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EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Brussels, 15.6.2026

COM(2026) 289 final

2026/0156 (NLE)

Proposal for a

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION

amending the Implementing Decision of 28 July 2021 on the approval of the assessment

of the recovery and resilience plan for Lithuania

{SWD(2026) 158 final}

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2026/0156 (NLE)

Proposal for a

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION

amending the Implementing Decision of 28 July 2021 on the approval of the assessment

of the recovery and resilience plan for Lithuania

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of

12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility1, and in particular Article

20(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Following the submission of the national recovery and resilience plan (‘RRP’) by

Lithuania on 14 May 2021, the Commission proposed its positive assessment to the

Council. On 28 July 2021, the Council approved the positive assessment by means of

an implementing decision2 (‘the Council Implementing Decision of 28 July 2021). The

Council Implementing Decision of 28 July 2021 was amended by the Council

Implementing Decisions of 9 November 20233, 8 October 20244, 20 June 20255 and

17 February 20266.

(2) On 31 May 2026, Lithuania made a reasoned request to the Commission to make a

proposal to amend the Council Implementing Decision of 28 July 2021 in accordance

with Article 21(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241 on the grounds that the RRP is

partially no longer achievable because of objective circumstances. On that basis,

Lithuania has submitted an amended RRP.

Amendments based on Article 21 of Regulation (EU) 2021/241

(3) The amendments to the RRP submitted by Lithuania because of objective

circumstances concern 29 (sub-) measures.

(4) Lithuania has explained that nine (sub-)measures are partially no longer achievable,

because of supply chain constraints and unexpected technical difficulties. This

concerns (sub)-measures A.1.3.2 (Modernisation of infectious disease cluster centres),

1 OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17, ELI: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/241/oj. 2 ST 10477/21 INIT; ST 10477/21 ADD 1. 3 ST 14637/23 INIT; ST 14637/23 COR 1; ST 14637/23 ADD 1. 4 ST 13498/24 INIT; ST 13498/24 ADD 1. 5 ST 9588/25 INIT; ST 9588/25 ADD 1; ST 9588/25 ADD 1 COR. 6 ST 5756/26 INIT; ST 5756/26 ADD 1 REV 1.

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B.1.2.1 (Support for the delivery of clean vehicles, and for sustainable mobility),

B.1.2.3 (Installation of vehicle charging and alternative fuel filling infrastructure),

B.1.3.3 (Supply of construction products and services that speed up the renovation of

buildings), B.1.3.4 (Support for renovation of buildings), D.1.4.3 (Apprenticeship and

trainings), G.1.2.2 (Increasing the scope and diversity of employment support

measures), H.1.1.2 (Support for renovation of buildings (scaled-up), H.1.2 (Support

for the purchase of clean inland water vehicle). On this basis, Lithuania has requested

that those measures be amended. The Council Implementing Decision of 28 July 2021

should be amended accordingly.

(5) Lithuania has explained that one (sub-)measure has been amended to implement better

alternatives in order to achieve its original ambition. This concerns E.1.3.2

(Supporting research and development). On this basis, Lithuania has requested that

this (sub-)measure is amended. The Council Implementing Decision of 28 July 2021

should be amended accordingly.

(6) Lithuania has explained that 17 (sub-)measures have been amended to implement a

better alternative that allows the administrative burden to be reduced and simplify the

Council Implementing Decision, while still achieving the objectives of those

measures. This concerns sub-measures A.1.1.11 (Digitalisation of the healthcare

sector), B.1.1.2 (Support for the construction of individual storage facilities), B.1.2.2

(Support for the purchase of zero-emission public transport vehicles), B.1.2.4 (Support

for the RES fuels sector (biomethane gas, second generation liquid biofuels for

transport, and renewable hydrogen)), B.1.4 (Maintaining and increasing GHG

absorption capacity), D.1.1.3 (Millennium School programme), D.1.1.5 (Supporting

equipment acquisition for STEAM centres and mobile laboratories), E.1.2.3

(Supporting the start-up ecosystem), E.1.3.3 (Encouraging science and business to

participate in the EU research and innovation programme Horizon Europe and other

international funding programmes), F.1.1.1 (Modernization of human resources

management system in the public sector), F.1.4.4 (Tax literate future taxpayers),

F.1.6.1. (Delivery of new data analytics tools for the State Tax Inspectorate), F.1.6.2.

(Monitoring data quality of the State Tax Inspectorate and of other institutions),

F.1.7.2. (Delivery of a prototype eFTI gate), F.1.8 (A single window to pay fines),

G.1.2.1 (Optimization and digitalisation of employment service operational processes,

ensuring systematic customer orientation), H.1.1.1 (Update of renovation packages

and standards). On this basis, Lithuania has requested that those measures be

amended. The Council Implementing Decision of 28 July 2021 should be amended

accordingly.

(7) Following the decrease in the level of implementation of 13 sub-measures in

accordance with Article 21 of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, Lithuania has requested to

use the resources freed up by the decrease in the level of their implementation to

increase the level of implementation of two sub-measures. This concerns F.1.3.5

(Consolidation of the national development institutions) and H.1.3.2 (Support for the

construction of RES plants (solar power)). On this basis, Lithuania has requested that

the level of implementation of two sub-measures be increased. The Council

Implementing Decision of 28 July 2021 should be amended accordingly.

Corrections of clerical errors

(8) Two clerical errors have been identified in the text of the Council Implementing

Decision, affecting two sub-measures under two components. The Council

Implementing Decision should be amended to correct these clerical errors that do not

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reflect the content of the RRP submitted to the Commission on 28 July 2021, as agreed

between the Commission and Lithuania. Those clerical errors relate to A.1.2.2

(Human resources and infrastructure capacity for the provision of long-term care

services) and C.1.1 (Transformation of public information technology governance)

under components A and C. Those corrections do not affect the implementation of the

measures concerned.

Commission’s assessment

(9) The Commission has assessed the amended RRP against the assessment criteria laid

down in Article 19(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241.

Contribution to the REPowerEU objectives

(10) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (da), of, and criterion 2.12 of Annex V to,

Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the REPowerEU chapter is expected to effectively

contribute to a large extent (rating A) to energy security, the diversification of the

Union’s energy supply, an increase in the uptake of renewables and in energy

efficiency, an increase of energy storage capacities or the necessary reduction of

dependence on fossil fuels before 2030. While the ambition of sub-measures H.1.1.2

(Support for renovation of buildings (scaled-up) and H.1.2 (Support for the purchase

of clean inland water vehicle) has been decreased, the ambition of sub-measure

H.1.3.2. (Support for the construction of RES plants (solar power)) has been increased

following the reallocation of the corresponding freed-up resources. The total estimated

cost of the measures under REPowerEU has remained constant, and therefore the

assessment remains unchanged.

Contribution to the green transition including biodiversity

(11) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (e), of, and criterion 2.5 of Annex V to,

Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the amended RRP contains measures that contribute to a

large extent (rating A) to the green transition, including biodiversity, or to addressing

the challenges resulting therefrom. The measures supporting climate objectives

account for an amount which represents 37.2% of the amended RRP’s total allocation

and 99.64% of the total estimated costs of measures in the REPowerEU chapter

calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex VI to Regulation

(EU) 2021/241. In accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the

amended RRP is consistent with the information included in the National Energy and

Climate Plan 2021-2030.

(12) Following the proposed amendments by Lithuania to the RRP, the contribution to

climate objectives decreased from 38.2% to 37.2%. The decrease in the contribution to

climate objectives mostly reflects the decrease in the level of implementation of

measure H.1.2 (Promote the purchase of zero-emission inland waterway transport

vehicles) contributing 40% to climate objectives following the reallocation of the

corresponding freed-up resources.

Contribution to the digital transition

(13) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (f), of, and criterion 2.6 of Annex V to,

Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the amended RRP contains measures that contribute to a

large extent (rating A) to the digital transition or to addressing the challenges resulting

from it. The measures supporting digital objectives account for an amount which

represents 23.42% of the amended RRP’s total allocation calculated in accordance

with the methodology set out in Annex VII to that Regulation.

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(14) The contribution towards the digital transition of the modified RRP decreases from

23.44% contribution to 23.42%. This decrease is driven mostly by the downscaling of

sub-measures D.1.4.3 (Apprenticeship and work-based learning) and G.1.2.2.

(Increasing the scope and diversity of employment support measures, contributing to

the goals of digital and green transformation and promoting the circular economy -

Measures to promote entrepreneurship (digitisation)) which contribute at 40% to

digital objectives.

Costing

(15) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (i), of, and criterion 2.9 of Annex V to,

Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the justification provided in the amended RRP on the

amount of the estimated total cost of the RRP is to a medium extent (rating B)

reasonable and plausible, is in line with the principle of cost efficiency and is

commensurate to the expected national economic and social impact.

(16) According to the information provided, the assessment of the cost estimates for the

revised investments shows that most of the costs are reasonable and plausible even

though the evidence shows varying degrees of details and depth of calculations.

Furthermore, the changes in the cost estimates for amended measures were justified

and proportional and as such the reasonability, plausibility, and the additionality of EU

funding where applicable, of these cost estimates were not altered compared to the

original RRP. Finally, the amount of the estimated total costs of the RRP is in line

with the principle of cost efficiency and commensurate to the expected national

economic and social impact.

Any other assessment criteria

(17) The Commission considers that the amendments put forward by Lithuania do not

affect the positive assessment of the RRP set out in the Council Implementing

Decision of 28 July 2021 on the approval of the assessment of the RRP for Lithuania

regarding the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and coherence of the RRP against the

assessment criteria laid down in Article 19(3), points (a), (b), (c), (d), (db), (g), (h), (j)

and (k).

Positive assessment

(18) Following the positive assessment by the Commission of the amended RRP, with the

finding that the RRP satisfactorily complies with the criteria for assessment set out in

Regulation (EU) 2021/241, in accordance with Article 20(2) of and Annex V to that

Regulation, the reforms and investment projects necessary for the implementation of

the amended RRP, the relevant milestones, targets and indicators, and the amount

made available from the Union for the implementation of the amended RRP should be

set out.

Financial contribution

(19) The estimated total costs of Lithuania’s amended RRP is EUR 3 849 237 823. As the

amount of the estimated total cost of the amended RRP is equal to the updated

maximum financial contribution available for Lithuania, the financial contribution

determined in accordance with Article 4a of Regulation (EU) 2021/1755 of the

European Parliament and of the Council, and with Article 20(4) and Article 21a(6) of

Regulation (EU) 2021/241 that is allocated for Lithuania’s amended RRP should be

equal to EUR 2 297 565 464. Therefore, the financial contribution made available to

Lithuania remains unchanged.

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(20) The amount of the financial contribution for Lithuania should be determined in

accordance with Article 20 of Regulation (EU) 2021/241. However, pursuant to

Commission Implementing Decision of 6 May 2024 on the reduction of the amount of

the first instalment of the non-repayable support for Lithuania, adopted in accordance

with Article 24(8) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the financial contribution has been

reduced by EUR 8 733 750 and Lithuania cannot request its disbursement from the

Commission.

Loans

(21) The loan support made available to Lithuania amounting to EUR 1 551 672 358

remains unchanged.

(22) The Council Implementing Decision of 28 July 2021 should therefore be amended

accordingly. For the sake of clarity, the Annex to the Council Implementing Decision

of 28 July 2021 should be replaced entirely.

(23) This Decision should be without prejudice to the outcome of any procedures relating

to the award of Union funds under any Union programme other than the Facility or to

procedures relating to distortions of the operation of the internal market that may be

undertaken, in particular under Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty. It does not override

the requirement for Member States to notify instances of potential State aid to the

Commission under Article 108 of the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Approval of the assessment of the RRP

The assessment of the amended RRP for Lithuania on the basis of the criteria provided for in

Article 19(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241 is approved.

Article 2

Amendments

The Council Implementing Decision of 28 July 2021 on the approval of the assessment of the

recovery and resilience plan for Lithuania is amended as follows:

the Annex is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 3

Addressee

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Lithuania.

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President

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ANNEX

ANNEX

to the

Proposal for a COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION

amending the Implementing Decision of 28 July 2021 on the approval of the assessment

of the recovery and resilience plan for Lithuania

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ANNEX

SECTION 1: REFORMS AND INVESTMENTS UNDER THE RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE PLAN

1. Description of Reforms and Investments

A. COMPONENT 1: A RESILIENT AND FUTURE-PROOF HEALTH SYSTEM

The component of the Lithuanian recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing challenges

related to the resilience, quality, accessibility and efficiency of the healthcare system. These

challenges have been exacerbated in particular by the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The component includes a set of reforms and investments related to: (1) improving the quality and

accessibility of health services and promoting innovation, (2) improving long-term care services

and (3) strengthening the resilience of the healthcare system to deal with emergencies. In terms of

reforms, they focus on further shift to outpatient care, reorganisation of the hospital network,

digitalisation of healthcare, improving working conditions of health professionals, shortages and

skills of healthcare staff, introduction of measures to improve the quality of healthcare, scaling up

prevention measures and improving access to long-term care, reforming the ways of financing

healthcare to reduce dependence on employment-related contributions. Regarding the investments,

the plan includes targeted measures to create a centre for advanced therapies, establish a health

professionals’ competence platform, digitalise the health system, develop an integrated healthcare

quality assessment model, set up long-term care day-care centres and mobile teams. To increase an

efficient delivery of health services in health emergencies and strengthen the resilience of the health

system, investments are envisaged to modernise the infrastructure of healthcare facilities to adapt

work in emergency and crisis situations.

The measures included in the component are expected to address some challenges highlighted by

the country-specific recommendation to strengthen the resilience of the health system and to

improve the accessibility and quality of health services (country-specific recommendation 2020) as

well as increase the quality, affordability and efficiency of the healthcare system (country-specific

recommendation 2019).

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).

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

A.1.1. Reform 1: “Improving the quality and accessibility of health services and promoting

innovation”

The objective of the reform is to increase the quality and accessibility of health care, with a focus

on primary care, specialised outpatient care, digitalisation of the health sector and innovation. This

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reform consists of 11 sub-measures: (1) Legislative framework regulating the organisation,

management and provision of ambulance services (sub-measure 1); (2) Development of digital

health system facilitating the secondary use of health data (sub-measure 2); (3) Action Plan on

Family Medicine Development 2016-2025 (sub-measure 3); (4) Establishment of a basic public

health service delivery model (sub-measure 4); (5) Improving working conditions and professional

qualifications of health professionals (sub-measure 5); (6) Establishment of a network of personal

health care institutions based on the model of regional cooperation (sub-measure 6); (7) Creation of

Centre for Advanced Therapies (sub-measure 7); (8) Collecting reference genome data (sub-

measure 8); (9) Creation of Health Professionals Competence Platform (sub-measure 9); (10)

Development of healthcare service quality indicator dashboard (sub-measure 10); (11)

Digitalisation of the healthcare sector (sub-measure 11).

A.1.1.1. Sub-measure 1: Legislative framework regulating the organisation, management and

provision of ambulance services

The objective of this sub-measure is to adopt amendments to the Law on Health Care Institutions

and the Law on the Health System of the Republic of Lithuania and the related legislation

establishing a centralized model for the organization of emergency care by integrating ambulance

dispatch centres into a single system of the Emergency Response Centre.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 December 2022.

A.1.1.2. Sub-measure 2: Development of digital health system facilitating the secondary use of

health data

The objective of this sub-measure is to adopt legislation on secondary use of health data. In this

context, a mapping of health care system information resources shall be prepared and information

systems maturity analysis shall be performed, assessing its integrity with other information systems.

On this basis decisions shall be taken to optimize resources contributing to the coordinated, high-

quality and interoperable IT health care system.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 30 September 2022.

A.1.1.3. Sub-measure 3: Action Plan on Family Medicine Development 2016-2025

The objective of this sub-measure is to adopt an updated action plan on Family Medicine

Development for 2016-2025. The action plan to be adopted by the Ministry of Health shall enable

general practitioners to focus more effectively on patients and patients to access a wider range of

healthcare. Social partners shall be consulted.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 December 2022.

A.1.1.4. Sub-measure 4: Establishment of a basic public health service delivery model

The objective of this sub-measure is to establish a basic public health service delivery model aiming

to provide equal access to municipal public health services for target groups in society, including

for the vulnerable.

Legislation shall enter into force to mandate the provision and monitoring of basic public health

services by municipalities. A plan setting out basic public health services to be provided by

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municipalities shall be endorsed by the Commission for the Development of Public Health Care.

This plan shall include indicators to monitor service delivery and identify main target groups.

The endorsed plan for the basic public healthcare services delivery model shall be published on the

website of the Ministry of Health.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 March 2023.

A.1.1.5. Sub-measure 5: Improving working conditions and professional qualifications of health

professionals

The objective of this sub-measure is to adopt a legislation on improving working conditions and

professional qualifications of health professionals. Decisions on the financial capacity of the State

to fulfil the provisions of the draft agreement shall be assessed and adopted. Furthermore, an action

plan for improving the psycho-emotional state of doctors shall be prepared and approved by an

order of the Minister of Health. A working group shall be set up to develop a mechanism for in-

service training of health care professionals.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 30 June 2023.

A.1.1.6. Sub-measure 6: Establishment of a network of personal health care institutions based on

the model of regional cooperation

The objective of this sub-measure is to adopt a legislation on the establishment and regulation of a

network of personal health care institutions based on the model of centres of excellence and

regional cooperation. The principles and criteria for the formation of a network of personal health

care institutions shall be developed and a mechanism for cooperation between personal health care

institutions and centres of excellence shall be established. A decision of the Government on the

necessary regulatory, investment and communication actions to form a sustainable network of

health care institutions shall be adopted.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 30 September 2023.

A.1.1.7. Sub-measure 7: Creation of Centre for Advanced Therapies

The objective of this sub-measure is to create a Centre for Advanced Therapies to ensure the

availability of advanced therapies. This sub-measure consists in an extension of the infrastructure of

the University Hospital in Vilnius.

A.1.1.8. Sub-measure 8: Collecting reference genome data

The objective of this sub-measure is to contribute to Lithuania’s genetic research. This sub-measure

consists in collecting reference genome data of Lithuanian citizens.

A.1.1.9. Sub-measure 9: Establishment of Health Professionals Competence Platform

The objective of this sub-measure is to establish a health professionals competence platform to be

used for identifying, monitoring and managing health professionals’ skills development. It shall

keep a record of health professionals' licences in line with the relevant regulatory framework and

linked to the Licensing Register of Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Professional Practices.

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The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 March 2026.

A.1.1.10. Sub-measure 10: Healthcare service quality indicator dashboard

The objective of this sub-measure is to allow the monitoring of the quality of the health services

through a health system display panel. This sub-measure consists in the healthcare service quality

indicator dashboard being publicly accessible.

A.1.1.11. Sub-measure 11: Digitalisation of the healthcare sector

The objective of this sub-measure is to increase the digitalisation of the healthcare sector. This

measure consists in adopting an Action Plan on digital health and delivering projects related to the

digitalisation of the healthcare sector.

A.1.2. Reform 2 “Provision of long-term care services”

The objective of the reform is to increase the accessibility of long-term care services. This reform

consists of 2 sub-measures: (1) Adoption of the long-term care model (sub-measure 1); (2) Increase

of human resources and infrastructure capacity for the provision of long-term care services (sub-

measure 2).

A.1.2.1. Sub-measure 1: Adoption of the long-term care model

The objective of this sub-measure is to adopt a legislation governing the gradual implementation of

the long-term care model. The model for the provision and financing of social and personal

healthcare shall simplify the pathway for patients for obtaining long-term care, thus preparing for

the introduction of a long-term care model based on the one-stop shop principle. An in-depth

analysis shall be carried out to determine the model for the provision of long-term care services.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 March 2024.

A.1.2.2. Sub-measure 2: Human resources and infrastructure capacity for the provision of long-term

care services

The objective of this sub-measure is to increase human resources and infrastructure capacity for the

provision of long-term care services. This measure consists in renovating long-term day care

centres, providing equipment and/or vehicles to mobile teams for outpatient long-term services, and

training long-term care professionals.

A.1.3. Reform 3 “Health system resilience to deal with emergencies”

The objective of the reform is to support the delivery of health services in emergency situations.

This reform consists of 3 sub-measures: (1) Action plan on improving cooperation between health

care institutions and modernization of infrastructure for emergency situations. (sub-measure 1); (2)

Modernisation of infectious disease cluster centres (sub-measure 2); (3) Modernisation of

emergency departments and resuscitation units in regional hospitals (sub-measure 3).

A.1.3.1. Sub-measure 1: Action plan improving cooperation between health care institutions and

modernization of infrastructure for emergency situations

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The objective of this sub-measure is to adopt an action plan on improving cooperation between

health care institutions and modernization of infrastructure for emergency situations. It shall include

requirements for the healthcare institutions to ensure their preparedness and the effectiveness of the

system's response to emergencies. The preconditions shall be created for more efficient cooperation

of available human resources. An assessment of the emergency preparedness of healthcare

institutions shall be carried out.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 March 2023.

