Activities of Jan KOZŁOWSKI related to 2011/0270(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a European Union Programme for Social Change and Innovation
Amendments (13)
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In line with the Europe 2020 Strategy, the Programme should pursue a coherent approach to promoting employment and combating social exclusion and poverty. Its implementation should be rationalised and simplified, notably through a set of common provisions including, inter alia, general objectives, typology of actions, monitoring and evaluation arrangements. The Programme should also focus on small, medium and large projects with clear EU added value in order to reach critical mass and reduce administrative burdenwhile aiming at ensuring that the administrative burden is at the lowest possible level for both the beneficiaries and the Commission. In addition, greater use should be made of simplified cost options (lump-sum and flat- rate financing) in particular for the implementation of mobility schemes. The Programme should be a one-stop shop for microfinance providers, providing financing for micro- credit, capacity building and technical assistance. Lastly, the Programme should provide for budgetary flexibility through the establishment of a reserve to be allocated on an annual basis in order to respond to policy prioritiesallowing the possibility of shifting funds between the axes of the programme.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
ca) Construct and promote systems and regulations which support the development of the SME sector;
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 (new)
The indicative percentages may be modified for the second half of the programming period, following a mid- term evaluation of the Programme by the Commission, to be published not later than the end of 2017.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
(b) Only those Council Presidency events, conferences and seminars; directly responding to the goals of the programme.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Actions eligible under the Programme may be implemented jointly with other Union instruments, provided that such actions meet the objectives of both the Programme and the other instruments concerned. The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall ensure that clear demarcation lines are established between interventions under other instruments (e.g. ESF or ERDF) and the Programme in order to avoid overlapping support and to ensure synergy.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
With a view to regular monitoring of the Programme and making any adjustments needed to its policy and funding priorities, the Commission shall draw up biennial monitoring reports and send them to the European Parliament and the Council. Such reports shall cover the progress made in the implementation of the Programme's, the results achieved and the extent to which gender equality and anti- discrimination considerations, including accessibility issues, have been addressed through its activities.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. A mid-term evaluation of the Programme shall be carried out no later than by the end of 2017 to measure progress made in meeting its objectives, to determine whether its resources have been used efficiently and to assess its Union added value. The Commission may, on the basis of the evaluation, propose the transfer of appropriations between the Programme’s axes.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In line with the Europe 2020 Strategy, the Programme should pursue a coherent approach to promoting employment and combating social exclusion and poverty. Its implementation should be rationalised and simplified, notably through a set of common provisions including, inter allia, general objectives, typology of actions, monitoring and evaluation arrangements. The Programme should also focus on small, medium and large projects with clear EU added value in order to reach critical mass and reducewhile maintaining the lowest possible level of administrative burden for both the beneficiaries and the Commission. In addition, greater use should be made of simplified cost options (lump-sum and flat- rate financing) in particular for the implementation of mobility schemes. The Programme should be a one-stop shop for microfinance providers, providing financing for micro- credit, capacity building and technical assistance. Lastly, the Programme should provide for budgetary flexibility through the establishment of a reserve to be allocated on an annual basis in order to respond to policy prioritiesenabling the transfer of appropriations between the axes of the Programme.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) Construct and promote systems and regulations which support the development of the SME sector;
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7
Article 7
Actions eligible under the Programme may be implemented jointly with other Union instruments, provided that such actions meet the objectives of both the Programme and the other instruments concerned. It is essential that clear demarcation lines are established between interventions under other instruments (e.g. ESF or ERDF) and the Programme in order to avoid overlapping support and to ensure synergy.
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
With a view to regular monitoring of the Programme and making any adjustments needed to its policy and funding priorities, the Commission shall draw up biennial monitoring reports and send them to the European Parliament and the Council. Such reports shall cover the progress made in the implementation of the Programme's, the results achieved and the extent to which gender equality and anti-discrimination considerations, including accessibility issues, have been addressed through its activities.
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. A mid-term evaluation of the Programme shall be carried out by the end of 2017 at the latest to measure progress made in meeting its objectives, to determine whether its resources have been used efficiently and to assess its Union added value. The Commission may, on the basis of the review, propose the transfer of appropriations between the Programme’s axes.