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2023/0409 (NLE)
Proposal for a
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION
amending Implementing Decision (EU) (ST 10158/21 and ST 10158/21 ADD 1) on the
approval of the assessment of the recovery and resilience plan for Germany
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2023/0409 (NLE)
Proposal for a
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION
amending Implementing Decision (EU) (ST 10158/21 and ST 10158/21 ADD 1) on the
approval of the assessment of the recovery and resilience plan for Germany
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility1
, and in particular Article
20(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1) Following the submission of the national recovery and resilience plan (‘RRP’) by
Germany on 28 April 2021, the Commission has proposed its positive assessment to
the Council. The Council approved the positive assessment by means of the Council
Implementing Decision of 13 July 20212
.
(2) Pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the maximum financial
contribution for non-repayable financial support of each Member State should be
updated by 30 June 2022 in accordance with the methodology provided therein. On 30
June 2022, the Commission presented the results of that update to the European
Parliament and the Council.
(3) On 9 December 2022, Germany submitted an amended RRP to the Commission in
accordance with Article 21(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241. Following the submission
of the modified RRP by Germany, the Commission has proposed its positive
assessment to the Council. The Council approved the positive assessment by means of
the Council Implementing Decision of 14 February 20233
.
(4) On 15 September 2023, Germany submitted a modified national RRP, in accordance
with Article 18(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, to the Commission. The modified
RRP takes into account the updated maximum financial contribution.
(5) On 14 July 2023, the Council addressed recommendations to Germany in the context
of the European Semester. In particular, the Council recommended to Germany to
significantly accelerate the implementation of its revised RRP. The Council also
recommended that Germany speeds up digitalisation of public service and boosts
1
OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17.
2
ST 10158/21 and ST 10158/21 ADD 1.
3
ST 5536/23.
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investment in high-capacity digital communication networks, reduces its reliance on
fossil fuels and steps up energy efficiency efforts in transport, building and industry,
including through investments in green heating systems. Recommendations also
include stepping up Germany’s policy efforts aimed at the provision and acquisition of
the skills and competences needed for the green transition, improving tax incentives to
increase hours worked and safeguarding the long-term sustainability of the pension
system.
(6) The submission of the modified RRP followed a consultation process, conducted in
accordance with the national legal framework, involving regional authorities, social
partners, civil society organisations, environmental associations and other relevant
stakeholders. The summary of the consultations was submitted together with the
modified national RRP. Pursuant to Article 19 of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the
Commission assessed the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and coherence of the
modified RRP, in accordance with the assessment guidelines set out in Annex V to
that Regulation.
Updates based on Article 18(2) of Regulation 2021/241
(7) The modified RRP submitted by Germany updates two measures by increasing their
level of required implementation and adds a new measure to take into account the
updated maximum financial contribution. Germany has explained that because the
maximum financial contribution increased from EUR 26 359 833 6134
to
EUR 28 018 501 973 5
, a modification of three measures in the plan was justified to
match the increased contribution. For two measures of component 1.2 “Climate-
friendly mobility”, the level of required implementation has been increased, notably
for 1.2.1 “Support for the construction of charging infrastructure” and 1.2.3 “Support
for the replacement of the private vehicle fleet” and a new measure 1.1.6 “Federal
support for efficient heat networks” has been introduced in component 1.1
“Decarbonisation using renewable hydrogen in particular”.
(8) The new measure 1.1.6 in component 1.1. is an investment to provide funding support
for the expansion and transformation of district heating systems to integrate renewable
energy and waste heat and for the construction of new district heating systems based
on renewable energy sources and waste heat. The measure also funds feasibility
studies and transformation plans to facilitate the decarbonisation of the German
district heating sector by 2045.
(9) Regarding the modification to measures of component 1.2, target 24 of measure 1.2.1
(Support for the construction of charging infrastructure) is increased, and target 30a of
measure 1.2.3 (Support for the replacement of the private vehicle fleet) is added to
increase the level of required implementation compared to the original plan, reflecting
the increased financial contribution available to Germany.
(10) The Commission considers that the reasons put forward by Germany justify the update
pursuant to Article 18(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241.
4
This amount corresponds to the financial allocation after deduction of Germany’s proportional share of
the expenses of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, calculated in accordance with the
methodology of Article 11 of that Regulation.
5
This amount corresponds to the financial allocation after deduction of Germany’s proportional share of
the expenses of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, calculated in accordance with the
methodology of Article 11 of that Regulation.