A.1.3.2. Sub-measure 2: Modernisation of infectious disease cluster centres

The objective of this sub-measure is to modernise the infectious disease cluster centres across

Lithuania. This sub-measure consists in modernisation and delivery of equipment for infectious

disease cluster centres.

A.1.3.3. Sub-measure 3: Modernisation of emergency departments and resuscitation units in

regional hospitals

The objective of this sub-measure is to modernise emergency, resuscitation and intensive care

medical units in hospitals across Lithuania. This measure consists in the modernisation of these

medical units and the provision of equipment.

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A.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

1 A.1.1. Improving

the quality and

accessibility of

health services and

promoting

innovation

A.1.1.1.

Legislative

framework

regulating the

organisation,

management and

provision of

ambulance services

Milestone Entry into force

of the amended

Law on Health

Care Institutions

and the Law on

the Health

System of the

Republic of

Lithuania and the

related legislation

Legislation

entered into force

N/A N/A N/A Q4 2022 The organisation, management and provision

of ambulance services shall be regulated by

the Law on Health Care Institutions and the

Law on the Health System of the Republic of

Lithuania. The requirements for the provision

of ambulance services and payment

procedures regulating the organisation,

management and provision of ambulance

services shall be included in orders of the

Minister of Health.

2 A.1.1. Improving

the quality and

accessibility of

health services and

promoting

innovation

A.1.1.2.

Development of

digital health

system facilitating

the secondary use

of health data

Milestone Entry into force

of the legislation

governing the

secondary use of

health data

Legislation

entered into force

N/A N/A N/A Q3 2022 Legislation on secondary use of health data

and the implementing provisions on

procedures for issuing permits for secondary

use of data, preparation of health data for the

secondary use, reimbursement of costs of

providing health data by health data

controllers to an institution authorized by the

Government shall (i) create conditions for

efficient and safe secondary use of health data

for public interest purposes (research,

experimental development and innovation,

education and knowledge management in

health, health policy-making, statistics), (ii)

ensure sustainable development of digital

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

health and (iii) regulate the organizational and

technical measures necessary for a

harmonized, coordinated and high-quality

secondary use of data, while ensuring the

protection of personal data.

3 A.1.1. Improving

the quality and

accessibility of

health services and

promoting

innovation

A.1.1.3. Action

Plan on Family

Medicine

Development

2016-2025

Milestone Adoption of the

updated Action

Plan on Family

Medicine

Development for

2016-2025

Adoption of the

Action Plan on

Family Medicine

Development by

the Ministry of

Health

N/A N/A N/A Q4 2022 An Action plan on Family Medicine

Development for 2016-2025 shall be

developed and approved by the Ministry of

Health. The Action Plan shall define functions

of a family doctor not directly interlinked

with the provision of health care services; and

redistribute responsibilities between general

practitioners and other members of the

medical team (nurses, midwives, nursing

assistants, lifestyle professionals, social

workers or physiotherapists).

4 A.1.1. Improving

the quality and

accessibility of

health services and

promoting

innovation

A.1.1.4.

Establishment of a

basic public health

service delivery

model

Milestone Entry into force

of legislation

establishing a

basic public

health service

delivery model

Legislation

entered into force

N/A N/A N/A Q1 2023 Legislation shall enter into force to mandate

the delivery of basic public health services

that shall be provided by municipalities. A

plan setting out basic public health services to

be provided by municipalities shall be

endorsed by the Commission for the

Development of Public Health Care. The plan

shall include indicators to monitor service

delivery and identify main target groups.

5 A.1.1. Improving

the quality and

Milestone Entry into force

of legislation on

Legislation

entered into force

N/A N/A N/A Q2 2023 The legislation to improve working conditions

and professional qualifications of health

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

accessibility of

health services and

promoting

innovation

A.1.1.5. Improving

working conditions

and professional

qualifications of

health

professionals

improving

working

conditions and

professional

qualifications of

health

professionals

professionals shall include provisions on

wage regulation, workload, measures to

improve the psycho-emotional state of doctors

and a mechanism for the in-service training of

health professionals.

6 A.1.1. Improving

the quality and

accessibility of

health services and

promoting

innovation

A.1.1.6.

Establishment of a

network of

personal health

care institutions

based on the model

of regional

cooperation

Milestone Entry into force

of legislation on

the establishment

and regulation of

a network of

personal health

care institutions

based on the

model of centres

of excellence and

regional

cooperation

Legislation

entered into force

N/A N/A N/A Q3 2023 Legislation governing the network of personal

health care institutions based on the model of

centres of excellence and regional cooperation

shall establish the principles and criteria for

the formation of a network of personal health

care institutions and a mechanism for

cooperation between personal health care

institutions and centres of excellence.

7 A.1.1. Improving

the quality and

accessibility of

health services and

promoting

Milestone Advanced

therapy centre

Infrastructure

extension for

advanced therapy

centre

constructed

N/A N/A N/A Q2 2026 Infrastructure extension for an advanced

therapy centre constructed and equipment

purchased.

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

innovation

A.1.1.7. Creation

of Centre for

Advanced

Therapies

9 A.1.1. Improving

the quality and

accessibility of

health services and

promoting

innovation

A.1.1.8. Collecting

reference genome

data

Target Number of

sequencing tests

performed for the

human genome

Number 0 1 570 Q1 2026 Sequencing tests for the human genome

performed.

10 A.1.1. Improving

the quality and

accessibility of

health services and

promoting

innovation

A.1.1.9.

Establishment of

Health

Professionals

Competence

Platform

Milestone Establishment of

a Health

Professionals

Competence

Platform

The

establishment of

Health

Professionals

Competence

Platform

N/A N/A N/A Q4 2024 Health Professionals Competence Platform

shall be established and include modalities to

identify, monitor, plan and manage health

professionals such as doctors, nurses, public

health, pharmaceutical specialists’ skills

development (reskilling and upskilling). The

Platform shall store records of health

professionals' licences and be linked to the

Licensing Register of Healthcare and

Pharmaceutical Professional Practices.

The Platform shall enable monitoring and

planning professional development of

specialists, monitoring of upskilling and

reskilling of specialists of national health

providers and public health care.

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

11 A.1.1. Improving

the quality and

accessibility of

health services and

promoting

innovation

A.1.1.10.

Healthcare service

quality indicator

dashboard

Milestone Healthcare

service quality

indicator

dashboard

Healthcare

service quality

indicator

dashboard online

N/A N/A N/A Q2 2025 Healthcare service quality indicator dashboard

is publicly accessible.

13a A.1.1. Improving

the quality and

accessibility of

health services and

promoting

innovation

A.1.1.11.

Digitalisation of

the healthcare

sector

Milestone Action plan for

the Development

of the Digital

Health System

and projects

Approved Action

Plan and projects

completed

N/A N/A N/A Q2 2026 The Action Plan for the Development of the

Digital Health System shall be approved and

completion certificates or acts of acceptance

shall be issued for nine projects.

15 A.1.2. Provision of

long-term care

services

A.1.2.1. Adoption

of the long-term

care model

Milestone Entry into force

of legislation

governing the

implementation

of the long-term

care model

Legislation

entered into force

N/A N/A N/A Q1 2024 Legislation governing the gradual

implementation of the long-term care model

shall include the concept of long-term care

services, service provision requirements, the

administration of long-term care services,

clear assignment of service administration

functions to specific institutions, set out the

basic requirements for relevant entities to

provide long-term care services and establish

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

principles and mechanisms for the financing

of long-term care services.

16 A.1.2. Provision of

long-term care

services

A.1.2.2. Human

resources and

infrastructure

capacity for the

provision of long-

term care services

Target Human resources

and infrastructure

capacity

Number 0 1 085 Q2 2025 1 000 long-term care professionals trained, 82

mobile teams supplied with equipment and/or

vehicles, and 3 day-care centres renovated.

17 A.1.2. Provision of

long-term care

services

A.1.2.2. Human

resources and

infrastructure

capacity for the

provision of long-

term care services

Target Infrastructure

capacity

Number 85 100 Q1 2026 90 mobile teams supplied with equipment

and/or vehicles (including those in Target 16)

and 10 day-care centres renovated (including

those in Target 16).

18 A.1.3. Health

system resilience

to deal with

emergencies

A.1.3.1. Action

plan improving

cooperation

between health

care institutions

Milestone Entry into force

of an Action plan

on improving

cooperation

between health

care institutions

and

modernization of

infrastructure for

Adoption of the

Action Plan on

cooperation

between health

care institutions

and

modernisation of

infrastructure for

emergency

N/A N/A N/A Q1 2023 The action plan to improve cooperation

between health care institutions and to adapt

infrastructure to emergency situations shall

include requirements on preparedness to

emergencies for healthcare institutions and

ensure efficient deployment of human

resources.

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

and modernization

of infrastructure

for emergency

situations

emergency

situations

situations by the

Ministry of

Health

19 A.1.3. Health

system resilience

to deal with

emergencies

A.1.3.2.

Modernisation of

infectious disease

cluster centres

Milestone Infectious disease

cluster centres

Signed transfer-

acceptance

certificates for

infectious disease

cluster centres

N/A N/A N/A Q2 2026 Signed transfer-acceptance certificates (final

or interim) between the project promoters and

contractors confirming at least 95% of

modernisation works for four infectious

disease cluster centres has been carried out.

Approval by Central Project Management

Agency of the list of equipment delivered.

20 A.1.3. Health

system resilience

to deal with

emergencies

A.1.3.3.

Modernisation of

emergency

departments and

resuscitation units

in regional

hospitals

Target Number of

hospitals with

modernised

emergency,

resuscitation or

intensive care

units.

Number 0 7 Q2 2026 Emergency, resuscitation or intensive care

units in seven hospitals constructed and/or

renovated and equipment delivered.

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B. COMPONENT 2: GREEN TRANSFORMATION OF LITHUANIA

The component of the Lithuanian recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing challenges

linked to the green transition, and in particular the need to lower GHG emissions, including from

the transport sector, increase energy efficiency in buildings and transport, enhance resource

efficiency and contribute to GHG absorption through nature-based solutions.

The component envisages the preparatory works for development of offshore wind power plant and

related infrastructure, support for the construction of individual storage facilities and the

establishment of renewable energy communities, and installation of other electricity storage

infrastructure, dedicated to public use during a first period of time. As regards mobility, key

measures entail support for the replacement of polluting road transport vehicles used by the public

sector and business with clean vehicles, to improve the quality and attractiveness of public transport

services by upgrading public transport vehicles with zero or low emission vehicles, establishment of

charging/refilling infrastructure for all types of clean vehicles using alternative fuels, and to develop

alternative fuels sectors (biomethane, second generation liquid biofuels, hydrogen). As regards

energy efficiency, this is planned to be achieved by the building renovation packages and standards,

municipal development plans, sustainable urban development methodologies and district renovation

projects, promoting the supply of construction products and services that speed up the renovation of

buildings and funding for renovation. To restore the capacity of degraded wetlands to absorb and

store GHG, a reform on restoring these wetlands is envisaged, and biodiversity-rich forests shall be

acquired. Finally, resource efficiency shall be advanced with the adoption of the Circular Economy

Action Plan, which shall lay out the direction to more resource efficient Lithuania by 2035.

The measures included in the component support addressing the country-specific recommendation

to focus on investment-related economic policy on energy and resource efficiency, sustainable

transport and energy interconnections (CSR3 2019).

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). It is also expected that if the support is

provided to any installation covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), the ETS activities

need to achieve greenhouse gas emissions lower than the relevant ETS benchmarks1.

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

B.1.1. Reform 1 “More sustainable electricity produced in the country”

The objective of the reform is to incentivise the production, transmission and consumption of

electricity from renewable sources with the aim to (i) increase the production of electricity from

1 Where the activity supported achieves projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not significantly lower than the

relevant benchmarks an explanation of the reasons why this is not possible should be provided. Benchmarks established

for free allocation for activities falling within the scope of the Emissions Trading System, as set out in the Commission

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/447.

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RES to at least 7 TWh by 2030, which shall ensure that RES generate 50% of total national

electricity consumption; (ii) increase local electricity production capacities; (iii) facilitate the

development of capacities required for the production of electricity from RES by supporting the

most economically efficient technologies; (iv) gradually integrate the electricity producers using

RES into the market; (v) ensure a minimum financial burden on electricity consumers; (vi) ensure

non-discrimination against the producers of imported electricity and allowing other Member States

to benefit from the support mechanism introduced by the draft Law on Energy from Renewable

Sources; (vii) ensure the dismantling of power plants which stopped their operation; (viii) ensure

that electricity is not produced at negative prices; (ix) create appropriate conditions for prosumers

and RES communities.

This reform is accompanied by 3 sub-measures: (1) preparatory work for offshore wind parks and

related infrastructure (sub-measure 1); (2) support for the construction of individual storage

facilities (sub-measure 2); (3) installation of other electricity storage infrastructure (sub-measure 3).

B.1.1.1 Sub-measure 1: Preparatory work for offshore wind power plants and related infrastructure

The objective of this sub-measure is preparatory work for offshore wind power plants and related

infrastructure. The sub-measure consists of the performance of surveys, measurements, and studies.

B.1.1.2 Sub-measure 2: Support for the construction of individual storage facilities

The objective of this sub-measure is to provide support for energy storage. The sub-measure

consists of the installation of energy storage capacity along renewable energy sources (this may

include, but it is not limited to solar PV).

B.1.1.3 Sub-measure 3: Installation of other electricity storage infrastructure

The objective of this sub-measure is to ensure the security, stability and readiness of the Lithuanian

electricity system for the operation of isolated work prior to its interconnection with the electricity

grids of continental Europe. The sub-measure shall consist of support to install four energy storage

installations, each of 50 MW that shall provide synthetic inertia in response to frequency change,

congestion management of the grids, which is necessary to integrate 100% of electricity generated

from RES.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 December 2022.

B.1.2. Reform 2 “Moving without polluting the environment”

The objective of this reform is to reduce GHG emissions in the transport sector.

The implementation of the reform was started when the Seimas adopted the Law on Alternative

Fuels. It shall be further continued with the adoption and entry into force of a legislative framework,

establishing a procedure for determining energy efficiency and environmental protection

requirements for the purchase of road transport vehicles and for cases in which they are mandatory.

This framework shall enter into force by 31 December 2021.

The Sustainable Mobility Fund shall be established, which shall provide support, in certain defined

cases, for the purchase and usage of clean vehicles as well as installation, modernisation and

development of alternative fuels infrastructure for these vehicles. The fund shall also be used to

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support restrictions for the usage of internal combustion engine powered vehicles, with the

exception of zero and low-emission vehicles. The support shall be provided in a targeted and

continuous manner, until at least 2030. The fund shall become operational by 31 March 2022.

This reform is accompanied by four sub-measures: (1) support for the delivery of clean vehicles,

and for sustainable mobility (Sub-measure 1); (2) support for the purchase of zero-emission public

transport vehicles (Sub-measure 2); (3) installation of vehicle charging and alternative fuel filling

infrastructure (Sub-measure 3); and (4) support the development of RES fuels (biomethane gas,

second-generation liquid biofuels for transport and renewable hydrogen) (sub-measure 4).

B.1.2.1. Sub-measure 1: Support for the delivery of clean vehicles and for sustainable mobility

The objective of this sub-measure is to incentivise sustainable mobility and consequently to reduce

GHG emissions and air pollution. This sub-measure consists of the delivery of zero-emission and

low-emission vehicles, the retrofitting of buses, the construction or renovation of bicycle paths,

bicycle streets or bicycle lanes, or combined bicycle and pedestrian paths, as well as the

electrification of railways.

B.1.2.2. Sub-measure 2: Support for the purchase of zero-emission public transport vehicles

The objective of the investment is to make public transport more environmentally friendly. This

sub-measure consists of: (1) entry into force of legislation to reform the long-distance inter-city

public transport network and (2) the delivery of electric powered buses (class M3).

B.1.2.3. Sub-measure 3: Installation of vehicle charging and alternative fuel filling infrastructure

The objective of this sub-measure is to create an optimal network of publicly accessible and private

recharging and alternative fuel filling infrastructure, in order to create favourable conditions for

business and citizens to operate clean vehicles. Under this sub-measure, the following shall be

carried out: (1) an information system for publicly accessible charging/refilling points for electric

vehicles made operational (by 31 March 2022); and (2) the installation of recharging points and a

hydrogen fuelling station.

B.1.2.4. Sub-measure 4: Support for the RES fuels sector (biomethane gas, second generation liquid

biofuels for transport, and renewable hydrogen)

The objective of this sub-measure is to create a supply of renewable fuels and to incentivise their

use in the transport sector. This sub-measure consists of the installation of: (1) biomethane gas

production facilities; (2) equipment for liquid second-generation biofuels production; and (3)

renewable hydrogen production capacity.

B.1.3. Reform 3 “Accelerating renovation of buildings and a sustainable urban environment”

The objective of the reform is to increase the pace of the building renovation process. The reform

consists of four sub-measures: (1) update and testing in practice of building renovation packages

and standards and creation of a methodology for the development of sustainable cities (Sub-

measure 1); (2) creation of tools to facilitate building renovation coordination and technical

assistance (Sub-measure 2); (3) supplying construction products and services that speed up the

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renovation of buildings (Sub-measure 3); and (4) support for renovation of buildings (Sub-measure

4).

B.1.3.1. Sub-measure 1: Update of building renovation packages and standards and creation of a

methodology for the development of sustainable cities

The objective of this sub-measure is to make the necessary regulatory changes in order to accelerate

the renovation of building and to contribute to the greening of regions.

Under this sub-measure, a number of regulatory changes shall be carried out. As regards the

regulatory changes, the following shall be adopted and enter into force:

a) Resolution of the Republic of Lithuania approving the Plan of Implementation of the Long-

term Building Renovation Strategy, which shall provide for a legislative plan to accelerate

the conversion of sites and the conversion of the existing buildings, and to formalise the use

of building information modelling (BIM) techniques, a plan for district renovation initiatives

and investment projects;

b) Amendment of Construction Technical Regulation “Design and Certification of the Energy

Performance of Buildings”, legitimising the energy performance class of the renovated

building at least Class B;

c) Amendment of Construction Technical Regulation “Design of Wooden Structures”;

d) Guidelines for Sustainable Urban Development.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 December 2023.

B.1.3.2. Sub-measure 2: Tools to facilitate building renovation coordination and technical

assistance

The objective of this sub-measure is to create tools to facilitate building renovation coordination

and technical assistance. The sub-measure consists of a creation of the competence centre for

building renovation (by 31 December 2022) and renovation-related digital tools

B.1.3.3. Sub-measure 3: Supply of construction products and services that speed up the renovation

of buildings

The objective of this sub-measure is to create a local market for standardised modular structures

from organic materials. This sub-measure consists of the delivery of equipment or installation of

production lines of modular structures from organic materials.

B.1.3.4. Sub-measure 4: Support for renovation of buildings

The objective of this sub-measure is to reduce energy consumption of multi-apartment buildings.

The sub-measure consists of the renovation of multi-apartment buildings.

The RRF shall support part of the costs of this investment. This investment may also receive

support from other Union programmes or instruments for the costs that are not supported by the

RRF.

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B.1.4. Investment 4: “Maintaining and increasing GHG absorption capacity”

The objective of this investment is to reduce GHG emissions from Lithuanian lands by creating

favourable conditions for biodiversity conservation and increasing GHG removals. The investment

consists of: (1) regulatory changes to operationalise the national framework for the identification of

damaged peatlands and to later manage the restored peatlands; and (2) acquisition for conservation

purposes of forest areas.

Under the first part of this investment, measures to restore water levels, restore good agricultural

and environmental condition and put in place a monitoring system where necessary shall be

designed and implemented. The concerned actors shall be offered advice and training. The selection

of an economic activity shall be carried out on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the specific

characteristics of the area and the environmental constraints involved.

B.1.5. Reform 5: “Towards a circular economy”

The objective of the reform is to develop a fully-fledged circular economy model with the

involvement of all stakeholders, ensuring circularity principles and waste prevention in the

industrial sector, expanding the production and use of secondary raw materials, increasing material

and resource efficiency, promoting sustainable design and green innovation, ensuring the

sustainability, durability, repair and renewal of products. As a result of the reform, an action plan

for Lithuania’s transition to a circular economy by 2035 shall be approved by Government Protocol.

The action plan shall focus on waste prevention, recycling, product design and use of secondary raw

materials, digitalisation, the promotion of green innovation, as well as on an improved legal

framework and fiscal measures promoting long-term benefits instead of short-term solutions and

results for a return of resources to circularity. The aim is to ensure a systemic institutional approach

to the circular economy and close cooperation between the institutions involved.

The reform shall be completed by 31 March 2023.

B.1.6. Reform 6: “Transparency of electricity grid connection information”

The objective of this reform is to provide public information on electricity grid connection

possibilities.

