Official Journal L 261/2015

AMENDING BUDGET No 2 FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2015

CONTENTS

STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE BY SECTION

Section III: Commission

— Expenditure

— Title 01:

Economic and financial affairs

— Title 02:

Enterprise and industry

— Title 06:

Mobility and transport

— Title 08:

Research and innovation

— Title 10:

Direct research

— Title 15:

Education and culture

— Title 32:

Energy

SECTION III

COMMISSION

EXPENDITURE

Title	Heading	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title	Heading	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
01	ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS	371 022 341	459 000 044	1 360 000 000	10 000 000	1 731 022 341	469 000 044
02	ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY	2 535 531 735	2 266 389 455	–24 000 000		2 511 531 735	2 266 389 455
03	COMPETITION	97 651 538	97 651 538			97 651 538	97 651 538
04	EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND INCLUSION	14 959 653 763	10 929 478 715			14 959 653 763	10 929 478 715
05	AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT	61 956 162 610	54 942 151 061			61 956 162 610	54 942 151 061
06	MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT	3 281 291 171	2 056 297 929	– 700 000 000		2 581 291 171	2 056 297 929
07	ENVIRONMENT	431 362 730	397 271 217			431 362 730	397 271 217
08	RESEARCH AND INNOVATION	6 699 218 471	5 987 288 220	– 500 000 000	–10 000 000	6 199 218 471	5 977 288 220
09	COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGY	1 727 107 636	1 726 822 969			1 727 107 636	1 726 822 969
10	DIRECT RESEARCH	403 970 215	402 052 368	–11 000 000		392 970 215	402 052 368
11	MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES	1 735 002 311	918 939 442			1 735 002 311	918 939 442
	Reserves (40 02 41)	87 802 756	87 802 756			87 802 756	87 802 756
		1 822 805 067	1 006 742 198			1 822 805 067	1 006 742 198
12	INTERNAL MARKET AND SERVICES	119 361 070	115 369 982			119 361 070	115 369 982
13	REGIONAL AND URBAN POLICY	44 658 600 230	40 720 763 984			44 658 600 230	40 720 763 984
14	TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION	161 232 912	137 132 884			161 232 912	137 132 884
15	EDUCATION AND CULTURE	2 917 681 891	2 661 096 749	–25 000 000		2 892 681 891	2 661 096 749
16	COMMUNICATION	244 938 742	239 530 719			244 938 742	239 530 719
17	HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION	615 740 887	567 183 072			615 740 887	567 183 072
18	HOME AFFAIRS	1 381 914 051	972 070 083			1 381 914 051	972 070 083
19	FOREIGN POLICY INSTRUMENTS	759 243 944	577 841 739			759 243 944	577 841 739
20	TRADE	115 119 115	123 790 917			115 119 115	123 790 917
21	DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION	5 022 821 461	4 307 721 853			5 022 821 461	4 307 721 853
22	ENLARGEMENT	1 524 362 721	975 768 540			1 524 362 721	975 768 540
23	HUMANITARIAN AID AND CIVIL PROTECTION	1 018 951 102	998 541 483			1 018 951 102	998 541 483
24	FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD	79 759 600	76 054 787			79 759 600	76 054 787
25	COMMISSION’S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE	191 983 721	191 983 721			191 983 721	191 983 721
26	COMMISSION’S ADMINISTRATION	997 048 573	991 791 094			997 048 573	991 791 094
27	BUDGET	70 488 939	70 488 939			70 488 939	70 488 939
28	AUDIT	11 936 916	11 936 916			11 936 916	11 936 916
29	STATISTICS	134 393 726	116 198 129			134 393 726	116 198 129
30	PENSIONS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE	1 567 119 435	1 567 119 435			1 567 119 435	1 567 119 435
31	LANGUAGE SERVICES	389 488 765	389 488 765			389 488 765	389 488 765
32	ENERGY	1 063 846 790	1 035 180 268	– 100 000 000		963 846 790	1 035 180 268
33	JUSTICE	209 146 382	194 915 117			209 146 382	194 915 117
34	CLIMATE ACTION	127 447 895	84 247 010			127 447 895	84 247 010
40	RESERVES	553 167 756	237 802 756			553 167 756	237 802 756
	Total	158 133 771 145	137 547 361 900			158 133 771 145	137 547 361 900
	Of which Reserves (40 02 41)	87 802 756	87 802 756			87 802 756	87 802 756

TITLE 01

ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

Title Chapter	Heading	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title Chapter	Heading	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
01 01	ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ‘ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS’ POLICY AREA	86 157 823	86 157 823			86 157 823	86 157 823
01 02	ECONOMIC AND MONETARY UNION	12 000 000	10 182 544			12 000 000	10 182 544
01 03	INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS	222 364 518	218 627 579			222 364 518	218 627 579
01 04	FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS	50 500 000	144 032 098	1 360 000 000	10 000 000	1 410 500 000	154 032 098
	Title 01 — Total	371 022 341	459 000 044	1 360 000 000	10 000 000	1 731 022 341	469 000 044

CHAPTER 01 04 — FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS

Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
01 04
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS
01 04 01
European Investment Fund
01 04 01 01	European Investment Fund — Provision of paid-up shares of subscribed capital	1.1	50 000 000	43 514 489			50 000 000	43 514 489
01 04 01 02	European Investment Fund — Callable portion of subscribed capital	1.1	p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
	Article 01 04 01 — Subtotal		50 000 000	43 514 489			50 000 000	43 514 489
01 04 02	Nuclear safety — Cooperation with the European Investment Bank	1.1	p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
01 04 03	Guarantee for Euratom borrowings	1.1	p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
01 04 04	Guarantee for the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI)	1.1					p.m.	p.m.
01 04 05	Provisioning of the EFSI Guarantee Fund	1.1			1 350 000 000		1 350 000 000	p.m.
01 04 06	European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH) and European Investment Project Portal (IPP)	1.1			10 000 000	10 000 000	10 000 000	10 000 000
01 04 51	Completion of programmes in the field of small and middle-sized enterprises (SMEs) (prior to 2014)	1.1	p.m.	100 267 609			p.m.	100 267 609
01 04 77
Pilot 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	500 000	250 000			500 000	250 000
	Article 01 04 77 — Subtotal		500 000	250 000			500 000	250 000
	Chapter 01 04 — Total		50 500 000	144 032 098	1 360 000 000	10 000 000	1 410 500 000	154 032 098

01 04 04
Guarantee for the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI)

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
				p.m.	p.m.

Remarks

New article

This article will only receive appropriations in the event that the European Investment Bank makes calls on the EFSI Guarantee, in excess of the available resources of the guarantee fund and in line with the Regulation establishing it, the Bank's agreement with the European Commission to that effect and the procedures determined therein.

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Central Bank, the European Economic And Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment bank of 26 November 2014 — An Investment Plan for Europe (COM(2014) 903).

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council, submitted by the Commission on 13 January 2015, on the European Fund for Strategic Investments and amending Regulations (EU) No 1291/2013 and (EU) No 1316/2013 (COM(2015) 10).

01 04 05
Provisioning of the EFSI Guarantee Fund

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
		1 350 000 000		1 350 000 000	p.m.

Remarks

New article

This appropriation is intended to provide the financial resources for payments to the EFSI Guarantee Fund according to the Regulation creating it and the procedures determined therein. Notably, the provisioning has the objective to provide for orderly execution of the budget if the EFSI Guarantee is called.

Reference acts

01 04 06
European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH) and European Investment Project Portal (IPP)

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
		10 000 000	10 000 000	10 000 000	10 000 000

Remarks

New article

This appropriation covers:

—

financial support to the European Investment Bank for EIAH's set-up and implementation in accordance with the relevant article under the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on the European Fund for Strategic Investments providing, inter alia, advisory support to project promoters including technical advice on the use and set-up of financial instruments; and

—	costs related to the set-up and development, management, support and maintenance and hosting of the European Investment Project Portal, as well as branding and communication costs.

Any revenue from fees charged to project promoters in connection to the European Investment Projet Portal may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(4) of the Financial Regulation.

Reference acts

TITLE 02

ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY

Title Chapter	Heading	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title Chapter	Heading	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
02 01	ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ‘ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY’ POLICY AREA	115 318 925	115 318 925			115 318 925	115 318 925
02 02	COMPETITIVENESS OF ENTERPRISES AND SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (COSME)	288 603 548	214 798 246			288 603 548	214 798 246
02 03	INTERNAL MARKET FOR GOODS AND SECTORIAL POLICIES	48 156 000	40 685 811			48 156 000	40 685 811
02 04	HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH RELATING TO ENTERPRISES	445 593 262	430 088 889	–24 000 000		421 593 262	430 088 889
02 05	EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION PROGRAMMES (EGNOS AND GALILEO)	1 083 990 000	955 700 989			1 083 990 000	955 700 989
02 06	EUROPEAN EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAMME	553 870 000	509 796 595			553 870 000	509 796 595
	Title 02 — Total	2 535 531 735	2 266 389 455	–24 000 000		2 511 531 735	2 266 389 455

CHAPTER 02 04 — HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH RELATING TO ENTERPRISES

Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
02 04
HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH RELATING TO ENTERPRISES
02 04 02
Industrial leadership
02 04 02 01	Leadership in space	1.1	176 847 152	113 594 175	–11 000 000		165 847 152	113 594 175
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	35 905 989	17 650 787	–1 800 000		34 105 989	17 650 787
	Article 02 04 02 — Subtotal		212 753 141	131 244 962	–12 800 000		199 953 141	131 244 962
02 04 03
Societal challenges
02 04 03 01	Achieving a resource-efficient and climate change resilient economy and a sustainable supply of raw materials	1.1	77 604 264	30 583 047	–3 700 000		73 904 264	30 583 047
02 04 03 02	Fostering secure European societies	1.1	153 235 857	51 650 398	–7 500 000		145 735 857	51 650 398
	Article 02 04 03 — Subtotal		230 840 121	82 233 445	–11 200 000		219 640 121	82 233 445
02 04 50
Appropriations 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.
	Article 02 04 50 — Subtotal		p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
02 04 51	Completion of previous research framework programmes — Seventh Framework Programme — EC (2007 to 2013)	1.1	p.m.	179 347 726			p.m.	179 347 726
02 04 52	Completion of previous research framework programmes (prior to 2007)	1.1	p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
02 04 53	Completion of Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Innovation part (2007-2013)	1.1	p.m.	36 262 756			p.m.	36 262 756
02 04 77
Pilot 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	1 000 000	500 000			1 000 000	500 000
02 04 77 02	Pilot project — CSDP research	1.1	1 000 000	500 000			1 000 000	500 000
	Article 02 04 77 — Subtotal		2 000 000	1 000 000			2 000 000	1 000 000
	Chapter 02 04 — Total		445 593 262	430 088 889	–24 000 000		421 593 262	430 088 889

Remarks

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.