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Balanced response contributing to the six pillars
(11) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (a), of and Annex V, criterion 2.1, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP represents to a large extent (Rating A) a
comprehensive and adequately balanced response to the economic and social situation,
thereby contributing appropriately to all of the six pillars referred to in Article 3 of that
Regulation, taking into account the specific challenges faced by and the financial
allocation for the Member State concerned.
(12) The modified RRP increases the level of ambition regarding the first pillar on green
transition compared to the original RRP. The ambition for the green transition is
increased as further support for the construction of charging infrastructure and for the
replacement of private electric vehicles reduces the reliance on fossil fuels, and the
newly added support for green district heating networks improves energy efficiency
and accelerates the decarbonisation of the energy and buildings sector in particular.
(13) For the other pillars, the nature and extent of the proposed modifications to the RRP
do not have an impact on the positive assessment approved by means of Council
implementing Decision of 13 July 2021 representing to a large extent a comprehensive
and adequately balanced response to the economic and social situation, and on its
appropriate contribution to all six pillars referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EU)
2021/241.
Addressing all or a significant subset of challenges identified in country-specific
recommendations
(14) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (b), of and Annex V, criterion 2.2, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP is expected to contribute to effectively
addressing all or a significant subset of challenges (Rating A) identified in the relevant
country-specific recommendations addressed to Germany, including fiscal aspects
thereof, and recommendations made pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No
1176/2011, or challenges identified in other relevant documents officially adopted by
the Commission in the context of the European Semester.
(15) In particular, the modified RRP takes into account country-specific recommendations
formally adopted by the Council prior to the assessment of the modified plan by the
Commission. As the maximum financial contribution for Germany has been adjusted
upwards, all 2022 and 2023 structural recommendations are considered in the overall
assessment.
(16) Having assessed progress in the implementation of all relevant country-specific
recommendations as part of the 2023 European Semester, the Commission finds that
substantial progress has been achieved with respect to the 2019.2.5 recommendation
on strengthening the conditions that support higher wage growth.
(17) The modified RRP includes an extensive set of mutually reinforcing reforms and
investments that contribute to effectively addressing all or a significant subset of the
economic and social challenges outlined in the country-specific recommendations
addressed to Germany by the Council in the context of the European Semester, notably
on reducing overall reliance on fossil fuels and improving energy efficiency efforts
(2022.4.1 and 2022.4.2), and on energy efficiency in transport and building, including
through investments in green district heating systems (CSR 2023.4.3 and
2023.4.4). This is done by funding both the construction of new green district heating
networks as well as the decarbonisation of existing networks. The scheme will support
renewable heat generation facilities and measures needed to integrate renewable heat
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and waste heat, including energy efficiency measures and storage units, and
incentivise the implementation of decarbonisation strategies. The measure is fully in
line with the recommendations to step up efforts to save energy and substitute fossil
fuels and is complementary to ongoing reforms in Germany.
(18) In line with the recommendation 2022.4.1 and 2022.4.2 focusing on reducing overall
reliance on fossil fuels and improving energy efficiency and recommendation 2023.4.3
to improve energy efficiency in the transport sector, a sizeable effort is made to
accelerate investments in climate-friendly mobility. The original RRP contained
measures to promote the sale of electric vehicles, supporting battery-electric vehicles.
This effort was complemented by support for the construction of charging
infrastructure. The modified plan includes an increase in the level of required
implementation of the measures 1.2.1 Support for the construction of charging
infrastructure and 1.2.3 Support for the replacement of the private vehicle fleet. The
measures under component 1.2 Climate-friendly mobility are expected to support
Germany in reaching its greenhouse gases emission reduction targets in the transport
sector. The support scheme for e-vehicles of measure 1.2.3 is expected to directly
boost demand for these types of passenger cars by means of targeted support, while
measure 1.2.1 is expected to extend further the necessary charging infrastructure.
(19) By addressing the aforementioned challenges, the modified RRP is expected to also
contribute to correcting the imbalances, as identified in recommendations made
pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011 in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023,
that Germany faces in particular with regard to its persistent large current account
surplus reflecting also subdued investment relative to savings.
Contribution to growth potential, job creation and economic, social and institutional
resilience
(20) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (c), of and Annex V, criterion 2.3, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP is expected to have a high impact
(Rating A) on strengthening the growth potential, job creation, and economic, social
and institutional resilience of Germany, contributing to the implementation of the
European Pillar of Social Rights, including through the promotion of policies for
children and youth, and on mitigating the economic and social impact of the COVID-
19 crisis, thereby enhancing the economic, social and territorial cohesion and
convergence within the Union.
