325 Amendments of Nikos CHRYSOGELOS related to 2011/0276(COD)
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Article 174 of the Treaty provides that, in order to strengthen its economic, social and territorial cohesion, the Union shall aim at reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands, particular attention shall be paid to rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as the northernmost regions with very low population density and island, cross- border and mountain regions.. Article 175 of the Treaty requires that the Union would support the achievement of these objectives by action it takes through the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section, the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, the European Investment Bank and other instruments.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) For the Partnership Contract and each programme respectively, a Member State should organise a partnership with the representatives of competent regional, local, urban and other public authorities, economic and social partners, and bodies representing civil society, including environmental partners, non-governmental organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting gender equality and non- discrimination. The purpose of such a partnership is to respect the principle of multi-level governance, ensure the ownership of planned interventions by stakeholders and build on the experience and know-how of relevant actors, as well as non- governmental organisations promoting social inclusion and organisations active in the areas of culture, education and youth policy. Specific attention should be paid to groups that might be affected by the programmes and may have difficulties to influence them. The cooperation with the partners should follow the best practices. Each Member State should ensure an adequate level of technical assistance in order to facilitate their involvement and participation in all stages of the programming process. The purpose of such a partnership is to respect the principle of multi-level governance, ensure the ownership of planned interventions by stakeholders and build on the experience and know-how of relevant actors. Therefore the partners should represent the different territorial levels in accordance with the institutional structure of the Member States. The partners should select and appoint their members representing them in the monitoring committee. The Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts providing for a code of conduct in order to ensure that partners are involved in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Partnership Contracts and programmes in a consistent manner.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In the context of its effort to increase economic, territorial and social cohesion, the Union shouldall, at all stages of implementation of the CSF Funds, aim at eliminating inequalities and promoting equality between men and women, as well as combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation in form of a twofold approach, both through systematic integration of gender aspects into all stages of the programming and the implementation process and through additional specific actions. Methods of Gender-budgeting assessment should be used to include the horizontal principal of gender equality in the preparation and implementation of programmes of all Funds.
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) In the context of its effort to increase economic, territorial and social cohesion, the Union should, at all stages of implementation of the CSF Funds, aim at eliminating inequalities and promoting equality between men and women, taking into account the EU gender equality strategy1, the pact for gender equality2 and implementation acts and further policies at Union, national and regional level implementing Article 8 of the Treaty, as well as combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, age or sexual orientation, and disability, in particular taking into account the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which is in force since 3 May 2008 and EU policies to implement the UN Convention. _________ 1 COM(2010)0491 final. 2 European Pact for Gender Equality (2011-2020) adopted by the Council on 7 March 2011.
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The objectives of the CSF Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of protecting and improving the environment as set out in Article 11 and 19 of the Treaty, taking into account the polluter pays principle and minimising future external costs. The Member States should provide information on the support for climate change objectives in line with the ambition to devote at least 20% of the Union budget to this end, using a methodology adopted by the Commission by implementing act.
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to achieve the targets and objectives of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, the CSF Funds should focus their support on a limited number of common thematic objectives. The precise scope of each of the CSF Funds shouldall be set out in Funds- specific rules and may be limited to only some of the thematic objectives defined in this Regulation.
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Commission should adopt by delegated act a Common Strategic Framework which translates the objectives of the Union into key actions for the CSF Funds, in order to provide clearer strategic direction to the programming process at the level of Member States and regionsa Common Strategic Framework contains a non-exhaustive menu of recommended actions supported by each CSF Fund for the funding period 2014-2020, which helps Member States to achieve the objectives of the Union, to ensure coherence and consistency of programming under the CSF Funds with the economic and employment policies of the Member States and the Union, while acknowledging the different needs of regions ensuring the necessary flexibility for their development. The Common Strategic Framework should facilitate sectoral and territorial and coordination of Union intervention under the CSF Funds and, including multifund-approaches and integrated territorial approaches, and coordination with other relevant Union policies and instruments.
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) On the basis of the Common Strategic Framework adopted by the Commission, eEach Member State should prepare, in cooperation with its partners referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation, and in dialogue with the Commission, a Partnership Contract. The Partnership Contract should translate thecontain selected elements set out in the Common Strategic Framework and put them into the national context and set out firm commitments to the achievement of Union objectives through the programming of the CSF Funds.
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Member States should concentrate support to ensure a significant contribution to the achievement of Union objectives in line with their specific national and regional development needs. Ex needs for sustainable development. Relevant ex-ante conditionalities should be defined to ensure that the necessary framework conditions for the effective use of Union support are in place. The fulfilment of those ex ante conditionalities should be assessed by the Commission in the framework of its assessment of the Partnership Contract and programmes. In cases where there is a failure to fulfil an ex ante conditionality, the Commission should have the power to suspend payments to the programme.
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) A performance framework should be defined for each programme with a view to monitoring progress towards the objectives and targets set for each programme over the course of the programming period. The Commission should undertake a performance review in cooperation with the Member States in 2017 and 2019. A performance reserve should be foreseen and allocated in 2019 where milestones set in the performance framework have been attained. Due to their diversity and multi- country character,The Commission shall allocate to each Member State there should be noare of its performance reserve for ‘European Territorial Cooperation’ programmes. In cases where the shortfall in the achievement of milestones othat corresponds to the share of successful programmes in the total allocation of the Member Stargets is significant, the Commission should be able to suspend payments to the programme or, at the end of the programming period, apply financial corrections, in order to ensure that the Union budget is not used in a wasteful or inefficient wayte. Thereby, the Commission shall take duly into account whether unforeseeable external factors on which the concerned programme could not take influence have caused failures to attain milestones. The Member States shall attribute the performance reserve equally to all programmes having attained their milestones. Due to their diversity and multi-country character, there should be no performance reserve for 'European Territorial Cooperation' programmes.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Territorial cohesion has been added to the goals ofis the main instrument to achieve economic and social cohesion as provided for by the Treaty, and it is necessary to address the role of cities, urban areas, functional geographies and sub-regional areas facing specific geographical or demographic problems. To this end, to better mobilise potential at a local level, it is necessary to strengthen and facilitate community-led local development by laying down common rules and close coordination for all CSF Funds. Responsibility for thherefore, the integrated territorial approach as laid down in article 99 of this regulation should be the main tool to achieve a successful sustainable development of such areas and to promote iempleoymentation of l, social development strategies should be given to local action groups representing the interests of the community, as an essential principleinclusion and prosperity of citizens living in those areas.
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21 a) In order to better mobilise potential at a local level, it is necessary to strengthen and facilitate community-led local development by laying down common rules and close coordination for all CSF Funds. Responsibility for the implementation of local development strategies should be given to local action groups, including existing LEADER- groups, representing the interests of the community, as an essential principle.
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Financial instruments supported by the CSF Funds should be used to address specific market needs in a cost effective way, in accordance with the objectives of the programmes, and should not crowd out private financing. The decision to finance support measures through financial instruments should be determined therefore on the basis of an ex ante analysis and be subject to democratic scrutiny at the appropriate level.
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In order to improve the quality and design of each programme, and verify that objectives and targets can be reached, an ex ante evaluation of each programme should be carried out. For each programme, the ex-ante evaluation should include an evaluation of the horizontal principles relating to compliance with Union and national law, promotion of equality between men and women and non-discrimination, and sustainable development, as defined in this Regulation.
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) It is useful to specify the types of action that may be undertaken at the initiative of the Commission and of the Member States as technical assistance with support from the CSF Funds. Member States should ensure that an adequate level of technical assistance is allocated to the partners referred to in Article 5 in order to facilitate their involvement and participation in the preparation and implementation of the Partnership Contracts and in the whole programming process. Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission should support thematic umbrella organizations, non-governmental organizations, social and economic partners and networks and associations representing local, urban and regional authorities working at EU-level on cohesion policy.
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55 a (new)
Recital 55 a (new)
(55 a) The modulation of the co-financing rate from the Funds to a priority axis shall take into account the coverage of areas with severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps, of island Member States eligible under the Cohesion Fund and other islands except those on which the capital of a Member State is situated or which have a fixed link to the mainland, of mountainous areas as defined by the national legislation of the Member State, and of sparsely and very sparsely populated areas and other areas with severe demographic handicaps.
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) Objective criteria should be fixed for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the Funds. To this end, the identification of the regions and areas at Union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) .It shall be possible to adapt this classification for specific areas such as island regions.
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) It is necessary to lay down additional provisions concerning the programming, management, monitoring and control of operational programmes supported by the Funds. Operational programmes should set out priority axes corresponding to thematic objectives and to the horizontal principles relating to compliance with Union and national law, promotion of equality between men and women and non- discrimination, and sustainable development, as defined in this Regulation, elaborate a consistent intervention logic to tackle the development needs identified, and set out the framework for performance assessment. They should also contain other elements necessary to underpin the effective and efficient implementation of these Funds.
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 72
Recital 72
(72) With a view to strengthening accessibility and transparency of information about funding opportunities and project beneficiaries, and explaining more clearly the thinking behind the European integration process in the areas of regional development and cross- sectoral action, in each Member State a single website or website portal using clear and comprehensible language and providing information on all the operational programmes, including the lists of operations supported under each operational programme, should be made available.
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 2
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 2
(2) ‘'Common Strategic Framework’' (CSF) means the document translating the objectives and targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth into key actions for the CSF Funds, establishing for each thematic objective the key actions to be supported by each CSF Fund and theAnnex to this Regulation containing a non-exhaustive menu of recommended actions supported by each CSF Fund for the funding period 2014- 2020, which help Member States to achieve the objectives and targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and particularly the thematic objectives laid down in Article 9 of this Regulation. The document also contains mechanisms forthat help ensuring the coherence and consistency of the programming ofunder the CSF Funds with the economic and employment policies of the Member States and of the Union; the Union with other relevant Union policies and instruments, and coordination among the CSF Funds. In recognition of the different needs of regions and in order to ensure the necessary flexibility for regional sustainable development, the selection of actions from the proposed non-exhaustive menu of recommended actions should be the responsibility of the Member States and regions.
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 4
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 4
(4) ‘programming’ means the process of organisation, decision-making and allocation of financial resources in several stages, with the involvement of partners and in line with the multi-level governance approach in accordance with Article 5, intended to implement, on a multi- annual basis, the joint action by the Union and the Member States to achieve Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 368 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 16
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 16
(16) ‘'local development strategy’' means a coherent set of operations to meet local objectives and needs and aims at an integrated sustainable development at local level, which contributes to meeting the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and which is implemented in partnership at the appropspecific sub- regional territoriatel levels;
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18
(18) ‘'Partnership Contract’' means the document prepared by the Member State with the involvement of partners in line with the multi-level governance approach as laid down in Article 5 of this Regulation, which sets out the Member State's strategy, priorities and arrangements for using the CSF Funds in an effective and efficient way to pursue the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth while recognizing the different needs of the regions, and guarantees the necessary flexibility for the sustainable regional development, and which is approved by the Commission following assessment and dialogue with the Member State;
Amendment 379 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The CSF Funds shall provide support, through multi-annual programmes, which complements national, regional and local intervention, to deliver the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth as well as to fulfil the specific missions of the Funds pursuant to their Treaty-based objectives, taking account of the relevant Integrated Guidelines, the relevant country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty.