The reform consists of the entry into force of legislation establishing an obligation for the

transmission system operator and the distribution system operator to publish forward-looking grid

capacity information.

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B.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

No.

Related

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of

each milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

21 B.1.1 More

sustainable

electricity

produced in

the country

Milestone Entry into force of

the legislation to

improve institutional

and legal

mechanisms to

promote the

production,

transmission and

consumption of

electricity from

renewable sources

Provision in the

law indicating

the entry into

force

Q4 2021 Entry into force of amendments

regarding the Law on Energy from

Renewable Sources, the Electricity Law

and the Energy Law (offshore and

onshore).

These legal acts shall establish that the

public institution, Lithuanian Energy

Agency, shall consult and provide

methodological assistance on the issues

linked to activities in the electricity

sector, which would facilitate the

processes for applicants and ensure that

information is provided in a timely

manner. These acts shall also:

- regulate the conditions for auction

winners to sell electricity under bilateral

agreements, as this would provide more

clarity for investors on how to operate in

the market;

- set long-term renewable energy targets

for all sectors, i.e. set long-term national

targets at the legislative level and create

certainty for investors regarding RES

development;

- establish a new type of permits – a

permit to modernize (reconstruct) a

power plant or electricity generation

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facility, as provided for in the Directive

(EU) 2018/2001 of the European

Parliament and of the Council on the

promotion of the use of energy from

renewable sources.

22 B. 1.1 More

sustainable

electricity

produced in

the country -

B.1.1.1

Preparatory

work for

offshore wind

power plants

and related

infrastructure

Milestone Performance of the

preparatory work for

offshore wind power

plants and related

infrastructure

Surveys,

measurements,

and studies

performed or

delivered

Q1 2026 The following shall be performed or

delivered:

1) a study covering: technical solutions,

the value of installation of infrastructure,

cost-benefit analysis.

2) the identification of possible locations

for connection of offshore wind parks to

the onshore grid.

3) wind speed measurement.

4) seabed survey of the territory for

possible development of an offshore

wind park.

5) seabed surveys for connection

between the offshore wind park and

land.

6) territorial planning document for

connection of offshore wind parks with

onshore grid.

7) technical specification for connection

of offshore wind park with the onshore

grid.

26 B.1.1 More

sustainable

electricity

produced in

the country -

Target Energy storage

capacity installed

MWh 0 157.2 Q2 2026 Total energy storage capacity of 157.2

MWh installed. The energy storage

capacity installed in legal entities has

been connected to the grid.

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B.1.1.2

Support for the

construction of

individual

storage

facilities

27 B.1.1 More

sustainable

electricity

produced in

the country -

B.1.1.3

Installation of

other

electricity

storage

infrastructure

Target Installed capacity of

new electricity

storage facilities

(MW)

MW 0 200 Q4 2022 Entry in operation of four energy storage

installations, each of 50 MW.

28 B.1.2 Moving

without

polluting the

environment

Milestone Entry into force of a

legislative

framework

establishing a

procedure for

determining energy

efficiency and

environmental

protection

requirements for the

purchase of road

transport vehicles

and for cases in

which they are

mandatory

Legislation

entered into

force

Q4 2021 Entry into force of the legislation which

shall determine the energy efficiency

and environmental protection

requirements and the cases in which they

are mandatory for road vehicles of

categories M1, N1, N2, N3, M2 and M3

and shall be used to calculate the

lifetime energy and environmental

impacts of these vehicles.

29 B.1.2 Moving

without

Milestone Sustainable Mobility

Fund that shall

Provision in the

agreement/order

Q1 2022 Sustainable Mobility Fund is established

and operational.

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polluting the

environment

finance the

development of

alternative fuels and

vehicle infrastructure

is established and

operational

indicating the

entry into force The Fund shall be established to finance

the purchase and use of clean vehicles,

installation, modernisation and/or

development of alternative fuels

infrastructure for the vehicles in a

targeted and continuous manner, to at

least 2030. The fund shall also be used

to support establishing restrictions for

the use of internal combustion engine-

powered vehicles, with the exception of

zero- and low-emission vehicles.

32 B.1.2. Moving

without

polluting the

environment –

B.1.2.1.

Support for the

delivery of

clean vehicles,

and for

sustainable

mobility

Target Number of clean

transport vehicles

delivered and

registered in

Lithuania

Number 0 210 Q2 2026 Number of clean transport vehicles

delivered and registered in Lithuania: at

least 210 zero emission light vehicles

(class M1 or N1) and zero emission or

low emission heavy duty transport

vehicles (class N3 or M3).

32a B.1.2. Moving

without

polluting the

environment –

B.1.2.1.

Support for the

delivery of

clean vehicles,

and for

sustainable

mobility

Target Length of newly

built or renovated

bicycle paths, streets

or lanes, or

combined bicycle

and pedestrian paths

km 0 119.23 Q2 2026 Construction or renovation of 119.23 km

of bicycle paths, bicycle streets or

bicycle lanes, or combined bicycle and

pedestrian paths.

32b B.1.2. Moving Milestone Electrification of Overhead Q2 2026 Installation of an overhead contact

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without

polluting the

environment –

B.1.2.1.

Support for the

delivery of

clean vehicles,

and for

sustainable

mobility

railway segments

between Radviliškis

and Klaipėda

contact system

and Traction

substations

installed

system along a section of railway

between Radviliškis and Klaipėda,

comprising the following segments:

• Radviliškis – Kužiai

• Kužiai – Lieplaukė

• Lieplaukė – Kretinga

• Kretinga – Klaipėda (Draugystė

station)

In addition, traction substations shall be

installed in Žasliai and Kretinga.

33 B.1.2. Moving

without

polluting the

environment –

B.1.2.1.

Support for the

delivery of

clean vehicles,

and for

sustainable

mobility

Target Retrofitted buses Number of

retrofitted

buses

0 5 Q2 2026 Five buses shall be retrofitted to qualify

as zero-emission buses.

34 B.1.2 Moving

without

polluting the

environment –

B.1.2.2.

Support for the

purchase of

zero-emission

public

transport

vehicles

Milestone Inter-urban mobility

system reform

Legislation

entered into

force

Q2 2026 Entry into force of legislation to reform

the long-distance inter-city public

transport network, including: defining

criteria for public service obligations on

long-distance routes aligning coach

routes with rail routes and the local

transport system to ensure inter-

connectivity between regional hubs; and

introducing inter-municipal routes.

36 B.1.2 Moving

without

Target Delivery of electric

powered buses

Number of

buses

0 218 Q2 2026 Delivery of 218 (class M3) electric

powered buses.

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polluting the

environment –

B.1.2.2.

Support for the

purchase of

zero-emission

public

transport

vehicles

37 B.1.2 Moving

without

polluting the

environment –

B.1.2.3.

Installation of

vehicle

recharging and

alternative fuel

filling

infrastructure

Milestone Entry into operation

of an information

system for publicly

accessible

recharging points for

electric vehicles

Entry into

operation of an

information

system for

publicly

accessible

recharging points

for electric

vehicles

Q1 2022 Entry into operation of an information

system which shall:

1. Provide and record unique

identification codes of publicly

accessible recharging points for electric

vehicles and their operators.

2. Provide real-time static/dynamic data

from publicly accessible charging

stations for electric vehicles operating in

Lithuania.

39 B.1.2 Moving

without

polluting the

environment –

B.1.2.3.

Installation of

vehicle

recharging and

alternative fuel

filling

infrastructure

Target Installation of

recharging points

Number of

recharging

points

0 20 850 Q2 2026 40 publicly accessible electric vehicle

recharging points and 20 810 private

electric vehicle recharging points

installed.

42 B.1.2 Moving

without

polluting the

Target Installation of a

hydrogen refuelling

station

Number of

hydrogen

refuelling

0 1 Q2 2026 Transfer acceptance certificate for the

installation of a hydrogen refuelling

station issued.

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environment –

B.1.2.3.

Installation of

vehicle

recharging and

alternative fuel

filling

infrastructure

stations

43 B.1.2 Moving

without

polluting the

environment –

B.1.2.3.

Installation of

vehicle

recharging and

alternative fuel

filling

infrastructure

Milestone Adoption of the

action plan to

integrate electric

charging

infrastructure

network

Adopted action

plan on electric

charging

infrastructure

Q4 2021 Adoption of an action plan which shall

identify the priority directions for

development and set requirements for

the installation of recharging points for

electric vehicles in order to ensure the

maximum efficient development of

recharging infrastructure for electric

vehicles.

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without

polluting the

environment –

B.1.2.4.

Support for the

RES fuels

sector

(biomethane

gas, second

generation

liquid biofuels

for transport,

and renewable

hydrogen)

Milestone Entry into operation

of an IT system of

renewable transport

fuel accounting units

IT system of

accounting units

for fuels from

renewable

sources

operational

Q4 2021 In order to ensure the level of

consumption of biomethane gas in the

transport sector, an appropriate IT

platform shall be set up to record the

quantities of biomethane gas and other

renewable fuels supplied to the transport

sector and the certificates given to

producers for which the resulting gas

shall be used to fulfil the fuels

obligations.

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45 B.1.2 Moving

without

polluting the

environment –

B.1.2.4.

Support for the

RES fuels

sector

(biomethane

gas, second

generation

liquid biofuels

for transport,

and renewable

hydrogen)

Target New biomethane gas

and renewable

hydrogen generation

facilities

MW 0 21.84 Q2 2026 Two new biomethane gas generation

facilities shall be installed or built and

two new biomethane gas generation

facilities shall be built and connected to

the natural gas network, for a combined

capacity of 17.84 MW. In addition, 4

MW of renewable hydrogen generation

facilities shall be installed and connected

to the electricity grid.

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without

polluting the

environment –

B.1.2.4.

Support for the

RES fuels

sector

(biomethane

gas, second

generation

liquid biofuels

for transport,

and renewable

hydrogen)

Target Equipment for liquid

second-generation

biofuels production

Number 0 3 Q2 2026 Equipment delivered and installed or

built in three facilities for liquid second-

generation biofuels production.

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Accelerating

renovation of

buildings and a

Milestone Entry into force of

the following

legislative acts:

a) the Plan of

Legislation

entered into

force

Q4 2023 The following legislative acts have been

approved and entered into force:

1. The Plan of Implementation of the

Long-term Building Renovation

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sustainable

urban

environment –

B.1.3.1.

Update of

building

renovation

packages and

standards and

creation of a

methodology

for the

development

of sustainable

cities

Implementation of

the Long-term

Building Renovation

Strategy

b) Amendment of

Construction

Technical

Regulation “Design

and Certification of

the Energy

Performance of

Buildings”,

approved by 2016-

11-11 Order No. D1-

754 of Minister of

Environment

c) Guidelines for

Sustainable Urban

Development

approved by Order

of the Minister of

Environment

d) Amendment of

Construction

Technical

Regulation CTR

2.05.07:2005

“Design of Wooden

Structures”,

approved by 2005-

02-10 Order No. D1-

79 of Minister of

Environment

Strategy, which provides:

1.1. a legislative plan to accelerate the

conversion of residential sites, to

formalise the use of building information

modelling (BIM) techniques, as well as

assessing possible models for sites

conversion, reconstruction or renovation

of existing buildings;

1.2. recommendations for the

preparation of quarterly renovation

projects.

2. Amended Construction Technical

Regulation “Design and Certification of

the Energy Performance of Buildings”,

approved 2016-11-11 by Order No. D1-

754 of the Minister for the Environment,

legitimising the energy performance

class of the renovated building at least B.

3. Guidelines for Sustainable Urban

Development, setting out the indicators

for sustainable cities and the

methodology for calculating them.

4. Amendment of Construction

Technical Regulation CTR 2.05.07:2005

“Design of Wooden Structures”,

approved by 2005-02-10 Order No. D1-

79 of Minister of Environment,

expanding the use of wooden

construction products in multi-purpose

buildings.

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50 B.1.3

Accelerating

renovation of

buildings and a

sustainable

urban

environment –

B.1.3.2. Tools

to facilitate

building

renovation

coordination

and technical

assistance

Milestone Competence Centre

for Building

Renovation is

established and

operational

Legislation

entered into

force

Q4 2022 1. Statute of the Environmental Project

Management Agency establishing

functions for administration of the

Multi-apartment Building Renovation

(Modernisation) programme as well as

administration of financing from various

sources as currently performed by

Housing Energy Efficiency Agency,

amended by the Order of the Minister of

Environment adopted and entered into

force.

2. One-Stop-Shop Building Renovation

Competence Centre (EPMA unit) (50%

of the vacancies at Competence Centre

are filled) is operational.

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Accelerating

renovation of

buildings and a

sustainable

urban

environment –

B.1.3.2. Tools

to facilitate

building

renovation

coordination

and technical

assistance

Target Delivery of

renovation-related

digital tools

Number 0 3 Q3 2025 Digital tools across two information

systems shall be delivered covering:

1. Digital methodological tool for the

preparation of investment projects,

standard technical specification for

design and contracted works;

2. Building renovation projects

administration digital tool;

3. Lithuanian Buildings Data Bank.

52 B.1.3

Accelerating

renovation of

buildings and a

sustainable

Target Production capacity

of modular

structures

m²/year 0 273 600 Q2 2026 One production line of modular

structures from organic material is

installed and equipment for a second

production line is delivered,

corresponding to an aggregate capacity

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urban

environment –

B.1.3.3.

Supply of

construction

products and

services that

speed up the

renovation of

buildings

of 273 600 m²/year.

54 B.1.3

Accelerating

renovation of

buildings and a

sustainable

urban

environment -

B.1.3.4.

Support for

renovation of

buildings

Target Area of renovated

multi-apartment

buildings

m2 0 845 000 Q2 2026 845 000 m2 of multi-apartment

buildings renovated to achieve a

reduction of at least 30% of primary

energy consumption and at least energy

efficiency class B. 57 renovated multi-

apartment buildings shall benefit from

technical assistance.

55 B.1.4

Maintaining

and increasing

GHG

absorption

capacity

Target Biodiversity-rich

forest areas

purchased

ha 0 266 Q2 2026 At least 266 ha of privately-owned

biodiversity-rich forest areas shall be

purchased and registered under

conservation status.

57 B.1.4

Maintaining

and increasing

GHG

absorption

capacity

Milestone Legislation,

regulating

restoration of

wetlands (peatlands)

and their further

protection and

sustainable use,

Legislation

entered into

force

Q3 2022 Legislation, regulating restoration of

wetlands (peatlands) and their further

protection and sustainable use, entered

into force.

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entered into force

58 B.1.5 Towards

a circular

economy

Milestone Approval of Action

Plan for the

transition to Circular

Economy

Action Plan

approved by

Government

Protocol

Q1 2023 Approval by Government Protocol of

Lithuania’s action plan for the transition

to a circular economy by 2035, drawn up

with the involvement of interested

institutions and socio-economic partners,

with the aim of involving all relevant

authorities and coordinating the

implementation and development of the

circular economy in the country.

58c B.1.6.

Transparency

of electricity

grid

connection

information

Milestone Entry into force of

legislation

Legislation

entered into

force

Q4 2025 Entry into force of legislation requiring:

• The Transmission System Operator

(TSO) and the Distribution System

Operator (DSO) to publish

information on potential changes in

grid capacity based on their ten-year

network development plans.

• The TSO to publish information on

planned connections of electricity

generation and electricity storage

facilities.

• The TSO to update the available

capacity information in its grid

connection opportunities map within

five working days following the

cancellation or release of a temporary

network capacity reservation.

• The DSO to update the available

capacity information in its grid

connection opportunities map within

ten working days following the

publication of the TSO’s of the list of

network users eligible for reservation.

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B.3. Description of the reforms and investments for loan support

B.3.1. Reform 1 “Development of Green Financial Products”

The objective of the reform is the entry into force of the Order of the Minister of Finance approving

the Lithuanian Green Finance Action Plan 2023-2026, which aims to mobilise public and private

finance to meet climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives and to increase Lithuania’s

attractiveness for investors in green financial products.

The action plan shall include the following:

• establishing a Green Finance Competence and Knowledge Centre;

• promoting the development of public green finance;

• creating the preconditions for attracting private sector investment to achieve green

objectives;

• ensuring access to sustainability-related data;

• developing competences in green finance and public education.

Under this reform, support shall be provided to establish and operationalise the Green Finance

Competence and Knowledge Center, to contribute to the development of a sustainable labelling

ecosystem in Lithuania on the basis of international practices, ensure the dissemination of relevant

sustainability-related information, coordinate cooperation between the public and private sectors

and academia and promote Lithuania in the field of sustainable finance.

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

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B.4. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for the loan

No.

Related

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion

Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

58a B.3.1

Development

of Green

Financial

Products

Milestone Approval of the

Green Finance

Action Plan

Entry into force

of the Order of

the Minister of

Finance

Q2 2023 Entry into force of the Order of the Minister of

Finance approving the Lithuanian Green

Finance Action Plan, which aims to mobilise

public and private finance to meet climate

change mitigation and adaptation objectives and

to increase Lithuania’s attractiveness for

investors in green financial products.

The action plan shall include the following:

• establishing a Green Finance Competence

and Knowledge Centre;

• promoting the development of public green

finance;

• creating the preconditions for attracting

private sector investment to achieve green

objectives;

• ensuring access to sustainability-related

data;

• developing competences in green finance

and public education.

58b B.3.1

Development

of Green

Financial

Products

Milestone Establishment and

entry into operation

of the Green Finance

Competence and

Knowledge Centre

Green Finance

Competence and

Knowledge

Centre has

entered into

operation

Q4 2023 A Green Finance Competence and Knowledge

Centre shall be established within the structure

of INVEGA and enter into operation to

contribute to the development of a sustainable

labelling ecosystem in Lithuania on the basis of

international practices, ensure the dissemination

of relevant sustainability-related information,

coordinate cooperation between the public and

private sectors and academia and promote

Lithuania in the field of sustainable finance.

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C. COMPONENT 3: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR GROWTH

The component of the Lithuanian Recovery and Resilience plan addresses multiple aspects of the

digital transformation - digital connectivity, including the urban-rural digital divide, the

digitalisation of the public and private sectors, and digital skills. The component includes measures

to facilitate the 5G rollout, further develop the fiber infrastructure in rural and remote areas, and

foster connectivity innovation. In addition, substantial reforms and investments aim to digitalise the

public sector. The promotion of digital skills is envisaged for children, employees and senior citizen

as well as measures to address the shortage of IT employees in the labour market. Furthermore, the

component puts forward investment to promote the take-up of advanced digital technologies in the

private sector, particularly regarding science-business cooperation for innovative technologies and

the digitalisation of the cultural sector. Overall, the component includes five measures (three

reforms and two investments).

The component addresses the country-specific recommendation to promote investment in the digital

transition, in particular the coverage of and take-up of high capacity broadband (Country Specific

Recommendation 3 2020). In addition, the component is expected to contribute to boosting

productivity growth, including by making public investment more efficient (Country Specific

Recommendation 3 2019) as it includes measures to digitalise the public sector which shall have a

lasting positive impact on the functioning of the public administration and its productivity. The

measures in the component also partially address challenges related to technological innovation in

small and medium-sized enterprises (Country Specific Recommendation 3 2020). Overall, the size

and the scope of the envisaged investments and reforms for the digital transition shall indirectly

contribute to mitigating the impact of the crisis on employment (Country Specific Recommendation

2 2020) and promoting investment for innovation (Country Specific Recommendation 3 2019).

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).

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

C.1.1. Reform 1 Transformation of public information technology governance

The objective of the reform is to consolidate state information resources and manage centrally the

IT infrastructure, services and processes of public institutions. The reform consists of the migration

of systems run by state institutions to a hybrid cloud.

C.1.1a Investment 1a Development of state cybersecurity

The objective of the investment is to increase the State’s cybersecurity capabilities. The investment

consists of the adoption of a national cybersecurity development programme, the establishment of a

cybersecurity monitoring system, delivery of hardware and software to investigate cyber crimes,

and cybersecurity training.

a. Adoption of a National Cybersecurity Development Programme which is a 4-year planning

document to be drawn up in accordance with the Law on Strategic Governance of the

Republic of Lithuania and secondary legislation. The programme shall serve as a basis for

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the activities listed in points b-d by describing the cybersecurity challenges to be addressed

and by identifying the funds and resources needed to implement the actions.

C.1.2. Reform 2 Data management and open data

The objective of the reform is to support public data management. The reform consists of the

adoption of legislation, delivery of data management model and the integration of information

resources to the national data lake.

C.1.3. Reform 3: Customer-oriented services

The objective of the reform is the digitalisation of services. The reform consists of digitalising

services in the public sector.

C.1.4. Investment 1: Technological solutions in business and daily life

The objective of the measure is to increase the use of digital solutions. The measure consists of

technological solutions for the Lithuanian language, the digitalisation of cultural resources, digital

education resources, financial instruments for digital innovation, and an ICT Centre of Excellence.

