Article 14 Follow-up to the mid-term evaluation report

Where the mid-term evaluation report identifies that one or more thematic priorities cannot be implemented and achieved in line with the objectives of the Programme and within the duration of the Programme, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt, by 31 August 2017, delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 in order to remove the thematic priority or priorities concerned from Annex I. Only one delegated act removing one or more thematic priorities may enter into force pursuant to Article 18 throughout the duration of the Programme.

Where the mid-term evaluation report identifies one or more specific, significant thematic priorities which are not listed in Annex I, but which have become necessary to achieve the general and specific objectives of the Programme, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt, by 31 August 2017, delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 in order to add the thematic priority or priorities concerned to Annex I. A thematic priority shall be achievable within the duration of the Programme. Only one delegated act adding one or more thematic priorities may enter into force pursuant to Article 18 throughout the duration of the Programme.

Any such removal or addition of thematic priorities shall be in line with the general objectives and with the relevant specific objectives of the Programme.