7 Amendments of Stanislav POLČÁK related to 2018/0247(COD)
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The enlargement policy of the Union is an investment in peace, security and stability in Europe. It provides increased economic and trade opportunities to the mutual benefit of the Union and the aspiring Member States. The prospect of Union membership has a powerful transformative effect, embedding positive democratic, political, economic and socie, societal and environmental change.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Union should provide support to the transition towards accession for the benefit of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I, based on the experience of its Member States and duly taking into consideration their specific situations. This cooperation should focus in particular on the sharing of experience acquired by the Member States in the reform process.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The beneficiaries listed in Annex I need to be better prepared to address global challenges, such as sustainable development and climate change, and align with the Union's efforts to address those issues. Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this Programme should contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 1625 % of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and the overall contribution from this Programme should be part of relevant evaluations and review processes.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Commission and the Member States should ensure compliance, coherence, and complementarity of their assistance, in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle. The necessary steps should also be taken to ensure better coordination and complementarity, including through regular consultations, with other donors. The role of civil society and local and regional authorities should be enhanced both in programmes implemented through government bodies and as a direct beneficiary of Union assistance.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31 a (new)
Recital 31 a (new)
(31a) Given the increased risk of corruption in large projects, it is desirable, with regard to projects receiving support, to have a balanced mix of projects of varying sizes, with an emphasis on small projects (especially those using the proven LEADER method), which should also be prioritised for a host of other reasons (such as their contribution to visibility).
Amendment 47 #
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, environmental and economic reforms required by those beneficiaries to comply with Union 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 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Up to 310 % of the financial envelope shall be indicatively allocated to cross- border cooperation programmes between the beneficiaries listed in Annex I and the Member States, in line with their needs and priorities.