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission and the Member States shall ensure that support from the CSF Funds is consistent with the policierelevant policies including the horizontal targets and priorities of the Union and complementary to other instruments of the Union.
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 4
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States and the bodies designated by them for that purpose shall be responsible for preparing and implementing programmes and carrying out their tasks under this Regulation and the Fund-specific rules at the appropriate territorial level, in accordance with the institutional, legal and financial framework of the Member State and subject to compliance with this Regulation and the Fund-specific rules.
Amendment 387 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 5
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 5
5. Arrangements for the implementation and use of the CSF Funds, and in particular the financial and administrative resources required for the implementation of the CSF Funds, in relation to the reporting, evaluation, management and control shall take into account the principle of proportionality having regard to the level of support allocated and the size of the beneficiary.
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 6
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 6
6. In accordance with their respective responsibilities, the Commission and the Member States shall ensure coordination among the CSF Funds, and with other Union policies and instruments, including those in the framework of the Union's external action. Special attention shall be given and, where relevant, resources be allocated for areas in which other Union funds explicitly provide for an integrated approach, such as joint funding for integrated projects in the field of environment and climate.
Amendment 394 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 9
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 9
9. The Commission and the Member States shall ensure the effectiveness of the CSF Funds, in particular through monitoring, reporting and evaluation, informing the potential beneficiaries about funding opportunities and making publicly known the role and the achievements of cohesion policy.
Amendment 417 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) bodies representing civil society, including environmental partners, non- governmental organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting gender equality and non-discrimination, and non- governmental organisations promoting social inclusion and organisations active in the areas of culture, education and youth policy.
Amendment 422 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. A Member State shall include those institutions, organisations and groups in the Partnership that might influence or might be affected by the implementation of the programmes. Specific attention shall be paid to groups that might be affected by the programmes and may suffer difficulties to influence them, in particular the most vulnernable and marginalised groups.
Amendment 425 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 2
2. In accordance with the multi-level governance approach, the partners representing the different territorial levels in accordance with the institutional structure of the Member States shall be involved by Member States in all stages of the preparation of Partnership Contracts and progress reports and in all stages of the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes. The partners shall participate in the monitoring committees for programmes.
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, following comprehensive consultation of the partners referred to in paragraph 1 at Union level, delegated acts in accordance with Article 142 to provide for a European code of conduct, based on best practices, that lays down objectives and criteria to support the implementaensure the implementation of partnership during the preparation, implementation monitoring and evalution of pPartnership Contracts and programmes, and to facilitate the sharing of information, experience, results and goodbest practices among Member States.
Amendment 446 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 7 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 7 – paragraph 1
The Member States and the Commission shall ensure that equality between men and women and the coherent integration of the gender perspective is promoted in the preparation and implementation of programmesnto all stages of the preparation, programming and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the CSF-Funds using methods of the gender budgeting assessment. Member States shall further allow for a balanced participation of women and men in the management and implementation of operational programmes at local, regional and national level and report on progress in this matter.
Amendment 451 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 7 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 7 – paragraph 2
The Member States and the Commission shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or, sexual orientation or gender identity during the preparation and implementation of programmes by paying particular attention to those who face multiple discriminations. The accessibility for disabled persons shall be one of the criteria to be observed in defining operations co-financed by the Funds and to be taken into account during the various implementation stages.
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 8 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 8 – paragraph 1
The objectives of the CSF Funds shall be pursued in the framework of integrated sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of protecting and improving the environment, as set out in Articles 11 and 19 of the Treaty, taking into account the polluter pays principle and minimising future external costs for the European society.
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 8 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 8 – paragraph 2
The Member States and the Commission shall, based on existing environmental legislation, ensure that environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, biodiversity and ecosystem protection, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and ecosystem-based disaster resilience and risk prevention and management are promoted in the preparation and implementation of Partnership Contracts and included as objectives in the programmes. Member States shall provide information on the support for climate change and biodiversity objectives using the methodology adopted by the Commission. The Commission shall adopt this methodology by means of an implementing act. The implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 143(3). Sustainability shall also be ensured in terms of maintaining and creating employment.
Amendment 480 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) supporting the shift towards a low- carbon economy in all sectors; climate- compatible, energy-saving economy in all sectors including urban development
Amendment 484 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) promoting ecosystem-based climate change adaptation, risk prevention and management;
Amendment 487 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) protecting the environment and, biodiversity and ecosystems, promoting resource efficiency; and cultural resources.
Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) promoting intermodal sustainable transport and mobility, while focusing on improving existing infrastructure, removing rail bottlenecks in key network infrastructures and filling in missing trans-border links;
Amendment 495 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) promoting quality employment and supporting labour mobility;
Amendment 500 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) promoting social inclusion ands well as combating poverty and discrimination;
Amendment 506 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) investing in education, skills, training and lifelong learning;
Amendment 509 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) eEnhancing institutional capacity and an efficient and participative public administration and promoting capacity building for social partners, non- governmental organisations, regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, in particular the partners referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No [CPR...].
Amendment 520 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 10 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 10 – paragraph 1
In order to promote the harmonious, balanced and sustainable development of the Union, a Common Strategic Framework shall translate the objectives and targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth into keya non-exhaustive menu of recommended actions for the CSF Funds.
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) for each thematic objective, the key actions to be supported by each a non- exhaustive menu of recommended actions for the CSF Fund;s.
Amendment 530 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) priority areas for cooperation activities for each of the CSF Funds, where appropriate, taking account of macro- regional and sea basin strategies;
Amendment 538 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 12 – title
Part 2 – article 12 – title
Adoption and review
Amendment 542 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 142 on the Common Strategic Framework within 3one months of the adoption of this Regulation.
Amendment 543 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 2
Amendment 548 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 3
Amendment 559 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 13 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The Partnership Contract shall be drawn up, at all stages of its preparation, by Member States in close cooperation with the partners referred to in Article 5. The Partnership Contract shall be prepared in dialogue with the Commission.
Amendment 563 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 13 – paragraph 4
Part 2 – article 13 – paragraph 4
4. Each Member State shall transmit its Partnership Contract to the Commission within 36 months of the adoption of the Common Strategic Frameworkentry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 570 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) an analysis of disparities and sustainable development needs with reference to the thematic objectives and key, to the horizontal principles laid down in Articles 6, 7 and 8 of this Regulation and the recommended actions defined in the Common Strategic Framework and, taking into account, the targets set in the relevant country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under Article 148(4) of the Treaty;
Amendment 581 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) the indicative allocation of support by the Union by thematic objective at national level for each of the CSF Funds, as well as the total indicative amount of support foreseen for climate change and biodiversity objectives;
Amendment 585 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iv a) the potential amount of support foreseen for complementary activities with non CSF-funds that specifically provide for such cooperation, such as joint funding for integrated projects in the field of environment and climate; for Partnership Contracts that identify environment or climate as thematic objectives, the Member State shall ensure that priority is given to funding activities that complement integrated projects in those fields;
Amendment 590 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
(v) the main priority areas for cooperation, taking account, where appropriate, of macro-regional and sea basin strategies;
Amendment 594 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) an integrated approach to sustainable territorial development supported by the CSF Funds setting out:
Amendment 595 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) the mechanisms at national and regional level that ensure coordination between the CSF Funds and other Union and national funding instruments, especially where those provide for a structured cooperation such as the LIFE programme, and with the EIB;
Amendment 603 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) the arrangements to ensure an integrated approach to the use of the CSF Funds for the sustainable territorial development of urban, rural, coastal and fisheries areas and areas with particular territorial features, in particular the implementation arrangements for Articles 28, 29 and 99 accompanied, where appropriate, by a list of the cities to participate in the urban development platform referred to in Article 8 of the ERDF Regulation;.
Amendment 615 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an integrated sustainable approach to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or of target groups at highest risk of discrimination or social exclusion, with special regard to marginalised communities, where appropriate, including the indicative financial allocation for the relevant CSF Funds;
Amendment 622 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Amendment 623 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
(i) a consolidated table of measurable qualitative and quantitative milestones and targets established in programmes for the performance framework referred to in Article 19(1), together with the methodology and mechanism to ensure consistency across programmes and CSF Funds;
Amendment 628 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv
(iv) the actions taken to involve the partnersmplement the multilevel governance approach and to involve the partners referred to in Article 5 and their role of the partners in the preparation of the Partnership Contract and the progress report as defined in Article 46 of this Regulation and in the preparation, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of the programmes, in accordance with the European Code of Conduct, including a list of the partners involved, description of the way they have been selected and of their responsibilites, as well as their views on the content of the Partnership Contract and on the implementation of the partnership principle;
Amendment 634 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)
(iv a) an identification of the legal and administrative barriers to the implementation of partnership in the national context and actions envisaged to address these obstacles;
Amendment 636 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv b (new)
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv b (new)
(iv b) an identification of relevant existing national/regional/local partnership and multilevel governance structures and ways to take them into account;
Amendment 639 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) an assessment of whether there is a need to reinforce the administrative capacity of the authorities and, where appropriate, beneficiaries, beneficiaries and partners referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation, and actions to be taken for this purpose;
Amendment 648 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Where a Member State experiences temporary budgetary difficulties or a severe economic downturn, the Commission may request the Member State concerned to assess whether reviewing and amending its Partnership Contract is appropriate and necessary for achieving the objectives and targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and the fund-specific missions pursuant to their Treaty-based objectives.
Amendment 651 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 16 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 16 – paragraph 1
Member States shall concentrate support, in accordance with the Fund-specific rules, on actions bringing the greatest added value while minimising future external costs for the European society in relation to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, addressing the challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, and taking into account national and regional needs and the horizontal principles.
Amendment 664 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall assess whether the applicable ex ante conditionalities are fulfilled. The assessment shall be based on a common methodology and involve the partners referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation.
Amendment 676 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 4
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall set out the detailed actions relating to the fulfilment of ex ante conditionalities, including the timetable for their implementation, in the relevant programmes. With regards to the implementation of plans or strategies under the thematic objectives 4, 5 and 6, Member States shall consider integrated projects in the field of climate and environment as a potential model for an efficient, coherent and well coordinated implementation.
Amendment 701 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 18 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 18 – paragraph 1
5% of the resources allocated to each CSF Fund and Member State, with the exception of resources allocated to the European territorial cooperation goal and to Title V of the EMFF Regulation, shall constitute a performance reserve to be allocatedremain with the Commission and to be allocated to the Member States in accordance with Article 20.
Amendment 716 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 1
1. Where the review of performance undertaken in 2017 reveals that a priority within a programme has not attained its milestones set for the year 2016, the Commission shall make recommendations to the Member State concerned, taking duly into account whether unforeseeable external factors on which the concerned programme could not take influence, such as an unexpected severe economic downturn, have caused the failure to attain the milestones of the concerned priority or priorities. Where necessary, the Commission shall initiate technical support for the managing authorities.