C.1.4.1. Sub-measure 1: Lithuanian-language technological resources

The objective of sub-measure is to support Lithuanian language AI systems and services. The sub-

measure consists of the publication free of charge of resources required for the development of AI

Lithuanian language solutions.

C.1.4.2. Sub-measure 2: Digitisation of cultural resources

The objective of the sub-measure to increase the accessibility of digital cultural resources. The sub-

measure consists in the launch of an E-Culture platform, where digitalised cultural content is

accessible.

C.1.4.3. Sub-measure 3: Production of digital education content and resources

The objective of the sub-measure is to develop the technological solutions needed for digital

teaching, study resources and IT infrastructure in educational institutions to enable personalised

distance learning.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 30 June 2024.

C.1.4.4. Sub-measure 4: Financial instruments for business creation and digital innovation

The sub-measure aims to provide financial incentives for business creation and digital innovation.

Business service centres shall be supported to deploy robotics automation processes and artificial

intelligence solutions by financing expenditure related to (i) consultancy services relating to the

analysis of the project; (ii) training costs related to the development of the enterprise service

architecture and AI solution; (iii) the acquisition of licences (robots, software licences) in

connection with the project; (iv) cost of remuneration for time spent on project activities; (v)

equipment and rental costs related to the installation and operation of the automated solutions (e.g.

server rental).

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Start-ups and spin-offs shall be supported to develop products and solutions for artificial

intelligence, blockchain technologies and robotics process automation by financing expenditure

related to (i) the development of products and services in the initial stage of maturity, prior to the

raising of investment capital; (ii) the analysis of the needs of the market; (iii) the development of a

technological concept of a solution; (iv) the development of a minimum viable product; and (v) the

achievement of the stage of marketability of the product.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 30 September 2025.

C.1.4.5. Sub-measure 5: ICT Centre of excellence

The objective of the sub-measure is to support research and development in Lithuania, also in the

area of information and communication technologies. The sub-measure consists of the construction

of an ICT centre of excellence for R&D.

C.1.5. Investment 2 Step towards 5G

The objective of the investment is to ensure the coverage of electronic communications networks.

The investment consists of a 5G Roadmap, further construction of high speed connection

infrastructure and measures to support innovation in mobility.

C.1.5.1. Sub-measure 1: 5G roadmap

The objective of the sub-measure is to deploy commercially available 5G in Lithuania.

The sub-measure consists of the Lithuanian 5G roadmap, which includes measures aimed at

facilitating regulatory and investment conditions for the development of 5G.

C.1.5.2. Sub-measure 2: Further construction of high speed connection networks

The objective of the sub-measure is to construct high speed connection infrastructure.

The sub-measure consists of installing optical fibre lines to connect socio-economic drivers and

existing mobile infrastructure to facilitate the connection for socio-economic drivers.

C.1.5.3. Sub-measure 3: Innovation in mobility

The objective of the sub-measure is to support innovation in mobility.

The sub-measure consists in support for digital solutions.

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C.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of

each milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

59 C.1.1 Transformation

of public information

technology

governance

Milestone Systems run by

state institutions

and bodies

migrated to

hybrid cloud

infrastructure

Reorganisation of

the information

and

communication

technology

infrastructure

Q3 2026 The systems run by state institutions and

bodies included in the List of state

institutions and bodies receiving

centralised information technology

services, which is approved in

Government Resolution No 907 have

migrated to hybrid cloud infrastructure.

Exceptions:

- Systems owned by State institutions

and bodies that are managed by the State

Enterprise Centre of Registers,

maintained from the State Enterprise

Centre of Registers budget and are

operated in its ICT infrastructure, and are

stored in compliant data centers, may be

excluded from the above migration/

upgrading.

- Those state institutions and bodies

included in the List of State institutions

and bodies receiving centralised

information technology services for

which Resolution No. 907 establishes an

exception may be excluded from the

above migration/ upgrading.

60a C.1.1a Development

of state cybersecurity

Milestone Adoption of

Cybersecurity

Development

Cybersecurity

Development

Programme

Q3 2023 The National Cybersecurity

Development Programme shall be

adopted by the Government of the

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of

each milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

Programme. adopted Republic of Lithuania.

60b C.1.1a Development

of state cybersecurity

Milestone Delivery of a

national

cybersecurity

monitoring

system.

A national

cybersecurity

monitoring

system delivered

Q2 2026 A cybersecurity monitoring system

shall be delivered. This shall include: 1)

delivery of hardware and software; 2)

the establishment of information

exchange between users (Cybersecurity

subjects) and the National

Cybersecurity Center; and 3) the

establishment of security management

centres.

60c C.1.1a Development

of state cybersecurity

Milestone Cybercrime

investigation

Delivered

hardware and

software for

cyber crime

investigation

Q2 2026 Hardware and software shall be

delivered for cyber crime investigation.

61 C.1.1a Development

of state cybersecurity

Target Completion of

cybersecurity

training

Number 0 300 Q2 2026 300 persons have been trained on cyber

security.

62 C.1.1 Transformation

of public information

technology

governance

Target The State Digital

Solutions Agency

provides IT

services to state

institutions and

bodies

determined in the

List of state

institutions and

bodies receiving

centralised

information

Percentage 9% 75% Q1 2025 75% of institutions determined in the

List of state institutions and bodies

receiving centralised information

technology services benefit from

consolidated IT services.

Exception: Those state institutions and

bodies included in the List of state

institutions and bodies receiving

centralised information technology

services for which Resolution No. 907

establishes an exception may be

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of

each milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

technology

services.

excluded when calculating the

aforementioned share.

63 C.1.1 Transformation

of public information

technology

governance

Target The State Digital

Solutions Agency

provides IT

services to all

state institutions

and bodies

determined in the

List of state

institutions and

bodies receiving

centralised

information

technology

services

Percentage 75% 100% Q3 2026 100% of institutions determined in the

List of state institutions and bodies

receiving centralised information

technology services benefit from

consolidated IT services.

Exception: Those state institutions and

bodies included in the List of state

institutions and bodies receiving

centralised information technology

services for which Resolution No. 907

establishes an exception may be

excluded when calculating the

aforementioned share.

64 C.1.2 Data

management and

open data

Milestone Entry into force

of legislation on

efficient data

processing.

Legislation

entered into force

Q3 2022 Entry into force of legislation on the

efficient data management. This includes

amendments to the Law on Official

Statistics or the Law of the Right to Get

Information from State and Municipality

Institutions that extend the functions of

the Statistic Lithuania to the management

of the State Data Lake (state data

platform).

65 C.1.2 Data

management and

open data

Target Delivery of data

management

model

Number 0 1 Q4 2025 Delivery of a centralised application

programming interface (API) repository

for the state data management model.

66 C.1.2 Data

management and

Target Integration of

information

Number 0 323 Q2 2026 323 information resources shall be

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of

each milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

open data resources into the

data lake

integrated into the national data lake.

67 C.1.2 Data

management and

open data

Target Entry into

operation of data

exchange tool

Number 0 1 Q1 2024 Entry into operation of a data exchange

tool which complies with the appropriate

accounting requirements.

The creation of a data exchange tool

shall allow to send, receive and process

electronic invoices. The data exchange

tool shall be published and be accessible

free of charge.

68 C.1.3 Customer-

oriented services

Milestone Entry into force

of amended

regulation on the

provision of

information to

persons with

disabilities

Legislation

entered into force

Q1 2024 Entry into force of amended legal

regulation on the provision of

information to persons with disabilities.

69 C.1.3 Customer-

oriented services

Milestone Publication of

call for tender for

innovative

solutions and

tools to ensure

better

communication

opportunities for

people with

disabilities

Publication of

notice for call for

tender

Q2 2023 Publication of call for tender for

innovative solutions and tools to ensure

better communication opportunities for

people with disabilities. Technical

specifications and public procurement

shall be developed in cooperation with

the target groups. Qualification

requirements shall pay particular

attention to suppliers’ experience, skills

and skills to implement similar IT

solutions. IT systems shall meet all the

requirements of the EC Internet

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of

each milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

Accessibility Directive. (2024 Q1).

70 C.1.3 Customer-

oriented services

Milestone Entry into

operation of a

competence

centre for open

data and digital

transformation

Competence

centre for open

data and digital

transformation

operational

Q4 2021 Entry into operation of a competence

centre for open data and digital

transformation by a Resolution of the

Lithuanian Republic.

The Competence Centre’s organisational

structure is composed of two sections:

one will monitor and evaluate digital

solutions and the second will focus on

data and architecture.

The Digital Solutions Monitoring and

Evaluation Group, as appropriate, shall

analyse and monitor existing solutions

by assessing functionality and the

challenges to be addressed. It shall assess

new initiatives from the point of view of

duplication of existing solutions and the

advisability of technological solutions.

The Data and Architecture Group shall

define the overall architecture of

information systems and data, the

standards and technical requirements to

be applied to the newly developed

solutions.

Each new proposed solution is expected

to receive an initial assessment of the

group of digital initiatives and, once this

process and detailed draft requirements

have been prepared, it shall be assessed

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of

each milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

from an architectural compatibility

perspective.

71 C.1.3 Customer-

oriented services

Target Entry into

operation of

solutions for

digital public

services to

persons with

disabilities

Number 2 Q1 2025 Entry into operation of two solutions for

facilitating the access to digital public

services by persons with disabilities: one

IT solution to ensure better

communication opportunities for the

deaf, and another IT solution to ensure

access to information for the blind. The

services shall be provided by suppliers

with appropriate qualifications by means

of public procurement.

73 C.1.3 Customer-

oriented services

Target Delivery of

projects to create

or upgrade digital

solutions for

providing public

sector digital

services

Number 0 63 Q2 2026 Delivery of 63 projects to create or

upgrade digital solutions for providing

public sector digital services.

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solutions in business

and daily life -

C.1.4.1. Lithuanian-

language

technological

resources

Target Delivery of

Lithuanian

language

resources

required for the

development of

AI solutions

Number 0 5 Q2 2026 Lithuanian language resources for the

development of AI solutions shall be

made available publicly and free of

charge.

76 C.1.4 Technological

solutions in business

and daily life -

C.1.4.2. Digitisation

Target Signed contracts

with the owners

of the digital and

digitised cultural

Number 0 12 Q4 2022 At least 12 contracts signed with the

owners of the digital cultural resources

for the opening of the resources and

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of

each milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

of cultural resources resources for the

opening of the

resources and

made accessible

to users

making them accessible to users.

77 C.1.4 Technological

solutions in business

and daily life -

C.1.4.2. Digitisation

of cultural resources

Milestone Cultural

resources made

accessible

E-Culture

platform

providing access

to at least 12

digital cultural

resources

Q2 2026 An E-Culture platform shall provide

access to at least 12 digital cultural

resources.

78 C.1.4 Technological

solutions in business

and daily life -

C.1.4.2. Digitisation

of cultural resources

Target Digital

(electronic)

resources made

available for

persons with

disabilities

% 15% 20% Q4 2025 20% of printed books published by

national publishers during the reporting

year shall be prepared in accessible

formats for persons with disabilities

79 C.1.4 Technological

solutions in business

and daily life -

C.1.4.3. Production

of digital education

content and resources

Target Entry into

operation of

digital learning

facilities

Number 0 1 704 Q2 2024 Entry into operation of digital learning

facilities which include: (i) a digital

resources platform, (ii) 3 prototypes for

remote/blended learning have been

developed, tested and implemented, (iii)

lecture halls (200 units) and classrooms

(500 units) have been equipped with

hybrid learning equipment, (iv)

digitalized study

subjects/modules/assignments delivered

in Lithuanian and/or English

(1 000 units).

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of

each milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

80 C.1.4 Technological

solutions in business

and daily life -

C.1.4.4. Financial

instruments for

business creation and

digital innovation

Milestone Publication of

call for tender

and approval of

the financing

terms for the

development and

deployment of

innovative

technological

solutions in

business

Publication of

call for tender

Q3 2022 Publication of call for tender and

approval of the financing terms by the

Ministry of the Economy and Innovation

or an order of the Director of the Agency

for Science, Innovation and Technology.

81 C.1.4 Technological

solutions in business

and daily life -

C.1.4.4. Financial

instruments for

business creation and

digital innovation

Target Signature of

contracts for

financial

incentives for

business creation

and digital

innovation

Number 0 194 Q3 2024 Signature of contracts for financial

incentives for business creation and

digital innovation:

1) 12 contracts for financial incentives

for business service centres to deploy

robotics process automation and artificial

intelligence solutions.

2) 182 contracts for financial incentives

for start-ups and spin-offs to develop

products and solutions for artificial

intelligence, blockchain technologies or

robotics process automation.

82 C.1.4 Technological

solutions in business

and daily life -

C.1.4.5. ICT Centre

of Excellence

Target ICT R&D centre

constructed and

R&D equipment

delivered

Number 0 1 Q2 2026 ICT R&D centre shall be constructed and

R&D equipment delivered.

83 C.1.5 Step towards Milestone Assigned radio Assigned radio Q1 2022 Auctions carried out and authorisations

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of

each milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

5G - C.1.5.1. 5G

roadmap

frequencies for

the deployment

of 5G networks

frequencies granted for the use of radio frequencies

(channels) in the 3400-3800 MHz and

694-790 MHz bands.

84 C.1.5 Step towards

5G - C.1.5.1. 5G

roadmap

Milestone Entry into force

of the

amendments to

the relevant laws

enabling faster

installation of the

electronic

communications

infrastructure

Legislation

entered into force

Q2 2022 Entry into force of the amendments on

the requirements of construction

technical regulations and the installation

of the electronic communications

infrastructure in order to promote the

availability of public mobile

communications services in all premises

in public buildings and facilitate the

deployment of public communications

networks in national and municipal road

lanes, squares, bridges, viaducts, tunnels.

85 C.1.5 Step towards

5G - C.1.5.1. 5G

roadmap

Target 5G services in

urban areas and

other trunk roads

and railway lines

of national

significance,

airports and

seaports

% 0 95 Q4 2025 5G services are commercially available

on average in 95% of territory of urban

areas, international land transport

corridors (Via Baltica, Rail Baltica),

trunk roads and railway lines of national

significance, airports and seaports.

88 C.1.5 Step towards

5G - C.1.5.2. Further

construction of high

speed connection

networks

Target High speed

connection to

socio-economic

drivers

Number 0 5 000 Q2 2026 Certificates of completion of fiber optic

cable installation works of high speed

connection for 5 000 socio-economic

drivers in rural areas.

89 C.1.5 Step towards

5G - C.1.5.3.

Innovation in

Milestone Designate a

competent

authority for the

Q2 2022 Designation of a competent authority

which shall draw up the programme of

activities to be financed as well as the

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of

each milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

mobility administration of

transport

innovation

measures

conditions and the selection criteria for

the competitive procedure for innovation

in mobility.

90 C.1.5 Step towards

5G - C.1.5.3.

Innovation in

mobility

Target Delivery of

experimental

digital solutions

of mobility

innovation

Number 0 7 Q2 2026 7 experimental digital solutions for

mobility developed, as confirmed by

final reports and inspection checklists by

the CPMA.

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D. COMPONENT 4: QUALITY AND ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION FOR THE ENTIRE LIFE-CYCLE

The component of the Lithuanian recovery and resilience plan in the field of education aims to

improve the quality and efficiency of all levels of education and training, including adult learning,

as well as to promote skills development. The reforms and investments aim at: 1. modernising

general education, 2. improving the competences and recognition of qualification for adults, 3.

establishing a vocational guidance system and 4. improving vocational education and training

(VET) including through work-based learning. The reforms focus on improving the access and

quality of early childhood and school education, strengthening the competences of teachers and

school leaders, updating learning contents and establishing a career guidance system. The

investments aim to improve and consolidate school infrastructure, improve STEAM education

ecosystem, establish a one-stop shop platform for life-long learning, support apprenticeships and

fund individual learning accounts, support career guidance specialists, apprenticeships and

participation in VET programmes, mobility programmes.

The measures included in the component support addressing the country-specific recommendations

on improving quality and efficiency at all education and training levels, including adult learning and

promoting skills (CSR2 2019, CSR2 2020).

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).

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

D.1.1 Reform 1 “Modern General Education – Background to Competitive Competences”

The objective of the reform is to support general education to reduce achievement gaps among

pupils. The reform consists of seven sub-measures: 1. Improving the quality of education 2.

Reorganisation of the school network 3. Millennium school programme, 4. Training of the

pedagogical staff 5. Supporting equipment acquisition for STEAM centres and mobile laboratories

6. Digital education transformation 7. Improving early childhood education and care.

D.1.1.1 Sub-measure 1: Improving the quality of education

The objective of the sub-measure is to improve the quality of education. The content of pre-

primary, primary, lower-secondary and secondary education framework programmes shall be

updated by 30 September 2022 to take into account the latest scientific knowledge, and

developments. Minimum indicators for monitoring the quality of school education shall be adopted

and the procedure for the organisation and conduct of the external evaluation of schools carrying

out school education programmes shall be amended by 30 June 2022 with a view to achieve better

outcomes, greater inclusion and efficiency and to reduce achievement gaps among pupils. The

procedure for the organisation and conduct of the external evaluation of the activities of general

education schools shall be put in place.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 30 September 2022.

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D.1.1.2. Sub-measure 2: Reorganisation of the school network

The objective of the sub-measure is to amend the rules on the creation of the network of schools

carrying out formal education programmes with a view to set new requirements for municipalities

concerning the size of the school, the rules for joined classes and further reorganization procedures

and funding requirements. The criteria shall include the elimination of the possibility to merge

grades 5-8 and a requirement to reorganise state schools with 60 or fewer pupils. The new rules

shall result in reducing the number of joint classes; the number of small gymnasiums and the

number of small schools (with less than 200 pupils).

The sub-measure will be completed by 31 December 2021.

D.1.1.3: Sub-measure 3: Millennium School programme

The objective of this sub-measure is to optimise the school network and ensure equal educational

opportunities for Lithuanian children. The sub-measure consists in activities executed for schools

under the Millenium Schools Programme.

D.1.1.4: Sub-measure 4: Training of the pedagogical staff

The objective of the sub-measure is to support training of pedagogical staff. The sub-measure

consists in the entry into force of the legislation on the qualitative requirements for the preparation

and registration of national qualification development programmes for pedagogical staff and the

training of individuals.

D.1.1.5: Sub-measure 5: Supporting equipment acquisition for STEAM centres and mobile

laboratories

The objective of the sub-measure is to support the renewal of STEAM centres and mobile

laboratories. The sub-measure consists in purchasing equipment for STEAM centres and mobile

laboratories.

D.1.1.6: Sub-measure 6: Digital Education Transformation

The objective of the sub-measure is to foster the uptake of digitally driven educational innovations

in schools and to strengthen the digital competences of all teachers. An expert team and an umbrella

EDtech project shall be set up to support the development of digital innovation in education and to

create a platform to test innovation in educational institutions. The EDtech platform shall link start-

ups and innovators to schools and their training needs and allow the testing of innovative solutions.

The digital competences at all levels of education, from pre-primary teachers to higher education

teachers shall also be improved, and to promote the use of digital content and technological tools in

the educational process to improve educational outcomes.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 30 June 2024.

D.1.1.7: Sub-measure 7: Improving early childhood education and care

The sub-measure aims to improve the access and quality of early childhood education and care by

reviewing the criteria for pre-school curricula to ensure that the content is up-to-date, responding to

the latest scientific knowledge about the characteristics of pre-school age children, the identification

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of their abilities and preferences or needs, and the provision of education based on individual child

development. Furthermore, a study shall be carried out by 30 June 2022 to map infrastructure needs

for early childhood education and care to ensure to all children have equal access to it in the whole

territory.

The sub-measure shall be completed 30 September 2023.

D.1.2. Reform 2 “Access to Lifelong Learning IT system for adults”

The objective of the measure is to put in place a unified model for the functioning and governance

of the life-long learning (LLL) framework. The measure consists in entry into force of the

legislation on the LLL model establishing the coordination, functioning and funding elements, entry

into service of the one-stop-shop information system for lifelong learning, and individuals trained

using the LLL IT system.

D.1.3. Reform 3 “Vocational guidance system to balance supply and demand on the labour market”

The objective of the measure is to establish a career development and career guidance system which

shall start at an early age (from grade 1). A career counselling and planning system shall help

students to identify areas of interest and decide on possible career paths at an early age. Children

shall gain knowledge of competences acquired in educational institutions to learn about the

transition between different levels of education. Schools and municipalities shall become

responsible for educational careers and career planning under the amended legal framework. Career

guidance services in schools shall be provided by career professionals. One of the key elements of

the system is the provision of quality information on further learning or career opportunities. This

information shall be based on data from the National Human Resources Monitoring System. Career

guidance shall also become an integral part of the LLL system, enabling people with qualification

and/or professional experience to receive career guidance, which shall be provided not only through

the LLL information system but also through the Network of Regional Careers Centres. The

legislation shall enter into force by 31 March 2022. At least 380 career specialists shall provide

career guidance services in schools.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 December 2024.

