Submission of the ISF programme 2021-2027

Annex 1

Commission’s observations on Estonia ISF programme

2021-2027 Member State reply to Commission’s

observation 1 Section 1 – Programme strategy: main challenges

and policy responses Reference: Article 22(3)(a)(iii), (iv), (vii) and (ix) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 (CPR) (1) The Commission services invite the Estonian authorities to re-examine the programme in light of possible security related challenges resulting from the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation and the refugee inflow from Ukraine. Member States may wish to refer to such challenges and allow for flexibility in programming actions to address them with the 2021- 2027 resources. Coordination with the Managing Authorities in charge of other relevant EU Funds is also recommended.

The ISF funds cover a valuable part of our needs, however a significant part of the needs is covered form our national funds. This goes also for the costs related to the Russian Federation’s invasion into Ukraine, which are mainly covered from the state budget. As our national ISF envelope is limited, we cannot finance all the activities that are eligible form ISF form our national ISF programme. In our ISF programme we would like to concentrate only on some areas, so that the ISF programme would have a visible impact.

2 The measures to address the challenges for ISF include developments and continuity of information and communication technologies, smart and innovative technological tools. As ERDF and RRF are also financing ICT in public services, please add a clearer demarcation.

In Estonia, all the ICT developments are approved by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, including the ICT developments financed from the state budget, ERDF, RRF, ISF and other funds. Hence, there will be no overlap in financing. The measures of development and continuity of information and communication technologies, smart and innovative technological tools funded by the ISF serve strictly the policy objective of the ISF and are mentioned in the programme as well as in the supplementary document “ISF Performance Framework” (e.g. under SO1 the PNR (Passenger Name Record) database, the monitoring system of the Police and Border Guard Board, the Criminal Police system, the Cyber Unit system, the surveillance system (incl. data gathering during surveillance activities, and relevant information exchange within and by the criminal police will be improved via development of the ICT system), to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, an appropriate portal for reporting needs to be introduced.).

3 Section 2 – Specific objectives Reference: Article 22(2)(c), Article 22(3), and Article 22(4) CPR All Specific Objectives (3) The Commission services acknowledge the source neutral strategic planning for 2021-2027 programming period of Estonia. However, the Estonian authorities are invited to clearly present under each Specific Objective and within the framework of the selected implementation measures the list of indicative actions, using examples of Annex III and indicating more clearly the type of activity envisaged for each Specific Objective. The Estonian authorities are also invited to clearly indicate in the programme which planned actions are considered under Annex IV of the ISF

The narrative part of the programme has been complemented with examples of Annexes III and IV. Examples are given also in the supplementary document “Performance Framework”. We would also like to draw your attention to the fact that all the actions in Estonian ISF programme have the same co-funding rate – 75%, even the actions that fall under Annex IV of the ISF Regulation.

Regulation and may benefit from a higher co-funding rate.

4 The Commission services invite the Estonian authorities to include under the relevant Specific objective of the national programme a commitment that would allow them to use the funds of the national programme to also address any future recommendations with financial implications, stemming from the Schengen evaluations in the field of SIS/SIRENE and Police Cooperation with a priority.

Regarding the future needs stemming the future Schengen evaluations in the field of SIS/SIRENE and Police Cooperation, they will be mostly financed from the national budget. As our national ISF envelope is quite small and limited and taking into account that we do not know yet what kind of recommendations there will be, EE chooses to cover any possible costs stemming from the Schengen evaluations from the state budget. However, ISF funding could be considered, when necessary.

5 Estonia is asked to make a reference in the programme to align the training portfolio to the outcomes of the EU Strategic Training Needs Assessment 2022-2025, with special attention to the 8 core capability gaps which should feature in all training activities dedicated to law enforcement.

The Estonian ISF programme is in line with the EU Strategic Training Needs Assessment 2022-2025, reference to the document has been added into the ISF programme.

6 Estonian authorities are kindly reminded of Article 13(11) of the ISF Regulation according to which whenever a Member State decides to implement a project supported by the ISF, in or in relation to a third country, the Member State must consult the Commission prior to approval of the project.

Well noted. The Commission will be informed of such projects prior approval of the projects.

7 Regarding information exchange, the Commission services welcome the overall approach of Estonia towards the digitalisation and automation of processes, as well as the investment in ICT related capabilities. While Estonia is a very active user of EIS searching function it is advisable to continue with its roll-out to more competent authorities. It is also recommended to increase Estonian’s contributions of data entry. Implementation of an automated data loader could support this endeavour.

Europol Information System is accessible to all competent authorities in Estonia trough EUROPOL QUEST service. New data categories are added as a result of an ongoing project. The use of the data loader and the timeframe for implementation will be assessed after the implementation of the new data loader version by EUROPOL and the launch of the new version of the police information system. Until then manual and batch upload are used. The work processes to use the batch upload have been recently changed to increase the number of entries.

8 The importance of SIENA Confidential will be significantly increasing with the activities in the context of EU Interoperability, PRUM II and ECRIS as there will be follow up and exchange of classified data. Estonian authorities are invited to consider implementation of SIENA Confidential in order to be able to exchange higher classified information. In light of the priority for EU cooperation of this tool, we recommend to include it as an action under the indicative list of actions.

As our national ISF envelope is quite small and limited, we cannot finance all the activities that are eligible form ISF form our national ISF programme. Any obligatory costs related to implementing SIENA Confidential will be covered from the state budget.

9 The standalone development and maintenance of the national ECRIS-TCN itself is not within the remit of the ISF. However to ensure a high level of security of the Union, the interoperability components of ECRIS TCN and the adaptions required to establish

The Ministry of Justice of Estonia in currently implementing a ECRIS-TCN project in the Frame of the EU Justice Programme. The objective of the project is to implement the needed adaptations of the national criminal records systems for the linking

interoperability with law enforcement IT systems may be financed from the ISF. Also interoperability of the information systems in the field of Justice is outside the scope of ISF. We invite you to consider clarification of the programme in this regard.

and exchange of alphanumeric data and fingerprints with the ECRIS-TCN central system. It should also be possible to add facial images if the law of the Member State of conviction allows for the collection and storage of facial images of convicted persons. When the project will be finalised in May 2024, the Estonian system will be fully interoperable with the ECRIST-TCN system.

10 Reducing of manual input and improving quality on crosschecking of SIRENE forms with national databases is mentioned as one of the highest priority for this period. However, it is not further reflected under SO1. Could you please clarify the source of financing and add it, if relevant, as an action under the indicative list of actions under SO1.

The programme refers to the ISF-Police project (that has been already implemented), in the frame of which Interpol inquiries were integrated into SIERNE. As the wording in the programme was confusing, it has been amended.

11 The link to international databases and information exchange with international organisations and third countries is mentioned only minimally. The programme could benefit from developing the international dimension.

Several IT-developments foreseen to be financed in the frame of the ISF programme are linked to the international databases, e.g. the Passenger Name Record (PNR) database interacts with Europol Information System, the surveillance system will be connected with the Europol Information System (EIS) and the Schengen Information System (SIS) (please see also the supplementary document “ISF Performance Framework”). The wording of the ISF programme has been complemented accordingly. Co-operation with third countries is planned in the area of trafficking in human beings. However, it is not yet possible to name the countries at this stage.

12 Specific Objective 2 (12) The Estonian authorities derogate from the minimum of 10% funding for Specific Objective 2. Taking into consideration the insecurity linked to the crisis situation with Ukraine, Estonia is invited to revise the budgetary allocation and use the minimum allocation under this objective to support the cross- border operational cooperation with other Member States.

As already explained during the informal consultations and as it has been referred to in the ISF Programme, the minimum percentage set for Specific Objective 2 is not reached. This decision stems from the nature and amount of cross-border (joint) operations which cannot be forecast. These operations arise on a rolling basis in each field and Estonia continues to finance these from the state budget when the need occurs or use specially earmarked funds (e.g. funding provided by the Commission). Operational cooperation is of utmost importance and Estonia has and will continue actively participate both in bilateral and multilateral cross-border (operational) cooperation as described in the programme. However, not reaching the obligatory 10% for SO2 does not jeopardise the objective of SO2, as there are several co-operation actions planned under the Specific Objective 3 which have a broader purpose and therefore also contribute to the objectives of the SO2 (e.g. enhancing cooperation in the field of preventing and tackling corruption, international cooperation in preventing and combating cybercrime, digital evidence, cooperation in developing the competence centre for security science).

13 Furthermore, the Commission services would like to emphasise that specially earmarked funds of the Commission supporting the objectives of SO2 are not aimed to replace the ISF basic allocation. Estonia is encouraged to include under SO2 relevant EMPACT activities. The fight against trafficking in human beings (THB) is one of the priorities in Estonia. The possible participation of Estonia in the EMPACT Operational Action Plan on THB could be considered.

Additional cooperation mechanisms in the context of EMPACT may be considered during the implementation of the programme, but no concrete actions are planned at the time of drafting this programme. The fight against trafficking in human beings (THB) is addressed under SO 2 (co-operation with third countries in order to rise the capacity to fight the crime related to trafficking in human beings) and SO 3 (the use of the internet for trafficking in human beings), however, not under the EMPACT umbrella.

14 Indicators In line with the note HOME-Funds/2022/15 for each specific objective and all the indicators introduced in table 2 (Result indicators) all baseline values should be set at 0, and the reference year should be indicated as 2021. The Estonian authorities are also asked to ensure coherence between actions planned, values of output and result indicators and budget allocated.

The baseline values of indicators have been set at 0, the reference years we will indicate as 2021 in SFC. The supplementary document “ISF Performance Framework” shows the relation between the actions, their output and result indicators and the budget.

15 Section 4 – Enabling conditions .

The Estonian Ministry of the Interior works very closely with the Estonian Ministry of Finance who is responsible for Cohesion Policy. We have aligned the horizontal enabling conditions. Please find attached the renewed long version of HEC document. We will add the long version of HEC to SFC as a supplementary document of the ISF programme. We are concerned about the character limit set by the CPR to the justification part of the enabling conditions (we have already shortened the text approved by the Government to fit into the character limit set to SFC by CPR when we submitted the programme in SFC).

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Template of a programme for the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI – Article 16(3)

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1. Programme strategy: main challenges and policy responses

In Estonia, there has been a significant change in the national strategic planning process compared to the programming of the 2014-2020 period. All strategic planning of the

national needs and their financing is central; there is no separate process for programming the EU funds. The planning is source-neutral; the mapping of important

strategic goals is done without determining the source of budget. The funding is decided on a rolling basis during the yearly budgeting exercises. This fundamental change in process has also affected the compilation and structure of this programme.

The ISF programme is designed to address the most pressing challenges identified at the national level and complement the national funding. Synergies and consistencies

with other programmes and instruments are sought, where possible. Security is addressed in several Union programmes, coherence is integral with other EU funds e.g. AMIF and BMVI which all support actions contributing to the EU’s overall security.

Furthermore, synergies between the Justice programme and the Citizens, Equality,

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Rights and Values Programme are relevant in terms of assisting and protecting the

victims of crime and judicial training to a lesser extent but also inter-agency cooperation between relevant law enforcement authorities and ensuring connection of

LEAs security-related IT-systems to ECRIS-TCN. Also, there is synergy with the EU Customs Programme 2021-27 in terms of responding to security threats and cross- border crime. Similarly, coherence with Cohesion Policy Funds, Horizon Europe and

the Digital Europe programme are kept in mind in relevant areas. Simultaneously with the programming of the ISF, the planning of the use of Cohesion Policy Funds is

carried out in Estonia, thereby the complementarity and prevention of any overlaps on national level is ensured. The actions to be financed will depend on the resources available and priorities at the time. The precise actions and the source of financing will

be agreed during the implementation of the programme in accordance with national procedures.

Synergies with other funds (e.g. AMIF, BMVI) and agencies’ toolbox will be sought

and overlapping avoided by the thorough communication between the ministries, the European Commission, agencies and other relevant stakeholders.

The-long term umbrella strategy Estonia 2035 provides a coherent guidance for policy-

makers in different areas. The main national strategy covering the internal security goals is the Internal Security Development Plan (ISDP). The ISDP has been developed in close

partnership with all relevant partners and stakeholders (please see Section 4 for more comprehensive overview concerning their input). The priorities highlighted in the ISDP are creating secure living environment (incl. less violence); ensured internal security

(incl. fight against organised crime, readiness for crisis); fast and professional help; citizenship, migration and identity administration policy that ensures Estonian

development; smart and innovative internal security. The ISDP 2020-2030 takes into account the relevant EU policies and goals. In Estonia,

the responsibility for implementing various relevant policies is intertwined between several ministries and areas of government. Complementarity is sought with nationa l

strategies: e.g. Digital Agenda 2020, the general principles of Criminal Policy until 2030, National Security Concept of the Republic of Estonia, the internal security strand in the National Defence Development Plan 2017-2026 and National Radiation Safety

Development Plan 2018‒2027.

The main keywords that describe the challenges in Estonia cover most of the ISF objectives: cybercrime, money laundering and terrorist financing, terrorism and radicalization, serious and organised crimes, drug trafficking, financial investigations,

corruption, detection and confiscating of criminal assets, trafficking in human beings, (sexual) abuse and exploitation of children, forensic capacity, crisis prevention,

emergency preparedness, resilience during crisis, repulsion of cyber-attacks, chemica l, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) materials and explosives.

The measures to address these challenges include developments and continuity of information and communication technologies, smart and innovative technological

tools, increased analytical capacity, (operational) cooperation within and between different parties and authorities as well as improved national capabilities incl. through training and purchase of relevant equipment. Staffing the relevant units with sufficient

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number of skilled professionals is also a necessity. Other keywords are prevention,

early warning and awareness raising. Security research plays an important role in developing innovative methods or deploying new technologies.

The goals of the ISF programme can be achieved with the contribution from various authorities in their area of responsibility. The involvement of civil society, other relevant

partners and cooperation with the private sector is similarly essential in this area - projects of this nature as well as cooperation with third countries will also be considered

when implementing the ISF programme. The support will be given as grants.

As some of the challenges remain the same, the ISF 2021-27 programme will partly focus on similar activities as those of ISFP in the period of 2014-2020.

ISF-Police 2014-2020 has provided valuable complementary resources for

implementing the relevant EU acquis. The current programme continues to ensure coherence with the application of the Union acquis, and where appropriate, action plans,

throughout the cycle of the programme and taking into account the new emerging threats. A brief overview of the state of play in implementing the EU acquis is as follows.

Estonia has been following the aims and actions of the EU Drugs Strategy 2013-2020

and the EU Action Plan on Drugs 2017-2020 by implementing the national strategy document The White Paper on Drug Prevention Policy, adopted in January 2014. Its main objective is to reduce drug use and the resulting harms. It follows the EU’s

balanced approach to drug policy and is structured around seven pillars: (i) supply reduction; (ii) universal primary prevention; (iii) early detection and intervention; (iv)

harm reduction; (v) treatment and rehabilitation; (vi) resocialisation; and (vii) monitoring. The implementation and funding of drug policy activities is done through national strategies that follow the aims of White Paper and therefore the EU Drugs

Strategy.

In terms of EU information systems, the required works stemming from the regulations are ongoing on a national level.

The PNR database is being developed from the ISF 2014-2020. The PNR directive was transposed in February 2019. The PIU unit was set up in May 2018 and from 15 August

2019 there is an automatic comparison of passenger data with the SIS. According to the PNR directive Annex I, list of the PNR data also consider API data as a part of the PNR. The program will ensure the processing of API data as a part of the

PNR keeping the implementation updated with the future revision of the API directive.

The SIS in the field of police cooperation has been developed under the ISF-Police. Interpol inquiries have been integrated into SIERNE. The recommendations of Schengen Evaluation 2018 report were considered and kept on focus when planning for

2021 and forward.

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In 2018, a total of 14 Schengen Evaluation recommendations were made to Estonia in

the field of police-cooperation. 5 recommendations have been fulfilled by the time of drafting this programme and others are ongoing. In May 2021 the follow-up plan for

implementing the recommendations was submitted to the European Commission. One of the recommendations is planned to be financed from the ISF (see the description in SO2). Regarding the future needs stemming the future Schengen and Scheval

evaluations in the field of SIS/SIRENE and Police Cooperation, they will be mostly financed from the national budget, however ISF funding could be used where

appropriate. The PRÜM process scheme is followed at national level, as PRÜM is an important tool

for our law enforcement experts. At the very moment, development work is underway in the European Union to improve the functionality of PRÜM. There are discussions

about the ways to improve the quality and speed of data exchange for example by having a central, EU level router, as well as what further data categories could be included in PRÜM. Changing more information on vehicles; additional biometrics, such as facial

images are all being considered when reforming the existing framework.

Estonia participates actively in CEPOL cooperation. CEPOL National Unit is located in Police and Border Guard College of Estonian Academy of Security Sciences (EASS). EASS is also the Framework Partner of CEPOL. In Estonia cooperation with CEPOL is

organised in the format of national network consisting of 11 agencies having responsibilities in the field of law enforcement.

The training activities for law enforcement officials will take into account the outcomes of the EU Strategic Training Needs Assessment 2022-2025 prepared by CEPOL, special

attention will be given to the core capability gaps. The principles of the Council Directive 2008/114/EC of 8 December 2008 on the

identification and designation of European critical infrastructures and the assessment of the need to improve their protection have been taken over by the Emergency Act.

There are no problems with the transposition and implementation of EU acquis in Estonia regarding anti-corruption measures. The Ministry of Justice is preparing the

transposition of the Directive (EU) 2019/1937 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law. There is no separate EU action plan on anti-corruption and until

April 2021 when EU Strategy to tackle Organised Crime 2021-2025 was adopted. It can be concluded that activities of Estonia in the area are not in contradiction to EU strategic objectives.

The Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law report points out that the Estonian criminal justice system has proven its effectiveness in identifying high-level corruption cases. Measures

to strengthen the preventive side include guidelines for lobbying and conflict of interests. The legislative procedure to adopt comprehensive rules on whistleblowers protection is currently ongoing. The asset declaration system was updated to oblige ministers ’

political advisers to submit a declaration of financial interests.

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The transposition of the EU acquis related to trafficking in human beings into Estonian

law has been carried out. Nevertheless, the implementation of measures by different authorities need to be further improved as not all the special measures related to

treatment of victims are implemented in everyday work of authorities (e.g. special measures related to hearings). According to Article 2 of the Directive 2011/36/EU of 5 April 2011, Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the following

intentional acts are punishable: the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or reception of persons, including the exchange or transfer of control over those persons,

by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over

another person, for the purpose of exploitation. Estonia is dedicated to the full compliance with the definition of the Anti-trafficking Directive as a primary point of

reference.

Until April 2021 the latest EU level strategic guidelines in the area of trafficking in human beings were provided in the Communication from the Commission to the

European Parliament and the Council „Reporting on the follow-up to the EU Strategy towards the Eradication of trafficking in human beings and identifying further concrete

actions”. Estonia is taking relevant actions to address the three priorities outlined in the communication and contributes in relation to the priorities set in the new EU Strategy on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings.

Estonia has transposed Directive 2017/853/EC defining a set of common minimum rules for the control of the acquisition and possession of firearms in the EU, as well as the

transfer of firearms to another EU country into national law. The 2017 revision brings substantial improvements to security by making it harder to acquire legally certain high

capacity weapons, such as automatic firearms transformed into semi-automatics. The firearms directive also strengthens cooperation between EU countries by improving the exchange of information between EU countries (Estonia has been using IMI since

September 2019), and brings substantial improvements to traceability of firearms by improving the tracking of legally held firearms, to reduce the risk of diversion into illega l

markets. Commission Implementing Directives (EU) 2019/69 and (EU) 2019/68 have also been transposed into Estonian law. Estonia follows the implementing regulation on common minimum standards for deactivation of firearms. All deactivated firearms are

registered by the Estonian Police and their records are stored in the register of service and civilian weapons.

The government of Estonia is in process of renewing its priorities for the fight against

terrorism in the Internal Security Development Plan (ISDP) 2020-2030. The Strategy

will cover all the necessary factors and developments regarding counter-terrorism and violent extremism. ISDP priorities are in conformity with the UN CT Global Strategy,

as well as the main principles and priorities of the UN, EU, CoE, OSCE and internationa l law (incl. the protection of human rights). The ISDP is partly restricted.

In December of 2018, the Estonian Parliament passed a bill, which implements UN

resolution 2178, the CoE’s Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism Additiona l Protocol (CETS 217) and EU Directive 2017/541 into national law. Among other things,

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the bill expanded the notion of victims of terrorism and the elements of crime for the

crime of terrorism. The Estonian Parliament adopted amendments to the Penal Code, the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act and Victim Support Act in

December 2018 in accordance with the directive of the EU. The bill also brings Estonian legislation in line with the UN resolution and additional protocol of the Council of Europe convention on the prevention of terrorism. The Chemicals Act was amended

with additional requirements to oblige prior authorisation for handling hazardous chemicals and the state supervision and notification of suspicious transactions as well as

of loss and theft of the explosive precursor(s). The field of security of radioactive sources is regulated by Radiation Act that is in accordance with EU Council directive 2003/122/Euratom and other international conventions and standards. Estonia is in the

process of developing additional capacity to identify and interrupt terrorism-rela ted activities on the internet (the EU initiative to counter terrorist content online in

cooperation with private sector, incl. the EU Internet Forum). Web constables (police officers working on the internet) cooperate with the Internet Referral Unit of the Europol Counter Terrorism Centre (ECTC) on countering illegal web-content and the violent

propaganda.

The Anti Money Laundering Act which transposes the Fifth AMLD directive has been adopted in July 2020.

Regarding cybercrime, Estonia has set up legislation and implementation of Budapest

Convention and penalisation of illicit activities. Internal operative cooperation between law enforcement and judicial authorities is working well and Estonia is looking forward to new legislation regarding the e-evidence.

Estonia has ratified the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children

against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (the Lanzarote Convention). Estonian law is in conformity with the criminal law provisions of the Lanzarote Convention. The activities required for ratification of the Convention are specified in the “Development

Plan for Children and Families for 2012–2020” and in the “Violence Prevention strategy for 2015–2020”. The topics are also covered in “Action Programme of the Government

of the Republic for 2019–2023”, which highlights combating sexual crimes related to minors and targeting perpetrators.

Unfortunately it is not feasible to overcome all the current challenges described in the next section solely with the help of the ISF funding. This programme seeks to address

these to the maximum extent possible while also leaving a degree of flexibility to be able to respond to future events and changing priorities. The actions to be financed will depend on the resources available and priorities at the time. The precise actions and the

source of financing will be agreed during the implementation of the programme in

accordance with national procedures.

The programme design and strategy takes into account the administrative capacity and governance rules for efficiency and wherever possible simplification measures will be

implemented to reduce the administrative burden and enhanced efficiency, effectiveness and economy.

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2. Specific objectives

2.1. Specific objective 1 - to increase the exchange of information among and within

the Union law enforcement and other competent authorities and other relevant

Union bodies as well as with third countries and international organisations

2.1.1. Description of a specific objective

Creating and modernising different secure information systems and e-solutions is a key when ensuring high level of security. As digitalisation has been one of Estonian flagship s

for years, it has resulted in a shortage of funding and experienced developers in the market. At the same time, new requirements for the Member States to ensure the full

and uniform implementation of the Union acquis on security supported information exchange and in relation to Europol data must be met. Gaps in the EU information architecture must also be addressed with appropriate tools. Estonia has successfully set

up and adapted national IT systems to ensure the effective connection to security relevant Union information systems and this is an on-going effort.

Estonia plans to use the ISF funding mainly for setting up, adapting and maintaining ICT systems contributing to the objectives of the Fund. It is also necessary to guarantee

training of the use of the systems.

The current strategy is that the potential activities considered under this specific objective will mostly focus on the implementation measure (d) (supporting relevant national measures) from Annex II of the ISF regulation. Implementation measure (a) is

also a priority - ensuring the uniform application of the Union acquis on security by supporting the exchange of relevant information.

If the need arises, implementing measures (b) and (c) may also be considered at later stage of implementation. There are no specific actions planned at the time of

programming.

The planned addressing of the implementation measures in Annex II and examples of

actions are as follows.

(a) Ensuring the uniform application of the Union acquis on security by supporting

the exchange of relevant information for example via Prüm, EU PNR and SIS,

including through the implementation of recommendations from quality control

and evaluation mechanisms such as the Schengen evaluation mechanism and other

quality control and evaluation mechanisms.

The current situation concerning the application of the relevant legislation (PNR, SIS,

PRÜM) is described in Section 1.

One of the priorities is to keep ensuring further developments and maintenance of the

PNR. The PNR database has been developed in the frame of the ISF 2014-2020 programme but continuous funding is essential to build on the results of this project.

Several study visits are planned in addition to further developments to ensure the

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reliability of the system and guarantee the compliance with the requirements of the PNR

directive. PNR database interacts with the Europol Information System.

The new functionalities in SIS should be completed by 2022. Should there be any changes in the timeline or new agreements on SIS in the future; ISF funding may be considered for this. In addition, the proposed measures to establish the interoperability

between EU large-scale information systems need to be continuously addressed. Estonia plans to use the BMVI programme for this purpose. However, should the need arise,

developments necessary to meet the objectives of the ISF regulation may also be considered from this programme. Funding of development projects related to Prüm will be considered where appropriate.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include:

- Setting up, adapting and maintaining ICT systems that contribute to the achievement of the ISF objectives, training on the use of such systems, improving the interoperability components and data quality of the systems;

- financing the cost of staff involved in the actions that are supported by the Fund or actions that are supported by the Fund or actions requiring involvement of

staff for technical or security-related reasons.

Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex IV include:

- Projects which aim to improve the interoperability of EU information systems and national ICT systems, insofar as provided for by Union or Member State

law.

(d) Supporting relevant national measures including the interconnection of

security-relevant national databases and their connection to Union databases when

foreseen in relevant legal bases, if relevant to implement the specific objectives set

out in Article 3(2)(a).

Main focus of this programme shall be on supporting the relevant national measures. There are several challenges to better collect, analyse and share information within and between the relevant competent authorities.

It is important that all offenses are dealt with as expeditiously as possible and that the

competent authorities have legitimate access to the necessary national and internationa l databases. To this end, the relevant (national) information systems and databases and their interoperability need to be developed, taking into account information security

measures and ensuring effective supervision and enforcement.

There are still areas in Estonia where data exchange is not digital and much work is done manually. The criminal proceedings are not fully digitised which hinders the speed of expertise and does not provide the maximum effective life cycle of evidence. The

interaction between the police investigator and the forensic scientist concerning a specific case file still needs to be improved with the use of technology. There is a need

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for new nationwide monitoring application (e.g. people, vehicles, objects), connected to

the SIS and ensuring the fulfilment of international obligations in the fight against terrorism and serious and covert crimes (e.g. cybercrime, money laundering, sexual

offenses against children, etc.). Estonia plans to invest both structural funds and nationa l budget into this area; ISF funding is also considered.

There is a shortage of resources for the development of digital forensics in Estonia. As crimes move more to the Internet and digitalisation increases, the capacity of the relevant

authorities should be increased to cope with the volume of work. There are shortcomings in ICT tools and sector-specific training, which are often funded on a one-off basis, leading to a lack of systemic and sustainable capacity. There is a need for automated

solutions for the operative performance of works.

The surveillance capacity, incl. data gathering during surveillance activities, and relevant information exchange within and by the criminal police needs to be improved, incl. the upgrading of the national systems and purchasing relevant (ICT) equipment.

The operational surveillance procedure tool used by the Estonian law enforcement authorities needs to be updated. It is necessary to develop a new surveillance module to

conduct surveillance and tactical analysis as a whole in a single environment with the possibility of performing various queries (incl. to relevant EU information systems) and exchanging information. The surveillance system will be connected with the Europol

Information System (EIS) and the SIS. Money laundering, funding most of the serious and organised crime, is one of the main

drivers in the field. To enhance and facilitate the accountability of corporate service providers, financial institutions and virtual currency service providers to prevent money

laundering and terrorist financing, an appropriate portal for reporting needs to be introduced.

Estonia outsourced a development of risk assessment methodology to put together a new

risk assessment for money laundering and terrorist financing in Estonia. Several working groups started in autumn 2019 and the national risk assessment was approved in April

2021.

The Internet has also become an important tool for terrorist groups, distributing propaganda and influencing, recruiting and mentoring terrorist henchmen. One of the

priorities is to increase the capability of monitoring, detecting and removing terroris t

content online; text and data analysis for fighting terrorism and facilitate relevant

information exchange within and among Member States. The implementation of EU regulation on countering terrorist content online should be supported by EU-wide IT solutions, supporting interoperability and de-confliction of data, that could be provided

by the EU (Europol). At the same, effort is needed on a national level as well – necessary technical tools and systems must be in place to contribute to this objective.

Developing capacities of relevant authorities to deal with open source intelligence is a priority that needs funding and different sources, incl. the ISF are considered for this

purpose.

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An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include:

- setting up, adapting and maintaining ICT systems that contribute to the achievement of the ISF objectives, training on the use of such systems,

improving the interoperability components and data quality of the systems; - financing of equipment; - financing the cost of staff involved in the actions that are supported by the Fund

or actions that are supported by the Fund or actions requiring involvement of staff for technical or security-related reasons.

Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex IV include:

- projects which aim to improve the interoperability of EU information systems and national ICT systems, insofar as provided for by Union or Member State

law.

Operating support:

Estonia plans to use operating support to better contribute to the achievement of the

objectives of the ISF programme. The use of operating support enables to mainta in capabilities which are crucial to the Union as a whole.

It is necessary to increase the staffing of the national PIU within the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PBGB). The PIU analyses passenger lists, processes post-hit

information 24/7 and exchanges information with their counterparts. Recruit ing additional officials to the PIU is vital to ensure the required level of data exchange.

There is a consistent need to ensure the maintenance of the PNR system (e.g. security and software upgrades, infrastructure costs - costs required to maintain the servers,

licenses, disk space, etc.) In the field of digital forensics the yearly costs of special software (upgrades, fees,

licences) must be guaranteed to deal with the identification, collection, handling and storage of digital evidence.

In the field of cybercrime and OSINT, the yearly maintenance costs of special software and network equipment must be covered to increase and maintain the capacity of the

police to systematically manage, analyze and extract incoming information.

For all the mentioned areas, the final beneficiary is the PBGB which is by the statute responsible for security and public order in the state and the investigation and prevention of offences. Depending on national arrangements, funding related to the

maintenance of ICT systems may be directed to the IT and Development Centre, Ministry of the Interior which by the statute is responsible for providing necessary ICT

services to the Ministry and its area of government. The possibility of financing other activities is not ruled out.

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Financial instruments: n/a.

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2.1.2 Indicators

Reference: Article 22(4)(e) CPR

Table 1: Output indicators

Specific objective ID [5] Indicator [255] Measurement unit Milestone (2024) Target (2029)

SO1 O.1.1 Number of participants in training activities Absolute number 12 32

SO1 O.1.2 Number of expert meetings/workshops/study visits Absolute number 2 7

SO1 O.1.3 Number of ICT systems set up/adapted/maintained Absolute number 3 9

SO1 O.1.4 Number of equipment items purchased Absolute number 6 6

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Table 2: Result indicators

Specific objective

ID [5] Indicator [255] Measurement unit

Baseline or reference value

Baseline measurem ent unit

Reference year

Target (2029)

[Measurement unit for target]

1

Source of data [200]

Comments [200]

SO1 R.1.5 Number of ICT systems made interoperable in the

Member States/ with security relevant EU and decentralized information systems/with international

databases

number 0 numnber 2021 1 Abslolute numnber Project reports

SO1 R.1.6 Number of administrative units that have set up new or adapted existing information exchange

mechanisms/procedures/tools/guidance for exchange of

information with other Member States/EU agencies/

International organisations/ third countries

numnber 0 numnber 2021 1 Abslolute numnber Project reports

SO1 R.1.7 Number of participants who consider the training useful

for their work.

share 0 share 2021 22 Abslolute numnber Project reports,

participant

feedback survey

SO1 R.1.8 Number of participants who report three months after

the training activity that they are using the skills and

competences acquired during the training

share 0 share 2021 22 Abslolute numnber Project reports,

participant

feedback survey

2.1.3 Indicative breakdown of the programme resources (EU) by type of intervention

Reference: Article 22(5) CPR and Article 13(18) of the BMVI Regulation or Article 13(12) ISF Regulation or Article 16(12) AMIF Regulation

1 The Council’s partial mandate added this column.

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Table 3

Specific objective

Type of intervention Code Indicative amount (Euro)

EU contribution

SO1 IT-systems, interoperability, data quality, communication systems

(excluding equipment)

001 11 159 912.66

Training 005 120 000

Exchange of best practices, workshops, conferences, events,

awareness raising campaigns, communication activities

006 39 893

Equipment 008 804 750

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2.2 Specific objective 2 - to intensify cross-border joint operations among and within

the Union law enforcement and other competent authorities in relation to serious and

organised crime with a cross-border dimension

2.2.1 Description of a specific objective

Estonia is active both in bilateral and multilateral cross-border (operational) cooperation at Union level to combat the important serious and organised crime threats to the EU.

There is tight cooperation in operational matters between the Estonian Criminal Police

and their counterparts in neighbouring countries in the area of drug trafficking. Several Joint Investigation teams have been formed. In addition to competent authorities within and Between Member States, cooperation with international organisations (Europol,

Interpol, CEPOL, EMCDDA, UNODC, DEA, etc.) needs to be enhanced. Both the Estonian police and customs authority have placed their Liaison Officers at Europol to

facilitate day-to-day information exchange. Trainings, exercises, mutual learning and specialised exchange programmes are useful tools for this purpose. Focus must be on the current trends – notably technological developments and the spread of synthet ic

opioids, incl. fentanyls. It is crucial to respond better to a globalised drug market by strengthening partnerships between Member States’ authorities and other relevant

partners, incl. third countries, where relevant. In the fight against terrorism, the Estonian law enforcement agencies are supported by

international cooperation within the EU, the Counter Terrorism Group CTG, and the European Counter Terrorism Centre at Europol, information exchange at Interpol,

counter-terrorism cooperation with UN, NATO, Council of Europe, OSCE and bilatera l relations with partner countries.

Coordination and cooperation of law enforcement authorities and other competent authorities dealing with organised crime is vital. In the framework of the EU Policy

Cycle for organised and serious international crime: EMPACT 2022+, Estonia is planning to Estonia participate in the operational action plans for the following areas:

excise fraud, Missing Trader Intra Community (MTIC) fraud, new psychoactive substances and synthetic drugs, irregular migration, attacks against information systems (cybercrime), sexual exploitation of children (cybercrime), fraud with non-cash means

of payment (cybercrime), firearms smuggling, environmental crime and organised

property crime.

It is important for Estonia to emphasise the enhancement of EU inter-agency security

cooperation (joint activities, information sharing, etc.). Estonia itself has contributed to this when the first Europol-FRONTEX Management Board joint meeting was organised

under the auspices of the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the EU and the cooperation principles and activities were agreed.

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Under this specific objective Estonia plans to use the ISF funding mainly for increasing

coordination and improving inter-agency cooperation of competent authorities at national and Union level and with third countries, where relevant.

The current strategy is that the potential activities of this specific objective will form the most modest part of the programme. The planned focus of this specific objective is to

contribute to implementing measures (a): concerning the increased law enforcement operations between Member States, with special emphasis on operational cooperation

mechanisms in the context of EMPACT (b) and (c): improving inter-agency cooperation at Union level between Member States, and the relevant Union bodies, offices and agencies as well as at national level among the national authorities; also to increase

coordination and cooperation of law enforcement and other competent authorities within and between Member States.

The minimum percentage set for this SO is not reached. This decision stems from the nature and amount of cross-border (joint) operations which cannot be forecast. These

operations arise on a rolling basis in each field and Estonia continues to finance these from the state budget when the need occurs or use specially earmarked funds (e.g.

funding provided by the Commission). Operational cooperation is of utmost importance and Estonia has and will continue actively participate both in bilateral and multilatera l cross-border (operational) cooperation as described in the beginning of this Section.

Moreover, there are several actions planned under the SO3 which have a broader purpose and therefore also contribute to the objectives of the SO2 (e.g. study visits and enhancing cooperation in the field of preventing and tackling corruption, international cooperation

in preventing and combating cybercrime).

The current strategy takes into account the country's actual needs and challenges. While using additionally the state budget and other relevant funding possibilities, allocating resources for this specific objective below the level stipulated in the ISF regulation does

not jeopardise the achievement of the objective.

The planned addressing of the implementation measures in Annex II and examples of

actions are as follows.

(a) Increasing the number of law enforcement operations involving two or more

Member States, including, where appropriate, operations involving other relevant

actors, in particular through facilitating and improving the use of joint

investigation teams, joint patrols, hot pursuits, discreet surveillance and other

operational cooperation mechanisms in the context of the EU policy cycle, with

special emphasis on cross-border operations.

To reduce excise criminality and excise tax gap in the Baltic region and EU overall, the

efficiency and capabilities of the relevant authorities in fight against shadow economy

(illegal tobacco, fuel, alcohol) is planned to be increased with the support of ISF.

