Activities of Davor ŠKRLEC related to 2018/0197(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund (debate) HR
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund PDF (657 KB) DOC (308 KB)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund
Amendments (195)
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Horizontal principles as set out in Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty on 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 ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, 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 ERDF and the Cohesion Fund 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 Articles 11 and 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 State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In addition, investments under the ERDF should contribute to the development of a comprehensive high- speed digital infrastructure network, and to promoting clean and sustainablezero-emission multimodal urban mobility.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) 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. Operations under the ERDF are expected toshould contribute 3to 60 % of the overall financial envelope of the ERDF to climate objectives. Operations under the Cohesion Fund are expected toshould contribute 37to 60% of the overall financial envelope of the Cohesion Fund to climate objectives. 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 reporter ex- post.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Operations under both the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund should deliver on measures and objectives laid out in the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans to be developed under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union, as well as with the Commission recommendations regarding these plans, both in terms of content and financial allocation.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The ERDF should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments. ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key Union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR]. Therefore support from the ERDF should be concentrated on the policy objectives of 'a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation' and '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'. That thematic concentration should be attained at national level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of Member States formed according to respective gross national income. In addition, the methodology to classify Member States should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Within the framework of sustainable urban development, it is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development in order to more effectively tackle the economic, environmental, climate, demographic and social challenges affecting urban areas, including functional urban areas, while taking into account the need to promote urban-rural linkages. The principles for selecting the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented, and the indicative amounts for those actions, should be set out in the programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 610% of the ERDF resources allocated at national level for that purpose. It should also be established that this percentage should be respected throughout the programming period in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes, including at the mid-term review.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. This Regulation shall contribute to the financing of support which aims to reinforce economic, social and territorial cohesion by redressing the main regional imbalances in the Union and by reducing the backwardness of the least favoured regions, among which particular attention is to be paid to regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as the outermost regions, northernmost regions with very low population density and island, cross-border and mountain regions.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(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 ('PO 2') by:
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) promoting energy efficiency and savings measures;
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v
(v) promoting sustainable water management, including measures to combat and prevent drought and floods;
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
(vi) promoting the transition to a circular economy, in particular towards the achievement of the waste recycling and reuse targets as defined in Directive (EU) 2018/851 and Directive (EU) 2018/852, as well as the landfilling reduction targets as defined in Directive (EU) 2018/850;
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
(vii) enhancing biodiversity, green infrastructure in the urban environment, and reducing air, water, soil, noise and light pollution;
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) 'a more connected Europe by enhancing zero-emission mobility and regional ICT connectivity' ('PO 3') by:
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
(iv) promoting sustainablezero-emission multimodal urban mobility;
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental development, cultural heritage and security in urban areas;
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
(ii) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental local development, cultural heritage and security, including for rural and coastal areas also through community-led local development.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) improve the capacity of programme authorities, and bodies linked to the implementation of the Funds, including civil society organisations;
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) Member States of group 1 shall allocate at least 845 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1 and PO 2, and at least 60 40% to PO 12;
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Member States should refrain from adding rules that complicate the use of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund for the beneficiary.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) Member States of group 2 shall allocate at least 450 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 340 % to PO 2;
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) In order to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, it is necessary to target support of both the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund towards the overarching and internationally recognised 2030Agenda of the United Nations and to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and their targets set by 2030. These goals address current global challenges, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation and prosperity.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) Member States of group 3 shall allocate at least 35 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 340 % to PO 2.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union (‘TEU’) and in Article 10 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 ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Member States and the Commission should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure barrier-free 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 or exclusion. The objectives of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund 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 as set out in Articles 11 and 191(1) of the TFEU and combating climate change in accordance with the EU’s commitments under the Paris Agreement, taking into account the polluter pays principle. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) productive investments in SMEs, within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC;
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a Contribution to the EU's climate commitments 1. At least 60% of both ERDF and Cohesion Fund resources at EU level shall contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation objectives. 2. When implementing both the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, Member States shall demonstrate coherence with their Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans and their updates referred to in Articles 3 and 13 of the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union, as well as with the Commission recommendations referred to in Article 28 of that Regulation, both in terms of content and financial allocation necessary to meet the investment needs identified.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) investment in airport infrastructure except for outermost regions;
