In March we met to get clarification on articles 24 and 25. For those interested in implementing an SPF, we propose moving on jointly.

Article 25 (previously article 24) stipulates the conditions for the set-up and the implementation of the SPF.

Efficiency in managing small project facilities is crucial but challenging – in particular, with a view to financial management. Article 25 of the draft ETC Regulation stipulates a couple of requirements for an SPF beneficiary. When putting these requirements into practice, we should head for management efficiency and user-friendliness.

We will discuss the implications of article 25 for different implementation models and management approaches, in order to encourage reflection on the most adequate ones.

We will also share experiences and open a discussion on the most suitable State Aid models for small projects. And we will discuss EC registration and reporting obligations, plus other urgent questions related to de minimis and State Aid.

Last but not least, we will focus again on SCOs. Implementing SCOs efficiently and effectively means reflecting on the task division between the MA, national controllers and an SPF beneficiary. It also means coming up with a meaningful, yet lean and simple approach to shared responsibility. Which is why we will jointly explore various methods of setting up SCOs tailored to small projects.

We ask you kindly to read the draft agenda, which you can access below. Then, if you have any questions regarding the content of the meeting, please contact either of the two members of Interact's staff whose contact details appear at the end of the agenda.

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