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Activities of Philippe BOULLAND related to 2011/0411(COD)

Shadow opinions (1)

OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Partnership Instrument for cooperation with third countries
2016/11/22
Committee: DEVE
Dossiers: 2011/0411(COD)
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Amendments (10)

Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) implementing the international dimension of the Europe 2020 strategy by supporting Union's bilateral, regional and inter-regional cooperation partnership strategies, by promoting policy dialogues and by developing collective approaches andprinciples of good governance and collective responses to challenges of global concern such as the promotion of social cohesion, energy security, climate change and environment. This objective shall be measured by the uptake of the “Europe 2020” policies and objectives by key partner countries;
2012/05/16
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) improving market access and developing trade, investment and business opportunities for European companies by means of economic partnerships and by business and legal and taxation regulatory cooperation. This objective shall be measured by the Union’s share in foreign trade with key partner countries and by trade and investments flows to partner countries specifically targeted by actions, programmes and measures under this Regulation;
2012/05/16
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) enhancing widespread understanding and visibility of the Union and its role on the world scene by means of public diplomacy, education/academic cooperation, training in the principles of good administrative and tax governance for local players and outreach activities to promote the Union’s values and interests. This objective may be measured, inter alia, by opinion surveys or evaluations.
2012/05/16
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
(1) All third countries, regions and territories associated with the Union may be eligible for cooperation under this Regulation.
2012/05/16
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
(2) To enhance the impact of the Union’s assistance, a differentiated and flexible approach shall be pursued, where appropriate, in designing cooperation with partner countries to take account of their economic, social and political contexts, the requirement for good administrative and tax governance, as and also of the Union’s specific interests, policy priorities and strategies.
2012/05/16
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) Notwithstanding the specific focus on global players, the scope of this Regulation should be worldwide enabling to support cooperation measures with developing countries where the Union has significant interests in accordance with the objectives of this Regulation. Consideration ought therefore to be given to the overseas countries and territories associated with the Union throughout the world, in order in particular to enhance knowledge and understanding of the Union and improve its visibility in third countries.
2012/05/16
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) In particular,Eradicating poverty and fighting climate change isare recognised as one of thebeing the two great challenges which the Union faces and the areas where urgent international action is necessary. In accordance with the intent stated in the Commission Communication “A budget for Europe 2020” of increasing the climate related proportion of the Union budget to at least 20%, this Regulation should inter alia contribute to that goal.
2012/05/16
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The Union is committed to helping to meet the global 2020 biodiversity targets and to deliver on the associated Strategy for resource mobilisation and their sustainable integrated management.
2012/05/16
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Under this Regulation, the Union should support the implementation of the “Europe 2020” strategy, in particular objectives relating to poverty eradication, climate change, the transition to a greener economy and resource efficiencyefficient use of natural resources, trade and investment, business and regulatory cooperation with third countries, and should promote public diplomacy, good financial and tax governance, education/academic cooperation and outreach activities, notably in regard to access to healthcare for women and children.
2012/05/16
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) In order to achieve the objectives of this Regulation it is necessary to pursue a differentiated and flexible approach by developing models for cooperation with key partner countries and principles of good governance which prevent corruption and which take into account their economic, social and political contexts and also the Union’s specific interests, policy priorities and strategies, whilst maintaining the ability to intervene all over the world wherever needed.
2012/05/16
Committee: DEVE