D.1.4. Reform 4 “Competences for Digital Transformation Acquired in Vocational Education and

Training”

The objective of the measure is to support competences for digital transformation acquired through

vocational education and training. The measure consists in four sub-measures: 1. National Platform

for the progress of vocational education and training 2. Assessment of competences 3.

Apprenticeship and trainings 5. More opportunities to study in VET modules for general education

pupils

D.1.4.1: Sub-measure 1: National Platform for the progress of Vocational Education and Training

The objective of the sub-measure is to establish an advisory board – The National Platform for the

Progress of Vocational Education and Training. The sub-measure consists in the entry into force of

legislation on establishing the Platform on Progress in Vocational Training, in updating vocational

education and training programmes, and in participation in trainings.

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D.1.4.2: Sub-measure 2: Assessment of competences

The objective of the sub-measure is to improve the recognition of acquired formal and non-formal

competences. To this end, amendments to the Law on Vocational Training and to the implementing

legislation shall enter into force and designate 18 competence assessment centres, which shall

eventually become methodological centres in the field of education to pool knowledge through

networking with sectorial training centres in the same field.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 December 2022.

D.1.4.3: Sub-measure 3: Apprenticeship and trainings

The objective of the sub-measure is to increase the practical skills of students. The sub-measure

consists in entry into force of the legislation establishing an apprenticeship support scheme and

trainings.

D.1.4.5. Sub-measure 5: More opportunities to study in VET modules for general education pupils

The objective of the sub-measure is to increase the enrolment of school pupils to vocational

education training (VET). The sub-measure consists in pupils enrolled to study in VET modules and

vocational training programmes starting from 9th grade.

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D.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

91 D.1.1. Modern

general education

– Background to

basic competences

D.1.1.1: Improving

the quality of

education

Milestone Entry into force

of the legislation

on the

methodology of

the procedure for

external

evaluation of the

quality of

activities of

educational

institutions

implementing

school education

programs

Legislation

entered into

force

Q2 2022 Entry into force of the legislation on the

methodology which shall

- provide schools performance indicators

organisation of education processes,

support for students, management and

leadership, school environment,

- set the procedures of self-assessment and

external school evaluation;

- authorise the National Agency for

Education to carry out the external

evaluation of childcare centres and

schools;

- establish the obligations for schools to

improve school activities based on the

data provided in the external evaluation.

92 D.1.1. Modern

general education

– Background to

basic competences

D.1.1.1: Improving

the quality of

education

Milestone Entry into force

of the revised

pre-primary,

primary, lower

secondary and

secondary

education

programmes

(curriculum)

Legislation

entered into

force

Q3 2022 Entry into force of pre-primary, primary,

lower secondary and secondary education

programmes (curriculum), that are the

documents governing the content of national

level. In order to take into account the latest

scientific knowledge, and developments, the

education programmes (curriculum) shall be

revised. Entry into force of the legislation on

the revision of the curriculum which shall

cover:

- the goals of pre-primary, primary education,

lower secondary and secondary education,

51

No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

- the content,

- the levels of attainment of learning

outcomes.

93 D.1.1. Modern

general education

– Background to

basic competences

D.1.1.2.

Reorganisation of

the school network

Milestone Entry into force

of the

amendments to

the Rules on the

Establishment of

a network of

schools

conducting

formal education

programmes

Legislation

entered into

force

Q4 2021 Entry into force of the amendments to the

Rules for the Establishment of a Network of

Schools Conducting Formal Education

Programmes which shall set new requirements

for municipalities concerning the size of the

school, the rules for joined classes and further

reorganization procedures, funding

requirements: classes smaller than those

specified in the rules would not be funded.

The criteria shall include the elimination of

the possibility to merge grades 5-8 and a

requirement to reorganise state schools with

60 or fewer pupils. The new rules shall result

in reducing the number of joint classes; the

number of small gymnasiums and the number

of small schools (with less than 200 pupils).

94 D.1.1. Modern

general education

– Background to

basic competences

D.1.1.2.

Reorganisation of

the school network

Milestone Plans for the

transformation of

the network of

general education

schools prepared

and approved by

municipalities in

accordance with

the newly

approved rules

Decision of the

municipalities

approving the

plans by

municipalities

Q2 2022 The 5-year municipal transformation plans

shall cover the transformation of the school

network, in particular its strategic goal,

objectives, priorities, key performance

indicators related to the reduction of social

exclusion, quality of education and / or

improvement of pupils' educational

achievements, more efficient use of funds,

evaluation of the transformation of the school

network, as well as a mechanism for the

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

for the

development of

the network of

schools

implementing

formal education

programs

establishment, reorganization, and liquidation

of schools.

The 5-year plans shall be prepared by the

municipal administration and are approved by

the municipal council. The decisions of the

municipal councils shall be supervised by a

representative of the Government. The

implementation of the plans shall be

monitored by the Education Quality and

Regional Policy Department of the Ministry

of Education and Science.

The decisions on school restructuring shall be

taken by 30 April each year.

At least 80% of municipalities shall prepare

and adopt plans for the transformation At least

80% of municipalities shall prepare and adopt

plans for the transformation of their network

of schools up to and including 2025, in

accordance with the relevant rules.

95 D.1.1. Modern

general education

– Background to

basic competences

D.1.1.3:

Millennium School

programme

Milestone Entry into force

of the legislation

on the

Millennium

School Progress

Program

Legislation

entered into

force

Q4 2021 Entry into force of the legislation on the

Millennium School Progress Program, which

shall include the following:

1) The lists of educational quality monitoring

indicators of municipalities and schools (it

shall be approved by the order of the Minister

of Education, Science and Sports)

2) Amendments to the School Network

Development Rules (approved by the

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

Resolution of the Government of the Republic

of Lithuania)

3) Millennium School Progress Programme

(approved by the order of the Minister of

Education, Science and Sports)

4) requirements for the calls for municipalities

(the targets, indicators, support packages for

municipalities and schools

5) a monitoring mechanism.

The municipal applicants shall meet the

necessary selection criteria:

1. may claim:

1.1. a municipality with at least 1 000 pupils

in pre-primary, primary, basic and secondary

education;

1.2. two or more contiguous (territorially

contiguous) municipalities corresponding to

criteria 1;

1.3. two or more adjacent (territorially

adjacent) municipalities, when one of them

does not comply with 1.1. criterion.

2. Prerequisites:

2.1. a vision for the development of a network

of progressive Millennium Schools has been

developed: planned investments and

innovations shall be identified, which shall

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

achieve the Millennium Schools quality

standard, strengthen the expression of the

characteristics of the Good School, implement

commitments according to progress

indicators;

2.2. the general plan for the reorganization of

the general education school network for

2021–2025 approved by the municipal

council, which complies with the provisions

of the rules for the development of the

network of schools implementing formal

education programs (e.g. no joint grades 5-8;

in classes 1–4, only classes 1 and 2 or 3 and 4

two adjacent classes can be combined.);

2.3. the list of schools forming the

“Millennium Schools” network in the

municipality and meeting the criteria of point

3 approved by the municipal council.

3. Criteria for schools (does not apply to

schools planned to be established):

3.1. the school does not organize the selection

of pupils during admission;

3.2. number of students on 1 September of the

current school year. There are at least 200

students.

The implementation of the program shall be

monitored by the Ministry of Education,

Science and Sports (a monitoring group has

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

been set up).

96 D.1.1 Modern

general education

– Background to

basic competences

D.1.1.3:

Millennium School

programme

Target Activities

executed

Number of

activities

executed

0 150 Q2 2026 At least one activity executed in at least 150

schools listed under agreements signed

between ESF Agency and CPMA regarding

the Millenium Schools Programme.

98 D.1.1. Modern

general education

– Background to

basic competences

D.1.1.4: Training

of the pedagogical

staff

Target Number of

individuals

trained or

obtained master's

degree

Number 0 4 900 Q2 2026 4 000 individuals have been trained and 900

have obtained a master’s degree.

99 D.1.1. Modern

general education

– Background to

basic competences

D.1.1.4: Training

of the pedagogical

staff

Milestone Entry into force

of the legislation

laying down

requirements for

the preparation

and

implementation

of National

qualification

development

programmes for

pedagogical

staff.

Legislation

entered into

force

Q4 2022 Entry into force of the legislation on the

qualitative requirements for the preparation

and implementation of the national

qualification development programmes for

pedagogical staff which shall be developed

and validated. They shall lay down the

content, topics, implementation forms,

requirements for providers of the

implementation of national qualification

development programmes for pedagogical

staff.

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

100 D.1.1. Modern

general education

– Background to

basic competences

D.1.1.5:

Supporting

equipment

acquisition for

STEAM centres

and mobile

laboratories

Milestone Equipment

purchased for

STEAM centres

and mobile

laboratories

Invoices paid Q2 2026 Paid invoices of equipment for 10 STEAM

centres and 40 mobile laboratories.

102 D.1.1. Modern

general education

– Background to

basic competences

D.1.1.6: Digital

Education

Transformation

Target Number of

pedagogical staff

who completed

the course to

improved digital

competences

Number 0 2 200 Q4 2024 At least 2 200 pedagogical staff (pre-primary,

primary, lower and upper secondary schools)

shall complete the course on IT competences

and digitally-driven educational innovation in

schools.

103 D.1.1. Modern

general education

– Background to

basic competences

D.1.1.6: Digital

Education

Transformation

Target Number of

university or

college staff who

completed the

course to

improve the

digital

competences

Number 0 800 Q2 2024 At least 800 university or college staff shall

have completed the course on IT

competences.

104 D.1.1. Modern

general education

Target Number of

pedagogical staff

Number 0 500 Q2 2024 At least 500 pedagogical staff shall have

acquired additional qualification as IT teacher

57

No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

– Background to

basic competences

D.1.1.6: Digital

Education

Transformation

qualified as an IT

teacher or

acquired master’s

degree in IT

or shall have acquired a master’s degree in IT.

105 D.1.1. Modern

general education

– Background to

basic competences

D.1.1.7: Improving

early childhood

education and care

Milestone Study on the

feasibility of

developing early

childhood

education

infrastructure in

municipalities

Publication of

the study on the

feasibility of

developing

early childhood

education

infrastructure in

municipalities

Q2 2022 Publication of the study on the feasibility of

developing early childhood education

infrastructure in municipalities. The study

shall cover both the modernization of the

existing structure and the development of new

infrastructure (such as transport), providing

early education conditions for all children

from birth to compulsory school age. The

study shall provide a basis for ulterior

government decisions on modernization of

infrastructure and on creation of new

infrastructure in municipalities.

106 D.1.1. Modern

general education

– Background to

basic competences

D.1.1.7: Improving

early childhood

education and care

Milestone Entry into force

of the legislation

on the criteria

(guidelines) for

pre-school

education

curriculum

Legislation

entered into

force

Q3 2023 The design of pre-school curriculum is

decentralised and must be developed

according to the criteria (guidelines) for pre-

school education curriculum approved by the

Minister of Education, Science and Sport. The

entry into force of the updated criteria

(guidelines) for pre-school education

curriculum shall determine the competencies

to be acquired by children before the

compulsory school age; respond to the latest

scientific knowledge about the education of

children of the appropriate age; encourage

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

children to read (develop a book-reading

culture).

107 D.1.2. Access to

Lifelong Learning

IT system for

adults

Milestone Entry into force

of the Law on

Adult Education

establishing a

coordinated

lifelong learning

system (LLL)

model and

setting out the

principles for the

functioning

Provision in the

legislation

indicating the

entry into force

of the

legislation

Q3 2022 Entry into force of the legislation on the

Lifelong Learning (LLL) model which shall

be enshrined in legislation and amendments to

the Law on Adult Education enter into force,

enshrining the functioning of the LLL model:

The governance and monitoring elements of

the LLL system, including:

- the Human Resources Monitoring

Commission and its functions,

- a permanent working group at technical

level on the overall coordination of activities

carried out by ministries,

- the principles of the LLL IT system (based

on the model of individual learning accounts),

- the funding elements,

- the principles for the identification of target

groups and programmes,

- the mechanism for identifying high added

value competences,

- the quality assurance and

- the elements of the system for the

recognition of competences.

108 D.1.2. Access to Milestone Entry into Entry into Q1 2023 Entry into service of the lifelong learning

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

Lifelong Learning

IT system for

adults

service of the

one-stop-shop

information

system for

lifelong learning

service of a

one-stop shop

lifelong

learning (LLL)

information

system

operating on the

‘Individual

Learning

Account’

principle

(LLL) IT system which shall be fully

operational and shall represent all learning

offers related to the implementation of the

LLL framework, including programmes with

high added value.

People meeting the priority criteria defined

during the implementation phase of the

scheme shall be able to receive a learning

offer and register through the LLL IT system.

The individual learning account approach

shall encompass both the IT service to access

training, and the financing of adult learning.

The system shall provide access to career

guidance, gather information on competences

acquired during training, as well as access to

processes for the recognition of

competences/qualifications.

109 D.1.2. Access to

Lifelong Learning

IT system for

adults

Target Individuals

trained using the

LLL IT system

Number 0 21 600 Q2 2026 At least 21 600 individuals trained (at least

40% of which related to digital skills) using

the LLL IT system. The legal act governing

the Individual Learning Accounts (ILA)

system shall establish that low-skilled

individuals who obtained a lower level of

education and/or qualification shall be

amongst the priority groups.

110 D.1.3. Vocational

guidance system to

balance supply and

Milestone Entry into force

of the

Government

Legislation

entered into

force

Q1 2022 Entry into force of the Government

Resolution of Vocational Guidance (career

guidance) procedures which shall lay down

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

demand on the

labour market

Resolution on the

procedures

regulating the

Vocational

Guidance (career

guidance) system

- the framework, management and quality

assurance of the system of career

counselling and lifelong planning,

starting from primary school and

provision of services to adults that are

provided integrated with the Lifelong

learning (LLL) system, as well as

- setting out the functions and basic

competency requirements of career

professionals in schools, the funding

model for services provided to pupils and

adults, the scope of the institutions

involved and the involvement of the

social partners

- setting out basic standard of the use of

National Human Resources Monitoring

System information and setting out

principles of Vocational Guidance (career

guidance) system monitoring.

111 D.1.3. Vocational

guidance system to

balance supply and

demand on the

labour market

Target Number of career

specialists

providing

services in

schools

Number 80 380 Q4 2024 Career guidance services shall be provided in

schools by at least 380 career specialists.

112 D.1.4.

Competences for

digital

transformation

acquired in

Milestone Entry into force

of legislation on

the establishment

of the National

Platform on

Legislation

entered into

force

Q2 2022 Entry into force of the legislation on

establishing the Platform on Progress in

Vocational Training which shall ensure a

long-term and sustainable vocational training

model in each region, the Platform’s roles and

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

vocational

education and

training

D.1.4.1 National

Platform for the

progress of

Vocational

Education and

Training

Progress in

Vocational

Education and

Training

responsibilities, the roles of actors and the

involvement of the social partners concerned

on the competences required by the labour

market.

The platform shall include social partners

representing the interests of business,

industry, the educational community and

public authorities.

In the platform format, decisions shall be

taken on objective principles for the

governance of vocational training, on the

practical implementation of the consolidation

of the existing vocational training network, on

the updating of new professional standards,

vocational training and non-formal adult

education programmes, as well as on the

training of trainers and professional

development.

113 D.1.4.

Competences for

digital

transformation

acquired in

vocational

education and

training

D.1.4.1 National

Platform for the

progress of

Target New/updated

vocational

training

programmes

registered

Number 0 95 Q2 2026 A total of 95 new or updated vocational

education and training programmes shall be

registered.

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

Vocational

Education and

Training

114 D.1.4.

Competences for

digital

transformation

acquired in

vocational

education and

training

D.1.4.1 National

Platform for the

progress of

Vocational

Education and

Training

Target Number of

training

participation

certificates

issued

Number 0 1 000 Q2 2026 1 000 certificates of participation in trainings

that include pedagogical and andragogical

competences or technical or digital

competences shall be issued.

115 D.1.4.

Competences for

digital

transformation

acquired in

vocational

education and

training

D.1.4.2:

Assessment of

competences

Milestone Entry into force

of the

amendment to

the law on

Vocational

Training on

Centres of

Excellence in

Vocational

Education and

Training

Entry into force

of the

legislation

Q4 2022 Entry into force of the amendments to the

Law on Vocational Training which shall

establish the power of the Minister for

Education, Science and Sport to appoint

providers of vocational training to implement

the assessment and recognition of formally,

non-formally or informally acquired

competences at level 4 of the European

Qualifications Framework. The implementing

legal acts shall lay down the accreditation

requirements and accreditation procedure for

such competence assessment centres, as well

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

as a unified methodology for competence

assessment to be applied by such centres.

116 D.1.4.

Competences for

digital

transformation

acquired in

vocational

education and

training

D.1.4.3:

Apprenticeship and

trainings

Milestone Entry into force

of the legislation

establishing an

apprenticeship

and work-based

learning support

scheme

Legislation

entered into

force

Q2 2022 Preparation, coordination and approval of

draft decrees of the Minister of Education,

Science and Sport laying down the procedure

for implementing the apprenticeship support

scheme.

The legislation shall lay down, in particular,

the criteria, target groups, focus areas, forms

of support provided, eligible costs for

apprenticeships and work-based learning.

117 D.1.4.

Competences for

digital

transformation

acquired in

vocational

education and

training

D.1.4.3:

Apprenticeship and

trainings

Target Number of

training

certificates

issued

Number 0 13 966 Q2 2026 At least 13 966 training certificates of which

at least 3 200 apprenticeship certificates shall

be issued. 40% of the certificates shall state

that individual enhanced digital skills.

119 D.1.4.

Competences for

digital

transformation

Target Pupils enrolled to

study in VET

modules or

vocational

Number 0 7 250 Q2 2026 At least 4 900 general education school pupils

starting from 9th grade enrolled in VET

modules.

In addition, at least 2 350 pupils enrolled in

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone

/Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

acquired in

vocational

education and

training

D.1.4.5. More

opportunities to

study in VET

modules for

general education

pupils

training

programmes

starting from 9th

grade

vocational training programmes starting from

9th grade.

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E. COMPONENT 5: HIGHER EDUCATION, A COHERENT FRAMEWORK FOR STIMULATING

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION AND HIGH VALUE-ADDED BUSINESS

The component of the Lithuanian recovery and resilience plan addresses the key challenges in the

higher education system and research and innovation support framework. The key higher education

related challenges are the existence of a high number of institutions that do not reflect the

demographic developments and the labour market needs, lack resources and a critical mass to

deliver good quality education and R&D. The current higher education funding system incentivises

higher education institutions to focus on a higher number of students instead of ensuring quality and

labour market relevance of studies. Moreover, there is a lack of attractive academic career

opportunities, limiting human resources for education, research and innovation. The key innovation-

related challenges are low private R&D investment, the fragmentation of the R&D potential and

innovation system governance and weak science-business cooperation.

The objectives of the component are to reform higher education funding system and the student

admission system that would create incentives for the higher education institutions to increase

quality and labour market relevance of studies, promote quality R&D, cooperation and

consolidation in the sector. The reform is expected to strengthen qualitative standards for colleges

and universities. The component also includes a reform of innovation support governance and its

framework, under which the currently fragmented innovation support functions shall be

consolidated under one single Innovation agency. The reform shall also cover the revision of

existing innovation and science-business cooperation support system with a view to make it more

coherent. During the implementation of the plan, sectoral support for the design, implementation

and evaluation of research and innovation policy reforms shall be available via the Horizon Policy

Support Facility.

The component addresses the country-specific recommendations to focus investment-related

economic policy on innovation, develop a coherent policy framework to support science-business

cooperation and consolidate research and innovation implementing agencies (Country Specific

Recommendation 3 2019), promote technological innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises

(Country Specific Recommendation 3 2020) and to improve quality and efficiency at all education

and training levels, including adult learning (Country Specific Recommendation 2 2019).

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).

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

E.1.1. Reform 1 “Quality higher education and strong higher education institutions”

The objective of the reform is to increase the quality, efficiency and the international

competitiveness of the Lithuanian higher education and science system. This measure consists of 4

sub-measures: (1) Improving higher education funding and student admission systems (sub-measure

1); (2) Efficient higher education network through refining the missions of universities and colleges

(sub-measure 2); (3) Strengthening the international competitiveness of higher education

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institutions (sub-measure 3); (4) Systematic R&D promotion in higher education institutions and

research analysis (sub-measure 4).