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) A just transition to a socially and environmentally sustainable economy should contribute to consolidate future- oriented development paths through better matching local and regional skills and strategies with decarbonisation commitments, and building capacities and support schemes to this end. Just transition processes are long-term and should be developed in a bottom-up and transparent approach and in cooperation with relevant public, economic, and social partners as well as civil society bodies.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to support the efforts of Member States and regions in facing new challenges and ensuring a high level of security for their citizeninclusive societies as well as the prevention of marginalisation and radicalisation, while relying on the synergies and complementarities with other Union policies, investments under the ERDF should contribute to security in areas where there is a need to ensure safe and secure public spacthe creation of cohesive societies and criticsocial infrastructure, such as transport and energy.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) investment related to production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels, with the exception of investment related to clean vehicles as defined in Article 4 of Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 ; __________________ 26 Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles (OJ L 120, 15.5.2009, p. 5).;
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) Member States should refrain from adding rules that complicate the use of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund for the beneficiary.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4 b) In order to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, it is necessary to target support of both the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund towards the overarching and internationally recognised 2030 Agenda of the United Nations and to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and their targets set by 2030. These goals address current global challenges, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation and prosperity.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In addition, investments under the ERDF should contribute to the development of a comprehensive high- speed digital infrastructure network, and to promoting cleazero-emission and sustainable multimodal urban mobility with a focus on walking, cycling, public transport and shared mobility.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line withand in order to contribute to the financing of necessary actions 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 by increasing climate ambition to a level in line with the Paris Agreement and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 30% of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives. Operations under the ERDF are expected toshould contribute 360 % of the overall financial envelope of the ERDF to climate objectives. Operations under the Cohesion Fund are expected toshould contribute 37% 60%of the overall financial envelope of the Cohesion Fund to climate objectives. Pursuant to the European Court of Auditors’ recommendations, climate mainstreaming and climate proofing mechanisms should differentiate between mitigation and adaptation, and be materialised ex-ante through all programming and planning processes rather than simply reporter ex- post.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union ('TEU') and in Article 10 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 ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Member States and the Commission should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure barrier-free 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 or exclusion. The objectives of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund 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 Articles 11 and 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 State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 6
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 6
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Operations under both the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund should deliver on measures and objectives laid out in the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans to be developed under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union, as well as with the Commission recommendations regarding these plans, both in terms of content and financial allocation.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) The promotion of children’s rights as set out in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is an explicit objective of EU policies (Article 3 of TEU). The EU and Member States should make best use of the ERDF and, where appropriate, the Cohesion Fund to support actions promoting effective interventions that contribute to the realisation of children’s rights.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In an increasingly interconnected world and in view of the demographic and migration dynamics, it is clear that Union migration policy requires a common approach that relies on the synergies and complementarities of the different funding instruments. In order to ensure coherent, strong and consistent support for solidarity and responsibility-sharing efforts between Member States in managing migration, the ERDF should provide support to facilitate the long-term integration of migrants irrespective of their residence status. Member States should ensure that local and regional authorities have access to ERDF resources to be made available to them to an adequate extent for the purpose of tackling migrant integration at local and regional level.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The ERDF should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments. ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key Union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR]. Therefore support from the ERDF should be concentrated on the policy objectives of ‘a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation’ and ‘a greener, low-carbnet-zero GHG emission Europe’ by promoting clean and fair energy transitiona fair transition towards a highly energy efficient and renewables based energy system, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate mitigation and adaptation and risk prevention and management’. That thematic concentration should be attained at natregional level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of Member States formed according to respective gross national incomeregions. In addition, the methodology to classify Member States should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8 a) A just transition to a socially and environmentally sustainable economy should contribute to facilitate and consolidate future-oriented development paths through better matching local and regional skills and strategies with decarbonisation commitments, and building capacities and support schemes to this end. Just transition processes are long-term and should be developed in a bottom-up, participatory and transparent approach and in cooperation with relevant public, economic, and social partners as well as civil society organisations.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) This Regulation should set out the different types of activities the costs of which may be supported by means of investments from the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, under their respective objectives as set out in the TFEU. The Cohesion Fund should be able to support investments in the environment and in TEN-TTEN-T in a balanced manner. With regard to the ERDF, the list of activities should be simplified and it should be able to support investments in infrastructure that is fully in line with the long-term EU energy and climate objectives, investments in relation to access to services, productive investments in SME’s, equipment, software and intangible assets, as well as measures with regard to information, communication, studies, networking, cooperation, exchange of experiences and activities involving clusters. In order to support the programme implementation, both funds should also be able to support technical assistance activities. Finally, in order to support provide for a broader range of interventions for Interreg programmes, the scope should be enlarged to also include the sharing a broad range of facilities and human resources and costs linked to measures within the scope of the ESF+.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member Statbeneficiaries. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Funds on the ground.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to support the efforts of Member States and regions in facing new challenges and ensuring a high level of security for their inclusive societizenes as well as the prevention of marginalisation and radicalisation, while relying on the synergies and complementarities with other Union policies, investments under the ERDF should contribute to security in areas where there is a need to ensure safe and secure public spaccohesive societies and criticsocial infrastructure, such as transport and energy.