In cooperation with Spain, several EU member states and third countries (incl. Norway, UK, USA), Frontex and Europol, an European Operational Team (EOT) will

be established in the Spanish region ‘Costa del Sol’, to develop and implement a joint investigative and operational strategy against the main criminal organisations.

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An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include:

- providing support to thematic or cross-border networks of specialised nationa l

units and national contact points to improve mutual confidence, the exchange and dissemination of know-how, information, experience and best practices, the pooling of resources and expertise in joint centres of excellence;

- education and training for staff and experts in relevant law enforcemen t authorities and administrative agencies;

- financing of equipment.

Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex IV include:

- Projects which aim to fight the most important threats posed by serious and organised

crime, in the framework of EU policy cycle/EMPACT operational actions.

(b) Increasing coordination and cooperation of competent authorities within and

between Member States and with other relevant actors, for example through

networks of specialised national units, Union networks and cooperation

structures, Union centres.

Pursuant to Council Implementing Decision No. 10388/19, in the framework of the

Schengen evaluation of Estonian police co-operation, a recommendation has been made that Estonia should develop an interactive and user-friendly e-learning solution on

international police cooperation based on practical situations and cases. This

recommendation is planned to be addressed with the support of the ISF.

In 2019, the Estonian Social Insurance Board identified and assisted 67 victims or alleged victims of trafficking in human beings. This is a significant increase compared to 2018 when 12 (alleged) victims were identified. Investigative bodies and victim

support organisations continuously carry out international cooperation in crimina l matters and in cases with suspicion of trafficking in human beings. Cooperation is

important to prevent exposure to human trafficking in host countries and to break up the organised crime groups mediating prostitutes and illegal labour force to reduce trafficking problems in Estonia. Therefore, one of the priorities for Estonia is

operational level cooperation with third counties, establishing and maintaining reliable contacts, providing training and introducing monitoring methods developed by the

Estonian Police and Border Guard Board and if necessary setting up JITs. An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include:

- providing support to thematic or cross-border networks of specialised nationa l units and national contact points to improve mutual confidence, the exchange

and dissemination of know-how, information, experience and best practices, the pooling of resources and expertise in joint centres of excellence;

- education and training for staff and experts in relevant law enforcement

authorities and administrative agencies.

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Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of

the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources.

(c) Improving inter-agency cooperation at Union level between the Member States,

and between Member States, and relevant Union bodies, offices and agencies as

well as at national level among the competent authorities in each Member State.

It is essential to explore ways to improve the cross-border police and customs

cooperation with the involvement of relevant EU bodies (e.g. Europol, EUROJUST).

Criminal investigation officers from Estonian customs and police authorities need to be better prepared and informed to prevent and combat all forms of serious and international crime (e.g. drugs, trafficking in human beings, firearms trafficking, euro

counterfeiting, money laundering). The secondment of officers for traineeships to the Estonian Liaison Office of Europol is a useful way to promote and improve the

effectiveness of transnational operational cooperation (e.g. the use of Joint Investigat ion teams’ capabilities, Joint Analyst Teams (JAT), Controlled Delivery (CD), and other possibilities offered by Europol, for example the Analysis Work Files and SIENA

network), cooperation with Europol Counter Terrorism Centre and its units, incl. CBRN, demining and special tactics.

Estonian customs authorities would also benefit from closer operational cooperation with other EU customs administrations for better gathering and analysing information;

to identify targets of organised crime; and gathering evidence in criminal proceedings. Study visits may be organised to serve this purpose.

Enhancing preparedness, early warning and response to threats and crisis requires greater cooperation between the authorities involved in CBRNe events, incl. the need to

develop international cooperation under the RescEU, EU CBRNe Action Plan and threat assessments on CBRNe and terrorism. Trainings, guidelines, regulations, exercises, case studies, joint investigation teams, testings, participation in seminars and conferences on

a national level and abroad contribute to this end.

It is also necessary to enhance inter-agency cooperation between first responders in the rescue services on how to safely react to calls concerning security incidents. This is an area which goes beyond the basic training of rescue services but is essential when co-

responding with the police services. The knowledge and best practices of partners from other Member States is similarly crucial

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include:

- actions that improve resilience as regard emerging threats, including chemica l,

biological, radiological and nuclear threats; - providing support to thematic or cross-border networks of specialised nationa l

units and national contact points to improve mutual confidence, the exchange and dissemination of know-how, information, experience and best practices, the pooling of resources and expertise in joint centres of excellence;

- education and training for staff and experts in relevant law enforcement authorities and administrative agencies.

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Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources.

Operating support: The current strategy does not foresee using the operating support under this specific

objective. However, when the need occurs, operating support may be considered.

Financial instruments: n/a.

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2.2.2 Indicaors

Reference: Article 22(4)(e) CPR

Table 4: Output indicators

Specific objective ID [5] Indicator [255] Measurement unit Milestone (2024) Target (2029)

SO2 O.2.1 Number of cross-border operations

number 0 1

SO2 O.2.1.1 Number of joint investigation teams.

number 0 1

SO2 O.2.2 Number of expert meetings/workshops/study visits/common exercises number 37 92

SO2 O.2.3 Number of equipment intems purchased number 200 830

Table 5: Result indicators

Specific objective

ID [5] Indicator [255] Measurement unit

Baseline or reference value

Baseline measurem ent unit

Reference year

Target (2029)

[Measurement unit for target]

1

Source of data [200]

Comments [200]

SO2 R.2.8 Number of administrative units that have

developed/adapted existing mechanisms/procedures/tools/guidance for

number 0 number 2021 18 number Project report

1 The Council’s partial mandate added this column.

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cooperation with other Member States/EU

agencies/International organisations/third countries

SO2 R.2.10 Number of Schengen Evaluation Recommendations

addressed

number 0 number 2021 1 number Project report

2.2.3 Indicative breakdown of the programme resources (EU) by type of intervention

Reference: Article 22(5) CPR and Article 13(18) of the BMVI Regulation or Article 13(12) ISF Regulation or Article 16(12) AMIF Regulation

Table 6

Specific objective

Type of intervention Code Indicative amount (Euro)

EU contribution

SO2 Joint investigation teams and other investigations 003 324 900.2

SO2 Training 005 371 250

SO2 Exchange of best practices, workshops, conferences, events,

awareness raising campaigns, communication activities

006 862 500

SO2 Equipment 008 198 751

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2.3 Specific objective 3 - to support effort at strengthening the capabilities in relation

to combatting and preventing crime including terrorism in particular through

increased cooperation between public authorities, civil society and private partners

across the Member States

2.3.1 Description of a specific objective

When aiming to strengthen the capabilities of the national authorities in relation to

combating and preventing crime, having motivated, skilled and informed people is the key. Training, shared knowledge and awareness raising are crucial in this respect. On the other hand, the need for modern technology, incl. IT tools, and equipment cannot

be overlooked.

The focus of this specific objective is planned to be on the implementing measures (a) increasing the law enforcement training, exercises and mutual learning; and (d) acquiring relevant equipment to increase preparedness, resilience and adequate

response to security threats. The potential activities will also address the implementing measures (b) and (c).

If the need arises, implementing measure (e) may also be considered at later stage of implementation.

The planned addressing of the implementation measures in Annex II and examples of

actions are as follows.

(a) Increasing training, exercises and mutual learning, specialised exchange

programmes and sharing of best practice in and between Member States’

competent authorities, including at local level, and with third countries and

other relevant actors.

There is constant need for systematic training in different areas. Training of law

enforcement officers has been an important part in the 2014-2020 ISFP programme and this is also a priority in 2021-2027 period. Estonia has also benefited greatly from

CEPOL trainings as different authorities have taken part in CEPOL residential activitie s, webinars, online-trainings, workshops and exchange programs. However, there is also a need for more specific trainings which CEPOL does not offer. Some specific trainings

are planned to be financed with the ISF support. The national CEPOL unit was consulted on the design of training activities in the ISF programme to avoid overlaps. The principa l

rationale for including specific training actions in the programme is that CEPOL generally organizes basic or intermediate level trainings, there is less focus on more specific topics relevant for the advanced level specialists in the narrower fields. In

addition, the CEPOL trainings and study visits are for limited numbers of participants per Member State and this is not always sufficient, especially for highly specialised

units. In any event, all training activities will be coordinated with CEPOL.

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Effective fight against cybercrime requires targeted action and is one of the prioritie s

in the ISF programme. Various data thefts and data leaks, ransomware claims and online payment fraud have become commonplace problems in Estonia. Citizens, businesses

and public authorities need to be aware of the dangers of ICT and be willing and able to protect themselves. Investigation of cybercrime requires very specific knowledge and skills on how to use digital evidence. The relevant law enforcement authorities need to

be sufficiently staffed, trained and equipped to collect and analyse information at the necessary level and ensure the sustainability of activities. In order to alleviate these

shortcomings, it is planned to finance activities under both measure (a) and measure (d) – trainings and study visits plus necessary technology and equipment.

Awareness raising on anti-corruption activities have become more successful over the years. Corruption offences registered in Estonia: 291 offences in 2017; 376 offences in

2018 and 72 offences in 2019. Detection of high-profile corruption cases continues to be a priority. As corruption is increasingly hidden in Estonia, there is a need for specialisation and systemic collection and analysis of information, which can lead to

better detection and prosecution of such crimes. Investigating corruption and other

covert crimes, requires the provision of tools and professional skills obtained through

training, exchange of best practice with external partners, large-scale capture of electronic information and analysis of evidence. Emphasis is also on raising awareness and conducting studies in the field for better policy decisions.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include:

- education and training for staff and experts in relevant law enforcement

authorities and judicial authorities and administrative agencies, taking into account operational needs and risks analyses, in co-operation with CEPOL and ,

when applicable, the European Judicial Training Network; - providing support to thematic or cross-border networks of specialised nationa l

units and national contact points to improve mutual confidence, the exchange

and dissemination of know-how, information, experience and best practices, the pooling of resources and expertise in joint centres of excellence;

- financing the cost of staff involved in the actions that are supported by the Fund or actions that are supported by the Fund or actions requiring involvement of staff for technical or security-related reasons.

Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex IV include:

- Projects which aim to prevent and fight cybercrime, in particular child sexual

exploitation online, and crimes where the internet is the primary platform for

evidence collection.

(b) Exploiting synergies by pooling resources and knowledge and sharing best

practices among Member States and other relevant actors, including civil

society through, for instance, the creation of joint centres of excellence, the

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development of joint risk assessments, or common operational support centres

for jointly conducted operations.

Not all extremism leads to violence, but it is important for society, especially parents, teachers, youth workers and officials, to set an example, and intervene to ensure security on both sides. It is important to train primary officials and professionals to recognize the

first signs of radicalisation and to be able to assess risks and act accordingly in a sensitive way while respecting the fundamental rights of individuals. More than 2000

first level practitioners have been trained in the past under the leadership of the Estonian Ministry of the Interior and the Academy of Security Sciences. In the future, a more systematic approach to training is planned. It is necessary to continue developing the

expertise of various professionals, also with the support of international networks such as RAN and ESCN, and to become familiar with practices in partner countries

To make full use of the potential of the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences (which is also the CEPOL National Unit in Estonia), it could be developed into a center of

excellence for internal security (e.g in the domains of anti-radicalisation and counter- terrorism, fight against organised crime and cybercrimes; the use of AI). The Center

would support planning and strategic development in the field through research, analysis and training, in coordination with CEPOL.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include:

- education and training for staff and experts in relevant law enforcement authorities and judicial authorities and administrative agencies, taking into

account operational needs and risks analyses, in co-operation with CEPOL and , when applicable, the European Judicial Training Network;

- providing support to thematic or cross-border networks of specialised nationa l units and national contact points to improve mutual confidence, the exchange and dissemination of know-how, information, experience and best practices, the

pooling of resources and expertise in joint centres of excellence.

Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of

the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex IV include:

- projects which aim to prevent and counter radicalisation.

(c) Promoting and developing measures, safeguards, mechanisms and best

practices for the early identification, protection and support of witnesses,

whistle-blowers and victims of crime and to develop partnerships between

public authorities and other relevant actors to this effect.

The biggest challenge in Estonia in the fight against trafficking in human beings is

the lack of funding of prevention activities. Prevention and awareness-raising activit ie s and training are provided on a small scale and with small repetition interval. Joint trainings for officials dealing with trafficking in human beings are necessary to raise the

competence and improve the implementation of EU acquis. There is a need for greater awareness of third-country nationals entering Estonia and education of young people at

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school. Also the relevant training for law enforcement authorities. According to the data

from the Labour Inspectorate and the Social Insurance Board, the number of labour disputes with foreigners is increasing and the number of foreigners seeking help from

the anti-trafficking hotline is increasing. Educational tools have been produced for schools (supported by the ISF 2014-2020 project), but to facilitate their use, the training scope needs to be widened to include trainers going to schools to adequately change

young people's attitudes and future behaviors to prevent trafficking.

Also, the competence and skills of officials, volunteers and other notifiers involved in

the fight against trafficking in human beings will be increased on state and local level in order to increase the level of identification of possible victims overall in Estonia.

It is necessary to carry out information campaigns, to work closely with communicat ion

companies and education institutions to prevent the sexual abuse of children. The idea is to use different expertise and activities for cross-cutting prevention. The purpose is to

explore how prevention opportunities can include different parties in new and innovating ways. There is also a need to raise the awareness (with appropriate long-lasting materia l and campaigns being worked out) and skills (special trainings in Europe and in Estonia)

of adults who come into contact with young people to spot victims of abuse and to provide appropriate assistance (such as police officers, child protection officers,

teachers, doctors as well as parents). We will offer special trainings to child hotline workers to give appropriate counselling in case of child sexual abuse cases online. The trainings will take into account the Council Conclusions on combatting the sexual abuse

of children (12862/19). Raising the capability to identify victims would lead to better safeguarding of children and apprehend offenders in early stages of the activities. The third line of activities is to carry out research and evaluation of programs/services

preventing the sexual abuse of children in Estonia.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include:

- Actions that improve resilience as regards emerging threats, including traffick ing via online channels;

- education and training for staff and experts in relevant law enforcement

authorities and judicial authorities and administrative agencies, taking into account operational needs and risks analyses, in co-operation with CEPOL and ,

when applicable, the European Judicial Training Network; - providing support to thematic or cross-border networks of specialised nationa l

units and national contact points to improve mutual confidence, the exchange

and dissemination of know-how, information, experience and best practices, the pooling of resources and expertise in joint centres of excellence.

Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex IV include:

- Projects which aim to prevent and fight cybercrime, in particular child sexual exploitation online, and crimes where the internet is the primary platform for

evidence collection.

(d) Acquiring relevant equipment and setting up or upgrading specialised training

facilities and other essential security relevant infrastructure to increase

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preparedness, resilience, public awareness and adequate response to security

threats.

Preparedness for CBRNe and HAZMAT incidents need more attention, given the changed nature of threats in Europe. It is estimated that over half a million World War II explosives are still in the Estonian soil - the accessibility of these explosive substances

is an essential internal security problem in Estonia and carries high risk in terms of possible terrorism or lone offenders. Illegal e-commerce, incl. the import of dangerous

substances, are also increasing the likelihood of CBRNe incidents. Relevant know-how and skills, technical ability, the availability of (personal protective) equipment, and specific vehicles (incl. in the area of explosive ordnance disposal) are also crucial. It is

closely related to protection of citizens and infrastructure, crisis management and strategic communication. There were many similar actions carried out from 2014-2020

ISF programme (e.g purchasing bomb robots and bomb suits) which have had a major positive impact in the field.

ISF 2014-2020 supported the updating of the system of early warning in case of danger of radiation (caused by man-made crisis, e.g. a dirty bomb). It is planned to

further upgrade this system and include new functionalities like the analysis of radioactive noble gases.

One area where Estonia plans to contribute more in the near future is the wider and more systematic use of drones in the fight against crime . This would considerably improve the capacity to detect and react to security incidents and contributes to the protection of

people and public spaces. This also supports the police in enhancing cooperation with European Union law enforcement agencies in the fight against serious and organized

crime. Measures for physical protection of security relevant infrastructure and/or ensuring

their resilience during crisis are crucial. The continuity of the activities of the Police and Border Guard Board, the Rescue Board or other institutions providing essential services

in crisis situations must be ensured. It is also important to enhance the forensic capacity to provide forensic expertise.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include:

- actions that improve resilience as regard emerging threats, including chemica l,

biological, radiological and nuclear threats; - financing of equipment and communication systems.

Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of

the programme, depending on the needs and available resources.

Operating support:

Estonia plans to use operating support to better contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the ISF programme. The use of operating support enables to mainta in capabilities which are crucial to the Union as a whole.

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There is a need to increase the number of staff in the Central Criminal Police Cybercrime

Bureau to improve the capacity to collect and analyse the information. Staff costs will be covered by using the operating support. The final beneficiary is the Police and Border

Guard Board which is by the statute responsible for security and public order in the state and the investigation and prevention of offences.

Financial instruments: n/a.

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2.3.2 Indicators

Reference: Article 22(4)(e) CPR

Table 7: Output indicators

Specific objective ID [5] Indicator [255] Measurement unit Milestone (2024) Target (2029)

SO3 O.3.1 Number of participants in training activities number 3 035 9016

SO3 O.3.2 Number of exchange programmes/workshops/study visits number 28 63

SO3 O.3.3 Number of equipment items purchased number 91 160

SO3 O.3.6 Number of projects to prevent crime number 2 4

SO3 0.3.7 Number of projects to assist victims of crime number 0 1

Table 8: Result indicators

Specific objective

ID [5] Indicator [255] Measurement unit

Baseline or reference value

Baseline measurem ent unit

Reference year

Target (2029)

[Measurement unit for target]

1

Source of data [200]

Comments [200]

SO3 R.3.12 Number of participants who consider the training useful

for their work

number 0 share 2021 4593 number Project reports,

participant

feedback survey

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SO3 R.3.13 Number of participants who report three months after

leaving the training that they are using the skills and

competences acquired during the training

number 0 share 2021 2 666 number Project reports,

participant

feedback survey

2.3.3 Indicative breakdown of the programme resources (EU) by type of intervention

Reference: Article 22(5) CPR and Article 13(18) of the BMVI Regulation or Article 13(12) ISF Regulation or Article 16(12) AMIF Regulation

Table 9

Specific objective

Type of intervention Code Indicative amount (Euro)

EU contribution

SO3 IT-systems, interoperability, data quality, communication systems

(excluding equipment)

001 1 117 500

SO3 Training 005 2 150 068.9

SO3 Exchange of best practices, workshops, conferences, events,

awareness raising campaigns, communication activities

006 715 375

SO3 Studies, pilot projects, risk assessments 007 684 250

SO3 Equipment 008 8 407 875

2.4 Technical assistance

Reference: Article 22 (3)(f); Article 36 (5) CPR; Article 37 CPR; Article 95 CPR;

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Technical assistance is the precondition that sufficient means and resources are available to achieve the objectives and indicators set in the ISFprogramme.

TA is used for

 Preparation, implementation, monitoring and control

 Capacity building

 Evaluation and studies, data collection

 Information and communication

Preparation, implementation, monitoring and control

TA is used by the competent officials of Responsible Authority (RA) and Audit Authority (AA). In the Ministry of the Interior there are approximately 10 RA officials responsible for

implementation of HOME funds and 2 AA auditors. The TA is used for the RA and AA personnel costs, training, participation in workshops and meetings, etc.

Capacity building

Consultation and sharing of best practices are key factors in successful implementation so that applicants and beneficiaries have the ability to prepare and implement projects. Therefore, the

RA also ensures continuous training, counselling and guidance of applicants and beneficiar ies funded by the TA.

To reduce the burden on applicants and beneficiaries, the TA is used for novel IT solutions of

application, reporting and reimbursement. The SFOS information system will be introduced to simplify the technical procedures, reduce the workload of applicants, beneficiaries and

administration, and thus contribute more to substantive activities. The principle of single entry is used as far as possible for electronic applications. In addition, the information system enables the RA to monitor the achievement of results, the progress of commitments and disbursements,

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the volumes and results of audits, administrative, financial and on-the-spot controls, irregularities and recoveries.

Evaluation and studies, data collection

It is important to ensure that objectives are met in time and resources are used efficiently.

Therefore two evaluations are foreseen: the mid-term evaluation in 2024 and final evaluation in 2030. If needed, resources could be used for studies and data collection.

Information and communication

The TA is also used for communication and publication activities (see p 7.)

Text field [3000] (Technical assistance pursuant to Article 37 CPR)

Estonia is not planning to use technical assistance not linked to costs.

Table 10

Type of intervention Code Indicative amount (Euro)

Information and communication 001 32 348,44

Preparation, implementation, monitoring and

control

002

1 471 853,59

Evaluation and studies, data collection 003 48 522,65

Capacity building 004 64 696,86

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3. Financial plan

Reference: Article 17(3)(f)

3.1. Financial appropriations by year (this table is not filled in SFC)

Table 11: Financial appropriations by year

Fund 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Total

ISF

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3.2 Total financial allocations

Table 12: Total financial allocations by fund and national contribution

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Table 13 Transfers between shared management funds *

No transfers from ISF to other funds of from other funds to ISF are foreseen

Receiving fund /

instrument

Transferring fund /

Instrument

AMIF ISF BMVI ERDF ESF+ CF EMFF Total

AMIF N/A - - - - - -

ISF N/A - - - - - -

BMVI - - - - - - -

Total - - - - - - - -

* Cumulative amounts for all transfers during programming period.

[Table 9 Transfers to instruments under direct or indirect management*] Transfer amount

Instrument 1[name] N/A

Instrument 2[name]

Total

* Cumulative amounts for all transfers during programming period

4. Enabling conditions

Reference: Article 17(3)(h)

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Table 14

Enabling condition

Fulfil ment

of enabli

ng conditi

on

Criteria Fulfilme nt of

criteria

Reference to relevant documents Justification

Effective

monitoring

mechanism

s of the

public procureme

nt market

YES Monitoring mechanisms are in

place that cover all public

contracts and their

procurement under the Funds

in line with EU procurement

legislation. This requirement

includes:

1. Arrangements to ensure

compilation of effective and

reliable data on public

procurement procedures

above the EU thresholds in

accordance with reporting

obligations under Article 83

and 84 of Directive

2014/24/EU and Article 99

and 100 of Directive

2014/25/EU.

2. Arrangements to ensure the

data cover at least the

following elements:

a. Quality and intensity of

competition: names of

YES Public Procurement Register (https://riigihanked.riik.ee)

Public Procurement Act

(https://www.riigiteataja.ee/ en/eli/505092017003/conso lide)

Competition Act (https://www.riigiteataja.ee/ en/eli/517062021003/conso lide)

Information from the Ministry of Finance (https://www.rahandusminis

teerium.ee/et/eesmargidtege vused/riigihangetepoliitika/kasulikteave/riigi hankemaastikukokkuvotted;

https://www.rahandusminist eerium.ee/et/eesmargidtegev

used/riigihangetepoliitika/kontaktid)

Public contracts above the national threshold and procurement under EU procurement law are published and executed on the central e-procurement portal “Public

Procurement Register” managed by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in accordance with Reg (EU) 2015/1986. MoF is

responsible for monitoring, reporting and consulting pursuant to Art 83 and 84 of EU 2014/24 and Art 99 and 100 of EU 2014/25. Monitoring and reporting are based on

data retrieved from the Central Public Procurement Register.

a. the names of the successful tenderers, the indicat ive number of tenderers and the contract value shall be

published in the public procurement register in the form of a contract award notice in accordance with Commiss ion

Reg EU 2015/1986.

b. After completion of procurement, the contracting authority will publish the contract-specific information on

the final price in the public procurement register.

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winning bidder, number of

initial bidders and contractual

value;

b. Information on final price

after completion

and on participation of SMEs

as direct bidders, where

national systems provide such

information.

3. Arrangements to ensure

monitoring and analysis of the

data by the competent national

authorities in accordance with

Article 83 (2) of Directive

2014/24/EU and Article 99(2)

of Directive 2014/25/EU.

4. Arrangements to make the

results of the analysis

available to the public in

accordance with article 83(3)

of Directive 2014/24/EU and

Article 99(3) Directive

2014/25/EU.

5. Arrangements to ensure that

all information pointing to

suspected bid-rigging

situations is communicated to

the competent national bodies

in accordance with Article 83

(2) of Directive 2014/24/EU

Information on the participation of SMEs as direct tenderers is published in the scheme award notice – 100 % of e-

procurement is carried out in a central procurement register.

3. The authority responsible for state supervision

(monitoring) and analysis is the Ministry of Finance. Monitoring obligations are laid down in the Public Procurement Act. 4 people and one person are responsible

for the overall analysis of public procurement data.

4. According to the Public Procurement Act § 180 p 7

Ministry of Finance submits once a year to the Government of the Republic an overview of the public procurement policymaking, advisory and training activities, state

supervision and the activities of the public procurement register. The yearly overview is published at website of

Ministry of Finance (https://www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/eesmargidtegevu sed/riigihangete-poliitika/kasulik-

teave/riigihankemaastiku-kokkuvotted).

According to PPA in case of a suspicion of an offence which

has the characteristics of a possible case of corruption, the Ministry of Finance shall inform the investigating authority or the public prosecutor’s office. The Competitio n

Authority is also an investigating authority and adminis ters supervision over implementation of Competition Act 54, it

has to be informed about any offences of the competition regulation.

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and Article 99 (2) of Directive

2014/25/EU.Criterion 1 MOF webpage indicates that in case of doubt of possible anti-competitive co-operation, the Competition Authority

has to be informed.

Effective

application

and implement

ation of the

EU Charter

of

Fundament

al Rights

YES Effective mechanisms are in

place to ensure compliance with

the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights which include:

1.Arrangements to ensure

compliance of the programmes

supported by the Funds and their

implementation with the relevant provisions of the Charter.

2.Reporting arrangements to the

monitoring committee on the

cases regarding non-compliance

of operations supported by the

Funds with the Charter.

YES UN, Common core document forming part of the reports of

States parties – Estonia

https://tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/treatybodyexternal/ Download.aspx?symbolno=HRI%2fCORE%2fEST%2f201

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Estonian Constitution

https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/521052015001/consoli de/current

The Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner

http://www.vordoigusvolinik.ee/?lang=en

Gender Equality Act

https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/530102013038/consolide

Equal Treatment Act

https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/530102013066/consolide

The Legal Information Centre for Human Rights

http://www.lichr.ee/home/?lang=en

EU Charter is respected in strategies, development plans,

project selection criteria and measure-specific acts. The institutions involved in the protection of FR are members of monitoring committee and involved in monitoring and

implementation of the ISF. The selection criteria for projects include the horizontal principles set out in Art 9 of

CPR. Applicants and beneficiaries are guided how to respect the principles of the EU Charter.

Monitoring committee (MC) consists of partners who

monitor compliance with the Charter and present a consolidated vision and, where appropriate, problems in

their field to the MC eg Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner, EE Chamber of Disability, Chancellor of Justice, etc.). MC members will be able to

open the debate or to add the points to the agenda of the MC agenda in case the activities supported by ISF do not comply

with the Charter, including in case of any doubt that, despite all the procedural requirements in place, there may be non- compliance with the Charter.

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Implemen

tation and

applicatio

n of the

United

Nations

Conventio

n on the

rights of

persons

with

disabilitie

s

(UNCRP

D) in

accordan

ce with

Council

Decision

2010/48/E

C

YES A national framework to

ensure implementation of the

UNCRPD is in place that

includes:

1. Objectives with

measurable goals, data

collection and monitoring

mechanisms.

2. Arrangements to

ensure that accessibility

policy, legislation and

standards are properly

reflected in the preparation

and implementation of the

programmes.

YES Welfare Development Plan 2016-2023

https://www.sm.ee/et/heaolu-arengukava-2016-2023

Accessibility Council

https://www.riigikantselei.ee/et/ligipaasetavuse-rakkeruhm

Chancellor of Justice Act(https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/12788991?leiaKehtiv

Detailed requirements for buildings related to the special

needs of persons with

disabilities(https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/131052018055

Requirements set on living space2

https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/103072015034?leiaKehtiv

Welfare Development Plan sets policy to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and describes challenges and

indicators. The Social Security Programme provides solutions to modernise disability benefits and services

system. The Care Programme focuses on improving access to and quality of social services, developing services that involve people in society and protecting fundamental rights.

Statistics on the situation of persons with disabilities are collected by Statistics Estonia. The Ministry of Social

Affairs publishes regular statistics and carries out studies.

A comprehensive accessibility policy was developed in

2019 by Government’s Task Force on Accessibility. The Ministry of Social Affairs is the national coordinator and

promoter of accessibility for all sectors: supporting the work of the Accessibility Council, commissioning analyses and studies, coordinating the transposition of the Accessibility

Directive (EU) 2019/882.The Equality Competence Centre provides advice and monitors compliance with

requirements of accessibility and equal opportunities.

Chancellor of Justice and Disability Council (DC) promote, protect and monitor the implementation of the CRPD. DC works on the basis of Article 33(3) of the UN

2 Unofficial translation

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Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. MC members will be able to open the debate by e-mail or to add the points to the agenda of the MC meeting should there

be a case in which the activities supported by ISF do not

comply with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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5. Programme authorities

Reference: Article 17(3)(j), Article 65 and 78 CPR

Table 15 Name of the institution [500]

Contact name and position [200]

e-mail [200]

Managing authority Estonian Ministry of

the Interior

Tarmo Miilits ,

Secretary General

[email protected]

Audit authority Internal Audit

Department of the

Estonian Ministry of

the Interior

Tarmo Olgo, Head of

the Internal Audit

Department

[email protected]

Body which receives payments from the Commission

Ministry of Finance Marge Kaljas, Adviser

of the Treasury

Department

[email protected]

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6. Partnership

Reference: Article 17(3)(g) CPR;

The preparation of the ISF programme is based on the principle of openness. All relevant

stakeholders were given an opportunity to contribute to resolving Estonia's current and future challenges in implementing internal security policy.

In Estonia, the strategic planning of the national needs and their financing is centralized. There is no separate process (incl. involvement of partners and stakeholders) for programming the EU funds. The planning is source-neutral; the mapping of important

strategic goals is done in the process of developing national strategies.

The ISF programme for 2021-2027 has planned hand in hand with preparing the long-

term national umbrella strategy "Estonia 2035" and the “Internal Security Development Plan”. An overview of compiling the strategies is found on following websites: https://www.riigikantselei.ee/et/Eesti2035 and

https://www.siseministeerium.ee/et/STAK2030.

The process started in the spring of 2018. At the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019,

consultations with other ministries and umbrella organizations took place. Additionally, discussions were held in all counties. County Security Councils, other institutions related to internal security in the county, interest groups and representatives of civil society

organizations, city and rural municipality leaders, and the county development centers were invited to the discussions. In total, more than 100 stakeholders contributed to

preparing the long-term strategy. The discussions were summarized and used in the preparation of the “Internal Security Development Plan 2020–2030”.

The development plan was submitted for public consultation through the dedicated web

platform. The same system was used to get an approval from all ministries and the Government Office, and an opinion of the Association of Estonian Cities and

Municipalities.

The financing for meeting the goals set in strategies are decided during the annual discussions of national budget, which guarantees synergy with national and other

resources and enables to avoid double financing.

The implementation of the Internal Security Development Plan is monitored by the

sectoral committee which consists of representatives from relevant authoritie s, intermediate bodies and partners.

There is a common committee to monitor the implementation of the BMVI, ISF and

AMIF. This monitoring committee consists of the same parties which are members of the sectoral committees of the Internal Security Development Plan. In addition, bodies

responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non-discrimination are involved.

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7. Communication and visibility

Reference: Article 17(3)(i) CPR, Article 42(2) CPR

The communication of EU funds aims to ensure target group awareness of EU support through comprehensive, open and relevant communication.

A single website portal providing access to all programmes covered by CPR will be established by the State Shared Service Centre (SSSC). In addition to the Estonian

language, the website portal will be made available in English and Russian as well, since surveys show that the Russian-speaking population is less aware of the support measures.

The Ministry of the Interior ensures the continuation of dedicated website for the HOME funds covering the programmes’ objectives, activities, available funding opportunit ie s

and achievements. Estonia ensures transparency on the implementation of the nationa l programme and publishes a list of actions supported by each programme.

Both, the single website portal as well as HOME funds website are designed and

constructed to comply with the WCAG 2.0 AA Accessibility Guidelines. This means that certain technical tools and content creation principles have been used to help

consumers with visual, hearing, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities use the content of the website.

A Facebook page is used to communicate HOME funds’ calls for proposals and

achievements of projects.

The communication coordinator in the SSSC will lead the national communicat ion

network to ensure central visibility, transparency and communication activitie s. Furthermore, it will hold a yearly national Europe Day in association with the European Commission Representation in Estonia.

A dedicated HOME funds communication officer is appointed within the Ministry of the Interior.

Technical Assistance is used for communication activities.

Indicators:

1. Audio storytelling through five (5) podcasts to rise awareness of the projects

financed from the HOME funds during the new period. Podcasts will be part of the regular podcasts published by the Ministry of the Interior.

2. At least four (4) major information activities during the new period to present the achievements for the target audience.

3. At least four (4) digital media content created, including visual content such as

illustrations and video materials to introduce the HOME funds in Estonia. 4. New social media channels (Facebook, Youtube) developed for the Home

funds in Estonia to reach out to a wider audience. Creating new content and cross-referencing on other similar social media accounts to grow following.

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VI LISA

Programmi vorm AMIFi, ISFi ja BMVI jaoks – artikli 21 lõige 3

CCI number

Nimetus inglise keeles ISF programme for Estonia 2021-2027

Nimetus liikmesriigi keeles Sisejulgeolekufondi rakenduskava 2021-2027

Versioon 1.2

Esimene aasta 2021

Viimane aasta 2027

Rahastamiskõlblik alates 01.01.2021

Rahastamiskõlblik kuni 31.12.2029

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Komisjoni otsuse kuupäev

Liikmesriigi muutmisotsuse number

Liikmesriigi muutmisotsuse

jõustumise kuupäev

Mitteoluline ümberpaigutamine

(ühissätete määruse artikli 24 lõige

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1. Programmi strateegia: peamised katsumused ja poliitilised lahendused

Viide: määruse (EL) 2021/1060 (ühissätete määrus) artikli 22 lõike 3 punkti a alapunktid iii, iv, v ja ix

Selles punktis selgitatakse, kuidas programm aitab lahendada riigi tasandil kindlaks tehtud peamisi katsumusi, tuginedes kohalike, piirkondlike ja riiklike vajaduste hindamisele ja/või

strateegiatele. Antakse ülevaade asjaomase liidu õigustiku rakendamise seisust ning liidu tegevuskavadega saavutatud edusammudest ning kirjeldatakse, kuidas fondi kaudu toetatakse

nende arendamist programmitöö perioodil.

Võrreldes programmitöö perioodiga 2014–2020 on strateegiline planeerimine Eestis

märkimisväärselt muutunud. Riiklike eesmärkide ja nende rahastamise strateegiline planeerimine toimub keskselt. Euroopa Liidu (edaspidi ka EL) vahendite kavandamiseks ei ole eraldi protsessi

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ja planeerimine on allikaneutraalne. Olulised strateegilised eesmärgid tehakse kindlaks eelarve allikat määramata. Rahastamise üle otsustatakse iga-aastase eelarve koostamise käigus. Selline

põhjapanev muudatus on mõjutanud ka Sisejulgeolekufondi (edaspidi ISF) rakenduskava koostamist ja ülesehitust.

ISFi rakenduskavas käsitletakse kõige pakilisemaid riiklikke probleeme ja ISF täiendab riiklikke

vahendeid. Kus vähegi võimalik, on rakenduskava koostoimes teiste programmide ja rahastamisvahenditega. Julgeolekut käsitletakse mitmes ELi programmis. ISFi rakenduskava on

tihedalt seotud Varjupaiga-, Rände- ja Integratsioonifondi (edaspidi AMIF) ning piirihalduse ja viisapoliitika rahastuga (edaspidi BMVI), millega toetatakse samuti ELi üldist julgeolekut soodustavaid meetmeid. Lisaks on ISFi rakenduskaval koostoime õigusprogrammi ning kodanike,

võrdõiguslikkuse, õiguste ja väärtuste programmiga kuriteoohvrite abistamine ja kaitsmise ning vähemal määral õiguskoolituse vallas ja ka asjaomaste õiguskaitseasutuste koostöö ja

õiguskaitseasutuste turvalisusega seotud IT-süsteemide ühendamine Euroopa karistusregistr ite infosüsteemiga kolmandate riikide kodanike kohta ehk ECRIS-TCNiga.

Rakenduskaval on koostoime ka tollikoostöö programmiga turvalisusega seotud ohtude ja

piiriülese kuritegevuse vastu võitlemise vallas. Samamoodi peetakse asjakohastes valdkondades silmas sidusust ühtekuuluvuspoliitika fondide rakenduskavadega ning programmidega „Euroopa

horisont“ ja „Digitaalne Euroopa“. ISFi ja ühtekuuluvuspoliitika fonde kavandatakse Eestis samal ajal. Seega on tagatud, et rakenduskavadtäiendavad üksteist ja välditakse tegevuste võimalikku kattuvust. Rahastatavad meetmed sõltuvad olemasolevatest vahenditest ja prioriteetidest. Täpsed

meetmed ja rahastamisallikas lepitakse kokku riiklike protseduuride järgi. Välditakse kattumist ja tagatakse koostoime teiste fondidega (nt AMIF ja BMVI) tihedas suhtluses ministeeriumide, Euroopa Komisjoni, ametite ja teise asjaomaste sidusrühmadega.

