Activities of Dario TAMBURRANO related to 2018/0228(COD)
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Establishing the Connecting Europe Facility (debate) IT
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Connecting Europe Facility and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014 PDF (1 MB) DOC (238 KB)
Amendments (137)
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Programme should aim at supporting climate change,the fight against climate change and ensuring the transition to a net-zero GHG emission economy by 2050 at the latest, through environmentally and socially sustainable projects and, where appropriate, climate change mitigation and adaptation actions. In particular, the contribution of the ProgrammProgramme should contribute to achieving the goals and objectives of the Paris Agreement as well as the proposed 2030 climate and energy targets and the long- term decarbonisation objective should be reinforceds of the Union. The Programme should take into account the will of European citizens through public consultations.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The Programme should guarantee a high level of transparency, providing access to the relevant documents especially in case projects affect the environment and the health of people, and the assessment procedure of projects should take into account social and cohesion criteria, and in particular the acceptance by local communities.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, and the commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should therefore mainstream climate action and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 2540% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives18 . Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 670% of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives, as part of the fulfilment of the Paris Agreement, based inter alia on the following Rio markers: i) 100% for the expenditures relating to railway infrastructure, alternative fuels, clean urban transport, electricity transmission, electricity storage, smart grids, CO2 transportation and renewable energy; ii) 40% for inland waterways and multimodal transport, and gas infrastructure - if enabling increased use ofonly if used exclusively for renewable hydrogen or bio-methane. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. In order to prevent that infrastructure is vulnerable to potential long term climate change impacts and to ensure that the cost of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the project is included in the project's economic evaluation, projects supported by the Programme should be subject to climate proofing in accordance with guidance that should be developed by the Commission coherently with the guidance developed for other programmes of the Union where relevant. __________________ 18CEF climate related contribution should be recorded in a centrally developed and managed climate tracking data base, based on Rio markers and an expanded list of ‘intervention categories’ to cover all EU budget programmes. Relevant climate actions should be included during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. __________________ 18 COM(2018) 321, page 13 COM(2018) 321, page 13
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) In order to ensure that the portfolio aligns with the EU’s long term climate change and its commitments under the Paris Agreement, projects supported by the Programme shall be subject to climate proofing in accordance with guidance that should be developed by the Commission coherently with the guidance developed for other programmes of the Union. Guiding principles for climate proofing should be ‘energy efficiency first’, the general exclusion of direct and indirect funding of fossil fuels from the EU budget programmes, and a projects lifecycle assessment of programmes and planned infrastructure to ensure compliance with the sector specific emission reduction and decarbonisation pathways. To prevent that infrastructure is vulnerable to potential long term climate change impacts, all projects should be tested against the 1.5 and 2 degrees climate scenarios and the energy efficiency first principle. In addition, the cost of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the project needs to be included in the project's economic evaluation, using values considered in line with the EU’s obligations under the Paris Climate Change Agreement.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) The Programme treats energy efficiency as a crucial element and a key consideration for investment decisions on energy infrastructure in the Union according to Regulation [Governance of the Energy Union]. Namely, it enshrines the 'energy efficiency first’ principle , which means to consider, before taking energy planning, policy and investment decisions, whether cost-efficient, technically, economically and environmentally sound alternative energy efficiency measures could replace in whole or in part the envisaged planning, policy and investment measures, whilst still achieving the objectives of the respective decisions. Such cost-efficient alternatives include measures to make energy demand and energy supply more efficient, in particular by means of cost- effective energy end-use savings, demand- side response initiatives and more efficient conversion, transmission and distribution of energy. Member States should encourage the spread of this principle in regional and local government, as well as in the private sector.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) An important objective of this Programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport, energy and digital sector. For that purpose, the Programme should provide for the adoption of cross-sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas, for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuels if contributing to the EU’s long term greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. In addition, the Programme should allow, within each sector, the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector, where such an approach improves the socio-economic benefit of the investment. Synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to achieve the objectives laid down in the TEN-T guidelines, it is necessary to support with priority the cross-border links and, the missing links and the horizontal priorities defined in this Regulation, and to ensure, where applicable, that the supported actions are consistent with the corridor work plans established pursuant to Article 47 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 and to the overall network development regarding performance and interoperability.