Amendment 717 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 2
2. On the basis of the review undertaken in 2019, the Commission shall adopt, by 30 June 2019, a decision, by means of implementing acts, to determine for each CSF Fund and Member State the programmes and priorities which have attained their milestones. The Member State shall propose the attribution ofCommission shall allocate to each Member State only the percentage of its performance reserve corresponding to the share of the concerned successful programmes and priorities in the total allocation of a Member State for the concerned Fund or Funds. The Member State shall attribute the performance reserve for theequally to all programmes and priorities set out in thate Commission decision. The Commission shall approve the amendment of the programmes concerned in accordance with Article 26. Where a Member State fails to submit the information in accordance with Article 46(2) and (3), the performance reserve for the programmes or the priorities concerned shall not be allocated.
Amendment 719 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where the review undertaken in 2019 reveals that a priority of a programme has failed to attain its milestones set for the year 2018, the Commission shall duly consider whether this failure was caused by unforeseeable external factors on which the concerned programme could not take influence, such as an unexpected severe economic downturn, in which cases the performance reserve shall not be retained but allocated to the Member State on whose territory the concerned programme is carried out. The Member State shall attribute the performance reserve then either to the concerned priorities, provided that these are still viable, or, with a due justification, to other priorities of the concerned programme or other programmes.
Amendment 720 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 3
Amendment 723 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 4
Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 4
Amendment 727 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – chapter 4 – title
Part 2 – chapter 4 – title
Amendment 732 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 21
Part 2 – article 21
Amendment 736 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 22 – title
Part 2 – article 22 – title
Increase in payments for Member States with temporary budgetary difficulties and experiencing a severe economic downturn as referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 and Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
Amendment 738 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Part 2 – article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) Where the Member State concerned experiences a situation of severe economic downturn as referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 and Regulation (EC) No 1467/97
Amendment 741 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 2
2. Programmes shall be drawn up by Member States or any authority designated by them, in cooperation with the partners referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation. This cooperation shall follow the best practices forming the basis of the European Code of Conduct referred to in paragraph 3 of Article 5.
Amendment 751 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3
3. Programmes shall be submitted by the Member States at the same time aswithin three months of the adoption of the Partnership Contract, with the exception of European territorial cooperation programmes, which shall be submitted within sixnine months of the approval of the Common Strategic Framework. All programmes shall be accompanied by the ex ante evaluation as set out in Article 48.
Amendment 761 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Each priority shall set out measurable qualititative and quantitative indicators to assess progress of programme implementation towards achievement of objectives as the basis for monitoring, evaluation and review of performance. These shall include:
Amendment 764 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
For each CSF Fund, the Fund-specific rules shall set out common measurable qualitative and quantitative indicators and may provide for programme-specific indicators.
Amendment 765 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. indicators referring to the horizontal principles in Article 7 and 8
Amendment 766 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 4
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 4
4. Each programme, except those which cover exclusively technical assistance, shall include a description of themeasurable qualitative and quantitative targets and milestones for the indicators relating to the horizontal principles set out in Articles 7 and 8, which shall, where appropriate, be added to the programme-specific indicators and specific actions to be taken into account order to comply with the principles set out in Articles 7 and 8.
Amendment 768 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Each programme shall set out the actions taken to involve the partners referred to in Article 5 at all stages of the preparation, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of the programme, in accordance with the European Code of Conduct referred to in Article 5, including a list of the partners involved, how they have been selected, their responsibilites and the views they expressed regarding the content of the programme and regarding the implementation of the partnership principle;
Amendment 770 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Each programme shall set out evidence that the competent regional and local authorities and the population on whose territory the programme is carried out have been closely involved into the preparation and approval of the programme, their opinions regarding the content of the programmes have been duly considered and a substantiated justification is provided for in cases where the programme is submitted despite serious concerns raised by one or more of the concerned regional, local authorities or the civil society of this territory.
Amendment 771 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 4 c (new)
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 4 c (new)
Amendment 772 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 5
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 5
5. Each programme, except those where technical assistance is undertaken under a specific programme, shall set out the indicative amount of support to be used for climate change objectives be based on a carbon-proofing assessment, in accordance to the targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The Commission shall define a common methodology for these assessments according to the procedure indicated in Article 143.
Amendment 776 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Each programme, plan and project related to transport and mobility shall be based on an assessment of the effects on safety and on the avoidance of accidents in accordance with the EU's target to reduce heavy accidents by 50% by 2020.
Amendment 779 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 25 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the consistency of programmes with this Regulation, the Fund-specific rules, their effective contribution to the thematic objectives and the Union priorities specific to each CSF Fund, the Common Strategic Framework, the Partnership Contract, the relevant country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, taking account of the ex ante evaluation. The assessment shall address, in particular, the adequacy of the programme strategy, the corresponding objectives, indicators, targets and the allocation of budgetary resources.
Amendment 784 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Part 2 – article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Requests for amendment of programmes submitted by a Member State shall be duly substantiated and shall in particular set out the expected impact of the changes to the programme on achieving the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and sustainable development and the specific objectives defined in the programme, taking account of the Common Strategic Framework and the Partnership Contract. TheyRequests shall be accompanied by the revised programme and, where appropriate, a revised Partnership Contractmade according to the requirements laid down in Article 24, in particular those related to the horizontal principals including the Partnership principle and the multi-level governance approach referred to in Article 5.
Amendment 789 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 27 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 27 – paragraph 1
1. The EIB may, at the request of Member States, participate in the preparation of the Partnership Contract, as well as in activities relating to the preparation of operations, in particular major projectslarge and small-scale projects which offer significant potential for innovation, financial instruments and public-private partnerships.
Amendment 791 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 27 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 27 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may request the EIB to examine the technical quality and economic and, financial viability and sustainability of major projects and to assist it as regards the financial instruments to be implemented or developed.
Amendment 799 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 28 – paragraph 1 – point b
Part 2 – article 28 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) community-led, by local action groups composed of representatives of public and private local socio-economic interests, where at the decision-making level neither the public sector nor any single interest group shall represent more than 49 % of the voting rights; local action groups include existing LEADER-groups already qualified under Leader II1 or Leader+2 or Article 62 of COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 1698/2005 (EAFRD)3; _____________ 1 Commission notice to the Member States laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance in the framework of a Community initiative for rural development (Leader II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 48). 2 Commission notice to the Member States of 14 April 2000 laying down guidelines for the Community initiative for rural development (Leader+) (OJ C 139, 18.5.2000, p. 5). Notice as last amended by Commission communication amending the notice to the Member States of 14 April 2000 laying down guidelines for the Community Initiative for rural development (Leader+) (OJ C 294, 4.12.2003, p. 11). 3 COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)
Amendment 804 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 28 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 2 – article 28 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) carried out through integrated and multi-sectoral area-based local sustainable development strategies taking into account the long term effects;
Amendment 805 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 28 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 2 – article 28 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) designed taking into consideration local needs and potential, and include innovative and socio-cultural features in the local context, networking and, where appropriate, cooperation.
Amendment 809 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. A local sustainable development strategy shall contain at least the following elements:
Amendment 816 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a description of the strategy and its objectives, a description of the integrated and innovative character of the strategy and a hierarchy of objectives, including clear and measurable targets for outputs or results. The strategy shall be coherent with the relevant programmes of all the CSF Funds involved and with the horizontal targets laid down in Articles 6, 7 and 8 of this Regulation;
Amendment 820 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall define criteria for the selection of local sustainable development strategies. The Fund-specific rules may set out selection criteria.
Amendment 822 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 3
3. Local sustainable development strategies shall be selected by a committee set up for this purpose by the relevant managing authorities of the programmes. The partners referred to in Article 5 shall be appropriately represented in this committee.
Amendment 823 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 4
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 4
4. The selection and approval of all local development strategielocal sustainable development strategies designed and implemented by existing local action groups shall be completed by 31 December 2015 at the latest, the selection and approval for local development strategies proposed by newly established local action groups shall be completed by 31 December 20156 at the latest.
Amendment 825 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 5
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 5
5. The decision to approve a local sustainable development strategy by the managing authority shall set out the allocations of each CSF Fund. It shall also set out the roles of the authorities responsible for the implementation of the relevant programmes for all implementation tasks relating to the strategy.
Amendment 829 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Part 2 – article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Local action groups shall design and implement the local sustainable development strategies.
Amendment 837 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 30 – paragraph 3 – point b
Part 2 – article 30 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) drawing up a gender equality-based, non-discriminatory and transparent selection procedure and criteria for the selection of operations, which avoid conflicts of interest, that shall ensure that at least 50% of the votes in selection decisions are from the non-public sector partners, providing for the possibility of appeal against selection decisions and allowing selection by written procedure;
Amendment 839 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 30 – paragraph 3 – point c
Part 2 – article 30 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) ensuring coherence with the local sustainable development strategy when selecting operations, by prioritising them according to their contribution to meeting the strategies' objectives and targets;
Amendment 848 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Part 2 – article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Financial instruments may be combined with grants, interest rate subsidies, microcredits and guarantee fee subsidies. In this case, separate records must be maintained for each form of financing.
Amendment 851 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Part 2 – article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 142 laying down detailed rules concerning the ex-ante assessment of financial instruments, the combination of support provided to final recipients through grants, interest rate subsidies, guarantee fee subsidies, microcredits and financial instruments, additional specific rules on eligibility of expenditure and rules specifying the types of activities which shall not be supported through financial instruments.
Amendment 860 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 33 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Part 2 – article 33 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) invest in the capital of existing or newly created legal entities, including those financed from other CSF Funds or other EU instruments, dedicated to implementing financial instruments consistent with the objectives of the respective CSF Funds, which will undertake implementations tasks; the support to such investments shall be limited to the amounts necessary to implement new financial instruments consistent with the objectives of this Regulation; or
Amendment 920 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 39 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 39 – paragraph 1
Member States shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure that the capital resources and gains and other earnings or yields attributable to the support from the CSF Funds to financial instruments are used in accordance with the aims of the programme for a period of at least 10 years after the closure of the programme. The amount left over after 10 years after the closure of the programme shall be transferred to the budget of the European Union.
Amendment 926 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 40 – paragraph 2 – point c – indent 1 (new)
Part 2 – article 40 – paragraph 2 – point c – indent 1 (new)
- (d) identification of the beneficiaries and the amount of public funding allocated to them;
Amendment 931 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 40 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Part 2 – article 40 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The specific report shall be made public in its entirety.
Amendment 934 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 42 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Part 2 – article 42 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The monitoring committee shall be composed of representatives of the managing authority and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in Article 5, in particular considering partners involved in the preparation of the concerned programmes. Each member of the monitoring committee shall have a voting right. Member states shall ensure the gender equality at this body.
Amendment 942 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 42 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Part 2 – article 42 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The partners shall select and appoint their members representing them in the monitoring committee.
Amendment 943 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 42 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Part 2 – article 42 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. The list of members of the monitoring committee shall be published.
Amendment 946 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 43 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 43 – paragraph 1
1. The monitoring committee shall meet at least once twice a year and shall review implementation of the programme and progress towards achieving its objectives and the implementation of the horizontal principles laid down in Articles 6, 7 and 8 of this Regulation. In doing so, it shall have regard to the financial data, common and programme- specific indicators, including changes in result indicators and progress towards quantified target values, and the milestones defined in the performance framework.
Amendment 948 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 43 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 43 – paragraph 2
2. The monitoring committee shall examine in detail all issues that affect the performance of the programme, including the performance review.