02 04 02
Industrial leadership

Remarks

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.

02 04 02 01
Leadership in space

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
176 847 152	113 594 175	–11 000 000		165 847 152	113 594 175

Remarks

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.

Legal basis

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.

02 04 02 03
Increasing innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
35 905 989	17 650 787	–1 800 000		34 105 989	17 650 787

Remarks

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.

Legal basis

02 04 03
Societal challenges

Remarks

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.

02 04 03 01
Achieving a resource-efficient and climate change resilient economy and a sustainable supply of raw materials

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
77 604 264	30 583 047	–3 700 000		73 904 264	30 583 047

Remarks

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.

Legal basis

02 04 03 02
Fostering secure European societies

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
153 235 857	51 650 398	–7 500 000		145 735 857	51 650 398

Remarks

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.

Legal basis

TITLE 06

MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT

Title Chapter	Heading	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title Chapter	Heading	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
06 01	ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ‘MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT’ POLICY AREA	75 145 385	75 145 385			75 145 385	75 145 385
06 02	EUROPEAN TRANSPORT POLICY	2 972 028 544	1 803 202 715	– 700 000 000		2 272 028 544	1 803 202 715
06 03	HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH AND INNOVATION RELATED TO TRANSPORT	234 117 242	177 949 829			234 117 242	177 949 829
	Title 06 — Total	3 281 291 171	2 056 297 929	– 700 000 000		2 581 291 171	2 056 297 929

CHAPTER 06 02 — EUROPEAN TRANSPORT POLICY

Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
06 02
EUROPEAN TRANSPORT POLICY
06 02 01
Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)
06 02 01 01	Removing bottlenecks, enhancing rail interoperability, bridging missing links and improving cross-border sections	1.1	1 246 820 000	463 983 806	– 560 297 723		686 522 277	463 983 806
06 02 01 02	Ensuring sustainable and efficient transport systems	1.1	77 926 250	32 970 282	–34 925 569		43 000 681	32 970 282
06 02 01 03	Optimising the integration and interconnection of transport modes and enhancing interoperability	1.1	233 778 750	89 137 637	– 104 776 708		129 002 042	89 137 637
06 02 01 04	Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) — Cohesion Fund allocation	1.2	1 215 582 454	392 121 515			1 215 582 454	392 121 515
06 02 01 05	Creating an environment more conducive to private investment for transport infrastructure projects	1.1	70 000 000	43 657 683			70 000 000	43 657 683
	Article 06 02 01 — Subtotal		2 844 107 454	1 021 870 923	– 700 000 000		2 144 107 454	1 021 870 923
06 02 02	European Aviation Safety Agency	1.1	35 634 767	35 634 767			35 634 767	35 634 767
06 02 03
European Maritime Safety Agency
06 02 03 01	European Maritime Safety Agency	1.1	30 282 323	30 282 323			30 282 323	30 282 323
06 02 03 02	European Maritime Safety Agency — Anti-pollution measures	1.1	20 600 000	12 968 852			20 600 000	12 968 852
	Article 06 02 03 — Subtotal		50 882 323	43 251 175			50 882 323	43 251 175
06 02 04	European Railway Agency	1.1	24 659 000	24 659 000			24 659 000	24 659 000
06 02 05	Support activities to the European transport policy and passenger rights including communication activities	1.1	12 363 000	17 405 878			12 363 000	17 405 878
06 02 06	Transport security	1.1	2 582 000	1 701 948			2 582 000	1 701 948
06 02 51	Completion of trans-European networks programme	1.1	p.m.	632 817 206			p.m.	632 817 206
06 02 52	Completion of Marco Polo programme	1.1	p.m.	17 463 073			p.m.	17 463 073
06 02 53	Completion of anti-pollution measures	1.1	p.m.	6 185 145			p.m.	6 185 145
06 02 77
Pilot projects and preparatory actions
06 02 77 01	Preparatory action — European transport information and booking interface across transport modes	1.1	p.m.	790 170			p.m.	790 170
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.
06 02 77 03	Preparatory action — Ships fuelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG)	1.1	p.m.	436 192			p.m.	436 192
06 02 77 05	Pilot project — The role of rolling stock in European interoperability	1.1	500 000	250 000			500 000	250 000
06 02 77 06	Preparatory action — General aviation — Statistics and key figures	1.1	p.m.	87 238			p.m.	87 238
06 02 77 07	Pilot project — Beyond traffic jams: intelligent integrated transport solutions for road infrastructure	1.1	1 300 000	650 000			1 300 000	650 000
	Article 06 02 77 — Subtotal		1 800 000	2 213 600			1 800 000	2 213 600
	Chapter 06 02 — Total		2 972 028 544	1 803 202 715	– 700 000 000		2 272 028 544	1 803 202 715

06 02 01
Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)

06 02 01 01
Removing bottlenecks, enhancing rail interoperability, bridging missing links and improving cross-border sections

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
1 246 820 000	463 983 806	– 560 297 723		686 522 277	463 983 806

Remarks

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.

Legal basis

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.

06 02 01 02
Ensuring sustainable and efficient transport systems

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
77 926 250	32 970 282	–34 925 569		43 000 681	32 970 282

Remarks

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.

Legal basis

06 02 01 03
Optimising the integration and interconnection of transport modes and enhancing interoperability

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
233 778 750	89 137 637	– 104 776 708		129 002 042	89 137 637

Remarks

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.

Legal basis

TITLE 08

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Title Chapter	Heading	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title Chapter	Heading	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
08 01	ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ‘RESEARCH AND INNOVATION’ POLICY AREA	336 167 303	336 167 303			336 167 303	336 167 303
08 02	HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH	5 304 034 511	4 926 435 655			5 304 034 511	4 926 435 655
08 03	EURATOM PROGRAMME — INDIRECT ACTIONS	176 801 600	218 007 294			176 801 600	218 007 294
08 04	ITER	882 215 057	506 677 968	– 500 000 000	–10 000 000	382 215 057	496 677 968
08 05	RESEARCH PROGRAMME OF THE RESEARCH FUND FOR COAL AND STEEL	p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
	Title 08 — Total	6 699 218 471	5 987 288 220	– 500 000 000	–10 000 000	6 199 218 471	5 977 288 220

CHAPTER 08 04 — ITER

Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
08 04
ITER
08 04 01
Construction, 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	43 860 000	43 754 912			43 860 000	43 754 912
08 04 01 02	Construction, operation and exploitation of the ITER facilities – European Joint Undertaking for ITER – Fusion for Energy (F4E)	1.1	838 355 057	126 361 457	– 500 000 000	–10 000 000	338 355 057	116 361 457
	Article 08 04 01 — Subtotal		882 215 057	170 116 369	– 500 000 000	–10 000 000	382 215 057	160 116 369
08 04 50
Appropriations 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.
	Article 08 04 50 — Subtotal		p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
08 04 51	Completion of European Joint Undertaking for ITER — Fusion for Energy (F4E) (2007 to 2013)	1.1	p.m.	336 561 599			p.m.	336 561 599
	Chapter 08 04 — Total		882 215 057	506 677 968	– 500 000 000	–10 000 000	382 215 057	496 677 968

Remarks

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.

08 04 01
Construction, operation and exploitation of the ITER facilities — European Joint Undertaking for ITER — Fusion for Energy (F4E)

08 04 01 02
Construction, operation and exploitation of the ITER facilities – European Joint Undertaking for ITER – Fusion for Energy (F4E)

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
838 355 057	126 361 457	– 500 000 000	–10 000 000	338 355 057	116 361 457

Remarks

Former Article 08 04 01 (in part)

The European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion for Energy (‘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 European Joint Undertaking Fusion for Energy has the following tasks:

—	to provide the contribution of Euratom to the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization,

—	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.

Legal basis

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).

TITLE 10

DIRECT RESEARCH

Title Chapter	Heading	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title Chapter	Heading	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
10 01	ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ‘DIRECT RESEARCH’ POLICY AREA	330 509 370	330 509 370			330 509 370	330 509 370
10 02	HORIZON 2020 — DIRECT ACTIONS OF THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE (JRC) IN SUPPORT OF UNION POLICIES	35 127 845	31 976 761	–11 000 000		24 127 845	31 976 761
10 03	EURATOM PROGRAMME — DIRECT ACTIONS	10 560 000	9 541 097			10 560 000	9 541 097
10 04	OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE	p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
10 05	HISTORICAL LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE PURSUANT TO THE EURATOM TREATY	27 773 000	30 025 140			27 773 000	30 025 140
	Title 10 — Total	403 970 215	402 052 368	–11 000 000		392 970 215	402 052 368

CHAPTER 10 02 — HORIZON 2020 — DIRECT ACTIONS OF THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE (JRC) IN SUPPORT OF UNION POLICIES

Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
10 02
HORIZON 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	35 127 845	27 961 643	–11 000 000		24 127 845	27 961 643
10 02 50
Appropriations 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.
	Article 10 02 50 — Subtotal		p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
10 02 51	Completion the Seventh Framework Programme — Direct actions (2007 to 2013)	1.1	p.m.	4 015 118			p.m.	4 015 118
10 02 52	Completion of previous research framework programmes — Direct actions (prior to 2007)	1.1	—	—			—	—
	Chapter 10 02 — Total		35 127 845	31 976 761	–11 000 000		24 127 845	31 976 761

Remarks

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).

10 02 01
Horizon 2020 — Customer-driven scientific and technical support to Union policies

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
35 127 845	27 961 643	–11 000 000		24 127 845	27 961 643

Remarks

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 European 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 European competitiveness 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 the 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 and 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.

Legal basis

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).

TITLE 15

EDUCATION AND CULTURE

Title Chapter	Heading	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title Chapter	Heading	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
15 01	ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ‘EDUCATION AND CULTURE’ POLICY AREA	125 099 108	125 099 108			125 099 108	125 099 108
15 02	ERASMUS+	1 608 503 000	1 389 299 023			1 608 503 000	1 389 299 023
15 03	HORIZON 2020	1 016 450 783	993 045 813	–25 000 000		991 450 783	993 045 813
15 04	CREATIVE EUROPE	167 629 000	153 652 805			167 629 000	153 652 805
	Title 15 — Total	2 917 681 891	2 661 096 749	–25 000 000		2 892 681 891	2 661 096 749

CHAPTER 15 03 — HORIZON 2020

Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
15 03
HORIZON 2020
15 03 01
Excellent science
15 03 01 01	Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions — generating, developing and transferring new skills, knowledge and innovation	1.1	737 668 408	494 178 606			737 668 408	494 178 606
	Article 15 03 01 — Subtotal		737 668 408	494 178 606			737 668 408	494 178 606
15 03 05	European Institute of Innovation and Technology – integrating the knowledge triangle of higher education, research and innovation	1.1	278 782 375	227 988 790	–25 000 000		253 782 375	227 988 790
15 03 50
Appropriations 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.
	Article 15 03 50 — Subtotal		p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
15 03 51	Completion of previous research framework programme — Seventh Framework Programme (2007 to 2013)	1.1	p.m.	270 878 417			p.m.	270 878 417
15 03 53	Completion line European Institute of Innovation and Technology	1.1	p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
15 03 77
Pilot projects and preparatory actions
15 03 77 01	Pilot project — Knowledge partnerships	1.1	p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
	Article 15 03 77 — Subtotal		p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
	Chapter 15 03 — Total		1 016 450 783	993 045 813	–25 000 000		991 450 783	993 045 813

Remarks

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.

