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COM(2025) 323 final

ANNEX

to the

Proposal for a COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION

amending Implementing Decision (EU) (ST 10159/21 INIT; ST 10159/21 ADD 1; ST

10159/21 COR 1) of 13 July 2021 on the approval of the assessment of the recovery and

resilience plan for Austria

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ANNEX

Contents

COMPONENT 1: SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY .....................................................................2

A. SUBCOMPONENT 1.A Renovation Wave ..........................................................................2

B. SUBCOMPONENT 1.B Eco-friendly Mobility ....................................................................6

C. SUBCOMPONENT 1.C Biodiversity and Circular Economy .............................................13

D. SUBCOMPONENT 1.D Transformation to climate-neutrality ...........................................21

COMPONENT 2: DIGITAL RECOVERY ..............................................................................24

E. SUBCOMPONENT 2.A Broadband expansion ...................................................................24

F. SUBCOMPONENT 2.B Digitalisation of schools ...............................................................29

G. SUBCOMPONENT 2.C Digitalisation of public administration ........................................33

H. SUBCOMPONENT 2.D Digital and ecological transformation of enterprises ...................38

COMPONENT 3: KNOWLEDGE BASED RECOVERY ......................................................43

I. SUBCOMPONENT 3.A Research ........................................................................................43

J. SUBCOMPONENT 3.B Re-skilling And Up-skilling ..........................................................50

K. SUBCOMPONENT 3.C Education .....................................................................................54

L. SUBCOMPONENT 3.D Strategic innovation .....................................................................59

COMPONENT 4: JUST RECOVERY .....................................................................................64

M. SUBCOMPONENT 4.A Health ..........................................................................................64

N.SUBCOMPONENT 4.B Resilient municipalities.................................................................70

O. SUBCOMPONENT 4.C Arts and Culture ...........................................................................76

P. SUBCOMPONENT 4.D Resilience through reforms ..........................................................82

COMPONENT 5: REPowerEU ................................................................................................96

Q. SUBCOMPONENT 5.A Reforms .......................................................................................96

R. SUBCOMPONENT 5.B Investments ..................................................................................97

COMPONENT 6: Audit and Control......................................................................................101

S. SUBCOMPONENT 6.A Audit and Control .......................................................................101

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SECTION 1: REFORMS AND INVESTMENTS UNDER THE RECOVERY AND

RESILIENCE PLAN

Description of Reforms and Investments

COMPONENT 1: SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY

A. SUBCOMPONENT 1.A R

ENOVATION

AVE

This subcomponent of the Austrian recovery and resilience plan addresses the following

challenges: climate change, energy efficiency, use of renewable energy, resource efficiency,

air pollution, energy poverty, social inequality, job creation.

The objective of the subcomponent is to (i) promote the green transition by supporting the

replacement of climate-damaging oil and gas heating systems with renewable technology,

and (ii) strengthen social resilience by supporting complex thermal renovation of dwellings

to reduce the energy costs of low-income households. In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis,

it also aims to contribute to employment recovery, owing to multiplier effects of renovation

works on job creation.

The subcomponent contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendations on

sustaining the economy and supporting recovery (Country Specific Recommendation 1 in

2020), focusing investment on the green transition, clean and efficient production and use of

energy (Country Specific Recommendation 3 in 2020) and investment-related economic

policy on sustainability (Country Specific Recommendation 3 in 2019).

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

A.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform: 1.A.1 Decarbonisation of the building stock

The objective of the reform is to create the framework conditions for replacing outdated

heating systems. The reform shall ban the installation of heating systems based on fossil

fuels for space heating and/or hot water supply in new buildings and shall incentivise the

replacement of fossil-fuel heating systems in existing buildings by renewable energy or

district heating. Additionally, the reform shall create a common platform, in cooperation

with the

Länder

and social organisations, to coordinate flanking measures against energy

poverty, including funding and consultancy services for low-income households.

The implementation of the reform measure shall be completed by 31 December 2022.

Investment: 1.A.2 Exchange of oil and gas heating systems

The objective of the investment is to increase the share of heating systems based on

renewable energy in residential buildings, and thus reduce heating-related energy

consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

The investment consists of a support scheme for private individuals to replace fossil-fuel

heating system with biomass-based heaters, heat pumps or connectors to district heating.

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The implementation of the measure shall be completed by 31 December 2022.

Investment: 1.A.3 Combating energy poverty

The objective of the investment is to contribute to a reduction in energy consumption in

buildings, while supporting a just transition. The investment shall support thermal renovation

of buildings used by social non-profit-organisations (NPOs) that contain dwellings for

vulnerable people prone to energy poverty, and thus reduce energy consumption and costs

in a sustainable manner.

The investment shall consist of an integrated support scheme that shall provide tailored

support and funding for renovation of social NPOs buildings, such as thermal insulation of

walls and roof, replacement of windows and heaters as well as planning support.

The implementation of the measure is expected to start by 31 March 2022 and shall be

completed by 30 June 2026.

A.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Provision in the

law indicating

the entry into

force of the

Renewable

Heating Law

and the

amended

Environmental

Subsidies Act

Launch of the

training for

energy

consultants to

advise low-

income and

energy-poor

households

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

Baseline

Goal

measure

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

Entry into force of the

Renewable Heating Law

and the amended

Environmental Subsidies Act

to incentivise the phase-out

of fossil-fuel heating

systems

1.A.1

Decarbonisation

of the building

stock

Milestone

Entry into force of

Renewable

Heating Law and

the amended

Environmental

Subsidies Act

2022

1.A.1

Decarbonisation

of the building

stock

Milestone

Training for

energy

consultants

2022

In co-operation with the

Länder and the social NGOs

involved in the project,

training shall be offered to

energy consultants to advise

low-income and energy-poor

households

At least 6 360 projects of

replacement of heating

systems have been

implemented and audited.

At least 31 800 projects of

replacement of heating

systems have been

implemented and audited.

The Climate Ministry

(BMK) has adopted and

published the funding

conditions and priorities in

the funding guidelines of the

1.A.2 Exchange

of oil and gas

heating systems

1.A.2: Exchange

of oil and gas

heating systems

1.A.3

Combating

energy poverty

Target

Replacement of

heating systems

Number

6 360

2021

Target

Replacement of

heating systems

Decision on

funding

guidelines to

ensure at least a

30% average

Number

6 360

31 800

2022

Milestone

Determination of

funding priorities

2022

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reduction in

primary energy

1.A.3

Combating

energy poverty

Target

Thermal

renovation

projects approved

Number

480

2024

1.A.3

Combating

energy poverty

Target

Thermal

renovation

projects

completed

Number

1 079

2026

support scheme for thermal

renovation in buildings used

by social NPOs that contain

dwellings for vulnerable

people prone to energy

poverty. The funding

guidelines shall ensure at

least a 30% average

reduction in primary energy

consumption of the buildings

to be renovated.

Thermal renovation of at

least 480 dwellings approved

by BMK under the support

scheme

Renovation of 1 079

dwellings shall be completed

on the basis of the

established contractual and

planning principles in

accordance with the building

permit.

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B. SUBCOMPONENT 1.B E

FRIENDLY

OBILITY

This subcomponent of the Austrian recovery and resilience plan addresses the following

challenges: decarbonisation of the transport sector, sustainable infrastructure, climate-

friendly mobility.

The objectives of the subcomponent are enhancing environmentally friendly mobility by

developing the necessary infrastructure and incentivising the use of sustainable means of

transportation.

The subcomponent contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendation on

focusing investment on the green transition (Country Specific Recommendation 3 in 2020)

and investment-related economic policy on sustainability (Country Specific

Recommendation 3 in 2019).

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

B.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform: 1.B.1 Mobility Masterplan 2030

The objective of this reform is to reduce CO₂-emissions in the transport sector and provide

for a coherent approach to reach climate neutrality.

The reform consists of bringing forward a Mobility Masterplan, which shall set out a strategy

for sustainable mobility until 2030, and the subsequent implementation of the envisaged

activities. This includes comprehensive measures regarding e-mobility, including

developing infrastructure such as cycling paths. It shall be accompanied by establishing a

monitoring system for evaluating the progress.

The implementation of the measure is expected to start by 30 September 2023 and shall be

completed by 30 September 2025.

Reform: 1.B.2 Introduction of 1-2-3 climate ticket

The objective of this reform is to facilitate sustainable public transport between regions by

creating a reasonably priced, simple and consistent ticketing offer.

The reform consists of developing a flat-rate season ticket, valid across regions in Austria,

with the aim to lower the costs and incentivise the use of public transport.

The implementation of the measure is expected to start by 30 September 2021 and shall be

completed by 31 December 2021 for the national and/or regional climate ticket category. All

1-2-3 tickets are expected to be available beyond 2021.

Investment: 1.B.3 Zero-emission buses

The objective of this investment is to lower the emissions of the public transport system by

increasing the use of zero-emission buses.

The investment consists of providing funding to switch to buses which shall be equipped

with zero carbon emitting technologies. This shall be accompanied by the development of

the necessary infrastructure for operating the buses in public transportation, including

recharging and refuelling points. This is meant to support the transition from currently fossil-

fuel-powered to zero-emission buses, operated with renewable energy. The investment shall

be managed through calls for expression of interest enabling transport associations, transport

companies and other potential final recipients to submit their applications.

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Eligible projects shall include zero-emission buses and the infrastructure to operate the

buses. Provided that these minimum pre-defined criteria are met, projects shall be ranked

according to environmental, economic and other quality assessment criteria that include

implementation in an overarching transport concept.

The implementation of the measure is expected to start until 31 March 2022 and shall be

completed by 30 June 2026.

Investment: 1.B.4 Zero-emission utility vehicles

The objective of this investment is to lower the emissions from transport by increasing the

share of zero-emission commercial vehicles.

The investment consists of providing funding to switch to commercial vehicles which shall

be equipped with zero carbon emitting technologies and operated with renewable energy.

From 2022, the existing funding scheme shall be accompanied by a new investment scheme,

which shall be managed through calls for expression of interest enabling businesses and

business organisations, public authorities and associations to submit their applications.

Eligible projects shall include zero-emission utility vehicles of category N1 and the

infrastructure to operate the vehicles. If operational procedures allow, the supported

refuelling and charging infrastructure shall also be usable by other types of vehicle and be

accessible to the public. Provided that these minimum pre-defined criteria are met, projects

shall be ranked according to environmental, economic and other quality assessment criteria

within the new investment scheme.

The implementation of the measure shall be completed by 30 June 2026.

Investment: 1.B.5. Construction of new railways and electrification of regional railways

The objective of this investment is to improve the Trans-European Network along the Baltic-

Adriatic Core-Network Corridor and the intra-regional connectivity in Austria through

public transport.

The investment consists of works on several projects and project segments aimed at

constructing a new railway line (Koralm railway) between Styria and Carinthia, including

the relevant infrastructure.

The implementation of the measure shall be completed by 31 December 2025.

B.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each milestone and

target

1.B.1 Mobility

Masterplan

2030

Milestone

Implementation

of the Mobility

Masterplan has

started

Completion of

several steps in the

Mobility

Masterplan

2023

1.B.1 Mobility

Masterplan

2030

Milestone

Reduction of

CO₂ emissions in

the transport

sector

Lasting trend

change in the

reduction of CO₂

emissions in the

transport sector

(permanent

reduction below the

peak in 2019,

including a general

downward trend),

as per monitoring

of the 2030

2025

The following strategic documents

under the Mobility Masterplan have

been published:

- Fast-track renewable energy

mobility programme

- Shared Mobility Strategy

- Freight Masterplan

- Masterplan Digital Transformation

in Mobility

- FTI Mobility Strategy 2040

- FTI Aviation Strategy

In addition, a legislative package

introducing a Climate Check for

existing legislation for the mobility

sector has been enacted and the

Alpine Convention (Transport

Protocol) has been implemented.

Evaluation of the indicators of the

2030 Mobility Masterplan to

demonstrate its impact and

underlying causes and to demonstrate

that a sustainable shift in the

reduction of CO₂ emissions in the

transport sector has been achieved.

This is done in the context of the

near-term forecast of Austrian

greenhouse gas emissions.

A permanent reduction in CO₂

emissions, including a general

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Mobility

Masterplan

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each milestone and

target

1.B.2

Introduction of

1-2-3 climate

ticket

Milestone

Entry into force

of law

Provision in the

law indicating the

entry into force of

the law on the

introduction of the

climate ticket

The first 1-2-3

climate tickets shall

be introduced on

the market.

2021

downward trend below the peak in

2019 (taking into account any special

effects of COVID-19), shall be

demonstrated in the framework of the

monitoring of the Mobility

Masterplan 2030.

The ‘Federal Act on the introduction

of the climate ticket’ has entered into

force. The law shall prescribe a

general rule for setting maximum

tariffs in accordance with EU

Regulation No 1370/2007. The law

shall define the territorial, traffic,

personal and temporal scope, and the

price of the 1-2-3 climate ticket.

National and/or regional categories of

the 1-2-3 climate ticket are available

for customers to buy and use.

The call for expression of interest has

been launched. The call shall enable

transport associations, transport

companies and other potential

beneficiaries to submit their

applications (through the Settlement

Office’s digital submission portal).

Eligible projects shall include zero-

emission buses and the infrastructure

to operate the buses.

1.B.2

Introduction of

1-2-3 climate

ticket

Milestone

Introduction of

1-2-3 climate

ticket

2021

1.B.3 Zero-

emission buses

Milestone

Launch of the

zero-emission

buses support

programme

The call for

expression of

interest has been

publicly

announced.

2022

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each milestone and

target

1.B.3 Zero-

emission buses

Milestone

Last call

completed

Last call for

expression of

interest by potential

beneficiaries

completed

2024

1.B.3 Zero-

emission buses

Target

Buses equipped

with zero-

emission

technologies

The infrastructure

necessary for the

conversion of 579

buses on the

Austrian regular

service to zero-

emission buses has

been built.

Launch of the

support programme

for zero-emission

utility vehicles and

their charging

infrastructure (‘E-

Mobilitäts-offensive

2021’

for

companies).

Number

579

2026

1.B.3 Zero-

emission buses

Milestone

Infrastructure is

in place

2026

1.B.4 Zero-

emission

utility vehicles

Milestone

Launch of the

support

programme

2021

The last call for expression of interest

by potential beneficiaries has been

completed. Eligible projects shall

include zero-emission buses and the

infrastructure required for their

operation.

On the basis of grant agreements, the

final recipients have procured and

received at least 579 buses with zero-

emission technology.

On the basis of grant agreements, the

final recipients have installed the

charging infrastructure

(overnight/deposit and occasional

loading at stops), overhead contact

lines and hydrogen refuelling points

necessary for the operation of at least

579 zero-emission buses.

The support programme has been

launched. It shall enable businesses

and other business organisations,

public authorities, and associations to

consult all necessary documents and

to submit their applications (through

the Settlement Office’s digital

submission portal). Eligible projects

shall include zero-emission utility

vehicles and the infrastructure to

operate these vehicles.

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each milestone and

target

1.B.4 Zero-

emission

utility vehicles

Milestone

Last call

completed

Last call for

expression of

interest by potential

beneficiaries

completed

2024

1.B.4 Zero-

emission

utility vehicles

Target

Vehicles

equipped with

zero-emission

technologies

Number

2 767

2026

The last call for expression of interest

by potential beneficiaries has been

completed. Eligible projects include

zero-emission utility vehicles and the

infrastructure to operate these

vehicles.

On the basis of grant agreements, the

beneficiaries have procured and

received at least 2 767 N1 utility

vehicles with zero-emission

technology.

On the basis of grant agreements, the

beneficiaries have installed the

charging infrastructure and hydrogen

refuelling points necessary for the

operation of at least 2 767 zero-

emission utility vehicles.

Construction began in March 2020

for the Lavanttal station, a new

regional railway station located in

Carinthia along the Koralmbahn. The

station shall allow a link between the

Koralmbahn and the Lavanttalbahn.

Contracts or other legal instruments

awarded for works collectively

covering the following projects and

project segments:

1.B.4 Zero-

emission

utility vehicles

Milestone

Infrastructure is

in place

The infrastructure

needed to switch

from 2 767 utility

vehicles to zero-

emission utility

vehicles has been

built.

Start of

construction of

Lavanttal railway

station

2026

1.B.5

Construction

of new

railways and

electrification

of regional

railways

1.B.5

Construction

of new

railways and

Milestone

Ongoing

construction

project

2020

Milestone

Contracts

awarded

Contracts or other

legal instruments

awarded

2023

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

electrification

of regional

railways

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each milestone and

target

•

Graz-Weitendorf

Feldkirchen-Weitendorf,

including

airport

branch

(Flughafenast)

Wettmannstätten-

Deutschlandsberg

Deutschlandsberg-St.Andrä,

including Koralmtunnel

St.Andrä-Aich

Aich-Mittlern, including Jauntal

bridge

Mittlern-Althofen

Maintenance bases along the

Koralm railway

Tunnel doors along the Koralm

railway

Radio Block Center Graz

Traction power supply along the

Koralm railway

(Bahnstromversorgung)

1.B.5

Construction

of new

railways and

electrification

of regional

railways

Milestone

Completion of

works

Works fulfilling the

relevant contracts

for milestone 22

have been

completed

2025

Confirmation by

Schieneninfrastruktur-

Dienstleistungsgesellschaft mbH

(SCHIG) that the works fulfilling the

relevant contracts or other legal

instruments for milestone 22 have

been finalised.

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C. SUBCOMPONENT 1.C B

IODIVERSITY AND

IRCULAR

CONOMY

The subcomponent of the Austrian recovery and resilience plan addresses the following

challenges: waste prevention, sorting and recycling of plastic waste, transition to a circular

economy and promoting biodiversity.

The objectives of the subcomponent are enhancing the shift from Austria’s linear economy

to a low-carbon circular economy, improving take-back systems and increasing the quota of

reusable beverage packaging, constructing and retrofitting of sorting facilities to increase the

sorting output, as well as promoting the repair of electrical and electronic equipment and

supporting the preservation and restoration of biodiversity in Austria.

The subcomponent contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendation on

focusing investment on the green transition (Country Specific Recommendation 3 in 2020)

and investment-related economic policy on sustainability (Country Specific

Recommendation 3 in 2019).

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

C.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform: 1.C.1 Legal framework for increasing collection rates for beverage packaging and

the supply of reusable beverage containers in retail

The objective of this reform is to increase the reuse, collection and recycling rate of beverage

packaging and containers.

The reform consists of legal changes in two areas. The first element shall establish a legal

framework that shall provide for an effective take-back system for single-use plastic and

metal beverage packaging and, ultimately, increase the recycling rate of these materials. This

is complemented by legal changes in the area of waste management, which shall raise the

supply of reusable beverage containers in the retail sector.

The implementation of the measure is expected to start by 31 December 2021 and shall be

completed by 31 March 2026.

Investment: 1.C.2 Biodiversity fund

The objective of this investment is to support the preservation and restoration of biodiversity

in Austria.

The investment consists of establishing a biodiversity fund, which shall fund projects for the

conservation of biodiversity, restoration of degraded ecosystems, awareness raising

activities and implementation of biodiversity monitoring. Eligible beneficiaries shall include

businesses, non-governmental organisations, private households and public entities.

The implementation of the measure is expected to start by 31 March 2022 and shall be

completed by 31 December 2025.

Investment: 1.C.3 Investments in reverse vending systems and measures to increase the reuse

quota of beverage containers

The investment shall promote take-back systems in the retail sector as well as measures to

increase the reuse quota of beverage containers.

