29 Amendments of Davor ŠKRLEC related to 2018/0196(COD)
Amendment 4 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Horizontal principles as set out in Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty on the European Union ('TEU') and in Articles 7 to 101 of the TFEU, including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the TEU should be respected in the implementation of the Funds, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Member States should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the Union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services. Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective, as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation. The objectives of the Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment and combating climate change as set out in Article 11 and Article 191(1) of the TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
Amendment 7 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line withand in order to contribute to the financing of necessary actions to be taken at EU, national and local level to fulfil the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25at least 30 % of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Following the European Court of Auditors' recommendations, climate mainstreaming and climate proofing mechanisms should differentiate between mitigation and adaptation, and be materialized ex-ante through all programming and planning processes rather than simply recorded ex-post.
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of these reform priorities. These strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and Union funding, and to avoid any contradiction with the priorities of the Union, including the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement. They should also serve to use Union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the Funds, the European Investment Stabilisation Function and InvestEU.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Member States should take account ofdemonstrate how the contents of their draftIntegrated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), to be developed under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union14 , and the outcome of the process resulting in Union recommendations regarding these plans, for their programmes, as well as forare taken into account in their programmes, in particular with regards to the financial needs allocated for low- carbon investments. needed to achieve the Paris Agreement objectives. During the 2021-2027 programming period, Member States should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the Commission the progress in implementing the programmes in relation to their NECP. During a mid-term review, Member States should, among other elements, consider the need for programme modifications to address eventual delivery gaps and increase the contribution of the Funds towards the implementation of policies and measures set out in their NECP. __________________ 14 [Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union, amending Directive 94/22/EC, Directive 98/70/EC, Directive 2009/31/EC, Regulation (EC) No 663/2009, Regulation (EC) No 715/2009, Directive 2009/73/EC, Council Directive 2009/119/EC, Directive 2010/31/EU, Directive 2012/27/EU, Directive 2013/30/EU and Council Directive (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (COM/2016/0759 final/2 - 2016/0375 (COD)].
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The Member State should carry out a mid-term review of each programme supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund. That review should provide a fully-fledged adjustment of programmes based on programme performance, while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant CSRs issued in 2024, including the 2024 State of the Energy Union report. In parallel, in 2024 the Commission should, together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025, review all Member States' total allocations under the Investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027, applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act. That review together with the outcome of the mid-term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) To strengthen the integrated territorial development approach, investments in the form of territorial tools such as integrated territorial investments ('ITI'), community-led local development ('CLLD') or any other territorial tool under policy objective "a Europe closer to citizens" supporting initiatives designed by the Member State for investments programmed for the ERDF should be based on territorial and local development strategies. For the purposes of ITIs and territorial tools designed by Member States, minimum requirements should be set out for the content of territorial strategies. Those territorial strategies should be developed and endorsed under the responsibility of relevant authorities or bodies. To ensure the involvement of relevant authorities or bodies in implementing territorial strategies, those authorities or bodies should be responsible, among other things, for the selection of operations to be supported, or involved in that selection.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37
(37) 'climate proofing' means a process to ensure that infrastructure is resilient to the adverse impacts of the climate in accordance with national rules and guidance, where available, or internationally recognised standards, and that investments in infrastructure apply the Energy Efficiency First principle.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37 a (new)
(37a) 'environment and biodiversity proofing' means a structured process of ensuring the effective application of tools to avoid harmful impacts of EU spending and to maximise its benefits on the state of the EU's environment and biodiversity, based on the Commission's "Common Framework for Biodiversity Proofing of the EU Budget", and in accordance with national rules and guidance, where available, or internationally recognised standards.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a greener, lowzero-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management;
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a more connected Europe by enhancing zero-emission mobility and regional ICT connectivity;
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure climate, environmental and biodiversity proofing of their operations through all planning and implementation processes. They shall provide information on the support for environment and climate objectives using a methodology based on types of intervention for each of the Funds. That methodology shall consist of assigning a specific weighting to the support provided at a level which reflects the extent to which such support makes a contribution to environmental objectives and to climate objectives. In the case of the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund weightings shall be attached to dimensions and codes for the types of intervention established in Annex I.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) relevant bodies representing civil society, environmental partners, and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, the inclusion of marginalised communities, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non- discrimination.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iiia) an explanation of how the Funds are aligned and contribute to the achievement of the targets, policies and measures contained in their National Energy and Climate Plans under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) the allocations of the financial resources by priority including the amounts for the years 2026 and 2027, in particular taking into account the update of National Energy and Climate Plans under Article 13 of the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union;
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission may request a Member State to review and propose amendments to relevant programmes, where this is necessary to support the implementation of relevant Ccouncil Rtry-specific recommendations.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) to support the implementation of a relevant country-specific recommendation adopted in accordance with Article 28 of the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union, addressed to the Member State concerned.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point vii a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point vii a (new)
(viia) challenges and objectives identified within National Energy and Climate Plans under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the programme and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific Regulations, as well as its consistency with the Partnership Agreement. In its assessment, the Commission shall, in particular, take into accountreview whether relevant country-specific recommendations are properly addressed.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. All decisions and supporting documents of the monitoring committee shall be published on the website referred to in Article 44(1).
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 a (new)
Article 35 a (new)
Article 35a One-stop shop for citizens 1. The Member State shall set up a one-stop shop to respond to any question or request from EU citizens, including beneficiaries, on the implementation of the programme within three months of the date of notification to the Member State concerned of the decision approving the programme. The Member State may set up a single one-stop shop to cover more than one programme. 2. The one-stop shop shall provide holistic advice to EU citizens with regards the implementation of the programme, including calls for projects, and handle any complaint about the implementation of the programme, in particular with regards its coherence with other EU policies and requirements such as environment and climate policy.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point j
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point j
(j) ensure the climate, environment and biodiversity proofing of investments in infrastructure with an expected lifespan of at least five years.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 27
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 27
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – table 1 – subheading 4 a (new)
Annex III – table 1 – subheading 4 a (new)
Effective application and implementation Monitoring mechanisms are in place to of EU environmental policy ensure compliance with EU environmental policy which include: 1. Arrangements and sufficient administrative capacity to ensure verification of compliance of operations supported by the Funds with EU environmental policy, in particular the EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy, Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (EIA), Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (SEA), Council Directive 92/43/EEC, and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and of Directive. 2. Arrangements for training and dissemination of information for staff involved in the implementation of the Funds with regards to EU environmental policy. 3. Arrangements in accordance with the institutional and legal framework of Member States for the involvement of civil society organisations acting in the field of environmental protection and restoration throughout the preparation and implementation of the programmes.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – table 1 – subheading 4b (new)
Annex III – table 1 – subheading 4b (new)
Effective mechanisms are in place to 1. Arrangements in accordance with the promote gender equality which include: institutional and legal framework of Member States for the involvement of bodies responsible for gender equality throughout the preparation and implementation of the programmes 2. Arrangements for training and dissemination of information for staff involved in the implementation of the Funds with regards to gender equality, gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 1
Annex IV – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 1