Article 34 Programming

Cross-border cooperation programmes shall be drawn up in accordance with the partnership principle as set out in Article 5(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 and in accordance with Article 8(2) to (4), (7), (9) and (10) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013.

Cross-border cooperation programmes shall consist of priority axes. Without prejudice to Article 32, a priority axis shall correspond to a thematic priority referred to in Article 29. Within a priority axis, where appropriate and in order to increase its impact and effectiveness through a coherent integrated approach, elements of other thematic priorities may be added.

Cross-border cooperation programmes may carry out actions of community-led local development in the meaning of Articles 32 to 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, of joint action plans in the meaning of Articles 104 to 109 of that Regulation and of integrated territorial investments in the meaning of Article 36 of that Regulation, taking into account the underlying principles of these instruments and Articles 9 to 11 of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013. The specific rules and conditions shall be agreed between the Commission and the participating countries for each cross-border cooperation programme.

Cross-border cooperation programmes shall be submitted electronically to the Commission by the Member State where the programme's managing authority shall be located.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) may, at the request of participating countries, participate in the preparation of, as well as in activities relating to the preparation of operations, in particular major projects.

The Commission may consult the EIB before the adoption of cross-border cooperation programmes.