Article 2Scope of support from the Cohesion Fund
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.