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) It is necessary to promote investments in favour of smart, sustainable, inclusive, safe and, secure and multimodal mobility throughout the Union. In 2017, the Commission presented20 "Europe on the move", a wide-ranging set of initiatives to make traffic safer, encourage smart road charging, reduce CO2 emissions, air pollution and congestion, promote connected and autonomous mobility and ensure proper conditions and rest times for workers. These initiativesActions supporting these initiatives, including for telematics applications, should be accompanied by Union financial support, where relevant through this Programme. __________________ 20 Commission Communication "Europe on the move: An agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean, competitive and connected mobility for all" – COM(2017) 283
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The TEN-T guidelines require, with regard to new technologies and innovation, that the TEN-T enables the decarbonisation of all transport modes by stimulating energy efficiency as well as the use of alternative fuels where they contribute to emissions reductions in view of the transition to a net zero GHG economy by 2050. Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council21 establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the Union in order to minimise dependence on oil and to mitigate the environmental impact of transport and requires Member States to ensure that recharging or refuelling points accessible to the public are made available by 31 December 2025. As outlined in the Commission proposals22 of November 2017, a comprehensive set of measures to promote low-emission mobility is necessary including financial support where the market conditions do not provide a sufficient incentive. __________________ 21 Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1). 22 Commission Communication "Delivering on low-emission mobility A European Union that protects the planet, empowers its consumers and defends its industry and workers" – COM(2017) 675
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Following the Joint Communication on improving military mobility in the European Union of November 201724 , the Action Plan on Military Mobility adopted on 28 March 2018 by the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy25 highlighted that transport infrastructure policy offers a clear opportunity to increase synergies between defence needs and TEN- T. The Action Plan indicates that by mid- 2018, the Council is invited to consider and validate the military requirements in relation to transport infrastructure and that, by 2019 the Commission services will identify the parts of the trans-European transport network suitable for military transport, including necessary upgrades of existing infrastructure. It is necessary to guarantee a balanced geographical and modal distribution of projects within the territory of the Union, in order to equally develop the North-South and East-West axes and the different modes of transport. Union funding for the implementation of the dual-use projects should be implemented through the Programme on the basis of specific work programmes specifying the applicable requirements as defined in the context of the Action Plan. __________________ 24 JOIN(2017) 41 25 JOIN(2018) 5
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The Programme is primarily intended to develop the civil infrastructure, and adapting the existing infrastructure to dual-use requirements and military needs should increase its level of safety and of resiliency.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) ERTMS represents a large-scale transport horizontal project that will further integrate Railway transport infrastructures, increasing the safety and the interoperability of the networks. In order to speed up the installation of ERTMS, it is necessary to allocate a sufficient amount of money, favouring synergies with other financial instruments.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) It is important to define an horizontal priority concerning safe, secure and resilient infrastructure, in order to guarantee high standards of safety, to strengthen the reliability of the existing infrastructure and to prevent further catastrophes in the Union. It is deemed appropriate to set a minimum threshold in terms of budget dedicated to the deployment of this priority.
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council27 identifies the trans-European energy infrastructure priorities which need to be implemented in orwere neederd to meet the Union's energy and climate policy objectives, defined at the time. It identifiesd projects of common interest necessary to implement those priorities, and lays down measures in the field of the granting of permits, public involvement and regulation to speed up and/or facilitate the implementation of those projects, including criteria for the eligibility of such projects for Union financial assistance. __________________ 27 Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 (OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39).
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 should be revised by the end of 2021 in order to take into account the new and more ambitious policy objectives defined by the Paris Agreement and by the Union’s climate and energy targets for 2030 and 2050. In particular, the TEN-E guidelines, the list of projects of common interest, and the eligibility criteria would need to be revised to reflect the need to accelerate the pace of the energy transition, by channelling investments to unlock bottlenecks for renewable electricity and smart grid projects and to avoid the accumulation of stranded assets, such as fossil fuels and carbon capture and storage.