Amendment 953 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 43 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Part 2 – article 43 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The monitoring committee shall approve the annual reports on the implementation of the programmes referred to in Article 44 and the progress reports referred to in Article 46.
Amendment 959 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 44 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 44 – paragraph 2
2. Annual implementation reports shall set out information on implementation of the programme and its priorities by reference to the financial data, common and programme-specific indicators and quantified target values, including changes in result indicators, and the milestones defined in the performance framework. The data transmitted shall relate to values for indicators for fully implemented operations and also for selected operations. All personal data has to be broken down by gender. They shall also set out actions taken to fulfil the ex-ante conditionalities and any issues which affect the performance of the programme, and the corrective measures taken, and actions taken for administrative simplification.
Amendment 965 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 44 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Part 2 – article 44 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The annual implementation report shall assess the role of the partners referred to in Article 5 in the implementation of the programme, including a list of the partners involved, their responsibilities and the opinions they expressed regarding the implementation of the programme and of the partnership principle and how these views have been taken into account;
Amendment 971 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 44 – paragraph 8
Part 2 – article 44 – paragraph 8
8. A citizen's summary of the contents of tThe annual and the final implementation reports shall be made public in their entirety.
Amendment 978 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) progress towards achievement of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, in particular in respect of the measurable qualitative and quantitative milestones set out for each programme in the performance framework including for the indicators referring to the horizontal principles laid down in Articles 7 and 8 and the support used for climate change objectives;
Amendment 989 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point h
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) the role of the partners referred in Article 5 in the implementation of the Partnership Contract. , including a list of the partners involved, their responsibilities and their view on the implementation of the programme and of the partnership principle and how these views have been taken into account;
Amendment 994 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 3
3. Where the Commission determines, within threone months of the date of submission of the progress report that the information submitted is incomplete or unclear, it may request additional information from the Member State. The Member State shall provide to the Commission the information requested within three months and, where appropriate, shall revise the progress report accordingly.
Amendment 996 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 5
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 5
5. In 2018 and 2020, the Commission shall include in its Annual Progress Report to the spring meeting of the European Council a section summarising the strategic report, in particular with regard to progress made towards Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and the targets of the flagships within the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.
Amendment 998 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 47 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 47 – paragraph 1
1. Evaluations shall be carried out to improve the quality of the design and implementation of programmes, as well as to assess their effectiveness, efficiency and impact. Impact of programmes shall be evaluated in accordance with the mission of the respective CSF Funds in relation to the targets for the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth33 as well as in relation to the climate targets, to the indicators relating to horizontal principles, to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and unto the employment, where appropriate. and qualitative jobs targets, where appropriate. Member States may use additional indicators, including indicators related to the social or environmental impact of programmes.
Amendment 1011 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point a
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the contribution to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, having regard to the selected thematic objectives, the horizontal principles laid down in Articles 6, 7, 8 of this Regulation and priorities, taking into account national and regional needs;
Amendment 1014 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point d
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) the consistency of the selected thematic objectives, the priorities and corresponding objectives of the programmes withand the horizontal principles laid down in Articles 6, 7 and 8 of this Regulation, the Common Strategic Framework, the Partnership Contract and the country- specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the Council recommendations adopted under Article 148(4) of the Treaty;
Amendment 1021 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point l
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point l
(l) the adequacsuitability of planned measures to promote equal opportunitiesity between men and women and to prevent discrimination, including measures to remove barriers to accessibility for persons with disabilities;
Amendment 1025 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point m
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point m
(m) the adequacsuitability of planned measures to promote sustainable development and the prevention of additional future external costs to the European society in accordance with Article 8 of this Regulation.
Amendment 1027 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point m a (new)
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point m a (new)
(ma) the suitability of planned or taken measures to involve partners referred to in Article 5 in the preparation, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of the Partnership Contract and the programmes.
Amendment 1029 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 4
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 4
4. The ex-ante evaluation shall incorporate, where appropriate, the requirements for Strategic Environmental Assessment set out in implementation of Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment34 and shall include assessments of the effects of programmes on climate change..
Amendment 1035 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 50 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 50 – paragraph 1
The ex post evaluations shall be carried out by the Commission or by the Member States, in close cooperation. Ex post evaluations shall examine the effectiveness and efficiency of the CSF Funds and their contribution to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in accordance with the targets of the flagships of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and the specific requirements established in the Fund-specific rules. Ex post evaluations shall be completed by 31 December 2023.
Amendment 1039 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point f
Part 2 – article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point f
(f) actions to disseminate information, support networking, carry out communication activities, raise awareness and promote cooperation and exchange of experience, including civil society organisations, including with third countries. To bring about greater efficiency in communication to the public at large and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the Commission, the resources allocated to communication actions under this Regulation shall also contribute to covering the corporate communication of the political priorities of the European Union as far asprovided that theyse are related to the general objectives of this Regulation;
Amendment 1044 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point j a (new)
Part 2 – article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point j a (new)
(j a) assistance to thematic umbrella organizations and non-governmental organizations, economic and social partners and networks and associations representing local, urban and regional authorities, working at EU-level on cohesion policy, to support the networking with national and regional partners in the monitoring committee and to promote a structured dialogue among them and with the Commission. Moreover, the assistance may include the promotion of exchanges of views and of cooperation between partners working on specific themes issues in existing and new thematic networks.
Amendment 1045 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point j b (new)
Part 2 – article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point j b (new)
(j b) assistance to support exchanges of views and cooperation in existing and new thematic networks of composed by local actions groups referred to in Article 30 of this Regulation.
Amendment 1049 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 52 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 52 – paragraph 1
1. At the initiative of a Member State, the CSF Funds may support actions for preparation, management, monitoring, evaluation, information and communication, networking, complaint resolution, and control and audit. The CSF Funds may be used by the Member State to support actions for the reduction of administrative burden for beneficiaries, including electronic data exchange systems, and actions to reinforce the capacity of Member State authorities, partners referred to in Article 5 and beneficiaries to administer and use the CSF Funds. Moreover, the exchange of views and of best practices amongst local actions groups referred to in Article 30 shall be promoted at national level. These actions may concern preceding and subsequent programming periods.
Amendment 1052 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 52 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Part 2 – article 52 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Each Member State shall ensure that an adequate level of technical assistance in its operational programmes is allocated to partners referred to in Article 5 paragraph 1 a), b) and c) of this Regulation in order to facilitate the involvement and participation of these partners in the preparation and implementation of the Partnership Contracts and in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
Amendment 1057 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 54 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Part 2 – article 54 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) calculation of the current value of the net revenue of the operation, taking into account the appinternalicsation of theexternal social and environmental costs for all modes of transport and polluter- pays principle and, if appropriate,s well as considerations of equity linked to the relative prosperity of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 1077 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 57 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Part 2 – article 57 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Amongst enterprises, only small and medium-sized enterprises shall be eligible for grants.
Amendment 1094 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 59 – paragraph 3 – point c
Part 2 – article 59 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) value added tax. However, VAT amounts shall be eligible where they are not recoverable under national VAT legislation and are paid by a beneficiary other than non-taxable person as defined in the first subparagraph of Article 13(1) of Directive 2006/112/EC, provided that such VAT amounts are not incurred in relation to the provision of infrastructure.
Amendment 1100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 60 – paragraph 2 – point b
Part 2 – article 60 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the total amount allocated under the programme to operations located outside the programme area does not exceed 10 % of the support from the ERDF, Cohesion Fund and EMFF at the level of the priority, or 35% of the support from the EAFRD at the level of the programme;
Amendment 1105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 61 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Part 2 – article 61 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
An operation comprising investment in infrastructure or productive investment shall repay the contribution from the CSF Funds if within fiveten years from the final payment to the beneficiary or within the period of time set out in the State aid rules, where applicable, it is subject to:
Amendment 1109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 61 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 61 – paragraph 2
2. Operations supported by the ESF and operations supported by the other CSF Funds that are not investment in infrastructure or productive investments shall repay the contribution from the Fund only where they are subject to an obligation for maintenance of investment under the applicable State aid rules and where they undergo a cessation or relocation of a productive activity within the period laid down in those ruleten years.
Amendment 1110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 61 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 61 – paragraph 3
3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to contributions to or by financial instruments or to any operation which undergoes cessation of a productive activity due to a non- fraudulent bankruptcy.
Amendment 1196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 82 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – article 82 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The three categories of regions are determined on the basis of how their GDP per capita, measured in purchasing power parities and calculated on the basis of Union figures for the period 2006 to 2008the latest available three-year period of Union figures, relates to the average GDP of the EU-27 for the same reference period.
Amendment 1201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 82 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Part 3 – article 82 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Cohesion Fund shall support those Member States whose gross national income (GNI) per capita, measured in purchasing power parities and calculated on the basis of Union figures for the period 2007 to 2009the latest three-year period Union figures, is less than 90 % of the average GNI per capita of the EU-27 for the same reference period.
Amendment 1210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 83 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 83 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing acts, setting out the annual breakdown of the global resources by Member State under the Objective "Investment for growth and employment", without prejudice to paragraph 3 of this Article and Article 84(7), and by cooperation programme under the Objective "Territorial Cooperation".
Amendment 1246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The following criteria shall be used for the breakdown by Member State, based on gender-related sensitive statistics:
Amendment 1249 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 2 – point a
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) eligible population, regional prosperity, national prosperity, net adjusted disposable income per inhabitant, and unemployment rate for less developed regions and transition regions;
Amendment 1260 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 2 – point b
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) eligible population, regional prosperity, unemployment rate, employment rate, educational levelducational level, net adjusted disposable income per inhabitant, social fragility, demographic vulnerability and population density for more developed regions;
Amendment 1316 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 8
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 8
8. Resources for the European territorial cooperation goal shall amount to 3,487 % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the Funds for the period 2014 to 2020 (i.e., a total of EUR 11 700 000 004)XX XXX XXX XXX). These resources will be deducted from the overall resources allocated to cohesion policy on the basis of a breakdown by cooperation programmes.
Amendment 1341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1
1. An operational programme shall consist of priority axes. A priority axis shall concern one Fund for aand one category of region, and shall correspond, without prejudice to Article 52, to a thematic objective and comprise one or more investment priorities of that thematic objective, in accordance with the Fund- specific rules. For the ESF, aA priority axis may combine investment priorities from different thematic objectives set out in Article 9(8), (9), (10) and (11) in order to facilitate their contribution to other priority axes, in duly justified circumstances., where necessary to increase impact and effectiveness in a thematically coherent integrated approach to pursuing the objectives and targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth:
Amendment 1347 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)
(a) concern more than one category of region;
Amendment 1348 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – point b (new)
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – point b (new)
(b) combine one or more complementary investment priorities from the ERDF, CF and ESF under one thematic objective;
Amendment 1349 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – point c (new)
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – point c (new)
(c) combine one or more complementary investment priorities from different thematic objectives up to 20 % of the EU contribution to an operational programme, in particular for those parts of the contribution that are dedicated to an integrated approach of territorial development;
Amendment 1350 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – point d (new)
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – point d (new)
(d) For the ESF [...] combine investment priorities from different thematic objectives set out in Article 9(8), (9), (10) and (11) in order to facilitate their contribution to other priority axes [...].