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In order to maximise the contribution to territorial development, actions in this field should be based on integrated territorial strategies including in urban areas. Therefore, the ERDF support should be delivered through the forms set out in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] ensuring appropriate involvement of local, regional and urban authorities economic and social partners and representatives of civil society and non-governmental organisations.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Within the framework of sustainable urban development, it is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development in order to more effectively tackle the economic, environmental, climate, demographic and social challenges affecting urban areas, including functional urban areas, while taking into account the need to promote urban-rural linkages. The principles for selecting the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented, and the indicative amounts for those actions, should be set out in the programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 610% of the ERDF resources allocated at national level for that purpose. It should also be established that this percentage should be respected throughout the programming period in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes, including at the mid-term review.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In addition, investments under the ERDF should contribute to the development of a comprehensive high- speed digital infrastructure network, and to promoting clean and sustainable multimodal urban mobility with a focus on walking, cycling, public transport and shared mobility.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Specific attention should be paid to outermost regions, namely by adopting measures under Article 349 of the TFEU providing for an additional allocation for the outermost regions to offset the additional costs incurred in these regions as a result of one or several of the permanent restraints referred to in Article 349 of the TFEU, namely remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate, economic dependence on a few products, the permanence and combination of which severely restrain their development. This allocation can cover investments, operating costs and public service obligations aimed at offsetting additional costs caused by such restraints. Operating aid may cover expenditure on freight transport services green logistics, mobility management and start-up aid for transport services as well as expenditure on operations linked to storage constraints, the excessive size and maintenance of production tools, and the lack of human capital in the local market. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, and as is the case for all operations co- financed by the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, any ERDF support to the financing of operating and investment aid in the outermost regions should comply with State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) ERDF support in regions, covering areas with severe demographic handicaps including the northernmost regions with very low population density as referred to in Article 174 of TFEU, should address the specific difficulties of those areas.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article -1 (new)
Article -1 (new)
Article -1 Tasks of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund The ERDF and the Cohesion Fund shall contribute to the financing of support which aims to reinforce economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union and to reduce disparities and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) ‘a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation towards a net-zero GHG emission and circular economy’ (‘PO 1’) by:
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10 a) Community- and family-based services should cover all forms of inhome, family-based, residential and other community services which support the right of all persons to live in the community, with an equality of choices, and which seek to prevent isolation or segregation from the community.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) enhancing growth and competitiveness along with sustainability of SMEs;
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) developing skills for smart specialisation, industrial transiand strategies, and building capacities for smart specialisation, circular economy, just transition including phasing-out of coal, social innovation and entrepreneurship;
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iva) promoting research, innovation, industrial transition and smart economic transformation towards a net-zero GHG emission economy;
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) ‘a greener, low-carbnet-zero GHG-emission Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transitiona fair transition towards a highly energy efficient and renewables based energy system, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate mitigation and adaptation and risk prevention and management (‘PO 2’) by:
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line withview of contributing to the financing of necessary actions 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. Operations under the ERDF are expected toshould contribute 350 % of the overall financial envelope of the ERDF to climate objectives. Operations under the Cohesion Fund are expected toshould contribute 3755 % of the overall financial envelope of the Cohesion Fund to climate objectives. Following the recommendations of the European Court of Auditors in its Special report No 31/2016, climate mainstreaming and climate proofing mechanisms should be an integral part of programming and implementation, in particular project selection, and materialized ex-ante.
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) promoting energy efficiency and savings measures;
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) promoting sustainable renewable energy;
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) Operations under the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund should deliver on objectives laid down in the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans to be developed under the [Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union] taking also into account the recommendations from the Commission regarding these plans, both in terms of content and financial allocation, in view to addressing long-term ambitions.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) promoting climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and disaster resilience in particular eco- system based approaches;
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
(vi) promoting the transition to a circular economyn energy and resource-efficient, toxic-free circular economy, in particular towards the achievement of the waste recycling and reuse targets as defined in Directive 2008/98/EC and Directive (94/62/EC, as well as the landfilling reduction targets as defined in Directive 1999/31/EC;
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
(vii) protecting and enhancing biodiversity, green infrastructure in the urban environment, and reducing pollution;
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
(viia) green infrastructure in the urban environment;
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii b (new)
(viib) reducing air, water, soil, noise and light pollution;
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) ‘a more connected Europe by enhancing zero-emission mobility and regional ICT connectivity’ (‘PO 3’) by:
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) developing a sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent, secure and intermodal TEN-T that is fully in line with the long- term EU energy and climate objectives;
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The ERDF should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments. ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key Union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR]. Therefore support from the ERDF should be concentrated on the policy objectives of 'a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation' and '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'. That thematic concentration should be attained at natregional level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of Member Stateregions formed according to respective gross national incomeGDP per capita. In addition, the methodology to classify Member Stateregions should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions.