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.

Additional appropriations will be provided under Item 15 03 50 01.

Administrative appropriations of this chapter will be provided under Article 15 01 05.

15 03 05
European Institute of Innovation and Technology – integrating the knowledge triangle of higher education, research and innovation

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
278 782 375	227 988 790	–25 000 000		253 782 375	227 988 790

Remarks

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 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.

Legal basis

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).

TITLE 32

ENERGY

Title Chapter	Heading	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title Chapter	Heading	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
32 01	ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE IN THE ‘ENERGY’ POLICY AREA	63 548 999	63 548 999			63 548 999	63 548 999
32 02	CONVENTIONAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGY	502 456 000	498 668 603	–90 000 000		412 456 000	498 668 603
32 03	NUCLEAR ENERGY	159 853 000	175 269 771			159 853 000	175 269 771
32 04	HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH AND INNOVATION RELATED TO ENERGY	337 988 791	297 692 895	–10 000 000		327 988 791	297 692 895
	Title 32 — Total	1 063 846 790	1 035 180 268	– 100 000 000		963 846 790	1 035 180 268

CHAPTER 32 02 — CONVENTIONAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
32 02
CONVENTIONAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
32 02 01
Connecting Europe Facility
32 02 01 01	Further integration of the internal energy market and the interoperability of electricity and gas networks across borders	1.1	145 554 000	14 631 591	–30 000 000		115 554 000	14 631 591
32 02 01 02	Enhancing Union security of energy supply	1.1	145 554 000	14 631 591	–30 000 000		115 554 000	14 631 591
32 02 01 03	Contributing to sustainable development and protection of the environment	1.1	145 555 000	14 631 591	–30 000 000		115 555 000	14 631 591
32 02 01 04	Creating an environment more conducive to private investment for energy projects	1.1	48 518 000	19 952 080			48 518 000	19 952 080
	Article 32 02 01 — Subtotal		485 181 000	63 846 853	–90 000 000		395 181 000	63 846 853
32 02 02	Support activities for the European energy policy and internal energy market	1.1	4 998 000	3 481 176			4 998 000	3 481 176
32 02 03	Security of energy installations and infrastructure	1.1	306 000	261 088			306 000	261 088
32 02 10	Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER)	1.1	10 851 000	10 851 000			10 851 000	10 851 000
32 02 51	Completion of financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European energy network	1.1	p.m.	12 569 810			p.m.	12 569 810
32 02 52	Completion of energy projects to aid economic recovery	1.1	p.m.	406 598 676			p.m.	406 598 676
32 02 77
Pilot projects and preparatory actions
32 02 77 01	Pilot project — Energy security — Shale gas	1.1	p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
32 02 77 02	Preparatory action — Cooperation mechanisms implementing the renewable energy sources (Directive 2009/28/EC)	2	p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
32 02 77 04	Pilot project — European framework programme for the development and exchange of experience on sustainable urban development	1.1	—	—			—	—
32 02 77 05	Preparatory action — European islands for a common energy policy	1.1	—	p.m.			—	p.m.
32 02 77 06	Pilot project — Techno-economic models for district heating networks with multiple inputs	2	p.m.	500 000			p.m.	500 000
32 02 77 07	Pilot project — Feasibility study on the financing of low-cost energy efficiency measures in low-income households	1.1	120 000	60 000			120 000	60 000
32 02 77 08	Pilot project — Fuel/energy poverty – Assessment of the impact of the crisis and review of existing and possible new measures in the Member States	1.1	1 000 000	500 000			1 000 000	500 000
	Article 32 02 77 — Subtotal		1 120 000	1 060 000			1 120 000	1 060 000
	Chapter 32 02 — Total		502 456 000	498 668 603	–90 000 000		412 456 000	498 668 603

32 02 01
Connecting Europe Facility

32 02 01 01
Further integration of the internal energy market and the interoperability of electricity and gas networks across borders

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
145 554 000	14 631 591	–30 000 000		115 554 000	14 631 591

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of co-financing studies and works for projects of common interest which contribute primarily to the integration of the internal energy market and the interoperability of gas and electricity networks across borders.

Legal basis

32 02 01 02
Enhancing Union security of energy supply

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
145 554 000	14 631 591	–30 000 000		115 554 000	14 631 591

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of co-financing studies and works for projects of common interest which contribute primarily to enhancing Union security of energy supply, system resilience and security of system operations.

Legal basis

32 02 01 03
Contributing to sustainable development and protection of the environment

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
145 555 000	14 631 591	–30 000 000		115 555 000	14 631 591

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of co-financing studies and works for projects of common interest which contribute primarily to sustainable development and protection of the environment, including through the integration of energy from renewable sources into the transmission network, and through the development of smart energy networks and carbon dioxide networks.

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CHAPTER 32 04 — HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH AND INNOVATION RELATED TO ENERGY

Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
32 04
HORIZON 2020 — RESEARCH AND INNOVATION RELATED TO ENERGY
32 04 03
Societal challenges
32 04 03 01	Making the transition to a reliable, sustainable and competitive energy system	1.1	337 988 791	133 691 606	–10 000 000		327 988 791	133 691 606
	Article 32 04 03 — Subtotal		337 988 791	133 691 606	–10 000 000		327 988 791	133 691 606
32 04 50
Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development
32 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.
32 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.
	Article 32 04 50 — Subtotal		p.m.	p.m.			p.m.	p.m.
32 04 51	Completion of the Seventh Framework Programme (2007 to 2013)	1.1	p.m.	80 389 724			p.m.	80 389 724
32 04 52	Completion of previous research framework programmes (prior to 2007)	1.1	p.m.	2 784 940			p.m.	2 784 940
32 04 53	Completion of the ‘Intelligent Energy — Europe’ programme (2007 to 2013)	1.1	p.m.	80 826 625			p.m.	80 826 625
32 04 54	Completion of the ‘Intelligent energy — Europe’ programme (2003 to 2006)	1.1	—	p.m.			—	p.m.
	Chapter 32 04 — Total		337 988 791	297 692 895	–10 000 000		327 988 791	297 692 895

Remarks

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 activities, in particular those addressed under the Societal Challenge ‘Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy’, but also relevant parts of other sections of the programme, including ‘Access to Finance’, implemented in line with the EU Energy policy framework, as well as the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) and the Communication on Energy Technologies and Innovation, will contribute primarily to 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.

This 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.

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 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 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 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 made available under Item 32 04 50 01.

Administrative appropriations of this chapter will be provided under Article 32 01 05.

32 04 03
Societal challenges

Remarks

32 04 03 01
Making the transition to a reliable, sustainable and competitive energy system

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 2/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
337 988 791	133 691 606	–10 000 000		327 988 791	133 691 606

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support the implementation of the Energy challenge of the Horizon 2020 priorities, in line with the EU Energy policy, the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) and the Communication on Energy Technologies and Innovation. These initiatives are primarily addressing energy efficiency, wind, solar, bioenergy, carbon capture and storage (CCS), smart cities and electricity grids. In recognition of their important contribution to future sustainable energy systems, at least 85 % of the budget appropriations over the period 2014-2020 will be allocated to the renewable and end-use energy efficiency policy areas, including smart grids and energy storage.

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, thus contributing to improving energy security in the EU. 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.

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7.10.2015

Official Journal of the European Union

L 261/42

DEFINITIVE ADOPTION (EU, Euratom) 2015/1767

of Amending budget No 3 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(4)(a) and Article 314(9) thereof,

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

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 (2),

having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, as definitively adopted on 17 December 2014 (4),

having regard to Draft amending budget No 3 of the European Union for the financial year 2015, which the Commission adopted on 15 April 2015,

having regard to the position on Draft amending budget No 3/2015, which the Council adopted on 19 June 2015 and forwarded to Parliament on the same day,

having regard to Parliament’s approval of 7 July 2015 of the Council position,

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 Amending budget No 3 of the European Union for the financial year 2015 has been definitively adopted.

Done at Strasbourg, 7 July 2015.

The President

M. SCHULZ

AMENDING BUDGET No 3 FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2015

CONTENTS

GENERAL STATEMENT OF REVENUE

A. Introduction and financing of the general budget

B. General statement of revenue by budget heading

— Title 1:

Own Resources

— Title 3:

Surpluses, Balances And Adjustments

A. INTRODUCTION AND FINANCING OF THE GENERAL BUDGET

FINANCING OF THE GENERAL BUDGET

Appropriations to be covered during the financial year 2015 pursuant to Article 1 of Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources

EXPENDITURE

Description

Budget 2015 (1)

Budget 2014 (2)

Change (%)

1.	Smart and inclusive growth

66 922 960 910

65 300 076 773

+2,49

2.	Sustainable growth: natural resources

55 998 594 804

56 443 752 595

–0,79

3.	Security and citizenship

1 859 513 795

1 665 510 850

+11,65

4.	Global Europe

7 422 489 907

6 840 903 616

+8,50

5.	Administration

8 658 756 179

8 405 389 881

+3,01

6.	Compensation

p.m.

