenditure on support for accessibility for people with disabilities within technical assistance measures,

expenditure on a high-level group to ensure the implementation of overarching principles such as equality between men and women, accessibility for people with disabilities and sustainable development,

contracts for the provision of services and studies,

grants.

This appropriation is also intended to support measures approved by the Commission in the context of the preparation of the 2014-2020 programming period. Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 12). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 6500532038 1029000000 5636300000 364000000 This appropriation is intended to cover ESF support under the Investment for growth and jobs goal in less developed regions in the 2014-2020 programming period. The catching up process for these economically and socially lagging regions requires long-term sustained efforts. This category of regions concerns those regions whose GDP per capita is less than 75 % of the average GDP of the EU-27. 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 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 470), and in particular Article 4(3)(c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1668335386 284757420 1832300000 108366526 This appropriation is intended to cover ESF support under the Investment for growth and jobs goal in the 2014-2020 programming period in a new category of region (transition regions) that replaces the 2007-2013 phasing-out and phasing-in system. This category of regions includes all regions with a GDP per capita is between 75 and 90 % of the average GDP of the EU-27. 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 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 470), and in particular Article 4(3)(b) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 2675531087 583896529 3752500000 219610040 This appropriation is intended to cover ESF support under the Investment for growth and jobs goal in more developed regions in the 2014-2020 programming period. While interventions in the less developed regions will remain the priority for cohesion policy, this appropriation is thus intended to cover important challenges that concern all Member States such as global competition in the knowledge-based economy, the shift towards the low carbon economy and social polarisation exacerbated by the current economic climate. This category of regions concerns those regions whose GDP per capita is above 90 % of the average GDP of the EU-27. 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 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 470), and in particular Article 4(3)(a) thereof. This appropriation is intended to cover the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical assistance, evaluation, audit and control measures necessary for implementing Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 as provided for in Articles 58 and 118 of that Regulation. In particular, it may be used to cover support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings and missions). This appropriation is also intended to cover administrative learning and cooperation with non-governmental organisations and social partners. 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 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 470). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 14700000 8629013 10000000 6000000 This appropriation is intended to cover the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical assistance, evaluation, audit and control measures necessary for implementing Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 as provided for in Articles 58 and 118 of that Regulation. In particular, it may be used to cover support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings and missions). This appropriation is also intended to cover administrative learning and cooperation with non-governmental organisations and social partners. This appropriation is also intended to cover inter alia the elaboration of:

tools for electronic project application and reporting, unification and standardisation of documents and procedures for the management and implementation of operational programmes,

a peer review of each of the Member States’ financial management and quality performance,

standard tender documentation on public procurement,

a common system of result and impact indicators,

a best practices manual to optimise the absorption process and decrease the error rate.

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 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 470). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This item is intended to cover part of the national envelope for technical assistance transferred to the technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission at the request of a Member State which faces temporary budgetary difficulties. In accordance with Article 25 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, it is intended to cover measures to identify, prioritise and implement structural and administrative reforms in response to economic and social challenges in that Member State. 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 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 470). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1407161806 1026479465 1804100000 30000000 This appropriation is intended to provide additional support to measures against youth unemployment financed by the ESF. It represents the specific allocation to the Youth Employment Initiative under the Investment for growth and jobs goal in regions with a level of youth unemployment exceeding 25 % in 2012 or for Member States where the youth unemployment rate has increased by more than 30 % in 2012, regions that have a youth unemployment rate of more than 20 % in 2012 (eligible regions). The additional EUR 3000000000 allocated to this line for the 2014-2020 period is intended to provide match funding to ESF interventions in the eligible regions. This appropriation is intended to finance the creation of decent jobs. The margins available below the multiannual financial framework (MFF) ceilings for commitment appropriations for 2014-2017 will constitute a global MFF margin for commitments, to be made available over and above the ceilings established in the MFF for 2016-2020 for policy objectives related to growth and employment, in particular youth employment, as established in the Council Regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020. 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 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 470). EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND INCLUSION Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 04 03EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND INCLUSION 04 03 01Prerogatives and specific competencies 04 03 01 01 Cost of preliminary consultation meetings with trade union representatives 1.1 434000 304602 425000 225000 450000,— 403020,67 132,31 04 03 01 03 Free movement of workers, coordination of social security schemes and measures for migrants, including migrants from third countries 1.1 8000000 5482852 6400000 5000000 6210604,28 4694765,36 85,63 04 03 01 04 Analysis of and studies on the social situation, demographies and the family 1.1 4000000 2697911 3687000 2487000 3333341,44 2003785,61 74,27 04 03 01 05 Information and training measures for workers’ organisations 1.1 18257000 12793321 18600000 14675010 18414356,30 16795366,63 131,28 04 03 01 06 Information, consultation and participation of representatives of undertakings 1.1 7116000 3481176 7250000 6146352 3832477,74 2262882,13 65,00 04 03 01 07 European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (2012) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. 740000 0,— 1612677,50 04 03 01 08 Industrial relations and social dialogue 1.1 15641000 8876998 15935000 10320293 16170020,37 9942330,66 112,00 Article 04 03 01 — Subtotal 53448000 33636860 52297000 39593655 48410800,13 37714828,56 112,12 04 03 02Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) 04 03 02 01 Progress — Supporting the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Union employment and social policy and working conditions legislation 1.1 72494000 22666588 71176000 17824736 04 03 02 02 EURES — Promoting workers’ voluntary geographical mobility and boosting employment opportunities 1.1 21392000 9424939 21300000 12077585 04 03 02 03 Microfinance and Social Entrepreneurship — Increasing access, and the availability of, financing for legal and physical persons, especially those furthest from the labour market, and social enterprises 1.1 26457000 11815018 26500000 2332442 Article 04 03 02 — Subtotal 120343000 43906545 118976000 32234763 04 03 11 European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions 1.1 20371000 20371000 19854000 19854000 20371886,— 20371886,— 100,00 04 03 12 European Agency for Safety and Health at Work 1.1 14534000 14534000 14013900 14013900 14920346,— 14845233,— 102,14 04 03 51 Completion of Progress 1.1 p.m. 24802431 p.m. 31294613 55805119,13 40358399,35 162,72 04 03 52 Completion of EURES 1.1 p.m. 8579394 p.m. 10082958 22015381,85 8406133,52 97,98 04 03 53 Completion of other activities 1.1 p.m. 8180353 p.m. 14894437 26542047,64 18582523,22 227,16 04 03 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 04 03 77 02 Pilot project — Promoting protection of the right to housing 1.1 p.m. 523430 p.m. 600000 500000,— 0,— 0 04 03 77 03 Pilot project — Working and living conditions of posted workers 1.1 — p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,— 04 03 77 04 Pilot project — Measures for employment maintenance 1.1 p.m. p.m. — 65000 0,— 0,— 04 03 77 05 Pilot project — Enhancing mobility and integration of workers within the Union 1.1 — p.m. — 20000 0,— 0,— 04 03 77 06 Pilot project — All-inclusive cooperation between public authorities, commercial firms and not-for-profit enterprises on integrating people into society and employment 1.1 p.m. p.m. — 350000 0,— 430868,38 04 03 77 07 Preparatory action — Your first EURES Job 1.1 p.m. 1308576 p.m. 3880000 5000000,— 3166773,34 242,00 04 03 77 08 Pilot project — Social solidarity for social integration 1.1 p.m. 348954 p.m. 600000 0,— 597570,— 171,25 04 03 77 09 Preparatory action — Information centres for posted workers and migrant workers 1.1 p.m. 523430 1000000 600000 457050,50 0,— 0 04 03 77 10 Pilot project — Encourage conversion of precarious work into work with rights 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 263278,78 04 03 77 11 Pilot project — Preventing elder abuse 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 168145,26 04 03 77 12 Pilot project — Health and safety at work of older workers 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. 200000 0,— 650000,— 04 03 77 13 Preparatory action — Activation measures targeting young people — implementing the Youth on the Move initiative 1.1 p.m. 1292053 p.m. 2000000 2000000,— 1437997,82 111,30 04 03 77 14 Preparatory action — Social innovation driven by social business and young entrepreneurship 1.1 p.m. 697907 1000000 650000 1000000,— 0,— 0 04 03 77 15 Pilot project — Feasibility and added value of a European unemployment insurance or benefit scheme 1.1 p.m. 523430 2000000 1000000 04 03 77 16 Preparatory action — Micro credit to specifically combat youth unemployment 1.1 p.m. p.m. 2000000 1000000 04 03 77 17 Pilot project — Social security card 1.1 500000 250000 04 03 77 18 Preparatory action — Social solidarity for social integration 1.1 1500000 750000 04 03 77 19 Preparatory action — Supporting active inclusion of disadvantaged migrants in Europe through development and testing of local centres for social and economic integration 1.1 500000 250000 04 03 77 20 Pilot project — Consequences of reductions in welfare benefits 1.1 1000000 500000 Article 04 03 77 — Subtotal 3500000 6967780 6000000 10965000 8957050,50 6714633,58 96,37 Chapter 04 03 — Total 212196000 160978363 211140900 172933326 197022631,25 146993637,23 91,31 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 434000 304602 425000 225000 450000,— 403020,67 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on preliminary consultation meetings between European trade union representatives with a view to helping them form their opinions and harmonise their positions regarding the development of Union policies. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 8000000 5482852 6400000 5000000 6210604,28 4694765,36 The objective of this activity is to promote geographic and professional mobility (including the coordination of social security schemes) of workers in Europe in order to overcome the obstacles to free movement of workers and to contribute to the establishment of a real labour market at European level. This appropriation is intended to cover actions supporting the monitoring of Union law through financing of a network of experts on free movement of workers and social security reporting regularly on the implementation of Union legal acts in the Member States and at Union level, and analysing and evaluating the major trends in legislations of the Member States with regard to the free movement of workers and coordination of social security systems. This appropriation is also intended to cover actions supporting governance of Union legal acts through meetings of the committees, actions for awareness raising and implementation and other specific technical support and the development of Electronic Exchange of Social Security Information (EESSI) system and its implementation. This appropriation is intended to cover in particular:

expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures falling under this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts,

the analysis and evaluation of the major trends in legislation of the Member States with regard to the free movement of workers, and coordination of social security systems, as well as the financing of networks of experts in those fields,

the analysis and research on new policy developments in the domain of free movement of workers linked for example to the end of transitional periods and modernisation of social security coordination provisions,

support for the work of the Administrative Commission and its sub-groups and follow-up of the decisions taken, as well as support for the work of the Technical and Advisory Committees on free movement of workers,

support for actions preparing for the application of the new regulations on social security, including transnational exchanges of experience and information and training initiatives developed at national level,

the financing of actions aimed at providing a better service and raising public awareness, including measures aimed at identifying migrant workers’ social security problems, and measures speeding up and simplifying administrative procedures, analysis of the barriers to free movement of workers and lack of coordination of social security systems and their impact on people with disabilities, including adaptation of administrative procedures to new information-processing techniques, in order to improve the system for acquiring rights and the calculation and payment of benefits pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71, (EEC) No 574/72, Regulation (EC) No 859/2003 as well as Regulation (EC) No 883/2004, its implementing Regulation (EC) No 987/2009, and Regulation (EU) No 1231/2010,

the development of information and actions to make members of the public aware of their rights on free movement of workers and coordination of social security schemes,

the support of the electronic exchange of social security information among Member States, with a view to facilitating the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and its implementing Regulation (EC) No 987/2009. This includes the maintenance of the central node of the EESSI system, testing system components, helpdesk activities, support for further development of the system and training.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 45 and 48 thereof. Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community (OJ L 149, 5.7.1971, p. 2). Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 of 21 March 1972 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to their families moving within the Community (OJ L 74, 27.3.1972, p. 1). Council Directive 98/49/EC of 29 June 1998 on safeguarding the supplementary pension rights of employed and self-employed persons moving within the Community (OJ L 209, 25.7.1998, p. 46). Council Regulation (EC) No 859/2003 of 14 May 2003 extending the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 to nationals of third countries who are not already covered by those provisions solely on the ground of their nationality (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the coordination of social security systems (OJ L 166, 30.4.2004, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 (as amended) on the coordination of social security systems (OJ L 284, 30.10.2009, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1231/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 extending Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 (as amended) to nationals of third countries who are not already covered by these Regulations solely on the ground of their nationality (OJ L 344, 29.12.2010, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on free movement for workers within the Union (OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 4000000 2697911 3687000 2487000 3333341,44 2003785,61 The objective of this activity is to promote better policy responses in the Member States to demographic and social challenges by producing and disseminating comparative information in the context of the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy and the identification of future priorities for social policies, including gender-specific measures. This appropriation is intended to cover actions promoting the development of comparative analysis and the exchange of views and experience at all relevant levels (regional, national, Union, international) regarding the social and demographic situation and the socio-economic trends in the Union, as well as the gender pay gap and discrimination against women in the workplace. This appropriation is also intended to cover actions supporting an Observatory of the Social Situation, the cooperation with relevant activities in Member States and with international organisations and the management of a technical support group for the European Alliance for Families. This appropriation is intended to cover in particular expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures falling under this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. This appropriation is intended to cover in particular expenditure on Commission reports (including an annual report on the social situation and a report on demographic change and its implications every two years, in accordance with Article 159 TFEU), as well as Commission reports on problems concerning the social situation (which can be requested by the European Parliament pursuant to Article 161 TFEU). This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on analysis for the reporting referred to in TFEU, as well as for the dissemination of knowledge on major social and demographic challenges and ways of tackling them. In particular, the following activities can be pursued with due consideration of the gender aspect:

analysis of the impact of population ageing in the context of a society for all ages, in terms of trends in care and social protection needs, behaviour and flanking policies, including research on elderly minorities or migrants and the situation of informal carers,

analysis of the impact of demographic change on Union and Member State policies, measures and programmes, and formulation of recommendations for adjustments to economic and other policies, measures and programmes at Union and national levels in order to prevent the ageing of society from having a negative impact,

analysis of the links between family units and demographic trends,

analysis of trends in poverty, income and wealth distribution and their broader societal impact,

identification of the existing relations between technological development (impact on communication technologies, geographical and occupational mobility) and the consequences for households and society in general,

analysis of the links between disability and demographic trends, analysis of the social situation of people with disabilities and their families and the needs of children with disabilities within their families and communities,

analysis of trends in social objectives (in terms of safeguarding acquired rights or extending them) regarding both goods and services, taking account of new social challenges as well as demographic trends and changing the relationships between generations,

development of appropriate methodological tools (sets of social indicators, simulation techniques, data collection on policy initiatives at all levels, etc.), so as to underpin the reports on the social situation, on social protection and social inclusion with a solid quantitative and scientific foundation,

raising awareness and organising debates on the major demographic and social challenges with the aim of promoting better policy responses,

the taking account of demographic trends, family life and childhood in the implementation of relevant Union policies, such as the free movement of persons and equality between men and women.

Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 159 and 161 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 18257000 12793321 18600000 14675010 18414356,30 16795366,63 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on information and training measures for workers’ organisations, including representatives of workers’ organisations in the candidate countries, deriving from Union action in the framework of the implementation of the Union social dimension. Those measures should help workers’ organisations to address the overarching challenges facing European employment and social policy as laid down in the Europe 2020 strategy and within the context of Union initiatives to address the consequences of the economic crisis. This appropriation is intended to cover in particular the following activities:

support for the work programmes of the two specific trade union institutes, European Trade Union Institute and European Centre for Workers’ Questions, which have been established to facilitate capacity-building through training and research at European level, as well as to improve the degree of involvement of workers’ representatives in European governance,

information and training measures for workers’ organisations, including representatives of workers’ organisations in the candidate countries, deriving from the implementation of Union action in the framework of the implementation of the Union social dimension,

measures involving representatives of the social partners in the candidate countries with the specific purpose of promoting social dialogue at Union level. It is also intended to promote equal participation of women and men in the decision-making bodies of workers’ organisations.

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union pursuant to Article 154. Convention concluded in 1959 between the ECSC High Authority and the International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) of the International Labour Office. Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1), and the associated individual directives. Council Directive 92/29/EEC of 31 March 1992 on the minimum safety and health requirements for improved medical treatment on board vessels (OJ L 113, 30.4.1992, p. 19). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 7116000 3481176 7250000 6146352 3832477,74 2262882,13 This appropriation is intended to cover in particular the following activities:

measures to set the conditions for social dialogue in companies and proper employee involvement in undertakings as provided under Directive 2009/38/EC on European Works Councils, Directives 2001/86/EC and 2003/72/EC on employees’ involvement in the European company and in the European cooperative society, respectively, Directive 2002/14/EC establishing a general framework for informing and consulting employees in the European Community, Directive 98/59/EC on collective redundancies and Article 16 of Directive 2005/56/EC on cross-border mergers of limited liability companies,

initiatives to strengthen transnational cooperation between workers’ and employers’ representatives in respect of information, consultation and participation of employees within companies operating in more than one Member State and short training actions for negotiators and representatives in transnational information, consultation and participation bodies may be funded in that context. This may involve social partners from candidate countries,

measures to enable social partners to exercise their rights and duties as regards employee involvement, especially within the framework of European Works Councils, to familiarise them with transnational company agreements and strengthen their cooperation in respect to Union law on employee involvement,

operations fostering the development of employee involvement in undertakings as well as to follow up on the findings of the Fitness check on Union acts in the area of information and consultation of workers,

innovative actions relating to employee involvement, with the view of supporting the anticipation of change and the prevention and resolution of disputes in the context of corporate restructuring, mergers, take-overs and relocation in Union-scale undertakings and Union-scale groups of undertakings,

measures to strengthen cooperation between the social partners for the development of employee involvement in the design of solutions addressing the consequences of the economic crisis, such as mass redundancies, or the need for a shift towards an inclusive, sustainable and low-carbon economy,

transnational exchange of information and good practice in matters relevant for social dialogue at company level.

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union pursuant to Articles 154 and 155. Convention concluded in 1959 between the ECSC High Authority and the International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) of the International Labour Office. Council Directive 97/74/EC of 15 December 1997 extending to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Directive 94/45/EC on the establishment of a European Works Council or a procedure in Community-scale undertakings and Community-scale groups of undertakings for the purposes of informing and consulting employees (OJ L 10, 16.1.1998, p. 22). Council Directive 98/59/EC of 20 July 1998 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to collective redundancies (OJ L 225, 12.8.1998, p. 16). Council Directive 2001/23/EC of 12 March 2001 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the safeguarding of employees’ rights in the event of transfers of undertakings, businesses or parts of undertakings or businesses (OJ L 82, 22.3.2001, p. 16). Council Directive 2001/86/EC of 8 October 2001 supplementing the Statute for a European Company with regard to the involvement of employees (OJ L 294, 10.11.2001, p. 22). Directive 2002/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2002 establishing a general framework for informing and consulting employees in the European Community (OJ L 80, 23.3.2002, p. 29). Council Directive 2003/72/EC of 22 July 2003 supplementing the Statute for a European Cooperative Society with regard to the involvement of employees (OJ L 207 of 18.8.2003, p. 25). Directive 2005/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on cross-border mergers of limited liability companies (OJ L 310, 25.11.2005, p. 1). Directive 2009/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on the establishment of a European Works Council or a procedure in Community-scale undertakings and Community-scale groups of undertakings for the purposes of informing and consulting employees (OJ L 122, 16.5.2009, p. 28). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 740000 0,— 1612677,50 The European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations was intended to raise general awareness of the value of active ageing, to stimulate debate, to exchange information and to develop mutual learning between Member States and stakeholders at all levels, to offer a framework for commitment and concrete action to enable the Union, Member States and stakeholders at all levels to develop innovative solutions, policies and long-term strategies through specific activities and to pursue specific objectives relating to active ageing and intergenerational solidarity, and to promote activities which will help to combat age discrimination. This appropriation is intended to cover at Union-level activities in line with the European Year’s for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations objectives and to cover the costs relating to the organisation of the closing Union conference by the incumbent Presidency. Part of this appropriation will also cover the costs relating to the evaluation of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Decision No 940/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2011 on the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (2012) (OJ L 246, 23.9.2011, p. 5). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 15641000 8876998 15935000 10320293 16170020,37 9942330,66 The objective of this activity is to strengthen the role of social dialogue and promote the adoption of agreements and other joint actions between the social partners at the Union level. The actions financed should help social partner organisations to address the overarching challenges facing European employment and social policy as laid down in the Europe 2020 strategy and within the context of Union initiatives to address the consequences of the economic crisis and to contribute to the improvement and dissemination of knowledge of industrial relations institutions and practices. This appropriation is intended to cover in particular the following activities:

studies, consultations, meetings of experts, negotiations, information, publications and other operations directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures falling under this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts,

actions undertaken by social partners to promote social dialogue (including capacity of social partners) at cross-industry and sector level,

actions to improve knowledge on industrial relations institutions and practices across the Union and dissemination of results,

measures involving representatives of the social partners in the candidate countries with the specific purpose of promoting social dialogue at Union level. It is also intended to promote equal participation of women and men in the decision-making bodies of both trade unions and employers’ organisations,

actions to support industrial relations measures, in particular those designed to develop expertise and the exchange of Union-relevant information.

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union pursuant to Articles 154 and 155. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 72494000 22666588 71176000 17824736 The general objective of the European Union Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) is to contribute to the Europe 2020 strategy and the related headline targets for employment, education and poverty by providing financial support for the Union’s objectives. To achieve the general objectives of EaSI in terms of promoting a high level of employment, guaranteeing adequate social protection, combating social exclusion and poverty, improving working conditions and protecting worker’s safety and health, the specific objectives of the Progress axis are to:

develop and disseminate high-quality comparative analytical knowledge in order to ensure that Union employment and social policy and working conditions and occupational health and safety legislation are based on sound evidence and are relevant to needs, challenges and conditions in the individual Member States and the other participating countries,

facilitate effective and inclusive information-sharing, mutual learning and dialogue on Union employment and social policy and working conditions and occupational health and safety legislation at Union, national and international level in order to assist the Member States and the other participating countries in developing their policies and in implementing Union law,

provide policymakers with financial support to promote social and labour market policy reforms, build up the main actors’ capacity to design and implement social experimentation, and make the relevant knowledge and expertise accessible,

monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the European Employment Guidelines and Recommendations and their impact, notably through the Joint Employment Report, and analysing the interaction between the EES and general economic and social policy areas,

provide Union and national organisations with financial support to develop, promote and support the implementation of Union employment and social policy and working conditions and occupational health and safety legislation,

raising awareness, exchanging good practice, disseminating information and promoting the debate on the key challenges and policy issues in relation to working conditions, gender equality, occupational health and safety and the reconciliation of work and family life and the ageing society, including among social partners,

to encourage job creation, promote youth employment and fight poverty by promoting increased social convergence by means of Social Mark.

In addition support could be provided to actions related to the implementation of the common provisions of EaSI such as monitoring, evaluation, dissemination of results and communication. Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 describes the types of actions which may be financed. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on a European Union Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) and amending Decision No 283/2010/EU establishing a European Progress Microfinance Facility for employment and social inclusion (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 238). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 21392000 9424939 21300000 12077585 The general objective of the European Union Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) is to contribute to the Europe 2020 strategy and the related headline targets for employment, education and poverty by providing financial support for the Union’s objectives. The EaSI is structured around three complementarity axes: Progress, EURES and Microfinance and Social Entrepreneurship. To achieve the general objectives of EaSI in particular to promote workers’ geographical mobility and boost employment opportunities by developing Union labour markets that are open and accessible to all, whilst also contributing to the promotion of gender equality and gender mainstreaming, the specific objectives of the EURES axis are to:

ensure that job vacancies and applications, and any related information as well as working conditions and rights are transparent for the potential applicants and the employers; this shall be achieved through their exchange and dissemination at transnational, interregional and cross-border level using standard interoperability forms,

help ensure that European-level job vacancies and mobility options are advertised in parallel to national job vacancies and applications and not only after local or national options are exhausted,

develop services for the recruitment and placing of workers in employment through the clearance of job vacancies and applications at European level; this shall cover all phases of placement, ranging from pre-recruitment preparation to post-placement assistance, including language skill development options, with a view to the applicant’s successful integration into the labour market; such services shall include targeted mobility schemes to fill job vacancies where labour market shortcomings have been identified and/or help particular groups of workers such as young people,

provide assistance for national and cross-border support activities organised by EURES partners,

initial and further training of EURES advisers in the Member States,

contacts between EURES advisers and cooperation between government employment services, including those of candidate countries,

promotion of EURES among firms and the general public,

development of special structures for cooperation and services in border regions pursuant to Article 17(1)(b) of Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68,

measures to help remove mobility obstacles, particularly in the field of work-related social security.

Objectives should include a gender-sensitive approach, including gender budgeting and gender impact assessment. This programme should also facilitate the matching and placement of apprentices and trainees as a critical element in helping the transition of young people from school to work, as already begun under the preparatory action Your first EURES job and complemented by the Youth Employment Initiative. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), will be encouraged to recruit more young people, including by financial support. Target groups:

young people up to 30 years of age, regardless of their qualifications and work experience as the scheme is not exclusively tailored for labour market entrants,

all legally established businesses, particularly SMEs, to assist with reducing the costs of international hiring that affect mostly smaller companies.

Eligible jobs under this part of the programme will offer young people apprenticeships, a first work experience or specialised jobs. The scheme will not support situations of job substitution or precarious employment, or in any circumstances be contrary to national labour law. To be eligible for funding, jobs have also to comply with the following criteria:

be located in a EURES member country other than the country of origin of the young job seeker (transnational vacancies),

ensure a work placement for a minimum contractual period of six months.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. In addition support could be provided to actions related to the implementation of the common provisions of EaSI such as monitoring, evaluation, dissemination of results and communication. Article 21 of Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 describes the types of actions which may be financed. Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 of 15 October 1968 on freedom of movement for workers within the Community (OJ L 257, 19.10.1968, p. 2). Commission Decision 2003/8/EC of 23 December 2002 implementing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 as regards the clearance of vacancies and applications for employment (OJ L 5, 10.1.2003, p. 16). Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on freedom of movement for workers within the Union (OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on a European Union Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) and amending Decision No 283/2010/EU establishing a European Progress Microfinance Facility for employment and social inclusion (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 238). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 26457000 11815018 26500000 2332442 The general objective of the EU programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) is to contribute to the Europe 2020 strategy and the related headline targets for employment, education and poverty by providing financial support for the Union’s objectives. The EaSI is structured around three complementarity axes: Progress, EURES and Microfinance and Social Entrepreneurship. To achieve the general objectives of EaSI in particular to promote employment and social inclusion by increasing the availability and accessibility of microfinance for vulnerable groups and micro-enterprises, and by increasing access to finance for social enterprises, whilst also contributing to the promotion of gender equality and gender mainstreaming, the specific objectives of the Microfinance and Social Entrepreneurship axis are to:

increase access to, and the availability of, microfinance for persons who have lost or are at risk of losing their jobs, or who have difficulty in entering or re-entering the labour market, persons at risk of social exclusion and vulnerable persons who are in a disadvantaged position with regard to access to the conventional credit market and who wish to start up or develop their own micro-enterprises; and for micro-enterprises, especially those which employ these persons as referred to,

build up the institutional capacity of microcredit providers,

support the development of social enterprises, in particular by facilitating access to finance on the basis of a gender-sensitive approach.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any repayment from financial instruments pursuant to Article 140(6) of the Financial Regulation, including capital repayments, guarantees released, and repayment of the principal of loans, paid back to the Commission and entered in Item 6 3 4 1 of the statement of revenues may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(3)(i) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on a European Union Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) and amending Decision No 283/2010/EU establishing a European Progress Microfinance Facility for employment and social inclusion (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 238). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 20371000 19854000 20371886,— This appropriation is intended to cover the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure for the work programme (Title 3). The Eurofound must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 20371000. Part of this appropriation is intended for the work of the European Monitoring Centre for Change, decided upon at the Nice European Council of 7 to 9 December 2000 with a view to identifying, anticipating and managing technological, social (in particular demographic) and economic trends. To that end, high-quality information must be collected, processed and analysed. Part of this appropriation is intended to cover also work on three topics of importance in relation to family policies:

family-friendly policies in the workplace (balance between work and family life, working conditions, etc.),

factors influencing the situation of families with regard to community housing (access to decent housing for families),

lifelong family support concerning, for example, childcare and other issues that fall within the Foundation’s forms of reference.

This appropriation is also intended to cover studies on the impact of new technologies in the workplace and on occupational illnesses. The Foundation’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of the Council of 26 May 1975 on the creation of a European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (OJ L 139, 30.5.1975, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 14534000 14534000 14013900 14013900 14920346,— 14845233,— This appropriation is intended to cover the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (Agency) staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3). The Agency must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The Agency’s objective is to provide the Union institutions, Member States and interested parties with technical, scientific and economic information of use in the area of health and safety at work. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 14679000. An amount of EUR 145000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 14534000 entered in the budget. This appropriation is intended to cover the measures necessary to accomplish the Agency’s tasks as defined in Regulation (EC) No 2062/94, and in particular:

awareness-building and risk anticipation measures, with special emphasis on SMEs,

operation of the European Risk Observatory based on examples of good practice collected from firms or specific branches of activity,

preparation and provision of relevant tools for smaller companies to manage health and safety at work,

operation of the network comprising the main component elements of the national information networks, including the national social partner’s organisations, according to national legislation and/or practice, as well as the national focal points,

also in collaboration with the International Labour Organization and other international organisations, organising exchanges of experience, information and good practices,

integrating the candidate countries into these information networks and devising working tools which are geared to their specific situation,

organising and running the European Campaign on Healthy Workplaces as well as the European Week on health and safety, focusing on specific risks and needs of users and final beneficiaries.

The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94 of 18 July 1994 establishing a European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (OJ L 216, 20.8.1994, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 24802431 p.m. 31294613 55805119,13 40358399,35 This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments under the programme for Employment and Social Solidarity (Progress). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Decision No 1672/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Community programme for Employment and Social Solidarity — Progress (OJ L 315, 15.11.2006, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 8579394 p.m. 10082958 22015381,85 8406133,52 This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of commitments remaining to be settled from past years in respect of the former Article 04 03 04. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 of 15 October 1968 on freedom of movement for workers within the Community (OJ L 257, 19.10.1968, p. 2). Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on freedom of movement for workers within the Union (OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 1). Commission Decision 2003/8/EC of 23 December 2002 implementing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 as regards the clearance of vacancies and applications for employment (OJ L 5, 10.1.2003, p. 16). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 8180353 p.m. 14894437 26542047,64 18582523,22 This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of commitments remaining to be settled from past years in respect of the former Articles 04 04 07, 04 04 12 and 04 04 15. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Council Decision of 9 July 1957 concerning the terms of reference and rules of procedure of the Mines Safety and Health Commission (OJ 28, 31.8.1957, p. 487/57). Council Decision 74/325/EEC of 27 June 1974 on the setting up of an Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work (OJ L 185, 9.7.1974, p. 15). Council Decision 74/326/EEC of 27 June 1974 on the extension of the responsibilities of the Mines Safety and Health Commission to all mineral-extracting industries (OJ L 185, 9.7.1974, p. 18). Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1), and the associated individual directives. Council Directive 92/29/EEC of 31 March 1992 on the minimum safety and health requirements for improved medical treatment on board vessels (OJ L 113, 30.4.1992, p. 19). Council Decision 98/171/EC of 23 February 1998 on Community activities concerning analysis, research and cooperation in the field of employment and the labour market (OJ L 63, 4.3.1998, p. 26). Council Decision 2000/750/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a Community action programme to combat discrimination (2001 to 2006) (OJ L 303, 2.12.2000, p. 23). Decision No 50/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 December 2001 establishing a programme of Community action to encourage cooperation between Member States to combat social exclusion (OJ L 10, 12.1.2002, p. 1). Decision No 1145/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 June 2002 on Community incentive measures in the field of employment (OJ L 170, 29.6.2002, p. 1). Council Decision of 22 July 2003 setting up an Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work (OJ C 218, 13.9.2003, p. 1). Decision No 1554/2005/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 amending Council Decision 2001/51/EC establishing a programme relating to the Community framework strategy on gender equality and Decision No 848/2004/EC establishing a Community action programme to promote organisations active at European level in the field of equality between men and women (OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 9). Decision No 1098/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2008 on the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion (2010) (OJ L 298, 7.11.2008, p. 20). Decision No 283/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 2010 establishing a European Progress Microfinance Facility for employment and social inclusion (OJ L 87, 7.4.2010, p. 1). Convention concluded in 1959 between the ECSC High Authority and the International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) of the International Labour Office. Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty establishing the European Community under Articles 136, 137 and 140 (Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union under Articles 151, 153 and 156). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 523430 p.m. 600000 500000,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — 65000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — p.m. — 20000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — 350000 0,— 430868,38 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 1308576 p.m. 3880000 5000000,— 3166773,34 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 348954 p.m. 600000 0,— 597570,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 523430 1000000 600000 457050,50 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. This appropriation is intended to continue to cover actions with the general objective to ensure the equal treatment and non-discrimination of migrant workers on the host labour market by means of information centres in the Member States to provide information, advice and support, including legal support, to posted workers as well as to migrant workers. The objective of this preparatory action is to ensure the equal treatment and non-discrimination of migrant workers on the host labour market by means of information centres in the Member States to provide information, advice and support, including legal support, to migrant workers. This preparatory action is linked to the upcoming Union initiative on the freedom of movement within the Union. This initiative is aimed at improving the enforceability of Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on freedom of movement for workers within the Union (OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 1). It aims to remove existing barriers to mobility of Union workers by enhancing the enforcement of rights conferred by Union law and providing information and legal support to migrants facing discrimination based on nationality. This preparatory action will build on the work done in the framework of the past pilot project Working and living conditions of posted workers (Item 04 03 77 03) as well as actions started under the preparatory action in 2013. Actions:

a study to explore the modalities of organising a network of centres across the Union,

launching 3 pilot measures to test the network of centres in selected Member States,

a stakeholder conference.

The information centres can be based upon established trade union information activities and should with the assistance of the Commission:

provide immigrant groups with support and information with regard to labour and foreign national issues,

provide legal services for EU migrants who may be the object of exploitation and harassment, and who are entitled to present claims and formal complaints in accordance with current legislation,

combat discrimination and intolerance, which damage labour and social integration,

support those in an irregular situation by providing legal assistance with the objective of regularising workers and defending their fundamental rights,

keep up-to-date and provide permanent legal information, in particular in relation to employment cases, in order to ensure the full recognition of the rights of posted and migrant workers,

provide legal support in the following cases: deportation orders, migrants in irregular situations, undocumented migrant workers, work and residence permit renewal,

develop actions that tackle the fight against undeclared work and develop employer’s awareness of the issue of undeclared work,

develop campaigns about labour market shortages and hiring in the country of origin,

design informative campaigns and hold conferences, seminars, etc.,

foster cooperation and the exchange of information between employment and immigration services.

The expected results of this preparatory action are: helping a smooth integration of migrant workers in host labour markets while at the same time helping them to protect and enforce their right to equal treatment. In terms of improving the administrative environment, the preparatory action will foster cooperation between employment and immigration services at the level of the Commission and the Member States. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 263278,78 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 168145,26 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 200000 0,— 650000,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 1292053 p.m. 2000000 2000000,— 1437997,82 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 697907 1000000 650000 1000000,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. This preparatory action builds on the importance of social innovation and the emergence of social enterprises. Together these serve as drivers of change that operate on the basis of viable business models to further inclusive, socially fairer and environmentally sustainable growth. They also generate jobs through activities that meet social needs in the context of sustainable and inclusive development. The objective of this preparatory action is to identify, develop, promote and disseminate the good practice of national, regional or local governments and of financial intermediaries in assisting young or social entrepreneurs at times of high youth unemployment. As such, the preparatory action contributes to realising the potential of young and social entrepreneurship, emphasised also in the Annual Growth Survey 2012 and in the Commission communication of 18 April 2012 entitled Towards a job-rich recovery (COM(2012) 173 final). The goal is to improve the economic and social situation at local level, and this preparatory action will show ways in which support for young and social entrepreneurship can be most effectively incorporated into regional, urban and/or local development strategies. Special focus is made on the use in the 2014-2020 period of Union financial instruments, in particular the Structural Funds. The main task will be to work together with potential finance providers (in particular managing authorities for Structural Fund programmes, notably those financed by the ESF), and financial intermediaries, including the EIB Group, in a limited number of pilot regions. This will help develop and establish feasible, suitable and reliable schemes or funds providing equity or mezzanine funding (including venture philanthropy). These can be used to support structures providing business development services and networking facilities, with the aim of stimulating and facilitating the green shoots of development and growth in social enterprises. Actions may include feasibility studies, mutual learning, dissemination of good practice, and targeted assistance to the national or regional authorities, where appropriate. Where relevant, such actions may build on the results of previous actions for capacity-building and mutual learning of regional authorities and financial intermediaries, such as the JESSICA Networking Platform. The results of these learning pilots will be beneficial for implementing the relevant Europe 2020 strategy flagship initiatives, and will prepare the ground for effective use of the ESF and other Union funds after 2014. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 523430 2000000 1000000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. This pilot project aims at assessing the feasibility and added value of introducing a European unemployment insurance or benefit scheme possibly taking the form of a minimum unemployment allowance. The ultimate aim would be to pave the way for the concrete implementation of this idea, as a key component of the social dimension of the Economic and Monetary Union. The actions/measures to be funded are:

a detailed study in three part on the options, feasibility and added value of a European insurance scheme. First, the study will examine the different possible options as for the scope and content of the scheme, inter alia a minimum unemployment allowance. Second, the study will test their feasibility with due regard for differing practices, and for collective labour agreements and legislation in the various Member States. Third, the study should asses their European added value and in particular how such scheme could allow economic growth, prevent poverty and serve as a basis for people to live in dignity, play a full part in society and make headway with finding employment, and which will play an automatic stabilising role for the economy,

the creation of a network to facilitate the exchange of best practices between Member States, local and territorial administrations, trade unions and associations on national unemployment insurance schemes. The information collected and exchanged should also facilitate the drawing up of the study,

the organisation of a high-level conference at the end of the project to communicate and debate the results of the study.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. 2000000 1000000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Currently there is no microfinance facility that specifically tackles youth employment. This preparatory action should be awarded directly to European Investment Fund. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 500000 250000 This pilot project will investigate the benefits of introducing and – if appropriate – making available a forgery-proof European electronic document containing individuals' social security details, on which could be stored all the data needed to verify the bearer’s employment status, such as details on his or her social security status and working hours, and which would be subject to strict data-protection rules, particularly where privacy-sensitive personal data is processed. The measures covered will include:

a report on best practices in Member States which have already implemented similar systems;

devising a preparatory action, based on the report, to help introduce this document in specific sectors/countries;

an impact assessment and cost-benefit analysis of the production of such an electronic document;

a comparative analysis of the social security systems in the EU-28 which can serve as a basis for building knowledge about the significant variations between Member States with regard to economic structures, size and composition of social systems.

This pilot project could also cover the design of an EU-model electronic card providing relevant information for verifying the bearer’s employment status, such as details of his or her social security status and working hours. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1500000 750000 The preparatory action is to: strengthen the capacity of national minimum income networks to develop a strategy to act on the recommendations that have emerged from the pilot project as well as links with the EU 2020 strategy by following up on the implementation of the relevant Country Specific Recommendations; further develop awareness raising in connection with minimum income schemes, focusing on coverage, adequacy and take-up; engage Union-level actors in further dialogue on minimum income schemes; and promote the common methodology for reference budgets (under preparation as part of another pilot project, Reference Budget Network) at local, national and EU level to ensure that minimum income support is adequate. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 500000 250000 Links with Employment and Social Affairs priorities and policy or legislative initiatives at Union level This preparatory action will contribute to overall Union policy for combating poverty and social exclusion, especially among disadvantaged groups such as migrants. In particular, it will tie in with the Commission communications entitled European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion (COM(2010) 758 final) and Towards Social Investments for Growth and Cohesion (COM(2013) 83 final) as well as with the European Social Fund Regulation of 17 December 2013 (Regulation No 1304/2013). Objective This preparatory action will contribute to the welfare and full social and economic integration of migrants in Europe (both European nationals and third country nationals), especially those in extremely difficult social and economic situations (unemployment, habitual exclusion, health problems, addictions and other forms of marginalisation) through development and testing of pilot integration centres in member states with different welfare systems and labour market configurations. Those centres will form part of the European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion and will strengthen migrants’ skills and capacities and empower them to participate fully in employment and social life by providing an integrated package of activities and services. Actions/measures to be funded The measures covered will include:

creation of pilot social integration centres, which will:

be established in urban and rural areas with severe integration problems in selected EU countries, in partnership with local social, public and economic stakeholders;

run workshops and full-time vocational training schemes, job coaching schemes and apprenticeships that meet local community needs in areas such as care services, green area upkeep services, professional cleaning services and building construction services;

serve as one-stop shops for marginalised migrants looking for assistance with all legal and community-related issues (social assistance, job advice, financial incentives);

create favourable environments and local partnerships for the development of social entrepreneurship.

The pilot centres will assist with trial arrangements for the future creation of local centres for social and economic integration in all Members States as part of the European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion. The aim of local centres will be twofold: (1) to activate and empower migrants in order to improve their chances of re-entry into the mainstream economy and full integration in the host communities and society; (2) to assist local authorities, social partners and civil society organisations in removing barriers, supporting mobility and fostering social and economic inclusion of marginalised migrants. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 500000 This pilot project aims to carry out studies on the consequences of reductions in welfare benefits (family allowance, long-term unemployment benefit, supplementary sickness benefit, social integration payment) in terms of increased poverty and gender inequalities. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). EUROPEAN GLOBALISATION ADJUSTMENT FUND Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 04 04EUROPEAN GLOBALISATION ADJUSTMENT FUND 04 04 01 EGF - to support workers and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased as a result of the globalisation 9 p.m. 25000000 p.m. 50000000 04 04 51 Completion of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2007 to 2013) 9 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 41541397,— 41541397,— Chapter 04 04 — Total p.m. 25000000 p.m. 50000000 41541397,— 41541397,— 166,17 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 25000000 p.m. 50000000 This appropriation is intended to cover the EGF so as to enable the Union to demonstrate solidarity towards, and to support workers made redundant and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased as a result of major structural changes in world patterns due to globalisation, as a result of the continuation of the global financial and economic crisis addressed in Regulation (EC) No 546/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (OJ L 167, 29.6.2009, p. 26), or as a result of a new global financial and economic crisis and to provide financial support for their rapid reintegration into sustainable employment. The actions undertaken by the EGF should be complementary to those of the European Social Fund and there must be no double funding from these instruments. EGF-supported actions or measures should aim to ensure that the largest possible number of beneficiaries participating in these actions, including a gender-sensitive approach, find sustainable employment as soon as possible before the final report is due. The rules for entering the appropriations in this reserve and for mobilising the EGF are laid down in point 13 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 855), and in particular Article 1 thereof. Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 41541397,— 41541397,— This appropriation is intended to cover the EGF so as to enable the Union to provide time-limited and targeted support for workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation where these redundancies have a significant adverse impact on the regional or local economy. It is applicable to all applications submitted up to 31 December 2013. For applications submitted between 1 May 2009 and 31 December 2011, it may also be used to provide support to workers made redundant as a direct result of the global financial and economic crisis. The actions undertaken by the EGF should be complementary to those of the European Social Fund. There must be no double funding from these instruments. The rules for entering the appropriations in this reserve and for mobilising the EGF are laid down in point 13 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 546/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (OJ L 167, 29.6.2009, p. 26). Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1). INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE — EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL POLICIES AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 04 05INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE — EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL POLICIES AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT 04 05 01Support to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 04 05 01 01 Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 04 05 01 02 Support for economic, social and territorial development and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 04 05 01 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 04 05 02Support to Iceland 04 05 02 01 Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 04 05 02 02 Support for economic, social and territorial development and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 04 05 02 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 04 05 03Support to Turkey 04 05 03 01 Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 04 05 03 02 Support for economic, social and territorial development and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 04 05 03 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 04 05 51 Completion of actions (prior to 2014) — Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance — Human resources development 4 p.m. 74547800 p.m. 69900164 113157077,— 65152574,— 87,40 Chapter 04 05 — Total p.m. 74547800 p.m. 69900164 113157077,— 65152574,— 87,40 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in the Western Balkans:

support for political reforms,

strengthening of the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at all levels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of political reforms by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) and (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in the Western Balkans:

providing support for economic, social and territorial development, with a view to achieving smart, sustainable and inclusive growth,

strengthening the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at all levels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of economic, social and territorial development by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis, including preparation for management of Union Structural Funds, the Cohesion Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(b) and (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Under IPA II, this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in Iceland:

support for political reforms,

strengthening of the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at all levels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of political reforms by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) and (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in Iceland:

providing support for economic, social and territorial development, with a view to achieving smart, sustainable and inclusive growth,

strengthening the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at all levels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of economic, social and territorial development by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis, including preparation for management of Union Structural Funds, the Cohesion Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(b) and (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Under IPA II, this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in Turkey:

support for political reforms,

strengthening of the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at all levels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of political reforms by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) and (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in Turkey:

providing support for economic, social and territorial development, with a view to achieving smart, sustainable and inclusive growth,

strengthening the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at all levels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of economic, social and territorial development by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis, including preparation for management of Union Structural Funds, the Cohesion Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(b) and (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 74547800 p.m. 69900164 113157077,— 65152574,— This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments made prior to 2014. In accordance with Article 105a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, as modified by point 7 of Annex III to the Treaty concerning the Accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union (OJ L 112, 24.4.2012), programmes and major projects which, on the date of accession of Croatia, have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 and the implementation of which has not been completed by that date, shall be considered to have been approved by the Commission under Regulation(EC) No 1083/2006, with the exception of the programmes approved under the components referred to in points (a) and (e) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006. Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82). FUND FOR EUROPEAN AID TO THE MOST DEPRIVED Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 04 06FUND FOR EUROPEAN AID TO THE MOST DEPRIVED 04 06 01 Promoting social cohesion and alleviating the worst forms of poverty in the Union 1.2 523247709 362116807 500000000 405000000 04 06 02 Technical assistance 1.2 1410000 958779 1280000 1280000 Chapter 04 06 — Total 524657709 363075586 501280000 406280000 Article 174 TFEU sets out the Union’s objective of economic, social and territorial cohesion while Article 175 specifies the role of the Structural Funds in achieving this objective and makes provisions for the adoption of specific actions outside the Structural Funds. Article 80 of the Financial Regulation provides for financial corrections in the event of expenditure incurred in breach of applicable law. Articles 56 and 57 of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 on criteria for financial corrections by the Commission provide for specific rules on financial corrections applicable to the FEAD. Any revenue from the financial corrections carried out on that basis is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue and constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation. Article 177 of the Financial Regulation lays down the conditions for the repayment in full, or in part, of pre-financing payments in respect of a given operation. Article 44 of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 provides for specific rules on repayment of pre-financing applicable to the FEAD. Pre-financing amounts repaid shall constitute internal assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(4) of the Financial Regulation and shall be entered in Item 6 1 5 0 or 6 1 5 7. Article 19 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 lays down the conditions for the revision of MFF in order to transfer to subsequent years, in excess of the corresponding expenditure ceilings, allocations not used in 2014, in the event of the adoption after 1 January 2014 of new rules or programmes. Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 174 and 175 thereof. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1) and in particular Articles 21(3)(4), 80 and 177 thereof. Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884). 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 223/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (OJ L 72, 12.3.2014, p. 1). Conclusions of the European Council of 7 and 8 February 2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 523247709 362116807 500000000 405000000 The Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) replaces the European Union’s Food Distribution Programme for the Most Deprived Persons of the Community, which was discontinued at the end of 2013. To ensure continuity between the two programmes, expenditure shall be eligible for a support from a FEAD operational programme if it is incurred by a beneficiary and paid between 1 December 2013 and 31 December 2023. FEAD shall promote social cohesion, enhance social inclusion and therefore ultimately contribute to the objective of eradicating poverty in the Union by contributing to achieving the poverty reduction target of at least 20 million of the number of persons at risk of poverty and social exclusion in accordance with the Europe 2020 strategy, whilst complementing the Structural Funds. Since the proportion of women at risk of poverty or social exclusion is higher than is the case for men, FEAD will take a gender-sensitive approach by adapting measures to the groups actually at risk, including women and the elderly. It shall contribute to achieving the specific objective of alleviating and eradicating the worst forms of poverty, by providing non-financial assistance to the most deprived persons by food and/or basic material assistance, and social inclusion activities aiming at the social integration of the most deprived persons. This objective and the results of the implementation of the Fund shall be qualitatively and quantitatively assessed. FEAD shall complement and shall not replace or reduce sustainable national poverty eradication and social inclusion policies, which remain the responsibility of Member States. The resources for the Fund available for budgetary commitment for the period 2014-2020 shall be EUR 3395684880 in 2011 prices. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. 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 223/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (OJ L 72, 12.3.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1410000 958779 1280000 1280000 This appropriation is intended to cover technical assistance as provided for in Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014. Technical assistance covers preparation, monitoring, administrative and technical assistance, audit, information, control and evaluation measures necessary for implementing Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 as well as for activities pursuant to Article 10 of that Regulation. In particular, this appropriation is intended to cover:

support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings and missions),

information and publishing expenditure,

expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

contracts for the provision of services and studies,

grants,

audit, control and evaluation activities.

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 223/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (OJ L 72, 12.3.2014, p. 1).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND INCLUSION

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND INCLUSION

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 05 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA 131384520 131384520 129034743 129034743 131568850,35 131568850,35 05 02 IMPROVING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR THROUGH INTERVENTIONS IN AGRICULTURAL MARKETS 2400689000 2400752166 2233400000 2232941971 3193228899,81 3193183830,72 05 03 DIRECT AIDS AIMED AT CONTRIBUTING TO FARM INCOMES, LIMITING FARM INCOME VARIABILITY AND MEETING ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE OBJECTIVES 40908597789 40908597789 41447275640 41447275640 41658276625,69 41658276625,69 05 04 RURAL DEVELOPMENT 13819166077 11162302959 13987271059 11591354028 14795454673,84 13151819724,47 05 05 INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE — AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 94000000 177168992 90000000 110997038 234042533,— 47636861,88 05 06 INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA 4675000 4201456 6696000 1806026 3062748,84 3062748,84 05 07 AUDIT OF AGRICULTURAL EXPENDITURE FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL GUARANTEE FUND (EAGF) 87300000 87300000 60200000 60200000 119577848,19 119577848,19 05 08 POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION OF THE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA 56231373 51366940 40793360 32848523 31728963,46 34292383,82 05 09 HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH AND INNOVATION RELATED TO AGRICULTURE 101455799 19076239 52163000 624014 Title 05 — Total 57603499558 54942151061 58046833802 55607081983 60166941143,18 58339418873,96 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 05 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA 05 01 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Agriculture and rural development policy area 5.2 98894779 97408025 100081988,75 101,20 05 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Agriculture and rural development policy area 05 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 3394913 3399499 4249935,54 125,19 05 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 7204827 7338776 7843141,22 108,86 Article 05 01 02 — Subtotal 10599740 10738275 12093076,76 114,09 05 01 03 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Agriculture and rural development policy area 5.2 6278438 6306203 7518471,48 119,75 05 01 04Support expenditure for operations and programmes in the Agriculture and rural development policy area 05 01 04 01 Support expenditure for the European Agriculture Guarantee Fund (EAGF) — Non-operational technical assistance 2 8100000 7931000 7477496,61 92,31 05 01 04 03 Support expenditure for pre-accession assistance in the field of agriculture and rural development (IPA) 4 497475 545000 0,— 0 05 01 04 04 Support expenditure for the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) — Non-operational technical assistance 2 4450000 3735000 4397816,75 98,83 Article 05 01 04 — Subtotal 13047475 12211000 11875313,36 91,02 05 01 05Support expenditure for research and innovation programmes in the Agriculture and rural development policy area 05 01 05 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 1277088 1238086 05 01 05 02 External personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 321000 420000 05 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 800000 713154 Article 05 01 05 — Subtotal 2398088 2371240 05 01 06Executive agencies 05 01 06 01 Consumer, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency — Contribution from the agricultural promotion programme 2 166000 Article 05 01 06 — Subtotal 166000 Chapter 05 01 — Total 131384520 129034743 131568850,35 100,14 The following legal basis applies to all articles and items of this chapter unless otherwise stated. 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 98894779 97408025 100081988,75 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3394913 3399499 4249935,54 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 7204827 7338776 7843141,22 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 6278438 6306203 7518471,48 Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80). Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87). Council Regulation (EC) No 870/2004 of 26 April 2004 establishing a Community programme on the conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in agriculture (OJ L 162, 30.4.2004, p. 18). Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82). Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1). 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 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 637/2008 and Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 608). Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671). Regulation (EU) No 1310/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down certain transitional provisions on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), amending Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards resources and their distribution in respect of the year 2014 and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1307/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards their application in the year 2014 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 865). Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 8100000 7931000 7477496,61 This appropriation is intended to cover the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support activities, as well as evaluation, audit and inspection measures required to implement the common agricultural policy and in particular the measures as stipulated Article 6(a) and (d) to (f) of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013. This includes expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the genetic resources programme laid down by Regulation (EC) No 870/2004. It also includes the expenditure for the financing of the Conciliation Body within the framework of the common agricultural policy clearance of accounts (fees, equipment, travel and meetings) and studies and other expenditure on communication and support for audit and controls, such as assistance by audit firms. Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 0 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 21 and 174 of the Financial Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 497475 545000 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the Commission and beneficiaries,

expenditure on external staff in Union delegations (contract agents, local agents or seconded national experts) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Union delegations in third countries or for internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the external staff remunerated from the appropriations entered in this item,

expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems, awareness-raising, training, preparation and exchange of lessons learnt and best practices, as well as publications activities and any other administrative or technical assistance directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme,

research activities on relevant issues and the dissemination thereof,

expenditure related to the provision of information and communication actions, including the development of communication strategies and corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Chapter 05 05. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 4450000 3735000 4397816,75 This appropriation is intended to cover the EAFRD-funded technical assistance provided for in Article 66(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 and Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013, Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 and Article 58 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, administrative support, evaluation, audit and control measures. It can, in particular, be used to finance:

support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions, translations),

information and publishing expenditure,

expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

audit and control measures, such as assistance by audit firms,

contracts for the provision of services,

expenditure on external staff at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) up to EUR 1850000, as well as missions relating to such staff.

Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 1 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 21 and 177 of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(3)(b) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1277088 1238086 This appropriation covers expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020, occupying posts on the authorised establishment plans engaged in indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including officials and temporary staff posted in Union delegations. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 321000 420000 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on external personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020, in the form of indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including external personnel posted in Union delegations. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 800000 713154 This appropriation is intended to cover other administrative expenditure for all management of research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020, in the form of indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including other administrative expenditure incurred by staff posted in Union delegations. It is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this item and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects, such as, but not limited to, expenditure on conferences, workshops, seminars, development and maintenance of IT systems, missions, training and representation. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 166000 New item This appropriation is intended to cover the contribution for expenditure the Agency’s staff and administration incurred as a result of the Agency’s role in the management of measures forming part of the agricultural promotion programme. The establishment plan to the Executive Agency is set out in the Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 3/2008 of 17 December 2007 on information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products on the internal market and in third countries (OJ L 3, 5.1.2008, p. 1). See Chapter 05 02. Commission Implementing Decision 2013/770/EU of 17 December 2013 establishing the Consumers, Health and Food Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2004/858/EC (OJ L 341 18.12.2013, p. 69) Commission Implementing Decision 2014/927/EU of 17 December 2014 amending Implementing Decision 2013/770/EU in order to transform the Consumers, Health and Food Executive Agency into the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency (OJ L 363, 18.12.2014, p. 183). Commission Decision C(2014) 9594 of 19 December 2014 amending Decision C(2013) 9505 as regards the delegation of powers to the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency with a view to the performance of tasks linked to the implementation of information provision and promotion measures concerning agricultural products implemented in the internal market and in third countries and food safety training measures covered by Decision C(2014) 1269 comprising, in particular, the implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union. IMPROVING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR THROUGH INTERVENTIONS IN AGRICULTURAL MARKETS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 05 02IMPROVING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR THROUGH INTERVENTIONS IN AGRICULTURAL MARKETS 05 02 01Cereals 05 02 01 01 Export refunds for cereals 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 02 01 02 Intervention storage of cereals 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 88853,98 88853,98 05 02 01 99 Other measures (cereals) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. –774,63 –774,63 Article 05 02 01 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 88079,35 88079,35 05 02 02Rice 05 02 02 01 Export refunds for rice 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 02 02 02 Intervention storage of rice 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 02 02 99 Other measures (rice) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— Article 05 02 02 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 02 03 Refunds on non-Annex 1 products 2 100000 100000 4000000 4000000 4879804,92 4879804,92 4879,80 05 02 04Food programmes 05 02 04 99 Other measures (food programmes) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 491528729,02 491528729,02 Article 05 02 04 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 491528729,02 491528729,02 05 02 05Sugar 05 02 05 01 Export refunds for sugar and isoglucose 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 45046,27 45046,27 05 02 05 03 Production refunds for sugar used in the chemical industry 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. –9166,13 –9166,13 05 02 05 08 Private storage of sugar 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 02 05 99 Other measures (sugar) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. –182648,61 –182648,61 Article 05 02 05 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. –146768,47 –146768,47 05 02 06Olive oil 05 02 06 03 Private storage of olive oil 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 17204146,15 17204146,15 05 02 06 05 Quality improvement measures 2 46000000 46000000 45000000 45000000 43169172,74 43169172,74 93,85 05 02 06 99 Other measures (olive oil) 2 600000 600000 300000 300000 565210,07 565210,07 94,20 Article 05 02 06 — Subtotal 46600000 46600000 45300000 45300000 60938528,96 60938528,96 130,77 05 02 07Textile plants 05 02 07 02 Private storage of flax fibre 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 02 07 03 Cotton — National restructuring programmes 2 6100000 6100000 6100000 6100000 10102598,83 10102598,83 165,62 05 02 07 99 Other measures (textile plants) 2 100000 100000 100000 100000 7037678,43 7037678,43 7037,68 Article 05 02 07 — Subtotal 6200000 6200000 6200000 6200000 17140277,26 17140277,26 276,46 05 02 08Fruit and vegetables 05 02 08 03 Operational funds for producer organisations 2 541500000 541500000 285000000 285000000 726755567,69 726755567,69 134,21 05 02 08 11 Aid to producer groups for preliminary recognition 2 150000000 150000000 269000000 269000000 343373666,75 343373666,75 228,92 05 02 08 12 School fruit scheme 2 144000000 144000000 122000000 122000000 66736818,29 66736818,29 46,35 05 02 08 99 Other measures (fruit and vegetables) 2 700000 700000 700000 700000 1220275,45 1220275,45 174,33 Article 05 02 08 — Subtotal 836200000 836200000 676700000 676700000 1138086328,18 1138086328,18 136,10 05 02 09Products of the wine-growing sector 05 02 09 08 National support programmes for the wine sector 2 1094000000 1094000000 1083000000 1083000000 1046416618,18 1046416618,18 95,65 05 02 09 99 Other measures (wine-growing sector) 2 1000000 1000000 2000000 2000000 –2184549,97 –2184549,97 –218,45 Article 05 02 09 — Subtotal 1095000000 1095000000 1085000000 1085000000 1044232068,21 1044232068,21 95,36 05 02 10Promotion 05 02 10 01 Promotion measures — Payments by Member States 2 64000000 64000000 60000000 60000000 50129077,60 50129077,60 78,33 05 02 10 02 Promotion measures — Direct payments by the Union 2 1189000 1252166 1500000 1041971 1346726,99 1301657,90 103,95 05 02 10 99 Other measures (promotion) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— Article 05 02 10 — Subtotal 65189000 65252166 61500000 61041971 51475804,59 51430735,50 78,82 05 02 11Other plant products/measures 05 02 11 03 Hops — Aid to producer organisations 2 2300000 2300000 2300000 2300000 2277000,— 2277000,— 99,00 05 02 11 04 POSEI (excluding direct aids) 2 231000000 231000000 238000000 238000000 225393907,76 225393907,76 97,57 05 02 11 99 Other measures (other plant products/measures) 2 100000 100000 100000 100000 –25616,72 –25616,72 –25,62 Article 05 02 11 — Subtotal 233400000 233400000 240400000 240400000 227645291,04 227645291,04 97,53 05 02 12Milk and milk products 05 02 12 01 Refunds for milk and milk products 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 62670,33 62670,33 05 02 12 02 Storage measures for skimmed-milk powder 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 02 12 04 Storage measures for butter and cream 2 p.m. p.m. 6000000 6000000 7102012,02 7102012,02 05 02 12 06 Private storage of certain cheeses 2 p.m. p.m. 05 02 12 08 School milk 2 77000000 77000000 75000000 75000000 63177530,31 63177530,31 82,05 05 02 12 99 Other measures (milk and milk products) 2 100000 100000 100000 100000 7285,— 7285,— 7,29 Article 05 02 12 — Subtotal 77100000 77100000 81100000 81100000 70349497,66 70349497,66 91,24 05 02 13Beef and veal 05 02 13 01 Refunds for beef and veal 2 100000 100000 1000000 1000000 4578186,47 4578186,47 4578,19 05 02 13 02 Storage measures for beef and veal 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 02 13 04 Refunds for live animals 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 1911057,57 1911057,57 05 02 13 99 Other measures (beef and veal) 2 p.m. p.m. 100000 100000 –56,49 –56,49 Article 05 02 13 — Subtotal 100000 100000 1100000 1100000 6489187,55 6489187,55 6489,19 05 02 14Sheepmeat and goatmeat 05 02 14 01 Private storage of sheepmeat and goatmeat 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 02 14 99 Other measures (sheepmeat and goatmeat) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— Article 05 02 14 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 02 15Pigmeat, eggs and poultry, bee-keeping and other animal products 05 02 15 01 Refunds for pigmeat 2 p.m. p.m. 100000 100000 3474173,74 3474173,74 05 02 15 02 Private storage of pigmeat 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 02 15 04 Refunds for eggs 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 84375,60 84375,60 05 02 15 05 Refunds for poultrymeat 2 1000000 1000000 1000000 1000000 46111351,89 46111351,89 4611,14 05 02 15 06 Specific aid for bee-keeping 2 31000000 31000000 31000000 31000000 29759580,19 29759580,19 96,00 05 02 15 99 Other measures (pigmeat, poultry, eggs, bee-keeping, other animal products) 2 8800000 8800000 p.m. p.m. 1092590,12 1092590,12 12,42 Article 05 02 15 — Subtotal 40800000 40800000 32100000 32100000 80522071,54 80522071,54 197,36 Chapter 05 02 — Total 2400689000 2400752166 2233400000 2232941971 3193228899,81 3193183830,72 133,01 Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 0 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations on any line in this chapter in accordance with Articles 21 and 174 of the Financial Regulation. In the framework of establishing the budgetary needs for this chapter, an amount of EUR 523600000 originating from Item 6 7 0 1 of the general statement of revenue was taken into account in establishing the budgetary needs, of which EUR 469300000 for Article 05 02 08 (in particular for Items 05 02 08 03 and 05 02 08 99) and EUR 54300000 for Article 05 02 12 (in particular for Items 05 02 12 02, 05 02 12 04 and 05 02 12 99). The following legal basis applies to all articles and items of this chapter unless otherwise stated. Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1). 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). Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671). Council Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 of 16 December 2013 determining measures on fixing certain aids and refunds related to the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (OJ L 346, 20.12.2013, p. 12). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds for cereals granted in accordance with Articles 196 to 199 and Articles 201 to 204 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 88853,98 This appropriation is intended to cover technical, financial and other costs, in particular the financial depreciation of stocks, resulting from the buying-in of cereals for public storage in accordance with Articles 8, 9, 11 to 16, 19 and 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. –774,63 This appropriation is intended to cover outstanding balances as well as other expenditure related to intervention schemes for cereals under Regulations (EC) No 1234/2007, (EU) No 1308/2013 and (EU) No 1370/2013 not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 01. It includes in particular expenditure on exceptional measures carried out in accordance with Articles 219, 220(1)(b) and 221 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds for rice granted in accordance with Articles 196 to 199 and Articles 201 to 204 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover technical, financial and other costs, in particular the financial depreciation of stocks, resulting from the buying-in of rice for public storage in accordance with Articles 10 to 13, 18, 25 and 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and Articles 8, 9, 11 to 16 and 19 to 21 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure under other intervention schemes for rice under Regulations (EC) No 1234/2007, (EU) No 1308/2013 and (EU) No 1370/2013 not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 02. It includes in particular expenditure on exceptional measures carried out in accordance with Articles 219, 220(1)(b) and 221 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 100000 4000000 4879804,92 This appropriation is intended to cover refunds on cereals exported in the form of certain spirits drinks, in accordance with Articles 196 to 199 and Articles 201 to 204 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013, as well as refunds on goods resulting from the processing of cereals and rice, sugar and isoglucose, skimmed milk, butter and eggs, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1216/2009. Council Regulation (EC) No 1216/2009 of 30 November 2009 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (OJ L 328, 15.12.2009, p. 10). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 491528729,02 This appropriation is intended to cover any outstanding balances resulting from the application of Article 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the supply of food from intervention stocks and products mobilised on the Union market to designated organisations for distribution to the most deprived persons in the Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 45046,27 This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds for sugar and isoglucose granted in accordance with Articles 196 to 199 and Articles 201 to 204 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013, as well as outstanding expenditure granted in accordance with Article 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, including those relating to certain sugars incorporated into processed fruit and vegetables, in accordance with Articles 16 and 18 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96. Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29). Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. –9166,13 This appropriation is intended to cover outstanding expenditure on production refunds for industrial sugar in accordance with Article 129 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 as well as outstanding expenditure for refunds for use in the chemical industry in accordance with Article 97 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover aid for the private storage of sugar in accordance with Articles 8, 9 and 17 to 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. –182648,61 This appropriation is intended to cover any other expenditure for sugar under Regulations (EC) No 1234/2007, (EU) No 1308/2013 and (EU) No 1370/2013, as well as any other outstanding balances, including corrections related to it, from the application of Regulations (EC) No 1260/2001, (EC) No 318/2006 and (EC) No 320/2006, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 05. These outstanding balances include, in particular, possible outstanding expenditure for measures to aid the disposal of raw sugar produced in the French Overseas Departments, in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 and for the adjustment aid for the refinery industry, in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 7(4), Article 33(2) and Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001. It includes in particular expenditure on exceptional measures carried out in accordance with Articles 219, 220(1)(b) and 221 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 of 20 February 2006 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 of 20 February 2006 establishing a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community and amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 42). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 17204146,15 This appropriation is intended to cover aid for the private storage of olive oil in accordance with Articles 8, 9 and 17 to 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 46000000 45000000 43169172,74 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure for aid to operator organisations incurred in accordance with Articles 29 to 31 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 600000 300000 565210,07 This appropriation is intended to cover any other expenditure for olive oil under Regulations (EC) No 1234/2007 and (EU) No 1308/2013, as well as any other outstanding balances from the application of Regulation No 136/66/EEC and Regulation (EC) No 865/2004, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 06. It includes in particular expenditure on exceptional measures under Articles 219, 220(1)(b) and 221 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover aid for the private storage of flax fibre in accordance with Articles 8, 9 and 17 to 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 6100000 6100000 10102598,83 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure in accordance with Article 66(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013. Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 637/2008 and Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 608). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 100000 100000 7037678,43 This appropriation is intended to cover any outstanding expenditure on aid for cotton which is not carded or combed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001 and any other expenditure for textile plants, including outstanding payments on processing aid for flax fibre and hemp fibre, under Regulations (EC) No 1234/2007 and (EU) No 1308/2013 not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 07. It includes in particular expenditure on exceptional measures under Articles 219, 220(1)(b) and 221 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Council Regulation (EC) No 1050/2001 of 22 May 2001 adjusting, for the sixth time, the system of aid for cotton introduced by Protocol 4 annexed to the Act of Accession of Greece (OJ L 148, 1.6.2001, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001 of 22 May 2001 on production aid for cotton (OJ L 148, 1.6.2001, p. 3). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 541500000 285000000 726755567,69 This appropriation is intended to cover the Union’s part-financing of expenditure connected with operational funds for producer organisations, in accordance with Articles 32 to 38 and 152 to 160 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 150000000 269000000 343373666,75 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure related to aid for producer groups granted preliminary recognition in accordance with Chapter I of Title III of Regulation (EC) No 1182/2007 and Subsection I of Section IVa of Chapter IV of Title I of Part II of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 144000000 122000000 66736818,29 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure related to the Union contribution to the school fruit scheme in accordance with Articles 22 to 25 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013, giving preference to products of local and/or national origin. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 700000 700000 1220275,45 This appropriation is intended to cover any other expenditure for fruit and vegetables under Regulations (EC) No 1234/2007, (EU) No 1308/2013 and (EU) No 1370/2013, as well as any outstanding expenditure for measures under Regulations (EC) No 399/94, (EC) No 2200/96, (EC) No 2201/96, (EC) No 2202/96 and (EC) No 1782/2003, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 08. It includes in particular expenditure on exceptional measures under Articles 219, 220(1)(b) and 221 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1094000000 1083000000 1046416618,18 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on support programmes for the wine sector in accordance with Articles 39 to 54 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1000000 2000000 –2184549,97 This appropriation is intended to cover any outstanding balances from application of Regulations (EEC) No 822/87, (EC) No 1493/1999, (EC) No 479/2008, (EC) No 1234/2007 and (EU) No 1308/2013, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 09. It includes in particular expenditure on exceptional measures carried out in accordance with Articles 219, 220(1)(b) and 221 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 479/2008 of 29 April 2008 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 148, 6.6.2008, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 3/2008 of 17 December 2007 on information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products on the internal market and in third countries (OJ L 3, 5.1.2008, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 64000000 60000000 50129077,60 This appropriation is intended to co-finance promotion programmes implemented by the Member States in respect of agricultural products, their method of production and food products in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 3/2008. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1189000 1252166 1500000 1041971 1346726,99 1301657,90 This appropriation is intended to finance promotion actions directly managed by the Commission as well as the technical assistance, such as preparatory work, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures, required for the implementation of the promotion programmes in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 3/2008. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to finance other measures in accordance with regulations on promotion measures, not financed by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 10. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2300000 2300000 2277000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the aid to producer organisations in the hops sector in accordance with Articles 58 to 60 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 231000000 238000000 225393907,76 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 and Regulation (EU) No 229/2013 as well as any outstanding expenditure arising from the implementation of the POSEI and Aegean islands legislation under Regulations (EC) No 247/2006 and (EC) No 1405/2006. Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 of 30 January 2006 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union (OJ L 42, 14.2.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1405/2006 of 18 September 2006 laying down specific measures for agriculture in favour of the smaller Aegean islands (OJ L 265, 26.9.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 228 /2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2013 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 (OJ L 78, 20.3.2013, p. 23). Regulation (EU) No 229/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2013 laying down specific measures for agriculture in favour of the smaller Aegean islands and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1405/2006 (OJ L 78, 20.3.2013, p. 41). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 100000 100000 –25616,72 This appropriation is intended to cover any other outstanding balances as well as other expenditure for other plant products/measures under Regulations (EEC) No 2075/92, (EC) 1786/2003, (EC) No 1234/2007 and (EU) No 1308/2013 not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 11. It includes in particular expenditure on exceptional measures under Articles 219, 220(1)(b) and 221 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 70). Council Regulation (EC) No 1786/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in dried fodder (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 114). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 62670,33 This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds for milk and milk products in accordance with Articles 196 to 199 and Articles 201 to 204 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover technical, financial and other costs, in particular the financial depreciation of stocks, resulting from public buying-in into storage of skimmed-milk powder in accordance with Articles 8, 9, 11 to 16, 19 and 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. This appropriation is also intended to cover private storage aid for skimmed-milk powder in accordance with Articles 8, 9 and 17 to 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. 6000000 7102012,02 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on private storage aid for butter and cream granted in accordance with Articles 8, 9 and 17 to 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. It is also intended to cover technical, financial and other costs, in particular the financial depreciation of stocks, resulting from the buying-in into public storage of butter and cream in accordance with Articles 8, 9, 11 to 16, 19 and 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 2 and 3 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on private storage aid for certain cheeses granted in accordance with Articles 8, 9 and 17 to 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 77000000 75000000 63177530,31 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on Union aid granted for supplying to pupils in educational establishments certain milk products in accordance with Articles 26 to 28 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013, giving preference to products of local and/or national origin. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 100000 100000 7285,— Former Items 05 02 12 03 and 05 02 12 99 This appropriation is intended to cover any outstanding balances as well as other expenditure for measures in the milk sector under Regulations (EC) No 1234/2007, (EU) No 1233/2009, (EU) No 1308/2013 and (EU) No 1370/2013, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 12. It is also intended to cover expenditure on compensation for certain producers of milk or milk products, known as SLOM in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 2330/98. It includes in particular expenditure on exceptional measures carried out in accordance with Articles 219 to 221 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Council Regulation (EC) No 2330/98 of 22 October 1998 providing for an offer of compensation to certain producers of milk and milk products temporarily restricted in carrying out their trade (OJ L 291, 30.10.1998, p. 4). Commission Regulation (EU) No 1233/2009 of 15 December 2009 laying down a specific market support measure in the dairy sector (OJ L 330, 16.12.2009, p. 70). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 100000 1000000 4578186,47 This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds for beef and veal in accordance with Articles 196 to 204 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover aid for the private storage of beef and veal in accordance with Articles 8 to 10 and 17 to 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. It is also intended to cover technical, financial and other costs, in particular the financial depreciation of stocks, resulting from the buying-in into public storage of beef and veal in accordance with Articles 8 to 16, 19 and 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 1911057,57 This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds for live animals in accordance with Articles 196 to 204 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. 100000 –56,49 This appropriation is intended to cover any other expenditure for measures in the beef and veal sector under Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013 and (EU) No 1370/2013, as well as any other outstanding balances from the application of Regulations (EC) No 1254/1999 and (EC) 1234/2007, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 13. It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments concerning the Union’s contribution to the cost of the voluntary slaughter of cattle slaughtered before 23 January 2006 that were more than 30 months old (OTMS) and of cattle slaughtered after 23 January 2006 that were born before 1 August 1996 (OCDS), resulting from the application of Commission Regulation (EC) No 716/96 of 19 April 1996 adopting exceptional support measures for the beef market in the United Kingdom (OJ L 99, 20.4.1996, p. 14). It includes in particular expenditure on exceptional measures carried out in accordance with Articles 219 to 221 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (OJ L 263, 18.10.2000, p. 34). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the private storage of sheepmeat and goatmeat in accordance with Articles 8 to 10 and 17 to 21 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover any other expenditure for measures in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector under Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013 and (EU) No 1370/2013, as well as any other outstanding balances from the application of Regulations (EC) No 2529/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 14. It includes in particular expenditure on exceptional measures carried out in accordance with Articles 219 to 221 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. 100000 3474173,74 This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds for pigmeat in accordance with Articles 196 to 199 and Articles 201 to 204 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover costs related to the private storage of pigmeat in accordance with Articles 8, 9 and 17 to 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 84375,60 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on export refunds for eggs in accordance with Articles 196 to 199 and Articles 201 to 204 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1000000 1000000 46111351,89 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on export refunds for poultrymeat in accordance with Articles 196 to 199 and Articles 201 to 204 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 31000000 31000000 29759580,19 This appropriation is intended to support, with specific measures, the bee-keeping sector, to compensate income losses and to improve consumer information and market transparency, as well as quality control in accordance with Articles 55 to 57 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 8800000 p.m. 1092590,12 This appropriation is intended to cover any other expenditure for measures in the pigmeat, poultry, eggs, bee-keeping and other animal products sectors under Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013 and (EU) No 1370/2013, as well as any other outstanding balances from the application of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 15. It includes in particular expenditure on exceptional measures carried out in accordance with Articles 219 to 221 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. DIRECT AIDS AIMED AT CONTRIBUTING TO FARM INCOMES, LIMITING FARM INCOME VARIABILITY AND MEETING ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE OBJECTIVES Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 05 03DIRECT AIDS AIMED AT CONTRIBUTING TO FARM INCOMES, LIMITING FARM INCOME VARIABILITY AND MEETING ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE OBJECTIVES 05 03 01Decoupled direct aids 05 03 01 01 SPS (single payment scheme) 2 28342000000 30083000000 31393933497,55 110,77 05 03 01 02 SAPS (single area payment scheme) 2 7806000000 7382000000 6681196780,24 85,59 05 03 01 03 Separate sugar payment 2 278000000 277000000 280141810,28 100,77 05 03 01 04 Separate fruit and vegetables payment 2 12000000 12000000 12289530,13 102,41 05 03 01 05 Specific support (Article 68) — Decoupled direct aids 2 507000000 487000000 463236884,51 91,37 05 03 01 06 Separate soft fruit payment 2 12000000 11000000 11479812,77 95,67 05 03 01 07 Redistributive payment 2 440000000 05 03 01 99 Other (decoupled direct aids) 2 p.m. p.m. –169227,89 Article 05 03 01 — Subtotal 37397000000 38252000000 38842109087,59 103,86 05 03 02Other direct aids 05 03 02 06 Suckler-cow premium 2 884000000 902000000 921054366,05 104,19 05 03 02 07 Additional suckler-cow premium 2 49000000 49000000 48977729,92 99,95 05 03 02 13 Sheep and goat premium 2 22000000 23000000 21138823,17 96,09 05 03 02 14 Sheep and goat supplementary premium 2 7000000 7000000 6821053,06 97,44 05 03 02 28 Aid for silkworms 2 500000 500000 415374,72 83,07 05 03 02 36 Payments for specific types of farming and quality production 2 1300000 2000000 1307278,09 100,56 05 03 02 39 Additional amount for sugar beet and cane producers 2 200000 21000000 20939786,08 10469,89 05 03 02 40 Area aid for cotton 2 239000000 239000000 242262404,19 101,37 05 03 02 42 Transitional fruit and vegetables payment — Other products than tomatoes 2 200000 3000000 34293109,02 17146,55 05 03 02 44 Specific support (Article 68) — Coupled direct aids 2 1430000000 1089000000 1046505693,22 73,18 05 03 02 50 POSEI — European Union support programmes 2 421000000 407000000 457955403,92 108,78 05 03 02 52 POSEI — Aegean islands 2 18000000 18000000 16156023,15 89,76 05 03 02 99 Other (direct aids) 2 6197789 9675640 –1832442,68 –29,57 Article 05 03 02 — Subtotal 3078397789 2770175640 2815994601,91 91,48 05 03 03 Additional amounts of aid 2 200000 600000 172936,19 86,47 05 03 09 Reimbursement of direct aids in relation to financial discipline 2 p.m. 05 03 10 Reserve for crises in the agricultural sector 2 433000000 424500000 Chapter 05 03 — Total 40908597789 41447275640 41658276625,69 101,83 Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 0 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations on any line in this chapter in accordance with Article 21 and Article 174 of the Financial Regulation. When establishing the budgetary needs for this chapter, an amount of EUR 1245000000 originating from Items 6 7 0 1, 6 7 0 2 and 6 7 0 3 of the general statement of revenue was taken into account in establishing the budgetary needs concerning Article 05 03 01, and in particular for Item 05 03 01 01. The following legal basis applies to all Articles and Items of this chapter unless otherwise stated. Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 of 29 September 2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 of 19 January 2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 30, 31.1.2009, p. 16). Regulation (EU) No 671/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 July 2012 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 as regards the application of direct payments to farmers in respect of the year 2013 (OJ L 204, 31.7.2012, p. 11). 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). Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 637/2008 and Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 608). Regulation (EU) No 1310/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down certain transitional provisions on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), amending Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards resources and their distribution in respect of the year 2014 and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1307/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards their application in the year 2014 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 865). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 28342000000 30083000000 31393933497,55 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure under the single payment scheme in accordance with Title III of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Title III of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 7806000000 7382000000 6681196780,24 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure under the single area payment scheme, in accordance with Title V of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, Title IVa of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and the Acts of Accession of 2003 and 2005. 2003 Act of Accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic, and in particular Annex II thereto List referred to in Article 20 of the Act of Accession point 6A(26), as adapted by Council Decision 2004/281/EC (OJ L 93, 30.3.2004, p. 1). 2005 Act of Accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Annex III thereto List referred to in Article 19 of the Act of Accession. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 278000000 277000000 280141810,28 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure under the separate sugar payment for the Member States applying the single area payment scheme in accordance with Title V of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Title IVa of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 12000000 12000000 12289530,13 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure under the separate fruit and vegetables payment for the Member States applying the single area payment scheme in accordance with Title V of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Title IVa of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 507000000 487000000 463236884,51 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on decoupled specific support provided for in Article 68 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, and in particular those referred to in point (v) of paragraph 1(a) and in paragraphs 1(c) and (d). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 12000000 11000000 11479812,77 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure under the separate soft fruit payment provided for in Article 129 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 in Member States applying the single area payment scheme in accordance with Title V of that Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 440000000 New item This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure under the redistributive payment in calendar year 2014 provided for in Articles 72a and 125a of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 in Member States applying the single payment scheme in accordance with Title III of that Regulation and in Member States applying the single area payment scheme in accordance with Title V of that Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. –169227,89 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure for other decoupled direct aids not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 03 01 and to cover corrections arising from non-compliance with the ceilings as laid down by Articles 8 and 40 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 which are not attributable to a specific budget line under Article 05 03 01. Council Regulation No 136/66/ EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats (OJ 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66). Council Regulation (EEC) No 1696/71 of 26 July 1971 on the common organisation of the market in hops (OJ L 175, 4.8.1971, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2358/71 of 26 October 1971 on the common organisation of the market in seeds (OJ L 246, 5.11.1971, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 154/75 of 21 January 1975 on the establishment of a register of olive cultivation in the Member States producing olive oil (OJ L 19, 24.1.1975, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 70). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2076/92 of 30 June 1992 fixing the premiums for leaf tobacco by group of tobacco varieties and the processing quotas allocated by group of varieties and by Member State (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 77). Council Regulation (EC) No 1868/94 of 27 July 1994 establishing a quota system in relation to the production of potato starch (OJ L 197, 30.7.1994, p. 4). Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18). Council Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 of 17 May 1999 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21). Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48). Council Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001 of 19 December 2001 on the common organisation of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 3). Council Regulation (EC) No 546/2002 of 25 March 2002 fixing the premiums and guarantee thresholds for leaf tobacco by variety group and Member State for the 2002, 2003 and 2004 harvests (OJ L 84, 28.3.2002, p. 4). Council Regulation (EC) No 2323/2003 of 17 December 2003 setting aid rates in the seeds sector for the 2004/05 marketing year (OJ L 345, 31.12.2003, p. 21). Council Regulation (EC) No 1544/2006 of 5 October 2006 laying down special measures to encourage silkworm rearing (OJ L 286, 17.10.2006, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 884000000 902000000 921054366,05 This appropriation is intended to cover the suckler-cow premiums in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Chapter 12 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, with the exception of the additional premiums resulting from the application of Article 6(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 (regions as defined in Articles 3 and 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 and Member States with a high proportion of suckler cows in the cattle population). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 49000000 49000000 48977729,92 This appropriation is intended to cover the additional national suckler-cow premium in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Chapter 12 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Article 6(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, granted in the regions specified in Articles 3 and 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, and in Member States with a high proportion of suckler cows in the cattle population. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 22000000 23000000 21138823,17 This appropriation is intended to cover headage payments in accordance with Section 10 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Chapter 11 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 7000000 7000000 6821053,06 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure resulting from the grant of specific aid per ewe or she-goat for producers of sheepmeat or goatmeat in less favoured or mountain areas in accordance with Section 10 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Chapter 11 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 500000 500000 415374,72 This appropriation is intended to cover aid for silkworms granted in accordance with Article 111 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1544/2006. Council Regulation (EC) No 1544/2006 of 5 October 2006 laying down special measures to encourage silkworm rearing (OJ L 286, 17.10.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1300000 2000000 1307278,09 This appropriation is intended to cover any outstanding payment for aids granted in accordance with Article 72(3) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Article 69 of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 200000 21000000 20939786,08 This appropriation is intended to cover any outstanding payments to sugar beet and cane producers in accordance with Section 7 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Chapter 10f of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 239000000 239000000 242262404,19 This appropriation is intended to cover area aid for cotton in accordance with Section 6 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Chapter 10a of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 200000 3000000 34293109,02 This appropriation is intended to cover any outstanding transitional payments to farmers producing one or more of the fruit and vegetables, other than tomatoes, in accordance with Article 54(2) and Article 128(2) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Article 68b(2) and Article 143bc(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1430000000 1089000000 1046505693,22 This appropriation is intended to cover coupled specific support provided for in Article 68 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, in particular those referred to in points (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) of paragraph 1(a) and in paragraphs 1(b) and (e) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 421000000 407000000 457955403,92 This appropriation is intended to cover direct aids related to programmes containing specific measures to assist local agricultural production in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 and any outstanding expenditure arising from the application of Title III of Regulation (EC) No 247/2006. Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 of 30 January 2006 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union (OJ L 42, 14.2.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2013 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 (OJ L 78, 20.3.2013, p. 23). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 18000000 18000000 16156023,15 This appropriation is intended to cover other expenditure for direct aid arising from the implementation of Regulation (EU) No 229/2013 and any outstanding expenditure arising from the application of Regulations (EEC) No 2019/93 and (EC) No 1405/2006. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 of 19 July 1993 introducing specific measures for the smaller Aegean islands concerning certain agricultural products (OJ L 184, 27.7.1993, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1405/2006 of 18 September 2006 laying down specific measures for agriculture in favour of the smaller Aegean islands (OJ L 265, 26.9.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 229/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2013 laying down specific measures for agriculture in favour of the smaller Aegean islands and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1405/2006 (OJ L 78, 20.3.2013, p. 41). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 6197789 9675640 –1832442,68 Former Items 05 03 02 01, 05 03 02 04, 05 03 02 05, 05 03 02 08, 05 03 02 09, 05 03 02 10, 05 03 02 18, 05 03 02 19, 05 03 02 21, 05 03 02 22, 05 03 02 23, 05 03 02 24, 05 03 02 25, 05 03 02 26, 05 03 02 41, 05 03 02 43, 05 03 02 51 and 05 03 02 99 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure for other direct aids not covered by the appropriations of the other items under Article 05 03 02 and to cover corrections which are not attributable to a specific budget line. It is also intended to cover corrections arising from non-compliance with the ceilings as laid down by Articles 8 and 40 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 which are not attributable to a specific budget line under Article 05 03 02. It may also finance outstanding expenditure linked to:

the supplement to the area payment in accordance with Chapter 8 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, and Article 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999,

the per hectare aid to maintain crops of chickpeas, lentils and vetches in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Regulation (EC) No 1577/96,

the transitional regime for dried fodder in accordance with Regulations (EC) No 603/95, No 1782/2003 and No 1786/2003,

the supplement for durum wheat in non-traditional production zones in accordance with Chapter 10 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999,

the beef deseasonalisation premium in accordance with Chapter 12 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999,

the beef extensification premium in accordance with Chapter 12 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999,

the additional payments to beef producers in accordance with Article 133 of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999,

the additional payments in the sheep and goat sector in accordance with Chapter 11 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2519/2001,

the dairy premium to milk producers in accordance with Chapter 7 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

the additional premiums to milk producers in accordance with Chapter 7 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

the compensatory aid for bananas in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93,

the transitional aid for sugar beet growers in accordance with Chapter 10e of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

the establishment of the agrimonetary arrangements for the euro in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2799/98,

the area aid for dried grapes in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96,

the area aid to producers of energy crops in accordance with Chapter 5 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

the area aid for cereals, oilseeds, protein crops, grass silage and set aside in accordance with Chapter 10 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999,

the supplementary aid to the per hectare payments granted for durum wheat producers in traditional production zones in accordance with Chapter 10 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999,

the production aid for seeds in accordance with Section 5 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, Chapter 9 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2358/71,

the beef special premiums in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, Chapter 12 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999,

the premium for the slaughter of bovine calves in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, Chapter 12 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 and any outstanding payments relating to the processing premiums for young male calves in accordance with Article 4i of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal,

the premium for the slaughter of adult bovine animals in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, Chapter 12 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 and any outstanding payments relating to the processing premiums for young male calves in accordance with Article 4i of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68,

the production aid paid to producers of potatoes intended for the manufacture of potato starch in accordance with Section 2 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Chapter 6 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

the area aid for rice granted in accordance with Section 1 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, Chapter 3 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and any outstanding payments in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95,

the aid for olive groves in accordance with Chapter 10b of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 154/75 and Title II of Regulation (EEC) No 136/66,

the aid granted to farmers producing raw tobacco in accordance with Chapter 10c of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 546/2002, Title I of Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 and Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2076/92,

the hops area aid granted to producers in accordance with Chapter 10d of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 1696/71,

the specific quality premium for durum wheat in accordance with Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

the aid to producers of protein crops in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Chapter 2 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

the area aid to producers of nuts in accordance with Section 4 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Chapter 4 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

the transitional payments to farmers producing tomatoes, in accordance with Articles 54(1) and 128(1) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Articles 68b(1) and 143bc(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, the aid related to the transitional soft fruit payment in accordance with Section 9 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Chapter 10h of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

the direct aids granted in the outermost regions in accordance with Article 70(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and the direct aids granted in these regions before 2006.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (OJ L 47, 25.2.1993, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 of 30 July 1996 introducing a specific measure in respect of certain grain legumes (OJ L 206, 16.8.1996, p. 4). Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29). Council Regulation (EC) No 2799/98 of 15 December 1998 establishing agrimonetary arrangements for the euro (OJ L 349, 24.12.1998, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 2800/98 of 15 December 1998 on transitional measures to be applied under the common agricultural policy with a view to the introduction of the euro (OJ L 349, 24.12.1998, p. 8). Council Regulation (EC) No 1259/1999 of 17 May 1999 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 113). Council Regulation (EC) No 1452/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the French overseas departments, amending Directive 72/462/EEC and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 525/77 and (EEC) No 3763/91 (Poseidom) (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 11). Council Regulation (EC) No 1453/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Azores and Madeira and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 (Poseima) (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 26). Council Regulation (EC) No 1454/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Canary Islands and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 (Poseican) (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 45). Council Regulation (EC) No 1786/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in dried fodder (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 114). Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 of 30 January 2006 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union (OJ L 42, 14.2.2006, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 200000 600000 172936,19 This appropriation is intended to cover the outstanding payments in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. New article This article does not include any fresh appropriations but is intended to accommodate the amounts that may be carried over in accordance with Article 169(3) of the Financial Regulation for reimbursement of the reduction of direct aids due to the application of financial discipline in the previous year. In accordance with Article 26(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, Member States shall reimburse the final recipients who are subject, in the financial year to which the appropriations are carried over, to the application of financial discipline in accordance with Article 26(1) to (4) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 433000000 424500000 The appropriations of this reserve article are intended to cover expenditure for measures needed to cope with major crises affecting agricultural production or distribution. The reserve is to be established by applying at the beginning of each year a reduction to agricultural direct aids (Chapter 05 03) with the financial discipline mechanisms in accordance with Articles 25 and 26 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 as well as Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013. When the Commission considers the reserve needs to be called on, in accordance with the relevant legislative act, it shall present to the European Parliament and the Council a proposal for a transfer from the reserve to the corresponding budget lines financing the measure deemed necessary. Any Commission proposal for a transfer to draw on the reserve must be preceded by an examination of the scope for reallocating appropriations. By the end of the financial year, any amount of the reserve not made available for crisis measures shall be reimbursed proportionally as agricultural direct aids to the budget lines from which the reduction was made. Any reimbursement will be done under Article 05 03 09 from appropriations carried over from the previous financial year. Transfers calling on the reserve and transfer back from the reserve to agricultural direct aids shall be made in accordance with the Financial Regulation. Interinstitutional agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1). RURAL DEVELOPMENT Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 05 04RURAL DEVELOPMENT 05 04 01Completion of rural development financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section — Programming period 2000 to 2006 05 04 01 14 Completion of rural development financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section — Programming period 2000 to 2006 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. –1027620,31 –1027620,31 Article 05 04 01 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. –1027620,31 –1027620,31 05 04 02Rural development financed by the EAGGF Guidance Section — Completion of earlier programmes 05 04 02 01 Completion of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section — Objective 1 regions (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 183905223,93 05 04 02 02 Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 2189102,— 05 04 02 03 Completion of earlier programmes in Objectives 1 and 6 regions (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 1233296,21 05 04 02 04 Completion of earlier programmes in Objective 5b regions (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 04 02 05 Completion of earlier programmes outside Objective 1 regions (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 04 02 06 Completion of Leader (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 8230357,84 05 04 02 07 Completion of earlier Community initiatives (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 741093,24 05 04 02 08 Completion of earlier innovative measures (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 04 02 09 Completion of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section — Operational technical assistance (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— Article 05 04 02 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 196299073,22 05 04 03Completion of other measures 05 04 03 02 Plant and animal genetic resources — Completion of earlier measures 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— Article 05 04 03 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 04 04 Transitional instrument for the financing of rural development by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the new Member States — Completion of programmes (2004 to 2006) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 04 05Completion of rural development financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (2007 to 2013) 05 04 05 01 Rural development programmes 2 p.m. 5890339551 p.m. 10329896149 14788920797,— 12949992447,24 219,85 05 04 05 02 Operational technical assistance 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. 6433956 7561497,15 6555824,32 Article 05 04 05 — Subtotal p.m. 5890339551 p.m. 10336330105 14796482294,15 12956548271,56 219,96 05 04 60European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development — EAFRD (2014 to 2020) 05 04 60 01 Promoting sustainable rural development, a more territorially and environmentally balanced, climate-friendly and innovative Union agricultural sector 2 13796873677 5252192422 13970049059 1247275423 05 04 60 02 Operational technical assistance 2 22292400 19770986 17222000 7748500 05 04 60 03 Operational technical assistance managed by the Commission at the request of a Member State 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 05 04 60 — Subtotal 13819166077 5271963408 13987271059 1255023923 Chapter 05 04 — Total 13819166077 11162302959 13987271059 11591354028 14795454673,84 13151819724,47 117,82 Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 0 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations on any item in this article in accordance with Articles 21 and 174 of the Financial Regulation. The following legal basis applies to all items of this article unless otherwise stated. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80). Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87). Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1), and in particular Article 39 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. –1027620,31 This appropriation is intended to cover sums recovered by the Member States that cannot be considered to constitute an irregularity or negligence under Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005. These sums will be booked as corrections regarding expenditure previously financed from Items 05 04 01 01 to 05 04 01 13 and cannot be reused by the Member States. It is also intended to cover the payment of outstanding amounts declared by Member States subsequent to the application of Article 39(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005. Article 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides for financial corrections, any revenue from which is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue. That revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, in accordance with Articles 21 and 177 of the Financial Regulation, in specific instances where they are necessary to cover risks of cancellation or of reductions in corrections previously decided upon. The following legal basis applies to all items of this article unless otherwise stated. Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80). Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1), and in particular Article 39 thereof. Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 183905223,93 This appropriation is intended to cover EAGGF Guidance Section Objective 1 commitments to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006. Commission Decision 1999/501/EC of 1 July 1999 fixing an indicative allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 49), and in particular recital 5 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 2189102,— The special programme for peace and reconciliation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006. Commission Decision 1999/501/EC of 1 July 1999 fixing an indicative allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 49), and in particular recital 5 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 1233296,21 This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods in respect of former Objectives 1 and 6. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the EAGGF Guidance Section, of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods in respect of former Objective 5b. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the funding, by the EAGGF Guidance Section, of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objective 5a. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 8230357,84 This appropriation is intended to cover the funding, by the Leader+ Community initiative, of commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006. Commission notice to the Member States of 14 April 2000 laying down guidelines for the Community initiative for rural development (Leader+) (OJ C 139, 18.5.2000, p. 5). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 741093,24 This appropriation is intended to fund commitments remaining to be settled in respect of Community initiatives which preceded the programming period 2000 to 2006. Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the most remote regions (REGIS II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 44). Commission notice to Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance in the framework of a Community initiative for rural development (Leader II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 48). Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning border development, cross-border cooperation and selected energy networks (Interreg II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 60). Commission notice to the Member States of 16 May 1995 laying down guidelines for an initiative in the framework of the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (PEACE I) (OJ C 186, 20.7.1995, p. 3). Commission notice to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community Interreg initiative concerning transnational cooperation on spatial planning (Interreg II C) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 23). Commission communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 26 November 1997 on the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (1995 to 1999) (PEACE I) (COM(97) 642 final). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into, in the course of earlier programming periods, in respect of innovative, preparatory, monitoring or evaluation measures, and any similar technical assistance measures provided for in the regulations concerned. It also funds amounts outstanding from former multiannual measures, in particular those approved and implemented under the other abovementioned regulations, which are not covered by the priority objectives of the Funds. This appropriation will where applicable also be used to cover amounts payable in respect of the EAGGF Guidance Section for measures for which the corresponding commitment appropriations are neither available nor provided for in the programming for 2000 to 2006. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the EAGGF Guidance Section of commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006 for technical assistance measures as provided for by Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. Technical assistance covered the preparation, monitoring, evaluation, inspection and management required to implement assistance from the EAGGF Guidance Section. It was in particular used for:

support expenditure (representation allowances, training, meetings, missions),

expenditure on information and publications,

expenditure on information and telecommunications technology,

contracts for the provision of services,

grants.

Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered in respect of the Community programme on the conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in agriculture. This appropriation is to be used as a matter of priority for the sustainable use and further development of biodiversity through the interaction of farmers, established non-governmental organisations in the area and public and private sector institutes. Consumer awareness in this field should also be fostered. Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 0 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 21 and 174 of the Financial Regulation. Council Regulation (EC) No 870/2004 of 26 April 2004 establishing a Community programme on the conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in agriculture (OJ L 162, 30.4.2004, p. 18). Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— The appropriations entered are intended to pay commitments of the 2004 to 2006 programming period. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80). 2003 Act of Accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic, and in particular Annex II thereto: List referred to in Article 20 of the Act of Accession, point 6A(26), as adapted by Council Decision 2004/281/EC (OJ L 93, 30.3.2004, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1), and in particular Article 39 thereof. Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 1 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations on any item in this article in accordance with Articles 21 and 177 of the Financial Regulation. The following legal basis applies to all items of this article unless otherwise stated. Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 of 27 March 2007 laying down rules for voluntary modulation of direct payments provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (OJ L 95, 5.4.2007, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 of 19 January 2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 30, 31.1.2009, p. 16). Regulation (EU) No 1310/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down certain transitional provisions on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), amending Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards resources and their distribution in respect of the year 2014 and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1307/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards their application in the year 2014 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 865). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 335/2013 of 12 April 2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 1974/2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 105, 13.4.2013, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 5890339551 p.m. 10329896149 14788920797,— 12949992447,24 This appropriation is intended to pay commitments of the 2007 to 2013 rural development programmes funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). Rural development measures under all axes will be measured against more refined performance indicators for farming systems and production methods so as to respond to the challenges related to climate change, water protection, biodiversity and renewable energies. Member States shall report on action taken on the new challenges in rural development measures, including the milk sector. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 6433956 7561497,15 6555824,32 This appropriation is intended to pay commitments for technical assistance measures as provided for by Article 66(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, and in particular the European Network for Rural Development. Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 1 of the general statement of revenue in relation to programmes 2014-2020 may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations on any line in this article in accordance with Articles 21 and 177 of the Financial Regulation. The following legal basis applies to all items of this article unless otherwise stated. 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). Regulation (EU) No 1310/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down certain transitional provisions on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), amending Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards resources and their distribution in respect of the year 2014 and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1307/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards their application in the year 2014 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 865). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 335/2013 of 12 April 2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 1974/2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 105, 13.4.2013, p. 1). Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 807/2014 of 11 March 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and introducing transitional provisions (OJ L 227, 31.7.2014, p. 1). Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 994/2014 of 13 May 2014 amending Annexes VIII and VIIIc to Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Annexes II, III and VI to Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 280, 24.9.2014, p. 1). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 808/2014 of 17 July 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 227, 31.7.2014, p. 18). Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1378/2014 of 17 October 2014 amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Annexes II and III to Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 367, 23.12.2014, p. 16). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 13796873677 5252192422 13970049059 1247275423 This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the 2014 to 2020 rural development programmes funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). Rural development measures will be measured against more refined performance indicators for farming systems and production methods so as to respond to the challenges related to climate change, water protection, biodiversity and renewable energies. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 22292400 19770986 17222000 7748500 This appropriation is intended to cover technical assistance measures at the initiative of the Commission as provided for by Articles 51 to 54 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013, Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 and Article 58 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. This includes the European Network for Rural Development and the European Innovation Partnership Network. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover part of the national envelope for technical assistance transferred to the technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission at the request of a Member State which faces temporary budgetary difficulties. In accordance with Article 25 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, it is intended to cover measures to identify, prioritise and implement structural and administrative reforms in response to economic and social challenges in this Member State. INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE — AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 05 05INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE — AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 05 05 01Special Accession Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (Sapard) — Completion of earlier measures (prior to 2014) 05 05 01 01 The Sapard pre-accession instrument — Completion of the programme (2000 to 2006) 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 05 01 02 The Sapard pre-accession instrument — Completion of the pre-accession assistance related to eight candidate countries 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— Article 05 05 01 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 05 02 Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance for Rural Development (IPARD) — Completion of the programme (2007 to 2013) 4 p.m. 143793016 p.m. 93043400 234042533,— 47636861,88 33,13 05 05 03Support to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 05 05 03 01 Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 05 03 02 Support for economic, social and territorial development and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 25000000 7917659 20000000 4200000 Article 05 05 03 — Subtotal 25000000 7917659 20000000 4200000 05 05 04Support to Turkey 05 05 04 01 Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 05 05 04 02 Support for economic, social and territorial development and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 69000000 25458317 70000000 13753638 Article 05 05 04 — Subtotal 69000000 25458317 70000000 13753638 Chapter 05 05 — Total 94000000 177168992 90000000 110997038 234042533,— 47636861,88 26,89 The following legal basis applies to all items of this article unless otherwise stated. Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87). Council Regulation (EC) No 2257/2004 of 20 December 2004 amending Regulations (EEC) No 3906/89, (EC) No 1267/1999, (EC) No 1268/1999 and (EC) No 2666/2000, to take into account Croatia’s candidate status (OJ L 389, 30.12.2004, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments made up to 31 December 2006 in Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia for support measures relating to agriculture and rural development under Sapard. Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments made up to 31 December 2003 for support measures relating to agriculture and rural development under Sapard in the eight candidate countries which became Member States in 2004. Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 143793016 p.m. 93043400 234042533,— 47636861,88 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), , this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in the western Balkans:

support for political reforms,

strengthening of the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at all levels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of political reforms by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) and (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 25000000 7917659 20000000 4200000 Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in the western Balkans:

providing support for economic, social and territorial development, with a view to achieving smart, sustainable and inclusive growth,

strengthening the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at all levels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of economic, social and territorial development by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis, including preparation for management of Union structural funds, the Cohesion Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(b) and (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in Turkey:

support for political reforms,

strengthening of the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at all levels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of political reforms by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) and (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 69000000 25458317 70000000 13753638 Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in Turkey:

providing support for economic, social and territorial development, with a view to achieving smart, sustainable and inclusive growth,

strengthening the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at all levels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of economic, social and territorial development by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis, including preparation for management of Union structural funds, the Cohesion Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(b) and (c) thereof. INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 05 06INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA 05 06 01 International agricultural agreements 4 4675000 4201456 6696000 1806026 3062748,84 3062748,84 72,90 Chapter 05 06 — Total 4675000 4201456 6696000 1806026 3062748,84 3062748,84 72,90 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 4675000 4201456 6696000 1806026 3062748,84 3062748,84 This appropriation is intended to cover the Union’s contribution to the international agreements mentioned below. Council Decision 92/580/EEC of 13 November 1992 on the signing and conclusion of the International Sugar Agreement 1992 (OJ L 379, 23.12.1992, p. 15). Council Decision 96/88/ΕC of 19 December 1995 concerning the approval by the European Community of the Grains Trade Convention and the Food Aid Convention, constituting the International Grains Agreement 1995 (OJ L 21, 27.1.1996, p. 47). Council Decision 2005/800/EC of 14 November 2005 concerning the conclusion of the International Agreement on olive oil and table olives 2005 (OJ L 302, 19.11.2005, p. 46). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 54(2)(d) thereof. Council Decision 2013/139/EU of 18 March 2013 on establishing the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union, within the International Sugar Council as regards the extension of the International Sugar Agreement 1992 (OJ L 77, 20.3.2013, p. 2). Council Decision 2013/138/EU of 18 March 2013 on establishing the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the International Grains Council with respect to the extension of the Grains Trade Convention 1995 (OJ L 77, 20.3.2013, p. 1). AUDIT OF AGRICULTURAL EXPENDITURE FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL GUARANTEE FUND (EAGF) Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 05 07AUDIT OF AGRICULTURAL EXPENDITURE FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL GUARANTEE FUND (EAGF) 05 07 01Control of agricultural expenditure 05 07 01 02 Monitoring and preventive measures — Direct payments by the Union 2 6800000 6800000 6799762,44 100,00 05 07 01 06 Expenditure for financial corrections in favour of Member States following decisions on accounting clearance of previous years’ accounts with regard to shared management declared under the EAGGF-Guarantee Section (previous measures) and under the EAGF 2 20000000 p.m. 3382276,15 16,91 05 07 01 07 Expenditure for financial corrections in favour of Member States following decisions on conformity clearance of previous years’ accounts with regard to shared management declared under the EAGGF-Guarantee Section (previous measures) and under the EAGF 2 p.m. p.m. 109070845,82 Article 05 07 01 — Subtotal 26800000 6800000 119252884,41 444,97 05 07 02 Settlement of disputes 2 60500000 53400000 324963,78 0,54 Chapter 05 07 — Total 87300000 60200000 119577848,19 136,97 Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 0 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations on any item in this chapter in accordance with Article 21 and Article 174 of the Financial Regulation. The following legal basis applies to all articles and items of this chapter unless otherwise stated. Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1). 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). Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 6800000 6800000 6799762,44 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure for carrying out remote-sensing checks in accordance with Articles 6(b) and 21 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 20000000 p.m. 3382276,15 This appropriation is intended to cover the results of clearance of accounts decisions in accordance with Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 in case these decisions are in favour of the Member States. It is also intended to cover the results of accounting clearance decisions relating to the Sugar Restructuring Fund when these are in favour of the Member States. Council Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 of 20 February 2006 establishing a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community and amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 42). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 109070845,82 This appropriation is intended to cover the results of conformity clearance decisions in accordance with Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 in case these decisions are in favour of the Member States. It is also intended to cover the results of conformity clearance decisions relating to the Sugar Restructuring Fund when these are in favour of Member States. Council Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 of 20 February 2006 establishing a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community and amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 42). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 60500000 53400000 324963,78 This appropriation is intended to accommodate, if necessary, an appropriation to cover expenditure for which the Commission may be made liable by a decision of a court, including the cost of settling claims for damages and interest. It is also intended to cover any expenditure that the Commission may incur pursuant to Article 7(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11). POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION OF THE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 05 08POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION OF THE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA 05 08 01 Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) 2 15009325 11783396 14619600 13733871 14521070,69 14018716,31 118,97 05 08 02 Surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings 2 19450000 16070098 250000 200000 226,41 7527938,49 46,84 05 08 03 Restructuring of systems for agricultural surveys 2 4773648 3160136 1753760 1695892 1539658,38 1548203,44 48,99 05 08 06 Enhancing public awareness of the common agricultural policy 2 8000000 8000000 11000000 11000000 7956814,54 7956814,54 99,46 05 08 09 European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) — Operational technical assistance 2 3695000 3695000 1670000 1670000 2712169,12 2712169,12 73,40 05 08 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 05 08 77 01 Pilot project — Assessing end-user costs of compliance with Union legislation in the fields of environment, animal welfare and food safety 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. 411089 0,— 528541,92 05 08 77 02 Pilot project — Exchanging best practice for cross compliance simplification 2 — — p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 08 77 03 Pilot project — Support for farmers’ cooperatives 2 — — p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 08 77 04 Pilot project — European farm prices and margins observatory 2 — — p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 08 77 05 Pilot project — Support for farmers’ and consumers’ initiatives for low carbon emission, low energy consumption and locally marketed food production 2 — — p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 08 77 06 Preparatory action — European farm prices and margins observatory 2 p.m. 300000 1000000 387671 1999024,32 0,— 0 05 08 77 07 Pilot project — Measures to combat speculation in agricultural commodities 2 — — p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 05 08 77 08 Pilot project — Exchange programme for young farmers 2 p.m. 899905 p.m. 600000 1500000,— 0,— 0 05 08 77 09 Preparatory action — Union plant and animal genetic resources 2 p.m. 1250000 1000000 p.m. 1500000,— 0,— 0 05 08 77 10 Pilot project — Agropol: development of a European cross-border Agribusiness Model Region 2 p.m. 600000 1200000 p.m. 05 08 77 11 Pilot project — Agroforestry 2 p.m. 500000 1000000 150000 Article 05 08 77 — Subtotal p.m. 3549905 4200000 1548760 4999024,32 528541,92 14,89 05 08 80 Union participation at the Feeding the Planet — Energy for Life World Exposition 2015 in Milan 2 5303400 5108405 7300000 3000000 Chapter 05 08 — Total 56231373 51366940 40793360 32848523 31728963,46 34292383,82 66,76 Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 0 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 21 and 174 of the Financial Regulation. The following legal basis applies to all articles and items of this chapter unless otherwise stated. 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 15009325 11783396 14619600 13733871 14521070,69 14018716,31 This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the standard fees and the development of facilities for the collection, processing, analysis, publication and dissemination of farm accountancy data and analysis of results. Council Regulation (EC) No 1217/2009 of 30 November 2009 setting up a network for the collection of accountancy data on the incomes and business operation of agricultural holdings in the European Community (OJ L 328, 15.12.2009, p. 27). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 19450000 16070098 250000 200000 226,41 7527938,49 This appropriation is intended to cover contributions to financing statistical surveys needed to monitor structures in the Union, including the Eurofarm database. Regulation (EU) No 378/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 1166/2008 as regards the financial framework for the period 2014-2018 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 67). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 4773648 3160136 1753760 1695892 1539658,38 1548203,44 This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure on the improvement of systems of agricultural statistics in the Union,

subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving payments for services connected with the purchasing and the consulting of databases,

subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving payments for services connected with agricultural sector modelling and short- and medium-term forecasts of market and agricultural structure trends, and with the dissemination of results,

subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving payments for services connected with the implementation of operations for applying remote sensing, area sampling and agrometeorological models to agricultural statistics,

subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving payments for services connected with the carrying out of economic analyses and development of indicators in the field of the agricultural policy,

subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving payments for services connected with measures required for the analysis, management, monitoring of agricultural resources and implementation of the common agricultural policy in accordance with Articles 6(c) and 22 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 as well as for the implementation of the Common Monitoring and Evaluation Framework in accordance with Articles 6(a) and 110 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013,

outstanding commitments made under Council Regulation (EC) No 78/2008 of 21 January 2008.

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at the institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Council Decision 96/411/EC of 25 June 1996 on improving Community agricultural statistics (OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 14). Decision No 1445/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2000 on the application of aerial-survey and remote-sensing techniques to the agricultural statistics for 1999 to 2003 (OJ L 163, 4.7.2000, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 78/2008 of 21 January 2008 on the measures to be undertaken by the Commission in 2008-2013 making use of the remote-sensing applications developed within the framework of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 25, 30.1.2008, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 8000000 11000000 7956814,54 This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of measures for enhancing public awareness of the common agricultural policy by the Union, as provided for in Article 45 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013. The measures may take the form of:

annual work programmes submitted, in particular, by farmers’ or rural development organisations, consumers’ associations and environmental protection associations,

specific measures submitted, in particular, by the public authorities of the Member States, the media and universities,

activities implemented at the Commission’s initiative,

activities for the promotion of family farming.

Part of this appropriation is intended to finance information in schools, at points of sale and at other consumer contact points on the high-quality, food-safety, environmental and animal-welfare standards that European farmers have to meet, as compared with those required in third countries. It should highlight the important contribution made by the common agricultural policy in achieving these high standards and include explanations of the various quality schemes in force, such as denominations of origin and geographical indications. Part of this appropriation is intended to finance an information campaign to consumers on causes and consequences of waste in food and advice on ways of reducing it, as well as the promotion of benchmarking practices within the different sectors of the food chain. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3695000 1670000 2712169,12 This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure in conformity with Article 6(a) and (d) to (f) of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013. This appropriation also includes the expenditure for establishing an analytical databank for wine products provided for in Article 89(5)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 411089 0,— 528541,92 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 300000 1000000 387671 1999024,32 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. This appropriation is intended to fund a European farm prices and margins observatory. It serves inter alia to help improve the food price monitoring tool with the aim of making it more user-friendly, by including a multilingual interface, covering a greater number of food products and achieving better price comparability on each grade of the food supply chain within and among Member States so as to meet consumers’ and farmers’ need for more transparency and in the setting of food prices. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 899905 p.m. 600000 1500000,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 1250000 1000000 p.m. 1500000,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of a preparatory action for a third Union programme for the conservation and sustainable use of plant and animal genetic resources in agriculture. Previous programmes based on Council Regulation (EC) No 1476/94 and Council Regulation (EC) No 870/2004 were completed in 2010. First evaluations of projects suggest that there is need for further actions in order to enhance the conservation of genetic diversity and sustainable use of genetic resources within agriculture, contribute to quality products and local food chains; and to support cooperation and exchange of knowledge between researchers, farmers, breeders and networks of engaged citizens and NGOs, involving the end-users and raising consumer awareness in this field. Building upon the preparatory work of the European Commission in 2013, the preparatory action shall provide support for Europe-wide interlinking projects and activities in conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources in the framework of upcoming rural development programmes. It shall contribute to delivering the elements for a third Union genetic resources programme, specifically on the following questions:

how to improve communication between Member States and their authorities on best practices and harmonisation of efforts in conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources,

how to enhance networking between key stakeholders including farmers, researchers, gene banks, NGOs and end-users, and to enhance marketing opportunities in the context of quality schemes and short food chains,

how to improve the exchange of knowledge and research in enhancing genetic diversity within agricultural systems,

how to adapt breeding methods and legislation to the need for the conservation of genetic diversity and sustainable use of genetic resources,

how to contribute to the successful implementation of rural development measures through actions in the field of genetic diversity in agriculture,

how to reduce the administrative burden so as to improve access to actions.

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 600000 1200000 p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. The project is supposed to bring together and promote cross-border agribusiness expertise in rural areas and to form agribusiness competence regions — so-called agropols, which will offer a sustainable economic perspective to those areas. The Germany-Netherlands cross border region (at least 4661 German micro and small enterprises in agriculture and horticulture (SMEs); enterprises in industry; service companies, education and science institutions; administrations; chambers of industry and commerce, chambers of agriculture and associations) as a pioneer for other European agrarian regions illustrates how the ongoing challenges of structural change in agriculture and increasing competition in the agricultural sector through cross-sector development into an agropol can be successfully addressed:

scientific adaptation of the approach of sectoral economic development for an agropol,

composing a strategic plan for developing a common European Agrobusiness-Food-Region,

mobilisation of the stakeholder, particularly administration and economy, for the common aim,

cooperation becomes successful by the common approach: resource conservation and efficiency / developing a master plan are main focal points of the project. The project thereby also contributes towards surmounting global challenges such as climate change, scarcity of raw materials and natural resources as well as food security. Ecologically and economically effective industry and agriculture is supported, balanced rural development is promoted,

presentation of the transferability to other European regions.

It is expected, that the project will support the European 2020 Strategy and the flagship initiatives Agenda for new Skills and Jobs, Resource-efficient Europe, Industrial competitiveness and ETP 2020. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 500000 1000000 150000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. This appropriation is intended to cover the results of decisions in accordance with the European Commission’s positive assessment and its guidelines. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 5303400 5108405 7300000 3000000 This appropriation is intended to finance the participation of the Union at the universal Expo Feeding the Planet: Energy for Life, to be held in Milan in 2015. The appropriations are intended to cover the baseline costs for the Union participation within the Italian Pavilion (rental of space, stand erection and decoration, running costs) as well as for the preparatory and initial stages of a basic scientific programme for the EXPO 2015 involving the compilation of baseline data for policy support purposes. The cost for organising events and exhibitions (e.g. reimbursement of expert costs, exhibition materials, etc.) will be covered by appropriations of the relevant specific programmes according to the policy area concerned. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2d) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH AND INNOVATION RELATED TO AGRICULTURE Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 05 09HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH AND INNOVATION RELATED TO AGRICULTURE 05 09 03Societal challenges 05 09 03 01 Securing sufficient supplies of safe and high quality food and other bio-based products 1.1 101455799 19076239 52163000 624014 Article 05 09 03 — Subtotal 101455799 19076239 52163000 624014 05 09 50Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development 05 09 50 01 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (2014 to 2020) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 05 09 50 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Chapter 05 09 — Total 101455799 19076239 52163000 624014 These remarks are applicable to all the budget lines in this chapter. This appropriation will be used for the Horizon 2020 — the framework programme for research and innovation which covers the 2014 to 2020 period. Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the implementation of the Europe 2020 flagship initiative Innovation Union and other flagship initiatives, notably Resource-efficient Europe, An industrial policy for the globalisation era, and A digital agenda for Europe, as well as in the development and functioning of the European Research Area (ERA). Horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an economy based on knowledge and innovation across the whole Union by leveraging sufficient additional research, development and innovation funding. It will be carried out in order to pursue the general objectives set out in Article 179 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in order to contribute to the creation of a society of knowledge, based on the European Research Area, i.e. supporting transnational cooperation at all levels throughout the Union, taking the dynamism, creativity and the excellence of European research to the limits of knowledge, strengthening human resources for research and for technology in Europe, quantitatively and qualitatively and research and innovation capacities in the whole of Europe and ensuring optimum use thereof. Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations carried out on behalf of the Union to investigate new areas of research suitable for Union action, inter alia, in the context of the European Research Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes. This appropriation will be used in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 — the framework programme for research and innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this chapter. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The possibility of third countries or institutes from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research is envisaged for some of these projects. Any financial contribution entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 1 5 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from States taking part in the European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research entered in Item 6 0 1 6 of the of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions by outside bodies to Union activities entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Additional appropriations will be provided under Item 05 09 50 01. Administrative appropriations of this chapter will be provided under Article 05 01 05. This priority of Horizon 2020 responds directly to the policy priorities and societal challenges identified in the Europe 2020 strategy. Those activities will be implemented using a challenge-based approach which brings together resources and knowledge across different fields, technologies and disciplines. The activities will cover the full cycle from research to market, with a new focus on innovation-related activities such as piloting, demonstration, test beds, support for public procurement, design, end-user driven innovation, social innovation and market take-up of innovations. The activities will support directly the corresponding sectoral policy competences at Union level. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 101455799 19076239 52163000 624014 This activity will focus on developing more sustainable and productive agriculture and forestry systems, while at the same time developing services, concepts and policies for thriving rural livelihoods. In addition, emphasis will be placed on healthy and safe foods for all as well as competitive food processing methods that use fewer resources and produce fewer by-products. In parallel, efforts will be made on sustainably exploiting aquatic living resources (e.g. sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries). Low carbon, resource-efficient, sustainable and competitive European bio-based industries will also be promoted. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development, for the period 2014 to 2020. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 06 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT POLICY AREA 75145385 75145385 72157802 72157802 65373383,49 65373383,49 06 02 EUROPEAN TRANSPORT POLICY 2972028544 1803202715 2582441731 903416322 1672501250,03 929777030,88 06 03 HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH AND INNOVATION RELATED TO TRANSPORT 234117242 177949829 212585039 27847732 66114214,73 62876242,18 Title 06 — Total 3281291171 2056297929 2867184572 1003421856 1803988848,25 1058026656,55 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 06 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT POLICY AREA 06 01 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Mobility and transport policy area 5.2 41352248 40861417 34849252,71 84,27 06 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Mobility and transport policy area 06 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 2288852 2325880 2280916,51 99,65 06 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 2097882 2232988 2533935,— 120,79 Article 06 01 02 — Subtotal 4386734 4558868 4814851,51 109,76 06 01 03 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Mobility and transport policy area 5.2 2625291 2645371 2616756,86 99,67 06 01 04Support expenditure for operations and programmes in the Mobility and transport policy area 06 01 04 01 Support expenditure for Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) — Transport 1.1 2953000 2895000 2552174,40 86,43 Article 06 01 04 — Subtotal 2953000 2895000 2552174,40 86,43 06 01 05Support expenditure for research and innovation programmes in the Mobility and transport policy area 06 01 05 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 5052336 5612344 5265000,— 104,21 06 01 05 02 External personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 2400000 2768667 2978400,— 124,10 06 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 566751 555638 893408,01 157,64 Article 06 01 05 — Subtotal 8019087 8936649 9136808,01 113,94 06 01 06Executive agencies 06 01 06 01 Innovation and Networks Executive Agency — Contribution from Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 1.1 14413000 12260497 9805000,— 68,03 06 01 06 02 Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises — Contribution from Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 1.1 p.m. p.m. 1598540,— 06 01 06 03 Innovation and Networks Executive Agency — Contribution from the Cohesion Fund 1.2 1396025 Article 06 01 06 — Subtotal 15809025 12260497 11403540,— 72,13 Chapter 06 01 — Total 75145385 72157802 65373383,49 87,00 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 41352248 40861417 34849252,71 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2288852 2325880 2280916,51 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2097882 2232988 2533935,— Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2625291 2645371 2616756,86 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2953000 2895000 2552174,40 This appropriation is intended to cover the Programme support actions (PSAs) defined in Article 2(7) and Article 5(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129), and directly related to the accompanying measures necessary for the implementation of the Connecting Europe Facility programme and trans-European transport network guidelines (TEN-T). This includes expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications, software and databases supporting actions directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the Connecting Europe Facility. See Article 06 02 01. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 5052336 5612344 5265000,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020, occupying posts on the authorised establishment plans engaged in indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including officials and temporary staff posted in Union delegations. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 06 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2400000 2768667 2978400,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to external personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020, engaged in indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including external personnel posted in Union delegations. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 06 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 566751 555638 893408,01 This appropriation is intended to cover other administrative expenditure for all management of research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020, in indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including other administrative expenditure incurred by staff posted in Union delegations. This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this item and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. It is also intended to cover expenditure on technical and administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects, such as expenditure on conferences, workshops, seminars, development and maintenance of IT systems, missions, training and representation. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 06 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 14413000 12260497 9805000,— This appropriation constitutes the subsidy to cover administrative expenditure on staff and operating expenditure by the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency as a result of its participation in the management of the Connecting Europe Facility programme, in the completion of the projects financed under the 2000-2006 and the 2007-2013 trans-European transport network (TEN-T) programme. The establishment plan of the Executive Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 680/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of the trans-European transport and energy networks (OJ L 162, 22.6.2007, p. 1). Decision No 661/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (OJ L 204, 5.8.2010, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129). Commission Decision 2007/60/EC of 26 October 2006 establishing the Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 32, 6.2.2007, p. 88). Commission Decision C(2007) 5282 of 5 November 2007 delegating powers to the Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency with a view to the performance of tasks linked to implementation of the Community programmes for grants in the field of the trans-European transport network, comprising in particular implementation of appropriations entered in the Community budget, as amended by Decision C(2008) 5538 of 7 October 2008. Commission Implementing Decision 2013/801/EU of 23 December 2013 establishing the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2007/60/EC as amended by Decision 2008/593/EC (OJ L 352, 24.12.2013, p. 65). Commission Decision C(2013) 9235 of 23 December 2013 delegating powers to the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency with a view to the performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of transport, energy and telecommunications infrastructure and in the field of transport and energy research and innovation comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 1598540,— This appropriation constitutes the subsidy to cover administrative expenditure on staff and operating expenditure by the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises as a result of its participation in the management of the Connecting Europe Facility programme, in the completion of the projects financed under the 2000-2006 and the 2007-2013 Marco Polo programmes. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this Item in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The establishment plan of the Executive Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1653/2004 of 21 September 2004 on a standard financial regulation for the executive agencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 297, 22.9.2004, p. 6). Regulation (EC) No 1692/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing the second Marco Polo programme for the granting of Community financial assistance to improve the environmental performance of the freight transport system (Marco Polo II) (OJ L 328, 24.11.2006, p. 1). Commission Decision 2004/20/EC of 23 December 2003 setting up an executive agency, the Intelligent Energy Executive Agency, to manage Community action in the field of energy in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 5, 9.1.2004, p. 85). Commission Decision 2007/372/EC of 31 May 2007 amending Decision 2004/20/EC in order to transform the Intelligent Energy Executive Agency into the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (OJ L 140, 1.6.2007, p. 52). Commission Decision C(2007) 3198 of 9 July 2007 delegating powers to the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation with a view to performance of tasks linked to implementation of the Intelligent Energy-Europe Programme 2003-2006, the Marco Polo Programme 2003-2006, the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme 2007-2013 and the Marco Polo Programme 2007-2013 comprising in particular implementation of appropriations entered in the Community budget. Commission Implementing Decision 2013/771/EU of 17 December 2013 establishing the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and repealing Decisions 2004/20/EC and 2007/372/EC (OJ L 341, 18.12.2013, p. 73). Commission Decision C(2013) 9414 of 23 December 2013 delegating powers to the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of energy, environment, climate action, competitiveness and SMEs, research and innovation, ICT, maritime policy and fisheries comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1396025 New item This appropriation constitutes the subsidy to cover administrative expenditure on staff and operating expenditure by the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency as a result of its participation in the management of the Cohesion Fund envelope of the Connecting Europe Facility programme. The establishment plan of the Executive Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 680/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of the trans-European transport and energy networks (OJ L 162, 22.6.2007, p. 1). Decision No 661/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (OJ L 204, 5.8.2010, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129). Commission Decision 2007/60/EC of 26 October 2006 establishing the Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 32, 6.2.2007, p. 88). Commission Decision C(2007) 5282 of 5 November 2007 delegating powers to the Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency with a view to the performance of tasks linked to implementation of the Community programmes for grants in the field of the trans-European transport network, comprising in particular implementation of appropriations entered in the Community budget, as amended by Decision C(2008) 5538 of 7 October 2008. Commission Implementing Decision 2013/801/EU of 23 December 2013 establishing the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2007/60/EC as amended by Decision 2008/593/EC (OJ L 352, 24.12.2013, p. 65). Commission Decision C(2013) 9235 of 23 December 2013 delegating powers to the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency with a view to the performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of transport, energy and telecommunications infrastructure and in the field of transport and energy research and innovation comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union. EUROPEAN TRANSPORT POLICY Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 06 02EUROPEAN TRANSPORT POLICY 06 02 01Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 06 02 01 01 Removing bottlenecks, enhancing rail interoperability, bridging missing links and improving cross-border sections 1.1 1246820000 463983806 816618378 p.m. 06 02 01 02 Ensuring sustainable and efficient transport systems 1.1 77926250 32970282 136662458 p.m. 06 02 01 03 Optimising the integration and interconnection of transport modes and enhancing interoperability 1.1 233778750 89137637 273324915 p.m. 06 02 01 04 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) — Cohesion Fund allocation 1.2 1215582454 392121515 983000000 p.m. 06 02 01 05 Creating an environment more conducive to private investment for transport infrastructure projects 1.1 70000000 43657683 240681250 p.m. Article 06 02 01 — Subtotal 2844107454 1021870923 2450287001 p.m. 06 02 02 European Aviation Safety Agency 1.1 35634767 35634767 34173871 34173871 36884828,49 35829562,— 100,55 06 02 03European Maritime Safety Agency 06 02 03 01 European Maritime Safety Agency 1.1 30282323 30282323 30703795 30703795 34102932,12 33924821,91 112,03 06 02 03 02 European Maritime Safety Agency — Anti-pollution measures 1.1 20600000 12968852 19675000 7727442 Article 06 02 03 — Subtotal 50882323 43251175 50378795 38431237 34102932,12 33924821,91 78,44 06 02 04 European Railway Agency 1.1 24659000 24659000 23573064 23573064 25703799,— 25703799,— 104,24 06 02 05 Support activities to the European transport policy and passenger rights including communication activities 1.1 12363000 17405878 20019000 13894437 22933268,50 23364091,34 134,23 06 02 06 Transport security 1.1 2582000 1701948 2510000 1514026 2400575,08 1230321,26 72,29 06 02 51 Completion of trans-European networks programme 1.1 p.m. 632817206 p.m. 759405150 1456508982,12 770722638,12 121,79 06 02 52 Completion of Marco Polo programme 1.1 p.m. 17463073 p.m. 18525916 69669300,72 20019862,05 114,64 06 02 53 Completion of anti-pollution measures 1.1 p.m. 6185145 p.m. 12198621 23297564,— 18930055,— 306,06 06 02 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 06 02 77 01 Preparatory action — European transport information and booking interface across transport modes 1.1 p.m. 790170 — 450000 0,— 51880,20 6,57 06 02 77 02 Preparatory action — Facilitation of cross-border traffic at the north-east external border-crossing points of the Union (from a traffic safety and security aspect) 1.1 — p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,— 06 02 77 03 Preparatory action — Ships fuelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) 1.1 p.m. 436192 p.m. 500000 1000000,— 0,— 0 06 02 77 05 Pilot project — The role of rolling stock in European interoperability 1.1 500000 250000 1000000 500000 06 02 77 06 Preparatory action — General aviation — Statistics and key figures 1.1 p.m. 87238 500000 250000 06 02 77 07 Pilot project — Beyond traffic jams: intelligent integrated transport solutions for road infrastructure 1.1 1300000 650000 Article 06 02 77 — Subtotal 1800000 2213600 1500000 1700000 1000000,— 51880,20 2,34 Chapter 06 02 — Total 2972028544 1803202715 2582441731 903416322 1672501250,03 929777030,88 51,56 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1246820000 463983806 816618378 p.m. The objective of Removing bottlenecks and bridging missing links refers to Article 4(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013. This objective will be implemented through calls for proposals under the annual and multiannual work programmes constituting financing decisions within the meaning of Article 84 of the Financial Regulation, of the core network transport projects and Union transport corridors, which are defined in the annexes to the Connecting Europe Facility and TEN-T guidelines. The implementation of this objective is expected to be measured through new and improved cross-border connections and removed bottlenecks, which have benefitted from the Connecting Europe Facility. Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129), and in particular Article 4(2)(a) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 77926250 32970282 136662458 p.m. The objective of Ensuring sustainable and efficient transport in the long run refers to Article 4(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013. This objective will be implemented through calls for proposals under the annual and multiannual work programmes constituting the financing decisions within the meaning of Article 84 of the Financial Regulation. In the 2014-2020 period, a follow-up of the Marco Polo programme will be implemented by the Connecting Europe Facility within the framework of the revised TEN-T guidelines. In accordance with Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and repealing Decision No 661/2010/EU (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 1), it will introduce a new approach in support of freight transport services in the Union (indicative budget EUR 70-140 million per year). Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129), and in particular Article 4(2)(b) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 233778750 89137637 273324915 p.m. The objective of Optimising the integration and interconnection of transport modes and enhancing the interoperability, safety and security of transport refers to Article 4(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013. This objective will be implemented through calls for proposals under the annual and multiannual work programmes constituting financing decisions within the meaning of Article 84 of the Financial Regulation. The achievement of this objective shall be measured by the number of inland and maritime ports and airports connected to the railway network, by the number of improved multimodal logistics platforms, by the number of improved connections through motorways of the sea and by the number of supply points in alternative sources of energy on the core network. Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129), and in particular Article 4(2)(c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1215582454 392121515 983000000 p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover the support from the Cohesion Fund under the Investment for growth and jobs goal for transport infrastructure under the Connecting Europe Facility in accordance with Article 84(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. In accordance with Article 5(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013, an amount of EUR 11305500000 in current prices should be transferred from the Cohesion Fund to be spent in line with that Regulation exclusively in Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund. In accordance with Article 11, this objective will be implemented through calls for proposals under the annual and multiannual work programmes, which are opened exclusively for the Member States eligible for financing under the Cohesion Fund. These annual and multiannual work programmes constitute financing decisions in the meaning of Article 84 of the Financial Regulation. In accordance with Article 2(7) and Article 5(2), up to 1 % of the financial envelope shall cover expenses pertaining to programme support actions. 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 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129), and in particular:

Article 5(1)(a) related to the transfer of EUR 11305500000 from the Cohesion Fund to the Connecting Europe Facility,

Article 11 related to the specific calls for funds transferred from the Cohesion Fund,

Article 2(7) and Article 5(2) related to the programme support actions supporting the implementation of Connecting Europe Facility.

Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 70000000 43657683 240681250 p.m. This objective of Creating an environment more conducive to private investment for transport infrastructure projects aims to implement the projects of common interests through the financial instruments, based on an ex ante assessment as required by Article 224 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012. In accordance with Article 21(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013, from 10 % to 20 % of the financial envelope for CEF transport shall be available for innovative financing instruments such as the Project Bonds Instrument, the Loan Guarantee Instrument and other instruments such as joint ventures and the equity instruments to combine public and private financial resources to accelerate infrastructure investments in Europe. The financial instruments are intended to facilitate access to private financing and thus to accelerate or to make possible financing of the TEN-T projects eligible under the TEN-T guidelines and Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013. The financial instruments are intended to be established as debt or equity frameworks and they should address specific market failures and provide appropriate financing solutions. They are intended to be implemented as direct management by the entrusted entities, within the meaning of the Financial Regulation or jointly with the entrusted entities. The entrusted entities must be accredited to provide guarantees to the Commission on the protection of the Union financial interests in line with the requirements of the Financial Regulation. Any repayment from financial instruments pursuant to Article 140(6) of the Financial Regulation, including capital repayments, guarantees released, and repayment of the principal of loans, paid back to the Commission and entered in Item 6 3 4 1 of the statement of revenues may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(3)(i) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129), and in particular Article 14 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 35634767 35634767 34173871 34173871 36884828,49 35829562,— This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3). The Agency must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The establishment plan of the Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 36370000. An amount of EUR 735233 coming from the recovery of surplus, is added to the amount of EUR 35634767 entered in the budget. Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency (OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1108/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 in the field of aerodromes, air traffic management and air navigation services and repealing Directive 2006/23/EC (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 51). Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2006 of 16 May 2006 on working methods of the European Aviation Safety Agency for conducting standardisation inspections (OJ L 129, 17.5.2006, p. 10). Commission Regulation (EC) No 768/2006 of 19 May 2006 implementing Directive 2004/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the collection and exchange of information on the safety of aircraft using Community airports and the management of the information system (OJ L 134, 20.5.2006, p. 16). Commission Regulation (EC) No 593/2007 of 31 May 2007 on the fees and charges levied by the European Aviation Safety Agency (OJ L 140, 1.6.2007, p. 3). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1356/2008 of 23 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 593/2007 on the fees and charges levied by the European Aviation Safety Agency (OJ L 350, 30.12.2008, p. 46). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 30282323 30282323 30703795 30703795 34102932,12 33924821,91 This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3) with the exception of anti-pollution measures (see Item 06 02 03 02). The Agency must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. The establishment plan of the Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 including anti-pollution measures amounts to a total of EUR 52656000. An amount of EUR 1773677 coming from the recovery of surplus, is added to the amount of EUR 50882323 entered in the budget. Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency (OJ L 208, 5.8.2002, p. 1) as amended. Regulation (EC) No 725/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on enhancing ship and port facility security (OJ L 129, 29.4.2004, p. 6). Directive 2005/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties, including criminal penalties, for pollution offences (OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 11). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 20600000 12968852 19675000 7727442 This appropriation is intended to cover anti-pollution measures as foreseen in the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on multiannual funding for the action of the European Maritime Safety Agency in the field of response to pollution caused by ships and to marine pollution caused by oil and gas installation. It is in accordance with the European Parliament and Council decision on extending the tasks of the EMSA to include safety surveillance and the reduction of pollution by offshore installations for oil and gas exploitation. Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency (OJ L 208, 5.8.2002, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 911/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on multiannual funding for the action of the European Maritime Safety Agency in the field of response to marine pollution caused by ships and oil and gas installations (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 115). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 24659000 23573064 25703799,— This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3). The Agency must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. The establishment plan of the Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 25613000. An amount of EUR 954000 coming from the recovery of surplus, is added to the amount of EUR 24659000 entered in the budget. Regulation (EC) No 881/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 establishing a European Railway Agency (Agency Regulation) (OJ L 164, 30.4.2004, p. 1). Directive 2004/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on safety on the Community’s railways (Railway Safety Directive) (OJ L 164, 30.4.2004, p. 44). Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on the certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the railway system in the Community (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 51). Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (OJ L 191, 18.7.2008, p. 1). Reference acts Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 30 January 2013, on the European Union Agency for Railways and repealing Regulation (EC) No 881/2004 (COM(2013) 27 final). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 12363000 17405878 20019000 13894437 22933268,50 23364091,34 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies and meetings of experts directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. It is intended to cover expenditure on information and communication, conferences and events promoting activities in the transport sector as well as electronic and paper publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of transport policy, as well as safety and protection of transport users. This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission for collecting and processing information of all kinds needed for the analysis, definition, promotion, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of the Union’s common transport policy, for all transport modes (road, rail, air, sea and inland waterways) and for all transport sectors (transport safety, internal market of transport with its implementation rules, optimisation of transport network, passengers’ rights and protection in all transport modes, the use of alternative fuels in all transport modes, urban mobility, as well as for all other sectors related to transport). The main endorsed actions and objectives are intended to support the Union’s common transport policy, including extension to third countries, technical assistance for all transport modes and sectors, specific training, definition of rules of transport safety, simplification of administrative procedures, the use of ICT technologies, promotion of the common transport policy including establishment and implementation of trans-European network orientation endorsed by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union as well as strengthening passengers’ rights and protection in all transport modes and to improve the application and enforcement of existing Regulations on passenger rights, in particular through awareness-raising activities about the content of those Regulations, targeted at both the transport industry as well as the travelling public. Maritime transport and logistics This appropriation is intended to cover monitoring, evaluation and revision (impact assessment) of Union maritime safety legislation. These activities should promote and support intermodal barrier-free mobility for persons with reduced mobility. In connection with Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights (OJ L 46, 17.2.2004, p. 1), the Commission needs to develop additional measures to make enforcement of the Regulation more efficient. The implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 14) requires specific implementation action due to legal reporting requirements of the Commission and due to the complex interaction of regional, national and international (COTIF) administrative structures involved in the implementation. The implementation of Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 concerning the rights of passengers when travelling by sea and inland waterway (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 1), which entered into force on 18 December 2012, and Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 concerning the rights of passengers in bus and coach travel (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 1), which entered into force on 1 March 2013, requires specific implementation action in order to ensure the correct application and enforcement of these Regulations in the Member States and the compliance by Member States with their legal reporting obligations towards the Commission. As an important implementation support measure the Commission is conducting targeted actions covering all Member States to raise public awareness on passenger rights. These actions and objectives could be supported at different levels (local, regional, national, European and international), for all transport modes and sectors and related to transport, as well as in technical, technological, regulatory, informative, environmental, climatic and political fields and for sustainable development. Air transport has long been one of the sectors in which the consumer authorities receive most complaints in the Union. The increase in the number of commercial transactions performed electronically (using the internet or a mobile telephone) has merely resulted in more breaches of Union consumer legislation. One of the main complaints by Union consumers is that there are no effective means of redress at airports themselves, particularly when disputes arise as a result of failure on the part of airlines and other service providers to meet their obligations. Union consumers and air transport authorities therefore need to work together to secure an immediate improvement in passenger support and information facilities at airports and, at the same time, step up co-regulation in the sector. Road safety The Commission communication of 20 July 2010 entitled Towards a European road safety area: policy orientations on road safety 2011-2020 (COM (2010) 389 final) presents seven objectives: road user education, enforcement of traffic rules, safe infrastructure, safe vehicles, use of modern technology, post-injury emergency responses and a special focus on vulnerable road users. Work continues on the Commission’s proposal, on the new Union driving licences, on the Commission proposal of a roadworthiness package, on the deployment of intelligent transport systems and in-vehicle safety systems and the launch of work towards a strategy on serious road traffic injuries. The Commission’s road safety work also includes the management of rules relating to dangerous goods, the maintenance of a European database on road accidents (CARE), the follow-up on the infrastructure management and tunnel safety directives and on various aspects of vulnerable road user safety. The implementation of the Policy Orientations 2011-2020 would also require specific implementation action for the exchange of good practices, road safety campaigns, calls of proposals and development of the road safety observatory. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on public events such as the annual European Road Safety Day and similar awareness-raising and citizen interaction initiatives. It is also intended to establish efficient cross-border cooperation between Member States concerning the enforcement of road safety related traffic offences. Land transport The main activities in the land transport area concern the better implementation, review or planning for new initiatives. Single European Sky The full implementation of the Single European Sky (four basic Regulations (EC) No 549/2004, (EC) No 550/2004, (EC) No 551/2004 and (EC) No 552/2004, and more than 20 implementing rules) is a key priority to improve the performance of the air navigation services in terms of safety, cost efficiency of the air navigation service provision, reduction of air traffic flow delays and environmental performance, and hence of air transport in Europe. The extension of the Single European Sky legislation to the south-east States though the Multilateral Agreement on the Establishment of a European Common Aviation Area (ECAA) is an important step for the achievement of the neighbouring policy. This action is based on Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 549/2004. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Council Decision 93/704/EC of 30 November 1993 on the creation of a Community database on road accidents (OJ L 329, 30.12.1993, p. 63). Directive 1999/62/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 1999 on the charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures (OJ L 187, 20.7.1999, p. 42). Directive 2002/15/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2002 on the organisation of the working time of persons performing mobile road transport activities (OJ L 80, 23.3.2002, p. 35). Directive 2002/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 March 2002 on the establishment of rules and procedures with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at Community airports (OJ L 85, 28.3.2002, p. 40). Regulation (EC) No 889/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 May 2002 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 on air carrier liability in the event of accidents (OJ L 140, 30.5.2002, p. 2). Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2003 on occurrence reporting in civil aviation (OJ L 167, 4.7.2003, p. 26). Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 295/91 (OJ L 46, 17.2.2004, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 laying down the framework for the creation of the single European sky (the framework Regulation) (OJ L 96, 31.3.2004, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 550/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 on the provision of air navigation services in the single European sky (the service provision Regulation) (OJ L 96, 31.3.2004, p. 10). Regulation (EC) No 551/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 on the organisation and use of the airspace in the single European sky (the airspace Regulation) (OJ L 96, 31.3.2004, p. 20). Regulation (EC) No 552/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 on the interoperability of the European Air Traffic Management network (the interoperability Regulation) (OJ L 96, 31.3.2004, p. 26). Directive 2004/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on safety on the Community’s railways (OJ L 164, 30.4.2004, p. 44). Directive 2004/52/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the interoperability of electronic road toll systems in the Community (OJ L 166, 30.4.2004, p. 124). Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2005 on the establishment of a Community list of air carriers subject to an operating ban within the community and on informing air transport passengers of the identity of the operating air carrier (OJ L 344, 27.12.2005, p. 15). Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels (OJ L 389, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on driving licences (OJ L 403, 30.12.2006, p. 18). Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport (OJ L 102, 11.4.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 concerning the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air (OJ L 204, 26.7.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on public passenger transport services by rail and by road (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 4). Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European aviation safety agency (OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1). Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the community (OJ L 191, 18.7.2008, p. 1). Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 on the inland transport of dangerous goods (OJ L 260, 30.9.2008, p. 18). Directive 2008/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on road infrastructure safety management (OJ L 319, 29.11.2008, p. 59). Regulation (EC) No 392/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the liability of carriers of passengers by sea in the event of accidents (OJ L 131, 28.5.2009, p. 24). Directive 2009/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on the establishment of a European works council or a procedure in Community-scale undertakings and Community-scale groups of undertakings for the purposes of informing and consulting employees (OJ L 122, 16.5.2009, p. 28). Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing common rules concerning the conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupation of road transport operator (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 51). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 2582000 1701948 2510000 1514026 2400575,08 1230321,26 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission for collecting and processing information of all kinds needed for the analysis, definition, promotion, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of the rules and measures required to improve the security of inland, air and sea transport, including extension to third countries, technical assistance and specific training. The main objectives are to develop and apply security rules in the field of transport and in particular:

measures to prevent malicious acts in the transport sector,

approximation of legislation, technical standards and administrative monitoring practices relating to transport security,

definition of common indicators, methods and security objectives for the transport sector and collection of the data necessary for such definition,

monitoring of measures taken on transport security by the Member States, in all modes,

international coordination on transport security,

promoting research into transport security.

This appropriation is intended in particular to cover expenditure on the establishment and operation of a corps of inspectors to check compliance with the requirements of Union security legislation of airports, ports and port facilities in the Member States, including extension to third countries, and of ships flying the flag of a Member State. This expenditure includes the subsistence allowances and travel expenses of the Commission inspectors and the expenses of inspectors from the Member States, borne in accordance with the provisions laid down in that legislation. The costs of training inspectors, of preparatory meetings and of the supplies needed for inspections must, in particular, be added to that expenditure. This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on information and communication, as well as electronic and paper publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of transport policy, as well as safety and protection of transport users. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 725/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on enhancing ship and port facility security (OJ L 129, 29.4.2004, p. 6). Directive 2005/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on enhancing port security (OJ L 310, 25.11.2005. p. 28). Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security (OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 72). Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 on the inland transport of dangerous goods (OJ L 260, 30.9.2008, p. 13). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 632817206 p.m. 759405150 1456508982,12 770722638,12 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1). Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (OJ L 228, 9.9.1996, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 876/2002 of 21 May 2002 setting up the Galileo joint undertaking (OJ L 138, 28.5.2002, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 219/2007 of 27 February 2007 on the establishment of a Joint Undertaking to develop the new generation European air traffic management system (SESAR) (OJ L 64, 2.3.2007, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 680/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of the trans-European transport and energy networks (OJ L 162, 22.6.2007, p. 1). Commission Decision C(2007) 3512 of 23 July 2007, establishing the multiannual work programme for grants in the field of trans-European network for the period 2007-2013. Regulation (EC) No 67/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (OJ L 27, 30.1.2010, p. 20). Decision No 661/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (OJ L 204, 5.8.2010, p. 1). Commission Decision C(2001) 2654 of 19 September 2001 establishing an indicative multiannual programme for the granting of Community financial aid in the area of the trans-European transport network for the period 2001 to 2006. Commission Decision C(2007) 6382 of 17 December 2007 on the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the Commission and the European Investment Bank in respect of the Loan Guarantee Instrument for TEN-T Projects. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 17463073 p.m. 18525916 69669300,72 20019862,05 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EC) No 1382/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2003 on the granting of Community financial assistance to improve the environmental performance of the freight transport system (Marco Polo programme) (OJ L 196, 2.8.2003, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1692/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing the second Marco Polo programme for the granting of Community financial assistance to improve the environmental performance of the freight transport system (Marco Polo II) (OJ L 328, 24.11.2006, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 6185145 p.m. 12198621 23297564,— 18930055,— This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency (OJ L 208, 5.8.2002, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 790170 — 450000 0,— 51880,20 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 436192 p.m. 500000 1000000,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. In September 2011, the Commission issued a staff working paper on a sustainable waterborne transport toolbox describing possible measures to minimise the compliance costs for the industry in view of the proposed new sulphur limits on sulphur content of marine fuels. A focus area for the medium to long term is the implementation of clean ship technology and alternative fuels. LNG is seen as a promising solution to comply with this Regulation and to respond to ship-generated air pollution in general. Despite its excellent safety record, LNG is perceived as a potential danger by the general public. Action is needed to gain a comprehensive overview and analysis of potential risks and dangers for LNG storage, bunkering and handling (ports and ships). This will also include a generic risk analysis of LNG, i.e. as regards chemical properties, plus the development, in close cooperation with all concerned stakeholders, of information and media material aimed at explaining the risks/advantages of LNG for shipping. The aim is also to obtain an overview of market developments as regards the introduction of LNG-fuelled ships or LNG ready ships, as well as LNG fuel provision infrastructure (on-shore or by bunker barges) in the Union. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 500000 250000 1000000 500000 The aim of this pilot project is to analyse the main problems concerning rail rolling stock interoperability in the Union and to provide, in consultation with rail stakeholders (shippers, infrastructure managers, rail undertakings, freight companies, economic operators), solutions to increase availability of interoperable/multimodal rail rolling stock, including by optimising market demand, proposing regulatory measures and identifying market needs for new types of rolling stock, containers, etc. Background In its White Paper entitled Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area — towards a competitive and resource-efficient transport system, adopted on 28 March 2011, the Commission announced its vision for the establishment of a single European railway area, with the aim of creating an internal railway market where European railway undertakings can provide services free from unnecessary technical and administrative barriers. Significant legislative progress has been made, with the opening up of the rail freight market and Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 concerning a European rail network for competitive freight (OJ L 276, 20/10/2010, p. 22). These corridors are a governance instrument that will provide more freight availability and capacity for fluid cross-border operation. The new TEN-T guidelines and Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129) will also contribute by providing Union financial support to address major infrastructure needs in the rail sector (i.e. missing links, bottlenecks, new traffic management systems, etc.), making Union rail corridors a reality and encouraging more operators to shift to rail. While these significant steps will provide, in the near future, solutions for infrastructure interoperability — signalling, track gauge, traffic management systems, electrification, etc. — there are still a number of concerns to be addressed in order to make the single European railway area a reality. Gauge remains a major hurdle in this respect. For some areas in Europe, gauge restrictions are a major obstacle to promoting rail freight which the measures referred to above might not remove. For some countries with a very narrow gauge, the hard infrastructure approach might be too expensive. For other Union areas, although there are technological solutions (i.e. low wagons) to some gauge constraints, there is also a lack of low rolling stock despite the demand for it. This pilot project will look to non-infrastructure solutions to overcome problems involving mainly but not exclusively gauge restrictions in main freight corridors and routes and identify and propose solutions to rolling-stock market failures. It could focus on:

analysing availability of interoperable/multimodal rolling stock on routes with major gauge restrictions,

analysing market demand for low wagons and the used rolling-stock market,

possible new technological solutions for rolling stock both to address gauge restrictions and also to increase freight use by new types of container or new wagons and loading solutions that could increase rail freight attractiveness for economic operators,

identifying rolling stock R & D needs to overcome gauge constraints.

The pilot project will identify best practices and will help to identify, for the Parliament and the Commission, regulatory changes, financing and research needs, possible areas of cooperation with existing freight governing structures (rail freight corridor working group, corridor coordinators, etc.). Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 87238 500000 250000 Although the Commission gathers and publishes a large volume of transport-related figures and relevant statistics, general aviation has not been covered. This preparatory action will produce significant data on general aviation in Europe, such as passenger kilometres, workforce, turnover and economic output. As the European Aviation Safety Agency will continue to bring forward new regulations for this sector over the coming years, having a complete database could provide added value for better regulation. This preparatory action is in line with the European Parliament resolution of 3 February 2009 on an Agenda for Sustainable Future in General and Business Aviation (OJ C 67 E, 18.3.2010, p. 5), which highlights a lack of data and statistical information on general and business aviation (recital C) and calls on the Commission to develop and implement a systematic approach to the gathering and sharing of international and European data (paragraph 27). The preparatory action also takes into account the Commission communication entitled An Agenda for Sustainable Future in General and Business Aviation (COM(2007) 869 final), which calls for development at the European level of the basic set of objective and coherent data. The preparatory action will aim to collect the most important data on general aviation in Europe, including but not limited to passenger kilometres (available and flown), number of flights with a shorter distance than 500 km, workforce, turnover, economic output, environmental effect (including data on climate-relevant emissions), direct and indirect impact on related industries, safety issues, taxation (including number and percentage of tickets exempted from VAT and quantity and percentage of the kerosene used that is exempted from taxation) as well as social and economic impacts. The preparatory action will also aim to gather information on ground handling services for general aviation and the legal (including social) framework for the provision of those services. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1300000 650000 This pilot project will focus on the development of innovative solutions targeting improvements in urban logistics, road safety, public transport, traffic management and mobility planning. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH AND INNOVATION RELATED TO TRANSPORT Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 06 03HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH AND INNOVATION RELATED TO TRANSPORT 06 03 03Societal challenges 06 03 03 01 Achieving a resource-efficient, environmentally-friendly, safe and seamless European transport system 1.1 138764242 52428081 192105039 9415097 Article 06 03 03 — Subtotal 138764242 52428081 192105039 9415097 06 03 07Joint Undertakings 06 03 07 31 Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research 2 Joint Undertaking (SESAR2) — Support expenditure 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 06 03 07 32 Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research 2 Joint Undertaking (SESAR2) 1.1 50000000 34952054 20000000 10000000 06 03 07 33 Shift2Rail (S2R) Joint Undertaking – Support expenditure 1.1 1313592 1310445 480000 480000 06 03 07 34 Shift2Rail (S2R) Joint Undertaking 1.1 44039408 43690067 p.m. p.m. Article 06 03 07 — Subtotal 95353000 79952566 20480000 10480000 06 03 50Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development 06 03 50 01 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (2014 to 2020) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 06 03 50 02 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (prior to 2014) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 6064476,23 1974778,32 Article 06 03 50 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 6064476,23 1974778,32 06 03 51 Completion of previous research framework programmes — Seventh Framework Programme — EC (2007 to 2013) 1.1 p.m. 45437670 p.m. 7952635 59991706,24 56641869,20 124,66 06 03 52 Completion of previous research framework programmes (prior to 2007) 1.1 p.m. 131512 — p.m. 58032,26 4259594,66 3238,94 Chapter 06 03 — Total 234117242 177949829 212585039 27847732 66114214,73 62876242,18 35,33 These remarks are applicable to all the budget lines in this chapter. This appropriation is intended to be used for Horizon 2020 — the framework programme for research and innovation, which covers the 2014 to 2020 period. Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the implementation of the Europe 2020 flagship initiative Innovation Union and other flagship initiatives, notably Resource-efficient Europe, An industrial policy for the globalisation era, and A digital agenda for Europe, as well as in the development and functioning of the European Research Area (ERA). Horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an economy based on knowledge and innovation across the whole Union by leveraging sufficient additional research, development and innovation funding. The programme will be carried out in order to pursue the general objectives described in Article 179 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in order to contribute to the creation of a society of knowledge, based on the European Research Area, i.e. supporting transnational cooperation at all levels throughout the Union, taking the dynamism, creativity and the excellence of European research to the limits of knowledge, strengthening human resources for research and for technology in Europe, quantitatively and qualitatively and research and innovation capacities in the whole of Europe and ensuring optimum use thereof. Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations carried out on behalf of the Union to investigate new areas of research suitable for Union action, inter alia, in the context of the European Research Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes. This appropriation is intended to be used in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this chapter. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The possibility of third countries or institutes from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research is envisaged for some of these projects. Any financial contribution will be entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 1 5 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Revenue from States taking part in the European Cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research will be entered in Item 6 0 1 6 of the of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contribution by outside bodies to Union activities will be entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Additional appropriations will be made available under Item 06 03 50 01. Administrative appropriations of this chapter will be provided under Article 06 01 05. This priority of Horizon 2020 responds directly to the policy priorities and societal challenges identified in the Europe 2020 strategy. Those activities will be implemented using a challenge-based approach which brings together resources and knowledge across different fields, technologies and disciplines. The activities will cover the full cycle from research to market, with a new focus on innovation-related activities such as piloting, demonstration, test beds, support for public procurement, design, end-user driven innovation, social innovation and market take-up of innovations. The activities will support directly the corresponding sectoral policy competences at Union level. Funding will be focused on the following challenges:

smart, green and integrated transport,

innovation and research, particularly in the areas of behavioural change, modal shift, accessibility for all, integration (interconnectivity, intermodality, interoperability) and sustainability (climate change, gas and noise emission reduction), which are of crucial importance for the transport and tourism sectors.

Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 138764242 52428081 192105039 9415097 This appropriation is intended to cover research and innovation actions that should substantially contribute to shifting transport into a new era of smart mobility. Actions under this item should support the development and take-up of the necessary solutions for all transport modes, drastically reducing transport emissions that are harmful to the environment, lowering the dependence of transport on fossil fuels, and hence reducing transport impact on biodiversity and preserve natural resources. This is expected to be achieved by investing in specific activities, particularly in the form of large public-private partnerships, such as making aircraft, trains, vehicles and vessels cleaner and quieter, developing smart equipment, infrastructure and services and improving transport and mobility in urban areas. Research and Innovation carried under this item is expected to make important contributions to optimise performance and efficiency in the face of growing demands for mobility. Actions under this item will also focus on substantially reducing traffic congestion, substantially improving the mobility of people and freight, developing and applying new concepts of freight transport and logistics and reducing accident rates and fatal casualties and improving security. Actions under this item are indeed intended to contribute to making Europe the safest region for aviation and to move towards the target of zero fatalities in road transport by 2050. Research and innovation is expected to play a significant role in achieving global leadership for the European transport industry, staying ahead in new technologies and reducing the costs of existing manufacturing processes, therefore contributing to growth and highly skilled jobs in the European transport industry. In this context, actions to develop the next generation of transport means and explore entirely new transport concepts are expected to be developed and covered by this appropriation. Socioeconomic research and forward-looking activities for policymaking will also be covered by this appropriation: actions to support policy analysis and development including on socioeconomic aspects of transport are necessary to promote innovation and meet the challenges raised by transport. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(3)(d) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. The Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research 2 Joint Undertaking (SESAR2) shall contribute to the implementation of Horizon 2020 and in particular the societal challenge Achieving a resource-efficient, environmentally-friendly, safe and seamless European transport system. It shall have the objective of ensuring the modernisation of the European Air Traffic Management (ATM) system by concentrating and coordinating all relevant ATM research and innovation activities in the EU and in line with the ATM Master Plan. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Regulation (EU) No 721/2014 of 16 June 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 219/2007 on the establishment of a Joint Undertaking to develop the new generation European air traffic management system (SESAR) as regards the extension of the Joint Undertaking until 2024 (OJ L 192, 1.7.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 50000000 34952054 20000000 10000000 The Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research 2 Joint Undertaking (SESAR2) shall contribute to the implementation of Horizon 2020 and in particular the societal challenge Achieving a resource-efficient, environmentally-friendly, safe and seamless European transport system. It shall have the objective of ensuring the modernisation of the European Air Traffic Management (ATM) system by concentrating and coordinating all relevant ATM research and innovation activities in the EU and in line with the ATM Master Plan. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Regulation (EU) No 721/2014 of 16 June 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 219/2007 on the establishment of a Joint Undertaking to develop the new generation European air traffic management system (SESAR) as regards the extension of the Joint Undertaking until 2024 (OJ L 192, 1.7.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1313592 1310445 480000 480000 New item The Shift2Rail (S2R) Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of Horizon 2020 and in particular the societal challenge Smart, green and integrated transport. It shall have the objective of contributing to the achievement of the single European railway area and to a faster and cheaper transition to a more attractive, competitive, efficient and sustainable European rail system, through a comprehensive and coordinated approach addressing the research and innovation needs of the rail system and its users. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 12.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Regulation (EU) No 642/2014 of 16 June 2014 establishing the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (OJ L 177, 17.6.2014, p. 9). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 44039408 43690067 p.m. p.m. New item The Shift2Rail (S2R) Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of Horizon 2020 and in particular the societal challenge Smart, green and integrated transport. It shall have the objective of contributing to the achievement of the single European railway area and to a faster and cheaper transition to a more attractive, competitive, efficient and sustainable European rail system, through a comprehensive and coordinated approach addressing the research and innovation needs of the rail system and its users. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 12.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Regulation (EU) No 642/2014 of 16 June 2014 establishing the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (OJ L 177, 17.6.2014, p. 9). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development, for the period 2014 to 2020. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 6064476,23 1974778,32 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development, from period prior to 2014. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 45437670 p.m. 7952635 59991706,24 56641869,20 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme Cooperation implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86). Council Regulation (EC) No 219/2007 of 27 February 2007 on the establishment of a Joint Undertaking to develop the new generation European air traffic management system (SESAR) (OJ L 64, 2.3.2007, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1361/2008 of 16 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 219/2007 on the establishment of a joint undertaking to develop the new generation European air traffic management system (SESAR) (OJ L 352, 31.12.2008, p. 12). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 131512 — p.m. 58032,26 4259594,66 This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments under the previous research framework programmes (prior to 2007). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1). Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28). Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43). Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1). Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69). Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1). Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1). Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1). Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area (2002-2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 07 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ENVIRONMENT POLICY AREA 64876254 64876254 74697046 74697046 71148756,49 71148756,49 07 02 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AT UNION AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL 366486476 332394963 332576915 271209528 384570994,05 294652831,15 Title 07 — Total 431362730 397271217 407273961 345906574 455719750,54 365801587,64 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ENVIRONMENT POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 07 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ENVIRONMENT POLICY AREA 07 01 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Environment policy area 5.2 47436494 46156418 42903108,41 90,44 07 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Environment policy area 07 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 3686304 3713761 3952519,— 107,22 07 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 3538531 3597697 3599459,71 101,72 Article 07 01 02 — Subtotal 7224835 7311458 7551978,71 104,53 07 01 03 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Environment policy area 5.2 3011555 2988170 3222689,67 107,01 07 01 04Support expenditure for operations and programmes of Environment policy area 07 01 04 01 Support expenditure for the Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) — Sub-programme for Environment 2 1594520 14765000 17470979,70 1095,69 Article 07 01 04 — Subtotal 1594520 14765000 17470979,70 1095,69 07 01 06Executive agencies 07 01 06 01 Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises — Contribution from LIFE 2 5608850 3476000 Article 07 01 06 — Subtotal 5608850 3476000 Chapter 07 01 — Total 64876254 74697046 71148756,49 109,67 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 47436494 46156418 42903108,41 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3686304 3713761 3952519,— Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3538531 3597697 3599459,71 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3011555 2988170 3222689,67 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1594520 14765000 17470979,70 This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia:

development, hosting, maintenance, security, quality assurance, operation and support of adequate information technology (IT) systems for communication, selecting, monitoring, reporting on projects and disseminating results of projects, as well as of IT systems directly linked to the achievement of the policy objectives of the programme, for the mutual benefit of the Commission and beneficiaries and stakeholders. The engagement of IT experts intra muros to support the development, quality assurance and security of critical policy supporting IT system is also targeted,

procurement of technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the evaluation, audit and supervision of programmes and projects.

Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the establishment of a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 614/2007 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 185). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 5608850 3476000 This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s expenditure on staff and administration incurred as a result of the Agency’s role in the management of measures forming part of a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE). The establishment plan of the Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the establishment of a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 614/2007 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 185). Commission Implementing Decision 2013/771/EU of 17 December 2013 establishing the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and repealing Decisions 2004/20/EC and 2007/372/EC (OJ L 341, 18.12.2013, p. 73). Commission Decision C(2013) 9414 of 23 December 2013 delegating powers to the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of energy, environment, climate action, competitiveness and SMEs, research and innovation and ICT, maritime policy and fisheries comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AT UNION AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 07 02ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AT UNION AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL 07 02 01 Contributing to a greener and more resource-efficient economy and to the development and implementation of Union environmental policy and legislation 2 120670000 29371242 125439106 4260237 07 02 02 Halting and reversing biodiversity loss 2 147832750 39021354 121213057 1009911 07 02 03 Supporting better environmental governance and information at all levels 2 51493000 15524553 38999836 7182812 07 02 04 Contribution to multilateral and international environment agreements 4 3600000 3235347 3500000 2394437 1881942,13 1964276,77 60,71 07 02 05European Chemicals Agency 07 02 05 01 European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of biocides legislation 2 5474125 5474125 5023252 5023252 6991400,— 6991400,— 127,72 07 02 05 02 European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of legislation on import and export of dangerous chemicals 2 1130235 1130235 1285735 1285735 1561500,— 1561500,— 138,16 Article 07 02 05 — Subtotal 6604360 6604360 6308987 6308987 8552900,— 8552900,— 129,50 07 02 06 European Environment Agency 2 34886366 34886366 35365929 35365929 41740292,32 41740292,32 119,65 07 02 51 Completion of previous environmental programmes 2 — 197195952 — 206603663 326937697,60 236944001,18 120,16 07 02 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 07 02 77 01 Pilot project — Environmental monitoring of the Black Sea Basin and a common European framework programme for the development of the Black Sea region 4 p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 138879,47 07 02 77 02 Preparatory action — Environmental monitoring of the Black Sea Basin and a common European framework programme for development of the Black Sea region 4 p.m. p.m. — 112500 0,— 120300,14 07 02 77 03 Preparatory action — Strategic environmental impact assessment on the development of the European Arctic 4 p.m. 335789 p.m. 731052 0,— 299508,— 89,20 07 02 77 04 Preparatory action — Future legal basis on harmonised Union forest information 2 p.m. 175000 — 120000 0,— 455000,— 260,00 07 02 77 05 Pilot project — Development of prevention activities to halt desertification in Europe 2 — p.m. — p.m. 0,— 168534,06 07 02 77 06 Preparatory action — Climate of the Carpathian basin 2 p.m. p.m. — 700000 0,— 1347250,— 07 02 77 07 Pilot project — Recovery of obsolete vessels not used in the fishing trade 2 — — — p.m. 0,— 0,— 07 02 77 08 Pilot project — Economic loss due to high non-revenue water amounts in cities 2 — p.m. — p.m. 0,— 381000,— 07 02 77 09 Pilot project — Certification of low-carbon farming practices 2 p.m. p.m. — 95000 0,— 317125,11 07 02 77 10 Pilot project — Complex research on methods of controlling the spread of ragweed and pollen allergies 2 p.m. p.m. — 150000 0,— 0,— 07 02 77 11 Pilot project — A European refund system for aluminium beverage cans 2 — — — p.m. 0,— 0,— 07 02 77 12 Pilot project — Literature review on the potential effects of climate change on drinking water protection areas across the Union and the identification of priorities among different types of drinking water supplies 2 — p.m. — p.m. 0,— 180771,60 07 02 77 13 Preparatory action — BEST scheme (voluntary scheme for biodiversity and ecosystem services in the territories of the Union’s outermost regions and overseas countries and territories) 2 p.m. 800000 — 1000000 1972668,— 292342,87 36,54 07 02 77 14 Pilot project — Plastic recycling cycle and marine environmental impact 2 — p.m. — p.m. 0,— 481199,— 07 02 77 15 Preparatory action — Development of prevention activities to halt desertification in Europe 2 p.m. 600000 — 400000 0,— 184548,13 30,76 07 02 77 16 Pilot project — Atmospheric precipitation — Protection and efficient use of fresh water 2 p.m. 820000 — 1050000 0,— 0,— 0 07 02 77 17 Pilot project — Comparative study of the pressures and measures in the major river basin management plans in the Union 2 — — — p.m. 0,— 0,— 07 02 77 19 Pilot project — Marine litter recovery 2 p.m. 400000 — 300000 0,— 284902,50 71,23 07 02 77 20 Pilot project — Availability, use and sustainability of water for the production of nuclear and fossil energy 2 p.m. p.m. — 375000 0,— 0,— 07 02 77 21 Pilot project — New knowledge for an integrated management of human activity in the sea 2 p.m. 600000 — 600000 0,— 800000,— 133,33 07 02 77 22 Pilot project — Biodiversity protection through a results-based remuneration of ecological achievements 2 p.m. 600000 500000 750000 1985494,— 0,— 0 07 02 77 23 Pilot project — Transversal communication on Union policies related to Environment: Tackling environmental awareness deficit of Union citizens through audiovisual tools (movies) 2 p.m. 750000 p.m. 375000 1500000,— 0,— 0 07 02 77 24 Pilot project — Resource efficiency in practice — Closing mineral cycles 2 p.m. 400000 — 700000 0,— 0,— 0 07 02 77 25 Preparatory action — An integrated coastal communication and risk management system 2 — — — p.m. 0,— 0,— 07 02 77 26 Pilot project — Creation of South East European regional centre on advanced recycling of electric and electronic waste 2 p.m. 225000 750000 375000 07 02 77 27 Pilot project — Resource efficient use of mixed wastes 2 p.m. 150000 500000 250000 07 02 77 28 Pilot project — Striking a balance between the right of the state to regulate legitimate public policy objectives, the rights of investors to the protection of their investments and the rights of citizens with regard to the environment and public health in the light of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) 2 400000 200000 07 02 77 29 Pilot project — Capacity building, programmatic development and communication in the field of environmental taxation and budgetary reform 2 1000000 500000 Article 07 02 77 — Subtotal 1400000 6555789 1750000 8083552 5458162,— 5451360,88 83,15 Chapter 07 02 — Total 366486476 332394963 332576915 271209528 384570994,05 294652831,15 88,65 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 120670000 29371242 125439106 4260237 Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013 has four general objectives (Article 3) and three priority areas for the sub-programme for the environment (Article 9), of which the first one is Environment and Resource Efficiency. Specific objectives of this first priority area are set out in Article 10. All the types of funding defined in Articles 17, 18 and 22 can be financed by this appropriation. At least 81 % of the budgetary resources for the LIFE programme shall be allocated to projects supported by the way of action grants or, where appropriate, financial instruments (Article 17(4)). Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the establishment of a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 614/2007 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 185). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 147832750 39021354 121213057 1009911 Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013 has four general objectives (Article 3) and three priority areas for the sub-programme for the environment (Article 9), of which the second one is Nature and Biodiversity. Specific objectives of this second priority area are set out in Article 11. All the types of funding defined in Articles 17, 18 and 22 can by financed by this appropriation. At least 81 % of the budgetary resources for the LIFE programme shall be allocated to projects supported by the way of action grants or, where appropriate, financial instruments (Article 17(4)). At least 55 % of the budgetary resources allocated to projects supported by way of action grants under the sub-programme for Environment shall be dedicated to projects supporting the conservation of nature and biodiversity (Article 9(3)). Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the establishment of a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 614/2007 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 185). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 51493000 15524553 38999836 7182812 Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013 has four general objectives (Article 3) and three priority areas for the sub-programme for the environment (Article 9), of which the third one is Environment Governance and Information. Specific objectives of this third priority area are set out in Article 12. All the types of funding defined in Articles 17, 18 and 22 may be financed by this appropriation. At least 81 % of the budgetary resources for the LIFE programme shall be allocated to projects supported by the way of action grants or, where appropriate, financial instruments (Article 17(4)). Operating grants shall support certain operational and administrative costs of non-profit making entities which pursue an aim of general Union interest, are primarily active in the field of environment or climate action and are involved in the development, implementation and enforcement of Union policy and legislation (Article 21). Costs of technical assistance for selecting projects and monitoring, evaluating and auditing projects under the LIFE and LIFE+ programme (including non-governmental organisations supported via operating grants) may also be financed by this appropriation. Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the establishment of a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 614/2007 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 185). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 3600000 3235347 3500000 2394437 1881942,13 1964276,77 This appropriation is intended to cover obligatory and voluntary contributions to a number of international conventions, protocols and agreements to which the Union is party and preparatory work for future international agreements involving the Union. In some cases, contributions to subsequent protocols are included in contributions to their basic convention. Actions carried out by the Commission by virtue of tasks resulting from its prerogatives at institutional level pursuant to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community and pursuant to Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Council Decision 77/585/EEC of 25 July 1977 concluding the Convention for the protection of the Mediterranean Sea against pollution and the Protocol for the prevention of the pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by dumping from ships and aircraft (OJ L 240, 19.9.1977, p. 1). Council Decision 81/462/EEC of 11 June 1981 on the conclusion of the Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution (OJ L 171, 27.6.1981, p. 11). Council Decision 82/72/EEC of 3 December 1981 on the conclusion of the Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats (OJ L 38, 10.2.1982, p. 1). Council Decision 82/461/EEC of 24 June 1982 on the conclusion of the Convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild animals (OJ L 210, 19.7.1982, p. 10) and related agreements. Council Decision 84/358/EEC of 28 June 1984 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement for cooperation in dealing with pollution of the North Sea by oil and other harmful substances (OJ L 188, 16.7.1984, p. 7). Council Decision 86/277/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the conclusion of the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution on long-term financing of the cooperative programme for monitoring and evaluation of the long-range transmission of air pollutants in Europe (EMEP) (OJ L 181, 4.7.1986, p. 1). Council Decision 93/98/EEC of 1 February 1993 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal (Basel Convention) (OJ L 39, 16.2.1993, p. 1). Council Decision 93/550/EEC of 20 October 1993 concerning the conclusion of the cooperation Agreement for the protection of the coasts and waters of the north-east Atlantic against pollution (OJ L 267, 28.10.1993, p. 20). Council Decision 93/626/EEC of 25 October 1993 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on Biological Diversity (OJ L 309, 13.12.1993, p. 1). Council Decision 94/156/EC of 21 February 1994 on the accession of the Community to the Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area 1974 (Helsinki Convention) (OJ L 73, 16.3.1994, p. 1). Council Decision 95/308/EC of 24 July 1995 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes (OJ L 186, 5.8.1995, p. 42). Council Decision of 27 June 1997 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on environmental impact assessment in a transboundary context (ESPOO Convention) (proposal OJ C 104, 24.4.1992, p. 5; decision not published). Council Decision 97/825/EC of 24 November 1997 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on cooperation for the protection and sustainable use of the river Danube (OJ L 342, 12.12.1997, p. 18). Council Decision 98/216/EC of 9 March 1998 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the United Nations Convention to combat desertification in countries seriously affected by drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa (OJ L 83, 19.3.1998, p. 1). Council Decision 98/249/EC of 7 October 1997 on the conclusion of the Convention for the protection of the marine environment of the north-east Atlantic (OJ L 104, 3.4.1998, p. 1). Council Decision 98/685/EC of 23 March 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents (OJ L 326, 3.12.1998, p. 1). Council Decision 2000/706/EC of 7 November 2000 concerning the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention for the Protection of the Rhine (OJ L 289, 16.11.2000, p. 30). Council Decision 2002/628/EC of 25 June 2002 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (OJ L 201, 31.7.2002, p. 48). Council Decision 2005/370/EC of 17 February 2005 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters (OJ L 124, 17.5.2005, p. 1). Council Decision 2006/61/EC of 2 December 2005 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the UN-ECE Protocol on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers (OJ L 32, 4.2.2006, p. 54). Council Decision 2006/507/EC of 14 October 2004 concerning the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (OJ L 209, 31.7.2006, p. 1). Council Decision 2006/730/EC of 25 September 2006 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade (OJ L 299, 28.10.2006, p. 23). Council Decision 2006/871/EC of 18 July 2005 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (OJ L 345, 8.12.2006, p. 24). Council Decision 2011/731/EU of 8 November 2011 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the 2006 International Tropical Timber Agreement (OJ L 294, 12.11.2011, p. 1). Council Decision 2014/283/EU of 14 April 2014 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 231). Expected adoption of a Council Decision on the accession of the European Union to the 1973 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (the Washington Convention). Expected adoption of a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Minamata Convention on mercury. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 5474125 5023252 6991400,— This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff, administrative and operating expenditure for the activities related to the implementation of the biocides legislation. The Agency must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The establishment plan of the European Chemicals Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 5789000. An amount of EUR 314875 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 5474125 entered in the budget. Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012, concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1130235 1285735 1561500,— This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2) for the activities related to the implementation of Union legislation on the export and import of dangerous chemicals (Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals (OJ L 204, 31.7.2008, p. 1) and Regulation (EU) No 649/2012). The Agency must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The establishment plan of the European Chemicals Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 1222000. An amount of EUR 91765 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 1130235 entered in the budget. 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 34886366 35365929 41740292,32 This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff, administrative and operating expenditure. The mission of the Agency is to provide the Union and the Member States with objective, reliable and comparable information on the environment at European level, thus enabling them to take the requisite measures to protect the environment, to assess the results of such measures and to inform the public. The Agency must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution to participation in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. The establishment plan of the European Environment Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 36309240. An amount of EUR 1422874 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 34886366 entered in the budget. Regulation (EC) No 401/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network (OJ L 126, 21.5.2009, p. 13). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 197195952 — 206603663 326937697,60 236944001,18 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years and resulting from the general objectives of the previous LIFE programmes and from other programmes and general actions based on the Community environmental action programme. Actions carried out by the Commission by virtue of tasks resulting from its prerogatives at institutional level pursuant to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community and pursuant to Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 103, 25.4.1979, p. 1). Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7). Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE) (OJ L 192, 28.7.2000, p. 1). Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme (OJ L 242, 10.9.2002, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 2152/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (Forest focus) (OJ L 324, 11.12.2003, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 614/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE+) (OJ L 149, 9.6.2007, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 138879,47 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — 112500 0,— 120300,14 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 335789 p.m. 731052 0,— 299508,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 175000 — 120000 0,— 455000,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — p.m. — p.m. 0,— 168534,06 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — 700000 0,— 1347250,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — p.m. 0,— 0,— This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — p.m. — p.m. 0,— 381000,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — 95000 0,— 317125,11 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — 150000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — p.m. 0,— 0,— This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — p.m. — p.m. 0,— 180771,60 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 800000 — 1000000 1972668,— 292342,87 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — p.m. — p.m. 0,— 481199,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 600000 — 400000 0,— 184548,13 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 820000 — 1050000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — p.m. 0,— 0,— This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 400000 — 300000 0,— 284902,50 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — 375000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 600000 — 600000 0,— 800000,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 600000 500000 750000 1985494,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 750000 p.m. 375000 1500000,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 400000 — 700000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — p.m. 0,— 0,— This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 225000 750000 375000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. The pilot project aims at boosting the recycling of electric and electronic waste in the Balkan region. It insists on the need to develop environmentally friendly infrastructure which also provides economic and social benefits to local economies. These benefits can translate into profit for local communities through the creation of jobs in a more sustainable way and for the industry with the recycling centre providing better access to raw materials both for the region and for the EU. The project will be a step forward in the process of strengthening regional cohesion and cooperation in the Balkan region as well as an important source of secondary raw materials for EU industries, thus advancing the long-term EU goal of improving its resource-efficient use of materials, its higher independence on the import of some raw materials from third countries, and the transition to a circular economy. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 150000 500000 250000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Recycling of waste is an important pillar of the Resource Efficiency agenda. Yet high quality recycling in Europe is limited and actually only well developed in a few Member States, therefore a huge potential of recoverable resources is currently neglected. Whereas there is a strong focus in Europe on municipal solid waste (MSW), this is only a small fraction of all available waste. Dry mixed wastes such as commercial and industrial waste, bulky household waste and construction and demolition waste (C&DW) contain far more resources which can even be easier extracted than materials out of (wet) MSW. Of these types of waste, C&DW is very significant, due to its volume (it comprises one third of all waste in the EU) and the target currently set for it in 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) (Waste Framework Directive) (70 % recycling). Development of C&DW recycling (and indeed of the recycling of any type of waste) follows a certain generic path, as shown by the history of well performing countries. This means that general mechanisms for recycling can be identified and best practices can be described. Based on some 30 years of recycling in a few Member States, templates and guidelines should be made available for those Member States where recycling is still in its infancy. It is necessary to stimulate recycling in Europe by the transfer of knowledge and expertise. Important elements of recycling are for instance good control of waste flows and quality assurance. Recycling industry and authorities in a number of Member States have developed tools for this, for instance a system called Tracemat (tracing materials) and quality assurance schemes including environmental testing and certification. The recycling of mixed dry wastes needs to be developed. Valuable materials such as wood and plastics can be recovered and made fit for new use. Recycling plants could also be used to treat MSW if the dry fraction is source separated. Building up such sorting capacity is an option in Member States to find a right balance between recycling and incineration. Goal The pilot project aims at boosting recycling in Member States, specifically concerning C&DW and related to that of dry mixed wastes, by implementing efficient transfer of knowledge and expertise. It will also assist Member States in reaching the targets under Directive 2008/98/EC. The key success factor is that the recycling industry itself is involved. Its experts are acknowledged to be the best carriers of such expertise and knowledge. Specifically the project aims at initiating, on an appropriate basis, recycling of C&DW in three (regions in) Member States. Historical experience will serve as an example for Member States where this type of recycling has not taken off. As for other dry mixed wastes the success cases will be analysed and blueprints for other Member States how to get there will be developed. In one (region in a) Member State such recycling will be initiated. A key issue of the project is to demonstrate the successful implementation of first steps to recycling of C&DW in selected regions in Europe. For this to happen it is required that stakeholders in these regions agree to an implementation plan. This plan describes goals to be achieved and actions to be taken. Those actions for most part will reflect the best practices developed on the basis of experiences in well performing Member States. Stakeholders agree to the actions and parties are assigned to each action. Key issues are the reliable tracing of wastes and quality control of recycled products. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 400000 200000 This pilot project will initiate public dialogue on environmental protection in the context of the TTIP. The dialogue will involve all stakeholders, including representatives of governments, environmental experts and civil society. It will focus on the principles of state regulation of legitimate public policy objectives, helping to formulate a common approach to handling such policy objectives in the light of existing and future investment protection schemes. Such a dialogue is essential for public understanding of both the need for state regulation in those areas and the need to ensure that all stakeholders are treated fairly and may expect proportionate and predictable legislation to be passed. Part of the appropriation will be spent on conducting objective SWOT analyses of the TTIP on the basis of which public awareness of the real benefits and drawbacks can be increased. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 500000 This pilot project will contribute to further development of market-based instruments (MBI) in the field of environmental policy by making civil society organisations better able to participate in EU policy-making on green public procurement (GPP), the reduction of harmful subsidies and eco-taxation. Currently there is insufficient EU-level capacity in these fields and little coordination of reform efforts in Member States and at EU level. Greater involvement of civil society experts in the design and implementation of public procurement policies, the reduction of harmful subsidies and eco-taxation would improve the uptake of such policies in the Member States. Networking between civil society and public authorities interested in GPP, the reduction of harmful subsidies and eco-taxation would be a way of boosting EU civil society capacity and drawing on experience in Member States through the exchange of best practices and greater participation in the EU decision-making process. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ENVIRONMENT

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ENVIRONMENT

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 08 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION POLICY AREA 336167303 336167303 319121038 319121038 313190570,70 313190570,70 08 02 HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH 5304034511 4926435655 5018151648 3192746926 6005315071,07 4660403095,95 08 03 EURATOM PROGRAMME — INDIRECT ACTIONS 176801600 218007294 140512000 102676396 373401189,16 312204136,86 08 04 ITER 882215057 506677968 720917805 476101060 1209394563,47 480715680,20 08 05 RESEARCH PROGRAMME OF THE RESEARCH FUND FOR COAL AND STEEL p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 53655461,18 48797084,52 Title 08 — Total 6699218471 5987288220 6198702491 4090645420 7954956855,58 5815310568,23 These remarks apply to all the budget lines in this title. Research and innovation activities under this title will contribute to three main research programmes, i.e. Horizon 2020, Euratom and the programme for the ITER project. It will also cover research programmes of the research fund for coal and steel. It will be carried out in order to pursue the general objectives set out in Article 179 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in order to contribute to the creation of a society of knowledge, based on the European Research Area, i.e. supporting transnational cooperation at all levels throughout the Union, taking the dynamism, creativity and the excellence of European research to the limits of knowledge, strengthening human resources for research and for technology in Europe, quantitatively and qualitatively, and research and innovation capacities in the whole of Europe and ensuring optimum use thereof. Particular account will be taken of the need to step up efforts to enhance the participation and role of women in science and research. Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations carried out on behalf of the Union to investigate new areas of research suitable for Union action, inter alia, in the context of the European Research Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes. These appropriations also cover administrative expenditure, including expenditure on staff, whether covered by the Staff Regulations or not, information, publications, administrative and technical operation, and certain other expenditure items relating to internal infrastructure linked with the achievement of the objective of the measure of which they form an integral part, including the action and initiatives necessary for preparation and monitoring of the Union’s strategy on research, technological development and demonstration (RTD). Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and Switzerland or the multilateral European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA) will be entered in Items 6 0 1 1 and 6 0 1 2 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. The possibility of third countries or institutes from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research is envisaged for some of these projects. Any financial contribution will be entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 1 5 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from States taking part in the European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research will be entered in Item 6 0 1 6 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contribution by outside bodies to Union activities will be entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Additional appropriations will be made available under Items 08 02 50 01, 08 03 50 01 and 08 04 50 01. Administrative appropriations of this title will be provided under Article 08 01 05. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 08 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION POLICY AREA 08 01 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Research and innovation policy area 5.2 8559194 8392076 8850671,53 103,41 08 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure of the Research and innovation policy area 08 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 279619 278259 139227,64 49,79 08 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 382840 383826 394564,— 103,06 Article 08 01 02 — Subtotal 662459 662085 533791,64 80,58 08 01 03 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Research and innovation policy area 5.2 543389 543304 665358,75 122,45 08 01 05Support expenditure for research and innovation programmes in the Research and innovation policy area 08 01 05 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 104430000 106740801 108764594,85 104,15 08 01 05 02 External personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 27432315 24484000 28175642,33 102,71 08 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 51172413 37484811 46501435,98 90,87 08 01 05 11 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Euratom programme 1.1 9645000 11607000 11237995,46 116,52 08 01 05 12 External personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Euratom programme 1.1 720000 932000 1041142,60 144,60 08 01 05 13 Other management expenditure for research and innovation programmes — Euratom programme 1.1 3117000 4413000 4210230,53 135,07 08 01 05 21 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — ITER 1.1 7033943 5128000 4964972,69 70,59 08 01 05 22 External personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — ITER 1.1 225000 133000 148575,07 66,03 08 01 05 23 Other management expenditure for research and innovation programmes — ITER 1.1 2450000 1846000 1761179,62 71,88 Article 08 01 05 — Subtotal 206225671 192768612 206805769,13 100,28 08 01 06Executive agencies 08 01 06 01 European Research Council Executive Agency — contribution from Horizon 2020 1.1 37572770 39415000 40092000,— 106,70 08 01 06 02 Research Executive Agency — Contribution from Horizon 2020 1.1 57578641 56369001 46765400,— 81,22 08 01 06 03 Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises — Contribution from Horizon 2020 1.1 21056283 19055000 9477579,65 45,01 08 01 06 04 Innovation and Networks Executive Agency — Contribution from Horizon 2020 1.1 3968896 1915960 Article 08 01 06 — Subtotal 120176590 116754961 96334979,65 80,16 Chapter 08 01 — Total 336167303 319121038 313190570,70 93,17 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 8559194 8392076 8850671,53 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 279619 278259 139227,64 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 382840 383826 394564,— Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 543389 543304 665358,75 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 104430000 106740801 108764594,85 This appropriation covers expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020, occupying posts on the authorised establishment plans engaged in indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including staff posted in Union delegations. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. See Chapter 08 02. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 27432315 24484000 28175642,33 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on external personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020, in the form of indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including external personnel posted in Union delegations. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. See Chapter 08 02. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 51172413 37484811 46501435,98 This appropriation is intended to cover other administrative expenditure for all management of research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020, in the form of indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including other administrative expenditure incurred by staff posted in Union delegations. It is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this item and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on technical and administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects, such as conferences, workshops, seminars, development and maintenance of IT systems, missions, training and representation expenses. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. See Chapter 08 02. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 9645000 11607000 11237995,46 This appropriation covers expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Euratom programme, occupying posts on the authorised establishment plans engaged in indirect action under the nuclear programmes, including staff posted in Union delegations. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. See Chapter 08 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 720000 932000 1041142,60 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on external personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Euratom programme, in the form of indirect action under the nuclear programmes, including external personnel posted in Union delegations. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. See Chapter 08 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3117000 4413000 4210230,53 This appropriation is intended to cover other administrative expenditure for all management of research and innovation programmes — Euratom programme, in the form of indirect action under the nuclear programmes, including other administrative expenditure incurred by staff posted in Union delegations. It is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this item and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on technical and administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects, such as conferences, workshops, seminars, development and maintenance of IT systems, missions, training and representation expenses. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. See Chapter 08 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 7033943 5128000 4964972,69 This appropriation covers expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — the programme for the ITER project, occupying posts on the authorised establishment plans engaged in indirect action under the nuclear and non-nuclear programmes, including staff posted in Union delegations. See Chapter 08 04. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 225000 133000 148575,07 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on external personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — the programme for the ITER project, in the form of indirect action under the nuclear programmes, including external personnel posted in Union delegations. See Chapter 08 04. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2450000 1846000 1761179,62 This appropriation is intended to cover other administrative expenditure for all management of research and innovation programmes — the programme for the ITER project, in the form of indirect action under the nuclear programmes, including other administrative expenditure incurred by staff posted in Union delegations. This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this item and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. It is also intended to cover expenditure on technical and administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects, such as conferences, workshops, seminars, development and maintenance of IT systems, missions, training and representation expenses. See Chapter 08 04. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 37572770 39415000 40092000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the European Research Council Executive Agency incurred as a result of the Agency’s role in the management of Horizon 2020 — the framework programme for research and innovation (2014-2020) and the seventh framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The establishment plan of the Executive Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Council Decision 2006/972/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme: Ideas implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 243). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Commission Decision 2008/37/EC of 14 December 2007 setting up the European Research Council Executive Agency for the management of the specific Community programme Ideas in the field of frontier research in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 9, 12.1.2008, p. 15). Commission Implementing Decision 2013/779/EU of 17 December 2013 establishing the European Research Council Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2008/37/EC (OJ L 346, 20.12.2013, p. 58). Commission Decision C(2013) 9428 of 20 December 2013 delegating powers to the European Research Council Executive Agency with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of frontier research comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 57578641 56369001 46765400,— This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Research Executive Agency incurred as a result of the Agency’s role in the management of Horizon 2020 — the framework programme for research and innovation (2014-2020) and the seventh framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The establishment plan of the Executive Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme Cooperation implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86). Council Decision 2006/973/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme People implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 272). Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the Specific Programme: Capacities implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Commission Decision 2008/46/EC of 14 December 2007 setting up the Research Executive Agency for the management of certain areas of the specific Community programmes People, Capacities and Cooperation in the field of research in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 11, 15.1.2008, p. 9). Commission Implementing Decision 2013/778/EU of 13 December 2013 establishing the Research Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2008/46/EC (OJ L 346, 20.12.2013, p. 54). Commission Decision C(2013) 9418 of 20 December 2013 delegating powers to the Research Executive Agency with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of research and innovation comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 21056283 19055000 9477579,65 This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises incurred as a result of the Agency’s role in the management of Horizon 2020 — the framework programme for research and innovation (2014-2020) and the seventh framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The establishment plan of the Executive Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Decision No 1230/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003 adopting a multiannual programme for action in the field of energy: Intelligent Energy — Europe (2003-2006) (OJ L 176, 15.7.2003, p. 29). Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Commission Decision 2004/20/EC of 23 December 2003 setting up an executive agency, the Intelligent Energy Executive Agency, to manage Community action in the field of energy in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 5, 9.1.2004, p. 85). Commission Decision 2007/372/EC of 31 May 2007 amending Decision 2004/20/EC in order to transform the Intelligent Energy Executive Agency into the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (OJ L 140, 1.6.2007, p. 52). Commission Decision C(2007) 3198 of 9 July 2007 delegating powers to the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation with a view to performance of tasks linked to implementation of the Intelligent Energy — Europe Programme 2003-2006, the Marco Polo Programme 2003-2006, the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme 2007-2013 and the Marco Polo Programme 2007-2013 comprising in particular implementation of appropriations entered in the Community budget. Commission Implementing Decision 2013/771/EU of 17 December 2013 establishing the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and repealing Decisions 2004/20/EC and 2007/372/EC (OJ L 341, 18.12.2013, p. 73). Commission Decision C(2013) 9414 of 23 December 2013 delegating powers to the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of energy, environment, climate action, competitiveness and SMEs, research and innovation, ICT, maritime policy and fisheries comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3968896 1915960 This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency incurred as a result of the Agency’s role in the management of Horizon 2020 — the framework programme for research and innovation (2014-2020) and the seventh framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The establishment plan of the Executive Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81). Commission Implementing Decision 2013/801/EU of 23 December 2013 establishing the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2007/60/EC as amended by Decision 2008/593/EC (OJ L 352, 24.12.2013, p. 65). Commission Decision C(2013) 9235 of 23 December 2013 delegating powers to the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency with a view to the performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of transport, energy and telecommunications infrastructure and in the field of transport and energy research and innovation comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union. HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 08 02HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH 08 02 01Excellent science 08 02 01 01 Strengthening frontier research in the European Research Council 1.1 1650723198 449911575 1641772694 44756352 08 02 01 02 Strengthening research in future and emerging technologies 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 08 02 01 03 Strengthening European research infrastructures, including e-infrastructures 1.1 188149548 73032317 171632176 309837 Article 08 02 01 — Subtotal 1838872746 522943892 1813404870 45066189 08 02 02Industrial leadership 08 02 02 01 Leadership in nanotechnologies, advanced materials, laser technology, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing and processing 1.1 503592719 178666161 460847841 42681808 08 02 02 02 Enhancing access to risk finance for investing in research and innovation 1.1 342534670 282101522 363564753 310056561 08 02 02 03 Increasing innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) 1.1 36588561 33186975 33663565 3067854 Article 08 02 02 — Subtotal 882715950 493954658 858076159 355806223 08 02 03Societal challenges 08 02 03 01 Improving lifelong health and well-being 1.1 540954714 271316606 545411715 40118438 08 02 03 02 Securing sufficient supplies of safe, healthy and high quality food and other bio-based products 1.1 94094592 83884929 201772598 22468062 08 02 03 03 Making the transition to a reliable, sustainable and competitive energy system 1.1 313168348 137003313 278434628 28655994 08 02 03 04 Achieving a European transport system that is resource-efficient, environmentally friendly, safe and seamless 1.1 159469104 288354444 394541594 8086531 08 02 03 05 Achieving a resource-efficient and climate change resilient economy and a sustainable supply of raw materials 1.1 297719374 131157582 271940800 2478694 08 02 03 06 Fostering inclusive, innovative and reflective European societies 1.1 114233382 74273114 134023811 17625757 Article 08 02 03 — Subtotal 1519639514 985989988 1826125146 119433476 08 02 04 Spreading excellence and widening participation 1.1 93183570 62039896 66905973 5253030 08 02 05 Horizontal activities of Horizon 2020 1.1 47450000 10136096 p.m. p.m. 08 02 06 Science with and for society 1.1 54853984 25322763 p.m. p.m. 08 02 07Joint Undertakings 08 02 07 31 Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (IMI2) — Support expenditure 1.1 670585 668978 490000 490000 08 02 07 32 Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (IMI2) 1.1 211379415 57627199 207300000 16600000 08 02 07 33 Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI) — Support expenditure 1.1 1600083 1596249 977500 977500 08 02 07 34 Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI) 1.1 200495917 17527581 50000000 p.m. 08 02 07 35 Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking (Clean Sky 2) — Support expenditure 1.1 1864218 1859751 1225333 1225333 08 02 07 36 Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking (Clean Sky 2) 1.1 339977529 94370545 100000000 13000000 08 02 07 37 Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (FCH2) — Support expenditure 1.1 466833 465714 292667 292667 08 02 07 38 Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (FCH2) 1.1 109114167 29060885 93354000 p.m. Article 08 02 07 — Subtotal 865568747 203176902 453639500 32585500 08 02 50Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development 08 02 50 01 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (2014 to 2020) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 08 02 50 02 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (prior to 2014) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 244938910,— 178180513,45 Article 08 02 50 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 244938910,— 178180513,45 08 02 51 Completion of previous research framework programme — Seventh framework programme — EC indirect action (2007 to 2013) 1.1 p.m. 2618411227 p.m. 2618132885 5758233929,92 4435457503,64 169,39 08 02 52 Completion of previous research framework programmes — Indirect action (prior to 2007) 1.1 p.m. 3585233 p.m. 16232123 1642231,15 46517673,92 1297,48 08 02 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 08 02 77 01 Pilot project — Coordinate research on the use of homeopathy and phytotherapy in livestock farming 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. 125000 0,— 0,— 08 02 77 02 Pilot project — Recovering critical raw materials through recycling: an opportunity for the European Union and the African Union 4 p.m. p.m. — 112500 500000,— 247404,94 08 02 77 03 Pilot project — Research and development for poverty-related and neglected diseases in achieving universal health coverage post-2015 1.1 750000 375000 08 02 77 04 Preparatory action — Towards a single and innovative European transport system 1.1 1000000 500000 Article 08 02 77 — Subtotal 1750000 875000 p.m. 237500 500000,— 247404,94 28,27 Chapter 08 02 — Total 5304034511 4926435655 5018151648 3192746926 6005315071,07 4660403095,95 94,60 These budgetary remarks are applicable to all the budget lines in this chapter. This appropriation will be used for Horizon 2020 —the framework programme for research and innovation, which covers the 2014-2020 period and brings together all existing Union research and innovation funding, including the framework programme for research, the innovation related activities of the competitiveness and innovation framework programme and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). The programme shall play a central role in the implementation of the Europe 2020 flagship initiative Innovation Union and other flagship initiatives, notably A digital agenda for Europe Resource-efficient Europe and An industrial policy for the globalisation era, as well as in the development and functioning of the European Research Area (ERA). Horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an economy based on knowledge and innovation across the whole Union by leveraging sufficient additional research, development and innovation funding. This appropriation will be used in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for the participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this chapter. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. This priority of Horizon 2020 aims to reinforce and extend excellence in the Union’s science base and ensure a steady stream of world-class research to secure the Union’s long-term competitiveness. It will support the best ideas, develop talent within the Union, provide researchers with access to priority research infrastructure, and make the Union an attractive location for the world’s best researchers. Research actions to be funded will be determined according to the need and opportunities of science, without pre-determined thematic priorities. The research agenda will be set in close liaison with the scientific community and research will be funded on the basis of excellence. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1650723198 449911575 1641772694 44756352 The fundamental activity of the European Research Council (ERC) shall be to provide attractive long-term funding to support excellent investigators and their research teams to pursue ground-breaking, high-gain/high-risk research. Particular priority shall be given to assisting excellent starting researchers to make the transition to independence by providing adequate support at the critical stage, when they are setting up or consolidating their own research team or programme. The ERC shall also give support, as necessary, to emerging new ways of working in the scientific world with the potential to create breakthrough results and facilitate exploration of the commercial and social innovation potential of the research which it funds. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(1)(a) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Activities under the Future and emerging technologies (FET) specific objective shall support fundamental science and technology research exploring new future technologies by challenging current paradigms and venturing into unknown areas. In addition, FET activities shall address a number of promising exploratory research themes with the potential to generate a critical mass of inter-related projects that, together, make up a broad and multifaceted exploration of the themes and build a European pool of knowledge. Finally, FET activities shall support ambitious large-scale, science-driven research aiming to achieve a scientific breakthrough. Such activities will benefit from the alignment of European and national agendas. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(1)(b) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 188149548 73032317 171632176 309837 Research infrastructures activity will ensure the implementation and operation of the ESFRI (European Strategy Forum for Research Infrastructure) and other world-class research infrastructures, including the development of regional partner facilities, for 2020 and beyond. In addition, the integration of and access to national research infrastructures and the development, deployment and operation of e-infrastructures will be ensured. The activity will also encourage research infrastructures to act as early adopters of technology, promote research and development (R&D) partnerships with industry, facilitate industrial use of research infrastructures and stimulate the creation of innovation clusters. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(1)(d) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). This priority of Horizon 2020 aims to make the Union a more attractive location to invest in research and innovation, by promoting activities where businesses set the agenda as well as at accelerating the development of new technologies which will underpin future businesses and economic growth. It will provide major investment in key industrial technologies, maximise the growth potential of Union companies by providing them with adequate levels of finance and help innovative SMEs to grow into world-leading companies. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 503592719 178666161 460847841 42681808 Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies shall provide dedicated support for research, development and demonstration on nanotechnology, advanced materials, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing and processing. Emphasis will be placed on interactions and convergence across and between the different technologies. In addition, emphasis shall be on R & D, large-scale pilots and demonstration activities, test beds and living labs, prototyping and product validation in pilot lines. Activities shall be designed to boost industrial competitiveness by stimulating industry, and in particular SMEs, to make more research and innovation investment. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(2)(a)(ii) to (v) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 342534670 282101522 363564753 310056561 The aim of this activity is to help companies and other types of organisation engaged in research and innovation (R&I) to gain easier access, via financial instruments, to loans, guarantees, counter-guarantees and hybrid, mezzanine and equity finance. Debt and equity facilities will be run in a demand-driven manner, though the priorities of particular sectors or of other Union programmes will be targeted if top-up funding is made available. The focus is on attracting private investments into R&I. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) will play an important role, as entrusted entities, in implementing each financial instrument facility on behalf of and in partnership with the Commission. Part of this appropriation will be used to reinforce, in the form of paid-in capital, the EIF’s capital base. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(2)(b) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 36588561 33186975 33663565 3067854 To support the participation of SMEs in Horizon 2020 a dedicated market-oriented instrument will be introduced, which will target all types of innovative SMEs that wish to develop, grow and internationalise. In addition, support will be provided to research intensive SMEs in transnational research projects and to women-led start-ups. Activities enhancing the innovation capacity of SMEs and improving the framework conditions for innovation will also be supported. In accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013, support will be provided to innovation in SMEs through the implementation of an SME instrument under a single management system and implemented in a bottom-up manner. In accordance with Annex II of that Regulation within the target of allocating a minimum of 20 % of the total combined budgets for the specific objective Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies and the priority Societal challenges for SMEs, a minimum of 5 % of those combined budgets will be initially allocated to the dedicated SME instrument. A minimum of 7 % of the total budgets of the specific objective Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies and the priority Societal challenges will be allocated to the dedicated SME instrument averaged over the duration of Horizon 2020. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(2)(c) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). This priority of Horizon 2020 responds directly to the policy priorities and societal challenges identified in the Europe 2020 strategy. Those activities will be implemented using a challenge-based approach which brings together resources and knowledge across different fields, technologies and disciplines. The activities will cover the full cycle from research to market, with a new focus on innovation-related activities such as piloting, demonstration, test beds, support for public procurement, design, end-user driven innovation, social innovation and market take-up of innovations. The activities will support directly the corresponding sectoral policy competences at Union level and take a gender-sensitive approach while aiming for balanced participation of men and women. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 540954714 271316606 545411715 40118438 Lifelong health and well-being for all, high-quality and economically sustainable health and care systems, and opportunities for new jobs and growth in the health sector and its related industries are the aims of this activity. To that respect activities will focus on effective health promotion and disease prevention (e.g. understanding the determinants of health, developing better preventive vaccines). Particular attention will be paid to gender- and age-related health specificities. In addition, emphasis will be placed on managing, treating and curing disease, disability and reduced functionality (e.g. by transferring knowledge to clinical practice and scalable innovation actions, better use of health data, independent and assisted living). Furthermore, efforts will be made to improve decision-making in prevention and treatment provision, identify and support the dissemination of best practice in the healthcare sector, and support integrated care and the uptake of technological, organisational and social innovations empowering in particular older persons as well as disabled persons to remain active and independent. Finally, activities will be based on a gender-sensitive approach that recognises, amongst other things, the position of women in both the informal and the formal care sector. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(3)(a) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 94094592 83884929 201772598 22468062 This activity will focus on developing more sustainable and productive agriculture and forestry systems, while at the same time developing services, concepts and policies for thriving rural livelihoods. In addition, emphasis will be placed on healthy and safe foods for all as well as competitive food processing methods that use fewer resources and produce fewer by-products. In parallel, efforts will be made on sustainably exploiting aquatic living resources (e.g. sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries). Low carbon, resource efficient, sustainable and competitive European bio-based industries will also be promoted. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(3)(b) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 313168348 137003313 278434628 28655994 Efforts to ensure a secure, clean and efficient energy supply will focus on reducing the Union’s energy consumption and carbon footprint (for example through affordable systems and components incorporating smart technologies) and securing a low-cost, low-carbon electricity supply (for example through research, development and full-scale demonstration of innovative renewables and carbon capture and storage technologies). There will be a special focus on alternative fuels and mobile energy sources and on developing a single, smart European electricity grid. Activities will also focus on multidisciplinary research for energy technologies and joint implementation of pan-European research programmes and world-class facilities. Furthermore, tools, methods and models for robust and transparent policy support will be developed and market uptake of energy innovation will be promoted. 85 % of the budget appropriations will be allocated to the renewable and end-use energy efficiency policy areas, including smart grids, energy storage and smart cities and communities from 2014 onwards. In acknowledgment of the essential role of end-user energy efficiency and renewable energy for furthering energy security in the Union, market uptake measures will be supported through an Intelligent energy Europe III programme to build capacity, improve governance and overcome market barriers so that energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions can be rolled out. Part of the appropriations in the overall energy challenge budget will therefore be spent on market uptake activities for existing renewable and energy efficiency technologies within the programme, carried out by a dedicated management structure, and will include support for sustainable energy policy implementation, capacity building and mobilisation of financing for investment, in line with what has been done to date. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(3)(c) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 159469104 288354444 394541594 8086531 Under this activity emphasis will be placed on resource-efficient transport (e.g. accelerating the development and deployment of a new generation of electric and other low or zero emission aircraft, vehicles and vessels) as well as on better mobility with less congestion and more safety and security (e.g. promoting integrated door-to-door transport and logistics). The focus will also be on reinforcing the competitiveness and performance of European transport manufacturing industries and related services, by, for instance, developing the next generation of innovative transport means and preparing the ground for the following one. Activities aiming at improving the understanding of transport-related socioeconomic trends and prospects, and at providing policymakers with evidence-based data and analyses will also be supported. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(3)(d) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 297719374 131157582 271940800 2478694 The main focus of this activity is to achieve a resource-efficient and climate change resilient economy and a sustainable supply of raw materials in order to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet’s natural resources. To that respect emphasis will be placed on fighting and adapting to climate change, on sustainably managing natural resources and ecosystems and on enabling the transition towards a green economy through eco-innovation. Comprehensive and sustained global environmental observation and information systems will also be developed. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(3)(e) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 114233382 74273114 134023811 17625757 The aim of this activity is to contribute to making European societies more inclusive, innovative and reflective, by promoting smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Actions will support coordinated policymaking through the development of evidence, tools, forward-looking activities and pilots to increase transnational efficiency and economic impact of research and innovation policies and achieve a well-functioning European Research Area and Innovation Union. Actions will also aim at closing the innovation divide, ensuring societal engagement in research and innovation and fostering gender balance in research teams, promoting coherent and effective cooperation with third countries and developing an understanding of Europe’s intellectual basis: its history and the many European and non-European influences, as an inspiration for our lives today. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(3)(f) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 93183570 62039896 66905973 5253030 The aim of those activities is to fully exploit the potential of Europe’s talent pool and to ensure that the benefits of an innovation-led economy are both maximised and widely distributed across the Union in accordance with the principle of excellence. By nurturing and connecting pools of excellence, the activities proposed will contribute to strengthening the European Research Area. The activities will focus on teaming of excellent research institutions and low-performing RDI regions aiming at the creation of new (or significant upgrade of existing) centres of excellence in low performing RDI Member States and regions, twinning of research institutions, establishing ERA Chairs, a Policy Support Facility to improve the design, implementation, and evaluation of national/regional research and innovation policies, supporting access to international networks for excellent researchers and innovators who lack sufficient involvement in European and international networks and strengthening the administrative and operational capacity of transnational networks of national contact points, including through training. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(4) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 47450000 10136096 p.m. p.m. This appropriation covers actions of a horizontal nature, which support the implementation of Horizon 2020. This includes, for example, activities which aim to support communication and dissemination, as well as make use of results to support innovation and competitiveness. This may also entail cross-cutting activities involving several priorities of Horizon 2020. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 54853984 25322763 p.m. p.m. Former Article 08 02 04 The aim of this activity is to build effective cooperation between science and society, to recruit new talent for science and to pair scientific excellence with social awareness and responsibility. Emphasis will be placed on the attractiveness of science education and careers for young people, gender equality, the better integration of citizens’ interests and values in science and innovation, and the development of the governance for the advancement of responsible research and innovation by all stakeholders (researchers, public authorities, industry and civil society organisations). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(5) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 670585 668978 490000 490000 This appropriation is intended to cover the administrative and running costs of the Joint Undertaking. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Regulation (EU) No 557/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (OJ L 169, 7.6.2014, p. 54). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 211379415 57627199 207300000 16600000 The Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (IMI2), a joint technology initiative (JTI) between the Commission and the biopharmaceutical industry, will build up on the results of its predecessor, IMI. IMI 2’s objective is to improve the drug development process by supporting more efficient research and development cooperation among academia, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the biopharmaceutical industry, in order to deliver better and safer medicines for patients. IMI2 JTI shall contribute to the implementation of Horizon 2020, and in particular the specific objective Health, demographic change and well-being of the priority Societal challenges. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Regulation (EU) No 557/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (OJ L 169, 7.6.2014, p. 54). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1600083 1596249 977500 977500 This appropriation is intended to cover the administrative and running costs of the Joint Undertaking. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Regulation (EU) No 560/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (OJ L 169, 7.6.2014, p. 130). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 200495917 17527581 50000000 p.m. The Bio-based Industries Initiative (BBI) is a new joint technology initiative (JTI) between the Commission and the bio-based industries, covering a broad range of sectors, from agriculture to biotechnologies or forestry. Its objective is to foster the development of a strong and globally competitive bio-based industry in Europe and it will focus on three main areas: feedstock, biorefineries and the development of markets for bio-based products. BBI JTI shall contribute to the implementation of Horizon 2020, and in particular the specific objective Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy of the priority Societal challenges and the Key enabling technologies component of the specific objective Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Regulation (EU) No 560/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (OJ L 169, 7.6.2014, p. 130). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1864218 1859751 1225333 1225333 This appropriation is intended to cover the administrative and running costs of the Joint Undertaking. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Regulation (EU) No 558/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking (OJ L 169, 7.6.2014, p. 77). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 339977529 94370545 100000000 13000000 The Clean Sky Joint Undertaking (Clean Sky 2), a joint technology initiative (JTI) between the Commission and the European aeronautical industry, will build up on the results of its predecessor, Clean Sky. Clean Sky 2’s objective is to improve the environmental impact of European aeronautical technologies through advanced research and full-scale demonstration in green technology for air transport, thus contributing to the future international competitiveness of the aeronautical sector. The technical activity is developed through different technical areas and aims at building full scale demonstrators in all flying segments. Clean Sky 2 JTI shall contribute to the implementation of Horizon 2020, and in particular the specific objective Smart, green and integrated transport of the priority Societal challenges. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Regulation (EU) No 558/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking (OJ L 169, 7.6.2014, p. 77). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 466833 465714 292667 292667 This appropriation is intended to cover the administrative and running costs of the Joint Undertaking. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Regulation (EU) No 559/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (OJ L 169, 7.6.2014, p. 108). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 109114167 29060885 93354000 p.m. The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (FCH 2 JU), a public private partnership between the Commission, the industry and the Research Grouping, will build up on the results of its predecessor, set up under FP7. FCH 2 JU’s objective is to tackle a series of obstacles to the commercialisation of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies by reducing the cost of FCH systems, increasing their efficiency and demonstrating their feasibility, thus paving the way for a strong, sustainable and globally competitive fuel cells and hydrogen sector in the Union. This budget line is intended to cover the operational costs of the FCH 2 JU. FCH 2JU shall contribute to the implementation of Horizon 2020, and in particular the specific objectives Secure, clean and efficient energy and Smart, green and integrated transport of the priority Societal challenges. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Regulation (EU) No 559/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (OJ L 169, 7.6.2014, p. 108). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development, for the 2014-2020 period. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and Switzerland or the multilateral European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA) will be entered in Items 6 0 1 1 and 6 0 1 2 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 244938910,— 178180513,45 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development, from the period prior to 2014. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and Switzerland or the multilateral European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA) will be entered in Items 6 0 1 1 and 6 0 1 2 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 2618411227 p.m. 2618132885 5758233929,92 4435457503,64 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme Cooperation implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86). Council Decision 2006/972/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme: Ideas implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 243). Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the Specific Programme: Capacities implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299). Council Regulation (EC) No 71/2008 of 20 December 2007 setting up the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking (OJ L 30, 4.2.2008, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2008 of 20 December 2007 setting up the Joint Undertaking for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on Innovative Medicines (OJ L 30, 4.2.2008, p. 38). Council Regulation (EC) No 521/2008 of 30 May 2008 setting up the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (OJ L 153, 12.6.2008, p. 1). European Parliament resolution of 12 July 2007 on the TRIPS Agreement and access to medicines (OJ C 175 E, 10.7.2008, p. 591). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 3585233 p.m. 16232123 1642231,15 46517673,92 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme. Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1). Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28). Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the Framework Programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43). Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1). Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1). Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1). Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1). Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area (2002-2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1). Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: structuring the European Research Area (2002-2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44). Decision No 1209/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2003 on Community participation in a research and development programme aimed at developing new clinical interventions to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis through a long-term partnership between Europe and developing countries, undertaken by several Member States (OJ L 169, 8.7.2003, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 125000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — 112500 500000,— 247404,94 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 750000 375000 Ongoing discussions on the post-2015 global development framework have viewed universal health coverage (UHC) as a fundamental enabler for ending extreme poverty by 2030 and a crucial factor in completing the unfinished agenda of the health-related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) — notably MDGs 4, 5 and 6 on improving maternal health, reducing child mortality, and combating HIV and AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis respectively. It is also important to include neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the new development framework, in addition to the MDG 6 diseases and in line with the corresponding roadmap from the WHO (http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2012/WHO_HTM_NTD_2012.1_eng.pdf) and other prominent expert organisations. Objectives This project will produce a study that quantifies the role of poverty-related and neglected diseases (PRND) R & D in contributing to UHC and improving the health situation in low- and middle-income countries. The study will:

track Union investment in PRND R & D and assess how corresponding technologies are being translated into a resource for UHC,

examine how the correlation between PRND R & D and UHC can be improved with regard to the post-2015 global development framework and develop recommendations for R & D indicators that help advance the impact of UHC.

Developing essential medicines for PRNDs that are safe, effective, affordable, accessible and of assured quality contributes to achieving UHC, and adequately investing in UHC is an effective way of guaranteeing that available services and products are also accessible and of a suitable standard of quality. This correlation will play a crucial role in the post-2015 global development framework, not only for ensuring healthy lives, but also for helping to reduce poverty. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 500000 The aim of this two-stage preparatory action is to identify the barriers that impede the development of a truly optimised single European transport system and to propose a set of actions which, collectively, can help to accelerate progress. The action fully supports Union and Commission initiatives. It will:

inform future policy development and research and innovation programmes, at both Union and national level,

address one of the seven challenges on which Horizon 2020 is based, namely Smart, green and integrated transport,

contribute to implementation of EU2020 flagship initiatives such as increasing accessibility and clean transport and promoting innovation and excellence.

The examination stage will:

identify stakeholders (industry, research, administrations, regulators and civil society), and their opinions, needs and expectations,

describe the current state of the system: public policy (at all levels); industry structures; market and regulatory conditions; mechanisms for stakeholder collaboration; transport programmes,

look at similar issues in other world regions and identify lessons to be learned,

identify opportunities to improve Europe’s transport system as a whole and barriers preventing this.

The roadmap stage will suggest actions, endorsed by a cross-section of stakeholders, which can accelerate progress towards an optimised transport system. It will examine:

what, if any, new organisation(s) might help, without simply duplicating existing structures,

how to develop a stronger whole system mindset at all levels,

ways to encourage existing initiatives to pay more attention to their interactions with the rest of the system,

potential policy initiatives at Union, Member State and local levels.

The end result will be an in-depth analysis of the opportunities for and barriers to achieving a fully optimised transport system across Europe, plus committed stakeholders from all sectors. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). EURATOM PROGRAMME — INDIRECT ACTIONS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 08 03EURATOM PROGRAMME — INDIRECT ACTIONS 08 03 01Operational expenditure for the Euratom Programme 08 03 01 01 Euratom — Fusion energy 1.1 122147186 146941084 94723000 48884318 08 03 01 02 Euratom — Nuclear fission and radiation protection 1.1 54654414 30875121 45789000 13353389 Article 08 03 01 — Subtotal 176801600 177816205 140512000 62237707 08 03 50Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development 08 03 50 01 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (2014 to 2020) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 08 03 50 02 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (prior to 2014) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 244938910,— 178180513,45 Article 08 03 50 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 244938910,— 178180513,45 08 03 51 Completion of the previous Euratom research framework programme (2007 to 2013) 1.1 p.m. 39796544 p.m. 40279636 128424486,21 132968733,72 334,12 08 03 52 Completion of previous Euratom research framework programmes (prior to 2007) 1.1 p.m. 394545 p.m. 159053 37792,95 1054889,69 267,37 Chapter 08 03 — Total 176801600 218007294 140512000 102676396 373401189,16 312204136,86 143,21 The Euratom research and training programme (2014-2018) (Euratom programme) complements Horizon 2020 in the field of nuclear research and training. Its general objective is to pursue nuclear research and training activities with an emphasis on continually improving nuclear safety and radiation protection, notably to contribute to the long-term decarbonisation of the energy system in a safe, efficient and secure way. By supporting this research, the Euratom programme shall reinforce outcomes under the three priorities of Horizon 2020: excellent science, industrial leadership, and societal challenges. The indirect actions of the Euratom programme are focused on two areas: nuclear fission, safety and radiation protection, and fusion research and development programme. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The scope of the Euratom programme for indirect actions includes nuclear fission safety and radiation protection as well as the fusion research and development which aim to ensure the success of the ITER project while enabling Europe to reap its benefits. It will reinforce outcomes under the three priorities of Horizon 2020: excellent science, industrial leadership and societal challenges. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 122147186 146941084 94723000 48884318 The Euratom activity in the field of fusion will support common research activities undertaken by the fusion stakeholders involved in the implementation of the tasks derived from the fusion roadmap. In addition, it will support joint activities to develop and qualify materials for a demonstration power plant as well as to address reactor operation issues and develop and demonstrate all relevant technologies for a fusion demonstration power plant. The activity will also implement or support knowledge management and technology transfer from the research co-funded by this programme to industry, exploiting all innovative aspects of the research. Furthermore, the activity will support the construction, refurbishment, use and continued availability of key research infrastructures under the Euratom programme. Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1314/2013 of 16 December 2013 on the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 948), and in particular Article 3(2)(e) to (h) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 54654414 30875121 45789000 13353389 The Euratom activity in the field of nuclear fission will provide support to joint research activities concerning the safe operation of reactor systems in use or which may be used in the future in the Union. It will also contribute to the development of solutions for the management of ultimate nuclear waste. In addition, the activity will support joint and/or coordinated research activities, placing emphasis on the risks from low doses from industrial, medical or environmental exposure. Furthermore, Euratom fission will promote joint training and mobility activities between research centres and industry as well as between different Member and Associated States while it will provide support for maintaining multidisciplinary nuclear competences. Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1314/2013 of 16 December 2013 on the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 948), and in particular Article 3(2)(a) to (d) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development, for the 2014-2020 period. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and Switzerland or the multilateral European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA) will be entered in Items 6 0 1 1 and 6 0 1 2 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 244938910,— 178180513,45 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development, from the period prior to 2014. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and Switzerland or the multilateral European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA) will be entered in Items 6 0 1 1 and 6 0 1 2 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 39796544 p.m. 40279636 128424486,21 132968733,72 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The programme covers two thematic areas: Fusion research, which includes activities that range from basic research to technology development, construction of major projects and training and education activities. It offers the prospect of an almost limitless supply of clean energy, with ITER being the crucial next step in the progress towards this ultimate goal. The realisation of the ITER project therefore lies at the heart of the present Union strategy. It must be accompanied by a strong and focused European research and development programme on fusion to prepare for the exploitation of ITER and to develop the technologies and knowledge base that will be needed during ITER operation and beyond. Fission research, which aims to establish a sound scientific and technical basis in order to accelerate practical developments for the safer management of long-lived radioactive waste, to promote safer, more resource-efficient and cost-effective nuclear energy and to ensure a robust and socially acceptable system of protection of man and the environment against the effects of radiation. Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60). Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Council Decision 2006/976/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 404). Council Decision 2012/93/Euratom of 19 December 2011 concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012 to 2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 25). Council Regulation (Euratom) No 139/2012 of 19 December 2011 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012 to 2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 1). Council Decision 2012/94/Euratom of 19 December 2011 concerning the Specific Programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012 to 2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 33). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 394545 p.m. 159053 37792,95 1054889,69 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Council Decision 94/268/Euratom of 26 April 1994 concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 115, 6.5.1994, p. 31). Council Decision 96/253/Euratom of 4 March 1996 adapting Decision 94/268/Euratom concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community (1994 to 1998), following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 72). Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69). Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the Fifth Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 34). Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34). Council Decision 2002/837/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme (Euratom) for research and training on nuclear energy (2002-2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 74). ITER Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 08 04ITER 08 04 01Construction, operation and exploitation of the ITER facilities — European Joint Undertaking for ITER — Fusion for Energy (F4E) 08 04 01 01 Construction, operation and exploitation of the ITER facilities — European Joint Undertaking for ITER — Fusion for Energy (F4E) — Support expenditure 1.1 43860000 43754912 41127422 41127422 08 04 01 02 Construction, operation and exploitation of the ITER facilities – European Joint Undertaking for ITER — Fusion for Energy (F4E) 1.1 838355057 126361457 679790383 19407686 Article 08 04 01 — Subtotal 882215057 170116369 720917805 60535108 08 04 50Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development 08 04 50 01 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (2014 to 2020) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 08 04 50 02 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (prior to 2014) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 252361301,21 183579922,94 Article 08 04 50 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 252361301,21 183579922,94 08 04 51 Completion of European Joint Undertaking for ITER — Fusion for Energy (F4E) (2007 to 2013) 1.1 p.m. 336561599 p.m. 415565952 957033262,26 297135757,26 88,29 Chapter 08 04 — Total 882215057 506677968 720917805 476101060 1209394563,47 480715680,20 94,88 The ITER project aims to demonstrate fusion as a viable and sustainable source of energy by building and operating an experimental fusion reactor as a major step towards the creation of prototype reactors for fusion power stations that are safe, sustainable, environmentally responsible, and economically viable. It will contribute to the Europe 2020 strategy and in particular to its Innovation Union flagship initiative as the mobilisation of European high-tech industries, which are involved in the construction of ITER, should provide the Union with a global competitive advantage in this promising sector. The project brings together seven parties: the European Union, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, and the United States. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 43860000 43754912 41127422 41127422 Former Article 08 04 01 (in part) This appropriation is intended to cover the administrative and running costs of the Joint Undertaking for ITER-Fusion for Energy. Council Decision 2013/791/Euratom of 13 December 2013 amending Decision 2007/198/Euratom establishing the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy and conferring advantages upon it (OJ L 349, 21.12.2013, p. 100). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 838355057 126361457 679790383 19407686 Former Article 08 04 01 (in part) The European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion for Energy provides the contribution of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) to the joint implementation of the international ITER project. ITER, a major experimental facility which will demonstrate the scientific and technical feasibility of fusion power, will be followed by the construction of a demonstration fusion power plant (DEMO). This Joint Undertaking has the following tasks:

to provide the contribution of Euratom to the ITER International Fusion Energy Organisation,

to provide the contribution of Euratom to broader approach activities with Japan for the rapid realisation of fusion energy,

to prepare and coordinate a programme of activities in preparation for the construction of a demonstration fusion reactor and related facilities.

Council Decision 2013/791/Euratom of 13 December 2013 amending Decision 2007/198/Euratom establishing the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy and conferring advantages upon it (OJ L 349, 21.12.2013, p. 100). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development, for the 2014-2020 period. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and Switzerland or the multilateral European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA) will be entered in Items 6 0 1 1 and 6 0 1 2 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 252361301,21 183579922,94 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development, from the period prior to 2014. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and Switzerland or the multilateral European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA) will be entered in Items 6 0 1 1 and 6 0 1 2 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 336561599 p.m. 415565952 957033262,26 297135757,26 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Council Decision of 25 September 2006 concerning the conclusion, by the Commission, of the Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organisation for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project, of the Arrangement on Provisional Application of the Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organisation for the Joint Implementation on the ITER Project and of the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organisation for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project. Commission Decision 2006/943/Euratom of 17 November 2006 on Provisional Application of the Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organisation for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project and of the Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organisation for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 60). Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60). Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Council Decision 2006/976/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 404). Council Decision 2007/198/Euratom of 27 March 2007 establishing the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy and conferring advantages upon it (OJ L 90, 30.3.2007, p. 58). Council Decision 2012/93/Euratom of 19 December 2011 concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012 to 2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 25). Council Regulation (Euratom) No 139/2012 of 19 December 2011 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012 to 2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 1). Council Decision 2012/94/Euratom of 19 December 2011 concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012 to 2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 33). RESEARCH PROGRAMME OF THE RESEARCH FUND FOR COAL AND STEEL Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 08 05RESEARCH PROGRAMME OF THE RESEARCH FUND FOR COAL AND STEEL 08 05 01 Research programme for steel 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 37472829,98 36665789,09 08 05 02 Research programme for coal 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 16182631,20 12131295,43 Chapter 08 05 — Total p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 53655461,18 48797084,52 The Research Fund for Coal and Steel funds every year innovative projects to enhance the safety, efficiency and competitive edge of the Union coal and steel industries. It was created in 2002 to build on the successes of the European Coal and Steel Community. The distribution of the budgets between coal (27,2 %) and steel (72,8 %) is defined in Council Decision 2003/76/EC of 1 February 2003 establishing the measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 22). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 37472829,98 36665789,09 The steel research programme activity aims to improve steel production processes with a view to enhancing product quality and increasing productivity. Reducing emissions, energy consumption and the environmental impact as well as enhancing the use of raw materials and the conservation of resources shall form an integral part of the improvements sought. Council Decision 2008/376/EC of 29 April 2008 on the adoption of the Research Fund of the RFCS and on the multiannual technical guidelines for this programme (OJ L 130, 20.5.2008, p. 7). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 16182631,20 12131295,43 The coal research programme activity aims to reduce the total costs of mining production, improve the quality of the products and reduce the costs of using coal. Research projects shall also aim to achieve scientific and technological progress with a view to gaining a better understanding of the behaviour and control of deposits in relation to rock pressure, gas emissions, the risk of explosion, ventilation and all other factors affecting mining operations. Research projects with these objectives shall present the prospect of results applicable in the short or medium term to a substantial part of Union production. Council Decision 2008/376/EC of 29 April 2008 on the adoption of the Research Fund of the RFCS and on the multiannual technical guidelines for this programme (OJ L 130, 20.5.2008, p. 7).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA DEVELOPMENT

BUILDING AN INNOVATION UNION

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 09 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY AREA 110326542 110326542 123636763 123636763 129366000,57 129366000,57 09 02 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR THE DIGITAL AGENDA FOR EUROPE 18358755 18922106 18026948 16525240 17918656,32 16838067,49 09 03 CONNECTING EUROPE FACILITY (CEF) — TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS 91642770 72471741 83915000 13734592 2859125,77 11365300,87 09 04 HORIZON 2020 1506779569 1525102580 1411814619 911342225 1935985645,75 1670592881,38 Title 09 — Total 1727107636 1726822969 1637393330 1065238820 2086129428,41 1828162250,31 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 09 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY AREA 09 01 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Communications networks, content and technology policy area 5.2 38464809 38064059 39026603,98 101,46 09 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Communications networks, content and technology policy area 09 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 2100737 2156787 2326485,28 110,75 09 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 1682837 1658457 1745840,54 103,74 Article 09 01 02 — Subtotal 3783574 3815244 4072325,82 107,63 09 01 03 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Communications networks, content and technology policy area 5.2 2441979 2464270 2960280,52 121,22 09 01 04Support expenditure for operations and programmes in the Communications networks, content and technology policy area 09 01 04 01 Support expenditure for Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) — information and communication technologies (ICT) 1.1 323000 188003 155648,93 48,19 Article 09 01 04 — Subtotal 323000 188003 155648,93 48,19 09 01 05Support expenditure for research and innovation programmes in the Communications networks, content and technology policy area 09 01 05 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 43000000 48600267 48314187,72 112,36 09 01 05 02 External personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 11423259 12636867 12966503,42 113,51 09 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 10889921 17868053 21870450,18 200,83 Article 09 01 05 — Subtotal 65313180 79105187 83151141,32 127,31 Chapter 09 01 — Total 110326542 123636763 129366000,57 117,26 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 38464809 38064059 39026603,98 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2100737 2156787 2326485,28 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1682837 1658457 1745840,54 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2441979 2464270 2960280,52 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 323000 188003 155648,93 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. It is also intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or actions. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Articles 09 03 01, 09 03 02 and 09 03 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 43000000 48600267 48314187,72 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020, occupying posts on the authorised establishment plans engaged in indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including officials and temporary staff posted in Union delegations. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 09 04. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 11423259 12636867 12966503,42 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on external personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 in the form of indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including external personnel posted in Union delegations. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 09 04. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 10889921 17868053 21870450,18 This appropriation is intended to cover other administrative expenditure for all management of research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 in the form of indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including other administrative expenditure incurred by staff posted in Union delegations. This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. It is also intended to cover expenditure on technical and administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects, such as expenditure on conferences, workshops, seminars, development and maintenance of IT systems, missions, trainings and representation. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 09 04. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR THE DIGITAL AGENDA FOR EUROPE Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 09 02REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR THE DIGITAL AGENDA FOR EUROPE 09 02 01 Definition and implementation of the Union’s policy in the field of electronic communication 1.1 3220000 3394146 3150000 2696800 3025578,32 2928753,84 86,29 09 02 03 European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) 1.1 9100612 9100612 8739000 8739000 9030185,— 9030185,— 99,23 09 02 04 Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) — Office 1.1 3498143 3498143 3617948 3617948 3556000,— 3556000,— 101,65 09 02 05 Measures concerning the digital content, and audiovisual and other media industries 3 1040000 1087338 1020000 428000 930000,— 1013064,70 93,17 09 02 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 09 02 77 01 Preparatory action — Erasmus for Journalists 3 — — — p.m. 0,— 184776,28 09 02 77 02 Pilot project — Implementation of the Media Pluralism Monitoring Tool 3 p.m. 326889 500000 500000 500000,— 125287,67 38,33 09 02 77 03 Pilot project — European Centre for Press and Media Freedom 3 p.m. 764978 1000000 543492 876893,— 0,— 0 09 02 77 04 Preparatory action — European Centre for Press and Media Freedom 3 1000000 500000 09 02 77 05 Preparatory action — Implementation of the media pluralism monitoring tool 3 500000 250000 Article 09 02 77 — Subtotal 1500000 1841867 1500000 1043492 1376893,— 310063,95 16,83 Chapter 09 02 — Total 18358755 18922106 18026948 16525240 17918656,32 16838067,49 88,99 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 3220000 3394146 3150000 2696800 3025578,32 2928753,84 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on a set of measures designed to:

coordinate a better regulatory framework for competition, investment and growth over the entire range of issues in the e-communications field: economic analysis, impact assessment, policy development, regulatory compliance,

carry out and review the Union’s policy on electronic communication networks and services with a view to launching initiatives designed to meet the challenges in this dynamically evolving sector (convergence of electronic communication with audiovisual and content delivery),

facilitate the implementation of the Digital Agenda for Europe, in actions related to broadband targets through regulation, policy and public financial assistance, including coordination with cohesion policy in the areas relevant to electronic communications networks and services,

develop policies and coordination measures which will ensure that Member States implement their national broadband plans with reference to the fixed and mobile infrastructure and their possible convergence, including coherence and economic efficiency of public interventions at Union and Member State levels,

develop policy and legislation with a particular focus on issues related to access and authorisation of e-communications networks and services notably interoperability, interconnection, civil works, independence of regulators and new measures to strengthen the single market,

facilitate the monitoring and implementation of relevant legislation in all Member States,

provide coordination of infringement proceedings, and input to relevant State aid matters,

develop policy and legislation with a particular focus on issues related to retail and consumer issues notably net neutrality, switching, roaming, demand and use stimulation and universal service,

develop and implement consistent market-based regulations to be applied by national regulatory authorities and to respond to individual notifications from those authorities, notably regarding relevant markets, competition and appropriate regulatory intervention, in particular for next generation access networks,

develop policies across the board which will ensure that Member States manage all uses of spectrum, including the different internal market realms such as e-communications, broadband internet and innovation,

promote and monitor the implementation of the regulatory framework for communication services (including the mechanism provided for in Article 7 of Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services (Framework Directive) (OJ L 108, 24.4.2002, p. 33),

enable third countries to pursue a policy of opening up their markets to the same extent as in the Union,

promote and monitor the implementation of the radio spectrum policy programme (Decision No 243/2012/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme (OJ L 81, 21.3.2012, p. 7)).

The specific objectives of these measures are:

the formulation of a Union policy and strategy in the field of communication services and networks (including convergence between electronic communications and audiovisual environments, aspects related to the internet, etc.),

the development of radio spectrum policy in the Union,

the development of activities in the mobile and satellite communications sector, particularly as regards frequencies, and demand stimulation,

an analysis of the situation and the legislation adopted in these areas, as well as State aid decisions,

an analysis of the financial state of play and investment intensities in the sector,

the coordination of these policies and initiatives as regards the international environment (e.g. WRC, CEPT, etc.),

the development of activities and initiatives in relation to the Digital Agenda for Europe,

the development of activities and initiatives in relation to Cohesion Policy,

the development and maintenance of the database in relation to the radio spectrum policy programme and other actions related to monitoring and the implementation of the programme.

These measures consist, inter alia, in preparing analyses and progress reports, consulting stakeholders and the public, preparing communications, legislative proposals and monitoring the application of legislation, and translations of notifications and consultations under Article 7 of the Directive 2002/21/EC. This appropriation is intended to cover, in particular, contracts for analysis and expert reports, specific studies, evaluation reports, coordination activities, grants and the part-financing of certain measures. In addition, this appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on meetings of experts, communication events, membership fees, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the policy or measures coming under this article, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 9100612 8739000 9030185,— This appropriation is intended to cover the staff and administrative expenditure of the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme only (Title 3). The Agency was set up to enhance the capability of the Union, the Member States and, as a consequence, the business community to prevent, address and respond to network and information security problems. In order to achieve this goal, the Agency will be developing a high level of expertise and stimulating broad cooperation between actors from the public and private sectors. The Agency’s aim is to provide assistance and to deliver advice to the Commission and the Member States on issues related to network and information security falling within its competencies and to assist the Commission, where called upon, in the technical preparatory work for updating and developing Union legislation in the field of network and information security. The Agency must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. Pursuant to Article 208 of the Financial Regulation and the corresponding Articles of the framework Financial Regulation for each of the bodies set up by the Communities, the role of the European Parliament and the Council has been strengthened. The establishment plan of the Agency is set out in the Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 9155661. An amount of EUR 55049 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 9100612 entered in the budget. Regulation (EU) No 526/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 concerning the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 460/2004 (OJ L 165, 18.6.2013, p. 41). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3498143 3617948 3556000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the Office’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme only (Title 3). BEREC acts as a specialised and independent expert advisory body assisting the Commission and the national regulatory authorities in the implementation of the Union regulatory framework for electronic communications in order to promote a consistent regulatory approach across the Union. BEREC is neither a Union body nor has legal personality. The Office is established as a Union body with legal personality, providing BEREC with professional and administrative support in carrying out the tasks conferred on it by Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009. The Office must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. Pursuant to Article 208 of the Financial Regulation and the corresponding Articles of the framework Financial Regulation for each of the bodies set up by the Communities, the role of the European Parliament and the Council has been strengthened. The establishment plan of the Office is set out in the Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 4017244. An amount of EUR 519101 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 3498143 entered in the budget. Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 establishing the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Office (OJ L 337, 18.12.2009, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1040000 1087338 1020000 428000 930000,— 1013064,70 This appropriation is intended to cover the following measures:

the implementation of the Directive 2010/13/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the provision of audiovisual media services (Audiovisual Media Services Directive) (OJ L 95, 15.4.2010, p. 1),

the monitoring of the evolution of the media sector, including pluralism and freedom of the media, and

the collection and dissemination of economic and legal information and analysis concerning the audiovisual sector and converging media and content industries.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the measures coming under this article, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — p.m. 0,— 184776,28 This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 326889 500000 500000 500000,— 125287,67 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 764978 1000000 543492 876893,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 500000 This preparatory action follows on from 2013’s successful pilot project. The proposed European Centre for Press and Media Freedom is a logical extension of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Charter on Freedom of the Press, acting as a single European-level drop-in centre for journalistic organisations, individuals and media actors alleging violations of those charters. It will be the sole centre in Europe that monitors and documents any such violations. It will also sound the alarm in acute cases, for instance by organising support from foreign colleagues for journalists who need help. The centre will benefit from input from a wide range of sources, including academic centres, regional partners all over Europe and various journalistic organisations. The centre will cover all Member States and the candidate countries. This will complement existing actions supported by the Union budget. More specifically, the centre will be the practical hands-on counterpart of the academically oriented Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom based at the European University Institute in Florence. It will, furthermore, benefit from the momentum created by the High Level Group on Media Freedom and Pluralism set up by the Commission and by the European Parliament’s resolution of 21 May 2013 on the EU Charter: standard settings for media freedom across the EU. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 500000 250000 This preparatory action follows on from the pilot project financed in 2013 and 2014 by the European Parliament, the main purpose of which was to test and apply the Media Pluralism Monitor (MPM) developed in 2009 at the request of the Commission by a consortium of European universities. The MPM pilot project is currently being carried out by the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom (CMPF) at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies/European University Institute, an academic centre established in 2011 by the Commission as part of the Union’s ongoing efforts to improve the protection of media pluralism and media freedom in Europe and to assess what action needs to be taken at European or national level to further those objectives. Under the pilot project, the CMPF is testing a streamlined version of the 2009 MPM on a representative sample of nine Member States: Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy and the United Kingdom. Those countries were selected on the basis of objective criteria so as to ensure the highest degree of neutrality and to allow broad implementation in different circumstances. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). CONNECTING EUROPE FACILITY (CEF) — TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 09 03CONNECTING EUROPE FACILITY (CEF) — TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS 09 03 01 Preparing broadband projects for public and/or private financing 1.1 p.m. 3056060 10000000 p.m. 09 03 02 Creating an environment more conducive to private investment for telecommunication infrastructure projects — CEF Broadband 1.1 35575000 35799319 34889000 p.m. 09 03 03 Promoting interoperability, sustainable deployment, operation and upgrading of trans-European digital service infrastructures, as well as coordination at European level 1.1 56067770 29687199 39026000 7884592 09 03 51Completion of previous programmes 09 03 51 01 Completion of the Safer Internet programme (2009 to 2013) 1.1 p.m. 3929163 — 5850000 2859125,77 11365300,87 289,26 09 03 51 02 Completion of Safer Internet plus — Promoting safer use of the internet and new online technologies 1.1 p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,— Article 09 03 51 — Subtotal p.m. 3929163 — 5850000 2859125,77 11365300,87 289,26 Chapter 09 03 — Total 91642770 72471741 83915000 13734592 2859125,77 11365300,87 15,68 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 3056060 10000000 p.m. Actions under this article shall contribute to the objectives of the Connecting Europe Facility laid out in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 283/2014. Actions under this article shall contribute to the broadband-related objectives of the Connecting Europe Facility through studies and programme support actions, in particular technical assistance, as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013. Actions under this article shall typically be carried out through grants or procurement, either under direct management in the meaning of Article 58(1)(a) of the Financial Regulation or indirect management in the meaning of Article 58(1)(c) of the same Regulation. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129), and in particular Article 5(2)(a) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 283/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on guidelines for trans-European networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1336/97/EC (OJ L 86, 21.3.2014, p. 14), and in particular Article 6(9) thereof and Section 3 of the Annex thereto. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 35575000 35799319 34889000 p.m. Actions under this article shall contribute to the objectives of the Connecting Europe Facility laid out in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 283/2014. They shall support projects of common interest in the field of broadband networks. Actions under this article shall contribute to the above objectives through financial instruments in accordance with Article 7(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013. The expenses shall cover financial assistance to broadband networks, as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 283/2014. Any repayment from financial instruments, including capital repayments, guarantees released, and repayment of the principal of loans, paid back to the Commission and entered in Item 6 3 4 1 of the statement of revenues in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation may be used for the same financial instrument pursuant to Article 140(6) of the Financial Regulation. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129), and in particular Article 7(4) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 283/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on guidelines for trans-European networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1336/97/EC (OJ L 86, 21.3.2014, p. 14), and in particular Article 6 (7) thereof and Section 2 of the Annex thereto. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 56067770 29687199 39026000 7884592 Actions under this article shall contribute to the objectives laid out in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 283/2014. They shall support projects of common interest in the field of digital service infrastructures. Actions under this article shall typically contribute to the above objectives through the instrument of grants and procurement:

core service platforms will typically be financed through procurement, with the exception of Europeana,

generic services will typically be financed through grants,

digital platforms, such as Europeana, to help the creative industries and to facilitate economic activity based on digitised cultural resources.

The expenses shall cover the entire cycle of digital service infrastructures, including feasibility studies, implementation, continuous operation and upgrading, coordination and evaluation and technical assistance, as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 283/2014. The focus must not be solely on the creation of digital services infrastructures and related services but also on the governance relating to the operation of such platforms and services. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129), and in particular Article 4(4) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 283/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on guidelines for trans-European networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1336/97/EC (OJ L 86, 21.3.2014, p. 14) and in particular Article 6(1) to (6) and (9) thereof and Sections 1 and 3 of the Annex thereto. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 3929163 — 5850000 2859125,77 11365300,87 This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments relating to the Safer Internet programme. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Decision No 1351/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing a multiannual Community programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies (OJ L 348, 24.12.2008, p. 118). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments relating to the Safer Internet plus programme. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Decision No 854/2005/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2005 establishing a multiannual Community Programme on promoting safer use of the Internet and new online technologies (OJ L 149, 11.6.2005, p. 1). HORIZON 2020 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 09 04HORIZON 2020 09 04 01Excellent science 09 04 01 01 Strengthening research in future and emerging technologies 1.1 232151334 109225168 239081487 10300623 09 04 01 02 Strengthening European research infrastructure, including e-infrastructure 1.1 105290655 83011128 96956907 2101017 Article 09 04 01 — Subtotal 337441989 192236296 336038394 12401640 09 04 02Industrial leadership 09 04 02 01 Leadership in information and communications technology 1.1 824154429 467483720 720260961 44192289 Article 09 04 02 — Subtotal 824154429 467483720 720260961 44192289 09 04 03Societal challenges 09 04 03 01 Improving lifelong health and well-being 1.1 132981639 52428081 131580377 11991283 09 04 03 02 Fostering inclusive, innovative and reflective European societies 1.1 43725806 21845034 38116288 3290165 09 04 03 03 Fostering secure European societies 1.1 50665706 18786729 46778599 p.m. Article 09 04 03 — Subtotal 227373151 93059844 216475264 15281448 09 04 07Joint Undertakings 09 04 07 31 Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership Joint Undertaking (ECSEL) — Support expenditure 1.1 786407 784523 540000 540000 09 04 07 32 Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership Joint Undertaking (ECSEL) 1.1 115023593 61166094 135000000 33750000 Article 09 04 07 — Subtotal 115810000 61950617 135540000 34290000 09 04 50Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development 09 04 50 01 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (2014 to 2020) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 09 04 50 02 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (prior to 2014) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 208744485,06 211615424,87 Article 09 04 50 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 208744485,06 211615424,87 09 04 51 Completion of the seventh framework programme (2007 to 2013) 1.1 p.m. 655417350 p.m. 723054637 1573803807,15 1320031254,34 201,40 09 04 52 Completion of previous research framework programmes (prior to 2007) 1.1 p.m. p.m. — p.m. 296642,04 1392086,— 09 04 53Completion of competitiveness and innovation framework programme — Information and communication technologies policy support programme (ICT PSP) 09 04 53 01 Completion of competitiveness and innovation framework programme — Information and communication technologies policy support programme (ICT PSP) (2007 to 2013) 1.1 p.m. 52428081 p.m. 80372211 153140711,50 136134963,17 259,66 09 04 53 02 Completion of previous information and communication technologies programmes (prior to 2007) 1.1 p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 1419153,— Article 09 04 53 — Subtotal p.m. 52428081 p.m. 80372211 153140711,50 137554116,17 262,37 09 04 77Pilots projects and preparatory actions 09 04 77 01 Pilot project — Open knowledge technologies: mapping and validating knowledge 1.1 2000000 1654288 1500000 750000 09 04 77 02 Pilot project — Connected for health: well-being and healthcare solution in an open access FTTH networks 1.1 p.m. 436192 1000000 500000 09 04 77 03 Pilot project — REIsearch (Research Excellence Innovation Framework) — Enhancing the competitiveness of the European Research Area by increasing communication among researchers, citizens, industry and policymakers 1.1 p.m. 436192 1000000 500000 Article 09 04 77 — Subtotal 2000000 2526672 3500000 1750000 Chapter 09 04 — Total 1506779569 1525102580 1411814619 911342225 1935985645,75 1670592881,38 109,54 These remarks are applicable to all the budget lines in this chapter. This appropriation will be used for Horizon 2020 — the framework programme for research and innovation, which covers the 2014-2020 period. Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the implementation of the Europe 2020 flagship initiative Innovation Union and other flagship initiatives, notably Resource-efficient Europe, An industrial policy for the globalisation era, and A digital agenda for Europe, as well as in the development and functioning of the European Research Area (ERA). Horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an economy based on knowledge and innovation across the whole Union by leveraging sufficient additional research, development and innovation funding. It will be carried out in order to pursue the general objectives set out in Article 179 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in order to contribute to the creation of a society of knowledge, based on the European Research Area, i.e. supporting transnational cooperation at all levels throughout the Union, taking the dynamism, creativity and the excellence of European research to the limits of knowledge, strengthening human resources for research and for technology in Europe, quantitatively and qualitatively, and research and innovation capacities in the whole of the Union and ensuring optimum use thereof. Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations carried out on behalf of the Union to investigate new areas of research suitable for Union action, inter alia, in the context of the European Research Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes. This appropriation will be used in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for the participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this chapter. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The possibility of third countries or institutes from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research is envisaged for some of these projects. Any financial contribution entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 1 5 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from States taking part in the European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research will be entered in Item 6 0 1 6 of the of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions by outside bodies to Union activities entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Additional appropriations will be provided under Item 09 04 50 01. Administrative appropriations of this chapter will be provided under Article 09 01 05. This priority of Horizon 2020 aims to reinforce and extend excellence in the Union’s science base and ensure a steady stream of world-class research to secure the Union’s long-term competitiveness. It will support the best ideas, develop talent within the Union, provide researchers with access to priority research infrastructure, and make the Union an attractive location for the world’s best researchers. Research actions to be funded will be determined according to the need and opportunities of science, without predetermined thematic priorities. The research agenda will be set in close liaison with the scientific community and research will be funded on the basis of excellence. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 232151334 109225168 239081487 10300623 The specific objective is to foster radically new technologies by exploring novel and high-risk ideas building on scientific foundations. By providing flexible support to goal-oriented and interdisciplinary collaborative research on various scales and by adopting innovative research practices, the aim is to identify and seize opportunities of long-term benefit for citizens, the economy and society. Activities under the Future and Emerging Technologies specific objective shall address the entire spectrum of science-driven innovation: from bottom-up, small-scale early explorations of embryonic and fragile ideas to building new research and innovation communities around transformative emerging research areas and large and federated research initiatives built around a research agenda aiming to achieve ambitious and visionary goals. Activities cover collaboration, networking actions and national programme coordination initiatives. Also entered in this item are the costs of independent experts assisting in proposal evaluations and project reviews, the costs of events, meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the costs of studies, analyses and evaluations, the costs of monitoring and evaluation of the specific programme and of the framework programmes and the costs of measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(1)(b) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 105290655 83011128 96956907 2101017 The specific objective is to endow Europe with world-class research infrastructure which is accessible to all researchers in Europe and beyond and fully exploit their potential for scientific advance and innovation. Activities will focus on development, deployment and operation of e-infrastructure. In addition, activities for innovation, strengthening human resources for research infrastructure, policy development and international cooperation are foreseen. An integrated and service-driven approach will be taken to deliver e-infrastructures that respond to the needs of European science, industry and society in terms of development and deployment of integrated e-infrastructure services for a wide range of research communities (de-siloing). Maximising coordination and synergies with e-infrastructure development at national level and expanding e-infrastructure beyond science as such, to the science-industry-society triangle. Activities cover collaboration, networking actions and national programme coordination initiatives. Also entered in this item are the costs of independent experts assisting in proposal evaluations and project reviews, the costs of events, meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the costs of studies, analyses and evaluations, the costs of monitoring and evaluation of the specific programme and of the framework programmes and the costs of measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(1)(d) thereof. This priority of Horizon 2020 aims to make the Union a more attractive location to invest in research and innovation, by promoting activities where businesses set the agenda as well as at accelerating the development of new technologies which will underpin future businesses and economic growth. It will provide major investment in key industrial technologies, maximise the growth potential of Union companies by providing them with adequate levels of finance and help innovative SMEs to grow into world-leading companies. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 824154429 467483720 720260961 44192289 The specific objective is to maintain and build global leadership in enabling technologies, which underpin competitiveness across a range of existing and emerging industries and sectors. In line with the Digital Agenda for Europe, the specific objective of ICT research and innovation is to enable Europe to develop and exploit the opportunities brought by ICT progress for the benefits of its citizens, businesses and scientific communities. ICT underpins innovation and competitiveness across a broad range of private and public markets and sectors, and enables scientific progress in all disciplines. Over the next decade, the transformative impact of digital technologies, ICT components, infrastructures and services will be increasingly visible in all areas of life. Activities will strengthen the Union’s scientific and technology base and insure its global leadership in ICTs, help drive and stimulate innovation through ICT use and ensure that ICT progress is rapidly transformed into benefits for Europe’s citizens, businesses, industry and governments. The activities under the Leadership in information and communications technology specific objective will be primarily based on research and innovation agendas defined by industry and business, together with the research community and will have a strong focus on leveraging private sector investment. Activities cover collaboration, networking actions and national programme coordination initiatives. Also entered in this item are the costs of independent experts assisting in proposal evaluations and project reviews, the costs of events, meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the costs of studies, analyses and evaluations, the costs of monitoring and evaluation of the specific programme and of the framework programmes and the costs of measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(2)(a)(i) thereof. This priority of Horizon 2020 responds directly to the policy priorities and societal challenges identified in the Europe 2020 strategy. Those activities will be implemented using a challenge-based approach which brings together resources and knowledge across different fields, technologies and disciplines. The activities will cover the full cycle from research to market, with a new focus on innovation-related activities such as piloting, demonstration, test-beds, support for public procurement, design, end-user driven innovation, social innovation and market take-up of innovations. The activities will support directly the corresponding sectoral policy competences at Union level. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 132981639 52428081 131580377 11991283 The vision of the eHealth Action Plan 2012-2020 is to utilise and develop e-health to address several of the most pressing health and health systems challenges of the first half of the twenty-first century, namely:

to improve chronic disease and multimorbidity (multiple concurrent disease) management and to strengthen effective prevention and health promotion practices,

to increase the sustainability and efficiency of health systems by unlocking innovation, enhancing patient-/citizen-centric care and citizen empowerment and encouraging organisational changes,

to foster cross-border healthcare, health security, solidarity, universality and equity,

to improve legal and market conditions for developing e-health products and services.

ICT-based products and services have demonstrated their capacity to help address these major challenges in the form of personalised health, telehealth and telecare solutions, service robotics for health and care, support for prolonged active and independent living and home-based care. It is also a major new growth opportunity as large new markets for ICT-based products and services emerge to address health, demographic change and well-being. Activities will cover development and exploitation of ICT for health, well-being and ageing well solutions. This will build on the emergence of underpinning technologies arising out of ICT in LEIT such as micro-nano systems, embedded systems, robotics, Internet of the future and cloud technologies. It will also build on further development of security- and privacy-enhancing technologies. The ambient assisted living research and development joint programme will also be supported to contribute to market availability and exploitation of ICT-based products and services and the ICT innovation and pilot projects will be further supported in response to the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Health Ageing and the eHealth 2020 action plan. Activities cover collaboration, networking actions and national programme coordination initiatives. Also entered in this item are the costs of independent experts assisting in proposal evaluations and project reviews, the costs of events, meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the costs of studies, analyses and evaluations, the costs of monitoring and evaluation of the specific programme and of the framework programmes and the costs of measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services — CESES — and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. For that to be achieved, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the new Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions in kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(3)(a) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 43725806 21845034 38116288 3290165 The specific objective is to foster inclusive, innovative and reflective European societies in a context of unprecedented transformations and growing global interdependencies. Activities will cover four main areas: ICT-enabled public sector innovation, understanding and preserving Europe’s intellectual basis, learning and inclusion. ICT-enabled public sector innovation refers to the use of ICT for the creation and implementation of new processes, products, services and methods of delivery which result in significant improvements in the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of public services. The future public administrations should be digital and cross-border by default. Activities cover fostering efficient, open and citizen-centric public services, involving the public sector as an agent for innovation and change as well as cross-border innovation measures or seamless delivery of public services. The aim of the second challenge is to contribute to an understanding of Europe’s intellectual basis: its history and the many European and non-European influences; as an inspiration for our lives today. The aim of the third challenge is to support the widespread adoption of ICT in schools and for training in Europe. The fourth challenge is to get the elderly (aged 65 and above), the unemployed and low educated, migrants, people in need of care, people living in remote or poorer areas, persons with disabilities, and the homeless to fully participate in society. Activities focus on empowering them with the necessary digital skills and providing them with access to digital technologies. Activities cover collaboration, networking actions and national programme coordination initiatives. Also entered in this item are the costs of independent experts assisting in proposal evaluations and project reviews, the costs of events, meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the costs of studies, analyses and evaluations, the costs of monitoring and evaluation of the specific programme and of the framework programmes and the costs of measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(3)(f) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 50665706 18786729 46778599 p.m. New item The specific objective is to secure societies, protecting freedom and security of the Union and its citizens. The integrated portfolio of activities will develop solutions to protect our society and economy against accidental or man-made disruptions of the information and communication technologies our society and economy depends on; providing solutions for end-to-end secure ICT systems, services and applications; safeguarding the human right of privacy in the digital society; providing the incentives for the industry to supply secure ICT; stimulating the uptake of secure ICT. The aim is to ensure cyber security, trust and privacy in the Digital Single Market, whilst at the same time improving the competitiveness of the Union’s security, ICT and service industries. Another objective is to increase users’ trust in their participation in the digital society, and overcome citizens’ concern with the disclosure of their personal information online because of security issues (e.g. internet usage for banking or purchases). Activities cover collaboration, networking actions and national programme coordination initiatives. Also entered in this item are the costs of independent experts assisting in proposal evaluations and project reviews, the costs of events, meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the costs of studies, analyses and evaluations, the costs of monitoring and evaluation of the specific programme and of the framework programmes and the costs of measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(3)(g) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 786407 784523 540000 540000 The Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership Joint Undertaking (ECSEL) shall contribute to the implementation of Horizon 2020, and in particular the Information and communications technology segment of the priority Industrial leadership. It shall have the objective of keeping Europe at the forefront of electronic components and systems and bridge faster the gap to exploitation. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Council Regulation (EU) No 561/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the ECSEL Joint Undertaking (OJ L 169, 7.6.2014, p. 152). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 115023593 61166094 135000000 33750000 The Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership Joint Undertaking (ECSEL) shall contribute to the implementation of Horizon 2020 and in particular the Information and communications technology segment of the priority Industrial leadership. It shall have the objective of keeping Europe at the forefront of electronic components and systems and bridge faster the gap to exploitation. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965). Council Regulation (EU) No 561/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the ECSEL Joint Undertaking (OJ L 169, 7.6.2014, p. 152). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the accrual of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development, for the 2014-2020 period. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 208744485,06 211615424,87 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the accrual of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development, from the period prior to 2014. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 655417350 p.m. 723054637 1573803807,15 1320031254,34 This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments relating to the seventh framework programme (2007 to 2013). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme Cooperation implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86). Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the Specific Programme: Capacities implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299). Council Regulation (EC) No 72/2008 of 20 December 2007 setting up the ENIAC Joint Undertaking (OJ L 30, 4.2.2008, p. 21). Council Regulation (EC) No 74/2008 of 20 December 2007 on the establishment of the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking to implement a joint technology initiative in embedded computing systems (OJ L 30, 4.2.2008, p. 52). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — p.m. 296642,04 1392086,— This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments related to the completion of previous research framework programmes (prior to 2007). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1). Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28). Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the Framework Programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43). Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1). Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69). Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1). Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1). Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1). Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area (2002-2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1). Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: structuring the European Research Area (2002-2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 52428081 p.m. 80372211 153140711,50 136134963,17 This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments relating to the competitiveness and innovation framework programme (CIP) — Information and communication technologies policy support programme (ICT PSP). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 1419153,— This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments relating to the eContentplus programme, to networks in the telecommunications sectors and to the Modinis multiannual programme. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1). Decision No 2717/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 November 1995 on a set of guidelines for the development of the EURO-ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) as a trans-European network (OJ L 282, 24.11.1995, p. 16). Council Decision 96/339/EC of 20 May 1996 adopting a multiannual Community programme to stimulate the development of a European multimedia content industry and to encourage the use of multimedia content in the emerging information society (INFO 2000) (OJ L 129, 30.5.1996, p. 24). Council Decision 96/664/EC of 21 November 1996 on the adoption of a multiannual programme to promote the linguistic diversity of the Community in the information society (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 40). Decision No 1336/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 1997 on a series of guidelines for trans-European telecommunications networks (OJ L 183, 11.7.1997, p. 12). Council Decision 98/253/EC of 30 March 1998 adopting a multiannual Community programme to stimulate the establishment of the Information Society in Europe (Information Society) (OJ L 107, 7.4.1998, p. 10). Council Decision 2001/48/EC of 22 December 2000 adopting a multiannual Community programme to stimulate the development and use of European digital content on the global networks and to promote linguistic diversity in the information society (OJ L 14, 18.1.2001, p. 32). Decision No 2256/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 adopting a multiannual programme (2003-2005) for the monitoring of the eEurope 2005 action plan, dissemination of good practices and the improvement of network and information security (MODINIS) (OJ L 336, 23.12.2003, p. 1). Decision No 456/2005/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2005 establishing a multiannual Community programme to make digital content in Europe more accessible, usable and exploitable (OJ L 79, 24.3.2005, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 2000000 1654288 1500000 750000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. At a time when unemployment among the new generations is alarming, Europe must become an innovation-driven society in order to get back on the growth path. For this purpose, it is necessary to create new technologies and to reinvent the ways Union citizens can acquire, transfer and co-construct knowledge. Higher education and research are rapidly evolving. Creating new knowledge technologies requires training teachers, students and researchers alike as well as any individual who needs to adapt to new market demands. Given the ever-growing flow of data, a capacity is needed to empower Union citizens to access content and to learn anywhere and anytime in an open collaborative learning ecosystem. Many endeavours, such as citizen science, scientific discovery games and massive open online courses (MOOCs), show that — like many other sectors — education and research are rapidly evolving. Europe can only catch up and take the lead provided it invests in the next generation of tools and in the coming generations of individuals willing to reinvent learning, teaching and research tools. The initiative Opening up education proposed by the Commission aims at creating the basis for a stronger exploitation of ICT in education. The goal is to make access to education easier and increase efficiencies in learning through sharing and opening content to all individuals. While this initiative aims at making content available, there is still a need for mapping and certifying the knowledge acquired. Given the current youth unemployment that coexists with a lack of skilled workers in many Members States, the Union clearly lacks an essential component to fill this knowledge gap. The interests and the current knowledge of individuals should be matched not only with the most-demanded labour market skills but also with the possible learning roadmaps that can help them acquire the required knowledge and skills. In order to fully exploit the potential of this new type of learning system for the labour market, methods are needed that are able to validate the quality of their learning. Consequently, a mechanism has to be found that allows individuals to assess their competencies (create their individual knowledge map), the knowledge required on the labour market and the learning path that can link the two, hence providing the right content to each individual. Only by doing so, can it be assured that the right content is available to the right target group of individuals. In order to be able to track the learning path, a validation of the acquired knowledge, possible through online certificates or badges must be made available. This type of social and technological innovations can benefit all citizens regardless of their level of resources, the languages they speak, their age, their health or their cultural capital. Such a project will thus contribute to bridging the knowledge gap and reducing unemployment by helping especially the young currently unemployed to maximise their learning and find new career opportunities. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 436192 1000000 500000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. This pilot project proposal aims at testing well-being and healthcare service applications in open access FTTH networks. The future delivery of well-being and healthcare services is to rely on FTTH-based solutions, and the realisation of a full-scale high-speed e-health solution would contribute in achieving one of the targets of the Digital Agenda for Europe. The project will explore, identify and test new and existing e-health applications to improve profitability and usability of services. The project aims, for instance, to evaluate patient empowerment and ability of well-being and healthcare professionals to share digital patient information. Open access FTTH networks have the potential to carry out a range of e-health solutions, e.g. personal health information management, patient in-home monitoring, sending X-rays from the central hospital to the rural area medical centre, and tele-physiotherapy. The project is to be implemented in rural regions with long distances and with already existing cooperative-based FTTH networks that operate in a real open access principle. Such network exists for instance in Southern Ostrobothnia. Being distant from the physical service providers and having demographic challenges, rural areas should be especially targeted when providing electronic well-being and healthcare solutions in the future. FTTH is the most advanced technology to support specific well-being and healthcare service applications with fast symmetric connections and low latencies, notably by providing high speeds both downstream and upstream. Most importantly, the open access model enables all service providers to offer their services in the same fibre for free. This fair competition is considered to improve the promotion of services, value for money and accessibility. This pilot project is unique and not redundant or in conflict with any national or Union programmes. The deployment of broadband networks is not the focus of this pilot project, and therefore it is not overlapping with the existing national or Union programmes of deployment of broadband in Member States. The duration of this pilot project is two years. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 436192 1000000 500000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. The pilot project aims to accelerate the full use of Europe’s intellectual capital to the benefit of citizens, entrepreneurs and scientists through new media tools. The aim is to develop an e-infrastructure based on the concepts of social networks, to promote direct communication between researchers, businesses and media within the European Research Area (ERA). Beginning from the strategic areas around the priority Societal challenges, as outlined in Europe 2020 strategy, the pilot project will support the creation of virtual clusters on these key themes creating a direct way for open dialogue between science and society. The pilot project will promote active interaction between science, citizens and policymakers through the involvement of European media and social media, in order to support participation of citizens in research agenda setting, ongoing research processes, as well as in discussions on the results and impacts of research for society, policy and further research. The objectives of the pilot project are:

to develop a reliable, non-profit e-infrastructure (similar to social networks) as basic tool to promote stronger communication and dialogue across disciplines, sectors and borders,

to integrate identity security of researchers and other actors to ensure a reliable and secure environment,

to connect to existing research databases ensuring a single access point to research results from all countries and disciplines (interoperability) connecting also to existing European initiatives,

to create virtual clusters on the topics of the societal challenges that bring together researchers, industry, media and policymakers to enhance collaborations on these key themes, starting from the existing European collaborations and creating an easy and useful tool to facilitate dialogue and collaborations,

to create a direct dialogue between these virtual clusters (see fourth indent) and citizens through the connection to leading European media.