E.1.1.1. Sub-measure 1: Improving higher education funding and student admission systems

The objective of the sub-measure is to revise student admission system to ensure that all students,

entering both state-funded and non-funded higher education studies, meet equally high criteria. The

sub-measure also aims to improve the higher education funding system and align it with the

strategic goals of the country. The Law on Science and Studies shall be therefore amended to

harmonise upwards the minimum requirements for student admission. The law shall also be

amended to introduce a new higher education funding system which shall be based on qualitative

indicators and agreements between with higher education institutions and the state. A model for

contracts shall be created for the implementation of strategic progress measures: for the

development of institutions, for the merger of institutions, for the improvement of the quality of

activities, for investments in infrastructure and for implementation of other defined goals. The sub-

measure shall be completed by 31 March 2023.

E.1.1.2. Sub-measure 2: Efficient higher education network through refining the missions of

universities and colleges

The objective of this sub-measure is to define the missions of universities and colleges. The sub-

measure consists in amending legislation on colleges and universities and in the reorganisation of

the college network through mergers.

E.1.1.3. Sub-measure 3: Strengthening the international competitiveness of higher education

institutions

The objective of this sub-measure is to strengthen the international competitiveness of the higher

education institutions. To achieve this, five internationalisation projects, covering attraction of

foreign students, lecturers and scientists, developing the design and implementation of joint and

double degree programmes; developing the provision of virtual services and other activities

promoting integration of Lithuanian universities in the European networks of universities, shall be

implemented by higher education institutions. In addition, 250 foreign students coming to study in

Lithuania shall receive scholarships for their integration in Lithuania by 31 December 2024.

E.1.1.4. Sub-measure 4: Systematic R&D promotion in higher education institutions and research

analysis

The objective of this sub-measure is to create a coherent science policy implementation mechanism

by creating the Science policy implementing agency. The Law on Science and Studies shall be

amended, and relevant infrastructure established by 30 June 2022 to create the Science policy

implementing agency under the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports or the Government of the

Republic of Lithuania, which shall be set up following the reorganisation of the Agency for

Science, Innovation and Technology (MITA), Research Council of Lithuania (LMT) and other

relevant bodies. The new body shall promote participation of Lithuanian applicants in the European

and international R&D&I programmes, develop scientific excellence in the public sector and

develop an analysis of science and study processes.

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E.1.2. Reform 2 “Effective implementation of innovation policy, increased demand for innovation,

support to start-up ecosystem and green innovation”

The objective of the reform is to increase the efficiency of the innovation policies in Lithuania. This

measure consists of 3 sub-measures: (1) Effective implementation of innovation policy through the

creation of a single innovation promotion agency and the optimisation of the network of existing

agencies (sub-measure 1); (2) Increasing demand for innovation and support to green innovation in

Lithuania by exploiting the potential of public procurement (sub-measure 2); (3) Supporting the

start-up ecosystem (sub-measure 3).

E.1.2.1. Sub-measure 1: Effective implementation of innovation policy through the creation of a

single innovation promotion agency and the optimisation of the network of existing agencies

The objective of the sub-measure is to establish a single Innovation agency by consolidating

innovation promotion functions that are currently spread across several institutions. The sub-

measure also aims to establish a coherent science-business cooperation framework. The Innovation

agency shall be set up upon entry into force of the Resolution of the Government. Enterprise

Lithuania (Versli Lietuva) shall act as a basis for the Innovation agency and the innovation-related

functions and activities of Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology (MITA) and Lithuanian

Business Support Agency (LVPA) shall be transferred to the Innovation agency. INVEGA shall

coordinate its activities in relation to innovation funding with the Innovation Agency. The

Innovation agency shall fully integrate the Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC) or LIC shall be

reorganised by retracting ownership rights of public bodies. The new agency shall contribute to a

coherent innovation support framework. The new agency shall be established by 31 March 2022. In

parallel, the legal acts, notably the Law on Technology and Innovation, shall be revised with a view

to close the existing gaps and overlaps in the innovation policy framework and clarify institutional

responsibilities. The revised legal acts shall enter into force by 31 December 2021. A study on

coherence of R&I incentives shall be also carried out, based on which other legal acts shall be

revised by 31 December 2022 with a view to create a coherent set of R&I support measures.

E.1.2.2. Sub-measure 2: Increasing demand for innovation and supporting green innovation in

Lithuania

The objective of the sub-measure is to increase demand for innovation and support green

innovation. This sub-measure consists in public procurement of innovative goods or services and

supporting environmentally friendly products or technology projects and Industry Lab 4.0 projects.

The RRF shall support part of the cost of the investment. The Industry Lab 4.0 projects may also

receive funding from other Union programmes or instruments for costs that are not supported by the

RRF.

E.1.2.3. Sub-measure 3: Supporting the start-up ecosystem

The objective of the sub-measure is to support the Lithuanian start-up ecosystem. The sub-measure

consists in the provision of support to natural or legal persons via the Innovation Promotion Fund,

the European Space Agency incubator, pre-incubation or acceleration programmes.

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E.1.3. Reform 3 “Joint missions for science and innovation in smart specialisation”

The objective of the reform is to increase cooperation between science and business in the smart

specialisation area, supporting joint science and innovation missions. The measure consists of 3

sub-measures: (1) Defining smart specialisation priorities (sub-measure 1); (2) Supporting mission-

based science and innovation programmes in smart specialisation (sub-measure 2); (3) Encouraging

science and business to participate in the EU research and innovation programme Horizon Europe

and other international funding programmes (sub-measure 3).

E.1.3.1. Sub-measure 1: Defining smart specialisation priorities

The objective of this sub-measure is to revise the smart specialisation priorities and reduce their

number. The revised Smart Specialisation concept for a period until 31 December 2027, which shall

narrow down the priority areas to three, shall be approved by the Government by 31 December

2021.

E.1.3.2. Sub-measure 2: Supporting research and development

The objective of this sub-measure is to provide support for research and development. This sub-

measure consists in equipment delivered and construction works carried out for research

infrastructure and support to R&D projects.

E.1.3.3. Sub-measure 3: Encouraging science and business to participate in the EU research and

innovation programme Horizon Europe and other international funding programmes

The objective of this sub-measure is to support the participation of Lithuanian science and business

in international R&D programmes. This sub-measure consists in the award of financial support to

projects or advisory services.

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E.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

No.

Related

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

121 E.1.1. Quality

higher education

and strong higher

education

institutions –

E.1.1.1.

Improving higher

education

funding and

student

admission

systems

Milestone Entry into force of

the legal acts setting

up a system of

contracts with higher

education institutions

Entry into force

of the legal acts

Q1 2023 Entry into force of the Law on higher

education establishing a model for the

conclusion of contracts with higher education

institutions, which provides for additional

funding for merging higher education

institutions, as well as for other strategic

objectives (expansion of institutions,

improvement of the quality of studies,

investment in infrastructure and other

operational changes requiring public

investment). Potential mergers shall be in line

with the plan prepared by an independent

body or experts.

The award of contracts shall be formalised in

the Law on Science and Studies, which shall

be followed by the preparation of by-law

contracts for the conclusion of contracts with

the higher education institutions.

122 E.1.1. Quality

higher education

and strong higher

education

institutions –

E.1.1.1.

Improving higher

education

funding and

Milestone Entry into force of

amended Law on

Research and

Studies, changing the

system for funding

and enrolment in

higher education

Entry into force

of legislation

Q1 2023 Entry into force of the amended Law on

Research and Studies which shall:

- lay down upward harmonisation of

minimum requirements for access to publicly

funded and unfunded study places,

- introduces a new funding structure for

higher education activities (basic funding,

funding for strategic objectives, additional

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No.

Related

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

student

admission

systems –

E.1.1.2. Efficient

higher education

network through

refining the

missions of

universities and

colleges

funding for qualitative indicators),

- define the missions of universities and

colleges (which qualitative requirements must

be met by both types of institution, what

distinguishes colleges from universities),

- incentivize cooperation of higher education

institutions,

- increase the funding component of R&D

activities in the higher education funding

structure.

The minimum student admission requirements

shall be harmonized upwards and shall not

weaken as a result of the amendment. New

criteria for colleges and universities shall be

set objectively, independently and adequately

high. The role of external evaluations shall be

increased. The legal changes shall promote

cooperation and consolidation of resources in

the higher education sector.

123 E.1.1. Quality

higher education

and strong higher

education

institutions –

E.1.1.2. Efficient

higher education

network through

refining the

Target College mergers Number 0 4 Q2 2026 Four college mergers involving at least two

entities shall take place. These shall:

consolidate existing study programmes,

integrate administrative and academic support

functions and processes, and optimise the

infrastructure used.

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No.

Related

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

missions of

universities and

colleges

124 E.1.1. Quality

higher education

and strong higher

education

institutions –

E.1.1.3.

Strengthening the

international

competitiveness

of higher

education

institutions

Target Number of

internationalisation

projects completed

by higher education

institutions

Number 0 5 Q1 2024 Five projects shall be completed by higher

education institutions designed to provide

students with more international activities,

attracting more students, attracting foreign

students and lecturers/scientists; developing

the design and implementation of joint and

double degree programmes; developing the

provision of virtual services; improving the

quality of studies and broadening the offer.

The beneficiaries shall be chosen by call for

proposals procedure.

125 E.1.1. Quality

higher education

and strong higher

education

institutions –

E.1.1.3.

Strengthening the

international

competitiveness

of higher

education

institutions

Target Number of people

who have benefited

from support for the

integration of foreign

students

Number 0 250 Q4 2024 250 foreign students received scholarships for

their integration. Scholarships shall be offered

for first, second cycle and integrated students,

coming to study in Lithuania.

126 E.1.1. Quality Milestone Entry into force of Legislation Q2 2022 Entry into force of the legal act on

72

No.

Related

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

higher education

and strong higher

education

institutions

E.1.1.4.

Systematic R&D

promotion in

higher education

institutions and

research analysis

the legal act

establishing the

science policy

implementing

agency

entered into

force

responsibilities, functions and activities of the

science policy implementing agency (under

the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport

or the Government of the Republic of

Lithuania), which contains provisions of

Agency and starting date.

All the infrastructure necessary for the

operation of the science policy implementing

agency shall be created. The science policy

implementing agency is expected to promote

more active participation of Lithuanian

applicants in European and international

R&D&I programs, to develop scientific

competencies in the public sector, to develop

long term analytics of research and study

processes.

127 E.1.2. Effective

implementation

of innovation

policy, increased

demand for

innovation,

support to start-

up ecosystem and

green innovation

–

E.1.2.1. Effective

implementation

of innovation

Milestone The entry into force

of the resolution of

the Government

creating the

Innovation Agency

and transferring

innovation

promotion functions

from other agencies

Legislation

entered into

force

Q1 2022 The innovation agency shall be set up upon

entry into force of the Resolution of the

Government. Versli Lietuva shall act as a

basis for the Innovation Agency and the

innovation-related functions and activities of

MITA and LVPA shall be transferred to the

Innovation Agency.

INVEGA shall coordinate its activities in

relation to innovation funding with the

Innovation Agency.

Innovation agency shall fully integrate the

Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC) or LIC

shall be reorganised by retracting ownership

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No.

Related

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

policy through

the creation of a

single innovation

promotion

agency and the

optimisation of

the network of

existing agencies

rights of public bodies.

All agency infrastructure shall be set up by

31 March 2022.

128 E.1.2 Effective

implementation

of innovation

policy, increased

demand for

innovation,

support to start-

up ecosystem and

green

innovation–

E.1.2.1. Effective

implementation

of innovation

policy through

the creation of a

single innovation

promotion

agency and the

optimisation of

the network of

existing agencies

Milestone Entry into force of

the revised

legislation on

innovative activities

Entry into force

of legislation

Q4 2021 Entry into force of the revised and amended

legislation on innovative activities, including

the Law on Technology and Innovation and

Amendment to Resolution No 982 of 3

October 2018 on the granting of powers for

the implementation of the Law on Technology

and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania.

The legal acts shall be approved by the

Seimas, the Lithuanian Government, the

Minister of Economy and Innovation,

depending on the type of the legal act. This

shall enter into force upon publication of the

Legal Act Register (E-TAR).

The revised legal acts shall reduce the gaps

and overlaps in the research and innovation

policy framework, harmonize the support

measures mix, and specify institutional

responsibilities.

The revised Law on Technology and

Innovation shall identify institutions

responsible for innovation policy formation

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No.

Related

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

and implementation, principles of promotion

of innovation-related activities.

129 E.1.2. Effective

implementation

of innovation

policy, increased

demand for

innovation,

support to start-

up ecosystem and

green innovation

E.1.2.1. Effective

implementation

of innovation

policy through

the creation of a

single innovation

promotion

agency and the

optimisation of

the network of

existing agencies

Milestone Entry into force of

the renewed

framework of

incentives for

business to invest in

R&D

Legislation

entered into

force

Q4 2022 Entry into force of revised rules for support

for R&D measures (about 20 legal acts such

as Ministerial Orders). The existing system of

incentives for R&D has been revised, by

implementing the recommendations of the

conducted study on the R&D incentives for

businesses. The Rules shall enter into force

after their publication in the Legal Act

Register (E-TAR).

The revised rules shall: reduce gaps and

overlaps between different R&D support

measures harmonize the support measures

mix by setting up clear logical connections

between various funding instruments, as well

as funding instruments and various innovation

support services.

130 E.1.2. Effective

implementation

of innovation

policy, increased

demand for

innovation,

support to start-

Milestone Innovative goods or

services procured

and environmentally

friendly products or

technology projects

and Industry Lab 4.0

projects supported

Innovative

goods or

services

procured and

environmentally

friendly

products or

Q1 2026 Goods or services shall be delivered via 55

innovative public procurements.

97 environmentally friendly product or

technology projects shall receive financial

support.

At least EUR 2 500 000 shall be paid to 3

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No.

Related

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

up ecosystem and

green innovation

–

E.1.2.2.

Increasing

demand for

innovation and

supporting green

innovation in

Lithuania

technology

projects and

Industry Lab

4.0 projects

supported

Industry Lab 4.0 projects. Any amounts

provided by other Union programmes or

instruments shall not be counted towards this

amount.

131 E.1.2. Effective

implementation

of innovation

policy, increased

demand for

innovation,

support to start-

up ecosystem and

green innovation

–

E.1.2.3.

Supporting the

start-up

ecosystem

Target Number of natural or

legal persons that

received support

Number 0 193 Q1 2026 193 natural or legal persons have received

support from the Innovation Promotion Fund,

from a specialized acceleration programme,

from an international accelerator programme,

from the European Space Agency incubator or

from pre-incubation or acceleration

programmes in the field of space.

132 E.1.3. Joint

missions for

science and

innovation in

smart

Milestone Entry into force of

the revised Smart

specialisation

concept

Legislation

entered into

force

Q4 2021 Approval of a new concept of smart

specialisation by a resolution of the

Lithuanian Government for the period until

31 December 2027. The concept shall identify

three priorities for smart specialisation, and

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No.

Related

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

specialisation –

E.1.3.1. Defining

smart

specialisation

priorities

the thematic areas within these priorities, as

well as a model for coordination and

monitoring of implementation.

133 E.1.3. Joint

missions for

science and

innovation in

smart

specialisation –

E.1.3.2.

Supporting

research and

development

Milestone Construction works

and equipment

Handover

certificates

(final or

interim)

accepted by the

authorities or

transfer-

acceptance acts

Q2 2026 At least EUR 28 million of equipment

delivered and construction works carried out

for one R&D centre and one higher education

and research facility, as confirmed by

handover certificates (final or interim)

accepted by the authorities or transfer-

acceptance acts.

134 E.1.3. Joint

missions for

science and

innovation in

smart

specialisation –

E.1.3.2.

Supporting

research and

development

Target R&D projects

awarded financial

support.

Number 0 21 Q2 2026 21 R&D projects shall be awarded financial

support.

135 E.1.3. Joint

missions for

science and

Target Projects and

advisory services for

potential applicants

Number 0 200 Q1 2025 At least 200 projects or advisory services for

higher education institutions and SMEs shall

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No.

Related

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

innovation in

smart

specialisation –

E.1.3.3.

Encouraging

science and

business to

participate in the

EU research and

innovation

programme

Horizon Europe

and other

international

funding

programmes

of Horizon Europe

programme from

higher education

institutions and

SMEs awarded

financial support

be awarded financial support:

a) 150 projects to support preparation of

feasibility studies for potential beneficiaries to

participate in the Horizon Europe actions,

b) 10 advisory/expert services to support

competences to participate in international

R&D&I programmes.

c) 40 memberships in international networks.

136 E.1.3. Joint

missions for

science and

innovation in

smart

specialisation –

E.1.3.3.

Encouraging

science and

business to

participate in the

EU research and

innovation

Target Projects or advisory

services awarded

financial support.

Number 200 480 Q2 2026 At least 480 projects or advisory services shall

be awarded financial support, out of which 67

projects of upgrading equipment in labs and

R&D infrastructures.

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No.

Related

Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

programme

Horizon Europe

and other

international

funding

programmes

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E.3. Description of the reforms and investments for loan support

E.3.1.Investment 1 “Loans to enterprises to develop green and high value-added technologies for

industrial development”

This measure aims at improving the access to finance of companies for the development of green

and high value-added technologies and the competitiveness of the Lithuanian defence and security

industry.

The Ministry of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania shall adopt the Guidelines

for the Development of the Defence and Security Industry 2023-2027 through Ministerial Order to

improve the competitiveness of the Lithuanian defence and security industry.

Furthermore, this measure shall consist of a public investment in a Facility in order to incentivise

private investment and improve access to finance in green and high value-added technologies as

well as the competitiveness of the Lithuanian defence and security industry. The Facility shall

operate by providing subordinated, syndicated and direct loans directly to the private sector. On the

basis of the RRF investment, the Facility aims at initially providing at least EUR 850 000 000 of

financing.

The Facility shall be managed by INVEGA as the Implementing Partner. INVEGA shall provide

debt financing (co-finance business projects with private financial institutions (mainly in the form

of subordinated loans) or, where a market survey has shown the need for it, finance business

projects directly) to:

• projects contributing to at least one of the following objectives: developing circularity,

decarbonisation, energy efficiency, environmentally friendly, low-waste, advanced,

innovative and digital technologies, production capacity for high value-added products, or

projects in the defence and security industry.

In order to implement the investment into the Facility, Lithuania and INVEGA shall sign a Funding

Agreement (or an amendment to an existing Fund of Funds Agreement) that shall include the

following content:

1. Description of the decision-making process of the Facility: The final investment decision of

the Facility shall be taken by a Credit Committee, INVEGA Management Board or other

relevant equivalent governing body and approved by a majority of votes from members who

are independent from the government.

2. Key requirements of the associated investment strategy,which shall include:

a. The description of the financial products and eligible final beneficiaries. For strategic

investments (i.e. those in defence technologies; space investments in atomic clocks,

strategic launchers; space products; and investments focusing solely on developing and

deploying cybersecurity tools and solutions, including when these are part of deploying

or upgrading digital networks and data infrastructure) final beneficiaries shall not be

controlled by a third country or third country entities and shall have their executive

management in the Union except for investments below EUR 10 000 000. If the final

beneficiary is involved in a strategic investment in the field of 5G connectivity, the

measures and risk mitigation plans, pursuant to the 5G Cybersecurity Toolbox, shall

also apply to its suppliers. Such suppliers notably include vendors of telecom equipment

and manufacturers and other third-party suppliers, such as cloud infrastructure

providers, managed service providers, systems integrators, security and maintenance

contractors and transmission equipment manufacturers. Where the final beneficiary is

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involved in a strategic investment in the field of defence, this limitation shall also apply

to its suppliers and subcontractors. The limitations concerning the absence of control by

a third country or third country entity set out above do not apply for a particular

financing and investment operation where the final beneficiary can demonstrate that it is

a legal entity for which the Member State in which it is established has approved a

guarantee as set out in the relevant provisions of the European Defence Fund (‘EDF’)

Regulation or the Commission waiver granted in accordance with principles concerning

eligible entities set out in the relevant provisions of the Space Regulation. The

implementing partner must notify the government of any derogation granted to the

limitations.

b. The requirement that all investments supported are financially viable.

c. The requirement to comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’ (DNSH) principle as set

out in the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01). In particular, the investment

strategy shall exclude the following list of activities and assets from eligibility: (i)

activities and assets related to fossil fuels, including downstream use2, (ii) activities and

assets under the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) achieving projected greenhouse

gas emissions that are not lower than the relevant benchmarks3, (iii) activities and assets

related to waste landfills, incinerators4 and mechanical biological treatment plants5.

Furthermore, the investment strategy shall require compliancewith the relevant EU and

national environmental legislation of the final beneficiaries of the Facility.

d. The requirement that final beneficiaries of the Facility shall not receive support from

other Union instruments to cover the same cost.

3. The amount covered by the Funding Agreement (or an amendment to an existing Fund of

Funds Agreement), the fee structure for the Implementing Partner and the requirement to

reinvest any reflows according to the investment strategy of the Facility unless they are used

to service loan repayments of the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

4. Monitoring, audit, and control requirements, including:

a. The description of main principles of the Implementing Partner’s monitoring system to

report on the investment mobilised.

b. The description of main principles of the Implementing Partner’s procedures that aim to

ensure the prevention, detection and correction of fraud, corruption, and conflicts of

interests in the Implementing Partner’s activities.