Pikaajaline katusstrateegia „Eesti 2035“ annab valdkondade poliitikakujundajatele selged suunised. Peamine riiklik strateegia, mis hõlmab sisejulgeoleku eesmärke, on siseturvalisuse

arengukava (edaspidi STAK). STAK on töötatud välja tihedas koostöös kõigi asjaomaste partnerite ja sidusrühmadega. STAKi prioriteedid on turvalise elukeskkonna loomine, sh vägiva lla vähendamine, sisejulgeoleku tagamine, sh võitlus organiseeritud kuritegevusega ja kriisiks

valmisolek, kiire ja professionaalne abi, kodakondsus-, rände- ja identiteedihalduspoliitika, mis tagab Eesti arengu, ning arukas ja uuenduslik sisejulgeolek.

STAKis 2020–2030 on võetud arvesse asjaomaseid ELi poliitikavaldkondi ja eesmärke. Eestis vastutab asjakohase poliitika rakendamise eest mitu ministeeriumi. Riiklikud strateegiad täiendavad üksteist, näiteks Eesti infoühiskonna arengukava 2020, kriminaalpoliitika põhialused

aastani 2030, Eesti julgeolekupoliitika alused, riigikaitse arengukava 2017–2026 ja kiirgusohutuse riiklik arengukava 2018–2027.

Eesti katsumuste peamised märksõnad hõlmavad enamikku ISFi eesmärkidest: küberkuritegevus, rahapesu ja terrorismi rahastamine, terrorism ja radikaliseerumine, raske ja organiseeritud kuritegevus, uimastikaubandus, finantsuurimine, korruptsioon, kuritegeliku vara avastamine ja

konfiskeerimine, inimkaubandus, laste (seksuaalne) väärkohtlemine ja ärakasutamine, kohtuekspertiisi suutlikkus, kriisiennetus, hädaolukorraks valmisolek, vastupidavus kriisi ajal ja

küberrünnakute ning keemiliste, bioloogiliste, radioloogiliste ja tuuma- ja lõhkeainete (edaspidi

CBRNE) tõrjumine.

Probleemide lahendamiseks võetakse järgmisi meetmeid: info- ja sidetehnoloogia arendamine, nutikad ja uuenduslikud tehnoloogilised vahendid, suurem analüütiline suutlikkus, (operatiivne )

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koostöö ametiasutuste vahel ning parem riiklik suutlikkus, mis saavutatakse muu hulgas koolituse ja asjakohase varustuse soetamise kaudu. Samuti on oluline, et asjaomastes üksustes oleks piisav

arv spetsialiste. Märksõnad on ka ennetamine, varajane hoiatamine ja teadlikkuse suurendamine. Julgeolekuteemalised teadusuuringud on olulised, et töötada välja uuenduslikke meetodeid ja võtta kasutusele uut tehnoloogiat. Võimalikud tulevased rakendusmeetmed on kooskõlas määruse

(EL)2021/1060 artikli 22 lõike 4 punktiga d tabelites 3, 6 ja 9 märgitud 0 euroga, et lisaraha

saamisel tagada võimalike kulude tagasiulatuv abikõlblikkus.

Tegevuste kavandamisel ja elluviimisel hinnatakse detailsemalt sihtrühmapõhise lähenemise vajalikkust, et tagada meetmete maksimaalne mõju ja sobivus. Tegevuste elluviimisel austatakse

põhiõiguseid, sealhulgas andmekaitse, sooline võrdõiguslikkus, mittediskrimineerimine,

rahvusvaheline kaitse ning haavatavate isikute, sealhulgas laste ja puuetega isikute erivajadused.

ISFi rakenduskava eesmärke on võimalik saavutada vaid koostöös teiste ametiasutustega. Samuti on oluline kaasata kodanikuühiskonda ja teisi asjaomaseid partnereid ning teha koostööd

erasektoriga. ISFi rakenduskava rakendamisel kaalutakse ka koostööd kolmandate riikidega.

Toetust antakse grantidena.

Kuna osad katsumused eelarveperioodi 2021-2027 on samad, mis perioodil 2014-2020,

rahastatakse osaliselt sarnaseid tegevusi.

Politseikoostöö, kuritegevuse tõkestamise ja selle vastu võitlemise ning kriisiohje rahastamisvahendi (edaspidi ISF Police) programm 2014–2020 on andnud asjaomase ELi acquis’

rakendamiseks vajalikke lisavahendeid. Praeguses rakenduskavas toetatakse jätkuvalt ELi acquis’ ja vajaduse korral selle tegevuskavade rakendamist kogu programmitsükli vältel, võttes samas arvesse uusi ohte. Lühiülevaade ELi acquis’ rakendamisest on järgmine.

Eesti on järginud ELi narkostrateegia 2013–2020 ja ELi narkootikumidealase tegevuskava 2017–

2020 eesmärke ja meetmeid, rakendades 2014. aasta jaanuaris vastu võetud riiklikku strateegiadokumenti „Valge raamat uimastiennetuspoliitika kohta“. Selle peamine eesmärk on

vähendada uimastite kasutamist ja sellest tulenevat kahju. See järgib ELi tasakaalustatud lähenemisviisi uimastipoliitikale ja toetub seitsmele sambale: i) pakkumise vähendamine; ii) üldine esmane ennetamine; iii) varajane avastamine ja sekkumine; iv) kahju vähendamine; v) ravi ja

rehabilitatsioon; vi) resotsialiseerimine ja vii) järelevalve. Uimastipoliitika meetmeid rakendatakse ja rahastatakse riiklike strateegiate kaudu, mis järgivad valge raamatu ja seega ELi narkostrateegia

eesmärke.

Mis puutub ELi infosüsteemidesse, siis EL määrustest tulenevaid töid tehakse riigi tasandil.

Lennureisijate broneeringuinfo andmebaasi ehk PNRi andmebaasi arendatakse ISFi programmi

2014–2020 raames. Euroopa Parlamendi ja nõukogu direktiiv (EL) 2016/681, 27. aprill 2016, mis käsitleb broneeringuinfo kasutamist terroriaktide ja raskete kuritegude ennetamiseks, avastamiseks, uurimiseks ja nende eest vastutusele võtmiseks (edaspidi broneeringuinfo direktiiv),

võeti üle 2019. aasta veebruaris. Lennureisijate broneeringuinfo üksus loodi 2018. aasta mais ja alates 15. augustist 2019 võrreldakse reisijate andmeid automaatselt Schengeni infosüsteemiga

(edaspidi SIS). Broneeringuinfo direktiivi I lisa kohaselt käsitatakse broneeringuinfo andmete loetelus broneeringuinfo osana ka rakendusliidese andmeid. Programmis tagatakse rakendusliidese

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andmete töötlemine broneeringuinfo osana, ajakohastades seda rakendusliidese direktiivi

läbivaatamise käigus.

Schengeni politseikoostöö infosüsteemi arendati ISF Police’i programmi raames. Interpoli päringud on integreeritud SIRENEsse. 2018. aasta Schengeni hindamise soovitusi on peetud silmas

2021. aasta ja järgnevate aastate plaanide koostamisel.

2018. aastal anti Eestile Schengeni hindamise raames politseikoostöö valdkonnas 14 soovitust.

Rakenduskava koostamise ajaks on täidetud viis soovitust ja teistega töötatakse. Märtsis 2021 esitati Euroopa Komisjonile soovituste rakendamise kava. Üht soovitust on kavas rahastada ISFist

(vt erieesmärk 2). Tulevasi vajadusi, mis tulenevad tulevastest Schengeni ja Schevali hindamistes t SIS/SIRENE ja politseikoostöö valdkonnas, rahastatakse peamiselt riigieelarvest, kuid vajaduse

korral kasutatakse ka ISFi vahendeid.

Prümi otsuse rakendamiseks loodud süsteemi järgitakse riiklikul tasandil, kuna see on meie

õiguskaitseasutuste ekspertide jaoks oluline vahend. Praegu tehakse ELis arendustöid, et Prümi otususe rakendamiseks loodud süsteemi toimimist parandada. Arutletakse selle üle, kuidas parandada andmevahetuse kvaliteeti ja kiirust, kasutades näiteks ELi keskset ruuterit, ning mis

andmekategooriaid võiks süsteemi veel lisada. Olemasoleva raamistiku reformimisel kaalutakse, kas vahetada rohkem andmeid sõidukite ja juhilubade kohta ning lisada veel biomeetrilised

andmed, nagu näokujutised ja ballistikaandmed.

Eesti osaleb aktiivselt Euroopa Liidu Õiguskaitsekoolituse Ameti (edaspidi CEPOL) koostöös.

CEPOLi riiklik üksus asub Sisekaitseakadeemias. Sisekaitseakadeemia on ka CEPOLi partner Eestis. Eestis on koostöö CEPOLiga korraldatud võrgustikuna, kuhu kuulub 11 õiguskaitseasutus t. Sisejulgeolekufondi rakenduskava raames planeeritavad õiguskaitseametnike koolitused

arvestavad CEPOLi koostatud Euroopa Liidu strateegilise koolitusvajaduse hinnangu 2022-2025 tulemusi. Erilist tähelepanu pööratakse nimetatud koolitusvajaduse hinnangus toodud peamiste le

võimelünkadele.

Hädaolukorra seadusega on võetud üle nõukogu 8. detsembri 2008. aasta direktiiv 2008/114/EÜ

Euroopa elutähtsate infrastruktuuride identifitseerimise ja määramise ning nende kaitse

parandamise vajaduse hindamise kohta.

Korruptsioonivastaseid meetmeid käsitleva ELi acquis’ ülevõtmise ja rakendamisega Eestis probleeme ei ole. Justiitsministeerium valmistub võtma üle ELi acquis’ rikkumisest teatanud

isikute kaitset käsitleva direktiivi (EL) 2019/1937. Eraldi ELi korruptsioonivastast tegevuskava ei ole loodud. 2021. aasta aprillis võeti vastu ELi organiseeritud kuritegevuse vastu võitlemise strateegia 2021–2025. Kokkuvõtvalt võib öelda, et Eesti tegevus selles valdkonnas ei ole vastuolus

ELi strateegiliste eesmärkidega.

Komisjoni 2021. aasta õigusriigi olukorda käsitlevas aruandes on märgitud, et Eesti

kriminaalõigussüsteem on tõestanud oma tõhusust korruptsioonijuhtumite kindlakstegemise l. Ennetusmeetmed hõlmavad suuniseid lobitegevuse ja huvide konflikti kohta. Seadusandlik menetlus rikkumisest teataja kaitset käsitlevate terviklike eeskirjade vastuvõtmiseks on käimas.

Varade deklareerimise süsteemi ajakohastati, et kohustada ministrite poliitilisi nõunikke esitama majanduslike huvide deklaratsioone.

Inimkaubandusega seotud ELi acquis’ on võetud Eesti õigusesse üle. Sellest hoolimata tuleb meetmete rakendamist asutustes veelgi parandada, sest mitte kõiki ohvrite kohtlemisega seotud

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meetmeid ei rakendata asutuste igapäevases töös (nt meetmed, mis on seotud ärakuulamistega ). Euroopa Parlamendi ja nõukogu 5. aprilli 2011. aasta direktiivi 2011/36/EL artikli 2 järgi võtavad

liikmesriigid vajalikke meetmeid tagamaks, et karistatakse järgmisi tahtlikke tegusid: isikute värbamine, transportimine, üleandmine, varjamine või vastuvõtmine, sealhulgas nende isikute üle kontrolli vahetamine või üleandmine, ähvardades või kasutades vägivalda või muid

sunnimeetmeid, inimröövi, pettust, võimu või kaitsetu seisundi kuritarvitamist, raha või hüvitis te võtmist või andmist, et saavutada teise isiku üle kontrolli omava isiku nõusolek ärakasutamise

eesmärgil. Eesti on pühendunud inimkaubanduse tõkestamise direktiivi kui esmase võrdluspunkti

täielikule järgimisele.

Kuni aprillini 2021 oli viimane ELi tasandi strateegiline inimkaubanduse teemaline juhis Euroopa Parlamendile ja nõukogule komisjoni teatises „Aruanne inimkaubanduse kaotamist käsitleva ELi strateegia järelmeetmete ning konkreetsete edasiste meetmete kohta“. Eesti võtab teatises

nimetatud kolme prioriteedi rakendamiseks asjakohased meetmed ja aitab saavutada uues

inimkaubanduse vastu võitlemise ELi strateegias sätestatud prioriteete.

Eesti on võtnud riigisisesesse õigusesse üle direktiivi (EL) 2017/853, milles on määratud kindlaks tulirelvade omandamise ja omamise ning tulirelvade teise ELi riiki üleandmise kontrolli ühised

miinimumnõuded ELis. Tänu 2017. aasta revisjonile paraneb tuntavalt turvalisus, sest teatavate suure võimsusega relvade, näiteks poolautomaatseks muudetud automaatsete tulirelvade

omandamine muutub õiguslikult keerulisemaks. Samuti tugevdab tulirelvade direktiiv koostööd ELi riikide vahel, parandades teabevahetust (Eesti on siseturu infosüsteemi kasutanud alates 2019. aasta septembrist), ning edendab märgatavalt tulirelvade jälgitavust, parandades seaduslikult

hoitavate tulirelvade jälgimist, et vähendada nende ebaseaduslikele turgudele sattumise ohtu. Komisjoni rakendusdirektiivid (EL) 2019/69 ja (EL) 2019/68 on võetud üle ka Eesti õigusesse.

Eesti järgib tulirelvade deaktiveerimise ühiseid miinimumstandardeid käsitlevat rakendusmäärus t. Eesti politsei registreerib kõik deaktiveeritud tulirelvad ning nende andmed salvestatakse teenistus-

ja tsiviilrelvade registrisse.

Eesti valitsus uuendab STAKiga 2020–2030 oma terrorismivastase võitluse prioriteete. Strateegia hõlmab kõiki terrorismivastase võitluse ja vägivaldse äärmusluse arengusuundi. STAKi

prioriteedid on kooskõlas Ühinenud Rahvaste Organisatsiooni (edaspidi ÜRO) ülemaailmse terrorismivastase võitluse strateegiaga ning ÜRO, ELi, koostööpartnerluse, Euroopa Julgeoleku- ja

Koostööorganisatsiooni (edaspidi OSCE) ja rahvusvahelise õiguse peamiste põhimõtete ja

prioriteetidega (sh inimõiguste kaitse). STAK on osaliselt piiratud juurdepääsuga.

2018. aasta detsembris võttis Riigikogu vastu seaduseelnõu, millega rakendatakse riigisiseses õiguses ÜRO resolutsiooni 2178, terrorismi ennetamise lisaprotokolli ja ELi direktiivi

(EL) 2017/541. Muu hulgas laiendati seaduseelnõus terrorismiohvrite mõistet ja terrorismikuritegudega seotud kuritegevuse elemente. Riigikogu võttis 2018. aasta detsembris kooskõlas ELi direktiiviga vastu karistusseadustiku, rahapesu ja terrorismi rahastamise tõkestamise

seaduse ning ohvrite toetamise seaduse muudatused. Samuti viidi seaduseelnõu kooskõlla ÜRO resolutsiooni ja Euroopa Nõukogu terrorismi ennetamise konventsiooni lisaprotokolliga.

Kemikaaliseadust täiendati lisanõuetega, mis kohustavad küsima ohtlike kemikaalide käitlemiseks luba, teostama riiklikku järelevalvet ja teatama kahtlastest tehingutest ning lõhkeaine kadumisest ja vargusest. Radioaktiivsete kiirgusallikate julgeolek on reguleeritud kiirgusseaduses, mis on

kooskõlas ELi nõukogu direktiiviga 2003/122/Euratom ning muude rahvusvahelis te konventsioonide ja standarditega. Eesti arendab lisasuutlikkust tuvastada ja tõkestada internet is

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terroristlikke tegevusi (ELi algatus võidelda terroristliku infosisu vastu internetis koostöös erasektori ja ELi internetifoorumiga). Veebikonstaablid (internetis töötavad politseinikud) teevad

koostööd Europoli Euroopa terrorismivastase võitluse keskuse internetisisust teavitamise

üksusega, et võidelda ebaseadusliku veebisisu ja vägivaldse propaganda vastu.

Rahapesu ja terrorismi rahastamise tõkestamise seadus, millega võeti üle viies rahapesu

andmebüroo direktiiv, võeti vastu 2020. aasta juulis.

Küberkuritegevuse vallas on Eesti kehtestanud asjakohased õigusaktid, Budapesti konventsiooni rakendamise ja ebaseadusliku tegevuse karistamise. Sisemine operatiivkoostöö õiguskaitse- ja

õigusasutuste vahel toimib hästi ning Eesti ootab uut e-tõendit käsitlevat õigusakti.

Eesti on ratifitseerinud Euroopa Nõukogu konventsiooni laste kaitse kohta seksuaalse

ärakasutamise ja kuritarvitamise eest ehk Lanzarote konventsiooni. Eesti õigus on kooskõlas Lanzarote konventsiooni kriminaalõigussätetega. Konventsiooni ratifitseerimiseks vajalikud

tegevused on kirjas „Laste ja perede arengukavas aastateks 2012–2020“ ja „Vägivalla ennetamise strateegias aastateks 2015–2020“. Teemasid on käsitletud ka Vabariigi Valitsuse tegevusprogrammis 2019–2023, milles tõstetakse esile alaealistega seotud seksuaalkuritegude

vastane võitlus ja süütegude toimepanijate vastutusele võtmine.

Kahjuks ei ole võimalik tegeleda kõigi järgnevalt kirjeldatud katsumustega üksnes ISFi rahastuse

abil. Rakenduskava eesmärk on käsitleda probleeme võimalikult ulatuslikult, kuid samas paindlikult, et reageerida tulevastele sündmustele ja muutuvatele prioriteetidele. Rahastatavad

meetmed sõltuvad ressurssidest ja prioriteetidest. Täpsed meetmed ja rahastamisallikad lepitakse

kokku riiklike protseduuride järgi.

Rakenduskavas võetakse arvesse haldussuutlikkust ja tõhusust ning võimaluse korral rakendatakse lihtsustamismeetmeid, et vähendada halduskoormust ning suurendada mõjusust, tõhusust ja

säästlikkust.

2. Erieesmärgid

2.1. Erieesmärgi nimetus

Tõhustada ja hõlbustada teabevahetust pädevates asutustes ja asjaomastes liidu organites,

ametites ja asutustes ning nende vahel ning asjakohasel juhul kolmandate riikide ja

rahvusvaheliste organisatsioonidega

2.1.1. Erieesmärgi kirjeldus

Käesolevas punktis kirjeldatakse iga erieesmärgi puhul esialgset olukorda, peamisi katsumusi ja pakutakse välja lahendused, mida fondist toetatakse. Siin kirjeldatakse, milliseid rakendusmeetmeid fondi toetusel käsitletakse; samuti esitatakse esialgne loetelu meetmetest, mis

kuuluvad AMIFi, ISFi või BMVI määruse artiklite 3 ja 5 kohaldamisalasse. Täpsemalt: tegevustoetuse puhul esitatakse selgitus kooskõlas AMIFi määruse artikliga 21, ISFi määruse

artikliga 16 või BMVI määruse artiklitega 16 ja 17. See sisaldab soovituslikku loetelu toetusesaajatest koos nende seadusjärgsete kohustustega ja põhiülesandeid, mida tuleb toetada.

Rahastamisvahendite kavandatud kasutamine, kui kohaldatav.

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Turvalisuse tagamise põhitegur on luua ja ajakohastada turvalisi infosüsteeme ja e-lahendusi. Kuigi digiteerimine on juba aastaid olnud üks Eesti lipulaevadest, on see alarahastatud ja turul ei ole

piisavalt arendajaid. Samal ajal tuleb täita uusi liikmesriikidele esitatavaid nõudeid, et tagada turvalisusega seotud teabevahetus ja Europoli andmeid käsitleva liidu acquis’ täielik ja ühetaoline rakendamine. Ka ELi infosüsteemide puudujääkidega tegelemiseks tuleb suunata piisavalt

vahendeid. Eesti on edukalt loonud ja kohandanud riiklikke IT-süsteeme, et tagada tõhus ühendus

ELi turvalisusega seotud infosüsteemidega, ning sellega tegeletakse ka edaspidi.

Eesti kavatseb kasutada ISFi vahendeid peamiselt selleks, et luua, kohandada ja hooldada ISFi eesmärkidele vastavaid info- ja sidesüsteeme. Samuti on vaja tagada süsteemide kasutamise

koolitus.

Erieesmärgi raames kaalutakse võimalikke tegevusi, mis keskenduvad peamiselt ISFi määruse II lisa rakendusmeetmele d: toetada asjakohaseid riiklikke meetmeid. Rakendusmeede a on samuti

prioriteet: tagada liidu julgeolekualase acquis’ ühetaoline kohaldamine, toetades asjakohase teabe

vahetamist.

Vajaduse korral võib rakendusmeetmeid b ja c kaaluda rakendamise hilisemas etapis.

Rakenduskava koostamise ajal ei ole konkreetseid meetmeid planeeritud.

Kavatsetakse rakendada järgmisi ISFi määruse II lisas toodud meetmeid, sh teha järgmisi tegevus i.

a) Tagada liidu julgeolekuvaldkonna acquis’ ühtne kohaldamine, toetades asjakohase teabe

vahetamist näiteks Prümi lepingu, ELi broneeringuinfo ja SIS raames, sealhulgas

rakendades kvaliteedikontrolli- ja hindamismehhanismide, näiteks Schengeni hindamis- ja

järelevalvemehhanismi või muude kvaliteedikontrolli- ja hindamismehhanismide kaudu

saadud soovitusi.

Asjakohaste õigusaktide kohaldamise praegust olukorda (PNR, SIS, Prüm) on kirjeldatud punktis

1.

Üks prioriteete on endiselt tagada PNRi andmebaasi edasine areng ja haldamine. PNRi andmebaas on töötatud välja ISFi programmi 2014–2020 raames, kuid projekti tulemuste kestlikuks arenguks on vaja tagada pidev rahastamine. Et tagada andmebaasi usaldusväärsus ja broneeringuinfo direktiivi nõuete täitmine, arendatakse andmebaasi edasi ning korraldatakse õppevisiite. PNRi

andmebaas suhtleb Europoli infosüsteemiga.

SIS uued funktsioonid töötatakse välja 2022. aastal. Kui tulevikus SIS ajakava muudetakse või sõlmitakse uusi lepinguid, võib nendega tegelemiseks kaaluda ISFi rahastust. Lisaks tuleb pidevalt käsitleda kavandatavaid meetmeid ELi suuremahuliste infosüsteemide koostalitlusvõ ime loomiseks. Eesti kavatseb selleks kasutada BMVI vahendeid. Vajaduse korral võib ISFi määruse

eesmärkide saavutamiseks vajalikke arendusprojekte rahastada ISFist.

Vajadusel kaalutakse Prümi lepinguga seotud arendusprojektide rahastamist.

ISF määruse III lisaga seotud meetmete esialgne loetelu:

- võtta kasutusele, kohandada ja hooldada käesoleva määruse eesmärkide saavutamisele kaasa aitavaid IKT-süsteeme, pakkuda selliste süsteemide kasutamisalast koolitust ning nende

komponentide koostalitlusvõimet ja andmete kvaliteeti testida ja parandada;

- töötajate kulude rahastamine, kes on seotud fondist toetatavate meetmetega, või meetmetega, mis

nõuavad töötajate kaasamist tehnilistel või julgeolekuga seotud põhjustel.

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Rakenduskava rakendamisel võib sõltuvalt tegelikest vajadustest ja olemasolevatest ressurssidest

kaaluda ka teiste ISFi meetmete rakendamist.

ISF määruse IV lisaga seotud meetmete esialgne loetelu:

- projektid, mille eesmärk on ELi infosüsteemide ja riiklikke IKT-süsteemide koostalitlusvõ ime

parandamine liidu või liikmesriigi õiguses sätestatud ulatuses.

d) Toetada asjakohaseid riiklikke meetmeid, sealhulgas turvalisusega seotud riiklike

andmebaaside omavahelist seotust ja kõnealuste andmebaaside sidumist liidu

andmebaasidega, kui see on asjaomaste õiguslike alustega ette nähtud ja vajalik artikli 3

lõike 2 punktis a sätestatud erieesmärkide rakendamiseks.

Rakenduskava peamine eesmärk on toetada asjakohaseid riiklikke meetmeid. Katsumus on, kuidas

teavet paremini koguda, analüüsida ning asjaomaste pädevate asutuste sees ja vahel vahetada.

On oluline, et kõiki kuritegusid menetletaks võimalikult kiiresti ning pädevatel asutustel oleks õiguspärane juurdepääs vajalikele riiklikele ja rahvusvahelistele andmebaasidele. Selleks tuleb

töötada välja asjakohased (riiklikud) infosüsteemid ja andmebaasid ning tagada nende

koostalitlusvõime, võttes arvesse infoturbemeetme id ja tagades tõhusa järelevalve.

Eestis on veel valdkondi, kus andmevahetus ei ole digitaalne ja tehakse palju tööd käsitsi. Kriminaalmenetlus ei ole täielikult digiteeritud ja see mõjutab menetluse kiirust. Politseiuurija ja kohtuekspertiisi teadlase suhtlust konkreetse juhtumi kohta tuleb tehnoloogia kasutamise abil veel

parandada. Vaja on uut üleriigilist seiret (nt inimeste, sõidukite ja esemete üle), mis oleks ühendatud SISga ning tagaks rahvusvaheliste kohustuste täitmise võitluses terrorismi ning raskete ja varjatud kuritegude vastu (nt küberkuritegevus, rahapesu ja lastevastased seksuaalkuriteod ).

Eesti kavatseb sellesse valdkonda investeerida nii struktuurifond ide kui ka riigieelarve vahendeid,

kaalutakse ka ISFi vahendite kasutamist.

Eestis on digitaalse kohtuekspertiisi arendamises vajakajäämisi. Kuna kuriteod liiguvad rohkem internetti, suureneb digiteerituse vajalikkus. Seega tuleks suurendada asjaomaste asutuste suutlikkust tulla töömahuga toime. IKT-seadmete ja sektoripõhiste koolituste ebajärjekinde l

rahastamine ei taga valdkonna kestlikku ja süsteemset arengut. Operatiivseks töötamiseks on vaja

automatiseeritud lahendusi.

Tuleb suurendada järelevalvesuutlikkust, sh parandada andmete kogumist ja asjakohast teabevahetust nii keskkriminaalpolitsei sees kui ka teiste asutustega. Muu hulgas tuleb ajakohastada riiklikke süsteeme ja soetada vajalikke IKT-seadmeid. Operatiivse järelevalve

tööriist, mida Eesti õiguskaitseorganid praegu kasutavad, vajab ajakohastamist. On vaja töötada välja uus järelevalvemoodul, et teha seiret ja taktikalist analüüsi tervikuna ühes keskkonnas koos

võimalusega teha eri päringuid (sh asjaomastes ELi infosüsteemides) ning vahetada infot.

Operatiivse järelevalve tööriist suhtleb Europoli infosüsteemiga ja Schengeni infosüsteemiga.

Rahapesu, mis rahastab suuremat osa raskest ja organiseeritud kuritegevusest, on üks selle valdkonna peamisi liikumapanevaid jõude. Selleks, et suurendada ja hõlbustada ettevõtete, teenuseosutajate, finantseerimisasutuste ja virtuaalvaluuta teenuse osutajate vastutust rahapesu ja

terrorismi rahastamise ennetamisel, tuleb luua asjakohane aruandlusportaal.

Eesti tellis riskihindamise metoodika, et koostada Eestis uus rahapesu ja terrorismi rahastamise riskihindamine. Mitu töörühma alustas tööd 2019. aasta sügisel ja riiklik riskihindamine kiideti

heaks 2021. aasta aprillis.

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Internet on muutunud ka terrorirühmituste jaoks oluliseks vahendiks, millega levitada propagandat ning mõjutada, värvata ja juhendada oma käsilasi. Üks prioriteete on suurendada suutlikkus t jälgida, avastada ja kõrvaldada terroristlikku veebisisu internetis, analüüsida terrorismivastaseks

võitluseks tekste ja andmeid ning hõlbustada asjakohast teabevahetust liikmesriikides ja nende vahel. Euroopa Parlamendi ja nõukogu 29. aprilli 2021. aasta määruse (EL) 2021/784, mis käsitleb võitlemist terroristliku veebisisu levitamise vastu, rakendamist tuleks toetada kogu ELi hõlmava te

IT-lahendustega, mis toetavad koostalitlusvõimet ja andmete mittevastavuse lahendamist. Samal ajal on vaja teha jõupingutusi riiklikul tasandil: vajalikud tehnilised vahendid ja süsteemid peavad

olema olemas.

Asjaomaste asutuste suutlikkuse arendamine, et tegeleda luureandmetega avalikest allikates t (edaspidi OSINT), on prioriteet, mis vajab eri rahastusallikaid, mh kaalutakse selleks kasutada ISFi

vahendeid.

ISF määruse III lisaga seotud meetmete esialgne loetelu:

- võtta kasutusele, kohandada ja hooldada käesoleva määruse eesmärkide saavutamisele kaasa aitavaid IKT-süsteeme, pakkuda selliste süsteemide kasutamisalast koolitust ning nende

komponentide koostalitlusvõimet ja andmete kvaliteeti testida ja parandada;

- seadmete rahastamine;

- töötajate kulude rahastamine, kes on seotud fondist toetatavate meetmetega, või meetmetega, mis

nõuavad töötajate kaasamist tehnilistel või julgeolekuga seotud põhjustel.

Rakenduskava rakendamisel võib sõltuvalt tegelikest vajadustest ja olemasolevatest ressurssidest

kaaluda ka teiste ISFi meetmete rakendamist.

ISF määruse IV lisaga seotud meetmete esialgne loetelu:

- projektid, mille eesmärk on ELi infosüsteemide ja riiklikke IKT-süsteemide koostalitlusvõ ime

parandamine liidu või liikmesriigi õiguses sätestatud ulatuses.

Tegevustoetus

Eesti kavatseb kasutada tegevustoetust, et aidata saavutada ISFi rakenduskava eesmärke.

Tegevustoetus võimaldab säilitada kogu liidu jaoks olulist suutlikkust.

Politsei- ja Piirivalveametis (edaspidi PPA) on vaja suurendada riikliku broneeringuinfo üksuse (edaspidi PIU) personali. PIU analüüsib reisijate nimekirju, töötleb teavet ööpäev ringi ja vahetab seda oma kolleegidega. Vajaliku andmevahetuse taseme tagamiseks on hädavajalik värvata PIUsse

ametnikke juurde.

Tuleb tagada PNRi andmebaasi pidev hooldus (nt turva- ja tarkvarauuendused ning taristukulud,

sh serverite ja litsentside hooldamise kulud).

Digitaalse kriminalistika valdkonnas tuleb näha ette iga-aastased eritarkvara (uuendused, tasud,

litsentsid) kulud, et tagada digitõendite tuvastamine, kogumine, käitlemine ja säilitamine.

Küberkuritegevuse ja OSINTi valdkonnas tuleb katta eritarkvara ja võrguseadmete iga-aastased hoolduskulud, et suurendada ja säilitada politsei suutlikkust teavet süstemaatiliselt hallata ja

analüüsida.

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Kõigis nimetatud valdkondades on lõplik toetusesaaja PPA, kes vastutab seaduse järgi riigi turvalisuse ja avaliku korra eest ning kuritegude uurimise ja ennetamise eest. Sõltuvalt riiklikus t korrast võib info- ja sidetehnoloogia süsteemide hooldusega seotud rahastust suunata

Siseministeeriumi infotehnoloogia ja arenduskeskusele, kes vastutab põhikirja kohaselt

ministeeriumile ja selle haldusala asutustele vajalike IKT-teenuste osutamise eest.

Teiste tegevuste rahastamise võimalus ei ole välistatud.

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2.1.2. Näitajad

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Tabel 1. Väljundnäitajad

Erieesmärk Tunnuskood Näitaja Mõõtühik Vahe-eesmärk (2024) Sihtväärtus

(2029)

SO1 O.1.1 Koolitustegevuses osalejate arv Arv 12 32

SO1 O.1.2 Ekspertide kohtumiste / õpikodade /

õppekülastuste arv

Arv 2 7

SO1 O.1.3 Välja töötatud / kohandatud / hooldatud IKT-

süsteemide arv

Arv 3 9

SO1 O.1.4 Ostetud seadmete arv Arv 6 6

Tabel 2. Tulemusnäitajad

Eri-

eesmärk

Tunnus-

kood

Näitaja Mõõtühik Lähte-

tase

Lähtetaseme

mõõtühik

Võrdlus-

aasta(d)

Sihtväärtus

(2029)

Sihtväärtuse

mõõtühik

Andmete allikas

SO1 R.1.5 Liikmesriikides /

julgeolekuga seotud ELi ja

detsentraliseeritud

infosüsteemidega /

rahvusvaheliste

andmebaasidega

koostalitlusvõimeliseks

Arv 0 Arv 2021 1 Absoluutarv Projektide aruanded

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muudetud IKT-süsteemide

arv

SO1 R.1.6 Selliste haldusüksuste arv,

mis on välja töötanud või

ajakohastanud

olemasolevaid

teabevahetusmehhanisme/

menetlusi/vahendeid/

juhiseid teabe

vahetamiseks teiste

liikmesriikidega / liidu

organite, ametite või

asutustega / kolmandate

riikidega / rahvusvaheliste

organisatsioonidega

Arv 0 Arv 2021 1 Absoluutarv Projektide aruanded

SO1 R.1.7 Nende osalejate arv, kes

peavad koolitust oma töö

jaoks kasulikuks

Arv 0 Osakaal 2021 22 Absoluutarv Koolitustel osalejate

tagasisidelehed,

projektide aruanded

SO1 R.1.8 Nende osalejate arv, kes

teatavad kolm kuud pärast

koolitust, et nad kasutavad

koolituse käigus

omandatud oskusi ja

pädevust

Arv 0 Osakaal 2021 22 Absoluutarv Koolitustel osalejate

tagasisidelehed,

projektide aruanded

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2.1.3. Programmile eraldatud vahendite (EL) esialgne jaotus sekkumise liigi kaupa

Viide: ühissätete määruse artikli 22 lõige 5, AMIFi määruse artikli 16 lõige 12, ISFi määruse artikli 13 lõige 12 või BMVI määruse artikli 13 lõige 18

Tabel 3. Esialgne jaotus

Erieesmärk Sekkumise liik Kood Esialgne summa (eurodes)

SO1 IKT-süsteemid, koostalitlusvõime, andmekvaliteet (välja arvatud seadmed) 001 11 159 912,66

SO1 Võrgustikud, tippkeskused, koostööstruktuurid, ühismeetmed ja -operatsioonid 002 0

SO1 Ühised uurimisrühmad või muud ühisoperatsioonid 003 0

SO1 Ekspertide lähetamine või kasutamine 004 0

SO1 Koolitus 005 120 000

SO1 Parimate tavade vahetamine, õpikojad, konverentsid, üritused, teadlikkuse

suurendamise kampaaniad, teavitusmeetmed

006 39 893

SO1 Uuringud, katseprojektid, riskide hindamine 007 0

SO1 Seadmed 008 804 750

SO1 Transpordivahendid 009 0

SO1 Hooned, rajatised 010 0

SO1 Teadusprojektide rakendamine või muud järelmeetmed 011 0

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2.2. Erieesmärgi nimetus

Parandada ja tõhustada piiriülest koostööd, sealhulgas ühisoperatsioone pädevate asutuste

vahel seoses terrorismi ning raske ja organiseeritud kuritegevusega, millel on piiriülene mõõde

2.2.1. Erieesmärgi kirjeldus

Käesolevas punktis kirjeldatakse iga erieesmärgi puhul esialgset olukorda, peamisi katsumusi ja pakutakse välja lahendused, mida fondist toetatakse. Siin kirjeldatakse, milliseid

rakendusmeetmeid fondi toetusel käsitletakse; samuti esitatakse esialgne loetelu meetmetest, mis kuuluvad AMIFi, ISFi või BMVI määruse artiklite 3 ja 5 kohaldamisalasse. Täpsemalt: tegevustoetuse puhul esitatakse selgitus kooskõlas AMIFi määruse artikliga 21, ISFi määruse

artikliga 16 või BMVI määruse artiklitega 16 ja 17. See sisaldab soovituslikku loetelu toetusesaajatest koos nende seadusjärgsete kohustustega ja põhiülesandeid, mida tuleb toetada.

Rahastamisvahendite kavandatud kasutamine, kui kohaldatav.

Eesti on liidu tasandil aktiivne nii kahepoolses kui ka mitmepoolses piiriüleses koostöös, et

võidelda raske ja organiseeritud kuritegevusega.