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The investment consists of supporting the purchase and refurbishment of take-back systems

in the retail sector. This shall facilitate the return of disposable beverage containers by

consumers and lead to the automation of the take-back process. Investments in the

construction and expansion of filling and washing facilities, the acquisition of new

packaging equipment and of reusable standard containers and crates shall also be supported

The implementation of the measure is expected to start by 31 March 2024 and shall be

completed by 31 March 2026.

Investment: 1.C.4 Retrofitting of existing and construction of new sorting facilities

The investment shall increase the plastic waste sorting capacity and depth in Austria.

The investment consists of constructing new and retrofitting of existing plastic waste sorting

facilities in order to raise the amount of recycled material.

The implementation of the measure is expected to start by 30 September 2022 and shall be

completed by 31 March 2026.

Investment: 1.C.5 Promotion of the repairing of electrical and electronic equipment (repair

bonus)

The investment shall raise the number of refurbished and repaired electrical and electronic

equipment.

The investment consists of creating a support programme to incentivise the repair of

electrical and electronic equipment. The repair bonus system shall provide funding for

households in the form of vouchers, which shall cover a part of the costs for repairing or

renewing electrical and electronic equipment.

The implementation of the measure is expected to start by 31 March 2022 and shall be

completed by 31 March 2026.

C.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

1.C.1 Legal

framework for

increasing

collection rates

for beverage

packaging and

the supply of

reusable

beverage

containers in

retail

Milestone

Entry into force of

the amended

Waste

Management Act

Provision in the

law indicating

the entry into

force of the

amended Waste

Management

Act

2021

The amendment to the

Waste Management Act

shall establish the legal

basis for increasing the

collection rates for plastic

beverage packaging and

the supply of reusable

beverage containers in the

retail sector. This includes

quotas for separate

collection of single-use

beverage bottles,

requirements for clear

labelling of beverage

packaging offered at the

point of sale as single-use

or reusable beverage

packaging, and concrete

targets for the

development of reusable

systems for beverage

packaging; end

distributors shall be

required to offer a

minimum number of

reusable beverage

packaging at the point of

sale.

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

1.C.1 Legal

framework for

increasing

collection rates

for beverage

packaging and

the supply of

reusable

beverage

containers in

retail

1.C.1 Legal

framework for

increasing

collection rates

for beverage

packaging and

the supply of

reusable

beverage

containers in

retail

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

Milestone

Entry into force of

the implementing

regulation

Entry into force

of the

Implementing

Regulation for

increasing

collection rates

for plastic

beverage

packaging

2023

The Implementing

Regulation has

established the sub-legal

basis for increasing

collection rates for plastic

beverage packaging.

Target

Reusable quota

Percentage

2026

At least 25% of the

volume of all beverages

sold in 2025 were placed

on the market in reusable

containers compared to

19% in 2019.

1.C.2

Biodiversity

fund

Milestone

Entry into force of

the legal

framework for

Biodiversity Fund

Provision in the

law indicating

the entry into

force of the

legal

framework for

Biodiversity

Fund and

2022

The Federal Act

(amendment of the

Environmental Federation

Act) has established the

Biodiversity Fund and set

its objectives and

implementation

modalities.

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

National

Biodiversity

Strategy 2030

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

1.C.2

Biodiversity

fund

Milestone

Completion of the

call for projects to

restore priority

degraded

ecosystems and

protect

endangered

species and

habitats

The call for

projects has

been completed

and projects

have been

awarded

2023

1.C.2

Biodiversity

fund

Target

Biodiversity

projects

completed

Number

2025

Based on the funding

guidelines, which shall

specify the nature and

scope of eligible projects

and the potential

beneficiaries, the

implementing body has

conducted a call for

projects for the restoration

of degraded ecosystems

and the protection of

endangered species and

habitats. Funding projects

for biodiversity

monitoring have been

awarded on the basis of an

existing nationwide

approach.

At least 20 approved

projects for restoration,

species and habitat

protection have been

completed by the

beneficiaries; a

monitoring report on the

state and trends of

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

biodiversity has been

prepared.

1.C.3

Investments in

reverse vending

systems and

measures to

increase the

reuse quota of

beverage

containers

1.C.3

Investments in

reverse vending

systems and

measures to

increase the

reuse quota of

beverage

containers

1.C.4:

Retrofitting of

existing and

construction of

new sorting

facilities

Companies in the retail

sector have purchased at

least 5 000 new reverse

vending machines or

upgraded existing ones in

terms of efficient take-

back and data

connectivity.

Target

Take-back

systems

Number

5 000

2024

Target

Increased

collection rate

Percentage

2026

At least 80% of all plastic

beverage packaging

placed on the market in

2025 was collected

separately compared to

70% in 2018.

The competent authorities

have received at least

three applications from

public and/or private

waste management

companies for permits for

the construction or

retrofitting of sorting

facilities for plastic waste.

Target

Permit

applications for

construction or

retrofitting

Number

2022

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

1.C.4:

Retrofitting of

existing and

construction of

new sorting

facilities

1.C.4:

Retrofitting of

existing and

construction of

new sorting

facilities

1.C.5 Promotion

of the repairing

of electrical and

electronic

equipment

(repair bonus)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

Target

Commissioning of

facilities

Number

2025

At least three new or

retrofitted sorting

facilities for plastic waste

are in operation; material

is delivered and sorted.

Nationwide, at least 50%

of Austrian plastic waste

shall be sorted for further

recycling compared to

33% in 2018.

Organisational

arrangements and

technical procedures for

the launch of the repair

bonus programme have

been completed; the

funding programme shall

be published and opened

for applications.

At least 200 000 electrical

or electronic devices have

been repaired or renewed;

the relevant information

from the beneficiaries has

been collected and

transmitted by the funding

processing office.

Target

Sorting depth

Percentage

2026

Milestone

Launch of the

repair bonus

support

programme

The repair

bonus support

programme

shall be open

for applications

2022

1.C.5 Promotion

of the repairing

of electrical and

electronic

equipment

(repair bonus)

Target

Repaired or

renewed electrical

or electronic

equipment

Number

200 000

2024

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Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

1.C.5 Promotion

of the repairing

of electrical and

electronic

equipment

(repair bonus)

Target

Increased number

of repaired or

renewed electrical

or electronic

equipment

Number

200 000

400 000

2026

At least 400 000 electrical

or electronic devices have

been repaired or renewed;

the relevant information

from the beneficiaries has

been collected and

transmitted by the funding

processing office.

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D. SUBCOMPONENT 1.D T

RANSFORMATION TO CLIMATE

NEUTRALITY

This subcomponent of the Austrian recovery and resilience plan addresses the following

challenges: electricity generation from renewable sources, integration of energy system,

climate change mitigation, decarbonisation and reduction of energy intensity of industry.

The objective of the subcomponent is to support the development of renewable energy

sources and decarbonisation of industrial sectors in Austria.

The subcomponent contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendations on

focusing investment on the green transition, clean and efficient production and use of energy

(Country Specific Recommendation 3 in 2020) and investment-related economic policy on

sustainability Country Specific Recommendation 3 in 2019).

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

D.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

The subcomponent consists of a reform of the national support framework for renewable

energy and of an investment aimed at industrial emissions abatement. Both measures

contribute to green transition and climate change mitigation.

Reform: 1.D.1 Renewables Expansion Law

The objective of the reform is to contribute to an increase in the share of renewable energy

in electricity supply to 100% by 2030, which shall require adding 27 TWh of electricity

generation capacity from renewable sources by 2030. The reform represents a key

government priority in energy policy that plays an essential role on Austria’s path towards

climate neutrality by 2040. The reform overhauls the national support scheme relying on

market premiums and investments for wind power, hydropower, solar energy, biomass,

renewable gases, including hydrogen.

The Renewables Expansion Law shall be enacted by 31 December 2021

Investment: 1.D.2 Transforming industry towards climate neutrality

The investment measure aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of industry, support actions

to switch to renewable energies, energy efficiency actions as well as other actions leading to

a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

The investment consists of a call for tender that targets large-scale transformative projects

in industries inter alia also falling under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme.

The implementation of the measure is expected to start by 30 September 2021 and shall be

completed by 30 June 2026.

D.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

The Renewables Expansion Law has been notified as State aid and is subject to any changes required to ensure

compliance with State aid rules.

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Provision in

the law

indicating the

entry into

force of the

Renewables

Expansion

Law

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

1.D.1

Renewables

Expansion Law

Milestone

Entry into force

of the

Renewables

Expansion Law

2021

The Renewables Expansion

Law, establishing framework

conditions and financing of

electricity generation from

renewable sources

1.D.1

Renewables

Expansion Law

1.D.1

Renewables

Expansion Law

Target

Additional

renewable

electricity

generation

capacity

Newly installed

hydrogen

production

capacity

Number in

1 300

2024

Additional generation

capacity from renewable

sources of at least 1 300 MW

has been installed.

Hydrogen production capacity

from renewable sources of at

least 90 MW has been

installed.

Amendment of the regulatory

criteria and funding

guidelines ‘Umweltförderung

im Inland’

(based on

‘Umweltförderungsgesetz’)

for environmental support

promoting major projects and

measures for ETS

installations, including

eligibility criteria that ensure

that the selected projects

comply with the ‘Do no

Amendment

of the funding

guidelines,

including

definition of

eligibility

criteria for

assessing

substantial

greenhouse

gas emission

savings

Number in

2026

1.D.2

Transforming

industry towards

climate neutrality

Milestone

Adoption of

regulatory

criteria and

funding

guidelines

2021

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Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

1.D.2

Transforming

industry towards

climate neutrality

1.D.2

Transforming

industry towards

climate neutrality

Target

Roll-out of

decarbonisation

projects

Number

2024

Target

Completion of

decarbonisation

projects

Number

2026

significant harm’ Technical

Guidance (2021/C58/01). The

amendment will be adopted

and published by the Climate

Ministry (BMK).

At least 20 projects to

decarbonise industrial

production have been

approved for funding under

the support scheme.

At least 20 projects to

decarbonise industrial

production have been

completed under the support

scheme.

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COMPONENT 2: DIGITAL RECOVERY

E. SUBCOMPONENT 2.A B

ROADBAND EXPANSION

This subcomponent of the Austrian recovery and resilience plan addresses the Austrian

backlog in the deployment of Gigabit-capable access networks. Austria has a particularly

low coverage of fixed very high-capacity networks, reaching 39% in 2020, compared to the

EU average of 59%

The subcomponent aims to ensure the widespread availability of Gigabit-capable access

networks and the establishment of new symmetrical Gigabit connections in areas with

particular socio-economic drivers, such as public institutions and enterprises. Therefore, the

objective of the subcomponent is to provide efficient and affordable broadband connectivity

throughout Austria, ensuring in particular the digital inclusion of rural regions.

The subcomponent contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendations on

additional investment in infrastructure, including rural broadband (Country Specific

Recommendations in 2020, recital 21) and ensuring high-speed connectivity in rural areas

(Country Specific Recommendations in 2019, recital 15).

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

E.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform: 2.A.1 Set-up of Platform Internet-infrastructure Austria (PIA) 2030

The reform envisages the creation of a platform with the purpose of coordinating the relevant

stakeholders (such as federal government, Länder, municipalities, companies and citizens)

and developing legal, regulatory and technical measures for broadband deployment. In

addition, the platform shall implement recommendations of the Connectivity Toolbox. The

reform shall reduce bureaucracy and simplify procedures for broadband deployment.

The implementation of the measure is expected to start by 31 December 2021 and shall be

completed by 31 December 2023.

Investment: 2.A.2 Widespread availability of Gigabit capable access networks and creation

of new symmetric Gigabit connections

The investment consists of the two funding directives, Access and OpenNet, of the Austria

Broadband Programme 2030. Both funding directives have the objective to improve

broadband availability in those areas of Austria, which, due to a market failure, are not or

are insufficiently developed by the private sector. The measure shall increase the availability

of Gigabit-capable access networks, as a result of the RRP support, to at least 80 000

Austrian households. Both directives have the objective of doubling the existing download

and upload speed, at least to 100 Mbit/s symmetrically. Furthermore, the funded access

networks shall be upgradable to symmetrical Gigabit speeds without further investments in

the passive infrastructure. The Access directive aims at vertical integrated telecom operators,

whereas the OpenNet directive aims at wholesale-only providers.

Deployment of mobile networks shall be excluded from the investment.

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The implementation of the measure is expected to start by 31 December 2021 and shall be

completed by 31 August 2026.

E.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of measure Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

Adoption of the

programme of PIA

2 030, to establish a

task force to

coordinate all relevant

stakeholders. The

objective of the task

force is to develop

legal, regulatory and

technical measures in

the context of

broadband

deployment, and to

implement the

Connectivity

Toolbox.

Implementation of the

work programme by

the Platform Internet

infrastructure Austria

2 030 with measures

for cutting red tape

and simplifying

procedures for

broadband

deployment.

Publication of an

evaluation report

describing the

implementation of the

work programme.

2.A.1

Set-up

of Platform

Internet-

infrastructure

Austria (PIA)

2030

Milestone

Work programme of

Platform Internet-

infrastructure

Austria (PIA 2030)

to coordinate the

interaction of all

relevant

stakeholders

Publication of the

work programme

setting out

measures to reduce

red tape and

simplify procedures

for broadband

deployment

2021

2.A.1 Set-up

of Platform

Internet-

infrastructure

Austria (PIA)

2030

Milestone

Implementation of

the measures

developed by the

Platform to reduce

red tape and

simplify procedures

for broadband

deployment

Publication of a

report which shall

confirm the

implementation of

the measures

developed by the

Platform to reduce

red tape and

simplify procedures

for broadband

deployment

2023

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Sequential

Measure

Number

(Reform or

Investment)

2.A.2

Widespread

availability of

Gigabit

capable access

networks and

creation of

new

symmetric

Gigabit

connections

2.A.2

Widespread

availability of

Gigabit

capable access

networks and

creation of

new

symmetric

Gigabit

connections

2.A.2

Widespread

availability of

Gigabit

capable access

networks and

creation of

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of measure Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

Calls for tenders to

enable Gigabit

capable access

networks under

Broadband Austria

2 030 completed with

award decisions

issued.

Milestone

Calls for tenders to

enable Gigabit

capable access

networks completed

Award decisions

issued

2022

Milestone

Signature of

contracts

Signature of

contracts

2023

Signature of all

contracts related to

the completed calls

for tenders for

projects to enable

Gigabit capable

access networks under

Broadband Austria

2 030. The signed

contracts shall

represent projects for

150 000 Austrian

households.

Projects providing

access to Gigabit-

capable networks for

at least 80 000

households shall be

completed.

Target

Provision of

broadband access to

at least 80 000

households

Number of

Austrian

households

80 000

2026

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Sequential

Measure

Number

(Reform or

Investment)

new

symmetric

Gigabit

connections

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of measure Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

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F. SUBCOMPONENT 2.B D

IGITALISATION OF SCHOOLS

The subcomponent of the Austrian recovery and resilience plan addresses the following

challenges: supporting the digital transition in schools, while respecting equal access and

equal opportunities, through providing pupils with the necessary digital devices, starting at

lower secondary level.

The objective of the subcomponent is the sustainable implementation of IT-supported

teaching in all schools of lower secondary level under the same framework conditions for all

pupils. Furthermore, in the context of the digital transition of schooling, the subcomponent

aims at providing needs-based services as well as creating equal opportunities for all and

increasing the level of digital competences of teachers and pupils starting from the lower

secondary level.

The subcomponent addresses the country-specific recommendations focusing on raising

basic skill levels of disadvantaged groups (Country Specific Recommendation 3 in 2019)

and ensuring equal opportunities in education and increasing digital learning (Country

Specific Recommendation 2 in 2020).

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

F.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform: 2.B.1 Fair and equal access of pupils to basic digital competence

The objective of the reform is to set out the framework conditions and provide supporting

measures to enable fair and equal access for all pupils at lower secondary schools to basic

digital competences.

The reform consists of a number of supporting actions facilitating the digitalisation in

schools in a comprehensive manner. It shall include different activities to ensure that teachers

are provided with sufficient in-service training course opportunities to improve their digital

skills and broaden their knowledge concerning digital means and measures to be applied

when teaching. To ensure the optimal use of the digital end devices provided to pupils, this

reform shall help to improve the infrastructure in the various school buildings. Furthermore,

the reform shall provide digital solutions to simplify pedagogical and administrative

exchanges through a portal consolidating all essential applications for education and

administration. Eventually, the reform shall ensure the further development of an already

existing portal comprising digital teaching and learning materials and offering access to

learning applications. The reform shall be evaluated after four years, with the aim to prolong

and further improve it.

The implementation of the measure shall be completed by 30 June 2025.

Investment: 2.B.2 Provision of digital end-user devices to pupils

The objective of the investment is to ensure that pupils have access to digital education under

fair and appropriate framework conditions, without interference by the social background of

the pupils.

The measure shall consist of a step-by-step rollout of the digital devices (laptops or tablets).

Digital devices shall be distributed each school year with priority given to pupils in the fifth

grade of a given school year.

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In the first implementation year (2021/22) two vintages of pupils (i.e. also sixth grade pupils

in addition to fifth grade pupils) shall receive the digital equipment. In total, 400 000 digital

devices shall be provided to pupils in the lower secondary level.

The implementation of the measure is expected to start by 31 December 2021 and shall be

completed by 30 June 2025.

F.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

Baseline

Goal

2.B.1 Fair and

equal access of

pupils to basic

digital

competence

Milestone

Entry into

force of the

School

Digitalisation

Act

Provision in the

law indicating the

entry into force of

the School

Digitalisation Act.

2021

The School Digitisation Act

has entered into force,

providing the framework

for better in-service teacher

training, improved school

infrastructure, the setup of

pedagogical and

administrative portal as

well as improving a

learning material portal.

The implementing

regulation of the School

Digitalisation Act enters

into force.

The Ministry in charge

shall publish the legally

required evaluation of the

measure.

The responsible Ministry

shall publish the award

decision following the

Europe-wide tender for

digital end-user devices for

pupils and ensure that the

contract for the provision of

2.B.1 Fair and

equal access of

pupils to basic

digital

competence

2.B.1 Fair and

equal access of

pupils to basic

digital

competence

Milestone

Entry into

force of the

Implementing

regulation

Evaluation of

the School

Digitalisation

Act

Award

decision on

tender

regarding

digital end

devices

Milestone

2.B.2 Provision

of digital end-

user devices to

pupils

Milestone

Publication of the

implementing

regulation of the

School

Digitalisation Act

Evaluation of the

law has been

completed and

published by the

responsible

Ministry

The award

decision on the

published tender

for the digital

devices has been

finalised and

published. .

2021

2025

2021

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Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

Baseline

Goal

2.B.2 Provision

of digital end-

user devices to

pupils

2.B.2 Provision

of digital end-

user devices to

pupils

Target

Digital

devices for the

first two year

of secondary

school

Digital

devices for

pupils in the

lower

secondary

level

percentage

of 5

and 6

grade pupils

100

2021

Number of

digital

devices

160 000

400 000

2025

digital end-user devices to

pupils has been awarded.

The delivery of the devices

for the 5

and 6

grade

(first and second years of

lower secondary level) shall

be completed.

240 000 digital devices

shall be provided to pupils

in the lower secondary

level, with priority given to

pupils in the 5

grade of a

given school year.

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G. SUBCOMPONENT 2.C D

IGITALISATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

This subcomponent of the Austrian recovery and resilience plan addresses the challenge of

ensuring digital transition in the public administration, the importance of which has been

further highlighted by the COVID-19 outbreak.

The objective of the subcomponent is to foster the digitalisation of the public administration,

which is expected to contribute to boosting economic dynamism and speeding up recovery.

