Source: European Parliament
The Commission is aware of media reports regarding the implementation of the project related to the electronic monitoring bracelets for the protection of victims of gender-based violence in Spain.
The measure is included in the Spanish Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) under milestone 472 (Investment in telephone services and online services to support victims of violence against women), which will be assessed by the Commission in the context of the eighth payment request.
The assessment of milestone 472 has not yet taken place as Spain has not submitted the related payment request. The Commission will therefore assess the implementation and fulfilment of this milestone only at the time of the eighth payment request, based on the evidence provided by the Spanish authorities.
The Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) is a performance-based instrument. This means that payments are made only once the requirements of the milestones and targets, as reflected in the Council Implementing Decision, have been assessed as satisfactorily fulfilled.
Under the RRF Regulation, Member States are responsible for the implementation of their RRPs, including the award and management of contracts financed under the Facility. This includes ensuring that all procurement and contractual procedures fully comply with applicable EU and national law.