Amendment 1351 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – point e (new)
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – point e (new)
(e) Member States may set up a single priotity axis in an operational programme for the Technical Assistance as described in Article 52; these priority axis shall not apply to paragraph 2(b)(i), (ii), (iv), (c) (ii) - (via) and (e) (i)-(iia) of this Article;
Amendment 1352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Member States may combine two or more of the options a)-d).
Amendment 1354 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) an identification of needs addressing the challenges identified in the country- specific recommendations under Article 121(2) and the Council recommendationand the broad guidelines of the economic policies of the Member States and of the Union under Article 121(2) and the Council recommendations and guidelines which the Member States shall take into account in their employment policies adopted under Article 148(4) of the Treaty, andin particular taking into account the Integrated Guidelines and nationalneeds for sustainable development of the concerned Member States and/or regional specificities;s.
Amendment 1357 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) a justification of the choice of thematic objectives and corresponding investment priorities, having regard to the Partnership Contract and the results of the ex ante evaluation, according to the sustainable development needs of the Member States and/or regions, where appropriate;
Amendment 1361 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
(i) the investment priorities and corresponding specific objectives, in accordance with the different options laid down in paragraph 1 of this Article;
Amendment 1363 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – introductory part
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – introductory part
(c) the contribution to the integrated approach for territorial development set out in the Partnership Contract, including:
Amendment 1365 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i
(i) the mechanisms that ensure coordination between the Funds, the EAFRD, the EMFF and other Union and national funding instruments, especially where those provide for a structured cooperation such as the LIFE programme, and with the EIB;
Amendment 1366 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i
(i) the mechanisms that ensure coordination between the CSF-Funds, the EAFRD, the EMFF within one or in more than one priority axis and the mechanisms that ensure coordination between the Funds and other Union and national funding instruments, and with the EIB;
Amendment 1368 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i a (new)
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i a (new)
(i a) the arrangement of cooperation on environmental and climate priorities between different sectoral administrations on national and regional level, leading to, first, the identification of areas in which activities that complement integrated projects in the environment and climate field could be envisaged and, second, the determination of funding areas where the use of solutions, methods and approaches validated under the LIFE programme can be beneficial;
Amendment 1369 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii
(ii) where appropriate, a planned integrated approach to the territorial development of urban, rural, coastal and fisheries areas and areas with particular territorial features, in particular the implementation arrangements for Articles 28 and 29 and the mechanisms contributing to integrated territorial investment (ITI) referred to in Article 99 of this Regulation, including those under Article 12 Par.1 of Regulation (EU) No [ESF] including the indicative annual allocation of each Fund to integrated actions;
Amendment 1372 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii
(iii) the list of citiesfunctional urban areas, where integrated actions for sustainable, inclusive urban development will be implemented, in accordance with article 7 of Regulation (EU) No (ERDF), provided that the local authorities or existing bodies managing the functional urban areas where the integrated actions are to be implemented have given their consent; the indicative annual allocation of the ERDF support for these actions, including the resources delegated to cities for management under Article 7(2) of Regulation (EU) No […] [ERDF] and the indicative annual allocation of ESF support for integrated actions shall be added;
Amendment 1379 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iv
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iv
(iv) the identification of the areas in which community-led local development will be implemented and of the implementation arrangements for Articles 28 and 29, including the indicative annual allocation of each Funds for integrated actions;
Amendment 1381 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vi
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vi
(vi) where appropriate, the contribution of the planned interventions towards all forms of macro regional strategies and sea basin strategies;
Amendment 1385 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vi a (new)
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vi a (new)
(vi a) the contribution to the integrated approach set out in the Partnership Contract to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or target groups at highest risk of discrimination or exclusion, with special regard to marginalised communities, and the indicative financial allocation;
Amendment 1386 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point d
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 1392 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point e – point i a (new)
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point e – point i a (new)
(i a) the results of the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the operational programme carried out in accordance with the Directive 2001/42/EC;
Amendment 1394 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point e – point iii
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point e – point iii
(iii) the actions taken to involve the partners in the preparation of the operational programme, and the role of the partners in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the operational programme, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the operational programme in accordance with the European code of conduct referred to in Article 5, including a list of the partners involved, information on how they have been selected, their responsibilites and their views;
Amendment 1397 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point f – point i
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point f – point i
(i) the planned use of the option laid down in paragraph 1 (e) of this Article on technical assistance including, and planned actions to reinforce the administrative capacity of authorities and beneficiaries, beneficiaries and partners referred to in Article 5 in accordance with the European code of conduct, with the relevant information referred to in paragraph 2 (b) for the priority axis concerned;
Amendment 1399 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point f – point ii
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point f – point ii
(ii) an assessmentthe actions planned to achieve a reduction of the administrative burden for beneficiaries and the actions planned to achieve a reduction accompanied by targets;
Amendment 1403 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point g – point ii
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point g – point ii
(ii) a table specifying, for the whole programming period, for the operational programme and for each priority axis, the amount of the total financial appropriation of the support from the Funds and the national co-financing. For priority axes which concern more than one category of region, the table shall specify the different amounts from each Fund and the respective co-financed amounts for each category of region. For priority axes which combine one or more complementary investment priorities from different CSF Funds, the table shall specify the amounts from each Funds. Where the national co-financing is made up of public and private co-financing, the table shall give the indicative breakdown between the public and the private components. It shall show, for information purposes, the envisaged participation from the EIB;
Amendment 1409 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i
(i) a description of specific actions to take into account environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, biodiversity protection, ecosystem-based climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster resilience and risk prevention and management, in the selection of operations;
Amendment 1413 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point ii
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point ii
(ii) a description of the specific actions to promote equal opportunities and prevent any discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or, sexual orientation or gender identity during the preparation, design and implementation of the operational programme and in particular in relation to access to funding, taking account of the needs of the various target groups at risk of such discrimination and in particular the requirements of ensuring accessibility for disabled persons;
Amendment 1418 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point iii
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point iii
(iii) a description of its contribution to the promotion of equality between men and women and, where appropriate, the arrangements to ensure the integration of gender perspective at operational programme and operation level and a description of the specific actions put in place to promote equality between men and women.
Amendment 1423 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall submit an opinion of the national equality bodies and partners referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation, on the measures set out in points (i), (ii) and (iii), toghether with the proposal for an operational programme under the Investment for growth and jobs goal.
Amendment 1426 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 88 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 88 – paragraph 2
2. The ERDF and the ESF may finance, in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of 510% of Union funding for a priority axis of an operational programme in cases where the priority axis corresponds to the option laid down in paragraph 1 (b) of Art. 87 and to a limit of 20 % of Union funding for each a priority axis of an operational programme in cases where the priority axis corresponds to the option laid down in paragraph 1 (c) of Article 87, a part of an operation for which the costs are eligible for support from the other Fund on the basis of eligibility rules applied to that Fund, provided that they are necessary for the satisfactory implementation of the operation and are directly linked to it.
Amendment 1440 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) information on the feasibility studies carried out, including the options analysis, the results, and independent quality review, the long-term social impact, the long-term impact for public budgets and coherence with regional und local sustainable development;
Amendment 1441 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) a cost-benefit analysis, including an economic and a financial analysis, an analysis of the application of the polluter- pays principle and of the internalisation of external environmental and social costs, and a risk assessment;
Amendment 1442 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) an analysis of the environmental impact in accordance with Directives 85/337/EEC and 97/11/EC, taking into account climate change adaptation and mitigation needs, biodiversity protection, resource efficiency and disaster resilience;
Amendment 1446 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i a (new)
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) a description of how and to what extent the partners referred to in Article 5 are involved in the decision on major projects, including a list of the partners involved, how they have been selected, their responsibilites and their views on the content of the programme and on the implementation of the partnership principle;
Amendment 1447 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i b (new)
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i b (new)
(i b) a description of how and to what extent the public has been consulted on the preparation and implementation of the major project.
Amendment 1463 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 93 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 93 – paragraph 2
2. The public support allocated to a joint action plan shall be a minimum of EUR 10 000 000 or 20 % of the public support of the operational programme or programmes, whichever is lower. The public support allocated to one joint action plan per Member State may be a minimum of EUR 5 000 000.
Amendment 1470 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 94 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 94 – paragraph 2
2. A joint action plan shall cover the entire programming period or part of the period between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2022. The outputs and results of a joint action plan shall give rise to reimbursement only if attained after the date of the decision of approval of the joint action plan and before the end of the implementation period defined.
Amendment 1475 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) an analysis of the effects of the joint action plan on the promotion of equality between men and women and the prevention of discrimination; referred to in Article 7
Amendment 1478 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) an analysis of the effects of the joint action plan on the promotion of sustainable development, where appropriate referred to in Article 8;
Amendment 1481 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
(9 a) measures taken or planned in order to involve the partners referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation in the preparation, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of the joint action plan, including in their role as members monitoring committee.
Amendment 1488 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 97 – paragraph 2 – point a
Part 3 – article 97 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) review progress towards achieving the milestones, outputs and results of the joint action plan and transmit the results to the monitoring committee;
Amendment 1489 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 97 – paragraph 2 – point b
Part 3 – article 97 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) consider and approve any proposal to amend the joint action plan in order to take account of any issues affecting its performance and transmit the results to the monitoring committee.
Amendment 1491 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 98 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 98 – paragraph 2
2. The financial management, control and audit of the joint action plan shall aim exclusively at verifying that the conditions for payments defined in the decision approving the joint action plan have been fulfilled. Besides that, concerned Member States or regions concerned may decide about stages of fulfillments of the requirements of a joint action plan and an annual or multiannual period for payments.
Amendment 1497 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 99 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 99 – paragraph 1
1. Where an urban development strategy or other territorial strategy or pact as defined in Article 12(1) of Regulation…...[ESF] requires an integrated approach as referred to in Art. 87 paragraphs 1 (b), (c) and (d), involving investments under more than onone or more priority axis of one or more operational programmes, the action shall be carried out as an integrated territorial investment (an ‘'ITI’').
Amendment 1501 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 99 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 99 – paragraph 2
2. The relevant operational programmes shall identify the ITIs planned and shall set out the indicative financial allocation from eachwithin each priority axis or within the priority axeis to eachinvolved to the planned ITI.
Amendment 1507 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 99 – paragraph 3
Part 3 – article 99 – paragraph 3
3. The Member State or the managing authority may designate one or more intermediate bodies, including local authorities, regional development bodies, or non-governmental organisations or local action groups referred to in Article 30, to carry out the management and implementation of an ITI. The coherence of the ITI with regional sustainable development strategies at regional level has to be ensured.
Amendment 1510 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 99 – paragraph 4
Part 3 – article 99 – paragraph 4
4. The Member State or the relevant managing authorities shall ensure that the monitoring system for the operational programme provides for the identification of operations and outputs of a priority axis contributing to an ITI.
Amendment 1514 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 100 – paragraph 1 – point f
Part 3 – article 100 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) actions to promotensure equality between men and women, equal opportunities, and non- discrimination, including accessibility for disabled persons;
Amendment 1519 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 100 – paragraph 1 – point i
Part 3 – article 100 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the implementation of financial instruments.