This objective extends beyond the immediate management of the crisis and is expected to

have a long-term impact on the development of the administration, as well as on

competitiveness, the economy and society.

The subcomponent contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendation to reduce

administrative and regulatory burden (Country Specific Recommendation 3 in 2020).

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

G.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform: 2.C.1 Proposed legislation for Once Only: Amendment of the Business Service

Portal Act

The reform aims to further reduce bureaucracy for business operators and citizens by

introducing the actions to implement the Once Only principle, thereby reducing double and

multiple reporting.

The reform includes the amendment of the Business Service Portal Act

(Unternehmensserviceportalgesetz), which shall serve as a basis for further relevant

legislative measures. The application of the Once Only principle shall become mandatory in

administrative proceedings provided for by the new legislative measures. The set-up of the

basic infrastructure for administrations across regional authorities to be able to design

reporting processes and services in accordance with the Once Only principle shall be funded

in 2021 by the digitalisation fund (see investment 2.C.2), while in subsequent years it is

expected to be financed by the Federal Finance Framework Act. As a first step, entrepreneurs

at national level shall benefit from the measure. In a further step, the services may also be

offered to citizens.

The implementation of the reform is expected to start by 30 September 2021 and shall be

completed by 31 December 2023.

Investment: 2.C.2 Digitalisation fund public administration

The investment aims to contribute to developing citizen-centred service-oriented

administration with a modern digital infrastructure. The objective is to accelerate

digitalisation in the federal administration by financing projects with a cross-departmental

impact. There is currently an increased need for consolidation in the IT landscape of the

Austrian federal administration, which is very heterogeneous. Departments often use

different data centres, software and hardware and service providers. The investment shall

help address those issues by implementing IT consolidation in the federal government,

develop IT services for citizens and businesses, and optimise procedures.

The investment consists of funding the projects submitted by federal departments and

selected by the dedicated task force. At least half of these funds shall be used for cross-

departmental projects to implement IT consolidation in the federal government.

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The other funds shall be used for projects with a cross-departmental impact for the

development of citizen and business services and for projects aimed at accelerating and

improving the efficiency of procedures. Examples of possible projects include electronic

identity (e-ID), introduction of Single Digital Gateway, development of the Business Service

Portal and implementation of the Once Only principle.

The investment shall be implemented by 31 December 2023.

G.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

2.C.1

Proposed

legislation for

Once Only:

Amendment

of the

Business

Service Portal

Act

Milestone

Entry into

force of the

law amending

the Business

Service Portal

Act; upgrade

of the

relevant IT

infrastructure.

Provision in the

law indicating

the entry into

force of the

amendment to

the Business

Service Portal

Act; basic IT

infrastructure has

been regulated

and upgraded.

2021

2.C.1

Proposed

legislation for

Once Only:

Amendment

of the

Business

Service Portal

Act

Milestone

Linking

registries to

the Register

and Systems

Network

(RSV),

preparation of

Single Digital

Gateway

Registries have

been connected

for the purposes

of the Single

Digital Gateway

(SDG).

Ministries have

been obliged to

fill in the

2022

Legislative amendment

introducing the Once Only

principle to the Business

Service Portal Act has

entered into force. The

Information Obligation

Database (IVDB) survey

tool is available on a pilot

basis. The tool shall

provide an overview of all

the data available in the

administration (data map),

allowing evaluation of data

availability across

departments. The Register

and Systems Network

(RSV) is available in a base

version with other

connected registries to

ensure interoperability and

data exchange.

The Regulation on

Information Obligation

Database (IVDB) is in

force, obliging Ministries to

populate the database with

information obligations

emanating from existing

laws and regulations.

Registers have been

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Information

Obligation

Database

(IVDB).

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

(SDG), start

of the

Information

Obligation

Database

(IVDB) by

Ministries

2.C.1

Proposed

legislation for

Once Only:

Amendment

of the

Enterprise

Service Portal

Act

connected according to the

registration timetable

adopted by the ‘Once Only’

Steering Committee.

Milestone

Establishing

the Once

Only

technical

system

connection

Single Digital

Gateway (SDG)

requirements, set

in Regulation

(EU) 2018/1724,

have been met,

as confirmed by

a report to be

sent to the

Commission

Provision in the

Digitalisation

Fund Act

indicating its

entry into force

Selection of

projects to

develop a

modern digital

infrastructure in

2023

The Once Only technical

system connection has been

established, meeting the

requirements of the Single

Digital Gateway (SDG) set

in Regulation (EU)

2018/1724.

The Digitalisation Fund Act

has entered into force. It

shall establish the

digitalisation fund, with the

objective to accelerate

digitalisation of the federal

administration.

At least 95 projects shall be

selected in the area of

“cross-departmental

projects to implement IT

consolidation in the federal

2.C.2

Digitalisation

fund public

administration

Milestone

Entry into

force of the

Digitalisation

Fund Act

2021

2.C.2

Digitalisation

fund public

administration

Milestone

Projects

selected

2022

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

the public

administration.

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

2.C.2

Digitalisation

fund public

administration

Milestone

Final reports

on the funded

projects

Issuance of final

reports on the

funded projects

regarding

digitalisation of

public

administration

2023

government” and at least 60

projects shall be selected in

the area of “projects with a

cross-departmental impact

for the development of

citizen and business

services and projects aimed

at accelerating and

improving the efficiency of

procedures” and selection

decisions shall be

communicated.

Final reports on the projects

funded under the

Digitalisation Fund shall be

issued by the implementing

departments to the

Digitalisation Task Force

Office and brought to the

attention of

the Digitalisation Task

Force, with representatives

of the Federal Chancellery,

Ministry of Finance and

Ministry of Arts, Culture,

Public Service and Sport.

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H. SUBCOMPONENT 2.D D

IGITAL

ENTERPRISES

AND

ECOLOGICAL

TRANSFORMATION

This subcomponent of the Austrian recovery and resilience plan addresses the challenges

related to fostering the digital and green transition of companies.

The subcomponent aims to accelerate the digitalisation and ecological transformation of

Austrian companies, notably by encouraging companies’ investment in these priority areas.

The subcomponent contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendations to

stimulate digitalisation of businesses (Country Specific Recommendation 3 in 2019) and to

focus investment on the green and digital transitions, in particular on innovation, sustainable

transport, clean and efficient production and use of energy (Country Specific

Recommendation 3 in 2020).

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

H.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Investment: 2.D.1 Digitalisation of SMEs

The investment aims to help SMEs get advice on the state and opportunities of digitalisation

in their business and to assist them in designing, implementing and scaling up their

digitisation projects, in order to remain competitive in the future digitalised market.

The investment consists of two support programmes KMU.DIGITAL and KMU.E-

Commerce. KMU.DIGITAL shall provide both advisory support and implementation

support for concrete digitisation projects. Advisory support involves personalised advice to

Austrian SMEs by certified consultants on four topics: (i) business models and processes

(including resource optimisation), (ii) e-commerce and online marketing, (iii) IT and cyber

security, and (iv) digital administration. Implementation support provides funding for the

implementation of the digitisation projects for which advisory support was provided.

KMU.E-Commerce shall support SMEs in the implementation of concrete e-commerce

projects and shall provide funding for new investments into e-commerce and related services

from external providers at a rate of 20% (up to a maximum amount of EUR 12 000 per

recipient).

The implementation of the investment shall be completed by 31 December 2023.

Investment: 2.D.2 Digital investments in enterprises

The investment aims to encourage companies’ investments into digitalisation and to direct

them towards forward-looking priority areas.

The investment consists of a 14% investment premium granted to companies for investments

in the priority areas of digitalisation. Support shall be granted for new tangible and intangible

investments in depreciable capital assets of companies that are permanently established in

Austria. By specifying the eligible areas to be supported with the investment premium, the

measure shall encourage in particular investments in the digitalisation of business models

and processes, including for Industry 4.0 and e-commerce, as well as investments in the

introduction or improvement of IT and cyber security measures.

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The Investment Premium Act and the respective funding guidelines

exclude climate-

damaging investments such as into equipment or installations that directly use fossil fuels,

while also stipulating that payments shall be conditional on submitting evidence that

excludes negative impacts on environmental and climate objectives. The Investment

Premium Act shall be amended to increase the budget available for support taking into

account the RRP funds.

The implementation of the investment shall be completed by 31 December 2022.

Investment: 2.D.3 Green investments in enterprises

The investment aims to encourage companies’ investments into ecological transformation

and to direct them towards forward-looking priority areas.

The investment consists of a 14% investment premium granted to companies for investments

in the priority areas of green transition, such as thermal renovations of buildings, heating

optimisation and other energy saving measures, production of renewable energy,

photovoltaic and electricity storage systems, zero-emission vehicles, charging stations.

Support shall be granted for new tangible and intangible investments in depreciable capital

assets of companies that are permanently established in Austria. The Investment Premium

Act and the respective funding guidelines

exclude climate-damaging investments such as

into equipment or installations that directly use fossil fuels, while also stipulating that

payments shall be conditional on submitting evidence that excludes negative impacts on

environmental and climate objectives.

The implementation of the investment shall be completed by 31 March 2025.

H.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

Förderungsrichtlinie “COVID-19-Investitionsprämie für Unternehmen”

idem

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Approval and

publication of the

funding guidelines

and conclusion of

the contracts with

the Austrian

Economic Chamber

(WKÖ) and Austria

Wirtschaftsservice

GmbH (AWS) for

KMU.DIGITAL 3.0

Approval and

publication of the

funding guidelines

and conclusion of

the contract with

AWS

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

2.D.1

Digitalisation

of SMEs

Milestone

Approval and

publication of

the relevant

guidelines and

contracts for

KMU.DIGITAL

3.0

2021

The relevant contracts on

KMU.DIGITAL 3.0 have

been concluded with

WKÖ or AWS and the

corresponding funding

guidelines have been

approved and published.

2.D.1

Digitalisation

of SMEs

Milestone

Approval and

publication of

the relevant

guidelines and

contracts for

KMU.E-

Commerce

Completion of

SME

digitalisation

projects

Entry into force

of the

amendment to

the Investment

Premium Act to

reflect the

2021

2.D.1

Digitalisation

of SMEs

Target

Number

15 300

2023

2.D.2 Digital

investments in

enterprises

Milestone

Provision in the law

indicating the entry

into force of the

amendment to the

Investment Premium

Act

2021

The relevant contract on

KMU.E-Commerce has

been concluded with the

AWS and the relevant

funding guidelines have

been approved and

published.

At least 15 300

digitalisation projects

shall be completed by

SMEs as recorded in the

reporting system run by

the WKÖ and AWS

Entry into force of the

amendment to the

Investment Premium Act

providing for a budget

increase to reflect the

availability of the RRP

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budget increase

as a result of the

RRP

2.D.2 Digital

investments in

enterprises

Target

Digitalisation

investments in

at least 7 000

companies

under the RRP

Entry into force

of the

amendment to

the Investment

Premium Act to

reflect the

budget increase

as a result of the

RRP

Number of

companies

supported

7 000

2022

funds for support of

eligible digital

investments by

companies

Support granted to at

least 7 000 companies for

their digital investments

(such as in hardware,

software, digital

infrastructure and e-

commerce).

Entry into force of the

amendment to the

Investment Premium Act

providing for a budget

increase to reflect the

availability of the RRP

funds for support of

green investments by

companies

At least 20 000 zero-

emission vehicles have

been purchased and 100

charging stations have

been installed by

companies

Support granted to at

least 500 companies for

their investments in

thermal renovation

2.D.3 Green

investments in

enterprises

Milestone

Provision in the law

indicating the entry

into force of the

amendment to the

Investment Premium

Act

2021

2.D.3 Green

investments in

enterprises

Target

Investments in

e-mobility

Number of

zero-

emission

vehicles

Number of

charging

stations

20 000

2023

100

2.D.3 Green

investments in

enterprises

Target

Investment in

thermal

renovation of

buildings

Number of

companies

supported

500

2025

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2.D.3 Green

investments in

enterprises

Target

Investments in

solar energy

Investments in

energy savings

to support at

least 800

companies

under the RRP

Number of

companies

supported

13 476

2025

Support granted to at

least 13 476 companies

for their investments in

solar energy and

electricity storage

Support granted to at

least 800 companies for

their investments in

energy savings

2.D.3 Green

investments in

enterprises

Target

Number of

companies

supported

800

2025

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COMPONENT 3: KNOWLEDGE BASED RECOVERY

I. SUBCOMPONENT 3.A R

ESEARCH

This subcomponent of the Austrian recovery and resilience plan addresses the following

challenges: to foster research, innovation and technology policy in Austria.

The objectives of the subcomponent are to strengthen the research, innovation and research

policy in Austria with the development of the Research, Innovation and Technology Strategy

2030 and related targeted investments. Furthermore, the measures are expected to enhance

Austria’s international position as an innovation and research location.

The subcomponent supports addressing the country-specific recommendations related to

enhancing investment in research and innovation and enhancing the innovative outcomes

(Country Specific Recommendations 3 in 2019 and 2020).

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

I.1.

Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform: 3.A.1 Research, Innovation and Technology Strategy 2030 (RTI Strategy 2030)

The objective of this reform is to design the overarching framework for the research,

innovation and technology policy in Austria in the coming ten years. The aims are to become

an international innovation leader and to strengthen Austria as an RTI location, to focus on

effectiveness and excellence, and to focus on knowledge, talent and skills. The

implementation of the reform is organised with the research financing act and the

operationalisation with three-year pacts for research, technology and innovation. The

investments included in this subcomponent complement the RTI Pact 2021-2023 adopted in

2020 and are expected to be covered by the future pacts. The ‘RTI-Strategy 2030’ is to be

implemented by the end of 2030.

The implementation of the part of the reform under the recovery and resilience plan shall be

completed by 31 December 2025.

Investment: 3.A.2 Quantum Austria — Promotion of Quantum Sciences

The objective of this investment is to facilitate excellent future-oriented, transformative and

innovative basic and advanced research and to place Austria among those EU countries that

successfully use quantum sciences for innovative products and services.

The investment consists of funding research infrastructures (incl. software development) and

research collaborations, with the aim to expand the knowledge base for the (further)

development of technological concepts for quantum computing, simulation, and

communication, the establishment or development of technologies for the whole area of

quantum sciences, especially hardware and software for quantum computing, simulation,

and communication. The investment is also expected to strengthen cross-border cooperation

(such as between German-speaking countries) and achieve or expand the alignment with

relevant European initiatives and projects.

The implementation of the investment shall be completed by 31 March 2026.

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Investment: 3.A.3 Austrian Institute of Precision Medicine

The objective of this investment is to establish a centre for precision medicine on the campus

of the Medical University of Vienna. Due to the immediate proximity to the largest hospital

of Vienna, that is also of one of the largest hospitals in the world, the AKH (General Hospital

Vienna), the institute is expected to translate scientific results immediately to the benefit of

the patients.

The investment consists of a new building to be built for this new research centre. The

investments include both the structural and the necessary infrastructural and digital

equipment for research.

The implementation of the investment is expected to start by 30 June 2022 and shall be

completed by 30 June 2026.

Investment: 3.A.4 (Digital) Research Infrastructures

The strategic development of research infrastructures is an important field of action of the

Austrian Research, Technology and Innovation Strategy (RTI) 2030 in order to catch up with

the top international field and to strengthen Austria as a location for RTI.

The investment consists in funding of (digital) research infrastructure projects for the

Austrian universities. A call for expressions of interest shall be set up to enable financing

high quality and competitive infrastructure at the Austrian universities and giving them the

possibility to participate in large international research infrastructures.

The implementation of the investment is expected to start by 31 December 2022, and shall

be completed by 31 August 2026.

I.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description

each

milestone and target

Signature of the 54

performance and financing

agreements with central

research institutions,

research funding agencies,

and public universities.

Approval and publication

of the third RTI Pact by

the Federal Government,

in accordance with the

2020 Research Funding

Act, setting out the

financing of research and

detailing the research and

innovation priorities for a

period of three years. It

helps hence to implement

the objectives and areas of

activity of the RTI

strategy.

All expressions of interests

by stakeholders of the RTI

sector have been received

and the resolution agency

(agencies) has (have) been

designated.

3.A.1 RTI-

Strategy 2030

Target

Finalisation of

performance

and financing

agreements

Signed

performance/

financing

agreements

2024

3.A.1 RTI-

Strategy 2030

Milestone

Approval of the

third RTI Pact

Publication of

the third RTI

Pact by the

Federal

Government on

their website.

2025

3.A.2 Quantum

Austria —

Promotion of

Quantum

Sciences

Milestone

Call for

expressions of

interest

(BMBWF);

Identification of

an executing

agency

Receipt of

expressions of

interest.

2021

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description

each

milestone and target

The executing agencies

draft the interim report

based on project data. The

interim report represents

the progress made so far of

the calls and, where

possible, of the projects.

As part of the preparation

and negotiation of the

performance agreements

with research institutions,

both the adaptation of the

technical infrastructure

and the transfer of

operations to the research

institutions shall be part

of the performance

agreements by the

Ministry (BMBWF).

Approval of the project by

the Ministry of Education

Science and Research

(BMBWF). The project

shall be simultaneous

included in the Austrian

Building Management

Plan. The Plan sets out and

details all the public

construction plans for

universities.

3.A.2 Quantum

Austria —

Promotion of

Quantum

Sciences

Milestone

Interim report

Production of

the interim

report

2024

3.A.2 Quantum

Austria —

Promotion of

Quantum

Sciences

Milestone

Closure of

projects with

transfer to

university

operations

Closure of the

project status

allowing for

transfer to

normal

operation of the

research entities

at the

universities

2026

3.A.3 Austrian

Institute of

Precision

Medicine

Milestone

Ministerial

planning

approval

(BMBWF &

BMF)

Ministerial

approval by the

Federal Ministry

for Education,

Science and

Research

(BMBWF) in

agreement with

the Federal

Ministry of

Finances and

2022

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

publication of

approved

planning within

the Austrian

Building

Programme

Publication of

ministerial

approval on the

website of the

Ministry to start

construction

activities

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description

each

milestone and target

3.A.3 Austrian

Institute of

Precision

Medicine

Milestone

Start of

construction of

the Institute of

Precision

Medicine

2023

The construction works

have physically started.

The start of construction is

expected to be marked by

a ceremonial or press

event.

The project shall be

completed on the basis of

the established contractual

and planning principles in

accordance with the

building permit and in

compliance with the

procurement law

requirements as well as the

principle of transparency

and equal treatment..

Award decisions regarding

digital infrastructure

projects to be carried out

by universities shall be

communicated to the

universities. The names of

3.A.3 Austrian

Institute of

Precision

Medicine

Milestone

Institute of

Precision

Medicine

completed

The construction

works have been

completed and a

finalisation

report has been

approved.

2026

3.A.4 (Digital)

Research

Infrastructures

Milestone

Award

decisions for

grants to

universities

investing in

Communication

of award

decisions by the

awarding

authority and

publication of

2022

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

the names of the

selected projects

and universities

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description

each

milestone and target

the selected projects and

universities shall be

published on the website

of the Ministry.

The Ministry in charge of

the measure (Federal

Ministry of Education

Science and Research

(BMBWF)) shall issue an

interim progress report

showing all projects are

underway and that half of

the investments have been

completed. This shall be

based on the compulsory

annual progress reports

submitted by all the

awarded projects

documenting progress and

ensuring compliance with

the award conditions.

