15 Amendments of David McALLISTER related to 2023/0200(COD)
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The Ukraine Facility should be underpinned by a coherent and prioritised plan for reconstruction (the ‘Ukraine Plan’), prepared by the Government of Ukraine and endorsed by the EU, providing a structured and predictable framework for the recovery, reconstruction and modernisation of Ukraine, clearly articulated with Union accession requirements.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The recovery, reconstruction and modernisation effort should build on Ukraine’s ownership, close cooperation and coordination with supporting countries and organisations, and Ukraine’s path towards accession to the Union. Regional and local administrations are also expected to play an important role. Peer-to-peer cooperation and programmes embedded in partnerships between cities and regions in the Union and those in Ukraine should have already facilitated the delivery of humanitarian aid to Ukraine and thus provide a basis to enrich and accelerate the recovery, reconstruction and modernisation process.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) Ukraine has successfully addressed the reform of two key judicial governance bodies, the High Council of Justice and High Qualification Commission of Judges. Regarding the Constitutional Court Reform, the EU has certified 'good progress'. It is of utmost importance that the internationally nominated members will have a decisive role as proposed by the government and in line with the Venice Commission recommendations. Regarding 'anti- corruption' and 'de-oligarchisation', Ukraine has made 'some progress', having appointed new heads of the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Office and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine as well as having presented an action plan to reduce the influence of oligarchs.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Reconstruction from the damage caused by the war of Russian aggression cannot be limited to rebuilding what was destroyed as it was before the war. The reconstruction offers an opportunity to support Ukraine in its process of integration into the Single Market and in accelerating its sustainable green and digital transitions, in line with Union policies. The Facility should promote reconstruction in a way that modernises and improvesbe consistent with the 'build back better' principle enshrined in Ukraine’'s economy and society, building on Union rules and standards, by investing in the transition of Ukraine towards a green, digital and inclusive economy and national recovery plan adopted by the National Recovery Council in June 2022 with the aim of promoting the recovery, reconstruction and modernisation of itUkraine's critical infrastructure, productive capacity and human capital in a resilient way, investing in a green and digital economy and transforming Ukraine into a modern European welfare state and market economy, building on Union rules and standards.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) The general objectives of the Ukraine Facility should be to assist Ukraine in addressing the social, economic and environmental consequences of the war, contributing to the reconstruction, including recovery, and modernisation of the country between 2024 and 2027; in fostering social, economic and environmental resilience and progressive integration into the Union and global economy and markets; and in preparing Ukraine for future membership of the Union by supporting its accession process. Such objectives should be pursued in a mutually reinforcing manner.
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) As the recovery, reconstruction and modernisation needs are substantial, and cannot be covered by the Union budget alone, both public and private investments should play a role. The Facility should enable the timely mobilisation of both public and private investments and should allow for the possibility to scale up support for investments in long-term reconstruction when circumstances allow, also considering implementation and absorption capacity of Ukraine.
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) The Commission and the Member States should ensure the compliance, transparency, coherence, consistency and complementarity of their assistance, in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle, including at local level. In light of the presence of various international donors, the necessary steps should also be taken to ensure better coordination and complementarity with other donors, including through an agreement on common standards and regular consultations. In this regard, the Multi- Agency Donor Coordination Platform should be used as an already established forum for such exchange. The European Parliament, together with the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the US Congress, as the parliaments of the three co-chairing entities of the Platform, should have a prominent role in its work in order to ensure full parliamentary scrutiny, democratic oversight, transparency and accountability.
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 79
Recital 79
(79) In order to ensure that Ukraine has access to sufficient financing to cater for its macro-financial stability needs and initiate the recovery, reconstruction and modernisation of the country, Ukraine should have access to up to 7% of the non- repayable financial support and loans in the form of a pre-financing, subject to availability of funding and to the respect of the precondition for the support to Ukraine under the Facility.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 82
Recital 82
(82) Under pillar II of the Facility, an investment framework should be set up, aiming to support recovery and reconstruction investments undertaken by the state, private sector companies, municipalities, state-owned enterprises or other actors. The Ukraine Investment Framework should address priorities identified in the Ukraine Plan, and support its objectives and its implementation. The Ukraine Investment Framework should involve Ukrainian authorities in its governance.
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 95
Recital 95
(95) The communication capacities of Ukraine should be enhanced in order to ensure existence of strong and free pluralistic media and public support for and understanding of Union values and the benefits and obligations of potential Union membership, while addressing disinformation. Visibility of the Union funding should alsalso needs to be ensured.
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) rebuild and modernise infrastructure damaged by the war, such as energy infrastructure, water systems, internal and cross-border transport networks including rail, roads and bridges and border crossing points, and foster modern, improved and resilient infrastructures; restore food production capacities; help address social challenges stemming from the war, in particular as regards psychological and psychosocial rehabilitation, including for specific groups such as war veterans, Internally Displaced Persons, single parents, disabled people, minorities and other vulnerable persons; contribute to the demining effort;
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. In order to promote the complementarity and efficiency of their action and initiative, the Commission and the Member States shall cooperate and shall strivemake effective use of the 'Team Europe' approach to avoid duplication between assistance under this Regulation and other assistance provided by the Union, the Member States, third countries, multilateral and regional organisations and entities, such as international organisations and the relevant International Financial Institutions, agencies and non-Union donors, in line with the established principles for strengthening operational coordination in the field of external assistance, including through enhanced coordination with Member States at local level and through the harmonisation of policies and procedures, in particular the international principles on development effectiveness.
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The financial support pursuant to Chapter III in the form of a loan, shall be available for an amount of up to EUR 50 000 000 000 in current prices for the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027 for all types of support.
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The sum of the resources made available pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not exceed EUR 50 000 000 000 in current prices for the period 2024 to 2027.
Amendment 494 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. Assistance under this Chapter shall also support confidence-building measures and processes that promote justice, truth- seeking, reparations as well as collection of evidence of crimes committed by the Russian political and military leadership and its proxies during the war. Funding for initiatives and bodies involved in supporting and enforcing international justice in Ukraine may be provided under this Chapter.