Programming Document

The Cohesion Policy Programme “THALIA2021-2027” was drawn up in a process of consultation and collaboration between the competent Government Authorities, the Local Authorities, Economic and Social Partners and the European Commission.

The Programme (1st edition) was approved by the European Commission on 08/07/2022 with decision no. C(2022)4774.  

On 14/10/2024 the European Commission approved the 1st amendment of the Cohesion Policy Programme “THALIA2021-2027” with the decision C(2024)7237. The amendment concerned:

1. The completion of Chapter 8 regarding the implementation of Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) and Financing Not Linked to Cost (FLNC) in a selected number of Grant Schemes and Projects,
2. The updating of the elements of Table 12: “Enabling Conditions” based on the progress achieved in accordance with the relevant decisions of the European Commission as well as the ongoing developments regarding the fulfillment of the Enabling Conditions, after July 8, 2022 (date of approval of the Programme), and
3. Technical corrections regarding the indicative distribution of ESF+ resources per selected Special Objective in the Secondary Thematic Objectives of ESF+.

On 04/03/2026, the European Commission approved the 2nd amendment of the Cohesion Policy Programme “THALIA2021–2027” with Decision no. C(2026)1396. The amendment concerned:

1. The introduction of two new specific Priorities:17 “Sustainable management of water resources – ERDF” and 18 “Sustainable management of water resources – Cohesion Fund”, which contribute to specific objective 2.5, “Promoting safe access to water, sustainable water management, including integrated water management, and water resilience”.
2. The introduction of a new category of actions under the specific objective 2.7 of the ERDF: “Enhancing the protection and conservation of the natural environment, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution”, for the protection of nature through green and blue infrastructure in areas outside the Natura 2000 network.
3. The reallocation of part of the ERDF resources from Priority 2 “Energy and Environment” to Priority 17, and part of the Cohesion Fund resources from Priority 5 “Adaptation to climate change and transition to the circular economy” to the new Priority 18. The indicative allocation of programmed resources by field of intervention, as well as the relevant output and result indicators, are adjusted accordingly.
4. The list of operations of strategic importance is updated.