2 Except for (a) assets and activities in power and/or heat generation, as well as related transmission and distribution

infrastructure, using natural gas, that are compliant with the conditions set out in Annex III of the ‘Do no significant

harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) and (b) activities and assets under point (ii) for which the use of fossil fuels is

temporary and technically unavoidable for the timely transition towards a fossil fuel free operation. 3 Where the activity supported achieves projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not significantly lower than the

relevant benchmarks, an explanation of the reasons why this is not possible shall be provided. Benchmarks established

for free allocation for activities falling within the scope of the Emissions Trading System, as set out in the Commission

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/447. 4 This exclusion does not apply to actions under this measure in plants exclusively dedicated to treating non-recyclable

hazardous waste, and to existing plants, where the actions under this measure are for the purpose of increasing energy

efficiency, capturing exhaust gases for storage or use or recovering materials from incineration ashes, provided such

actions under this measure do not result in an increase of the plants’ waste processing capacity or in an extension of the

lifetime of the plants; for which evidence is provided at plant level. 5 This exclusion does not apply to actions under this measure in existing mechanical biological treatment plants, where

the actions under this measure are for the purpose of increasing energy efficiency or retrofitting to recycling operations

of separated waste to compost bio-waste and anaerobic digestion of bio-waste, provided such actions under this measure

do not result in an increase of the plants’ waste processing capacity or in an extension of the lifetime of the plants; for

which evidence is provided at plant level.

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c. The obligation to verify the eligibility of every operation in accordance with the

requirements laid out in the Funding agreement (or an amendment to an existing Fund

of Funds Agreement) before committing to finance an operation.

d. The obligation of carrying out risk-based ex-post checks in accordance with an internal

checks’ plan of INVEGA. These checks shall verify i) that the INVEGA’s control

systems are effective, including the detection of fraud, corruption, and conflict of

interests; ii) compliance with the DNSH principle and the State Aid rules; and iii) that

the requirement that final beneficiaries of the Facility have not received support from

other Union instruments to cover the same cost is respected. The audits shall also verify

the legality of the transactions and that the conditions of the applicable Funding

Agreement (or an amendment to an existing Fund of Funds Agreement) are being

respected.

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E.4. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for loan support

No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of

each milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

137a E.3.1. Loans to

enterprises to develop

green and high value-

added technologies

for industrial

development

Milestone Guidelines for

Defence and

Security

Industrial

Development

2023-2027

Entry into force

of Guidelines

for Defence and

Security

Industrial

Development

2023-2027

Q2 2023 Adoption and entry into force of

Guidelines for the Development of the

Defence and Security Industry 2023-

2027, by Order of the Ministry of

Economy and Innovation of the Republic

of Lithuania, to improve the

competitiveness of the Lithuanian

defence and security industry.

137b E.3.1. Loans to

enterprises to develop

green and high value-

added technologies

for industrial

development

Milestone Funding

Agreement (or

an amendment

to an existing

Fund of Funds

Agreement)

Entry into force

of the Funding

Agreement (or

an amendment

to an existing

Fund of Funds

Agreement)

Q4 2024 Entry into force of the Funding

Agreement (or an amendment to an

existing Fund of Funds Agreement).

137c E.3.1. Loans to

enterprises to develop

green and high value-

added technologies

for industrial

development

Milestone Publication of

call for

applications by

INVEGA

Publication of

call

Q1 2025 INVEGA shall launch a call for

enterprises to submit applications for

loans in line with the requirements

specified in the description of the

measure.

137d E.3.1. Loans to

enterprises to develop

green and high value-

added technologies

for industrial

development

Target Legal

agreements

signed with

final

beneficiaries

% 0% 20% Q3 2025 INVEGA shall have entered into legal

financing agreements with final

beneficiaries for an amount necessary to

use at least 20% of the RRF investment

into the Facility (taking into account

management fees).

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description and clear definition of

each milestone and target Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

137e E.3.1. Loans to

enterprises to develop

green and high value-

added technologies

for industrial

development

Target Legal

agreements

signed with

final

beneficiaries

% 20% 100% Q2 2026 INVEGA shall have entered into legal

financing agreements with final

beneficiaries for an amount necessary to

use at least 100% of the RRF investment

into the Facility (taking into account

management fees).

137f E.3.1. Loans to

enterprises to develop

green and high value-

added technologies

for industrial

development

Milestone Transfer of the

RRF investment

to the Facility

Certificate or

other equivalent

proof of transfer

Q2 2026 Lithuania shall transfer

EUR 850 000 000 to INVEGA for the

Facility.

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F. COMPONENT 6: EFFICIENT PUBLIC SECTOR AND PRECONDITIONS TO RECOVER AFTER THE

PANDEMIC

This component of the Lithuanian recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing challenges

linked to the tax system, tax compliance, the budgetary framework, human resource management in

the public sector and business insolvency management.The objectives of the component are to

improve tax compliance and balance the tax system; to improve public sector human resource

management; to improve medium-term budgetary planning and expenditure management; to

increase financial independence of municipalities; and to increase the variety of financial

instruments to boost public investment.

The component contains measures targeted at broadening the tax base to sources less detrimental to

growth, as well as legal and technical measures to improve tax compliance, and to improve the

design of the tax and benefit system to help reduce income inequality and poverty. It also

incorporates several reform measures related to the budgetary framework: establishment of a

medium-term budgetary planning and spending reviews, fine-tuning budget amendment procedures,

promoting the use of public-private partnerships in the process of public investment, revising the

municipal revenue structure, consolidating four national development institutions into one public

body and developing four digital tools which are expected to help businesses to manage insolvency

risks. In addition, the component comprises a reform on human resource management and staff

development in the public sector.

The component contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendation to improve tax

compliance and broaden the tax base to sources less detrimental to growth (Country Specific

Recommendation 1 2019). Furthermore, through additional tax revenues and potential savings

thanks to spending reviews, the component also contributes to addressing recommendations on

strengthening the tax and benefit system (Country Specific Recommendation 1 2019 and Country

Specific Recommendation 2 2020). A number of measures related to the budgetary framework

contribute to making public investment more efficient (Country Specific Recommendation 3 2019).

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).

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

F.1.1. Reform 1 “An Efficient Public Sector”

The objective of the reform is to modernize public service administrative processes and human

resources management.

This reform consists of two sub-measures: (1) modernization of human resources management in

the public sector (sub-measure 1); (2) establishment of a remote learning platform for public sector

employees (sub-measure 2).

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F.1.1.1 Sub-measure 1: Update of human resources management in the public sector

The objective of this sub-measure is to modernize human resources management in the public

sector. The sub-measure consists of updated human resources management system, including a new

Public Sector Employees’ Registry.

F.1.1.2 Sub-measure 2: Establishment of a remote learning platform for public sector employees

The objective of this sub-measure is to establish competence training platform for public sector

employees. The sub-measure consists of the creation of a remote learning platform and training

modules focused on digital, financial-analytical and leadership competences.

F.1.2. Reform 2 “A fairer and more growth-friendly tax system”

The objective of the reform is to create the conditions for rebalancing the tax system by ensuring a

socially fairer, growth-friendly tax structure, encouraging consumers to change behaviour through

taxation to adapt to the changing needs of society. This reform consists of three sub-measures: (1)

the abolition or reduction of tax exemptions and special tax regimes that are inefficient, no longer

reflect state priorities or do not comply with the Green Deal (sub-measure 1); (2) further broadening

of the tax base to sources that do not hamper economic growth (sub-measure 2); (3) an assessment

of the effectiveness of the tax and social insurance contributions in preventing poverty and reducing

income inequality (sub-measure 3).

F.1.2.1. Sub-measure 1: The abolition or reduction of tax exemptions and special tax regimes that

are inefficient, no longer reflect state priorities or do not comply with the Green Deal.

The objective of this measure is to identify tax exemptions and special tax regimes which are

inefficient, no longer reflect state priorities or do not comply with the Green Deal and amend the

respective tax laws. The Ministry of Finance shall carry out a cost-benefit analysis and draft the

necessary amendments to the legislation to be adopted by the Parliament.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 March 2023.

F.1.2.2. Sub-measure 2: Further broadening of the tax base to sources that do not hamper economic

growth

The aim of this measure is to broaden the tax base to sources that do not hamper economic growth.

The Ministry of Finance shall prepare a study on possibilities to broaden the tax base and draft the

necessary amendments to the legislation to be adopted by the Parliament. The analysis will focus on

the real estate tax, excise duties on energy products and other green taxes.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 March 2023.

F.1.2.3. Sub-measure 3: An assessment of the effectiveness of the tax and social insurance

contributions in preventing poverty and reducing income inequality

The aim of this measure is to adjust the personal income tax and social insurance contributions in

order to better prevent poverty and reduce income inequality. The Ministry of Finance shall prepare

a study on possible adjustments to the personal income tax and social insurance contributions and

draft the necessary amendments to the legislation to be adopted by the Parliament.

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The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 March 2023.

F.1.3. Reform 3 “Long-term sustainability and transparency of the national budget”

The objective of the reform is to increase the long-term sustainability of the state and municipal

budgets, transparency of medium-term budgeting and funding of state services. This reform consists

of five sub-measures: (1) the medium-term budgetary framework (sub-measure 1); (2) spending

reviews (sub-measure 2); (3) enhancing the structure of municipal revenues (sub-measure 3); (4)

Promoting public-private partnerships (sub-measure 4); (5) consolidation of the national

promotional institutions (sub-measure 5).

F.1.3.1. Sub-measure 1: The medium-term budgetary framework

The objective of this sub-measure is to create the medium-term budgeting framework. The sub-

measure consists of the adoption of methodologies on the medium-term budgeting, and basic costs

calculation, adoption of the amendments to the Law on the Budget Structure in order to clarify the

rules of budget amendments, the delivery of a budgeting tool and the endorsement of a medium-

term budget for the period between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2027 by the Government.

F.1.3.2. Sub-measure 2: Spending reviews

The aim of this sub-measure is to develop a concept of spending reviews and perform the first

comprehensive spending review. The results of the comprehensive spending review shall be made

public and shall feed into the preparation of the first medium-term budgets for the period from 1

January 2025 to 31 December 2027.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 March 2024.

F.1.3.3. Sub-measure 3: Enhancing the structure of municipal revenues

The aim of this sub-measure is to identify ways on how to improve the structure of municipal

revenues, especially by increasing the share of revenues which are directly determined by the

municipalities. Implementation of this reform shall require to amend the Law on the Methodology

of Determination of the Municipal Budget Revenue and create analytical tools allowing to compare

municipal fiscal indicators and assess municipal capacity to raise revenues.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 30 June 2023.

F.1.3.4. Sub-measure 4: Promoting public-private partnerships

The aim of this sub-measure is to draw up and adopt a legislative package which would:

• enable the implementation of public-private partnerships in the strategically most important

areas, such as energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, sustainable transport, and areas

with the greatest investment needs, such as justice and public order and public safety;

• help to attract private investors to public projects by providing the long term sustainable

investment plans and developing balanced mutually beneficial risk allocation mechanisms;

• allow grouping of municipal investment projects, which would make them more attractive to

investors;

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• enable municipalities to participate in public-private partnership programmes organised by

the state, which is expected to reduce administrative costs.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 December 2023.

F.1.3.5. Sub-measure 5: Consolidation of the national development institutions

The aim of this sub-measure is to consolidate four national development institutions into one public

body. The objective of the institution shall be to concentrate knowledge and competencies in one

strong national development institution, INVEGA, to unify and optimise national development

institution operational practices and fund management, creating preconditions to attract institutional

investors, strengthen public-private partnership, and sustainably increase the supply of financial

instruments to finance financially viable projects.

This measure also aims at supporting the growth potential of the Lithuanian economy by

structurally adjusting the level of public support available to address market failures and

inefficiencies within the economy, including in the area of the green transition.

The measure shall consist of an equity injection of EUR 136 565 646 into ILTE.

ILTE shall amend the investment policy for the use of the additional equity. The investment policy

shall include the description of the financial product(s) with the expected type of eligible final

beneficiaries that the additional equity is expected to initially support, including the expected

timeline for the implementation and expected amount of each financial product. ILTE shall use for

the additional equity the same audit and control system that was positively assessed by the

Commission in accordance with Article 157 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.

The Investment Policy shall require that the financial products that the additional equity supports,

comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’ (DNSH) principle as set out in the DNSH Technical

Guidance (2021/C58/01). In particular, the investment policy shall exclude the following list of

activities and assets from eligibility: (i) activities and assets related to fossil fuels, including

downstream use6, (ii) activities and assets under the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) achieving

projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not lower than the relevant benchmarks7 (iii) activities

and assets related to waste landfills, incinerators and mechanical biological treatment plants8.

Furthermore, in the case of general support to corporates, the investment policy shall exclude

companies with a substantial focus9 in the following sectors: (i) fossil fuel-based energy production

6 Except for (a) assets and activities in power and/or heat generation, as well as related transmission and distribution infrastructure,

using natural gas, that are compliant with the conditions set out in Annex III of the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical Guidance

(2021/C58/01) and (b) activities and assets under point (ii) for which the use of fossil fuels is temporary and technically

unavoidable for the timely transition towards a fossil fuel free operation. 7 Where the activity supported achieves projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not significantly lower than the relevant

benchmarks, an explanation of the reasons why this is not possible shall be provided. Benchmarks established for free allocation

for activities falling within the scope of the Emissions Trading System, as set out in the Commission Implementing Regulation

(EU) 2021/447. 8 This exclusion does not apply to actions under this measure in existing mechanical biological treatment plants, where the actions

under this measure are for the purpose of increasing energy efficiency or retrofitting to recycling operations of separated waste to

compost bio-waste and anaerobic digestion of bio-waste, provided such actions under this measure do not result in an increase of

the plants’ waste processing capacity or in an extension of the lifetime of the plants; for which evidence is provided at plant level. 9 It is considered that a Final Beneficiary has a “substantial focus” on a sector or business activity if such sector or activity is

identified as being an essential part of the business activity of the Final Beneficiary respectively in relation to the gross revenue,

profit, or client base of the Final Beneficiary. The gross revenue generated from the restricted sector or activity shall, in any case,

not exceed 50% of the gross revenue.

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and related activities10 (ii) energy-intensive and/or high CO2-emitting industries11; (iii) production,

rental, or sale of polluting vehicles12; (iv) waste collection, waste treatment and disposal13, (v)

processing of nuclear fuel, production of nuclear energy. Moreover, the investment policy shall

require compliance with the relevant EU and national environmental legislation of the final

beneficiaries.

F.1.4. Reform 4 “Improving tax compliance”

The aim of this reform is to improve tax compliance in high-risk sectors and to increase the

transparency of transactions. This reform consists of five sub-measures: (1) more transparency in

the trade in used vehicles (sub-measure 1); (2) fair taxation of online economic activities (sub-

measure 2); (3) limiting the use of cash (sub-measure 3); (4) financially literate future taxpayers

(sub-measure 4); (5) more transparency in the construction sector (sub-measure 5).

F.1.4.1. Sub-measure 1: More transparency in the trade in used vehicles

The aim of this sub-measure is to improve the control of sales of used vehicles by collecting data on

their actual owners and sellers. With the entry into force of the amendments to the Law on the Road

Safety, a system of vehicle owners’ accounts has been introduced to identify the actual sellers and

owners of vehicles and to ensure that their tax obligations are met. Access to data of the vehicle

owners’ accounting system has been ensured for the State Tax Inspectorate.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 30 June 2021.

F.1.4.2. Sub-measure 2: Fair taxation of online economic activities

The aim of this sub-measure is to amend the national legislation in order to oblige online platform

operations to collect and report data on transactions carried out on online platforms to the tax

authorities by 31 January of the year following the calendar year to which the information relates.

The State Tax Inspectorate shall receive the first set of data by 31 March 2024.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 March 2024.

F.1.4.3. Sub-measure 3: Limiting the use of cash

The aim of this sub-measure is to amend the national legislation in order to limit the use of cash in

certain economic sectors and/or for certain types of transactions, with a view to reducing the size of

10 Except for (a) assets and activities in power and/or heat generation, as well as related transmission and distribution infrastructure,

using natural gas, that are compliant with the conditions set out in Annex III of the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical Guidance

(2021/C58/01) and (b) activities and assets under point (ii) for which the use of fossil fuels is temporary and technically

unavoidable for the timely transition towards a fossil fuel free operation. 11 Including activities and assets under the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) achieving projected greenhouse gas emissions that

are not lower than the relevant benchmarks. Where the activity supported achieves projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not

significantly lower than the relevant benchmarks, an explanation of the reasons why this is not possible shall be provided.

Benchmarks established for free allocation for activities falling within the scope of the Emissions Trading System, as set out in the

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/447. 12 Polluting vehicles are defined as non-zero-emission vehicles. 13 This exclusion does not apply to actions in plants exclusively dedicated to treating non-recyclable hazardous waste, and to existing

plants, where the actions under this measure are for the purpose of increasing energy efficiency, capturing exhaust gases for storage

or use or recovering materials from incineration ashes, provided such actions under this measure do not result in an increase of the

plants’ waste processing capacity or in an extension of the lifetime of the plants; for which evidence is provided at plant level.

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the shadow economy. Amendments to legislation shall be proposed based on the analysis performed

by the Ministry of Finance.

The sub-measure shall be completed by 31 December 2022.

F.1.4.4. Sub-measure 4: Tax literate future taxpayers

The objective of this sub-measure is to increase tax literacy of future taxpayers. The sub-measure

consists of an awareness campaign on tax literacy, and installing infrastructure for cashless

payments in schools, and issuing electronic pupil’s cards with a payment function.

F.1.4.5. Sub-measure 5: More transparency in the construction sector

The objective of the sub-measure is to have more transparency in the construction sector. The sub-

measure consists of providing a digital tool enabling mandatory registration of persons working in

the construction sector, and for planned and non-routine inspections.

F.1.5. Reform 5 “Tools available to businesses to manage corporate insolvency risk”

The objective of the measure is to help businesses manage corporate insolvency risk. The measure

consists of delivery of four digital tools to manage corporate insolvency risk.

F.1.6. Reform 6 “Smart tax administration to reduce the VAT gap”

The aim of the reform is to modernise the tax administration and to reduce the VAT gap. This

reform consists of six sub-measures: (1) delivery of new data analytics tools for the State Tax

Inspectorate (sub-measure 1); (2) monitoring data quality of the State Tax Inspectorate and of other

institutions (sub-measure 2); (3) robotisation of business processes at the State Tax Inspectorate

(sub-measure 3); (4) digitalisation of the tax stamps (sub-measure 4); (5) new data analysis tools

and upgrading the Lithuanian Customs’ IT systems (sub-measure 5); (6) training staff of the State

Tax Inspectorate and the Lithuanian Customs (sub-measure 6).

F.1.6.1. Sub-measure 1: Delivery of new data analytics tools for the State Tax Inspectorate

The objective of this sub-measure is to deliver new tools for the State Tax Inspectorate’s data

analysis. The sub-measure consists of delivering analytical models and six new functionalities to the

State Tax Inspectorate’s existing information systems.

F.1.6.2. Sub-measure 2: Monitoring data quality of the State Tax Inspectorate and of other

institutions

The objective of this sub-measure is to monitor the data quality of the State Tax Inspectorate and

other institutions. The sub-measure consists of the approval of a methodology for the creation of a

metadata database and recommendations on data management, as well as the adoption of orders on

the use of the metadata database for building and logically integrating the metadata base of the State

Tax Inspectorate.

F.1.6.3. Sub-measure 3: Robotisation of business processes at the State Tax Inspectorate

The aim of this sub-measure is to acquire licences of the robotic process automation software and

use them to automate two business processes of the State Tax Inspectorate:

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1) issuing decisions and protocols for violations of administrative law;

2) revision of old tax arrears and fines.

This sub-measure shall be completed by 31 March 2022.

F.1.6.4. Sub-measure 4: Digitalisation of the tax stamps

The aim of this sub-measure is to explore the possibilities to replace paper tax stamps currently used

to protect the market against illegal alcoholic beverages with digital solutions for the labelling of

such products by running a pilot project. Based on the results of the pilot project, the State Tax

Inspectorate shall decide whether to develop a dedicated module allowing electronic labelling of

alcoholic beverages.

This sub-measure shall be completed by 31 March 2024.

F.1.6.5. Sub-measure 5: New data analysis tools and upgrading the Lithuanian Customs’ IT systems

The aim of this sub-measure is to deliver new tools for data analysis by the Lithuanian Customs.

This sub-measure consists of the delivery of data analysis tools and interfaces between IT

applications.

F.1.6.6. Sub-measure 6: Training staff of the State Tax Inspectorate and the Lithuanian Customs

The objective of this sub-measure is to train staff at the State Tax Inspectorate and at the Lithuanian

Customs. The sub-measure consists in the delivery of digital training tools and trainings for the

State Tax Inspectorate and the Lithuanian Customs.