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Regulation [Governance of the Energy Union] requires the establishment of a renewable energy financing mechanism to support renewable projects which should also receive funding from the EU budget. Given that both contain strong cross-border dimensions, this mechanism and the Programme should work in close alignment, particularly as for eligibility criteria. Where appropriate and more efficient and effective, budgetary transfers should be allowed for cross-border renewable projects to receive greater funding, while avoiding duplications.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) While completion of network infrastructure remains the priority to achieve the development of renewable energy, integrating cross-border cooperation on renewable energy and an efficient energy system reflects the approach adopted under the Clean Energy for all Europeans initiative with a collective responsibility to reach an ambitious target for renewable energy in 2030 and the changed policy context with ambitious long-term decarbonisation objectives.
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Innovative infrastructure technologies that enable the transition to a low carbonfully renewable-based and highly energy efficient energy and mobility systems and improve security of supply are essential in view of the Union's decarbonisation agenda. In particular, in its Communication of 23 November 2017 "Communication on strengthening Europe's energy networks"28 , the Commission emphasised that the role of electricity, where renewable energy will constitute half of the electricity generation by 2030, will increasingly be driving the decarbonisation of sectors so far dominated by fossil fuels, such as transport, industry and heating and cooling and that a. Accordingly, the focus under the trans- European energy infrastructure policy is increasingly onshould primarily be on energy efficiency and renewable electricity infrastructures, electricity interconnections, electricity storages and smart grids projects. To support the Union's decarbonisation objectives, due consideration and priority should be given to technologies and projects contributing tospeeding the transition to a low carbon net- zero GHG economy by 2050 at the latest, while avoiding to earmark scarce public resources to fossil fuels projects and tecohnomylogies. The Commission willshould aim at increasing the number of cross-border smart grid, and innovative storage as well as carbon dioxide transportation projects to be supported under the Programme. __________________ 28 COM(2017) 718
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Schools, universities, libraries, local, regional or national administrations, main providers of public services, hospitals and medical centres, transport hubs and digitally intensive enterprises are entities and places that can influence important socio-economic developments in the area where they are located. Such socio- economic drivers need to be at the cutting edge of Gigabit connectivity in order to provide access to the best services and applications for European citizens, business and local communities. The Programme should support access to Gigabit connectivity for these socio- economic drivers with a view to maximising their positive spill-over effects on the wider economy and society, including by generating wider demanduses for connectivity and services.
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In addition, building on the success of the WiFi4EU initiative, the Programme should continue to support the provision of free, high quality, local wireless connectivity in the centres of local public life, including entities with a public mission such as public authorities and providers of public services as well as outdoor spaces accessible to the general public, in order to promote the Union's digital vision in local communities. At the same time, due account should be taken of possible negative effects of electromagnetic pollution on human health, so that a careful assessment can be carried out to determine where the wireless local access points should be located and how many and how powerful they should be.
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) The viability of the anticipated next generation digital services, such as Internet of Things services and applications which are expected to bring significant benefits across various sectors and for society as a whole, will require uninterrupted cross- border coverage with 5G networks, in particular in view of allowing users and objects to remain connected while on the move. However, the cost sharing scenarios for 5G deployment across these sectors remain unclear and the perceived risks of commercial deployment in some key areas are very high. Rscientific research increasingly warns against potential risks for human health and the environment from exposure to pervasive, prolonged and uninterrupted coverage of 5G technology, by itself and combined with other electromagnetic pollutants. Therefore, in order to ensure the protection of public health and the environment, the precautionary principle should be applied before an extensive roll- out of 5G technology, especially in high density population and sensitive areas. However, road corridors and train connections are expected to be key areas for the first phase of new applications in the area of connected mobility and therefore constitute vitalimportant cross-border projects for funding under this Programme.
