Scope of support from the Cohesion Fund
Article 2
1. The Cohesion Fund shall, while ensuring an appropriate balance and according to the investment and infrastructure needs specific to each Member State, support: (a) investment in the environment, including areas related to sustainable development and energy which present environmental benefits; (b) TEN-T, in compliance with the guidelines adopted by Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013; (c) technical assistance. 2. The Cohesion Fund shall not support: (a) the decommissioning or the construction of nuclear power stations; (b) investment to achieve the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from activities listed in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC; (c) investment in housing unless related to the promotion of energy efficiency or renewable energy use; (d) the manufacturing, processing and marketing of tobacco and tobacco products; (e) undertakings in difficulty, as defined under Union State aid rules; (f) investment in airport infrastructure unless related to environmental protection or accompanied by investment necessary to mitigate or reduce its negative environmental impact.