The Ministry in charge of

the measure (Federal

Ministry of Education

Science and Research

(BMBWF)) shall issue a

final report to the

European Commission

showing all investments

are completed correctly

digital research

infrastructure

3.A.4 (Digital)

Research

Infrastructures

Milestone

Progress report

with 50 % of

investments

completed

Summary report

issued by the

awarding

Ministry

(BMBWF)

2025

3.A.4 (Digital)

Research

Infrastructures

Milestone

Final report

with 100 % of

investments

complete

Final report

issued by the

awarding

Ministry

(BMBWF)

2026

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description

each

milestone and target

This shall be based on the

compulsory annual and

final reports submitted by

all the awarded projects

including detailed project

outputs and a breakdown

of the funds used.

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J. SUBCOMPONENT 3.B R

SKILLING

This subcomponent of the Austrian recovery and resilience plan aims to address the

following challenges: integration of low skilled into the labour market, re-skilling and up-

skilling, preparing for future challenges of the labour market.

The objectives of the subcomponent are to improve the skills and competence level,

particularly of the low skilled and to increase their labour market opportunities, notably in a

crisis situation and in a period where new qualifications are required. Investing in the human

capital of the unemployed, particularly for those with low qualification levels, is expected to

increase their long-term resilience by reducing the likelihood of future unemployment.

The subcomponent contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendations related

to improving the labour market results of the low skilled (Country Specific Recommendation

2 in 2019) and taking necessary measures to reduce the negative effects resulting from the

COVID-19 pandemic (Country Specific Recommendation 1 in 2020).

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

J.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform: 3.B.1 Education bonus

The objective of this reform is to improve the incentives and the material framework

conditions for long-term unemployed to participate in organised training or qualification

sessions. The reform is expected to reduce the risk of participants dropping-out from the

sessions before they are finalised. The reform consists of a ‘top up’ to the unemployment

benefit. The additional payment is based on a fixed daily rate and depends on the

participation in a full training and qualification session with a duration of at least four

months.

The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 31 March 2022.

Investment: 3.B.2 Promoting re-skilling and up-skilling

The objective of this investment is to improve the skills and competences of unemployed,

particularly the low skilled, to prepare them for the future challenges of the labour market

and to make them less vulnerable for future spells of unemployment.

The investment consists of funding of re-skilling and up-skilling measures related to basic

qualifications, electronics and digital technologies, nursing, social and caring professions,

environment/sustainability, project oriented transitional work places as well as youth

coaching. The funding shall also concentrate on offering flexible training methods and

focuses on supporting women.

The implementation of the investment shall be completed by 31 December 2022.

J.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of

each milestone and

target

3.B.1 Education

bonus

Milestone

Entry into force of

the Unemployment

Insurance Act and the

publication of the

Funding Guidelines

on the Ministries’

website

Provision in the law

indicating the entry

into force of the

Unemployment

Insurance act;

publication of the

Funding Guidelines

on the Ministries’

website

2020

3.B.1 Education

bonus

Target

Education bonuses

disbursed

Number

40 000

2021

3.B.1 Education

bonus

Milestone

Education bonus

measure evaluated

Publication

evaluation report

2022

The legal basis for

the education bonus

(Section 20 (7) of

the Unemployment

Insurance Act

(AlVG)) has

entered into force.

The accompanying

funding guidelines

have been adopted

and published.

At least 40 000

people have

received the

education bonus

Before the

education bonus has

expired, the

measure shall be

evaluated, with a

view of a possible

extension funded by

the national budget.

The evaluation

report shall be

published on the

website of the

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3.B.2 Promoting

re-skilling and

up-skilling

Milestone

Ensuring

the

preconditions for re-

skilling

and

up-

skilling

The necessary

budgetary provision

was established in

December 2020,

under the 2021

budget and the

Federal budgetary

framework act

(BFRG)

2020

3.B.2 Promoting

re-skilling and

up-skilling

Milestone

Implementation

report

Implementation

report based on

quarterly

implementation

reports

2022

3.B.2 Promoting

re-skilling and

up-skilling

Target

People benefitting

from re- skilling and

up-skilling.

Number

94 000

2022

responsible

Ministry

The legal act

enabling the re-

skilling and up-

skilling measures to

be implemented

was included in the

budgetary

framework act

adopted in

December 2020.

Implementation

report shall be

issued by the

Ministry based on

quarterly

implementation

reports. The report

shall provide

detailed

information on the

re-skilling and up-

skilling measures

carried out.

At least 94 000

people shall be

recorded as having

been enrolled in re-

skilling and up-

skilling measures in

the system of the

Austrian Public

Employment

Service or by the

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Social Ministry

Service

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K. SUBCOMPONENT 3.C E

DUCATION

The subcomponent of the Austrian recovery and resilience plan addresses the following

challenges: targeted compensation of educational and learning deficits due to the

COVID - 19 crisis, quantitative and qualitative improvement of the elementary education

offer.

The objective of the subcomponent is to improve equal access to education by strengthening

early childhood education, particularly for under 3-years old, and through extra support for

pupils to compensate for learning loss during the pandemic in the context of a reform that

widens access to education.

The subcomponent contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendation focusing

on raising the levels of basic skills for disadvantaged groups, including people with a migrant

background (Country Specific Recommendation 2 in 2019), expanding childcare facilities

(Country Specific Recommendation 2 in 2019) and ensuring equal opportunities in education

(Country Specific Recommendation 2 in 2020).

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

K.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform: 3.C.1 Improved access to education

The objective of the reform is to improve the basic skills of disadvantaged groups of pupils,

including pupils with a migration background in order to guarantee equal opportunities in

education. The reform aims to complement the investments that are part of the same

subcomponent with a view to improving access to education. The reform shall consist of

three legal acts: two legal acts improving the access of pupils to the national standardised

assessments, and one legal act establishing criteria for the specification of the socio-

economic baseline of schools. The criteria shall guide the allocation of human resources to

schools and shall prioritise the allocation to those schools whose socio-economic profile is

more demanding.

The implementation of the measure shall be completed by 31 December 2025.

Investment: 3.C.2 Remedial education package

The objective of the investment is to compensate for the accumulated learning deficits and

potential losses in education, during the prolonged periods of distance learning, during the

COVID-19 Pandemic. The focus is particularly on disadvantaged pupils, so to avoid any

increase in already existing inequalities in education outcomes.

The investment consists of an extensive package of additional learning hours and a bundle

of individual support measures. These support measures may be designed individually and

flexibly at the school location and should benefit all pupils. A particular focus is given to

pupils in final year classes and pupils with need for additional support.

The implementation of the measure shall be completed by 31 March 2022.

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Investment: 3.C.3 Expansion of elementary education

The objective of the investment is to expand the provision of childcare facilities, particularly

for the under three-year-olds and the opening hours for the three- to six-year-olds, to

facilitate the reconciliation of work and family life. Additionally, with a focus on

improving early childhood education and care at the earliest possible age of learners, the

quality of early childhood education and care facilities is expected to be improved.

The investment consists of funding to expand the provision of suitable early childhood

education and care facilities for the under three-year-olds, to meet the Barcelona target for

children under the age of three (childcare rate 33%)

. In addition, it contributes to extending

the opening hours of elementary educational institutions for three- to six-year-olds. The

quality of education and care for children until the start primary school shall be further

developed, notably by improving the staff/child ratio.

The implementation of the measure shall be completed by 30 September 2025.

K.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

In 2002, the Barcelona European Council defined the target that high quality and affordable childcare facilities

should be available to at least 33% of children under the age of three.

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Indicative timeline

for completion

Description of each milestone and

target

Baseline

Goal

Quarter

Year

Entry into force of an act amending the

School Education Act establishing the

legal framework for the creation of

additional modules of the national

standardised assessments “Individual

Competence Assessment PLUS”

(iKMPLUS)

90a

3.C.1

Improved

access to

education

Milestone

Entry into force

of the amended

School

Education Act

Entry into force

of the legislation

on the

implementation

of additional

modules of the

national

standardised

assessments

Entry into force

of the legislation

on establishing

criteria for the

specification of

the socio-

economic

baseline of

schools

Provision in the

Act indicating

the entry into

force of the

amended School

Education Act

2023

90b

3.C.1

Improved

access to

education

Milestone

Provision in the

legislation

indicating the

entry into force

of the legislation

2024

Entry into force of a legal act which shall

implement the additional modules of the

national standardised assessments

(iKMPLUS). The additional modules

shall enable targeted support for pupils.

91a

3.C.1

Improved

access to

education

Milestone

Provision in the

legislation

indicating the

entry into force

of the legislation

2025

Entry into force of a legal act

establishing criteria for the specification

of the socio-economic baseline of

schools. The criteria shall be based on

the socio-economic background of pupils

and shall include having a migration

background by pupils. The criteria shall

guide the allocation of human resources

to schools and shall prioritise the

allocation to those schools whose socio-

economic profile is more demanding.

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Indicative timeline

for completion

Description of each milestone and

target

Baseline

Goal

Quarter

Year

The remedial education package is

finalised including the specific allocation

of resources and can be implemented by

the

Laender/regional

educational

authorities (Bildungsdirektionen). The

design shall target the specific needs of

school locations (needs-based use of

resources, particularly for school

locations with increased need of support

for pupils, increased need for language

skills or specific socio-economic

challenges).

3.C.2

Remedial

education

package

Milestone

Finalisation of

the remedial

education

package and

start with the

measures in the

schools

Design, approve

and start the

implementation

of a package of

support

measures

(remedial

education

package) in the

framework of

the school law.

2021

3.C.2

Remedial

education

package

Milestone

Support

measures during

the school year

are completed.

Provision of

supplementary

classes including

during the

holidays

Evaluation of

the remedial

education

package

Summary

declaration by

the education

Ministry

(BMBWF)

2021

Supplementary lessons have been

provided outside of school hours,

including during holidays.

3.C.2

Remedial

education

package

Milestone

Evaluation of the

remedial hours

package is

published and

include an

overview of how

many weekly

2022

A short evaluation report shall be

published on the website of the Ministry.

It includes an oversight of the results of

the final accounts of the remedial

education project and it entails also the

utilisation of the additional hours

provided.

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

measure

Indicative timeline

for completion

Description of each milestone and

target

Baseline

Goal

Quarter

Year

hours have been

offered

3.C.3

Expansion of

elementary

education

Increasing rates

of childcare for

children under

three years of

age

Increasing rates

of early

childhood

education for

children aged

three to six

compatible with

full-time

employment of

parents

(percentage)

The childcare quota for under 3-year-

olds shall be increased by 2.9 percentage

points.

The offer of places, compatible with full-

time employment of parents, in early

childhood education institutions for

children aged three to six years of age

shall increase. The increase shall be

accompanied by yearly resource targets

and performance reviews with the

Laender.

The data on the increased offer

shall be made available by Statistik

Austria.

Target

30.1

2025

3.C.3

Expansion of

elementary

education

Target

(percentage)

46.8

52.8

2025

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L. SUBCOMPONENT 3.D S

TRATEGIC INNOVATION

This subcomponent of the Austrian recovery and resilience plan aims to address the

following challenges: digital transformation, strategic value chains and autonomy in

semiconductor production in Europe; energy transformation, building the hydrogen

economy in Europe, decarbonisation of energy-intensive sectors.

The objective of the subcomponent is to (i) promote Europe’s autonomy in semiconductor

production and strengthen Austria’s position in this area, and (ii) promote integrated projects

along the hydrogen value chain, in order to accelerate energy transformation and

decarbonisation of energy-intensive sectors.

The subcomponent contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendations to

stimulate digitalisation of businesses and sustainability (Country Specific Recommendation

3 in 2019) and to focus investment of the green and digital transitions, in particular on

innovation, sustainable transport, clean and efficient production and use of energy (Country

Specific Recommendation 3 in 2020).

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

L.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Investment: 3.D.1 IPCEI Microelectronics and Connectivity

The investment into the planned Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI)

on Microelectronics and Connectivity, which is to be implemented as a multi-country

project, aims, on the one hand, to strengthen areas within the sector of microelectronics in

which Europe is already performing well (such as power electronics, sensors, process

technologies) and, on the other hand, to target areas in which Europe is currently dependent

on imports (such as the development of innovative network/microelectronics technologies

based on smaller structures and the combination of functionalities and materials). A key

objective is therefore to strengthen Europe’s open strategic autonomy. In addition, planned

IPCEI projects are expected to develop more energy-efficient solutions and thus contribute

to the achievement of climate objectives.

The investment includes funding of the projects selected, following a call for expression of

interest, in the areas of microelectronics and connectivity.

The implementation of the investment is expected to start by 31 December 2021 shall be

completed by 31 August 2026.

Investment: 3.D.2 IPCEI Hydrogen

The general objective of the planned investment is to help build a national and European

hydrogen ecosystem to help contributing to the achievement of Austria’s and the EU’s

climate objectives. Austria’s ambition is to be firmly anchored in the renewable hydrogen

value chain.

The planned investment aims to promote integrated projects along the hydrogen value chain,

especially covering hydrogen production, storage and applications. Following a call for

interest, the investment shall provide funding to selected projects, focusing in particular on

energy-intensive industrial and mobility sectors that are difficult to decarbonise as well as

on R&D/FID of components.

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The planned investment includes funding of the projects selected, following a call for

expression of interest, especially in the areas of hydrogen production, storage and

applications.

The implementation of the investment is expected to start by 30 September 2021 and shall

be completed by 31 August 2026.

L.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description

milestone and target

each

3.D.1 IPCEI

Microelectronics

and connectivity

Milestone

Climate-related

eligibility criteria

established in call

documents

Call documents

with eligibility

criteria ensuring

that the

investment

activity shall

result in

demonstrated

substantial life-

cycle GHG

emissions

savings

2021

3.D.1 IPCEI

Microelectronics

and connectivity

Milestone

National selection

of projects to

support the

development of

innovative

microelectronics

and connectivity

technologies

Selection

decision will be

communicated

to the European

Commission

2021

Documents with regard to

the second phase of the call

for expression of interest are

published, including

climate-related eligibility

criteria, which shall oblige

potential beneficiaries to

explicitly commit to the

reduction of GHG emissions

within their project

portfolios and estimate the

extent of GHG savings.

Moreover, the commitment

to emission reductions shall

represent a key factor in the

selection of projects within

the subsequent jury process.

The Austrian projects

regarding the development

of innovative

microelectronics and

connectivity technologies

have been selected based on

recommendations of an

independent expert panel,

following the two-stage call

for expression of interest

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform

Investment)

3.D.1 IPCEI

Microelectronics

and connectivity

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

percentage

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description

milestone and target

each

Target

At least 66 % of

approved projects

started

EUR 125 000 000

allocated and at

least 80% of the

aid disbursed for

approved projects

2024

100

3.D.1 IPCEI

Microelectronics

and connectivity

Target

EUR

(million)

125

2026

101

3.D.2 IPCEI

Hydrogen

Milestone

National selection

of projects to

support the

development of

hydrogen

production,

storage and

applications

At least 66 % of

approved projects

started

EUR 125 000 000

have been

committed to the

approved projects

Selection

decision will be

communicated

to the European

Commission

2021

102

3.D.2 IPCEI

Hydrogen

3.D.2 IPCEI

Hydrogen

Target

percentage

2024

103a

Target

EUR

(million)

125

2025

At least 66 % of the

approved Austrian projects

have started

The available budget of

EUR 125 000 000 has been

allocated to the approved

projects (including expenses

of the implementing

agency). At least 80% of the

budget has been disbursed to

the beneficiary companies.

The Austrian projects

regarding activities along the

hydrogen value chain,

covering hydrogen

production, storage and

applications have been

selected based on

recommendations of an

independent expert panel,

following the two-stage call

for expression of interest.

At least 66 % of the

approved Austrian projects

have started.

Funding contracts between

the funding agencies and the

final recipients were signed.

By this, the available budget

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description

milestone and target

each

of EUR 125 000 000

(including costs for funding

agencies) has been

committed to the approved

projects.

3.D.2 IPCEI

Hydrogen

All approved

projects have

entered the first-

industrial-

deployment-

phase.

All the projects that have

been approved for funding

shall enter the FID (first-

industrial-deployment-

phase).

103b

Target

percentage

100

2026

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COMPONENT 4: JUST RECOVERY

M. SUBCOMPONENT 4.A H

EALTH

This subcomponent of the Austrian recovery and resilience plan addresses the challenges

faced by Austria’s healthcare sector, in particularly the inefficient use of resources in

secondary care.

The objective of the subcomponent is to foster resilience of the health sector whilst ensuring

universal access, high quality of care and sustainable services.

The reform aims to improve sustainability and resilience in healthcare by strengthening

public health and primary health care. These objectives are expected to be achieved through

an increased provision of primary health care units, shifting the weight from hospital care

(Reform 4.A.1 and Investment 4.A.2). Furthermore, the subcomponent also includes

investments to step up digitalisation within the health sector (4.A.3) and to increase social

fairness within it (4.A.4). Overall, the proposed modernisation of the Austrian health care

sector is expected to provide low-threshold access to health care services and continuity of

care, as well as to reduce the burden on hospital capacity in the long term.

This subcomponent also builds on previous actions being implemented in relation to

stepping up primary health care units (supported by the Technical Support Instrument and

European Investment Bank).

The subcomponent contributes to addressing previous country-specific recommendations on

improving the sustainability of the healthcare system (Country Specific Recommendation 1

in 2019 and Country Specific Recommendation 1 in 2020), especially in view of a global

pandemic.

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

M.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform: 4.A.1 Enhancing primary health care

The Austrian platform for primary health care is intended to serve as an information and

communication hub between health professionals, patient organisations, education, science,

the public administration of the health care system and other health care stakeholders. It also

aims to promote social innovation within primary health care in Austria.

The overall objective of the measure is to promote the attractiveness of working conditions

for general practitioners and other health and social professions in primary health care,

particularly in rural areas. Besides improved health care provisions, the reform also aims at

promoting a culture of interprofessional cooperation and mutual understanding of roles and

competencies between health care and social professions in the field of primary health care.

The implementation of the measure shall be completed by 30 June 2026.

Investment: 4.A.2 Funding of primary health care projects

The objectives of the measure are to expand rapidly multi-professional primary health care

units in Austria and to ensure low-threshold decentralised access to services for the

population, especially in rural areas.

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The investment consists of two major funding parts: firstly to invest in at least 45 new

primary health care units (Primärversorgungseinrichtungen/PVE) compared to January

2021 and secondly to finance different projects in existing primary health care settings with

a focus on environmental and social sustainability, digital and spatial infrastructure and

training opportunities. Targeted measures are expected to be developed and implemented

together with relevant stakeholders, such as the municipal association. When setting up new

primary health care units (either in form of centres or networks), environmental aspects shall

also be taken into account. A special focus shall be placed on establishing multi-professional

primary health care networks in rural areas by closely involving the respective

municipalities.

The implementation of the measure shall be completed by 30 June 2026.

Investment: 4.A.3 Development of the electronic parent-child pass platform including the

interfaces to the early childhood intervention (Frühe Hilfen) networks

The objective of this measure is to run a screening programme for the early detection of

health risk factors, diseases and health problems during pregnancy and early childhood until

the age of 62 month. This shall create better health opportunities for pregnant/breastfeeding

women and their children, in particular for socially disadvantaged families.

The investment consists in the development of an electronic documentation and

communication platform with simplified access to test results for health care practitioners

and affected women (pregnant and breastfeeding). Accessibility shall be made easy in order

to allow also socially disadvantaged families or less educated women with limited German-

language skills to use the parent-child passport as a key preventive tool.

The implementation of the measure shall be completed by 30 June 2026.

Investment: 4.A.4 National roll-out of early childhood intervention (Frühe Hilfen) for

socially disadvantaged pregnant women, their young children and families

The objectives of the measure is to support families in vulnerable situations during the period

of pregnancy and beyond. It aims to promote health equality and social fairness.

