In order to benefit from Next Generation EU money, member states must submit recovery and resilience plans that set out their national reform and investment agendas

Brussels requires member states to submit "recovery and resilience" mechanism

PHOTO/REUTERS - European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen elbow each other at the end of a press conference

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25 de enero de 2021 (15:31 h.)

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The European Commission has issued updated guidance to Member States on the preparation and submission of recovery and resilience plans. The recovery and resilience mechanism is the key instrument at the heart of NextGenerationEU, the EU's plan to emerge stronger from the coronavirus crisis.

To benefit from the €672.5 billion in loans and grants, Member States must submit recovery and resilience plans setting out their national reform and investment agendas.

In order to help Member States align their draft recovery and resilience plans with the Regulation, the guidance originally presented in September 2020 has been updated. This updated guidance reflects the fact that the scope of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) is structured around six pillars:

green transition;
digital transformation;
smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and jobs;
social and territorial cohesion;
health and resilience;
and policies for the next generation, children and youth, including education and skills.

Member States should explain how the plans contribute to equality and the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights. They should also include a summary of the national consultation process, as well as the controls and audit system in place to ensure the protection of the Union's financial interests.

Member States must demonstrate that their proposed plans contribute at least 37% of the total plan allocation to the climate target and 20% to the digital transition.

The Commission is maintaining an intensive dialogue with Member States on the preparation of their recovery and resilience plans. Along with the updated guidance, the Commission has also published a standard template for Member States' plans.