The project intends to respond to some of the needs and concerns outlined in the Digital Agenda for Europe and Horizon 2020. Current issues that the project will address: recent ICT developments have shown how the power of social networks and e-infrastructures can help harness the potential of networks. In fact the problems of the existing online environment for research e-infrastructures are:

size: the majority of existing networks are too small to go beyond the specific field and research group (according to Commission statistics, the average size of an online network of researchers is around 100 users). A large interoperable network is needed that allows researchers and other stakeholders to find the information they are looking for across sectors and disciplines with a familiar tool,

reach: traditionally, networks bring together users within the same field and sector. In order to unlock the innovation capacity of Europe, the creation of transdisciplinary (inter-sectorial and inter-disciplinary) connections needs to be made easier,

reliability: one of the major reasons why big networks in research have not been successful is that existing relations are still based on personal connection and the identities on online networks are not trusted. In order to really foster transdisciplinary connections, a system is needed where the identity verification creates a secure environment for all users engaged,

trust: a pivotal aspect for any network is trust. Based on market studies a European social network/e-infrastructure would need to be developed in collaboration with the different stakeholders, be non-profit and have a clear IP policy developed together with researchers.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGY

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGY

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 10 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE DIRECT RESEARCH POLICY AREA 330509370 330509370 348591970 348591970 389458782,06 389458782,06 10 02 HORIZON 2020 — DIRECT ACTIONS OF THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE (JRC) IN SUPPORT OF UNION POLICIES 35127845 31976761 33556000 27860506 46553136,50 36315434,96 10 03 EURATOM PROGRAMME — DIRECT ACTIONS 10560000 9541097 10455000 9530479 11703395,27 11184015,90 10 04 OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 39246893,19 34973956,27 10 05 HISTORICAL LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE PURSUANT TO THE EURATOM TREATY 27773000 30025140 26999000 29000000 30993933,61 28523889,05 Title 10 — Total 403970215 402052368 419601970 414982955 517956140,63 500456078,24 These remarks apply to all the budget lines in the Direct research policy area (with the exception of Chapter 10 05). These appropriations are intended to cover expenditure relating to:

staff occupying posts on the authorised establishment plan of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and external personnel implementing the Research and Innovation programmes,

staff-related costs such as missions, training, medical services and recruitment,

operation and functioning of the JRC institutes, administrative support, safety and security of the sites, IT related expenditure, non-recurrent costs and major research infrastructures,

research and support activities including exploratory research, scientific and technical equipment, subcontracting of services, etc.,

research and scientific support tasks relating to activities entrusted to the JRC within the framework of its participation on a competitive basis in support of the Union’s policies and on behalf of outside bodies.

In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 4 and 6 2 2 5 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Miscellaneous revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be used in Chapters 10 02, 10 03 or 10 04 or Article 10 01 05, depending on their purpose. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The possibility of third countries or organisations from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research is envisaged for some of these projects. Any financial contribution will be entered in Item 6 0 1 3 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. The additional appropriations will be provided under Items 10 02 50 01 and 10 03 50 01. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE DIRECT RESEARCH POLICY AREA Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 10 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE DIRECT RESEARCH POLICY AREA 10 01 05Support expenditure for research and innovation programmes in the Direct research policy area 10 01 05 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 136700000 136700000 134810790,50 98,62 10 01 05 02 External personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 32400000 32400000 35000000,39 108,02 10 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 58163970 58163970 80416435,18 138,26 10 01 05 04 Other expenditure for new major research infrastructures — Horizon 2020 1.1 2000000 2000000 10 01 05 11 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Euratom Programme 1.1 54200000 56275000 54745327,09 101,01 10 01 05 12 External personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Euratom Programme 1.1 10000000 10699000 36827937,89 368,28 10 01 05 13 Other management expenditure for research and innovation programmes — Euratom Programme 1.1 35045400 38707000 47658291,01 135,99 10 01 05 14 Other expenditure for new major research infrastructures — Euratom Programme 1.1 2000000 13647000 Article 10 01 05 — Subtotal 330509370 348591970 389458782,06 117,84 Chapter 10 01 — Total 330509370 348591970 389458782,06 117,84 In accordance with Article 21 and Article 183(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 1, 6 2 2 4 and 6 2 2 5 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such revenue will be used to cover, inter alia, expenditure incurred on staff and resources in respect of work for third parties carried out by the Joint Research Centre. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. The appropriations could be supplemented by appropriations that the Joint Research Centre will earn by participating on a competitive basis in indirect actions and in scientific and technical activities in support of Union policies. The activities of a competitive nature conducted by the JRC shall consist of:

activities carried out following grant or procurement procedures,

activities on behalf of third parties,

activities undertaken under an administrative agreement with other institutions or other Commission departments for the provision of technical-scientific services.

Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 136700000 136700000 134810790,50 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff occupying posts on the authorised establishment plan of the Joint Research Centre implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020, and in particular:

direct action, consisting of research activities, scientific and technical support activities, and exploratory research activities undertaken in the establishments of the Joint Research Centre,

indirect action, consisting of programmes implemented as part of the Joint Research Centre’s activities conducted on a competitive basis.

Staff costs comprise the basic salary, allowances, miscellaneous indemnities and contributions based on the statutory provisions, including expenses related to the entry into service, change in the place of employment and termination of service. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 10 02. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 32400000 32400000 35000000,39 This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure relating to external personnel occupying posts which are not on the establishment plan of the Joint Research Centre, i.e. contract staff, grant holders, seconded national experts and visiting scientists, including external personnel posted in Union delegations, implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 10 02. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 58163970 58163970 80416435,18 This appropriation is intended to cover:

staff-related expenditure not covered by Items 10 01 05 01 and 10 01 05 02 including missions, training, medical and social services, expenditure on organising competitions, interviewing candidates, representation costs, etc.,

expenditure in respect of all resources used for the implementation of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) activities; this includes:

expenses related to the operation and functioning of JRC institutes: regular maintenance of buildings, technical infrastructure and scientific equipment; utilities and fluids; heating, cooling and ventilation; workshop materials and equipment; cleaning of sites, roads and buildings; waste management; etc.,

expenses related to the administrative support of JRC institutes: furniture; stationery; telecommunications; documentation and publications; transport; miscellaneous supplies; general insurance; etc.,

expenses related to the safety and security of the sites: health and safety at work; radioprotection; fire-brigade; etc.,

IT related expenditure: computer rooms; hardware and software; networking services; information systems; help-desk and assistance to users; etc.,

non-recurrent costs: this appropriation covers renovation, rehabilitation and construction works on the JRC sites. It addresses expenses such as exceptional maintenance costs, renovation works, adaptation to new standards, etc. It may also finance research infrastructures not covered by Item 10 01 05 04.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 10 02. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2000000 2000000 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure in respect of all resources for the financing of major research infrastructure projects, in particular the construction of new buildings, the complete refurbishment of existing buildings and the purchase of important equipment related to the technical infrastructure of the sites. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 10 02. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 54200000 56275000 54745327,09 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff occupying posts on the authorised establishment plan of the Joint Research Centre implementing research and innovation programmes — Euratom Programme, and in particular:

direct action, consisting of research activities, scientific and technical support activities, and exploratory research activities undertaken in the establishments of the Joint Research Centre,

indirect action, consisting of programmes implemented as part of the Joint Research Centre’s activities conducted on a competitive basis.

Staff costs comprise the basic salary, allowances, miscellaneous indemnities and contributions based on the statutory provisions, including expenses related to the entry into service, change in the place of employment and termination of service. See Chapter 10 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 10000000 10699000 36827937,89 This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure relating to external personnel occupying posts which are not on the establishment plan of the Joint Research Centre, i.e. contract staff, grant holders, seconded national experts and visiting scientists, including external personnel posted in Union delegations, implementing the research and innovation programmes — Euratom Programme. See Chapter 10 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 35045400 38707000 47658291,01 This appropriation is intended to cover:

staff-related expenditure not covered by Items 10 01 05 11 and 10 01 05 12 including missions, training, medical and social services, expenditure on organising competitions, interviewing candidates, representation costs, etc.,

expenditure in respect of all resources used for the implementation of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) activities; this includes:

expenses related to the operation and functioning of JRC institutes: regular maintenance of buildings, technical infrastructure and scientific equipment; utilities and fluids; heating, cooling and ventilation; workshop materials and equipment; cleaning of sites, roads and buildings; waste management; etc.,

expenses related to the administrative support of JRC institutes: furniture; stationery; telecommunications; documentation and publications; transport; miscellaneous supplies; general insurance; etc.,

expenses related to the safety and security of the sites: health and safety at work; radioprotection; fire-brigade; etc.,

IT related expenditure: computer rooms; hardware and software; networking services; information systems; help-desk and assistance to users; etc.,

non-recurrent costs: this appropriation covers the renovation, rehabilitation and construction works on the JRC sites. It addresses expenses such as exceptional maintenance costs, renovation works, adaptation to new standards, etc. It may also finance research infrastructures not covered by Item 10 01 05 14.

See Chapter 10 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2000000 13647000 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure in respect of all resources for the financing of major research infrastructure projects, in particular the construction of new buildings, the complete refurbishment of existing buildings and the purchase of important equipment related to the technical infrastructure of the sites. See Chapter 10 03. HORIZON 2020 — DIRECT ACTIONS OF THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE (JRC) IN SUPPORT OF UNION POLICIES Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 10 02HORIZON 2020 — DIRECT ACTIONS OF THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE (JRC) IN SUPPORT OF UNION POLICIES 10 02 01 Horizon 2020 — Customer-driven scientific and technical support to Union policies 1.1 35127845 27961643 33556000 10280091 10 02 50Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development 10 02 50 01 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (2014 to 2020) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 10 02 50 02 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (prior to 2014) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 10171754,13 1397263,66 Article 10 02 50 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 10171754,13 1397263,66 10 02 51 Completion of the Seventh Framework Programme — Direct actions (2007 to 2013) 1.1 p.m. 4015118 p.m. 17580415 36347887,99 34777744,99 866,17 10 02 52 Completion of previous research framework programmes — Direct actions (prior to 2007) 1.1 — — — p.m. 33494,38 140426,31 Chapter 10 02 — Total 35127845 31976761 33556000 27860506 46553136,50 36315434,96 113,57 These remarks are applicable to all the budget lines in this chapter. This appropriation will be used for Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for research and innovation which covers the 2014-2020 period. Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth (Europe 2020 strategy) by providing a common strategic framework for the Union's funding of excellent research and innovation, thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private and public investment, creating new job opportunities and ensuring Europe's long-term sustainability, growth, economic development, social inclusion and industrial competitiveness, as well as addressing societal challenges across the Union. This appropriation is intended to be used in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this chapter. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 35127845 27961643 33556000 10280091 This appropriation is intended to cover the scientific and technical support and research activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre in accordance with Part VI of the Specific Programme Implementing Horizon 2020 Non-nuclear direct actions of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), in order to provide customer-driven scientific and technical support to Union policies. The JRC shall focus on:

excellent science: the JRC will carry out research to enhance the scientific evidence base for policy making and to examine emerging fields of science and technology, including through an exploratory research programme,

industrial leadership: the JRC will contribute to competitiveness in the Union through support to the standardisation process and standards with pre-normative research, development of reference materials and measurements, and harmonisation of methodologies in five focal areas (energy; transport; the flagship initiative Digital Agenda for Europe; security and safety; consumer protection). It will carry out safety assessments of new technologies in areas such as energy and transport and health and consumer protection. It will contribute to facilitating the use, standardisation and validation of space technologies and data, in particular to tackle societal challenges,

societal challenges: the JRC will carry out research on the following themes: health, demographic change and well-being; food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research and the bio-economy; secure, clean and efficient energy; smart, green and integrated transport; climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials; Europe in a changing world — inclusive, innovative and reflective societies; secure societies — protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens.

This appropriation covers specific expenditure relating to research and support activities, including the purchase of scientific and technical equipment, subcontracting of scientific and technical services, access to information, acquisition of consumables, etc. This includes expenditure on scientific infrastructure directly incurred for the projects concerned. It also covers expenditure of any type concerning research and scientific support tasks relating to activities under this article entrusted to the Joint Research Centre within the framework of its participation on a competitive basis in support of the Union policies and on behalf of outside bodies. In accordance with Article 21 and Article 183(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(6) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104), and in particular Article 5(4) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from third parties or States (non-European Economic Area) participating in the research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020, for the 2014-2020 period. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 10171754,13 1397263,66 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from third parties or States (non-European Economic Area) participating in projects in the field of non-nuclear research and technological development, from the period prior to 2014. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 4015118 p.m. 17580415 36347887,99 34777744,99 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. In accordance with Article 21 and Article 183(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Council Decision 2006/975/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre under the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 368). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — p.m. 33494,38 140426,31 This article is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. In accordance with Article 21 and Article 183(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1). Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1). EURATOM PROGRAMME — DIRECT ACTIONS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 10 03EURATOM PROGRAMME — DIRECT ACTIONS 10 03 01 Euratom activities of direct research 1.1 10560000 8746493 10455000 3804582 10 03 50Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development 10 03 50 01 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (2014 to 2020) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 10 03 50 02 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (prior to 2014) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 1093630,02 346748,52 Article 10 03 50 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 1093630,02 346748,52 10 03 51 Completion of the Seventh Framework Programme — Euratom (2007 to 2013) 1.1 p.m. 794604 p.m. 5725897 10585833,30 10809071,48 1360,31 10 03 52 Completion of previous Euratom framework programmes (prior to 2007) 1.1 — — — p.m. 23931,95 28195,90 Chapter 10 03 — Total 10560000 9541097 10455000 9530479 11703395,27 11184015,90 117,22 The Research and Training Programme on European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) (Euratom Programme) is an integral part of Horizon 2020, the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. The Euratom Programme will strengthen the research and innovation framework in the nuclear field and coordinate Member States’ research efforts, thereby avoiding duplication, retaining critical mass in key areas, and ensuring public funding is used in an optimal way. This appropriation will be used in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81). The general objective of the Euratom Programme is to pursue nuclear research and training activities with an emphasis on continuous improvement of nuclear safety, security and radiation protection, in particular to potentially contribute to the long-term decarbonisation of the energy system in a safe, efficient and secure way. It will cover both RTD indirect actions on the fusion research and development, nuclear fission, safety and radiation protection research activities, as well as the JRC direct actions in nuclear security and safety. The JRC will provide independent customer-driven scientific and technological support for the implementation and monitoring of Community policies, in particular in the field of nuclear safety and security research and training. By achieving these objectives, the Euratom Programme will reinforce outcomes under the three priorities of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme: excellent science, industrial leadership and societal challenges. These objectives are clearly linked to those of the Europe 2020 and Energy 2020 strategies and the creation and operation of the European Research Area. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 10560000 8746493 10455000 3804582 This appropriation is intended to cover the scientific and technical support and research activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre to implement the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018). Direct actions under the Euratom Programme shall have the following specific objectives:

to improve nuclear safety including: nuclear reactor and fuel safety, waste management, including final geological disposal as well as partitioning and transmutation; decommissioning, and emergency preparedness,

to improve nuclear security including: nuclear safeguards, non-proliferation, combating illicit trafficking, and nuclear forensics,

to increase excellence in the nuclear science base for standardisation,

to foster knowledge management, education and training,

to support the policy of the Union on nuclear safety and security.

This appropriation also addresses the activities necessary for implementing safeguards pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title II of the Euratom Treaty and the obligations arising from the Non-Proliferation Treaty and implementation of the Commission’s programme to support the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). It covers specific expenditure relating to research and support activities, including the purchase of scientific and technical equipment, subcontracting of scientific and technical services, access to information, acquisition of consumables, etc. This includes expenditure on scientific infrastructure directly incurred for the projects concerned. This appropriation also covers expenditure of any type concerning research and scientific support tasks relating to activities under this article entrusted to the Joint Research Centre within the framework of its participation on a competitive basis in support of Union policies and on behalf of outside bodies. In accordance with Article 21 and Article 183(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81). Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104), and in particular Article 5(4) thereof. Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1314/2013 of 16 December 2013 on the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 948). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from third parties or States (non-European Economic Area) participating in Euratom Programme, for the 2014-2020 period. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 1093630,02 346748,52 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from third parties or States (non-European Economic Area) participating in the Euratom Programme, from the period prior to 2014. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 794604 p.m. 5725897 10585833,30 10809071,48 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. In accordance with Article 21 and Article 183(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60). Council Decision 2006/977/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 434). Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Council Decision 2012/93/Euratom of 19 December 2011 concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012 to 2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 25). Council Regulation (Euratom) No 139/2012 of 19 December 2011 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012 to 2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 1). Council Decision 2012/95/Euratom of 19 December 2011 concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012 to 2013)) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 40). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — p.m. 23931,95 28195,90 This article is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. In accordance with Article 21 and Article 183(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the Fifth Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 34). Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34). OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 10 04OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE 10 04 02 Provision of services and work on behalf of outside bodies 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 8612302,01 4648917,09 10 04 03 Scientific and technical support for Union policies on a competitive basis 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 21474881,21 21809956,14 10 04 04Operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR) 10 04 04 01 Operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR) — Supplementary HFR programmes 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 8624914,41 7926668,13 10 04 04 02 Operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR) — Completion of previous supplementary HFR programmes 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 534795,56 588414,91 Article 10 04 04 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 9159709,97 8515083,04 Chapter 10 04 — Total p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 39246893,19 34973956,27 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 8612302,01 4648917,09 This article is intended to receive the appropriations required for expenditure specific to the various tasks performed on behalf of outside bodies. It includes research and supply of services under contract to third parties, such as industry, national or regional authorities, as well as contracts in the context of Member States’ research programmes. This may cover the following:

the provision of supplies, services and work carried out in general against payment, including certified reference materials,

the operation of facilities for the benefit of Member States, including the irradiation for outside bodies in the high-flux reactor (HFR) at the Petten establishment of the Joint Research Centre,

the performance of research activities and the provision of services additional to the specific research programmes, including the industrial clubs for which the partners from industry must pay an enrolment fee and annual subscriptions,

cooperation agreements with third parties.

In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 4 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Additional appropriations will be provided for this article, in accordance with Article 21 and Article 183(2) of the Financial Regulation, to cover specific expenditure for each contract with an outside body to the amount of the revenue to be entered in Item 6 2 2 3 of the statement of revenue. Council Decision 89/340/EEC of 3 May 1989 concerning work for third parties performed by the Joint Research Centre relevant to the European Economic Community (OJ L 142, 25.5.1989, p. 10). Council conclusions of 26 April 1994 on the role of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) (OJ C 126, 7.5.1994, p. 1). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Articles 21 and 183 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 21474881,21 21809956,14 This article is intended to receive the appropriations required for expenditure specific to the various scientific support tasks performed by the Joint Research Centre on a competitive basis in support of the Union policies, outside Horizon 2020. Additional appropriations will be provided for this article, in accordance with Article 21 and Article 183(2) of the Financial Regulation, to cover specific expenditure for each contract with services of the European institutions to the amount of the revenue to be entered in Item 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Item 6 2 2 4 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Council Decision 89/340/EEC of 3 May 1989 concerning work for third parties performed by the Joint Research Centre relevant to the European Economic Community (OJ L 142, 25.5.1989, p. 10). Council conclusions of 26 April 1994 on the role of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) (OJ C 126, 7.5.1994, p. 1). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Articles 21 and 183 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 8624914,41 7926668,13 This appropriation is intended to cover part of expenses of any kind incurred during the implementation of the high flux reactor (HFR) supplementary programme. The scientific and technical objectives of the supplementary programme are the following:

to provide a safe, steady and reliable neutron flux for experimental purposes,

to perform research and development on: material and fuel science for the improvement of the safety of existing nuclear and future reactors (both fission and fusion); radioisotopes for medical applications, reactor ageing and life management, and on waste management,

to act as a training facility hosting doctoral and post-doctoral fellows in performing their research activities through national or European programmes.

In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this item will, in the course of the financial year, be provided with additional appropriations within the limits of the revenue from the Member States concerned (currently the Netherlands, Belgium and France) to be entered in Item 6 2 2 1 of the statement of revenue. Council Decision 2012/709/Euratom of 13 November 2012 on the adoption of the 2012-2015 High Flux Reactor supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 321, 20.11.2012, p. 59). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 534795,56 588414,91 This appropriation is intended to cover part of expenses of any kind incurred during the implementation of previous high flux reactor (HFR) supplementary programmes and not covered by the payment appropriations available for previous financial years. The scientific and technical objectives of the supplementary programme are the following:

to provide a safe, steady and reliable neutron flux for experimental purposes,

to perform research and development on material and fuel science for the improvement of the safety of existing nuclear and future reactors (both fission and fusion), radioisotopes for medical applications, reactor ageing and life management, and on waste management,

to act as a training facility hosting doctoral and post-doctoral fellows in performing their research activities through national or European programmes.

In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, this item will, in the course of the financial year, be provided with additional appropriations within the limits of the revenue from Member States concerned to be entered in Item 6 2 2 1 of the statement of revenue. Council Decision 84/1/Euratom, EEC of 22 December 1983 adopting a research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community and for the European Economic Community (1984 to 1987) (OJ L 3, 5.1.1984, p. 21). Council Decision 88/523/Euratom of 14 October 1988 adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 286, 20.10.1988, p. 37). Council Decision 92/275/Euratom of 29 April 1992 adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (1992-1995) (OJ L 141, 23.5.1992, p. 27). Council Decision 96/419/Euratom of 27 June 1996 adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (1996-1999) (OJ L 172, 11.7.1996, p. 23). Council Decision 2000/100/Euratom of 24 January 2000 adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 29, 4.2.2000, p. 24). Council Decision 2004/185/Euratom of 19 February 2004 concerning the adoption of a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 57, 25.2.2004, p. 25). Council Decision 2007/773/Euratom of 26 November 2007 on a one year extension of the supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 312, 30.11.2007, p. 29). Council Decision 2009/410/Euratom of 25 May 2009 on the adoption of a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 132, 29.5.2009, p. 13). HISTORICAL LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE PURSUANT TO THE EURATOM TREATY Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 10 05HISTORICAL LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE PURSUANT TO THE EURATOM TREATY 10 05 01 Decommissioning of Euratom obsolete nuclear facilities and final disposal of wastes 1.1 27773000 30025140 26999000 29000000 30993933,61 28523889,05 95,00 Chapter 10 05 — Total 27773000 30025140 26999000 29000000 30993933,61 28523889,05 95,00 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 27773000 30025140 26999000 29000000 30993933,61 28523889,05 This appropriation is intended to finance an action programme to reduce and dispose of nuclear liabilities resulting from activities conducted by the Joint Research Centre since its establishment. It is intended to cover the decommissioning of plants that have been shut down and waste from such plants. This appropriation is also intended to finance operations undertaken by the Commission on the basis of the powers conferred on it by Article 8 of the Euratom Treaty in conformity with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1). Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council of 17 March 1999 on the historical liabilities resulting from nuclear activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre under the Euratom Treaty — Decommissioning of obsolete nuclear installations and waste management (COM(1999) 114 final). Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council of 19 May 2004 concerning the decommissioning of nuclear installations and waste management — Nuclear liabilities arising out of the activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) carried out under the Euratom Treaty (SEC(2004) 621 final). Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council of 12 January 2009 concerning the decommissioning of nuclear installations and management of radioactive waste — Management of nuclear liabilities arising out of the activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) carried out under the Euratom Treaty (COM(2008) 903 final). Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 25 October 2013 concerning the decommissioning of nuclear installations and management of radioactive waste: management of nuclear liabilities arising out of the activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) carried out under the Euratom Treaty (COM(2013) 734 final).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 11 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES POLICY AREA 41816759 41816759 40098314 40098314 41868730,34 41868730,34 11 03 COMPULSORY CONTRIBUTIONS TO REGIONAL FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONS AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS AND SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES AGREEMENTS 63229244 61799384 35688000 36329299 105143098,49 101470825,98 Reserves (40 02 41) 87802756 87802756 44342000 42775000 151032000 149602140 80030000 79104299 105143098,49 101470825,98 11 06 EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND (EMFF) 889231715 815323299 869698209 659005880 849743016,13 677620391,62 Title 11 — Total 994277718 918939442 945484523 735433493 996754844,96 820959947,94 Reserves (40 02 41) 87802756 87802756 44342000 42775000 1082080474 1006742198 989826523 778208493 996754844,96 820959947,94 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 11 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES POLICY AREA 11 01 01 Expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff in the Maritime affairs and fisheries policy area 5.2 29286880 28972643 29736902,24 101,54 11 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Maritime affairs and fisheries policy area 11 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 2375749 2415147 2721688,52 114,56 11 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 2673962 2726733 2657130,— 99,37 Article 11 01 02 — Subtotal 5049711 5141880 5378818,52 106,52 11 01 03 Expenditure relating to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Maritime affairs and fisheries policy area 5.2 1859308 1875691 2233462,98 120,12 11 01 04Support expenditure for operations and programmes in the Maritime affairs and fisheries policy area 11 01 04 01 Support expenditure for maritime affairs and fisheries — Non-operational administrative and technical assistance 2 3622610 3325100 4519546,60 124,76 Article 11 01 04 — Subtotal 3622610 3325100 4519546,60 124,76 11 01 06Executive agencies 11 01 06 01 Executive Agency for Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises — Contribution from European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) 2 1998250 783000 Article 11 01 06 — Subtotal 1998250 783000 Chapter 11 01 — Total 41816759 40098314 41868730,34 100,12 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 29286880 28972643 29736902,24 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2375749 2415147 2721688,52 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2673962 2726733 2657130,— Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1859308 1875691 2233462,98 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3622610 3325100 4519546,60 This appropriation is intended to cover the non-operational technical assistance for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) provided for in Article 58 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 and Article 92 of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014. It may, in particular, be used to cover:

expenditure incurred on external personnel at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) up to EUR 850000, including support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions relating to the external personnel financed under this line) required for the implementation of the EMFF and the completion of measures under its predecessor the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) relating to technical assistance,

expenditure on external personnel (contract staff, local staff or seconded national experts) in the Union’s delegations in third countries, as well as additional logistical and infrastructure costs, such as the cost of training, meetings, missions and renting of accommodation directly resulting from the presence in delegations of external personnel remunerated from the appropriations entered in this item,

expenditure on mission by third country delegations attending meetings to negotiate fisheries agreements and joint committees,

expenditure on studies, evaluation measures and audits, meetings of experts and the participation of stakeholders in ad hoc meetings, seminars and conferences pertaining to major topics, information and publications in the field of maritime affairs and fisheries,

expenditure on information technology (IT) covering both equipment and services,

participation of scientific experts in meetings of Regional Fisheries Management Organisations,

any other expenditure on non-operational technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

This appropriation may also cover expenditure for preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, evaluation, audit and inspection measures related to fisheries market intervention previously financed under the common agricultural policy in accordance with Article 5(a) to (d) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005. Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54). Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10). Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 1). 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 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1998250 783000 This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s expenditure on staff and administration incurred as a result of the Agency’s role in the management of measures forming part of Union programmes in the field of maritime policy and fisheries and forming part of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. The establishment plan of the Executive Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this Section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and EC No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22). Commission Decision C(2013) 9414 final of 12 December 2013 delegating powers to the Executive Agency for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of energy, environment, climate action, competitiveness and SMEs, research and innovation, ICT, maritime policy and fisheries comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union. Commission Implementing Decision 2013/771/EU of 17 December 2013 establishing the Executive Agency for Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises and repealing Decisions 2004/20/EC and 2007/372/EC (OJ L 341, 18.12.2013, p. 73). Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1). COMPULSORY CONTRIBUTIONS TO REGIONAL FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONS AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS AND SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES AGREEMENTS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 11 03COMPULSORY CONTRIBUTIONS TO REGIONAL FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONS AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS AND SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES AGREEMENTS 11 03 01 Establishing a governance framework for fishing activities carried out by Union fishing vessels in third country waters 2 57197244 57197244 29658000 32658000 101372080,69 97699808,18 170,81 Reserves (40 02 41) 87802756 87802756 44342000 42775000 145000000 145000000 74000000 75433000 101372080,69 97699808,18 11 03 02 Promoting sustainable development for fisheries management and maritime governance in line with the CFP objectives (Compulsory contributions to international bodies) 2 6032000 4602140 6030000 3671299 3771017,80 3771017,80 81,94 Chapter 11 03 — Total 63229244 61799384 35688000 36329299 105143098,49 101470825,98 164,19 Reserves (40 02 41) 87802756 87802756 44342000 42775000 151032000 149602140 80030000 79104299 105143098,49 101470825,98 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 11 03 01 57197244 57197244 29658000 32658000 101372080,69 97699808,18 Reserves (40 02 41) 87802756 87802756 44342000 42775000 Total 145000000 145000000 74000000 75433000 101372080,69 97699808,18 This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure arising from the fisheries agreements which the Union/Community has negotiated or intends to renew or renegotiate with third countries. In addition, the Union may negotiate new fisheries partnership agreements which would need to be financed under this article. Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 of 22 May 2006 establishing Union financial measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy and in the area of the Law of the Sea (OJ L 160, 14.6.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and EC No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22), and in particular Article 31 thereof. Regulations and Decisions concerning the conclusion of agreements and/or protocols adopted with regard to fisheries between the Union/Community and the governments of the following countries: Status (as of September 2014) Country Legal basis Date Official Journal Duration In force Côte d’Ivoire Decision 2013/303/EU 29 May 2013 L 170, 22.6.2013 1.7.2013 to 30.6.2018 Gabon Decision 2013/462/EU 22 July 2013 L 250, 20.9.2013 24.7.2013 to 23.7.2016 Greenland Decision 2012/653/EU 16 July 2012 L 293, 23.10.2012 1.1.2013 to 31.12.2015 Mauritius Decision 2014/146/EU 28 January 2014 L 79, 18.3.2014 28.1.2014 to 27.1.2020 Morocco Decision 2013/720/EU 15 November 2013 L 328, 7.12.2013 Under provisional application Comoros Decision 2013/786/EU 23 January 2014 L 20, 23.1.2014 1.1.2014 to 31.12.2016 São Tomé and Príncipe Decision 2014/334/EU 19 May 2014 L 168, 7.6.2014 23.5.2014 to 22.5.2018 Seychelles Decision 2014/5/EU 18 January 2014 L 12, 17.1.2014 18.1.2014 to 17.1.2020 Under negotiation Cape Verde Decision 2011/679/EU 10 October 2011 L 269, 14.10.2011 1.9.2011 to 31.8.2014 or legislative procedure Guinea-Bissau Decision 2011/885/EU 14 November 2011 L 344, 28.12.2011 16.6.2011 to 15.6.2012 on-going Kiribati Decision 2012/669/EU 9 October 2012 L 300, 30.10.2012 16.9.2012 to 15.9.2015 Madagascar Decision 2012/826/EU 28 November 2012 L 361, 31.12.2012 1.1.2013 to 31.12.2014 Mauritania Decision 2012/827/EU 18 December 2012 L 361, 31.12.2012 16.12.2012 to 15.12.2014 Mozambique Decision 2012/306/EU 12 June 2012 L 153, 14.6.2012 1.2.2012 to 31.1.2015 Senegal Regulation (EC) No 2323/2002 16 December 2002 L 349, 24.12.2002 1.7.2002 to 30.6.2006 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 6032000 4602140 6030000 3671299 3771017,80 3771017,80 This appropriation is intended to cover the Union’s active participation in international fisheries organisations responsible for the long-term conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine fisheries resources. It relates to compulsory contributions, amongst others, to the following regional fisheries management organisations and other international organisations:

Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR),

North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation (NASCO),

International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT),

North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC),

Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO),

Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC),

General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM),

South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO),

Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA),

Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC, ex-MHLC),

Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program (AIDCP),

Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC),

South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO).

This appropriation is also intended to cover the Union’s financial contributions to the bodies set up by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982, in particular the International Seabed Authority and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/78 of 28 December 1978 concerning the conclusion by the European Economic Community of the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries (OJ L 378, 30.12.1978, p. 1). Council Decision 81/608/EEC of 13 July 1981 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the North-East Atlantic Fisheries (OJ L 227, 12.8.1981, p. 21). Council Decision 81/691/EEC of 4 September 1981 on the conclusion of the Convention on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources (OJ L 252, 5.9.1981, p. 26). Council Decision 82/886/EEC of 13 December 1982 concerning the conclusion of the Convention for the Conservation of Salmon in the North Atlantic Ocean (OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 24). Council Decision 86/238/EEC of 9 June 1986 on the accession of the Community to the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, as amended by the Protocol annexed to the Final Act of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries of the States Parties to the Convention signed in Paris on 10 July 1984 (OJ L 162, 18.6.1986, p. 33). Council Decision 95/399/EC of 18 September 1995 on the accession of the Community to the Agreement for the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (OJ L 236, 5.10.1995, p. 24). Council Decision 98/392/EC of 23 March 1998 concerning the conclusion by the European Community of the United Nations Convention of 10 December 1982 on the Law of the Sea and the Agreement of 28 July 1994 relating to the implementation of Part XI thereof (OJ L 179, 23.6.1998, p. 1). United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (OJ L 179, 23.6.1998, p. 3). Council Decision 98/416/EC of 16 June 1998 on the accession of the European Community to the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (OJ L 190, 4.7.1998, p. 34). Council Decision 2002/738/EC of 22 July 2002 on the conclusion by the European Community of the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South-East Atlantic Ocean (OJ L 234, 31.8.2002, p. 39). Council Decision 2005/75/EC of 26 April 2004 on the accession of the Community to the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (OJ L 32, 4.2.2005, p. 1). Council Decision 2005/938/EC of 8 December 2005 on the approval on behalf of the European Community of the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Programme (OJ L 348, 30.12.2005, p. 26). Council Decision 2006/539/EC of 22 May 2006 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community of the Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission established by the 1949 Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica (OJ L 224, 16.8.2006, p. 22). Council Decision 2008/780/EC of 29 September 2008 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (OJ L 268, 9.10.2008, p. 27). Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and EC No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22), and in particular Articles 29 and 30 thereof. EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND (EMFF) Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 11 06EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND (EMFF) 11 06 01 Completion of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Objective 1 (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. 14444368 0,— 13913425,26 11 06 02 Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) 2 — — — — 0,— 0,— 11 06 03 Completion of earlier programmes — Former Objectives 1 and 6 (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 11 06 04 Completion of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Outside Objective 1 areas (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. 7941702 0,— 2235225,55 11 06 05 Completion of earlier programmes — Former Objective 5a (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 11 06 06 Completion of earlier programmes — Initiatives prior to 2000 2 — — — — 0,— 0,— 11 06 08 Completion of earlier programmes — Former operational technical assistance and innovative measures (prior to 2000) 2 — — — — 0,— 0,— 11 06 09 Specific measure aiming to promote the conversion of vessels and of fishermen that were, up to 1999, dependent on the fishing agreement with Morocco 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 11 06 11 Completion of European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Operational technical assistance (2007 to 2013) 2 p.m. 494296 p.m. 2444057 3484365,86 3462001,54 700,39 11 06 12 Completion of European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Convergence objective (2007 to 2013) 2 p.m. 419306000 p.m. 388639473 528352868,— 431350930,52 102,87 11 06 13 Completion of European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Outside convergence objective (2007 to 2013) 2 p.m. 147159183 p.m. 100353663 163154844,— 115425835,63 78,44 11 06 14 Completion of intervention in fishery products (2007 to 2013) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. 6800000 16444939,73 7111519,36 11 06 15 Completion of the fisheries programme for the outermost regions (2007 to 2013) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. 10835165 14996768,— 12778711,35 11 06 60 Promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture, balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries areas and fostering the implementation of the common fisheries policy 2 798128031 138235825 753443838 41845392 11 06 61 Fostering the development and implementation of the Union’s integrated maritime policy 2 32738385 23969480 43216876 11964825 0,— 7677346,40 32,03 11 06 62Accompanying measures for the common fisheries policy and the integrated maritime policy 11 06 62 01 Scientific advice and knowledge 2 8680015 18775139 13413220 21639419 52445633,70 39953456,92 212,80 11 06 62 02 Control and enforcement 2 15510967 35954220 24694000 25663476 49924973,92 25447900,29 70,78 11 06 62 03 Voluntary contributions to international organisations 2 7978580 6305411 9490000 5675090 4731826,90 4444269,95 70,48 11 06 62 04 Governance and communication 2 6493771 6408121 4043900 4857767 5389896,02 3090880,13 48,23 11 06 62 05 Market intelligence 2 4944966 4741131 4745000 1901598 Article 11 06 62 — Subtotal 43608299 72184022 56386120 59737350 112492330,54 72936507,29 101,04 11 06 63European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) — Technical assistance 11 06 63 01 European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) — Operational technical assistance 2 4300000 2697540 3834475 1982985 11 06 63 02 European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) — Operational Technical assistance managed by the Commission at the request of a Member State 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 63 — Subtotal 4300000 2697540 3834475 1982985 11 06 64 European Fisheries Control Agency 2 8957000 8957000 8716900 8716900 9216900,— 9216899,44 102,90 11 06 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 11 06 77 01 Preparatory action — Monitoring centre for fisheries market prices 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 642600,— 11 06 77 02 Pilot project — Tools for a common governance and sustainable fisheries management: fostering collaborative research between scientists and stakeholders 2 p.m. 359953 p.m. 450000 0,— 0,— 0 11 06 77 03 Preparatory action — Maritime policy 2 — p.m. — p.m. 0,— 869389,28 11 06 77 05 Pilot project — Establishment of a single instrument for commercial designations for fishery and aquaculture products 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. 200000 400000,— 0,— 11 06 77 06 Preparatory action — Guardians of the Sea 2 p.m. 960000 600000 900000 1200000,— 0,— 0 11 06 77 07 Pilot project — Bringing a network of marine protected areas established or to be established under national and international environmental or fisheries legislation into service, with a view to enhancing the production potential of Union’s Mediterranean fisheries on the basis of maximum sustainable yields and an ecosystem approach to fisheries management 2 p.m. p.m. 2000000 1000000 11 06 77 08 Pilot project — Support measures for small-scale fishing 2 500000 500000 1500000 750000 11 06 77 09 Pilot project — Development of innovative, low-impact offshore fishing practices for small-scale vessels in outermost regions, including exchange of good practices and fishing trials 2 1000000 500000 Article 11 06 77 — Subtotal 1500000 2319953 4100000 3300000 1600000,— 1511989,28 65,17 Chapter 11 06 — Total 889231715 815323299 869698209 659005880 849743016,13 677620391,62 83,11 Article 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides for financial corrections, any revenue from which is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue. That revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, in specific instances where they are necessary to cover risks of cancellation or of reductions in corrections previously decided upon. Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 determines the conditions for repayment of an advance without having the effect of reducing the contribution from the Structural Funds towards the assistance concerned. Any revenue from the repayment of advances entered in Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 21 and 178 of the Financial Regulation. Article 80 of the Financial Regulation provides for financial corrections in the event of expenditure incurred in breach of applicable law. Articles 85, 144 and 145 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 on criteria for financial corrections by the Commission provide for specific rules on financial corrections applicable to the EMFF. Any revenue from the financial corrections carried out on that basis is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue and constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation. Article 177 of the Financial Regulation lays down the conditions for the repayment in full, or in part, of pre-financing payments in respect of a given operation. Pre-financing amounts repaid shall constitute internal assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(4) of the Financial Regulation and shall be entered in Item 6 1 5 0 or 6 1 5 7. Measures to combat fraud are funded under Article 24 02 01. Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in particular Articles 174, 175 and 177 thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1) and in particular Article 21(3) and (4), Article 80 and Article 177 thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and (EC) No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22). 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 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1). Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 14444368 0,— 13913425,26 This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the FIFG, of Objective 1 commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period. Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54). Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — — 0,— 0,— The special programme for peace and reconciliation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period. Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 2(4) thereof. Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999, and in particular paragraph 44(b) thereof. Commission Decision 1999/501/EC of 1 July 1999 fixing an indicative allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 49), and in particular recital 5 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the FIFG of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods in respect of former Objectives 1 and 6. Council Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86 of 18 December 1986 on Community measures to improve and adapt structures in the fisheries and aquaculture sector (OJ L 376, 31.12.1986, p. 7). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 2468/98 of 3 November 1998 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products (OJ L 312, 20.11.1998, p. 19). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 7941702 0,— 2235225,55 This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the FIFG, of commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period, in respect of areas falling outside the scope of Objective 1. Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54). Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the FIFG, of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objective 5a Fisheries, including measures funded pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 2080/93. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 2468/98 of 3 November 1998 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products (OJ L 312, 20.11.1998, p. 19). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — — 0,— 0,— This article is intended to cover the financing, by the FIFG, of the commitments remaining to be settled from Community initiatives preceding the 2000-2006 programming period. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1). Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance within the framework of a Community initiative concerning the restructuring of the fisheries sector (Pesca) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 1). Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the most remote regions (Regis II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 44). Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning border development, cross-border cooperation and selected energy networks (Interreg II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 60). Commission notice to the Member States of 16 May 1995 laying down guidelines for an initiative in the framework of the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (Peace I) (OJ C 186, 20.7.1995, p. 3). Commission communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 26 November 1997 on the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (1995 to 1999) (Peace I) (COM(97) 642 final). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — — 0,— 0,— This article is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into, in earlier programming periods, by the FIFG in respect of innovative, preparatory, monitoring or evaluation measures, and any similar technical assistance measures provided for in the Regulations concerned. It also funds the former multiannual measures, in particular those approved and implemented under the other abovementioned regulations, which are not covered by the priority objectives of the Structural Funds. This appropriation will also be used if necessary to cover financing due under the FIFG for measures for which the corresponding commitment appropriations are not available or provided for in programming for 2000 to 2006. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2088/85 of 23 July 1985 concerning the integrated Mediterranean programmes (OJ L 197, 27.7.1985, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54). Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the specific measure aimed at promoting the conversion of vessels and of fishermen that were, up to 1999, dependent on the fishing agreement with Morocco. Following the sinking of the Prestige, EUR 30000000 was allocated to specific measures to compensate the fishermen and the shellfish culture and aquaculture industries affected by the oil spills. Council Regulation (EC) No 2561/2001 of 17 December 2001 aiming to promote the conversion of fishing vessels and of fishermen that were, up to 1999, dependent on the fishing agreement with Morocco (OJ L 344, 28.12.2001, p. 17). Council Regulation (EC) No 2372/2002 of 20 December 2002 instituting specific measures to compensate the Spanish fisheries, shellfish industry and aquaculture, affected by the oil spills from the Prestige (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 81). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 494296 p.m. 2444057 3484365,86 3462001,54 This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods relating to EFF technical assistance measures as provided for in Article 46 of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006. The technical assistance measures include studies, evaluations, measures aimed at the partners, measures to disseminate information, installation, operation and interconnection of computerised systems for the management, monitoring, audit, inspection and evaluation, improvements in evaluation methods and the exchange of information on practices in this field and the establishment of trans-national and Union networks of actors in the sustainable development of coastal fishing zones. Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, audit, evaluation, supervision and management measures required to implement the EFF. This appropriation may, in particular, be used to cover:

support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions),

information and publishing expenditure,

expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

contracts for the provision of services,

support for networking and exchange of best practices.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 419306000 p.m. 388639473 528352868,— 431350930,52 This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the commitments remaining to be settled relating to the operational programmes of the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) convergence objective for the 2007-2013 programming period. Actions financed under this article should take into account the need to maintain a stable and enduring balance between the capacity of the fishing fleets and the resources available, and the need to promote a safety culture within fishing. This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of the commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods relating to the financing of actions to improve fishing gear selectivity. Council Regulation (EC) 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 147159183 p.m. 100353663 163154844,— 115425835,63 This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the commitments remaining to be settled relating to EFF measures without convergence objectives as regards commitments relating to the 2007-2013 programming period. Actions financed under this article should take into account the need to promote a safety culture within fishing. This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of the commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods relating to the financing of actions to improve fishing gear selectivity. Council Regulation (EC) 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 6800000 16444939,73 7111519,36 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 of 17 December 1999 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products (OJ L 17, 21.1.2000, p. 22). Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 10835165 14996768,— 12778711,35 This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods relating to the scheme to compensate for the additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain fishery products from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and the French departments of Guiana and Réunion as a result of remoteness of those regions. Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 791/2007 of 21 May 2007 introducing a scheme to compensate for the additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain fishery products from the outermost regions the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands, French Guiana and Réunion (OJ L 176, 6.7.2007, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 798128031 138235825 753443838 41845392 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the operational programmes of the EMFF with a view to increasing employment and economic, social and territorial cohesion, fostering innovative, competitive and knowledge-based fisheries and aquaculture, supporting small-scale fishing, taking account of the specific characteristics of each Member State, promoting sustainable and resource-efficient fisheries and aquaculture, as well as fostering the implementation of the common fisheries policy. Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and EC No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22). 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 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1), and in particular Article 5(a), (c) and (d) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 32738385 23969480 43216876 11964825 0,— 7677346,40 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising from the programme to support the further development of the integrated maritime policy including inter alia:

the European Marine Observation and Data Network,

projects including test projects and cooperation projects,

implementation of the road map for the Common Information Sharing Environment,

pilot studies on cross-border maritime spatial planning,

information technology applications such as the maritime forum and the European Atlas of the Seas,

events and conferences,

development and follow-up of sea-basin strategies,

initiatives to co-finance, purchase and maintain marine observation systems and technical tools for designing, setting up and running of an operational European Marine Observation and Data Network system which aims to facilitate the collection, acquisition, assembling, processing, quality control, re–use and distribution of marine data and knowledge, through cooperation between the Member States and/or international institutions involved,

secretarial or support services,

studies, to be carried out at a European and sea-basin scale, in order to identify barriers to growth, assess new opportunities and determine human impact on the marine environment.

Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and EC No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22). 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 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1), and in particular Article 5(b) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 8680015 18775139 13413220 21639419 52445633,70 39953456,92 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to:

the Union financial contribution consisting in payments related to the expenditure incurred by Member States for the collection, management and use of data in the framework of multiannual national programmes started in 2013 or earlier,

the financing of studies and pilot projects carried out by the Commission, where appropriate in cooperation with the Member States, necessary for the implementation and development of the common fisheries policy, including on alternative types of sustainable fishing techniques,

the preparation and provision of scientific opinions and advice by scientific bodies, including international advisory bodies in charge of stock assessments, by independent experts and by research institutions,

the costs incurred by the Commission for services related to collection, management and use of data, to the organisation and management of fisheries expert meetings and the management of annual work programmes related to fisheries scientific and technical expertise, to the processing of data calls and datasets, to the preparatory work aiming at deliver scientific opinions and advice,

the cooperation activities between the Member States in the field of data collection, including the setting-up and running of regionalised databases for the storage, management and use of data which will benefit regional cooperation and improve data collection and management activities as well as the scientific expertise in support of fisheries management,

administrative arrangements with the Joint Research Centre, or any other Union consultative body, to provide the secretariat for the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF), to conduct the pre-analysis of the data and to prepare the data to evaluate the situation of the fisheries resources,

indemnities paid to the members of the STECF, and/or the experts invited by the STECF for their participation and work performed during the working groups and plenary sessions,

indemnities paid to independent experts, the members of the STECF, and/or the experts invited by the STECF for their presentation of scientific advice to stakeholder meetings and fora,

indemnities paid to independent experts providing the Commission with scientific advice, or providing training to administrators or stakeholders in the interpretation of the scientific advice.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000 of 29 June 2000 establishing a Community framework for the collection and management of the data needed to conduct the common fisheries policy (OJ L 176, 15.7.2000, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59). Council Regulation (EC) No 199/2008 of 25 February 2008 concerning the establishment of a Community framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 60, 5.3.2008, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and EC No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22). 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 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1), and in particular Article 84(a) thereof. Commission Decision 2005/629/EC of 26 August 2005 establishing a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (OJ L 225, 31.8.2005, p. 18). Commission Regulation (EC) No 665/2008 of 14 July 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 199/2008 concerning the establishment of a Community framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 186, 15.7.2008, p. 3). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1078/2008 of 3 November 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 as regards the expenditure incurred by Member States for the collection and management of the basic fisheries data (OJ L 295, 4.11.2008, p. 24). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 15510967 35954220 24694000 25663476 49924973,92 25447900,29 This appropriation is intended to cover the payments for actions of the 2007 to 2013 period and relating to the expenditure incurred by Member States in implementing the monitoring and control systems applicable to the common fisheries policy for:

investments relating to control activities carried out by administrative bodies or by the private sector including implementation of new control technologies such as electronic recording systems (ERS), vessel monitoring systems (VMS), automatic identification systems (AIS) connected with vessels detection systems (VDS) and the purchase and modernisation of control means,

training and exchange programmes for civil servants responsible for monitoring control and surveillance tasks is the fisheries area,

implementation of pilot inspection and observer schemes,

cost/benefit analysis, assessment of expenditure and audits incurred by competent authorities in carrying out monitoring, control and surveillance,

initiatives, including seminars and media tools, aimed at enhancing awareness both among fishermen and other players such as inspectors, public prosecutors and judges, and among the general public of the need to fight irresponsible and illegal fishing and on the implementation of the rules of the common fisheries policy,

implementation of systems and procedures to enable traceability and instruments to control fleet capacity through the monitoring of engine power,

pilot projects such as CCTV (closed circuit television).

This appropriation is also intended to cover the control actions under direct management included in the EMFF:

joint purchase and/or chartering by several Member States belonging to the same geographical area, of patrol vessels, aircrafts and helicopters, provided they are used at least 60 % of the time for fisheries control,

assessment and development of new control technologies, as well as processes for the exchange of data,

operational expenditure related to control and evaluation by the Commission of the implementation of the common fisheries policy, in particular verification, inspection and audit missions, equipment and training for Commission officials, the organisation of or participation to meetings, including the exchange between Member States of information and best practices, studies, IT services and suppliers, and the charter or purchase by the Commission of inspection means as specified in Title X of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009,

support to the implementation of transnational projects aimed at developing and testing the inter-State control, inspection and enforcement systems provided for under Article 36 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009,

international training programmes for personnel responsible for monitoring, control and surveillance of fisheries activities,

initiatives, including seminars and media tools, for standardising the interpretation of regulations and associated controls in the Union.

Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59). Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999 (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and EC No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22). 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 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1), and in particular Article 86 thereof. Commission Regulation (EC) No 391/2007 of 11 April 2007 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 as regards the expenditure incurred by Member States in implementing the monitoring and control systems applicable to the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 97, 12.4.2007, p. 30). Commission implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011 of 8 April 2011 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 112, 30.4.2011, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 7978580 6305411 9490000 5675090 4731826,90 4444269,95 This appropriation is intended to cover the Union’s voluntary contributions to international organisations active in the field of fisheries and the law of the sea. It may in particular finance:

preparatory work on new sustainable fisheries agreements,

contributions and registration fees for meetings of international fisheries organisations in which the Union has observer status (Article 217 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), i.e. the International Whaling Commission (IWC), and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD),

support for the follow-up and implementation of some regional projects, in particular by contributing to specific joint international control and inspection activities. This appropriation should also cover surveillance programmes to be negotiated in West Africa and the Western Pacific,

financial contributions to preparations for new international fisheries organisations which are of interest to the Union,

financial contributions to scientific work carried out by international fisheries organisations which is of special interest to the Union,

financial contributions to any activity (including working, informal or extraordinary meetings of contracting parties) which upholds the interests of the Union in international organisations and strengthens cooperation with its partners in these organisations. In this connection, when the presence of representatives of third countries in negotiations and meetings within international forums and organisations becomes necessary for the Union interests, the EMFF shall bear the costs of their participation,

grants to regional bodies in which coastal states are involved in the subregion concerned,

grants to international fisheries organisations activities which are of interest to the Union.

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2)(d) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and EC No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22). 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 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1), and in particular Article 88 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 6493771 6408121 4043900 4857767 5389896,02 3090880,13 This appropriation is intended to finance the following activities under the action plan for closer dialogue with the fishing industry and those affected by the common fisheries policy and the integrated maritime policy:

grants to (Regional) Advisory Councils (following the adoption of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, existing Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) will be transformed in Advisory Councils (ACs) and new ones will be created) to cover operational costs as well as interpretation and translation costs of (R)AC meetings,

the implementation of measures to provide documentation about and explain the common fisheries policy aimed at the fishing industry and those affected by the common fisheries policy, as well as the integrated maritime policy.

The Commission will continue supporting the functioning of the ACs with a financial contribution. It will participate in meetings when appropriate and analyse the recommendations issued by the ACs which may provide an input when drafting legislation. Through the consultation of stakeholders in the (R)ACs, the involvement of people working in fisheries and other interest groups in the common fisheries policy process will be strengthened, so that greater account of specific regional characteristics is taken. Part of the appropriation is earmarked also for information and communication activities linked to the common fisheries policy and the integrated maritime policy as well as for communication activities addressed to the interested parties. Efforts will continue to be made to inform the stakeholders and the specialised media in the new Member States as well as in the candidate countries about the common fisheries policy and the integrated maritime policy. Any revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2)(d) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59). Council Decision 2004/585/EC of 19 July 2004 establishing Regional Advisory Councils under the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 256, 3.8.2004, p. 17). Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and EC No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22). 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 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1), and in particular Articles 89 and 91 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 4944966 4741131 4745000 1901598 This appropriation is intended to cover the costs for the development and dissemination of market intelligence for fishery and aquaculture products. Specific actions include, inter alia:

the full operation of the Market Observatory,

gathering, analysing and disseminating economic knowledge and understanding of the Union market for fishery and aquaculture products along the supply chain, taking into account the international context,

regular price surveys along the Union supply chain for fishery and aquaculture products and the conduct of analyses on market trends,

provision of ad-hoc market studies and a methodology for price formation surveys,

facilitating access to available data on fishery and aquaculture products collected pursuant to the Union legislation,

making market information available to the adequate level to stakeholders.

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 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 p, the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and EC No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22). Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 4300000 2697540 3834475 1982985 This appropriation is intended to cover EMFF technical assistance measures as provided for in Article 92 of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014. Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, audit, evaluation, supervision and management measures required to implement the EMFF. It may, in particular, be used to cover:

studies, evaluations and expert reports,

actions to disseminate information, support networking, carry out communication activities, raise awareness and promote cooperation and exchange of experience, including with third countries,

the installation, operation and interconnection of computerised systems for management, monitoring, audit, control and evaluation,

actions to improve evaluation methods and the exchange of information on evaluation practices,

actions related to audit,

the establishment of trans-national and Union networks of actors in the sustainable development of coastal fishing zones.

Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and EC No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22). 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 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover part of the national envelope for technical assistance transferred to the technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission at the request of a Member State which faces temporary budgetary difficulties. In accordance with Article 25 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, it is intended to cover measures to identify, prioritise and implement structural and administrative reforms in response to economic and social challenges in this Member State. Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and EC No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22). 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 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 8957000 8957000 8716900 8716900 9216900,— 9216899,44 This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3). The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. The establishment plan of the Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 9217150. An amount of EUR 260150, coming from the recovery of surplus, is added to the amount of EUR 8957000 entered in the budget. Council Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 of 26 April 2005 establishing a Community Fisheries Control Agency and amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (OJ L 128, 21.5.2005, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1). Commission Decision 2009/988/EU of 18 December 2009 designating the Community Fisheries Control Agency as the body to carry out certain tasks under Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 (OJ L 338, 19.12.2009, p. 104). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 642600,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 359953 p.m. 450000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — p.m. — p.m. 0,— 869389,28 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2)(b) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 200000 400000,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Commercial designations fall within the remit of each Member State’s national authorities; a single instrument should be put in place to give European consumers guarantees that the various designations are transparent and coherent, and to make it easier to verify the information concerned. The purpose of a pilot project would be to set up:

a database containing all information in connection with commercial designations (codes from FAO nomenclatures, combined nomenclatures, customs nomenclatures, health nomenclatures or INN); the scientific names of species according to the FishBase system; names of species in the official languages of the Member States and, possibly, accepted regional or local designations,

an expert system to analyse consistency between the various designations and nomenclatures,

a dedicated internet site.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 960000 600000 900000 1200000,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. It is intended to be used to:

assess the feasibility for making the best possible use of active fishing vessels which need to be decommissioned from the Union fleet and of fishermen’s experience and practical know-how to benefit both of the fishermen themselves and society at large,

test under close to real-life conditions the technical and economic viability of redeploying — from fishing to maritime activities — individuals who have been active in the sector as crew members and who can no longer make their living from fishing and possess maritime experience and knowledge at risk of being lost in case alternative sources of income are sought in land-based activities,

test under close to real-life conditions the feasibility of converting fishing vessels into vessels operating as a platform for a number of environmental and maritime activities outside fishing, in particular collecting marine litter,

identify under close to real-life conditions the necessary operating costs of a vessel operating under such conditions and the potential sources of funding; however, any such funding should be limited to supporting the start-up of activities that are self-sustaining in the long term,

identify the appropriate training needed for fishermen in order to perform new duties and achieve useful results,

support reduction of fishing capacity in line with common fisheries policy reform objectives by providing positive incentives for vessel-owners and fishermen who leave the sector and encouraging them to find/develop alternative activities at sea and/or in coastal areas,

encourage activities complementing fishing for those fishermen staying in the sector,

identify the necessary administrative and legal framework for collaborating with the relevant authorities and/or relevant administrative bodies and for coordinating Guardians of the Sea activities with them,

test under close to real-life conditions the implementation of the Guardians of the Sea concept in the next programming period.

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. 2000000 1000000 This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of bringing into service a network of marine protected areas established under national and international environmental and/or fisheries legislation. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 500000 500000 1500000 750000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. This appropriation is intended to finance support measures for small-scale fishing which will help coordinate actions and channel funds from other instruments, with a view to dealing with the specific problems in this part of the fisheries sector. The pilot project involves:

analysing the Union’s small-scale fishing sector,

identifying the Union instruments and funding sources that could be used by this sector,

establishing the uses to which the instruments, actions, measures and funding available are being put by the small-scale fishing sector,

analysing the extent to which existing instruments can meet the needs of the small-scale fishing sector and, on the basis of that analysis, proposing any adjustments that may be necessary,

supporting fishermen’s groups, professional organisations and NGOs associated with small-scale fishing, with a view to their coordination, preparation and participation in advisory councils.

The intention is to lay the foundations for an Union support programme for small-scale inshore fishing and artisanal fishing which will help coordinate actions and channel funds from other instruments, with a view to dealing with the specific problems in this sector of the fishing industry. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 500000 Objectives Fishing communities in the outermost regions (ORs) are facing unique and atypical challenges. In response to those challenges, new fishing techniques have developed separately in different ORs. This pilot project will, by involving local fishing communities and stakeholders, explore the feasibility of transferring new fishing techniques from OR to OR. The main objective is to encourage and share best practices, which may involve new low-environmental-impact fishing techniques, and promote offshore experimental fishing. By doing this it may be possible to identify viable alternatives which allow the small-scale fishing sector to move its inshore fishing effort offshore, thus reducing fishing pressure on coastal resources. This may allow fishermen in ORs to maintain traditional fishing activities while moving to more environment-friendly and economically viable techniques. This will also improve the supply to local markets of good-quality fish produced in situ, resulting in associated benefits for the tourism sector, and reduce the need for imports. Specifications The fishing practices to be developed in one or more ORs must be new to the region concerned. They could, however, be mature in another region but never have been introduced in the ORs in question. Exchange of good fishing practice among operators is key to success. Fishing practices must have a low environmental impact, in that the techniques themselves must be environment-friendly and the fishing operations must be small in scale. The project will involve an initial feasibility study, exchanges of views among experts from different regions and fishing trials involving scientific experts. The expected deliverable is a report detailing the technical aspects of the innovative fishing practices concerned, together with the yields obtained in the experimental trials. This will facilitate the transition towards viable alternative fishing practices for the ORs’ small-scale fleets. The report will also assess the potential investment needed (for example, in new gears) and assess the economic viability for fishermen to use the innovative fishing practices. As appropriate, synergies with the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund may be included in this assessment. Explanation All this points to the need to find fish further offshore or in new resources. In some ORs, such as the Azores and Madeira, offshore fishing is well developed and targeted at deep-water resources and, to some extent, large migratory fish, mainly using hook-and-line techniques with a very low environmental impact. In other ORs, particularly French ORs, techniques have been developed to fish for large migratory fish with anchored fish aggregating devices (FADs). Although some trials have been carried out, fishing for deep-water resources in French ORs has yet to be properly developed, and the know-how of the experts from the Azores and Madeira would be beneficial there. Similarly, while fishing over anchored FADs is well developed in French ORs, it is not in the Portuguese and Spanish ORs. Exchanges of fishing practices and experimental trials could be the starting point for adapting these techniques and using them more widely. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 12 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE INTERNAL MARKET AND SERVICES POLICY AREA 65129919 65129919 63515450 63515450 63493735,13 63493735,13 12 02 A SINGLE MARKET POLICY AND FREE MOVEMENT OF SERVICES 15800000 13378738 14620000 12555000 12921075,15 13451288,67 12 03 FINANCIAL SERVICES AND CAPITAL MARKETS 38431151 36861325 38756720 39057917 40583027,61 39687062,23 Title 12 — Total 119361070 115369982 116892170 115128367 116997837,89 116632086,03 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE INTERNAL MARKET AND SERVICES POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 12 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE INTERNAL MARKET AND SERVICES POLICY AREA 12 01 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Internal market and services policy area 5.2 52489513 50851984 49651720,59 94,59 12 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Internal market and services policy area 12 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 6127302 6244055 6562918,04 107,11 12 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 3180753 3127250 3554586,61 111,75 Article 12 01 02 — Subtotal 9308055 9371305 10117504,65 108,70 12 01 03 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Internal market and services policy area 5.2 3332351 3292161 3724509,89 111,77 Chapter 12 01 — Total 65129919 63515450 63493735,13 97,49 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 52489513 50851984 49651720,59 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 6127302 6244055 6562918,04 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3180753 3127250 3554586,61 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3332351 3292161 3724509,89 A SINGLE MARKET POLICY AND FREE MOVEMENT OF SERVICES Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 12 02A SINGLE MARKET POLICY AND FREE MOVEMENT OF SERVICES 12 02 01 Implementation and development of the internal market 1.1 7850000 6831592 7670000 6630000 7268901,28 9376455,47 137,25 12 02 02 Internal market governance tools 1.1 4000000 3394146 4000000 3250000 2700000,— 1940471,71 57,17 12 02 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 12 02 77 01 Pilot project — Single Market Forum 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 328663,91 12 02 77 02 Pilot project — Capacity building of end-users and other non-industry stakeholders for Union policymaking in the area of financial services 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. 500000 1500000,— 1121393,20 12 02 77 03 Preparatory action — Single Market Forum 1.1 1200000 1015000 1200000 1050000 1156925,21 684304,38 67,42 12 02 77 04 Pilot project — The promotion of employee ownership and participation 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. 250000 295248,66 0,— 12 02 77 05 Preparatory action — Capacity building for end-users and other non-industry stakeholders in connection with Union policymaking in the area of financial services 1.1 1750000 1638000 1750000 875000 12 02 77 06 Pilot project — Support measures for traditional retailing 1.1 1000000 500000 Article 12 02 77 — Subtotal 3950000 3153000 2950000 2675000 2952173,87 2134361,49 67,69 Chapter 12 02 — Total 15800000 13378738 14620000 12555000 12921075,15 13451288,67 100,54 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 7850000 6831592 7670000 6630000 7268901,28 9376455,47 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising in connection with measures contributing to the completion of the internal market and its operation and development, and measures contributing, in particular, to:

greater proximity to citizens and businesses, including the development and strengthening of dialogue with citizens and businesses: via measures intended to make the operation of the internal market more effective, and to ensure that citizens and businesses are able to gain access to the most extensive rights and opportunities, resulting from the opening up and deepening of the internal market without borders and are able to exercise those rights and opportunities in full; and via monitoring and evaluation measures relating to the practical exercise by citizens and businesses of their rights and opportunities with a view to identifying and facilitating the removal of any obstacles which may be preventing them from exercising those rights in full,

implementing and monitoring the provisions governing public contracts with a view to ensuring their optimum operation and that tenders are genuinely open, including the awareness-raising and training of the various parties to these contracts; the introduction and use of new technologies in the various fields of operation of these contracts; the continuous adaptation of the legislative and regulatory framework in the light of developments arising from these contracts, particularly the globalisation of markets and existing or future international agreements,

improvement, through the European business test panel (EBTP), of the legal environment for citizens and businesses, for which promotion activities, awareness-raising and training actions could be envisaged; fostering cooperation, development and coordination of legislation in the field of company law and assistance with the creation of European limited companies and European economic interest groupings,

strengthening administrative cooperation through, inter alia, the Internal Market Information System (IMI), the deepening of knowledge of internal market legislation in the Member States and its sound application by them, and support for administrative cooperation between the authorities responsible for implementing legislation relating to the internal market with a view to achieving the Lisbon strategic goals as set out in the annual policy strategy,

the setting-up of a system that can effectively and efficiently deal with problems faced by citizens or businesses, arising from the misapplication of internal market legislation by a public administration in another Member State; production of feedback information through the Solvit system by means of an online database system which is accessible to all coordination centres and which will also be made accessible to citizens and businesses; support for the initiative through training measures, promotion campaigns and targeted actions with a particular focus on the new Member States,

interactive policymaking, in so far as it concerns the completion, development and operation of the internal market, makes up part of the Commission’s governance and of the regulatory policy initiatives to better respond to the demands of citizens, consumers and businesses. The appropriations entered under this article will also cover training, awareness-raising and network actions to the benefit of such participants with a view to making Union policymaking on the internal market more comprehensive and effective, and as part of the process of assessing the actual impact of internal market policies (or the lack of them) on the ground,

a comprehensive review of regulations with a view to making necessary changes and producing an overall analysis of the effectiveness of the measures taken with a view to the sound operation of the internal market and the evaluation of the overall impact of the internal market on businesses and the economy, including the purchase of data and access by Commission departments to external databases, as well as targeted actions aimed at improving understanding of the functioning of the internal market and rewarding active participation in fostering the functioning of the internal market,

guaranteeing the completion and management of the internal market, especially in the fields of pensions, free movement of services, recognition of professional qualifications, and intellectual and industrial property: the development of proposals for putting in place a Union patent,

broadening the strategy regarding the development of statistics on service sectors and statistical development projects in cooperation with Eurostat and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD),

monitoring the effects of removing obstacles to the internal market for services,

the development of a unified area for security and defence, with action working towards the coordination of public procurement procedures for these products at Union level; appropriations may cover devising studies and awareness-raising measures regarding the application of the legislation adopted,

strengthening and developing financial and capital markets and financial services provided to businesses and private individuals; adapting the market framework especially as regards the monitoring and regulation of the activities of operators and of transactions, so as to take account of changes at Union and global levels, of the reality of the euro and of new financial instruments, by putting forward new initiatives intended to consolidate, and provide a detailed analysis of, the results of the first Financial Services Action Plan,

improvement of payment systems and retail financial services in the internal market; reduction in the cost of, and time needed for, such transactions, taking into account the internal market dimension; development of the technical aspects so as to establish one or more payment systems on the basis of the follow-up in respect of Commission communications; carrying out studies in this area,

developing and strengthening the external aspects of the directives applicable in respect of financial institutions, the mutual recognition of financial instruments vis-à-vis third countries, international negotiations and assistance for third countries in establishing a market economy,

implementing the many measures put forward in the Action Plan on company law and corporate governance which could lead to studies on a number of targeted subjects, with a view to drawing up the necessary legislative proposals,

analysis of the effect of measures in place as part of the follow-up to the progressive liberalisation of postal services, coordination of Union policies on postal services with regard to international systems and in particular with regard to participants in Universal Postal Union (UPU) activities; cooperation with central and eastern European countries; practical implications of the application of the General Agreement on Trade (GATS) provisions to the postal sector and overlap with UPU regulations,

implementing the law of the Union and international provisions in the field of money laundering, including participation in intergovernmental or ad hoc measures in this field; contributions relating to Commission participation as a member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on money laundering created under the OECD,

active participation in meetings held by international associations such as the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS/AICA) and the International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO); this also comprises expenses related to the Commission’s participation as a member of the group,

development of evaluations and impact studies on the various aspects of the policies covered by this chapter for the purpose of devising new measures or revising existing measures relating to them,

creation and maintenance of systems directly linked to putting into place and monitoring policies launched within the framework of the internal market for services,

support of activities which seek to contribute to the achievement of the Union’s policy objectives by enhancing supervisory convergence and cooperation, and in the field of financial reporting, both inside and outside the Union.

In order to achieve these objectives, this appropriation covers the costs of consultation, studies, surveys, evaluations, participation, production and the development of publicity, awareness-raising and training materials (printed matter, audiovisual material, assessments, computer tools, the collection and dissemination of information, information and advice measures for citizens and businesses). Part of this appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission for ensuring the effective functioning of the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights. This appropriation is also intended to cover setting up a central coordination body assisting the Member States with market surveillance cooperation, building on existing structures and experience. This coordination body would support the cooperation, pooling of know-how and sharing of best practices between Member States to ensure the same high level of market surveillance throughout the Union, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30). To this end, regular joint training for representatives of national market surveillance authorities from all Member States will be organised, focusing on relevant practical aspects of market surveillance such as follow-up of complaints, monitoring accidents, verifying that corrective action has been taken, follow-up of scientific and technical knowledge concerning safety issues and coordination with customs authorities. Furthermore, exchanges of national officials and joint visit programmes will foster the exchange of experience between Member States. In addition, comparative data on the resources dedicated to market surveillance in the different Member States will be collected and discussed at the appropriate level with national authorities. The aim is to create awareness about the need to have adequate resources to guarantee efficient, comprehensive and consistent market surveillance throughout the internal market, and contribute to the upcoming revision of the Union product safety rules, particularly those concerning market surveillance, and the preparation of the follow-up to the Customs 2013 programme. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, surveys, meetings of experts, information activities and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this article, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Commission communication of 18 June 2002 entitled A Methodological Note for the Horizontal Evaluation of Services of General Economic Interest (COM(2002) 331 final). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 4000000 3394146 4000000 3250000 2700000,— 1940471,71 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising in connection with measures for the management and development of Solvit and for the implementation of the single market assistance services action plan. The Solvit system has proved to be one of the most effective out-of-court dispute settlement mechanisms. It can effectively and efficiently deal with problems faced by citizens or businesses, arising as a result of the misapplication of internal market legislation by a public administration in another Member State. Furthermore, the Solvit system is able to produce feedback information by using an online database system which is accessible to all coordination centres and to which citizens and businesses can directly submit their problems. However, Solvit, like many other public assistance services relating to Union issues, is still not widely known among potential users of the system. At the same time citizens and businesses are often very confused about the right address for their requests for information, assistance or problem solving. To remedy this, the Commission has announced, as part of the single market review, that it will endeavour to create a single web-based access point guiding citizens and businesses to the right service. In October 2010 the Commission launched a new website, Your Europe, which provides citizens and businesses with information, and refers them directly to relevant services such as Solvit in the event that they need help. Your Europe, together with the Europe Direct call centre, represents the single contact point for the Solvit system. The Commission is to inform the competent committee of the European Parliament in a yearly report about the frequency of use of the contact point and possible measures to further improve it. Member States should be urged to take appropriate measures to notify their citizens about the existence of the single contact point. Moreover, in the Commission’s action plan of 8 May 2008 on an integrated approach for providing single market assistance services to citizens and businesses, a range of actions was proposed to increase cooperation between the existing assistance services so that they can offer a better, faster and more streamlined overall service to citizens and businesses. Promotion of all these services also needs to take place in a more coordinated way to avoid citizens and businesses being confused by too many brand names. Additionally, the Commission is to inform the competent committee of the European Parliament about the concrete measures which have been undertaken in this field. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 328663,91 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 500000 1500000,— 1121393,20 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1200000 1015000 1200000 1050000 1156925,21 684304,38 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. The Single Market Forum should be an annual event held preferably in the Member State which holds the Presidency of the Council of the Union. It could be preceded by a number of regional content-oriented preparatory events organised jointly by the Commission, the European Parliament and the Member State which holds the Presidency of the Council of the Union. This event should be an important platform for the exchange of best practice between stakeholders, informing citizens about their rights in the single market and examining the state of the single market. It should bring together representatives of citizen, business and consumer organisations as well as representatives of the Member States and the Union’s institutions in order to establish a clear commitment to transpose, apply and enforce single market legislation. This should be a platform for discussing the Commission’s legislative proposals in the area of the single market and for presenting citizens’, businesses’ and other stakeholders’ expectations with regard to future legislative proposals. The aim of this event should also be to tackle incorrect transposition, misapplication and non-enforcement of single market legislation by improving coordination and governance of the single market. A steering committee should be created, comprised of Members of the European Parliament and representatives of the Commission and the Presidency-in-Office of the Council of the Union at the time of the event, which should work out the organisational arrangements for the Single Market Forum. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 250000 295248,66 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1750000 1638000 1750000 875000 The financial and economic crisis has significantly shaken the confidence of consumers, retail investors and SMEs in the legislative and regulatory framework that is meant to protect them from failings in the financial system. Therefore, it is more essential than ever that the concerns of end-users and other non-industry stakeholders should be taken into account in designing initiatives that aim to restore citizens’ confidence in the soundness of the financial sector and in the ability of financial integration to deliver concrete benefits to them. This preparatory action, which follows on from a successful pilot project, aims to enhance the capacity of civil society organisations to participate in Union policymaking in the area of financial services, with a view to providing policymakers with a counterweight to financial services sector lobbies, and to inform the wider public of the issues at stake in the regulation of financial markets for consumers, end-users, retail investors and other non-industry stakeholders. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 500000 This appropriation is intended to fund stepped-up support measures for traditional retailing, with a view to revitalising and modernising it. The pilot project will help to coordinate measures and channel funding from various sources in order to address the sector’s problems more effectively. The pilot project will involve:

(1) defining the features of the traditional trading sector and identifying the constraints and threats currently facing it;

(2) proposing solutions to foster revitalisation and modernisation of the sector;

(3) identifying Union instruments and funding directly or indirectly usable by the sector;

(4) establishing the uses to which the instruments, actions, measures and funding available are being put by the sector;

(5) analysing the extent to which existing instruments meet the needs of the traditional retailing sector and, on the basis of that analysis, proposing any adjustments that may be necessary;

(6) implementing the proposals referred to in point (2);

(7) analysing the results and assessing the feasibility of a possible future Union programme of support for traditional retailing.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). FINANCIAL SERVICES AND CAPITAL MARKETS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 12 03FINANCIAL SERVICES AND CAPITAL MARKETS 12 03 01 Standards in the fields of financial reporting and auditing 1.1 7959000 6589174 6800000 5276000 12 03 02 European Banking Authority 1.1 11163000 11163000 12999920 12999920 12534860,79 12534860,47 112,29 12 03 03 European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority 1.1 7889151 7889151 8588800 8588800 9026922,— 8811711,81 111,69 12 03 04 European Securities and Markets Authority 1.1 8120000 8120000 10368000 10368000 11371244,82 11371243,89 140,04 12 03 05 Single Resolution Board (SRB) 1.1 3300000 3100000 12 03 51 Completion of previous activities in the field of financial services, financial reporting and auditing 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. 1825197 7650000,— 6969246,06 Chapter 12 03 — Total 38431151 36861325 38756720 39057917 40583027,61 39687062,23 107,67 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 7959000 6589174 6800000 5276000 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising in connection with the programme to support specific activities in the field of financial services, financial reporting and auditing. The general objective of this programme is to improve the conditions for the functioning of the internal market by supporting the operations, activities or actions of certain bodies in the fields of financial services, financial reporting and auditing. Union funding is vital in order to ensure the efficient and effective supervision of the internal market in financial services, particularly in view of the recent financial crisis. Activities such as developing or providing input to the development of standards, applying, assessing or monitoring standards or overseeing standard-setting processes in support of the implementation of Union policies in the field of financial reporting and auditing are covered by the programme. It is the continuation of the Community programme to support specific activities in the field of financial services, financial reporting and auditing as established by Decision No 716/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 establishing a Community programme to support specific activities in the field of financial services, financial reporting and auditing (OJ L 253, 25.9.2009, p. 8). Regulation (EU) No 258/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 establishing a Union programme to support specific activities in the field of financial reporting and auditing for the period of 2014-20 and repealing Decision No 716/2009/EC (OJ L 105, 8.4.2014, p. 1), and in particular Article 2 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 11163000 11163000 12999920 12999920 12534860,79 12534860,47 Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 thereof, as well as to the European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority), established by Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010, the European Supervisory Authority is to form part of a European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS). The main objective of the ESFS is to ensure that the rules applicable to the financial sector are adequately implemented to preserve financial stability and to ensure confidence in the financial system as a whole and sufficient protection for the customers of financial services. This appropriation is intended to cover the Authority’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3). The Authority must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 of 30 September 2013 on the framework financial regulation of the bodies referred to in Article 208 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 7.12.2013, p. 42) constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. The establishment plan of the European Banking Authority is set out in the Staff Annex to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 12606000. An amount of EUR 1443000, corresponding to the recovery of surplus which stems from the Union contribution in 2013, is added to the amount of EUR 11163000 entered in the budget. Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority) (OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 12). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 7889151 7889151 8588800 8588800 9026922,— 8811711,81 Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 thereof, as well as to the European Supervisory Authority (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority) established by Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010, the European Supervisory Authority forms part of a European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS). The main objective of the ESFS is to ensure that the rules applicable to the financial sector are adequately implemented to preserve financial stability and to ensure confidence in the financial system as a whole and sufficient protection for the customers of financial services. This appropriation is intended to cover the Authority’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3). The Authority must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. The establishment plan of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority is set out in the Staff Annex to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 7979151. An amount of EUR 90000, corresponding to the recovery of surplus which stems from the Union contribution in 2013, is added to the amount of EUR 7889151 entered in the budget. Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority) (OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 48). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 8120000 8120000 10368000 10368000 11371244,82 11371243,89 Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 thereof, as well as to the European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority), established by Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010, the European Supervisory Authority forms part of a European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS). The main objective of the ESFS is to ensure that the rules applicable to the financial sector are adequately implemented to preserve financial stability and to ensure confidence in the financial system as a whole and sufficient protection for the customers of financial services. This appropriation is intended to cover the Authority’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3). The Authority must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. The establishment plan of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is set out in the Staff Annex to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 9703000. An amount of EUR 1583000, corresponding to the recovery of surplus which stems from the Union contribution in 2013, is added to the amount of EUR 8120000 entered in the budget. Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority) (OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 84). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 3300000 3100000 New article The Single Resolution Board (the Board) was established by Regulation (EU) No 806/2014. The Board will carry out specified tasks concerning the preparation for the resolution of banks and their actual resolution where they are failing or likely to fail. This appropriation is intended to finance the administrative expenditures of the Board during its first months of operation in 2015, which are mainly composed of recruitment and staff expenditures, building and information technology costs and the first operational expenditures. This financing provided by the Union budget will be reimbursed once the first annual contributions due by the banks to cover the administrative expenditures of the Board will have been collected by the Board, after which the Board is expected to become fully self-financed by its own revenues. Regulation (EU) No 806/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2014 establishing uniform rules and a uniform procedure for the resolution of credit institutions and certain investment firms in the framework of a Single Resolution Mechanism and a Single Resolution Fund and amending Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 (OJ L 225, 30.7.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 1825197 7650000,— 6969246,06 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Decision No 716/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 establishing a Community programme to support specific activities in the field of financial services, financial reporting and auditing (OJ L 253, 25.9.2009, p. 8).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR THE INTERNAL MARKET AND SERVICES

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR INTERNAL MARKET AND SERVICES

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 13 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE REGIONAL AND URBAN POLICY POLICY AREA 84553764 84553764 82299094 82299094 88725888,70 88725888,70 13 03 EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER REGIONAL OPERATIONS 26806595430 27458195038 24991430038 31286893080 30616203629,11 31129230405,52 13 04 COHESION FUND (CF) 8370548261 12580725983 7963000000 11092840264 12498050420,86 11906385666,45 13 05 INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE — REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND REGIONAL AND TERRITORIAL COOPERATION 35083181 420564231 36519962 405590679 552010452,— 357587179,37 13 06 SOLIDARITY FUND 50000000 176724968 126724968 150000000 415127031,— 14321355,— Title 13 — Total 35346780636 40720763984 33199974062 43017623117 44170117421,67 43496250495,04 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE REGIONAL AND URBAN POLICY POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 13 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE REGIONAL AND URBAN POLICY POLICY AREA 13 01 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Regional and urban policy policy area 5.2 60223723 58145098 58979614,89 97,93 13 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Regional and urban policy policy area 13 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 2058171 2024429 1971338,69 95,78 13 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 2948504 2965249 3092962,46 104,90 Article 13 01 02 — Subtotal 5006675 4989678 5064301,15 101,15 13 01 03 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Regional and urban policy policy area 5.2 3823366 3764318 4430304,01 115,87 13 01 04Support expenditure for operations and programmes in the Regional and urban policy policy area 13 01 04 01 Support expenditure for European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 1.2 11300000 11200000 11213027,51 99,23 13 01 04 02 Support expenditure for the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Regional development component 4 p.m. p.m. 4850650,— 13 01 04 03 Support expenditure for the Cohesion Fund 1.2 4200000 4200000 4187991,14 99,71 Article 13 01 04 — Subtotal 15500000 15400000 20251668,65 130,66 Chapter 13 01 — Total 84553764 82299094 88725888,70 104,93 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 60223723 58145098 58979614,89 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2058171 2024429 1971338,69 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2948504 2965249 3092962,46 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3823366 3764318 4430304,01 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 11300000 11200000 11213027,51 This appropriation is intended to cover the ERDF-funded technical assistance provided for in Articles 58 and 118 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. Technical assistance may finance the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, evaluation, audit and inspection measures necessary for implementing that Regulation. It may, in particular, be used to cover:

support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions, translations),

expenditure on external personnel at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) up to EUR 3060000, as well as missions relating to this staff.

Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 289). 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 4850650,— This appropriation is intended to cover technical assistance measures for the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance:

expenditure linked to the preparation, appraisal, approval, follow-up, control, audit and evaluation of multiannual programmes and/or individual operations and projects under IPA regional development component. These actions may include technical assistance contracts, studies, short-term expertise, meetings, exchange of experience, networking, information and publicity and awareness creation events, training activities and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme and any other support measures carried out at the level of the Commission central services or the delegations in the beneficiary countries,

expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the benefit of beneficiary countries and the Commission,

installation, operation and interconnection of computerised systems for management, inspection and evaluation,

improvements in evaluation methods and the exchange of information on practices in this field.