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Actions contributing to projects of common interest in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure shall deploy the technology best suited for the specific project, while proposing the best balance between state-of-the-art technologies in terms of serious health concerns, data flow capacity, transmission security, network resilience and cost efficiency, and should be prioritised by way of work programmes taking into account criteria set out in this Regulation. Deployments of very high capacity networks can include passive infrastructure, in view of maximising socio-economic as well as environmental benefits. Finally, when prioritising actions, the potential positive spill-overs in terms of connectivity shall be taken into account, for example when a project deployed can improve the business case for future deployments leading to further coverage of territories and population in areas which have remained uncovered so far.
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) The Union has developed its own satellite Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) technology (EGNOS/Galileo) and its own Earth observation system (Copernicus). Both EGNOS/Galileo and Copernicus offer advanced services which provide important economic benefits to public and private users. Therefore any transport, energy or digital infrastructure funded by the Programme - that makes use of PNT or Earth observations services - should be technically compatible with EGNOS/Galileo and Copernicus. Transport applications and services should implement GNSS technologies, in order to enhance the connectivity, the safety of transport, and the enforcement of the EU legislation.
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The positive results of the first Blending Call for proposals launched under the current programme in 2017, confirmed the relevance and added value of using EU grants for blending with financing from the European Investment Bank or National Promotional Banks or other development and public financial institutions as well as from private-sector finance institutions and private-sector investors, including through public private partnerships. The Programme should therefore continue to provide for dedicated Calls enabling combination between EU grants and other sources of financing. It is necessary to set a budgetary ceiling to the amount of money allocated under the blending calls within the Programme.
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31 a (new)
Recital 31 a (new)
(31a) It is deemed appropriate to allow a certain degree of flexibility in transferring budgetary resources to a higher spending performance sector in case the interim evaluation assessing the implementation of the Programme reveals that the total budgetary commitment of one sector is excessively lower than the total amount allocated to that.
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31 b (new)
Recital 31 b (new)
(31b) Investments co-financed by this Programme, in particular if related to the improvement of safe, secure and resilient infrastructure or if related to the achievement of climate objectives, should be deemed exempt from deficit and debt calculations in order to improve the investment capacity of the Member States.
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The policy objectives of this Programme will be also addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy window(s) [...] of the InvestEU Fund. The Programme's actions should be used to address market failures or sub-optimal investment situations, in a proportionate manner, without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear European added value. However, if the InvestEU Fund is to be used to support the Programme's investments, it should only support zero- emissions infrastructure.
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) 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/or Union funding. 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 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund, the European Investment Stabilisation Function, InvestEU and the Connecting Europe Facility, where relevant. Financial support should also be used in a manner consistent with Union and national energy and climate plans where relevantand the EU long term strategy which should themselves be based on the energy efficiency first principle..
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 201639 , there is a need to evaluate this Programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, including climate tracking and climate proofing, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. Evaluations should be carried out by the Commission and communicated to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of Regions in order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the funding and its impact on the overall goals of the Programme. __________________ 39 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016; OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14
Amendment 326 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) In light of the Union’s climate change commitments, the Regulation’s investment priorities shall be reviewed according to the update of the Union’s own nationally determined contribution, expected around 2023 for the UNFCCC stocktake. Adequate monitoring and reporting measures including indicators should be implemented in order to report the progress of the Programme towards the achievement of the general and specific objectives set out in this Regulation. This performance reporting system should ensure that data for monitoring implementation of the Programme and its results are collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner. It is necessary to impose proportionate reporting requirements on recipients of Union funds in order to collect relevant data for the Programme.
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) In order to adapt, where necessary, the indicators used for the monitoring of the Programme, the indicative percentages of budgetary resources allocated to each specific objective in the transport sector and, the definition of the transport core network corridors, the military requirements, the list of military priority projects, and their assessment procedures regarding the eligibility of actions, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amendments to Parts I, II and III of the Annex to this Regulation. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) “action” means any activity which has been identified as financially and technically independent, has a set time- frame and is necessary for the implementation of a project of common interest;
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) “renewable alternative fuels” means alternative fuels as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive 2014/94/EU; renewable fuels or renewable power sources which serve as a substitute for fossil oil and gas sources in the energy supply to transport, including renewable electricity, biofuels and biogas as defined in the [recast Renewables Directive]. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout the text, i.e. replacing “alternative fuels” with “renewable alternative fuels”.)