Eesti keskkriminaalpolitseil on naaberriikide koostööpartneritega hea koostöö uimastiäri vastu võitlemises, rajatud on mitu ühist uurimisrühma. Liikmesriikide asutustevahelise koostöö kõrval

tuleb parandada koostööd rahvusvaheliste organisatsioonidega (Europol, Interpol, CEPOL, Euroopa Narkootikumide ja Narkomaania Seirekeskus, ÜRO narkootikumide ja kuritegevuse büroo jne). Nii Eesti politseil kui ka tollil on Europolis oma kontaktametnikud, et hõlbustada

igapäevast teabevahetust. Selleks organiseeritakse koolitusi, vastastikust õppimist ja spetsiaalse id vahetusprogramme. Keskenduda tuleb praegustele suundumustele, eelkõige tehnoloogia arengule ja sünteetiliste opioidide, sh fentanüülide levikule. Oluline on üleilmastunud uimastiturule

paremini reageerida, tugevdades partnerlust liikmesriikide ametiasutuste ja teiste asjaomaste

partnerite vahel, sealhulgas vajaduse korral kolmandate riikidega.

Terrorismivastases võitluses toetavad Eesti õiguskaitseasutusi rahvusvaheline koostöö ELis, sh terrorismivastase võitluse rühma ja Europoli Euroopa terrorismivastase võitluse keskusega, teabevahetus Interpolis, terrorismivastane koostöö ÜRO, NATO, Euroopa Nõukogu ja OSCEga

ning kahepoolsed suhted partnerriikidega.

Koordineerimine ja koostöö õiguskaitseasutuste ja teiste organiseeritud kuritegevuse vastu võitlevate pädevate asutustega on oluline. ELi poliitikatsükli organiseeritud ja raske rahvusvahelise kuritegevusega võitlemiseks EMPACT 2022+ raames on Eestil kavas osaleda järgmis te valdkondade tegevustes: aktsiisipettused, varifirmadega seotud ühendusesisene pettus, uued

psühhoaktiivsed ained ja sünteetilised uimastid, ebaseaduslik ränne, infosüsteemide vastu suunatud rünnakud (küberkuritegevus), laste seksuaalne ärakasutamine (küberkuritegevus), pettused

mittesularahaliste maksevahenditega (küberkuritegevus), tulirelvade salakaubavedu,

keskkonnakuritegevus ja organiseeritud varavastane kuritegevus.

Eesti jaoks on oluline rõhutada ELi institutsioonidevahelise julgeolekukoostöö tugevdamis t (ühistegevus, teabevahetus jne). Eesti aitas sellele kaasa, kui korraldas ELi nõukogu eesistujariigina Europoli ja Frontexi juhatuse esimese ühiskoosoleku, kus lepiti kokku

koostööpõhimõtetes ja -tegevustes.

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Erieesmärgi 2 raames kavatseb Eesti kasutada ISFi vahendeid peamiselt selleks, et parandada asutustevahelist koostööd ja koordineeritust riiklikul ja liidu tasandil ning vajaduse korral ka

kolmandate riikidega.

Praeguste plaanide kohaselt moodustavad selle erieesmärgi tegevused rakenduskavast väikese osa. Kõnealune erieesmärk aitab rakendada meetmeid a: suurendada õiguskaitseoperatsioonide arvu kahe või enama liikmesriiki vahel, sealhulgas vajaduse korral operatsioone, mis hõlmavad teisi

asjaomaseid osalisi, eelkõige hõlbustades ja parandades ühiste uurimisrühmade kasutamist, ühiseid patrulle, jälitustegevust, varjatud jälgimist ja muid operatiivkoostöömehhanisme ELi poliitikatsük li

raames, pannes erilist rõhku piiriülestele operatsioonidele; b ja c: parandada koostööd liikmesriikide ning liidu asutuste ja ametite vahel ning liikmesriikide asutuste vahel, samuti õiguskaitseasutuste ja teiste pädevate asutuste vahelist koordineerimist ning koostööd

liikmesriikides ja nende vahel.

Erieesmärgi jaoks ISFi määruses seatud rahastamise miinimumprotsenti ei saavutata. Otsus tuleneb piiriüleste (ühiste) tegevuste laadist ja mahust, mida ei ole võimalik prognoosida. Sellise id tegevus i tehakse pidevalt igas valdkonnas, ja kui tekib vajadus, rahastab Eesti neid edasi riigieelarvest või kasutab sihtotstarbelisi vahendeid (nt komisjonipoolne rahastamine). Operatiivkoostöö on väga

tähtis ja Eesti jätkab aktiivset osalemist nii kahe- kui ka mitmepoolses piiriüleses koostöös, nagu eespool kirjeldatud. Lisaks on erieesmärgi 3 raames kavandatud meetmed, millel on laiem eesmärk

ja mis aitavad saavutada erieesmärgi 2 sihte (nt õppereisid ja koostöö korruptsiooni ennetamiseks ja selle vastu võitlemiseks ning rahvusvaheline koostöö küberkuritegevuse ennetamiseks ja selle

vastu võitlemiseks).

Rakenduskavas on arvestatud riigi tegelikke vajadusi ja katsumusi. Kui eraldada erieesmärgi jaoks ISFi rakenduskava raames vähem vahendeid, kui on nähtud ette ISFi määruses, ei ohusta see

erieesmärgi saavutamist, kuna selleks kasutatakse ka riigieelarve vahendeid ja muid asjakohaseid

rahastamisvõimalusi.

ISFi määruse II lisas toodud meetmete rakendamiseks tehakse järgmisi tegevusi.

a) Suurendada õiguskaitseoperatsioonide arvu kahe või enama liikmesriiki vahel, sealhulgas

vajaduse korral operatsioone, mis hõlmavad teisi asjaomaseid osalisi, eelkõige hõlbustades ja

parandades ühiste uurimisrühmade kasutamist, ühiseid patrulle, jälitustegevust, varjatud

jälgimist ja muid operatiivkoostöömehhanisme ELi poliitikatsükli raames, pannes erilist

rõhku piiriülestele operatsioonidele .

Aktsiisikuritegevuse ja aktsiisimaksu lõhe vähendamiseks Balti regioonis ja ELis tervikuna on kavas suurendada asjaomaste asutuste tõhusust ja suutlikkust võitluses varimajandusega

(ebaseaduslik tubakas, kütus, alkohol).

Koostöös Hispaania, mitmete ELi liikmesriikide ja kolmandate riikidega (sh Norra, Ühendkuningriik, USA), Frontexi ja Europoliga luuakse Euroopa operatiivrühm Hispaania Costa

del Soli piirkonnas, et töötada välja ja rakendada ühine uurimis- ja tegevusstrateegia peamiste

kuritegelike ühenduste vastu.

ISF määruse III lisaga seotud meetmete esialgne loetelu:

- toetus spetsialiseerunud riigisiseste üksuste valdkondlikele ja valdkonnaülestele võrgustikele ning riiklikele kontaktpunktidele, et parandada vastastikust usaldust, oskusteabe, teabe, kogemuste ja

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parimate tavade vahetamist ja levitamist ning ressursside ja eksperditeadmiste koondamist

ühistesse pädevuskeskustesse;

- asjaomaste õiguskaitse- ja kohtuasutuste ning haldusasutuste töötajate ja ekspertide haridus ja

koolitus;

- seadmete rahastamine.

Rakenduskava rakendamisel võib sõltuvalt tegelikest vajadustest ja olemasolevatest ressurssidest

kaaluda ka teiste ISFi meetmete rakendamist.

ISF määruse IV lisaga seotud meetmete esialgne loetelu:

- projektid, mille eesmärk on võidelda raskest ja organiseeritud kuritegevusest tulenevate kõige

suuremate ohtudega ELi poliitikatsükli / EMPACTi operatiivmeetmete raames.

b) Parandada pädevate asutuste vahelist koordineerimist ja suurendada koostööd nii

liikmesriikides kui ka nende vahel ja teiste asjaomaste osalejatega, näiteks spetsialiseerunud

riiklike üksuste võrgustike, liidu võrgustike ja koostööstruktuuride ning liidu keskuste

kaudu.

Nõukogu rakendusotsuse nr 10388/19 kohaselt soovitati Eestil Schengeni hindamise käigus

töötada politseikoostöö raames välja interaktiivne ja kasutajakeskne e-õppe lahendus, mis põhineb

praktilistel olukordadel ja juhtumitel. Soovitust plaanitakse rakendada ISFi vahendite toel.

2019. aastal tuvastas ja abistas Sotsiaalkindlustusamet 67 inimkaubanduse ohvrit või väidetavat ohvrit. See on märkimisväärne kasv võrreldes 2018. aastaga, mil tuvastati 12 (väidetavat) ohvrit. Uurimisorganid ja ohvriabiorganisatsioonid teevad pidevalt rahvusvahelist koostööd

kriminaalasjades ja inimkaubanduse kahtluse korral. Koostöö on oluline, et hoida vastuvõtvates riikides ära inimkaubandus ja peatada kuritegelikud organisatsioonid, kes vahendavad prostituute ja ebaseaduslikku tööjõudu. Eestis on üks prioriteet operatiivtasandi koostöö ELi väliste

partneritega, et luua ja säilitada usaldusväärseid kontakte, pakkuda koolitust, tutvustada PPA välja

töötatud seiremeetodeid ning vajaduse korral luua ühiseid uurimismeeskondi.

ISF määruse III lisaga seotud meetmete esialgne loetelu:

- toetus spetsialiseerunud riigisiseste üksuste valdkondlikele ja valdkonnaülestele võrgustikele ning riiklikele kontaktpunktidele, et parandada vastastikust usaldust, oskusteabe, teabe, kogemuste ja

parimate tavade vahetamist ja levitamist ning ressursside ja eksperditeadmiste koondamist

ühistesse pädevuskeskustesse;

- asjaomaste õiguskaitse- ja kohtuasutuste ning haldusasutuste töötajate ja ekspertide haridus ja

koolitus.

Rakenduskava rakendamisel võib sõltuvalt tegelikest vajadustest ja olemasolevatest ressurssidest

kaaluda ka teiste ISFi meetmete rakendamist.

c) Parandada liidu tasandil asutustevahelist koostööd liikmesriikide vahel ning liikmesriikide

ja asjaomaste liidu organite, ametite ja asutuste vahel, samuti koostööd riiklikul tasandil iga

liikmesriigi pädevate asutuste vahel.

Oluline on uurida võimalusi parandada piiriülest politsei- ja tollikoostööd, kaasates selleks asjaomaseid ELi asutusi (nt Europol ja Eurojust). Eesti tolli ja politsei kriminaaluurijad peavad olema paremini ettevalmistatud ja informeeritud, et ennetada kõiki raskeid ja rahvusvahelis i

kuritegusid ning nende vastu võidelda (nt uimastikuriteod, inimkaubandus, tulirelvakaubandus,

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euro võltsimine ja rahapesu). Ametnike praktika Europoli Eesti kontaktasutuses on kasulik viis, kuidas edendada ja parandada riikide operatiivkoostööd (nt ühiste uurimisrühmade, ühiste

analüüsimeeskondade, kontrollialuste saadetiste ja muude Europoli pakutavate võimaluste, näiteks analüüsitöö failide ja turvalise teabevahetusvõrgu kasutamine) ning koostööd Europoli Euroopa

terrorismivastase võitluse keskusega, sh CBRNE, demineerimise ja eritaktika valdkonnas.

Eesti tolliasutustele on kasulik tihedam operatiivkoostöö teiste ELi tolliametitega, et koguda ja analüüsida paremini teavet, teha kindlaks organiseeritud kuritegevuse sihid ning koguda tõendeid

kriminaalmenetluses. Sel eesmärgil võidakse korraldada õppekülastusi.

Et valmisolekut, varajast hoiatamist ning ohule ja kriisidele reageerimist tõhustada, on vaja suurendada koostööd CBRNE sündmustes osalevate ametiasutuste vahel, sh arendada

rahvusvahelist koostööd RescEU, ELi CBRNE tegevuskava ning CBRNE ja terrorismiohtude hindamise raames. Sellele aitavad kaasa koolitused, suunised, määrused, väljaõpe,

juhtumiuuringud, ühised uurimismeeskonnad, testid ning nii riiklikud kui ka välismaised seminar id

ja konverentsid.

Samuti on vaja tõhustada asutustevahelist koostööd päästeasutuste esmareageerijate vahel, et turvaintsidentidega seotud väljakutsetele ohutult reageerida. See on päästeasutuste põhiväljaõppes t põhjalikum, kuid tähtis, sest on seotud ka politseiteenistusega. Samavõrd olulised on teiste

liikmesriikide partnerite teadmised ja parimad tavad.

ISF määruse III lisaga seotud meetmete esialgne loetelu:

- meetmed, mis parandavad vastupanuvõimet tekkivatele ohtudele, mille hulgas on keemiline,

bioloogiline, radioloogiline ja tuumaoht;

- toetus spetsialiseerunud riigisiseste üksuste valdkondlikele ja valdkonnaülestele võrgustikele ning riiklikele kontaktpunktidele, et parandada vastastikust usaldust, oskusteabe, teabe, kogemuste ja

parimate tavade vahetamist ja levitamist ning ressursside ja eksperditeadmiste koondamist

ühistesse pädevuskeskustesse;

- asjaomaste õiguskaitse- ja kohtuasutuste ning haldusasutuste töötajate ja ekspertide haridus ja

koolitus.

Rakenduskava rakendamise käigus võib sõltuvalt tegelikest vajadustest ja olemasolevates t

ressurssidest kaaluda ka teiste ISFi meetmete rakendamist.

Tegevustoetus. Praegu ei nähta selle erieesmärgi raames tegevustoetuse kasutamist ette. Vajaduse

korral võidakse seda siiski kaaluda.

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2.2.2. Näitajad

Viide: ühissätete määruse artikli 22 lõike 4 punkt e

Tabel 4. Väljundnäitajad

Erieesmärk Tunnuskood Näitaja Mõõtühik Vahe-eesmärk (2024) Sihtväärtus (2029)

SO2 O.2.1 Piiriüleste operatsioonide arv, millest

omakorda

Arv 0 1

SO2 O.2.1.1. ühiste uurimisrühmade arv Arv 0 1

SO2 O.2.2 Ekspertide kohtumiste / õpikodade /

õppekülastuste / ühisõppuste arv

Arv 37 92

SO2 O.2.3 Ostetud seadmete arv Arv 200 830

Tabel 5. Tulemusnäitajad

Eri-

eesmärk

Tunnus-

kood

Näitaja Mõõtühik Lähte-

tase

Lähtetaseme

mõõtühik

Võrdlus-

aasta(d)

Sihtväärtus

(2029)

Sihtväärtuse

mõõtühik

Andmete allikas

SO2 R.2.8 Selliste haldusüksuste arv,

kes on hiljuti välja

töötanud / kohandanud

olemasolevaid

mehhanisme/menetlusi/

vahendeid/juhiseid

koostööks teiste

liikmesriikidega / liidu

Arv 0 Arv 2021 18 Arv Projektide aruanded

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organite, ametite või

asutustega / kolmandate

riikidega / rahvusvaheliste

organisatsioonidega

SO2 R.2.10 Nende Schengeni

hindamise raames antud

soovituste arv, mida on

arvesse võetud

Arv 0 Arv 2021 1 Arv Projektide aruanded

2.2.3. Programmile eraldatud vahendite (EL) esialgne jaotus sekkumise liigi kaupa

Viide: ühissätete määruse artikli 22 lõige 5, AMIFi määruse artikli 16 lõige 12, ISFi määruse artikli 13 lõige 12 või BMVI määruse artikli 13 lõige 18

Tabel 6. Esialgne jaotus

Erieesmärk Sekkumise liik Kood Esialgne summa (eurodes)

SO2 IKT-süsteemid, koostalitlusvõime, andmekvaliteet (välja arvatud seadmed) 001 0

SO2 Võrgustikud, tippkeskused, koostööstruktuurid, ühismeetmed ja -operatsioonid 002 0

SO2 Ühised uurimisrühmad või muud ühisoperatsioonid 003 324 900,2

SO2 Ekspertide lähetamine või kasutamine 004 0

SO2 Koolitus 005 371 250

SO2 Parimate tavade vahetamine, õpikojad, konverentsid, üritused, teadlikkuse

suurendamise kampaaniad, teavitusmeetmed

006 862 500

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SO2 Uuringud, katseprojektid, riskide hindamine 007 0

SO2 Seadmed 008 198 751

SO2 Transpordivahendid 009 0

SO2 Hooned, rajatised 010 0

SO2 Teadusprojektide rakendamine või muud järelmeetmed 011 0

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2.3. Erieesmärgi nimetus

Toetada liikmesriikide suutlikkuse suurendamist kuritegevuse, terrorismi ja radikaliseerumise

ennetamisel ja nende vastu võitlemisel ning julgeolekuintsidentide, riskide ja kriiside

juhtimisel, muu hulgas eri liikmesriikide avaliku sektori asutuste, asjaomaste liidu organite ,

ametite või asutuste, kodanikuühiskonna ja erasektori partnerite tihedama koostöö kaudu

2.3.1. Erieesmärgi kirjeldus

Käesolevas punktis kirjeldatakse iga erieesmärgi puhul esialgset olukorda, peamisi katsumusi ja pakutakse välja lahendused, mida fondist toetatakse. Siin kirjeldatakse, milliseid rakendusmeetmeid fondi toetusel käsitletakse; samuti esitatakse esialgne loetelu meetmetest, mis

kuuluvad AMIFi, ISFi või BMVI määruse artiklite 3 ja 5 kohaldamisalasse. Täpsemalt: tegevustoetuse puhul esitatakse selgitus kooskõlas AMIFi määruse artikliga 21, ISFi määruse

artikliga 16 või BMVI määruse artiklitega 16 ja 17. See sisaldab soovituslikku loetelu toetusesaajatest koos nende seadusjärgsete kohustustega ja põhiülesandeid, mida tuleb toetada.

Rahastamisvahendite kavandatud kasutamine, kui kohaldatav.

Et tugevdada riigi ametiasutuste suutlikkust võidelda kuritegevuse vastu ja seda ennetada, on põhiline, et inimesed oleksid motiveeritud, kvalifitseeritud ja informeeritud. Seega on oluline

korraldada koolitusi, jagada teadmisi ja suurendada teadlikkust. Samuti ei saa eirata vajadust

ajakohase tehnoloogia, sh IT-tööriistade ja -seadmete järele.

Erieesmärgi raames on kavas rakendada järgmisi meetmeid : a) õiguskaitse koolitused, õppused ja vastastikune õpe ning d) asjakohaste seadmete hankimine, et suurendada valmisolekut, vastupidavust ja piisavat reageerimist julgeolekuohtudele. Võimalikes tegevustes rakendatakse ka

meetmeid b ja c.

Vajaduse korral võib rakenduskava elluviimise hilisemas staadiumis kaaluda meetme e

rakendamist. Rakenduskava koostamise ajal ei ole selle meetme tegevusi ette nähtud.

ISFi määruse II lisas toodud meetmete rakendamiseks tehakse järgmisi tegevusi.

a) Suurendada koolituse, õppuste, vastastikuse õppe võimaluste ja spetsiaalsete

vahetusprogrammide pakkumist ja parimate tavade jagamist liikmesriikide pädevates

asutustes ja nende vahel, sealhulgas kohalikul tasandil ning koostöös kolmandate riikidega

ja muude asjaomaste osalejatega.

Eri valdkondades on pidev vajadus süstemaatilise koolituse järele. Õiguskaitseametnike koolitus on olnud oluline ISF Police’i programmis 2014–2020 ning see on prioriteetne ka perioodil 2021– 2027. Samuti on Eesti saanud palju kasu CEPOLi koolitustest, kuna asutused on osalenud CEPOLi

veebiseminaridel, e-koolitustes, töötubades, vahetusprogrammides ja elanikele mõeldud tegevustes. Siiski on vaja ka erikoolitusi, mida CEPOL ei paku. Erikoolitusi kavatsetakse rahastada

ISFi toel. ISFi rakenduskava koolitustegevuste kavandamisel konsulteeriti CEPOLi riikliku üksusega, et vältida kattumist. Erikoolitusi on kavas rahastada ISFi rakenduskavast, kuna CEPOL korraldab üldiselt alg- või kesktaseme koolitusi ja keskendub vähem konkreetsematele teemadele,

mis on mõeldud kitsamate valdkondade tippspetsialistidele. Lisaks on CEPOLi koolituste ja

õppekülastuste osalejate arv piiratud ning ei ole alati piisav, eriti spetsialiseerunud üksuste puhul.

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Tõhus küberkuritegevuse vastane võitlus nõuab sihipäraseid meetmeid ja on üks ISFi rakenduskava prioriteete. Andmevargus ja -lekked, lunarahanõuded ning veebipõhised maksepettused on muutunud Eestis tavaliseks probleemiks. Kodanikud, ettevõtted ja riigiasutused peavad olema

teadlikud IKT ohtudest ning valmis ja võimelised end kaitsma. Küberkuritegevuse uurimiseks on vaja digitõendite kasutamise eriteadmisi ja -oskusi. Asjaomastes õiguskaitseasutustes peab olema piisavalt inimesi, kes on koolitatud ja valmistatud ette selleks, et koguda ja analüüsida vajalikku

teavet ning tagada tegevuste kestlikkus. Selleks on kavas rahastada nii meetme a kui ka meetme d

tegevusi: koolitusi ja õppekülastusi ning vajaliku tehnoloogia ja seadmete soetamist.

Aastate jooksul on teadlikkus korruptsioonivastasest tegevusest kasvanud. Eestis registreeriti 2017. aastal 291, 2018. aastal 376 ja 2019. aastal 72 korruptsioonikuritegu. Raskete korruptsioonijuhtumite avastamine on endiselt prioriteet. Kuna korruptsioon on Eestis üha enam

peidetud, on vaja spetsialiseeruda ning süstemaatiliselt koguda ja analüüsida teavet, mis võib aidata selliseid kuritegusid paremini avastada ja isikuid nende eest vastutusele võtta. Korruptsiooni ja

teiste varjatud kuritegude uurimiseks on vaja koolitusi, parimate tavade vahetamis t välispartneritega, elektroonilise teabe ulatuslikku kogumist ja tõendite analüüsi. Rõhk on ka

teadlikkuse suurendamisel ja valdkonnauuringutel, et teha paremaid poliitilisi otsuseid.

ISF määruse III lisaga seotud meetmete esialgne loetelu:

- asjaomaste õiguskaitse- ja kohtuasutuste ning haldusasutuste töötajate ja ekspertide haridus ja koolitus, võttes arvesse operatiivvajadusi ja riskianalüüse, tehes koostööd CEPOLiga ja vastavalt vajadusele Euroopa õigusalase koolituse võrgustikuga, sealhulgas haridus ja koolitus

ennetuspoliitika alal, pöörates erilist tähelepanu põhiõigustele ja mittediskrimineerimisele;

- toetus spetsialiseerunud riigisiseste üksuste valdkondlikele ja valdkonnaülestele võrgustikele ning riiklikele kontaktpunktidele, et parandada vastastikust usaldust, oskusteabe, teabe, kogemuste ja

parimate tavade vahetamist ja levitamist ning ressursside ja eksperditeadmiste koondamist

ühistesse pädevuskeskustesse;

- töötajate kulude rahastamine, kes on seotud fondist toetatavate meetmetega, või meetmetega, mis

nõuavad töötajate kaasamist tehnilistel või julgeolekuga seotud põhjustel.

Rakenduskava rakendamise käigus võib sõltuvalt tegelikest vajadustest ja olemasolevates t

ressurssidest kaaluda ka teiste ISFi meetmete rakendamist.

ISF määruse IV lisaga seotud meetmete esialgne loetelu:

- projektid, mille eesmärk on ennetada ja tõkestada küberkuritegevust, eelkõige internetis toimuva t laste seksuaalset kuritarvitamist, ning kuritegusid, mille puhul internet on peamine tõendite

kogumise platvorm.

b) Kasutada ära liikmesriikide ja muude asjaomaste osalejate, sealhulgas

kodanikuühiskonna ressursside ja teadmiste ühendamisel ning parimate tavade jagamisel

tekkivat koosmõju, näiteks ühiste pädevuskeskuste loomise, ühiste riskihindamiste

väljatöötamise või ühisoperatsioonide korraldamiseks loodavate ühiste tugikeskuste kaudu.

Mitte kogu äärmuslus ei too kaasa vägivalda, kuid ühiskonnale, eriti vanematele, õpetajatele,

noorsootöötajatele ja ametnikele, on oluline olla eeskujuks ja sekkuda, et tagada mõlema poole turvalisus. Tähtis on ametnikke ja spetsialiste koolitada, et nad tunneksid ära radikaliseerumise esimesed märgid ning suudaksid hinnata riske ja nende põhjal delikaatselt tegutseda, austades

samal ajal üksikisikute põhiõigusi. Siseministeeriumi ja Sisekaitseakadeemia juhtimisel on

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koolitatud üle 2000 esmataseme praktiku. Tulevikus kavandatakse koolitustele läheneda süstemaatilisemalt. On vaja jätkata spetsialistide asjatundlikkuse arendamist, toetades ka

rahvusvahelisi võrgustikke, nagu radikaliseerumisalase teadlikkuse võrgustik ja Euroopa strateegilise teabevahetuse võrgustik, ning tutvuda partnerriikide tavadega. Et kasutada Sisekaitseakadeemia kui CEPOLi Eesti riikliku üksuse potentsiaali täielikult ära, võiks selle

kujundada siseturvalisuse tippkeskuseks, näiteks radikaliseerumise ja terrorismivastase võitluse, organiseeritud kuritegevuse ja küberkuritegevuse vastase võitluse ning tehisintellekti kasutamise

valdkonnas. Keskus toetaks valdkonna planeerimist ja strateegilist arengut teadusuuringute,

analüüsi ja koolituse kaudu.

ISF määruse III lisaga seotud meetmete esialgne loetelu:

- asjaomaste õiguskaitse- ja kohtuasutuste ning haldusasutuste töötajate ja ekspertide haridus ja koolitus, võttes arvesse operatiivvajadusi ja riskianalüüse, tehes koostööd CEPOLiga ja vastavalt

vajadusele Euroopa õigusalase koolituse võrgustikuga, sealhulgas haridus ja koolitus

ennetuspoliitika alal, pöörates erilist tähelepanu põhiõigustele ja mittediskrimineerimisele;

- toetus spetsialiseerunud riigisiseste üksuste valdkondlikele ja valdkonnaülestele võrgustikele ning riiklikele kontaktpunktidele, et parandada vastastikust usaldust, oskusteabe, teabe, kogemuste ja parimate tavade vahetamist ja levitamist ning ressursside ja eksperditeadmiste koondamist

ühistesse pädevuskeskustesse.

Rakenduskava rakendamise käigus võib sõltuvalt tegelikest vajadustest ja olemasolevates t

ressurssidest kaaluda ka teiste ISFi meetmete rakendamist.

ISF määruse IV lisaga seotud meetmete esialgne loetelu:

- projektid, mille eesmärk on radikaliseerumist ennetada ja selle vastu võidelda.

c) Edendada ja arendada meetmeid, kaitsemeetmeid, mehhanisme ja parimaid tavasid, et

varakult kindlaks teha, kaitsta ja toetada tunnistajaid, õigusrikkumisest teatajaid ja

kuriteoohvreid ning luua selleks partnerlussuhteid ametiasutuste ja muude asjaomaste

osalejate vahel.

Eesti suurim katsumus inimkaubanduse vastases võitluses on see, et ennetustegevust ei rahastata piisavalt. Ennetamine, teadlikkuse suurendamine ja koolitus toimuvad väikeses mastaabis ja

aeglaselt. Inimkaubanduse vastu võitlevatele ametnikele on vaja ühiskoolitusi, et suurendada pädevust ja parandada ELi acquis’ rakendamist. Vaja on suurendada Eestisse sisenevate

kolmandate riikide kodanike ja koolinoorte teadlikkust. Samuti on asjakohane koolitada õiguskaitseasutusi. Tööinspektsiooni ja Sotsiaalkindlustusameti andmetel on suurenenud välismaalastega seotud töövaidluste arv ning nende välismaalaste arv, kes otsivad abi

inimkaubanduse vastase võitluse abitelefonilt. Koolide jaoks on töötatud välja koolitusvahend id, mida toetati ISFi programmi 2014–2020 projekti raames, kuid koolitust tuleb laiendada, et hõlmata

ka koolidesse suunduvaid koolitajaid, kes muudaksid noorte suhtumist ja käitumist tulevikus, et

hoida ära inimkaubandust.

Samuti suurendatakse riiklikul ja kohalikul tasandil inimkaubanduse vastase võitlusega tegelevate ametnike, vabatahtlike ja teiste teatajate pädevust ja oskusi, et tõsta võimalike ohvrite tuvastamise

taset Eestis tervikuna.

On vaja teha teavituskampaaniaid ning tihedat koostööd kommunikatsiooniettevõtete ja haridusasutustega, et hoida ära laste seksuaalset kuritarvitamist. Valdkondadevaheliseks

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ennetamiseks on kavas kasutada eksperditeadmisi ja tegevusi. Eesmärk on uurida, kuidas pooli ennetustegevustega uuel ja uuenduslikul viisil hõlmata. Samuti on vaja suurendada teadlikkust

täiskasvanute seas, kes puutuvad kokku noorte väärkohtlemise ohvritega ja annavad neile asjakohast abi (nt politseinikud, lastekaitseametnikud, õpetajad, arstid ja vanemad). Pakume laste abitelefonide töötajatele erikoolitusi, kuidas anda nõu internetis toime pandud laste seksuaalse

kuritarvitamise juhtumite kohta. Koolitustel võetakse arvesse nõukogu järeldusi laste seksuaalse kuritarvitamise vastu võitlemise kohta (12862/19). Kui ohvrite tuvastamise suutlikkus kasvab,

paraneb tegevuse varajases etapis ka laste kaitse ja kurjategijate kinnipidamine. Kolmas tegevussuund on uurida ja hinnata programme ja teenuseid, mis takistavad laste seksuaalset

kuritarvitamist Eestis.

ISF määruse III lisaga seotud meetmete esialgne loetelu:

- meetmed, mis parandavad vastupanuvõimet tekkivatele ohtudele, mille hulgas on veebipõhis te

kanalite kaudu toimuv ebaseaduslik kauplemine;

- asjaomaste õiguskaitse- ja kohtuasutuste ning haldusasutuste töötajate ja ekspertide haridus ja koolitus, võttes arvesse operatiivvajadusi ja riskianalüüse, tehes koostööd CEPOLiga ja vastavalt

vajadusele Euroopa õigusalase koolituse võrgustikuga, sealhulgas haridus ja koolitus

ennetuspoliitika alal, pöörates erilist tähelepanu põhiõigustele ja mittediskrimineerimisele;

- toetus spetsialiseerunud riigisiseste üksuste valdkondlikele ja valdkonnaülestele võrgustikele ning riiklikele kontaktpunktidele, et parandada vastastikust usaldust, oskusteabe, teabe, kogemuste ja parimate tavade vahetamist ja levitamist ning ressursside ja eksperditeadmiste koondamist

ühistesse pädevuskeskustesse.

Rakenduskava rakendamise käigus võib sõltuvalt tegelikest vajadustest ja olemasolevates t

ressurssidest kaaluda ka teiste ISFi meetmete rakendamist.

ISF määruse IV lisaga seotud meetmete esialgne loetelu:

- projektid, mille eesmärk on ennetada ja tõkestada küberkuritegevust, eelkõige internetis toimuva t laste seksuaalset kuritarvitamist, ning kuritegusid, mille puhul internet on peamine tõendite

kogumise platvorm.

d) Omandada vajalikke seadmeid ning rajada või ajakohastada spetsiaalseid õppevahendeid

ja muud olulist julgeolekuga seotud taristut, et suurendada valmisolekut, vastupidavust ja

avalikkuse teadlikkust ning reageerida adekvaatselt julgeolekuohtudele.

CBRNE ning ohtlike materjalide intsidentideks valmisolekule tuleb pöörata rohkem tähelepanu, võttes arvesse ohtude muutumist Euroopas. Hinnangute kohaselt on Eestis ikka üle poole miljoni teise maailmasõja aegse lõhkekeha. Nendele ligipääs on Eesti siseturvalisuse seisukohalt suur

probleem ning kujutab endast võimalike terroriaktide ja üksikkurjategijate poolest ohtu. Ebaseaduslik e-kaubandus, sh ohtlike ainete import, suurendab ka CBRNE intsidentide tõenäosust.

Asjakohane oskusteave ja oskused, tehniline suutlikkus, (isikukaitse)vahendite kättesaadavus ja erisõidukid (sh lõhkeainete kõrvaldamise valdkonnas) on samuti olulised. See on tihedalt seotud kodanike ja taristu kaitsega, kriisiohjega ja strateegilise kommunikatsiooniga. ISFi programmi

2014–2020 raames tehti hulk sarnaseid tegevusi (nt pommirobotite ja pommiülikondade ostmine),

millel oli kõnealuses valdkonnas väga hea mõju.

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ISFi programmis 2014–2020 toetati kiirgusohu, inimese põhjustatud kriisis näiteks radioaktiivse pommi eest varajase hoiatamise süsteemi ajakohastamist. Süsteemi plaanitakse veelgi uuendada ja

lisada uusi funktsioone, näiteks radioaktiivsete väärisgaaside analüüs.

Valdkond, kuhu Eesti kavatseb lähitulevikus rohkem panustada, on mehitamata õhusõidukite laiem ja süstemaatilisem kasutamine kuritegevusvastases võitluses. See parandaks märkimisväärse lt suutlikkust avastada ja reageerida turvalisusintsidentidele ning aitaks kaitsta inimesi ja avalikku

ruumi. Samuti aitab see politseil tugevdada koostööd ELi õiguskaitseasutustega võitluses raske ja

organiseeritud kuritegevusega.

Turvalisusega seotud taristu füüsiline kaitse ja/või vastupidavuse tagamine on kriisi ajal ülioluline. Tuleb tagada PPA, Päästeameti ja teiste kriisiolukordades olulisi teenuseid osutavate

institutsioonide tegevuse järjepidevus. Samuti on tähtis suurendada kohtuekspertiisi suutlikkust.

ISF määruse III lisaga seotud meetmete esialgne loetelu:

- meetmed, mis parandavad vastupanuvõimet tekkivatele ohtudele, mille hulgas on keemiline,

bioloogiline, radioloogiline ja tuumaoht;

- seadmete ja sidesüsteemide rahastamine.

Rakenduskava rakendamise käigus võib sõltuvalt tegelikest vajadustest ja olemasolevates t

ressurssidest kaaluda ka teiste ISFi meetmete rakendamist.

Tegevustoetus. Eesti kavatseb kasutada tegevustoetust, et aidata saavutada ISFi rakenduskava

eesmärke. Tegevustoetus võimaldab säilitada kogu liidu jaoks olulist suutlikkust.

On vaja suurendada keskkriminaalpolitsei küberkuritegude büroo töötajate arvu, et parandada teabe kogumise ja analüüsimise suutlikkust. Personalikulud kaetakse tegevustoetusest. Lõplik

kasusaaja on PPA, kes vastutab seaduse järgi riigi turvalisuse ja avaliku korra eest ning kuritegude

uurimise ja ennetamise eest.

Finantsinstrumendid. Ei kohaldata.

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2.3.2. Näitajad

Viide: ühissätete määruse artikli 22 lõike 4 punkt e

Tabel 7. Väljundnäitajad

Erieesmärk Tunnuskood Näitaja Mõõtühik Vahe-eesmärk (2024) Sihtväärtus (2029)

SO3 O.3.1 Koolitustegevuses osalejate arv Arv 3035 9016

SO3 O.3.2 Vahetusprogrammide/õpikodade/

õppekülastuste arv

Arv 28 63

SO3 O.3.3 Ostetud seadmete arv Arv 91 160

SO3 O.3.6 Projektide arv kuritegevuse ennetamiseks Arv 2 4

SO3 O.3.7 Projektide arv kuriteoohvrite abistamiseks Arv 0 1

Tabel 8. Tulemusnäitajad

Eri-

eesmärk

Tunnus-

kood

Näitaja Mõõtühi

k

Lähte-

tase

Lähtetaseme

mõõtühik

Võrdlus-

aasta(d)

Sihtväärtus

(2029)

Sihtväärtuse

mõõtühik

Andmete allikas

SO3 R.3.12 Nende osalejate arv, kes peavad

koolitust oma töö jaoks

kasulikuks

Arv 0 Osakaal 2021 4593 Arv Koolitustel osalejate

tagasisidelehed, projektide

aruanded

SO3 R.3.13 Nende osalejate arv, kes

teatavad kolm kuud pärast

koolituse läbimist, et nad

Arv 0 Osakaal 2021 2666 Arv Koolitustel osalejate

tagasisidelehed, projektide

aruanded

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kasutavad koolituse käigus

omandatud oskusi ja pädevust

2.3.3. Programmile eraldatud vahendite (EL) esialgne jaotus sekkumise liigi kaupa

Viide: ühissätete määruse artikli 22 lõige 5, AMIFi määruse artikli 16 lõige 12, ISFi määruse artikli 13 lõige 12 või BMVI määruse artikli 13 lõige 18

Tabel 9. Esialgne jaotus

Erieesmärk Sekkumise liik Kood Esialgne summa (eurodes)

SO3 IKT-süsteemid, koostalitlusvõime, andmekvaliteet (välja arvatud seadmed) 001 1 117 500

SO3 Võrgustikud, tippkeskused, koostööstruktuurid, ühismeetmed ja -operatsioonid 002 0

SO3 Ühised uurimisrühmad või muud ühisoperatsioonid 003 0

SO3 Ekspertide lähetamine või kasutamine 004 0

SO3 Koolitus 005 2 150 068,9

SO3 Parimate tavade vahetamine, õpikojad, konverentsid, üritused, teadlikkuse

suurendamise kampaaniad, teavitusmeetmed

006 715 375

SO3 Uuringud, katseprojektid, riskide hindamine 007 684 250

SO3 Seadmed 008 8 407 875

SO3 Transpordivahendid 009 0

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SO3 Hooned, rajatised 010 0

SO3 Teadusprojektide rakendamine või muud järelmeetmed 011 0

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2.4. Tehniline abi

2.4.1. Kirjeldus

Viide: ühissätete määruse artikli 22 lõike 3 punkt f, artikli 36 lõige 5 ja artikkel 95

ISFi rakenduskavas seatud eesmärkide ja näitajate saavutamiseks peab olema piisavalt vahendeid.

