52 Amendments of Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR related to 2020/0104(COD)
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is evenall the more necessary in the aftermathwake of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery. rapid recovery, accompanied by measures to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights, the sustainable development goals and the Paris Agreement. The fallout from the pandemic is being compounded by the fundamental economic and social transformation being wrought in Europe by climate change, environmental challenges, globalisation, digitalisation and demographic shifts. The reforms will have to respond to simultaneous challenges now arising on many fronts.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, and efforts to combat fuel poverty, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economicy are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create quality jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Ssustainable Ddevelopment Ggoals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability, and tos well as the achievement of a just transition that leaves no one behind and of an overall target of 25 37% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to enable measures to be taken that link the Facility to sound economic governance, with a view to ensuring uniform implementing conditions, the power should be conferredto adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the CoFuncil to suspend, on a proposal from the Commission and by means of implementing acts,tioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of suspending or lifting the waiver with regard to the period of time for the adoption of decisions on proposals for recovery and resilience plans and, to suspendtally or partially, payments under this Facility, in the event of significant non-compliance in relation to the relevant cases related to the economic governance process laid down in the Regulation (EU) No XXX/XX of the European Parliament and of the Council [CPR] (…). The power to lift those suspensions by means of implementing acts, on a proposal from the Commission, should also be conferredIt should be recalled that, as long as the general waiver clause is in effect and the economic and social fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic persists, the measures linking the Facility to sound economic governance no longer apply. The Facility should also be linked to the climate objectives set out in Regulation (EU) XXX/XX of the European Parliament and of the Council [Framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law)] (...) and the European Pillar of Social Rights. In the event of significant non- compliance with climate objectives and/or the European Pillar of Social Rights, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the CoFuncil in relation to the same relevant cases. tioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of suspending or lifting the waiver of the period of time for the adoption of decisions on proposals for recovery and resilience plans and, totally or partially, payments under this Facility.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Facility’s general objectiveoals should be theo promotion ofe economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, the Union’s strategic autonomy, achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and the Union’s climate targets and implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. For those purposes, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, particularly for the most vulnerable and the young and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering quality employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should contribute to the Union’s strategic autonomy, achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and the Union’s climate targets, as well as implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in the field of social policy and employment for example, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, quality job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency ofextent to which the proposed recovery and resilience plan contributes to achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and the Union’s climate objectives, as well as the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the extent to which it is consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with regard to social policy and employment, for example. Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States should be sought and achieved throughout the process.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan contributes to the Union’s strategic autonomy, achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and the Union’s climate targets and to implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, quality job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, especially for the most vulnerable and the young, and contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion and upward social and economic convergence; whether the justification provided by the Member State of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; whether the proposed recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions; and whether the arrangement proposed by the Member State concerned are expected to ensure effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related indicators.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesioncontribute to the Union’s strategic autonomy, achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and the Union’s climate objectives and implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, especially for the most vulnerable and the young, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering quality employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – title
Article 9 – title
Measures linking the Facility to soungood economic governance, climate objectives and the European Pillar of Social Rights
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in Article 15(7) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][CPR], the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission,mmission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementdelegated act ing actcordance with Article 27a to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in Articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend payments under the Recovery and Resilience FacilityFacility in full or in part.
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The decision to suspend the payments referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply as long as the general waiver clause is in force and the severe economic and social fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic persists.
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to climate goals set out in the European Climate Law1a and/or the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an delegated act in accordance with Article 27a to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in Articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend recovery and resilience payments under the Facility in full or in part. __________________ 1a Regulation (EU) No XXX/XX of the European Parliament and of the Council [framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law)] (…)
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In the event of occurrence of any of the cases referred to in Article 15(11) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […], the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt a decision by means of an implement delegated act ing actcordance with Article 27a to lift the suspension of the time period or of payments referred to in the previous paragraph.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transitioncontribute to the Union’s strategic autonomy, achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and the Union’s climate targets, as well as implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in the field of social policy and employment for example, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921, in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. __________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, especially with regard to social policy and employment, are expected to be addressed;
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, quality job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, especially for the most vulnerable and the young, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence, as well as the Union’s strategic autonomy;
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) an explanation as to how the plan contributes to achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and to implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
(cb) an explanation showing that at least 37% of the recovery and resilience plan contributes to the fight against climate change;
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, especially regarding social policy and employment, addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) whether the recovery and resilience plan contributes to achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expectedlikely to have a lasting impact oin the Member State concerned and whether least 37% of the recovery and resilience plan contributes to combating climate change;
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, quality job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, especially for the most vulnerable and the young, and contribute to enhanceing economic, social and territorial cohesion and the Union’s strategic autonomy;
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 a (new)
Article 27 a (new)
Amendment 578 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
3a. ‘Strategic autonomy’ is defined in relation to activities eligible for financing as part of the strategic European investment policy window under Article 7(5) of Regulation …/… [new InvestEU Regulation];
Amendment 629 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States and contributing to the Union’s strategic autonomy, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions notably by implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights, and supporting the green and digital transitions, notably in achieving the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 672 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Recovery and Resilience Facility shall only support projects respecting the “do no significant harm” principle, as defined in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment. By means of a delegated act supplementing this Regulation, the Commission shall establish detailed rules for the application of the ‘do no significant harm’ to the Recovery and Resilience Facility using the criteria referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment.
