1. Regional Policy Common Strategic Framework The Commission's revised proposal for the CPR - COM (2012) 496 of 11 Sept.

2. Regional Policy The CSF in the revised CPR proposal Revision of Articles 2, 10-12 and 14 Corresponding adjustments of Recitals 14, 15, 16 and 88 A new Annex I with elements of the CSF Also: References to Annexes changed in Art. 141, and to list of articles which refer to delegations of power in Art. 142 2

3. Regional Policy Article 2 – (1) - Updated definition of the CSF: "the elements that provide clear strategic direction to the programming process and facilitate sectoral and territorial coordination of Union intervention under the CSF Funds with other relevant Union policies and instruments in line with the objectives and targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth" - Definition of 'action' added: "a type of operation to be supported by the CSF Funds to achieve the objectives of a programme "

4. Regional Policy Article 2 – (2) - Definition of an 'indicative action of high European added value' added: "an action which can be expected to make a significant contribution to the achievement of the targets and objectives of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and which shall act as a reference point in the preparation of programmes"

5. Regional Policy "In order to promote the harmonious, balanced and sustainable development of the union, a Common Strategic Framework shall provide clear strategic direction to the programming process and facilitate sectoral and territorial coordination of Union intervention under the CSF Funds and with other relevant Union policies and instruments in line with the objectives and targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth." ART. 10 - Purpose of the CSF clarified 5

6. Regional Policy Art. 11 – Content Art. 11 is revised to better reflect the contents of the CSF Order of sub-paragraphs (contents) is changed Some sub-paragraphs have been updated, for example on the arrangements to address territorial challenges and the indicative actions of high European added value (previously key actions)

7. Regional Policy Art. 12 – Specifies split of CSF elements Annex I : Elements related to coherence and consistency with the economic policies of MS and the Union, the coordination mechanisms among the CSF Funds and with other relevant Union policies and instruments, the horizontal principles and cross-cutting policy objectives and the arrangements to address territorial challenges The delegated act: Elements related to the establishment of indicative actions of high European added value and corresponding principles for delivery for each thematic objective and of priorities for cooperation

8. Regional Policy Art. 12 - delegation of power COM will be able to adopt amendments to Annex I by means of delegated acts Art. 14 - Content of Partnership Contract Reference to 'key actions" is deleted in (a)(i)

9. Regional Policy New Annex I of CPR Coherence and Consistency with the Union's Economic Governance Coordination Mechanisms Among the CSF Funds Coordination of CSF Funds with other Union Policies and Instruments Coordination with Cooperation Activities Horizontal Principles and Cross-cutting Policy Objectives Arrangements to Address Territorial Challenges

10. Regional Policy Delegated act Legal provisions: providing that the elements set out in the annex to the delegated act shall be taken into account by MS in the development of their Partnership Contracts and programmes in the specific context of a MS or region Annex Indicative actions of high European added value and corresponding principles for delivery Priorities for cooperation

11. Regional Policy SWD on elements for a CSFAnnex I of CPRDelegated Act 1. Introduction 2. Thematic objectives and key actions 3. Coherence and consistency with EU economic governance 2. Coherence and Consistency with the Union's Economic Governance 4. Reinforcing coordination and integration 3. Coordination Mechanisms Among the CSF Funds 4. Coordination of CSF Funds with Other Union Policies and Instruments 5. Horizontal principles and policy objectives 6. Horizontal Principles and Cross-cutting Policy Objectives 6. Meeting the territorial challenges of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth 7. Arrangements to Address Territorial Challenges 7. Priorities for cooperation activities 5. Coordination with Cooperation Activities Annex I - Thematic objectives (Incl. key actions; general implementation principles; complementarity and coordination) 1: Indicative actions of high European added value and corresponding principles for delivery Annex II – Priorities for cooperation 2. Priorities for cooperation