Ühissätete määruse artikli 36 lõike 5 alusel eraldatavat tehnilist abi kasutatakse:

 programmitöö ettevalmistamiseks, rakendamiseks, seireks ja kontrolliks;

 suutlikkuse suurendamiseks;

 hindamiseks ja uuringuteks, andmete kogumiseks;

 teavitus- ja teavitamistegevusteks.

Ettevalmistamine, rakendamine, seire ja kontroll

Tehnilist abi kasutavad korraldusasutuse ja auditeerimisasutuse pädevad ametnikud. Siseministeeriumis töötab kuni kümme korraldusasutuse ametnikku, kes

vastutavad AMIFi, ISFi ja BMVI vahendite kasutamise eest, ja kaks auditeerimisasutuse audiitorit. Tehnilist abi kasutatakse korraldusasutuse ja auditeerimisasutuse personalikuludeks, koolituseks, seminaridel ja kohtumistel osalemiseks jne.

Suutlikkuse suurendamine

Et taotlejad ja toetusesaajad saaksid projekte koostada ja ellu viia, on vaja neid nõustada ja jagada parimaid tavasid. Seepärast tagab korraldusasutus tehnilise abiga ka taotlejate ja toetusesaajate pideva koolituse, nõustamise ja juhendamise BMVI rahastuse kasutamise vallas, sh suurendades teadlikkust põhiõigus te

kaitsest ja võrdse kohtlemise tagamisest.

Taotlejate ja toetusesaajate koormuse vähendamiseks kasutatakse tehnilist abi uute IT-lahenduste jaoks, mille kaudu hakkab käima taotlemine, aruandlus ja kulude

hüvitamine. Infosüsteem e-SFOS ehk toetuse haldamise register võetakse kasutusele selleks, et lihtsustada tehnilisi menetlusi, vähendada taotlejate, toetusesaajate ja haldusasutuste töökoormust ning aidata seega rohkem kaasa sisulistele tegevustele. E-rakendustes kasutatakse nii palju kui võimalik ühekordse sisestamise põhimõtet. Lisaks võimaldab infosüsteem korraldusasutusel jälgida tulemuste saavutamist, kulukohustuste ja väljamaksete edenemist, auditite mahtu ja tulemusi,

haldus-, finants- ja kohapealseid kontrolle, eeskirjade eiramist ning tagasinõudeid.

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Hindamine ja uuringud, andmete kogumine

Oluline on tagada eesmärkide õigeaegne täitmine ja vahendite tõhus kasutamine. Seetõttu on nähtud ette kaks hindamist: vahehindamine 2024. aastal ja

lõpphindamine 2030. aastal. Vajaduse korral kasutatakse tehnilist abi ka lisauuringuteks ja andmete kogumiseks.

Teave ja teavitamine

Tehnilist abi kasutatakse ka teavitamistegevusteks (vt punkt 7).

Ühissätete määruse artiklis 37 sätestatud tehnilist abi ei ole plaanis kasutada.

2.4.2. Tehnilise abi esialgne jaotus vastavalt artikli 36 lõikele 5 ja artiklile 37

Tabel 10. Esialgne jaotus

Sekkumise liik Kood Esialgne summa (eurodes)

Teave ja teavitamine 034 32 348,44

Ettevalmistamine, rakendamine, seire ja kontroll 035 1 471 853,59

Hindamine ja uuringud, andmete kogumine 036 48 522,65

Suutlikkuse suurendamine 037 64 696,86

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3. Rahastamiskava

Viide: ühissätete määruse artikli 22 lõike 3 punkt g

3.1. Rahalised assigneeringud aastate kaupa

Tabel 11. Rahalised assigneeringud aastate kaupa

Fond 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Kokku

ISF 0 4 728 436 5 703 274 5 565 268 4 797 136 4 080 533 3 699 801 28 574 447

3.2. Rahalised eraldised kokku

Tabel 12. Kõik rahalised eraldised fondide ja liikmesriigi osaluste kaupa

Erieesmärk

Meetme liik Liidu toetuse

arvutamise alus

(kogusumma või

avalik sektor)

Liidu osalus (a) Liikmesriigiosalus

(b)=(c)+(d)

Liikmesriigi osaluse esialgne

jaotus

Kokku

e=(a)+(b)

Kaasrahastamis-

määr (f)=(a)/(e)

avalik c) era-

sektor

d)

Erieesmärk 1 Tavategevused kogusumma 3 822 305,25

1 274 101,75

1 274 101,75

- 5 096 407

75

Lisa IV tegevused kogusumma 4 321 959 1 440 653 1 440 653 - 5 762 612 75

Tegevustoetus kogusumma 3 980 291,41 1 326 763,9 1 326 763,9 - 5 307 055,31 75

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Erieesmärk 1

kokku

12 124 555,66

4 041 518,65

4 041 518,65

- 16 166 074,31

Erieesmärk 2 Tavategevused kogusumma 1 327 500

442 500

442 500

- 1 770 000

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Erimeetme projektid - 429 901,2 47 766,8 47 766,8 - 477 668 90

Lisa IV tegevused kogusumma - - - - - 75

Erieesmärk 2

kokku

1 757 401,2

490 266,8

490 266,8

- 2 247 668

Erieesmärk 3 Tavategevused kogusumma 9 834 000

3 278 000

3 278 000

- 13 112 000

75

Erimeetme projektid - 436 068,9 48 452,1 48 452,1 - 484 521 90

Lisa IV tegevused kogusumma 1 687 500 562 500 562 500 - 2 250 000 75

Tegevustoetus kogusumma 1 117 500 372 500 372 500 - 1 490 000 75

Erieesmärk 3

kokku

13 075 068,9

4 261 452,1

4 261 452,1

- 17 336 521

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Ühissätete

määruse

artikli 36

lõike 5 kohane

tehniline abi

kogusumma 1 617 421,54

- - - 1 617 421,54

100

Ühissätete

määruse

artikli 37

kohane

tehniline abi

- - - - - - - -

Kogusumma 28 574 447,3

8 793 237,55

8 793 237,55

- 37 367 684,85

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3.3. Ümberpaigutamised

ISFist teistesse fondidesse ja teistest fondidest ISFi ümberpaigutamist ei plaanita.

Tabel 13. Eelarve jagatud täitmise korras hallatavate fondide vahelised ümberpaigutamised1

Saaja

fond/vahend

Ümberpaigutatav

fond/vahend

AMIF ISF BMVI ERF ESF+ Ühtekuuluvus-

fond

EMKVF Kokku

AMIF - - - - - - -

ISF - - - - - - -

BMVI - - - - - - -

Kokku - - - - - - - -

4. Eeltingimused

Viide: ühissätete määruse artikli 22 lõike 3 punkt i

Tabel 14. Horisontaalsed eeltingimused

Eeltingimus Eel-

tingimuse

täitmine

Kriteeriumid Kriteeriu-

mide

täitmine

Viide asjakohastele

dokumentidele

Põhjendus

1 Kõikide programmitöö perioodil tehtavate ümberpaigutamiste kumulatiivsed summad.

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Tõhusad

järelevalve-

mehhanismid

riigihangete turu

jaoks

JAH Kehtestatud on

järelevalvemehhanismid,

mis hõlmavad kõiki

riigihankelepinguid ja

nende hankeid fondidest,

kooskõlas ELi

hankeõigusega. Selleks on

vaja järgmist:

1. meetmed, mis

tagavad tõhusate ja

usaldusväärsete

andmete kogumise

riigihankemenetluste

kohta, mis ületavad

ELi lävendeid,

kooskõlas direktiivi

2014/24/EL artiklitest

83 ja 84 ning

direktiivi 2014/25/EL

artiklitest 99 ja 100

tuleneva aruandlus-

kohustusega;

2. meetmed andmete

tagamiseks vähemalt

järgmiste aspektide

jaoks:

a. konkurentsi kvaliteet

ja intensiivsus:

võitnud pakkujate

nimed, esialgne

pakkujate arv ja

lepinguline

maksumus;

1. JAH

2. JAH

3. JAH

4. JAH

5. JAH

Riigihangete register

(https://riigihanked.riik.ee)

Riigihangete seadus

(https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/1 04082022010?leiaKehtiv)

Konkurentsiseadus (https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/7 82641?leiaKehtiv)

Rahandusministeeriumi info (https://www.rahandusministeeriu m.ee/et/eesmargidtegevused/riigih angete-poliitika/kasulik- teave/riigihankemaastiku- kokkuvotted; https://www.rahandusministeeriu m.ee/et/eesmargidtegevused/riigih angete-poliitika/kontaktid

1. Kõik ELi hankeõiguse kohaselt riiklikku lävendit ületavad

riigihankelepingud ja nende hanked fondidest avaldatakse ja

teostatakse e-riigihangete keskportaalis „Riigihangete register“

(https://riigihanked.riik.ee), mida haldab Rahandusministeerium,

kooskõlas komisjoni 11. novembri 2015. aasta rakendusmäärusega

(EL) 2015/1986. Riigihangete seaduse kohaselt vastutab

Rahandusministeerium järelevalve, aruandluse ja nõustamise eest

vastavalt direktiivi 2014/24/EL artiklitele 83 ja 84 ning direktiiv i

2014/25/EL artiklitele 99 ja 100. Järelevalve ja aruandlus

põhinevad kesksest riigihangete registrist hangitud andmetel.

2. a. Võitnud pakkujate nimed, esialgne pakkujate arv ja

lepinguline maksumus avaldatakse riigihangete registris lepingu

sõlmimise teatena komisjoni 11. novembri 2015. aasta

rakendusmääruse (EL) 2015/1986 alusel.

2. b. Hankija kohustus on pärast hanke lõpuleviimist avaldada

täidetud lepingust tulenev teave lõpliku hinna kohta riigihangete

registris. Teave VKEde kui otsepakkujate osalemise kohta

avaldatakse registris lepingu sõlmimise teates – 100% e-hankeid

teostatakse keskses hankeregistris.

3. Järelevalve (seire) ja analüüsi eest vastutav asutus on

Rahandusministeerium. Järelevalvega seotud kohustused on

sätestatud riigihangete seaduses. 5 inimest vastutavad riigihangete

andmete üldanalüüsi eest.

4. Vastavalt Riigihangete seaduse § 180 p 7 esitab

Rahandusministeerium kord aastas Vabariigi Valitsusele ülevaate

riigihankepoliitika, nõustamis- ja koolitustegevuse, riikliku

järlelevalve ja riigihangete registri kohta. Järelevalvearuanded ja

iga-aastased järelevalvekokkuvõtted on kättesaadavad

Rahandusministeeriumi veebisaidil

(https://www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/eesmargidtegevused/rii

gihangete-poliitika/kasulik-teave/riigihankemaastiku-

kokkuvotted).

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b. teave lõpliku hinna

kohta pärast valituks

osutumist ja VKEde

kui otsepakkujate

osalemise kohta, kui

sellist teavet pakuvad

riiklikud süsteemid;

3. meetmed pädevate

riigiasutuste jaoks

andmeseire ja

-analüüsi tagamiseks

kooskõlas direktiivi

2014/24/EL artikli 83

lõikega 2 ja direktiivi

2014/25/EL artikli 99

lõikega 2;

4. analüüsitulemuste

üldsusele

kättesaadavaks

tegemise kord

kooskõlas direktiivi

2014/24/EL artikli 83

lõikega 3 ja direktiivi

2014/25/EL artikli 99

lõikega 3;

5. meetmed tagamaks, et

kogu teave, mis viitab

võimalikule

pakkumis-

mahhinatsioonile,

edastatakse

pädevatele

riigiasutustele

kooskõlas direktiivi

5. Rahandusministeerium teavitab võimaliku korruptsioonijuhtumi

tunnustega süüteokahtluse korral uurimisasutust või prokuratuuri.

Konkurentsiamet on ka uurimisasutus ja teostab järelevalvet

konkurentsiseaduse § 54 rakendamise üle, teda tuleb teavitada

konkurentsimääruse mis tahes rikkumisest.

Rahandusministeeriumi kodulehel on märgitud, et võimaliku

konkurentsivastase koostöö kahtluse korral tuleb sellest teavitada

Konkurentsiametit.

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2014/24/EL artikli 83

lõikega 2 ja direktiivi

2014/25/EL artikli 99

lõikega 2.

Euroopa Liidu

põhiõiguste harta

tõhus kohaldamine

ja rakendamine

JAH Et tagada Euroopa Liidu

põhiõiguste harta

järgimine, on olemas

tõhusad mehhanismid, mis

hõlmavad järgmist:

1. kord, mis tagab

fondidest toetatavate

programmide vastavuse

ja nende rakendamise

harta asjakohaste sätete

kohaselt;

2. kord anda

seirekomisjonile aru

juhtumitest, mis on

seotud fondide

toetatavate tegevuste

mittevastavusega

hartaga.

1. JAH

2. JAH

Perioodi 2021–2027 Euroopa

Liidu ühtekuuluvus- ja

siseturvalisuspoliitika fondide

rakendamise seadus (ÜSS)

(https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/11

1032022001)

ÜRO ühine põhidokument, mis on

osa osalisriikide aruannetest –

Eesti

(https://tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layo

uts/15/treatybodyexternal/Downlo

ad.aspx?symbolno=HRI%2fCOR

E%2fEST%2f2015&Lang=en)

Eesti 2035

(https://valitsus.ee/strateegia-eesti-

2035-arengukavad-ja-

planeering/strateegia)

Soolise võrdõiguslikkuse seadus

(https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/12

6042013009)

Võrdse kohtlemise seadus

(https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/10

6072012022)

1. Eestis on riigisisese õiguse ja rahvusvaheliste lepingute kaudu

loodud mehhanism inimõiguste, sh ELi põhiõiguste harta

järgimiseks. Teiste seas harta I jagu (väärikus, põhiseaduse § 1-5)

§ 10, 17, 18, 20, 29. II jagu (vabadused, § 6-19) Põhiseadus § 20,

26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 36-38, 40, 41, 43, 47, isikuandmete kaitse seadus

ja välismaalasele rahvusvahelise kaitse andmise seadus.

Põhiseaduse III jagu (võrdsus, § 20-26) § 12 ja 28, võrdse

kohtlemise seadus, soolise võrdõiguslikkuse seadus. IV jaotis

(solidaarsus, § 27-38), põhiseaduse § 27-29, töölepingu seadus. V

jaotis (kodanikuõigused, § 39-46), põhiseaduse § 3, 12, 34, 44, 46,

haldusmenetluse seadus. ÜSS § 7 lg 3 kohaselt koordineerib ja

jälgib iga rakendusasutus oma valdkonnas keskselt, kuidas toetus

võimaldab täita strateegia "Eesti 2035" aluspõhimõtteid (sh harta

väärtusi) ning aidata kaasa eesmärkide saavutamisele. Harta

järgimise nõue on ette nähtud projektide horisontaalsete

valikukriteeriumidega.

2. Seirekomisjoni kuuluvad partnerid, kes jälgivad harta täitmist

ning kelle ülesanne on esitada oma valdkonna konsolideeritud

visioon ja vajaduse korral probleemid seirekomisjonile.

Kõigil komisjoni liikmetel on võimalik avada arutelu jooksvalt või

lisada arutelupunktid seirekomisjoni koosoleku päevakorda, kui

peaks ilmnema juhtum, mille puhul ei vasta ISFist toetatav tegevus

ELi põhiõiguste hartale, sh mis tahes kahtluse korral, et hoolimata

kõigist kehtivatest menetlusnõuetest võib esineda harta

mittejärgimist.

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Õiguskantsler

(https://www.oiguskantsler.ee/et)

Lasteombudsman

(http://lasteombudsman.ee/et/welc

ome)

Puuetega inimeste

õiguste

konventsiooni

kohaldamine ja

rakendamine

kooskõlas nõukogu

otsusega

2010/48/EÜ

JAH Et tagada puuetega

inimeste õiguste

konventsiooni

rakendamine, on olemas

riiklik raamistik, mis

hõlmab järgmist:

1. mõõdetavate

tulemustega

eesmärgid,

andmekogumise ja

-seire mehhanismid;

2. meetmed, et tagada

ligipääsetavus-

poliitika, õigusaktide

ja standardite

nõuetekohane

arvessevõtmine

programmide

väljatöötamisel ja

rakendamisel;

3. meetmed, mille

kohaselt antakse

seirekomisjonile aru

juhtumitest, mille

puhul ei vasta

fondidest toetatav

tegevus ÜRO

puuetega inimeste

1. JAH

2. JAH

3. JAH

1. „Heaolu arengukava 2016–2023“ sätestab puuetega inimeste

õiguste kaitse poliitika ning kirjeldab väljakutseid ja näitajaid.

„Sotsiaalkindlustusprogramm 2020–2023“ pakub lahendusi

puuetega inimeste hüvitiste ja teenuste süsteemi ajakohastamiseks.

„Hoolekandeprogrammis 2020–2023“ keskendutakse

sotsiaalteenuste kättesaadavuse ja kvaliteedi parandamisele,

selliste teenuste arendamisele, mis hõlmavad inimesi ühiskonnas,

ning põhiõiguste kaitsmisele. Statistikat puuetega inimeste

olukorra kohta kogub Statistikaamet. Sotsiaalministeerium

avaldab regulaarset statistikat ja viib läbi uuringuid.

2. 2019. aastal töötas valitsuse ligipääsetavuse rakkerühm välja

tervikliku ligipääsetavuse poliitika. Sotsiaalministeerium on

ligipääsetavuse riiklik koordinaator ja edendaja kõigis

valdkondades: ligipääsetavuse rakkerüma töö toetamine,

analüüside ja uuringute tellimine, ligipääsetavuse direktiivi (EL)

2019/882 ülevõtmise koordineerimine. Võrdõiguslikkuse

kompetentsikeskus annab nõu ja jälgib ligipääsetavuse ja võrdsete

võimaluste nõuete täitmist.

3. Õiguskantsler ja Puuetega inimeste nõukoda edendavad,

kaitsevad ja jälgivad puuetega inimeste õiguste konventsiooni

rakendamist. Puuetega inimeste nõukodal töötab ÜRO puuetega

inimeste õiguste konventsiooni artikli 33 lõike 3 alusel. Esimesel

kohtumisel vastu võetava töökorra kohaselt annab õiguskantsleri

esindaja ülevaate ISF-i toetatavatest tegevustest, mis ei ole

kooskõlas ÜRO puuetega inimeste õiguste konventsiooniga.

Seirekomisjoni liikmed saavad arutelu avada e-posti teel või

kutsuda kokku ajutise koosoleku, kui ISFi toetatavad tegevused ei

ole kooskõlas ÜRO puuetega inimeste õiguste konventsiooniga.

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õiguste

konventsioonile, ning

kõnealust

konventsiooni

käsitletavatest

kaebustest, mis on

esitatud artikli 69

lõikes 7 ette nähtud

korra kohaselt.

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5. Programmi haldavad asutused Viide: ühissätete määruse artikli 22 lõike 3 punkt k ning artiklid 71 ja 84

Tabel 15. Programmi haldavad asutused

Asutuse nimetus Kontaktisiku nimi ja

ametikoht

E-post

Korraldusasutus Siseministeerium Tarmo Miilits, kantsler [email protected]

Auditeerimisasutus Siseministeerium Tarmo Olgo, siseauditi

osakonna juhataja

[email protected]

Asutus, kellele

laekuvad komisjoni

maksed

Rahandusministeerium Marge Kaljas, riigikassa

osakonna nõunik

[email protected]

6. Partnerlus

Viide: ühissätete määruse artikli 22 lõike 3 punkt h

ISFi rakenduskava koostamine põhineb avatusel. Eesti sisejulgeolekupoliitika praeguste ja tulevaste katsumuste väljaselgitamisse ja lahenduste pakkumisse kaasati kõik asjaomased

sidusrühmad.

ELi vahendite kavandamiseks ei ole eraldi protsessi. Planeerimine on allikaneutraalne. Riiklike

vajaduste ja nende rahastamise strateegiline planeerimine toimub keskselt (sh partnerite ja sidusrühmade kaasamine).

ELi eelarveperioodi 2021–2027 on kavandatud käsikäes pikaajalise riikliku katusstrateegia

„Eesti 2035“ ja STAKi koostamisega. Ülevaate strateegiate koostamisest leiab veebilehtede lt https://valitsus.ee/strateegia-eesti-2035-arengukavad-ja-planeering/strateegia ja https://siseministeerium.ee/ministeerium-ja-kontaktid/kaasamine-osalemine/siseturvalisuse-

arengukava-2020-2030.

Protsess algas 2018. aasta kevadel. 2018. aasta lõpus ja 2019. aasta alguses konsulteeriti teiste

ministeeriumide ja katusorganisatsioonidega. Lisaks peeti arutelusid kõigis maakondades. Aruteludele kutsuti maakondlikud turvalisuse nõukogud, muud maakondade turvalisusega seotud institutsioonid, huvirühmad ja kodanikuühiskonna organisatsioonide esindajad, linna- ja

vallajuhid ning maakonna arenduskeskused. Aruteludest tehti kokkuvõte ja neid kasutati STAK 2020–2030 koostamisel.

Arengukava esitati avalikuks aruteluks spetsiaalse veebiplatvormi kaudu. Sama süsteemi kasutati, et saada kõigi ministeeriumide ja Riigikantselei heakskiit ning Eesti Linnade ja Omavalitsuste Liidu arvamus.

See, kuidas strateegiates seatud eesmärkide saavutamist rahastatakse, otsustatakse iga-aastasel riigieelarve arutelul, mis tagab koostoime riiklike ja muude vahenditega ning võimaldab vältida

topeltrahastamist.

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STAKi rakendamist jälgib valdkondlik komitee, mis koosneb asjaomaste asutuste ja partnerite

esindajatest.

Et BMVI, ISFi ja AMIFi rakendamist jälgida, on loodud ühine seirekomisjon. See koosneb samadest osalejatest, kes on STAKi valdkondlike komiteede liikmed. Lisaks on hõlmatud

sotsiaalse kaasatuse, põhiõiguste, puuetega inimeste õiguste, soolise võrdõiguslikkuse ja mittediskrimineerimise edendamise eest vastutavad asutused.

7. Teabevahetus ja nähtavus

Viide: ühissätete määruse artikli 22 lõike 3 punkt j

ELi fondidest teavitamise eesmärk on tagada avatud ja asjakohase teabevahetuse kaudu

avalikkuse teadlikkus ELi toetusest.

Riigi Tugiteenuste Keskus (edaspidi RTK) on loonud ühtse veebiportaali, mis võimaldab juurdepääsu kõigile ühissätete määrusega hõlmatud programmidele. Veebiportaal tehakse

kättesaadavaks ka inglise ja vene keeles, kuna uuringud näitavad, et vene keelt kõnelev elanikkond on toetusmeetmetest vähem teadlik.

Et tagada rakenduskava elluviimise läbipaistvus, on Siseministeerium loonud siseturvalisuspoliitika fondidele pühendatud veebilehe, kus avaldatakse rakenduskava eesmärgid, tegevused ja tulemused.

Ühtne veebiportaal ja siseturvalisuspoliitika fondide veebileht vastab WCAG 2.0 AA juurdepääsetavuse suunistele. See tähendab, et on rakendatud tehnilisi lahendusi ja sisuloome

põhimõtteid, mis aitavad kasutada veebilehte nägemis-, kuulmis-, füüsilise, kõne-, kognitiivse, keele-, õppimis- ja neuroloogilise puudega inimestel.

Siseturvalisuspoliitika fondide taotlusvoorude ja projektide tulemuste edastamiseks kasutatakse

ka sotsiaalmeediat.

RTK teabevahetuskoordinaator juhib ELi fondide riiklikku kommunikatsioonivõrgustikku. Siseministeeriumis nimetatakse siseturvalisuspoliitika fondide kommunikatsiooniametnik.

Kommunikatsioonitegevusteks kasutatakse tehnilist abi.

Näitajad

1. Audiolugude jutustamine viie taskuringhäälingu kaudu, et suurendada teadlikkust projektidest, mida rahastatakse siseturvalisuspolitika fondidest. Netisaated on osa Siseministeeriumi avaldatud regulaarsetest netisaadetest.

2. Vähemalt neli olulist teavitustegevust, et tutvustada saavutusi sihtrühmale. 3. Digitaalse meediasisu, sealhulgas visuaalsisu, näiteks illustratsioonide ja

videomaterjalide loomine vähemalt neli korda. Kogu avalikustatav meediasisu on esitatud ja kättesaadav ligipääsetaval moel. Sõltuvalt digitaalse meediasisu olemusest

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kasutatakse teabe edastamiseks kirjeldustõlget, sisule lisatakse subtiitrid ja/või

viipetõlge.

Eesti siseturvalisuspoliitika fondide jaoks sotsiaalmeediakanalite (nt Facebook ja Youtube) kasutamine, et jõuda laiema publikuni. Sisu loomine ja ristviitamine sotsiaalmeediakontodel.

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Lisa: Temaatiline rahastu

Erieesmärk Liik EL toetus Tegevuse kirjeldus

2.Piiriülene

koostöö

Erimeede 429 901,2 Erimeetme EMPACT eesmärk on töötada välja terviklikud ja pikaajalised tegevused ja meetmed, mis on sätestatud

tegevuskavades ning ühe või mitme horisontaalse strateegilise eesmärgi rakendamine EMPACTi mitmeaastases

strateegilises kavas, mis on kavandatud EMPACTi tsükli 2022-2025 jaoks (viide: nõukogu 23. juuni 2021. aasta

dokument 10109/21.

ISF/2022/SA/2.2/012 EMPACT 54 000 eurot - Hispaania viib ellu projekti “CCH - EUROOPA ühine uurimisrühm

Costa del Sol’is”, mis on peamiselt seotud EMPACT narkokuritgudega, kuid ka EMPACTi kõrge riskiga

kriminaalvõrgustikega, mis hõlmab strateegilisi eesmärke nr 1, 2, 3, 4 ja 8. Projekti partneriteks on Hispaania,

Bulgaaria, Eesti, Soome, Prantsusmaa, Holland, Leedu, Läti, Poola, Portugal, Rumeenia, Rootsi, Sloveenia, Taani,

Islandi, Norra, Serbia, Suurbritannia, USA, Frontex ja Europol. Pilootprojekti eesmärk on luua Euroopa uurimisrühm

Hispaania piirkonnas Costa del Sol, et töötada välja ja rakendada ühine uurimis - ja tegevusstrateegia peamiste

kuritegelike ühenduste vastu, mis mõjutavad ELi liikmesriike kõnealusest piirkonnast. Uurimisühma tegevus on

suunatud eelkõige raskete kuritegude ja nendega seotud organiseeritud kuritegelike võrgustike tuvastamisele,

uurimisele ja hävitamisele. Tegevused toimuvad vastavalt ELi liikmesriikide ja Europoli poolt ühiselt välja töötatud

töökorrale.

ISF/2022/SA/2.2/001 EMPACT 375 901,2 eurot - Eesti viib ellu projekti "Aktsiisikuritegude vastu võitlemine Balti

regioonis", mis on seotud EMPACTi aktsiisipettustega ning hõlmab strateegilisi eesmärke nr 2, 3, 4 ja 6. Projektis

osalevad Eesti, Leedu ja Läti. Projekti juhib Eesti Maksu- ja Tolliamet. Projekti eesmärk on vähendada

aktsiisikuritegevust ja aktsiisimaksude erinevust Balti regioonis ja ELis tervikuna, suurendades osalevate

ametiasutuste tõhusust ja suutlikkust võitluses varimajandusega (ebaseaduslik tubakas, kütus, alkohol).

3.Kuritegevuse

ennetamine ja

sellega võitlemine

Erimeede 436 068,9 ISF/2022/SA/3.3.1/002 THB 436 068,9 eurot – Euroopa Parlamendi ja nõukogi direktiivi 2011/36/EL, milles

käsitletakse inimkaubanduse tõkestamist ja sellevastast võitlust ning inimkaubanduse ohvrite kaitset ja

Inimkaubanduse vastu võitlemise ELi strateegia 2021-2025 rakendamise raames on käesoleva erimeetme eesmärk

pakkuda abi ja tugiteenuseid inimkaubanduse ohvritele, kellel on ELi liikmesriigi kodakondsus või ke l on pikaajaline

elamisluba ühes sisejulgeolekufondis osalevas ELi liikmesriigis.

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Eesti viib läbi riiklikku projekti “Koostöövõime arendamine inimkaubanduse ohvrite tuvastamiseks ja abistamiseks

Eestis”. Projekti eesmärk on parandada spetsialistide ja vabatahtlike pädevust haavatavate isikute ja võimalike

inimkaubanduse ohvrite tuvastamisel.

Tehniline abi 51 958,2

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Horizontal ex-ante conditionalities (ver.08.2022)

Prerequisites Fulfilment of ex-ante conditionali ty

Criteria Fulfilme nt of criteria

Reference to the relevant documents [500 characters]

Justification (long) Text with reduced characters in SFC

[1000 characters]

Effective monitoring mechanisms for the public procurement market

YES Monitoring mechanisms are in place covering all public contracts and their procurement from the Funds in line with EU procurement law. This requires:

1. measures to ensure the collection of effective and reliable data on public procurement procedures above EU thresholds, in line with the reporting obligations under Articles 83 and 84 of Directive 2014/24/EU and Articles 99 and 100 of Directive 2014/25/EU;

2. measures to ensure data for at least the following aspects:

a. quality and intensity of competition: The names of the successful tenderers, the indicative number of tenderers and the contract value;

b. information on the final price after selection and the participation of SMEs as direct bidders, where such information is provided by national systems;

3. measures to ensure data monitoring and analysis by competent national authorities in accordance with Article 83(2) of Directive 2014/24/EU and Article 99(2) of Directive 2014/25/EU;

4. the arrangements for making the results of the analyses available to the public in accordance with Article 83(3) of Directive 2014/24/EU and Article 99(3) of Directive 2014/25/EU;

5. measures to ensure that all information indicating a potential bid-rigging is communicated to the competent national authorities in accordance with Article 83(2) of Directive 2014/24/EU and Article 99(2) of Directive 2014/25/EU.

1. YES

2 a. YES

2 b. YES

3. YES

4. YES

5. YES

Public Procurement Register (https://riigihanked.riik.ee)

Public Procurement Act

(https://www.riigiteataja.ee/ en/eli/505092017003/conso lide)

Competition Act (https://www.riigiteataja.ee/ en/eli/517062021003/conso lide)

Information from the Ministry of Finance (https://www.rahandusminis teerium.ee/et/eesmargidtege vused/riigihangete- poliitika/kasulik- teave/riigihankemaastiku- kokkuvotted; https://www.rahandusminist eerium.ee/et/eesmargidtegev used/riigihangete- poliitika/kontaktid)

1. All public contracts above the national threshold and their procurement from funds under EU procurement law are published and executed on the central e-procurement portal “Public Procurement Register” (https://riigihanked.riik.ee) managed by the Ministry of Finance in accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1986 of 11 November 2015. According to the Public Procurement Act, the Ministry of Finance is responsible for monitoring, reporting and consulting pursuant to Articles 83 and 84 of Directive 2014/24/EU and Articles 99 and 100 of Directive 2014/25/EU. Monitoring and reporting are based on data retrieved from the Central Public Procurement Register.

In 2.a., the names of the successful tenderers, the indicative number of tenderers and the contract value shall be published in the public procurement register in the form of a contract award notice in accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1986 of 11 November 2015.

2.b. The contracting authority is under an obligation to publish, once the procurement has been completed, the contract-specific information on the final price in the public procurement register. Information on the participation of SMEs as direct tenderers is published in the scheme award notice – 100 % of e-procurement is carried out in a central procurement register.

3. The authority responsible for state supervision (monitoring) and analysis is the Ministry of Finance. Monitoring obligations are laid down in the Public Procurement Act. 5 people and one personare responsible for the overall analysis of public procurement data.

4. Annual overview of the activities of Ministry of Finance, incl state supervision, in the field of public procurement has to be submitted to the Government of the Republic. The overview is available on the website of the Ministry of Finance (https://www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/eesmargidtegevused/riigihangete- poliitika/kasulik-teave/riigihankemaastiku-kokkuvotted). Overview of the activities carried out at 2020 was published October 5th 2021. (The website will be under reconstruction.)

5. Section 57 of the Competition Act gives the Competition Authority the right to request all state agencies and local governments and the officials thereof to submit information necessary for analysing the competitive situation, defining a goods market, inspecting an agreement, activity or decision, and ect. Ministry of Finance has an informal agreement with the Competition Authority on the exchange of information about public procurements. The Public Procurement Act provides that if facts brought to light during supervision may give rise to a suspicion of an offence other than the misdemeanour provided for in Sections 213- 215 of the Public Procurement Act, or which has the characteristics of a possible case of corruption, the Ministry of Finance shall inform the investigating authority or the public prosecutor’s office of facts known to it. The Competition Authority is an investigating authority in this sense and competent authority to exercise state and administrative supervision over implementation of Competition Act (see § 54), it has to be informed about any offences of the competition regulation.

At the website of Ministry of Finance (https://www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/eesmargidtegevused/riigihangete- poliitika/kontaktid) there is indicated that in case of doubt about the possible anti- competitive co-operation of the undertakings, the Competition Authority has to be informed. At FAQ (https://www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/kkk/1023, p 6) there is recommendation to consult with the Competition Authority if anyone has questions about prohibited agreements having an object or effect which distorts competition.

1. Public contracts above the national threshold and procurement under EU procurement law are published and executed on the central e-procurement portal “Public Procurement Register” managed by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in accordance with Reg (EU) 2015/1986. MoF is responsible for monitoring, reporting and consulting pursuant to Art 83 and 84 of EU 2014/24 and Art 99 and 100 of EU 2014/25. Monitoring and reporting are based on data retrieved from the Central Public Procurement Register.

2.a. the names of the successful tenderers, the indicative number of tenderers and the contract value shall be published in the public procurement register in the form of a contract award notice in accordance with Commission Reg EU 2015/1986.

2.b. After completion of procurement, the contracting authority will publish the contract-specific information on the final price in the public procurement register. Information on the participation of SMEs as direct tenderers is published in the scheme award notice – 100 % of e- procurement is carried out in a central procurement register.

3. The authority responsible for state supervision (monitoring) and analysis is the Ministry of Finance. Monitoring obligations are laid down in the Public Procurement Act. 4 people and one person are responsible for the overall analysis of public procurement data.

4. According to the Public Procurement Act § 180 p 7 Ministry of Finance submits once a year to the Government of the Republic an overview of the public procurement policymaking, advisory and training activities, state supervision and the activities of the public procurement register. The yearly overview is published at website of Ministry of Finance (https://www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/eesmargidtege vused/riigihangete-poliitika/kasulik- teave/riigihankemaastiku-kokkuvotted).

5. According to PPA in case of a suspicion of an offence which has the characteristics of a possible case of corruption, the Ministry of Finance shall inform the investigating authority or the public prosecutor’s office. The Competition Authority is also an investigating authority and administers supervision over implementation of Competition Act § 54, it has to be informed about any offences of the competition regulation.

MOF webpage indicates that in case of doubt of possible anti- competitive co-operation, the Competition Authority has to be informed.

Effective application and implementation of the EU Charter

YES Effective mechanisms are in place to ensure compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including:

1. arrangements to ensure compliance and implementation of programmes supported

1. YES

2. YES

1.

Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (https://www.riigiteataja.ee/ akt/115052015002)

1. Estonia has a mechanism established through national law and international agreements to ensure respect for human rights, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Estonia has a monist legal system and the provisions of international instruments will become binding in the national legal order if ratified. If Estonian laws or other acts are incompatible with an international treaty ratified by the Riigikogu, the

1. To ensure consistency with the Charter Estonia has a mechanism established through national law and international agreements. Among others Section I of the Charter (dignity, § 1-5) in the Constitution § 10, 17, 18, 20, 29. Section II (freedoms, § 6-19) Constitution § 20, 26, 27,

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of Fundamental Rights

by the Funds in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter;

Act on the Implementation of the Cohesion and Internal Security Policy Funds 2021- 2027 (in force 21.03.2022)

https://www.riigiteataja.ee/a

kt/111032022001

Estonia 2035 (in force 12.05.2021)

https://valitsus.ee/strateegia

-eesti-2035-arengukavad-ja-

planeering/strateegia/materj

alid

United Nations, Common Basic Document as part of the State Parties’ Reports – Estonia (https://tbinternet.ohchr.org /_layouts/15/treatybodyexte rnal/Download.aspx?symboln o=HRI%2fCORE%2fEST%2f2 015&Lang=en)

provisions of the international treaty apply (United Nations, common basic instrument which forms part of the reports of the States Parties – Estonia, 2016).

Human rights are protected by the Constitution and by sector-specific specific legislation. All state institutions (legislative, executive or judicial) are obliged to respect human rights (Article 14 of the Constitution). The terms used in the Constitution allow universal and open use through laws and regulations implementing human rights. Human rights laws are given greater attention and are subject to more scrutiny – they can only be adopted and amended by a majority of parliamentarians. Laws are promulgated by the President and the President may, in specific circumstances, apply to the Supreme Court for a declaration that the Act is unconstitutional. Regulations are adopted by the Government of the Republic of Estonia and government ministers. All regulations must comply with the law.

Among others Section I of the Charter (dignity, § 1-5) in the Constitution of the Republic of

Estonia § 10, 17, 18, 20, 29. Section II (freedoms, § 6-19) Constitution § 20, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 36-38, 40, 41, 43, 47, the Personal Data Protection Act and the Act on Granting International

Protection to Aliens. Section III (equality, § 20-26) § 12 and 28 of the Constitution, the Equal

Treatment Act, the Gender Equality Act. Title IV (solidarity, § 27-38), § 27-29 of the

Constitution, Employment Contracts Act. Title V (citizens' rights, § 39-46), § 3, 12, 34, 44, 46

of the Constitution, Administrative Procedure Act.

The Chancellor of Justice is an operationally independent public officer who oversees the conformity of legislative acts of the legislative, executive and local self-government powers with the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Estonia. The main constitutional duty of the Chancellor of Justice is to ensure that laws and regulations are compatible with the Constitution and comply with other laws. The Chancellor of Justice shall take into account the proposals submitted to him concerning amendments to the Acts, the adoption of new Acts and the work of government bodies and, where appropriate, inform the Riigikogu of his views. The Chancellor of Justice performs the functions of the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) in Estonia.

The Chancellor of Justice ensures that public authorities and officials in public functions do not violate the constitutional rights and freedoms of people, laws and other legislative acts and good administration; Persons detained shall not be subjected to degrading, cruel or inhuman treatment.

The Chancellor of Justice also acts as an Ombudsman for Children. The Chancellor of Justice is responsible for protecting and promoting children’s rights. The Office of the Chancellor of Justice (Chancellor of Justice) has a section on children’s and young people’s rights to carry out the tasks of the Ombudsperson for Children.

The Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner monitors compliance with the requirements of the Equal Treatment Act and the Gender Equality Act (https://volinik.ee). The Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner has been mandated to monitor the implementation of gender equality and equal treatment rights in Estonia. The Commissioner is an independent and impartial specialist who acts independently, monitors compliance with the requirements of the Gender Equality Act and the Equal Treatment Act. The Commissioner receives individual statements and issues opinions on possible cases of discrimination; Advises and assists individuals in making complaints about discrimination, analyses the impact of legislation on the situation of both women and men and minorities in society; Propose legislative amendments to the Government of the Republic, government agencies, local governments and their subordinate bodies; Advise and inform the Government of the Republic, government bodies and local government bodies on issues related to the implementation of the Gender Equality Act and the Equal Treatment Act; Implements measures to promote gender equality and equal treatment, and also publishes reports on the implementation of the principles of gender equality and equal treatment (UN, Common Basic Document as part of the State Parties’ Reports – Estonia, 2016).

Other relevant authorities: —Human Rights Information Centre (http://www.lichr.ee/home/?lang=et) —Estonian Centre for Human Rights https://humanrights.ee/et/ —Institute of Human Rights (NGO)https://www.humanrightsestonia.ee.

The principles of the Charter are integrated into the basic principles and strategic objectives of the Estonia 2035 strategy. List of indicators related to strategic objectives: Estonia 2035 indicators.

29, 31, 32, 36-38, 40, 41, 43, 47, the Personal Data Protection Act and the Act on Granting International Protection to Aliens. Section III (equality, § 20-26) § 12 and 28 of the Constitution, the Equal Treatment Act, the Gender Equality Act. Title IV (solidarity, § 27-38), § 27-29 of the Constitution, Employment Contracts Act. Title V (citizens' rights, § 39-46), § 3, 12, 34, 44, 46 of the Constitution, Administrative Procedure Act. According to § 7 (3) of the ÜSS, each Implementing Body centrally coordinates and monitors in its field how the support enables to maintain the base principles of the strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the values of the Charter) and contributing to the achievement of goals. The requirement of compliance with the Charter is foreseen in the horizontal project selection criteria. MA provides trainings on fundamental rights

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2. reporting to the monitoring committee on cases of non-compliance with the Charter of operations supported by the Funds.

2. Chancellor of Justice

https://www.oiguskantsler.e e/en

Several sectoral partners were involved in the development of the Estonia 2035 strategy(https://www.riigikantselei.ee/et/valitsuse-toetamine/strateegia-eesti- 2035/kontakt-ja-osalus), including the Gender Equality Commissioner (https://epikoda.ee) and the Estonian Chamber of Disability, who are also members of the monitoring committee.

According to § 48 (1) – (3) of the Act on the Implementation of the Cohesion and Internal

Security Policy Funds 2021-2027, the Managing Authority (the Ministry of the Interior)

centrally coordinates and monitors how the support enables to maintain the base principles

of the strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the values of the Charter) and contributing to the achievement of goals.

The practical steps and procedures to implement the Charter are written down in the Guide

to drawing up the conditions for granting support and they are as follows:

a) A mapping of the coverage of requirements of the Charter of Fundamental Rights

and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the Constitution

and national law has been carried out and a checklist has been developed as part

of the Guide. The checklist gives the thorough overview of all the articles, their main content and indicates where more thorough analysis is required.

b) While drafting the conditions for granting the support the Ministry of the Interior

in cooperation with relevant ministries shall make an analysis on how they can

contribute to maintaining the base principles of the strategy “Estonia 2035” and

contribute to respective objectives. The analysis includes going through the checklist with the articles of the Charter and this shall be part of the consultation

with the Equality Competence Centre in the Ministry of Social Affairs (Section III of

the Charter and CRPD), and the Ministry of Environment (Article 37 of the Charter).

The ministry responsible for drafting the respective conditions for support is responsible for the general Articles of the Charter covered primarily by the

Constitution and if the ministries see that there is the slightest possibility that any

of the rights may be disrespected, they shall set additional requirements into the

conditions for support.

c) When the applicants submit the applications, they must comply with the requirements of the conditions of support, including possible additional

requirements related to Charter and they also shall confirm that they act in good

faith and in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of

Estonia, the Charter of Fundamental Rights and CRPD. Thus, the conditions for

support are drafted in a way that there would not be any violation cases regarding Charter and additional confirmation is required from applicants that they would

respect the fundamental rights of all persons.

The requirement of compliance with the Charter is foreseen in the horizontal project selection criteria.

The role of the Equality Competence Centre of the Department of Equality Policies of the Ministry of Social Affairs is to advise and train the Managing Authority on gender mainstreaming, non-discrimination and accessibility for people with special needs in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation process of programmes and projects (related Articles 21, 23, 25 and 26 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union). The Competence Centre also advises the Managing Authority on the preparation and conduct of open calls for proposals. It ensures fulfillment of requirements and opportunities to promote gender equality and ensure equal treatment during the approval process of the conditions for granting the support.

The Ministry of Environment shall consult the Ministry of the Interior on article 37 of the Charter.

The Ministry of the Interior shall provide consultations on other base principals of the Charter which are mostly covered with Constitution, national law as well as international treaties.

2. Every person in Estonia has the right and the possibility to turn to the Chancellor of Justice, the Commissioner for Equality, or the Labour Disputes Committee.

The monitoring committee includes partners who monitor the implementation of the Charter and whose task is to present the consolidated vision and, if necessary, problems in

2. The monitoring committee includes partners who monitor the implementation of the Charter and whose task is to present the consolidated vision and, if necessary, problems

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[1000 characters]

The Ombudsman for Children

http://lasteombudsman.ee/et /welcome

Equal Treatment Act (https://www.riigiteataja.ee/ akt/106072012022)

Gender Equality Act (https://www.riigiteataja.ee/ akt/126042013009)

their field to the monitoring committee (e.g. the Commissioner for Gender Equality and Equal Treatment and the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People). Upon request of the partner overseeing the implementation of the Charter, discussion point shall be added to the agenda. In accordance with the working procedures of the monitoring committee, which are approved at the first meeting, the representative of the Chancellor of Justice shall, if necessary, give an overview of the complaints submitted to him/her where the activities supported by the funds did not comply with the Charter or the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Secretariat of the Monitoring Committee shall make a request to the Chancellor of Justice before the meeting and, in the case, there are complaints, the discussion point shall be added to the agenda. The monitoring committee has an e-mail address through which all members of the monitoring committee can open a discussion or propose the inclusion of discussion points to the agenda.

The reporting arrangement are fixed in the Rules of procedures of the Monitoring Committee of the AMIF, ISF and BMVI Programmes, which will be agreed on by the decision of the

Monitoring Committee in the first meeting which will be held no later than at the beginning

of September.

The Rules of Procedure shall state that the Secretariat of the Monitoring Committee shall make a request to the Chancellor of Justice at least 1 week before the draft agenda of the

Monitoring Committee is sent to the members of the committee. The query specifies whether

complaints have been made to the Chancellor of Justice about violations of fundamental

rights related to the Cohesion Policy Funds implementation. In the event of complaints, a

discussion point shall be added to the agenda of the meeting enabling decision on possible additional follow-up activities (in addition to those decided by the Chancellor of Justice) if

deemed necessary by the members of the Monitoring Committee. In addition, the members

of the Monitoring Committee whose area of competence are among other Articles 20-26 of

the Section III, CRPD or Article 37 of the Charter shall inform the Chairman of the Monitoring Committee of the need to discuss the problems raised by their members, which might not be

submitted as formal complaints to the Chancellor of Justice but are nevertheless essential to

be taken into account and discussed as well follow-up actions decided. The members of the

Monitoring Committee will be informed in the first monitoring committee meeting of their

role and expectations to enable information exchange and effective reporting of the possible violation cases. The organizations shall be listed in the procedures – the Estonian Chamber

of Disabled People and the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner.

in their field to the monitoring committee (e.g. the Commissioner for Gender Equality and Equal Treatment, the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People, the Estonian Human Rights Centre). Upon request of the partner overseeing the implementation of the Charter, discussion point is added to the agenda. In accordance with the working procedures of the monitoring committee, which are approved at the first meeting, the representative of the Chancellor of Justice gives, if necessary, an overview of complaints submitted to him/her where the activities supported by the funds did not comply with the Charter or the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Secretariat of the Monitoring Committee makes a request to the Chancellor of Justice before the meeting and, in the case, there are complaints, the discussion point is added to the agenda. The monitoring committee has an e-mail address through which all members of the monitoring committee can open a discussion or propose agenda points.

Welfare Development Plan 2016-2023 https://www.sm. ee/sites/default/ files/content- editors/eesmargi d_ja_tegevused/ welfare_develop ment_plan_2016- 2023.pdf

Social security programme

https://www.sm. ee/sites/default/ files/lisa_5_sotsi aalkindlustuse_p rogramm.pdf

Welfare programme

YES

A national framework is in place to ensure the implementation of the CRPD, which includes:

1. objectives, data collection and monitoring mechanisms with measurable results;

1. YES

2. YES

3. YES

1. objectives, data collection and monitoring mechanisms with measurable results.

Ensuring the protection of the rights of people with disabilities is divided between different strategies. The strategy for the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities is set out in the "Welfare Development Plan 2016-2023". The challenges, policies and relevant indicators facing the target group are described in the programmes of the same strategy. The requirements of the UN CRPD are also covered by the strategy "Estonia 2035". At the beginning of 2023, the "Welfare Development Plan 2023-2030" will be approved, which will cover the requirements of the UN CRPD in its entirety. Statistics Estonia collects statistics on the situation of disabled people through the Estonian Social Survey, the Estonian Labour Force Survey, the Working Life Survey and the Household Budget Survey and the corresponding studies on health, ageing and pension. The Ministry of Social Affairs publishes regular social welfare statistics and, if necessary, conducts surveys.

For example, in the "Welfare programme 2020-2023” the indicator is the proportion of people with disabilities of working age who receive public care or non-institutional services supporting independent living at home and institutional care around the clock. The Ministry of Social Affairs collects data on recipients of services from service providers and local authorities on an annual basis. The social security programme monitors the following indicators: The at-risk-of-poverty rate for persons with disabilities and the impact of disability benefits on reducing the at-risk-of-poverty rate for persons with disabilities (aged 18-64).

One of the tasks of the Statistical Office’s work programme is the collection of statistical data on the situation in the field of persons with disabilities. Therefore, where possible, data

1. Welfare Development Plan sets policy to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and describes challenges and indicators. The Social Security Programme provides solutions to modernise disability benefits and services system. The Care Programme focuses on improving access to and quality of social services, developing services that involve people in society and protecting fundamental rights. Statistics on the situation of persons with disabilities are collected by Statistics Estonia. The Ministry of Social Affairs publishes regular statistics and carries out studies.

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https://www.sm. ee/sites/default/ files/lisa_4_hoole kandeprogramm _2020_2023.pdf

Gender equality programme

https://www.sm. ee/sites/default/ files/lisa_6_sooli se_vordoiguslikk use_programm.p df

„Estonia 2035“

https://valitsus.e e/strateegia- eesti-2035- arengukavad-ja- planeering/strat eegia/materjalid

2. Act on the Implementation of the Cohesion and Internal Security Policy Funds 2021- 2027 (in force 21.03.2022)

https://www.riig iteataja.ee/akt/1 11032022001

General conditions for the allocation and use of

2. Measures to ensure that accessibility policies, legislation and standards are duly taken into account in the design and implementation of programmes.

collected from individuals shall be linked to data on persons with disabilities and, where possible (depending on the sample size of the survey), the data will be published in the Statistical Office’s database. Dashboard with indicators of the Welfare Development Plan.

Information on people with disabilities is collected by the Social Insurance Board, which is responsible for determining the disability of children, people of working age and retired people. The Social Insurance Board has data on the severity, type and diagnosis of the disability.

The Ministry of Social Affairs has also carried out specific studies focusing on families with a disabled child or adults with disabilities. These studies have been carried out to gather information on the use of different services, problems encountered, etc.

The promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities in line with the principles of the Convention is integrated into a number of development plans and strategies e.g. the Estonia 2035 Strategy, the “Health Development Plan 2016-2023”.

The challenges faced by the target group and the treatment of policy instruments are explicitly described in the sub-objective 3 of the Welfare programme, which focuses directly on improving access to and quality of social services, developing services that involve people in society and protecting fundamental rights. The programme also includes appropriate indicators which are regularly monitored.

On 13 June 2018, the Estonian Parliament adopted the Act supplementing the Chancellor of Justice Act (https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/103072018014), the purpose of which was to define the institution of the Chancellor of Justice within the framework of the tasks referred to in Article 33(2) of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to promote, protect and monitor the implementation of the Convention. The amendment (Paragraph 1(10)) entered into force on 1 January 2019. The Chancellor of Justice is an independent official who checks the conformity of legislation with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the laws of the Republic of Estonia. Its tasks include, for example, monitoring the conformity of legislation with international treaties and resolving discrimination disputes between private parties arising under the Constitution and other laws. In recent years, the Office of the Chancellor of Justice has stepped up its oversight of institutions where persons with disabilities may be deprived of their freedom, in particular in specialised care homes and psychiatric clinics.

The current national framework covers the implementation of the UNCRPD in its entirety. Estonia’s approach is to integrate the UNCRPD implementation into its national legislation, strategies and action plans. Welfare Development Plan 2016-2023 will be followed by a new Welfare Development Plan 2023-2030, currently being drafted, which will as well cover the UNCRPD in its entirety. Also the Estonia 2035 plan, what is at the same time a UN Agenda 2030 tool, is backing up UNCRPD requirements, having been drafted with open consultation with stakeholders, including the Estonian network of DPO-s.

To be certain that the UN CRPD is covered in its entirety the verification was made, a mapping of the coverage of requirements of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the Constitution and national law and a checklist has been developed as part of the Guide for drafting the conditions for support. The checklist gives the overview of all the articles, their main content and indicates where more thorough analysis is required, same approach as with the articles of the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

2. Accessibility within the meaning of Article 9 of the UN CRPD is the strategic objective and fundamental principle of the national long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"– “the living environment is secure and public space planning gives priority to solutions that promote safe and health-friendly behaviours that ensures accessibility.” These objectives act as principles at horizontal level within the meaning of Article 9 of the regulation (EU) 2021/1060 and are therefore covered throughout the implementation process. According to § 48 (1) – (3) of the Act on the Implementation of the Cohesion and Internal Security Policy Funds 2021-2027, the Managing Authority (the Ministry of the Interior)

centrally coordinates and monitors how the support enables to maintain the base principles

of the strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the values of the Charter) and contributing to the

achievement of goals.

The Equality Competence Centre in the Ministry of Social Affairs verifies that during the implementation of the funds the UN CRPD requirements are followed. The Equality Competence Centre, as an advisory and training unit, advises the Managing Authority on how to take into account accessibility requirements and equal opportunities aspects for

2. A comprehensive accessibility policy was developed in 2019 by Government’s Task Force on Accessibility. The Ministry of Social Affairs is the national coordinator and promoter of accessibility for all sectors: supporting the work of the Accessibility Council, commissioning analyses and studies, coordinating the transposition of the Accessibility Directive (EU) 2019/882.The Equality Competence Centre provides advice and monitors compliance with requirements of accessibility and equal opportunities.

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Cohesion and Internal Security Policy Funds 2021-2027 (in force 20.05.2022)

https://www.riig iteataja.ee/akt/1 17052022013

Accessibility Council (https://www.s m.ee/et/ligipaas etavuse- noukogu)

Task Force on Accessibility https://www.riig ikantselei.ee/ligi paasetavus

TTJA

https://www.ttja .ee/ariklient/ehit ised- ehitamine/ligipa asetavus

Requirements for the specific needs of persons with disabilities for the building(https:// www.riigiteataja. ee/akt/1310520 18055)

Accommodation requirements (https://www.rii giteataja.ee/akt/ 103072015034?l eiaKehtiv)

Studies

persons with disabilities in programmes and projects and evaluates compliance with these requirements when the conditions for support are drafted.

To develop a comprehensive accessibility policy, the Accessibility Task Force was established by the Government of the Republic in 2019. Its policy recommendations are duly followed through. The accessibility agenda has been strengthened. Monitoring of the accessibility of the built environment, access to information, access to goods and services is in addition to the Competence Centre a task for the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority.

Accessibility policy, legislation and standards are properly reflected in the preparation and implementation of the programmes, being in compliance with the UN CRPD, anti- discrimination law on the grounds of disability as this is required by the legislation.

While drafting the conditions for granting the support the Ministry of the Interior in cooperation with relevant other ministries shall make an analysis on how it can contribute to maintaining the base principles of the strategy “Estonia 2035” including accessibility and contribute to the objectives set. The analysis includes going through the checklist with the articles of the CRPD and the result of the self-assessment shall be part of the consultation with the Equality Competence Centre in the Ministry of Social Affairs who according to the Act on the Implementation of the Cohesion and Internal Security Policy Funds 2021-2027, § 7 (3) is responsible for the central coordination of these aspects as this is their field of responsibility among other aspects in the domain of social affairs.

The Ministry of the Interior responsible for drafting the respective conditions for support is responsible for the general Articles of the CRPD covered primarily by the Constitution and national law. When the applicants submit the applications, they must comply with the requirements of the conditions of support, including possible additional requirements related to the CRPD and they also shall confirm that they act in good faith and in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia, the Charter of Fundamental Rights and CRPD. Thus, the conditions for support are drafted in a way that there would not be any violation cases regarding the CRPD and additional confirmation is required from applicants that they would respect the rights of persons with disabilities.

In 2018, the following regulations entered into force: "Requirements for buildings arising from the special needs of disabled persons" "Requirements for dwellings". As of 1 January 2019, the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority will exercise state supervision over the application of the regulations. The Technical Regulatory Authority supervises the accessibility of the physical environment and is also planned to supervise the EU Accessibility Directive (EU) 2019/882.

The Ministry of Social Affairs is the national coordinator and promoter of accessibility for all sectors. The Ministry has been actively involved in promoting and coordinating accessibility by supporting the work of the Accessibility Council, which brings together the various stakeholders in the relevant ministries, representatives of the private sector and representative organisations of persons with disabilities. The Ministry of Social Affairs also coordinates the transposition of the Accessibility Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the accessibility requirements for products and services). The Accessibility Directive focuses on empowering persons with disabilities to enable them to participate fully and effectively in society on an equal basis with others, although it also benefits persons with functional limitations. The Directive requires that laws, regulations and administrative provisions was transposed into national law that entered in force on 28 June 2022.

A support structure (Equality Competence Centre) was set up in 2015 to provide further support to policy makers and promoters in gender mainstreaming and to ensure non- discrimination (including accessibility) in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation process of programmes and projects under the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESF, ERDF, CF). As of 2021-2027 period the Equality Competence Centre provides the same type of support for AMIF, ISF and BMVI projects. The Centre has published a wide range of information materials, including thematic factsheets and guidelines, and organised training sessions for implementing bodies, intermediate bodies and applicants for funding to raise awareness of accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities.

The Ministry of Social Affairs carried out an analysis of the accessibility of public transport stops throughout Estonia. The results give an overview of some of the major intersections and the associated public transport stops, together with the necessary cost calculations for the necessary adjustments. Report (https://www.sm.ee/sites/default/files/transpordi_ja_tehiskeskkonna_analyys.pdf) and

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3. Actions to report to the monitoring committee on cases where activities supported by the Funds do not comply with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and complaints under that Convention submitted in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 69(7).

factsheet (https://www.sm.ee/sites/default/files/transpordi_ja_tehiskeskkonna_ligipaasetavuse_an aluus_faktileht.pdf) of the study.

To increase access to assistance for people with disabilities, the Emergency Response Centre has developed an SMS-112 service. It allows people with hearing and speaking disabilities to send SMS messages free of charge when they need rescue personnel, ambulances or police assistance. A user account must be created to use the service. For target groups, information and awareness-raising on such an opportunity has been organised in cooperation with representative non-governmental organisations.

In launching and implementing awareness-raising activities, specific efforts have been made to ensure accessibility, thereby making the campaigns accessible to people with visual and hearing impairments. The preparation of the campaigns has been carried out in close cooperation with representative organisations to involve persons with disabilities already in the preparation phase. The campaigns have also successfully involved people with disabilities as spokespersons. Using people as genuine spokespersons has helped the public to communicate with and improve the effectiveness of campaign messages. Consultations and cooperation with relevant representative organisations have taken place in the preparation and implementation of thematic analyses and studies.

Anyone with accessibility problems has the right and the opportunity to contact the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner (anonymously if necessary). The website is adapted for visually impaired people and information is available in five languages. Every person also has the right to contact the Chancellor of Justice via a website, e-mail, phone, etc. The website is adapted for visually impaired people and information is available in three languages.

All persons who have reached a statutory voting age have the same right to vote and to vote in elections or to stand as a candidate. According to the Riigikogu Election Act (https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/1045561), all voters entitled to vote must be able to vote in the manner they choose: At a polling station, electronically or at home. As a general rule, voters vote independently, but voters who wish or need assistance in completing a ballot paper have the right to receive assistance from anyone who does not stand as a candidate in a given constituency. The Riigikogu Selection Act also requires the application of electronic voting to support visually impaired persons.

Polling stations are located in public buildings in Estonia, which must meet the requirements of the Regulation of the Minister for Enterprise and Information Technology on the basis of the Building Code “Requirements for buildings arising from the special needs of persons with disabilities”.

The National Electoral Service provides information on its website for people with special needs, including information on which polling stations are fully accessible to wheelchairs or persons with a baby carriage.

In Estonia, all persons also have the right to vote electronically, which means that they are allowed to vote in any place where there is an online service. The requirements governing electronic voting (Section 483(5) of the Assembly Electoral Act) also require that a vote must support visually impaired persons and that this requirement must be met in practice in such a way that visually impaired persons can exercise their voting rights without assistance.

3. As of 1 January 2019, the Chancellor of Justice performs the tasks of promoting, protecting, and monitoring the implementation of the UN CRPD. In 2019, the Council of Persons with Disabilities was established at the Chancellor of Justice with the aim of advising the Chancellor of Justice on the promotion, protection, and supervision of the rights of persons with disabilities. The Council has been set up based on Article 33(3) of the UN CRPD.

In accordance with the working procedures of the monitoring committee, which are approved at the first meeting, the representative of the Chancellor of Justice shall, if necessary, give an overview of the complaints submitted to him where the activities supported by the funds did not comply with the UN CRPD.

A member of the monitoring committee (e.g. Estonian Chamber of Disabled People, the Commissioner for Gender Equality and Equal Treatment) may make a proposal to the chairman of the monitoring committee to convene a monitoring committee or add an additional item on the agenda should there be a case where activities supported by the funds do not comply with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

3. Chancellor of Justice and Disability Council (DC) promote, protect and monitor the implementation of the CRPD. DC works on the basis of Article 33(3) of the UN CRPD. According to working procedure which will be adopted in the first meeting, the representative of the Chancellor of Justice gives an overview of complaints of those activities supported by the AMIF which are not in line with UN CRPD. Also MC members will be able to open the debate by e-mail or call for an ad-hoc meeting should there be a case in which the activities supported by AMIF do not comply with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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3. Chancellor of Justice´s Advisory Committee on Disability and Accessibility

https://www.oig uskantsler.ee/et /puuetega- inimeste- n%C3%B5ukoda

Õiguskantsler

https://www.oig uskantsler.ee/

Chancellor of Justice Act (https://www.rii giteataja.ee/akt/ 12788991?leiaK ehtiv)

The Member State (Ministry of Interior) also uses monitoring data and may, if necessary, initiate a discussion on the subject at a meeting of the Monitoring Committee.

The non-compliance of different non-discrimination clauses is reported to the Concillor of Justice office. The Concillor of Justice office has an officer dedicated to the implementation of the UNCRPD and is proactively monitoring the complience of the Estonian legislation and practices vis a vis the UNCRPD.

The AMIF, ISF and BMVI monitoring committee meets at least once a year and the Chancellor of Justice office is reporting its findings in case there are any linked to EU funds implementation. If needed ad-hoc meetings will be held.

The reporting arrangement are fixed in the Rules of procedures of the Monitoring Committee of the AMIF, ISF and BMVI Programmes, which will be agreed on in first meeting of the Monitoring Committee in the beginning of September the latest.

The Secretariat of the Monitoring Committee shall make a request to the Chancellor of Justice at least 1 week before the draft agenda of the Monitoring Committee is sent to the members of the committee. The query specifies whether complaints have been made to the Chancellor of Justice about violations of fundamental rights, including the rights of persons with disabilities, which are related to the AMIF, ISF and BMVI implementation. In the event of complaints, a discussion point shall be added to the agenda of the meeting enabling decision on possible additional follow-up activities if deemed necessary by the members of the Monitoring Committee. In addition, the members of the Monitoring Committee whose area of competence are among other Articles 20-26 of the Section III of the Charter and UN CRPD shall inform the Chairman of the Monitoring Committee of the need to discuss the problems raised by their members, which might not be submitted as formal complaints to the Chancellor of Justice but are nevertheless essential to be taken into account and discussed. The members of the Monitoring Committee shall be informed in the first monitoring committee meeting of their role and expectations to enable information exchange and effective reporting of the possible violation cases. The organizations to whom the invitation to appoint the member to the Monitoring Committee was sent will be listed in the procedures – the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People, the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner.

Pikk 61 / 15065 Tallinn / Estonia / +372 612 5008 / [email protected] / www.siseministeerium.ee

Registry code 70000562

European Commission

DG HOME E.3 Secretariat

Your: 15.07.2022 No

Ares(2022)5172775

Our: 23.09.2022 No 14-13.2/4-2

Submission of the ISF programme 2021-

2027

Dear Director-General Monique Pariat,

Herewith we submit the Internal Security Fund programme 2021-2027 that has been amended

according to the observations made by the Commission in July. We assure that all actions

planned to be financed from the ISF are in line with national and EU legislation, strategies as

well as development plans. We hope the European Commission finds the programme

exhaustive. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Estonian Ministry of the Interior works very closely with the Estonian Ministry of Finance

who is responsible for Cohesion Policy. We have aligned the horizontal enabling conditions

and continue the collaboration. The renewed long version of horizontal enabling conditions is

attached to this letter.

Yours Sincerely,

/ digitally signed / Tarmo Miilits

Secretary General

Annexes:

1. Answers to observations 2. ISF programme 2021-2027

3. Sisejulgeolekufondi rakenduskava 2021-2027 (ISF programme in Estonian) 4. Horizontal enabling conditions 5. Performance Framework

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SFC2021 Programme for AMIF, ISF and BMVI

CCI number 2021EE65ISPR001 Title in English ISF Programme for Estonia 2021-2027 Title in national language(s) ET - Sisejulgeolekufondi rakenduskava 2021-2027 Version 1.1 First year 2021 Last year 2027 Eligible from 01-Jan-2021 Eligible until 31-Dec-2029 Commission decision number Commission decision date Member State amending decision number Member State amending decision entry into force date Non substantial transfer (Article 24(5) CPR) No

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Table of Contents

1. Programme strategy: main challenges and policy responses......................................................................4 2. Specific Objectives & Technical Assistance ..............................................................................................8

2.1. Specific objective: 1. Exchange of information ..................................................................................9 2.1.1. Description of the specific objective ............................................................................................9 2.1.2. Indicators ....................................................................................................................................13

Table 1: Output indicators ................................................................................................................13 Table 2: Result indicators .................................................................................................................14

2.1.3. Indicative breakdown of the programme resources (EU) by type of intervention .....................15 Table 3: Indicative breakdown .........................................................................................................15

2.1. Specific objective: 2. Cross-border cooperation................................................................................16 2.1.1. Description of the specific objective ..........................................................................................16 2.1.2. Indicators ....................................................................................................................................20

Table 1: Output indicators ................................................................................................................20 Table 2: Result indicators .................................................................................................................21

2.1.3. Indicative breakdown of the programme resources (EU) by type of intervention .....................24 Table 3: Indicative breakdown .........................................................................................................24

2.1. Specific objective: 3. Preventing and combating crime ....................................................................25 2.1.1. Description of the specific objective ..........................................................................................25 2.1.2. Indicators ....................................................................................................................................30

Table 1: Output indicators ................................................................................................................30 Table 2: Result indicators .................................................................................................................31

2.1.3. Indicative breakdown of the programme resources (EU) by type of intervention .....................32 Table 3: Indicative breakdown .........................................................................................................32

2.2. Technical assistance: TA.36(5). Technical assistance - flat rate (Art. 36(5) CPR)...........................33 2.2.1. Description..................................................................................................................................33 2.2.2. Indicative breakdown of technical assistance pursuant to Article 37 CPR ................................34

Table 4: Indicative breakdown .........................................................................................................34 3. Financing plan ..........................................................................................................................................35

3.1. Financial appropriations by year .......................................................................................................35 Table 5: Financial appropriations per year .......................................................................................35

3.2. Total financial allocations .................................................................................................................36 Table 6: Total financial allocations by fund and national contribution............................................36

3.3. Transfers ............................................................................................................................................37 Table 7: Transfers between shared management funds1 ......................................................................37 Table 8: Transfers to instruments under direct or indirect management1.............................................38

4. Enabling conditions ..................................................................................................................................39 Table 9: Horizontal enabling conditions ..................................................................................................39

5. Programme authorities..............................................................................................................................45 Table 10: Programme authorities .............................................................................................................45

6. Partnership ................................................................................................................................................46 7. Communication and visibility ..................................................................................................................47 8. Use of unit costs, lump sums, flat rates and financing not linked to costs ...............................................48 Appendix 1: Union contribution based on unit costs, lump sums and flat rates ..........................................49

A. Summary of the main elements ...........................................................................................................49 B. Details by type of operation.................................................................................................................50 C. Calculation of the standard scale of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates ..............................................51

1. Source of data used to calculate the standard scale of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates (who produced, collected and recorded the data, where the data is stored, cut-off dates, validation, etc.) ..........................................................................................................................................................51 2. Please specify why the proposed method and calculation based on Article 94(2) CPR is relevant to the type of operation.....................................................................................................................52

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3. Please specify how the calculations were made, in particular including any assumptions made in terms of quality or quantities. Where relevant, statistical evidence and benchmarks should be used and, if requested, provided in a format that is usable by the Commission.......................................53 4. Please explain how you have ensured that only eligible expenditure was included in the calculation of the standard scale of unit cost, lump sum or flat rate. ...............................................54 5. Assessment of the audit authority(ies) of the calculation methodology and amounts and the arrangements to ensure the verification, quality, collection and storage of data..............................55

Appendix 2: Union contribution based on financing not linked to costs .....................................................56 A. Summary of the main elements ...........................................................................................................56 B. Details by type of operation.................................................................................................................57

Appendix 3 ...................................................................................................................................................58 Thematic facility.......................................................................................................................................58

DOCUMENTS .............................................................................................................................................59

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1. Programme strategy: main challenges and policy responses Reference: points (a)(iii), (iv), (v) and (ix) Article 22(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 (CPR)

In Estonia, there has been a significant change in the national strategic planning process compared to the programming of the 2014-2020 period. All strategic planning of the national needs and their financing is central; there is no separate process for programming the EU funds. The planning is source-neutral; the mapping of important strategic goals is done without determining the source of budget. The funding is decided on a rolling basis during the yearly budgeting exercises. This fundamental change in process has also affected the compilation and structure of this programme.

The ISF programme is designed to address the most pressing challenges identified at the national level and complement the national funding. Synergies and consistencies with other programmes and instruments are sought, where possible. Security is addressed in several Union programmes, coherence is integral with other EU funds e.g. AMIF and BMVI which all support actions contributing to the EU’s overall security. Furthermore, synergies between the Justice programme and the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme are relevant in terms of assisting and protecting the victims of crime and judicial training to a lesser extent but also inter-agency cooperation between relevant law enforcement authorities and ensuring connection of LEAs security-related IT-systems to ECRIS-TCN. Also, there is synergy with the EU Customs Programme 2021-27 in terms of responding to security threats and cross-border crime. Similarly, coherence with Cohesion Policy Funds, Horizon Europe and the Digital Europe programme are kept in mind in relevant areas. Simultaneously with the programming of the ISF, the planning of the use of Cohesion Policy Funds is carried out in Estonia, thereby the complementarity and prevention of any overlaps on national level is ensured. The actions to be financed will depend on the resources available and priorities at the time. The precise actions and the source of financing will be agreed during the implementation of the programme in accordance with national procedures. Synergies with other funds (e.g. AMIF, BMVI) and agencies’ toolbox will be sought and overlapping avoided by the thorough communication between the ministries, the European Commission, agencies and other relevant stakeholders.

The-long term umbrella strategy Estonia 2035 provides a coherent guidance for policy-makers in different areas. The main national strategy covering the internal security goals is the Internal Security Development Plan (ISDP). The ISDP has been developed in close partnership with all relevant partners and stakeholders (please see Section 4 for more comprehensive overview concerning their input). The priorities highlighted in the ISDP are creating secure living environment (incl. less violence); ensured internal security (incl. fight against organised crime, readiness for crisis); fast and professional help; citizenship, migration and identity administration policy that ensures Estonian development; smart and innovative internal security.

The ISDP 2020-2030 takes into account the relevant EU policies and goals. In Estonia, the responsibility for implementing various relevant policies is intertwined between several ministries and areas of government. Complementarity is sought with national strategies: e.g. Digital Agenda 2020, the general principles of Criminal Policy until 2030, National Security Concept of the Republic of Estonia, the internal security strand in the National Defence Development Plan 2017-2026 and National Radiation Safety Development Plan 2018‒2027.

The main keywords that describe the challenges in Estonia cover most of the ISF objectives: cybercrime, money laundering and terrorist financing, terrorism and radicalization, serious and organised crimes, drug trafficking, financial investigations, corruption, detection and confiscating of criminal assets, trafficking in human beings, (sexual) abuse and exploitation of children, forensic capacity, crisis prevention, emergency preparedness, resilience during crisis, repulsion of cyber-attacks, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) materials and explosives.

The measures to address these challenges include developments and continuity of information and communication technologies, smart and innovative technological tools, increased analytical capacity, (operational) cooperation within and between different parties and authorities as well as improved

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national capabilities incl. through training and purchase of relevant equipment. Staffing the relevant units with sufficient number of skilled professionals is also a necessity. Other keywords are prevention, early warning and awareness raising. Security research plays an important role in developing innovative methods or deploying new technologies.

