10 Amendments of Costas MAVRIDES related to 2018/0247(COD)
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of IPA III shall be to support the beneficiaries listed in Annex I in adopting and implementing the political, institutional, legal, administrative, social and economic reforms required by those beneficiaries to comply with Union acquis and values and to progressively align to Union rules, standards, policies and practices with a view to Union membership, thereby contributing to their stability, security and prosperity.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Balanced, depoliticised and non- discriminatory distribution of the funds shall be ensured throught out the country as well as towards all the levels of the society;
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Where a beneficiary fails to respect the principle of democracy, the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms or violates the commitments taken in the relevant agreements concluded with the Union, the Commission shall be empowered to suspend or partially suspend the Union assistance. Under the same conditions and up on request of the European Parliament, the Commission shall examine the suspension or partially suspension of Union assistance and report back to them, justifying their decision.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The Commission shall monitor closely during the overall procedure of the projects implementation through a solid and consistent mechanism and to provide qualitative and quantitative evaluation analysis and to track progress on the set objectives, in order to ensure better accountability, transparency ans improved targeting of expenditure under the funds. The European Parliament is empowered to submit a request to the Commission to examine specific cases where the procedure laid down in this Regulation has not be followed by the beneficiaries, and to take the necessary actions, if there are justified elements;
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Establishing and promoting from an early stage the proper functioning of the institutions necessary in order to secure the rule of law. Interventions in this area shall aim at: separation of powers, establishing independent, accountable and efficient judicial systems, including transparent and merit-based recruitment and promoting judicial cooperation, evaluation and promotion systems and effective disciplinary procedures in cases of wrongdoing; ensuring the establishment of robust systems to protect the borders, manage migration flows and provide asylum to those in need; developing effective tools to prevent and fight organised crime, trafficking in human beings, migrants smuggling, money laundering/financing of terrorism and corruption; promoting and protecting human rights, rights of persons belonging to minorities including Roma as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons fundamental freedoms, including freedom of the media and expression and data protection.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) Strengthening economic governance: Interventions shall aim at supporting participation in the economic reform programme (ERP) process and systematic cooperation with international financial institutions on fundamentals of economic policy. Enhancing the capacity to strengthen macroeconomic stability and supporting progress towards sustainable development and becoming a functioning market economy with the capacity to cope with competitive pressures and market forces within the Union;
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point h
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) Fostering quality employment and access to the labour market. Interventions in this area shall aim at: tackling high unemployment and inactivity by supporting sustainable labour market integration in particular of young people (especially those not in employment, education or training (NEET)), women, long-term unemployed and all under- represented groups. Measures shall stimulate quality job creation and support the effective enforcement of labour rules and standards and collective bargaining based on ILO labour standards across the entire territory. Other key areas of intervention shall be to support gender equality, promoting employability and productivity, the adaptation of workers and enterprises to change, the establishment of a sustainable social dialogue and the modernisation and strengthening of labour market institutions such as public employment services and labour inspectorates.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point k
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) Improving the private-sector environment and competitiveness of enterprises, in particular SMEs, including smart specialisation, as key drivers of growth, job creation and cohesion. Priority shall be given to sustainable projects which improve the business environment.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 5
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 5
5. Public social security expenditure (percentage of GDP) (source ILO) or Employment Rate (source: national statistics), readiness of enlargement countries on ILO labour standards and WTO principles;
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
10 a. Reconciliation, good neighbourly relations and international obligations