28 600 000

—

Special instruments

351 724 968

350 000 000

+0,49

Total expenditure (3)

141 214 040 563

139 034 233 715

+1,57

REVENUE

Description	Budget 2015 (4)	Budget 2014 (5)	Change (%)
Miscellaneous revenue (Titles 4 to 9)	1 575 497 557	5 545 428 277	–71,59
Surplus available from the preceding financial year (Chapter 3 0, Article 3 0 0)	1 434 557 708	1 005 406 925	+42,68
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.	4 095 463 000	—
Total revenue for Titles 3 to 9	3 010 055 265	10 646 298 202	–71,73
Net amount of customs duties and sugar levies (Chapters 1 1 and 1 2)	16 825 900 000	16 084 600 000	+4,61
VAT-based own resource at the uniform rate (Tables 1 and 2, Chapter 1 3)	18 264 479 250	17 689 735 350	+3,25
Remainder to be financed by the additional resource (GNI-based own resource, Table 3, Chapter 1 4)	103 113 606 048	94 613 600 163	+8,98
Appropriations to be covered by the own resources referred to in Article 2 of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom (6)	138 203 985 298	128 387 935 513	+7,65
Total revenue (7)	141 214 040 563	139 034 233 715	+1,57

TABLE 1

Calculation of capping of harmonised value added tax (VAT) bases pursuant to Article 2(1)(b) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom

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 (8)	Member States whose VAT base is capped
	(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	(6)
Belgium	1 720 407 000	4 052 264 000	50	2 026 132 000	1 720 407 000
Bulgaria	201 270 000	414 927 000	50	207 463 500	201 270 000
Czech Republic	618 215 000	1 405 091 000	50	702 545 500	618 215 000
Denmark	1 045 978 000	2 742 029 000	50	1 371 014 500	1 045 978 000
Germany	12 873 205 000	30 055 584 000	50	15 027 792 000	12 873 205 000
Estonia	92 227 000	198 736 000	50	99 368 000	92 227 000
Ireland	660 326 000	1 491 005 000	50	745 502 500	660 326 000
Greece	717 672 000	1 845 174 000	50	922 587 000	717 672 000
Spain	4 867 873 000	10 536 508 000	50	5 268 254 000	4 867 873 000
France	9 943 171 000	22 043 072 000	50	11 021 536 000	9 943 171 000
Croatia	268 216 000	430 366 000	50	215 183 000	215 183 000	Croatia
Italy	6 158 442 000	16 160 696 000	50	8 080 348 000	6 158 442 000
Cyprus	107 472 000	158 300 000	50	79 150 000	79 150 000	Cyprus
Latvia	94 889 000	262 878 000	50	131 439 000	94 889 000
Lithuania	146 760 000	372 032 000	50	186 016 000	146 760 000
Luxembourg	267 324 000	333 256 000	50	166 628 000	166 628 000	Luxembourg
Hungary	403 363 000	993 883 000	50	496 941 500	403 363 000
Malta	53 058 000	73 886 000	50	36 943 000	36 943 000	Malta
Netherlands	2 797 149 000	6 403 499 000	50	3 201 749 500	2 797 149 000
Austria	1 543 536 000	3 334 038 000	50	1 667 019 000	1 543 536 000
Poland	1 818 157 000	4 097 085 000	50	2 048 542 500	1 818 157 000
Portugal	775 256 000	1 690 835 000	50	845 417 500	775 256 000
Romania	563 787 000	1 537 681 000	50	768 840 500	563 787 000
Slovenia	179 922 000	357 193 000	50	178 596 500	178 596 500	Slovenia
Slovakia	238 229 000	756 777 000	50	378 388 500	238 229 000
Finland	946 116 000	2 037 361 000	50	1 018 680 500	946 116 000
Sweden	1 940 367 000	4 508 252 000	50	2 254 126 000	1 940 367 000
United Kingdom	10 038 702 000	21 460 858 000	50	10 730 429 000	10 038 702 000
Total	61 081 089 000	139 753 266 000		69 876 633 000	60 881 597 500

TABLE 2

Breakdown of own resources accruing from VAT pursuant to Article 2(1)(b) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom (Chapter 1 3)

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	1 720 407 000	0,300	516 122 100
Bulgaria	201 270 000	0,300	60 381 000
Czech Republic	618 215 000	0,300	185 464 500
Denmark	1 045 978 000	0,300	313 793 400
Germany	12 873 205 000	0,300	3 861 961 500
Estonia	92 227 000	0,300	27 668 100
Ireland	660 326 000	0,300	198 097 800
Greece	717 672 000	0,300	215 301 600
Spain	4 867 873 000	0,300	1 460 361 900
France	9 943 171 000	0,300	2 982 951 300
Croatia	215 183 000	0,300	64 554 900
Italy	6 158 442 000	0,300	1 847 532 600
Cyprus	79 150 000	0,300	23 745 000
Latvia	94 889 000	0,300	28 466 700
Lithuania	146 760 000	0,300	44 028 000
Luxembourg	166 628 000	0,300	49 988 400
Hungary	403 363 000	0,300	121 008 900
Malta	36 943 000	0,300	11 082 900
Netherlands	2 797 149 000	0,300	839 144 700
Austria	1 543 536 000	0,300	463 060 800
Poland	1 818 157 000	0,300	545 447 100
Portugal	775 256 000	0,300	232 576 800
Romania	563 787 000	0,300	169 136 100
Slovenia	178 596 500	0,300	53 578 950
Slovakia	238 229 000	0,300	71 468 700
Finland	946 116 000	0,300	283 834 800
Sweden	1 940 367 000	0,300	582 110 100
United Kingdom	10 038 702 000	0,300	3 011 610 600
Total	60 881 597 500		18 264 479 250

TABLE 3

Determination of uniform rate and breakdown of resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(c) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom (Chapter 1 4)

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	4 052 264 000		2 989 866 109
Bulgaria	414 927 000		306 143 967
Czech Republic	1 405 091 000		1 036 712 801
Denmark	2 742 029 000		2 023 140 540
Germany	30 055 584 000		22 175 794 075
Estonia	198 736 000		146 632 606
Ireland	1 491 005 000		1 100 102 392
Greece	1 845 174 000		1 361 417 521
Spain	10 536 508 000		7 774 110 517
France	22 043 072 000		16 263 953 662
Croatia	430 366 000		317 535 264
Italy	16 160 696 000		11 923 783 168
Cyprus	158 300 000		116 797 870
Latvia	262 878 000	0,7378261 (9)	193 958 247
Lithuania	372 032 000		274 494 917
Luxembourg	333 256 000		245 884 972
Hungary	993 883 000		733 312 809
Malta	73 886 000		54 515 019
Netherlands	6 403 499 000		4 724 668 640
Austria	3 334 038 000		2 459 940 227
Poland	4 097 085 000		3 022 936 213
Portugal	1 690 835 000		1 247 542 180
Romania	1 537 681 000		1 134 541 162
Slovenia	357 193 000		263 546 315
Slovakia	756 777 000		558 369 816
Finland	2 037 361 000		1 503 218 104
Sweden	4 508 252 000		3 326 305 953
United Kingdom	21 460 858 000		15 834 380 982
Total	139 753 266 000		103 113 606 048

TABLE 4

Correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom for the year 2014 pursuant to Article 4 of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom (Chapter 1 5)

Description

Coefficient (10) (%)

Amount

1.	United Kingdom’s share (in %) of notional uncapped VAT base

16,2167

2.	United Kingdom’s share (in %) of enlargement-adjusted total allocated expenditure

5,9238

(1) – (2)

10,2929

4.	Total allocated expenditure

126 118 882 798

5.	Enlargement related expenditure (11)

29 283 982 122

6.	Enlargement-adjusted total allocated expenditure = (4) – (5)

96 834 900 676

7.	United Kingdom’s correction original amount = (3) × (6) × 0,66

6 578 286 401

8.	United Kingdom’s advantage (12)

1 119 838 248

9.	Core United Kingdom’s correction = (7) – (8)

5 458 448 153

10.	Windfall gains deriving from traditional own resources (13)

25 084 566

11.	Correction for the United Kingdom = (9) – (10)

5 433 363 587

TABLE 5

Calculation of the financing of the correction for the United Kingdom amounting to EUR –5 433 363 587 (Chapter 1 5)

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	269 708 378
Bulgaria	0,30	0,35	0,56		0,16	0,51	27 616 485
Czech Republic	1,01	1,19	1,90		0,53	1,72	93 519 281
Denmark	1,96	2,32	3,71		1,04	3,36	182 502 472
Germany	21,51	25,41	0,00	–19,06	0,00	6,35	345 125 522
Estonia	0,14	0,17	0,27		0,08	0,24	13 227 362
Ireland	1,07	1,26	2,02		0,57	1,83	99 237 498
Greece	1,32	1,56	2,49		0,70	2,26	122 810 085
Spain	7,54	8,91	14,24		4,00	12,91	701 283 156
France	15,77	18,63	29,79		8,37	27,00	1 467 130 770
Croatia	0,31	0,36	0,58		0,16	0,53	28 644 066
Italy	11,56	13,66	21,84		6,13	19,80	1 075 614 795
Cyprus	0,11	0,13	0,21		0,06	0,19	10 536 045
Latvia	0,19	0,22	0,36		0,10	0,32	17 496 491
Lithuania	0,27	0,31	0,50		0,14	0,46	24 761 503
Luxembourg	0,24	0,28	0,45		0,13	0,41	22 180 671
Hungary	0,71	0,84	1,34		0,38	1,22	66 150 323
Malta	0,05	0,06	0,10		0,03	0,09	4 917 664
Netherlands	4,58	5,41	0,00	–4,06	0,00	1,35	73 530 793
Austria	2,39	2,82	0,00	–2,11	0,00	0,70	38 284 453
Poland	2,93	3,46	5,54		1,56	5,02	272 691 550
Portugal	1,21	1,43	2,29		0,64	2,07	112 537 674
Romania	1,10	1,30	2,08		0,58	1,88	102 344 134
Slovenia	0,26	0,30	0,48		0,14	0,44	23 773 857
Slovakia	0,54	0,64	1,02		0,29	0,93	50 369 151
Finland	1,46	1,72	2,75		0,77	2,50	135 601 563
Sweden	3,23	3,81	0,00	–2,86	0,00	0,95	51 767 845
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	5 433 363 587

The calculations are made to 15 decimal places.

TABLE 6

Summary of financing (14) of the general budget by type of own resource and by Member State