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
(iv) promoting sustainable multimodal urban mobility with a focus on walking, cycling, public transport and shared mobility;
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
(i) enhancing the effectinclusiveness of labour markets and access to quality employment through developing social innovation and infrastructure and promoting social economy enterprises;
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) This Regulation should set out the different types of activities the costs of which may be supported by means of investments from the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, under their respective objectives as set out in the TFEU. The Cohesion Fund should be able to support investments in the environment and in TEN-T in a balanced manner. With regard to the ERDF, the list of activities should be simplified and it should be able to support investments in infrastructure, investments in housing, investments in relation to access to services with a particular focus on disadvantaged, marginalised and segregated communities, productive investments in SME's, equipment, software and intangible assets, as well as measures with regard to information, communication, studies, networking, cooperation, exchange of experiences between partners and activities involving clusters. In order to support the programme implementation, both funds should also be able to support technical assistance activities. Finally, in order to support provide for a broader range of interventions for Interreg programmes, the scope should be enlarged to also include the sharing a broad range of facilities and human resources and costs linked to measures within the scope of the ESF+.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
(e) ‘a Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban, rural and coastal areas, urban-rural partnerships and local initiatives’ (‘PO 5’) by:
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental development, cultural heritage and security in urban areas;ocial infrastructure in urban areas also through community- led local development.
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
(ii) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental local development, cultural heritage and securityocial infrastructure, including for rural and coastal areas also through community-led local development.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
(iia) addressing urban-rural linkages in response to challenges of functional areas in terms of employment and labour markets, interdependencies between different sectors, commuting patterns, demographic trends, cultural and natural heritage, climate change vulnerability, land use and resource management, institutional and governance arrangements, connectivity and accessibility.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Trans-European transport networks projects in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 shall continue to be financed from the Cohesion Fund via both shared management and the direct implementation mode under the Connecting Europe Facility ('CEF')including for improving the safety of existing bridges and tunnels.
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) improve the capacity of programme authorities, and bodies linked to the implementation of the Funds, including civil society organisations;
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) enhance cooperation with partners both within and outside a given Member State in particular for promotion of just transition including phasing-out of coal.
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. With regard to programmes implemented under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, the total ERDF resources in each Member State shall be concentrated at natregional level in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4.
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member Statbeneficiaries. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Funds on the ground.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In order to maximise the contribution to territorial development, actions in this field should be based on integrated territorial strategies including in urban areas. Therefore, the ERDF support should be delivered through the forms set out in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] ensuring appropriate involvement of local, regional and urban authorities, economic and social partners and representatives of civil society and non-governmental organisations.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) Member States of group 1 shall allocate at least 845 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1 and PO 2, and at least 6040% % to PO 12;
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24 a) Specific attention should be paid to carbon-intensive areas facing challenges due to decarbonisation commitments, in view of assisting them in pursuing clear and democratically agreed decarbonisation strategies consistant with the Union’s climate commitment under the Paris Agreement that protect workers and affected communities alike. Such areas should benefit from dedicated support to prepare and implement plans for decarbonisation of their economies taking into account the need for targeted vocational training and reskilling opportunities for the workforce.
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) Member States of group 2 shall allocate at least 450 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 340 % to PO 2;
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) Member States of group 3 shall allocate at least 35 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 340 % to PO 2.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Contribution to the EU’s climate commitments 1. At least 60% of the overall financial envelope of the ERDF and at least 55 % of the overall financial envelope of the Cohesion Fund at EU level shall contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation objectives. 2. Member States shall demonstrate coherence between ERDF and Cohesion Fund spending and their Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans including their updates referred to in [Articles 3 and 13 of the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union], as well as with the recommendations from the Commission referred to in [Article 28 of that Regulation] both in terms of content and financial allocation to ensure that investment needs identified are met.