Amendment 1520 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 100 – paragraph 2 – point b
Part 3 – article 100 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the annual and final implementation reports and the progress reports in 2017 and 2019;
Amendment 1537 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point i
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point i
(i) progress in the implementation of measures to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or of target groups at highest risk of discrimination or social exclusion, with special regard to marginalised communities including, where appropriate, the financial resources used;
Amendment 1569 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 105 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Part 3 – article 105 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) informing the public about the timelines for programming and about the expected timelines of all related public consultation processes at all stages of the preparation of the Partnership Contract and the programmes;
Amendment 1571 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 105 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Part 3 – article 105 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The EU institutions and the advisory bodies shall organise raising awareness actions in order to explain how cohesion policy works.
Amendment 1590 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 109 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 109 – paragraph 2
2. Technical assistance shall take the form of a mono-fundpart of a priority axis or a priority axis within an operational programme or of a specific operational programme.
Amendment 1593 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission decision adopting an operational programme shall fix the co- financing rate and the maximum amount of support from each Funds for each priority axis.
Amendment 1601 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Amendment 1623 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 5
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 5
5. The maximum co-financing rate under paragraph 3 at the level of a priority axis shall be increased by ten percentage points, where the whole of a priority axis is delivered through financial instruments, or through community-led local development.
Amendment 1625 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 7
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 7
7. AOnly in cases referring to Article 22 a separate priority axis with a co- financing rate of up to 100% may be established within an operational programme to support operations implemented through financial instruments set up at Union level and managed directly or indirectly by the Commission. Where a separate priority is established for this purpose, the support under this axis may not be implemented by any other means.
Amendment 1628 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 111 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Part 3 – article 111 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) the importance of the priority axis for the delivery of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, having regard to the specific gaps to be addressedin achieving the targets of the flagships initiatives of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 1634 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 111 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c a (new)
Part 3 – article 111 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c a (new)
(c a) other areas with severe demographic handicaps.
Amendment 1664 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 113 – paragraph 7
Part 3 – article 113 – paragraph 7
7. The Member State or the managing authority may entrust the management of part of an operational programme to an intermediate body by way of an agreement in writing between the intermediate body and the Member State or managing authority (a ‘'global grant’)'), including local authorities, regional development bodies or non-governmental organisations. With the view of facilitating access to Structural Funds for small non- governmental organisations, the management authority shall promote the use of small and tailor-made global grants. The intermediate body shall provide guarantees of its solvency and competence in the domain concerned, as well as its administrative and financial management.
Amendment 1670 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 114 – paragraph 2 – point a
Part 3 – article 114 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) support the work of the monitoring committee and provide itin particular ensure that the partners referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation, in accordance with the European code of conduct, have the necessary capacity to participate in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Partnership Contract and the programmes, and provide the monitoring committee with the information it requires to carry out its tasks, in particular data relating to the progress of the operational programme in achieving its objectives, financial data and data relating to indicators and milestones;
Amendment 1671 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 114 – paragraph 2 – point e
Part 3 – article 114 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) ensure that the data referred to in point (d) is collected, entered and stored in the system, and that data on indicators is broken down by gender where required by Annex I of the ESF Regulation.
Amendment 1673 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 114 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part
Part 3 – article 114 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part
(a) together with the monitoring committee, draw up and, once approved, apply appropriate selection procedures and criteria that:
Amendment 1676 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 114 – paragraph 4 – point c
Part 3 – article 114 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) put in place effective and proportionate anti-fraud measures taking into account the risks identified, such as an independent office receiving information by whistle blowers;
Amendment 1708 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) in 2015: 13 % of the amount of support from the Funds for the entire programming period to the operational programme;
Amendment 1715 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) in 2016: 13 % of the amount of support from the Funds for the entire programming period to the operational programme.
Amendment 1721 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 126 – paragraph 5
Part 3 – article 126 – paragraph 5
5. Subject to available funding, the Commission shall make thput in place effective and proportionate ianterim payment no later than 60 days after the date on which a payment application is registered with the Commission.i-fraud measures taking into account the risks identified, such as an independent office receiving information by whistle blowers;
Amendment 1755 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point f
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 1761 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point g
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 1808 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – indent 2
Annex I – point 3 – indent 2
– transparent, easily understandable, with objectively verifiable targets and the source data identified and publicly available;
Amendment 1809 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities –point 4 – sub-point 4.1 – column 3 – indent 2
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities –point 4 – sub-point 4.1 – column 3 – indent 2
– Adoption of measures necessary to establish a system of certification of the energy performance of buildings in accordance with Article 119.3 (B), Article 11 and Article 18 of Directive 2010/31/EU;
Amendment 1810 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 4 – sub-point 4.1 – column 3 – indent 5 a new
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 4 – sub-point 4.1 – column 3 – indent 5 a new
– National Energy Efficiency Action Plans which translate energy saving objectives into concrete and coherent measures have been submitted in accordance with Directive 2006/32/EC, or equivalent reporting documents in application to the Directive on Energy Efficiency when it will be repealing Directive 2006/32/EC.
Amendment 1811 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 4 – sub-point 4.1 – column 2 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 4 – sub-point 4.1 – column 2 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Transposition into national law, once adopted, of the Energy Efficiency Directive (COM(2011)370 final).
Amendment 1812 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 4 – sub-point 4.1 – column 2 – subparagraph 4 b (new)
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 4 – sub-point 4.1 – column 2 – subparagraph 4 b (new)
Transposition into national law of Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (recast).
Amendment 1813 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 4 – sub-point 4.2 – column 3 – indent 1 a new
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 4 – sub-point 4.2 – column 3 – indent 1 a new
– A Member State has put in place support schemes for the three renewable energy sectors until 2020: electricity, heat and transport;
Amendment 1815 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 4 – sub-point 4.1 – column 3 – indent 5 b new
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 4 – sub-point 4.1 – column 3 – indent 5 b new
– Market surveillance mechanisms in place in accordance with Article 3 of Directive 2009/125/EC are in place.
Amendment 1816 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.1 – column 3 – indent 1
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.1 – column 3 – indent 1
– A Member State has ensured contribution of the different water uses to the recovery of the costs of water services by sector in accordance with Article 9 of Directive 2000/60/EC, guaranteeing equal, universal access to this common good.
Amendment 1817 #
Proposal for a regulation
Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.2 a (new)
Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.2 a (new)
6.2a Biodiversity The Member State has submitted, and together with the European Commission has adopted a multi-annual plan for prioritization and budgeting of investments for Natura 2000 sites (Prioritised Action Framework) in accordance with Article 8 of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora.
Amendment 1818 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.2 a (new) – column 3 – indent 1 (new)
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.2 a (new) – column 3 – indent 1 (new)
– The Member States has adopted a multi- annual plan for prioritization and budgeting of investments in accordance with Article 8 of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (National Prioritised Action Frameworks for financing Natura 2000), including: 1.A list of priority measures in Natura 2000 sites and respective EU co-financing needs; 2. an analysis of co-financing sought from different EU funds to realise those measures;
Amendment 1819 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.2 b (new)
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.2 b (new)
6.2b. Cultural heritage sector: Development of projects to safeguard, pass on, promote and develop tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
Amendment 1820 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.2 a (new) – column 3 – indent 1 (new)
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.2 a (new) – column 3 – indent 1 (new)
– Effective instruments are available at national, regional and local level , in particular in regions with specific characteristics;
Amendment 1821 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.2 b (new) – column 3 – indent 2 (new)
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.2 b (new) – column 3 – indent 2 (new)
– Measures designed to exploit cultural and linguistic diversity and all aspects of the living heritage of the Union are developed.
Amendment 1822 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7.1
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7.1
7.1. Road: The existence of a comprehensive national transport plan which contains an appropriate prioritisation of investments in the core Trans European Network of Transport Infrastructure (TEN- T) network, in the comprehensive network (investments other than the core TEN-T) and in secondary connectivity (including public transport at regional and local level). Transposition and application of Directive 2011/76/EU on the charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures.
Amendment 1823 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7.1 – column 3 – sub- indent 5 a new
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7.1 – column 3 – sub- indent 5 a new
– National road user charging systems in place, in line with the provisions of 2011/76/EU, including recovery of costs for infrastructure, noise and air pollution, applied on all motorways since the beginning of their operation.
Amendment 1824 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – subindent 2
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – subindent 2
3. a strategic environmental assessment fulfilling the legal requirements for the transport plan, including an assessment of the overall greenhouse gas impacts of implementation of the plan to 2030 and 2050, including, if appropriate an assessment of the trans-border section;
Amendment 1825 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7. 2 a new
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7. 2 a new
7.2a. Transport maritime Incorporation of sea routes (‘motorways of the sea’ and maritime cabotage) into the comprehensive regional, trans- regional, national and transnational transport plan, with particular reference to the transport of goods.
Amendment 1826 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7. 2 a new – column 3
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7. 2 a new – column 3
– indent 1 (new)
Amendment 1827 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7. 2 a new – column 3
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7. 2 a new – column 3
– indent 2 (new)
–a realistic and mature project pipeline (including a budgetary framework);
Amendment 1828 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7.2 a new – column 3
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7.2 a new – column 3
– indent 3 (new)
– a strategic environmental assessment fulfilling the legal requirements for the transport plan;
Amendment 1829 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7.2 a new – column 3
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7.2 a new – column 3
– indent 4 (new)
– measures to strengthen the capacity of intermediary bodies and beneficiaries to deliver the project pipeline.
Amendment 1830 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.1 – column 3 – indent 2
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.1 – column 3 – indent 2
– Employment services have set up networks with employers and education institutes, also crossing the sectors.
Amendment 1831 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.2 – column 2
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.2 – column 2
8.2. Self-employment, entrepreneurship and business creation and business transfer: the existence of a comprehensive strategy for inclusive start- up support in accordance with the Small Business Act and in coherence with the Employment guidelines and the Broad Guidelines for the economic policies of the Member States and of the Union, regarding the enabling conditions for job creation.
Amendment 1832 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3a (new)
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3a (new)
– Actions for information and awareness raising at secondary education level;
Amendment 1833 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3b (new)
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3b (new)
– Gender-related advice and preparation of new business start-ups;
Amendment 1834 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.2 – column 3 –
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.2 – column 3 –
– Measures intended for the preparation and for the follow-up of business transfer.
Amendment 1835 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.4 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 2
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.4 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 2
– a Member State has measures in place to promote active ageing and to reduce early retirement.
Amendment 1837 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.1 – column 3 – indent 2 – sub-indent 4
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.1 – column 3 – indent 2 – sub-indent 4
– cuts across-sectors, and involves and coordinates all policy sectors and stakeholders, including the areas of culture, arts and sport, that are relevant to address ESL.
Amendment 1838 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 1 – sub-indent 2
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 1 – sub-indent 2
– increase higher education participation among low income groups and other under-represented groups, with special consideration for the most vulnerable groups.
Amendment 1840 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3
– gender-sensitive measures to increase employability and entrepreneurship that:
Amendment 1843 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.3 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 4
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.3 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 4
– measures to improve the relevance of education and training and to adapt it to the needs of identified target groups;, including the knowledge of regional, official and non-official languages.
Amendment 1844 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.3a (new)
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.3a (new)
9.3a Vocational education and training - The existence of national or regional strategies for a modern vocational education and training.