Member State	Traditional own resources (TOR)				VAT and GNI-based own resources, including adjustments					Total own resources (15)
Member State	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’ (%)	Total own resources (15)
	(1)	(2)	(3) = (1) + (2)	(4)	(5)	(6)	(7)	(8) = (5) + (6) + (7)	(9)	(10) = (3) + (8)
Belgium	6 600 000	1 502 800 000	1 509 400 000	503 133 333	516 122 100	2 989 866 109	269 708 378	3 775 696 587	3,11	5 285 096 587
Bulgaria	400 000	62 900 000	63 300 000	21 100 000	60 381 000	306 143 967	27 616 485	394 141 452	0,32	457 441 452
Czech Republic	3 400 000	176 200 000	179 600 000	59 866 667	185 464 500	1 036 712 801	93 519 281	1 315 696 582	1,08	1 495 296 582
Denmark	3 400 000	325 000 000	328 400 000	109 466 667	313 793 400	2 023 140 540	182 502 472	2 519 436 412	2,08	2 847 836 412
Germany	26 300 000	3 525 500 000	3 551 800 000	1 183 933 329	3 861 961 500	22 175 794 075	345 125 522	26 382 881 097	21,74	29 934 681 097
Estonia	0	24 500 000	24 500 000	8 166 667	27 668 100	146 632 606	13 227 362	187 528 068	0,15	212 028 068
Ireland	0	237 400 000	237 400 000	79 133 333	198 097 800	1 100 102 392	99 237 498	1 397 437 690	1,15	1 634 837 690
Greece	1 400 000	111 800 000	113 200 000	37 733 334	215 301 600	1 361 417 521	122 810 085	1 699 529 206	1,40	1 812 729 206
Spain	4 700 000	1 099 500 000	1 104 200 000	368 066 667	1 460 361 900	7 774 110 517	701 283 156	9 935 755 573	8,19	11 039 955 573
France	30 900 000	1 488 500 000	1 519 400 000	506 466 667	2 982 951 300	16 263 953 662	1 467 130 770	20 714 035 732	17,07	22 233 435 732
Croatia	1 700 000	36 100 000	37 800 000	12 600 000	64 554 900	317 535 264	28 644 066	410 734 230	0,34	448 534 230
Italy	4 700 000	1 481 900 000	1 486 600 000	495 533 334	1 847 532 600	11 923 783 168	1 075 614 795	14 846 930 563	12,23	16 333 530 563
Cyprus	0	15 100 000	15 100 000	5 033 333	23 745 000	116 797 870	10 536 045	151 078 915	0,12	166 178 915
Latvia	0	23 500 000	23 500 000	7 833 333	28 466 700	193 958 247	17 496 491	239 921 438	0,20	263 421 438
Lithuania	800 000	57 600 000	58 400 000	19 466 667	44 028 000	274 494 917	24 761 503	343 284 420	0,28	401 684 420
Luxembourg	0	12 300 000	12 300 000	4 100 000	49 988 400	245 884 972	22 180 671	318 054 043	0,26	330 354 043
Hungary	2 100 000	89 300 000	91 400 000	30 466 667	121 008 900	733 312 809	66 150 323	920 472 032	0,76	1 011 872 032
Malta	0	9 200 000	9 200 000	3 066 667	11 082 900	54 515 019	4 917 664	70 515 583	0,06	79 715 583
Netherlands	7 200 000	2 054 200 000	2 061 400 000	687 133 333	839 144 700	4 724 668 640	73 530 793	5 637 344 133	4,64	7 698 744 133
Austria	3 200 000	180 600 000	183 800 000	61 266 667	463 060 800	2 459 940 227	38 284 453	2 961 285 480	2,44	3 145 085 480
Poland	12 800 000	398 300 000	411 100 000	137 033 334	545 447 100	3 022 936 213	272 691 550	3 841 074 863	3,16	4 252 174 863
Portugal	100 000	131 700 000	131 800 000	43 933 333	232 576 800	1 247 542 180	112 537 674	1 592 656 654	1,31	1 724 456 654
Romania	900 000	111 100 000	112 000 000	37 333 333	169 136 100	1 134 541 162	102 344 134	1 406 021 396	1,16	1 518 021 396
Slovenia	0	62 600 000	62 600 000	20 866 667	53 578 950	263 546 315	23 773 857	340 899 122	0,28	403 499 122
Slovakia	1 300 000	96 900 000	98 200 000	32 733 333	71 468 700	558 369 816	50 369 151	680 207 667	0,56	778 407 667
Finland	700 000	124 300 000	125 000 000	41 666 667	283 834 800	1 503 218 104	135 601 563	1 922 654 467	1,58	2 047 654 467
Sweden	2 600 000	478 700 000	481 300 000	160 433 334	582 110 100	3 326 305 953	51 767 845	3 960 183 898	3,26	4 441 483 898
United Kingdom	9 500 000	2 783 700 000	2 793 200 000	931 066 667	3 011 610 600	15 834 380 982	–5 433 363 587	13 412 627 995	11,05	16 205 827 995
Total	124 700 000	16 701 200 000	16 825 900 000	5 608 633 333	18 264 479 250	103 113 606 048	0	121 378 085 298	100,00	138 203 985 298

B. GENERAL STATEMENT OF REVENUE BY BUDGET HEADING

Title	Heading	Budget 2015	Amending budget No 3/2015	New amount
1	OWN RESOURCES	139 638 543 006	–1 434 557 708	138 203 985 298
3	SURPLUSES, BALANCES AND ADJUSTMENTS	p.m.	1 434 557 708	1 434 557 708
4	REVENUE ACCRUING FROM PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER UNION BODIES	1 300 952 883		1 300 952 883
5	REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS	54 453 674		54 453 674
6	CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH UNION AGREEMENTS AND PROGRAMMES	60 000 000		60 000 000
7	INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS AND FINES	123 000 000		123 000 000
8	BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS	6 890 000		6 890 000
9	MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE	30 201 000		30 201 000
	GRAND TOTAL	141 214 040 563		141 214 040 563

TITLE 1

OWN RESOURCES

Article

Item

Heading

Budget 2015

Amending budget No 3/2015

New amount

CHAPTER 1 1

1 1 0

Production levies related to the marketing year 2005/2006 and previous years

p.m.

1 1 1

Sugar storage levies

p.m.

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.

1 1 7

Production charge

124 700 000

1 1 8

One-off amounts on additional sugar quotas and supplementary isoglucose quotas

p.m.

1 1 9

Surplus amount

p.m.

CHAPTER 1 1 — TOTAL

124 700 000

CHAPTER 1 2

1 2 0

Customs duties and other duties referred to in Article 2(1)(a) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom

16 701 200 000

CHAPTER 1 2 — TOTAL

16 701 200 000

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

18 264 479 250

CHAPTER 1 3 — TOTAL

18 264 479 250

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

104 548 163 756

–1 434 557 708

103 113 606 048

CHAPTER 1 4 — TOTAL

104 548 163 756

–1 434 557 708

103 113 606 048

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,—

CHAPTER 1 5 — TOTAL

0,—

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.

CHAPTER 1 6 — TOTAL

p.m.

Title 1 — Total

139 638 543 006

–1 434 557 708

138 203 985 298

CHAPTER 1 1 —

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)

CHAPTER 1 2 —

CUSTOMS DUTIES AND OTHER DUTIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM

CHAPTER 1 3 —

OWN RESOURCES ACCRUING FROM VALUE ADDED TAX PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(B) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM

CHAPTER 1 4 —

OWN RESOURCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(C) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM

CHAPTER 1 5 —

CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES

CHAPTER 1 6 —

GROSS REDUCTION IN THE ANNUAL GNI-BASED CONTRIBUTION GRANTED TO THE NETHERLANDS AND SWEDEN

CHAPTER 1 4 — OWN RESOURCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(C) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM

1 4 0
Own resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(c) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom

Budget 2015	Amending budget No 3/2015	New amount
104 548 163 756	–1 434 557 708	103 113 606 048

Remarks

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 0,7378 %.

Legal basis

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	Draft amending budget No. 3/2015	New amount
Belgium	3 031 462 322	–41 596 213	2 989 866 109
Bulgaria	310 403 164	–4 259 197	306 143 967
Czech Republic	1 051 135 964	–14 423 163	1 036 712 801
Denmark	2 051 287 280	–28 146 740	2 023 140 540
Germany	22 484 312 586	– 308 518 511	22 175 794 075
Estonia	148 672 618	–2 040 012	146 632 606
Ireland	1 115 407 456	–15 305 064	1 100 102 392
Greece	1 380 358 106	–18 940 585	1 361 417 521
Spain	7 882 267 051	– 108 156 534	7 774 110 517
France	16 490 224 287	– 226 270 625	16 263 953 662
Croatia	321 952 941	–4 417 677	317 535 264
Italy	12 089 671 606	– 165 888 438	11 923 783 168
Cyprus	118 422 809	–1 624 939	116 797 870
Latvia	196 656 672	–2 698 425	193 958 247
Lithuania	278 313 800	–3 818 883	274 494 917
Luxembourg	249 305 822	–3 420 850	245 884 972
Hungary	743 514 950	–10 202 141	733 312 809
Malta	55 273 453	– 758 434	54 515 019
Netherlands	4 790 400 119	–65 731 479	4 724 668 640
Austria	2 494 163 899	–34 223 672	2 459 940 227
Poland	3 064 992 510	–42 056 297	3 022 936 213
Portugal	1 264 898 485	–17 356 305	1 247 542 180
Romania	1 150 325 353	–15 784 191	1 134 541 162
Slovenia	267 212 877	–3 666 562	263 546 315
Slovakia	566 138 080	–7 768 264	558 369 816
Finland	1 524 131 475	–20 913 371	1 503 218 104
Sweden	3 372 582 851	–46 276 898	3 326 305 953
United Kingdom	16 054 675 220	– 220 294 238	15 834 380 982
Article 1 4 0 — Total	104 548 163 756	–1 434 557 708	103 113 606 048

TITLE 3

SURPLUSES, BALANCES AND ADJUSTMENTS

Article

Item

Heading

Budget 2015

Amending budget No 3/2015

New amount

CHAPTER 3 0

3 0 0

Surplus available from the preceding financial year

p.m.

1 434 557 708

3 0 2

Surplus own resources resulting from repayment of the surplus from the Guarantee Fund for external actions

p.m.

CHAPTER 3 0 — TOTAL

p.m.

1 434 557 708

CHAPTER 3 1

3 1 0

Application 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.

Article 3 1 0 — Total

p.m.

CHAPTER 3 1 — TOTAL

p.m.

CHAPTER 3 2

3 2 0

Application 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.

Article 3 2 0 — Total

p.m.

CHAPTER 3 2 — TOTAL

p.m.

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.

CHAPTER 3 4 — TOTAL

p.m.

CHAPTER 3 5

3 5 0

Result 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.

Article 3 5 0 — Total

p.m.

CHAPTER 3 5 — TOTAL

p.m.

CHAPTER 3 6

3 6 0

Result 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.

Article 3 6 0 — Total

p.m.

CHAPTER 3 6 — TOTAL

p.m.

Title 3 — Total

p.m.

1 434 557 708

CHAPTER 3 0 —

SURPLUS AVAILABLE FROM THE PRECEDING FINANCIAL YEAR

CHAPTER 3 1 —

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

CHAPTER 3 2 —

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

CHAPTER 3 4 —

ADJUSTMENT RELATING TO THE NON-PARTICIPATION OF CERTAIN MEMBER STATES IN CERTAIN POLICIES IN THE AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE

CHAPTER 3 5 —

RESULT OF THE DEFINITIVE CALCULATION OF THE FINANCING OF THE CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

CHAPTER 3 6 —

RESULT OF INTERMEDIATE UPDATES OF THE CALCULATION OF THE FINANCING OF THE CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

CHAPTER 3 0 — SURPLUS AVAILABLE FROM THE PRECEDING FINANCIAL YEAR

3 0 0
Surplus available from the preceding financial year

Budget 2015	Amending budget No 3/2015	New amount
p.m.	1 434 557 708	1 434 557 708

Remarks

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’.

Legal basis

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.

(1) The figures in this column correspond to those in the 2015 budget (OJ L 69, 13.3.2015) plus Draft Amending budgets No 1 to 3/2015.