F.1.7. Reform 7 “Delivery of an electronic document ecosystem”

The objective of the reform is to enable businesses to exchange electronic information and data with

public authorities in an automated way. The reform consists in the entry into force of legislation on

the processing of electronic settlement documents and their fiscal data. This reform also has two

sub-measures: (1) creation of a solution to enable e-receipts (sub-measure 1); (2) delivery of a

prototype of the eFTI gate.

F.1.7.1. Sub-measure 1: Creation of a solution to enable e-receipts

The aim of this sub-measure to create an e-receipt prototype and deploy it in the IT systems of the

State Tax Inspectorate. The State Tax Inspectorate shall also make it available for businesses.

F.1.7.2. Sub-measure 2: Delivery of a prototype eFTI gate

The objective of this sub-measure is to provide control authorities with accessto freight

transportation information managed by businesses in the form of eFTI data. The sub-measure

consists in the delivery of a prototype of the functionalities of the i.VAZ sub-system of the Smart

Tax Inspectorate.

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F.1.8. Reform 8 “A single window to pay fines”

The objective is to reform the administration of fines. The measure consists of adopting legislation

to enable the State Tax Inspectorate to administer the majority of fines and economic sanctions

issued by the state and delivery of IT interfaces.

F.1.9. Reform 9 “Repository system for audit and controls”

The objective of the investment into a repository system for audit and controls is to assure that the

RRP requirements with regard to data collection and monitoring are fulfilled by the time of the first

payment request. In particular, this concerns collection of data and monitoring of the achievement

of milestones and targets as well as collection, storing and ensuring access to the data as per Article

22(2)(d)(i) to (iii) of the RRF Regulation. Respective functionalities of the repository system shall

be confirmed by an audit report. The scope of the audit report shall cover the temporary

arrangements and, to the extent already in place, the new single information system for the

management of EU funds and the RRP for 2021-2027 funding period (IS2021).

The reform shall be completed by 30 June 2022.

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F.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

138 F.1.1. Efficient

public sector –

F.1.1.1 Update of

human resources

management in the

public sector

Milestone Update of human

resources

management

Service

handover and

acceptance

certificate of the

updated human

resource

management

system

Q2 2026 Service handover and acceptance certificates

issued for delivery of an updated human

resources management system and a new Public

Sector Employees’ Registry.

139 F.1.1. Efficient

public sector –

F.1.1.2

Establishment of a

remote learning

platform for public

sector employees

Milestone Strategic guidelines

and training

modules

Guidelines

adopted and

training

modules

developed

Q3 2024 Strategic guidelines for the long-term training

and competence development of public sector

employees and implementation plan of the

strategic guidelines shall be adopted by the

Government of Lithuania.

Training modules for strengthening the

competencies of public sector employees shall be

developed by the Public Management Agency.

The following training modules shall be

developed: 1) digital competencies; 2) financial-

analytical competencies; 3) leadership

competencies.

141 F.1.1. Efficient

public sector –

F.1.1.2

Establishment of a

remote learning

platform for public

Milestone Remote learning

platform delivery

for digital,

financial-analytical

and leadership

competences

Service

handover and

acceptance

certificate for

delivery of a

remote learning

Q1 2026 Service handover and acceptance certificate

issued for a remote learning platform, including

trainings on i) digital competencies; ii) financial-

analytical competencies; and iii) leadership

competencies.

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

sector employees platform

142 F.1.2. A fairer and

more growth-

friendly tax system.

–

F.1.2.1. The

abolition or

reduction of tax

exemptions and

special tax regimes

that are inefficient,

no longer reflect

state priorities or do

not comply with the

Green Deal

Milestone Delivery of the

proposals made on

the basis of an in-

depth analysis for

the withdrawal of

tax exemptions and

special tax regimes

to the Parliament

Registration of

draft

amendments to

tax legislation in

the system of

legal acts

Q2 2022 Based on the publication of the cost-benefit

analysis of existing tax exemptions and special

tax regimes that are not effective and (or) no

longer reflect state priorities, draft amendments

to the relevant tax laws shall be drafted and

submitted to the parliament.

143 F.1.2. A fairer and

more growth-

friendly tax system –

F.1.2.1. The

abolition or

reduction of tax

exemptions and

special tax regimes

that are inefficient,

no longer reflect

state priorities or do

not comply with the

Green Deal

Milestone Entry into force of

amendments to tax

legislation

abolishing or

reducing tax

exemptions and

special tax regimes

Provisions

indicating entry

into force of

amendments to

tax legislation

Q1 2023 Entry into force of amendments to laws

abolishing or reducing tax exemptions and

special tax regimes. This shall include reducing

the differences in personal income tax rates that

apply to different sources of income.

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

144 F. 1.2. A fairer and

more growth-

friendly tax system –

F.1.2.2. Sub-

measure 2: Further

broadening of the

tax base to sources

that do not hamper

economic growth

Milestone Delivery of the

proposals to expand

environmental

taxes and taxation

of other sources

less detrimental to

economic growth

on the basis of an

in-depth analysis to

the parliament

Registration of

draft

amendments to

tax legislation in

the system of

legal acts

Q2 2022 Based on a study analysing options to expand

environmental taxes and taxation of other

sources less detrimental to economic growth,

draft amendments to the relevant tax laws shall

be prepared and submitted to the parliament.

145 F. 1.2. A fairer and

more growth-

friendly tax system –

F.1.2.2. Sub-

measure 2: Further

broadening of the

tax base to sources

that do not hamper

economic growth

Milestone Entry into force of

amendments to the

legislation on

excise duties,

environmental

taxes and property

taxes

Provisions in the

amending laws

indicating the

entry into force

of changes

Q1 2023 Entry into force of amendments to laws on excise

duties, environmental taxes and property tax to

increase the role of taxes that do not hamper

economic growth in the tax structure.

146 F.1.2. A fairer and

more growth-

friendly tax system –

F.1.2.3. An

assessment of the

effectiveness of the

tax and social

insurance

contributions in

Milestone Delivery of the

study on the

effectiveness of

personal income

taxation and social

insurance

contributions in

reducing poverty

and income

inequality

The study

published on the

website of the

Ministry of

Finance

Q2 2022 Publication of a study analysing the effectiveness

of personal income taxation and social insurance

contributions in reducing poverty and income

inequality.

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

preventing poverty

and reducing income

inequality

147 F.1.2. A fairer and

more growth-

friendly tax system –

F.1.2.3. An

assessment of the

effectiveness of the

tax and social

insurance

contributions in

preventing poverty

and reducing income

inequality

Milestone Entry into force of

amendments to

legislation on

personal income

taxation and social

insurance

contributions

Provisions in the

laws indicating

entry into force

of changes to

legislation on

personal income

taxation and

social insurance

contributions

Q1 2023 Entry into force of amendments to laws on

personal income taxation and social insurance

contributions, based on the conclusions of the

study analysing the effectiveness of personal

income taxation and social insurance

contributions in reducing poverty and income

inequality.

148 F.1.3. Long-term

sustainability and

transparency of the

national budget –

F.1.3.1. The

medium-term

budgetary

framework

Milestone Entry into force of

the medium-term

budgeting

methodology, basic

costs calculation

methodology and

amendments to the

Law on Budget

Structure related to

the revision of the

state budget.

Provisions

indicating entry

into force of two

methodologies

and the Law on

the Budget

structure

Q2 2024 Entry into force of:

- the amendments to the Law on the Budget

Structure which shall clarify the rules of revision

of annual budgets;

- the methodology which shall set the procedures

of medium-term budgeting, the main principles

of which are set in the Law on the Budget

Structure, and approved by a Government

resolution;

- the methodology which shall set the procedures

for baseline expenditure calculations approved

by the order of the Minister of Finance.

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

148a F.1.3. Long-term

sustainability and

transparency of the

national budget –

F.1.3.1. The

medium-term

budgetary

framework

Milestone Delivery of the

Strategic

Management

Information

System’s tool

automating

medium-term

budgeting

Delivery of the

Strategic

Management

Information

System’s tool

automating

medium-term

budgeting.

Q3 2025 Delivery of the medium-term budgeting tool

within the Strategic Management Information

System. It shall enable the automation of

medium-term budgeting (including calculation of

the operational expenditure).

149 F.1.3. Long-term

sustainability and

transparency of the

national budget –

F.1.3.1. The

medium-term

budgetary

framework

Milestone Entry in force of

the government

resolution

endorsing the first

detailed medium-

term budget project

for the period

between

1 January 2025 and

31 December 2027

Government

resolution

endorsing the

first detailed

medium-term

budget project

for the period

between

1 January 2025

and

31 December

2027

Q3 2024 The government shall endorse the first detailed

three-year budget project for the period between

1 January 2025 and 31 December 2027. The

medium-term budget shall be in accordance with

the approved the medium-term budgeting

methodology.

150 F.1.3. Long-term

sustainability and

transparency of the

national budget –

F.1.3.2. Spending

reviews

Milestone Completion of the

comprehensive

budget expenditure

review

Delivery of the

comprehensive

spending review

results

Q1 2024 A concept for a comprehensive spending review

shall be approved by the government and

implemented in the actual comprehensive review

including the review of 2023 budget execution

data.

The results of the comprehensive spending

review shall be made public and shall feed into

the preparation of the first medium-term budgets

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

for the period from 1 January 2025 to

31 December 2027.

151 F.1.3. Long-term

sustainability and

transparency of the

national budget –

F.1.3.3. Enhancing

the structure of

municipal revenues

Milestone Entry into force of

amendment to the

Law on the

Methodology of

Determination

Municipal Budget

Revenue and

publication of

findings of the

systematic

comparison of

municipal fiscal

indicators and the

assessment of

municipal capacity

to raise revenues

Provision in the

amending law

indicating entry

into force of the

amendment to

the Law on the

Methodology of

Determination

Municipal

Budget Revenue

and publication

of findings

Q2 2023 Entry into force of the amendment to the Law on

the Methodology of Determination of Municipal

Budget Revenue which shall improve the

structure of municipal revenue.

Tools shall be used by the Ministry of Finance

which shall allow:

- a comparison of municipal revenue,

expenditure and performance indicators;

- assessment of the capacity to increase

municipal revenues.

The findings from these analyses shall be

published.

152 F.1.3. Long-term

sustainability and

transparency of the

national budget –

F.1.3.4. Promoting

public-private

partnerships

Milestone Entry into force of

the amendments to

the Rules on the

Preparation and

Implementation of

Public-Private

Partnerships

Provision in the

amended Rules

on the

Preparation and

Implementation

of Public-

Private

Partnerships

indicating the

entry into force

of the

Q2 2022 The amended Rules on the Preparation and

Implementation of Public-Private Partnerships

shall:

- allow grouping of municipal investment

projects, which would make them more attractive

to investors; - enable municipalities to participate in public-

private partnership programmes organised by the

state, which is expected to reduce administrative

costs.

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

amendments

153 F.1.3. Long-term

sustainability and

transparency of the

national budget –

F.1.3.4. Promoting

public-private

partnerships

Milestone Entry into force of

the legislative

package

establishing an

enhanced

framework for the

use of strategic and

long-term public-

private partnerships

Provisions

indicating the

entry into force

of amendments

to:

1) the Law on

Investment,

2) the Law on

Concessions,

3) the Law on

State and

Municipal

Assets and Their

Management,

4) the Rules on

the Preparation

and

Implementation

of Public-

Private

Partnerships

Q4 2023 The legislative package consisting of

amendments to the Law on Investment, Law on

Concessions, Law on State and Municipal Assets

and Their Management, and the Rules on the

Preparation and Implementation of Public-

Private Partnerships shall be based on the results

of a feasibility study regarding possibilities to

implement public-private partnerships in the

public domain and taking into account fiscal

limitations.

The entry into force of the legislative package

shall:

- enable the implementation of public-private

partnerships in the strategically most important

areas, such as energy efficiency, renewable

energy sources, sustainable transport, and areas

with the greatest investment needs, such as

justice and public order and public safety;

- help to attract private investors to public

projects by providing the long term sustainable

investment plans and developing balanced

mutually beneficial risk allocation mechanisms.

154 F.1.3. Long-term

sustainability and

transparency of the

national budget –

F.1.3.5.

Milestone Entry into force of

the government

resolution

eliminating the

status of national

Government

resolution

eliminating the

status of

national

Q4 2023 Entry into force of the government resolution

eliminating the status of national development

institutions for three institutions (State

Investment Management Agency, Public

Investment Development Agency and

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

Consolidation of the

national

development

institutions

development

institution for three

institutions and

leaving it for one

institution

development

institutions for

three institutions

and leaving it

for one

institution

Agricultural Credit Guarantee Fund) and leaving

it for one institution (INVEGA). The objective of

the only remaining institution with status of

national development institution shall be to

concentrate knowledge and competencies in one

strong national promotion institution, to unify

and optimise national promotion institution

operational practices and fund management,

creating preconditions to attract institutional

investors, strengthen public-private partnership,

and sustainably increase the supply of financial

instruments to finance financially viable projects.

154a F.1.3. Long-term

sustainability and

transparency of the

national budget –

F.1.3.5.

Consolidation of the

national

development

institutions

Milestone Investment policy Amendment of

an investment

policy

Q1 2026 Amendment of investment policy for ILTE for

the use of the additional equity

EUR 136 565 646.

The Investment Policy shall ensure that

EUR 78 901 216 of the additional equity shall be

dedicated to supporting strategic green

investments, aligned with the intervention fields

assigned a 100% climate coefficient under

Annex VI of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, which

may include, but it is not limited to, support to

new capacity of:

i) energy efficiency renovation of existing

housing stock, demonstration projects and

supporting measures compliant with energy

efficiency criteria (025bis), or

ii) energy efficiency renovation or energy

efficiency measures regarding public

infrastructure, demonstration projects and

supporting measures compliant with energy

efficiency criteria (026bis), or

iii) research and innovation processes,

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

technology transfer and cooperation between

enterprises focusing on the low carbon

economy, resilience and adaptation to

climate change (022) or

iv) renewable energy: wind (028) or

v) renewable energy: solar (029).

154b F.1.3. Long-term

sustainability and

transparency of the

national budget –

F.1.3.5.

Consolidation of the

national

development

institutions

Milestone Equity injection Certificate of

transfer

Q2 2026 Lithuania shall transfer EUR 136 565 646 to

ILTE to increase its equity.

Beyond the equity injection into the ILTE which

constitutes the RRF investment, Lithuania shall

transmit a report outlining the actions taken by

the ILTE by 31 August 2026 to implement the

investment policy, including the steps taken for

the implementation of the financial products that

the additional equity is expected to initially

support, as well as the expected steps to be taken

for further executing those products.

155 F.1.4. Improving tax

compliance –

F.1.4.1. More

transparency in the

trade in used

vehicles

Milestone State Tax

Inspectorate and

Customs obtain

data on vehicle

owners from the

vehicle owners’

accounting system

State Tax

Inspectorate and

Customs have

access to data

on vehicle

owners from the

vehicle owners’

accounting

system

Q2 2021 With the entry into force of the amendments to

the Road Safety Act and its implementing

legislation, a system of vehicle owners’ accounts

has been introduced to identify the actual (re-

sellers) and owners of vehicles and to ensure that

their tax obligations are met. Access to data from

the vehicle owners’ accounting system has been

ensured.

156 F.1.4. Improving tax

compliance –

F.1.4.2. Fair taxation

Milestone Entry into force of

the legal

requirement for

online platform

Provision in the

law indicating

the entry into

force of legal

Q1 2023 The new legal provisions in the Law on Tax

Administration shall be adopted and enter into

force. The online platform operations shall be

obliged to collect and report data on transactions

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No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

of online economic

activities

operators to collect

and report to the

tax authorities data

on transactions

carried out on

online platforms

obligation for

platform

operators to

provide

information to

the State Tax

Inspectorate

carried out on online platforms to the tax

authorities by 31 January of the year following

the calendar year to which the information

relates.

157 F.1.4. Improving tax

compliance –

F.1.4.2. Fair taxation

of online economic

activities

Milestone The State Tax

Inspectorate

receives detailed

data on transactions

executed on online

platforms

State Tax

Inspectorate

receives detailed

data on

transactions

executed on

online platforms

Q1 2024 The State Tax Inspectorate shall obtain detailed

data on the transactions carried out by taxpayers

on online platforms in 2023.

158 F.1.4. Improving tax

compliance –

F.1.4.3. Limiting the

use of cash

Milestone Entry into force of

legislation limiting

cash payments in

risky economic

sectors and/or

individual types of

transactions

Provision in the

law indicating

the entry into

force of

legislative

provisions

introducing

restrictions on

cash payments

in risky

economic

sectors and/or

for individual

types of

payments

Q4 2022 Based on the analysis of the Ministry of Finance,

the legislation introducing restrictions on cash

payments in risky economic sectors and/or for

individual types of transactions shall enter into

force. These amendments shall reduce

opportunities for businesses and natural persons

to conceal their income.

102

No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

159 F.1.4. Improving tax

compliance –

F.1.4.4. Tax literate

future taxpayers

Target Number of

electronic pupil’s

cards with payment

function issued.

Number 12 900 90 000 Q3 2024 90 000 electronic pupil’s cards with payment

function issued.

160 F.1.4. Improving tax

compliance –

F.1.4.4. Tax literate

future taxpayers

Target Number of schools

(primary,

secondary,

progymnasiums,

gymnasiums) with

newly established

or upgraded non-

cash payment

infrastructure

Number 40 240 Q3 2024 Infrastructure established or updated for non-

cash payments in the canteens of 240 schools.

161 F.1.4. Improving tax

compliance –

F.1.4.4. Tax literate

future taxpayers

Milestone Tax literacy educational

material and

campaign

Educational

materials and an

awareness

campaign on tax

literacy

Q2 2026 1. Educational materials for pupils on tax literacy

produced by the State Tax Inspectorate.

2. Service handover and acceptance certificate

issued for the tax literacy campaign.

162 F.1.4. Improving tax

compliance –

F.1.4.5. More

transparency in the

construction sector

Milestone Entry into

operation of digital

tools to allow real-

time registration of

persons working in

the construction

sector and the

identification of

those who work

illegally on

Digital tools are

in place and

operational

Q4 2024 Fully functional digital tool (Builder ID

information subsystem) which enables

mandatory registration of persons working in the

construction sector and identification of specified

persons according to a special builder's identity

code.

103

No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

construction sites

163 F.1.4. Improving tax

compliance –

F.1.4.5. More

transparency in the

construction sector

Target Electronically

identifiable

workers using

Transparent

Worker ID on

construction sites

%

(Percentage)

0 80 Q4 2025 In the construction sector, illegal investigation

act certificates issued for 1 400 planned

inspections and an additional 420 for non-routine

inspections.

The proportion of workers on construction sites

identifiable using Transparent Worker ID as a

proportion of the total number of workers

inspected on construction sites should be at least

80%.

164 F.1.5. Tools

available to business

to manage corporate

insolvency risk

Milestone Digital tools for

corporate

insolvency risk

management

Four digital

tools to manage

corporate

insolvency risk

Q4 2025 Delivery of four digital tools to manage

corporate insolvency risk:

(1) the insolvency portal;

(2) a wizard to draw up the restructuring plan;

(3) a wizard helping in the process of valuation

to apply international valuation standards;

(4) a tool to perform comparisons of asset and

transaction valuation.

165 F.1.6. Smart tax

administration to

reduce the VAT gap

–

F.1.6.1. Delivery of

new data analytics

tools for the State

Tax Inspectorate

Milestone Analytical models

and IT system

functionalities

Delivery of

analytical

models and IT

system

functionalities

Q2 2026 Delivery to the State Tax Inspectorate of 4

analytical models, including a risk profile of

taxpayers consisting of 25 risk criterions, and of

6 new functionalities to the existing IT systems

of the State Tax Inspectorate

104

No.

Related Measure

(Reform or

Investment)

Milestone/

Target Title

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description and clear definition of each

milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

167 F.1.6. Smart tax

administration to

reduce the VAT gap

–

F.1.6.2. Monitoring

data quality of the

State Tax

Inspectorate and of

other institutions

Milestone Approval and

adoption of the acts

of the Head of the

State Tax

Inspectorate on

metadata database

integration

Approval and

adoption of the

acts of the Head

of the State Tax

Inspectorate

Q2 2026 The Head of the State Tax Inspectorate shall:

(a) approve

- methodology for the creation of a metadata

database for public financial institutions; and

- recommendations on data management for

public financial institutions;

(b) adopt Orders concerning the use of the

metadata database, which:

- establish the procedure for its use; and

- provide the legal basis for its use as a source of

information.

168 F.1.6. Smart tax

administration to

reduce the VAT gap

-

F.1.6.3. Robotisation

of business

processes at the

State Tax

Inspectorate

Milestone Completion of

automation of two

business processes

carried out by the

State Tax

Inspectorate