Amendment 737 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – title
Article 9 – title
Measures linking the Facility to sound economic governance and to the Union's climate, environment and social objectives
Amendment 746 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The decision to suspend payments referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply as long as the general escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact is activated in accordance with Articles 5(1) and 9(1) of Regulation (EC) 1466/97, and as long as severe economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic persist.
Amendment 753 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In the event of significant non- compliance with climate and environment objectives of the EU, in particular the achievement of the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050, as well as with the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an delegated act, in accordance with Article 25a, to suspend all or part of the payments under the Facility.
Amendment 757 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The Commission shall keep the European Parliament informed of the implementation of this Article. In particular the Commission shall, when one of the conditions set out in paragraph 1 is fulfilled for a Member State, immediately inform the European Parliament and provide details of the payments which could be subject to a suspension of commitments or payments. The European Parliament may invite the Commission for a structured dialogue on the application of paragraph 1, having regard in particular to the transmission of the information referred to in the first sub-paragraph. The Commission shall not propose an implementing act referred to in the paragraph 1 unless the structured dialogue referred to in the second subparagraph is deemed completed in an official communication from the Parliament.
Amendment 866 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The recovery and resilience plans shall contribute to the Union's strategic autonomy and to the implementation of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and shall be consistent with the latest relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the latest European Semester, as well as challenges and priorities identified in the most recent Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area for Member States whose currency is the euro, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition and those relevant for the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. __________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
Amendment 886 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 918 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its latest National Reform Programme, taking into account the most recent Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area for Member States whose currency is the euro, and shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 April. A draft plan may be submitted by Member State starting from 15 October of the preceding year, together with the draft budget of the subsequent year.
Amendment 931 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, and in the most recent Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area for Member States whose currency is the euro, are expected to be addressed;
Amendment 988 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the strengthening of the Union's strategic autonomy;
Amendment 996 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
(cb) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and to the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 1002 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new)
(cc) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the climate and environmental objectives of the EU, in particular the achievement of the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050;
Amendment 1007 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c d (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c d (new)
(cd) a detailed explanation of how the measures are expected to ensure that at least 37 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(2a) and a demonstration of how they significantly decrease the national climate friendly investment gap;
Amendment 1099 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the latest relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or, challenges and priorities identified in the most recent Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area for Member States whose currency is the euro, and in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 1132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) whether the plan contains measures that effectively strengthen the Union's strategic autonomy;
Amendment 1138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
(b b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and to the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 1141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b c (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b c (new)
(b c) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the climate and environmental objectives of the EU, in particular to the achievement of the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050;
Amendment 1144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b d (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b d (new)
(b d) whether the plan contains measures to ensure that at least 37% of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(2a) and a demonstration of how the measures significantly decrease the national climate friendly investment gap;
Amendment 1226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within fourtwo months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of an implementing act. In the event that the Commission gives a positive assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, that decision shall set out the reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the Member State, including the milestones and targets, and the financial contribution allocated in accordance with Article 11.
Amendment 1292 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within fourtwo months of the submission of the proposal by the Member State.
Amendment 1321 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 and shall take a new decision in accordance with Article 17 within fourtwo months of the official submission of the request.
Amendment 1392 #
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 5 – title
Chapter 5 – title
Reporting and, Information and Discharge
Amendment 1422 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a Discharge procedure Spending under the Facility shall be subject to the discharge procedure by the European Parliament.
Amendment 1481 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4
Article 24 – paragraph 4
4. For the purpose of the reporting on the activities referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may use the content of the relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission under the latest European Semester as appropriate, as well as the most recent Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area for Member States whose currency is the euro.
Amendment 1499 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)
Article 25 a (new)
Article 25 a Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4, Article 14, and Article 19 shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2027. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 4, Article 14, and Article 19 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4, Article 14, and Article 19 shall enter into force if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.