The investment consists in preventive interventions throughout the phase of early childhood

by improving and extending already existing support measures, setting up regional ‘early

childhood intervention’ networks and establishing cooperation among all relevant

institutions and services in the field of early childhood in the districts (‘Bezirke’- Austrian

subregional entity) not yet covered.

The implementation of the measure shall be completed by 30 September 2024.

M.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

Unit

measure

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each milestone

and target

Baseline

Goal

104

4.A.1 Enhancing

primary health

care

Milestone

Platform on

primary health

care and related

measures

Start of platform /

incubator /

accelerator

2022

a) The platform on primary health

care shall formally be established

and shall start its operation and

b) the incubator and primary

health care unit accelerator

programme have been started.

At least 100 young professionals

(such as students, health care and

social professionals) shall

participate in events promoting

primary health care, organised in

the framework of the

platform/incubator programme.

The primary health care platform

has at least 150 registered

members.

The funding guidelines for both,

the establishment of new primary

health care units (PVE) and

projects for existing primary

health care shall be adopted and

published.

105

4.A.1 Enhancing

primary health

care

Target

Promotional

events in the

context of the

platform/incubato

r programme

Membership of

the primary health

care platform.

Adoption and

publication of

funding

guidelines for

primary health

care projects

Number of

participants

in events

100

2023

106

4.A.1 Enhancing

primary health

care

4.A.2 Funding of

primary health

care projects

Target

Number of

members of

the platform

150

2026

107

Milestone

Funding

guidelines

adopted and

published

2021

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Number

Measure

(Reform

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

Unit

measure

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each milestone

and target

Baseline

Goal

108

4.A.2 Funding of

primary health

care projects

Target

Funding of

primary health

care projects

Number of

projects

funded

2023

At least 45 projects related to

primary health care shall be

funded, out of which at least 15

shall consist in the establishments

of new primary health care units

(centres and networks – also in

rural areas).

At least 90 projects related to

primary health care shall be

funded, out of which at least 25

shall consist in the establishments

of new primary health care units

(centres and networks – also in

rural areas).

At least 155 projects related to

primary health care shall be

funded, out of which at least 45

shall consist in the establishments

of new primary health care units

(centres and networks - also in

rural areas).

Based on a consultation of

stakeholders, the legal framework

for the electronic implementation

of the ’parent-child pass’ have

entered into force.

109

4.A.2 Funding of

primary health

care projects

Target

Funding of

primary health

care projects

Number of

projects

funded

2025

110

4.A.2 Funding of

primary health

care projects

Target

Funding of

primary health

care projects

Number of

projects

funded

155

2026

111

4.A.3

Development of

the electronic

'parent- child

pass' platform

including the

interfaces to the

early childhood

Milestone

Entry into force

of the law

defining the

framework for the

electronic ‘parent-

child pass’

Provision in the

law indicating the

entry into force of

the law defining

the framework for

the electronic

‘parent-child

pass’

2023

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform

Investment)

intervention

(Frühe

Hilfen)

networks

4.A.3

Development of

the electronic

'parent- child

pass' platform

including the

interfaces to the

early childhood

intervention

(Frühe

Hilfen)

networks

4.A.3

Development of

the electronic

'parent-child

pass' platform

including the

interfaces to the

early childhood

intervention

(Frühe

Hilfen)

networks

4.A.4 National

roll-out of early

childhood

interventions

(Frühe

Hilfen)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

Unit

measure

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each milestone

and target

Baseline

Goal

112

Milestone

Award of the

electronic 'parent-

child pass'

platform

programming

contract

Publication of the

award of the

electronic 'parent-

child pass'

platform

programming

contract

2023

The award following a tender for

the programming of the

electronic ’parent-child pass’

shall be carried out

113

Target

Caring medical

doctors and the

respective women

using the

electronic ’parent-

child pass’

percentage

of caring

medical

doctors

2026

At least 90% of the caring

medical doctors and the

respective women use the

electronic ’parent-child pass’

114

Milestone

Identification and

entrustment of the

implementation

bodies

Act(s) entrusting

the

implementation

bodies

2022

The implementation bodies for

setting up the early childhood

interventions (Frühe

Hilfen)

for

socially disadvantaged pregnant

women, their small children and

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform

Investment)

for socially

disadvantaged

pregnant

women, their

young children

and families

4.A.4 National

roll-out of early

childhood

interventions

(Frühe

Hilfen)

for socially

disadvantaged

pregnant

women, their

young children

and families

4.A.4 National

roll-out of early

childhood

interventions

(Frühe

Hilfen)

for socially

disadvantaged

pregnant

women, their

young children

and families

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

Unit

measure

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each milestone

and target

Baseline

Goal

families shall be identified and

assigned.

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Target

National roll-out

of early childhood

interventions

percentage

of envisaged

national

rollout

75%

2023

At least 75% of the envisaged

national rollout shall be

completed.

116

Target

National roll-out

of early childhood

interventions

percentage

of envisaged

national

rollout

100%

2024

The national rollout of early

childhood interventions for

socially disadvantaged pregnant

women, their young children and

families is finalised and is fully

operational. All districts shall be

covered.

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N.SUBCOMPONENT 4.B R

ESILIENT MUNICIPALITIES

This subcomponent of the Austrian recovery and resilience plan addresses the following

challenges: (i) reactivation of town centres, particularly in rural areas, (ii) investment

supporting the green transition, (iii) the needs-based provision and expansion of professional

care services.

The objectives of the subcomponent are to: (i) make town centres more attractive and reduce

mobility constrains, through the resettlement of businesses; (ii) finance the thermal

renovation of company and municipality buildings and provide additional incentives for

local and district heating systems in town centres/districts that were previously fossil-fuelled;

and (iii) improve the capacity to provide targeted services and the resilience of the long-term

care system in Austria.

The subcomponent consists of two reform measures: (i) a new soil protection strategy and

(ii) a reform to further develop the provision of care. It includes also two investments: (i)

support for climate change in town centres and (ii) the pilot project on community nurses.

The subcomponent addresses the country-specific recommendations on enhancing

sustainability (Country Specific Recommendation 3 in 2019) and to improve the provision

and the sustainability of the long-term care system (Country Specific Recommendation 1 in

2019).

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

N.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform: 4.B.1 Soil protection strategy

The objective of the development of a soil protection strategy is to set up a framework for

consensus-finding and coordination processes with all relevant planning bodies (federal

level,

Laender

and municipalities) to agree on a strategic guidance to curb land use. The

final aim of the soil protection strategy is to gradually reduce the land use in Austria to net

2.5 hectare per day until 2030.

The first step of the reform is the development of, and the agreement on, the key elements

of an Austrian soil protection strategy and a roadmap for its implementation. These shall be

developed by all relevant institutional actors (federal level,

Laender,

municipalities) and

shall be agreed upon in the framework of the Austrian Conference on Spatial Planning

(Oesterreichische

Raumordnungskonferenz).

The main elements for the development of the

implementation strategy shall be the definition of concrete milestones and the agreement on

an indicator-based monitoring system. Besides the overall objective (reduction of land use

to 2.5 hectare per day), additional quantifiable targets and milestones will be determined,

based on negotiations between the Laender in the framework of the Austrian Conference on

Spatial Planning. At the end of the implementation of the reform, the Austrian quantitative

soil protection strategy, including the overall objective of reducing the land use in Austria to

net 2.5 hectare per day until 2030 shall be adopted.

The measure shall enter into force by 31 December 2022.

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Reform: 4.B.2 Reform to further develop care provision

The objective of the reform is to address challenges in the long-term care sector. Due to the

growing challenges in the area of long-term care, the federal government has set the goal of

implementing a fundamental reform to further develop care provision. In coordination with

the

Laender,

the focus is to be placed on people in need of care and their relatives and

caregivers.

The reform consists of several preparatory steps for a long-term care reform starting in 2024,

within the next period of the Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Act. The report of the Task

Force Care, comprised of experts from all levels of government and external stakeholders,

has defined the objectives for the development of the existing care system. Based on this

report, talks between the federal government, states, cities and municipalities shall lead to

common approaches and reform projects, in the framework of the long-term care target based

governance (‘Zielsteuerung

Pflege’),

as part of the preparation for a reform of the provision

of long-term care in the context of the negotiations of the fiscal framework. The key

principles of the long-term care reform and the division of responsibilities among the federal

level, the

Laender

and municipalities shall be reflected in the Intergovernmental Fiscal

Relations Act for the next period (starting in 2024).

The implementation of the reform is expected to start by 30 September 2021 and shall be

completed by 31 March 2024. The roll-out of changes in long-term care provision on the

ground may take place after 2024.

Investment: 4.B.3 Investment in climate-friendly town centres

The objective of the investment is to raise the attractiveness of town centres, notably in rural

areas, by supporting the often costly investment in necessary measures to make buildings fit

for the green transition, thereby preventing the use of new land outside the town centres and

making a positive contribution to reduction of mobility.

The investment consists of several elements, which aims to help entrepreneurs establish their

businesses in town centres and the renovation of public buildings in town centres. The areas

of investment included are thermal renovation of commercial and communal buildings in

town centres, and measures for greening facades. Additionally, connection to high-efficiency

district heating as well as recycling of brownfield land shall be funded.

The implementation of the investment shall be completed by 30 June 2026.

Investment: 4.B.4 Investment in the implementation of community nurses

The objective of the establishment of community nursing in Austria is to make a significant

contribution to local, low-threshold and needs-based care; community nurses are central

contact persons who coordinate various services (such as therapies and social services) and

play a central role in the field of prevention.

The investment consists in the establishment of a network of community nurses close to their

patients. Community nurses are qualified nurses with at least two years of professional

experience. Community nurses with a further relevant qualification (such as courses on

community nursing, family health nursing, public health nursing) shall preferably be

employed. In the course of the project, 150 community nurses shall be posted nationwide as

part of the pilot project within the framework of fixed-term employment contracts.

The implementation of the investment shall be completed by 31 December 2024.

N.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

Baseline

Goal

measure

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each milestone

and target

The key elements and the

roadmap for the soil protection

strategy shall be adopted.

Main elements for the

development of the strategy for

the implementation shall be the

definition of concrete

milestones, the agreement on

an indicator based monitoring

system. Besides the overall

objective (reduction of land

use to 2.5 hectare per day),

additional quantifiable targets

and milestones shall be

determined, based on

negotiations between the

Laender

in the framework of

the political Austrian

Conference on Spatial

Planning (Oesterreichische

Raumordnungskonferenz).

The quantitative soil protection

strategy shall be adopted. It

shall include the overall

objective of reducing the land

use in Austria to net 2.5

hectare per day until 2030

At the beginning of the reform

process, the pilot project

‘community nurses’ shall be

implemented as a pilot project

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4.B.1 Soil

protection

strategy

Milestone

Adoption of a

road map for the

Austrian soil

protection

strategy

Publication of

the adopted

Roadmap

2021

118

4.B.1 Soil

protection

strategy

Milestone

Adoption of the

Austrian

quantitative soil

protection

strategy

Pilot projects on

community

nurses as

element of the

Publication of

the adopted

Soil strategy

Launch of

community

nursing model

as part of the

2022

119

4.B.2 Reform to

further develop

care provision

Milestone

2021

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Reform of care

provision,

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

reform on care

provision

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

Baseline

Goal

measure

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each milestone

and target

of the reform. Based on this

pilot project a common model

fa national roll-out of this

measure shall be developed in

the framework of the reform to

further develop care provision.

The principles for the long-

term care target based

governance have been adopted

by the partners of the fiscal

framework negotiations

(Federal level,

Laender

and

Municipalities) and published.

120

4.B.2 Reform to

further develop

care provision

Milestone

Principles for

the

implementation

of long-term

care target

based

governance

(Ziel-steuerung

Pflege)

are

established

Publication of

the principles

2022

121

4.B.2 Reform to

further develop

care provision

Milestone

Start

implementing

the core

elements of the

reform of long-

term care

provision

The Inter-

governmental

Fiscal

Relations Act

for the period

starting in

2024 is

published in

Austria’s legal

information

system

Funding

guidelines

published

2024

The main elements of the long-

term care reform shall be

reflected in the

Intergovernmental Fiscal

Relations Act

(Finanzausgleichsgesetz),

which shall have entered into

force.

The funding guidelines for the

renovation of buildings in town

centres have been adopted.

Eligible projects shall be: (i)

122

4.B.3 Climate-

friendly town

centres

Milestone

Adoption of the

funding

guidelines for

2021

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

the four areas of

intervention

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

Baseline

Goal

measure

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each milestone

and target

thermal renovation of

commercial and communal

buildings, (ii) façade-greening

projects, (iii) connection of

buildings to high-efficiency

district heating, and (iv)

recycling of brownfield land.

123

4.B.3 Climate-

friendly town

centres

4.B.3 Climate-

friendly town

centres

4.B.3 Climate-

friendly town

centres

Target

Thermal

refurbishment

projects

completed

Green façades

projects

completed

Projects for the

connection to

high-efficiency

district heating

completed

Brownfield land

projects

completed

Brownfield land

projects

completed

Number of

thermal

refurbishment

projects

Number of

green façades

Number of

projects for

the connection

to high-

efficiency

district heating

Number of

recycling of

brownfield

land projects

Number of

recycling of

brownfield

land projects

2023

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Target

2026

At least 34 thermal renovation

projects of companies and/or

municipalities in town centres

are completed.

At least 15 roof and façade

greening projects are

completed.

At least 375 projects for the

connection to high-efficiency

district heating are completed.

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Target

375

2023

129

4.B.3 Climate-

friendly town

centres

4.B.3 Climate-

friendly town

centres

Target

2023

At least 30 projects of

recycling of brownfield land

are completed.

At least 60 projects of

recycling of brownfield land

are completed.

130

Target

2026

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Sequential

Number

131

132

133

Measure

(Reform

Investment)

4.B.4

Investment in

the

implementation

of Community

Nursing

4.B.4

Investment in

the

implementation

of Community

Nursing

4.B.4

Investment in

the

implementation

of Community

Nursing

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit of

Baseline

Goal

measure

Number of

new

community

nurses having

started to work

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each milestone

and target

Target

Start of

community

nurses work

2021

At least 50 community nurses

have started to work.

Milestone

Interim

evaluation

Interim

evaluation

report

submitted

Number of

new

community

nurses active

at national

level.

2022

Interim evaluation report and

recommendations for further

approach by external

evaluators

Target

150 community

nurses active at

national level

150

2024

At least 150 community nurses

are active at national level.

Final evaluation covers the

performance of all 150 CN

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O. SUBCOMPONENT 4.C A

RTS AND

ULTURE

This subcomponent of the Austrian recovery and resilience plan addresses the following

challenges: support of the green and digital transitions in arts and culture.

The objectives of the subcomponent are to set incentives for an ecologically more sustainable

cultural sector and to accelerate the digital structural change of the sector, with a special

focus on the digitalisation of cultural heritage.

The subcomponent addresses country specific recommendations related to ecological

sustainability of the economy (Country Specific Recommendation 3 in 2019) and investment

in the digital transition (Country Specific Recommendation 3 in 2020).

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

O.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform: 4.C.1 Development of a building culture programme

The objective of the reform is to establish a framework for ‘Baukultur’ which combines high

quality architecture and built environment taking into account social, ecological, economic

and cultural components. The aim is to raise awareness for building culture and to integrate

aspects of the green transition in this area.

The reform consists mainly of the ‘Fourth Austrian Building Culture Report’, which is

intended to set the basis for a reform of building culture in Austria for the coming years and

outline concrete measures for a building culture programme. The reform shall create better

legal, financial and structural framework conditions for high-quality building. The ability to

connect to European requirements plays an essential role.

The implementation reform is expected to be completed by 30 September 2021.

Reform: 4.C.2 Develop a national digitalisation strategy for cultural heritage

The objective of the reform is to expand digitalisation in arts and culture and to promote the

digital transformation of the art and culture sector. It aims at better visibility of cultural

objects and networking between cultural institutions.

The reform consists of the development and publication of a national strategy for the

digitalisation of cultural heritage. This strategy shall aim at promoting the further digital

transformation of the art and culture sector in Austria. It shall advance the digitalisation of

cultural heritage, such as the collections and inventory of cultural institutions. The strategy

process shall include a public kick-off event, workshops, and web-based support in the

Laender.

The result of the process shall be the publication of a strategy document. The

strategy is also the framework for the investments in digitalisation included in this

subcomponent.

The implementation of the reform is expected to be completed by 31 March 2023.

Investment: 4.C.3 Renovation of Volkskundemuseum Wien and Prater Ateliers

The objective of the investment is to demonstrate, with selected renovation projects, how

they may become models of combining a living building culture with the aim of

environmentally conscious monument protection. Furthermore, the implementation of the

‘Federal Building Culture Guidelines’ should be visibly displayed.

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The investment consists of the renovation of two historic buildings, where holistic quality

criteria as well as up-to-date participation and planning procedures are used, taking into

consideration the ‘Federal Building Culture Guidelines’. The renovation measures shall

contribute to a significant increase of energy efficiency of both buildings.

The implementation of the investment is expected to be completed by 30 June 2026.

Investment: 4.C.4 Digitalisation wave cultural heritage

The objective of the investment is to launch a large digitalisation wave in cultural

institutions. The archives of the different art and culture divisions should be increasingly

translated into a digital format and hence become accessible to a wider public. The awareness

of the need for enhanced digital activity of Austrian museums, the Austrian institutes of

cultural heritage and cultural institutions has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The investment consists of an update of the existing platform ‘Kulturpool’ to ‘Kulturpool

NEU’

and hence a state of the art central digital platform. It should also include innovative

tools to connect with people who have not been in touch with cultural heritage so far, e.g.

younger people. To make this work, the cultural institutions have to deliver the appropriate

data. The cultural institute may decide autonomously which objects of their collection they

would like to digitalise. The ‘Kulturpool’ shall function as a central platform that merges the

data form different institutions of cultural heritage, makes them digitally available and

enables also a bundled transmission of this data.

The implementation of the investment is expected to l be completed by 30 June 2026.

Investment 4.C.5 Investment fund for climate-friendly cultural businesses

The objective of the investment is to support cultural institutions, which have often little

capacity for investments in a more ecological design of their operational structures. The

measure shall increase the possibility for the realisation of such investments and also raise

awareness of medium to long-term cost savings if such investments are realised.

The investment consists of funding for the following areas: renewable energy sources (such

as photovoltaics, heat pumps or biomass); energy saving measures (such as heating

optimisation or lighting optimisation); circular economy (such as reduction of raw material

consumption); adaptation measures to climate change (such as green facades for cooling).

The implementation of the measure is expected to be completed by 30 September 2025.

O.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

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4.C.1 Development

of a building culture

programme

Milestone

Fourth Building

Culture report

The building

culture

report has

been

published

Publication

of the

consultation

process,

including

launch of the

online

survey

2021

135

4.C.2 Develop a

national digitalisation

strategy for cultural

heritage

Milestone

Launch of the

consultation process

on a strategy for the

digitisation of

cultural heritage

Publication by the

Ministry for Culture

(BMKOES) of the

strategy for the

digitalisation of

cultural heritage

Feasibility studies for

the

Volkskundemuseum

Wien and Prater

Ateliers

2022

The fourth building culture

report has been published. It

shall set the agenda for a

reform of building culture in

Austria for the coming years

and outline concrete measures

for a building culture

programme.

The consultation process has

been launched. The

consultation shall take place

through an online survey and

specific workshops with

relevant stakeholders (such as

museums, educational

institutions, libraries).

Taking into account the results

of the consultation process,

the digitalisation strategy has

been published.