(21) The modified RRP by strengthening measures regarding climate transition and by
aiming to, move away from fossil fuels and to increasing energy efficiency in
circumstances where high fossil energy prices have a markedly negative impact on the
economy, constitutes a key contribution to growth potential and resilience. Notably,
the modifications reinforce investments and investment support in decarbonisation of
the building and energy sector as well as climate-friendly mobility.
(22) The modifications of the plan do not affect the overall impact of the original plan in
promoting smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. as well as the impact of the plan
related to social cohesion and the social protection system as well as the link to the
Pillar of Social Rights and a focus on children and youth.
(23) Stylised simulations by the Commission services estimate that the modified RRP,
including the increased financial contribution, together with the rest of measures of the
European Union Recovery Instrument, have the potential to increase the GDP of
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Germany by between 0.4 % and 0.8% by 2025, not explicitly including the possible
positive impact of structural reforms.
Do no significant harm
(24) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (d), of and Annex V, criterion 2.4, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP is expected to ensure that no measure
(Rating A) for the implementation of reforms and investments projects included in this
RRP does significant harm to environmental objectives within the meaning of Article
17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council6
(the
principle of ‘do no significant harm’).
(25) Germany has increased the level of required implementation of measures 1.2.1 and
1.2.3 that were already included in the original RRP, which was positively assessed
regarding the principle of ‘do no significant harm’. The modification to those
measures does not affect their nature and the assessment remains unchanged. In
addition, the newly introduced measure 1.1.6, providing support for green district
heating systems, does not support heat sources using fossil fuels, it decarbonises
existing heating networks and focuses on the integration of renewable heat sources and
waste heat for new networks. On this basis, the modified RRP is expected to ensure
that no measure ‘does significant harm’.
Contribution to the green transition including biodiversity
(26) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (e), of and Annex V, criterion 2.5, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP, contains measures that contribute to a
large extent (Rating A) to the green transition, including biodiversity, or to addressing
the challenges resulting therefrom. The measures supporting climate objectives
account for an amount which represents 47.0% of the RRP’s total allocation calculated
in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex VI to that Regulation. In
accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP is
consistent with the information included in the National Energy and Climate Plan
2021-2030.
(27) Measure 1.1.6 on federal funding for green district heating networks aims at achieving
net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the heating sector as well as related sectors
(building and industry) by 2045 and in line with the interim targets in Germany’s
National Energy and Climate Plan. Green district heating can significantly contribute
to reducing GHG emissions and pollutants in the energy, industry and buildings sector,
including through the replacement of individual boilers by connecting buildings to the
network, energy efficiency gains and the phase out of coal-fired power plants. The
measure will work in conjunction with important reforms in the German building and
heating sector and with nationally financed complementary funding for district heating
such as the Cogeneration Act. The measure is to rely only on sustainable biomass
thereby contributing to the preservation of species richness.
(28) Measures 1.2.1 and 1.2.3 are expected to contribute to decarbonising the transport
sector through accelerating the uptake of zero-emission vehicles and improving the
availability of charging infrastructure. All measures are expected to have co-benefits
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Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2020 on the
establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment and amending Regulation (EU)
2019/2088 (OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13).
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for biodiversity through their expected effect on decreasing the emission of air
pollutants as well as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Contribution to the digital transition
(29) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (f), of and Annex V, criterion 2.6, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP contains measures that contribute to a
large extent to the digital transition or to addressing the challenges resulting from it.
The measures supporting digital objectives account for an amount which represents
48.1% of the modified RRP’s total allocation calculated in accordance with the
methodology set out in Annex VII to that Regulation.
(30) The revision of the German RRP does not impact any of the plan’s digital measures. In
the modified plan, a significant share of the total allocation continues contributing to
the digital transition and a prominence of digital aspects across the majority of its
components, Germany’s RRP puts a strong emphasis on the digital transition and the
challenges resulting from it across all sectors.
Lasting impact
(31) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (g), of and Annex V, criterion 2.7, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP is expected to have a lasting impact on
Germany to a large extent (Rating A).
