9 Amendments of Martina ANDERSON related to 2016/2147(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that excellence and competitiveness should remain the underlying principles of the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, while the ESI Funds should target regional growth and cohesion; is therefore opposed to any criteria or quotas in the new Framework Programme which aim to influence geographic distribution or cohesionexpresses, however, its concern about the difference in HORIZON’s investments in the different European regions. Therefore, considers that the 9th Framework Programme should propose a territorial approach;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Regrets the fact that the creation of the EFSI has had a direct impact on Horizon 2020 as the programme’s budget has been reduced by EUR 2.2 billion to contribute to EFSI funding;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the divergences in aims and focus between the Framework Programme and the ESI Funds; takes the view, however, that efforts must be made to maximise synergies at programme level; therefore, calls on the Commission to simplify the regulatory framework because promoting synergies between the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIFs) and Horizon 2020 is one of the priorities for the 2014-2020 period but this process is however being hampered by its regulatory complexity;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes the view that RIS3 is a suitable vehicle for the reform of regional innovation ecosystems and that ESI Funds must be used for capacity building; points out that, based on the priorities identified in the RIS3, interregional cooperation should be developed as this will enable value chains to be creating throughout the EU; considers therefore that the current regulatory framework is totally inadequate and rather than fostering, in fact constrains interregional cooperation.
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that effective investments in R&I from the ESI Funds can only take place if Member States have their framework conditions in order; calls, therefore, for a closer linkage between country-specific recommendations for structural reforms and investments in R&I;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to increase the participation of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the 9th Framework programme, with a larger dedicated budget for the SME Instrument.
Amendment 71 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to use the 9th Framework programme for the purpose of social inclusion, so research and innovation projects should invest in social innovation to address social exclusion challenges; reaffirms that the 9th Framework programme should promote gender equality, especially in research and innovation; points out that it should be a better appropriate balance between small and large projects;
Amendment 76 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Considers that the 9th Framework programme should help to achieve EU climate and energy goals. More specific environmental goals that are directly tied to overall goals should be considered.