(2) The figures in this column correspond to those in the 2014 budget (OJ L 51, 20.2.2014, p. 1) plus amending budgets No 1/2014 to No 7/2014.

(3) The third subparagraph of Article 310(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union reads: ‘The revenue and expenditure shown in the budget shall be in balance’.

(4) The figures in this column correspond to those in the 2015 budget (OJ L 69, 13.3.2015) plus Draft Amending budgets No 1 to 3/2015.

(5) The figures in this column correspond to those in the 2014 budget (OJ L 51, 20.2.2014, p. 1) plus amending budgets No 1/2014 to No 7/2014.

(6) The own resources for the 2015 budget are determined on the basis of the budget forecasts adopted at the 160th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Own Resources on 19 May 2014.

(7) The third subparagraph of Article 310(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union reads: ‘The revenue and expenditure shown in the budget shall be in balance’.

(8) The base to be used does not exceed 50 % of GNI.

(9) Calculation of rate: (103 113 606 048) / (139 753 266 000) = 0,737826091649264.

(10) Rounded percentages.

(11) The amount of enlargement-related expenditure corresponds to total allocated expenditure in the ten Member States which joined the Union on 1 May 2004 and the two Member States which joined the Union on 1 January 2007, except for agricultural direct payments and market-related expenditure as well as that part of rural development expenditure originating from the EAGGF, Guarantee Section. This amount is deducted from total allocated expenditure to ensure that expenditure which is unabated before enlargement remains so after enlargement.

(12) The ‘UK advantage’ corresponds to the effects arising for the United Kingdom from the changeover to capped VAT and the introduction of the GNP/GNI-based own resource.

(13) These windfall gains correspond to the net gains of the United Kingdom resulting from the increase — from 10 to 25 % as of 1 January 2001 — in the percentage of traditional own resources retained by Member States to cover the collection costs of traditional own resources (TOR).

(14) p.m. (own resources + other revenue = total revenue = total expenditure); (138 203 985 298 + 3 010 055 265 = 141 214 040 563 = 141 214 040 563).

(15) Total own resources as percentage of GNI: (138 203 985 298) / (13 975 326 600 000) = 0,99 %; own resources ceiling as percentage of GNI: 1,23 %.

7.10.2015

Official Journal of the European Union

L 261/60

DEFINITIVE ADOPTION (EU, Euratom) 2015/1768

of Amending budget No 4 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(4)(a) and (9) thereof,

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

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

having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, as definitively adopted on 17 December 2014 (4),

having regard to Draft amending budget No 4 of the European Union for the financial year 2015, which the Commission adopted on 15 April 2015,

having regard to the position on Draft amending budget No 4/2015, which the Council adopted on 19 June 2015 and forwarded to Parliament on the same day,

having regard to Parliament's approval of 7 July 2015 of the Council position,

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 Amending budget No 4 of the European Union for the financial year 2015 has been definitively adopted.

Done at Strasbourg, 7 July 2015.

The President

M. SCHULZ

AMENDING BUDGET No 4 FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2015

CONTENTS

GENERAL STATEMENT OF REVENUE

A. Introduction and Financing of The General Budget

B. General Statementof Revenue By Budget Heading

— Title 1:

Own Resources

STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE BY SECTION

Section III: Commission

— Expenditure

— Title 13:

Regional and urban policy

A. INTRODUCTION AND FINANCING OF THE GENERAL BUDGET

FINANCING OF THE GENERAL BUDGET

Appropriations to be covered during the financial year 2015 pursuant to Article 1 of Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources

EXPENDITURE

Description

Budget 2015 (1)

Budget 2014 (2)

Change (%)

1.	Smart and inclusive growth

66 922 960 910

65 300 076 773

+2,49

2.	Sustainable growth: natural resources

55 998 594 804

56 443 752 595

–0,79

3.	Security and citizenship

1 859 513 795

1 665 510 850

+11,65

4.	Global Europe

7 422 489 907

6 840 903 616

+8,50

5.	Administration

8 658 756 179

8 405 389 881

+3,01

6.	Compensation

p.m.

28 600 000

—

Special instruments

418 230 818

350 000 000

+19,49

Total expenditure (3)

141 280 546 413

139 034 233 715

+1,62

REVENUE

Description	Budget 2015 (4)	Budget 2014 (5)	Change (%)
Miscellaneous revenue (Titles 4 to 9)	1 575 497 557	5 545 428 277	–71,59
Surplus available from the preceding financial year (Chapter 3 0, Article 3 0 0)	1 434 557 708	1 005 406 925	+42,68
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.	4 095 463 000	—
Total revenue for Titles 3 to 9	3 010 055 265	10 646 298 202	–71,73
Net amount of customs duties and sugar levies (Chapters 1 1 and 1 2)	16 825 900 000	16 084 600 000	+4,61
VAT-based own resource at the uniform rate (Tables 1 and 2, Chapter 1 3)	18 264 479 250	17 689 735 350	+3,25
Remainder to be financed by the additional resource (GNI-based own resource, Table 3, Chapter 1 4)	103 180 111 898	94 613 600 163	+9,05
Appropriations to be covered by the own resources referred to in Article 2 of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom (6)	138 270 491 148	128 387 935 513	+7,70
Total revenue (7)	141 280 546 413	139 034 233 715	+1,62

TABLE 1

Calculation of capping of harmonised value added tax (VAT) bases pursuant to Article 2(1)(b) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom

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 (8)	Member States whose VAT base is capped
	(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	(6)
Belgium	1 720 407 000	4 052 264 000	50	2 026 132 000	1 720 407 000
Bulgaria	201 270 000	414 927 000	50	207 463 500	201 270 000
Czech Republic	618 215 000	1 405 091 000	50	702 545 500	618 215 000
Denmark	1 045 978 000	2 742 029 000	50	1 371 014 500	1 045 978 000
Germany	12 873 205 000	30 055 584 000	50	15 027 792 000	12 873 205 000
Estonia	92 227 000	198 736 000	50	99 368 000	92 227 000
Ireland	660 326 000	1 491 005 000	50	745 502 500	660 326 000
Greece	717 672 000	1 845 174 000	50	922 587 000	717 672 000
Spain	4 867 873 000	10 536 508 000	50	5 268 254 000	4 867 873 000
France	9 943 171 000	22 043 072 000	50	11 021 536 000	9 943 171 000
Croatia	268 216 000	430 366 000	50	215 183 000	215 183 000	Croatia
Italy	6 158 442 000	16 160 696 000	50	8 080 348 000	6 158 442 000
Cyprus	107 472 000	158 300 000	50	79 150 000	79 150 000	Cyprus
Latvia	94 889 000	262 878 000	50	131 439 000	94 889 000
Lithuania	146 760 000	372 032 000	50	186 016 000	146 760 000
Luxembourg	267 324 000	333 256 000	50	166 628 000	166 628 000	Luxembourg
Hungary	403 363 000	993 883 000	50	496 941 500	403 363 000
Malta	53 058 000	73 886 000	50	36 943 000	36 943 000	Malta
Netherlands	2 797 149 000	6 403 499 000	50	3 201 749 500	2 797 149 000
Austria	1 543 536 000	3 334 038 000	50	1 667 019 000	1 543 536 000
Poland	1 818 157 000	4 097 085 000	50	2 048 542 500	1 818 157 000
Portugal	775 256 000	1 690 835 000	50	845 417 500	775 256 000
Romania	563 787 000	1 537 681 000	50	768 840 500	563 787 000
Slovenia	179 922 000	357 193 000	50	178 596 500	178 596 500	Slovenia
Slovakia	238 229 000	756 777 000	50	378 388 500	238 229 000
Finland	946 116 000	2 037 361 000	50	1 018 680 500	946 116 000
Sweden	1 940 367 000	4 508 252 000	50	2 254 126 000	1 940 367 000
United Kingdom	10 038 702 000	21 460 858 000	50	10 730 429 000	10 038 702 000
Total	61 081 089 000	139 753 266 000		69 876 633 000	60 881 597 500

TABLE 2

Breakdown of own resources accruing from VAT pursuant to Article 2(1)(b) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom (Chapter 1 3)

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	1 720 407 000	0,300	516 122 100
Bulgaria	201 270 000	0,300	60 381 000
Czech Republic	618 215 000	0,300	185 464 500
Denmark	1 045 978 000	0,300	313 793 400
Germany	12 873 205 000	0,300	3 861 961 500
Estonia	92 227 000	0,300	27 668 100
Ireland	660 326 000	0,300	198 097 800
Greece	717 672 000	0,300	215 301 600
Spain	4 867 873 000	0,300	1 460 361 900
France	9 943 171 000	0,300	2 982 951 300
Croatia	215 183 000	0,300	64 554 900
Italy	6 158 442 000	0,300	1 847 532 600
Cyprus	79 150 000	0,300	23 745 000
Latvia	94 889 000	0,300	28 466 700
Lithuania	146 760 000	0,300	44 028 000
Luxembourg	166 628 000	0,300	49 988 400
Hungary	403 363 000	0,300	121 008 900
Malta	36 943 000	0,300	11 082 900
Netherlands	2 797 149 000	0,300	839 144 700
Austria	1 543 536 000	0,300	463 060 800
Poland	1 818 157 000	0,300	545 447 100
Portugal	775 256 000	0,300	232 576 800
Romania	563 787 000	0,300	169 136 100
Slovenia	178 596 500	0,300	53 578 950
Slovakia	238 229 000	0,300	71 468 700
Finland	946 116 000	0,300	283 834 800
Sweden	1 940 367 000	0,300	582 110 100
United Kingdom	10 038 702 000	0,300	3 011 610 600
Total	60 881 597 500		18 264 479 250

TABLE 3

Determination of uniform rate and breakdown of resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(c) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom (Chapter 1 4)

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	4 052 264 000		2 991 794 503
Bulgaria	414 927 000		306 341 422
Czech Republic	1 405 091 000		1 037 381 456
Denmark	2 742 029 000		2 024 445 418
Germany	30 055 584 000		22 190 096 940
Estonia	198 736 000		146 727 181
Ireland	1 491 005 000		1 100 811 932
Greece	1 845 174 000		1 362 295 603
Spain	10 536 508 000		7 779 124 636
France	22 043 072 000		16 274 443 529
Croatia	430 366 000		317 740 067
Italy	16 160 696 000		11 931 473 728
Cyprus	158 300 000		116 873 202
Latvia	262 878 000	0,7383020 (9)	194 083 346
Lithuania	372 032 000		274 671 959
Luxembourg	333 256 000		246 043 562
Hungary	993 883 000		733 785 779
Malta	73 886 000		54 550 180
Netherlands	6 403 499 000		4 727 715 940
Austria	3 334 038 000		2 461 526 831
Poland	4 097 085 000		3 024 885 935
Portugal	1 690 835 000		1 248 346 815
Romania	1 537 681 000		1 135 272 915
Slovenia	357 193 000		263 716 296
Slovakia	756 777 000		558 729 952
Finland	2 037 361 000		1 504 187 644
Sweden	4 508 252 000		3 328 451 342
United Kingdom	21 460 858 000		15 844 593 785
Total	139 753 266 000		103 180 111 898