(32) The modified RRP increases the ambition of the RRP as a whole, with further
investments expected to have a lasting impact in particular what regards the green
transition. Notably, the increased support for expanding the charging infrastructure
and replacing the private vehicle fleet may increase scale effects through accelerating
the transition. The expansion of district heating networks results in the provision of
infrastructure with a long lifetime.
Monitoring and implementation
(33) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (h), of and Annex V, criterion 2.8, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the arrangements proposed in the modified RRP are
adequate (Rating A) to ensure effective monitoring and implementation of the RRP,
including the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, and the related indicators.
(34) The initial assessment of the RRP, in accordance with Article 19(3), point (h), of and
Annex V, criterion 2.8, to Regulation (EU) 2021/241, found that the arrangements
proposed in the RRP are adequate to ensure effective monitoring and implementation
of the RRP, including the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, and the related
indicators.
(35) The arrangements proposed for the initial RRP remain in place and the previous
positive assessment is not affected., The coordinating body in the Federal Ministry of
Finance and the line Ministries are responsible for the effective implementation of the
plan. The various arrangements set up to devise, negotiate and ensure an efficient and
regular implementation of the plan are credible in terms of the legal mandate and
administrative capacity. The milestones and targets of the plan constitute an
appropriate system for monitoring the plan’s implementation. Milestones and targets
are clear and realistic and the indicators for those milestones and targets are relevant,
acceptable and robust. Milestones and targets are also relevant for measures already
completed which are eligible under Article 17(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241. The
verification mechanisms, data collection and responsibilities described by the German
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authorities appear sufficiently robust to justify the disbursement requests in an
adequate manner upon satisfactory fulfilment of the milestones and targets.
Costing
(36) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (i), of and Annex V, criterion 2.9, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the justification provided in the modified RRP on the
amount of the estimated total costs of the RRP is to a medium extent (Rating B)
reasonable and plausible, is in line with the principle of cost efficiency and is
commensurate to the expected national economic and social impact.
(37) The costing information provided by Germany for the two modified and one new
measure do not affect the B rating of the original plan. Germany has provided detailed
information for the new investment and for those investments for which the level of
required implementation has been increased in the updated RRP under Article 18(2) of
Regulation (EU) 2021/241. The estimated costs of those investments are in line with
their nature and type and they are accompanied by relevant costing evidence and
analysis. The costs of the new measure related to district heating are well justified,
reasonable, plausible and do not include costs covered by other existing or planned EU
financing. For the new measure, details on the methodology and assumptions
underlying the cost estimates provided were limited. Finally, the estimated total cost of
the modified RRP is in line with the principle of cost-efficiency and commensurate to
the expected national economic and social impact.
Protection of the financial interests of the Union
(38) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (j), of and Annex V, criterion 2.10, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the arrangements proposed in the modified RRP and the
additional measures contained in this Decision are adequate (Rating A) to prevent,
detect and correct corruption, fraud and conflicts of interests when using the funds
provided under that Regulation, and the arrangements are expected to effectively avoid
double funding under that Regulation and other Union programmes. This is without
prejudice to the application of other instruments and tools to promote and enforce
compliance with Union law, including for preventing, detecting and correcting
corruption, fraud and conflicts of interest, and for protecting the Union budget in line
with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the
Council7
.
(39) The original assessment of the RRP, in accordance with Article 19(3), point (j), of and
Annex V, criterion 2.10, to Regulation (EU) 2021/241, concluded that the
arrangements proposed in the original RRP were adequate to prevent, detect and
correct corruption, fraud and conflicts of interest when using the funds provided under
that Regulation, and that the arrangements were expected to effectively avoid double
funding under that Regulation and other Union programmes. Given that no changes
were introduced, that assessment remains relevant.
Coherence of the RRP
(40) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (k), of and Annex V, criterion 2.11, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP includes to a high extent (Rating A)
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Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December
2020 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget (OJ L 433 I, 22.12.2020, p. 1).
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measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that
represent coherent actions.
(41) The modified RRP makes changes in two of the existing ten components. The
modifications made do not alter the overall coherence of the RRP, taking into account
the way the components are mutually reinforcing and complementary. The two
measures for which the level of required implementation has been increased and the
new measure further reinforce the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and promote
the use of renewable energy which is particularly important in the context of reducing
dependency on fossil fuels.