The goals of the ISF programme can be achieved with the contribution from various authorities in their area of responsibility. The involvement of civil society, other relevant partners and cooperation with the private sector is similarly essential in this area - projects of this nature as well as cooperation with third countries will also be considered when implementing the ISF programme. The support will be given as grants.

As some of the challenges remain the same, the ISF 2021-27 programme will partly focus on similar activities as those of ISFP in the period of 2014-2020.

ISF-Police 2014-2020 has provided valuable complementary resources for implementing the relevant EU acquis. The current programme continues to ensure coherence with the application of the Union acquis, and where appropriate, action plans, throughout the cycle of the programme and taking into account the new emerging threats. A brief overview of the state of play in implementing the EU acquis is as follows.

Estonia has been following the aims and actions of the EU Drugs Strategy 2013-2020 and the EU Action Plan on Drugs 2017-2020 by implementing the national strategy document The White Paper on Drug Prevention Policy, adopted in January 2014. Its main objective is to reduce drug use and the resulting harms. It follows the EU’s balanced approach to drug policy and is structured around seven pillars: (i) supply reduction; (ii) universal primary prevention; (iii) early detection and intervention; (iv) harm reduction; (v) treatment and rehabilitation; (vi) resocialisation; and (vii) monitoring. The implementation and funding of drug policy activities is done through national strategies that follow the aims of White Paper and therefore the EU Drugs Strategy.

In terms of EU information systems, the required works stemming from the regulations are ongoing on a national level.

The PNR database is being developed from the ISF 2014-2020. The PNR directive was transposed in February 2019. The PIU unit was set up in May 2018 and from 15 August 2019 there is an automatic comparison of passenger data with the SIS. According to the PNR directive Annex I, list of the PNR data also consider API data as a part of the PNR. The program will ensure the processing of API data as a part of the PNR keeping the implementation updated with the future revision of the API directive.

The SIS in the field of police cooperation has been developed under the ISF-Police. Interpol inquiries have been integrated into SIERNE. The recommendations of Schengen Evaluation 2018 report were considered and kept on focus when planning for 2021 and forward.

In 2018, a total of 14 Schengen Evaluation recommendations were made to Estonia in the field of police- cooperation. 5 recommendations have been fulfilled by the time of drafting this programme and others are ongoing. In May 2021 the follow-up plan for implementing the recommendations was submitted to the European Commission. One of the recommendations is planned to be financed from the ISF (see the description in SO2). Regarding the future needs stemming the future Schengen and Scheval evaluations in the field of SIS/SIRENE and Police Cooperation, they will be mostly financed from the national budget, however ISF funding could be used where appropriate.

The PRÜM process scheme is followed at national level, as PRÜM is an important tool for our law enforcement experts. At the very moment, development work is underway in the European Union to improve the functionality of PRÜM. There are discussions about the ways to improve the quality and speed of data exchange for example by having a central, EU level router, as well as what further data

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categories could be included in PRÜM. Changing more information on vehicles; additional biometrics, such as facial images are all being considered when reforming the existing framework.

Estonia participates actively in CEPOL cooperation. CEPOL National Unit is located in Police and Border Guard College of Estonian Academy of Security Sciences (EASS). EASS is also the Framework Partner of CEPOL. In Estonia cooperation with CEPOL is organised in the format of national network consisting of 11 agencies having responsibilities in the field of law enforcement.

The training activities for law enforcement officials will take into account the outcomes of the EU Strategic Training Needs Assessment 2022-2025 prepared by CEPOL, special attention will be given to the core capability gaps.

The principles of the Council Directive 2008/114/EC of 8 December 2008 on the identification and designation of European critical infrastructures and the assessment of the need to improve their protection have been taken over by the Emergency Act.

There are no problems with the transposition and implementation of EU acquis in Estonia regarding anti- corruption measures. The Ministry of Justice is preparing the transposition of the Directive (EU) 2019/1937 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law. There is no separate EU action plan on anti-corruption and until April 2021 when EU Strategy to tackle Organised Crime 2021-2025 was adopted. It can be concluded that activities of Estonia in the area are not in contradiction to EU strategic objectives. The Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law report points out that the Estonian criminal justice system has proven its effectiveness in identifying high-level corruption cases. Measures to strengthen the preventive side include guidelines for lobbying and conflict of interests. The legislative procedure to adopt comprehensive rules on whistleblowers protection is currently ongoing. The asset declaration system was updated to oblige ministers’ political advisers to submit a declaration of financial interests.

The transposition of the EU acquis related to trafficking in human beings into Estonian law has been carried out. Nevertheless, the implementation of measures by different authorities need to be further improved as not all the special measures related to treatment of victims are implemented in everyday work of authorities (e.g. special measures related to hearings). According to Article 2 of the Directive 2011/36/EU of 5 April 2011, Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the following intentional acts are punishable: the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or reception of persons, including the exchange or transfer of control over those persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation. Estonia is dedicated to the full compliance with the definition of the Anti-trafficking Directive as a primary point of reference. Until April 2021 the latest EU level strategic guidelines in the area of trafficking in human beings were provided in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council „Reporting on the follow-up to the EU Strategy towards the Eradication of trafficking in human beings and identifying further concrete actions”. Estonia is taking relevant actions to address the three priorities outlined in the communication and contributes in relation to the priorities set in the new EU Strategy on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings.

Estonia has transposed Directive 2017/853/EC defining a set of common minimum rules for the control of the acquisition and possession of firearms in the EU, as well as the transfer of firearms to another EU country into national law. The 2017 revision brings substantial improvements to security by making it harder to acquire legally certain high capacity weapons, such as automatic firearms transformed into semi- automatics. The firearms directive also strengthens cooperation between EU countries by improving the exchange of information between EU countries (Estonia has been using IMI since September 2019), and brings substantial improvements to traceability of firearms by improving the tracking of legally held firearms, to reduce the risk of diversion into illegal markets. Commission Implementing Directives (EU)

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2019/69 and (EU) 2019/68 have also been transposed into Estonian law. Estonia follows the implementing regulation on common minimum standards for deactivation of firearms. All deactivated firearms are registered by the Estonian Police and their records are stored in the register of service and civilian weapons.

The government of Estonia is in process of renewing its priorities for the fight against terrorism in the Internal Security Development Plan (ISDP) 2020-2030. The Strategy will cover all the necessary factors and developments regarding counter-terrorism and violent extremism. ISDP priorities are in conformity with the UN CT Global Strategy, as well as the main principles and priorities of the UN, EU, CoE, OSCE and international law (incl. the protection of human rights). The ISDP is partly restricted.

In December of 2018, the Estonian Parliament passed a bill, which implements UN resolution 2178, the CoE’s Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism Additional Protocol (CETS 217) and EU Directive 2017/541 into national law. Among other things, the bill expanded the notion of victims of terrorism and the elements of crime for the crime of terrorism. The Estonian Parliament adopted amendments to the Penal Code, the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act and Victim Support Act in December 2018 in accordance with the directive of the EU. The bill also brings Estonian legislation in line with the UN resolution and additional protocol of the Council of Europe convention on the prevention of terrorism. The Chemicals Act was amended with additional requirements to oblige prior authorization for handling hazardous chemicals and the state supervision and notification of suspicious transactions as well as of loss and theft of the explosive precursor(s). The field of security of radioactive sources is regulated by Radiation Act that is in accordance with EU Council directive 2003/122/Euratom and other international conventions and standards. Estonia is in the process of developing additional capacity to identify and interrupt terrorism-related activities on the internet (the EU initiative to counter terrorist content online in cooperation with private sector, incl. the EU Internet Forum). Web constables (police officers working on the internet) cooperate with the Internet Referral Unit of the Europol Counter Terrorism Centre (ECTC) on countering illegal web-content and the violent propaganda.

The Anti Money Laundering Act which transposes the Fifth AMLD directive has been adopted in July 2020.

Regarding cybercrime, Estonia has set up legislation and implementation of Budapest Convention and penalisation of illicit activities. Internal operative cooperation between law enforcement and judicial authorities is working well and Estonia is looking forward to new legislation regarding the e-evidence.

Estonia has ratified the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (the Lanzarote Convention). Estonian law is in conformity with the criminal law provisions of the Lanzarote Convention. The activities required for ratification of the Convention are specified in the “Development Plan for Children and Families for 2012–2020” and in the “Violence Prevention strategy for 2015–2020”. The topics are also covered in “Action Programme of the Government of the Republic for 2019–2023”, which highlights combating sexual crimes related to minors and targeting perpetrators.

Unfortunately it is not feasible to overcome all the current challenges described in the next section solely with the help of the ISF funding. This programme seeks to address these to the maximum extent possible while also leaving a degree of flexibility to be able to respond to future events and changing priorities. The actions to be financed will depend on the resources available and priorities at the time. The precise actions and the source of financing will be agreed during the implementation of the programme in accordance with national procedures.

The programme design and strategy takes into account the administrative capacity and governance rules for efficiency and wherever possible simplification measures will be implemented to reduce the administrative burden and enhanced efficiency, effectiveness and economy.

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2. Specific Objectives & Technical Assistance

Reference: Article 22(2) and (4) CPR Selected Specific objective or Technical assistance Type of action

1. Exchange of information Regular actions

1. Exchange of information Specific actions

1. Exchange of information Annex IV actions

1. Exchange of information Operating support

1. Exchange of information Emergency assistance

2. Cross-border cooperation Regular actions

2. Cross-border cooperation Specific actions

2. Cross-border cooperation Annex IV actions

2. Cross-border cooperation Operating support

2. Cross-border cooperation Emergency assistance

3. Preventing and combating crime Regular actions

3. Preventing and combating crime Specific actions

3. Preventing and combating crime Annex IV actions

3. Preventing and combating crime Operating support

3. Preventing and combating crime Emergency assistance

TA.36(5). Technical assistance - flat rate (Art. 36(5) CPR)

TA.37. Technical assistance - not linked to costs (Art. 37 CPR)

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2.1. Specific objective: 1. Exchange of information

2.1.1. Description of the specific objective

Creating and modernising different secure information systems and e-solutions is a key when ensuring high level of security. As digitalisation has been one of Estonian flagships for years, it has resulted in a shortage of funding and experienced developers in the market. At the same time, new requirements for the Member States to ensure the full and uniform implementation of the Union acquis on security supported information exchange and in relation to Europol data must be met. Gaps in the EU information architecture must also be addressed with appropriate tools. Estonia has successfully set up and adapted national IT systems to ensure the effective connection to security relevant Union information systems and this is an on-going effort.

Estonia plans to use the ISF funding mainly for setting up, adapting and maintaining ICT systems contributing to the objectives of the Fund. It is also necessary to guarantee training of the use of the systems.

The current strategy is that the potential activities considered under this specific objective will mostly focus on the implementation measure (d) (supporting relevant national measures) from Annex II of the ISF regulation. Implementation measure (a) is also a priority - ensuring the uniform application of the Union acquis on security by supporting the exchange of relevant information.

If the need arises, implementing measures (b) and (c) may also be considered at later stage of implementation. There are no specific actions planned at the time of programming.

The planned addressing of the implementation measures in Annex II and examples of actions are as follows.

(a) Ensuring the uniform application of the Union acquis on security by supporting the exchange of relevant information for example via Prüm, EU PNR and SIS, including through the implementation of recommendations from quality control and evaluation mechanisms such as the Schengen evaluation mechanism and other quality control and evaluation mechanisms.

The current situation concerning the application of the relevant legislation (PNR, SIS, PRÜM) is described in Section 1.

One of the priorities is to keep ensuring further developments and maintenance of the PNR. The PNR database has been developed in the frame of the ISF 2014-2020 programme but continuous funding is essential to build on the results of this project. Several study visits are planned in addition to further developments to ensure the reliability of the system and guarantee the compliance with the requirements of the PNR directive. PNR database interacts with the Europol Information System.

The new functionalities in SIS should be completed by 2022. Should there be any changes in the timeline or new agreements on SIS in the future; ISF funding may be considered for this. In addition, the proposed measures to establish the interoperability between EU large-scale information systems need to be continuously addressed. Estonia plans to use the BMVI programme for this purpose. However, should the need arise, developments necessary to meet the objectives of the ISF regulation may also be considered from this programme.

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Funding of development projects related to Prüm will be considered where appropriate.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include: - Setting up, adapting and maintaining ICT systems that contribute to the achievement of the ISF objectives, training on the use of such systems, improving the interoperability components and data quality of the systems; - financing the cost of staff involved in the actions that are supported by the Fund or actions that are supported by the Fund or actions requiring involvement of staff for technical or security-related reasons. Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex IV include: - Projects which aim to improve the interoperability of EU information systems and national ICT systems, insofar as provided for by Union or Member State law.

(d) Supporting relevant national measures including the interconnection of security-relevant national databases and their connection to Union databases when foreseen in relevant legal bases, if relevant to implement the specific objectives set out in Article 3(2)(a).

Main focus of this programme shall be on supporting the relevant national measures. There are several challenges to better collect, analyse and share information within and between the relevant competent authorities.

It is important that all offenses are dealt with as expeditiously as possible and that the competent authorities have legitimate access to the necessary national and international databases. To this end, the relevant (national) information systems and databases and their interoperability need to be developed, taking into account information security measures and ensuring effective supervision and enforcement.

There are still areas in Estonia where data exchange is not digital and much work is done manually. The criminal proceedings are not fully digitised which hinders the speed of expertise and does not provide the maximum effective life cycle of evidence. The interaction between the police investigator and the forensic scientist concerning a specific case file still needs to be improved with the use of technology. There is a need for new nationwide monitoring application (e.g. people, vehicles, objects), connected to the SIS and ensuring the fulfillment of international obligations in the fight against terrorism and serious and covert crimes (e.g. cybercrime, money laundering, sexual offenses against children, etc.). Estonia plans to invest both structural funds and national budget into this area; ISF funding is also considered.

There is a shortage of resources for the development of digital forensics in Estonia. As crimes move more to the Internet and digitalisation increases, the capacity of the relevant authorities should be increased to cope with the volume of work. There are shortcomings in ICT tools and sector-specific training, which are often funded on a one-off basis, leading to a lack of systemic and sustainable capacity. There is a need for automated solutions for the operative performance of works.

The surveillance capacity, incl. data gathering during surveillance activities, and relevant information exchange within and by the criminal police needs to be improved, incl. the upgrading of the national systems and purchasing relevant (ICT) equipment. The operational surveillance procedure tool used by the Estonian law enforcement authorities needs to be updated. It is necessary to develop a new

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surveillance module to conduct surveillance and tactical analysis as a whole in a single environment with the possibility of performing various queries (incl. to relevant EU information systems) and exchanging information. The surveillance system will be connected with the Europol Information System (EIS) and the SIS.

Money laundering, funding most of the serious and organised crime, is one of the main drivers in the field. To enhance and facilitate the accountability of corporate service providers, financial institutions and virtual currency service providers to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, an appropriate portal for reporting needs to be introduced. Estonia outsourced a development of risk assessment methodology to put together a new risk assessment for money laundering and terrorist financing in Estonia. Several working groups started in autumn 2019 and the national risk assessment was approved in April 2021. The Internet has also become an important tool for terrorist groups, distributing propaganda and influencing, recruiting and mentoring terrorist henchmen. One of the priorities is to increase the capability of monitoring, detecting and removing terrorist content online; text and data analysis for fighting terrorism and facilitate relevant information exchange within and among Member States. The implementation of EU regulation on countering terrorist content online should be supported by EU-wide IT solutions, supporting interoperability and de-confliction of data, that could be provided by the EU (Europol). At the same, effort is needed on a national level as well – necessary technical tools and systems must be in place to contribute to this objective.

Developing capacities of relevant authorities to deal with open source intelligence is a priority that needs funding and different sources, incl. the ISF are considered for this purpose.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include: - setting up, adapting and maintaining ICT systems that contribute to the achievement of the ISF objectives, training on the use of such systems, improving the interoperability components and data quality of the systems; - financing of equipment; - financing the cost of staff involved in the actions that are supported by the Fund or actions that are supported by the Fund or actions requiring involvement of staff for technical or security-related reasons. Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex IV include: - projects which aim to improve the interoperability of EU information systems and national ICT systems, insofar as provided for by Union or Member State law.

Operating support: Estonia plans to use operating support to better contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the ISF programme. The use of operating support enables to maintain capabilities which are crucial to the Union as a whole.

It is necessary to increase the staffing of the national PIU within the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PBGB). The PIU analyses passenger lists, processes post-hit information 24/7 and exchanges information with their counterparts. Recruiting additional officials to the PIU is vital to ensure the

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required level of data exchange.

There is a consistent need to ensure the maintenance of the PNR system (e.g. security and software upgrades, infrastructure costs - costs required to maintain the servers, licenses, disk space, etc.)

In the field of digital forensics the yearly costs of special software (upgrades, fees, licences) must be guaranteed to deal with the identification, collection, handling and storage of digital evidence.

In the field of cybercrime and OSINT, the yearly maintenance costs of special software and network equipment must be covered to increase and maintain the capacity of the police to systematically manage, analyze and extract incoming information.

For all the mentioned areas, the final beneficiary is the PBGB which is by the statute responsible for security and public order in the state and the investigation and prevention of offences. Depending on national arrangements, funding related to the maintenance of ICT systems may be directed to the IT and Development Centre, Ministry of the Interior which by the statute is responsible for providing necessary ICT services to the Ministry and its area of government.

The possibility of financing other activities is not ruled out.

Financial instruments: n/a.

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2.1. Specific objective 1. Exchange of information 2.1.2. Indicators Reference: point (e) of Article 22(4) CPR Table 1: Output indicators

ID Indicator Measurement unit Milestone (2024) Target (2029)

O.1.1 Number of participants in training activities number 12 32

O.1.2 Number of expert meetings/workshops/study visits number 2 7

O.1.3 Number of ICT systems set up/adapted/maintained number 3 9

O.1.4 Number of equipment items purchased number 6 6

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2.1. Specific objective 1. Exchange of information 2.1.2. Indicators Reference: point (e) of Article 22(4) CPR Table 2: Result indicators

ID Indicator Measurement unit Baseline Measurement

unit for baseline Reference

year(s) Target (2029) Measurement unit for target Source of data Comments

R.1.5 Number of ICT systems made interoperable in the Member States/ with security- relevant EU and decentralised information systems/with international databases

number 0 number 2021 1 number Project reports

R.1.6 Number of administrative units that have set up new or adapted existing information exchange mechanisms/procedures/to ols/guidance for exchange of information with other Member States/EU agencies/international organisations/third countries

number 0 number 2021 1 number Project reports

R.1.7 Number of participants who consider the training useful for their work

number 0 share 2021 22 number Participant feedback survey

R.1.8 Number of participants who report three months after the training activity that they are using the skills and competences acquired during the training

number 0 share 2021 22 number Participant feedback survey

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2.1. Specific objective 1. Exchange of information 2.1.3. Indicative breakdown of the programme resources (EU) by type of intervention Reference: Article 22(5) CPR; and Article 16(12) AMIF Regulation, Article 13(12) ISF Regulation or Article 13(18) BMVI Regulation Table 3: Indicative breakdown

Type of intervention Code Indicative amount (Euro)

Type of action 001.ICT systems, interoperability, data quality (excluding equipment) 11,159,912.66

Type of action 002.Networks, centres of excellence, cooperation structures, joint actions and operations 0.00

Type of action 003.Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) or other joint operations 0.00

Type of action 004.Secondment or deployment of experts 0.00

Type of action 005.Training 120,000.00

Type of action 006.Exchange of best practices, workshops, conferences, events, awareness-raising campaigns, communication activities 39,893.00

Type of action 007.Studies, pilot projects, risk assessments 0.00

Type of action 008.Equipment 804,750.00

Type of action 009.Means of transport 0.00

Type of action 010.Buildings, facilities 0.00

Type of action 011.Deployment or other follow-up of research projects 0.00

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2.1. Specific objective: 2. Cross-border cooperation

2.1.1. Description of the specific objective

Estonia is active both in bilateral and multilateral cross-border (operational) cooperation at Union level to combat the important serious and organised crime threats to the EU.

There is tight cooperation in operational matters between the Estonian Criminal Police and their counterparts in neighbouring countries in the area of drug trafficking. Several Joint Investigation teams have been formed. In addition to competent authorities within and Between Member States, cooperation with international organisations (Europol, Interpol, CEPOL, EMCDDA, UNODC, DEA, etc.) needs to be enhanced. Both the Estonian police and customs authority have placed their Liaison Officers at Europol to facilitate day-to-day information exchange. Trainings, exercises, mutual learning and specialised exchange programmes are useful tools for this purpose. Focus must be on the current trends – notably technological developments and the spread of synthetic opioids, incl. fentanyls. It is crucial to respond better to a globalised drug market by strengthening partnerships between Member States’ authorities and other relevant partners, incl. third countries, where relevant.

In the fight against terrorism, the Estonian law enforcement agencies are supported by international cooperation within the EU, the Counter Terrorism Group CTG, and the European Counter Terrorism Centre at Europol, information exchange at Interpol, counter-terrorism cooperation with UN, NATO, Council of Europe, OSCE and bilateral relations with partner countries.

Coordination and cooperation of law enforcement authorities and other competent authorities dealing with organised crime is vital. In the framework of the EU Policy Cycle for organised and serious international crime: EMPACT 2022+, Estonia is planning to Estonia participate in the operational action plans for the following areas: excise fraud, Missing Trader Intra Community (MTIC) fraud, new psychoactive substances and synthetic drugs, irregular migration, attacks against information systems (cybercrime), sexual exploitation of children (cybercrime), fraud with non-cash means of payment (cybercrime), firearms smuggling, environmental crime and organised property crime.

It is important for Estonia to emphasise the enhancement of EU inter-agency security cooperation (joint activities, information sharing, etc.). Estonia itself has contributed to this when the first Europol- FRONTEX Management Board joint meeting was organised under the auspices of the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the EU and the cooperation principles and activities were agreed.

Under this specific objective Estonia plans to use the ISF funding mainly for increasing coordination and improving inter-agency cooperation of competent authorities at national and Union level and with third countries, where relevant.

The current strategy is that the potential activities of this specific objective will form the most modest part of the programme. The planned focus of this specific objective is to contribute to implementing measures (a): concerning the increased law enforcement operations between Member States, with special emphasis on operational cooperation mechanisms in the context of EMPACT (b) and (c): improving inter-agency cooperation at Union level between Member States, and the relevant Union bodies, offices and agencies as well as at national level among the national authorities; also to increase coordination and cooperation of law enforcement and other competent authorities within and between Member States.

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The minimum percentage set for this SO is not reached. This decision stems from the nature and amount of cross-border (joint) operations which cannot be forecast. These operations arise on a rolling basis in each field and Estonia continues to finance these from the state budget when the need occurs or use specially earmarked funds (e.g. funding provided by the Commission). Operational cooperation is of utmost importance and Estonia has and will continue actively participate both in bilateral and multilateral cross-border (operational) cooperation as described in the beginning of this Section. Moreover, there are several actions planned under the SO3 which have a broader purpose and therefore also contribute to the objectives of the SO2 (e.g. study visits and enhancing cooperation in the field of preventing and tackling corruption, international cooperation in preventing and combating cybercrime).

The current strategy takes into account the country's actual needs and challenges. While using additionally the state budget and other relevant funding possibilities, allocating resources for this specific objective below the level stipulated in the ISF regulation does not jeopardise the achievement of the objective. The planned addressing of the implementation measures in Annex II and examples of actions are as follows.

(a) Increasing the number of law enforcement operations involving two or more Member States, including, where appropriate, operations involving other relevant actors, in particular through facilitating and improving the use of joint investigation teams, joint patrols, hot pursuits, discreet surveillance and other operational cooperation mechanisms in the context of the EU policy cycle, with special emphasis on cross-border operations. To reduce excise criminality and excise tax gap in the Baltic region and EU overall, the efficiency and capabilities of the relevant authorities in fight against shadow economy (illegal tobacco, fuel, alcohol) is planned to be increased with the support of ISF. In cooperation with Spain, several EU member states and third countries (incl. Norway, UK, USA), Frontex and Europol, an European Operational Team (EOT) will be established in the Spanish region ‘Costa del Sol’, to develop and implement a joint investigative and operational strategy against the main criminal organisations.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include: - providing support to thematic or cross-border networks of specialised national units and national contact points to improve mutual confidence, the exchange and dissemination of know-how, information, experience and best practices, the pooling of resources and expertise in joint centres of excellence; - education and training for staff and experts in relevant law enforcement authorities and administrative agencies; - financing of equipment. Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources. An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex IV include: - Projects which aim to fight the most important threats posed by serious and organised crime, in the framework of EU policy cycle/EMPACT operational actions.

(b) Increasing coordination and cooperation of competent authorities within and between Member States and with other relevant actors, for example through networks of specialised national units, Union networks and cooperation structures, Union centres.

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Pursuant to Council Implementing Decision No. 10388/19, in the framework of the Schengen evaluation of Estonian police co-operation, a recommendation has been made that Estonia should develop an interactive and user-friendly e-learning solution on international police cooperation based on practical situations and cases. This recommendation is planned to be addressed with the support of the ISF.

In 2019, the Estonian Social Insurance Board identified and assisted 67 victims or alleged victims of trafficking in human beings. This is a significant increase compared to 2018 when 12 (alleged) victims were identified. Investigative bodies and victim support organisations continuously carry out international cooperation in criminal matters and in cases with suspicion of trafficking in human beings. Cooperation is important to prevent exposure to human trafficking in host countries and to break up the organised crime groups mediating prostitutes and illegal labour force to reduce trafficking problems in Estonia. Therefore, one of the priorities for Estonia is operational level cooperation with third counties, establishing and maintaining reliable contacts, providing training and introducing monitoring methods developed by the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board and if necessary setting up JITs.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include: - providing support to thematic or cross-border networks of specialised national units and national contact points to improve mutual confidence, the exchange and dissemination of know-how, information, experience and best practices, the pooling of resources and expertise in joint centres of excellence; - education and training for staff and experts in relevant law enforcement authorities and administrative agencies. Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources.

(c) Improving inter-agency cooperation at Union level between the Member States, and between Member States, and relevant Union bodies, offices and agencies as well as at national level among the competent authorities in each Member State.

It is essential to explore ways to improve the cross-border police and customs cooperation with the involvement of relevant EU bodies (e.g. Europol, EUROJUST). Criminal investigation officers from Estonian customs and police authorities need to be better prepared and informed to prevent and combat all forms of serious and international crime (e.g. drugs, trafficking in human beings, firearms trafficking, euro counterfeiting, money laundering). The secondment of officers for traineeships to the Estonian Liaison Office of Europol is a useful way to promote and improve the effectiveness of transnational operational cooperation (e.g. the use of Joint Investigation teams’ capabilities, Joint Analyst Teams (JAT), Controlled Delivery (CD), and other possibilities offered by Europol, for example the Analysis Work Files and SIENA network), cooperation with Europol Counter Terrorism Centre and its units, incl. CBRN, demining and special tactics.

Estonian customs authorities would also benefit from closer operational cooperation with other EU customs administrations for better gathering and analysing information; to identify targets of organised crime; and gathering evidence in criminal proceedings. Study visits may be organised to serve this purpose.

Enhancing preparedness, early warning and response to threats and crisis requires greater cooperation between the authorities involved in CBRNe events, incl. the need to develop international cooperation under the RescEU, EU CBRNe Action Plan and threat assessments on CBRNe and terrorism. Trainings, guidelines, regulations, exercises, case studies, joint investigation teams, testings, participation in seminars and conferences on a national level and abroad contribute to this end.

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It is also necessary to enhance inter-agency cooperation between first responders in the rescue services on how to safely react to calls concerning security incidents. This is an area which goes beyond the basic training of rescue services but is essential when co-responding with the police services. The knowledge and best practices of partners from other Member States is similarly crucial.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include: - actions that improve resilience as regard emerging threats, including chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats; - providing support to thematic or cross-border networks of specialised national units and national contact points to improve mutual confidence, the exchange and dissemination of know-how, information, experience and best practices, the pooling of resources and expertise in joint centres of excellence; - education and training for staff and experts in relevant law enforcement authorities and administrative agencies.

Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources.

Operating support: The current strategy does not foresee using the operating support under this specific objective. However, when the need occurs, operating support may be considered.

Financial instruments: n/a.

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2.1. Specific objective 2. Cross-border cooperation 2.1.2. Indicators Reference: point (e) of Article 22(4) CPR Table 1: Output indicators

ID Indicator Measurement unit Milestone (2024) Target (2029)

O.2.1 Number of cross-border operations number 0 1

O.2.1.1 Of which number of joint investigation teams number 0 1

O.2.1.2 Of which number of EU policy cycle/EMPACT operational actions number 0 0

O.2.2 Number of expert meetings/workshops/study visits/common exercises number 37 92

O.2.3 Number of equipment items purchased number 200 830

O.2.4 Number of transport means purchased for cross-border operations number 0 0

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2.1. Specific objective 2. Cross-border cooperation 2.1.2. Indicators Reference: point (e) of Article 22(4) CPR Table 2: Result indicators

ID Indicator Measurement unit Baseline Measurement

unit for baseline Reference

year(s) Target (2029) Measurement unit for target Source of data Comments

R.2.5 The estimated value of assets frozen in the context of cross-border operations

amount 0 euro 2021 0 amount Project report

R.2.6.1 Quantity of illicit drugs seized in the context of cross-border operations - cannabis

kg 0 kg 2021 0 kg Project report

R.2.6.2 Quantity of illicit drugs seized in the context of cross-border operations - opioids, including heroin

kg 0 kg 2021 0 kg Project report

R.2.6.3 Quantity of illicit drugs seized in the context of cross-border operations - cocaine

kg 0 kg 2021 0 kg Project report

R.2.6.4 Quantity of illicit drugs seized in the context of cross-border operations - synthetic drugs, including amphetamine-type stimulants (including amphetamine and methamphetamine) and MDMA

kg 0 kg 2021 0 kg Project report

R.2.6.5 Quantity of illicit drugs seized in the context of cross-border operations - new psychoactive substances

kg 0 kg 2021 0 kg Project report

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ID Indicator Measurement unit Baseline Measurement

unit for baseline Reference

year(s) Target (2029) Measurement unit for target Source of data Comments

R.2.6.6 Quantity of illicit drugs seized in the context of cross-border operations - other illicit drugs

kg 0 kg 2021 0 kg Project report

R.2.7.1 Quantity of weapons seized in the context of cross-border operations - Weapons of war: automatic firearms and heavy firearms (anti-tank, rocket launcher, mortar, etc.)

number 0 number 2021 0 number Project report

R.2.7.2 Quantity of weapons seized in the context of cross-border operations - Other short firearms: revolvers and pistols (including salute and acoustic weapons)

number 0 number 2021 0 number Project report

R.2.7.3 Quantity of weapons seized in the context of cross-border operations - Other long firearms: rifles and shotguns (including salute and acoustic weapons)

number 0 number 2021 0 number Project report

R.2.8 Number of administrative units that have developed/adapted existing mechanisms/procedures/ tools/guidance for cooperation with other Member States/EU agencies/international organisations/third countries

number 0 number 2021 18 number Project reports

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ID Indicator Measurement unit Baseline Measurement

unit for baseline Reference

year(s) Target (2029) Measurement unit for target Source of data Comments

R.2.9 Number of staff involved in cross-border operations

number 0 number 2021 0 number Project report

R.2.10 Number of Schengen Evaluation Recommendations addressed

number 0 number 2021 1 percentage Project report

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2.1. Specific objective 2. Cross-border cooperation 2.1.3. Indicative breakdown of the programme resources (EU) by type of intervention Reference: Article 22(5) CPR; and Article 16(12) AMIF Regulation, Article 13(12) ISF Regulation or Article 13(18) BMVI Regulation Table 3: Indicative breakdown

Type of intervention Code Indicative amount (Euro)

Type of action 001.ICT systems, interoperability, data quality (excluding equipment) 0.00

Type of action 002.Networks, centres of excellence, cooperation structures, joint actions and operations 0.00

Type of action 003.Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) or other joint operations 324,900.20

Type of action 004.Secondment or deployment of experts 0.00

Type of action 005.Training 371,250.00

Type of action 006.Exchange of best practices, workshops, conferences, events, awareness-raising campaigns, communication activities 862,500.00

Type of action 007.Studies, pilot projects, risk assessments 0.00

Type of action 008.Equipment 198,751.00

Type of action 009.Means of transport 0.00

Type of action 010.Buildings, facilities 0.00

Type of action 011.Deployment or other follow-up of research projects 0.00

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2.1. Specific objective: 3. Preventing and combating crime

2.1.1. Description of the specific objective

When aiming to strengthen the capabilities of the national authorities in relation to combatting and preventing crime, having motivated, skilled and informed people is the key. Training, shared knowledge and awareness raising are crucial in this respect. On the other hand, the need for modern technology, incl. IT tools, and equipment cannot be overlooked.

The focus of this specific objective is planned to be on the implementing measures (a) increasing the law enforcement training, exercises and mutual learning; and (d) acquiring relevant equipment to increase preparedness, resilience and adequate response to security threats. The potential activities will also address the implementing measures (b) and (c).

If the need arises, implementing measure (e) may also be considered at later stage of implementation.

The planned addressing of the implementation measures in Annex II and examples of actions are as follows. (a)Increasing training, exercises and mutual learning, specialised exchange programmes and sharing of best practice in and between Member States’ competent authorities, including at local level, and with third countries and other relevant actors.

There is constant need for systematic training in different areas. Training of law enforcement officers has been an important part in the 2014-2020 ISFP programme and this is also a priority in 2021-2027 period. Estonia has also benefited greatly from CEPOL trainings as different authorities have taken part in CEPOL residential activities, webinars, online-trainings, workshops and exchange programs. However, there is also a need for more specific trainings which CEPOL does not offer. Some specific trainings are planned to be financed with the ISF support. The national CEPOL unit was consulted on the design of training activities in the ISF programme to avoid overlaps. The principal rationale for including specific training actions in the programme is that CEPOL generally organizes basic or intermediate level trainings, there is less focus on more specific topics relevant for the advanced level specialists in the narrower fields. In addition, the CEPOL trainings and study visits are for limited numbers of participants per Member State and this is not always sufficient, especially for highly specialised units. In any event, all training activities will be coordinated with CEPOL

Effective fight against cybercrime requires targeted action and is one of the priorities in the ISF programme. Various data thefts and data leaks, ransomware claims and online payment fraud have become commonplace problems in Estonia. Citizens, businesses and public authorities need to be aware of the dangers of ICT and be willing and able to protect themselves. Investigation of cybercrime requires very specific knowledge and skills on how to use digital evidence. The relevant law enforcement authorities need to be sufficiently staffed, trained and equipped to collect and analyse information at the necessary level and ensure the sustainability of activities. In order to alleviate these shortcomings, it is planned to finance activities under both measure (a) and measure (d) – trainings and study visits plus necessary technology and equipment.

Awareness raising on anti-corruption activities have become more successful over the years. Corruption offences registered in Estonia: 291 offences in 2017; 376 offences in 2018 and 72 offences in 2019. Detection of high-profile corruption cases continues to be a priority. As corruption is increasingly hidden in Estonia, there is a need for specialisation and systemic collection and analysis of information, which

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can lead to better detection and prosecution of such crimes. Investigating corruption and other covert crimes, requires the provision of tools and professional skills obtained through training, exchange of best practice with external partners, large-scale capture of electronic information and analysis of evidence. Emphasis is also on raising awareness and conducting studies in the field for better policy decisions.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include: - education and training for staff and experts in relevant law enforcement authorities and judicial authorities and administrative agencies, taking into account operational needs and risks analyses, in co- operation with CEPOL and , when applicable, the European Judicial Training Network; - providing support to thematic or cross-border networks of specialised national units and national contact points to improve mutual confidence, the exchange and dissemination of know-how, information, experience and best practices, the pooling of resources and expertise in joint centres of excellence; - financing the cost of staff involved in the actions that are supported by the Fund or actions that are supported by the Fund or actions requiring involvement of staff for technical or security-related reasons. Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex IV include: -Projects which aim to prevent and fight cybercrime, in particular child sexual exploitation online, and crimes where the internet is the primary platform for evidence collection.

(b) Exploiting synergies by pooling resources and knowledge and sharing best practices among Member States and other relevant actors, including civil society through, for instance, the creation of joint centres of excellence, the development of joint risk assessments, or common operational support centres for jointly conducted operations.

Not all extremism leads to violence, but it is important for society, especially parents, teachers, youth workers and officials, to set an example, and intervene to ensure security on both sides. It is important to train primary officials and professionals to recognize the first signs of radicalisation and to be able to assess risks and act accordingly in a sensitive way while respecting the fundamental rights of individuals. More than 2000 first level practitioners have been trained in the past under the leadership of the Estonian Ministry of the Interior and the Academy of Security Sciences. In the future, a more systematic approach to training is planned. It is necessary to continue developing the expertise of various professionals, also with the support of international networks such as RAN and ESCN, and to become familiar with practices in partner countries.