TABLE 4

Correction of budgetary imbalances for the United Kingdom for the year 2014 pursuant to Article 4 of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom (Chapter 1 5)

Description

Coefficient (10) (%)

Amount

1.	United Kingdom’s share (in %) of notional uncapped VAT base

16,2167

2.	United Kingdom’s share (in %) of enlargement-adjusted total allocated expenditure

5,9238

(1) – (2)

10,2929

4.	Total allocated expenditure

126 118 882 798

5.	Enlargement related expenditure (11)

29 283 982 122

6.	Enlargement-adjusted total allocated expenditure = (4) – (5)

96 834 900 676

7.	United Kingdom’s correction original amount = (3) × (6) × 0,66

6 578 286 401

8.	United Kingdom’s advantage (12)

1 119 838 248

9.	Core United Kingdom’s correction = (7) – (8)

5 458 448 153

10.	Windfall gains deriving from traditional own resources (13)

25 084 566

11.	Correction for the United Kingdom = (9) – (10)

5 433 363 587

TABLE 5

Calculation of the financing of the correction for the United Kingdom amounting to EUR –5 433 363 587 (Chapter 1 5)

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	269 708 378
Bulgaria	0,30	0,35	0,56		0,16	0,51	27 616 485
Czech Republic	1,01	1,19	1,90		0,53	1,72	93 519 281
Denmark	1,96	2,32	3,71		1,04	3,36	182 502 472
Germany	21,51	25,41	0,00	–19,06	0,00	6,35	345 125 522
Estonia	0,14	0,17	0,27		0,08	0,24	13 227 362
Ireland	1,07	1,26	2,02		0,57	1,83	99 237 498
Greece	1,32	1,56	2,49		0,70	2,26	122 810 085
Spain	7,54	8,91	14,24		4,00	12,91	701 283 156
France	15,77	18,63	29,79		8,37	27,00	1 467 130 770
Croatia	0,31	0,36	0,58		0,16	0,53	28 644 066
Italy	11,56	13,66	21,84		6,13	19,80	1 075 614 795
Cyprus	0,11	0,13	0,21		0,06	0,19	10 536 045
Latvia	0,19	0,22	0,36		0,10	0,32	17 496 491
Lithuania	0,27	0,31	0,50		0,14	0,46	24 761 503
Luxembourg	0,24	0,28	0,45		0,13	0,41	22 180 671
Hungary	0,71	0,84	1,34		0,38	1,22	66 150 323
Malta	0,05	0,06	0,10		0,03	0,09	4 917 664
Netherlands	4,58	5,41	0,00	–4,06	0,00	1,35	73 530 793
Austria	2,39	2,82	0,00	–2,11	0,00	0,70	38 284 453
Poland	2,93	3,46	5,54		1,56	5,02	272 691 550
Portugal	1,21	1,43	2,29		0,64	2,07	112 537 674
Romania	1,10	1,30	2,08		0,58	1,88	102 344 134
Slovenia	0,26	0,30	0,48		0,14	0,44	23 773 857
Slovakia	0,54	0,64	1,02		0,29	0,93	50 369 151
Finland	1,46	1,72	2,75		0,77	2,50	135 601 563
Sweden	3,23	3,81	0,00	–2,86	0,00	0,95	51 767 845
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	5 433 363 587

The calculations are made to 15 decimal places.

TABLE 6

Summary of financing (14) of the general budget by type of own resource and by Member State

Member State	Traditional own resources (TOR)				VAT and GNI-based own resources, including adjustments					Total own resources (15)
Member State	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’ (%)	Total own resources (15)
	(1)	(2)	(3) = (1) + (2)	(4)	(5)	(6)	(7)	(8) = (5) + (6) + (7)	(9)	(10) = (3) + (8)
Belgium	6 600 000	1 502 800 000	1 509 400 000	503 133 333	516 122 100	2 991 794 503	269 708 378	3 777 624 981	3,11	5 287 024 981
Bulgaria	400 000	62 900 000	63 300 000	21 100 000	60 381 000	306 341 422	27 616 485	394 338 907	0,32	457 638 907
Czech Republic	3 400 000	176 200 000	179 600 000	59 866 667	185 464 500	1 037 381 456	93 519 281	1 316 365 237	1,08	1 495 965 237
Denmark	3 400 000	325 000 000	328 400 000	109 466 667	313 793 400	2 024 445 418	182 502 472	2 520 741 290	2,08	2 849 141 290
Germany	26 300 000	3 525 500 000	3 551 800 000	1 183 933 329	3 861 961 500	22 190 096 940	345 125 522	26 397 183 962	21,74	29 948 983 962
Estonia	0	24 500 000	24 500 000	8 166 667	27 668 100	146 727 181	13 227 362	187 622 643	0,15	212 122 643
Ireland	0	237 400 000	237 400 000	79 133 333	198 097 800	1 100 811 932	99 237 498	1 398 147 230	1,15	1 635 547 230
Greece	1 400 000	111 800 000	113 200 000	37 733 334	215 301 600	1 362 295 603	122 810 085	1 700 407 288	1,40	1 813 607 288
Spain	4 700 000	1 099 500 000	1 104 200 000	368 066 667	1 460 361 900	7 779 124 636	701 283 156	9 940 769 692	8,19	11 044 969 692
France	30 900 000	1 488 500 000	1 519 400 000	506 466 667	2 982 951 300	16 274 443 529	1 467 130 770	20 724 525 599	17,07	22 243 925 599
Croatia	1 700 000	36 100 000	37 800 000	12 600 000	64 554 900	317 740 067	28 644 066	410 939 033	0,34	448 739 033
Italy	4 700 000	1 481 900 000	1 486 600 000	495 533 334	1 847 532 600	11 931 473 728	1 075 614 795	14 854 621 123	12,23	16 341 221 123
Cyprus	0	15 100 000	15 100 000	5 033 333	23 745 000	116 873 202	10 536 045	151 154 247	0,12	166 254 247
Latvia	0	23 500 000	23 500 000	7 833 333	28 466 700	194 083 346	17 496 491	240 046 537	0,20	263 546 537
Lithuania	800 000	57 600 000	58 400 000	19 466 667	44 028 000	274 671 959	24 761 503	343 461 462	0,28	401 861 462
Luxembourg	0	12 300 000	12 300 000	4 100 000	49 988 400	246 043 562	22 180 671	318 212 633	0,26	330 512 633
Hungary	2 100 000	89 300 000	91 400 000	30 466 667	121 008 900	733 785 779	66 150 323	920 945 002	0,76	1 012 345 002
Malta	0	9 200 000	9 200 000	3 066 667	11 082 900	54 550 180	4 917 664	70 550 744	0,06	79 750 744
Netherlands	7 200 000	2 054 200 000	2 061 400 000	687 133 333	839 144 700	4 727 715 940	73 530 793	5 640 391 433	4,64	7 701 791 433
Austria	3 200 000	180 600 000	183 800 000	61 266 667	463 060 800	2 461 526 831	38 284 453	2 962 872 084	2,44	3 146 672 084
Poland	12 800 000	398 300 000	411 100 000	137 033 334	545 447 100	3 024 885 935	272 691 550	3 843 024 585	3,16	4 254 124 585
Portugal	100 000	131 700 000	131 800 000	43 933 333	232 576 800	1 248 346 815	112 537 674	1 593 461 289	1,31	1 725 261 289
Romania	900 000	111 100 000	112 000 000	37 333 333	169 136 100	1 135 272 915	102 344 134	1 406 753 149	1,16	1 518 753 149
Slovenia	0	62 600 000	62 600 000	20 866 667	53 578 950	263 716 296	23 773 857	341 069 103	0,28	403 669 103
Slovakia	1 300 000	96 900 000	98 200 000	32 733 333	71 468 700	558 729 952	50 369 151	680 567 803	0,56	778 767 803
Finland	700 000	124 300 000	125 000 000	41 666 667	283 834 800	1 504 187 644	135 601 563	1 923 624 007	1,58	2 048 624 007
Sweden	2 600 000	478 700 000	481 300 000	160 433 334	582 110 100	3 328 451 342	51 767 845	3 962 329 287	3,26	4 443 629 287
United Kingdom	9 500 000	2 783 700 000	2 793 200 000	931 066 667	3 011 610 600	15 844 593 785	–5 433 363 587	13 422 840 798	11,05	16 216 040 798
Total	124 700 000	16 701 200 000	16 825 900 000	5 608 633 333	18 264 479 250	103 180 111 898	0	121 444 591 148	100,00	138 270 491 148

B. GENERAL STATEMENT OF REVENUE BY BUDGET HEADING

Title	Heading	Budget 2015	Amending budget No 4/2015	New amount
1	OWN RESOURCES	138 203 985 298	66 505 850	138 270 491 148
3	SURPLUSES, BALANCES AND ADJUSTMENTS	1 434 557 708		1 434 557 708
4	REVENUE ACCRUING FROM PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER UNION BODIES	1 300 952 883		1 300 952 883
5	REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTIONS	54 453 674		54 453 674
6	CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH UNION AGREEMENTS AND PROGRAMMES	60 000 000		60 000 000
7	INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS AND FINES	123 000 000		123 000 000
8	BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS	6 890 000		6 890 000
9	MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE	30 201 000		30 201 000
	GRAND TOTAL	141 214 040 563	66 505 850	141 280 546 413

TITLE 1

OWN RESOURCES

Article

Item

Heading

Budget 2015

Amending budget No 4/2015

New amount

CHAPTER 1 1

1 1 0

Production levies related to the marketing year 2005/2006 and previous years

p.m.

1 1 1

Sugar storage levies

p.m.

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.

1 1 7

Production charge

124 700 000

1 1 8

One-off amounts on additional sugar quotas and supplementary isoglucose quotas

p.m.

1 1 9

Surplus amount

p.m.

CHAPTER 1 1 — TOTAL

124 700 000

CHAPTER 1 2

1 2 0

Customs duties and other duties referred to in Article 2(1)(a) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom

16 701 200 000

CHAPTER 1 2 — TOTAL

16 701 200 000

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

18 264 479 250

CHAPTER 1 3 — TOTAL

18 264 479 250

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

103 113 606 048

66 505 850

103 180 111 898

CHAPTER 1 4 — TOTAL

103 113 606 048

66 505 850

103 180 111 898

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,—

CHAPTER 1 5 — TOTAL

0,—

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.

CHAPTER 1 6 — TOTAL

p.m.