Consultation process
(42) The modified RRP explains that consultations with stakeholders (Länder, social
partners, welfare organisations, environmental associations, representatives of civil
society) have taken and will continue to take place over the course of the
implementation of the original as well as the modified plan on a regular basis. In
preparation of the modified RRP the German authorities held meetings with the
Länder, the social partners and welfare organisations as well as environmental
associations. During these meetings the measures envisaged for the update of the RRP
were presented to the stakeholders and discussed. Individual questions were answered,
and comments and suggestions were taken into account when finalising the measures
for the plan. Feedback received during the original consultation process, most notably
with regard to the need to invest in the expansion and transformation of district heating
systems to integrate renewable energy and waste heat, has been considered in the new
measure ‘Federal support for efficient heat networks’. To ensure ownership by the
relevant actors, it is crucial to involve all local authorities and stakeholders concerned,
including social partners, throughout the implementation of the investments and
reforms included in the modified RRP.
Positive assessment
(43) Following the positive assessment of the Commission concerning the modified RRP,
with the finding that the plan satisfactorily complies with the criteria for assessment
set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/241, in accordance with Article 20(2) of and Annex V
to that Regulation, the reforms and investment projects necessary for the
implementation of the modified RRP, the relevant milestones, targets and indicators,
and the amount made available from the Union for the implementation of the modified
RRP in the form of non-repayable financial support should be set out.
Financial contribution
(44) The estimated total costs of the modified RRP is EUR 28 749 958 599 .8
As the
amount of the estimated total costs of the modified RRP is higher than the updated
maximum financial contribution available for Germany, the financial contribution
calculated in accordance with Article 11 allocated for Germany's modified RRP
should be equal to the total amount of the financial contribution available for
Germany's modified RRP. This amount is equal to EUR 28 018 501 973.
8
Germany submitted two cost estimates. The amended RRP’s gross value of EUR 30 181 006 986
includes value added tax (VAT) for some measures, while a net value of at least EUR 28 749 958 599 excludes
VAT.
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(45) Council Implementing Decision ST 10158/21 and ST 10158/21 ADD 1 of 13 July on
the approval of the assessment of the RRP for Germany, as amended by Council
Implementing Decision ST 5536/23 of 14 February 2023, should therefore be
amended accordingly.
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Implementing Decision (EU) of 13 July 2021, is amended as follows:
(1) Article 1 is replaced by the following:
‘Article 1
Approval of the assessment of the RRP
The assessment of the modified RRP of Germany on the basis of the criteria provided for in
Article 19(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241 is approved. The reforms and investment projects
under the RRP, the arrangements and timetable for the monitoring and implementation of the
RRP, including the relevant milestones and targets, the relevant indicators relating to the
fulfilment of the envisaged milestones and targets, and the arrangements for providing full
access by the Commission to the underlying relevant data are set out in the Annex to this
Decision.’;
(2) In Article 2, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
‘1. The Union shall make available to Germany a financial contribution in the form of
non-repayable support amounting to EUR 28 018 501 9739
. That contribution includes:
1. an amount of EUR 16 291 323 631 that shall be available to be legally committed by
31 December 2022;
2. an amount of EUR 11 727 178 342 that shall be available to be legally committed
from 1 January 2023 until 31 December 2023.
(3) The Annex is amended as follows:
(a) Section 1: Reforms and Investment under the Recovery and Resilience Plan;
1. Description of reforms and investments is amended as follows:
(i) In section A. Component 1.1: Decarbonisation using renewable hydrogen in particular;
A.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support, after the
point 1.1.5 Investment: Flagship projects for research and innovation in the context of the
National Hydrogen Strategy, the following new point is inserted:
‘1.1.6 Investment: Federal support for efficient heat networks
The measure consists of financial support to investment projects to
decarbonise existing district heating systems, as well as investment
projects for the construction of new district heating networks, expanding
the share of heat from renewable sources and waste heat.
9
This amount corresponds to the financial allocation after deduction of Germany’s proportional share of
the expenses of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, calculated in accordance with the methodology set out
in Article 11 of that Regulation.’;
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New district heating networks shall be supported by at least 75% of
renewable energy and waste heat. No fossil fuels shall be financed.
Support under the scheme shall be granted only to heat generation from
renewable energy sources, including sustainable biomass, and waste heat.
The implementation of the measure shall be completed by 31 August
2026.’;
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(ii) In section A. Component 1.1: Decarbonisation using renewable hydrogen in particular; A.2. Milestones, targets, indicators and timetable for monitoring and
implementation for non-repayable financial support, following row 21, the following new rows 21A, 21B and 21C are inserted:
‘21
A
1.1.6 Federal
support for
efficient heat
networks
Target
Signing of grant
decisions
-
Grant
decisions
0 200 Q4 2023
The implementing authority, BAFA (Bundesamt für
Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle), has signed 200
grant decisions for projects in line with the measure
description.