Feasibility studies for the two

renovation projects have been

completed and are available.

They shall include a collection

of geographic reference data,

measurement of the property

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4.C.2 Develop a

national digitalisation

strategy for cultural

heritage

Milestone

The strategy

is published

2023

137

4.C.3 Renovation of

Volkskundemuseum

Wien and Prater

Ateliers

Milestone

Feasibility

studies

published

2021

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

138

4.C.3 Renovation of

Volkskundemuseum

Wien and Prater

Ateliers

4.C.3 Renovation of

Volkskundemuseum

Wien and Prater

Ateliers

Milestone

Reopening of Prater

Ateliers

Handover of

the Ateliers

to the artists

2025

139

Milestone

Completion of the

rehabilitation of the

Volkskundemuseum

Handover to

the owner

2026

140

4.C.4 Digitalisation

wave cultural

heritage

Milestone

‘Kulturpool

Neu’

—

web-based data

aggregation platform

from different

cultural heritage

institutions

Publication

and launch

of the

‘Kulturpool

Neu’

platform

2023

and buildings, preparation of

basic reports taking into

account the protection of

monuments and energy

efficiency, as well as the

appointment of the planning

advisory board for the

building culture support of the

renovation projects

The renovation of the Prater

Ateliers has been completed

and artists may use the

building.

The construction project at the

Volkskundemuseum has been

completed and the museum

has reopened to the public,

including public access to the

research and exhibition

contents.

The ‘Kulturpool

Neu’

platform has been launched

with a new, contemporary

design. It shall function as a

central platform that merges

the data from different

institutions of cultural heritage

and makes them digitally

available to the public.

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

141

4.C.4 Digitalisation

wave culture heritage

Target

Cultural and art

objects digitalisation

programme

Number

400 000

2024

142

4.C.4 Digitalisation

wave cultural

heritage

Target

Cultural and art

objects digitalisation

programme

Number

400 000

600 000

2026

143

4.C.5 Investment

fund for climate-

friendly cultural

businesses

Milestone

Entry into force of

the funding

guidelines

establishing the

investment fund

Entry into

force of the

funding

guidelines

establishing

the

investment

fund.

2021

At least 400 000 cultural and

art objects have been

digitalised (including 300

analogue films and 15 000 3D

objects)

At least 600 000 cultural and

art objects have been

digitalised. (including 500

analogue films and 25 000 3D

objects)

With the entry into force of

funding guidelines

establishing the investment

fund for climate-friendly

cultural businesses, the legal

basis has been created for the

launch of expressions of

interest. The fund shall be

mandated to invest in the

following areas: renewable

energy sources (such as

photovoltaics, heat pumps or

biomass); energy saving

measures (such as heating

optimisation or lighting

optimisation); circular

economy (such as reduction of

raw material consumption);

adaptation measures to climate

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative timeline

for completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

144

4.C.5 Investment

fund for climate-

friendly cultural

businesses

Milestone

First call for

expressions of

interest

First call for

expressions

of interest

published

2022

145

4.C.5 Investment

fund for climate-

friendly cultural

businesses

Milestone

Contract award of

climate-friendly

cultural businesses

projects

Publication

of selected

projects

2025

change (such as green facades

for cooling)

The call for expressions of

interest has been published.

Potential applicants may

access all the necessary

documents and information.

Applications may be made

online.

The financial volume of the

investment fund for climate-

friendly cultural businesses

has been fully committed to

eligible projects in the areas

of: renewable energy sources;

energy saving measures;

circular economy; and

adaptation measures to climate

change. The funds shall be

paid out on a project-by-

project basis depending on the

project size and schedule.

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P. SUBCOMPONENT 4.D R

ESILIENCE THROUGH REFORMS

The present subcomponent subsumes central reforms that will increase Austria’s resilience

in the coming years. The reform measures complement reform and investment measures

included in the different subcomponents and include also additional reforms to address

structural challenges and provide framework conditions for certain areas.

The contribution to challenges of country-specific recommendations and the objectives of

the reforms are included below for each reform measure.

4.D.1: The reform contributes to addressing the Country Specific Recommendation related

to simplifying and rationalising fiscal relations and responsibilities across layers of

government and aligning financing and spending responsibilities (Country Specific

Recommendation CSR 1 in 2019).

4.D.2: The reform contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendation related to

addressing the sustainability of the pension system (Country Specific Recommendation 1 in

2019).

4.D.3: The reform contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendation related to

addressing the sustainability of the pension system (Country Specific Recommendation 1 in

2019).

4.D.4: The reform contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendation related to

achieving the climate targets and Austria’s transformation to a climate neutral economy

(Country Specific Recommendation 3 in 2020).

4.D.5: The reform contributes to addressing the country -specific Recommendation related

to making the tax mix more efficient and more supportive to inclusive and sustainable growth

(Country Specific Recommendation 4 in 2020).

4.D.6: The reform contributes to addressing the Country Specific Recommendation related

to need of sizeable private investment needed to for Austria’s transformation to a climate

neutral economy (Country Specific Recommendation 3 in 2020).

4.D.7: The reform contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendation related to

enhancing education results in Austria (Country Specific Recommendation 2 in 2020).

4.D.8: The reform contributes to addressing the Country Specific Recommendation related

to stimulating company growth and reducing regulatory barriers in the service sector

(Country Specific Recommendation 3 in 2019).

4.D.9: The reform contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendation related to

stimulating company growth and reducing regulatory barriers in the service sector (Country

Specific Recommendation 3 in 2019).

4.D.10: The reform contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendation related

to boosting labour market outcomes for the low-skilled in close cooperation with social

partners (Country Specific Recommendation 2 in 2019).

4.D.11: The reforms contribute to addressing the country-specific Recommendations related

to reducing regulatory barriers in the service sector (Country Specific Recommendation 3 in

2019) and reducing administrative and regulatory burden (Country Specific

Recommendation 3 in 2020).

It is expected that no measure in this subcomponent does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into

account the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and

resilience plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

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P.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform: 4.D.1 Spending review focusing on green and digital transformation

The objective of the reform is to carry out spending reviews for public spending related to

the green and digital transitions. Spending reviews, as topic-related budget analysis points,

supplement the regular budget planning process and may make an important contribution to

improving the impact orientation of the federal budget. They aim to help to assess for the

analysed policy areas whether the intended objectives are being achieved and/or to what

extent these goals are achieved in effective and efficient way.

The reform consists of several implementation steps. For the focus on green transition,

spending reviews are planned to be carried out in modules that build on one another. The

spending review concerning the digital transition is planned after the measures of the

digitalisation fund have been rolled out (see 2.C.2 Digitalisation fund public administration).

The implementation of the reform is expected to start by 30 September 2022 and shall be

completed by 31 December 2025.

Reform: 4.D.2 Increase in effective retirement age

The objective of the reform is to increase the effective retirement age by reducing incentives

for early retirement, thus helping to limit the growth of public pension expenditure, albeit to

a limited extent. The replacement of the ‘early retirement pension’ (abschlagsfreie

vorzeitige

Alterspension)

by the so-called ‘early starter bonus’ (FrühstarterInnenbonus), in the context

of the Social Insurance Amendment Act 2020 increases the effective retirement age, while

also reducing the pension gap and contributing towards reducing old-age poverty. The law

was passed in November 2020 and will enter into force as of January 2022.

The ‘early retirement pension without deductions’ (abschlagsfreie

vorzeitige Alterspension)

provided for the possibility to retire without any deductions before the statutory retirement

age (men 65 years, women 60 years) when completing 45 contribution years. Only few

people, mostly with well above-average pensions, benefited from this rule. On the contrary,

with the new ‘early starter bonus’

(FruehstarterInnenbonus)

people shall receive one euro

on top of their pension for every month they worked between the age of 15 and 20. For the

five years until the age of 20, the bonus amounts to a maximum of 60 euros per month (840

euros per year) on top of the determined pension amount. The prerequisite for receiving the

early starter bonus shall be the completion of at least 25 years of insurance. As a result, the

bonus shall also provide an incentives to return to work after a period of childcare.

The first-time pension adjustment in the calendar year after retirement shall be 50% of the

adjustment amount (‘50%

Aliquotierung’).

The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 31 March 2026.

Reform: 4.D.3 Reducing old-age poverty by incentivising people to work longer

The objective of the reform is to reduce old-age poverty by incentivising people to work

longer. The reform consists of two parts.

The first part aims at increasing the pension deferral bonus to incentivise individuals to work

longer than their statutory pensionable age. In Austria, women typically have interrupted

employment histories and shorter pension contribution periods due to childcare

responsibilities. Given that the pension deferral bonus tends to be taken up mainly by

women, whose statutory pensionable age is still lower than that of men, it is expected to

contribute also to reducing the gender pension gap.

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The second part aims at tightening the eligibility conditions for the

Korridorpension

raising the minimum early retirement age and the years of contribution required. This part

of the measure is expected to contribute to fiscal sustainability of the pension system.

The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 31 March 2026.

Reform: 4.D.4 Climate action governance framework

The objective of the reform is to establish a sound legal framework for the implementation

of the climate targets.

The issue of lacking cross-level governance shall be particularly addressed by the following

measures, also reflected in the milestones: the establishment of a Citizens’ climate council

(Klimarat),

set up for discussion and elaboration of proposals for climate protection

measures necessary to achieve the Austrian climate goals. The introduction of a focal point

for green budgeting in the Austrian Ministry of Finance responsible for the implementation

of green budgeting standards in the Austrian budget process, and an amendment to the

Austrian Federal Budget Law (BHG 2013) introducing a mandatory addendum to the

Austrian annual federal budget and a climate check for legislative proposals through a new

binding impact dimension within the regulatory impact assessment. The mandatory

addendum (“Green Budgeting Report”) aims at capturing and analyzing the climate- and

environmental-specific impacts of budgetary and tax policy measures as well as relevant

regulatory measures.

The implementation of the reform is expected to start by 31 December 2021 and shall be

completed by 31 December 2025, with an effective application of the relevant provisions

commencing no later than 1 January 2026.

Reform: 4.D.5 Eco-social tax reform

The overarching objective of the eco-social tax reform is to combat climate change and to

contribute to the achievement of European and national climate targets. Following the recent

implementation of a first stage of the tax reform, additional incentives for climate-friendly

consumer behaviour are necessary in order for Austria to achieve its 2030 climate targets.

The forthcoming second stage of the eco-social tax reform is expected to be an important

complement to investment incentives for climate-friendly technologies (included notably in

Component 1 Green recovery of the Austrian Recovery and Resilience Plan) and support to

expand the circular economy by providing preferential tax treatment of low- or zero-

emission technologies and products. The tax reform is expected to be revenue-neutral by

providing tax relief to companies and private households through compensatory measures

that have additional positive social and economic effects, such as reduced labour taxes or

targeted consumption-based bonuses.

The measure shall introduce a pricing for CO₂ emissions, such as through CO₂ pricing via

existing taxes within the framework of tax legislation or a national emissions trading system

with prices set at the beginning. These measures are coordinated with instruments at the

European level, so that double pricing is excluded. The amount of the pricing is based on the

one hand on the goal of true cost agreed in the government programme and on the other hand

on the emission reductions necessary to achieve the climate targets. The reform is expected

to contribute to annual greenhouse gas emission savings of 2.6 million tonnes of CO₂

equivalent by 2030 compared with 2019.

The implementation of the reform is expected to start by 30 June 2021 and shall be completed

by 31 March 2022.

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Reform: 4.D.6 Green Finance (Agenda)

The objective of the green finance agenda is to establish a political and monitoring

framework that mobilises private capital for the necessary investments to achieve the climate

and energy targets of 2030.

The actions of the green finance agenda focus on the following three aspects, under the

premise of actively combating greenwashing: (i) mobilisation of capital for climate

protection and sustainable investment, (ii) anchoring and managing climate-relevant risks in

the due diligence obligations, and (iii) development of uniform strategies and methods as

well as guidance.

Specific actions included in the Green Finance Agenda are: promoting the agreement on a

‘Green Supporting Factor’ at EU level and, based on the EU agreement, national

implementation of the ‘Green Supporting Factor’ to facilitate granting of ‘green loans’;

development of strategies and methods for a better risk management in the context of green

finance, e.g. the systematic measurement and reduction of the exposure to climate and

environmental risk; and further development of appropriate methods and the related

guidance.

The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 31 December 2022.

Reform: 4.D.7 National Financial Education Strategy

The objective is to establish a national financial education strategy, which does not exist so

far. It shall set common goals and a long-term vison that leads to an increase in financial

education in Austria and on which stakeholders from the financial education sector may base

their own programmes and measures.

The reform shall include the set-up of a strategy concept and the establishment of a

competence framework. Topics that should be particularly pursued by the financial

education strategy are basic financial education in schools and for young people, increasing

the capital market knowledge of the population and more awareness about the importance

of future and old-age provision. Women were identified as one of the specific target groups.

The implementation of the reform is expected to start by 30 September 2021 and shall be

completed by 31 December 2022.

Reform: 4.D.8 Start-up package

The objective is to provide sustainable support to growth-oriented start-ups and to increase

the attractiveness of the business location internationally.

The reform consists in the implementation of a new legal form (working title ‘Austrian

Limited’). This new legal form shall be tailored to the needs of start-ups and innovative

SMEs and the area of social entrepreneurship. To strengthen growth financing, further tax

incentives shall be examined. In addition, the reform has to be seen together with other

simplification measures, such as the ‘Once Only’ principle and the implementation of a grace

period (see below).

The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 31 March 2022.

Reform: 4.D.9 Strengthening equity capital

The objective of the measure is to strengthen the equity position of Austrian companies by

facilitating the mobilisation of private capital in companies in form of equity. For that

purpose the first aim is to evaluate the equity position of Austrian companies. In particular

it shall be clarified in which sectors the equity position is particularly low and also the role

of company size shall be identified.

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The reform measure consists of converting government-guaranteed loans, which were used

to bridge liquidity bottlenecks during the COVID-19 crisis, into equity or equity-like

instruments. In addition, a company form for investments in company holdings in the form

of the SICAV (société

d'investissement à capital variable),

a collective investment scheme,

which is already well established in other European countries, shall be anchored in Austrian

company law. It is intended to make fund shares securitisable and tradable. The design shall

take into account high transparency standards, investor protection, money laundering

prevention and the exclusion of tax structuring models.

The implementation of the reform is expected to start by 30 September 2021 and shall be

completed by 31 March 2022.

Reform: 4.D.10 Labour market: one-stop shop

The objective of the measure is to provide targeted support for bringing long-term

unemployed facing multiple barriers back to the labour market. The coordinated support is

expected to help to address those multiple barriers and facilitate access to qualification and

training. The need for this targeted support has also been increasing during the COVID-19

pandemic.

The measure consists in the establishment of a one-stop shop for the long time unemployed

facing multiple barriers to placement and inclusion in the labour market. The design and set-

up of the one-stop shops shall be done in close cooperation with social partners and the

Länder.

This one-stop shop should coordinate and facilitate the access to the appropriate

services of different support institutions.

The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 31 March 2022.

Reform: 4.D.11 Liberalisation of business regulations

The objective of three targeted measures is to contribute to the liberalisation of the

framework conditions for trade and the promotion of the provision of business-oriented

services that also make a contribution to the green and digital transitions.

The reform package consists of three measures: The removal of barriers to business transfers

(Grace Period Act) contains several activities that shall facilitate the transfer of businesses

to new owners (such as to the next generation in a family business). The amendment to the

Occasional Traffic Act aligns the conditions for taxis and other ride rental businesses, thus

enabling the operation of innovative ride-hailing services. The last reform measure in this

package facilitates the authorisation process for recharging points for electric motor vehicles

and for photovoltaic systems as part of commercial installations.

The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 31 March 2022. The Occasional

Traffic Act was to have entered into force in by 31 March 2021. The exemption from

authorisation for installation of e-vehicle charging points and photovoltaic systems was to

have entered into force by 31 March 2021.

P.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

for non-repayable financial support

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

146

4.D.1 Spending

review focusing on

green and digital

transformation

Milestone

Spending Review

on the analysis of

the climate and

energy policy

support and

incentive

landscape.

Dissemination of

the report

2022

147

4.D.1 Spending

review focusing on

green and digital

transformation

Milestone

Spending Review

‘Identifying

synergies with the

funding landscape

of the

Länder’

Dissemination of

the report

2023

The report shall be internally

disseminated. This report

shall focus on the analysis of

the climate and energy policy

support and incentive

landscape. Based on this,

examination of further

funding and incentives

related to their impact on

climate and energy policy

may take place. It aims to

include climate responsibility

mechanisms for Ministries

and the setting of specific

greenhouse gas reduction

targets with given budget

ceilings.

The report shall be internally

disseminated. This report

shall focus on identifying

synergies in the funding

landscape of the

Länder,

including the climate

responsibility mechanisms

between the federal level and

the

Länder

as part of the

Intergovernmental Fiscal

Relations Act 2017

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

148

4.D.1 Spending

review focusing on

green and digital

transformation

Milestone

Spending Review

‘Implementation

of the EU

taxonomy at

national level’

Dissemination of

the report

2024

149

4.D.1 Spending

review focusing on

green and digital

transformation

Milestone

Spending Review

‘Public-sector

shareholding’

Dissemination of

the report

2025

150

4.D.1 Spending

review focusing on

green and digital

transformation

Milestone

Spending Review

‘Sustainability of

Public

Procurement’

Dissemination of

the report

2025

(Finanzausgleichsgesetz

2017), so that it may serve as

a basis for the next period of

Intergovernmental Fiscal

Relations Act.

The report shall be internally

disseminated. This report

shall focus on the

identification of challenges

of redirecting financial flows

into climate-friendly and

sustainable investments and

identify public sector levers

in the areas of fiscal,

regulatory and tax policy.

The report shall be internally

disseminated. This report

shall focus on reviewing

public-sector policies for

company participation in line

with the process outlined in

the Austrian National

Climate and Energy Plan

(NECP).

The report shall be internally

disseminated. This report

shall focus on evaluating the

status quo with regard to

sustainable procurement,

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

taking into account the

efficient use of funds.

Furthermore, it shall

emphasise developing

optimisation potential for

sustainable public

procurement.

4.D.1 Spending

review focusing on

green and digital

transformation

Spending Review

‘Further

advancement of

digitalisation in

public

administration’

Establishment of

the legal basis for

the abolishment

of the early

retirement

pension without

deduction, as well

as for the

introduction of

the early starter

bonus

Introduction of

50%

Aliquotierung of

the first pension

increase

The report shall be internally

disseminated. This report

shall focus on evaluating the

effects of the digitalisation

fund.

151

Milestone

Dissemination of

the report

2023

152

4.D.2 Increase in

effective retirement

age

Milestone

Publication of the

Social Insurance

Amendment Act

2020 in Austria’s

legal information

system

2020

The replacement of the ‘early

retirement pension’ by the

so-called ‘early starter bonus’

was adopted in November

2020 in the context of the

Social Insurance Amendment

Act 2020 and will enter into

force as from January 2022.

The first-time pension

adjustment in the calendar

year after retirement shall be

50% of the adjustment

amount.

153

4.D.2 Increase in

effective retirement

age

Milestone

Entry into force of

the law amending

the Social

Insurance Act

2022

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

154a

4.D.3 Reducing old-

age poverty by

incentivising people

to work longer

Milestone

Entry into force of

the law

introducing an

increase in the

pension deferral

bonus

Entry into force of

the law amending

the

Korridorpension

Provision in the

law indicating the

entry into force

2022

The law increasing the

pension deferral bonus shall

enter into force.