Title 1 — Total

138 203 985 298

66 505 850

138 270 491 148

CHAPTER 1 1 —

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)

CHAPTER 1 2 —

CUSTOMS DUTIES AND OTHER DUTIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(1)(A) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM

CHAPTER 1 3 —

OWN RESOURCES ACCRUING FROM VALUE ADDED TAX PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(B) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM

CHAPTER 1 4 —

OWN RESOURCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(C) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM

CHAPTER 1 5 —

CORRECTION OF BUDGETARY IMBALANCES

CHAPTER 1 6 —

GROSS REDUCTION IN THE ANNUAL GNI-BASED CONTRIBUTION GRANTED TO THE NETHERLANDS AND SWEDEN

CHAPTER 1 4 — OWN RESOURCES BASED ON GROSS NATIONAL INCOME PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2(1)(C) OF DECISION 2007/436/EC, EURATOM

1 4 0
Own resources based on gross national income pursuant to Article 2(1)(c) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom

Budget 2015	Amending budget No 4/2015	New amount
103 113 606 048	66 505 850	103 180 111 898

Remarks

The rate to be applied to the Member States’ gross national income for this financial year is 0,7383 %.

Legal basis

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	Draft amending budget No 4/2015	New amount
Belgium	2 989 866 109	1 928 394	2 991 794 503
Bulgaria	306 143 967	197 455	306 341 422
Czech Republic	1 036 712 801	668 655	1 037 381 456
Denmark	2 023 140 540	1 304 878	2 024 445 418
Germany	22 175 794 075	14 302 865	22 190 096 940
Estonia	146 632 606	94 575	146 727 181
Ireland	1 100 102 392	709 540	1 100 811 932
Greece	1 361 417 521	878 082	1 362 295 603
Spain	7 774 110 517	5 014 119	7 779 124 636
France	16 263 953 662	10 489 867	16 274 443 529
Croatia	317 535 264	204 803	317 740 067
Italy	11 923 783 168	7 690 560	11 931 473 728
Cyprus	116 797 870	75 332	116 873 202
Latvia	193 958 247	125 099	194 083 346
Lithuania	274 494 917	177 042	274 671 959
Luxembourg	245 884 972	158 590	246 043 562
Hungary	733 312 809	472 970	733 785 779
Malta	54 515 019	35 161	54 550 180
Netherlands	4 724 668 640	3 047 300	4 727 715 940
Austria	2 459 940 227	1 586 604	2 461 526 831
Poland	3 022 936 213	1 949 722	3 024 885 935
Portugal	1 247 542 180	804 635	1 248 346 815
Romania	1 134 541 162	731 753	1 135 272 915
Slovenia	263 546 315	169 981	263 716 296
Slovakia	558 369 816	360 136	558 729 952
Finland	1 503 218 104	969 540	1 504 187 644
Sweden	3 326 305 953	2 145 389	3 328 451 342
United Kingdom	15 834 380 982	10 212 803	15 844 593 785
Article 1 4 0 — Total	103 113 606 048	66 505 850	103 180 111 898

SECTION III

COMMISSION

EXPENDITURE

Title	Heading	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 4/2015		New amount
Title	Heading	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
01	ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS	1 731 022 341	469 000 044			1 731 022 341	469 000 044
02	ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY	2 511 531 735	2 266 389 455			2 511 531 735	2 266 389 455
03	COMPETITION	97 651 538	97 651 538			97 651 538	97 651 538
04	EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND INCLUSION	14 959 653 763	10 929 478 715			14 959 653 763	10 929 478 715
05	AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT	61 956 162 610	54 942 151 061			61 956 162 610	54 942 151 061
06	MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT	2 581 291 171	2 056 297 929			2 581 291 171	2 056 297 929
07	ENVIRONMENT	431 362 730	397 271 217			431 362 730	397 271 217
08	RESEARCH AND INNOVATION	6 199 218 471	5 977 288 220			6 199 218 471	5 977 288 220
09	COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGY	1 727 107 636	1 726 822 969			1 727 107 636	1 726 822 969
10	DIRECT RESEARCH	392 970 215	402 052 368			392 970 215	402 052 368
11	MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES	1 735 002 311	918 939 442			1 735 002 311	918 939 442
	Reserves (40 02 41)	87 802 756	87 802 756			87 802 756	87 802 756
		1 822 805 067	1 006 742 198			1 822 805 067	1 006 742 198
12	INTERNAL MARKET AND SERVICES	119 361 070	115 369 982			119 361 070	115 369 982
13	REGIONAL AND URBAN POLICY	44 658 600 230	40 720 763 984	66 505 850	66 505 850	44 725 106 080	40 787 269 834
14	TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION	161 232 912	137 132 884			161 232 912	137 132 884
15	EDUCATION AND CULTURE	2 892 681 891	2 661 096 749			2 892 681 891	2 661 096 749
16	COMMUNICATION	244 938 742	239 530 719			244 938 742	239 530 719
17	HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION	615 740 887	567 183 072			615 740 887	567 183 072
18	HOME AFFAIRS	1 381 914 051	972 070 083			1 381 914 051	972 070 083
19	FOREIGN POLICY INSTRUMENTS	759 243 944	577 841 739			759 243 944	577 841 739
20	TRADE	115 119 115	123 790 917			115 119 115	123 790 917
21	DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION	5 022 821 461	4 307 721 853			5 022 821 461	4 307 721 853
22	ENLARGEMENT	1 524 362 721	975 768 540			1 524 362 721	975 768 540
23	HUMANITARIAN AID AND CIVIL PROTECTION(	1 018 951 102	998 541 483			1 018 951 102	998 541 483
24	FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD	79 759 600	76 054 787			79 759 600	76 054 787
25	COMMISSION’S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE	191 983 721	191 983 721			191 983 721	191 983 721
26	COMMISSION’S ADMINISTRATION	997 048 573	991 791 094			997 048 573	991 791 094
27	BUDGET	70 488 939	70 488 939			70 488 939	70 488 939
28	AUDIT	11 936 916	11 936 916			11 936 916	11 936 916
29	STATISTICS	134 393 726	116 198 129			134 393 726	116 198 129
30	PENSIONS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE	1 567 119 435	1 567 119 435			1 567 119 435	1 567 119 435
31	LANGUAGE SERVICES	389 488 765	389 488 765			389 488 765	389 488 765
32	ENERGY	963 846 790	1 035 180 268			963 846 790	1 035 180 268
33	JUSTICE	209 146 382	194 915 117			209 146 382	194 915 117
34	CLIMATE ACTION	127 447 895	84 247 010			127 447 895	84 247 010
40	RESERVES	553 167 756	237 802 756			553 167 756	237 802 756
	Total	158 133 771 145	137 547 361 900	66 505 850	66 505 850	158 200 276 995	137 613 867 750
	Of which Reserves (40 02 41)	87 802 756	87 802 756			87 802 756	87 802 756

TITLE 13

REGIONAL AND URBAN POLICY

Title Chapter	Heading	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 4/2015		New amount
Title Chapter	Heading	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
13 01	ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ‘REGIONAL AND URBAN POLICY’ POLICY AREA	84 553 764	84 553 764			84 553 764	84 553 764
13 03	EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER REGIONAL OPERATIONS	34 291 712 233	27 458 195 038			34 291 712 233	27 458 195 038
13 04	COHESION FUND (CF)	10 197 251 052	12 580 725 983			10 197 251 052	12 580 725 983
13 05	INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE — REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND REGIONAL AND TERRITORIAL COOPERATION	35 083 181	420 564 231			35 083 181	420 564 231
13 06	SOLIDARITY FUND	50 000 000	176 724 968	66 505 850	66 505 850	116 505 850	243 230 818
	Title 13 — Total	44 658 600 230	40 720 763 984	66 505 850	66 505 850	44 725 106 080	40 787 269 834

CHAPTER 13 06 — SOLIDARITY FUND

Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Budget 2015		Amending budget No 4/2015		New amount
Title Chapter Article Item	Heading	FF	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
13 06
SOLIDARITY 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	50 000 000	116 500 363	66 505 850	66 505 850	116 505 850	183 006 213
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.	60 224 605			p.m.	60 224 605
	Chapter 13 06 — Total		50 000 000	176 724 968	66 505 850	66 505 850	116 505 850	243 230 818

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

Budget 2015		Amending budget No 4/2015		New amount
Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments	Commitments	Payments
50 000 000	116 500 363	66 505 850	66 505 850	116 505 850	183 006 213

Remarks

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.

Legal basis

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).

Reference acts

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).

(1) The figures in this column correspond to those in the 2015 budget (OJ L 69, 13.3.2015) plus Draft Amending budgets No 1 to 4/2015.

(2) The figures in this column correspond to those in the 2014 budget (OJ L 51, 20.2.2014, p. 1) plus amending budgets No 1/2014 to No 7/2014.

(3) The third subparagraph of Article 310(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union reads: ‘The revenue and expenditure shown in the budget shall be in balance’.

(4) The figures in this column correspond to those in the 2015 budget (OJ L 69, 13.3.2015) plus Draft Amending budgets No 1 to 4/2015.

(5) The figures in this column correspond to those in the 2014 budget (OJ L 51, 20.2.2014, p. 1) plus amending budgets No 1/2014 to No 7/2014.

(6) The own resources for the 2015 budget are determined on the basis of the budget forecasts adopted at the 160th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Own Resources on 19 May 2014.

(7) The third subparagraph of Article 310(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union reads: ‘The revenue and expenditure shown in the budget shall be in balance’.

(8) The base to be used does not exceed 50 % of GNI.

(9) Calculation of rate: (103 180 111 898) / (139 753 266 000) = 0,738301972119922.

(10) Rounded percentages.

(12) The ‘UK advantage’ corresponds to the effects arising for the United Kingdom from the changeover to capped VAT and the introduction of the GNP/GNI-based own resource.

(14) p.m. (own resources + other revenue = total revenue = total expenditure); (138 270 491 148 + 3 010 055 265 = 141 280 546 413 = 141 280 546 413).

(15) Total own resources as percentage of GNI: (138 270 491 148) / (13 975 326 600 000) = 0,99 %; own resources ceiling as percentage of GNI: 1,23 %.

7.10.2015

Official Journal of the European Union

L 261/80

DEFINITIVE ADOPTION (EU, Euratom) 2015/1769

of Amending budget No 5 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(4)(a) and (9) thereof,

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

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

having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, as definitively adopted on 17 December 2014 (4),

having regard to Draft amending budget No 5 of the European Union for the financial year 2015, which the Commission adopted on 13 May 2015,

having regard to the position on Draft amending budget No 5/2015 which the Council adopted on 19 June 2015 and forwarded to Parliament on the same day,

having regard to Parliament’s approval of 7 July 2015 of the Council position,

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 Amending budget No 5 of the European Union for the financial year 2015 has been definitively adopted.

Done at Strasbourg, 7 July 2015.

The President

M. SCHULZ