This appropriation is also intended to support administrative learning and cooperation with non-governmental organisations and social partners. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Chapter 13 05. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 4200000 4200000 4187991,14 This appropriation is intended to cover the technical assistance measures in the Cohesion Fund provided for in Articles 58 and 118 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. Technical assistance may finance the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, evaluation, audit and inspection measures necessary for implementing that Regulation. It may, in particular, be used to cover:

support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions, translations),

expenditure on external personnel at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) up to EUR 1340000, as well as missions relating to such staff.

Regulation (EU) No 1300/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the Cohesion Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1084/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 281). 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). EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER REGIONAL OPERATIONS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 13 03EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER REGIONAL OPERATIONS 13 03 01 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 1 (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 1119487626,25 13 03 02 Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 13 03 03 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 1 (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 13 03 04 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 2 (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 154865961,19 13 03 05 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 2 (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 2301582,09 2301582,09 13 03 06 Completion of Urban (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 3236362,57 13 03 07 Completion of earlier programmes — Community initiatives (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 116997,30 116997,30 13 03 08 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Technical assistance and innovative measures (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 13 03 09 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Technical assistance and innovation measures (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 13 03 12 Union contribution to the International Fund for Ireland 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 13 03 13 Completion of Interreg III Community initiative (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 12258958,05 13 03 14 Support for regions bordering candidate countries — Completion of earlier programmes (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 13 03 16 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Convergence 1.2 p.m. 18115473754 p.m. 23944700000 25310105801,— 23641798268,03 130,51 13 03 17 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — PEACE 1.2 p.m. 22253265 p.m. 26000000 34060138,— 33908475,19 152,38 13 03 18 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Regional competitiveness and employment 1.2 p.m. 2845465225 p.m. 4376486929 3995832950,— 4695983334,34 165,03 13 03 19 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — European territorial cooperation 1.2 p.m. 774962047 p.m. 1286126020 1216274019,— 1422975520,10 183,62 13 03 20 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Operational technical assistance 1.2 p.m. 5752675 p.m. 25600000 45646388,38 35850042,89 623,19 13 03 31 Completion of technical assistance and dissemination of information on the European Union strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and an improved knowledge of macroregions strategy (2007 to 2013) 1.2 p.m. 167560 p.m. 1600000 2428961,36 1962343,09 1171,13 13 03 40 Completion of risk-sharing instruments financed from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Convergence envelope (2007 to 2013) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 13 03 41 Completion of risk-sharing instruments financed from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Regional competitiveness and employment envelope (2007 to 2013) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 13 03 60 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Less developed regions — Investment for growth and jobs goal 1.2 17702784879 3742700000 17627800000 1125000000 13 03 61 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Transition regions — Investment for growth and jobs goal 1.2 3185884426 607866009 2865400000 167824266 13 03 62 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — More developed regions — Investment for growth and jobs goal 1.2 4853554368 925413678 3650900000 209061086 13 03 63 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Additional allocation for outermost and sparsely populated regions — Investment for growth and jobs goal 1.2 213401352 37296511 209100000 13000000 13 03 64European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — European territorial cooperation 13 03 64 01 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — European territorial cooperation 1.2 720820268 263856034 505700000 53703765 13 03 64 02 Participation of candidate countries and potential candidates in ERDF ETC— Contribution from Heading 4 (IPA II) 4 3621192 p.m. 2480038 p.m. 13 03 64 03 Participation of European neighbourhood countries in ERDF ETC — Contribution from Heading 4 (ENI) 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 13 03 64 — Subtotal 724441460 263856034 508180038 53703765 13 03 65European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Operational technical assistance 13 03 65 01 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Operational technical assistance 1.2 72000000 57526752 69000000 47000000 13 03 65 02 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Operational technical assistance managed by the Commission at the request of a Member State 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 13 03 65 — Subtotal 72000000 57526752 69000000 47000000 13 03 66 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Innovative actions in the field of sustainable urban development 1.2 51028945 48418349 50100000 p.m. 13 03 67 Macro-regional strategies 2014-2020 — European Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region — Technical Assistance 1.2 p.m. 479390 2500000 1250000 13 03 68 Macro-regional strategies 2014-2020 — European Union Strategy for the Danube region — Technical Assistance 1.2 p.m. 1198474 2500000 1250000 13 03 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 13 03 77 01 Pilot project — Pan-European coordination of Roma integration methods 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 213365,62 13 03 77 02 Pilot project — Enhancing regional and local cooperation through the promotion of Union regional policy on a global scale 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 82000,— 13 03 77 03 Preparatory action — Promoting a more favourable environment for micro-credit in Europe 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 13 03 77 04 Pilot project — Suburbs sustainable regeneration 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 331712,50 13 03 77 05 Preparatory action — RURBAN — Partnership for sustainable urban-rural development 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. 549014 0,— 388331,63 13 03 77 06 Preparatory action — Enhancing regional and local cooperation through the promotion of Union regional policy on a global scale 1.2 p.m. 1003491 p.m. 2000000 2000000,— 1905788,11 189,92 13 03 77 07 Preparatory action — The definition of governance model for the European Union Danube Region — better and effective coordination 1.2 p.m. 1562824 p.m. 1000000 2262948,— 0,— 0 13 03 77 08 Pilot project — Towards a common regional identity, reconciliation of nations and economic and social cooperation including a Pan-European Expertise and Excellence Platform in the Danube macro-region 1.2 p.m. 1174000 p.m. 1300000 1974000,— 726400,— 61,87 13 03 77 09 Preparatory action on an Atlantic Forum for the European Union Atlantic Strategy 1.2 p.m. 600000 — 167000 1200000,— 454117,58 75,69 13 03 77 10 Preparatory action — Supporting Mayotte, or any other territory potentially affected, with the switchover to outermost-region status 1.2 p.m. 400000 p.m. 400000 0,— 0,— 0 13 03 77 11 Preparatory action — Erasmus for elected local and regional representatives 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 383218,99 13 03 77 12 Preparatory action — Towards a common regional identity, reconciliation of nations and economic and social cooperation including a Pan-European Expertise and Excellence Platform in the Danube macro-region 1.2 2000000 2000000 1800000 800000 1999843,98 0,— 0 13 03 77 13 Pilot project — Cohesion Policy and the synergies with the research and development funds: the stairway to excellence 1.2 1500000 1350000 1200000 600000 13 03 77 14 Preparatory action — A regional strategy for the North Sea Region 1.2 p.m. 125000 250000 125000 13 03 77 15 Preparatory action — World cities: EU — third countries cooperation on urban development 1.2 p.m. 800000 2000000 1000000 13 03 77 16 Preparatory action — The actual and desired state of the economic potential in regions outside the Greek capital Athens 1.2 p.m. 350000 700000 350000 Article 13 03 77 — Subtotal 3500000 9365315 5950000 8291014 9436791,98 4484934,43 47,89 Chapter 13 03 — Total 26806595430 27458195038 24991430038 31286893080 30616203629,11 31129230405,52 113,37 Article 175 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides that the objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion set out in Article 174 shall be supported by the action it takes through the Structural Funds, which includes the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). In accordance with Article 176, the ERDF is intended to help redress the main regional imbalances in the Union. The tasks, priority objectives and the organisation of the Structural Funds are defined in accordance with Article 177. Article 80 of the Financial Regulation provides for financial corrections in the event of expenditure incurred in breach of applicable law. Article 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, Articles 100 and 102 of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 and Articles 85, 144 and 145 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 on criteria for financial corrections by the Commission provide for specific rules on financial corrections applicable to the ERDF. Any revenue from the financial corrections carried out on that basis is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue and constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation. Article 177 of the Financial Regulation lays down the conditions for the repayment in full, or in part, of pre-financing payments in respect of a given operation. Article 82 of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 provides for specific rules on repayment of pre-financing applicable to the ERDF. Pre-financing amounts repaid shall constitute internal assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(4) of the Financial Regulation and shall be entered in Item 6 1 5 0 or 6 1 5 7. Measures to combat fraud are funded from Article 24 02 01. Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 174, 175, 176 and 177 thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1) and in particular Article 39 thereof. Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25) and in particular Articles 82, 83, 100 and 102 thereof. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 21(3) and (4) and Articles 80 and 177 thereof. 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). Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999. Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 15 and 16 December 2005. Conclusions of the European Council of 7 and 8 February 2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 1119487626,25 This appropriation is intended to cover ERDF Objective 1 commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period. Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 period for the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. The special programme for peace and reconciliation was continued, in accordance with the decisions of the Berlin European Council, mentioned below, to provide EUR 500000000 (1999 prices) for the new period of validity of the programme (2000 to 2004). Following the request in the conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 17 and 18 June 2004, an additional EUR 105000000, to be allocated in 2005 and 2006, was added to align operations under the programme with the other programmes under the Structural Funds that came to an end in 2006. Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1). Commission Decision 1999/501/EC of 1 July 1999 fixing an indicative allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 49), and in particular recital 5 thereof. Commission Decision C(2001) 638 on the approval of Community structural assistance for the EU operational programme for Peace and Reconciliation (PEACE II Programme) concerned by Objective 1 in Northern Ireland (United Kingdom) and in the Border Region (Ireland). Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999, and in particular paragraph 44(b) thereof. Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 17 and 18 June 2004, and in particular paragraph 49 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the ERDF, of commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period prior to 2000 for former Objectives 1 and 6. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15). Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 154865961,19 This appropriation is intended to cover ERDF Objective 2 commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period. Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 2301582,09 2301582,09 This appropriation is intended to cover the financing by the three Funds (ERDF, ESF and EAGGF Guidance Section) of commitments remaining to be settled from the programming periods prior to 2000 in respect of former Objectives 2 and 5(b). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15). Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 3236362,57 This appropriation is intended to cover the Community initiative Urban II commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period. This Community initiative was focused on the economic and social regeneration of cities and urban neighbourhoods in crisis with a view to promoting sustainable urban development. Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1). Communication from the Commission to the Member States of 28 April 2000 laying down guidelines for a Community initiative concerning economic and social regeneration of cities and of neighbourhoods in crisis in order to promote sustainable urban development (URBAN II) (OJ C 141, 19.5.2000, p. 8). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 116997,30 116997,30 This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of commitments remaining to be settled from ERDF commitments relating to Community initiatives prior to 2000. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21). Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1). Commission notice to the Member States of 13 May 1992 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish within the framework of a Community initiative for regions heavily dependent on the textiles and clothing sector (RETEX) (OJ C 142, 4.6.1992, p. 5). Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance within the framework of a Community initiative concerning the restructuring of the fisheries sector (PESCA) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 1). Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for the operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning urban areas (URBAN) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 6). Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they are invited to propose in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the adaptation of small and medium-sized enterprises to the single market (SMEs initiative) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 10). Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for the RETEX initiative (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 17). Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning defence conversion (Konver) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 18). Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the economic conversion of steel areas (Resider II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 22). Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the economic conversion of coal-mining areas (Rechar II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 26). Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of the Community initiative Adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (Adapt), aimed at promoting employment and the adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 30). Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of a Community initiative Employment and development of human resources aimed at promoting employment growth mainly through the development of human resources (Employment) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 36). Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the most remote regions (REGIS II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 44). Commission notice to Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance in the framework of a Community initiative for rural development (Leader II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 48). Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning border development, cross-border cooperation and selected energy networks (Interreg II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 60). Commission notice to the Member States of 16 May 1995 laying down guidelines for an initiative in the framework of the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (Peace I) (OJ C 186, 20.7.1995, p. 3). Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning urban areas (Urban) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 4). Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down amended guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of a Community initiative on employment and development of human resources aimed at promoting employment growth mainly through the development of human resources (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 13). Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down amended guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of the Community initiative on adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (Adapt) aimed at promoting employment and the adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 7). Commission notice to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community Interreg initiative concerning transnational cooperation on spatial planning (Interreg II C) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 23). Commission communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 26 November 1997 on the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (1995 to 1999) (Peace I) (COM(1997) 642 final). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the ERDF commitments for the innovative measures and technical assistance remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period as provided for in Articles 22 and 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. The innovative measures include studies, pilot projects and exchanges of experience. They were intended in particular to bring about a qualitative improvement in Structural Fund measures. Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required for implementation the ERDF. The appropriation may, in particular, be used to meet:

support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions),

information and publishing expenditure,

expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

contracts for the provision of services and studies,

grants.

This appropriation is also intended to fund measures taken by partners in preparation for the 2007-2013 programming period. Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into, in earlier programming periods prior to 2000, by the ERDF in respect of innovative, preparatory, monitoring or evaluation measures, and any similar technical assistance measures provided for in the regulations concerned. It also funds the former multiannual measures, in particular those approved and implemented under the other Regulations mentioned below, which are not covered by the priority objectives of the Funds. This appropriation will also be used if necessary to cover financing where the corresponding commitment appropriations are not available or provided for in programming for 2000 to 2006. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2088/85 of 23 July 1985 concerning the integrated Mediterranean programmes (OJ L 197, 27.7.1985, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15). Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the Union contribution to the financing of the International Fund for Ireland set up by the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 15 November 1985 with a view to promoting economic and social progress and encouraging contacts, dialogue and reconciliation between the peoples of Ireland. The activities under the International Fund for Ireland may complement and support activities promoted by the initiative programme to aid the peace process in both parts of Ireland. Council Regulation (EC) No 177/2005 of 24 January 2005 concerning Community financial contributions to the International Fund for Ireland (2005-2006) (OJ L 30, 3.2.2005, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1232/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2010 concerning European Union financial contributions to the International Fund for Ireland (2007 to 2010) (OJ L 346, 30.12.2010, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 12258958,05 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled under the Interreg III Community initiative relating to cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation from the 2000-2006 programming period. Special attention will be paid to cross-border activities, in particular with a view to better coordination with the Phare, Tacis, ISPA and MEDA programmes. This appropriation is also intended to cover the costs of coordinating activities in the field of cross-border labour mobility and skills. Suitable attention will be paid to cooperation with the outermost regions. This appropriation can be combined with Phare cross-border cooperation appropriations for common projects at the external borders of the Union. This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia, preparatory operations for local and regional cooperation between the old and new Member States and the applicant countries in the fields of democracy and social and regional development. Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1). Communication from the Commission to the Member States of 2 September 2004 laying down guidelines for a Community initiative concerning trans-European cooperation intended to encourage harmonious and balanced development of the European territory —INTERREG III (OJ C 226, 10.9.2004, p. 2). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the commitments remaining to be settled for projects from the 2000-2006 programming period in the regions bordering the candidate countries in accordance with the rules of the Interreg III Community initiative relating to cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation. The measures take into account the communication from the Commission on the impact of enlargement on regions bordering candidate countries Community action for border regions (COM(2001) 437 final). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 18115473754 p.m. 23944700000 25310105801,— 23641798268,03 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled for programmes under the ERDF objective of the convergence in the 2007-2013 programming period. This objective is aimed at speeding up the convergence of the least-developed Member States and regions by improving conditions for growth and employment. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used to address intra-regional disparities so as to ensure that the overall state of development of a given region does not hide poverty loops and disadvantaged territorial units. In accordance with Article 105a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 as modified by point 7 of Annex III to the Treaty concerning the Accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union (OJ L 112, 24.4.2012), programmes and major projects which, on the date of accession of Croatia, have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 and the implementation of which has not been completed by that date, shall be considered to have been approved by the Commission under Regulation(EC) No 1083/2006, with the exception of the programmes approved under the components referred to in points (a) and (e) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006. Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 22253265 p.m. 26000000 34060138,— 33908475,19 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled for the PEACE programme under the European territorial cooperation objective of the ERDF of the 2007-2013 programming period. The PEACE programme shall be implemented as a cross-border cooperation programme within the meaning of Article 3(2)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006. The PEACE programme shall promote social and economic stability in the regions concerned, including notably actions to promote cohesion between communities. The eligible area shall be the whole of Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. This programme will be implemented in full compliance with the principle of additionality of structural fund operations. Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 15 and 16 December 2005. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 2845465225 p.m. 4376486929 3995832950,— 4695983334,34 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled for the programmes under the ERDF objective of the regional competitiveness and employment in the 2007-2013 programming period. This objective shall, outside the least developed regions, be aimed at strengthening regions’ competitiveness and attractiveness as well as employment by taking into consideration the goals set in the Europe 2020 strategy. Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 774962047 p.m. 1286126020 1216274019,— 1422975520,10 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled for the programmes under the ERDF objective of European territorial cooperation in the 2007-2013 programming period. This objective shall be aimed at strengthening territorial cooperation and macro-regional cooperation and exchange of experience at the appropriate level. In accordance with Article 105a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 as modified by point 7 of Annex III to the Treaty concerning the Accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union (OJ L 112, 24.4.2012), programmes and major projects which, on the date of accession of Croatia, have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 and the implementation of which has not been completed by that date, shall be considered to have been approved by the Commission under Regulation(EC) No 1083/2006, with the exception of the programmes approved under the components referred to in points (a) and (e) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006. Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 5752675 p.m. 25600000 45646388,38 35850042,89 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from the 2007-2013 programming period for the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, evaluation, audit and inspection measures necessary for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, as provided for in Article 45 of that Regulation. In particular, it may be used to cover:

support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions),

information and publishing expenditure,

expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

contract for the provision of services and studies,

grants.

This appropriation is also intended to fund measures approved by the Commission in the context of the preparation of the 2014-2020 programming period. Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 167560 p.m. 1600000 2428961,36 1962343,09 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments from the 2007-2013 programming period remaining to be settled to ensure:

the proper circulation of information through newsletters (including online), reports and conferences, and specifically an annual forum,

the organisation of on-site events to familiarise all interested European regions with the Baltic Sea approach and the principles of macro-regions,

successful governance of the strategy through the decentralised system that has been established and, in particular, the operation of the system of priority area coordinators and flagship project leaders,

technical and administrative support for planning and coordination of activities related to the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region,

availability of seed money for planning and preparing projects supporting the strategy,

support for civil society participation,

the continued helping of priority area coordinators in their coordination activity,

participation in an implementation facility with the EIB, if requested by Baltic Member States,

the development of a more ambitious communication strategy on the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region.

The continuation of the support to the technical assistance action should be used to:

keep on helping priority area coordinators in their coordination activity,

participate in an implementation facility with EIB, if requested by Baltic Member States,

develop a more ambitious communication strategy on the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region.

Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to finance the risk-sharing instruments from the ERDF Convergence envelope for Member States which are experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability. Reflows and amounts left-over after the completion of an operation covered by a risk sharing instrument may be reused within the risk-sharing instrument if the Member State still meets the conditions set out in Article 77(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006. If the Member State no longer meets those conditions, reflows and amounts left-over shall be considered to be assigned revenue. Any assigned revenue resulting from repayment of reflows or amounts left-over entered in Item 6 1 4 4 of the statement of revenue shall give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. At the request of the Member State concerned, additional commitment appropriations generated by this assigned revenue shall be added the following year to the cohesion policy financial allocation of the Member State concerned. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25), and in particular Article 36a thereof. Regulation (EU) No 423/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 as regards certain provisions relating to risk-sharing instruments for Member States experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability (OJ L 133, 23.5.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to finance the risk-sharing instruments from the ERDF Regional competitiveness and employment envelope for Member States which are experiencing, or threatened with, serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability. Reflows and amounts left-over after the completion of an operation covered by a risk-sharing instrument may be reused within the risk-sharing instrument if the Member State still meets the conditions set out in Article 77(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006. If the Member State no longer meets those conditions, reflows and amounts left-over shall be considered to be assigned revenue. Any assigned revenue resulting from repayment of reflows or amounts left-over entered in Item 6 1 4 4 of the statement of revenue shall give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. At the request of the Member State concerned, additional commitment appropriations generated by this assigned revenue shall be added the following year to the cohesion policy financial allocation of the Member State concerned. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25), and in particular Article 36a thereof. Regulation (EU) No 423/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 as regards certain provisions relating to risk-sharing instruments for Member States experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability (OJ L 133, 23.5.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 17702784879 3742700000 17627800000 1125000000 This appropriation is intended to cover ERDF support under the investment for growth and jobs goal in less developed regions in the 2014-2020 programming period. The catching up process for these economically and socially lagging regions requires long-term sustained efforts. This category of regions includes regions with a GDP per capita less than 75 % of the average GDP of the Union. Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 289). 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 3185884426 607866009 2865400000 167824266 This appropriation is intended to cover ERDF support under the investment for growth and jobs goal in the 2014-2020 period in a new category of region — transition regions — that replaces the 2007-2013 phasing-out and phasing-in system. This category of regions includes regions with a GDP per capita between 75 and 90 % of the average GDP of the Union. Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 289). 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 4853554368 925413678 3650900000 209061086 This appropriation is intended to cover ERDF support under the investment for growth and jobs goal in more developed regions in the 2014-2020 programming period. While interventions in the less developed regions will remain the priority for cohesion policy, this appropriation is thus intended to cover important challenges that concern all Member States such as global competition in the knowledge-based economy, the shift towards the low carbon economy and social polarisation exacerbated by the current economic climate. This category of regions includes regions with a GDP per capita above 90 % of the average GDP of the Union. Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 289). 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 213401352 37296511 209100000 13000000 This appropriation is intended to cover the specific additional ERDF support under the Investment for growth and jobs goal to outermost and sparsely populated regions in the 2014-2020 period. This additional funding is intended to take into account the specific challenges faced by the outermost regions identified by Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the northern sparsely populated regions fulfilling the criteria laid down in Article 2 of Protocol No 6 to the Treaty of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden. Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 289). 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). This appropriation is intended to cover ERDF support under the European territorial cooperation goal in the 2014-2020 programming period. It shall finance cross-border cooperation between adjacent regions, transnational cooperation over larger transnational territories and interregional cooperation. It shall also include support for cooperation activities at the external borders of the Union, which is to be supported under the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument and the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance. Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on specific provisions for the support from the European Regional Development Fund to the European territorial cooperation goal (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 259). Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 289). 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 720820268 263856034 505700000 53703765 Former Article 13 03 64 This appropriation is intended to cover ERDF support under the European territorial cooperation goal in the 2014-2020 programming period. It shall finance cross-border cooperation between adjacent regions, transnational cooperation over larger transnational territories and interregional cooperation. It shall also include support for cooperation activities at the external borders of the Union, which is to be supported under the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument and the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance. Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on specific provisions for the support from the European Regional Development Fund to the European territorial cooperation goal (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 259). Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 289). 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 3621192 p.m. 2480038 p.m. Former Item 13 05 63 02 (in part) This appropriation is intended to cover the contribution of the Instrument of Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) to ERDF transnational and interregional cooperation programmes in which the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 participate. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on specific provisions for the support from the European Regional Development Fund to the European territorial cooperation goal (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 259). Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Former Item 21 03 03 01 (in part) This appropriation is intended to cover support from the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) under the European territorial cooperation goal in the 2014-2020 programming period for the Baltic Sea cross-border cooperation progamme. Support under both the ENI and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) should be provided for the cross-border cooperation programmes between, on the one hand, Member States and, on the other hand, partner countries and/or the Russian Federation (other cross-border cooperation participating countries) along the external borders of the Union, in order to promote integrated and sustainable regional development and cooperation between neighbouring border areas and harmonious territorial integration across the Union and with neighbouring countries. Commitments will be transferred from Item 21 03 03 01 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) — Contribution from Heading 4, after the adoption of the CBC programming document. Once programmes start to be implemented, commitments will show an increasing trend over the 2015-2020 period (as was the case for 2007-2013). Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on specific provisions for support from the European Regional Development Fund to the European territorial cooperation goal (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 259). Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 27). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 72000000 57526752 69000000 47000000 This appropriation is intended to support the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical assistance, evaluation, audit and control measures necessary for implementing Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 as provided for in Articles 58 and 118 of that Regulation. In particular, it may be used to cover support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions). Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 289). 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover part of the national envelope for technical assistance transferred to the technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission at the request of a Member State which faces temporary budgetary difficulties. In accordance with Article 25 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, it is intended to cover measures to identify, prioritise and implement structural and administrative reforms in response to economic and social challenges in this Member State. Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 289). 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 51028945 48418349 50100000 p.m. This appropriation is intended to support ERDF innovative actions at the initiative of the Commission in the area of sustainable urban development according to Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013. The innovative actions shall include studies and pilot projects to identify or test new solutions to issues relating to sustainable urban development which are of relevance at Union level. Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 289). 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 479390 2500000 1250000 This appropriation is intended to implement the European Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region. The continuation of the support to technical assistance action in 2014 should be used to:

(1) keep on helping Priority area Coordinators in their coordination activity;

(2) participate in an implementation facility with EIB, if requested by Baltic Member-States;

(3) develop a more ambitious communication strategy on the European Union strategy for the Baltic sea region (EUSBSR).

Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 289). 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 1198474 2500000 1250000 This appropriation is intended to implement the European Strategy for the Danube Region. Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 289). 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 213365,62 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 82000,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 331712,50 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 549014 0,— 388331,63 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 1003491 p.m. 2000000 2000000,— 1905788,11 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 1562824 p.m. 1000000 2262948,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 1174000 p.m. 1300000 1974000,— 726400,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 600000 — 167000 1200000,— 454117,58 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 400000 p.m. 400000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 383218,99 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 2000000 2000000 1800000 800000 1999843,98 0,— This appropriation will be used to:

organise or develop training programmes and seminars for young people with the aim of emphasising the common regional identity of the Danube macro-region nations; the programmes will focus on civic education and opportunities for cultural exchanges which will help build a progressive, sustainable European future-oriented basis for coexistence by addressing the issues of understanding each other’s regional presence, togetherness and the need for cooperation and by providing scope for dialogue and reconciliation;

improve and further develop new solutions for handling expertise by means of accessible common platforms and project information, including building networks.

The preparatory action will promote social and economic stability in the regions concerned, including actions to develop cohesion between communities by means of opening space for familiarising with, and giving due acknowledgement to, each other’s cultures and histories and will also highlight the added value of transnational cooperation. This should create a sustainable basis for a common platform giving access to regional expertise and increasing regional cooperation and should in addition allow lessons to be drawn from the experience of a macro-region strategy. The eligible area shall be the Danube macro-region and the surrounding countries in line with the European Neighbourhood Policy. The organisation of programmes should involve nongovernmental organisations, civil society organisations, in order to ensure that reconciliation efforts go also beyond the governmental sphere. The programmes eligible for funds shall involve participants from at least three Member States from the region. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1500000 1350000 1200000 600000 This pilot project focuses on providing support with a view to enhancing the value of two key Union funding sources for research, development and innovation — the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) — and Horizon 2020) by actively promoting their combined use. The project will have two main objectives:

to provide assistance to new Member States in the process of closing the innovation gap, in order to promote excellence across EU regions;

to stimulate early and effective implementation of national and regional Smart Specialisation Strategies

Scope of the project Building excellence in a given area of research and innovation often takes years if not decades of sustained efforts. The development of good national/regional research and innovation strategies for smart specialisation (RIS3) is considered essential for sustaining efforts at regional/national level over time. Therefore, the support by the Smart Specialisation Platform established jointly by DG JRC and DG REGIO (costing approximately EUR 1600000 per year) to Member States and regions to design and upgrade their RIS3 is essential. This will allow new Member States and regions catching up to identify a limited number of areas of good quality research and industrial activities with high innovation potential in their territory that will be further reinforced and developed using the ESIF to become more excellent and become more competitive in Horizon 2020 calls. This will also increase the capacity of new Member States to utilise results produced in more innovative regions under past framework programme projects, thus enabling them to enhance their own innovation capacity. The new activity within the Smart Specialisation Platform (S3P) needs to be further developed in order to facilitate the full exploitation of the potential synergies between Horizon 2020 and the ESIF. The current pilot project needs to be continued in 2015, with an appropriate allocation, as building excellence in the area of research and innovation requires long-term effort and strategic planning. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 125000 250000 125000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. The North Sea Region has the potential to act as an engine for growth in Europe, add value to the European Union and contribute to the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy. Whereas the Union has developed a regional strategy for the Baltic Sea area and work has begun on developing strategies for the Atlantic and Arctic regions, such a process has not yet started for the North Sea Region. A regional strategy for the North Sea Region is the missing link between the macro regional areas in the north-east and north-west of Europe. The aim of this preparatory action is to analyse the region’s growth potential and use the findings to investigate the added value of having a future shared macro regional strategy for the North Sea area, given the fact that a strong North Sea Region has the potential to act as an engine for growth in Europe and contribute to the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy. North Sea Region 2020 strategy paper The North Sea Commission General Assembly has developed the North Sea Region 2020 strategy paper in consultation with members and stakeholders in the North Sea Region. The strategy paper regards the North Sea Region as a territorial cooperation area, and its strategic focus is on the major challenges and common characteristics where transnational action and collaborative working is considered to give added value. The strategy paper identifies five strategic priorities that are closely linked to the Europe 2020 objectives and contributes to the implementation of several (if not all) of the Europe 2020 flagship initiatives:

managing maritime space,

increasing accessibility and clean transport,

tackling climate change,

attractive and sustainable communities,

promoting innovation and excellence.

The North Sea region strategy paper is a first step towards analysing the challenges and opportunities for the North Sea area and exploring the potential for regional growth in support of the Europe 2020 strategy. North Sea Region Preparatory Action To fully explore the regional growth potential in support of the Europe 2020 strategy and lay the grounds for a strong macro region, there is a need to carry out more in-depth analysis of the five strategic priorities identified in North Sea Region 2020 strategy paper and their added value in a European community context. Activities The preparatory action will finance a number of well coordinated initiatives over a three year period (2014-2017) and focus on:

in-depth analyses/studies of the five priorities identified in the North Sea Region 2020 paper,

stakeholder conferences to address the issues of commitment, cooperation and content,

follow-up dialogue with all stakeholders, including EU Commission, Member States, and regional authorities.

The activities should be closely linked to the EU regional policy and should also facilitate synergies with other Union policy areas and programmes. Output The final output will be an in-depth analysis of the North Sea Region’s growth potential, including possible intervention areas, and a white book to the Union and Member States about the added value of a shared regional strategy and cooperation for the North Sea Region. Implementation The appropriations for this preparatory action could be inserted in the EU budget under Title 13 Regional policy, given the regional nature of the intended activities. DG REGIO should be responsible for implementing the preparatory action in cooperation with the North Sea Commission. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 800000 2000000 1000000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. The international dimension of Union regional and urban policy gains on importance over the last years. Memoranda of Understanding on regional cooperation has been signed with China, Russia, Brazil and Ukraine; further cooperation has been developed with Moldova, Georgia, Chile, Argentina, Peru, South Africa, Uruguay and Japan. The dialogue in the field of regional and urban policy, being one of the components of the Union’s diplomatic relations with third countries, requires further support. Moreover, the cooperation with third countries should focus on certain issues in relation to the reform of cohesion policy, namely its enhanced urban dimension. The aim of the preparatory action is to promote the exchange of experience and best practice between the European Union and third countries on the theme of territorial development with particular reference to urban development, urban-rural partnership and urban cross-border cooperation. The scope of this preparatory action should include:

organisation of study visits for urban policy actors,

organisation of seminars and workshops aiming at exchange of experience between the Union and third countries in relation to urban development, urban-rural partnership and urban cross-border cooperation,

illustrating innovative good practice examples of cooperation between the Union and third countries cities and towns in different thematic areas,

development and implementation of an internet based tool kit enabling Union cities and towns to look for a partner for cooperation in third countries in relation to selected topics.

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 350000 700000 350000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Implementation of this preparatory action should ideally set a best example for designing and implementing a genuine RIS 3 strategy in a specific Greek Region and should serve as a model for other convergence regions. Rationale Given that an important preparatory work has been already carried out by the Commission to incite Greece and its Regions to start designing an adequate Regional Innovation Smart Specialisation Strategy, the challenge still remains in development and implementation. Exchange of best practices is not sufficient to build competitive advantage by developing and matching research and innovation strengths with business needs of a particular territory. Therefore it is very important to strengthen current efforts by direct, professional and tailor made assistance to a Greek region heavily hit by the crisis. Current fragmentation and lack of coordination efforts between central and regional governments does not guarantee that a proper entrepreneurial discovery process will be carried out in Greek regions. Therefore it is crucial to set up a sound and inclusive governance structure with relevant experience and human resources to plan and implement Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) measures in one of Greek regions as an example. To facilitate and accelerate the development process, an exchange of expertise with a specialist on economic geography and change processes from other Union regions should assist one of the Greek regions in the entrepreneurial discovery process. This help would also lower the burden on human resources of the Greek Authorities who need to build expertise. This expertise needs to be created with the help of best practice exchange on administration and regional economic development with a strong involvement of competent and experienced European specialists in the field of regional economic transformation based on knowledge. Scope The aim of this preparatory action is to capture the economic potential in a selected region, and secondly, to explore the possibilities of its innovation potential and its expansion. The region proposed is one of the poorest in Greece and in the Union, the Region of Easter Macedonia and Thrace. The Region of Easter Macedonia and Thrace is a Convergence Region strongly hit by the crisis and the fierce competition of low labour cost neighbouring countries. Despite the presence of a university and a technological institute and other research bodies in the region, the links of the R&D&I activities with the needs of the local entrepreneurs are almost non-existent. The preparatory action should show the example that growth based on innovation and export orientation of the local productive forces is feasible. This should serve as a growth paradigm for other regions of convergence in Greece and in Europe. The funding available from the Union should support development and implementation of the regional smart specialisation strategy, concentrating in particular on:

creating and/or strengthening the links between regional outward looking industry/manufacturing and Greek regional R&D&I bodies (preferably within the same region but outside the region as well),

supporting Greek regional institutional R&D&I bodies in creating and/or strengthening links with regional outward oriented companies in providing concrete solutions to the technological needs of the exporting companies of the Region,

stopping the brain drain by fully exploiting available technological equipment in the Technological Institute of the Region and the use of such equipment by local specialised personnel to provide technological solutions for the selected exporting companies and by creating a pool of highly qualified locals in business, trade and exports to assist and advise potential foreign investors,

encouraging cooperation between the Managing Authority of the Regional Operational Programme and geographic economists of the Region and other geographic economists successfully implementing a RIS3 policy in a given Region in another European Member State, e.g. Germany.

Duration — Form of assistance The duration of this preparatory scheme should not exceed one year from its launching and should not exceed the initially allocated funding either. Proposal for preparatory action in the Region of Eastern Macedonia — Thrace Considering the actions undertaken so far in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (R-AMTH) on the smart specialisation strategy the launching of pilot action is recommended to help shaping better the smart specialisation strategy of the Region, in particular, the selection of the priorities on which financing should concentrate. Hence, the following preparatory scheme is proposed:

activation of an industrial research and technology development programme directed to the needs of activities identified in the entrepreneurial discovery process. Up to now RIS3 — Regional Assessment: Eastern Macedonia — Thrace indicated some sectors where the region could have a competitive advantage like: geothermal energy, agriculture, livestock, fisheries and biotechnology, extraction and processing of marble and ICTs and automation,

strengthening of cooperation and networking between researchers and research institutions of the R-AMTH with the productive forces of the region. Research bodies should demonstrate (e.g. under memoranda of understanding) their contribution to developing solutions for existing and potential users' needs for exploiting the results of tailor made research and development projects (focusing on industrial research and experimental development),

stopping brain drain by (a) enabling a mobility research training program and optimise use of the research equipment of TEI Kavala and (b) creating a pool of highly qualified locals in business, trade and exports to assist and advise potential foreign investors,

supporting the cooperation, the exchange of best practices and twining of the Managing Authority of the Regional Operational Programme and geographic economists for Eastern Macedonia and Thrace with a Managing Authority as well as geographic economists successfully implementing a RIS3 policy in a given Region in another European Member State.

Monitoring and evaluation This one year preparatory scheme will be monitored by the Managing Authority of the Regional Operational Programme for Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. A limited number of specific output and result indicators should be set before the start of the preparatory scheme, measuring at least growth of turnover, growth of exports and jobs safeguarded and created. A short evaluation study should be commissioned at the end of the preparatory scheme. The results of the preparatory scheme should be presented in the region, in Athens in a special seminar to be organised by the European Parliament Representation in Athens and in the European Parliament in Brussels. Implementation of the preparatory action In order to maximise the synergies between the project and the work currently being done by the Joint Research Centre on smart specialisation in European regions, the Commission may implement the project through the Joint Research Centre, with the support of DG REGIO. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). COHESION FUND (CF) Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 13 04COHESION FUND (CF) 13 04 01 Completion of Cohesion Fund projects (prior to 2007) 1.2 p.m. 431450637 p.m. 570183553 0,— 691151762,35 160,19 13 04 02 Completion of Cohesion Fund (2007 to 2013) 1.2 p.m. 10487806882 p.m. 10002500000 12498050420,86 11215233904,10 106,94 13 04 03 Completion of risk-sharing instruments financed from the Cohesion Fund envelope (2007 to 2013) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 13 04 60 Cohesion Fund — Investment for growth and jobs goal 1.2 8346548261 1641334101 7939400000 505156711 13 04 61Cohesion Fund — Operational technical assistance 13 04 61 01 Cohesion Fund — Operational technical assistance 1.2 24000000 20134363 23600000 15000000 13 04 61 02 Cohesion Fund — Operational technical assistance managed by the Commission at the request of a Member State 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 13 04 61 — Subtotal 24000000 20134363 23600000 15000000 Chapter 13 04 — Total 8370548261 12580725983 7963000000 11092840264 12498050420,86 11906385666,45 94,64 Article 177, second paragraph, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides that a Cohesion Fund is to be set up to support projects in the fields of the environment and trans-European networks in the area of transport infrastructure. Article H of Annex II to Council Regulation (EC), No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994, establishing a cohesion Fund, Articles 100 and 102 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund, and Articles 85, 144 and 145 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 on criteria for financial corrections by the Commission provide for specific rules on financial corrections applicable to the Cohesion Fund. Article 80 of the Financial Regulation provides for financial corrections in the event of expenditure incurred in breach of applicable law. Any revenue from the financial corrections carried out on that basis is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue and constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation. Article 177 of the Financial Regulation lays down the conditions for the repayment in full, or in part, of pre-financing payments in respect of a given operation. Article 82 of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 provides for specific rules on repayment of pre-financing applicable to the Cohesion Fund. Pre-financing amounts repaid shall constitute internal assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(4) of the Financial Regulation and shall be entered in Item 6 1 5 0 or 6 1 5 7. Anti-fraud operations will be financed under Article 24 02 01. Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 177 thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 (OJ L 130, 25.5.1994, p. 1), establishing a Cohesion Fund. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25) and in particular Articles 82, 100 and 102 thereof. Council Regulation (EC) No 1084/2006 of 11 July 2006 establishing a Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 79). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 21(3) and (4) and Articles 80 and 177 thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1300/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the Cohesion Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1084/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 281). 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). Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 15 and 16 December 2005. Conclusions of the European Council of 7 and 8 February 2013. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 431450637 p.m. 570183553 0,— 691151762,35 This appropriation is intended to cover the commitments of the Cohesion Fund remaining to be settled before 2000 and completion of the 2000-2006 programming period. Council Regulation (EEC) No 792/93 of 30 March 1993 establishing a cohesion financial instrument (OJ L 79, 1.4.1993, p. 74). Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 establishing a Cohesion Fund (OJ L 130, 25.5.1994, p. 1). Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158 and 161 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 10487806882 p.m. 10002500000 12498050420,86 11215233904,10 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments to be settled for the Cohesion Fund from the 2007-2013 programming period. This appropriation is also intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, evaluation, audit and inspection measures necessary for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, as provided for in Article 45 of that Regulation. In particular, it may be used to cover:

support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings),

information and publishing expenditure,

expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

contract for the provision of services and studies,

grants.

This appropriation is also intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled for measures approved by the Commission in the context of the preparation of the 2014-2020 programming period. In accordance with Article 105a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 as modified by point 7 of Annex III to the Treaty concerning the Accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union (OJ L 112, 24.4.2012), programmes and major projects which, on the date of accession of Croatia, have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 and the implementation of which has not been completed by that date, shall be considered to have been approved by the Commission under Regulation(EC) No 1083/2006, with the exception of the programmes approved under the components referred to in points (a) and (e) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Council Regulation (EC) No 1084/2006 of 11 July 2006 establishing the Cohesion Fund (EC) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 79). Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158 and 161 thereof. Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 174 and 177 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to finance the risk sharing instruments from the Cohesion Fund envelope for Member States which are experiencing, or threatened with, serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability. Reflows and amounts left-over after the completion of an operation covered by a risk sharing instrument may be reused within the risk-sharing instrument if the Member State still meets the conditions set out in Article 77(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006. If the Member State no longer meets those conditions, reflows and amounts left-over shall be considered to be assigned revenue. Any assigned revenue resulting from repayment of reflows or amounts left-over entered in Item 6 1 4 4 of the statement of revenue shall give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. At the request of the Member State concerned, additional commitment appropriations generated by this assigned revenue shall be added the following year to the cohesion policy financial allocation of the Member State concerned. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25), and in particular Article 36a thereof. Regulation (EU) No 423/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 as regards certain provisions relating to risk-sharing instruments for Member States experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability (OJ L 133, 23.5.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 8346548261 1641334101 7939400000 505156711 This appropriation is intended to cover Cohesion Fund support under the Investment for growth and jobs goal in the 2014-2020 programming period. The Cohesion Fund will continue to support Member States with gross national income (GNI) per capita of less than 90 % of the Union average. The appropriation, while ensuring an appropriate balance and according to the investment and infrastructure needs specific to each Member State, is intended to support:

investments in the environment, including areas related to sustainable development and energy which present environmental benefits,

trans-European networks in the area of transport infrastructure, in compliance with the guidelines adopted by Decision No 661/2010/EU.

Regulation (EU) No 1300/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the Cohesion Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1084/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 281). 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 24000000 20134363 23600000 15000000 This appropriation is intended to support the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical assistance, evaluation, audit and control measures necessary for implementing the Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 as provided for in Articles 58 and 118 of that Regulation. In particular, it may be used to cover support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions). Regulation (EU) No 1300/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the Cohesion Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1084/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 281). 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). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover part of the national envelope for technical assistance transferred to the technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission at the request of a Member State which faces temporary budgetary difficulties. In accordance with Article 25 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, it is intended to cover measures to identify, prioritise and implement structural and administrative reforms in response to economic and social challenges in this Member State. 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). INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE — REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND REGIONAL AND TERRITORIAL COOPERATION Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 13 05INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE — REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND REGIONAL AND TERRITORIAL COOPERATION 13 05 01Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-accession (ISPA) — Completion of previous projects (2000 to 2006) 13 05 01 01 Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-accession (ISPA) — Completion of other previous projects (2000 to 2006) 4 p.m. 61733374 p.m. 40000000 0,— 50358219,43 81,57 13 05 01 02 Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-accession — Closure of pre-accession assistance relating to eight applicant countries 4 p.m. 18466415 p.m. p.m. 0,— 20577488,74 111,43 Article 13 05 01 — Subtotal p.m. 80199789 p.m. 40000000 0,— 70935708,17 88,45 13 05 02 Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Completion of regional development component (2007 to 2013) 4 p.m. 272864063 p.m. 272447479 462000000,— 234851864,30 86,07 13 05 03Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Completion of cross-border cooperation (CBC) component (2007 to 2013) 13 05 03 01 Completion of cross-border cooperation (CBC) — Contribution from Subheading 1b 1.2 p.m. 36414434 p.m. 52000000 53731401,— 32547749,90 89,38 13 05 03 02 Completion of cross-border cooperation (CBC) and participation of candidate and potential candidate countries in Structural Funds’ transnational and interregional cooperation programmes — Contribution from Heading 4 4 p.m. 31085945 p.m. 26143200 36279051,— 19251857,— 61,93 Article 13 05 03 — Subtotal p.m. 67500379 p.m. 78143200 90010452,— 51799606,90 76,74 13 05 60Support to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 13 05 60 01 Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 13 05 60 02 Support for economic, social and territorial development and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 13 05 60 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 13 05 61Support to Iceland 13 05 61 01 Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 13 05 61 02 Support for economic, social and territorial development and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 13 05 61 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 13 05 62Support to Turkey 13 05 62 01 Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 13 05 62 02 Support for economic, social and territorial development and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 13 05 62 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 13 05 63Regional integration and territorial cooperation 13 05 63 01 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) — Contribution from Heading 1b 1.2 17541591 p.m. p.m. p.m. 13 05 63 02 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) — Contribution from Heading 4 4 17541590 p.m. 36519962 15000000 Article 13 05 63 — Subtotal 35083181 p.m. 36519962 15000000 Chapter 13 05 — Total 35083181 420564231 36519962 405590679 552010452,— 357587179,37 85,03 Aid provided by the Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-accession (ISPA) was intended to help the candidate countries of Central and Eastern Europe in their accession to the Union. ISPA was used to help the beneficiary countries to comply with the acquis of the Union in the environment and transport fields. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 61733374 p.m. 40000000 0,— 50358219,43 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Council Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 of 21 June 1999 on coordinating aid to the applicant countries in the framework of the pre-accession strategy (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 68). Council Regulation (EC) No 1267/1999 of 21 June 1999 establishing an Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-accession (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 73). Council Regulation (EC) No 2257/2004 of 20 December 2004 amending Regulations (EEC) No 3906/89, (EC) No 1267/1999, (EC) No 1268/1999 and (EC) No 2666/2000, to take into account Croatia’s candidate status (OJ L 389, 30.12.2004, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 18466415 p.m. p.m. 0,— 20577488,74 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Council Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 of 21 June 1999 on coordinating aid to the applicant countries in the framework of the pre-accession strategy (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 68). Council Regulation (EC) No 1267/1999 of 21 June 1999 establishing an Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-accession (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 73). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 272864063 p.m. 272447479 462000000,— 234851864,30 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. In accordance with Article 105a(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 as modified by point 7 of Annex III to the Treaty concerning the Accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union (OJ L 112, 24.4.2012), programmes and major projects which, on the date of accession of Croatia, have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 and the implementation of which has not been completed by that date, shall be considered to have been approved by the Commission under Regulation(EC) No 1083/2006, with the exception of the programmes approved under the components referred to in points (a) and (e) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006. Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 36414434 p.m. 52000000 53731401,— 32547749,90 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from the European Regional Development Fund 2007-2013 contribution for cross-border cooperation and the technical assistance provided outside the Commission which is required for the implementation in the Member States. In accordance with Article 105a(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 as modified by point 7 of Annex III to the Treaty concerning the Accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union (OJ L 112, 24.4.2012), programmes and major projects which, on the date of accession of Croatia, have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 and the implementation of which has not been completed by that date, shall be considered to have been approved by the Commission under Regulation(EC) No 1083/2006, with the exception of the programmes approved under the components referred to in points (a) and (e) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 31085945 p.m. 26143200 36279051,— 19251857,— This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. In accordance with Article 105a(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 as modified by point 7 of Annex III to the Treaty concerning the Accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union (OJ L 112, 24.4.2012), programmes and major projects which, on the date of accession of Croatia, have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 and the implementation of which has not been completed by that date, shall be considered to have been approved by the Commission under Regulation(EC) No 1083/2006, with the exception of the programmes approved under the components referred to in points (a) and (e) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in the Western Balkans:

support for political reforms,

strengthening of the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at all levels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of political reforms by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis.

Part of this appropriation will be used for measures to help the beneficiary countries meet the requirements stemming from visa-free travel to and from the Schengen countries, or, in the case of Kosovo, measures to speed up the visa liberalisation process. Part of this appropriation will be used for measures with a view to reconciliation between the countries, peoples and ethnic groups throughout the Western Balkans, and to support efforts to promote an impartial view on historical and political events. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) and (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in the Western Balkans:

Providing support for economic, social and territorial development, with a view to achieving smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.

Strengthening the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at all levels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of economic, social and territorial development by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis, including preparation for management of Union structural funds, the Cohesion Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(b) and (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in Iceland:

support for political reforms,

strengthening the ability of beneficiary countries to fulfil the obligations stemming from membership by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) and (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in Iceland:

providing support for economic, social and territorial development, with a view to achieving smart, sustainable and inclusive growth,

strengthening the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at all levels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of economic, social and territorial development by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis, including preparation for management of Union structural funds, the Cohesion Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(b) and (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in Turkey:

support for political reforms,

strengthening of the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at all levels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of political reforms by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(a) and (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), this appropriation will address the following specific objectives in Turkey:

providing support for economic, social and territorial development, with a view to achieving smart, sustainable and inclusive growth,

strengthening the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at all levels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of economic, social and territorial development by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Union acquis, including preparation for management of Union structural funds, the Cohesion Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(b) and (c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 17541591 p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover the ERDF support under the European territorial cooperation goal in the 2014-2020 programming period to cross-border cooperation under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA II). Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on specific provisions for the support from the European Regional Development Fund to the European territorial cooperation goal (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 259), and in particular Article 4 thereof. 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 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 17541590 p.m. 36519962 15000000 Former Item 13 05 63 02 (in part) Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), this appropriation will address the specific objective of regional integration and territorial cooperation involving the beneficiaries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 231/2014, Member States and, where appropriate, third countries within the scope of Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 11), and in particular Article 2(1)(d) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 27). SOLIDARITY FUND Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 13 06SOLIDARITY FUND 13 06 01 Assistance to Member States in the event of a major natural disaster with serious repercussions on living conditions, the natural environment or the economy 9 50000000 116500363 66500363 150000000 415127031,— 14321355,— 12,29 13 06 02 Assistance to countries negotiating for accession in the event of a major natural disaster with serious repercussions on living conditions, the natural environment or the economy 9 p.m. 60224605 60224605 p.m. 0,— 0,— 0 Chapter 13 06 — Total 50000000 176724968 126724968 150000000 415127031,— 14321355,— 8,10 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 50000000 116500363 66500363 150000000 415127031,— 14321355,— This article is intended to record appropriations resulting from the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund in the event of major disasters in the Member States. Assistance should be provided mainly in connection with natural disasters, but may also be provided, where warranted by the urgency of the situation, to the Member States concerned, with a deadline being laid down for use of the financial assistance awarded and provision being made for beneficiary states to substantiate the use made of the assistance they receive. Assistance received which is subsequently offset by third-party payments, under the polluter pays principle, for example, or received in excess of the final valuation of damage should be recovered. With the exception of the advance payment, the allocation of the appropriations will be decided on in an amending budget with the sole purpose of mobilising the European Union Solidarity Fund. Regulation (EU) No 661/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (OJ L 189, 27.6.2014, p. 143). Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 60224605 60224605 p.m. 0,— 0,— This article is intended to record appropriations resulting from the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund in the event of major disasters in countries involved in accession negotiations with the Union. Assistance should be provided mainly in connection with natural disasters, but may also be provided, where warranted by the urgency of the situation, to the countries concerned, with a deadline being laid down for use of the financial assistance awarded and provision being made for beneficiary states to substantiate the use made of the assistance they receive. Assistance received which is subsequently offset by third-party payments, under the polluter pays principle, for example, or received in excess of the final valuation of damage should be recovered. Allocation of the appropriations will be decided on in an amending budget with the sole purpose of mobilising the European Union Solidarity Fund. Regulation (EU) No 661/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (OJ L 189, 27.6.2014, p. 143). Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 6 April 2005, establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (COM(2005) 108 final). Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR REGIONAL AND URBAN POLICY

CONTROL RELATED TO COHESION POLICY PRE-ACCESSION

POLICY STRATEGY, COORDINATION AND EVALUATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR REGIONAL AND URBAN POLICY

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 14 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION POLICY AREA 57088560 57088560 55752228 55752228 57925589,94 57925589,94 14 02 CUSTOMS 69897552 52262325 67389552 48435735 54792453,93 45428184,18 14 03 TAXATION 31146800 25084478 30898800 25274011 30719537,79 23211854,08 14 04 POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION 3100000 2697521 3000000 2900000 3620000,— 2722469,— Title 14 — Total 161232912 137132884 157040580 132361974 147057581,66 129288097,20 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 14 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION POLICY AREA 14 01 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Taxation and customs union policy area 5.2 45992775 44557927 44104431,83 95,89 14 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Taxation and customs union policy area 14 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 5245171 5397985 6194476,33 118,10 14 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 2730714 2711633 3182021,64 116,53 Article 14 01 02 — Subtotal 7975885 8109618 9376497,97 117,56 14 01 03 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Taxation and customs union policy area 5.2 2919900 2884683 3312660,14 113,45 14 01 04Support expenditure for operations and programmes in the Taxation and customs union policy area 14 01 04 01 Support expenditure for Customs 1.1 100000 100000 1132000,— 1132,00 14 01 04 02 Support expenditure for Fiscalis 1.1 100000 100000 0,— 0 Article 14 01 04 — Subtotal 200000 200000 1132000,— 566,00 Chapter 14 01 — Total 57088560 55752228 57925589,94 101,47 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 45992775 44557927 44104431,83 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 5245171 5397985 6194476,33 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2730714 2711633 3182021,64 Part of this appropriation is intended to be used to guarantee a more balanced representation of stakeholders (business, SME, trade unions, consumer organisations, etc.) in expert groups financed through this item, to establish an obligatory open selection process for members in expert groups and to avoid conflicts of interest. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2919900 2884683 3312660,14 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 100000 100000 1132000,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as exists between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. See Chapter 14 02. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 100000 100000 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as exists between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. See Chapter 14 03. CUSTOMS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 14 02CUSTOMS 14 02 01 Supporting the functioning and modernisation of the customs union 1.1 68801000 37809192 66293000 18762958 14 02 02 Membership of international organisations in the field of customs 4 1096552 985479 1096552 1096552 1062784,34 947310,80 96,13 14 02 51 Completion of former programmes in customs 1.1 p.m. 13467654 p.m. 28576225 53729669,59 44480873,38 330,28 Chapter 14 02 — Total 69897552 52262325 67389552 48435735 54792453,93 45428184,18 86,92 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 68801000 37809192 66293000 18762958 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the implementation of the Customs 2020 programme, and in particular the financing of joint actions, IT capacity building and human competency building. It covers in particular:

the cost of the acquisition, development, maintenance, operation and quality control of Union components of European Information Systems. The Union components of the European Information Systems are: (1) IT assets such as the hardware, the software and the network connections of the systems including the associated data infrastructure; (2) IT services necessary to support the development, maintenance, improvement and operation of the systems; (3) and any other elements which, for reasons of efficiency, security and rationalisation, are identified by the Commission as common to participating countries,

expenses related to seminars, workshops, project groups, working visits, monitoring activities, expert teams, administration capacity building and supporting actions, studies, and communication projects,

the costs related to implementation of provisions for common training actions,

expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, required for the management of the programme and the achievement of its objectives,

the costs of any other activity in support of the objectives and activity areas of the programme.

Any revenue from the contributions from acceding countries, candidate countries, potential candidates benefiting from a pre-accession strategy and, partner countries under the European Neighbourhood Policy, provided they reached a sufficient level of approximation of the relevant legislation and administrative methods to those of the Union for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (f) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the participation of third countries, other than candidate countries and Western Balkan potential candidates, in customs cooperation agreements entered in Item 6 0 3 2 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this article in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (f) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1294/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing an action programme for customs in the European Union for the period 2014-2020 (Customs 2020) and repealing Decision No 624/2007/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 209), and in particular Article 5 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1096552 985479 1096552 1096552 1062784,34 947310,80 This appropriation is intended to cover the contributions of the Union to the World Customs Organisation (WCO). Council Decision 2007/668/EC of 25 June 2007 on the exercise of rights and obligations akin to membership ad interim by the European Community in the World Customs Organisation (OJ L 274, 18.10.2007, p. 11). Commission Decision of 4 June 2008 on the Community’s participation in the work of the International Tax Dialogue. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 13467654 p.m. 28576225 53729669,59 44480873,38 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the participation of third countries, other than candidate countries and Western Balkan potential candidates, in customs cooperation agreements entered in Item 6 0 3 2 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this article in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23). Council Decision 2000/305/EC of 30 March 2000 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Switzerland concerning the extension of the common communication network/common system interface (CCN/CSI) within the framework of the Convention on a common transit procedure (OJ L 102, 27.4.2000, p. 50). Council Decision 2000/506/EC of 31 July 2000 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Norway concerning the extension of the common communication network/common system interface (CCN/CSI) within the framework of the Convention on a common transit procedure (OJ L 204, 11.8.2000, p. 35). Decision No 253/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2003 adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2007) (OJ L 36, 12.2.2003, p. 1). Decision No 624/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2013) (OJ L 154, 14.6.2007, p. 25). Decision No 70/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on a paperless environment for customs and trade (OJ L 23, 26.1.2008, p. 21). Regulation (EC) No 450/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008 laying down the Community Customs Code (Modernised Customs Code) (OJ L 145, 4.6.2008, p. 1). TAXATION Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 14 03TAXATION 14 03 01 Improving the proper functioning of the taxation systems 1.1 31025000 19488194 30777000 9868331 14 03 02 Membership of international organisations in the field of taxation 4 121800 109462 121800 121800 114737,75 108411,29 99,04 14 03 51 Completion of former programmes in taxation 1.1 p.m. 5486822 p.m. 15283880 30604800,04 23103442,79 421,07 Chapter 14 03 — Total 31146800 25084478 30898800 25274011 30719537,79 23211854,08 92,53 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 31025000 19488194 30777000 9868331 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the implementation of the Fiscalis 2020 programme, and in particular the financing of joint actions, IT capacity building and human competency building. It covers in particular:

the cost of the acquisition, development, maintenance, operation and quality control of Union components of European Information Systems. The Union components of the European Information Systems are: (1) IT assets such as the hardware, the software and the network connections of the systems including the associated data infrastructure; (2) IT services necessary to support the development, maintenance, improvement and operation of the systems; (3) and any other elements which, for reasons of efficiency, security and rationalisation, are identified by the Commission as common to participating countries,

expenses related to seminars, workshops, project groups, bilateral or multilateral controls, working visits, expert teams, public administration capacity building and supporting actions, studies, and communication projects,

the costs related to implementation of provisions for common training actions,

expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities required for the management of the programme and the achievement of its objectives,

the costs of any other activity required in support of the objectives and priorities set out for the programme.

Any revenue from the contributions from acceding countries, candidate countries, potential candidates benefiting from a pre-accession strategy and, partner countries under the European Neighbourhood Policy, provided they reached a sufficient level of approximation of the relevant legislation and administrative methods to those of the Union for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the participation of third countries, other than candidate countries and Western Balkan potential candidates, in customs cooperation agreements entered in Item 6 0 3 2 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this article in accordance with Article 21(1) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1286/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing an action programme to improve the operation of taxation systems in the European Union for the period 2014-2020 (Fiscalis 2020) and repealing Decision No 1482/2007/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 25), and in particular Article 5 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 121800 109462 121800 121800 114737,75 108411,29 This appropriation is intended to cover the contributions of the Union to the International Tax Dialogue (ITD). Council Decision 2007/668/EC of 25 June 2007 on the exercise of rights and obligations akin to membership ad interim by the European Community in the World Customs Organisation (OJ L 274, 18.10.2007, p. 11). Commission Decision of 4 June 2008 on the Community’s participation in the work of the International Tax Dialogue. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 5486822 p.m. 15283880 30604800,04 23103442,79 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the participation of third countries, other than candidate countries and Western Balkan potential candidates, in customs cooperation agreements entered in Item 6 0 3 2 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this article in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Decision No 1152/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2003 on computerising the movement and surveillance of excisable products (OJ L 162, 1.7.2003, p. 5). Council Regulation (EC) No 1798/2003 of 7 October 2003 on administrative cooperation in the field of value added tax and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 218/92 (OJ L 264, 15.10.2003, p. 1). Decision No 1482/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2007 establishing a Community programme to improve the operation of taxation systems in the internal market (Fiscalis 2013) (OJ L 330, 15.12.2007, p. 1). POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 14 04POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION 14 04 01 Implementation and development of the internal market 1.1 3100000 2697521 3000000 2900000 3620000,— 2722469,— 100,92 Chapter 14 04 — Total 3100000 2697521 3000000 2900000 3620000,— 2722469,— 100,92 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 3100000 2697521 3000000 2900000 3620000,— 2722469,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this article, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising in connection with measures contributing to the completion, operation and development of the internal market. It supports Union customs policy and taxation policy and includes actions which cannot be financed by the Customs 2020 and Fiscalis 2020 programmes. In the field of taxation and customs, this appropriation is intended primarily to cover:

the cost of consultations, studies, analyses and impact assessments,

activities in customs classification, and the acquisition of data,

investment in software,

the production and development of publicity, awareness-raising and training materials.

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 15 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE EDUCATION AND CULTURE POLICY AREA 125099108 125099108 123684570 123684570 133122744,92 133078592,53 15 02 ERASMUS+ 1608503000 1389299023 1560917292 1365363172 1771684360,79 1738642568,25 15 03 HORIZON 2020 1016450783 993045813 966671359 758741957 1204514912,64 1003287377,76 15 04 CREATIVE EUROPE 167629000 153652805 168743000 172889728 193188100,61 180070659,55 Title 15 — Total 2917681891 2661096749 2820016221 2420679427 3302510118,96 3055079198,09 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE EDUCATION AND CULTURE POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 15 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE EDUCATION AND CULTURE POLICY AREA 15 01 01 Expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff in the Education and culture policy area 5.2 50117688 50117688 49653116 49653116 51416153,20 51416153,20 102,59 15 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Education and culture policy area 15 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 3743403 3743403 3715743 3715743 4596902,27 4596902,27 122,80 15 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 3593687 3593687 3815430 3815430 4354670,30 4354670,30 121,18 Article 15 01 02 — Subtotal 7337090 7337090 7531173 7531173 8951572,57 8951572,57 122,00 15 01 03 Expenditure relating to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Education and culture policy area 5.2 3181773 3181773 3214547 3214547 3895396,37 3895396,37 122,43 15 01 04Support expenditure for operations and programmes in the Education and culture policy area 15 01 04 01 Support expenditure for Erasmus+ 1.1 11000000 11000000 10414108 10414108 12394991,96 12394991,96 112,68 15 01 04 02 Support expenditure for Creative Europe programme 3 2181000 2181000 2137900 2137900 1385344,36 1385344,36 63,52 Article 15 01 04 — Subtotal 13181000 13181000 12552008 12552008 13780336,32 13780336,32 104,55 15 01 05Support expenditure for Research and Innovation programmes in the Education and culture policy area 15 01 05 01 Expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 2093307 2093307 2234614 2234614 1865499,44 1865499,44 89,12 15 01 05 02 External personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 653250 653250 700000 700000 634600,— 634600,— 97,15 15 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 1.1 1085000 1085000 815112 815112 1451366,19 1407213,80 129,70 Article 15 01 05 — Subtotal 3831557 3831557 3749726 3749726 3951465,63 3907313,24 101,98 15 01 06Executive agencies 15 01 06 01 Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from Erasmus+ 1.1 26312000 26312000 25897000 25897000 23551147,— 23551147,— 89,51 15 01 06 02 Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from Creative Europe 3 12164000 12164000 12192000 12192000 17042639,— 17042639,— 140,11 Article 15 01 06 — Subtotal 38476000 38476000 38089000 38089000 40593786,— 40593786,— 105,50 15 01 60 Documentation and library expenditure 5.2 2534000 2534000 2534000 2534000 2590432,42 2590432,42 102,23 15 01 61 Cost of organising graduate traineeships with the institution 5.2 6440000 6440000 6361000 6361000 7943602,41 7943602,41 123,35 Chapter 15 01 — Total 125099108 125099108 123684570 123684570 133122744,92 133078592,53 106,38 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 50117688 49653116 51416153,20 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3743403 3715743 4596902,27 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3593687 3815430 4354670,30 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3181773 3214547 3895396,37 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 11000000 10414108 12394991,96 This appropriation is intended to cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the programme and the achievement of its objectives; in particular, studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union as far as they are related to the general objectives of this item, expenses linked to IT focusing on information processing and exchange, together with all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of the programme. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from the countries of the European neighbourhood area in accordance with the procedures defined with those countries following the framework Agreements providing for their participation in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. See Chapter 15 02. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2181000 2137900 1385344,36 This appropriation is intended to cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the Creative Europe programme and the achievement of its objectives; in particular studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, including institutional communication of the political priorities of the Union in so far as they are related to the general objectives of this item, and expenses connected with IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, together with all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission in managing the programme. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from the countries of the European neighbourhood area in accordance with the procedures defined with those countries following the framework Agreements providing for their participation in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution for participation in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. See Chapter 15 04. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2093307 2234614 1865499,44 This appropriation covers expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020, occupying posts on the authorised establishment plans engaged in indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including officials and temporary staff posted in Union delegations. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 15 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 653250 700000 634600,— This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on external personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 in the form of indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including external personnel posted in Union delegations. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 15 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1085000 1085000 815112 815112 1451366,19 1407213,80 This appropriation is intended to cover other administrative expenditure for all management of research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 in the form of indirect action under the non-nuclear programmes, including other administrative expenditure incurred by staff posted in Union delegations. It is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this item and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on technical and administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects, such as conferences, workshops, seminars, development and maintenance of IT systems, missions, trainings and representation expenses. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. See Chapter 15 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 26312000 25897000 23551147,— This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency incurred because of the Agency’s participation in managing the Erasmus+ programme under Heading 1a as well as to cover costs of the Agency arising from the management of the completion of the cooperation programmes in higher education and vocational education and training, and the Youth in Action programme of the 2007 to 2013 multiannual financial framework. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from the countries of the European neighbourhood area in accordance with the procedures defined with those countries following the framework Agreements providing for their participation in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Council Decision 2006/910/EC of 4 December 2006 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America renewing the cooperation programme in higher education and vocational education and training (OJ L 346, 9.12.2006, p. 33). Council Decision 2006/964/EC of 18 December 2006 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada establishing a framework for cooperation in higher education, training and youth (OJ L 397, 30.12.2006, p. 14). Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Erasmus+: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50). Commission Implementing Decision 2013/776/EU of 18 December 2013 establishing the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2009/336/EC (OJ L 343, 19.12.2013, p. 46). Commission Decision C(2013) 9189 of 18 December 2013 delegating powers to the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of education, audiovisual and culture comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union and of the EDF allocations. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 12164000 12192000 17042639,— This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency incurred because of the Agency’s participation in managing the Creative Europe programme under Heading 3b as well as to cover the operating costs arising from the management of the 2007 to 2013 multiannual financial framework (except the Youth in Action programme). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from the countries of the European neighbourhood area in accordance with the procedures defined with those countries following the framework Agreements providing for their participation in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1295/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Creative Europe Programme (2014 to 2020) and repealing Decisions No 1718/2006/EC, No 1855/2006/EC and No 1041/2009/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 221). Commission Implementing Decision 2013/776/EU of 18 December 2013 establishing the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2009/336/EC (OJ L 343, 19.12.2013, p. 46). Commission Decision C(2013) 9189 of 18 December 2013 delegating powers to the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of education, audiovisual and culture comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union and of the EDF allocations. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2534000 2534000 2590432,42 This appropriation is intended to cover:

the purchase of books, e-books and other publications, the updating of existing volumes,

the cost of binding and other expenditure necessary for the preservation of books and publications,

expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals,

expenditure on subscriptions to cataloguing databases, and

other specialised publications in print and online.

It does not cover expenditure incurred by:

Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Article 01 05 of each title concerned,

Commission Representations in the Union, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03,

similar expenditure incurred outside the Union entered in Item 01 03 02 of each title concerned.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 56000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 6440000 6361000 7943602,41 This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of in-service traineeships for graduates. This traineeship is designed to provide them with an overview of the objectives set and the challenges faced by the Union, an insight into how its institutions work and an opportunity to enhance their knowledge through work experience at the Commission. This appropriation covers the payment of grants and other related costs (supplement for persons with disabilities, accident and sickness insurance, contribution to travelling costs linked to the traineeship, at the beginning and at the end of the traineeship, costs of events organised in the framework of the traineeship programme, e.g. visits, hosting and reception costs). It also covers the costs of evaluation in order to optimise the programme and communication and information campaigns. The selection of trainees is based on objective and transparent criteria. The amount of related assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(2) to (3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1181431. ERASMUS+ Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 15 02ERASMUS+ 15 02 01Promoting excellence and cooperation in the European education, training and youth area, its relevance to the labour market and the participation of young people in European democratic life 15 02 01 01 Promoting excellence and cooperation in the European education and training area and its relevance to the labour market 1.1 1348476000 1100675667 1315662350 932119516 15 02 01 02 Promoting excellence and cooperation in the European youth area and the participation of young people in European democratic life 1.1 165245000 128252717 153094542 103175146 Article 15 02 01 — Subtotal 1513721000 1228928384 1468756892 1035294662 15 02 02 Promoting excellence in teaching and research activities in European integration through the Jean Monnet activities worldwide 1.1 36174000 29034105 34546000 24217999 15 02 03 Developing the European dimension in sport 1.1 20939000 11611197 19167000 12333711 15 02 11 European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) 1.1 17224000 17224000 17428900 17428900 17733142,83 17433900,— 101,22 15 02 12 European Training Foundation (ETF) 4 19945000 19945000 20018500 20018500 20143500,— 20143500,— 101,00 15 02 51 Completion line for lifelong learning, including multilingualism 1.1 — 78988099 p.m. 222376600 1511444706,84 1495458944,92 1893,27 15 02 53 Completion line for Youth and Sport 1.1 — 1061755 p.m. 30000000 214362685,37 199493180,05 18789,00 15 02 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 15 02 77 01 Preparatory action — Erasmus-style programme for apprentices 1.1 — — — p.m. 0,— 192482,58 15 02 77 03 Pilot project to cover costs of studies for specialising in European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and for related academic activities, including setting-up the ENP Chair in the College of Europe Natolin Campus 1.1 — — p.m. p.m. 0,— 31688,31 15 02 77 04 Pilot project — European Neighbourhood Policy — Enhance education through scholarships and exchanges 1.1 — — — p.m. 0,— 0,— 15 02 77 05 Preparatory action to cover the costs of studies for persons specialising in the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and for related academic activities and other educational modules including the functioning of the ENP Chair in the College of Europe (Natolin Campus) 1.1 p.m. 697907 p.m. 700000 4000000,— 3200000,— 458,51 15 02 77 06 Preparatory action — Amicus — Association of Member States Implementing a Community Universal Service 1.1 p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,— 15 02 77 07 Preparatory action in the field of sport 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 342,92 960813,39 15 02 77 08 Preparatory action — European partnerships on sport 1.1 p.m. 1308576 p.m. 2492800 3999982,83 1728059,— 132,06 15 02 77 09 Preparatory action — E-platform for Neighbourhood 1.1 500000 500000 1000000 500000 Article 15 02 77 — Subtotal 500000 2506483 1000000 3692800 8000325,75 6113043,28 243,89 Chapter 15 02 — Total 1608503000 1389299023 1560917292 1365363172 1771684360,79 1738642568,25 125,15 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1348476000 1100675667 1315662350 932119516 In line with the general objective in particular the objectives of the ET 2020 strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training, as well as in support of the sustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education, this appropriation is intended to pursue the following specific objectives in the field of education and training:

to improve the level of key competences and skills with particular regard to their relevance for the labour market and contribution to a cohesive society, notably through increased opportunities for learning mobility and strengthened cooperation between the world of education and training and the world of work,

to foster quality improvements, innovation excellence and internationalisation at the level of education and training notably through enhanced transnational cooperation between education and training providers and other stakeholders,

to promote the emergence and raise awareness of a European lifelong learning area, to complement policy reforms at national level and to support the modernisation of education and training systems, notably through enhanced policy cooperation, better use of Union transparency and recognition tools and the dissemination of good practices,

to enhance the international dimension of education and training, notably through cooperation between Union and third country institutions in the field of vocational education and training (VET) and in higher education, by increasing the attractiveness of the European higher education institutions and supporting the Union’s external action, including its development objectives through the promotion of mobility and cooperation between the Union and third country higher education institutions and targeted capacity building in third countries,

to improve the teaching and learning of languages and to promote the Union’s broad linguistic diversity and intercultural awareness, including minority and endangered languages, for example by supporting projects and networks providing educational materials, teachers training, use of endangered language as educations media, language regeneration and exchange of best practices, etc.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from the countries of the European neighbourhood area in accordance with the procedures defined with those countries following the framework Agreements providing for their participation in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Erasmus+: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 165245000 128252717 153094542 103175146 In line with the general objective, this appropriation is intended to pursue the following specific objectives in the area of youth:

to improve the level of key competences and skills of young people, including those with fewer opportunities, as well as to promote participation in democratic life in Europe and the labour market, active citizenship, intercultural dialogue, social inclusion and solidarity, notably through increased learning mobility opportunities for young people, those active in youth work or youth organisations and youth leaders, and through strengthened links between the youth field and the labour market,

to foster quality improvements in youth work, notably through enhanced cooperation between organisations in the youth field and/or other stakeholders,

to support free, high-quality public education in such a way as to guarantee that no pupil is denied access to or forced to break off any level of education on economic grounds, with particular attention being paid to the first years of schooling, with a view to preventing early school-leaving and ensuring that children from the least-favoured sections of society can be fully integrated,

to complement policy reforms at local, regional and national level and to support the development of knowledge and evidence-based youth policy as well as the recognition of non-formal and informal learning, notably through enhanced policy cooperation, better use of Union transparency and recognition tools and the dissemination of good practices,

to enhance the international dimension of youth activities and the role of youth workers and organisations as support structures for young people in complementarity with the Union’s external action, notably through the promotion of mobility and cooperation between the Union and third country stakeholders and international organisations and through targeted capacity building in third countries.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from the countries of the European neighbourhood area in accordance with the procedures defined with those countries following the framework Agreements providing for their participation in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Erasmus+: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 36174000 29034105 34546000 24217999 In line with the general objective, this appropriation is intended to pursue the following specific objectives of the Jean Monnet activities:

to promote teaching and research on European integration world-wide among specialist academics, learners and citizens, notably through the creation of Jean Monnet Chairs and other academic activities, as well as by providing aid for other knowledge-building activities at higher education institutions,

to support the activities of academic institutions or associations active in the field of European integration studies and support a Jean Monnet label for excellence,

to support European academic institutions pursuing an aim of European interest,

to promote policy debate and exchanges between the academic world and policymakers on Union policy priorities.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from the countries of the European neighbourhood area in accordance with the procedures defined with those countries following the framework Agreements providing for their participation in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Erasmus+: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 20939000 11611197 19167000 12333711 Former articles 15 02 03 and 15 02 10 In line with the general objective, this appropriation is intended to cover support of the implementation of Union policies in areas that correspond to the Chapter’s specific objectives (Article 11) and activities (Article 12). The Sport Chapter of the Erasmus+ programme pursues the following specific objectives in the area of sport:

to tackle transnational threats to sport such as doping, match fixing, violence, racism and intolerance,

to support good governance in sport and dual careers of athletes,

to promote social inclusion, equal opportunities and health-enhancing physical activity through increased participation in sport, including by organising conferences and meetings with athletes to show and explain to students and teenagers how a good balance between sport, instruction and good nutrition can improve their life.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from the countries of the European neighbourhood area in accordance with the procedures defined with those countries following the framework Agreements providing for their participation in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Erasmus+: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 17224000 17224000 17428900 17428900 17733142,83 17433900,— This appropriation is intended to cover the Centre’s staff and administrative expenditure, and operational expenditure relating to the work programme. The Centre must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The Commission, if requested by the Centre, undertakes to notify the European Parliament and the Council of transfers made between operational and administrative appropriations. The Centre’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 17434000. An amount of EUR 210000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 17224000 entered in the budget. Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of the Council of 10 February 1975 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 19945000 20018500 20143500,— This appropriation is intended to cover the Foundation’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure regarding its work programme (Title 3). It is also intended to cover the support of partner countries in the Mediterranean region in reforming their labour markets and vocational training systems, promoting social dialogue and supporting entrepreneurship. The Foundation must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The establishment plan for the Foundation is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 20144000. An amount of EUR 199000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 19945000 entered in the budget. Regulation (EC) No 1339/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing a European Training Foundation (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 82). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 78988099 p.m. 222376600 1511444706,84 1495458944,92 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Council Decision 1999/382/EC of 26 April 1999 establishing the second phase of the Community vocational training action programme Leonardo da Vinci (OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33). Decision No 253/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 January 2000 establishing the second phase of the Community action programme in the field of education Socrates (OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1). Decision No 2317/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 December 2003 establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries (Erasmus Mundus) (2004 to 2008) (OJ L 345, 31.12.2003, p. 1). Decision No 2241/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on a single Community framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences (Europass) (OJ L 390, 31.12.2004, p. 6). Decision No 1720/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing an action programme in the field of lifelong learning (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 45). Council Decision 2006/910/EC of 4 December 2006 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America renewing the cooperation programme in higher education and vocational education and training (OJ L 346, 9.12.2006, p. 33). Council Decision 2006/964/EC of 18 December 2006 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada establishing a framework for cooperation in higher education, training and youth (OJ L 397, 30.12.2006, p. 14). Decision No 1298/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing the Erasmus Mundus 2009-2013 action programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries (OJ L 340, 19.12.2008, p. 83). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 1061755 p.m. 30000000 214362685,37 199493180,05 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Decision No 1031/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 April 2000 establishing the Youth Community action programme (OJ L 117, 18.5.2000, p. 1). Decision No 1719/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing the Youth in Action programme for the period 2007 to 2013 (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 30). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — p.m. 0,— 192482,58 This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — p.m. p.m. 0,— 31688,31 This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — p.m. 0,— 0,— This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 697907 p.m. 700000 4000000,— 3200000,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 342,92 960813,39 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 1308576 p.m. 2492800 3999982,83 1728059,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 500000 500000 1000000 500000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. The aim of the preparatory action is to develop an e-platform for European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) countries’ administrations, local authorities, academic centres and civil society, allowing for flexible yet targeted exchange of know-how and knowledge in Union affairs and Union. Due to recent political events and association-related contractual developments with some of the ENP countries, especially those entering the association phase of their relationship with the Union, a large number of advanced training modules on the Union and Union-ENP-related matters need to be added to complement the e-platform and policy and legal advice needs to be provided on request. Given that education and training activities offered through the e-platform are to further the development of the ENP countries’ human capital and the personal development of learners, high quality of e-learning needs to be guaranteed. In order to ensure that the e-platform helps bridge the gap between education supply and labour market demand in the ENP countries in connection with Union affairs, evaluation tools and indicators for learning process performance/results should be developed and introduced as well. This will ensure the sustainability of the e-platform and allow a map of priorities for providing further support to beneficiaries to be produced. The implementation of the preparatory action will be entrusted to the College of Europe (Natolin Campus), which has thorough and comprehensive knowledge of complex democratic transition processes and EU-oriented structural transformations, especially as regards EU association agreements and their implementation, as well as extensive experience of ENP matters, which is of the utmost importance for the e-platform’s success. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). HORIZON 2020 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 15 03HORIZON 2020 15 03 01Excellent science 15 03 01 01 Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions — generating, developing and transferring new skills, knowledge and innovation 1.1 737668408 494178606 731611715 97863846 Article 15 03 01 — Subtotal 737668408 494178606 731611715 97863846 15 03 05 European Institute of Innovation and Technology – integrating the knowledge triangle of higher education, research and innovation 1.1 278782375 227988790 235059644 121406196 15 03 50Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development 15 03 50 01 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (2014 to 2020) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 15 03 50 02 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development (prior to 2014) 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 75078909,57 42312799,83 Article 15 03 50 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 75078909,57 42312799,83 15 03 51 Completion of previous research framework programme — Seventh framework programme (2007 to 2013) 1.1 p.m. 270878417 p.m. 490572208 1003428944,26 867510101,67 320,26 15 03 53 Completion line European Institute of Innovation and Technology 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. 48401107 126007058,81 93002459,20 15 03 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 15 03 77 01 Pilot project — Knowledge partnerships 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. 498600 0,— 462017,06 Article 15 03 77 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. 498600 0,— 462017,06 Chapter 15 03 — Total 1016450783 993045813 966671359 758741957 1204514912,64 1003287377,76 101,03 These remarks are applicable to all the budget lines in this chapter. This appropriation will be used for Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) of the European Union. The programme shall play a central role in the implementation of the Europe 2020 flagship initiative Innovation Union and other flagship initiatives, notably Resource-efficient Europe, An industrial policy for the globalisation era, and A digital agenda for Europe, as well as in the development and functioning of the European Research Area (ERA). Horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an economy based on knowledge and innovation across the whole Union by leveraging sufficient additional research, development and innovation funding. It will be carried out in order to pursue the general objectives set out in Article 179 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in order to contribute to the creation of a society of knowledge, based on the European Research Area, i.e. supporting transnational cooperation at all levels throughout the Union, taking the dynamism, creativity and the excellence of European research to the limits of knowledge, strengthening human resources for research and for technology in Europe, quantitatively and qualitatively and research and innovation capacities in the whole of Europe and ensuring optimum use thereof. Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations carried out on behalf of the Union to investigate new areas of research suitable for Union action, inter alia, in the context of the European Research Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes. This appropriation will be used in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this chapter. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The possibility of third countries or institutes from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research is envisaged for some of these projects. Any financial contribution entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 1 5 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from States taking part in the European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research entered in Item 6 0 1 6 of the of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions by outside bodies to Union activities entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. Additional appropriations will be provided under Item 15 03 50 01. Administrative appropriations of this chapter will be provided under Article 15 01 05. This priority of Horizon 2020 aims to reinforce and extend the excellence in the Union’s science base and ensure a steady stream of world-class research to secure Europe’s long-term competitiveness. It will support the best ideas, develop talent within Europe, provide researchers with access to priority research infrastructure, and make Europe an attractive location for the world’s best researchers. Research actions to be funded will be determined according to the need and opportunities of science, without pre-determined thematic priorities. The research agenda will be set in close liaison with the scientific community and research will be funded on the basis of excellence. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 737668408 494178606 731611715 97863846 Europe needs a strong and creative human resource base, mobile across countries and sectors, and has to be attractive for the best researchers, European and non-European. This will be achieved by structuring and raising excellence in a substantial share of the high-quality initial training of early stage researchers and doctoral candidates and by supporting attractive career opportunities for experienced researchers in both public and private sectors worldwide. Researchers are encouraged to move between countries, sectors and disciplines to enhance their creative and innovative potential. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular Article 3(1)(c) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 278782375 227988790 235059644 121406196 This appropriation is intended to cover staff and administrative expenditure, and operational expenditure relating to the work programme of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), including the knowledge and innovation communities (KIC) designated by the EIT. In the framework of the EIT’s Strategic Innovation Agenda (SIA) and Regulation (EU) No 1292/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 294/2008 establishing the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 174), the EIT will contribute to the general objective and priorities of Horizon 2020 — The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, with the specific objective of integrating the knowledge triangle of higher education, research and innovation. The EIT aims to give Europe’s innovation capacity a much needed boost and its overall goal is to create a new European way of delivering essential economic growth and societal benefits through innovation by helping transform innovative ideas into products and services that create sustainable growth and jobs. Knowledge and innovation communities (KICs) are the operational base of the EIT. They are excellence-driven partnerships, which bring together the whole innovation web in order to offer new opportunities for innovation in Europe and generate real impact in terms of new business creation and societal benefits. They address focused innovation topics and integrate public and private research organisations, innovative industries, higher education institutions, investors, start-ups and spin-offs. The first three KICs were designated in December 2009 and address the following societal challenges: climate change mitigation and adaptation (through Climate-KIC), sustainable energy (through KIC InnoEnergy) and future information and communication society (through EIT ICT Labs). The EIT aims to generate tangible impact in the following areas:

addressing key societal challenges: The KICs combine expertise from across disciplines to ensure innovative and global responses to complex societal challenges,

setting a clear business-friendly framework: Turning new ideas into tangible new products, services or business opportunities will be the main benchmark of the EIT’s and the KICs’ success,

enhancing the free flow of knowledge through co-location: The KICs are organised around co-location centres — geographical locations where most or the whole innovation chain is in close proximity. The emphasis is on people from diverse backgrounds (industry, SMEs, academia, nationality, gender, discipline, etc.) working together with face-to-face contact, thus leading to great mobility of knowledge,

creating a new generation of entrepreneurs: people with an entrepreneurial mind-set are the drivers of innovation, thereby keeping our economies and societies moving. The EIT promotes entrepreneurship education as a key feature of KICs’ Masters and doctoral programmes by shifting the emphasis from learning about to learning by doing. The Master and PhD programmes will provide students with the entrepreneurial skills they need to succeed in the knowledge economy, focusing on learning outcomes and the use of innovative teaching methods.

The EIT’s strategic objectives for this period are to consolidate and synergise its operations and to prepare for achieving the priorities set out in the Strategic Innovation Agenda (2014-2020): firstly, by incentivising growth, impact and sustainability by continuing to strengthen its partnership with the three existing KICs whilst creating new KICs. By following an incremental development path in establishing new KICs, the EIT will ensure leading up to a total portfolio of nine KICs in the period 2014-2020 (equalling the set-up of 40-50 co-location centres across the Union); secondly, by enhancing the EIT’s impact by fostering entrepreneurship-driven innovation across the Union through wide dissemination of novel innovation models attracting and developing talent from across Europe; and thirdly, by introducing new means of achieving impact, alongside results-oriented monitoring. The establishment plan of the EIT is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104), and in particular Article 5(5) thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1292/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 294/2008 establishing the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 174). Decision No 1312/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT): the contribution of the EIT to a more innovative Europe (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 892). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development, for the period 2014 to 2020. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 75078909,57 42312799,83 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development, from the period prior to 2014. In accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 270878417 p.m. 490572208 1003428944,26 867510101,67 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1). Council Decision 2006/973/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme People implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 272). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 48401107 126007058,81 93002459,20 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The establishment plan of the EIT is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Regulation (EC) No 294/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 establishing the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 498600 0,— 462017,06 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). CREATIVE EUROPE Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 15 04CREATIVE EUROPE 15 04 01 Strengthening the financial capacity of SMEs and organisations in the European cultural and creative sectors, and fostering policy development and new business models 3 9000000 7445136 9000000 6500000 15 04 02 Culture sub-programme — Supporting cross-border actions and promoting transnational circulation and mobility 3 52759000 36585518 53922000 28577000 15 04 03 MEDIA sub-programme — Operating transnationally and internationally and promoting transnational circulation and mobility 3 101570000 69626046 103321000 55268825 15 04 51 Completion of programmes/actions in the field of culture and language 3 — 13754033 p.m. 26615566 66510099,96 59703301,69 434,08 15 04 53 Completion of former MEDIA programmes 3 — 23412905 p.m. 53000000 123678000,65 119689928,86 511,21 15 04 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 15 04 77 01 Pilot project — Economy of cultural diversity 3 p.m. 242980 p.m. 139264 0,— 278528,— 114,63 15 04 77 03 Preparatory action — Culture in external relations 3 p.m. p.m. p.m. 339973 0,— 145702,50 15 04 77 04 Pilot project — A European Platform for Festivals 3 p.m. 174475 p.m. 200000 1000000,— 250000,— 143,29 15 04 77 06 Preparatory action — Circulation of audiovisual works in a digital environment 3 p.m. p.m. 1000000 1499100 2000000,— 3198,50 15 04 77 07 Pilot project — Fostering European integration through culture by providing new subtitled versions of selected TV programmes across all Europe 3 2000000 1261712 1500000 750000 15 04 77 08 Pilot project — Kickstarting the cultural economy 3 500000 250000 15 04 77 09 Pilot project — Supporting networks of young creative entrepreneurs: Union and third countries 3 800000 400000 15 04 77 10 Preparatory action — Crowdsourcing subtitling to increase circulation of European works 3 1000000 500000 Article 15 04 77 — Subtotal 4300000 2829167 2500000 2928337 3000000,— 677429,— 23,94 Chapter 15 04 — Total 167629000 153652805 168743000 172889728 193188100,61 180070659,55 117,19 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 9000000 7445136 9000000 6500000 This appropriation is intended to cover the following measures relating to Cross-sectoral strand of the Creative Europe programme. The cultural and creative sector facility will target the cultural and creative sectors and will have the following priorities: facilitate access to finance for small- and medium-sized enterprises and organisations in the European cultural and creative sectors; improve the capacity of financial institutions to assess cultural and creative projects, including technical assistance and networking measures. This will be achieved through:

providing guarantees to appropriate financial intermediaries from any country participating in the Creative Europe programme,

providing financial intermediaries with additional expertise and capacity to evaluate risks associated with operators in the cultural and creative sectors.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from the countries of the European neighbourhood area in accordance with the procedures defined with those countries following the framework Agreements providing for their participation in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any repayment from financial instruments pursuant to Article 140(6) of the Financial Regulation, including capital repayments, guarantees released, and repayment of the principal of loans, paid back to the Commission and entered in Item 6 3 4 1 of the statement of revenues may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(3)(i) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1295/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Creative Europe Programme (2014 to 2020) and repealing Decisions No 1718/2006/EC, No 1855/2006/EC and No 1041/2009/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 221). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 52759000 36585518 53922000 28577000 This appropriation is intended to cover the following measures relating to the Culture sub-programme of the Creative Europe programme:

supporting actions providing operators with skills and knowhow encouraging the adaption to digital technologies, including testing new approaches to audience building and business models,

supporting actions enabling operators to internationalise their careers in Europe and beyond,

providing support to strengthen European operators and international cultural networks in order to facilitate access to professional opportunities.