21B
1.1.6 Federal
support for
efficient heat
networks
Target
Completion of
feasibility studies
and/or
transformation
plans
-
Feasibility
studies
and/or
transforma
tion plans
0 50 Q4 2024
At least 50 feasibility studies and/or transformation
plans have been completed in accordance with the
funding guidelines for efficient district heating from
1 August 2022 and submitted to the implementing
authority, (Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und
Ausfuhrkontrolle) BAFA.
21C
1.1.6 Federal
support for
efficient heat
networks
Target
Disbursement of
EUR 570 million
for the supported
projects
-
Million
EUR
disbursed
0 570 Q2 2026
Of the EUR 570 000 000 allocated to the measure, at
least EUR 541 500 000 have been disbursed for the
supported projects in line with the measure
description.’;
(iii) In section B. Component 1.2: Climate-friendly mobility; A/B.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-
repayable financial support, row 24 is replaced by the following:
‘24
1.2.1 Support
for the
construction
of charging
infrastructure
Target
Expansion of
recharging
points in
residential
buildings
-
Thousand
recharging
points in
residential
buildings
0 689 Q4 2023
At least 689 000 recharging points have been funded through
the disbursement of financial support from the grant scheme
operated by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport
(Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr, BMDV).’;
(iv) In section B. Component 1.2: Climate-friendly mobility; A/B.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-
repayable financial support, following row 30, the following new row 30A is inserted:
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‘30
A
1.2.3
Support for
the
replacement
of the
private
vehicle fleet
Target
Support for
the purchase
of 399 450
electric
vehicles
- - 0 399 450 Q1 2025
Additionally to the purchases supported under targets 29 and
30, grant support has been disbursed to recipients for the
purchase of 399 450 electric vehicles, (PHEV, BEV and FCEV)
on the basis of the funding guidelines (BAnz 07.07.2020 B2)
that entered into force on 8 July 2020 as well as any subsequent
guidelines and amendments to those guidelines.
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(v) in the point on the ‘Estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan’, the sentence
‘The amount of the estimated total costs of Germany’s recovery and resilience plan is EUR 26
359 833 613’ is replaced by the following: ‘The estimated total costs of the recovery and
resilience plan of Germany is EUR 28 749 958 599 .’;
(b)Section 2: Financial Support, point 1. Financial contribution, is amended as follows:
(i) in point 1.2 Second Instalment (non-repayable support), the instalment amount of ‘EUR
7 531 239 794’ in the final row and column is replaced by ‘EUR 7 735 241 456’;
(ii) in point 1.3 Third Instalment (non-repayable support), row 24 is replaced by the
following:
‘24
1.2.1 Support for the construction
of charging infrastructure
Target
Expansion of recharging points in
residential buildings’;
(iii) in point 1.3 Third Instalment (non-repayable support), the following new row is inserted
after row 3:
‘21
A
1.1.6 Federal support for efficient
heat networks
Target
Signing of grant decisions’;
(iv) in point 1.3 Third Instalment (non-repayable support), the instalment amount of
‘EUR 6 857 606 743’ in the final row and column is replaced by ‘EUR 7 272 273 833’;
(v) in point 1.4 Fourth Instalment (non-repayable support), the following two new rows are
inserted after row 8:
‘21B
1.1.6 Federal support for
efficient heat networks
Target
Completion of feasibility
studies and transformation
plans
30A
1.2.3 Support for the
replacement of the private
vehicle fleet
Target
Support for the purchase of
399 450 electric vehicles’;
(vi) in point 1.4 Fourth Instalment (non-repayable support), the instalment amount of
‘EUR 3 698 513 141’ in the final row and column is replaced by ‘EUR 4 323 845 659’.;
(vii) in point 1.5 Fifth Instalment (non-repayable support), the following new row is inserted
after row 20:
‘21C
1.1.6 Federal support for
efficient heat networks
Target
– Disbursement of
EUR 570 million to the
supported projects’;
(viii) in point 1.5 Fifth Instalment (non-repayable support), the instalment amount of
‘EUR 3 927 710 259’ in the final row and column is replaced by ‘EUR 4 342 377 349’.
Article 2
Addressee
This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Done at Brussels,
For the Council
The President