155a

4.D.3 Reducing old-

age poverty by

incentivising people

to work longer

Milestone

Provision in the

law indicating the

entry into force of

the law amending

the

Korridorpension

2022

The law amending the

Korridorpension

shall enter

into force, with a stepwise

application commencing on 1

January 2026.

A Citizens’ Climate Council

(Klimarat)

is established as

evidenced by public

reporting on at least its

inaugural meeting. A focal

point on green budgeting to

coordinate the

implementation of green

budgeting standards in

Austria shall be established

in the Ministry of Finance

and publicly announced.

An amendment to the

Austrian Federal Budget Law

(BHG 2013) shall introduce a

mandatory addendum to the

156

4.D.4 Climate action

governance

framework

Milestone

Citizens’ Climate

Council

(Klimarat)

and

focal point on

green budgeting

Public reporting

on the

establishment of a

Citizens’ Climate

Council and of a

focal point on

green budgeting.

2021

157

4.D.4 Climate action

governance

framework

Milestone

Entry into force of

a law introducing

a mandatory

climate check for

Provision in the

law indicating the

entry into force of

the amendment to

2022

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

the Austrian

Federal budget

law (BHG 2013),

with an effective

application of the

relevant

provisions

commencing no

later than 1

January 2026.

The task force on

eco social tax

reform is starting

work on the

second stage of

eco-social tax

reform

Provision in the

law indicating the

entry into force of

the eco-social tax

reform.

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

new legislative

proposals

Austrian annual federal

budget and a climate check

for legislative proposals

through a new binding

impact dimension within the

regulatory impact

assessment.

158

4.D.5 Eco-social tax

reform

Milestone

Launch of the

second stage of

the work of the

task force

2021

The task force shall start its

work on the second stage of

the eco-social tax reform.

159

4.D.5 Eco-social tax

reform

Milestone

Entry into force of

the eco-social tax

reform

2022

160

4.D.6 Green Finance

(Agenda)

Milestone

Green Finance

Agenda

Publication of the

Green Finance

Agenda

2022

Entry into force of the eco-

social tax reform, including a

price for CO₂ emissions,

which is expected to reduce

annual CO₂ emissions by at

least 2.6 million tonnes by

2030 (compared to 2019).

The Green finance agenda

shall be published. It shall

include concrete reference to

the planned actions, such as:

facilitating the granting of

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

‘green loans’ and

development of strategies

and methods for a better risk

management in the context of

green finance (such as the

systematic measurement and

reduction of the exposure to

climate and environmental

risk).

Use of

quantitative and

qualitative

indicators to

measure the

achievement of

implementation

Publication of

indicator-based

report on the

implementation of

the Green Finance

Agenda

The report shall present a

methodology based on

quantitative and qualitative

indicators to guide the

measurement of the success

of green finance actions.

The strategic document shall

be completed. It shall set

common goals and long-term

visions that lead to an

increase in financial

education in Austria and on

which stakeholders in the

field of financial education

may base their own

programmes and measures. A

framework for cooperation

and coordination between

public and non-public

161

4.D.6 Green Finance

(Agenda)

Milestone

2022

162

4.D.7 National

Financial Education

Strategy

Milestone

Strategy

document

Publication of the

strategy document

including action

plan

2021

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

163

4.D.7 National

Financial Education

Strategy

Milestone

Finalisation of the

Competence

Framework for

financial

education

The Competence

Framework for

financial

education is

transmitted to the

European

Commission

2022

164

4.D.8 Start-up

package

Milestone

Entry into force of

the start-up

package

Provision in the

law indicating the

entry into force of

the start-up

package

2022

financial education actors is

also expected to be included.

The document shall include

an action plan to

operationalise the strategy.

The competency framework

shall focus on increased basic

financial education in schools

and for young people,

increasing the population’s

capital market knowledge

and raising awareness about

the importance of future and

old-age provision. Synergies

are also expected with the

Green Finance Agenda (such

as ‘Green Financial

Literacy’).

Entry into force of a law

introducing a new corporate

form (working title:

‘Austrian Limited’), which

shall facilitate the early

stages of start-ups. It shall

particularly take the needs of

start-ups and innovative

SMEs into account. It shall

include flexible allocation of

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

165

4.D.9 Strengthening

equity capital

Milestone

Decree on the

conversion of

state guaranteed

loans into equity

Entry into force of

the company form

for investments in

shareholding

(SICAV)

Publication of the

decree

Provision in the

law indicating the

entry into force of

the company form

for investments in

shareholdings

(SICAV)

The one-stop shop

concept has been

developed and

transmitted to the

European

Commission

2021

shares to investors and

employees.

The decree opening up the

possibility to convert state

guaranteed loans into equity

shall be in force

An amendment of the

Austrian company law shall

enter into force to introduce

the legal form of SICAV in

order to facilitate equity

investments in companies

The internal concept, to be

developed with the

involvement of the

Laender

and Social partners, for the

establishment of the one-stop

shop shall be available. It

shall operationalise the

introduction of the one-stop

shop.

The one-stop shop shall be

operational and have started

to offer services to the

unemployed

The Occasional Transport

Act, which shall abolish a

binding tariff for occasional

166

4.D.9 Strengthening

equity capital

Milestone

2022

167

4.D.10 Labour

market: one-stop

shop

Milestone

Conceptual

development

2021

168

4.D.10 Labour

market: one-stop

shop

4.D.11 Liberalisation

of business

regulations

Milestone

Start of operations

Entry into force of

the occasional

transport act

The one-stop shop

is operational

Provision in the

law indicating the

entry into force of

2022

169

Milestone

2021

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

the occasional

transport act.

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each

milestone and target

transport (taximeter

obligation) shall enter into

force.

The decree making

recharging points for electric

motor vehicles and

photovoltaic systems in

commercial installations in

principle exempt from

authorisation shall enter into

force.

The law on the removal of

barriers to business transfers

(Grace Period Act) shall

enter into force.

170

4.D.11 Liberalisation

of business

regulations

Milestone

Exemption of

recharging points

for electric motor

vehicles and

photovoltaic

systems in

commercial

installations from

authorisation

requirements.

Entry into force of

the Grace Period

Act

171

4.D.11 Liberalisation

of business

regulations

Milestone

Publication of the

decree exempting

recharging points

for electric motor

vehicles and

photovoltaic

systems in

commercial

installations from

authorisation

Provision in the

law indicating the

entry into force of

the Grace Period

Act

2021

2022

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COMPONENT 5: REP

OWER

The Austrian REPowerEU component addresses the challenges faced by Austria due to

energy dependence on fossil fuels and the green transition. The four proposed measures

contain two new reforms (on acceleration of permitting procedures for renewables and on

promoting hydrogen as a technology key to climate neutrality), one new investment

(photovoltaic systems with or without electricity storage) as well as a scale-up of one existing

investment related to zero-emission commercial vehicles.

The reforms contribute in particular to increasing the share and accelerating the deployment

of renewable energy, and to raising the production of renewable hydrogen and the uptake of

hydrogen in hard-to-decarbonise sectors. The investments help to accelerate the expansion of

renewable energy and to support zero-emission transport and its infrastructure.

The implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to reduce dependency on fossil

fuels in line with the country-specific recommendation on energy (CSR 4 in 2022). Most of

the new measures in the REPowerEU chapter have a cross-border effect by contributing to

securing energy supply in the whole EU.

It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental

objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account

the description of the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience

plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

5.1.

Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Q. SUBCOMPONENT 5.A R

EFORMS

Reform: 5.A.1 Acceleration of permitting procedures for renewables

The objective of the measure is to streamline the permitting procedures for renewable energy

projects by amending the national Environmental Impact Assessment Act (“EIA Act”). The

amendment aims at introducing several procedural simplifications, such as facilitation of

changes to the permit in case of technological development, reducing the length of permitting

procedures on administrative and judicial level by setting concrete deadlines for objections at

the beginning of the procedure, removing the suspensive effect of the appeal in case of

insufficiently substantiated complaints and by an increased use of digitalisation.

The impact of the reform shall be evaluated in a report to the Austrian Parliament, presenting

recommendations on how to further speed up the permitting procedures for renewables and

figures quantifying the duration of environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedures.

The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 30 September 2024.

Reform: 5.A.2 Hydrogen as key technology to climate neutrality

The objective of this reform is to create a new policy and to coordinate initiatives on renewable

hydrogen in Austria by way of a national Hydrogen Strategy. The Hydrogen Strategy aims to

(i) ramp up the production of renewable hydrogen, (ii) set the framework for developing

hydrogen-ready infrastructure with a view to enabling imports and transport of renewable

hydrogen, and also (iii) sets the objective of installing 1 GW electrolyser capacity by 2030 in

order to reduce reliance on fossil fuels in sectors such as industry and transport, which are

difficult to decarbonize.

The measure consists of the publication of a national Hydrogen Strategy and the establishment

of the national hydrogen platform.

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The Hydrogen Strategy shall provide specific actions in eight policy areas (flagship projects

on the targeted deployment of hydrogen technologies, funding for production of renewable

hydrogen, incentives for hydrogen-enabled business models, hydrogen-ready infrastructure,

green mobility based on hydrogen, R&D in the field of hydrogen, stakeholder dialogue on

hydrogen matters and collaboration at EU and international level on hydrogen regulation and

infrastructure).

The measure also includes (i) the publication of a first evaluation report which shall inform

on the state of play and take stock of progress in the implementation of the Hydrogen Strategy,

(ii) the publication of the integrated national energy infrastructure plan and (iii) the adoption

of the legislative framework on the implementation of a national hydrogen certification

scheme.

The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 31 March 2026.

R. SUBCOMPONENT 5.B I

NVESTMENTS

Investment: 5.B.1 Photovoltaic systems

The objective of this investment is to support the expansion of photovoltaic systems with or

without electricity storage. The investment aims at accelerating the expansion of renewable

energy and contributing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The subsidy scheme supports photovoltaic systems with or without electricity storage

exclusively on buildings and promotes the expansion of renewable energy. Only private

individuals and non-profit associations shall be eligible for funding.

The subsidy scheme shall support the installation or expansion of photovoltaic systems with

a capacity ≤ 20 kWp with or without electricity storage. The systems shall be subdivided

according to their size. Systems up to 10 kWpeak and systems between 10 and 20 kWpeak

shall be subsidised with different flat rates.

The subsidy scheme may also support electricity storage systems of up to 50 kWh, when they

are installed together with the renewable energy generation system. Flat rates per kWh shall

be awarded for electricity storage systems.

The implementation of the investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.

Investment: 5.B.2. Scaled-up measure: Funding zero-emission commercial vehicles and

infrastructure

The objective of this investment is to scale up investment 1.B.4 Zero-emission utility vehicles

under component 1, Sustainable Recovery. The scaled-up part of that investment shall

increase the ambition of the original measure by providing funding to switch from heavy-duty

commercial vehicles (categories N2 and N3, tractor units and special vehicles

) to heavy-duty

zero-emission commercial vehicles (categories N2 and N3, tractor units and special vehicles).

Only electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles of categories N2, N3, tractor units and special

vehicles, as well as the infrastructure required for their operation, shall be eligible for funding.

The implementation of the investment shall be completed by 30 June 2026.

Especially the following special vehicles are eligible for funding: Construction site tipper; Waste collection vehicle;

Mixer wagon; Pump truck; Crane truck; Vehicle for gritting and snow clearing work; Vehicle for street and sewer

cleaning; Fire engine; Ladder vehicles (both for fire services and other public and civil use); Breakdown and towing

vehicle.

The selection is based on number 1 – 31 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 Part C Annex II.

Moreover, electrically operated auxiliary units, superstructures or connected devices (maximum one unit per emission-

free commercial vehicle) are subsidized.

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5.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

5.A.1.

Acceleration

of permitting

procedures for

renewables

5.A.1.

Acceleration

of permitting

procedures for

renewables

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Provision in the

law indicating the

entry into force of

the amended

EIA Act

Quantitative

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

indicators

Indicative

timeline

completion

Quarter

for

Description of each milestone

and target

Year

The amendment to the

Environmental Impact

Assessment (EIA) Act shall

enter into force.

The 9th EIA Report shall be

transmitted to Parliament. It

shall include figures on the

duration of EIA procedures, as

well as recommendations on

the necessary actions to further

speed up permitting of

renewables in Austria.

The Hydrogen Strategy shall

be published.

The national hydrogen

platform shall be established.

The platform shall include

representatives from research,

industry, the energy sector and

civil society.

The first evaluation report on

the implementation of the

Hydrogen Strategy shall be

published. It shall include the

state of play and an assessment

of the progress made on the

Sequential

Number

Milestone /

Target

Name

Goal

172

Milestone

Entry into force

of the amended

EIA Act

2023

173

Milestone

9th EIA Report

presented to

Parliament

Transmission of

the 9

EIA

Report to

Parliament

2024

174

5.A.2.

Hydrogen as

key

technology to

climate

neutrality

5.A.2.

Hydrogen as

key

technology to

climate

neutrality

Milestone

The Hydrogen

Strategy is

published

and the national

hydrogen

platform is

established

Publication of the

Hydrogen

Strategy and

establishment of

the national

hydrogen

platform.

Online

publication of the

evaluation report

on the

implementation of

the Hydrogen

Strategy

2023

175

Milestone

Publication of

the evaluation

report

2024

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

indicators

Indicative

timeline

completion

Quarter

for

Description of each milestone

and target

Year

objectives included in the

Hydrogen Strategy.

Goal

176

5.A.2.

Hydrogen as

key

technology to

climate

neutrality

Milestone

Implementation

of two key

measures in the

Hydrogen

Strategy

177

5.B.1.

Photovoltaic

systems

5.B.1.

Photovoltaic

systems

Milestone

Publication of

the guidelines

Installation of of

photovoltaic

systems

Publication of the

integrated

national energy

infrastructure plan

(NIP); and the

legislative

framework on the

implementation of

a national

hydrogen

certification

system

Online

publication of the

guidelines

2026

Implementation of two key

deliverables of the Hydrogen

Strategy: (i) the final integrated

national energy infrastructure

plan (NIP) shall be published;

and (ii) the legislative

framework for the

implementation of the national

hydrogen certification system

shall be adopted.

The guidelines of the subsidy

scheme shall be published.

17 500 projects consisting in

photovoltaic systems up to 20

kWp, with or without

electricity storage systems up

to 50 kWh, shall be installed.

35 300 projects consisting in

photovoltaic systems up to 20

kWp, with or without

electricity storage systems up

to 50 kWh, shall be installed.

Funding call for projects for

heavy-duty commercial

2023

178

Target

Number

17 500

2024

179

5.B.1.

Photovoltaic

systems

5.B.2. Funding

zero-emission

Target

Installation of

photovoltaic

systems

Launch of the

funding call

Number

17 500

35 300

2025

180

Milestone

Launch of the

funding call for

2023

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

commercial

vehicles and

infrastructure

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

projects for

heavy-duty

commercial

vehicles

Quantitative

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

indicators

Indicative

timeline

completion

Quarter

for

Description of each milestone

and target

Year

vehicles (categories N2 and

N3, tractor units and special

vehicles) "Emission-free

commercial vehicles and

infrastructure (ENIN)" shall be

launched.

On the basis of grant

agreements, the final recipients

shall procure and receive at

least 167 heavy-duty zero-

emission commercial vehicles

(categories N2 and N3, tractor

units and special vehicles) and

the infrastructure required for

their operation.

Goal

181

5.B.2. Funding

zero-emission

commercial

vehicles and

infrastructure

Target

Vehicles

equipped with

zero-emission

technologies

Number

167

2026

100

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COMPONENT 6: A

UDIT AND

ONTROL

S. SUBCOMPONENT 6.A A

UDIT AND

ONTROL

S.1. Description of the reforms and investments

Reform: 6.A.1 Arrangements for the control framework of the Recovery and Resilience

Plan

The objective of the measure is to improve the control framework of the Austrian Recovery

and Resilience Plan. To ensure an effective implementation of proportionate measures for

the protection of the financial interests of the Union (PFIU) according to the Article 22 of

the RRF Regulation, Austria shall ensure that legally binding agreements shall be signed

between the responsible bodies at federal level and the implementing bodies which are fully

or partially responsible for the RRF implementation. Such agreements shall set out an

obligation for these implementing bodies to (a) collect and ensure access to the data required

by Article 22 (2) (d) (i) - (iii) of the RRF Regulation and (b) conduct appropriate controls of

double funding between the RRF and other Union programmes and document these controls.

Where the aforementioned obligations are already legal requirements no legally binding

agreement shall be necessary.

The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2023.

S.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation

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Sequential

Number

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Unit

measure

Baseline

Goal

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Quarter

Year

Description of each milestone

and target

182

Arrangements

for the control

framework of

the Recovery

and Resilience

Plan

Milestone

Arrangements

for the control

framework of

the

Recovery

and Resilience

Plan

Signature of

legally binding

agreements

2023

Legally binding agreements

shall be signed between the

responsible bodies at federal

level and the implementing

bodies which are fully or

partially responsible for the

RRF implementation. Such

agreements shall set out an

obligation for these

implementing bodies to (a)

collect and ensure access to the

data required by Article 22 (2)

(d) (i) - (iii) of the RRF

Regulation and (b) conduct

appropriate controls of double

funding between the RRF and

other Union programmes and

document these controls.

Where the aforementioned

obligations are already legal

requirements no legally binding

agreement shall be necessary.

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Estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan

The estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan of Austria is EUR 4 187 412 730. The

estimated total cost of the REPowerEU chapter is EUR 210 304 520.