To make full use of the potential of the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences (which is also the CEPOL National Unit in Estonia), it could be developed into a center of excellence for internal security (e.g in the domains of anti-radicalisation and counter-terrorism, fight against organised crime and cybercrimes; the use of AI). The Center would support planning and strategic development in the field through research, analysis and training, in coordination with CEPOL.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include: - education and training for staff and experts in relevant law enforcement authorities and judicial authorities and administrative agencies, taking into account operational needs and risks analyses, in co- operation with CEPOL and , when applicable, the European Judicial Training Network; - providing support to thematic or cross-border networks of specialised national units and national contact points to improve mutual confidence, the exchange and dissemination of know-how, information,

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experience and best practices, the pooling of resources and expertise in joint centres of excellence. Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex IV include: - projects which aim to prevent and counter radicalisation.

(c) Promoting and developing measures, safeguards, mechanisms and best practices for the early identification, protection and support of witnesses, whistle-blowers and victims of crime and to develop partnerships between public authorities and other relevant actors to this effect.

The biggest challenge in Estonia in the fight against trafficking in human beings is the lack of funding of prevention activities. Prevention and awareness-raising activities and training are provided on a small scale and with small repetition interval. Joint trainings for officials dealing with trafficking in human beings are necessary to raise the competence and improve the implementation of EU acquis. There is a need for greater awareness of third-country nationals entering Estonia and education of young people at school. Also the relevant training for law enforcement authorities. According to the data from the Labour Inspectorate and the Social Insurance Board, the number of labour disputes with foreigners is increasing and the number of foreigners seeking help from the anti-trafficking hotline is increasing. Educational tools have been produced for schools (supported by the ISF 2014-2020 project), but to facilitate their use, the training scope needs to be widened to include trainers going to schools to adequately change young people's attitudes and future behaviors to prevent trafficking. Also, the competence and skills of officials, volunteers and other notifiers involved in the fight against trafficking in human beings will be increased on state and local level in order to increase the level of identification of possible victims overall in Estonia. It is necessary to carry out information campaigns, to work closely with communication companies and education institutions to prevent the sexual abuse of children. The idea is to use different expertise and activities for cross-cutting prevention. The purpose is to explore how prevention opportunities can include different parties in new and innovating ways. There is also a need to raise the awareness (with appropriate long-lasting material and campaigns being worked out) and skills (special trainings in Europe and in Estonia) of adults who come into contact with young people to spot victims of abuse and to provide appropriate assistance (such as police officers, child protection officers, teachers, doctors as well as parents). We will offer special trainings to child hotline workers to give appropriate counselling in case of child sexual abuse cases online. The trainings will take into account the Council Conclusions on combating the sexual abuse of children (12862/19). Raising the capability to identify victims would lead to better safeguarding of children and apprehend offenders in early stages of the activities. The third line of activities is to carry out research and evaluation of programs/services preventing the sexual abuse of children in Estonia.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include: - Actions that improve resilience as regards emerging threats, including trafficking via online channels; - education and training for staff and experts in relevant law enforcement authorities and judicial authorities and administrative agencies, taking into account operational needs and risks analyses, in co- operation with CEPOL and, when applicable, the European Judicial Training Network; - providing support to thematic or cross-border networks of specialised national units and national contact points to improve mutual confidence, the exchange and dissemination of know-how, information, experience and best practices, the pooling of resources and expertise in joint centres of excellence. Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of the programme, depending on the actual needs and available resources.

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An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex IV include: -Projects which aim to prevent and fight cybercrime, in particular child sexual exploitation online, and crimes where the internet is the primary platform for evidence collection.

(d) Acquiring relevant equipment and setting up or upgrading specialised training facilities and other essential security relevant infrastructure to increase preparedness, resilience, public awareness and adequate response to security threats.

Preparedness for CBRNe and HAZMAT incidents need more attention, given the changed nature of threats in Europe. It is estimated that over half a million World War II explosives are still in the Estonian soil - the accessibility of these explosive substances is an essential internal security problem in Estonia and carries high risk in terms of possible terrorism or lone offenders. Illegal e-commerce, incl. the import of dangerous substances, are also increasing the likelihood of CBRNe incidents. Relevant know-how and skills, technical ability, the availability of (personal protective) equipment, and specific vehicles (incl. in the area of explosive ordnance disposal) are also crucial. It is closely related to protection of citizens and infrastructure, crisis management and strategic communication. There were many similar actions carried out from 2014-2020 ISF programme (e.g purchasing bomb robots and bomb suits) which have had a major positive impact in the field.

ISF 2014-2020 supported the updating of the system of early warning in case of danger of radiation (caused by man-made crisis, e.g. a dirty bomb). It is planned to further upgrade this system and include new functionalities like the analysis of radioactive noble gases.

One area where Estonia plans to contribute more in the near future is the wider and more systematic use of drones in the fight against crime. This would considerably improve the capacity to detect and react to security incidents and contributes to the protection of people and public spaces. This also supports the police in enhancing cooperation with European Union law enforcement agencies in the fight against serious and organized crime.

Measures for physical protection of security relevant infrastructure and/or ensuring their resilience during crisis are crucial. The continuity of the activities of the Police and Border Guard Board, the Rescue Board or other institutions providing essential services in crisis situations must be ensured. It is also important to enhance the forensic capacity to provide forensic expertise.

An indicative list of actions in connection with Annex III include: - actions that improve resilience as regard emerging threats, including chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats; - financing of equipment and communication systems. Other actions within the scope of ISF may be considered during the implementation of the programme, depending on the needs and available resources.

Operating support: Estonia plans to use operating support to better contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the ISF programme. The use of operating support enables to maintain capabilities which are crucial to the Union as a whole.

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There is a need to increase the number of staff in the Central Criminal Police Cybercrime Bureau to improve the capacity to collect and analyse the information. Staff costs will be covered by using the operating support. The final beneficiary is the Police and Border Guard Board which is by the statute responsible for security and public order in the state and the investigation and prevention of offences.

Financial instruments: n/a.

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2.1. Specific objective 3. Preventing and combating crime 2.1.2. Indicators Reference: point (e) of Article 22(4) CPR Table 1: Output indicators

ID Indicator Measurement unit Milestone (2024) Target (2029)

O.3.1 Number of participants in training activities number 3,035 9,016

O.3.2 Number of exchange programmes/workshops/study visits number 28 63

O.3.3 Number of equipment items purchased number 91 160

O.3.4 Number of transport means purchased number 0 0

O.3.5 Number of items of infrastructure/security relevant facilities/tools/mechanisms constructed/ purchased/upgraded number 0 0

O.3.6 Number of projects to prevent crime number 2 4

O.3.7 Number of projects to assist victims of crime number 0 1

O.3.8 Number of victims of crimes assisted number 0 0

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2.1. Specific objective 3. Preventing and combating crime 2.1.2. Indicators Reference: point (e) of Article 22(4) CPR Table 2: Result indicators

ID Indicator Measurement unit Baseline Measurement

unit for baseline Reference

year(s) Target (2029) Measurement unit for target Source of data Comments

R.3.9 Number of initiatives developed / expanded to prevent radicalisation

number 0 number 2021 0 number Project report

R.3.10 Number of initiatives developed / expanded to protect / support witnesses and whistle- blowers

number 0 number 2021 0 number Project report

R.3.11 Number of critical infrastructure/public spaces with new/adapted facilities protecting against security related risks

number 0 number 2021 0 number Project report

R.3.12 Number of participants who consider the training useful for their work

number 0 share 2021 4,593 number Participant feedback survey

R.3.13 Number of participants who report three months after leaving the training that they are using the skills and competences acquired during the training

number 0 share 2021 2,666 number Participant feedback survey

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2.1. Specific objective 3. Preventing and combating crime 2.1.3. Indicative breakdown of the programme resources (EU) by type of intervention Reference: Article 22(5) CPR; and Article 16(12) AMIF Regulation, Article 13(12) ISF Regulation or Article 13(18) BMVI Regulation Table 3: Indicative breakdown

Type of intervention Code Indicative amount (Euro)

Type of action 001.ICT systems, interoperability, data quality (excluding equipment) 1,117,500.00

Type of action 002.Networks, centres of excellence, cooperation structures, joint actions and operations 0.00

Type of action 003.Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) or other joint operations 0.00

Type of action 004.Secondment or deployment of experts 0.00

Type of action 005.Training 2,150,068.90

Type of action 006.Exchange of best practices, workshops, conferences, events, awareness-raising campaigns, communication activities 715,375.00

Type of action 007.Studies, pilot projects, risk assessments 684,250.00

Type of action 008.Equipment 8,407,875.00

Type of action 009.Means of transport 0.00

Type of action 010.Buildings, facilities 0.00

Type of action 011.Deployment or other follow-up of research projects 0.00

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2.2. Technical assistance: TA.36(5). Technical assistance - flat rate (Art. 36(5) CPR)

Reference: point (f) of Article 22(3), Article 36(5), Article 37, and Article 95 CPR 2.2.1. Description

Technical assistance is the precondition that sufficient means and resources are available to achieve the objectives and indicators set in the ISFprogramme. TA is used for

 Preparation, implementation, monitoring and control  Capacity building  Evaluation and studies, data collection  Information and communication

Preparation, implementation, monitoring and control TA is used by the competent officials of Responsible Authority (RA) and Audit Authority (AA). In the Ministry of the Interior there are approximately 10 RA officials responsible for implementation of HOME funds and 2 AA auditors. The TA is used for the RA and AA personnel costs, training, participation in workshops and meetings, etc.

Capacity building Consultation and sharing of best practices are key factors in successful implementation so that applicants and beneficiaries have the ability to prepare and implement projects. Therefore, the RA also ensures continuous training, counselling and guidance of applicants and beneficiaries funded by the TA. To reduce the burden on applicants and beneficiaries, the TA is used for novel IT solutions of application, reporting and reimbursement. The SFOS information system will be introduced to simplify the technical procedures, reduce the workload of applicants, beneficiaries and administration, and thus contribute more to substantive activities. The principle of single entry is used as far as possible for electronic applications. In addition, the information system enables the RA to monitor the achievement of results, the progress of commitments and disbursements, the volumes and results of audits, administrative, financial and on-the- spot controls, irregularities and recoveries.

Evaluation and studies, data collection It is important to ensure that objectives are met in time and resources are used efficiently. Therefore two evaluations are foreseen: the mid-term evaluation in 2024 and final evaluation in 2030. If needed, resources could be used for studies and data collection.

Information and communication The TA is also used for communication and publication activities (see p 7.)

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2.2. Technical assistance TA.36(5). Technical assistance - flat rate (Art. 36(5) CPR) 2.2.2. Indicative breakdown of technical assistance pursuant to Article 37 CPR Table 4: Indicative breakdown

Type of intervention Code Indicative amount (Euro)

Intervention field 034.Information and communication 32,348.44

Intervention field 035.Preparation, implementation, monitoring and control 1,471,853.59

Intervention field 036.Evaluation and studies, data collection 48,522.65

Intervention field 037.Capacity building 64,696.86

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3. Financing plan Reference: point (g) Article 22(3) CPR 3.1. Financial appropriations by year Table 5: Financial appropriations per year

Allocation type 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Total

Total

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3.2. Total financial allocations Table 6: Total financial allocations by fund and national contribution

Indicative breakdown of national contributionSpecific objective (SO) Type of action

Basis for calculation Union support (total

or public)

Union contribution (a)

National contribution (b)=(c)+(d)

Public (c) Private (d)

Total (e)=(a)+(b) Co-financing rate (f)=(a)/(e)

Exchange of information Regular actions Total 3,822,305.25 1,274,101.75 1,274,101.75 0.00 5,096,407.00 75.0000000000%

Exchange of information Annex IV actions Total 4,321,959.00 1,440,653.00 1,440,653.00 0.00 5,762,612.00 75.0000000000%

Exchange of information Operating support Total 3,980,291.41 1,326,763.90 1,326,763.90 0.00 5,307,055.31 74.9999986339%

Total Exchange of information 12,124,555.66 4,041,518.65 4,041,518.65 0.00 16,166,074.31 74.9999995515%

Cross-border cooperation Regular actions Total 1,327,500.00 442,500.00 442,500.00 0.00 1,770,000.00 75.0000000000%

Cross-border cooperation Specific actions Total 429,901.20 47,766.80 47,766.80 0.00 477,668.00 90.0000000000%

Cross-border cooperation Annex IV actions Total 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Cross-border cooperation 1,757,401.20 490,266.80 490,266.80 0.00 2,247,668.00 78.1877572666%

Preventing and combating crime Regular actions Total 9,834,000.00 3,278,000.00 3,278,000.00 0.00 13,112,000.00 75.0000000000%

Preventing and combating crime Specific actions Total 436,068.90 48,452.10 48,452.10 0.00 484,521.00 90.0000000000%

Preventing and combating crime Annex IV actions Total 1,687,500.00 562,500.00 562,500.00 0.00 2,250,000.00 75.0000000000%

Preventing and combating crime Operating support Total 1,117,500.00 372,500.00 372,500.00 0.00 1,490,000.00 75.0000000000%

Total Preventing and combating crime 13,075,068.90 4,261,452.10 4,261,452.10 0.00 17,336,521.00 75.4192199231%

Technical assistance - flat rate (Art. 36(5) CPR)

1,617,421.54 1,617,421.54 100.0000000000%

Grand total 28,574,447.30 8,793,237.55 8,793,237.55 0.00 37,367,684.85 76.4683373206%

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3.3. Transfers Table 7: Transfers between shared management funds1

Receiving fund Transferring fund

AMIF BMVI ERDF ESF+ CF EMFAF Total

ISF 1Cumulative amounts for all transfers during programming period.

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Table 8: Transfers to instruments under direct or indirect management1

Instrument Transfer Amount 1Cumulative amounts for all transfers during programming period.

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4. Enabling conditions Reference: point (i) of Article 22(3) CPR Table 9: Horizontal enabling conditions

Enabling condition

Fulfilment of enabling condition

Criteria Fulfilment of criteria Reference to relevant documents Justification

Monitoring mechanisms are in place that cover all public contracts and their procurement under the Funds in line with Union procurement legislation. That requirement includes:

1. Arrangements to ensure compilation of effective and reliable data on public procurement procedures above the Union thresholds in accordance with reporting obligations under Articles 83 and 84 of Directive 2014/24/EU and Articles 99 and 100 of Directive 2014/25/EU.

Yes Public Procurement Register- https://riigihanked.riik.ee;

Public Procurement Act- www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/50509201700 3/consolide/current;

Competition Act- www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee51706202100 3/consolide/current;

Information from the MoF- www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/eesmargi dtegevused/riigihangete-poliitika/kasulik- teave/riigihankemaastiku-kokkuvotted; www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/eesmargi dtegevused/riigihangete- poliitika/kontaktid)

Public contracts above the national threshold and procurement under EU procurement law are published and executed on the central e-procurement portal “Public Procurement Register” managed by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in accordance with Reg (EU) 2015/1986. MoF is responsible for monitoring, reporting and consulting pursuant to Art 83 and 84 of EU 2014/24 and Art 99 and 100 of EU 2014/25. Monitoring and reporting are based on data retrieved from the Central Public Procurement Register.

1. Effective monitoring mechanisms of the public procurement market

Yes

2. Arrangements to ensure the data cover at least the following elements:

a. Quality and intensity of competition: names of winning bidder, number of initial bidders and contractual value;

b. Information on final price after completion and on participation of SMEs as direct bidders, where national systems provide such information.

Yes Public Procurement Register (PPR)- https://riigihanked.riik.ee;

Public Procurement and State Aid Department of the MoF: https://www.rahandusministeerium.ee/sites /default/files/rmv_traamat_unit_files/riigih angete_ja_riigiabi_osakond_0.pdf;

Reports, data- www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/eesmargi dtegevused/riigihangete- poliitika/jarelevalve;

a. the names of the successful tenderers, the indicative number of tenderers and the contract value shall be published in the public procurement register in the form of a contract award notice in accordance with Commission Reg EU 2015/1986.

b. After completion of procurement, the contracting authority will publish the contract-specific information on the final price in the public procurement register. Information on the participation of SMEs

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Enabling condition

Fulfilment of enabling condition

Criteria Fulfilment of criteria Reference to relevant documents Justification

www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/eesmargi dtegevused/riigihangete-poliitika/kasulik- teave/riigihankemaastiku-kokkuvotted.

as direct tenderers is published in the scheme award notice – 100 % of e- procurement is carried out in a central procurement register.

3. Arrangements to ensure monitoring and analysis of the data by the competent national authorities in accordance with article 83 (2) of directive 2014/24/EU and article 99 (2) of directive 2014/25/EU.

Yes

Public Procurement and State Aid Department of the MoF: https://www.rahandusministeerium.ee/sites /default/files/rmv_traamat_unit_files/riigih angete_ja_riigiabi_osakond_0.pdf;

Reports, data- www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/eesmargi dtegevused/riigihangete- poliitika/jarelevalve; www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/eesmargi dtegevused/riigihangete-poliitika/kasulik- teave/riigihankemaastiku-kokkuvotted.

3. The authority responsible for state supervision (monitoring) and analysis is the Ministry of Finance. Monitoring obligations are laid down in the Public Procurement Act. 4 people and one person are responsible for the overall analysis of public procurement data.

4. Arrangements to make the results of the analysis available to the public in accordance with article 83 (3) of directive 2014/24/EU and article 99 (3) directive 2014/25/EU.

Yes Public Procurement Register (PPR)- https://riigihanked.riik.ee;

Public Procurement and State Aid Department of the MoF: https://www.rahandusministeerium.ee/sites /default/files/rmv_traamat_unit_files/riigih angete_ja_riigiabi_osakond_0.pdf;

Reports, data- www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/eesmargi dtegevused/riigihangete- poliitika/jarelevalve; www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/eesmargi

4. According to the Public Procurement Act § 180 p 7 Ministry of Finance submits once a year to the Government of the Republic an overview of the public procurement policymaking, advisory and training activities, state supervision and the activities of the public procurement register. The yearly overview is published at website of Ministry of Finance (https://www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/e esmargidtegevused/riigihangete- poliitika/kasulik-teave/riigihankemaastiku- kokkuvotted).

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Enabling condition

Fulfilment of enabling condition

Criteria Fulfilment of criteria Reference to relevant documents Justification

dtegevused/riigihangete-poliitika/kasulik- teave/riigihankemaastiku-kokkuvotted.

5. Arrangements to ensure that all information pointing to suspected bid- rigging situations is communicated to the competent national bodies in accordance with Article 83(2) of Directive 2014/24/EU and Article 99(2) of Directive 2014/25/EU.

Yes Public Procurement Register (PPR)- https://riigihanked.riik.ee;

Public Procurement and State Aid Department of the MoF: https://www.rahandusministeerium.ee/sites /default/files/rmv_traamat_unit_files/riigih angete_ja_riigiabi_osakond_0.pdf;

Reports, data- www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/eesmargi dtegevused/riigihangete- poliitika/jarelevalve; www.rahandusministeerium.ee/et/eesmargi dtegevused/riigihangete-poliitika/kasulik- teave/riigihankemaastiku-kokkuvotted.

According to PPA in case of a suspicion of an offence which has the characteristics of a possible case of corruption, the Ministry of Finance shall inform the investigating authority or the public prosecutor’s office. The Competition Authority is also an investigating authority and administers supervision over implementation of Competition Act 54, it has to be informed about any offences of the competition regulation.

MOF webpage indicates that in case of doubt of possible anti-competitive co- operation, the Competition Authority has to be informed.

3. Effective application and implementation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights

Yes Effective mechanisms are in place to ensure compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union ('the Charter') which include:

1. Arrangements to ensure compliance of the programmes supported by the Funds and their implementation with the relevant provisions of the Charter.

Yes Constitution- www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/530122020003/c onsole;

Act on the Implementation of ESI and HOME Funds 2021-2027 (ÜSS) , www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/11102022001;

UN, Common Basic Document as part of the State Parties’ Reports – Estonia https://tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/tre atybodyexternal/Download.aspx?symbolno =HRI%2fCORE%2fEST%2f2015&Lang= en;

Gender Equality Act

-www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/507032022002;

Equal Treatment Act- www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/530102013066;

Chancellor of Justice- www.oiguskantsler.ee/en

To ensure consistency with the Charter Estonia has a mechanism established through national law and international agreements. Among others Section I of the Charter (dignity, § 1-5) in the Constitution § 10, 17, 18, 20, 29. Section II (freedoms, § 6-19) Constitution § 20, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 36-38, 40, 41, 43, 47, the Personal Data Protection Act and the Act on Granting International Protection to Aliens. Section III (equality, § 20-26) § 12 and 28 of the Constitution, the Equal Treatment Act, the Gender Equality Act. Title IV (solidarity, § 27-38), § 27-29 of the Constitution, Employment Contracts Act. Title V (citizens' rights, § 39-46), § 3, 12, 34, 44, 46 of the Constitution, Administrative Procedure Act. According to § 7 (3) of the 2021-27 EU Cohesion Policy and Internal Security Act, each Implementing Body centrally coordinates and monitors in its

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Enabling condition

Fulfilment of enabling condition

Criteria Fulfilment of criteria Reference to relevant documents Justification

field how the support enables to maintain the base principles of the strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the values of the Charter) and contributing to the achievement of goals. The requirement of compliance with the Charter is foreseen in the horizontal project selection criteria. MA provides trainings on fundamental rights.

2. Reporting arrangements to the monitoring committee regarding cases of non-compliance of operations supported by the Funds with the Charter and complaints regarding the Charter submitted in accordance with the arrangements made pursuant to Article 69(7).

Yes Constitution- www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/530122020003/c onsole;

Act on the Implementation of ESI and HOME Funds 2021-2027, www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/11102022001;

UN, Common Basic Document as part of the State Parties’ Reports – Estonia https://tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/tre atybodyexternal/Download.aspx?symbolno =HRI%2fCORE%2fEST%2f2015&Lang= en;

Gender Equality Act

-www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/507032022002;

Equal Treatment Act- www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/530102013066;

Chancellor of Justice- www.oiguskantsler.ee/en

The monitoring committee includes partners who monitor the implementation of the Charter and whose task is to present the consolidated vision and, if necessary, problems in their field to the monitoring committee (e.g. the Commissioner for Gender Equality and Equal Treatment, the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People, the Estonian Human Rights Centre). Upon request of the partner overseeing the implementation of the Charter, discussion point is added to the agenda. In accordance with the working procedures of the monitoring committee, which are approved at the first meeting, the representative of the Chancellor of Justice gives, if necessary, an overview of complaints submitted to him/her where the activities supported by the funds did not comply with the Charter or the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Secretariat of the Monitoring Committee makes a request to the Chancellor of Justice before the meeting and, in the case, there are complaints, the discussion point is added to the agenda. The monitoring committee has an e-mail address through which all members of the monitoring committee can open a discussion or propose agenda points.

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Enabling condition

Fulfilment of enabling condition

Criteria Fulfilment of criteria Reference to relevant documents Justification

A national framework to ensure implementation of the UNCRPD is in place that includes:

1. Objectives with measurable goals, data collection and monitoring mechanisms.

Yes www.sm.ee/et/heaolu-arengukava-2016- 2023

www.sm.ee/et/ligipaasetavuse-noukogu

www.riigikantselei.ee/ligipaasetavus

www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/12788991?leiaKeh tiv

www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/131052018055

www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/103072015034?lei aKehtiv

www.mkm.ee/et/wcag-20-rakendusjuhised

www.sm.ee/sites/default/files/lisa_5_sotsia alkindlustuse_programm.pdf

www.sm.ee/sites/default/files/lisa_4_hoole kandeprogramm_2020_2023.pdf

www.sm.ee/sites/default/files/lisa_6_soolis e_vordoiguslikkuse_programm.pdf

Welfare Development Plan sets policy to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and describes challenges and indicators. The Social Security Programme provides solutions to modernize disability benefits and services system. The Care Programme focuses on improving access to and quality of social services, developing services that involve people in society and protecting fundamental rights. Statistics on the situation of persons with disabilities are collected by Statistics Estonia. The Ministry of Social Affairs publishes regular statistics and carries out studies.

4. Implementation and application of the United Nations Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (UNCRPD) in accordance with Council Decision 2010/48/EC

Yes

2. Arrangements to ensure that accessibility policy, legislation and standards are properly reflected in the preparation and implementation of the programmes.

Yes www.sm.ee/et/heaolu-arengukava-2016- 2023

www.sm.ee/et/ligipaasetavuse-noukogu

www.riigikantselei.ee/ligipaasetavus

www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/12788991?leiaKeh tiv

www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/131052018055

www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/103072015034?lei aKehtiv

www.mkm.ee/et/wcag-20-rakendusjuhised

www.sm.ee/sites/default/files/lisa_5_sotsia alkindlustuse_programm.pdf

www.sm.ee/sites/default/files/lisa_4_hoole kandeprogramm_2020_2023.pdf

www.sm.ee/sites/default/files/lisa_6_soolis

A comprehensive accessibility policy was developed in 2019 by Government’s Task Force on Accessibility. The Ministry of Social Affairs is the national coordinator and promoter of accessibility for all sectors: supporting the work of the Accessibility Council, commissioning analyses and studies, coordinating the transposition of the Accessibility Directive (EU) 2019/882.The Equality Competence Centre provides advice and monitors compliance with requirements of accessibility and equal opportunities.

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Enabling condition

Fulfilment of enabling condition

Criteria Fulfilment of criteria Reference to relevant documents Justification

e_vordoiguslikkuse_programm.pdf

3. Reporting arrangements to the monitoring committee regarding cases of non-compliance of operations supported by the Funds with the UNCRPD and complaints regarding the UNCRPD submitted in accordance with the arrangements made pursuant to Article 69(7).

Yes www.sm.ee/et/heaolu-arengukava-2016- 2023

www.sm.ee/et/ligipaasetavuse-noukogu

www.riigikantselei.ee/ligipaasetavus

www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/12788991?leiaKeh tiv

www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/131052018055

www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/103072015034?lei aKehtiv

www.mkm.ee/et/wcag-20-rakendusjuhised

www.sm.ee/sites/default/files/lisa_5_sotsia alkindlustuse_programm.pdf

www.sm.ee/sites/default/files/lisa_4_hoole kandeprogramm_2020_2023.pdf

www.sm.ee/sites/default/files/lisa_6_soolis e_vordoiguslikkuse_programm.pdf

Chancellor of Justice and Disability Council (DC) promote, protect and monitor the implementation of the CRPD. DC works on the basis of Article 33(3) of the UN CRPD. According to working procedure which will be adopted in the first meeting, the representative of the Chancellor of Justice gives an overview of complaints of those activities supported by the ISF which are not in line with UN CRPD. Also MC members will be able to open the debate by e-mail or call for an ad- hoc meeting should there be a case in which the activities supported by ISF do not comply with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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5. Programme authorities Reference: point (k) of Article 22(3) and Articles 71 and 84 CPR Table 10: Programme authorities

Programme Authority Name of the institution Contact name Position Email

Managing authority Estonian Ministry of the Interior Tarmo Miilits Permanent Secretary [email protected]

Audit authority Estonian Ministry of the Interior Tarmo Olgo Head of the Internal Audit Department [email protected]

Body which receives payments from the Commission Estonian Ministry of Finance Marge Kaljas Advisor of the Treasury Department [email protected]

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6. Partnership Reference: point (h) of Article 22(3) CPR

The preparation of the ISF programme is based on the principle of openness. All relevant stakeholders were given an opportunity to contribute to resolving Estonia's current and future challenges in implementing internal security policy. In Estonia, the strategic planning of the national needs and their financing is centralized. There is no separate process (incl. involvement of partners and stakeholders) for programming the EU funds. The planning is source-neutral; the mapping of important strategic goals is done in the process of developing national strategies. The ISF programme for 2021-2027 has planned hand in hand with preparing the long-term national umbrella strategy "Estonia 2035" and the “Internal Security Development Plan”. An overview of compiling the strategies is found on following websites: https://www.riigikantselei.ee/et/Eesti2035 and https://www.siseministeerium.ee/et/STAK2030. The process started in the spring of 2018. At the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019, consultations with other ministries and umbrella organizations took place. Additionally, discussions were held in all counties. County Security Councils, other institutions related to internal security in the county, interest groups and representatives of civil society organizations, city and rural municipality leaders, and the county development centers were invited to the discussions. In total, more than 100 stakeholders contributed to preparing the long-term strategy. The discussions were summarized and used in the preparation of the “Internal Security Development Plan 2020–2030”. The development plan was submitted for public consultation through the dedicated web platform. The same system was used to get an approval from all ministries and the Government Office, and an opinion of the Association of Estonian Cities and Municipalities. The financing for meeting the goals set in strategies are decided during the annual discussions of national budget, which quarantees synergy with national and other resources and enables to avoid double financing. The implementation of the Internal Security Development Plan is monitored by the sectoral committee which consists of representatives from relevant authorities, intermediate bodies and partners. There is a common committee to monitor the implementation of the BMVI, ISF and AMIF. This monitoring committee consists of the same parties which are members of the sectoral committees of the Internal Security Decelopment Plan. In additon, bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non-discrimination are involved.

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7. Communication and visibility Reference: point (j) of Article 22(3) CPR

The communication of EU funds aims to ensure target group awareness of EU support through comprehensive, open and relevant communication.

A single website portal providing access to all programmes covered by CPR will be established by the State Shared Service Centre (SSSC). The website portal will be made available in English and Russian as well, since surveys show that the Russian-speaking population is less aware of support measures.

The Ministry of the Interior ensures the continuation of dedicated website for the HOME funds covering the programmes’ objectives, activities, available fundidng opportunities and achievements. Estonia will ensures transparency on the implementation of the national programme and publishes a list of actions supported by each programme.

Both the single website portal as well as HOME funds website are designed and constructed to comply with the WCAG 2.0 AA Accessibility Guidelines. This means that certain technical tools and content creation principles have been used to help consumers with visual, hearing, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities use the content of the website.

A Facebook page is used to communicate HOME funds’ open calls for proposals and achievements of projects.

The communication coordinator in the SSSC will lead the national communication network to ensure central visibility, transparency and communication acitivities. Furthermore, it will hold a yearly national Europe Day in association with the European Commission Representation in Estonia.

A dedicated HOME funds communication officer is appointed within the Ministry of the Interior.

Technical Assistance is used for communication activities.

Indicators: 1. Audio storytelling through five (5) podcasts to rise awareness of the projects financed from the HOME funds during the new period. Podcasts will be part of the regular podcasts published by the Ministry of the Interior. 2. At least four (4) major information activities during the new period to present the achievements for the target audience. 3. At least four (4) digital media content created, including visual content such as illustrations and video materials to introduce the HOME funds in Estonia. 4. New social media channels (Facebook, Youtube) developed for the Home funds in Estonia to reach out to a wider audience. Creating new content and cross-referencing on other similar social media accounts to grow following.

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8. Use of unit costs, lump sums, flat rates and financing not linked to costs Reference: Articles 94 and 95 CPR

Intended use of Articles 94 and 95 CPR Yes No

From the adoption, the programme will make use of reimbursement of the Union contribution based on unit costs, lump sums and flat rates under the priority according to Article 94 CPR

From the adoption, the programme will make use of reimbursement of the Union contribution based on financing not linked to costs according to Article 95 CPR

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Appendix 1: Union contribution based on unit costs, lump sums and flat rates A. Summary of the main elements

Type(s) of operation covered Indicator triggering reimbursement (2)

Specific objective

Estimated proportion of the total financial allocation

within the specific objective to which the SCO will be

applied in % Code(1) Description Code(2) Description

Unit of measurement for the indicator triggering

reimbursement

Type of SCO (standard scale of unit costs, lump sums or

flat rates)

Amount (in EUR) or percentage (in case of flat

rates) of the SCO

(1) This refers to the code in Annex VI of the AMIF, BMVI and ISF Regulations

(2) This refers to the code of a common indicator, if applicable

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Appendix 1: Union contribution based on unit costs, lump sums and flat rates B. Details by type of operation

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C. Calculation of the standard scale of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates 1. Source of data used to calculate the standard scale of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates (who produced, collected and recorded the data, where the data is stored, cut-off dates, validation, etc.)

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2. Please specify why the proposed method and calculation based on Article 94(2) CPR is relevant to the type of operation.

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3. Please specify how the calculations were made, in particular including any assumptions made in terms of quality or quantities. Where relevant, statistical evidence and benchmarks should be used and, if requested, provided in a format that is usable by the Commission.

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4. Please explain how you have ensured that only eligible expenditure was included in the calculation of the standard scale of unit cost, lump sum or flat rate.

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5. Assessment of the audit authority(ies) of the calculation methodology and amounts and the arrangements to ensure the verification, quality, collection and storage of data.

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Appendix 2: Union contribution based on financing not linked to costs A. Summary of the main elements

Type(s) of operation covered Indicators

Specific objective The amount covered by the financing not linked to costs

Code(1) Description

Conditions to be fulfilled/results to be achieved triggering reimbusresment by the

Commission Code(2) Description

Unit of measurement for the conditions to be

fulfilled/results to be achieved triggering

reimbursement by the Commission

Envisaged type of reimbursement method used to reimburse the

beneficiary(ies)

(1) Refers to the code in Annex VI of the AMIF, BMVI and ISF Regulations.

(2) Refers to the code of a common indicator, if applicable.

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B. Details by type of operation

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Appendix 3 Thematic facility

Procedure reference Programme version Status Accept/Decline date Comments

C(2021)8460 - 26-Nov-2021 - 1 1.1 Accepted

Specific objective Modality Type of intervention

Union contribution

Pre- financing

rate Description of the action

2. Cross-border cooperation

Specific actions

429,901.20 The objective of the Specific Action EMPACT is to develop complex and long-term EMPACT activities and actions, laid down in the operational action plans (OAPs) and implementing one or more common horizontal strategic goals (CHSGs) contained in the EMPACT multi-annual strategic plan (MASP) designed for the EMPACT cycle 2022-2025 (reference: Council document 10109/21 of 23 June 2021 (EU LIMITE).

ISF/2022/SA/2.2.1/012 EMPACT EUR 54.000,00 - Spain is carrying out the project CCH - EUROPEAN OPERATIONAL TEAM Costa del Sol, mainly related to EMPACT CCH (Cannabis/Cocaine/Heroin), but also to EMPACT HRCN (High-Risk Criminal Networks), covering strategic goals n°1, 2, 3, 4 and 8. The project partnership is composed of Spain, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Serbia, UK, USA, Frontex and Europol. The Pilot Project is meant to establish a European Operational Team (EOT) in the Spanish region ‘Costa del Sol’, to develop and implement a joint investigative and operational strategy against the main criminal organisations and related High Value Targets (HVTs) affecting the EU Member States from the region. The activity of the EOT will be primarily aimed at identifying, investigating and dismantling HVTs and related organised criminal networks. The selection of HVTs and the establishment of related Operational Task Force (OTF) will be carried out in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure developed jointly by the EU Member States and Europol.

ISF/2022/SA/2.2.1/001 EMPACT EUR 375.901,20 - Estonia is carrying out the project Tackling Excise Crime in the Baltic Region, related to EMPACT Excise fraud, and covering strategic goals n°2 (mainly) but also n° 3, 4 and 6. The project partnership is composed of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia. The project is led by the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (ETCB). It aims at reducing excise criminality and excise tax gap in the Baltic region and EU overall, by increasing the efficiency and capabilities of the participating authorities in fight against shadow economy (illegal tobacco, fuel, alcohol) in the EU/Baltic region.

3. Preventing and combating crime

Specific actions

436,068.90 ISF/2022/SA/3.3.1/002 THB EUR 436.068,90 - In the framework of the implementation of Directive 2011/36/EU on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims (“EU Anti-trafficking Directive”) and the EU Strategy on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings (2021-2025), the objective of this specific action is to provide assistance and support services for victims of trafficking in human beings who hold the citizenship of an EU Member States or are long-term residents in one of the EU Member States participating in the Internal Security Fund.

Estonia is carrying out the national project Alert helpers! –Building collaborative capacity for identification and assistance of THB victims in Estonia. The project aims at improving the competence of the professionals and volunteers in identifying vulnerable persons and potential victims of human trafficking.

TA.36(5). Technical assistance - flat rate (Art. 36(5) CPR)

51,958.20 TA

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DOCUMENTS

Document title Document type Document date Local reference Commission reference Files Sent date Sent by

Performance Framework 22.09.2022

Supplementary Information 21-Sep-2022 Performance Framework 22.09.2022

Annex to the Screening of the environmental impact of the EE ISF and AMIF programmes

Supplementary Information 21-Sep-2022 Annex to the Screening of the environmental impact of the EE ISF and AMIF programmes

Screening of the environmental impact of the EE ISF and AMIF programmes

Supplementary Information 21-Sep-2022 Screening of the environmental impact of the EE ISF and AMIF programmes

EE ISF rakenduskava 2021- 2027 (ISF Programme in Estonian)

Supplementary Information 21-Sep-2022 EE ISF rakenduskava 2021- 2027 (ISF Programme in Estonian)

HEC long Supplementary Information 22-Sep-2022 HEC long

Submission of the ISF programme (Cover letter)

Supplementary Information 23-Sep-2022 Submission of the ISF programme (Cover letter)

Answers to observations Supplementary Information 23-Sep-2022 Answers to observations