The priorities in the field of promoting transnational circulation shall be the following:

supporting international touring, events and exhibitions,

supporting the circulation of European literature,

supporting audience building as a means of stimulating interest in European cultural works.

Support measures of the Culture sub-programme The Culture sub-programme shall provide support for the following measures:

transnational cooperation measures bringing together operators from different countries to undertake sectoral or cross-sectoral activities,

activities by European networks of operators from different countries,

activities by organisations providing a promotional European platform for the development of emerging talent and stimulating the circulation of artists and works, with a systemic and large scale effect,

support for literary translation,

special actions aiming to achieve greater visibility for the richness and diversity of European cultures, and stimulate intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding, including European cultural prizes, the European Heritage Label, and the European Capitals of Culture.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from the countries of the European neighbourhood area in accordance with the procedures defined with those countries following the framework Agreements providing for their participation in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1295/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Creative Europe Programme (2014 to 2020) and repealing Decisions No 1718/2006/EC, No 1855/2006/EC and No 1041/2009/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 221). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 101570000 69626046 103321000 55268825 This appropriation is intended to cover the following measures relating to MEDIA sub-programme of the Creative Europe programme:

facilitating the acquisition and improvement of skills and competences of audiovisual professionals and the development of networks, including the use of digital technologies to ensure adaptation to market development, testing new approaches to audience development and testing new business models,

increasing the capacity of audiovisual operators to develop European audiovisual works with a potential to circulate in the Union and beyond and to facilitate European and international co-production, including with television broadcasters,

encouraging business-to-business exchanges by facilitating access to markets and business tools enabling audiovisual operators to increase the visibility of their projects on Union and international markets,

supporting theatrical distribution through transnational marketing, branding, distribution and exhibition of audiovisual works,

promoting transnational marketing, branding and distribution of audiovisual works on all other non-theatrical platforms,

supporting audience development as a means of stimulating interest in, and improving access to, European audiovisual works, in particular through promotion, events, film literacy and festivals,

promoting new distribution modes in order to allow the emergence of new business models.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contributions from the countries of the European neighbourhood area in accordance with the procedures defined with those countries following the framework Agreements providing for their participation in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1295/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Creative Europe Programme (2014 to 2020) and repealing Decisions No 1718/2006/EC, No 1855/2006/EC and No 1041/2009/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 221). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 13754033 p.m. 26615566 66510099,96 59703301,69 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from the candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Decision No 508/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 February 2000 establishing the Culture 2000 programme (OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1). Decision No 792/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level in the field of culture (OJ L 138, 30.4.2004, p. 40). Decision No 1855/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 establishing the Culture Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 372, 27.12.2006, p. 1). Decision No 1194/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 establishing a European Union action for the European Heritage Label (OJ L 303, 22.11.2011, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 23412905 p.m. 53000000 123678000,65 119689928,86 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution for participation in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Council Decision 2000/821/EC of 20 December 2000 on the implementation of a programme to encourage the development, distribution and promotion of European audiovisual works (MEDIA Plus — Development, Distribution and Promotion) (2001-2005) (OJ L 336, 30.12.2000, p. 82). Decision No 163/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 January 2001 on the implementation of a training programme for professionals in the European audiovisual programme industry (MEDIA-Training) (2001-2005) (OJ L 26, 27.1.2001, p. 1). Decision No 1718/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 concerning the implementation of a programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007) (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 12). Decision No 1041/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing an audiovisual cooperation programme with professionals from third countries (MEDIA Mundus) (OJ L 288, 4.11.2009, p. 10). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 242980 p.m. 139264 0,— 278528,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 339973 0,— 145702,50 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. This preparatory action would prepare a proposal for a more strategic approach to culture in the Union’s external relations involving a higher level of stakeholders in Europe and representatives of third countries, cultural institutes and NGOs. Work sessions therefore aim at mobilising resources for cultural cooperation and building up a Union definition of its potential cultural impact. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 174475 p.m. 200000 1000000,— 250000,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. 1000000 1499100 2000000,— 3198,50 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 2000000 1261712 1500000 750000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Fostering European integration through culture is a crucial issue in a digitalised European economy. In this context, it is urgent that Union officials assist European cultural stakeholders with finding new tools to help dissemination of audiovisual content. Digital revolution offers a tremendous opportunity for cross-border online dissemination of content for European stakeholders but this dissemination is often practically slowed down by linguistic borders. By providing new and diverse subtitled versions of selected TV programmes across all Europe, this project aims to assess the impact of linguistic differences on the transnational digital dissemination of audiovisual cultural content. This project includes a scientific evaluation to measure and compare the outreach of content and the audience with and without different languages versions, both in and outside Europe. The project allows a transparent selection of programmes to be supported and gives all European stakeholders the opportunity to use its experience and results. The objective is clearly to develop new business models for European media stakeholders and to enable Union institutions to base future policy initiatives on the outcome. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 500000 250000 Crowdfunding is proving to be a trusted vehicle to transfer money between potential customers and the cultural sector. Crowdfunding businesses are using a platform and network model — one brand will rule them all — something which has been seen in social network businesses. Europe’s crowdfunding market is as fragmented as its nations, and US-based systems benefit from a homogenous internal market. In order to maintain an active language policy in the online world and link it to the cultural sector, an alternative strategy is needed. There are some interesting cases to learn from, including the hybridised funding structure CrowdCulture in Sweden, which links public funding with private donations. The pilot project will, in a study, identify and analyse best practices in Europe’s crowdfunding market in relation to cultural organisations. References:

crowdculture is a method to fund cultural projects. The funding is made through a combination of crowd funding and public grants,

JRC Scientific and Policy Reports: Crowdfunding and the Role of Managers in Ensuring the Sustainability of Crowdfunding Platforms,

the relationship between open innovation, crowd sourcing and crowd funding.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 800000 400000 This pilot project follows on from: Commission and European Parliament initiatives (the Agenda for Culture (2007) which, over the years, has shown the importance of a cultural dimension to Union’s external relations), various own-initiative reports by Parliament’s Committee on Culture (European Parliament resolutions of 12 May 2011 on the cultural dimensions of the EU’s external actions (OJ C 377 E, 7.12.2012, p. 135) and on unlocking the potential of cultural and creative industries (OJ C 377 E, 7.12.2012, p. 142)) the Commission communication, and the preparatory action on culture in external relations. The pilot project will support the establishment of networks of young creative professionals from the Union and partner countries with a view to encouraging exchanges, networking, professional development and long-term collaborative relations among young entrepreneurs and players in the cultural and creative sectors in the Union and partner countries. The Creative Europe programme illustrates the determination to engage at Union level with the creative and cultural sectors, making a substantial contribution to creativity and economic revitalisation in the Union and its relations with third countries. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 500000 Many high-quality European works (television drama, documentaries, films, etc.) are not distributed outside their domestic markets as that would entail high subtitling costs. In this context, controlled crowdsourcing (wikis) appears to be a valid option. It would significantly lower the cost of subtitling, while maintaining the same translation quality as that provided by traditional audiovisual service companies. This preparatory action will test the impact of an online platform for crowdsourced subtitling files on the circulation of European works and will determine the conditions (relating in particular to governance and economic aspects, etc.) that need to be met for such a model to be viable in this area. It will cover:

implementation, promotion and operation of an online platform for crowdsourced subtitling files that can be used by any consumer for personal use or by other users for commercial purposes,

making works with crowdsourced subtitles available online in the markets concerned,

sharing the results of the trial with the general public, including stakeholders and policy-makers, by organising public workshops and by other means.

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR EDUCATION AND CULTURE

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR EDUCATION AND CULTURE

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 16 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE COMMUNICATION POLICY AREA 129394742 129394742 125815359 125815359 130259897,05 130259897,05 16 02 FOSTERING EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP 22894000 17188967 24800000 27410600 29460395,50 29330438,08 16 03 COMMUNICATION ACTIONS 92650000 92947010 95730000 97159374 109028685,14 93708408,57 Title 16 — Total 244938742 239530719 246345359 250385333 268748977,69 253298743,70 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE COMMUNICATION POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 16 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE COMMUNICATION POLICY AREA 16 01 01Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Communication policy area 16 01 01 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Communication policy area 5.2 67236074 63739815 64038102,31 95,24 Article 16 01 01 — Subtotal 67236074 63739815 64038102,31 95,24 16 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Communication policy area 16 01 02 01 External personnel of the Directorate-General for Communication: Headquarters 5.2 5711298 6151110 6068952,94 106,26 16 01 02 03 External personnel of the Directorate-General for Communication: Commission Representations 5.2 16488000 16421000 17903008,17 108,58 16 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for Communication: Headquarters 5.2 3513818 3730914 3780077,32 107,58 Article 16 01 02 — Subtotal 25713116 26303024 27752038,43 107,93 16 01 03Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services, buildings and other working expenditure of the Communication policy area 16 01 03 01 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Directorate-General for Communication: Headquarters 5.2 4268552 4126520 4806273,42 112,60 16 01 03 03 Buildings and related expenditure of the Directorate-General for Communication: Commission Representations 5.2 27275000 26806000 25529572,96 93,60 Article 16 01 03 — Subtotal 31543552 30932520 30335846,38 96,17 16 01 04Support expenditure for operations and programmes in the Communication policy area 16 01 04 01 Support expenditure for the programme Europe for Citizens 3 153000 147000 242185,30 158,29 16 01 04 02 Support expenditure for communication actions 3 1229000 1185000 3189047,47 259,48 Article 16 01 04 — Subtotal 1382000 1332000 3431232,77 248,28 16 01 06Executive agencies 16 01 06 01 Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from the programme Europe for Citizens 3 2203000 2191000 3385714,84 153,69 Article 16 01 06 — Subtotal 2203000 2191000 3385714,84 153,69 16 01 60 Purchase of information 5.2 1317000 1317000 1316962,32 100,00 Chapter 16 01 — Total 129394742 125815359 130259897,05 100,67 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 67236074 63739815 64038102,31 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 5711298 6151110 6068952,94 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 16488000 16421000 17903008,17 This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration, flat-rate overtime, and the institution’s social security contributions in respect of local staff, contract staff and agency staff employed in the Commission Representations in the Union. The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 4000. Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3513818 3730914 3780077,32 The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 3000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 4268552 4126520 4806273,42 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 27275000 26806000 25529572,96 This appropriation is intended to cover:

the payment of rents and ground rent relating to buildings or parts of occupied buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

the payment of insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the institution,

water, gas, electricity and heating charges,

maintenance costs, calculated on the basis of current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the expenditure is occasioned by regular cleaning operations, the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products, etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance workshops,

the fitting-out of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks, electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc.,

the cost of the necessary equipment,

expenses relating to the security of persons and buildings, both as regards the health and safety of individuals and the physical and material security of persons and property. These expenses include, for example contracts for guarding buildings, contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment, the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs as well as information sessions provided to staff on how to use the security equipment,

expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges for utilities (refuse collection etc.),

technical assistance fees relating to major fitting-out operations for premises,

the cost of the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of technical equipment and fittings, furniture and vehicles,

the purchase of books, documents and other non-periodical publications, the updating of existing volumes, binding costs and the purchase of electronic identification equipment,

expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals, official journals, parliamentary papers, foreign trade statistics, news agency reports and various other specialised publications,

the cost of subscriptions and access to electronic information services and external databases and the acquisition of electronic media (CD-ROMs, etc.),

the training and support required for accessing this information,

the training relating to health and safety following Commission Decision of 10 April 2006 establishing a Harmonised Policy for Health and Safety at work for all Commission staff C(2006) 1623,

copyright fees,

the cost of stationery and office supplies,

insurance,

the cost of work materials,

expenses relating to internal meetings,

the cost of maintenance work and of departmental removals,

medical expenses arising as a result of the provisions of the Staff Regulations,

the cost of the installation, upkeep and operation of catering areas,

other operating expenditure,

postal and delivery charges,

telecommunications subscriptions and charges,

the cost of purchasing and installing telecommunications equipment,

information technology (IT) expenditure for offices within the Union, in particular expenditure on information and management systems, office automation infrastructure, personal computers, servers and related infrastructure, peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.), office equipment (photocopiers, fax machines, typewriters, dictaphones, etc.) and general expenditure on networks, support, assistance to users, IT training and removals,

any expenditure to cover the cost of purchase or rental with purchase option of buildings.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Union is entered in Item 01 03 02 of the titles concerned. The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 4285000. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 153000 147000 242185,30 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. See Article 16 02 01. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1229000 1185000 3189047,47 This appropriation is intended to cover horizontal expenditure on, inter alia, studies, meetings, ex post controls, expert technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, evaluation on horizontal or cross-cutting activities, as well as the repayment of travel and related expenses of persons invited to follow the work of the Commission. See Items 16 03 01 01, 16 03 01 02, 16 03 01 03, 16 03 02 03 and 16 03 02 05. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2203000 2191000 3385714,84 This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, incurred because of the Agency’s participation in completion of managing the programme Europe for Citizens under Heading 3b of the 2007 to 2013 multiannual financial framework as well as its participation in managing the Europe for Citizens programme under Heading 3 of the 2014 to 2020 multiannual financial framework. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Council Decision 2004/100/EC of 26 January 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote active European citizenship (civic participation) (OJ L 30, 4.2.2004, p. 6). Decision No 1904/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 establishing for the period 2007 to 2013 the programme Europe for Citizens to promote active European citizenship (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 32). Council Regulation (EU) No 390/2014 of 14 April 2014 establishing the Europe for Citizens programme for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 115, 17.4.2014, p. 3), and in particular Article 2 thereof. Commission Decision 2009/336/EC of 20 April 2009 setting up the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for the management of Community action in the fields of education, audiovisual and culture in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 101, 21.4.2009, p. 26). Commission Implementing Decision 2013/776/EU of 18 December 2013 establishing the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2009/336/EC (OJ L 343, 19.12.2013, p. 46). Commission Decision C(2013) 9189 of 18 December 2013 delegating powers to the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of education, audiovisual and culture comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union and of the EDF allocations. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1317000 1317000 1316962,32 This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the Union:

the cost of subscriptions and access to online information sources such as press agencies, online news, information providers and external databases,

the training and support required for accessing this information.

It covers the expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union with the exception of the Commission’s Representations in the Union. The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1000. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). FOSTERING EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 16 02FOSTERING EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP 16 02 01 Europe for Citizens — Strengthening remembrance and enhancing capacity for civic participation at the Union level 3 21894000 11355206 23050000 10715600 16 02 02 European Year of Volunteering 2011 3 — — — p.m. 0,— 0,— 16 02 03 European Year of Citizens 2013 3 p.m. p.m. p.m. 645000 1972250,25 1273246,95 16 02 51 Completion of Europe for Citizens Programme (2007 to 2013) 3 p.m. 4616234 p.m. 14800000 26758913,05 27693265,08 599,91 16 02 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 16 02 77 01 Pilot project — New narrative on Europe 3 p.m. 499434 1000000 750000 499444,20 130766,93 26,18 16 02 77 03 Preparatory action — European Year of Citizens 2013 3 — — p.m. p.m. 0,— 233159,12 16 02 77 04 Preparatory action — European Civil Society House 3 p.m. p.m. 250000 250000 229788,— 0,— 16 02 77 05 Pilot project — The promise of the European Union 3 p.m. 218093 500000 250000 16 02 77 06 Preparatory action — New narrative on Europe 3 1000000 500000 Article 16 02 77 — Subtotal 1000000 1217527 1750000 1250000 729232,20 363926,05 29,89 Chapter 16 02 — Total 22894000 17188967 24800000 27410600 29460395,50 29330438,08 170,64 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 21894000 11355206 23050000 10715600 In accordance with the programme Europe for Citizens and under the overall aim of bringing Europe closer to its citizens, the general objective of the programme is to contribute to the understanding about the Union and to foster European citizenship and improve conditions for civic participation at Union level. This appropriation is intended to cover actions such as partnerships, structural support, remembrance projects, Union history and its identity, citizens’ meetings, networks of twinned towns, citizens’ and civil societies projects, peer reviews, studies and communication services, support measures, events and support structures in the Member States. This appropriation is also intended to promote European citizenship by informing citizens about their rights as Union citizens, and the impact of the Union on their daily life, in all languages of the Union. This will involve, in particular, information on the European Citizens’ Initiatives, given the importance of this instrument of participatory democracy to citizens. Future calls for proposals will give particular consideration to projects from civil society organisations promoting integration, linguistic diversity, cohesion and non-discrimination, with a special focus on European minorities. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Council Regulation (EU) No 390/2014 of 14 April 2014 establishing the Europe for Citizens programme for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 115, 17.4.2014, p. 3), and in particular Article 2 thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — p.m. 0,— 0,— This article was intended to cover initiatives organised at Union, national, regional or local level linked to the objectives of the European Year of Volunteering 2011. The action has been completed in 2012. Council Decision 2010/37/EC of 27 November 2009 on the European Year of Voluntary Activities Promoting Active Citizenship (2011) (OJ L 17, 22.1.2010, p. 43). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 645000 1972250,25 1273246,95 This appropriation was intended to cover initiatives linked to the objectives of the European Year of Citizens 2013 including payments for an assessment of the results of this initiative. Decision No 1093/2012/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on the European Year of Citizens (2013) (OJ L 325, 23.11.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 4616234 p.m. 14800000 26758913,05 27693265,08 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Decision No 1904/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 establishing for the period 2007 to 2013 the programme Europe for Citizens to promote active European citizenship (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 32). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 499434 1000000 750000 499444,20 130766,93 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — p.m. p.m. 0,— 233159,12 This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. 250000 250000 229788,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. The objective of the preparatory action is to enable the establishment in Brussels of a European Civil Society House (ECSH) as a cost-efficient resource centre and advice bureau on European rights and civic participation for citizens and civil society organisations. In order to achieve this goal there is a need to:

broaden the ECSH partnership base with key organisations at Union and national level,

consult local authorities and other stakeholders to grow support for and develop the concept of the ECSH,

plan the use of the physical premises of the ECSH in terms of a Union citizens’ advice bureau shared by many similar organisations, generating economies of scale.

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 218093 500000 250000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. In 1984, the Fontainebleau European Council introduced the concept of a People’s Europe. The Council considered essential that the Community should respond to the expectations of the people of Europe by adopting measures to strengthen and promote its identity and its image both for its citizens and for the rest of the world. Thirty years later the time has come to assess how Europeans perceive the Union. What is its added value? Why are we together? The initial purpose of the European Union — to secure peace, to spread democracy and to bring prosperity — has been achieved. Today, however, many parts of Europe are in severe crisis, with heated discussions on the purpose of Union membership. The focal point of these discussions often seems to be the burning question: Why are we together with them? Under Article 2 of the Treaty on the European Union, the right for every Union citizen to find his or her own path within the Union should be respected. Therefore, Union action must be linked to an understanding of local values and constitutions. In short, the promise of the Union has to be explained in terms of its added value for countries and citizens. All Member States will have gone through a painstaking decision-making process prior to joining the Union - an emotional process followed by ongoing political discussions about both economic and ethical issues, with most countries involving citizens through referendums on major issues. Following accession, each country’s membership has evolved. This pilot project will describe the relationship of each Member State with the Union to see if there are common perceptions about the Union in the various Member States. This will be done by interviewing citizens from all walks of life in every country. The aim of the interviews will be to understand how the Union is perceived in everyday life by its citizens. These findings will be compiled in a report in order to identify each country’s specific relationship with the Union and thereby gain a clearer picture of the different national perceptions of the Union. These national profiles will then be compared in order to ascertain the extent to which there are shared perceptions of the EU among real people in Member States. In short, the question to be answered is: what do people think are the most positive aspects of the Union, both now and for the future? Is there a common perception of the Union rather than 28 different perceptions? And if so, what is that perception? The work of mapping out perceptions of the Union will be closely coordinated with ongoing similar initiatives, such as the pilot project The New Narrative on Europe, the Citizens Dialogue and the initiative A Soul for Europe. It is therefore suggested that a start be made with a pilot project, discovering and mapping the perceptions about the Union within at least five Member States, with the aim of outlining common perceptions about the Union, if any, which go beyond the unique relationship that each country has with the Union. The results of the Citizens’ Dialogues could serve as a basis for the work of this pilot project. The results so far suggest that citizens expect a clear vision about three central questions:

How much unity is wanted/needed and what are the areas where integration should take place?

What would make the Union more democratic and how can Union politicians be made accountable for the decisions they make?

What is the right balance between responsibility and solidarity?

Therefore the appropriation will be mainly used for:

setting up focus groups composed of citizens from all Member States that would develop proposals as to how the Union can deliver on these visions,

disseminating and further discussing the outcomes of the focus group meetings in traditional and social media,

the results will be published in a report and serve as follow-up to and additional input for the New Narrative on Europe as well as for targeted Union communication efforts.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 500000 The budget authority included in the 2013 and 2014 EU budgets a pilot project to create a new narrative for Europe. The aim of that project was to mobilise personalities and opinion-makers from the creative, cultural and scientific sectors to formulate a new narrative to be issued in the form of a charter in advance of the 2014 European elections. That charter has now been published, and the aim of this preparatory action is to enable the cultural committee behind the charter to continue its dialogue with citizens. The charter is to be seen as a beginning, with the arts community and citizens in Europe being invited to engage and participate in the ongoing discussion on the many narratives on Europe. An overarching approach will be taken in the form of networks of citizens, cultural institutions and organisations spreading knowledge to the public and inviting citizens to play a role. Furthermore a corps of ambassadors will be established. The task of the ambassadors will be to interact with citizens in the ongoing debate about the new narrative and to engage with the European public. Pilot project participants also agreed on the need to ensure the project’s sustainability, since a narrative is an ongoing process. Therefore, the preparatory action will:

conduct events to publicise the charter on the new narrative for Europe in as many Member States as possible, thereby fostering dialogue and debate,

support public events with broad media coverage that are organised by cultural, scientific and citizens’ organisations and focus on the debate on the new narrative for Europe,

ensure maximum inclusion of citizens by supporting independent media platforms covering the debate on the new narrative for Europe.

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). COMMUNICATION ACTIONS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 16 03COMMUNICATION ACTIONS 16 03 01Providing information to Union citizens 16 03 01 01 Multimedia actions 3 19200000 27533061 25540000 25526479 29999633,42 23381107,24 84,92 16 03 01 02 Information for the media 3 5200000 3462669 5080000 4449346 5209104,18 4639507,88 133,99 16 03 01 03 Information outlets 3 14260000 12957371 14230000 13778887 14814809,37 13573661,94 104,76 16 03 01 04 Communication of the Commission Representations and Partnership actions 3 11794000 13720676 10730000 13923887 19891840,11 17209961,11 125,43 16 03 01 05 European Public Spaces 5.2 1246000 1194639 1246000 1246000 1295520,71 1264588,76 105,86 Article 16 03 01 — Subtotal 51700000 58868416 56826000 58924599 71210907,79 60068826,93 102,04 16 03 02Providing institutional communication and information analysis 16 03 02 01 Visits to the Commission 3 3650000 2927997 3600000 3986296 4796922,69 4354352,15 148,71 16 03 02 02 Operation of radio and television studios and audiovisual equipment 5.2 5560000 5369163 5324000 5324000 5552489,20 5152745,08 95,97 16 03 02 03 Online and written information and communication tools 3 21340000 16690656 18180000 18659479 16842718,27 15072066,35 90,30 16 03 02 04 General report and other publications 5.2 2200000 2109314 2200000 2100000 2279366,07 2098608,08 99,49 16 03 02 05 Public opinion analysis 3 6400000 5286146 6300000 5815000 6599984,84 5788404,60 109,50 Article 16 03 02 — Subtotal 39150000 32383276 35604000 35884775 36071481,07 32466176,26 100,26 16 03 04 House of European History 3 800000 669131 800000 400000 0,— 0,— 0 16 03 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 16 03 77 01 Preparatory action — European research grants for cross-border investigative journalism 5.2 p.m. p.m. 1500000 750000 17000,— 83405,38 16 03 77 02 Pilot project — Share Europe Online 5.2 p.m. 90000 p.m. 700000 1729296,28 1090000,— 1211,11 16 03 77 04 Completion of pilot project EuroGlobe 3 — — — — 0,— 0,— 16 03 77 05 Preparatory action — Share Europe Online 3 1000000 936187 1000000 500000 Article 16 03 77 — Subtotal 1000000 1026187 2500000 1950000 1746296,28 1173405,38 114,35 Chapter 16 03 — Total 92650000 92947010 95730000 97159374 109028685,14 93708408,57 100,82 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 19200000 27533061 25540000 25526479 29999633,42 23381107,24 This appropriation is intended to fund general information to citizens on operations concerning the Union, for the purpose of increasing the visibility of the work of the Union institutions, the decisions taken and the stages in the building of Europe. It concerns essentially the funding or co-funding of the production and/or dissemination of multimedia (radio, TV, internet, etc.), information products, including pan-European networks made up of local and national media, as well as the tools necessary to develop such a policy. This appropriation also covers evaluation expenditure. Part of this appropriation will be used for existing pan-European networks of local and national media (radio, television, internet, etc.). The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50000. The Commission, when implementing this item, should take duly into account the outcome of the meetings of the Interinstitutional Group of Information (IGI). Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 5200000 3462669 5080000 4449346 5209104,18 4639507,88 This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of general information to citizens, focusing mainly on the media. The tools developed for better understanding and reporting of topical issues covers mainly:

multimedia (photo, video, etc.) information material to feed the media and other platforms, including their publication/broadcasting and long-term preservation/dissemination,

seminars and support for journalists.

This appropriation also covers evaluation expenditure. The Commission, when implementing this item, should take duly into account the outcome of the meetings of the Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI). The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1000. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 14260000 12957371 14230000 13778887 14814809,37 13573661,94 This appropriation is intended to fund general information to citizens and covers:

the financing of the Europe Direct network throughout Europe (Europe Direct Information Centres, European documentation centres, Team Europe speakers, etc.); this network supplements the work of the Commission Representations and the European Parliament Information Offices in the Member States,

support, training, coordination and assistance for Europe Direct network,

the financing of production, storage and distribution of information material and communication products by these outlets as well as for them.

This appropriation also covers evaluation expenditure. The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50000. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Commission Decision C(2012) 4158 of 21 June 2012 concerning the anticipated adoption of the Annual Work Programme in the field of communication for 2013 regarding grants for financing the host structures of the Europe Direct Information Centres across the European Union for the period 2013-2017. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 11794000 13720676 10730000 13923887 19891840,11 17209961,11 This appropriation is intended to fund general information to citizens and covers the expenditure on centralised and decentralised communication. The aim of local communication activities is in particular to provide target groups with the tools to gain a better understanding of burning topical issues. These activities are implemented in the Member States through:

communication operations linked to specific annual or multiannual communication priorities,

ad hoc communication operations on a national or international scale that fit in with the communication priorities,

seminars and conferences,

organisation of or participation in European events, exhibitions and public-relations activities, organisation of individual visits, etc.,

direct communication measures targeted at the general public (e.g. citizens’ advice services),

direct communication measures targeted at opinion multipliers, in particular stepped-up measures involving the regional daily press, which is a major information outlet for a large number of Union citizens,

the management of information centres for the general public in the Commission Representations.

Communication operations can be organised in partnership with the European Parliament and/or the Member States in order to create synergies between the means of each partner and to coordinate their information and communication activities on the European Union. This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, evaluations, meetings of experts and expert technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts as well as the repayment of travel and related expenses of persons invited to follow the work of the Commission. The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 55000. The Commission, when implementing this item, should take duly into account the outcome of the meetings of the Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI). Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1246000 1194639 1246000 1246000 1295520,71 1264588,76 This appropriation is intended to fund general information to citizens and cover specifically the opening and management of European Public Spaces (EPS) in the Europe Houses that are formally hosting the EPS. The Commission is to manage the logistical arrangements for the EPS for the benefit of both institutions (the European Parliament and the Commission), including operational costs and the organisation of contracted services. The EPS must be run jointly by the two institutions on the basis of an assessment report on the management and the functioning of the EPS, as well as of a working programme for the year to come. Both these documents, which are drafted jointly by the two institutions and constitute the fundamental elements for allocation of funds for the following year, are to be presented to the budgetary authority in time to be taken into account in the budgetary procedure. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 3 October 2007 entitled Communicating Europe in Partnership (COM(2007) 568 final). Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 22 October 2008 on Communicating Europe in Partnership (OJ C 13, 20.1.2009, p. 3). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 3650000 2927997 3600000 3986296 4796922,69 4354352,15 This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of organising visits to the Commission, including administrative expenditure related to the visits. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 5560000 5369163 5324000 5324000 5552489,20 5152745,08 This appropriation is intended to cover all the costs of operating the Commission’s studios and other audiovisual information facilities: staff and the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of the necessary equipment and material. It also covers satellite rental to provide information on the Union’s activities to television channels. This appropriation must be managed in compliance with the principles of interinstitutional cooperation in order to ensure the dissemination of all information concerning the Union. This appropriation may also cover evaluation expenditure. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 3 October 2007 entitled Communicating Europe in Partnership (COM(2007) 568 final). Communication to the Commission of 24 April 2008: Communicating Europe through audiovisual media (SEC(2008) 506). Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 22 October 2008 on Communicating Europe in Partnership (OJ C 13, 20.1.2009, p. 3). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 21340000 16690656 18180000 18659479 16842718,27 15072066,35 This appropriation is intended to cover online multimedia and written information and communication tools concerning the Union, for the purpose of providing all citizens with general information on the work of the Union institutions, the decisions taken and the stages in the building of Europe. Online tools make it possible to gather citizens’ questions or reactions on European issues. This is a public service task. The information covers all the Union institutions. These tools must be made accessible to people with disabilities, in accordance with Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) guidelines. The main types of tool concerned are:

the Europa site, which must constitute the main point of access to the existing information and websites concerning the administrative information which Union citizens might need in their daily lives and which therefore must be better structured, made more user-friendly and optimised for mobile devices,

complementary online channels like social media, blogs and other web 2.0 technologies,

the Europe Direct Contact Centre (00800-67891011),

the internet sites, multimedia and written products of the Commission Representations in the Member States,

online press releases, speeches, memos, etc. (Rapid).

This appropriation is also intended to:

fund the restructuring of the Europa site in a more coherent way, to optimise the site for mobile devices, to focus it on user needs and to professionalise the use of other online channels like social media, blogs and web 2.0. This includes all types of training, coaching and consultancy services for various groups of stakeholders,

cover the expenditure relating to hosting and licences costs associated with the Europa site,

support the exchange of best practices, knowledge transfer and professionalisation by financing visits of digital communication experts and practitioners,

cover information campaigns for facilitating access to these sources of information, especially for the operation of the Europe Direct Contact Centre, the general multilingual information service about EU matters,

cover the expenditure relating to the production for various target groups of written publications concerning the Union’s activities that are often distributed through a decentralised network, mainly:

the Representations’ publications (paper newsletters and periodicals): each Representation produces one or more publications that are distributed among multipliers and cover various fields (social, economic and political),

the dissemination (also through a decentralised network) of specific basic information on the European Union (in all the official Union languages) for the general public, coordinated from headquarters, and promotion of the publications.

Publishing costs cover, among other things, preparation and drafting (including authors’ fees), freelance editing, use of documentation, reproduction of documents, data purchase or management, editing, translation, revision (including checking the concordance of texts), printing, posting on the internet or installation in any other electronic medium, distribution, storage, dissemination and promotion of the publications. This appropriation may also cover evaluation expenditure. The Commission, when implementing this item, should take duly into account the outcomes of the meetings of the Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI). Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 2200000 2109314 2200000 2100000 2279366,07 2098608,08 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on issuing, in whatever medium, publications on matters of topical importance relating to Commission activities and the work of the Union, as well as the publications provided for in the Treaties and other institutional or reference publications, such as the general report. The publications may be targeted at specific groups such as the teaching profession, young people, opinion leaders or the general public. Publishing costs cover, among other things, preparation and drafting (including authors’ contracts), freelance editing, use of documentation, reproduction of documents, data purchase or management, editing, translation, revision (including checking the concordance of texts), printing, posting on the internet or installation in any other electronic medium, distribution, storage, dissemination and promotion of the publications, including in formats accessible to citizens with disabilities. The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 4000. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 249(2) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 6400000 5286146 6300000 5815000 6599984,84 5788404,60 This appropriation is intended to cover the analysis of trends in public opinion, mainly by means of opinion polls (e.g. general-public Eurobarometer surveys, flash surveys, by telephone, of specific populations on particular subjects, at regional, national, or European level, or qualitative surveys), together with quality control of these surveys. It also covers qualitative media monitoring analysis and evaluation expenditure. The Commission, when implementing this item, should take duly into account the outcome of the meetings of the Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI). The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1000. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 800000 669131 800000 400000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to contribute towards the operational expenditure of the House of European History, which will increase knowledge, awaken curiosity, and create opportunities to reflect on European history by means of a modern exhibition and documentation centre. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Article 167 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. 1500000 750000 17000,— 83405,38 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 90000 p.m. 700000 1729296,28 1090000,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — — 0,— 0,— This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 936187 1000000 500000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Social media and the internet have fundamentally changed access to information and communication between people. Union institutions should improve the way they use these ground-breaking tools. Union institutions can use social media networks and online platforms in more innovative ways. Union institutions have no joint communication policy on the use of these tools. Moreover, these tools are still too often used simply to spread a message, whereas they offer the opportunity for conversation between politicians and the people they serve and represent. In contrast to other media (television, radio, newspapers), the internet (and social media in particular) should be used to allow citizens to interact: to provide policy makers with ideas and to start discussion on policy proposals or projects. The Union must adapt to online reality in its communication strategy. The Union must allow its citizens to interact and to contribute. Regrettably Union communication is currently still very much a top-down process which is neither interactive nor in tune with what the new media can do. Although the social network take-up rate (among Europe’s internet users) is about 90 %, the Union’s communication strategy does not yet embrace social networks, the internet and mobile services to improve access to information on Union policies or to involve Union citizens. Some Members of Parliament and Commissioners may be using social networks very actively, yet the main Union institutions can do a lot to open up, to include citizens better and to make information available, searchable and shareable. Share Europe Online has successfully run as a pilot project since 2012, with positive responses from stakeholders at both the central institutional level and from the national offices implementing the project. The pilot project sought to improve the way in which Union institutions use these new media, focusing on their local offices in Member States. The project introduced the practice of social media community management in European Parliament Information Offices and Commission Representations in order improve the provision of information to citizens online and make EU-related information more accessible. An important objective was to build the offices’ capacity for enhanced activity on social media by upgrading their staff’s skill base through training and coaching by the community managers appointed. The pilot project has helped to narrow the gap in Union institutional communication via social networks in local languages and on local platforms, thanks to increased and more coordinated activity by the offices involved. The provision of EU-related content which is appealing, relevant to the national community and optimised for social sharing is leading to increased levels of interaction. This is fostering dialogue not only between the Union and its citizens, but also between citizens themselves. The reach and influence of the institutions’ activities are increasing thanks to more targeted communication and partnerships with opinion leaders and local actors, including grassroots and civil society organisations, extending the debate on European issues to a much wider public and broadening the European public sphere. Through better insight into the conversations taking place on social media, the institutions are also improving their ability to listen and take stock of the concerns of citizens, who are increasingly organising themselves on these networks. Share Europe Online aims to facilitate interaction and access to information, and not to send out opinions about the Union in a top-down manner, which would risk being perceived as propaganda. The budget of the Share Europe Online preparatory action should serve to consolidate the positive practice started under the pilot project in order to complete the upgrading of skills and facilitate further organisational change. The aim is to bring the European Parliament Information offices and Commission Representations up to the level of expertise required to take full advantage of the social media so as to foster interaction with citizens. As in the pilot project, the preparatory action should involve people within the Union institutions as well as outside experts, civil society and grassroots organisations. Its implementation should be based on working methods jointly agreed between the Union institutions involved. The rise of social networks has led businesses to create the job of community manager. Community managers act as an interface between a company and its clients; they spread the good word about the company in a language that is specific to social networks, they manage virtual communities and understand and respond to their needs (http://www.colpis.cat/files/documents/388_material.pdf). With this preparatory action, the EU community managers introduced as part of the Share Europe Online pilot project could continue to make information about the Union accessible and to represent the various Union institutions and provide independent information about the Union and its proceedings. Share Europe Online should integrate parts of existing programmes such as Europe Direct, Euronews, the various web platforms, communication strategies and Union information archives. Furthermore, the preparatory action could continue the work already carried out under the Share Europe Online pilot project. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR COMMUNICATION

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR COMMUNICATION

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 17 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION POLICY AREA 114743887 114743887 113646949 113646949 116736617,— 116736617,— 17 02 CONSUMER POLICY 22866000 18725720 21762000 17822000 21430971,56 18825411,31 17 03 PUBLIC HEALTH 221995000 220408196 230494000 207268582 233042080,93 224500410,45 17 04 FOOD AND FEED SAFETY, ANIMAL HEALTH, ANIMAL WELFARE AND PLANT HEALTH 256136000 213305269 252250000 216997000 263506876,91 240998147,14 Title 17 — Total 615740887 567183072 618152949 555734531 634716546,40 601060585,90 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 17 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION POLICY AREA 17 01 01 Expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff in the Health and consumer protection policy area 5.2 77342110 76627646 77370667,21 100,04 17 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Health and consumer protection policy area 17 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 7479436 7385079 8477738,96 113,35 17 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 8958196 8938344 9031536,21 100,82 Article 17 01 02 — Subtotal 16437632 16323423 17509275,17 106,52 17 01 03Expenditure relating to information and communication technology equipment and services, buildings and related expenditure of the Health and consumer protection policy area 17 01 03 01 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Health and consumer protection policy area: Headquarters 5.2 4910145 4960880 5812006,33 118,37 17 01 03 03 Buildings and related expenditure of the Health and consumer protection policy area: Grange 5.2 4884000 4565000 4697335,60 96,18 Article 17 01 03 — Subtotal 9794145 9525880 10509341,93 107,30 17 01 04Support expenditure for operations and programmes in the Health and consumer protection policy area 17 01 04 01 Support expenditure for the Consumer programme 3 1100000 1100000 1131207,52 102,84 17 01 04 02 Support expenditure for the Health for Growth programme 3 1500000 1500000 1514515,87 100,97 17 01 04 03 Support expenditure in the field of food and feed safety, animal health, animal welfare and plant health 3 1500000 1500000 1466409,30 97,76 Article 17 01 04 — Subtotal 4100000 4100000 4112132,69 100,30 17 01 06Executive agencies 17 01 06 01 Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency — Contribution from the Consumer programme 3 1691000 1691000 1738348,— 102,80 17 01 06 02 Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency— Contribution from the Health for Growth programme 3 4209000 4209000 4326852,— 102,80 17 01 06 03 Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency — Contribution in the field of food and feed safety, animal health, animal welfare and plant health 3 1170000 1170000 1170000,— 100,00 Article 17 01 06 — Subtotal 7070000 7070000 7235200,— 102,34 Chapter 17 01 — Total 114743887 113646949 116736617,— 101,74 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 77342110 76627646 77370667,21 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 7479436 7385079 8477738,96 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 8958196 8938344 9031536,21 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 4910145 4960880 5812006,33 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 4884000 4565000 4697335,60 This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within Union territory:

the payment of rent, ground rent and municipal charges relating to occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

the costs of purchase or lease-purchase of buildings,

the construction of buildings,

the payment of insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the institution,

water, gas, electricity and heating charges,

maintenance costs, calculated on the basis of current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the expenditure incurred by regular cleaning operations, including the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products, etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks, electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures, and the cost of the necessary equipment,

expenses relating to the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings, contracts for the maintenance and upgrade of security installations and the purchase of items of equipment,

expenses relating to the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of firefighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs,

the cost of legal, financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges for utilities (street cleaning and maintenance, refuse collection, etc.),

technical assistance fees relating to major repair, fitting-out or remodelling operations for premises,

the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations, and in particular:

equipment (including photocopiers) for producing, reproducing and archiving documents in any form (paper, electronic media, etc.),

audiovisual, library and interpreting equipment (booths, headsets and switching units for simultaneous interpreting facilities, etc.),

kitchen fittings and restaurant equipment,

various tools for building-maintenance shops,

facilities required for officials with disabilities,

studies, documentation and training relating to such equipment,

the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture, and in particular:

the purchase of office furniture and specialised furniture, including ergonomic furniture, shelving for archives, etc.,

the replacement of worn-out and broken furniture,

supplies of special equipment for libraries (card indexes, shelving, catalogue units, etc.),

fittings specific to canteens and restaurants,

the hire of furniture,

furniture maintenance and repair costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of vehicles, and in particular:

new purchases of vehicles, including all associated costs,

the replacement of vehicles which, during the year, reach a total mileage such as to justify replacement,

the cost of hiring cars for short or long periods when demand exceeds the capacity of the vehicle fleet,

the cost of maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles (fuel, lubricants, tyres, inner tubes, miscellaneous supplies, spare parts, tools, etc.), including annual national car test,

various types of insurance (in particular third-party liability and insurance against theft) and national taxes where payable and insurance costs,

expenditure on working equipment, and in particular:

purchase of uniforms for floor messengers and drivers,

purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

purchase or reimbursement of the cost of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC,

departmental removals, reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and office supplies,

other operating expenditure, such as:

expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably the purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

the purchase, hire or leasing of computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

the purchase, hire or leasing of equipment relating to the presentation of information in printed form, e.g. printers, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers,

the purchase, hire or leasing of typewriters, word processors or any other electronic office equipment,

installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

expenditure on the operation of restaurants, cafeterias and canteens, in particular the costs of maintaining equipment and purchasing various supplies, expenditure on current conversions and the renewal of equipment, and substantial expenditure on conversion and renewal which should be clearly distinguished from current conversions, repairs and renewal of equipment and supplies,

the cost of subscriptions and access to electronic information services and external databases and the acquisition of electronic media (CD-ROMs, etc.),

the training and support required for accessing this information,

the cost of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for the print shops, and of some printing carried out by outside service providers,

expenditure on postal and delivery charges for ordinary mail, on reports and publications, on postal and other packages sent by air, sea or rail, and on the Commission’s internal mail,

licences, subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, telex, telegraph, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

the cost of inter-building telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Union offices,

technical and logistic support, training and associated costs and other activities of general interest related to computer equipment and software, general computer training, subscriptions to technical documentation whether on paper or in electronic form, etc., external operating staff, office services, subscriptions to international organisations, etc., studies on safety and quality assurance relating to computer equipment and software.

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1). Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14). Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1100000 1100000 1131207,52 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information measures and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures covered by this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. See Chapter 17 02. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1500000 1500000 1514515,87 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information measures and publications directly linked to achievement of the objective of the programme or measures covered by this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. See Chapter 17 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1500000 1500000 1466409,30 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, evaluating, auditing and control of programmes or projects in this field. It is also intended to cover expenditure on technical and administrative assistance, studies, meetings of experts, information and communication measures and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures covered by this appropriation. This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on administrative assistance relating to the audit of claims presented by the Member States in accordance with the respective provisions provided for in the legal basis. See Chapter 17 04. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1691000 1691000 1738348,— This appropriation is intended to cover the contribution for expenditure on the Agency’s staff and administration incurred as a result of the Agency’s role in the management of measures forming part of the Consumer programme. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The establishment plan of the Executive Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 254/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on a multiannual consumer programme for the years 2014-20 and repealing Decision No 1926/2006/EC (OJ L 84, 20.3.2014, p. 42). See Chapter 17 02. Commission Implementing Decision 2013/770/EU of 17 December 2013 establishing the Consumers, Health and Food Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2004/858/EC (OJ L 341, 18.12.2013, p. 69). Commission Decision C(2013) 9505 of 20 December 2013 delegating powers to the Consumers, Health and Food Executive Agency with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of consumers, health and food comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 4209000 4209000 4326852,— This appropriation is intended to cover the contribution for expenditure on the Agency’s staff and administration incurred as a result of the Agency’s role in the management of measures forming part of the Health for Growth programme. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The establishment plan of the Executive Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 282/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on the establishment of a third Programme for the Union's action in the field of health (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1350/2007/EC (OJ L 86, 21.3.2014, p. 1). Commission Implementing Decision 2013/770/EU of 17 December 2013 establishing the Consumers, Health and Food Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2004/858/EC (OJ L 341, 18.12.2013, p. 69). Commission Decision C(2013) 9505 of 20 December 2013 delegating powers to the Consumers, Health and Food Executive Agency with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of consumers, health and food comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1170000 1170000 1170000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the contribution from the Union training strategy in the areas of food law, feed law, animal health and animal welfare rules as well as plant rules for expenditure on the Agency’s staff and administration incurred as a result of the Agency’s role in the management of measures in the areas of food law, feed law, animal health and animal welfare rules as well as plant rules. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The establishment plan of the Executive Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this section. Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules (OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1), and in particular Article 51 thereof. See Chapter 17 04. Commission Implementing Decision 2013/770/EU of 17 December 2013 establishing the Consumers, Health and Food Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2004/858/EC (OJ L 341, 18.12.2013, p. 69). Commission Decision C(2013) 9505 of 20 December 2013 delegating powers to the Consumers, Health and Food Executive Agency with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of consumers, health and food comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union. Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 6 May 2013, on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health, plant reproductive material, plant protection products and amending Regulations (EC) No 999/2001, 1829/2003, 1831/2003, 1/2005, 396/2005, 834/2007, 1099/2009, 1069/2009, 1107/2009, Regulations (EU) No 1151/2012, […]/2013, and Directives 98/58/EC, 1999/74/EC, 2007/43/EC, 2008/119/EC, 2008/120/EC and 2009/128/EC (Official controls Regulation) (COM(2013) 265 final). CONSUMER POLICY Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 17 02CONSUMER POLICY 17 02 01 Safeguarding consumers’ interest and improving their safety and information 3 21866000 12373045 21262000 5063000 17 02 51 Completion line of Union activities in favour of consumers 3 p.m. 5752675 p.m. 12509000 21430971,56 18338687,94 318,79 17 02 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 17 02 77 01 Pilot project — Transparency and stability in the financial markets 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 340369,— 17 02 77 02 Preparatory action — Monitoring measures in the field of consumer policy 3 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 146354,37 17 02 77 03 Pilot project — Your Europe Travel application for mobile devices 2 p.m. 100000 500000 250000 17 02 77 04 Pilot project — Training for SMEs on consumer rights in the digital age 3 1000000 500000 Article 17 02 77 — Subtotal 1000000 600000 500000 250000 0,— 486723,37 81,12 Chapter 17 02 — Total 22866000 18725720 21762000 17822000 21430971,56 18825411,31 100,53 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 21866000 12373045 21262000 5063000 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure for achieving the objectives established through the multiannual consumer programme for the years 2014-2020. The aim of the programme is to ensure a high level of consumer protection and to empower consumers in the heart of the internal market within the framework of an overall strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, by contributing to the protection of the health, safety, legal and economic interests of consumers, as well as to the promotion of their right to information, education and to organise themselves in order to safeguard their interests, supporting the integration of such consumer interests into other policy areas. The programme will complement, support and monitor the policies of Member States. This general objective shall be pursued through the following four specific objectives:

safety: to consolidate and enhance product safety through effective market surveillance throughout the Union,

information and education and support to consumer organisations: to improve consumers’ education, information and awareness of their rights, to develop the evidence base for consumer policy and to provide support to consumer organisations, also taking into account the specific needs of vulnerable consumers,

rights and redress: to develop and reinforce consumer rights, in particular through smart regulatory action, and to improve access to simple, efficient, expedient and low-cost redress including alternative dispute resolution,

enforcement: to support enforcement of consumer rights by strengthening cooperation between national enforcement bodies and by supporting consumers with advice.

The new programme also needs to take into account new societal challenges which have grown in importance in recent years. They include: the increased complexity of consumer decision-making, the need to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption, the opportunities and threats that digitalisation brings, an increase in social exclusion and the number of vulnerable consumers, and an ageing population. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 254/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on a multiannual consumer programme for the years 2014-20 and repealing Decision No 1926/2006/EC (OJ L 84, 20.3.2014, p. 42). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 5752675 p.m. 12509000 21430971,56 18338687,94 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments relating to previous years under Decision No 20/2004/EC. That Decision was repealed by Decision No 1926/2006/EC (see Article 17 02 02). The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Decision No 20/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 December 2003 establishing a general framework for financing Community actions in support of consumer policy for the years 2004 to 2007 (OJ L 5, 9.1.2004, p. 1). Decision No 1926/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a programme of Community action in the field of consumer policy (2007-2013) (OJ L 404, 30.12.2006, p. 39). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 340369,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 146354,37 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 100000 500000 250000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure for setting up the European consumer travel application, Your Europe Travel. The objective of this application is to establish a one-stop shop that offers information on consumer rights and cross-border issues, and to help travellers when they encounter problems while they are abroad and have limited access to information and advice services. It will provide practical information for consumers and focus on real-life, cross-border situations, on topics ranging from travel and visa information, passenger and consumer rights, health cards, payment systems, road signs, and the European Consumer Centres (ECCs) that can provide assistance and advice in each of the Member States and in Norway and Iceland. The strategy relating to the content of this smart application will be defined by the Commission with the active involvement of the European Parliament. The strategy should be revised once a year to take into account new developments. The application will make menus available which allow users to quickly find the information they need during a trip within the Union. It will be fully multilingual, i.e. available in any of the official Union languages. General Union information will also be available in all the official languages, detailed information in the language(s) of each Member State plus English, French and German. The goal of this project is to develop a service concept and later an application that can be used by the citizens within the Union on mobile devices to assist them with travel issues, questions and problems. This intelligent application shall answer most questions based on a semantic analysis of the question and of the content available. It shall also offer the possibility of asking further questions, via the Europe Direct service, in the event that the first-line system provides an incomplete reply. Replies via Europe Direct will be given within its established deadlines, in accordance with its quality charter, and in the language of the consumer. The service will be free of charge, except for telecommunications costs. The content will mostly syndicate existing content from the Commission’s Your Europe and ECC Network websites so that it is adapted to each national context. In addition to information, it will include an interactive part/module to help solve disputes with traders. This will give consumers some quick tips to help them solve the issue in question by themselves while they are abroad. More complex issues will be signposted into the normal workflow of the ECC Network and relevant alternative dispute resolution/online dispute resolution options. In addition to development and production costs, this appropriation is intended to cover the maintenance, running costs and publicity costs of the project for the next 5 years. Implementation The project should as a starting point draw on knowledge of the current situation with regard to communication with citizens on Union affairs, and should also research state-of-the-art relevant communication technologies. The project should then apply a collaborative and participative approach to create concepts such as an interactive platform and captioning service by involving the citizens from all over Europe through a behavioural study, resulting in a basic service concept of the application that is created by actual end users. The project will make the best possible use and/or integrate other relevant applications for mobile devices (Passenger rights, European Health Insurance card), websites for citizens (such as Your Europe, Travelling in Europe, European Youth Portal Travel Section), and services to citizens (such as Europe Direct), to ensure that duplication of efforts is avoided. Finally, the project should implement the developed concept into a launched application, resulting in the European Consumer Travel Application that can be accessed free of charge for the users from mobile devices. This pilot project is estimated to have an overall timeline of 22 months and to have a total budget of EUR 650000, which includes full implementation of the IT application and building up of the service platform. The completion of the project, including testing, is scheduled for November 2015. An Editorial Board composed of the Commission and representatives of the ECC Network will be responsible for the editorial policy, including language and priorities for content selection. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 500000 The pilot project will help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to comply with consumer protection law in the online environment. Better compliance with the rules would reduce problems for consumers and benefit traders by avoiding problems with the enforcement authorities.

Training modules for SMEs on Union consumer contract and marketing law for the online environment, including on Directive 2011/83/EU (Consumer Rights Directive), Directive 2000/31/EC (e-Commerce Directive) and the applicable national legislation in the Member States will be produced by a contractor for the Commission and will be made available free of charge to consumer and business associations.

The modules will be produced as offline learning courses for all Member States (plus Norway and Iceland) in the languages of all the Member States. In a second phase the modules could be adapted for online use to facilitate cross-border trade.

Consumer and business associations will be encouraged to use these modules for offering training programmes to SMEs about their obligations.

The project will have a start-up phase running from mid-2015 to mid-2016 for drafting training modules and organising the process, and an operational phase subsequently. The training modules will be improved and added to over time, as feedback will allow corrections to be made, and changing legislation or markets will necessitate additions.

A kick-off conference with the full stakeholder base (consumer and business associations, legal practitioners, authorities), followed by a conference every two years, will make it possible to assess progress, analyse uptake, assess effectiveness and give visibility to the work.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). PUBLIC HEALTH Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 17 03PUBLIC HEALTH 17 03 01 Encouraging innovation in healthcare and increasing the sustainability of health systems, improving the health of Union citizens and protecting them from cross-border health threats 3 54041000 26366428 52870000 8697500 17 03 10 European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control 3 56766000 56403470 56766000 54766000 58315356,— 58315000,— 103,39 17 03 11 European Food Safety Authority 3 76412000 74912000 76545000 76545000 78052596,14 75519000,— 100,81 17 03 12European Medicines Agency 17 03 12 01 Union contribution to the European Medicines Agency 3 24716000 24716000 31333000 23730082 33560440,— 33560440,— 135,78 17 03 12 02 Special contribution for orphan medicinal products 3 6800000 6800000 6000000 6000000 6768000,— 6677360,— 98,20 Article 17 03 12 — Subtotal 31516000 31516000 37333000 29730082 40328440,— 40237800,— 127,67 17 03 13 International agreements and membership of international organisations in the field of public health and tobacco control 4 210000 188729 200000 200000 192000,— 109471,58 58,00 17 03 51 Completion of public health programmes 3 p.m. 24967569 p.m. 30370000 51853688,79 49638990,59 198,81 17 03 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 17 03 77 01 Pilot project — New employment situation in the health sector: best practices for improving professional training and qualifications of healthcare workers and their remuneration 1.1 — p.m. p.m. 80000 0,— 0,— 17 03 77 02 Pilot project — Complex research on health, environment, transport and climate change — Improvement of indoor and outdoor air quality 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 17 03 77 03 Pilot project — Fruit and vegetable consumption 2 p.m. 250000 — 700000 0,— 397745,68 159,10 17 03 77 04 Pilot project — Healthy diet: early years and ageing population 2 p.m. 630000 — 600000 1000000,— 282402,60 44,83 17 03 77 05 Pilot project — Developing and implementing successful prevention strategies for type 2 diabetes 2 p.m. 300000 — 300000 0,— 0,— 0 17 03 77 06 Preparatory action — Antimicrobial resistance (AMR): Research on the causes of high and improper antibiotic usage 2 p.m. 300000 — 300000 0,— 0,— 0 17 03 77 07 Preparatory action — Creation of a Union network of experts in the field of adapted care for adolescents with psychological problems 3 p.m. 262000 p.m. 300000 0,— 0,— 0 17 03 77 08 Pilot project — European Prevalence Protocol for early detection of autistic spectrum disorders in Europe 3 p.m. 551000 800000 790000 1300000,— 0,— 0 17 03 77 09 Pilot project — Promotion of self-care systems in the Union 3 p.m. 525000 1000000 800000 1000000,— 0,— 0 17 03 77 10 Pilot project — Gender-specific mechanisms in coronary artery disease in Europe 3 p.m. 262000 p.m. 300000 1000000,— 0,— 0 17 03 77 11 Preparatory action — Fruit and vegetable consumption 2 p.m. 225000 750000 675000 0,— 0,— 0 17 03 77 12 Pilot project — Reducing health inequalities: building expertise and evaluation of actions. 2 p.m. 450000 1500000 750000 17 03 77 13 Pilot project — Developing evidence-based strategies to improve the health of isolated and vulnerable persons 2 p.m. 300000 1000000 500000 17 03 77 14 Preparatory action — Healthy diet: early years and ageing population 2 p.m. 150000 500000 250000 17 03 77 15 Preparatory action — European study on the burden and care of epilepsy 3 p.m. 324000 1230000 615000 17 03 77 16 Pilot project — The effect of differing kidney disease treatment modalities and organ donation and transplantation practices on health expenditure and patient outcomes 3 1000000 500000 17 03 77 17 Pilot project — Platform for increasing organ donation in the European Union and neighbouring countries: Eudonorg 2015-2016 3 600000 300000 17 03 77 18 Pilot project — Reducing health inequalities experienced by LGBTI people 3 450000 225000 17 03 77 19 Pilot project — Access to healthcare for people in rural areas 3 1000000 500000 Article 17 03 77 — Subtotal 3050000 6054000 6780000 6960000 4300000,— 680148,28 11,23 Chapter 17 03 — Total 221995000 220408196 230494000 207268582 233042080,93 224500410,45 101,86 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 54041000 26366428 52870000 8697500 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure for achieving the objectives established through the multiannual Public Health programme for the 2014-2020 period. The general objectives of the programme shall be to complement, support and add value to the policies of the Member States to improve the health of Union citizens and reduce health inequalities by promoting health, encouraging innovation in health, increasing the sustainability of health systems and protecting Union citizens from serious cross-border health threats. The Public Health programme 2014-2020 focuses on four specific objectives:

supporting public health capacity building and contributing to innovative, efficient and sustainable health systems: identify and develop tools and mechanisms at Union level to address shortages of resources, both human and financial, and facilitate the voluntary up-take of innovation in public health intervention and prevention strategies,

facilitating access to better and safer healthcare for Union citizens: increase access to medical expertise and information for specific conditions also beyond national borders, facilitate the application of the results of research and develop tools for the improvement of healthcare quality and patient safety through, inter alia, actions contributing to improve health literacy,

promoting health, preventing diseases, and fostering supportive environments for healthy lifestyles: identify, disseminate and promote the uptake of evidence-based and good practices for cost-effective disease prevention and health promotion measures by addressing in particular the key lifestyle-related risk factors with a focus on the Union added value,

protecting citizens from serious cross-border health threats: identify and develop coherent approaches and promote their implementation for better preparedness and coordination in health emergencies.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 282/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on the establishment of a third Programme for the Union’s action in the field of health for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 86, 21.3.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 56766000 56403470 56766000 54766000 58315356,— 58315000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the Centre’s personnel and administrative expenditure. In particular, Title 1 covers the salaries of permanent staff and seconded experts, the costs relating to recruitment, interim services, staff training and mission expenses; Title 2 Expenditure relates to the renting of the Centre’s office facilities, the fitting-out of premises, information and communication technology, technical installations, logistics and other administrative costs. This appropriation is also intended to cover operational expenditure relating to the following target areas:

improving surveillance of communicable diseases in the Member States,

strengthening the scientific support provided by the Member States and the Commission,

enhancing the preparedness of the Union against emerging threats from communicable diseases, especially hepatitis B, including threats related to intentional release of biological agents, and diseases of unknown origin, and coordinating the response,

strengthening the relevant capacity in the Member States through training,

communicating information and building partnerships.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the maintenance of the emergency facility (Emergency Operations Centre) linking the Centre online with national communicable disease centres and reference laboratories in Member States in the event of major outbreaks of communicable diseases or other illnesses of unknown origin. The Centre must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The Centre’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 56766000. Regulation (EC) No 851/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a European Centre for disease prevention and control (OJ L 142, 30.4.2004, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 76412000 74912000 76545000 76545000 78052596,14 75519000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the Authority’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3). It covers in particular:

costs associated with supporting and holding meetings of the scientific committee and the scientific groups, working groups, the advisory forum, the Management Board and meetings with the scientific partners or interested parties,

costs associated with the establishment of scientific opinions using external resources (contracts and subsidies),

costs associated with the creation of data collection networks and the integration of the existing information systems,

costs associated with the scientific and technical assistance to the Commission (Article 31),

costs associated with the identification of logistical support measures,

costs associated with technical and scientific cooperation,

costs associated with the dissemination of scientific opinions,

costs associated with communication activities.

The Authority must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The Authority’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 77330000. An amount of EUR 918000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 76412000 entered in the budget. Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 24716000 24716000 31333000 23730082 33560440,— 33560440,— This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure in connection with the work programme (Title 3), in order to carry out the tasks provided for in Article 57 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1). The Agency must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 26215000. An amount of EUR 1499000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 24716000 entered in the budget. Council Regulation (EC) No 297/95 of 10 February 1995 on fees payable to the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (OJ L 35, 15.2.1995, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 141/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 on orphan medicinal products (OJ L 18, 22.1.2000, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1) (replacing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93). Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to veterinary medicinal products (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 1). Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67). Commission Regulation (EC) No 2049/2005 of 15 December 2005 laying down, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, rules regarding the payment of fees to, and the receipt of administrative assistance from, the European Medicines Agency by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 329, 16.12.2005, p. 4). Regulation (EC) No 1901/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on medicinal products for paediatric use and amending Regulation (EEC) No 1768/92, Directive 2001/20/EC, Directive 2001/83/EC and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1394/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2007 on advanced therapy medicinal products and amending Directive 2001/83/EC and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 (OJ L 324, 10.12.2007, p. 121). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1234/2008 of 24 November 2008 concerning the examination of variations to the terms of marketing authorisations for medicinal products for human use and veterinary medicinal products (OJ L 334, 12.12.2008, p. 7). Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 laying down Community procedures for the establishment of residue limits of pharmacologically active substances in foodstuffs of animal origin, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 and amending Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 152, 16.6.2009, p. 11). Regulation (EU) No 1235/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2010 amending, as regards pharmacovigilance of medicinal products for human use, Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency, and Regulation (EC) No 1394/2007 on advanced therapy medicinal products (OJ L 348, 31.12.2010, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 6800000 6800000 6000000 6000000 6768000,— 6677360,— This appropriation is intended to cover the special contribution provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 141/2000, as opposed to the one provided for in Article 67 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004. It is used by the Agency exclusively to compensate for the total or partial non-recovery of payments due for an orphan medicinal product. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 6800000. Council Regulation (EC) No 297/95 of 10 February 1995 on fees payable to the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (OJ L 35, 15.2.1995, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 141/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 on orphan medicinal products (OJ L 18, 22.1.2000, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 210000 188729 200000 200000 192000,— 109471,58 This appropriation is intended to cover the Union contribution to the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), which the Community ratified and to which the Union is a party. Council Decision 2004/513/EC of 2 June 2004 concerning the conclusion of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (OJ L 213, 15.6.2004, p. 8). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 24967569 p.m. 30370000 51853688,79 49638990,59 This payment appropriation is intended to cover commitments relating to previous years under Decisions No 1786/2002/EC and No 1350/2007/EC. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Decision No 1786/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2002 adopting a programme of Community action in the field of public health (2003-2008) (OJ L 271, 9.10.2002, p. 1). Decision No 1350/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 establishing a second programme of Community action in the field of health (2008-2013) (OJ L 301, 20.11.2007, p. 3). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — p.m. p.m. 80000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 250000 — 700000 0,— 397745,68 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 630000 — 600000 1000000,— 282402,60 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 300000 — 300000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 300000 — 300000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 262000 p.m. 300000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 551000 800000 790000 1300000,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 525000 1000000 800000 1000000,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 262000 p.m. 300000 1000000,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 225000 750000 675000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. The preparatory action aims at increasing the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables in vulnerable population groups (low-income pregnant women and their children, the elderly, etc.), in order to improve public health and stimulate demand in the fruit and vegetables market. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 450000 1500000 750000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. This appropriation is intended to cover the establishment of a pilot project to improve knowledge-sharing and actions to reduce health inequalities in the Union — particularly in Member States and regions with the greatest needs, and those in receipt of Cohesion Funds. It will establish a network of exchange between experts and policy advisers across the Union, focusing on support and training for the development and implementation of policies, as well as specific activities, addressing health inequalities at national and subnational/regional level. Priorities for the network will include, in particular, development of expertise in issues related to effectiveness of prevention policies, differences and discrimination in access to healthcare, as well as strategies to alleviate the social, environmental and behavioural factors contributing to health inequalities. The pilot project will also carry out a review and evaluations of activities addressing health inequalities already supported through Union Structural Funds and programmes. Specific activities carried out under this pilot project will be defined after a consultation process among Member States involved and stakeholders in the field of public health and healthcare policies. This pilot project will be aimed at improving the awareness and knowledge in key target groups for policy about the importance of addressing health inequalities and the opportunities to do so, in particular through the Structural Funds. It will also review and evaluate actions taken through the Structural Funds and programmes in this matter, thus promoting the development of better policymaking in future. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 300000 1000000 500000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Across the Member States the occurrence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing at an unprecedented speed. At the same time, more and more Europeans are struggling with problems concerning, e.g. obesity and mental health. Isolated and vulnerable persons in particular struggle with problems linked to deteriorating health. Both men and women suffer from such health decline but their health issues are not the same and should be addressed differently. In 2011 the Commission published a comprehensive report on the state of the health of European men which showed important inequalities between women’s and men’s health. One of the key statements in the report is Improving men’s health also has both direct and indirect benefits for women and children. In 2009 the Commission published a similar report on the state of the health of European women. There seems to be a growing recognition of the fact that men’s and women’s health problems are to be treated from different angles and therefore this project has the following objectives:

to gather and assess — e.g. through European Community Health Indicators (ECHIs) — existing information on the differences of men’s and women’s (in particular the isolated and vulnerable) health in the participating Member States and on existing practices to address this issue,

to increase the knowledge base on the lifestyles and attitudes towards individual (including mental) health, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of especially isolated and vulnerable persons, and identify the reasons why there seems to be greater reluctance in this specific group of people to change lifestyles and to seek the help of doctors or other health services. The studies can be both disease-specific and population-based,

to analyse health systems across different Member States to identify what the causes of the relative underutilisation of health services by less advantaged groups are and what can be done to address it,

on basis of the evidence collected to develop and test (gender-) targeted strategies to improve the health of these people, to facilitate their access to health services and to prevent health problems from occurring in the first place,

to disseminate the results and best practice examples to Member States, in particular health providers in the primary sector, and to encourage follow-up on the results.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 150000 500000 250000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. This preparatory action is intended to continue the project which aims at underlining the importance of a correct and healthy diet with a focus on the ageing population. The ageing of the population of Europe is a demographic phenomenon that is due to a decrease in fertility and to an increase of life expectancy among European citizens. The population of Europe is expected to age over the next 40 years and this phenomenon is closely related to nutrition issues. As recognised in various studies, nutrition has a strong and important impact in the treatment and prevention of several diseases and in maintaining good health and quality of life in an ageing population. With advancing age, there is a high incidence of chronic diseases. Evidence points to the important effect of nutrition and, in particular, of a balanced and healthy diet based on fruit and vegetables, and on one’s susceptibility to such diseases and their development and outcome. This project also seeks to provide parents and children with information on nutrition. It will focus on the early years of life, and could therefore cover prenatal nutrition, breastfeeding, and childhood nutrition. The project has two main objectives, namely to educate parents on the importance of good nutrition for their children, and to educate children so they consciously make healthy lifestyle choices throughout their lives. The project will operate within the framework of the Health programme and will specifically address two of the programme’s overarching objectives: that of promoting health and reducing health inequalities, and that of disseminating health information. This preparatory action will try to reach its target audiences through a range of channels, such as prenatal classes, hospitals, nurseries and preschool establishments, and schools. It should involve appropriate civil society organisations, such as health-orientated NGOs, as well as healthcare professionals such as, for instance, paediatric doctors and midwives, and national and regional health authorities. Cooperation between these different actors should aim to deliver targeted education about nutrition, independently of the food industry, to both parents and children. Information campaigns could be launched in the form of leaflets (to be given, for example, to pregnant mothers by midwives, or to parents by paediatric doctors) or presentations in schools. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 324000 1230000 615000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain characterised by an enduring predisposition to generate epileptic seizures, and by the neurobiological, cognitive, psychological, and social consequences of this condition. The latter include premature death, stigmatisation, social exclusion, and reduced quality of life. While effective treatments are available, barriers exist in relation to the access to healthcare, resulting in a significant treatment gap. A European survey completed more than a decade ago indicated that there were insufficient resources and marked disparities in the availability of epilepsy care among Member States, but the situation at present is unknown. Adding to the difficulties in allocation of adequate resources, estimates of the prevalence and cost of epilepsy in Europe vary considerably. A recent review by the European Brain Council estimated that 2,6 million people in Europe have epilepsy whereas a WHO/ ILAE/IBE report estimates that 6 million people in Europe suffer from epilepsy. The true prevalence rate of epilepsy can probably vary somewhat between countries and regions, and possibly also over time. It is unclear, however, if the reasons for the pronounced variability, both between countries and within countries, in reported prevalence rates in Europe is explained by true differences in prevalence, by differences in methodology and lack of reliable data, or by a combination. The burden of epilepsy in Europe is thus a field characterised by considerable knowledge gaps with major un-researched countries and regions, and by conflicting observations in countries where such research has been carried out. There is therefore an urgent need for a more definitive European-wide comprehensive study of the burden of epilepsy and of access to healthcare using appropriate and standardised methodology. Information derived from this study will be essential for action plans including decisions on allocation of resources for the provision of sustainable, adequate, equal, and cost-effective epilepsy care across Europe. A targeted approach to the delivery of care is especially important for a condition like epilepsy which reports a high burden of disease. Configuring the delivery of healthcare services to alleviating this burden throughout Europe requires accurate data not only on those needing treatment, on attitudes towards epilepsy in society and on existing barriers for access to healthcare, but in addition on the economic cost of care. It is expected that a study on this scale will have a major impact on identifying if there are areas in Europe where epilepsy can be definitively assessed as being more prevalent than others. It is hoped that the study will also provide conclusive evidence of the prevalence rate of epilepsy in the Union which would have a major impact on how the disease is viewed in terms of policy decision making. Similarly a cost study would allow for better planning to manage the disease. The study is expected to identify deficiencies in what is currently perceived as fragmented epilepsy care with pronounced differences in resources between Member States and furthermore the need for the education of public and healthcare workers to combat the stigma associated with epilepsy. The proposed unique European study will facilitate a coordinated pan-European action to ensure equal epilepsy care and quality of life for people with epilepsy. It will also demonstrate the need for individual Member States to improve accessibility of epilepsy care, ultimately improving the life of people with epilepsy in Europe and reducing the costs of the disease. Aim of the project The aim of the project is to assess the burden of epilepsy as well as the available epilepsy healthcare in the Union to build a coordinated information platform across Member States involving NGOs, stakeholders and government organisations with regard to the burden of epilepsy. Good practices will be identified and recommendations made for better epilepsy care throughout the Union. The strategic objective is to provide the necessary data for allocation of adequate resources for high-quality epilepsy care equal in all Member States thus closing the treatment gap, preventing the devastating consequences of epilepsy, reducing unemployment, stigma, and isolation, and securing improved quality of life for people with epilepsy, all in line with the recommendations of the European Parliament’s Written Declaration on Epilepsy. Description of the project This project would first define a standardised methodology appropriate for the study of the stigma and public attitudes relating to epilepsy and its incidence, prevalence, and cost, and access to and organisation of epilepsy care. The proposed action is a standardised, prospective population-based study carried out in representative regions in 8-12 EU Member States. These will be selected to represent all Union regions, East, West, North, and South, and to include, in the main, countries where no data are available. Some countries where data are available from previous research will also be included to enable validation of the current methodology. Research teams will be established in the participating countries. These will utilise a multi-source methodology searching, in a defined geographical area, relevant hospitals, institutions, general practitioners, EEG laboratories to ascertain cases meeting the criteria for epilepsy as defined by the International League Against Epilepsy. The aim is to capture all age groups, disease duration, and severity. Direct healthcare cost and non-medical costs as well as indirect costs will be determined prospectively over a one-year period for each case with epilepsy as well as for matched controls without epilepsy. The analysis will include assessments of stigma, quality of life, employment and access to healthcare. The local research teams will use validated questionnaires to assess knowledge and attitudes towards epilepsy among the public and healthcare professionals in their regions as well as survey the regional health organisation for epilepsy care. The results will be used to formulate recommendations to policymakers including methods for follow-up of their implementation and sustainability. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 500000 Proposed area for investigation: More than 10 % of Europeans suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), with a high risk of progression to total kidney failure requiring kidney replacement therapy — either dialysis or transplantation. The growing epidemic of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases is fuelling these numbers. Dialysis is resource-heavy, costing EUR 40000 to EUR 80000 per patient per year, depending on the country and method, while kidney transplantation costs nearly the same as dialysis in the first year, but less than 40 % of that amount in the following years. The prognosis, including life expectancy and quality of life, is much better after kidney transplantation than dialysis. Nearly 50000 Europeans are on a waiting list for a kidney, and given the current shortage of donated organs, some of them will die waiting. This pilot project will compare, from a macro-economic perspective, the various treatment modalities for CKD in Member States by investigating the factors that influence the treatment choice (by patient or doctor) and the impact of that choice on healthcare budgets. In addition, the project will examine obstacles to improving kidney donation and transplantation rates. It will answer the question: Why is there such an enormous variability in practice in the overall management of CKD and access to transplantation in Europe, and how could these practices be harmonised in order to ensure equal and better quality of care while reducing costs? In times of economic crisis, it is crucial to find ways of improving the efficiency of the healthcare systems in the Member States. In the treatment of CKD, two main treatment modalities are currently available: dialysis and kidney transplantation. With regard to dialysis, it is necessary to assess which type of dialysis would give a better outcome from two standpoints: first, for the patient (improved quality of life and better acceptance) and second, from a health economics point of view. Transplantation is not used as frequently as dialysis, despite the fact that it makes for a far better quality of life and is more cost-efficient. Hence, an assessment of the different national organisational practices which play a role in facilitating transplantation (i.e. different organ donor policies, different consent systems, the existence of transplant coordinators, bilateral or multilateral agreements for cross-border exchange of organs between Member States, etc.) is essential in order to identify and support the practices which ultimately have a significant effect on transplantation waiting times. These differences in donor policies greatly affect transplantation waiting times, and long waiting times on dialysis have major deleterious effects on kidney transplant candidates:

the death rate on dialysis is higher when compared with the survival rate post-transplant,

the longer the waiting time on dialysis, the lower the transplantation success and patient survival rate,

finally, the costs of dialysis are much higher than those associated with a functioning kidney transplant, meaning that the longer the waiting time on dialysis is, the higher the total expenditure will be.

All these factors have a significant impact not only on access to transplantation but also on overall spending for the treatment of CKD. Therefore, it is critical to gather the necessary information about their impact on final treatment outcomes, in terms of both quality of care and cost-efficiency. At present, some Member States are better organised than others with regard to dialysis treatment and kidney transplantation. This stems from the fact that some Member States have included the role of transplant donor coordination in their national structures and have established collaboration through specialised networks such as Eurotransplant and Scandiatransplant. This project will assess the situation in the Member States, sharing and building on the expertise and data from existing initiatives and registers. In addition, the project will take into account the work done in the mid-term review of the Action Plan on Organ Donation and Transplantation, and other projects in the field, such as ETPOD, EULID, Elupsy and the Accord Joint Action, which focuses on living donation. Given that advances in the implementation of health policies, including donation policies and waiting list policies, are the responsibility of the competent national authorities, the project will involve those authorities in cooperation with specialised organisations such as the European Society of Organ Transplantation (ESOT) and the European Transplant Coordinators Organisation (ETCO) and give them access to those organisations’ expert input. Expected outcomes In summary, investigating the many factors that influence the choice of CKD treatment for kidney patients and the different organisational practices which play a role in facilitating kidney transplantation will help to bring about better and more cost-efficient kidney disease treatment practices in Member States. The overall project goal is to provide an overview of the different treatment modalities and the factors that influence the selection of those modalities in Member States, with a view to harmonising end-stage kidney disease treatments and improving the availability of transplantation across Member States, while at the same time reducing healthcare costs and improving the quality of care. It is expected that some of the Member States participating in the project will be able to use it as a stepping stone towards successful implementation of Directive 2010/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 on standards of quality and safety of human organs intended for transplantation and of the EU Action Plan on Organ Donation and Transplantation (OJ L 207, 6.8.2010, p. 14). Project starting date: June 2015. Project completion date: June 2017. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 600000 300000 This pilot project will focus on training and social awareness to encourage public reflection on organ donation. It will include training for social activists who will pass on the main positive aspects to the rest of society. The project is for society as a whole, with special emphasis on families, economic and social actors and health professionals as potential social activists to support organ donors and recipients. Awareness-raising activities will take place in schools and vocational training establishments, helping to increase organ and tissue donation and improve distribution processes and transplantation rates. Expressed and presumed consent will be encouraged in order to increase the number of donors. Good practices, extending to telemedicine, will be shared. Recommendations will be made in collaboration with authorities and health professionals An organ donation and transplantation database for the Union and neighbouring countries will be set up, with a view to:

analysing the current situation in the Union and neighbouring countries,

providing indicators for monitoring overall performance in the management of donated and transplanted organs.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 450000 225000 Aims

(1) To better understand the specific health inequalities experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people, focusing in particular on overlapping inequalities stemming from discrimination on other grounds (e.g. age, disability, race and ethnicity) and the barriers faced by health professionals when providing care to those groups.

(2) To provide health professionals with specific tools to ensure that they have the right skills and knowledge to overcome those barriers and contribute to the reduction of health inequalities.

Description This project follows on from the Fundamental Rights Agency project Public authorities and fundamental rights of LGBT people, in which healthcare professionals were interviewed on specific health inequalities faced by LGBTI people. It will complement pilot projects Reducing health inequalities: building expertise and evaluation of actions (Item 17 03 77 12) and Developing evidence-based strategies to improve the health of isolated and vulnerable persons (Item 17 03 77 13), which address health inequalities, but not as experienced by LGBTI people. To bridge that gap will be the specific focus of this project. Outcomes

(1) Information will be gathered on specific health inequalities experienced by LGBTI people; particular attention will be paid to those within this group who are at risk of inequality as a result of age, disability, race or ethnic background.

(2) Health professionals will be aware of both those health inequalities and the barriers that they themselves face when providing care to those groups. They will be equipped to overcome these barriers through training modules.

(3) Training modules will be made available to all health stakeholders across the Union.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1000000 500000 The pilot project has been given an A rating by the Commission (pre-assessment). The Commission communication of 4 April 2014 on effective, accessible and resilient health systems stressed that accessibility to healthcare was one of the three pillars of the Union agenda for effective, accessible and resilient health systems. Access to healthcare in rural areas is a particular problem in various Member States. As populations move to urban areas, resulting in the decay of small and medium-sized cities, the issue of adequate healthcare provision in rural areas will grow in importance in other Member States as well. The project will help to reduce disparities in healthcare accessibility and to ensure equitable access in rural areas within and among the Member States. Good practices on policies and tools used to improve access to healthcare in rural areas will be identified and exchanged, taking into account factors such as access to facilities and to medical professionals, as well as the cost and affordability of healthcare, the optimum size of healthcare services and the scope for cross-border collaboration between Member States. The specific activities to be carried out under this project will be laid down after a consultation process among Member States and stakeholders in the field of public health and healthcare policies. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). FOOD AND FEED SAFETY, ANIMAL HEALTH, ANIMAL WELFARE AND PLANT HEALTH Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 17 04FOOD AND FEED SAFETY, ANIMAL HEALTH, ANIMAL WELFARE AND PLANT HEALTH 17 04 01 Ensuring a higher animal health status and high level of protection of animals in the Union 3 178500000 138351838 180000000 4000000 17 04 02 Ensuring timely detection of harmful organisms for plants and their eradication 3 10000000 7190844 5000000 3000000 17 04 03 Ensuring effective, efficient and reliable controls 3 47360000 28763376 45724000 15000000 17 04 04 Fund for emergency measures related to animal and plant health 3 20000000 9587792 20000000 7500000 17 04 10 Contributions to international agreements and membership of international organisations in the fields of food safety, animal health, animal welfare and plant health 4 276000 248043 276000 276000 220255,40 220255,40 88,80 17 04 51 Completion of previous measures in food and feed safety, animal health, animal welfare and plant health 3 p.m. 28763376 p.m. 186296000 263286621,51 240042462,94 834,54 17 04 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 17 04 77 01 Pilot project — Coordinated European Animal Welfare Network 2 p.m. p.m. — 300000 0,— 735428,80 17 04 77 02 Preparatory action — Control posts (resting points) in relation to transport of animals 2 p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,— 17 04 77 03 Pilot project — Developing best practices in animal transport 2 p.m. 300000 1000000 500000 17 04 77 04 Pilot project — Farmhouse and Artisan Cheesemakers’ European Network — Project involving the production of European guidelines for proper hygienic practice 2 p.m. 100000 250000 125000 Article 17 04 77 — Subtotal p.m. 400000 1250000 925000 0,— 735428,80 183,86 Chapter 17 04 — Total 256136000 213305269 252250000 216997000 263506876,91 240998147,14 112,98 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 178500000 138351838 180000000 4000000 The Union’s financial assistance helps accelerate the eradication or control of animal diseases by providing funds to supplement national financial resources and contributes to harmonising measures at Union level. The bulk of these diseases or infections are zoonoses communicable to man (BSE, brucellosis, avian influenza, salmonellosis, tuberculosis, etc.). Moreover, the persistence of the diseases in question hampers the smooth operation of the internal market; fighting them helps to improve the level of public health and to boost food safety in the Union. This appropriation is also intended to cover the Union’s contribution to measures for eliminating obstacles to the free movement of goods in these sectors, for veterinary support and as back-up action. It consists in providing financial assistance:

for the purchase, storage and formulation of foot-and-mouth antigens and of different vaccines,

for the development of marker vaccines or tests that can distinguish between sick and vaccinated animals.

Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 50 thereof. Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30). Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.6.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 10000000 7190844 5000000 3000000 This appropriation is intended to cover preventive actions to combat the pests and diseases threatening agricultural and horticultural crops, forests and landscape. It covers also Union contributions towards the specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union. Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 of 30 January 2006 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union (OJ L 42, 14.2.2006, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.6.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 47360000 28763376 45724000 15000000 This appropriation is intended to cover the implementation of the initial measures resulting from Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, in particular:

the activities of the Union laboratories,

training on feed and food control,

travel and subsistence expenses for national experts participating in Food and Veterinary Office missions,

IT tools, communication and information on feed and food control, development of Union strategy for safer food,

for an information policy in the field of animal protection, including information campaigns and programmes to inform the public about the harmlessness of consumption of meat from vaccinated animals, as well as information campaigns and programmes emphasising the humane aspects of vaccination strategies in the fight against contagious animal diseases,

for the monitoring of compliance with animal-protection provisions during the transport of animals for slaughter,

for the establishment and maintenance of a rapid alert system, including a worldwide rapid alert system, for the notification of direct or indirect risks to human and animal health deriving from food or feed,

for technical and scientific measures necessary to develop Union veterinary legislation and for the development of veterinary education or training,

for information technology tools, including Traces and the Animal Disease Notification System,

for measures to combat illegal imports of dog and cat furs.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the Union contribution to the implementation, by the Commission and/or the Member States, of the measures provided for in the legal basis below, in particular the provisions eliminating obstacles to the free movement of goods in these sectors. Council Directive 66/401/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of fodder plant seed (OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2298/66). Council Directive 66/402/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of cereal seed (OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2309/66). Council Directive 68/193/EEC of 9 April 1968 on the marketing of material for the vegetative propagation of the vine (OJ L 93, 17.4.1968, p. 15). Council Decision 94/800/EC of 22 December 1994 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community, as regards matters within its competence, of the agreements reached in the Uruguay Round multilateral negotiations (1986-1994) (OJ L 336, 23.12.1994, p. 1), and in particular Article 5, Assessment of Risk and Determination of the Appropriate Level of Sanitary or Phytosanitary Protection, of the chapter Agreement on the application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures thereof. Council Directive 1999/105/EC of 22 December 1999 on the marketing of forest reproductive material (OJ L 11, 15.1.2000, p. 17), and in particular Article 11(1) thereof. Council Directive 2002/53/EC of 13 June 2002 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 17 thereof. Council Directive 2002/54/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of beet seed (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 12). Council Directive 2002/55/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of vegetable seed (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 33). Council Directive 2002/56/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of seed potatoes (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 60). Council Directive 2002/57/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 74). Council Directive 2008/72/EC of 15 July 2008 on the marketing of vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed (OJ L 205, 1.8.2008, p. 28). Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food enzymes and amending Council Directive 83/417/EEC, Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, Directive 2000/13/EC, Council Directive 2001/112/EC and Regulation (EC) No 258/97 (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 7). Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food additives (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 16). Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91, Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 and (EC) No 110/2008 and Directive 2000/13/EC (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 34). Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.6.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 20000000 9587792 20000000 7500000 The outbreak of some animal diseases in the Union could possibly have a major impact on the operation of the internal market and on the Union’s commercial relations with third countries. Thus, it is important for the Union to make a financial contribution in order to allow the fastest eradication possible of any outbreak of a serious infectious disease in Member States by deploying Union resources to fight these diseases. This appropriation is intended to cover curative actions to combat the pests and diseases threatening agricultural and horticultural crops, forests and landscape, among them the spread of exotic invasive species and diseases (such as pine nematode and others), which are becoming more frequent and are spreading. Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.6.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 276000 248043 276000 276000 220255,40 220255,40 This appropriation is intended to cover the Union contribution to the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), established by the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants as last amended on 19 March 1991, which provides for an exclusive property right for breeders of new plant varieties. Council Decision No 2005/523/EC of 30 May 2005 approving the accession of the European Community to the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, as revised at Geneva on 19 March 1991 (OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 63). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 28763376 p.m. 186296000 263286621,51 240042462,94 This payment appropriation is intended to cover expenditure previously committed in the domain of the food and feed safety, animal health, animal welfare and plant health. Council Directive 66/401/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of fodder plant seed (OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2298/66). Council Directive 66/402/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of cereal seed (OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2309/66). Council Directive 68/193/EEC of 9 April 1968 on the marketing of material for the vegetative propagation of the vine (OJ L 93, 17.4.1968, p. 15). Council Decision 94/800/EC of 22 December 1994 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community, as regards matters within its competence, of the agreements reached in the Uruguay Round multilateral negotiations (1986-1994) (OJ L 336, 23.12.1994, p. 1), and in particular Article 5 (Assessment of Risk and Determination of the Appropriate Level of Sanitary or Phytosanitary Protection), of the chapter Agreement on the application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures thereof. Council Directive 98/56/EC of 20 July 1998 on the marketing of propagating material of ornamental plants (OJ L 226, 13.8.1998, p. 16). Council Directive 1999/105/EC of 22 December 1999 on the marketing of forest reproductive material (OJ L 11, 15.1.2000, p. 17), and in particular Article 11(1) thereof. Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 50 thereof. Council Directive 2002/53/EC of 13 June 2002 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 17 thereof. Council Directive 2002/54/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of beet seed (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 12). Council Directive 2002/55/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of vegetable seed (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 33). Council Directive 2002/56/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of seed potatoes (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 60). Council Directive 2002/57/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 74). Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules (OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin (OJ L 70, 16.3.2005, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 of 30 January 2006 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union (OJ L 42, 14.2.2006, p. 1). Council Directive 2008/72/EC of 15 July 2008 on the marketing of vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed (OJ L 205, 1.8.2008, p. 28). Council Directive 2008/90/EC of 29 September 2008 on the marketing of fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants intended for fruit production (OJ L 267, 8.10.2008, p. 8). Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food enzymes and amending Council Directive 83/417/EEC, Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, Directive 2000/13/EC, Council Directive 2001/112/EC and Regulation (EC) No 258/97 (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 7). Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food additives (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 16). Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91, Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 and (EC) No 110/2008 and Directive 2000/13/EC (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 34). Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — 300000 0,— 735428,80 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 300000 1000000 500000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. This pilot project will focus on the management of transported animals with a certain focus on the main farm species and key stakeholders participating in the transport of animals (farmers, specialised transporters, traders, slaughterhouse operators and veterinarians). The final output of the pilot project will be an analysis of the different practices on assessment of the animals in order to bring the best practices to light. Based on this analysis the project will establish standard operating procedures for transporting animals and a strategy to disseminate those procedures among stakeholders including possibly training courses as necessary. Animal transport — Background information Every year nearly 40 million farmed animals are transported between Member States. This transport of animals is necessary for farms specialised in breeding, rearing, fattening and for slaughterhouses. However, there are a lot of different practices in the Member States, among others because of poor compliance of some requirements with Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport — e.g. conflicting veterinary assessments in animal transport. Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 requires that animals are checked by the competent authority for fitness before they are transported on long journeys between Member States (and with third countries). Also for short or national journeys an assessment of the animal’s fitness must be made. A veterinarian/farmer at a farm might assess the animal’s condition and approve the transport. Once the animal has arrived at, e.g. the slaughterhouse, the veterinarian then might declare the animal unsuitable for transport. Situations like these are not satisfactory for either the animals or the drivers. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 100000 250000 125000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. It is extremely important for small cheesemaking to continue and for the sector to expand, in view of the growing consumer demand for high-quality local produce. Small cheesemaking provides jobs and offers a way in to farming — in particular for young people — that does not call for the investment of very large sums of money. Cheesemaking is governed, in the main, by Union rules which apply to farmers and food processing undertakings alike, including very small undertakings. Regrettably, in many cases those rules are applied by national and regional authorities in too rigid a manner, without paying any heed to the principles of adaptability and flexibility clearly established in the relevant legislation. This project accordingly seeks to ensure that proper account is taken of small cheesemakers’ need for flexibility and to secure final validation by the Commission, thus sending out a positive message about Union legislation and the Union in general, not just to farmers and cheesemakers but also to consumers. The HACCP approach seeks to capitalise on experience in order to improve processes and thus ensure that a closer check is kept on food safety. It is an approach that normally draws on quality control resources of the kind only large companies are able to put in place. Under this project, small producers will come together to draw up guidelines for proper hygienic practice as a first step in a response to this need for continuous improvement that will be at least as effective, and in all probability more transparent. One of the project’s aims is to produce guidelines for proper hygienic practice validated by the Commission that can serve as a reference for all those working in this area. The guidelines will therefore be based on how the professionals in the sector actually work, rather than on theory. The fact that they will be drawn up by the 11 trade organisations making up the FACE network, with the assistance of research centres operating in related sectors, will ensure that proper account is taken of traditional know-how in the various regions and that the knowledge and experience of implementing HACCP approaches tailored to small processing facilities that various groups have accumulated over a number of years are pooled and put to good use. This innovative approach, based on self-organisation at European level and the participation of relevant partners, is also in line with the idea of professionals in each sector taking responsibility for health and hygiene issues that is put forward in the relevant legislation, with the legislative authorities setting the ultimate objectives and the professionals making the arrangement required in order to meet those objectives. In view of the various challenges facing it (languages, logistics, organisational requirements, etc.), this ambitious multi-partner project is in need of financial support. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 18 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE HOME AFFAIRS POLICY AREA 36536204 36536204 34945344 34945344 40404715,99 40404715,99 18 02 INTERNAL SECURITY 704854796 584769311 747715040 548373732 839323151,81 633366630,10 18 03 ASYLUM AND MIGRATION 430177742 350764568 418727040 182025390 540014922,79 362105493,68 Title 18 — Total 1171568742 972070083 1201387424 765344466 1419742790,59 1035876839,77 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE HOME AFFAIRS POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 18 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE HOME AFFAIRS POLICY AREA 18 01 01 Expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff in the Home affairs policy area 5.2 27327546 25775662 30931570,63 113,19 18 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Home affairs policy area 18 01 02 01 External personnel 5.2 1599902 1624271 2207918,98 138,00 18 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5.2 1573838 1576693 1675300,— 106,45 Article 18 01 02 — Subtotal 3173740 3200964 3883218,98 122,35 18 01 03 Expenditure relating to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Home affairs policy area 5.2 1734918 1668718 2322532,90 133,87 18 01 04Support expenditure for operations and programmes in the Home affairs policy area 18 01 04 01 Support expenditure for Internal Security Fund 3 2150000 2150000 1697319,67 78,95 18 01 04 02 Support expenditure for Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 3 2150000 2150000 1570073,81 73,03 Article 18 01 04 — Subtotal 4300000 4300000 3267393,48 75,99 Chapter 18 01 — Total 36536204 34945344 40404715,99 110,59 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 27327546 25775662 30931570,63 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1599902 1624271 2207918,98 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1573838 1576693 1675300,— Part of this appropriation should be used to ensure adequate support for the Article 29 Working Party. Part of this appropriation should be used for anti-discrimination training for staff. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1734918 1668718 2322532,90 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2150000 2150000 1697319,67 This appropriation is intended to cover the Internal Security Fund technical assistance provided for in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 513/2014. It may cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this Item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. It may, in particular, be used to cover:

support expenditure (assistance for project preparation and appraisal, actions related to audit, conferences, seminars, workshops and other common information and training measures on the implementation of Regulation (EU) No 513/2014 and the related specific Regulations for designated authorities and beneficiaries, translations),

actions to disseminate information, support networking, carry out communication activities, raise awareness and promote cooperation and exchange of experience, including with third countries,

the corporate communication of the political priorities of the European Union provided that these are related to the general objectives of Regulation (EU) No 513/2014 and the related specific Regulations,

the installation, operation and interconnection of computerised systems for management, monitoring, audit, control and evaluation,

evaluations, including actions to improve evaluation methods and the exchange of information on evaluation practices, the design of a common framework for evaluation and monitoring, expert reports statistics and studies,

support for institutional strengthening and administrative capacity building for the effective management of Regulation (EU) No 513/2014 and the related specific Regulations,

measures related to the analysis, management, monitoring, information exchange and implementation of Regulation (EU) No 513/2014 and the related specific Regulations, as well as measures relating to the implementation of control systems and technical and administrative assistance.

In accordance with the Agreement to be concluded between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on supplementary rules in relation to the Internal Security Fund — Borders — for the period 2014 to 2020, the Commission may use up to the amount to be set up in the Agreement of the payments made by the associated States each year to finance the administrative expenditure related to staff or external staff necessary for supporting the implementation by the associated States of the Fund and that Agreement. See Article 18 02 01. Regulation (EU) No 513/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management and repealing Council Decision 2007/125/JHA (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 93). Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying down general provisions on the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 112). Regulation (EU) No 515/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa and repealing Decision No 574/2007/EC (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 143). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2150000 2150000 1570073,81 This appropriation is intended to cover the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund technical assistance provided for in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 514/2014. It may cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. It may, in particular, be used to cover:

support expenditure (assistance for project preparation and appraisal, actions related to audit, conferences, seminars, workshops and other common information and training measures on the implementation of Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 and the related specific Regulations for designated authorities and beneficiaries, translations),

actions to disseminate information, support networking, carry out communication activities, raise awareness and promote cooperation and exchange of experience, including with third countries,

the corporate communication of the political priorities of the European Union provided that these are related to the general objectives of Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 and the related specific Regulations,

the installation, operation and interconnection of computerised systems for management, monitoring, audit, control and evaluation,

evaluations, including actions to improve evaluation methods and the exchange of information on evaluation practices, the design of a common framework for evaluation and monitoring, expert reports statistics and studies,

support for institutional strengthening and administrative capacity building for the effective management of Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 and the related specific Regulations,

measures related to the analysis, management, monitoring, information exchange and implementation of Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 and the related specific Regulations, as well as measures relating to the implementation of control systems and technical and administrative assistance.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. See Article 18 03 01. Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying down general provisions on the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 112). Regulation (EU) No 516/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, amending Council Decision 2008/381/EC and repealing Decisions No 573/2007/EC and No 575/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Decision 2007/435/EC (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 168). INTERNAL SECURITY Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 18 02INTERNAL SECURITY 18 02 01Internal Security Fund 18 02 01 01 Support of border management and a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel 3 252963542 119964370 252153194 19714000 18 02 01 02 Prevention and fight against cross-border organised crime and better management of security related risks and crisis 3 139644154 75079122 148955846 6954000 18 02 01 03 Setting up new IT systems to support the management of migration flows across the external borders of the Union 3 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 18 02 01 — Subtotal 392607696 195043492 401109040 26668000 18 02 02 Schengen Facility for Croatia 3 — p.m. 80000000 80000000 40000000,— 40000000,— 18 02 03 European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders (Frontex) 3 106100000 106100000 82910000 82910000 87400000,— 85500000,— 80,58 18 02 04 European Police Office (Europol) 3 92174000 92174000 81658000 81658000 82120500,— 82120500,— 89,09 18 02 05 European Police College (CEPOL) 3 7678000 7678000 7436000 7436000 8450640,— 8450640,— 110,06 18 02 06 European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) 3 14643000 14643000 14751000 14751000 15550000,— 15550000,— 106,19 18 02 07 European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (eu-LISA) 3 72809100 72809100 59380000 59380000 68696248,93 19646989,68 26,98 18 02 08 Schengen Information System (SIS II) 3 9421500 9412273 9235500 4900366 4541271,51 24589024,65 261,24 18 02 09 Visa Information System (VIS) 3 9421500 12553358 9235500 4900366 13337171,22 27956866,67 222,70 18 02 51 Completion of operations and programmes in the field of external borders, security and safeguarding liberties 3 p.m. 73483714 p.m. 184770000 519227320,15 329552609,10 448,47 18 02 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 18 02 77 01 Pilot project — Completion of the fight against terrorism 3 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 18 02 77 02 Pilot project — New integrated mechanisms for cooperation between public and private actors to identify sports betting risks 3 p.m. 872374 2000000 1000000 Article 18 02 77 — Subtotal p.m. 872374 2000000 1000000 0,— 0,— 0 Chapter 18 02 — Total 704854796 584769311 747715040 548373732 839323151,81 633366630,10 108,31 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 252963542 119964370 252153194 19714000 The Internal Security Fund shall contribute to the following specific objectives:

supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel, provide a high quality of service to visa applicants, ensure equal treatment of third country nationals and tackle illegal immigration,

supporting integrated borders management, including promoting further harmonisation of border management-related measures in accordance with common Union standards and through sharing of information between Member States and between Member States and Frontex, to ensure, on one hand, a uniform and high level of control and protection of the external borders, including by the tackling of illegal immigration, and, on the other hand, the smooth crossing of the external borders in conformity with the Schengen acquis, while guaranteeing access to international protection for those needing it, in accordance with the obligations contracted by the Member States in the field of human rights, including the principle of non-refoulement and with due regard for the specific characteristics of the people concerned and for the gender perspective.

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure related to actions in or by Member States and in particular the following:

infrastructures, buildings and systems required at border crossing points and for surveillance between border crossing points to prevent and tackle unauthorised border crossings, illegal immigration and cross-border criminality as well as to guarantee smooth travel flows,

operating equipment, means of transport and communication systems required for effective and secure border control and the detection of persons,

IT and communication systems for efficient management of migration flows across borders, including investments in existing and future systems,

infrastructures, buildings, communication and IT systems and operating equipment required for the processing of visa applications and consular cooperation, as well as other actions aimed at improving the quality of service for the visa applicants,

training regarding the use of that equipment and those systems and the promotion of quality management standards and training of border guards, including where appropriate in third countries, regarding the execution of their surveillance, advisory and control tasks with respect to international human rights law, and taking into consideration a gender-sensitive approach, including the identification of victims of human trafficking and people smuggling,

secondment of Immigration Liaisons Officers and document advisers in third countries and the exchange and secondment of border guards between Member States or between a Member State and a third country,

studies, training, pilot projects and other actions gradually establishing an integrated management system for external borders as referred to in Article 3(3) of Regulation (EU) No 515/2014 including actions aiming to foster interagency cooperation either within Member States or between Member States and actions relating to the interoperability and harmonisation of border management systems,

studies, pilot projects and actions aiming to implement the recommendations, operational standards and best practices resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union agencies.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the expenditure related to actions in relation to and in third countries and in particular the following:

information systems, tools or equipment for sharing information between Member States and third countries,

actions relating to operational cooperation between Member States and third countries, including joint operations,

projects in third countries aimed at improving surveillance systems to ensure cooperation with the Eurosur,

studies, seminars, workshops, conferences, training, equipment and pilot projects to provide ad hoc technical and operational expertise to third countries,

studies, seminars, workshops, conferences, training, equipment and pilot projects implementing specific recommendations, operational standards and best practices, resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union agencies in third countries.

This appropriation is also intended to cover foregone fees from visas issued for the purpose of transit and additional costs incurred in implementing the Facilitated Transit Document (FTD) and the Facilitated Rail Transit Document (FRTD) scheme in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 693/2003 of 14 April 2003 establishing a specific Facilitated Transit Document (FTD), a Facilitated Rail Transit Document (FRTD) and amending the Common Consular Instructions and the Common Manual (OJ L 99, 17.4.2003, p. 8) and Council Regulation (EC) No 694/2003 of 14 April 2003 on uniform formats for Facilitated Transit Documents (FTD) and Facilitated Rail Transit Documents (FRTD) provided for in Regulation (EC) No 693/2003 (OJ L 99, 17.4.2003, p. 15). At the Commission’s initiative, this appropriation may be used to finance transnational actions or actions of particular interest to the Union. To be eligible for funding, those actions shall in particular pursue the following objectives:

to support preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical activities, required to implement external borders and visa policies, including to strengthen the governance of the Schengen area by developing and implementing the evaluation mechanism as established by Council Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013 of 7 October 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and repealing the Decision of the Executive Committee of 16 September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation and implementation of Schengen (OJ L 295, 6.11.2013, p. 27), to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and the Schengen Borders Code in particular mission expenditure for experts of the Commission and the Member States participating in on site visits,

to improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the Member States and third countries through analysis, evaluation and close monitoring of policies,

to support the development of statistical tools, including common statistical tools, and methods and common indicators,

to support and monitor the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States, and assess their effectiveness and impact, including with regard to the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as far as the scope of this instrument is concerned,

to promote networking, mutual learning, identification and dissemination of best practices and innovative approaches amongst different stakeholders at European level,

to promote projects aiming at harmonisation and interoperability of border management-related measures in accordance with common Union standards with a view to developing an integrated European border management system,

to enhance awareness of Union policies and objectives among stakeholders and the general public, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

to boost the capacity of European networks to assess, promote, support and further develop Union policies and objectives,

to support particularly innovative projects developing new methods and/or technologies with a potential for transferability to other Member States, especially projects aiming at testing and validating research projects,

to support actions in relation to and in third countries as referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013,

awareness-raising, information and communication activities in relation to Union home affairs policies, priorities and achievements.

This appropriation shall also cover financial assistance to address urgent and specific needs in the event of an emergency situation which means a situation of urgent and exceptional pressure where a large or disproportionate number of third-country nationals cross or are expected to cross the external border of one or more Member States. This appropriation will provide for reimbursement of the costs incurred by the Commission and Member States experts for the on-the-spot evaluation visits (travel cost and accommodation) regarding the application of the Schengen acquis. The cost of supplies and equipment needed for the on-the-spot evaluation visits and for their preparation and follow-up must be added to these costs. Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) of the Financial Regulation. Council Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013 of 7 October 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and repealing the Decision of the Executive Committee of 16 September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation and implementation of Schengen (OJ L 295, 6.11.2013, p. 27). Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying down general provisions on the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 112). Regulation (EU) No 515/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa and repealing Decision No 574/2007/EC (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 143). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 139644154 75079122 148955846 6954000 The Internal Security Fund shall contribute to the following specific objectives:

crime prevention, combating cross-border, serious and organised crime including terrorism, and reinforcing coordination and cooperation between law enforcement authorities and other national authorities of Member States, including with Europol or other relevant Union bodies, and with relevant third-countries and international organisations,

enhancing the capacity of Member States and the Union for managing effectively security-related risks and crisis, and preparing for and protecting people and critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks and other security related incidents.

This appropriation is intended to cover actions in Member States, and in particular the following:

actions improving police cooperation and coordination between law enforcement authorities, including with and between relevant Union bodies, in particular Europol and Eurojust, joint investigation teams and any other form of cross-border joint operation, the access to and exchange of information and interoperable technologies,

projects promoting networking, public-private partnerships, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, the identification, exchange and dissemination of know-how, experience and good practices, information sharing, shared situation awareness and foresight, contingency planning and interoperability,

analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities, including studies and threat, risk and impact assessments, which are evidence based and consistent with priorities and initiatives identified at Union level, in particular those that have been endorsed by the European Parliament and the Council,

awareness raising, dissemination and communication activities,

acquisition, maintenance of Union and national IT systems contributing to the achievement of the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 513/2014, and/or further upgrading of IT systems and technical equipment, including testing compatibility of systems, secure facilities, infrastructures, related buildings and systems, especially information and communication technology (ICT) systems and their components, including for the purpose of European cooperation on cyber security and cybercrime, notably with the European Cybercrime Centre,

exchange, training and education of staff and experts of relevant authorities, including language training and joint exercises or programmes,

measures deploying, transferring, testing and validating new methodology or technology, including pilot projects and follow-up measures to Union funded security research projects.

This appropriation is also intended to cover actions in relation to and in third-countries, and in particular the following:

actions improving police cooperation and coordination between law enforcement authorities, including joint investigation teams and any other form of cross-border joint operation, the access to and exchange of information and interoperable technologies,

networking, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, the identification, exchange and dissemination of know-how, experience and good practices, information sharing, shared situation awareness and foresight, contingency planning and interoperability,

exchange, training and education of staff and experts of relevant authorities.

At the Commission’s initiative, this appropriation may be used to finance transnational actions or actions of particular interest to the Union concerning the general, specific and operational objectives set out in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 513/2014. To be eligible for funding, Union actions shall be consistent with the priorities and initiatives identified at Union level, in particular those that have been endorsed by the European Parliament and the Council, in relevant Union strategies, policy cycles, programmes, threat and risk assessments, and support in particular:

preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical activities, and development of an evaluation mechanism required to implement the policies on police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management,

transnational projects involving two or more Member States or at least one Member State and one third-country,

analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities, including threat, risk and impact assessments, which are evidence based and consistent with priorities and initiatives identified at Union level, in particular those that have been endorsed by the European Parliament and the Council and projects monitoring the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States,

projects promoting networking, public-private partnerships, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, identification and dissemination of good practices and innovative approaches at Union level, training and exchange programmes,

projects supporting the development of methodological, notably statistical, tools and methods and common indicators,

the acquisition, maintenance and/or further upgrading of technical equipment, expertise, secure facilities, infrastructures, related buildings and systems, especially ICT systems and their components at the Union level, including for the purpose of European cooperation on cyber security and cybercrime, notably a European Cybercrime Centre,

projects enhancing awareness of Union policies and objectives among stakeholders and the general public, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

particularly innovative projects developing new methods and/or deploying new technologies with a potential for transferability to other Member States, especially projects aiming at testing and validating the outcome of Union funded security research projects,

studies and pilot projects,

awareness-raising, information and communication activities in relation to Union home affairs policies, priorities and achievements.

This appropriation shall also support actions in relation to and in third countries, and in particular the following:

actions improving police cooperation and coordination between law enforcement authorities, and, where applicable, international organisations, including joint investigation teams and any other form of cross-border joint operation, the access to and exchange of information and interoperable technologies,

networking, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, the identification, exchange and dissemination of know-how, experience and good practices, information sharing, shared situation awareness and foresight, contingency planning and interoperability,

acquisition, maintenance, and/or further upgrading of technical equipment, including ICT systems and their components,

exchange, training and education of staff and experts of relevant authorities, including language training,

awareness raising, dissemination and communication activities,

threat, risk and impact assessments,

studies and pilot projects.

This appropriation shall be used to provide financial assistance to address urgent and specific needs in the event of an emergency situation which means any security-related incident or newly emerging threat which has or may have a significant adverse impact on the security of people in one or more Member States. Regulation (EU) No 513/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management and repealing Council Decision 2007/125/JHA (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 93). Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying down general provisions on the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 112). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover the setting up and running of IT systems, their communication infrastructure and equipment supporting the management of migration flows across the external borders of the Union. Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying down general provisions on the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 112). Regulation (EU) No 515/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa and repealing Decision No 574/2007/EC (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 143). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — p.m. 80000000 80000000 40000000,— 40000000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure related to a temporary instrument to help Croatia between the date of accession and the end of 2014 to finance actions at the new external borders of the Union for the implementation of the Schengen acquis and external border control. Tasks resulting from the specific powers assigned directly to the Commission by Article 31 of the Act of Accession of Croatia. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 106100000 106100000 82910000 82910000 87400000,— 85500000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3). The Agency must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 106100000. Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004 of 26 October 2004 establishing a European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 863/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 July 2007 establishing a mechanism for the creation of Rapid Border Intervention Teams and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004 as regards that mechanism and regulating the tasks and powers of guest officers (OJ L 199, 31.7.2007, p. 30). Regulation (EU) No 1168/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004 establishing a European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 92174000 81658000 82120500,— This appropriation is intended to cover the Office’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure (Title 3). The Office must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. The Office’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 94436000. An amount of EUR 2262000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 92174000 entered in the budget. Council Decision 2009/371/JHA of 6 April 2009 establishing the European Police Office (Europol) (OJ L 121, 15.5.2009, p. 37). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 7678000 7436000 8450640,— This appropriation is intended to cover the College’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure (Title 3). The College must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. The College’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 8471000. An amount of EUR 793000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 7678000 entered in the budget. Council Decision 2005/681/JHA of 20 September 2005 establishing the European Police College (CEPOL) and repealing Decision 2000/820/JHA (OJ L 256, 1.10.2005, p. 63). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 14643000 14751000 15550000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the Centre’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3). The Centre must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. The Centre’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 14794000. An amount of EUR 151000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 14643000 entered in the budget. Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (OJ L 376, 27.12.2006, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 72809100 72809100 59380000 59380000 68696248,93 19646989,68 This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3). The Agency must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 2 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 72809100. Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 establishing a European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (OJ L 286, 1.11.2011, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 9421500 9412273 9235500 4900366 4541271,51 24589024,65 This appropriation is intended to finance the operating expenditure of the Schengen information system (SIS), in particular the cost of the network infrastructure and the cost of studies related to the system. Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 2 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Protocol No 19 on the Schengen acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union. Council Decision 2001/886/JHA of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 2424/2001 of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second-generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 4). Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006, on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 4). Regulation (EC) No 1986/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 regarding access to the Second Generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) by the services in the Member States responsible for issuing vehicle registration certificates (OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 1). Council Decision 2007/533/JHA of 12 June 2007 on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 205, 7.8.2007, p. 63). Council Regulation (EU) No 1272/2012 of 20 December 2012 on migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 359, 29.12.2012, p. 21). Council Regulation (EU) No 1273/2012 of 20 December 2012 on migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 359, 29.12.2012, p. 32). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 9421500 12553358 9235500 4900366 13337171,22 27956866,67 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure related to the analysis development, delivery and installation of a Europe-wide large-scale information system VIS (Visa Information System), in particular the cost of the network infrastructure and the cost of studies related to the system. Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 2 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Council Decision 2004/512/EC of 8 June 2004 establishing the Visa Information System (VIS) (OJ L 213, 15.6.2004, p. 5). Council Decision 2008/633/JHA of 23 June 2008 concerning access for consultation of the Visa Information System (VIS) by designated authorities of Member States and by Europol for the purposes of the prevention, detection and investigation of terrorist offences and of other serious criminal offences (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 129). Regulation (EC) No 767/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 concerning the Visa Information System (VIS) and the exchange of data between Member States on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation) (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 60). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 73483714 p.m. 184770000 519227320,15 329552609,10 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Joint Action 98/245/JHA of 19 March 1998 adopted by the Council, on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union, establishing a programme of exchanges, training and cooperation for persons responsible for action to combat organised crime (Falcone programme) (OJ L 99, 31.3.1998, p. 8). Council Decision 2001/512/JHA of 28 June 2001 establishing a second phase of the programme of incentives and exchanges, training and cooperation for legal practitioners (Grotius II — Criminal) (OJ L 186, 7.7.2001, p. 1). Council Decision 2001/513/JHA of 28 June 2001 establishing a second phase of the programme of incentives, exchanges, training and cooperation for law enforcement authorities (Oisin II) (OJ L 186, 7.7.2001, p. 4). Council Decision 2001/514/JHA of 28 June 2001 establishing a second phase of the programme of incentives, exchanges, training and cooperation for persons responsible for combating trade in human beings and the sexual exploitation of children (Stop II) (OJ L 186, 7.7.2001, p. 7). Council Decision 2001/515/JHA of 28 June 2001 establishing a programme of incentives and exchanges, training and cooperation for the prevention of crime (Hippokrates) (OJ L 186, 7.7.2001, p. 11). Council Decision 2002/630/JHA of 22 July 2002 establishing a framework programme on police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters (AGIS) (OJ L 203, 1.8.2002, p. 5). Council Decision 2007/124/EC, Euratom of 12 February 2007 establishing for the period 2007-2013, as part of General Programme on Security and Safeguarding Liberties, the Specific Programme Prevention, Preparedness and Consequence Management of Terrorism and other Security related risks (OJ L 58, 24.2.2007, p. 1). Council Decision 2007/125/JHA of 12 February 2007 establishing for the period 2007 to 2013, as part of General Programme on Security and Safeguarding Liberties, the Specific Programme Prevention of and Fight against Crime (OJ L 58, 24.2.2007, p. 7). Decision No 574/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing the External Borders Fund for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the General programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows (OJ L 144, 6.6.2007, p. 22). Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Task resulting from the Commission’s administrative autonomy, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Council Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013 of 7 October 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and repealing the Decision of the Executive Committee of 16 September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation and implementation of Schengen (OJ L 295, 6.11.2013, p. 27). Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 6 April 2005 establishing a framework programme on Security and Safeguarding Liberties for the period 2007-2013 (COM(2005) 124 final). Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 2 May 2005 establishing a framework programme on Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows for the period 2007-2013 (COM(2005) 123 final). Commission Decision 2007/599/EC of 27 August 2007 implementing Decision No 574/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the adoption of strategic guidelines for 2007 to 2013 (OJ L 233, 5.9.2007, p. 3). Commission Decision 2008/456/EC of 5 March 2008 laying down rules for the implementation of Decision No 574/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the External Border Fund for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the general programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows as regards Member States’ management and control systems, the rules for administrative and financial management and the eligibility of expenditure on projects co-financed by the Fund (OJ L 167, 27.6.2008, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) (OJ L 243, 15.9.2009, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 872374 2000000 1000000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Match fixing poses a serious threat to the integrity of sport and may be a way of laundering money for criminal groups. The aim of this pilot project is to ensure fair sports betting, to reduce corruption in sport and to prevent gambling from being used for criminal purposes. A range of expertise and experience should be combined in order to establish new integrated mechanisms that could involve cooperation between law enforcement authorities, online and offline betting operators, gambling organisations, sports federations, gambling regulators, sports clubs and athletes. Stepped-up information sharing between private actors and law enforcement authorities, as well as between police forces from different Member States, could lead to better prevention and faster response to suspicious activities at both national and international level. Actions:

collecting and analysing information from qualified sources: online and offline betting operators, gambling organisations, sports federations, gambling regulators and law enforcement authorities,

developing risk indicators to be used at both national and Union level,

assessing potential sports betting threats,

enhancing information sharing and cooperation between private operators and police forces and between law enforcement authorities of different Member States,

identifying sports events that could be targeted by corrupt athletes and/or criminals for match fixing purposes, including by monitoring the media, the internet and social networks,

warning all stakeholders about specific risks of match fixing by disclosing information in an appropriate and timely manner,

supporting competent authorities in undertaking investigations, where necessary, both within sport and in criminal circles,

creating working groups or round tables at national level to promote the exchange of views and best practices between stakeholders,

establishing mechanisms for anonymous reporting to national contact points.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). ASYLUM AND MIGRATION Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 18 03ASYLUM AND MIGRATION 18 03 01Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 18 03 01 01 Strengthening and developing the Common European Asylum System and enhancing solidarity and responsibility sharing between the Member States 3 174774553 89097433 167808176 20510000 18 03 01 02 Supporting legal migration to the Union and promoting the effective integration of third-country nationals and enhancing fair and effective return strategies 3 239811829 128191655 233300864 27670000 Article 18 03 01 — Subtotal 414586382 217289088 401109040 48180000 18 03 02 European Asylum Support Office (EASO) 3 14991360 14991360 14518000 14518000 11999991,50 9566628,50 63,81 18 03 03 European fingerprint database (Eurodac) 3 100000 86290 100000 90000 141661,90 119597,16 138,60 18 03 51 Completion of operations and programmes in the field of return, refugees and migration flows 3 p.m. 117144601 p.m. 115487390 524373269,39 349922698,35 298,71 18 03 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 18 03 77 01 Preparatory action — Completion of return management in the area of migration 3 — — — — 0,— 0,— 18 03 77 03 Preparatory action — Completion of integration of third-country nationals 3 — — — — 0,— 0,— 18 03 77 04 Pilot project — Network of contacts and discussion between targeted municipalities and local authorities on experiences and best practices in the resettlement and integration of refugees 3 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— 18 03 77 05 Pilot project — Funding for victims of torture 3 p.m. 348949 p.m. 1000000 2000000,— 930568,11 266,68 18 03 77 06 Preparatory action — Enable the resettlement of refugees during emergency situations 3 p.m. 436187 p.m. 500000 0,— 990609,59 227,11 18 03 77 07 Pilot project — Analysis of reception, protection and integration policies for unaccompanied minors in the Union 3 p.m. 218093 p.m. 500000 1000000,— 575391,97 263,83 18 03 77 08 Preparatory action — Network of contacts and discussion between targeted municipalities and local authorities on experiences and best practices in the resettlement and integration of refugees 3 p.m. p.m. p.m. 250000 500000,— 0,— 18 03 77 09 Preparatory action — Funding for the rehabilitation of victims of torture 3 500000 250000 3000000 1500000 18 03 77 10 Pilot project — Completion of Funding for victims of torture 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— Article 18 03 77 — Subtotal 500000 1253229 3000000 3750000 3500000,— 2496569,67 199,21 Chapter 18 03 — Total 430177742 350764568 418727040 182025390 540014922,79 362105493,68 103,23 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 174774553 89097433 167808176 20510000 This appropriation is intended to contribute to strengthen and develop all aspects of the Common European Asylum System, including its external dimension and to enhance the solidarity and responsibility sharing between the Member States, in particular towards those most affected by migration and asylum flows, including through practical cooperation. In the case of the Common European Asylum System, this appropriation is intended to cover actions relating to reception and asylum systems and actions enhancing the capacity of Member States to develop, monitor and evaluate their asylum policies and procedures. This appropriation is also intended to cover actions related to the resettlement, transfer of applicants for and beneficiaries of international protection and other ad hoc humanitarian admission At the Commission's initiative, the appropriation may be used to finance transnational actions or actions of particular interest to the Union. These actions shall, in particular, support:

the furthering of Union cooperation in implementing Union law and in sharing good practices in the field of asylum, notably on resettlement and transfer of applicants for and/or beneficiaries of international protection from one Member State to another including through networking and exchanging information, including arrival support and coordination activities to promote resettlement with the local communities that are to welcome resettled refugees,

the setting-up of transnational cooperation networks and pilot projects, including innovative projects, based on transnational partnerships between bodies located in two or more Member States designed to stimulate innovation, and to facilitate exchanges of experience and good practice,

studies and research on possible new forms of Union cooperation in the field of asylum, and relevant Union law, the dissemination and exchange of information on best practices and on all other aspects of asylum policies, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

development and application by Member States of common statistical tools, methods and indicators for measuring policy developments in the field of asylum,

preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, development of an evaluation mechanism, required to implement the policies on asylum,

cooperation with third countries on the basis of the Union's Global Approach to Migration and Mobility, in particular in the framework of the implementation mobility partnerships, regional protection programmes,

awareness-raising, information and communication activities in relation to Union home affairs policies, priorities and achievements.

This appropriation shall also cover urgent and specific needs in the event of an emergency situation. Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying down general provisions on the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 112). Regulation (EU) No 516/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, amending Council Decision 2008/381/EC and repealing Decisions No 573/2007/EC and No 575/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Decision 2007/435/EC (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 168). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 239811829 128191655 233300864 27670000 This appropriation is intended to support legal migration to the Member States in line with their economic and social needs such as labour market needs, while safeguarding the integrity of the immigration systems of Member States, to promote the effective integration of third-country nationals, and to enhance fair and effective return strategies in the Member States, which contribute to combating illegal immigration, with an emphasis on sustainability of return and effective readmission in the countries of origin and transit. As regards legal migration and the integration of third-country nationals, this appropriation is intended to cover immigration and pre-departure measures, integration measures, and practical cooperation and capacity building measures of Member States. As regards fair and effective return strategies, this appropriation is intended to cover measures accompanying return procedures, return measures, practical cooperation and capacity building measures of Member States. At the Commission's initiative, the appropriation may be used to finance transnational actions or actions of particular interest to the Union. These actions shall, in particular, support:

the furthering of Union cooperation in implementing Union law and in sharing good practices in the field of legal migration, integration of third-country nationals, and return,

the setting-up of transnational cooperation networks and pilot projects, including innovative projects, based on transnational partnerships between bodies located in two or more Member States designed to stimulate innovation, and to facilitate exchanges of experience and good practice,

studies and research on possible new forms of Union cooperation in the field of immigration, integration and return and relevant Union law, the dissemination and exchange of information on best practices and on all other aspects of immigration, integration and return policies, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

development and application by Member States of common statistical tools, methods and indicators for measuring policy developments in the field of legal migration and integration and return,

preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, development of an evaluation mechanism, required to implement the policies on immigration,

cooperation with third countries on the basis of the Union’s Global Approach to Migration and Mobility, in particular in the framework of the implementation of readmission agreements, mobility partnerships,

information measures and campaigns in third countries aimed at raising awareness of appropriate legal channels for immigration and the risks of illegal immigration,

awareness-raising, information and communication activities in relation to Union home affairs policies, priorities and achievements.

This appropriation shall also cover the European Migration Network for its activities and its future development. Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying down general provisions on the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 112). Regulation (EU) No 516/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, amending Council Decision 2008/381/EC and repealing Decisions No 573/2007/EC and No 575/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Decision 2007/435/EC (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 168). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 14991360 14991360 14518000 14518000 11999991,50 9566628,50 This appropriation is intended to cover the Office’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), and operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3). The Office must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 constitute assigned revenue (Article 21(3)(c) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The Office’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section. The Union contribution for 2015 amounts to a total of EUR 14991360. Regulation (EU) No 439/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 establishing a European Asylum Support Office (OJ L 132, 29.5.2010, p. 11). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 100000 86290 100000 90000 141661,90 119597,16 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the Communication Infrastructure of the Eurodac system referred to in Article 4(3) of Regulation (EU) No 603/2013. In addition, this appropriation is also intended to cover the operation of DubliNet. Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 2 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Council Regulation (EC) No 2725/2000 of 11 December 2000 concerning the establishment of Eurodac for the comparison of fingerprints for the effective application of the Dublin Convention (OJ L 316, 15.12.2000, p. 1) (applicable until 19 July 2015). Regulation (EU) No 603/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on the establishment of Eurodac for the comparison of fingerprints for the effective application of Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an application for international protection lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national or a stateless person and on requests for the comparison with Eurodac data by Member States’ law enforcement authorities and Europol for law enforcement purposes, and amending Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 establishing a European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (OJ L 180, 29.6.2013, p. 1) (applicable from 20 July 2015). Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an application for international protection lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national or a stateless person (OJ L 180, 29.6.2013, p. 31). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1560/2003 of 2 September 2003 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national (OJ L 222, 5.9.2003, p. 3). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 118/2014 of 30 January 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 1560/2003 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national (OJ L 39, 8.2.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 117144601 p.m. 115487390 524373269,39 349922698,35 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Council Directive 2001/55/EC of 20 July 2001 on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons and on measures promoting a balance of effort between Member States in receiving such persons and bearing the consequences thereof (OJ L 212, 7.8.2001, p. 12). Council Decision 2002/463/EC of 13 June 2002 adopting an action programme for administrative cooperation in the fields of external borders, visas, asylum and immigration (ARGO programme) (OJ L 161, 19.6.2002, p. 11). Decision No 573/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing the European Refugee Fund for the period 2008 to 2013 as part of the General programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows and repealing Council Decision 2004/904/EC (OJ L 144, 6.6.2007, p. 1). Decision No 575/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing the European Return Fund for the period 2008 to 2013 as part of the General Programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows (OJ L 144, 6.6.2007, p. 45). Council Decision 2007/435/EC of 25 June 2007 establishing the European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the General programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows (OJ L 168, 28.6.2007, p. 18). Council Decision 2008/381/EC of 14 May 2008 establishing a European Migration Network (OJ L 131, 21.5.2008, p. 7). Directive 2008/115/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on common standards and procedures in Member States for returning illegally staying third-country nationals (OJ L 348, 24.12.2008, p. 98). Decision No 458/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 amending Decision No 573/2007/EC establishing the European Refugee Fund for the period 2008 to 2013 by removing funding for certain Community actions and altering the limit for funding such actions (OJ L 129, 28.5.2010, p. 1). Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 2 May 2005 establishing a framework programme on Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows for the period 2007-2013 (COM(2005) 123 final). Commission Decision 2007/815/EC of 29 November 2007 implementing Decision No 573/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the adoption of strategic guidelines 2008 to 2013 (OJ L 326, 12.12.2007, p. 29). Commission Decision 2007/837/EC of 30 November 2007 implementing Decision No 575/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the adoption of strategic guidelines for 2008 to 2013 (OJ L 330, 15.12.2007, p. 48). Commission Decision 2008/22/EC of 19 December 2007 laying down rules for the implementation of Decision No 573/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Refugee Fund for the period 2008 to 2013 as part of the General programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows as regards Member States’ management and control systems, the rules for administrative and financial management and the eligibility of expenditure on projects co-financed by the Fund (OJ L 7, 10.1.2008, p. 1). Commission Decision 2008/457/EC of 5 March 2008 laying down rules for the implementation of Council Decision 2007/435/EC establishing the European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the General programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows as regards Member States’ management and control systems, the rules for administrative and financial management and the eligibility of expenditure on projects co-financed by the Fund (OJ L 167, 27.6.2008, p. 69). Commission Decision 2008/458/EC of 5 March 2008 laying down rules for the implementation of Decision No 575/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Return Fund for the period 2008 to 2013 as part of the General programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows as regards Member States’ management and control systems, the rules for administrative and financial management and the eligibility of expenditure on projects co-financed by the Fund (OJ L 167, 27.6.2008, p. 135). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — — 0,— 0,— This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — — 0,— 0,— This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 348949 p.m. 1000000 2000000,— 930568,11 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 436187 p.m. 500000 0,— 990609,59 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 218093 p.m. 500000 1000000,— 575391,97 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 250000 500000,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. The main objective of this preparatory action is to establish a network of contacts and discussion between targeted municipalities and local authorities in Member States which have just started a resettlement programme, or wish to participate in the near future, and Member States which are experienced in resettlement, drawing on the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and non-governmental organisation (NGO) experiences and best practices in the resettlement and reintegration of refugees. The preparatory action will cover the following actions:

identifying municipalities or local authorities in Member States that have just started resettlement programmes (e.g. Portugal, Romania) or are about to do so (e.g. Spain) and arranging meetings with selected municipalities or local authorities in resettlement countries (e.g. the United Kingdom and the Netherlands) with a view to strengthening new resettlement programmes and ensuring that they are of a high quality and sustainable,

identifying municipalities or local authorities or NGOs in Member States not yet participating in resettlement programmes, but wishing to join the network with a view to future participation in such programmes,

holding meetings of representatives of the targeted local authorities and municipalities involved, along with the UNHCR, participating NGOs and representatives of resettled refugees, to lay down the activities to be developed jointly, including visits, exchanges of experience, training and thematic meetings focusing on issues such as housing, education and employment,

designing a form for collecting information from the various stakeholders on procedures, types of monitoring prior to resettlement, types of information collected on the refugees to be resettled (including cultural, health and educational issues and diet), infrastructure, human resources, accommodation, reception, actions taken after resettlement for the integration of refugees, community participation in the process, any economic, legal or educational aid, the role of refugees already resettled in the integration process, and cooperation with NGOs,

creating a task force, with the necessary human and technical resources, to make the practical arrangements for the project and in particular to provide for the necessary meetings, collect available information, create a website and content for it, thus increasing the exchange of information between the stakeholders in the resettlement process, and create links with existing resettlement-related projects and/or websites. This website will also allow information on past and future meetings between municipalities or local authorities to be made available to all interested parties on a systematic basis,

collating the information gathered by the task force, which will then circulate it for discussion on the network, in order to draw conclusions on best practices.

The experience gained from the preparatory action will be recorded and passed on to the Resettlement Unit in the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) once it has been set up. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 500000 250000 3000000 1500000 The main objective of this preparatory action is to create a line of funding for the final benefit of victims of torture whether Union citizens and/or migrants present in the Union. It will enable rehabilitation centres to offer victims of torture as full rehabilitation as possible thus empowering torture victims to function properly in the society and to integrate faster in the European economies. The preparatory action will cover the following actions:

to provide victims with access to holistic rehabilitation such as multi-disciplinary support and counselling, including physical and psychotherapeutic treatment, legal services, and socio-economic support, by providing funds for the costs of rehabilitation centres for victims of torture (new or existing ones),

to support the capacity building of rehabilitation centres via networking activities (in and outside Europe), research, training, development of common tools, exchange of good practices, peer supervision as a prevention of vicarious trauma, etc.,

to support activities aiming at the empowerment of torture victims themselves and, in general, at supporting the integration capacities of torture victims in European countries,

to support advocacy actions aiming at ensuring that Member States comply with the right to rehabilitation as defined in General Comment 3 to Article 14 of Convention Against Torture.

Since 2011, the implementation of the approved pilot project has been a success. The first call for proposals has been launched in October 2011 and resulted in 31 applications received from centres in 14 Member States. The total of requested grants in the Union amounted to EUR 6000000, showing the great need for financial support among rehabilitation centres. Out of the 31 proposals, only 4 projects have been financed. The second call for proposal was launched in July 2012 with 25 applications submitted from various countries. As EUR 2000000 were available in 2012 (compared to only EUR 1000000 in 2011), 7 projects have been selected. The funds needed to support all the projects which applied for funding amounted to approximately EUR 8000000, showing the relevance of the fund and the needs to be covered. The number of applications received so far demonstrates the needs in the Union for supporting the rehabilitation of torture victims. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 0,— Former Item 21 04 77 03 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Council Directive 2003/9/EC of 27 January 2003 laying down minimum standards for the reception of asylum seekers (OJ L 31, 6.2.2003, p. 18). Conclusions of the Council of the European Union, 2865th External Relations Council meeting, Luxembourg, 29 April 2009. Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (OJ C 83, 30.3.2010, p. 389).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR MIGRATION AND HOME AFFAIRS

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR MIGRATION AND HOME AFFAIRS

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 19 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE FOREIGN POLICY INSTRUMENTS POLICY AREA 22966858 22966858 24058515 24058515 30132567,08 30132567,08 19 02 INSTRUMENT CONTRIBUTING TO STABILITY AND PEACE — CRISIS RESPONSE, CONFLICT PREVENTION, PEACE-BUILDING AND CRISIS PREPAREDNESS 247566000 177697519 226831560 202725237 240600475,20 167215268,40 19 03 COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY (CFSP) 320516000 267656623 314119000 234475000 352932973,54 312216967,31 19 04 ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSIONS (EU EOMS) 41267086 30162748 40370869 22125916 38265705,98 26036039,18 19 05 COOPERATION WITH THIRD COUNTRIES UNDER THE PARTNERSHIP INSTRUMENT (PI) 114428000 67121090 115351506 21363663 23384771,17 18946704,29 19 06 INFORMATION OUTREACH ON THE UNION’S EXTERNAL RELATIONS 12500000 12236901 12000000 12786124 12177492,94 11482882,31 Title 19 — Total 759243944 577841739 732731450 517534455 697493985,91 566030428,57 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE FOREIGN POLICY INSTRUMENTS POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 19 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE FOREIGN POLICY INSTRUMENTS POLICY AREA 19 01 01Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Foreign policy instruments policy area 19 01 01 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 5.2 8146703 7892547 7238031,08 88,85 19 01 01 02 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Foreign policy instruments policy area in Union delegations 5.2 p.m. p.m. 6593279,23 Article 19 01 01 — Subtotal 8146703 7892547 13831310,31 169,78 19 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Foreign policy instruments policy area 19 01 02 01 External personnel of the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 5.2 1944250 1907807 1814451,23 93,32 19 01 02 02 External personnel of the Foreign policy instruments policy area in Union delegations 5.2 235701 288968 873184,— 370,46 19 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 5.2 525211 521990 498723,— 94,96 19 01 02 12 Other management expenditure of the Foreign policy instruments policy area in Union delegations 5.2 27779 35572 434490,08 1564,10 Article 19 01 02 — Subtotal 2732941 2754337 3620848,31 132,49 19 01 03Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services, buildings and related expenditure of the Foreign policy instruments policy area 19 01 03 01 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 5.2 517202 510964 543919,46 105,17 19 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of the Foreign policy instruments policy area in Union delegations 5.2 130108 311331 3609319,— 2774,09 Article 19 01 03 — Subtotal 647310 822295 4153238,46 641,62 19 01 04Support expenditure for operations and programmes in the Foreign policy instruments policy area 19 01 04 01 Support expenditure for Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace 4 6480177 7000000 7010432,31 108,18 19 01 04 02 Support expenditure for the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) 4 250000 350000 443762,— 177,50 19 01 04 03 Support expenditure for the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) — Expenditure related to election observation Missions (EOMs) 4 586727 700000 521622,69 88,90 19 01 04 04 Support expenditure for the Partnership Instrument 4 3960000 4265336 37353,— 0,94 Article 19 01 04 — Subtotal 11276904 12315336 8013170,— 71,06 19 01 06Executive agencies 19 01 06 01 Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from the Partnership Instrument 4 163000 274000 514000,— 315,34 Article 19 01 06 — Subtotal 163000 274000 514000,— 315,34 Chapter 19 01 — Total 22966858 24058515 30132567,08 131,20 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 8146703 7892547 7238031,08 More Commission personnel will be assigned to crisis response management in order to allow for enough capacity for the follow-up of civil society organisation proposals for crisis response. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 6593279,23 The Commission will recruit highly qualified, stable and specialised personnel for human rights questions. Sufficient staff will be assigned to crisis response management for the follow-up of civil society organisation proposals for crisis response. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1944250 1907807 1814451,23 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 235701 288968 873184,— Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 525211 521990 498723,— Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 27779 35572 434490,08 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 517202 510964 543919,46 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 130108 311331 3609319,— Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 6480177 7000000 7010432,31 This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the Commission and beneficiaries,

expenditure on external personnel in Union delegations (contract staff, local staff or seconded national experts) for the purposes of devolved programme management in Union delegations in third countries or for internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure costs, such as the cost of training, meetings, missions and renting of accommodation directly resulting from the presence in delegations of external personnel remunerated from the appropriations entered against this item,

expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems, awareness-raising, training, preparation and exchange of lessons learnt and best practices, as well as publications activities and any other administrative or technical assistance directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme,

research activities on relevant issues and the dissemination thereof,

expenditure related to the provision of information and communication actions, including the development of communication strategies and corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. This appropriation covers support expenditure under Chapter 19 02. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 250000 350000 443762,— This appropriation is intended to cover support for implementation of CFSP measures for which the Commission lacks the required experience or needs additional support. It is intended to cover:

expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by Union law,

expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the Commission and beneficiaries. This includes the costs associated with the update and maintenance of the electronic-Consolidated Targeted Financial Sanctions List (e-CTFSL) necessary for the application of financial sanctions applied in pursuit of the specific CFSP objectives set out in the Treaty of the European Union,

expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. This appropriation covers support expenditure under Chapter 19 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 586727 700000 521622,69 This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the Commission and beneficiaries,

expenditure on external personnel (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) at headquarters intended to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices. Expenditure on external personnel at headquarters is limited to EUR 336727. This estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 95 % is accounted for by remuneration for the personnel concerned and 5 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology (IT) and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems, awareness-raising, training, preparation and exchange of lessons learnt and best practices, as well as publications activities and any other administrative or technical assistance directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme,

research activities on relevant issues and the dissemination thereof,

expenditure related to the provision of information and communication actions, including the development of communication strategies and corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. This appropriation covers support expenditure under Chapter 19 04. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3960000 4265336 37353,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the Commission and beneficiaries,

expenditure on external personnel in Union delegations (contract staff, local staff or seconded national experts) for the purposes of devolved programme management in Union delegations in third countries or for internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure costs, such as the cost of training, meetings, missions and renting of accommodation directly resulting from the presence in delegations of external personnel remunerated from the appropriations entered against this item,

expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems, awareness-raising, training, preparation and exchange of lessons learnt and best practices, as well as publications activities and any other administrative or technical assistance directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme,

research activities on relevant issues and the dissemination thereof,

expenditure related to the provision of information and communication actions, including the development of communication strategies and corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. This appropriation covers support expenditure under Chapter 19 05. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 163000 274000 514000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency incurred as a result of the management of projects funded out of the appropriations under chapter 19 05 and entrusted to the Agency. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1934/2006 of 21 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for cooperation with industrialised and other high-income countries and territories (OJ L 405, 30.12.2006, p. 41). Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Erasmus+: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50). Commission Implementing Decision 2013/776/EU of 18 December 2013 establishing the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2009/336/EC (OJ L 343, 19.12.2013, p. 46). Regulation (EU) No 234/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a Partnership Instrument for cooperation with third countries (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 77). Commission Decision C(2013) 9189 of 18 December 2013 delegating powers to the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of education, audiovisual and culture comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union and of the EDF allocations. INSTRUMENT CONTRIBUTING TO STABILITY AND PEACE — CRISIS RESPONSE, CONFLICT PREVENTION, PEACE-BUILDING AND CRISIS PREPAREDNESS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 19 02INSTRUMENT CONTRIBUTING TO STABILITY AND PEACE — CRISIS RESPONSE, CONFLICT PREVENTION, PEACE-BUILDING AND CRISIS PREPAREDNESS 19 02 01 Response to crisis and emerging crisis 4 222566000 96457427 204337467 69058582 19 02 02 Support to conflict prevention, peace-building and crisis preparedness 4 25000000 8735494 22494093 2565739 19 02 51 Completion of actions in the field of crisis response and preparedness (2007 to 2013) 4 p.m. 72504598 p.m. 130875916 240600475,20 166809802,87 230,07 19 02 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 19 02 77 01 Pilot project — Programme for NGO-led peace building activities 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. 225000 0,— 405465,53 Article 19 02 77 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. 225000 0,— 405465,53 Chapter 19 02 — Total 247566000 177697519 226831560 202725237 240600475,20 167215268,40 94,10 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 222566000 96457427 204337467 69058582 This appropriation is intended to swiftly contribute to stability by providing an effective response to help preserve, establish or re-establish the conditions essential to the proper implementation of the Union’s external policies and actions in accordance with Article 21 of the Treaty on the European Union. The technical and financial assistance may be undertaken in response to a situation of urgency, crisis or emerging crisis, a situation posing a threat to democracy, law and order, the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, or the security and safety of individuals, in particular those exposed to gender-based violence in situations of instability, or a situation threatening to escalate into armed conflict or severely destabilise the third country or countries concerned. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter and may be complemented by contributions for Union trust funds. Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an instrument contributing to stability and peace (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 25000000 8735494 22494093 2565739 This appropriation is intended to contribute to the prevention of conflicts and to ensuring capacity and preparedness to address pre- and post-crisis situations and build peace. Such technical and financial assistance shall cover support for measures aimed at building and strengthening the capacity of the Union and its partners to prevent conflict, build peace and address pre- and post-crisis needs, with due regard for the importance of women’s empowerment and gender mainstreaming and in close coordination with the United Nations and other international, regional and sub-regional organisations, and State and civil society actors. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and para-state agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an instrument contributing to stability and peace (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 72504598 p.m. 130875916 240600475,20 166809802,87 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and para-state agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing an Instrument for Stability (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. 225000 0,— 405465,53 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY (CFSP) Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 19 03COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY (CFSP) 19 03 01Support to preservation of stability through common foreign and security policy (CFSP) missions and European Union Special Representatives 19 03 01 01 Monitoring mission in Georgia 4 23000000 19225061 23000000 15000000 26650000,— 22629444,— 117,71 19 03 01 02 EULEX Kosovo 4 85000000 85638907 100000000 72750000 110000000,— 94440660,— 110,28 19 03 01 03 EUPOL Afghanistan 4 65000000 61170648 40500000 30000000 77800000,— 58419180,76 95,50 19 03 01 04 Other crisis management measures and operations 4 85250000 66370152 65619000 75750000 89133066,95 99524813,36 149,95 19 03 01 05 Emergency measures 4 20000000 1747732 35000000 9100000 0,— 0,— 0 19 03 01 06 Preparatory and follow-up measures 4 5266000 275268 7000000 2625000 2156114,59 2376780,20 863,44 19 03 01 07 European Union Special Representatives 4 20000000 9153836 25000000 15750000 23473500,— 20145375,22 220,08 Article 19 03 01 — Subtotal 303516000 243581604 296119000 220975000 329212681,54 297536253,54 122,15 19 03 02 Support to non-proliferation and disarmament 4 17000000 24075019 18000000 13500000 23720292,— 14680713,77 60,98 Chapter 19 03 — Total 320516000 267656623 314119000 234475000 352932973,54 312216967,31 116,65 The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy must ensure that the European Parliament is closely involved in all stages of the decision-making process. The joint consultation meetings provided for under point 25 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1), which are to be further intensified on the basis of the Declaration by the High Representative on political accountability (OJ C 210, 3.8.2010, p. 1), must enhance a continuous dialogue between the High Representative and the European Parliament on the main choices for and aspects of the Union’s CFSP, including consultations prior to the adoption of mandates and strategies. In order to enhance interinstitutional CFSP coherence and provide up-to-date expert advice to all institutions as a means of developing a more coherent and effective CFSP, expert policy-relevant research will be provided, when appropriate, by the European Union Institute for Security Studies and others. Common foreign and security policy (CFSP) crisis management measures and operations in the area of monitoring and verification of peace processes, conflict resolution and other stabilisation activities, the rule of law and police missions fall under this article. Operations may be established to monitor border crossings, peace or cease-fire agreements or more generally political and security developments. As with all actions financed under the budget chapter, relevant measures must be civilian in nature. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 23000000 19225061 23000000 15000000 26650000,— 22629444,— This appropriation is intended to cover the costs the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, in line with the relevant legal basis adopted by the Council. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Council Decision 2010/452/CFSP of 12 August 2010 on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 213, 13.8.2010, p. 43). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 85000000 85638907 100000000 72750000 110000000,— 94440660,— This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, in line with the relevant legal basis adopted by the Council. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Council Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February 2008 on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 92). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 65000000 61170648 40500000 30000000 77800000,— 58419180,76 This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan, in line with the relevant legal basis adopted by the Council. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Council Decision 2010/279/CFSP of 18 May 2010 on the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN) (OJ L 123, 19.5.2010, p. 4). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 85250000 66370152 65619000 75750000 89133066,95 99524813,36 This appropriation is intended to cover other crisis management measures and operations other than EULEX Kosovo, EUMM Georgia and EUPOL Afghanistan. It is also intended to provide for the running of the European Security and Defence College Secretariat and its Internet-based advanced distance learning system, as well as the costs of the warehouse for civilian CSDP missions. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter and may be complemented by contributions for Union trust funds. Council Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP of 25 November 2005 on establishing a European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (OJ L 327, 14.12.2005, p. 28). Council Decision 2010/330/CFSP of 14 June 2010 on the European Union Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX-IRAQ (OJ L 149, 15.6.2010, p. 12). Council Decision 2010/565/CFSP of 21 September 2010 on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo) (OJ L 248, 22.9.2010, p. 59). Council Decision 2010/576/CFSP of 23 September 2010 on the European Union police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo (EUPOL RD Congo) (OJ L 254, 29.9.2010, p. 33). Council Decision 2012/389/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR) (OJ L 187, 17.7.2012, p. 40). Council Decision 2012/392/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 187, 17.7.2012, p. 48). Council Decision 2012/698/CFSP of 13 November 2012 on the establishment of a warehouse for civilian crisis management missions (OJ L 314, 14.11.2012, p. 25). Council Decision 2013/189/CFSP of 22 April 2013 establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC) and repealing Joint Action 2008/550/CFSP (OJ L 112, 24.4.2013, p. 22). Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 138, 24.5.2013, p. 15). Council Decision 2013/354/CFSP of 3 July 2013 on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (OJ L 185, 4.7.2013, p. 12). Council Decision 2014/219/CFSP of 15 April 2014 on the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (OJ L 113, 16.4.2014, p. 21). Council Decision 2014/486/CFSP of 22 July 2014 on the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine). (OJ L 217, 23.7.2014, p. 42). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 20000000 1747732 35000000 9100000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of any unforeseen measures under Article 19 03 01 decided on in the course of the financial year, which have to be implemented urgently. This article is also intended as an element of flexibility in the CFSP budget, as described in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1). Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 5266000 275268 7000000 2625000 2156114,59 2376780,20 This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of preparatory measures to establish the conditions for Union actions in the field of the CFSP and the adoption of the necessary legal instruments. It may cover evaluation and analysis measures (ex ante evaluation of means, specific studies, organisation of meetings, fact-finding on the ground). In the field of Union crisis management operations and for European Union Special Representatives (EUSRs), in particular, preparatory measures may, inter alia, serve to assess the operational requirements for an envisaged action, to provide for a rapid initial deployment of personnel and resources (e.g. mission expenses, purchase of equipment, pre-financing of running and insurance costs in the start-up phase), or to take the necessary measures on the ground to prepare for the launching of the operation. It may also cover experts supporting Union crisis management operations on specific technical issues (e.g. identification and assessment of procurement needs) or security training for staff to be deployed to a CFSP mission/EUSR team. It also covers follow-up measures and audits of common foreign and security policy measures and the financing of any expenditure on the regularisation of previously closed measures. This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the measures coming under Items 19 03 01 01, 19 03 01 02, 19 03 01 03, 19 03 01 04 and 19 03 01 07. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 20000000 9153836 25000000 15750000 23473500,— 20145375,22 This appropriation is intended to cover all the expenditure connected with the appointment of European Union Special Representatives (EUSRs) in accordance with Article 33 of the Treaty on European Union. EUSRs should be appointed with due regard for gender equality and gender mainstreaming policies, and the appointment of women EUSRs should therefore be promoted. This appropriation covers expenditure on the salaries of EUSRs and on setting up their teams and/or support structures, including staff costs other than those relating to staff seconded by Member States or Union institutions. It also covers the costs of any projects implemented under the direct responsibility of an EUSR. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Council Decision 2014/130/CFSP of 10 March 2014 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel (OJ L 71, 12.3.2014, p. 14). Council Decision 2014/383/CFSP of 23 June 2014 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Afghanistan (OJ L 183, 24.6.2014, p. 60). Council Decision 2014/384/CFSP of 23 June 2014 amending Decision 2011/426/CFSP appointing the European Union Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 183, 24.6.2014, p. 65). Council Decision 2014/385/CFSP of 23 June 2014 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights (OJ L 183, 24.6.2014, p. 66). Council Decision 2014/400/CFSP of 26 June 2014 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo (OJ L 188, 27.6.2014, p. 68). Council Decision 2014/438/CFSP of 8 July 2014 amending and extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia (OJ L 200, 9.7.2014, p. 11). Council Decision 2014/673/CFSP of 25 September 2014 amending Decision 2013/527/CFSP amending and extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa (OJ L 282, 26.9.2014, p. 22). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 17000000 24075019 18000000 13500000 23720292,— 14680713,77 This appropriation is intended to finance measures which contribute to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, chemical and biological), primarily in the framework of the EU Strategy against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction of December 2003. This includes support for measures implemented by international organisations in this field. This appropriation is intended to finance measures which contribute to the non-proliferation of conventional weapons and operations to combat the destabilising accumulation and trafficking of small arms and light weapons. This includes support for measures implemented by international organisations in this field. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Council Decision 2010/461/CFSP of 26 July 2010 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 219, 20.8.2010, p. 7). Council Decision 2010/430/CFSP of 26 July 2010 establishing a European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 202, 4.8.2010, p. 5). Council Decision 2010/585/CFSP of 27 September 2010 on support for IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 259, 1.10.2010, p. 10). Council Decision 2011/428/CFSP of 18 July 2011 in support of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs activities to implement the United Nations Programme of Actions to prevent combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects (OJ L 188, 19.7.2011, p. 37). Council Decision 2012/166/CFSP of 23 March 2012 in support of activities of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 87, 24.3.2012, p. 49). Council Decision 2012/281/CFSP of 29 May 2012 in the framework of the European Security Strategy in support of the Union proposal for an international Code of Conduct on outer-space activities (OJ L 140, 30.5.2012, p. 68). Council Decision 2012/421/CFSP of 23 July 2012 in support of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC), in the framework of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 196, 24.7.2012, p. 61). Council Decision 2012/423/CFSP of 23 July 2012 in support of ballistic missile non-proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and of the Council Common Position 2003/805/CFSP (OJ L 196, 24.7.2012, p. 74). Council Decision 2012/662/CFSP of 25 October 2012 in support of activities to reduce the risk of illicit trade in, and excessive accumulation of, Small Arms and Light Weapons in the region covered by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) (OJ L 297, 26.10.2012, p. 29). Council Decision 2012/699/CFSP of 13 November 2012 on the Union support for the activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 314, 14.11.2012, p. 27). Council Decision 2012/700/CFSP of 13 November 2012 in the framework of the European Security Strategy in support of the implementation of the Cartagena Action Plan 2010-2014, adopted by the States Parties to the 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction (OJ L 314, 14.11.2012, p. 40). Council Decision 2012/711/CFSP of 19 November 2012 on support for Union activities in order to promote, among third countries, the control of arms exports and the principles and criteria of Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (OJ L 321, 20.11.2012, p. 62). Council Decision 2013/320/CFSP of 24 June 2013 in support of physical security and stockpile management activities to reduce the risk of the illicit trade in SALW and their ammunition in Libya and its region (OJ L 173, 26.6.2013, p. 54). Council Decision 2013/391/CFSP of 22 July 2013 in support of the practical implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery (OJ L 198, 23.7.2013, p. 40). Council Decision 2013/517/CFSP of 21 October 2013 on the Union support for the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 281, 23.10.2013, p. 6). Council Decision 2013/668/CFSP of 18 November 2013 in support of World Health Organisation activities in the area of biosafety and biosecurity in the framework of the European Union Strategy against the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 310, 20.11.2013, p. 13). Council Decision 2013/698/CFSP of 25 November 2013 in support of a global reporting mechanism on illicit small arms and light weapons and other illicit conventional weapons and ammunition to reduce the risk of their illicit trade (OJ L 320, 30.11.2013, p. 34). Council Decision 2013/726/CFSP of 9 December 2013 in support of the UNSCR 2118 (2013) and OPCW Executive Council EC-M-33/Dec 1, in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 329, 10.12.2013, p. 41). Council Decision 2013/730/CFSP of 9 December 2013 in support of SEESAC disarmament and arms control activities in South East Europe in the framework of the EU Strategy to Combat the Illicit Accumulation and Trafficking of SALW and their Ammunition (OJ L 332, 11.12.2013, p. 19). Council Decision 2013/768/CFSP of 16 December 2013 on EU activities in support of the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty, in the framework of the European Security Strategy (OJ L 341, 18.12.2013, p. 56). Council Decision 2014/129/CFSP of 10 March 2014 promoting the European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 71, 12.3.2014, p. 3). Council Decision 2014/912/CFSP of 15 December 2014 in support of physical security and stockpile management (PSSM) activities to reduce the risk of illicit trade in small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition in the Sahel region (OJ L 360, 17.12.2014, p. 30). Council Decision 2014/913/CFSP of 15 December 2014 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct and ballistic missile non-proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 360, 17.12.2014, p. 44). ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSIONS (EU EOMS) Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 19 04ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSIONS (EU EOMS) 19 04 01 Improving the reliability of electoral processes, in particular by means of election observation missions 4 41267086 27698700 40370869 8525916 19 04 51 Completion of actions in the field of election observation missions (prior to 2014) 4 p.m. 2464048 p.m. 13600000 38265705,98 26036039,18 1056,64 Chapter 19 04 — Total 41267086 30162748 40370869 22125916 38265705,98 26036039,18 86,32 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 41267086 27698700 40370869 8525916 This appropriation covers financial support for building confidence in and enhancing the reliability and transparency of democratic electoral processes and institutions through deployment of European Union Election Observation Missions other measures of monitoring electoral processes as well as through support for observation capacity at regional and national level. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 235/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for democracy and human rights worldwide (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 85). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 2464048 p.m. 13600000 38265705,98 26036039,18 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Regulation (EC) No 1889/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing a financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide (OJ L 386, 29.12.2006, p. 1). COOPERATION WITH THIRD COUNTRIES UNDER THE PARTNERSHIP INSTRUMENT (PI) Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 19 05COOPERATION WITH THIRD COUNTRIES UNDER THE PARTNERSHIP INSTRUMENT (PI) 19 05 01 Cooperation with third countries to advance and promote Union and mutual interests 4 102720000 41392773 106108730 3764708 19 05 20 Erasmus+ — Contribution from the Partnership Instrument 4 11708000 9210362 8242776 524166 19 05 51 Completion of actions in the field of relations and cooperation with industrialised third countries (2007 to 2013) 4 p.m. 16517955 p.m. 16574789 23384771,17 18946704,29 114,70 19 05 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 19 05 77 01 Pilot project — Transatlantic methods for handling global challenges 4 — — — — 0,— 0,— 19 05 77 02 Preparatory action — Cooperation with Northern and Southern Transatlantic Dimension 4 p.m. p.m. 1000000 500000 Article 19 05 77 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. 1000000 500000 0,— 0,— Chapter 19 05 — Total 114428000 67121090 115351506 21363663 23384771,17 18946704,29 28,23 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 102720000 41392773 106108730 3764708 This appropriation is intended to cover cooperation with third countries to advance and promote Union and mutual interests under the Partnership Instrument, in particular with developed and developing countries which play an increasingly prominent role in the world affairs, including foreign policy, international economy and trade, multilateral forums, global governance and in addressing challenges of global concern or where the Union has significant interests. This cooperation includes measures supporting the Union’s bilateral, regional or multilateral relationships in addressing challenges of global concern, the implementation of the international dimension of the Europe 2020 strategy, trade and investment opportunities and public diplomacy and outreach activities. Part of these appropriations will also be used to implement the project Cooperation with Northern and Southern Transatlantic Dimension, which aims at increasing a broader transatlantic dialogue and cooperation involving Northern and Southern Atlantic countries in order to address common global challenges. The objective is to look into the feasibility of implementing common short and longer term goals in fields such as economic cooperation, global governance, development cooperation, climate change, security and energy. This preparatory action should serve to strengthen a triangular dialogue, or even an extended Atlantic dialogue, as well as to promote the idea of a wider Atlantic Community. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 234/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a Partnership Instrument for cooperation with third countries (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 77). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 11708000 9210362 8242776 524166 This appropriation is intended to cover the technical and financial assistance provided under this external instrument in order to promote the international dimension of higher education for the implementation of the Erasmus+ programme. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Erasmus+: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50). Regulation (EU) No 234/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a Partnership Instrument for cooperation with third countries (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 77). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 16517955 p.m. 16574789 23384771,17 18946704,29 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and para-state agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Council Regulation (EC) No 1934/2006 of 21 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for cooperation with industrialised and other high-income countries and territories (OJ L 405, 30.12.2006, p. 41). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — — — — 0,— 0,— This item is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). European Parliament resolutions of 1 June 2006 on improving EU-US relations in the framework of a Transatlantic Partnership Agreement (OJ C 298 E, 8.12.2006, p. 226) and on EU-US transatlantic economic relations (OJ C 298 E, 8.12.2006, p. 235). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. 1000000 500000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. The preparatory action aims at increasing a broader transatlantic dialogue and cooperation involving Northern and Southern Atlantic countries in order to address common global challenges. The aim is to look into the feasibility of implementing common short and longer term goals in fields such as economic cooperation, global governance, development cooperation, climate change, security and energy. This preparatory action should serve to strengthen a triangular dialogue, or even an extended Atlantic dialogue, as well as to promote the idea of a wider Atlantic Community. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). INFORMATION OUTREACH ON THE UNION’S EXTERNAL RELATIONS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 19 06INFORMATION OUTREACH ON THE UNION’S EXTERNAL RELATIONS 19 06 01 Information outreach on the Union’s external relations 4 12500000 12236901 12000000 12786124 12177492,94 11482882,31 93,84 Chapter 19 06 — Total 12500000 12236901 12000000 12786124 12177492,94 11482882,31 93,84 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 12500000 12236901 12000000 12786124 12177492,94 11482882,31 This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on information outreach on the Union’s external relations. The information activities to be carried out under this article fall into two broad categories: horizontal activities and logistical support from headquarters, and activities carried out by Union delegations in third countries and vis-à-vis international organisations. Measures carried out from headquarters:

the European Union visitors programme (EUVP), carried out jointly by the European Parliament and the Commission, provides some 170 participants a year, chosen by the Union delegations, with the opportunity of experiencing contact with the Union by visiting the European Parliament and the Commission as part of a made-to-measure individual programme of visits based on a theme,

the production and distribution of publications on priority themes as part of an annual programme,

the production and dissemination of audiovisual material,

the development of information delivered via electronic media (the Internet and electronic message systems),

the organisation of visits for groups of journalists,

the support for the information activities of opinion leaders that are consistent with the Union’s priorities.

The Commission will continue to fund news broadcasts in Farsi. Decentralised measures carried out by Union delegations in third countries and vis-à-vis international organisations: In accordance with the communication goals laid down for each region and each country, the Union delegations propose an annual communication plan, which, once approved by headquarters, is assigned a budgetary allocation covering the following activities:

websites,

relations with the media (press conferences, seminars, radio programmes, etc.),

information products (other publications, graphic material, etc.),

organisation of events, including cultural activities,

newsletters,

information campaigns.

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE SERVICE FOR FOREIGN POLICY INSTRUMENTS

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE SERVICE FOR FOREIGN POLICY INSTRUMENTS

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 20 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE TRADE POLICY AREA 99317115 99317115 105606618 105606618 93391988,49 93391988,49 20 02 TRADE POLICY 15802000 24473802 15493000 11970683 14140687,13 10630956,51 Title 20 — Total 115119115 123790917 121099618 117577301 107532675,62 104022945,— ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE TRADE POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 20 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE TRADE POLICY AREA 20 01 01Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Trade policy area 20 01 01 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff of the Directorate-General for Trade 5.2 48467723 47555097 48003261,90 99,04 20 01 01 02 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff of Union delegations 5.2 22159178 21719988 13186556,51 59,51 Article 20 01 01 — Subtotal 70626901 69275085 61189818,41 86,64 20 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Trade policy area 20 01 02 01 External personnel of the Directorate-General for Trade 5.2 2910438 3056479 3185754,71 109,46 20 01 02 02 External personnel of the Directorate-General for Trade in Union delegations 5.2 7895969 7744350 6493097,— 82,23 20 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for Trade 5.2 4307259 4274217 4615880,93 107,17 20 01 02 12 Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for Trade in Union delegations 5.2 1847360 1864021 1536822,67 83,19 Article 20 01 02 — Subtotal 16961026 16939067 15831555,31 93,34 20 01 03Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services, buildings and related expenditure of the Trade policy area 20 01 03 01 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Directorate-General for Trade 5.2 3077024 3078721 3604319,77 117,14 20 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of the Directorate-General for Trade in Union delegations 5.2 8652164 16313745 12766295,— 147,55 Article 20 01 03 — Subtotal 11729188 19392466 16370614,77 139,57 Chapter 20 01 — Total 99317115 105606618 93391988,49 94,03 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 48467723 47555097 48003261,90 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 22159178 21719988 13186556,51 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2910438 3056479 3185754,71 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 7895969 7744350 6493097,— Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 4307259 4274217 4615880,93 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1847360 1864021 1536822,67 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3077024 3078721 3604319,77 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 8652164 16313745 12766295,— TRADE POLICY Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 20 02TRADE POLICY 20 02 01 External trade relations, including access to the markets of third countries 4 11000000 15173757 10993000 7951246 9640687,13 6740360,98 44,42 20 02 03 Aid for trade — Multilateral initiatives 4 4802000 9300045 4500000 4019437 4500000,— 3890595,53 41,83 Chapter 20 02 — Total 15802000 24473802 15493000 11970683 14140687,13 10630956,51 43,44 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 11000000 15173757 10993000 7951246 9640687,13 6740360,98 This appropriation is intended to cover the following actions: Activities supporting the conduct of ongoing and new multi- and bilateral trade negotiations Actions aim to strengthen the Union’s negotiating position in ongoing multilateral trade negotiations (in the context of the Doha Development Agenda) as well as ongoing and new bilateral and regional trade negotiations, to ensure that Union policy conception is based on comprehensive and up-to-date expert information and to build coalitions for their successful completion, including:

meetings, conferences and seminars in connection with the preparation of policy and negotiating positions and with the conduct of ongoing as well as new trade negotiations,

development and implementation of a consistent and comprehensive communication and information strategy, promoting the Union’s trade policy and raising awareness of the detail and objectives of the Union’s trade policy and ongoing negotiation positions, both within and outside the Union,

information activities and seminars for State and non-State actors (including civil society and business actors) to explain the state of play of ongoing negotiations and of the implementation of existing agreements.

Studies, evaluations and impact assessments in relation to trade agreements and policies Actions to ensure that the Union’s trade policy is underpinned by, and takes proper account of, ex ante and ex post evaluation results, including:

impact assessments carried out in view of possible new legislative proposals and sustainable impact assessments carried out in support of ongoing negotiations in order to analyse the potential economic, social and environmental benefits of trade agreements and, where necessary, to propose flanking measures to combat any negative outcomes for specific countries or sectors,

evaluations of the policies and practices of the Directorate-General for Trade to be carried out following its multiannual evaluation plan,

expert, legal and economic studies related to ongoing negotiations and existing agreements, policy developments and trade disputes.

Trade-related technical assistance, training and other capacity-building actions towards third countries Actions aiming to strengthen the capacity of third countries to participate in international, bilateral or bi-regional trade negotiations, to implement international trade agreements and to participate in the world trading system, including:

projects involving training and capacity-building actions aimed at developing country officials and operators, mainly in the field of sanitary and phyto-sanitary measures,

reimbursement of the expenses of participants in forums and conferences designed to build awareness and expertise in trade affairs among developing country nationals,

management, operating, further development and promotion of the Export Helpdesk that provides business in partner countries with information on access to Union markets, and facilitates efforts by business to take advantage of market access opportunities offered by the international trading system,

trade-related technical assistance programmes arranged in the forum of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other multilateral organisations, in particular WTO Trust Funds, in the framework of the Doha Development Agenda.

Market access activities supporting the implementation of the Union’s market access strategy Actions in support of the Union’s market access strategy, which aims at removing or lowering barriers to trade, identifying trade restrictions in third countries and, where appropriate, removing obstacles to trade. These actions may include:

maintenance, operating and further development of the market access database, available to economic operators via the Internet, listing trade barriers and other information affecting Union exports and Union exporters; purchase of the necessary information, data and documentation for this database,

specific analysis of the various obstacles to trade in key markets, including analysis of the implementation by third countries of their obligations under international trade agreements in connection with the preparation of negotiations,

conferences, seminars and other information activities (e.g. production and distribution of studies, information packs, publications and leaflets) to inform businesses, Member States officials and other actors about trade barriers and trade policy instruments aimed at protecting the Union against unfair trading practices such as dumping or export subsidies,

support to the European industry for the organisation of activities specifically geared towards market access issues.

Activities supporting the implementation of existing rules and monitoring of trade obligations Actions to support the implementation of existing trade agreements and the enforcement of related systems that enable effective implementation of these agreements as well as the conduct of investigations and inspection visits to ensure third countries are respecting the rules, including:

exchange of information, training, seminars and communication activities to support the implementation of existing Union legislation in the area of dual-use export controls,

activities to facilitate investigations carried out in the context of the trade defence investigations with the aim of defending Union producers against unfair trade practices by third countries (anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguards instruments) that can be harmful to the economy of the Union. In particular, activities will focus on the development, maintenance, operations and security of information technology systems supporting trade defence activities, the production of communications tools, the purchase of legal services in third countries and the conducting of expert studies,

activities supporting the advisory group on monitoring the implementation of the EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement and other free trade agreements such as the Central America Association Agreement and the Colombia-Peru Free Trade Agreement. This includes financing of the members’ and experts’ travel expenses and accommodation,

activities with a view to promoting the Union’s external trade policy through a process of structured dialogue with key opinion formers of civil society and stakeholders, including small and medium-sized enterprises, on external trade issues,

activities related to the promotion and communication on trade agreements, both within the Union and in partner countries. This will primarily be implemented by means of production and dissemination of audiovisual, electronic and graphical support and printed publications, subscriptions to trade relevant media and databases, translation of communication materials into non-Union languages, media-oriented actions, including new media products,

development, maintenance and operating of information systems in support of the operational activities in the Trade policy area such as: Integrated Statistical Database (ISDB), Dual-Use e-system, Market Access Database, Export Helpdesk, Export Credit Database, SIGL and SIGL Wood systems, Civil Society platform and tools for monitoring and supporting trade agreements.

Legal and other expert assistance required in implementation of existing trade agreements Actions to ensure that the Union’s trading partners effectively adhere to and comply with obligations arising under the WTO and other multilateral and bilateral agreements, including:

expert studies, including inspection visits, as well as specific investigations and seminars on implementation by third countries of their obligations under international trade agreements,

legal expertise, especially on questions of foreign law, required to facilitate defence by the Union of its position in WTO dispute-settlement cases, other expert studies necessary for the preparation, management and follow-up to WTO dispute settlement cases,

arbitration costs, legal expertise and fees incurred by the Union as party to the disputes arising from the implementation of international agreements concluded under Article 207 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Investor to State dispute settlement as established by international agreements The following expenditure is to support:

arbitration costs, legal expertise and fees incurred by the Union as party to the disputes arising from the implementation of international agreements concluded under Article 207 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

payment of a final award or of an award settlement paid to an investor in the context of such international agreements.