SECTION 2: FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Financial contribution

The instalments referred to in Article 2(2) shall be organised in the following manner:

First Instalment (non-repayable support):

Sequential

Number

Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

1.B.5 Construction of new railways and

electrification of regional railways

3.B.1 Education bonus

3.B.2 Promoting re-skilling and up-

skilling

4.D.2 Increase in effective retirement

age

1.B.4 Zero-emission utility vehicles

2.B.1 Fair and equal access of pupils to

basic digital competence

2.D.1 Digitalisation of SMEs

Ongoing construction project

Entry into force of the Unemployment

Insurance Act and the publication of the

Funding Guidelines on the Ministries’

website

Ensuring the preconditions for re-skilling and

up-skilling

Establishment of the legal basis for the

abolishment of the early retirement pension

without deduction, as well as for the

introduction of the early starter bonus

Launch of the support programme

Entry into force of the School Digitalisation

Act

Approval and publication of the relevant

guidelines and contracts for KMU.DIGITAL

3.0

Approval and publication of the relevant

guidelines and contracts for KMU.E-

Commerce

Entry into force of the occasional transport

act

Exemption of recharging points for electric

motor vehicles and photovoltaic systems in

commercial installations from authorisation

requirements

Digital devices for the first two year of

secondary school

Entry into force of the Digitalisation Fund

Act

Entry into force of the amendment to the

Investment Premium Act to reflect the budget

increase as a result of the RRP

Entry into force of the amendment to the

Investment Premium Act to reflect the budget

increase as a result of the RRP

152

169

2.D.1 Digitalisation of SMEs

4.D.11 Liberalisation of business

regulations

4.D.11 Liberalisation of business

regulations

2.B.2 Provision of digital end-user

devices to pupils

2.C.2 Digitalisation fund public

administration

2.D.2 Digital investments in enterprises

170

2.D.3 Green investments in enterprises

103

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

158

119

3.C.2 Remedial education package

4.D.5 Eco-social tax reform

4.B.2 Reform to further develop care

provision

1.B.2 Introduction of 1-2-3 climate

ticket

1.D.2 Transforming industry towards

climate neutrality

2.B.1 Fair and equal access of pupils to

basic digital competence

2.C.1 Proposed legislation for Once

Only: Amendment of the Business

Service Portal Act

3.D.2 IPCEI Hydrogen

4.B.3 Climate-friendly town centres

4.B.4 Investment in the implementation

of Community Nursing

4.C.1 Development of a building

culture programme

4.D.10 Labour market: one-stop shop

4.D.7 National Financial Education

Strategy

4.D.9 Strengthening equity capital

1.A.2 Exchange of oil and gas heating

systems

1.B.2 Introduction of 1-2-3 climate

ticket

1.C.1 Legal framework for increasing

collection rates for beverage packaging

and the supply of reusable beverage

containers in retail

1.D.1 Renewables Expansion Law

2.A.1

Set-up of Platform Internet-

infrastructure Austria (PIA) 2030

2.B.2 Provision of digital end-user

devices to pupils

3.A.2 Quantum Austria — Promotion

of Quantum Sciences

3.B.1 Education bonus

3.C.2 Remedial education package

3.D.1 IPCEI Microelectronics and

connectivity

Finalisation of the remedial education

package and start with the measures in the

schools

Launch of the second stage of the work of the

task force

Pilot projects on community nurses as

element of the Reform of care provision

Entry into force of law

Adoption of regulatory criteria and funding

guidelines

Entry into force of the Implementing

regulation,

Entry into force of the law amending the

Business Service Portal Act; upgrade of the

relevant IT infrastructure

National selection of projects to support the

development of hydrogen production, storage

and applications

Adoption of the funding guidelines for the

four areas of intervention

Start of community nurses work

Fourth Building Culture report

Conceptual development

Strategy document

Decree on the conversion of state guaranteed

loans into equity

Replacement of heating systems

Introduction of 1-2-3 climate ticket

Entry into force of the amended Waste

Management Act

Entry into force of the Renewables Expansion

Law

Work programme of Platform Internet-

infrastructure Austria (PIA 2030) to

coordinate the interaction of all relevant

stakeholders

Digital devices for the first two year of

secondary school

Call for expressions of interest (BMBWF);

Identification of an executing agency

Education bonuses disbursed

Support measures during the school year are

completed. Provision of supplementary

classes including during the holidays

Climate-related eligibility criteria established

in call documents

101

122

131

134

167

162

165

104

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

107

117

137

143

156

3.D.1 IPCEI Microelectronics and

connectivity

4.A.2 Funding of primary health care

projects

4.B.1 Soil protection strategy

4.C.3 Renovation of

Volkskundemuseum

Wien and Prater

Ateliers

4.C.5 Investment fund for climate-

friendly cultural businesses

4.D.4 Climate action governance

framework

National selection of projects to support the

development of innovative microelectronics

and connectivity technologies

Adoption and publication of funding

guidelines for primary health care projects

Adoption of a road map for the Austrian soil

protection strategy

Feasibility studies for the

Volkskundemuseum

Wien and Prater Ateliers

Entry into force of the funding guidelines

establishing the investment fund

Citizens’ Climate Council

(Klimarat)

and

focal point on green budgeting

EUR 804 597 701

Instalment Amount

105

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Second Instalment (non-repayable support):

Sequential

Number

Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

135

153

159

160

164

166

168

171

144

154

1.A.1Decarbonisation of the building

stock

1.A.2 Exchange of oil and gas

heating systems

1.A.3 Combating energy poverty

1.B.3 Zero-emission buses

1.C.2 Biodiversity fund

1.C.5 Promotion of the repairing of

electrical and electronic equipment

(repair bonus)

3.B.1 Education bonus

3.B.2 Promoting re-skilling and up-

skilling

3.C.2 Remedial education package

4.C.2 Develop a national

digitalisation strategy for cultural

heritage

4.D.2 Increase in effective retirement

age

4.D.5 Eco-social tax reform

4.D.6 Green Finance (Agenda)

4.D.8 Start-up package

4.D.9 Strengthening equity capital

4.D.10 Labour market: one-stop shop

4.D.11 Liberalisation of business

regulations

2.C.2 Digitalisation fund public

administration

3.A.3 Austrian Institute of Precision

Medicine

4.C.5 Investment fund for climate-

friendly cultural businesses

4.D.3 Reducing old-age poverty by

incentivising people to work longer

4.D.4 Climate action governance

framework

1.C.4 Retrofitting of existing and

construction of new sorting facilities

2.A.2 Widespread availability of

Gigabit capable access networks and

creation of new symmetric Gigabit

connections

4.D.1 Spending review focusing on

green and digital transformation

Entry into force of Renewable Heating Law

and the amended Environmental Subsidies Act

Replacement of heating systems

Determination of funding priorities

Launch of the zero-emission buses support

programme

Entry into force of the legal framework for

Biodiversity Fund

Launch of the repair bonus support programme

Education bonus measure evaluated

Implementation report

Evaluation of the remedial education package

Launch of the consultation process on a

strategy for the digitisation of cultural heritage

Introduction of 50% Aliquotierung of the first

pension increase

Entry into force of the eco-social tax reform

Green Finance Agenda

Entry into force of the start-up package

Entry into force of the company form for

investments in shareholdings (SICAV)

Start of operations

Entry into force of the Grace Period Act

Projects selected

Ministerial planning approval (BMBWF &

BMF)

First call for expressions of interest

Entry into force of the law introducing an

increase in the pension deferral bonus

Entry into force of a law introducing a

mandatory climate check for new legislative

proposals

Permit applications for construction or

retrofitting

Calls for tenders to enable Gigabit capable

access networks completed

Spending Review on the analysis of the

climate and energy policy support and

incentive landscape

157

146

106

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/ Target

Name

1.A.1 Decarbonisation of the building

stock

2.C.1 Proposed legislation for Once

Only: Amendment of the Business

Service Portal Act

3.A.4 (Digital) Research

Infrastructures

4.A.1 Enhancing primary health care

4.A.4 National roll-out of early

childhood interventions (Frühe

Hilfen)

for socially disadvantaged

pregnant women, their young

children and families

4.B.1 Soil protection strategy

4.B.2 Reform to further develop care

provision

4.B.4 Investment in the

implementation of Community

Nursing

4.D.3 Reducing old-age poverty by

incentivising people to work longer

4.D.6 Green Finance (Agenda)

4.D.7 National Financial Education

Strategy

6.A.1 Arrangements for the control

framework of the Recovery and

Resilience Plan

2.D.2 Digital investments in

enterprises

3.B.2 Promoting re-skilling and up-

skilling

Training for energy consultants

Linking registries to the Register and Systems

Network (RSV), preparation of Single Digital

Gateway (SDG), start of the Information

Obligation Database (IVDB) by Ministries

Award decisions for grants to universities

investing in digital research infrastructure

Platform on primary health care and related

measures

Identification and entrustment of the

implementation bodies

Adoption of the Austrian quantitative soil

protection strategy

Principles for the implementation of long-term

care target based governance (‘Zielsteuerung

Pflege’)

are established

Interim evaluation

Entry into force of the law amending the

Korridorpension

Use of quantitative and qualitative indicators to

measure the achievement of implementation

Finalisation of the Competence Framework for

financial education

Arrangements for the control framework of the

Recovery and Resilience Plan

Digitalisation investments in at least 7 000

companies under the RRP

People benefitting from re-skilling and up-

skilling.

EUR 1 051 832 796

104

114

118

120

132

155

161

163

182

Instalment Amount

107

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Third Instalment (non-repayable support):

Sequential

Number

Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

1.C.1 Legal framework for increasing

collection rates for beverage

packaging and the supply of reusable

beverage containers in retail

1.C.2 Biodiversity fund

4.C.2 Develop a national

digitalisation strategy for cultural

heritage

4.C.4 Digitalisation wave cultural

heritage

4.A.3 Development of the electronic

'parent-child pass' platform including

the interfaces to the early childhood

interventions (Frühe

Hilfen)

networks

4.D.1 Spending review focusing on

green and digital transformation

1.B.1 Mobility Masterplan 2030

4.A.4 National roll-out of early

childhood interventions (Frühe

Hilfen)

for socially disadvantaged

pregnant women, their young

children and families

4.D.1 Spending review focusing on

green and digital transformation

1.B.5 Construction of new railways

and electrification of regional

railways

2.A.1 Set-up of Platform Internet-

infrastructure Austria (PIA) 2030

2.C.1 Proposed legislation for Once

Only: Amendment of the Enterprise

Service Portal Act

2.C.2 Digitalisation fund public

administration

2.D.1 Digitalisation of SMEs

2.D.3 Green investments in

enterprises

3.A.3 Austrian Institute of Precision

Medicine

3.C.1 Improved access to education

4.A.1 Enhancing primary health care

4.A.2 Funding of primary health care

projects

4.A.3 Development of the electronic

'parent-child pass' platform including

the interfaces to the early childhood

interventions (Frühe

Hilfen)

networks

Milestone /

Target

Name

Entry into force of the implementing regulation

Completion of the call for projects to restore

priority degraded ecosystems and protect

endangered species and habitats

Publication by the Ministry for Culture

(BMKOES) of the strategy for the digitalisation of

cultural heritage

Kulturpool Neu’

— web-based data aggregation

platform from different cultural heritage

institutions

Entry into force of the law defining the

framework for the electronic ‘parent-child pass’

Spending Review ‘Identifying synergies with the

funding landscape of the

Länder’

Implementation of the Mobility Masterplan has

started

136

140

111

147

115

National roll-out of early childhood interventions

Spending Review ‘Further advancement of

digitalisation in public administration’

Contracts awarded

Implementation of the measures developed by the

Platform to reduce red tape and simplify

procedures for broadband deployment

Establishing the Once Only technical system

connection

Final reports on the funded projects

Completion of SME digitalisation projects

Investments in e-mobility

Start of construction of the Institute of Precision

Medicine

Entry into force of the amended School Education

Act

Promotional events in the context of the

platform/incubator programme

Funding of primary health care projects

Award of the electronic 'parent-child pass'

platform programming contract

151

90a

105

108

112

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Sequential

Number

123

127

129

Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

4.B.3 Climate-friendly town centres

2.A.2 Widespread availability of

Gigabit capable access networks and

creation of new symmetric Gigabit

connections

5.A.1 Acceleration of permitting

procedures for renewables

5.A.2. Hydrogen as key technology to

climate neutrality

5.B.1. Photovoltaic systems

5.B.2. Funding zero-emission

commercial vehicles and

infrastructure

Milestone /

Target

Name

Thermal refurbishment projects completed

Projects for the connection to high-efficiency

district heating completed

Brownfield land projects completed

Signature of contracts

172

174

177

180

Entry into force of the amended EIA Act

The national hydrogen strategy is published and

the national hydrogen platform is established

Publication of the guidelines

Launch of the funding call

Instalment Amount

EUR 798 173 595

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Fourth Instalment (non-repayable support):

Sequential

Number

Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

1.A.3 Combating energy poverty

1.C.3 Investments in reverse vending

systems and measures to increase the

reuse quota of beverage containers

1.C.5 Promotion of the repairing of

electrical and electronic equipment

(repair bonus)

1.D.1 Renewables Expansion Law

4.B.2 Reform to further develop care

provision

3.D.1 IPCEI Microelectronics and

connectivity

3.D.2 IPCEI Hydrogen

4.A.4 National roll-out of early

childhood interventions (Frühe

Hilfen)

for socially disadvantaged pregnant

women, their young children and

families

1.B.3 Zero-emission buses

1.B.4 Zero-emission utility vehicles

1.D.2 Transforming industry towards

climate neutrality

3.A.1 RTI-Strategy 2030

3.A.2 Quantum Austria — Promotion

of Quantum Sciences

3.C.1 Improved access to education

4.B.4 Investment in the

implementation of Community

Nursing

4.C.4 Digitalisation wave culture

heritage

4.D.1 Spending review focusing on

green and digital transformation

5.A.1 Acceleration of permitting

procedures for renewables

5.A.2 Hydrogen as key technology to

climate neutrality

5.B.1 Photovoltaic systems

Milestone /

Target

Name

Thermal renovation projects approved

Take-back systems

Repaired or renewed electrical or electronic

equipment

Additional renewable electricity generation

capacity

Start implementing the core elements of the

reform of long-term care provision

At least 66% of approved projects started

‘National roll-out of early childhood

interventions

Last call completed

Roll-out of decarbonisation projects

Finalisation of performance and financing

agreements

Interim report

Entry into force of the legislation on the

implementation of additional modules of the

national standardised assessments

150 community nurses active at national level

Cultural and art objects digitalisation

programme

Spending Review ‘Implementation of the EU

taxonomy at national level’

9th EIA Report presented to Parliament

Publication of the evaluation report

Installation of photovoltaic systems

EUR 587 622 536

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102

116

90b

133

141

148

173

175

178

Instalment Amount

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Fifth Instalment (non-repayable support):

Sequential

Number

Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

109

149

145

91a

103a

150

138

179

1.C.4 Retrofitting of existing and

construction of new sorting facilities

2.D.3 Green investments in enterprises

2.B.1 Fair and equal access of pupils to

basic digital competence

2.B.2 Provision of digital end-user

devices to pupils

4.A.2 Funding of primary health care

projects

4.D.1 Spending review focusing on

green and digital transformation

1.B.1 Mobility Masterplan 2030

3.A.4 (Digital) Research

Infrastructures

4.C.5 Investment fund for climate-

friendly cultural businesses

1.B.5 Construction of new railways

and electrification of regional railways

1.C.2 Biodiversity fund

3.A.1 RTI-Strategy 2030

3.C.1 Improved access to education

3.C.3 Expansion of elementary

education

3.C.3 Expansion of elementary

education

3.D.2 IPCEI Hydrogen

4.D.1 Spending review focusing on

green and digital transformation

4.C.3 Renovation of

Volkskundemuseum

Wien and Prater

Ateliers

5.B.1. Photovoltaic systems

Commissioning of facilities

Investment in thermal renovation of buildings

Investments in solar energy

Investments in energy savings to support at least

1 300 companies under the RRP

Evaluation of the School Digitalisation Act

Digital devices for pupils in the lower secondary

level

Funding of primary health care projects

Spending Review ‘Public-sector shareholdings’

Reduction of CO₂ emissions in the transport

sector

Progress report with 50 % of investments

completed

Contract award of climate-friendly cultural

businesses projects

Completion of works

Biodiversity projects completed

Approval of the third RTI Pact

Entry into force of the legislation on establishing

criteria for the specification of the socio-

economic baseline of schools

Increasing rates of childcare for children under

three years of age

Increasing rates of early childhood education for

children aged three to six compatible with full-

time employment of parents

EUR 125 000 000 have been committed to the

approved projects.

Spending Review ‘Sustainability of Public

Procurement’

Reopening of Prater Ateliers

Installation of photovoltaic systems

EUR 370 449 901

Instalment Amount

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Sixth Instalment (non-repayable support):

Sequential

Number

Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

106

110

1.A.3 Combating energy poverty

1.C.1 Legal framework for increasing

collection rates for beverage

packaging and the supply of reusable

beverage containers in retail

1.C.3 Investments in reverse vending

systems and measures to increase the

reuse quota of beverage containers

1.C.4: Retrofitting of existing and

construction of new sorting facilities

1.C.5 Promotion of the repairing of

electrical and electronic equipment

(repair bonus)

1.D.1 Renewables Expansion Law

3.A.2 Quantum Austria — Promotion

of Quantum Sciences

1.B.3 Zero-emission buses

1.B.4 Zero-emission utility vehicles

1.D.2 Transforming industry towards

climate neutrality

3.A.3 Austrian Institute of Precision

Medicine

4.A.1 Enhancing primary health care

4.A.2 Funding of primary health care

projects

4.A.3 Development of the electronic

'parent-pass' platform including the

interfaces to the early childhood

interventions (Frühe

Hilfen)

networks

4.B.3 Climate-friendly town centres

4.C.3 Renovation

Volkskundemuseum Wien and Prater

Ateliers

4.C.4 Digitalisation wave cultural

heritage

2.A.2 Widespread availability of

Gigabit capable access networks and

creation of new symmetric Gigabit

connections

3.A.4 (Digital) Research

Infrastructures

3.D.1 IPCEI Microelectronics and

connectivity

3.D.2 IPCEI Hydrogen

Thermal renovation projects completed

Reusable quota

Increased collection rate

Sorting depth

Increased number of repaired or renewed

electrical or electronic equipment

Newly installed hydrogen production capacity

Closure of projects with transfer to university

operations

Buses equipped with zero-emission technologies

Infrastructure is in place

Vehicles equipped with zero-emission

technologies

Infrastructure is in place

Completion of decarbonisation projects

Institute of Precision Medicine completed

Membership of the primary health care platform

Funding of primary health care projects

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Caring medical doctors and the respective

women using the electronic parent-child pass

Green façades projects completed

Brownfield land projects completed

Completion of the rehabilitation of the

Volkskundemuseum

Cultural and art objects digitalisation programme

Provision of broadband access to at least 80 000

Austrian households are completed.

Final report with 100 % of investments complete

EUR 125 000 000 allocated and at least 80% of

the aid disbursed for approved projects

All approved projects have entered the first-

industrial-deployment-phase

126

130

139

142

100

103b

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Sequential

Number

Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target

Name

176

181

5.A.2. Hydrogen as key technology

to climate neutrality

5.B.2. Funding zero-emission

commercial vehicles and

infrastructure

Implementation of two key measures in the

hydrogen strategy

Vehicles equipped with zero-emission

technologies

EUR 348 481 021

Instalment Amount

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SECTION 3: ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

Arrangements for monitoring and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan

The monitoring and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan of Austria shall take place in

accordance with the following arrangements:

The Ministry of Finance shall ensure the overall coordination of the implementation and

the monitoring and control system. The division of tasks and the relationships between

the monitoring and the audit and control systems are described in a comprehensive

way in the plan. While the implementation and the monitoring and control tasks for the

measures are delegated to the individual Ministries, it is evident that the Ministry of

Finance shall take full responsibility to ensure that all the requirements related to the

implementation and the monitoring and control system are fulfilled.

The coordinating function of the Ministry of Finance is based on established national

mechanisms and regulations. The relevant national legal provisions and national

mechanism for monitoring and control shall be applied, including the corresponding

reporting obligations. The disbursement of funding for measures included in the plan to

the final recipients shall be carried out in compliance with the legal basis for the general

funding guidelines (Förderrichtlinien), where applicable

Arrangements for providing full access by the Commission to the underlying data

The Ministry of Finance shall be responsible for the overall coordination and monitoring of

the plan and its implementation. It may rely on implementing Ministries to verify the correct

implementation of the measures in their areas of responsibility. The implementing Ministries

have dedicated departments for the internal control. The Ministry of Finance shall act as a

central coordinating body for monitoring progress on milestones and targets, for monitoring

and, where appropriate, implementing control and audit activities, and for providing

reporting and requests for payments. It shall coordinate the reporting of milestones and

targets, relevant indicators and qualitative financial information and other data, such as on

final recipients. The different Ministries, or where relevant their subordinate implementing

bodies, shall encode relevant data and report the required data to the Ministry of Finance.

In order to provide full access to the Commission to the underlying relevant data, Austria

shall have in place the following arrangements:

In accordance with Article 24(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, upon completion of the

relevant agreed milestones and targets in Section 2.1 of this Annex, Austria shall submit to

the Commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution. Austria

shall ensure that, upon request, the Commission has full access to the underlying relevant

data that supports the due justification of the request for payment, both for the assessment of

the request for payment in accordance with Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241 and

for audit and control purposes.

In accordance with respective national guidelines for funding and on the basis of individual funding decisions

(administrative acts) in favour of the final recipients.

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