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) investments in infrastructure that is fully in line with the long-term EU energy and climate objectives;
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Specific attention should be paid to outermost regions, namely by adopting measures under Article 349 of the TFEU providing for an additional allocation for the outermost regions to offset the additional costs incurred in these regions as a result of one or several of the permanent restraints referred to in Article 349 of the TFEU, namely remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate, economic dependence on a few products, the permanence and combination of which severely restrain their development. This allocation can cover investments, operating costs and public service obligations aimed at offsetting additional costs caused by such restraints. Operating aid may cover expenditure on freight transport services, green logistics, mobility management and start-up aid for transport services as well as expenditure on operations linked to storage constraints, the excessive size and maintenance of production tools, and the lack of human capital in the local market. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, and as is the case for all operations co- financed by the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, any ERDF support to the financing of operating and investment aid in the outermost regions should comply with State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) productive investments in SMEs within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC, which contribute to creating and safeguarding sustainable jobs;
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27 a) ERDF support in regions, covering areas with severe demographic handicaps including the northernmost regions with very low population density as referred to in Article 174 of TFEU, should address the specific difficulties of those areas.
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a Tasks of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund The ERDF and the Cohesion Fund shall contribute to the financing of support which aims to reinforce economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union and to reduce disparities and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments.
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) investments in the environment, circular economy including investments related to sustainable development and energy presentingsustainable renewable energies and energy efficiency measures, presenting significant environmental benefits;
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure an appropriate balance betweent least 50% of investments under points (a) and (b).
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) investment in airport infrastructure except for outermost regions;
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies towards a zero-emission economy;
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) investment related to production, processing, distribution, transmission, storage or combustion of fossil fuels, with the exception of investment related to clean vehicles as defined in Article 4 of Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 ; __________________ 26 Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles (OJ L 120, 15.5.2009, p. 5).
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. In addition, the Cohesion Fund shall not support investment in housing unless related to the promotion of resource and energy efficiency or renewable energy use.
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 1 a (new)
Chapter 1 a (new)
Article 1 (a) Tasks of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund The ERDF and the Cohesion Fund shall contribute to the financing of support which aims to reinforce economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union and to reduce disparities and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF may support integrated territorial development within programmes under both goals referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] in accordance with Chapter II of Title III of that Regulation[new CPR]. The Commission shall encourage Member States to identify in their territory, where applicable, areas in just transition including phasing-out of coal and to setup a territorial strategy referred to in Article [23]of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR] for those areas.
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs, including social economy enterprises;
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iii a) promoting research and innovation for adaptation of the business sector to circular economy;
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) developing skills for smart specialisation, industrial transiand strategies, and building capacities for smart specialisation, circular economy, just transition including decarbonisation of the economies, social innovation and entrepreneurship;
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(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 ('PO 2') by:
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) promoting energy efficiency and savings measures;
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) promoting sustainable renewable energy;
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and disaster resilience, including anti- seismic, and disaster resilience in particular eco-system based approaches;
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – point 1
Annex I – Table 1 – point 1
Policy objective Outputs Results (1) (2) (3) 1 RCO 01 - Enterprises supported (of which: micro, small, medium, large)* RCO 02 - Enterprises supported by grants* RCR201 - Jobs created in supported entities* RCO 03 - Enterprises supported by financial instruments* 1. A smarter RCO 04 - Enterprises with non-financial support* Europe by RCO 035 - EnterpriseStart-ups supported by financial instruments* * RCR201 - Jobs created in supported entities* promoting RCO 06 - Researchers working in supported research facilities RCR 02 - Private investments matching public support (of which: grants, 1. A smarter innovative and RCO 047 - Enterprises with non-financial support* financial instruments)* Europe by RCO 05 - Start-ups supported* RCR 03 – SMEs introducing product or processResearch institutions participating in joint research financial instruments)* smart economic projects RCR 03 – SMEs introducing environmentally friendly product or process transformation RCO 08 - Nominal value of research and innovation* promoting RCO 06 - Researchers working in supported research facilitiesinnovation* towards a net- equipment RCR 04 - SMEs introducing marketing or organisational innovation* innovative and zero GHG RCO 107 - Research institutions participating in joint researchEnterprises cooperating with research institutions RCR 05 - SMEs innovating in-house*RCR 06 - Patent applications submitted smart economic projects to European Patent Office* transformation RCO 08 - Nominal value of research and innovation RCR 07 - Trademark and design applications* emission RCO 96 – Interregional investments in EU projects* to European Patent Office* economy and RCO 96 a (new) - Enterprises supported to improve the RCR 07 - Trademark and design applications* circular energy and resource efficiency of their products and RCR 08 - Public-private co-publications economy production processes RCO 96 b (new) - SMEs investing in local sustainable value chains RCO 96 c (new)- Enterprises supported to transform their products and services into circular economy equipment RCR 08 - Public-private co-publications RCO 10 - Enterprises cooperating with research institutions RCO 96 – Interregional investments in EU projects* Or. en 1 RCO: Regional Policy Common Output Indicator. 2 RCR: Regional Policy Common Result Indicator.