Activities supporting trade policy This appropriation is also intended to cover general expenditure on translations, press events, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this article, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, such as the maintenance of the Directorate-General for Trade and Trade Commissioner’s Internet site. Any revenue in the context of the management by the Union of the financial responsibilities linked to investor-state dispute settlement may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(4) of the Financial Regulation. Part of this appropriation will cover a comprehensive communication strategy to engage the general public and all stakeholders and maximise transparency with regard to the activities of the Directorate-General for Trade, especially with regard to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). This will include translations, engagement and dialogue events, such as press or stakeholder events, publishing of information, consultations and follow-up and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this article, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, such as maintenance of DG TRADE’s and the Trade Commissioner’s websites. Activities to engage the public and all stakeholders are crucial to a transparent, successful and comprehensive trade policy. Council and Commission Decision 98/181/EC, ECSC, Euratom of 23 September 1997 on the conclusion, by the European Communities, of the Energy Charter Treaty and the Energy Charter Protocol on energy efficiency and related environmental aspects (OJ L 69, 9.3.1998, p. 1). Council Decision 98/552/EC of 24 September 1998 on the implementation by the Commission of activities relating to the Community market access strategy (OJ L 265, 30.9.1998, p. 31). Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 4802000 9300045 4500000 4019437 4500000,— 3890595,53 This appropriation is intended to fund multilateral programmes and initiatives in the field of trade-related assistance to strengthen the capacity of developing countries to participate effectively in the multilateral trading system and regional trading arrangements and to improve their trade performance. Multilateral initiatives and programmes to be funded under this appropriation will support the following actions: Assistance for trade policy, participation in negotiations and implementation of trade agreements Actions to strengthen the capacity of developing countries to formulate their trade policy and to strengthen the institutions involved in trade policy, including comprehensive and updated trade reviews and assistance in integrating trade into their respective policies for economic growth and development. Actions to strengthen the capacity of developing countries to participate effectively in international trade negotiations and to implement international trade agreements. Research to advise policymakers how best to ensure that the specific interests of small producers and workers in developing countries are reflected across all policy areas and promote an enabling environment for producers’ access to trade-related sustainability assurance schemes. This assistance is primarily targeted at the public sector. Trade development Actions to reduce supply-side constraints which impact directly on the ability of developing countries to exploit their international trading potential, including, in particular, private-sector development. This appropriation complements the Union’s geographical programmes and should only cover multilateral initiatives and programmes that offer real added value to the Union’s geographical programmes, in particular the Integrated Framework for Least Developed Countries. The Commission will provide a biannual report on implementation and results obtained and on the main outcomes and effects of aid for trade assistance. The Commission will provide information on a total figure for all aid for trade finance coming from within the general budget of the Union, and a total figure for aid for trade from within all trade-related assistance provided. Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TRADE

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TRADE

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 21 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION POLICY AREA 335602644 335602644 385376276 385376276 486861124,48 486861124,48 21 02 DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION INSTRUMENT (DCI) 2378571901 2077785314 2260039588 1719188193 2577039043,79 1903060186,91 21 03 EUROPEAN NEIGHBOURHOOD INSTRUMENT (ENI) 1988403376 1582277534 2132480712 1641280950 2556013548,29 1422499119,97 21 04 EUROPEAN INSTRUMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS 130166185 113853650 132782020 90115739 129367272,— 110358344,61 21 05 INSTRUMENT CONTRIBUTING TO STABILITY AND PEACE (ICSP) — GLOBAL AND TRANS-REGIONAL AND EMERGING THREATS 64000000 47852049 82255223 49337395 74600000,— 44653699,12 21 06 INSTRUMENT FOR NUCLEAR SAFETY COOPERATION (INSC) 59740640 58767211 29346872 54564789 52476000,— 51913325,93 21 07 THE EUROPEAN UNION-GREENLAND PARTNERSHIP 30698715 33637321 24569471 18924882 28717140,— 26353231,— 21 08 DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION WORLDWIDE 35638000 34887896 36988018 22815000 36926662,59 26741143,52 21 09 COMPLETION OF ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED UNDER INDUSTRIALISED COUNTRIES INSTRUMENT (ICI+) PROGRAMME — 23058234 — 13224201 47250000,— 11942902,54 Title 21 — Total 5022821461 4307721853 5083838180 3994827425 5989250791,15 4084383078,08 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION POLICY AREA The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01 Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % 2013/2015 21 01ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION POLICY AREA 21 01 01Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Development and cooperation policy area 21 01 01 01 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development — EuropeAid 5.2 76620251 72531514 75073704,83 97,98 21 01 01 02 Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff of the Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development — EuropeAid in Union delegations 5.2 82089685 84843704 85712621,03 104,41 Article 21 01 01 — Subtotal 158709936 157375218 160786325,86 101,31 21 01 02External personnel and other management expenditure in support of the Development and cooperation policy area 21 01 02 01 External personnel of the Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development — EuropeAid 5.2 2900417 2855858 4813333,04 165,95 21 01 02 02 External personnel of the Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development — EuropeAid in Union delegations 5.2 1767753 1676016 1789793,— 101,25 21 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development — EuropeAid 5.2 5760617 5886585 6063290,69 105,25 21 01 02 12 Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development — EuropeAid in Union delegations 5.2 3604438 3763616 4264434,32 118,31 Article 21 01 02 — Subtotal 14033225 14182075 16930851,05 120,65 21 01 03Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services, buildings and related expenditure of the Development and cooperation policy area 21 01 03 01 Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development — EuropeAid 5.2 4864316 4695695 5640323,57 115,95 21 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of the Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development — EuropeAid in Union delegations 5.2 16881477 32938822 35424800,— 209,84 Article 21 01 03 — Subtotal 21745793 37634517 41065123,57 188,84 21 01 04Support expenditure for operations and programmes in the Development and cooperation policy area 21 01 04 01 Support expenditure for the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI) 4 77916396 97496612 106051524,46 136,11 21 01 04 02 Support expenditure for the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) 4 44638005 59351299 54822475,— 122,82 21 01 04 03 Support expenditure for the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) 4 9805929 10390810 10388736,81 105,94 21 01 04 04 Support expenditure for the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP) 4 2100000 2087745 1930693,69 91,94 21 01 04 05 Support expenditure for the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (INSC) 4 1418360 1200000 1438348,— 101,41 21 01 04 06 Support expenditure for the European Union-Greenland partnership 4 244000 249000 275000,— 112,70 21 01 04 07 Support expenditure for the European Development Fund (EDF) 4 p.m. p.m. 87861046,04 Article 21 01 04 — Subtotal 136122690 170775466 262767824,— 193,04 21 01 06Executive agencies 21 01 06 01 Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from Development Cooperation Instruments (DCIs) 4 2035000 2296000 1544000,— 75,87 21 01 06 02 Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) 4 2956000 3113000 3767000,— 127,44 Article 21 01 06 — Subtotal 4991000 5409000 5311000,— 106,41 Chapter 21 01 — Total 335602644 385376276 486861124,48 145,07 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 76620251 72531514 75073704,83 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 82089685 84843704 85712621,03 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2900417 2855858 4813333,04 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1767753 1676016 1789793,— Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 5760617 5886585 6063290,69 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 3604438 3763616 4264434,32 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 4864316 4695695 5640323,57 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 16881477 32938822 35424800,— Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 77916396 97496612 106051524,46 This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the Commission and beneficiaries,

expenditure on external personnel at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) intended to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices; expenditure on external personnel at headquarters is limited to EUR 7600714. This estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year of which 93 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 7 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology (IT) and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

expenditure on external personnel in Union delegations (contract staff, local staff or seconded national experts) for the purposes of devolved programme management in Union delegations in third countries or for internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure costs, such as the cost of training, meetings, missions and renting of accommodation directly resulting from the presence in delegations of external personnel remunerated from the appropriations entered against this item,

expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems, awareness-raising, training, preparation and exchange of lessons learnt and best practices, as well as publications activities and any other administrative or technical assistance directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme,

research activities on relevant issues and the dissemination thereof,

expenditure related to the provision of information and communication actions, including the development of communication strategies and corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons, to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. This appropriation covers support expenditure under Chapter 21 02. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 44638005 59351299 54822475,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the Commission and beneficiaries,

expenditure on external personnel at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) intended to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices. Expenditure on external personnel at headquarters is limited to EUR 4846907. This estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 93 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 7 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology (IT) and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

expenditure on external personnel in Union delegations (contract staff, local staff or seconded national experts) for the purposes of devolved programme management in Union delegations in third countries or for internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure costs, such as the cost of training, meetings, missions and renting of accommodation directly resulting from the presence in delegations of external personnel remunerated from the appropriations entered against this item,

expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems, awareness-raising, training, preparation and exchange of lessons learnt and best practices, as well as publications activities and any other administrative or technical assistance directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme,

research activities on relevant issues and the dissemination thereof,

expenditure related to the provision of information and communication actions, including the development of communication strategies and corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons, to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. This appropriation covers support expenditure under Chapter 21 03. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 9805929 10390810 10388736,81 This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the Commission and beneficiaries,

expenditure on external personnel (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) at headquarters intended to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices. Expenditure on external personnel at headquarters is limited to EUR 1613273. This estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 95 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 5 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology (IT) and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

expenditure on external personnel in Union delegations (contract staff, local staff or seconded national experts) for the purposes of devolved programme management in Union delegations in third countries or for internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure costs, such as the cost of training, meetings, missions and renting of accommodation directly resulting from the presence in delegations of external personnel remunerated from the appropriations entered against this item,

expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems, awareness-raising, training, preparation and exchange of lessons learnt and best practices, as well as publications activities and any other administrative or technical assistance directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme,

research activities on relevant issues and the dissemination thereof,

expenditure related to the provision of information and communication actions, including the development of communication strategies and corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. This appropriation covers support expenditure under Chapter 21 04. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2100000 2087745 1930693,69 This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the Commission and beneficiaries,

expenditure on external personnel in Union delegations (contract agents, local agents or seconded national experts) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Union delegations in third countries or for internalisation of tasks of phased out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as the cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the external personnel remunerated from the appropriations entered in this item,

expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems, awareness-raising, training, preparation and exchange of lessons learnt and best practices, as well as publications activities and any other administrative or technical assistance directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme,

research activities on relevant issues and the dissemination thereof,

expenditure related to the provision of information and communication actions, including the development of communication strategies and corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons, to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. This appropriation covers support expenditure under Chapter 21 05. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 1418360 1200000 1438348,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the Commission and beneficiaries,

expenditure on external personnel (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) at headquarters intended to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices. Expenditure on external personnel at headquarters is limited to EUR 968300. This estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 93 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 7 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons, to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. This appropriation covers support expenditure under Chapter 21 06. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 244000 249000 275000,— This appropriation is intended to cover:

expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the Commission and beneficiaries,

expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons, to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. This appropriation is intended to cover support expenditure under Article 21 07 01. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 p.m. p.m. 87861046,04 This appropriation is intended to cover administrative support expenditure as decided under the ninth and 10th European Development Funds. Any revenue from the European Development Fund (EDF) contributing to the cost of support measures entered in Article 6 3 2 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations under this item in accordance with Article 21 of the Financial Regulation. The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 60000000. Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1), and in particular Article 21(2) thereof. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2035000 2296000 1544000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency incurred as a result of the management of external relations operational programmes (Heading 4) entrusted to the Agency under former Chapters 19 09 and 19 10, as well as the operating costs for certain actions of the Erasmus+ programme in order to promote the international dimension of higher education and of certain actions of the operational programme under Chapter 21 02. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The establishment plan of the Executive Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this Section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Erasmus+: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50). Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). Commission Implementing Decision 2013/776/EU of 18 December 2013 establishing the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2009/336/EC (OJ L 343, 19.12.2013, p. 46). Commission Decision C(2013) 9189 of 18 December 2013 delegating powers to the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of education, audiovisual and culture comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union and of the EDF allocations. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 2956000 3113000 3767000,— This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency incurred as a result of the management of external relations operational programmes (Heading 4) entrusted to the Agency under former Chapter 19 08, as well as the operating costs for certain actions of the Erasmus+ programme in order to promote the international dimension of higher education and certain actions of the operational programmes (Heading 4) under Chapter 21 03. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. The establishment plan of the Executive Agency is set out in Annex Staff to this Section. Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1). Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Erasmus+: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50). Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 27). Commission Implementing Decision 2013/776/EU of 18 December 2013 establishing the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2009/336/EC (OJ L 343, 19.12.2013, p. 46). Commission Decision C(2013) 9189 of 18 December 2013 delegating powers to the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Union programmes in the field of education, audiovisual and culture comprising, in particular, implementation of appropriations entered in the general budget of the Union and of the EDF allocations. DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION INSTRUMENT (DCI) Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 21 02DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION INSTRUMENT (DCI) 21 02 01 Cooperation with Latin America 4 294342737 80330136 259304272 7079077 21 02 02 Cooperation with Asia 4 633098094 136220080 537057123 16695125 21 02 03 Cooperation with Central Asia 4 124955010 19364164 71570570 3535685 21 02 04 Cooperation with Middle East 4 66711154 12933170 51182356 3348633 21 02 05 Cooperation with Afghanistan 4 199417199 48762723 203496806 5565042 21 02 06 Cooperation with South Africa 4 26721430 4431255 25978230 147040 21 02 07Global public goods and challenges and poverty reduction, sustainable development and democracy 21 02 07 01 Environment and climate change 4 176041720 29076017 163093980 18607187 21 02 07 02 Sustainable energy 4 67875236 21043003 82851742 9379233 21 02 07 03 Human development 4 150920558 79020406 163093980 18607187 21 02 07 04 Food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture 4 167239336 53786265 197017527 29750638 21 02 07 05 Migration and asylum 4 41605380 10128583 46318690 5294728 Article 21 02 07 — Subtotal 603682230 193054274 652375919 81638973 21 02 08Financing initiatives in the area of development by or for civil society organisations and local authorities 21 02 08 01 Civil society in development 4 180143207 46364459 212398533 2994291 21 02 08 02 Local authorities in development 4 45035802 7945698 36366417 184362 Article 21 02 08 — Subtotal 225179009 54310157 248764950 3178653 21 02 09 Pan-Africa programme to support the Joint Africa-European Union Strategy 4 101404040 53698949 97577288 31380011 21 02 20 Erasmus+ — Contribution from the development cooperation instrument (DCI) 4 90038998 47908017 93900074 3283687 21 02 30 Agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and other United Nations bodies 4 332000 298370 332000 332000 325207,— 325207,— 108,99 21 02 40 Commodities agreements 4 3700000 3325217 4800000 3585916 3843585,33 3550967,99 106,79 21 02 51Completion of actions in the area of development cooperation (prior to 2014) 21 02 51 01 Cooperation with third countries in the areas of migration and asylum 4 — 35415225 — 22900000 60846430,— 39109911,17 110,43 21 02 51 02 Cooperation with developing countries in Latin America 4 — 205062655 — 249200000 381555875,38 294379625,82 143,56 21 02 51 03 Cooperation with developing countries in Asia, including Central Asia and the Middle East 4 — 502119834 — 573564664 876170248,37 611522411,05 121,79 21 02 51 04 Food security 4 — 140324836 — 124800000 261492155,82 202240138,71 144,12 21 02 51 05 Non-State actors in development 4 — 138405898 — 169700000 246351914,59 212429943,48 153,48 21 02 51 06 Environment and sustainable management of natural resources, including energy 4 — 84183056 — 99422000 217348357,99 133397957,44 158,46 21 02 51 07 Human and social development 4 — 65148307 — 61308000 194554050,— 106376555,32 163,28 21 02 51 08 Geographical cooperation with Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States 4 — 240105670 — 245700000 331051219,31 293915331,21 122,41 Article 21 02 51 — Subtotal — 1410765481 — 1546594664 2569370251,46 1893371874,20 134,21 21 02 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 21 02 77 01 Preparatory action — Cooperation with middle income group countries in Latin America 4 p.m. 626849 — 375000 0,— 484641,30 77,31 21 02 77 02 Preparatory action — Business and scientific exchanges with India 4 p.m. 1198112 — 952768 0,— 920000,— 76,79 21 02 77 03 Preparatory action — Business and scientific exchanges with China 4 p.m. 486748 — 815562 0,— 1363622,86 280,15 21 02 77 04 Preparatory action — Cooperation with middle income group countries in Asia 4 p.m. 48910 — 515825 0,— 573424,63 1172,41 21 02 77 05 Preparatory action — European Union-Asia — Integration of policy and practice 4 p.m. 29170 — 281080 0,— 337385,48 1156,62 21 02 77 06 Pilot project — Finance for agricultural production 4 p.m. p.m. — 75000 0,— 507932,30 21 02 77 07 Preparatory action — Regional African CSO Network for Millennium Development Goal 5 4 p.m. p.m. — 375000 0,— 0,— 21 02 77 08 Preparatory action — Water management in developing countries 4 p.m. 671576 — 1200000 0,— 150000,— 22,34 21 02 77 09 Pilot project — Qualitative and quantitative monitoring of health and education expenditure 4 p.m. p.m. — — 0,— 9831,20 21 02 77 10 Preparatory action — Pharmaceutical-related transfer of technology in favour of developing countries 4 p.m. 671576 — 375000 0,— 0,— 0 21 02 77 11 Preparatory action — Research and development on poverty-related, tropical and neglected diseases 4 p.m. 503683 — 300000 0,— 88597,— 17,59 21 02 77 12 Pilot project — Enhanced health care for victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 4 p.m. p.m. — 358452 0,— 556731,95 21 02 77 13 Preparatory action — Enhanced health care for victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 4 p.m. 755524 2000000 1200000 3500000,— 819971,— 108,53 21 02 77 14 Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund (GEEREF) 4 p.m. p.m. — — 0,— 0,— 21 02 77 15 Pilot project — Strategic investment in sustainable peace and democratisation in the Horn of Africa 4 p.m. 293815 1250000 775000 0,— 0,— 0 21 02 77 16 Pilot project — Strengthening veterinary services in developing countries 4 1500000 1421576 2000000 1000000 21 02 77 17 Pilot project — Corporate Social Responsibility and access to voluntary family planning for factory workers in developing countries 4 p.m. 251841 750000 375000 21 02 77 18 Pilot project — Investing in sustainable peace and community rebuilding in the Cauca area - Colombia 4 1500000 750000 1500000 750000 21 02 77 19 Preparatory action — Building resilience for better health of nomadic communities in post-crisis situations in the Sahel region 4 1500000 1421576 3000000 1500000 21 02 77 20 Preparatory action — Socio-economic reintegration of children and female sex workers living at mines in Luhwindja, South Kivu Province, eastern DRC 4 2200000 1855524 2200000 1100000 21 02 77 21 Preparatory action —Building and strengthening local partnerships to develop social economy and to establish social enterprises in Eastern Africa 4 p.m. 251841 1000000 500000 21 02 77 22 Pilot project — Integrated approach to developing and rolling out health solutions to tackle neglected tropical diseases in endemic areas 4 1500000 750000 21 02 77 23 Pilot project — Access to justice and reparation for victims of the most serious crimes committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 4 790000 395000 Article 21 02 77 — Subtotal 8990000 12383321 13700000 12823687 3500000,— 5812137,72 46,94 Chapter 21 02 — Total 2378571901 2077785314 2260039588 1719188193 2577039043,79 1903060186,91 91,59 The primary objective of the Union’s development policy is poverty reduction, as laid down in the Treaty. The European Consensus on Development provides the general policy framework, guidance and the focus to direct implementation of Regulation (EU) No 233/2014. Appropriations in this chapter will be used for the pursuit of poverty reduction, sustainable economic, social and environmental development and consolidating and supporting democracy, the rule of law, good governance, human rights and the relevant principles of international law, including those reflected in the Millennium Development Goals and in the emerging post-2015 international development framework. Synergies with other Union external instruments shall be sought where appropriate, without any loss of focus on the above basic objectives. In principle, 100 % of expenditure in the geographic programmes and at least 95 % of expenditure in the thematic programmes and 90 % of expenditure in the pan-African programme must conform to the OECD/DAC criteria for Official Development Assistance (ODA). As a general rule, at least 20 % of appropriations should be used for basic social services and secondary education. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 294342737 80330136 259304272 7079077 Former Article 21 02 12 The purpose of development cooperation under this article is primarily its contribution to support the promotion of democracy, good governance, equality, respect for human rights and for the rule of law, and fostering sustainable development and economic integration, as well as to achieving the Millennium Development Goals and post-2015 global development commitments. The Commission must continue to report annually on the benchmark used in the past for the assistance to developing countries that is to be allocated to social infrastructure and services, recognising that the Union contribution must be seen as part of overall donor support for the social sectors and that a degree of flexibility must be the norm. Moreover, the Commission will endeavour to ensure that a benchmark of 20 % of its assistance under the DCI will be dedicated to basic social services, with a focus on health and education, and to secondary education, this being an average across all geographical areas, and recognising that here too a degree of flexibility must be the norm, for example where exceptional assistance is involved. This appropriation is intended to cover cooperation schemes in developing countries, territories and regions in Latin America in order to:

contribute to the achievement of MDGs targets in the region,

support trade union, non-governmental organisations and local initiatives to monitor the impact to the investments on the national economy, particularly respect for labour, environmental, social and human rights standards,

support gender equality through supporting actions to combat harmful traditional practices such as FGM and child marriage,

foster the development of civil society,

combat poverty and social exclusion and promote social cohesion,

contribute to improve social standards with focus on education, including education and vocational training for employment, and health, and to the improvement of social protection schemes,

promote a more favourable climate for economic expansion and enhanced productive sector, encourage the transfer of know-how, promote contact and collaboration between business players bi-regionally,

promote private sector development, incl. an SME-friendly business climate via i.e. legal property rights, reducing unnecessary administrative burden, improving access to credit, improving associations of small and medium-sized enterprises,

support efforts towards food security and combat malnutrition,

support regional integration; in Central America, foster region’s development via enhanced benefits derived from the EU-Central America association agreement,

promote the sustainable use of natural resources, including water, and the combating of climate change (mitigation and adaptation),

support efforts for improving good governance and help consolidate democracy, human rights and the rule of law,

promote policy reform particularly in the area of justice and security and support related actions to enhance development of countries and regions,

gender equality and the empowerment of women.

Where assistance is delivered via budget support, the Commission shall support efforts of partner countries to develop parliamentary oversight and audit capacities and transparency. Appropriations under this article are subject to evaluations that shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter and may be complemented by contributions for Union trust funds. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 633098094 136220080 537057123 16695125 Former Article 21 02 14 The appropriation is intended to cover the financing of development schemes in Asian developing countries, in particular in countries where the poorest live, aimed at improving human and social development as well as tackling macroeconomic and sectoral problems. Emphasis is placed on economic and social governance and development, improving the human rights situation, democratisation, education, vocational training, lifelong learning, academic and cultural exchange, scientific and technological exchange, the environment, regional cooperation, disaster prevention and reconstruction measures, as well as the promotion of sustainable energy and information and communications technology. It is also intended to cover support for the development of civil society and, in particular, support for the activities of non-governmental organisations promoting and defending the rights of vulnerable groups, such as women, children, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities. Utilisation of this appropriation is dependent on observance of the principles underpinning Union action. Appropriate consideration shall be given to the areas described below, reflecting jointly-agreed strategies, partnerships, cooperation and trade agreements. Priorities will be established in accordance with the European Consensus for development and the Agenda for change and with the subsequent conclusions of the Council. This appropriation is intended to include actions related to inclusive and sustainable growth for human development. Sectors that may be addressed include:

social protection and jobs, and universal access to health and education,

business environment, regional integration and world markets,

sustainable agriculture, nutrition and energy,

climate change and environment,

encouraging social cohesion, in particular social inclusion, fair income distribution, decent work and equity and gender equality,

establishing inclusive partnerships around trade, investment, aid, migration, civil registration, research, innovation and technology,

supporting an active and organised civil society for development and fostering public private partnerships,

supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation, the promotion of sustainable consumption and production as well as investments in clean technologies, sustainable energies, transport, sustainable agriculture and fisheries, the protection of and enhancement of biodiversity and ecosystem services, including water, sanitation and forests, and decent job including creation for young people and women, in the green economy,

encouraging greater regional integration and cooperation in a result-oriented way through support to different processes of regional integration and dialogue,

contributing to preventing and responding to health risks, including those originating at the interface between animals, humans and their various environments,

supporting disaster preparedness and post-disaster long-term recovery, including in the field of food and nutrition security and assistance to uprooted people,

strengthening the capacity to provide universal access to basic social services particularly in health and education.

This appropriation will address actions related to:

democracy, human rights including children's and women's rights and the rule of law,

gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls,

public sector management,

tax policy and administration,

corruption and transparency,

civil society and local authorities,

building and strengthening legitimate, effective and accountable public institutions and bodies, through promotion of institutional reforms (including on good governance and anti-corruption, public financial management, taxation and public administration reform) and legislative, administrative and regulatory reforms in line with international standards, in particular in fragile States and countries in conflict and post-conflict situations,

in the context of the security and development nexus, fighting against corruption and organised crime, production, consumption and trafficking of drugs and against other forms of trafficking, and supporting efficient border management and cross-border cooperation and improving civil registration.

The purpose of development cooperation under this heading is its contribution to achieving the Millennium Development Goals as well as the promotion of democracy, good governance, respect for human rights and for the rule of law, fostering sustainable development and economic integration and promoting conflict prevention, conflict resolution and reconciliation. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter and may be complemented by contributions for Union trust funds. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 124955010 19364164 71570570 3535685 Former Article 21 02 10 The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to contribute to the creation of conditions for sustainable and inclusive economic and social development, social cohesion, democratisation and the improvement of people’s lives. Emphasis shall be put on support to food security and sustainable agriculture, water and sanitation, the provision of health and education services and access to sustainable energy security, with a steady focus on those most in need. Disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation are of great relevance. Possibilities to stimulate creation of employment opportunities and to promote decent working conditions shall receive attention. Support for SME development can be given, with a view in particular to promote economic diversification and social development. When and where governance reform efforts of a meaningful nature and genuine democratisation processes exist, providing support for them shall be a priority. Similarly, allocations to border management and anti-drugs programmes shall depend on the outlook for achieving significant results. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter and may be complemented by contributions for Union trust funds. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 66711154 12933170 51182356 3348633 Former Article 21 02 09 Emphasis must be placed on operations influencing economic organisation and institutional development, improving the human rights situation, including freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, freedom of the press and media, freedom of religion and belief, including the right to relinquish beliefs, and promoting and protecting digital freedoms, the strengthening of civil society, including operations concerning democratisation, universal access for children of both sexes and women as well as children with disabilities to primary and secondary education, the environment, and the sustainable management of natural resources, including tropical forests, regional cooperation, disaster prevention and risk reduction, including climate-change-related hazards, and reconstruction measures, as well as the promotion of sustainable energy, the fight against climate change and the promotion of digital freedoms in connection with internet and information and communication technology use. This appropriation is also intended to cover measures promoting conflict prevention, conflict resolution and reconciliation. It is also intended to cover support for the development of civil society and, in particular, support for the activities of non-governmental organisations promoting and defending the rights of vulnerable groups, such as women, children, LGBTI people, ethnic and religious minorities, atheists and people with disabilities. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter and may be complemented by contributions for Union trust funds. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. This appropriation may include actions related to:

democracy, human rights and the rule of law,

gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls,

public sector management,

tax policy and administration,

corruption and transparency,

civil society and local authorities,

development-security nexus,

support for microcredit schemes,

capacity building to assist agricultural producers in developing countries to meet Union hygiene and phytosanitary standards necessary for access to the Union market,

support for refugees and displaced populations,

promoting social development, social cohesion and fair income distribution.

Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 199417199 48762723 203496806 5565042 Former Article 21 02 15 This appropriation is intended to cover Union operations in the framework of the Afghanistan reconstruction process. It is supplemented by expenditure from other chapters and articles, to which different procedures apply. The Commission will monitor compliance with the conditions for the Union contribution to this process, notably full implementation of the post-Bonn process. It will keep the European Parliament and the Council informed on its findings and conclusions. This appropriation is intended to support basic social services and economic development in Afghanistan. This appropriation is also intended to support the Afghanistan national drug control strategy, including halting the production of opium in Afghanistan, and the disruption and destruction of the opium networks and illegal export routes to European countries. A relevant part of this appropriation must be exclusively devoted to fund the start-up of the five-year plan for phasing out opium cultivation by replacing it with alternative production in order to obtain a verifiable outcome in this field, in line with the demands expressed in the European Parliament resolution of 16 December 2010 on a new strategy for Afghanistan (OJ C 169 E, 15.6.2012, p. 108). This appropriation is also intended to support the Union contribution to the processes for the return of Afghan refugees and displaced persons to their country and regions of origin in accordance with the commitments entered into by the European Community at the Tokyo Conference in January 2002. This appropriation is also intended to finance activities of women’s organisations which have worked for a long time for Afghan women’s rights. The Union should increase its financial assistance in Afghanistan for areas such as health (construction and renovation of hospitals, prevention of child mortality) and small and medium-sized infrastructure projects (repairing of road network, embankments, etc.), as well as effectively implementing job security and food security schemes. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction, based on ownership and national strategies of disaster-prone countries. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used, with due regard for the Financial Regulation, to improve the situation of women, with priority for actions in the fields of health and education, and to support their active involvement in all areas and at all levels of decision-making. Particular attention will also be paid to the situation of women and girls in all other actions and projects supported by this appropriation. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 26721430 4431255 25978230 147040 Former Article 21 02 13 This appropriation is intended to cover assistance to the Government in reducing unemployment from around 25 % (2013) to 14 % (2020) and assistance to the State in fulfilling its developmental and transformative role, including improving service delivery. Employment creation has been identified as one of three priority areas in South Africa’s recently developed National Development Plan 2030 (the other areas being education, training and innovation, and building a capable state) because unemployment is at the heart of South Africa's triple challenge of unemployment, poverty and inequality. The support is expected to contribute to improving employment creation policymaking and implementation, including in the area of green jobs and green technology for low carbon development; reducing the cost of doing business, especially for small, medium, and micro-sized enterprises (SMME); and enhancing actions in the area of skills development and placement assistance. The support is expected to contribute to strengthening systems of oversight; improving relations between national, provincial, and local government; enhancing public service staff with the authority, experience, competence and support they need to do their jobs; and promoting of an active citizenry in policy design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Also, the overall objective of this programme is to contribute to the implementation of South Africa’s recently developed National Development Plan 2030 and the accompanying outcome-based approach, which aim to improve the conditions of life of South Africans including halving poverty and unemployment, while being aligned with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The programme purpose is to contribute to the overall objective in the areas of decent employment creation through inclusive economic growth and the establishment of an efficient, effective and development oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter and may be complemented by contributions for Union trust funds. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). This programme is intended to benefit primarily the poorest and least developed countries and the most disadvantaged sections of the population in countries covered by Regulation (EU) No 233/2014. This appropriation is intended to cover poverty reduction and fostering sustainable development as a component under the Global Public Goods and Challenges (GPGC) thematic programme. The objective of the programme is to support inclusive sustainable development by addressing the main global public goods and challenges in a flexible and cross-cutting manner. The main areas of action include environment and climate change, sustainable energy, human development (including health, education, gender, equality, identity, employment, skills, social protection, social inclusion, and economic-development-related aspects such as growth, jobs, trade and private-sector engagement), food and nutrition security, sustainable agriculture, and migration and asylum. This thematic programme will also enable a swift response to be made to unforeseen events and global crises affecting the poorest populations. By promoting synergies across the various sectors, the GPGC programme will reduce fragmentation of Union development cooperation and increase coherence and complementarity with other Union programmes and instruments. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 176041720 29076017 163093980 18607187 Former Item 21 02 07 03 This appropriation is intended to provide financial support to actions under the Environment and climate change subtheme, of the Global public goods and challenges thematic programme. It shall be used in particular to finance initiatives in the following areas: climate change adaptation and mitigation and transition to climate resilient low-carbon societies; protection, enhancement and sustainable management of natural capital (e.g. biodiversity, ecosystem services, forests, land, water resources); transformation towards an inclusive green economy; integration of environment, climate change and disaster risk reduction in the Union’s development cooperation programmes; international governance of environment and climate. Attention shall be paid to relevant governance issues and support be given to the pursuit of relevant global targets, such as sustainability goals set within a post-2015 development framework. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. These contributions pursuant to Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the transfer agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter and may be complemented by contributions for Union trust funds. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 67875236 21043003 82851742 9379233 Former Item 21 02 07 04 This appropriation is intended to provide financial support to actions under the Sustainable energy subtheme of the Global public goods and challenges thematic programme. It shall be used for promoting access to reliable, secure, affordable, climate-friendly and sustainable energy services as a key driver for poverty eradication and inclusive growth and development with a special emphasis on the use of local and regional renewable energy sources and on ensuring access for poor people in remote regions. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. These contributions pursuant to Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the transfer agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter and may be complemented by contributions for Union trust funds. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 150920558 79020406 163093980 18607187 Former Item 21 02 07 05 This appropriation is intended to provide financial support to actions in developing countries under the Human development subtheme, covering health, education, gender issues and other aspects of human development, of the Global public goods and challenges thematic programme. It should primarily benefit the poorest sections of the populations in the countries it covers. The health component shall support universal access to good quality essential health services. Priority areas should include child and maternal health, sexual and reproductive health and rights, access to family planning, protection against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other poverty-related diseases, including neglected diseases, and access to psychological support for victims of violence. Equal access and quality of education shall be supported, including for migrants, women and girls, with an emphasis on countries furthest from achieving global targets. In relation to gender equality, programmes to promote women’s and girls’ economic and social empowerment shall be supported. Addressing sexual and gender-based violence and supporting victims shall also be priorities. Helping to eradicate gender-biased sex selection practices shall also be among the objectives. The appropriation can also be used for activities in support of children and youth; non-discrimination; employment, skills, social protection and social inclusion; growth, jobs and private sector engagement and culture. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. These contributions pursuant to Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the transfer agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter and may be complemented by contributions for Union trust funds. Where assistance is delivered via budget support, the Commission shall support efforts of partner countries to develop parliamentary oversight, audit capacities and transparency. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 167239336 53786265 197017527 29750638 Former Item 21 02 07 06 This appropriation is intended to provide financial support to actions under the Food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture subtheme, of the Global public goods and challenges thematic programme. In the area of food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture, the overall objective is to improve food security for the poorest and more vulnerable, to help eradicate poverty and hunger for current and future generations and to better address under-nutrition thereby reducing child mortality. This objective will be pursued in line with the Union policy will focus on enhancing the incomes of smallholder farmers, the resilience of vulnerable communities and on helping partner countries reducing the number of stunted children by 7 million by 2025. As food security is a global challenge, the GPGC programme will focus on activities and approaches to address global public goods and challenges that provide strong multiplier to the agricultural, livestock and fisheries sector, the food and nutrition security situation of households, the rural economy and food systems, and the resilience of the most vulnerable households to shocks and stresses. This will complement and add value to the support provided through geographical programmes. The following three components are included in the theme:

Component 1: Generating and exchanging knowledge and fostering innovation that will generate and apply new knowledge to the challenges of food and nutrition security mainly at international and continental levels. This component will work with existing global and regional initiatives, but also envisages new partnerships that are needed to ensure that knowledge generated by research is used by beneficiaries to improve their income and livelihoods,

Component 2: Strengthening and promoting governance and capacity at the global, continental, regional and national levels, for all relevant stakeholders. This component will support international initiatives addressing food and nutrition security, including land, sustainable fisheries, and improve the effectiveness of dialogue on food and nutrition security issues. It will also foster a coordinated international effort to generate reliable, accessible and timely information and analytical capacity to support evidence-based policymaking and to strengthen and/or set up sustainable regional and national information systems for food security (ISFS) institutions. This component may also support capacity development initiatives of stakeholders such as civil society organisations, farmers’ organisations and other inter-professional groups along the value chain,

Component 3: Supporting the poor and nutrition-insecure to react to crises and strengthen resilience. This component will provide support to countries where there will not be bilateral programmes under geographical programming, to countries which suffer from the consequences from a major unforeseen crisis and/or shock, including natural and man-made disasters, epidemics and major food and nutrition crises in fragile and food crisis prone countries, this component will also support innovative approaches to strengthen prevention and to build resilience. Where relevant, interventions will be also designed in order to enhance synergies and complementarities between humanitarian and development interventions. Joint analysis of the situation performed by humanitarian and development stakeholders will be encouraged.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 41605380 10128583 46318690 5294728 Former Item 21 02 07 07 This appropriation shall be used for implementing initiatives under the migration and asylum thematic area of the Global Public Goods and Challenges (GPGC) programme with the aim of enhancing the governance and maximising the development impact of migration and mobility. In particular, the GPGC programme in the area of migration and asylum aims to enhance the governance of migration in and by developing countries, placing particular attention on maximising the positive impact and minimising the negative impact of migration and mobility on development in low- and middle-income countries of origin and destination. Protection of the human rights of migrants and support for Union commitments to ensure policy coherence for development on migration will be pursued as cross-cutting objectives. The programme will focus on initiatives at global level as well as multi-regional level (e.g. to support cooperation along south-south or south-north migratory routes). A limited number of national projects to support new cooperation activities with priority countries for the Union’s external migration policy may also be launched. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). The appropriations in the items under this article are intended to support development initiatives in developing countries carried out by or for civil society organisations and local authorities originating in the Union and partner countries, as well as to strengthen their capacity to contribute to the policymaking process and to ensure accountability and transparency. Particular attention will be paid to supporting civil society and local authorities and to promoting dialogue, an enabling environment for citizens’ participation, with due regard for the gender perspective and women's empowerment, reconciliation and institution-building, including at local and regional level. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 180143207 46364459 212398533 2994291 Former Item 21 02 08 03 This appropriation is intended to support initiatives to strengthen civil society organisations in partner countries, and in the Union and beneficiaries eligible under Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 when referring to development education and awareness raising (DEAR) activities. The initiatives to be financed shall be primarily carried out by civil society organisations. Where appropriate, in order to ensure their effectiveness, initiatives may be carried out by other actors for the benefit of the civil society organisations, so as to contribute to:

an inclusive and empowered society, including from a gender equality perspective, in partner countries through strengthened civil society organisations,

an increased capacity of European and southern civil society networks, platforms and alliances to ensure a substantive and continued policy dialogue in the field of development and to promote democratic governance and empowerment of women,

an increased level of awareness of Union citizens regarding development issues and mobilising active public support for poverty reduction and sustainable development strategies in partner countries.

Possible activities to be supported by this programme:

interventions in partner countries which support vulnerable and marginalised groups by providing basic services delivered through civil society organisations,

capacity development of the targeted actors complementary to support granted in the framework of the national programme, actions aiming at:

creating enabling environment for citizen participation and civil society action and the capacity of civil society organisations to participate effectively in policy formulation and in the monitoring of policy implementation processes,

facilitating an improved dialogue and better interaction between civil society organisations, local authorities, the State and other development actors in the context of development,

coordination, capacity development and institutional strengthening of civil society networks, within their organisations and between different types of stakeholders active in the European public debate on development as well as coordination, capacity development and institutional strengthening of southern networks of civil society organisations and umbrella organisations,

raising public awareness of development issues, empowering people to become active and responsible citizens and promoting formal and informal education for development in the Union and in candidate countries and potential candidates, to anchor development policy in European societies, to mobilise greater public support for action against poverty and for more equitable relations between developed and developing countries, to raise awareness of the issues and difficulties facing developing countries and their peoples, and to promote the right to a process of development in which all human rights and fundamental freedoms can be fully realised and the social dimension of globalisation.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the transfer agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter and may be complemented by contributions for Union trust funds. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 45035802 7945698 36366417 184362 Former Item 21 02 08 04 This appropriation is intended to support initiatives to strengthen local authorities in partner countries, and in the Union and beneficiaries eligible under Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 when referring to development education and awareness raising (DEAR) activities. The initiatives to be financed shall be primarily carried out by local authorities or their associations. Where appropriate, in order to ensure their effectiveness, initiatives may be carried out by other actors for the benefit of the local authorities, so as to contribute to:

an inclusive and empowered society in partner countries through strengthened local authorities,

an increased capacity of European and southern local authority networks, regional and global associations, platforms and alliances to ensure a substantive and continued policy dialogue in the field of development and to promote democratic governance,

an increased level of awareness of Union citizens regarding development issues and mobilising active public support in the Union, candidate countries and potential candidates for poverty reduction and sustainable development strategies in partner countries.

Possible activities to be supported by this programme:

interventions in partner countries which support vulnerable and marginalised groups by providing basic services delivered through local authorities,

capacity development of the targeted actors complementary to support granted in the framework of the national programme, actions aiming at:

creating enabling environment for citizen participation and action and the capacity of local authorities to participate effectively in policy formulation and in the monitoring of policy implementation processes,

facilitating an improved dialogue and better interaction between local authorities, civil society organisations, the State and other development actors in the context of development,

strengthening the capacity of local authorities to participate effectively in the development process acknowledging their particular role and specificities,

coordination, capacity development and institutional strengthening of local authority networks, within their organisations and between different types of stakeholders active in the European public debate on development as well as coordination, capacity development and institutional strengthening of southern networks of local authorities and umbrella organisations,

raising public awareness of development issues, empowering people to become active and responsible citizens and promoting formal and informal education for development in the Union, in candidate countries and potential candidates, to anchor development policy in European societies, to mobilise greater public support for action against poverty and for more equitable relations between developed and developing countries, to raise awareness of the issues and difficulties facing developing countries and their peoples, and to promote the right to a process of development in which all human rights and fundamental freedoms can be fully realised and the social dimension of globalisation.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the transfer agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter and may be complemented by contributions for Union trust funds. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 101404040 53698949 97577288 31380011 Former Article 21 02 11 This appropriation is intended to support the implementation of the Joint Africa-EU Strategy (JAES). In particular the pan-African programme shall be used to provide specific support to development cooperation activities of cross-regional, continental and trans-continental nature, as well as relevant JAES initiatives in the global arena. The pan-African programme will work in close cooperation with other instruments, notably the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI), the European Development Fund (EDF) and the thematic programmes under the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI), and will concentrate on specific initiatives agreed in the framework of JAES, ensuring the necessary coherence and synergy and preventing duplications and overlaps. This will be used in the followings main priority development areas:

development of peace, security, democratic governance and human rights, with a support to the African governance architecture through cooperation with AU Commission and other related institutions such as the pan-African Parliament, the African Court for People and Human Rights; civil society organisations,

support to regional integration at the continental level, including harmonisation of policies, standards and regulations, and capacity building to promote regional integration, trade and investments,

on migration, mobility and employment, targeting improvements in the areas of remittances, mobility and labour migration, fight against trafficking in human beings, irregular migration and international protection,

good stewardship of natural resources (this includes areas such environment and climate change, raw materials and agriculture) and development-oriented use of the wealth they can bring,

development of a knowledge-based and skilled-based society, in order to develop competitiveness and sustain growth, through support to higher education and research at continental level, by providing support to the AU flagship initiatives in these areas, and supporting the improvement and availability of accurate statistical data.

Support will also be provided in order to develop the Africa-EU partnership, to tackle global issues in the worldwide arena, and to reinforce civil society for specific action at continental level. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). The Africa-EU Strategic Partnership: A Joint Africa-EU Strategy, adopted at the Lisbon Summit, 9 December 2007. Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 90038998 47908017 93900074 3283687 This appropriation is intended to cover the technical and the financial assistance provided under this external instrument in order to promote the international dimension of higher education for the implementation of the Erasmus+ programme. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Erasmus+: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50). Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 332000 298370 332000 332000 325207,— 325207,— This appropriation is intended to cover the lump sum due by the Union to cover administrative and other expenditures arising out of its membership in the FAO, as well as to the International Treaty on Plant Generic Resources for Food and Agriculture, following its ratification. Council Decision of 25 November 1991 on the accession of the Community to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) (OJ C 326, 16.12.1991, p. 238). Council Decision 2004/869/EC of 24 February 2004 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community, of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (OJ L 378, 23.12.2004, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 3700000 3325217 4800000 3585916 3843585,33 3550967,99 This appropriation is intended to cover the annual membership fees which the Union must pay for its participation on the grounds of its exclusive competence in the field. This appropriation currently covers the payment of:

annual fee for membership of the International Coffee Organisation,

annual fee for membership of the International Cocoa Organisation,

annual fee for membership of the International Cotton Advisory Committee when approved.

Agreements on other tropical products are likely in the future depending on political and legal expediency. Council Decision 2002/970/EC of 18 November 2002 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the International Cocoa Agreement 2001 (OJ L 342, 17.12.2002, p. 1). Council Decision 2008/76/EC of 21 January 2008 regarding the position to be taken by the Community within the International Cocoa Council on the extension of the International Cocoa Agreement, 2001 (OJ L 23, 26.1.2008, p. 27). Council Decision 2008/579/EC of 16 June 2008 on the signing and conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the International Coffee Agreement 2007 (OJ L 186, 15.7.2008, p. 12). Council Decision 2011/634/EU of 17 May 2011 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the International Cocoa Agreement 2010 (OJ L 259, 4.10.2011, p. 7). Council Decision 2012/189/EU of 26 March 2012 on the conclusion of the International Cocoa Agreement 2010 (OJ L 102, 12.4.2012, p. 1). Council Decision of The European Union authorising the Commission to negotiate the accession of the Union to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC); 13406/13 of 25 September 2013. Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof, and Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207 thereof. International Coffee Agreement, renegotiated in 2007 and 2008, which entered into force on 2 February 2011 for an initial period of 10 years until 1 February 2021, with the possibility of extension for an additional period. International Cocoa Agreement, renegotiated in 2001 and lastly in 2010, which has not yet entered into force. Regarding the agreement of 2001, the obligation started on 1 October 2003 for a period of five years, with additional extensions up to 30 September 2012. International Cotton Advisory Committee: Council Conclusions of 29 April 2004 (8972/04), Council Conclusions of 27 May 2008 (9986/08) and Council Conclusions of 30 April 2010 (8674/10). This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Council Regulation (EEC) No 443/92 of 25 February 1992 on financial and technical assistance to, and economic cooperation with, the developing countries in Asia and Latin America (OJ L 52, 27.2.1992, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 of 27 June 1996 on food aid policy and food aid management and special operations in support of food security (OJ L 166, 5.7.1996, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 856/1999 of 22 April 1999 establishing a special framework of assistance for traditional ACP suppliers of bananas (OJ L 108, 27.4.1999, p. 2). Regulation (EC) No 955/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 May 2002 extending and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1659/98 on decentralised cooperation (OJ L 148, 6.6.2002, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 491/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 establishing a programme for financial and technical assistance to third countries in the areas of migration and asylum (AENEAS) (OJ L 80, 18.3.2004, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 625/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 extending and amending Regulation (EC) No 1659/98 on decentralised cooperation (OJ L 99, 3.4.2004, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41). Regulation (EC) No 1337/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing a facility for rapid response to soaring food prices in developing countries (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 62). Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Pilot projects within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1). European Parliament resolution of 12 April 2005 on the role of the European Union in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (OJ C 33 E, 9.2.2006, p. 311). Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee of 12 April 2005: Policy Coherence for Development — Accelerating progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (COM(2005) 134 final). Conclusions of the General Affairs and External Relations Council meeting of 23 and 24 May 2005 on the Millennium Goals. Presidency conclusions of the European Council meeting of 16 and 17 June 2005 in Brussels. Conclusions of the General Affairs and External Relations Council meeting of 18 July 2005 on the UN summit. Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 3 August 2005: External Actions through Thematic Programmes under the Future Financial Perspectives 2007-2013 (COM(2005) 324 final). Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 25 January 2006: Investing in people — Communication on the thematic programme for human and social development and the financial perspectives for 2007-2013 (COM(2006) 18 final). Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 25 January 2006: The thematic programme Non-state Actors and Local Authorities in Development (COM(2006) 19 final). Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 25 January 2006: External Action: Thematic Programme For Environment and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources including Energy(COM(2006) 20 final). Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 25 January 2006: External Actions: A thematic strategy for food security — Advancing the food security agenda to achieve the MDGs (COM(2006) 21 final). Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council of 25 January 2006: Thematic programme for the cooperation with third countries in the areas of migration and asylum (COM(2006) 26 final). European Parliament resolution of 1 June 2006 on small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries (OJ C 298 E, 8.12.2006, p. 171). Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, and the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 6 October 2008: Local authorities: actors for development (COM(2008) 626 final). Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 9 March 2010: International climate policy post-Copenhagen: Acting now to reinvigorate global action on climate change (COM(2010) 86 final). Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 31 March 2010: An EU policy framework to assist developing countries in addressing food security challenges (COM(2010) 127 final). European Parliament Resolution of 10 March 2011 on the European Union’s approach towards Iran (2010/2050(INI)). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 35415225 — 22900000 60846430,— 39109911,17 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Regulation (EC) No 491/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 establishing a programme for financial and technical assistance to third countries in the areas of migration and asylum (AENEAS) (OJ L 80, 18.3.2004, p. 1). Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41). Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 3 August 2005: External Actions through Thematic Programmes under the Future Financial Perspectives 2007-2013 (COM(2005) 324 final). Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council of 25 January 2006: Thematic programme for the cooperation with third countries in the areas of migration and asylum (COM(2006) 26 final). Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 13 October 2011: Increasing the Impact of EU Development Policy: an Agenda for Change (COM(2011) 637 final. Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 18 November 2011: The Global Approach to Migration and Mobility (COM(2011) 743 final). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 205062655 — 249200000 381555875,38 294379625,82 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 502119834 — 573564664 876170248,37 611522411,05 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 140324836 — 124800000 261492155,82 202240138,71 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 138405898 — 169700000 246351914,59 212429943,48 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 84183056 — 99422000 217348357,99 133397957,44 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 65148307 — 61308000 194554050,— 106376555,32 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 240105670 — 245700000 331051219,31 293915331,21 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Council Regulation (EC) No 856/1999 of 22 April 1999 establishing a special framework of assistance for traditional ACP suppliers of bananas (OJ L 108, 27.4.1999, p. 2). Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41). Regulation (EU) No 1338/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1934/2006 establishing a financing instrument for cooperation with industrialised and other high-income countries and territories (OJ L 347, 30.12.2011, p. 21). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 626849 — 375000 0,— 484641,30 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 1198112 — 952768 0,— 920000,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 486748 — 815562 0,— 1363622,86 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 48910 — 515825 0,— 573424,63 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 29170 — 281080 0,— 337385,48 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — 75000 0,— 507932,30 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — 375000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 671576 — 1200000 0,— 150000,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 12 March 2002: Water management in developing countries policy and priorities for EU development cooperation (COM(2002) 132 final). Council resolution of 30 May 2002 on Water management in developing countries: Policy and priorities for EU Development Cooperation (document DEVGEN 83 ENV 309, 9696/02). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — — 0,— 9831,20 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 671576 — 375000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). European Parliament Resolution of 12 July 2007 on the TRIPS Agreement and access to medicines (OJ C 175 E, 10.7.2008, p. 591). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 503683 — 300000 0,— 88597,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). European Parliament Resolution of 12 July 2007 on the TRIPS Agreement and access to medicines (OJ C 175 E, 10.7.2008, p. 591). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — 358452 0,— 556731,95 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 755524 2000000 1200000 3500000,— 819971,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — — 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 293815 1250000 775000 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Two fundamental issues the people and countries in the Horn of Africa suffer from are (1) the absence of participatory government and stability and (2) the absence of democracy and democratic processes and genuine participation of the people. Both are related to a fundamental and lasting crisis in governance in all countries of the Horn. In fact the impact of this crisis is felt in the whole of north-east Africa as well as in Europe. Unless the issues are addressed by the Union and others with a comprehensive perspective, there is no hope for sustainable livelihoods, economic growth and a peaceful and stable region. An Arab Spring scenario in this region, without a long-term vision and long-term investment from the international community to underpin it, will lead nowhere. The proposed pilot project addresses these issues with a two-part strategy, each part building on the other. Both are essential in order to develop long-term, credible alternatives to the Horn’s military dictatorial regimes. First part: Ensure sufficient space for civil society, coupled with strategic investment in genuine civil society actors. Civil society in the Horn of Africa and its diaspora in Africa faces increasing challenges in terms of ability to function and human rights abuses. Government policy in the countries in the Horn is increasingly based on distrust and focused on control and containment rather than support or facilitation of civil society. Authorities in the Horn view civil society as a threat, if not a direct opponent, and do not allow their policies to be complemented, let alone challenged, by civil society. However civil society plays a key part in democratic systems and processes. The tightening environment for civil society therefore needs to be challenged at national and regional level to allow civil society to be part of democratic processes. Civil society actors themselves need to be strengthened to effectively deal with this increasingly difficult environment to operate in as well as deal with future democratic processes. Second part: Strengthen youth and youth movements in the Horn of Africa with a view to effectively preparing them for future democratic changes. Young people, both in the Horn and in the diaspora in Africa, are the future for their countries but lack skills and knowledge, as well as life experience in a peaceful and democratic environment. They also lack the means to develop those skills and their governments hardly invest in young people. They are often housed in refugee camps. The displacement and often unclear legal status mean that learning opportunities pass them by. In order to train future leaders and senior government officials and establish genuine democratic processes, external investment in the Horn’s youth is essential. Investment in their skills, tapping effectively into their enthusiasm, dreams and hopes for the future is more strategic than investment in changing the current establishment. This pilot project invests in the following countries: Sudan and South Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia (Somaliland, Puntland) and Djibouti. It will invest at national as well as (sub-)regional level but assumes that a regional approach takes primacy. People in the Horn of Africa suffer from the absence of participatory government, stability, democracy and genuine participation. Unless these issues are addressed comprehensively, there is no hope for sustainable livelihoods, economic growth, peace and stability in the region. The pilot project aims to contribute to long-term, credible alternatives to military dictatorial regimes in the Horn, by ensuring sufficient space for civil society and strengthening youth and youth movements. Djibouti: The actions proposed by the project are needed because civil society organisations (CSOs) in Djibouti are underdeveloped and play only a marginal role in the development process of the country. The project could also focus on providing support to reinforce the lack of familiarity of CSOs with participatory processes and the number of increase of implementing partner in the country. Ethiopia: Support to CSOs and to democratisation in Ethiopia is particularly appropriate, given the difficult environment for CSOs at the moment. However, it is recommended that the project is redesigned to focus on the youth component as other components are already covered by other instruments and budget lines (EDF, DCI-CSO/LA thematic programme, EIDHR). The project could also focus on providing support to reinforce the lack of familiarity of CSOs with participatory processes and the number of increase of implementing partner in the country. Eritrea: for Eritrea the support to democratisation and youth is most important. At the same time, one should take into account that the space for CSOs to work in Eritrea is extremely limited. Sudan and South Sudan: Overlap with the geographical programmes is avoided by providing capacity building to different Government structures, in particular the Judiciary, under the governance/rule of law component. Synergies with other instruments, such as EIDHR and the CSO/LA thematic programme of the DCI, should be encouraged. Regional perspective: The regional component of this project is particularly useful, as it is not covered by any existing instrument. The project should also formulate complementary activities such as increased capacity building to youth associations and set up of additional networks between targeted organisations in the benefiting countries, as well as to extend the duration of the action in order to ensure the sustainability of the project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1500000 1421576 2000000 1000000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Despite collaboration between the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the Union on the evaluation of the performance of veterinary services (PVS), on the governance of animal health services and on avian influenza, there is a very urgent need to strengthen and fund veterinary services in developing countries, as explained below. Animal diseases are responsible for a 20 % loss of livestock output globally and a 30 % loss in developing countries. Almost one billion people in developing countries (sub-Saharan Africa and south-east Asia) rely on livestock for their survival. Livestock health is critical to poverty reduction. However, problems can only be dealt with at source if recognised quickly and professionally. Recent international efforts to address animal and human influenza have clearly highlighted the need to further encourage a cross-sectoral approach to good governance, to strengthen public health and animal health systems to comply with international standards, and to promote alliances between the public and private sectors in those fields. The burden of animal diseases, including their economic impact (on primary production, on trade and on processed products) as well as the need to address all animal diseases, both zoonotic (e.g. tuberculosis, brucellosis, rabies and anthrax) and non-zoonotic (e.g. foot-and-mouth disease, peste des petits ruminants) must be taken into account in order to protect consumers, pets (which can transmit diseases to humans) and livestock in the Union as well. Additional work is required in neighbouring countries, in developing countries and in transition economies, notably in sub-Saharan Africa, to prevent and control emerging diseases and to improve biosecurity. This will support the delivery of global public goods and will contribute to ultimately ensuring food security, food safety, public health and poverty alleviation. Enabling good governance of public and private components of veterinary services and better cooperation between them and public health services is key to a better and safer world. Some 125 countries have already benefited from an initial evaluation of the performance of their national veterinary services (PVS evaluation) on the basis of international standards for the quality and evaluation of veterinary services. PVS pathway follow-up actions are part of a continuous process and aim to sustainably improve compliance of veterinary services with international quality standards, and also act as an efficient permanent safeguard for animals, humans and agricultural production throughout the world. These actions need to be implemented in developing countries, notably in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as in neighbouring countries in order to monitor the progress made and help strengthen veterinary services and animal health systems on the basis of national needs and priorities (PVS gap analysis). The PVS pathway facilitates and improves the development of appropriate legislation for national animal health systems, early detection, global transparency as regards national sanitary status through the notification of animal diseases including zoonoses, rapid response to outbreaks, biosecurity measures, compensation for farmers in the event of compulsory slaughter, vaccination (if necessary) and capacity-building for and cooperation between the public and private sectors (notably farmers, pastoralists, and private veterinarians), as well as guarantees that quality drugs are used. Unfortunately, PVS evaluations completed to date have demonstrated worrying weaknesses and major shortcomings in more than 100 countries. This situation threatens early detection and global transparency as regards national sanitary status and zoonoses and increases dramatically the global cost on fighting pandemics and animal diseases, with disastrous effects on the billion people directly dependent on livestock. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 251841 750000 375000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. It is intended to fund the establishment of a Europe-wide network bringing together MNCs with activities in developing countries and headquarters in Europe and organisations providing family planning services. The project will select most specifically companies' factories based most notably in countries with a high unmet need for family planning. This Europe-wide network will aim to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, information and experiences in the field of family planning linked to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and at providing opportunities for collaboration between companies and family planning organisations to increase access to family planning for factory workers in countries with a high unmet need for family planning. Ultimately the appropriation will establish one pilot project exploring the linkages between CSR and the provision of voluntary family planning services in factories. Project activities Phase 1: Mapping of MNCs present in the Union employing high levels of female factory workers in developing countries with high unmet need for family planning. Phase 2: Setting up a forum for the exchange of ideas, information and experience in the field of family planning linked to CSR. Phase 3: Supporting the implementation of a voluntary family planning CSR pilot in one factory. Phase 4: Document and disseminate the outcome of this pilot. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1500000 750000 1500000 750000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. This pilot project should aim at reactivating the Cauca area’s small-scale farming economy in order to continue creating a viable path for the small communities to exit the armed and social conflicts of the region. To this aim the pilot project should ensure the construction, development and maintenance of physical infrastructure facilities and the creation of a distribution centre to commercialise the agricultural products produced by these communities and their further distribution at local and regional level, as well as facilitate potential conflict-settlement like in other hot spot areas in Colombia. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1500000 1421576 3000000 1500000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Northern Mali and Northern Niger are subject to recurrent health crises with some of the lowest health indicators especially on sexual and reproductive health. Although the post-crisis situations in these two countries are quite different, the root causes of low health indicators are similar: large rural areas, sociocultural barriers, inadequate health infrastructure, lack of health competencies and capacities notably on the number of medical professionals, and the low retention rate of skilled medical staff. While these challenges are common across sub-Saharan Africa, the largely nomadic population in the target area of this project have additional needs that are currently not met by the health system. Indeed the health system often fails to address the mobile nature of these pastoralist groups. This results in increased vulnerability of these groups which is already affected by a lack of adequate nutrition, gender inequalities, maternal and child mortality rates and low access to quality of healthcare services and information. The parallel post-crisis situation in these two regions would help drawing lessons learnt and best practices on resilience and linking relief, rehabilitation and development (LRRD) that would be highly relevant for the Union in the framework of the AGIR initiative, and best practices from this pilot project could be replicated within this and other initiatives. Using the health sector as an example with particular emphasis on sexual and reproductive health, the preparatory action will aim to establish baselines, draw operational recommendations on resilience and LRRD and capitalise on them to impulse reinforcing health capacities of communities as regard the needs of nomadic groups in the context of post-crisis in Mali and Niger. Objectives The overall objective of the project is to build capacity of health workers to provide quality services targeted to the specific needs of nomadic groups (in a post-crisis situation), with a particular emphasis on sexual and reproductive health. Using the health sector as an example, the preparatory action will evaluate and compile best practices on resilience building and linking relief rehabilitation and development in the context of post-crisis in Northern Mali and Northern Niger. Finally, it would also develop innovative methods as well as improve health training curriculum addressing the needs of nomadic groups. Expected results from this project will be reliable and comprehensive health data collected at community and local levels, in order to improve health programming and increase the accountability of the national and local health systems; best practices with regards to building resilience and LRRD will be shared and disseminated and health training curriculum will be developed to enhance local capacity to address health needs of the nomadic groups. The primary target group is the nomadic population in rural Northern Mali and Northern Niger, and in particular the most vulnerable and most at-risk groups of this population (women, girls and infants below five). The secondary target group includes professional and community health workers in the same regions. The action will be implemented by local civil society organisations and humanitarian actors that have local staff present in the region, in alignment with national priorities and government plans (including reaching UN Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5, as both Mali and Niger are countdown countries) and in close coordination with all actors present in the regions: the local and national authorities, local and national health facilities and training facilities, the communities, as well as the development actors (EU, donors, UN agencies, the private sector, NGOs, authorities and community health and medical workers), taking into account efforts under the AGIR initiative. Project activities The preparatory action will have three phases. First phase: conduct operational research to determine health baselines of nomadic groups The action will aim to establish baselines on health indicators and study the determinants to access to quality healthcare (geographical, financial, socio cultural, etc.) of nomadic local populations, and in particular for the most vulnerable and most at-risk groups (women, girls and infants below five). It will also map out the existing health capacities and initiatives (including the AGIR and other international initiatives, government-run health facilities and training centres but also traditional and community health workers). Eventually, the research will evaluate the provision of basic healthcare to nomadic groups’ needs and prevention information and services (including maternal, and child care, vaccination, nutrition, reproductive health, gender-based violence, etc.). Second phase: provide operational recommendations and compile best practices for LRRD and resilience building for knowledge transfer to the AGIR and other related initiatives Based on the assessment, the action will analyse how the nomadic groups’ needs have been addressed in the emergency response and the post-crisis phase (coordination and warning mechanisms) by all development actors (EU actors, donors, UN agencies, the private sector, NGOs, authorities and community health and medical workers). It will highlight best practices in both countries notably combining mobile and static health services and the provision of dual animal and human interventions, drawing on the similarities and different approaches taken in each country. Finally it will provide operational recommendations for future Union involvement notably in the context of AGIR on how to maintain a long-term resilience-oriented perspective towards nomadic groups also during crisis and emergency response interventions without destabilising the local and national formal and informal structures. Third phase: build and retain capacity to address nomadic groups’ health needs among professional and community health workers for resilient health systems The action will leverage some of the lessons learnt by considering health capacity to address health needs of nomadic groups. This phase will focus on developing a specialised training curriculum based on the needs of nomadic communities and documenting evidence-based intervention strategies which have demonstrated results and ownership among nomadic groups. This will be done in partnership with training facilities as well as local and national authorities. The training will include the full range of basic healthcare and prevention including the reference of pregnant women to health centres. It will also contain training on the collection and monitoring of data on health status of nomadic groups. The training will target health workers with a special focus on women community-based health workers and traditional birth attendants in order to increase access to health services for nomadic groups. Training will be aligned with national priorities and in support of existing institutions. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 2200000 1855524 2200000 1100000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Owing to a long history of crisis in the region, extreme poverty is rife in South Kivu Province in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With 84,7 % of its inhabitants living below the poverty line, this is one of the DRC’s three poorest provinces (the others are Équateur and Bandundu). The situation is no better in Luhwindja than in any other of the province’s 18 chiefdoms. In the past, more than 90% of the chiefdom’s population lived on artisanal mining. Today, almost all of the mines are run by the Banro Corporation, whose industrial-scale operations make it difficult for other activities which could be of greater benefit to the local communities to be carried out. In order to survive, those communities are obliged to dig for gold at other sites that are deemed dangerous, often with disastrous consequences. The school non-attendance rate is alarmingly high, with large numbers of young girls and boys from poor families giving up their studies to go to work in the mines. Article 53(f) of the Act of 10 January 2009 on the protection of children prohibits all forms of labour which, owing to their nature or the conditions under which they are carried out, are likely to be harmful to the health, growth, safety, development, dignity or morals of children. Girls as young as 13 and women who have become heads of household are obliged to engage in prostitution in order to keep the local community on an even keel, given, in particular, that most of the men have no source of income. Prostitution and its attendant problems, including physical violence and drug taking, are rife in the mines in operation in Luhwindja chiefdom. Efforts need to be made by the government, civil society and the UN agencies to find ways of ensuring that Millennium Development Goal 1 (eradication of extreme poverty and hunger) is met in this area. Objectives The prevalence of child labour and of prostitution (involving both women and girls) in Luhwindja’s mines is clearly indicative of the level of poverty in the area. The overall aim of this project is to help improve living conditions for the inhabitants of Luhwindja chiefdom, with special emphasis being placed on providing the young people who have given up their studies to work in the mines with the guidance they require. Special attention will be paid to the sex workers (women and girls) living at the mines, most of whom contract HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases at an early age, and to the issue of unwanted pregnancies. Work in this area will be carried out in cooperation with Panzi Hospital, which is run by Dr Denis Mukwege. There will also be close cooperation with local and national authorities, local communities and other development stakeholders (donors, UN agencies, private sector bodies and NGOs). Project activities There will be three main stages: Stage 1: opening a remedial education centre for children between the ages of five and 15 working at mines in Luhwindja (USD 800000):

Raising awareness among local people of national and international child protection legislation and agreements.

Building a remedial education centre for children rescued from the mines, some of whom have never been to school.

Fitting the centre out with the necessary equipment. Once built, the centre will need to have the teaching and other materials required to give the children the best possible learning environment and offer them a chance to continue their studies afterwards.

Recruiting the necessary staff. Staff with the specific qualifications and teaching skills required to handle outlaw children will be recruited. The staff will also be responsible for enrolling children from the mines, with the assistance of their parents.

Providing psycho-social counselling. Given that they come from dangerous, atypical backgrounds, once enrolled the children will first spend three months at a psycho-social guidance centre. A psychologist will be recruited for this purpose.

Streaming the children on the basis of their level of schooling. There will be three different levels: Level 1 will be for children who have never been to school and those who left school in the first and second years of primary school. These children will be taught to second-year primary level.

The second level will be for children who went no further than the third or fourth year of primary school. These children will be taught to fourth-year primary level.

The third level will be for children who went no further than the fifth year of primary school or failed the sixth year. These children will be taught to sixth-year primary level.

At the end of each school year, all the children at sixth-year level will take the TENAFEP (national primary school leaving test), in preparation for going on to secondary school. School meals will be provided to encourage children to attend classes and dissuade parents from sending them to work in the mines. The money which the children earned in the mines helped to cover household expenses. With a view to putting an end to this practice, provision has been made for the families of the children at the centre each to be given a food package (a bag of rice and a small can of oil) every month.

Assessing the project’s impact on the basis of the number of children enrolled from the mines, their progress to secondary school, whether local or situated elsewhere, the degree of involvement of the local community and local authorities in dealing with the problem of child labour in the mines, and the quality of the education provided to the children.

Stage 2: setting up a vocational training centre for adolescents (16 to 18 year-olds) from the Luhwindja mines (USD 1150000):

Raising awareness among local people of national and international child protection legislation and agreements. The adolescents involved need to be apprised of their rights and obligations.

Building the vocational training centre. In line with local circumstances, the following courses will be offered: clothes making, building, carpentry, improved cooking facilities, and fitting and welding.

Fitting the centre out with the necessary equipment. The skills learned at the centre will be backed up by practical experience gained on traineeships with local NGOs, State-owned companies, etc.

Recruiting the necessary staff. Staff qualified to teach the various courses will be recruited either locally or from outside the area.

Providing psycho-social counselling. Experience shows that various forms of social deviancy, including drug taking and prostitution, are common in this age group.

Helping the young people to choose a course. Following psycho-social counselling, the young people will be helped to choose a course. The aim is to raise their sense of self-worth and enable them to make a contribution to society.

Assessing the project’s impact on the beneficiaries and determining whether the training provided has helped to address local problems. Assessments and reports will be drafted and sent to donors.

Stage 3: helping sex workers (women and girls) living at mines in Luhwindja to find other means of earning a living (USD 760000):

Recruiting the necessary staff. Technicians and other staff specialised in dealing with marginalised women and girls will be recruited for the project.

Making the sex workers aware of their human rights. During the information sessions, screening for HIV/AIDS and similar diseases will be offered to project beneficiaries on a voluntary basis.

The tests will be performed by nurses at Panzi Hospital, run by Dr Denis Mukwege. If necessary, referrals for psycho-medical care will be made.

Providing the sex workers with information on issues relating to the management of income-generating activities and birth control.

In view of the extreme socio-economic conditions in which they live, they will be taught various birth control strategies. The association could even sign agreements with the sex workers with a view to limiting the number of births and keeping the women and girls away from the mines.

Setting up a team to monitor compliance with the agreements, including the undertaking not to go back to the mines. A sizeable proportion of the children born to sex workers live and work at the mines.

Helping the young women to find income-generating activities (farming jobs, small retail jobs, etc.) that will enable them to support their households. The aim is to empower them.

Assessing the project; determining whether beneficiaries have honoured their undertaking not to return to prostitution in the mines, whether the income-generating activities are going well and whether the birth control advice is being put into practice. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 251841 1000000 500000 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. This preparatory action is intended to contribute to the Union’s strategy to support the welfare of the people of Eastern Africa and to help lift them from poverty into self-sustaining economic growth. It aims at strengthening capacities, ownership and political commitment of local actors to initiate structural change to support the development of social enterprises which constitute an important pillar of the social economy and civil society. These enterprises will in particular produce and deliver goods and services in the fields of sustainable agricultural and livestock production, natural resource management, energy efficiency, culture and education, as well as health and care services Social enterprises, together with cooperatives, are operators in the social economy that are trading goods and services to achieve a social impact rather than make a profit for their owners or shareholders, and that are managed in an open and responsible manner and, in particular, involve employees, consumers and stakeholders affected by their commercial activities. The ILO has made significant efforts to highlight the importance of their role for promoting economic sustainability, social justice, ecological balance, decent work political stability, conflict resolution and gender equality, and the Preparatory Action will integrate the lessons learnt from ILO’s work. The process of starting, developing and replicating social enterprises and cooperatives will often need to be based on the innovative use and combination of resources to pursue opportunities to catalyse social change and/or address social needs, propelled by social entrepreneurs. The innovative approach of this preparatory action is based on bringing together under-utilised resources and drivers for local development, and will develop and test new ways and means to develop sustainable communities in two Eastern African countries (Kenya and Ethiopia) with strong roots in the social economy, by

mobilising and empowering social entrepreneurs to move from informal entrepreneurship to social businesses that allow the development of skills, self-esteem, mutual responsibility, income and welfare,

establishing local development partnerships of key institutions, stakeholders and personalities that promote and support the creation and development of social enterprises, embedded in an ecosystem conducive for their development and sustainability, that are based on the principles of participation, co-ownership and democratic management,

mobilising and involving diaspora communities living in Europe that play a significant economic role in the flow of capital into Eastern Africa, but also have socio-political links with the region,

facilitating learning from peers by exploiting and utilising the experience and expertise of social economy actors in the new Member States of the Union that have managed to develop new social economy structures and new business models for social enterprises in the transformation period from State-controlled economies to social market economies.

To this end, the preparatory action will apply an experimental approach, and test the conditions for success under different configurations:

it will involve partnership between local social economy initiatives in Eastern Africa with diaspora communities in Europe and social economy actors in the new Member States,

it will identify and empower local development partnerships in different European countries and in at least two Eastern African countries that could collaborate in establishing social enterprises and developing a social economy ecosystem in the communities of the African partners,

the transnational local partnerships will be established and developed between local social economy initiatives in big cities, medium-sized towns and rural villages.

The preparatory action will include analytical work (participative baseline assessment and strategy developments, feasibility assessments); organisational work (coordination cells to prepare and provide technical assistance to the activities of the partners), the establishment of learning spaces (through study visits, learning seminars, secondments, cooperation between social enterprises, etc.) and the development of an infrastructure and the activation of an ecosystem for social enterprises, community-based cooperatives, and producer groups. It will result in launching transnational partnerships between local social economy initiatives from Eastern Africa and Eastern Europe, assisted by diaspora communities and experienced social economy actors from the new Member States. It is expected that the development of social economy initiatives will enhance local community development in Eastern Africa and strengthen the processes of poverty prevention, notably through the reduction of informal employment, access to co-ownership of the means of production and the development of an infrastructure for boosting the social economy. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 1500000 750000 Existing research and development (R&D) funding mechanisms dedicated to neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) tend to take a siloed approach: gaps persist between the different phases of the R&D cycle and linkages with fringe issues such as WASH and education programmes are not addressed as part of a multi-sector approach. Likewise, the need for equally important incremental research, which can help to significantly improve the acceptability of treatments and diagnostics to populations affected by NTDs, tends to be overlooked. With the objective of addressing some of the R&D gaps for NTDs, this pilot project will contribute to or co-fund an alternative model that relies on an innovative and coordinated approach to address persistent R&D gaps stemming from market failures. The model will identify a specific part of the gap in R&D for NTDs that disproportionately affect developing countries, and will provide crucial elements for the development of high-quality, accessible, affordable and suitable health solutions. This project will build on the work carried out under previous preparatory actions and pilot projects on global health research and innovation and support efforts to address identified and recognised gaps in line with the WHO process in connection with the report available at http://www.who.int/phi/cewg_report/en/ and with the list of demonstration projects identified and preselected by the Global Technical Consultative Meeting on Health R&D Demonstration Projects. In doing so, while seeking to improve acceptability, the project will contribute to meeting at least one of the following objectives:

recommending effective and efficient mechanisms for coordination with other current initiatives,

proposing innovative ways of decoupling the price of the final product from the cost of the R&D,

maximising public-public and public-private partnerships in knowledge sharing, including open knowledge innovation approaches,

strengthening research, development and production capacity, including through technology transfer, in developing countries.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 790000 395000 The pilot project will support NGOs, victims, and witnesses seeking justice for international crimes and also support international and DRC lawyers representing victims in strategic litigation at national, regional and international level; Expected results:

detailed information on international crimes, in particular crimes involving sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and progress with efforts to combat impunity,

national lawyers properly trained and able to support victims of international crimes before national courts,

national human rights organisations better able to support victims in combating impunity for the most serious crimes,

better protection for those involved in combating impunity,

cases brought before regional human rights bodies, development of case law supporting access by SGBV victims to justice and reparation,

a stronger prosecution strategy for the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC), in particular on sexual crimes, and better victim access to the ICC,

intergovernmental organisations informed, so that they may take action against impunity for the most serious crimes,

statements and tangible acts (laws and institutional reforms) by national authorities in support of action against impunity for the most serious crimes.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). EUROPEAN NEIGHBOURHOOD INSTRUMENT (ENI) Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 21 03EUROPEAN NEIGHBOURHOOD INSTRUMENT (ENI) 21 03 01Supporting cooperation with Mediterranean countries 21 03 01 01 Mediterranean countries — Human rights and mobility 4 193000000 33675282 211086641 27144052 21 03 01 02 Mediterranean countries — Poverty reduction and sustainable development 4 553545237 96576523 687811401 88913714 21 03 01 03 Mediterranean countries — Confidence building, security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts 4 44500000 7764509 80199203 13961057 21 03 01 04 Support to peace process and financial assistance to Palestine and to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) 4 286500000 218104163 300000000 200000000 Article 21 03 01 — Subtotal 1077545237 356120477 1279097245 330018823 21 03 02Supporting cooperation with Eastern Partnership countries 21 03 02 01 Eastern Partnership — Human rights and mobility 4 207296000 36205291 247066602 233628498 21 03 02 02 Eastern Partnership — Poverty reduction and sustainable development 4 302300000 52746310 339852750 34154482 21 03 02 03 Eastern Partnership — Confidence building, security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts 4 8000000 1395866 12966060 916204 Article 21 03 02 — Subtotal 517596000 90347467 599885412 268699184 21 03 03Ensuring efficient cross-border cooperation (CBC) and support to other multi-country cooperation 21 03 03 01 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) — Contribution from Heading 4 4 82806886 14447219 6500000 933214 21 03 03 02 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) — Contribution from Heading 1b (Regional Policy) 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 21 03 03 03 Support to other multi-country cooperation in the neighbourhood 4 219801253 43044996 163771093 49853695 Article 21 03 03 — Subtotal 302608139 57492215 170271093 50786909 21 03 20 Erasmus+ — Contribution from the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) 4 90654000 61830124 80486950 8736028 21 03 51 Completion of actions in the area of European Neighbourhood Policy and relations with Russia (prior to 2014) 4 — 965917684 — 912500000 2479781131,40 1347827195,49 139,54 21 03 52 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) — Contribution from Heading 1b (Regional Policy) 1.2 — 48773098 — 68000000 76232416,89 73824131,50 151,36 21 03 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 21 03 77 01 Pilot project — Preventive and recovery actions for the Baltic seabed 4 p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 170963,19 21 03 77 02 Preparatory action — Minorities in Russia — Developing culture, media and civil society 4 p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,— 21 03 77 03 Preparatory action — New Euro-Mediterranean strategy for youth employment promotion 4 p.m. 335789 — 855000 0,— 89250,— 26,58 21 03 77 04 Pilot project — ENP funding — Preparing staff for EU-ENP-related jobs 4 p.m. 310604 — 315000 0,— 587579,79 189,17 21 03 77 05 Preparatory action — Asset recovery to Arab Spring countries 4 p.m. 1150076 2740012 1370006 Article 21 03 77 — Subtotal p.m. 1796469 2740012 2540006 0,— 847792,98 47,19 Chapter 21 03 — Total 1988403376 1582277534 2132480712 1641280950 2556013548,29 1422499119,97 89,90 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 193000000 33675282 211086641 27144052 This appropriation is intended in particular to cover bilateral and multi-country cooperation actions promoting results in, inter alia, the following areas:

human rights and fundamental freedoms,

the rule of law,

principles of equality,

establishing deep and sustainable democracy,

good governance,

developing a thriving civil society including social partners,

creating conditions for well managed mobility of people,

promotion of people-to-people contacts.

An adequate level of appropriations should be reserved for the support of civil society organisations. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter and may be complemented by contributions for Union trust funds. Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 27). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 553545237 96576523 687811401 88913714 This appropriation is intended in particular to cover bilateral and multi-country cooperation actions promoting results in, inter alia, the following areas:

progressive integration into the Union internal market and enhanced sector and cross-sectoral cooperation including through:

legislative approximation and regulatory convergence towards Union and other relevant international standards,

institution building,

investments,

sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects,

poverty reduction, including through private-sector development,

promotion of internal economic, social and territorial cohesion,

rural development,

climate action,

disaster resilience.

An adequate level of appropriations should be reserved for the support of civil society organisations. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 27). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 44500000 7764509 80199203 13961057 This appropriation is intended in particular to cover bilateral and multi-country cooperation actions promoting results in, inter alia, the following areas:

confidence and peace building including amongst children,

security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts,

support to refugees and displaced population including children.

An adequate level of appropriations should be reserved for the support of civil society organisations. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 27). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 286500000 218104163 300000000 200000000 This appropriation is intended to cover operations for the benefit of the Palestinian people and the occupied Palestinian territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, in the context of the Middle East peace process. The operations are primarily aimed at:

supporting State-building and institutional development,

promoting social and economic development,

mitigating the effects on the Palestinian population of the deteriorating economic, fiscal and humanitarian conditions through the provision of essential services and other support,

contributing to reconstruction efforts in Gaza,

contributing to the financing of the operation of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and in particular its health, education and social services programmes,

financing preparatory operations aimed at promoting cooperation between Israel and its neighbours in the context of the peace process, notably with regard to institutions, economic matters, water, the environment and energy,

financing activities designed to create a public opinion favourable to the peace process,

financing information, including in Arabic and Hebrew, and disseminating information on Israeli-Palestinian cooperation,

promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, promoting enhanced respect for minority rights, combating anti-Semitism and promoting gender equality and non-discrimination,

fostering the development of civil society, inter alia, to promote social inclusion.

An adequate level of appropriations should be reserved for the support of civil society organisations. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 27). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 207296000 36205291 247066602 233628498 This appropriation is intended in particular to cover bilateral and multi-country cooperation actions promoting results in, inter alia, the following areas:

human rights and fundamental freedoms,

the rule of law,

principles of equality,

establishing deep and sustainable democracy,

good governance,

developing a thriving civil society including social partners,

creating conditions for well managed mobility of people,

promotion of people-to-people contacts.

An adequate level of appropriations should be reserved for the support of civil society organisations. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 27). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 302300000 52746310 339852750 34154482 This appropriation is intended in particular to cover bilateral and multi-country cooperation actions promoting results in, inter alia, the following areas:

progressive integration into the Union internal market and enhanced sector and cross-sectoral cooperation including through:

legislative approximation and regulatory convergence towards Union and other relevant international standards,

institution building,

investments,

sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects,

poverty reduction, including through private-sector development,

promotion of internal economic, social and territorial cohesion,

rural development,

climate action,

disaster resilience.

An adequate level of appropriations should be reserved for the support of civil society organisations. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. Accordingly, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by the Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions-in-kind to Union projects. Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 27). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 8000000 1395866 12966060 916204 This appropriation is intended in particular to cover bilateral and multi-country cooperation actions promoting results in, inter alia, the following areas:

confidence building,

security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts,

support to refugees.

An adequate level of appropriations should be reserved for the support of civil society organisations. Part of this appropriation will be used for measures focusing on the many frozen conflicts in the Eastern Neighbourhood and to support the search for political solutions to those conflicts. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 27). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 82806886 14447219 6500000 933214 Former Item 21 03 03 01 (in part) This appropriation is intended to cover cross-border cooperation programmes between, on the one hand, Member States and, on the other hand, partner countries and/or the Russian Federation along the external borders of the Union, in order to promote integrated and sustainable regional development and cooperation between neighbouring border areas and harmonious territorial integration across the Union and with neighbouring countries. 2015 cross-border cooperation commitments reflect the first year of implementation and commitments will show an increasing trend over the 2015-2020 period (as was the case for 2007-2013). Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 27). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. This appropriation is intended to cover the ERDF support under the European territorial cooperation goal in the 2014-2020 programming period to cross-border and sea-basin cooperation programmes under the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI). It is intended in particular to finance cross-border cooperation programmes along the external borders of the Union between partner countries and Member States to promote integrated and sustainable regional development between neighbouring border regions, including the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea, and harmonious territorial integration across the Union and with neighbouring countries. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on specific provisions for the support from the European Regional Development Fund to the European territorial cooperation goal (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 259). 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 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 27). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 219801253 43044996 163771093 49853695 Appropriations under this item will be mainly used to finance the multi-country umbrella programmes that will supplement the country financial allocations. The purpose of the multi-country umbrella programmes — as stipulated in Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 — is to facilitate the implementation of the incentive-based approach. Appropriations under this item will also be used to cover actions aiming to:

provide general support to the functioning of the Union for the Mediterranean,

provide general support to the functioning of the Eastern Partnership initiative,

provide general support to the functioning of the other regional cooperation frameworks, such as Northern Dimension and Black Sea Synergy.

It will also be used for actions improving the level and capacity of implementation of Union assistance as well as for actions aiming to inform the general public and the potential beneficiaries of assistance and to increase visibility. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 27). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 90654000 61830124 80486950 8736028 This appropriation is intended to cover the technical and financial assistance provided under this external instrument in order to promote the international dimension of higher education for the implementation of the Erasmus+ programme. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkan potential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Erasmus+: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50). Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 27). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 965917684 — 912500000 2479781131,40 1347827195,49 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years. It is also intended to cover the completion of the financial protocols with Mediterranean countries, including, inter alia, support for the Euro-Mediterranean Investment Facility within the European Investment Bank and covers the execution of non-EIB financial aid provided for in the third and fourth generation of financial protocols with the southern Mediterranean countries. The protocols cover the period 1 November 1986 to 31 October 1991 for the third generation of financial protocols and the period 1 November 1991 to 31 October 1996 for the fourth generation of financial protocols. The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2)(e) to (g) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the European Economic Area Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2210/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 263, 27.9.1978, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2211/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 264, 27.9.1978, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2212/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 265, 27.9.1978, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2213/78 of 26 September 1978 on the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 266, 27.9.1978, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2214/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 267, 27.9.1978, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2215/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 268, 27.9.1978, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 2216/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 269, 27.9.1978, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 3177/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 1). Council Regulation (EEC) No 3178/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 8). Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 15). Council Regulation (EEC) No 3180/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 22). Council Regulation (EEC) No 3181/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 29). Council Regulation (EEC) No 3182/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 36). Council Regulation (EEC) No 3183/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 43). Council Decision 88/30/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 1). Council Decision 88/31/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 9). Council Decision 88/32/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 17). Council Decision 88/33/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 25). Council Decision 88/34/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 33). Council Decision 88/453/EEC of 30 June 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 224, 13.8.1988, p. 32). Council Decision 92/44/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 18, 25.1.1992, p. 34). Council Decision 92/206/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 13). Council Decision 92/207/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 21). Council Decision 92/208/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 29). Council Decision 92/209/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 37). Council Regulation (EEC) No 1762/92 of 29 June 1992 on the implementation of the Protocols on financial and technical cooperation concluded by the Community with Mediterranean non-member countries (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 1), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 1). Council Decision 92/548/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 13). Council Decision 92/549/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of the Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 21). Council Decision 94/67/EC of 24 January 1994 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 32, 5.2.1994, p. 44). Council Regulation (EC) No 1734/94 of 11 July 1994 on financial and technical cooperation with the West Bank and the Gaza Strip (OJ L 182, 16.7.1994, p. 4), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 213/96 of 29 January 1996 on the implementation of the European Communities investment partners financial instrument for the countries of Latin America, Asia, the Mediterranean region and South Africa (OJ L 28, 6.2.1996, p. 2). Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 laying down general provisions establishing a European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 1). Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 48773098 — 68000000 76232416,89 73824131,50 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from the European Regional Development Fund 2007-2013 contribution to cross-border cooperation under the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument. Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25). Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 laying down general provisions establishing a European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 170963,19 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — p.m. 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 335789 — 855000 0,— 89250,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 310604 — 315000 0,— 587579,79 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project. Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 1150076 2740012 1370006 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. As diversity and complexity of national legislations in requested states and limited legal expertise and institutional capacities in requesting states remain major obstacles in the field of asset recovery to Arab Spring countries in transition, it is of crucial importance to offer substantial legal and technical assistance to southern Mediterranean partner countries concerned. This preparatory action, based on existing Union initiatives supporting Egyptian and Tunisian authorities engaged in the recovery of misappropriated assets stolen by former dictators and their regimes, aims to strengthen Union action in this field through capacity-building as well as promoting cooperation and expertise and information sharing between requesting and requested states, and the revision of national legislations as appropriate. This preparatory action covers start-up costs for and finances annual running costs of this support mechanism. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). EUROPEAN INSTRUMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 21 04EUROPEAN INSTRUMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS 21 04 01 Enhancing the respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms and supporting democratic reforms 4 130166185 35737439 132782020 3815739 21 04 51 Completion of the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (prior to 2014) 4 — 77948317 — 86300000 129367272,— 110299331,90 141,50 21 04 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 21 04 77 01 Preparatory action — Establish a conflict-prevention network 4 p.m. p.m. — — 0,— 0,— 21 04 77 02 Pilot project — Civil Society Forum EU-Russia 4 p.m. 167894 p.m. p.m. 0,— 59012,71 35,15 Article 21 04 77 — Subtotal p.m. 167894 p.m. p.m. 0,— 59012,71 35,15 Chapter 21 04 — Total 130166185 113853650 132782020 90115739 129367272,— 110358344,61 96,93 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 130166185 35737439 132782020 3815739 The general objective will be to contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and respect for human rights, in accordance with Union policies and guidelines and in close cooperation with civil society. Key areas of activity will include:

enhancing respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including women's rights, as proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international and regional human rights instruments, with a focus on freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and digital freedoms, and strengthening their protection, promotion and monitoring, mainly through support to relevant civil society organisations, human rights defenders, and victims of repression and abuse,

supporting and consolidating democratic reforms in third countries except European Union Electoral Observation Missions, by enhancing participatory and representative democracy, empowerment of women, strengthening the overall democratic cycle, and improving the reliability of electoral processes.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both cases their public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the Financial Regulation, by the transfer agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter and may be complemented by contributions for Union trust funds. Regulation (EU) No 235/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for democracy and human rights worldwide (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 85) Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments — 77948317 — 86300000 129367272,— 110299331,90 This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights in the 2007-2013 period. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the transfer agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. Regulation (EC) No 1889/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing a financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide (OJ L 386, 29.12.2006, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. p.m. — — 0,— 0,— This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the preparatory action. Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. 167894 p.m. p.m. 0,— 59012,71 This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from previous years under the pilot project Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). INSTRUMENT CONTRIBUTING TO STABILITY AND PEACE (ICSP) — GLOBAL AND TRANS-REGIONAL AND EMERGING THREATS Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 % Payments 2013/2015 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 21 05INSTRUMENT CONTRIBUTING TO STABILITY AND PEACE (ICSP) — GLOBAL AND TRANS-REGIONAL AND EMERGING THREATS 21 05 01 Global, trans-regional and emerging threats 4 64000000 18067424 82255223 4031479 21 05 51 Completion of actions in the area of global threats to security (prior to 2014) 4 — 29700678 — 44810916 74600000,— 44326263,14 149,24 21 05 77Pilot projects and preparatory actions 21 05 77 01 Pilot project — Support for surveillance and protection measures for Union vessels sailing through areas where piracy is a threat 4 p.m. 83947 — 495000 0,— 290318,75 345,84 21 05 77 02 Preparatory action — Emergency response to the financial and economic crisis in developing countries 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0,— 37117,23 Article 21 05 77 — Subtotal p.m. 83947 p.m. 495000 0,— 327435,98 390,05 Chapter 21 05 — Total 64000000 47852049 82255223 49337395 74600000,— 44653699,12 93,32 Appropriations 2015 Appropriations 2014 Outturn 2013 Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 64000000 18067424 82255223 4031479 This appropriation is intended to cover the assistance in addressing global and trans-regional threats and emerging threats, defined in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 establishing an Instrument contributing to stability and peace. It is intended to cover actions aiming to help safeguard countries and populations against risks either of an intentional, accidental or natural origin. This may, inter alia, include:

the promotion of civilian research activities as an alternative to defence-related research, and support for the retraining and alternative employment of scientists and engineers having formerly been employed in weapons-related areas,

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