Amendment 1845 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.3a (new) – column 3
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.3a (new) – column 3
– indent 1 (new)
- Recognition of vocational education and training as engine for sustainable development and inclusive growth;
Amendment 1846 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.3a (new) – column 3
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.3a (new) – column 3
– indent 2 (new)
– Measures to improve the quality and efficiency of initial and continuous vocational training;
Amendment 1847 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.3a (new) – column 3
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.3a (new) – column 3
– indent 3 (new)
- Measures to promote vocational education and training.
Amendment 1848 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 10 – sub-point 10.1 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 2
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 10 – sub-point 10.1 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 2
– is in accordance withlays out concrete proposals designed to work towards the achievement of the national poverty and social exclusion target (as defined in the National Reform Programme and National Social Reports), which includes the extension of quality employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups;
Amendment 1849 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 10 – sub-point 10.1 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 4
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 10 – sub-point 10.1 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 4
– demonstrates that social partners and relevant stakeholders are involved in the design ofat all stages (design, implementation and evaluation) of the national anti-poverty strategies and active inclusion;
Amendment 1852 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 10 – sub-point 10.1 – column 3 – indent 2 – sub-indent 2
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 10 – sub-point 10.1 – column 3 – indent 2 – sub-indent 2
– is coherent with the National Reform Programme and National Social Reports;
Amendment 1855 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 10 – sub-point 10.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 1
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 10 – sub-point 10.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 1
– Contains coordinated measures to improve access to quality health servicand affordable health services aiming at tackling the social determinants of health inequalities;
Amendment 1857 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 11 – column 1
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 11 – column 1
11. Enhancing institutional capacity and efficient and participative public administration and promoting capacity building for social partners, nongovernmental organisations, regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, in particular the partners referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No [CPR...] (referred to in Article 9(11) )
Amendment 1858 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 11 – column 3 – indent 1
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 11 – column 3 – indent 1
- A strategy for reinforcing a Member State's administrative efficiencyregional and local authorities' administrative efficiency and their skills to implement participative methods is in place and in the process of being implemented1. The strategy includes:
Amendment 1859 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 11 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub- indent 5
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 11 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub- indent 5
– the development of skills at all levels, including acquisition of methods ensuring participation of civil society in the decision making processes;
Amendment 1860 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 11 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub- indent 6a (new)
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 11 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub- indent 6a (new)
– a strategy for capacity building for social partners, non-governmental organisations, regional and local authorities and other stakeholders;
Amendment 1861 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 11 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub- indent 6b (new)
Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 11 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub- indent 6b (new)
– a strategy of the effectiveness’s of the Partnership principle including a financial concept for sufficient capacity building for partners referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation.
Amendment 1862 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 1 – column 2
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 1 – column 2
The existence of a mechanism which ensures effective implementation and application of Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation1 and Directive 2000/43/EC of 29 June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin and of Article 5 of the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities.
Amendment 1863 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 1 – column 3 – indent 1
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 1 – column 3 – indent 1
– Effective implementation and application of the EU Directive 2000/78/EC and Directive 2000/43/EC on non- discrimination is ensured through: and of Article 5 of the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities;
Amendment 1864 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 1 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 1 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent
– institutional arrangements for the implementation, application and supervision of the EU directives on non- discrimination and of Article 5 of the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities;
Amendment 1865 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 1 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 1 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3
– Measures to strengthen administrative capacity for implementation and application of the EU directives on non- discrimination. and of Article 5 of the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities;
Amendment 1866 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 2 – column 2
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 2 – column 2
The existence of a strategy for the promotion ofachieving the EU gender equality objectives and a mechanism which ensures its effective implementation through gender mainstreaming and other specific actions.
Amendment 1867 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 2 – column 3 – indent 1
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 2 – column 3 – indent 1
Effective implementation and application of an explicit strategy for the promotion ofachieving the EU gender equality objectives is ensured through:
Amendment 1868 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 2
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 2
– a plan and ex-ante criteria for the integration of gender equality objectives through gender equality standards and guidelines; for all CSF-funds;
Amendment 1869 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3
– implementation mechanisms including involvement of a gender body or gender experts and the relevant expertise to draft monitor and evaluate the interventions.
Amendment 1870 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 3 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 3 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent
– Implementation of measures in line with Article 9 of the UN Convention to prevent, identify and eliminate obstacles and barriers to accessibility of persons with disabilities to all domains including infrastructure, services and goods;
Amendment 1871 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 3 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 2
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 3 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 2
– institutional arrangements for the implementation and supervision of the UN Convention in line with Article 33 of the Convention; and the involvement of disability representative organisations in the design and implementation of these arrangements;
Amendment 1874 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 4 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 5 a (new)
Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 4 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 5 a (new)
– a strategy for allowing and incentivising the development of Green Public Procurement (GPP).
Amendment 1875 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Information and communication on support from the Funds – part 1 –
Annex V – Information and communication on support from the Funds – part 1 –
paragraph 1 – indent 1
– Beneficiary name (only legal entities; no natural persons shall be named, including legal entities operating with financial instruments as laid down in Article 33);
Amendment 1876 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Information and communication on support from the Funds – part 2 - section 2.1 – paragraph 2– point d a (new)
Annex V – Information and communication on support from the Funds – part 2 - section 2.1 – paragraph 2– point d a (new)
da. publishing at least the percentage corresponding to the European Union's share in the amount of total funding attributed to publications about a funded project or funded action;
Amendment 1878 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new)
Annex -I (new)
All wording of "must" should be changed into "should". Except rules regarding the partnership (according to Art. 5), there "shall" should be kept. (overall amendment, that should be applied to the whole text of the CSF)
Amendment 1881 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Introductory part – Paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex -I (new) – Introductory part – Paragraph 1 a (new)
In addition to the framework contained in this Annex, the Commission should support Member States and regions by adopting a non-exhaustive menu of recommended actions for the Funds covered by the CPR in the form of a delegated act in accordance with Article 142. This non-exhaustive menu, as part of the CSF, should provide Member States and regions with guidance on how they can translate the thematic objectives laid down in Article 9 of this Regulation into programming, considering the different needs, challenges and opportunities of regions and the necessary flexibility for regional sustainable development. (to Introduction, Purpose of CSF)
Amendment 1883 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.2a (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.2a (new)
1.1.2a In accordance with Article 5, Member States shall organise a partnership with the representatives of competent regional, local, urban and other public authorities, economic and social partners, and bodies representing civil society, including environmental partners, non-governmental organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting gender equality, non- discrimination and non-governmental organisations promoting social inclusion and organisations active in the areas of culture, education and youth policy. Specific attention shall be paid to groups that might be affected by the programmes and may have difficulties to influence them.
Amendment 1889 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.4
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.4
1.1.4 At all stages of the implementation of the Funds covered by the CPR, partnership must be organised as following: The partners shall represent the different territorial levels in accordance with the institutional structure of the Member States and the partnership shall be established respecting the following minimal requirements:_ (i) the representation of the different partners is based on their respective responsibilities during the implementation of the programmes, (ii) partners select and appoint their own members representing them in the monitoring committees and other consultative bodies and working groups established within the framework of the funds, (iii) monitoring committees are gender-balanced and diverse in their composition, (iv) the list of members of the monitoring committees and other working groups are made public, (v) each selected partner is aware of his duties related to confidentiality and conflict of interest due to specific training and a formalisation of his duties in a signed statement. The partners shall be directly involved in the preparation of Partnership Contracts and into all stages of the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programmes. (changes and erasing parts of 1.1.4)
Amendment 1890 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.4a (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.4a (new)
1.1.4a The cooperation with the partners shall follow best practices. Each Member State shall ensure an adequate level of technical assistance in order to facilitate the partners' involvement and participation at all stages of the programming process.
Amendment 1891 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.4 b (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.4 b (new)
1.1.4b Member States shall establish a partnership respecting the following minimal requirements in terms of procedure: (i) timely disclosure of information during debates on strategic documents (ii) sufficient time for stakeholders to analyse documents, consult their members and constituencies and give feedback (iii) appropriate channels for stakeholders to ask questions or make suggestions and comments, (iv) transparency on the way proposals and comments by partners have been taken into account, including an explanation in case of rejection of comments; and (v) dissemination of the outcome of consultations. Moreover, accessibility for persons with disabilities to this process in terms of physical environment should be ensured.
Amendment 1892 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.1
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.1
1.2.1 The principle of sustainable development, as laid down in Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), relates to a concept of progress according to which social, economic and environmental considerations are to be integrated when considering well-being and a better quality of life for the present and future generations. Sustainable development requires compliance with the environmental acquis. Moreover, it should be demonstrated that overall investment results in net benefits for society. (Addition of the second phrase to Art. 1.2.1 at the end.)
Amendment 1893 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.2
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.2
Amendment 1896 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.3
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.3
1.2.3 In order to tackle the complex challenges they face, Member States and regions must deploy all available Union policy instruments. In particular, for the purposes of tackling climate change, resources must be focused on preventative and mitigating measures, while minimising external costs. Any new investment made with the support of the Funds covered by the CPR must be of a nature such that it is inherently resilient to the impact of climate change and natural disasters. (Add last four words to the second sentence in paragraph 1.2.3 of the Rapporteurs text.)
Amendment 1901 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.4
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.4
Amendment 1907 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.5 – point d
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.5 – point d
d) the use of green public procurement. (The word "increasing" erased in Paragraph 1.2.5, point d))
Amendment 1910 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.3 – Paragraph 1.3.1
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.3 – Paragraph 1.3.1
1.3.1 Member States and regions should take appropriate steps to eliminate inequalities and to prevent any discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation or gender identity, at all stages of the implementation of the Funds covered by the CPR. (Changes to 1.3.1)
Amendment 1913 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.3 – Paragraph 1.3.3
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.3 – Paragraph 1.3.3
Amendment 1914 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.3 – Paragraph 1.3.3
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.3 – Paragraph 1.3.3
1.3.3 Higher participation of women in the labour market, both as employers and employees, would invigorate the Union's economy. Unblocking the potential for such an increase in activity, by increasing the female employment rate is crucial for reaching the Europe 2020 employment targets of 75% employment rate for women and men. Barriers to women's labour market participation, must, therefore, be fully addressed through, inter alia, reduction of labour market segmentation by occupation and sector by, amongst others, encouraging a better participation of women in the field of R & D and including female workers into training and vocational training in 'green jobs'; Member States and regions must ensure with specific actions that in addition to the ESF, the ERDF, the CF, the EMFF and the EAFRD also finance activities that promote women's economic independence, contribute to attaining an appropriate balance between work and family life, and that advance women's opportunities as entrepreneurs. (Changes to the second part of paragraph 1.3.3.)
Amendment 1918 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.3 – Paragraph 1.3.4 a (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.3 – Paragraph 1.3.4 a (new)
1.3.4a The opinion issued by the equality bodies on the programmes for the ESF, ERDF and Cohesion Fund should aim at ensuring that all necessary provisions for the promotion of gender equality are in place. In addition, the involvement of equality bodies or other organisations active in combating discrimination is strongly recommended in order to provide the necessary expertise in the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of the Funds.