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – point 2
Annex I – Table 1 – point 2
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
(vi) promoting the transition to a circular economy, in particular towards the achievement of the waste recycling and reuse targets as defined in Directive 2008/98/EC and Directive 94/62/EC, as well as the landfilling reduction targets as defined in Directive 1999/31/EC;
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – point 3
Annex I – Table 1 – point 3
Policy objective Outputs Results (1) (2) (3) (3) 3. A more RCO 55 - Length of tram and metro lines- new connected RCO 56 - Length of tram and metro lines- reconstructed/ RCR 62 - Annual passengers of public transport 3. A more upgraded connected RCO 57 - Environmentally friendly rolling stock for public Europe by upgraded transport RCR 632 - Annual users of new/ upgraded tram and metro linespassengers of public transport enhancing RCO 578 - Environmentally friendly rolling stock for publicDedicated cycling infrastructure supported RCR 643 - Annual users of dedicated cycling infrastructure mobility and new/ upgraded tram and metro lines mobility and RCO 58 a (new) Dedicated pedestriansport areas regional ICT RCO 58 - D RCR 64 - Annual users of dedicated cycling infrastructure supported connectivity regional ICT RCO 59 - Alternative fuels infrastructure (refuelling/ connectivity recharging points) supported RCO 60 - Cities and towns with new or upgraded digitised urban transport systems
Amendment 283 #
Policy objective Outputs Results (1) (2) (3) 5. A Europe closer to citizens RCO 74 - Population covered by strategies for integrated local by fostering the urban development RCR 76 - Stakeholders involved in the preparation and implementation of sustainable and RCO 75 - Integrated strategies for urban development strategies of urban development integrated RCO 76 - Collaborative projects RCR 77 - Tourists/ visits to supported sites* development of RCO 77 - Capacity of cultural and tourism infrastructure RCR 78 - Users benefiting from cultural infrastructure supported urban, rural and supported coastal areas and local initiatives
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Table 1 – point 1
Annex II – Table 1 – point 1
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Table 1 – point 2
Annex II – Table 1 – point 2
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Table 1 – point 3
Annex II – Table 1 – point 3
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Table 1 – point 4
Annex II – Table 1 – point 4
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Table 1 – point 5
Annex II – Table 1 – point 5
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
(vii) enhancing biodiversity, green infrastructure in the urbprotecting and environment, and reducing pollutionhancing biodiversity;
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
(vii a) developing green infrastructure in the urban environment;
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii b (new)
(vii b) reducing air, water, soil, noise and light pollution
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) 'a more connected Europe by enhancing sustainable mobility and regional ICT connectivity' ('PO 3') by:
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) developing a sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent, secure and intermodal TEN-T and promoting noise-reduction measures;
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
(iv) promoting sustainable multimodal urban mobility with a focus on walking, cycling, public transport and shared mobility;
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
(i) enhancing the effectinclusiveness of labour markets and access to quality employment through developing social innovation and infrastructure and promoting social economy enterprises;
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii a (new)
(ii a) enhancing vocational training and retraining opportunities for the workforce in regions that are in the process of just transition towards socially and environmentally sustainable economies;
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii
(iii) increasing the socioeconomic integration of marginalised communities, migrants and disadvantaged groups, in particular Roma, through integrated measures including housing and social services and through support for physical, economic and social regeneration of deprived neighbourhoods;
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)
(iv a) enhancing the transition from institutional services to community-based and family-based services;
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
(e) 'a Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban, rural and coastal areas, urban-rural partnerships and local initiatives' ('PO 5') by:
Amendment 392 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental development, cultural heritage and security in urban areasocial infrastructure in urban areas also through community-led local development;
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental development, cultural heritage and securityocial infrastructure in urban areas;
Amendment 416 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
(ii) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental local development, cultural heritage and securityocial infrastructure, including for rural and coastal areas also through community-led local development.
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
(ii a) addressing urban-rural linkages in response to challenges of functional areas in terms of employment and labour markets, interdependencies between different sectors, commuting patterns, demographic trends, cultural and natural heritage, climate change vulnerability, land use and resource management, institutional and governance arrangements, connectivity and accessibility.
