Activities of Jérôme LAVRILLEUX related to 2018/0243(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument
Amendments (27)
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The general objective of the Programme "Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument" (the ‘Instrument’) should be to uphold and promote sustainable development and the fight against inequalities in all their forms, in particular gender inequalities, and to preserve the Union’s values and interests worldwide in order to pursue the objectives and principles of the Union’s external action, as laid down in Article 3(5), Articles 8 and 21 of the Treaty on European Union.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Pursuant to the Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should contribute to reinforced monitoring and reporting with a focus on results, covering outputs, outcomes and impacts in partner countries benefiting from the Union's external financial assistance. In particular, as agreed in the Consensus, actions under this Regulation are expected to contribute 20 % of the Official Development Assistance funded under this Regulation to social inclusion and human development, includingwith special attention to be paid to basic social services, and in particular health and education, taking into account gender equality and women'sthe empowerment of women and girls as a cross-cutting issue.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The main approach for actions financed under this Regulation should be through geographic programmes, in order to maximise the impact of the Union's assistance and bring Union's action closer to partner countries and populations. This general approach should be complemented by thematic programmes and by rapid response, gender-based actions, where relevant.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 201678, there is a need to evaluate this Programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These requirements should, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, such as gender disaggregated data, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Programme on the ground. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. __________________ 78 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016; OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) at global level, to consolidate and support democracy, rule of law and human rights, promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, support civil society organisations, further stability and peace and address other global challenges including migration and mobility;
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) Human Rights, Gender Equality and Democracy;
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The actions implemented through the thematic programmes or rapid response operations shall take gender into account and shall be based on gender disaggregated data.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
– Human Rights, Gender Equality, Empowerment of Women and Girls, and Democracy EUR 1 500 million,
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. A rights-based approach encompassing all human rights, whether civil and political or economic, social and cultural shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles, to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer and more vulnerable groups, on basic social rights and services, and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations. This Regulation shall promote gender equality and women’s empowerment, making it a cross-cutting objective.
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
In relations with partner countries, their track record in implementing commitments, international agreements, in particular the Paris Agreement, and contractual relations with the Union shall be taken into account.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Cooperation between the Union and the Member States, on the one hand, and partner countries, on the other hand, shall be based on and shall promote the development effectiveness principles, where applicable, namely: ownership of development priorities by partner countries, a focus on results, inclusive development partnerships, transparency and, mutual accountability and gender equality. The Union shall promote effective and efficient resource mobilisation and use.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – suparagraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – suparagraph 3
In line with the principle of inclusive partnership, where appropriate, the Commission shall ensure that relevant stakeholders of partner countries, including civil society organisations and local authorities, are duly consulted and have timely access to relevant information allowing them to play a meaningful role during the design, implementation and associated monitoring processes of programmes.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. Programmes and actions under this Regulation shall mainstream climate change, environmental protection and, gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls and shall address interlinkages between Sustainable Development Goals, to promote integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. These programmes and actions shall be based on an analysis of risks and vulnerabilities, integrate a resilience approach and be conflict sensitive. They shall be guided by the principle of leaving no one behind.
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) where requirements cannot be met by recourse to non-military actors to adequately reach Union objectives under this Regulation and there is a threat to the existence of functioning State institutions or to the protection of human rights, gender equality and fundamental freedoms and State institutions cannot cope with that threat; and
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the partners’ needs, established on the basis of specific criteria, taking into account the population, poverty, inequality, human development, the state of human rights and fundamental freedoms, economic and environmental vulnerability, and state and societal resilience. These criteria should be based on data broken down by age and gender in order to be as representative as possible;
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 11 – paragraph 6 – suparagraph 2a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 6 – suparagraph 2a (new)
Special attention should be paid to conflict prevention, peace building, post- conflict reconciliation and reconstruction measures and disaster preparedness, as well as to the role of women and the rights of children in those processes.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Multiannual indicative programmes shall set out the priority areas selected for Union financing, the specific objectives, the expected results, clear and specific performance indicators broken down by age and gender, and the indicative financial allocations, both overall and per priority area.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Multiannual indicative programmes for thematic programmes shall set out the Union's strategy, the priorities selected for financing by the Union, the specific objectives, the expected results, clear and specific performance indicators, based on gender disaggregated data, and the international situation and the activities of the main partners for the theme concerned.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) needs, using indicators such as population and level of development, focusing particularly on gender gaps and gender inequalities;
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Similarly, appropriate gender equality screening shall be undertaken for actions, to ensure that they comply with the applicable legislative acts of the Union, namely Recast Directive 2006/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council83 a and Council Directive 2004/113/EC83 b. __________________ 83 a Directive 2006/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the implementation of the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation (recast). 83 b Council Directive 2004/113/EC of 13 December 2004 implementing the principle of equal treatment between men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Budget support as referred to in point (c) of paragraph 1, including through sector reform performance contracts, shall be based on country ownership, mutual accountability and shared commitments to universal values, democracy, human rights, the rule of law and gender equality, and aims at strengthening partnerships between the Union and partner countries. It shall include reinforced policy dialogue, capacity development, and improved governance, complementing partners' efforts to collect more and spend better in order to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth and jobs and poverty eradication.
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 8
Article 29 – paragraph 8
Regulation 2018/0243
Article 29 – paragraph 8
Article 29 – paragraph 8
8. The Commission shall report on financial instruments, budgetary guarantees, financial assistance in accordance with Article 241 and 250 of the Financial Regulation. This report shall include an evaluation of the results of the actions implemented, in particular with regard to gender equality, based on gender disaggregated data. To this purpose, the eligible counterparts shall provide annually the information necessary to allow the Commission to comply with the reporting obligations.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point c
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point c
Regulation 2018/0243
Annex II – part A – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex II – part A – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) Promoting the protection and fulfilment of women's and girls' rights, including economic, labour and social rights, and sexual and reproductive health and rights, and preventing sexual and gender-based violence in all forms, as well as protecting women and their daughters;
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 1 – point a a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 1 – point a a (new)
Regulation 2018/0243
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 1 – point a a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Promoting, providing and extending essential psychological support services for victims of violence, in particular women and children;
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point c
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point c
Regulation 2018/0243
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point c
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point c
(c) Supporting global action on reducing discrimination and all dimensions of inequalities, such as the gaps between girls/women and boys/men, to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity to take part in economic, political and social life.
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a
Regulation 2018/0243
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a
(a) Leading and supporting global efforts, partnerships and alliances to eliminate all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls; this includes physical, psychological, sexual, economic, political and other types of violence and discrimination, including exclusion that women suffer in the different areas of their private and public lives;
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a a (new)
Regulation 2018/0243
Annex III – point 4 – point 3 – point a a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – point 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) Promoting the protection and fulfilment of women’s and girls’ rights, including economic, labour, social and political rights, in addition to sexual and reproductive health, including also sexual and reproductive rights relating to health, education and the supply of goods.