Amendment 1919 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.4 – Paragraph 1.4.1
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.4 – Paragraph 1.4.1
1.4.1 All products and services that are offered to the public and are co-financed by the Funds covered by the CPR must be accessible. In particular, accessibility to the built environment, transport, information and communication technologies, is essential for the purposes of inclusion for disadvantaged groups, including persons with reduced mobility and persons with disabilities, in particular taking into account the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities in force since 3 May 2008 and EU policies to implement the UN-Convention. (Changes and additions to 1.4.1)
Amendment 1920 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.4 – Paragraph 1.4.2
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.4 – Paragraph 1.4.2
1.4.2 It is crucial to appropriately address the needs of those who are furthest from the labour market, people with disabilities, migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, homeless people, and other groups at risk of poverty, children and young people, elderly people, ethnic minorities and other disadvantaged groups in order to allow them to better integrate into the labour market, and to fully participate in society. (Changes to 1.4.2)
Amendment 1922 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.4 – Paragraph 1.4.3
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.4 – Paragraph 1.4.3
1.4.3 Member States and regions must continue to promote social cohesion, on an equal footing to economic and territorial cohesion, across all EU regions, if the EU 2020 Strategy is to achieve its targets. A minimum share for the ESF for each category of regions is established in accordance with article 84 paragraph 3 of Regulation (EU) No (...CPR), resulting in a minimum overall share for the ESF of 25% of the budget allocated to cohesion policy (excluding Connecting Europe Facility). (Addition of the last sentence at the end of the paragraph 1.4.3)
Amendment 1930 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.5 – Paragraph 1.5.4
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.5 – Paragraph 1.5.4
Amendment 1937 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 – Paragraph 1.6.3
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 – Paragraph 1.6.3
1.6.3 When developing their strategies and programmes with a view to identifying the most appropriate interventions, Member States and regions must pay particular attention to predominant territorial, structural and institutional features, such as connectivity of the region in question, employment patterns and labour mobility; rural-urban linkages and sustainable development; the local interdependencies between different sectors; cultural heritage; ageing and demographic shifts,; etc. (Changes to 1.6.3.)
Amendment 1942 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 – Paragraph 1.6.4
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 – Paragraph 1.6.4
Amendment 1947 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 – Paragraph 1.6.5
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 – Paragraph 1.6.5
1.6.5 So as to foster good policies which are tailored to specific regional needs, Member States and regions must further develop an integrated territorial approach to policy design and delivery. The method of integrated territorial investment should be the main tool to achieve balanced sustainable development, with the potential to promote employment, social inclusion and prosperity, taking account of relevant contextual aspects but focusing on the basis of the following central elements: (Changes to 1.6.5)
Amendment 1948 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 – Paragraph 1.6.5 – point c a (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 – Paragraph 1.6.5 – point c a (new)
(ca) the possibility to combine one or more complementary investment priorities from different thematic objectives in one priority axis or within one programme; (Add to 1.6.5 a new ca))
Amendment 1963 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.2 – Paragraph 2.2.5
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.2 – Paragraph 2.2.5
2.2.5 Joint support must be provided to national and regional authorities for the design and implementation of such innovation strategies, which may include: support to identify opportunities for joint financing of R&I infrastructures of European interest, the promotion of international collaboration, methodological support through peer reviews, open access strategies for publications and research data, exchange of good practice, and training across regions. (Changes to 2.2.5)
Amendment 1972 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.3 – Paragraph 2.3.8
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.3 – Paragraph 2.3.8
2.3.8 In addition, financing from the Funds covered by the CPR must be coordinated with the support from the NER 300 Programme, which uses revenue from auctioning allowances under the European Emissions Trading Scheme, in order to boost renewable energy sources and energy saving measures .[1] [1] OJ L 290, 6.11.2010, p. 39–48 2010/670/EU: Commission Decision of 3 November 2010 laying down criteria and measures for the financing of commercial demonstration projects that aim at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage of CO2 as well as demonstration projects of innovative renewable energy technologies under the scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community established by Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2010/670/EU) OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32–46. (Changes to 2.3.8)
Amendment 1973 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4
2.4. New education programme - "ERASMUS for All".
Amendment 1975 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4 – Paragraph 2.4.1
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4 – Paragraph 2.4.1
2.4.1 The synergies between the Funds covered by the CPR and the ‘Erasmus for All’ programme must be ensured in order to maximise the efficiency of the tools developed and the social and economic impact of investment in people. That synchronised investment will benefit both individuals and society as a whole by contributing to growth and prosperity, providing a better intercultural understanding, giving access to a wide range of education and training actions, both formal and informal, and giving impulses to youth initiatives, citizens actions and directed to all generations. The new education programme as proposed by the Commission ‘Erasmus for All’ supports mainly transnational projects, whereas cohesion Policy has a more pronounced regional dimension. Member States and Regions are encouraged to test tools and methods resulting from transnational cooperation through ‘Erasmus for All’ and then to implement them on their territory through Funds covered by the CPR.
Amendment 1976 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4 – Paragraph 2.4.2
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4 – Paragraph 2.4.2
2.4.2 The Commission and Member States must ensure effective coordination between cohesion policy and ‘Erasmus for All’ through a clear distinction in the types of investment and target groups supported. ‘Erasmus for All’ shall focus its support on transnational projects including the mobility of students, youth and staff; on strategic partnerships between organisations and institutions across Europe and on actions supporting policy development and implementation. The primary investment priority targets for cohesion policy will respond to the need to ensure a complementary action to 'Erasmus for all" in the fields of: education (support of infrastructures of kindergarten, primary and secondary schools, universities), labour market training (to make sure all adults in search for work or a change in their career can be supported, (like it used to be under the sub-programme Leonardo da Vinci, action PLM People in the Labour Market) and adult learners in general.
Amendment 1978 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4 – Paragraph 2.4.3
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4 – Paragraph 2.4.3
2.4.3 Furthermore, enhanced results will be achieved in adding up funds for mobility and activities that mainstream best practices and innovative projects identified at EU level under the new programme for education, youth and sports’, making sure a real , transparent and easily accessible communication towards the citizens is taken care of, at EU, national and regional level.
Amendment 1979 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4a (new) – Paragraph 2.4 a 1 (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4a (new) – Paragraph 2.4 a 1 (new)
2.4a Programme for Social Chance and Innovation (PSCI) 2.4a.1 The synergies between the Funds covered by the CPR and the European Union Programme for Social Chance and Innovation (PSCI) should be increased, aiming to contributing to the implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy, its headline targets, flagship initiatives, Integrated Guidelines and the Youth Opportunities Initiative by providing financial support for the European Union's objectives in terms of promoting a high level of high-quality employment, guaranteeing adequate and decent social protection, combating social exclusion and poverty, improving working conditions and improving the employment and educational situation of young people.
Amendment 1980 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4a new – Paragraph 2.4. a 2 (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4a new – Paragraph 2.4. a 2 (new)
2.4a 2 Member States should use the opportunity and deliver on complementary actions under the European Social Fund (ESF) consistent with activities carried out under the PSCI in areas such as social dialogue, fundamental rights, equal opportunities, education, vocational training, children's rights and well-being, youth policy, migration policy, research and innovation, entrepreneurship, health, working conditions, enlargement and external relations, as well as general economic policy.
Amendment 1981 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4a new – Paragraph 2.4a 3(new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4a new – Paragraph 2.4a 3(new)
2.4a 3 In border regions, EURES cross- border partnerships play an important role in developing a genuine European labour market. EURES cross-border partnerships should therefore continue to be supported through horizontal Union activities, which could be complemented by national resources or by the ESF.
Amendment 1982 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4a new – Paragraph 2.4a 4 (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4a new – Paragraph 2.4a 4 (new)
2.4a 4 In order to ensure complementarity, actions under PSCI should be closely coordinated with those undertaken in the framework of cohesion policy. Member states should coordinate corresponding actions under the CSF Funds, in particular under the ESF and the ERDF, with actions of the PSCI-pillar microfinance, which aim at increasing access to and the availability of microfinance to persons who have lost or are at risk of losing their jobs, or having difficulties in entering or re-entering the labour market, as well as to persons who are at risk of social exclusion and vulnerable persons in disadvantaged positions with regard to access to the conventional credit market and wishing to start up or develop their own micro- enterprises, including self-employment, without any discrimination regarding age, as well as to micro-enterprises, especially in the social economy, and micro- enterprises which employ the furthest persons from the labour market.
Amendment 1983 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4 a new – Paragraph 2.4a 5 (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4 a new – Paragraph 2.4a 5 (new)
2.4a 5 At the initiative of the European Parliament, a 'Youth Initiative axis' within the PSCI supports actions for people aged under 25 years, inter alia actions to prevent early-school leaving especially through reintegration into training, to develop skills that are relevant to the labour market to bring together more closely the worlds of employment, education and training, to support a first work experience and on-the-job training in order to offer the opportunity to young people to acquire both the relevant skills and work experience and quality of traineeships and apprenticeships and to support their access to the labour market. In order to strengthening these actions, Member States and regions should set up corresponding actions in the programmes under the CSF Funds.
Amendment 1986 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 j (new)
Annex 1 j (new)
2.5.2 Just as national infrastructure needs to be planned coherently, both by taking into account the development of Union cross border links, and by developing links across regions within a Member State, plans must be based on real and projected transport demand and identify missing links and bottlenecks. Investment in regional connectivity to the comprehensive network and to the core Trans European Network of transport infrastructure (TEN-T) network must ensure that urban and rural areas benefit from the opportunities created by major networks and missing links of sustainable transport modes in trans-border connections. (Changes to 2.5.2.)
Amendment 1989 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.5 – Paragraph 2.5.4
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.5 – Paragraph 2.5.4
Amendment 1992 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.5 – Paragraph 2.5.5
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.5 – Paragraph 2.5.5
Amendment 1994 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.5 – Paragraph 2.5.6
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.5 – Paragraph 2.5.6
2.5.6 With regard to maritime transport, ports must be developed as efficient entry and exit points through full integration with land infrastructure. Priority must be given to projects concerning port access and hinterland connections. The development of short sea shipping and of inland waterways must reinforce their contribution to sustainable European freight transport networks. (Changes to 2.5.6.)
Amendment 2003 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 3 – Paragraph 3.2 – point a
Annex -I (new) – Part 3 – Paragraph 3.2 – point a
a) identify areas of intervention where the Funds covered by the CPR can be combined in a complementary manner to achieve one or more the thematic objectives set out in this Regulation; (Changes to 3.2. a)
Amendment 2005 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 3 – Paragraph 3.2 – point b
Annex -I (new) – Part 3 – Paragraph 3.2 – point b
b) promote the involvement by managing authorities responsible for one of the Funds covered by the CPR of other managing authorities and relevant ministries in the development of support schemes to ensure synergies and avoid overlaps and to promote a multifunds approach; (Change to 3.2. b)
Amendment 2008 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 4 – Section 4.3 – Paragraph 4.3 a (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 4 – Section 4.3 – Paragraph 4.3 a (new)
4.3a. Cross-border Community-led local development (based on the experience of LEADER under rural development and the former "Small Project Fund") may complement and enhance the delivery of a successful territorial cooperation, aiming at increasing effectiveness and efficiency of cross-border programmes by delegating decision-making and implementation to a local partnership of public, private and civil society actors.