Amendment 434 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) improve the capacity of programme authorities, and bodies linked to the implementation of the Funds including civil society organisations;
Amendment 435 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) enhance cooperation with partners both within and outside a given Member State in particular for promotion of smart specialisation, circular economy and just transition including decarbonisation of economies.
Amendment 439 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Member States shall ensure that local and regional authorities and other relevant local and regional actors such as non-for-profit organisations have access to ERDF resources to be made available to them to an adequate extent for the purpose of tackling the socioeconomic integration of marginalised communities, migrants and disadvantaged groups at local and regional level.
Amendment 445 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. With regard to programmes implemented under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, the total ERDF resources in each Member State shall be concentrated at natregional level in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4.
Amendment 448 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 456 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) those with a gross national income ratioGDP per capita equal to or above 100 % of the EU average ('group 1');
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) those with a gross national income ratioGDP per capita equal to or above 75 % and below 100 % of the EU average ('group 2');
Amendment 467 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) those with a gross national income ratioGDP per capita below 75 % of the EU average ('group 3').
Amendment 470 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of this Article, the gross national income ratioGDP per capita means the ratio between the gross national incomeGDP per capita of a Member Stateregion, measured in purchasing power standards and calculated on the basis of Union figures for the period from 2014 to 2016, and the average gross national incomeGDP per capita in purchasing power standards of the 27 Member States for that same reference period.
Amendment 488 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) Member StateRegions of group 1 shall allocate at least 845 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1 and PO 2, and at least 640 % to PO 12;
Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) Member StateRegions of group 2 shall allocate at least 450 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 340 % to PO 2;
Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) Member States of group 3 shall allocate at least 350 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 340 % to PO 2.
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Amendment 531 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) investment in housing, when owned by public authorities or non-profit operators for use as housing designated for low-income households or people with special needs;
Amendment 535 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investments in access to services with a particular focus on disadvantaged, marginalised and segregated communities;
Amendment 537 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) productive investments in SMEs within the meaning of Commission Recommendation2003/361/EC, which contribute to creating and safeguarding sustainable jobs;
Amendment 544 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) information, communication, studies, networking, cooperation, exchange of experience between partners referred to in [Article 6 of the Common Provisions Regulation] and activities involving clusters;
Amendment 553 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
In more developed regions referred to in [paragraph 2(c) of Article 102 of the new CPR], the ERDF shall not support investment in infrastructure in the area of TEN-T.
Amendment 564 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
In order to contribute to the specific objective under PO 1 set out in point (a) (iv) of Article 2(1), the ERDF shall also support training, life long learning, reskilling and education activities.
Amendment 573 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) investments in the environment, including investments related to circular economy, sustainable development and energy presentingsustainable renewable energy and energy efficiency presenting significant environmental benefits;
Amendment 579 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investments in TEN-T including for improving the safety of existing bridges and tunnels;
Amendment 593 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure an appropriate balance betweent least 50% of investments under points (a) and (b).
Amendment 595 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 615 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) investment in airport infrastructure except for outermost regions;
Amendment 634 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) investment in facilities for the treatment of residualmixed waste;
Amendment 640 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) investment related to production, processing, transmission, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels, with the exception of investment related to clean vehicles as defined in Article 4 of Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 ; _________________ 26 Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles (OJ L 120, 15.5.2009, p. 5).;
Amendment 675 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. In addition, the Cohesion Fund shall not support investment in housing unless related to the promotion of resource and energy efficiency or renewable energy use.
Amendment 686 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF mayshall support integrated territorial development within programmes under both goals referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] in accordance with Chapter II of Title III of that Regulation[new CPR].
Amendment 688 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The Commission shall encourage Member States to identify in their territory, where applicable, areas in the process of just transition including decarbonisation of economies and to set up a territorial strategy referred to in Article [23] of Regulation(EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR] for those areas.
Amendment 736 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) support of innovative actions including match-funding for civic crowdfunding campaigns in cooperation with urban authorities, and capitalisation thereon;
Amendment 746 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Upon request from one or more Member States, the European Urban Initiative may also support inter-governmental cooperation on urban matters such as the Territorial Agenda of the European Union and the localisation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 769 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a Areas with demographic handicaps In operational programmes co-financed by the ERDF, covering areas with severe demographic handicaps including the northernmost regions with very low population density as referred to in Article 174 of TFEU, particular attention shall be paid to addressing the specific difficulties of those areas. In particular, sparsely populated areas or areas with an average population annual decrease higher than -1% since 2007 should be subject to specific plans to increase their attractiveness in view of consolidating population and accessibility to public and private services, enhancing vocational training, promoting innovative solutions for the maintenance of infrastructure and encouraging community-led operations. A dedicated funding may be earmarked in the Partnership Agreement.
Amendment 773 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 1 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 10 a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 1 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 10 a (new)
RCO 10a - Enterprises supported to transform their products and services into circular economy
Amendment 777 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 18 a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 18 a (new)
RCO 18a - The percentage of annual energy savings for the entire building stock (compared to a baseline) in line with the objective of reaching a high-efficient and decarbonised building stock as included in the national long term renovation strategy to support renovation of the national stock of residential and non-residential buildings
Amendment 779 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 18 b (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 18 b (new)
RCO 18b - Households with improved energy performance of their dwellings, reaching at least 60% energy savings compared to pre-renovation levels (EC definition of deep renovation)
Amendment 781 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 18 c (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 18 c (new)
RCO 18c - Households with improved energy performance of their dwellings, reaching Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) standard level after renovation
Amendment 784 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 19 a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 19 a (new)
Amendment 786 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 19 b (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 19 b (new)
RCO 19b - Number of energy poor/vulnerable consumers supported to improve the energy performance of their dwelling
Amendment 790 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 22 a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 22 a (new)
RCO 22a - Total final renewable energy consumption and consumption per sector (heating and cooling, transport, electricity)
Amendment 792 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 22 b (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 22 b (new)
RCO 22b - Share of total renewable energy produced
Amendment 794 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 22 c (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 22 c (new)
RCO 22c - Reduction of annual import of non-renewable energy
Amendment 796 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 97a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 97a (new)
RCO 97a - Share of renewable self- consumers in the total electricity capacity installed
Amendment 800 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 32a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 32a (new)
RCO 32a - Total fossil fuels replaced (of which: electricity thermal)
Amendment 801 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 32b (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 32b (new)
RCO 32b - Capacity of fossil energy removed from grid/taken out of operation
Amendment 802 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 43
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 43
RCR 43 - WReduction of water losses
Amendment 803 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 34
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 34
RCO 34 - Additional capacity for waste prevention and recycling
Amendment 807 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR -46 a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR -46 a (new)
RCR -46a - Municipal waste generated
Amendment 810 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR -46 b (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR -46 b (new)
RCR -46b – Residual waste generated
Amendment 813 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 47
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 47
RCR 47 - Waste recycled (recycling rate of municipal waste)
Amendment 816 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 48 a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 48 a (new)
RCR 48a – Population served by waste preparing for re-use facilities
Amendment 818 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 48 b (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 48 b (new)
RCR 48b – Circular material use rate
Amendment 819 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 49
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 49
RCR 49 - Waste recoverused
Amendment 821 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 49 a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 49 a (new)
RCR 49a – Waste prepared for re-use
Amendment 825 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – title
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – title
3. A more connected Europe by enhancing sustainable mobility and regional ICT connectivity
Amendment 837 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 1 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point iii
Annex II – Policy objective 1 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point iii
(iii) Enhancing sustainable growth and, competitiveness and transition to circular economy of SMEs
Amendment 838 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 1 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point iv
Annex II – Policy objective 1 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point iv
(iv) Developing skills for smart specialisation, industrialcircular economy, just transition and entrepreneurship
Amendment 840 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 1 – Column 3 – Outputs – CCO 04
Annex II – Policy objective 1 – Column 3 – Outputs – CCO 04
CCO 04 - SMEs supported to create jobs and sustainable growth
Amendment 843 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Column 1 – Policy objective 2 – title
Annex II – Column 1 – Policy objective 2 – title
2. 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 844 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point i
Annex II – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point i
(i) Promoting energy efficiency and savings measures
Amendment 845 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point ii
Annex II – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point ii
(ii) Promoting sustainable renewable energy
Amendment 847 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point vii
Annex II – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point vii
(vii) Enhancing biodiversity, green infrastructure in the urban environment, and reducing pollution
Amendment 852 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 3 – title
Annex II – Policy objective 3 – title
3. A more connected Europe by enhancing sustainable mobility and regional ICT connectivity
Amendment 858 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 4 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point i
Annex II – Policy objective 4 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point i
(i) Enhancing the effectinclusiveness of labour markets and access to quality employment through developing social innovation and infrastructure
Amendment 859 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 5 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point i
Annex II – Policy objective 5 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point i
(i) Fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental development, cultural heritage and securityocial infrastructure in urban areas