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) “beneficiary” means any entity that has been selected to receive Union financial assistance under the eligibility criteria set under Article 11 of this Regulation and in accordance with Article [197] of the Financial Regulation;
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) “bottleneck” means a physical, technical or functional barrier which leads to a system break affecting the continuity of long-distance or cross- border flows and which can be surmounted by creating new infrastructure, or substantially upgrading existing infrastructure, that could bring significant improvements which will solve the bottleneck constraints;
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) “cross-border link” means, in the transport sector, the link which ensures the continuity of a project of common interest between the nearest urban nodes on both sides of the border of two Member States or between a Member State and a neighbouring country;
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) “Efficiency first principle” means the prioritisation, in all energy planning, policy and investment decisions, of measures to make energy demand and energy supply more efficient, by means of cost-optimal energy end-use savings, demand-side response initiatives and more efficient conversion, transmission and distribution of energy.
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) “missing link” means, in the transport sector, a section that is necessary to complete an efficient and interconnected transport network;
Amendment 399 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
(pa) “outermost regions” means regions which have to deal with a number of difficulties related to their geographical characteristics, in particular: remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate. They are economically dependent on a few products (often agricultural products or natural resources). These features act as constraints on their future development potential.
Amendment 405 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
(ra) “infrastructure for civilian- military dual-use” means infrastructure used mainly for civilian purposes that could be adapted to civilian-military dual- use needs, implementing hybrid standards for infrastructure and on-board equipment;
Amendment 406 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme has the general objective to develop, decarbonise and modernise the trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital and to facilitate cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy, taking into account and energy efficiency, in line with the long-term decarbonisation commitments under the Paris Agreement, according to the will of citizens and local communities as assessed through public consultations, and with emphasis on synergies among sectors.
Amendment 434 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient, multimodal and interconnected networks and infrastructure for smart, sustainable, inclusive, safe and secure mobility in all modes of transport;
Amendment 459 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) to adapt the TEN-T networks to military mobility needs, and enable an effective dual-use, civil and military, of infrastructure;
Amendment 469 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) In the energy sector, to contribute to the development of projects of common interest ensuring decarbonisation, prioritising zero-emission solutions, relating to further integration of the internal energy market, energy efficiency, smart grids and interoperability of networks across borders and sectors, facilitating decarbonisation and ensuring security of supply, and to facilitate cross- border cooperation in the area of renewable energy;
Amendment 483 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) In the digital sector, to contribute to the deployment of safe and secure very high capacity digital networks and 5G systems, to the increased resilience and capacity of digital backbone networks on EU territories by linking them to neighbouring territories, as well to the digitalisation of transport, mobility and energy networks.
Amendment 502 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) up to EUR 30,615,493,000 for the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(a), of which:
Amendment 537 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) up to EUR 8,650,000,000 for the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(b), out of which up to 120% for the cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy
Amendment 544 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) up to EUR 8,650,000,000 for the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(b), out of which up to 120% for the cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy
Amendment 550 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) up to EUR 3,000,000,000 for the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(c).
Amendment 557 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Investments co-financed by this Programme, in particular if related to the improvement of safe, secure and resilient infrastructure or if related to the achievement of climate objectives, shall be qualified as eligible investments for the application of the investment clause and shall be excluded from the assessment of the Member States’ budgetary position under either Article 5 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 and Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97; investment and fiscal measures as referred to in this paragraph put in place under this Programme shall be deemed exempt from deficit and debt calculations.
Amendment 584 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. Resources allocated to a Member States under shared management may, at theirits request, be transferred to the Programme. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with [point (a) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. Where possible those resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concernedThose resources shall be used in the same category of regions, as defined in article 102 of Regulation [new Common Provisions Regulation], for the benefit of the Member State concerned, and shall be allocated to a project aimed at the same objective.
Amendment 591 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. Resources allocated to Member States under shared management, including resources from the EU renewable energy financing mechanism established by the Regulation [Governance of the Energy Union]earmarked to cross -border projects in the field of renewable energy, may, at their request, be transferred to the Programme. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with [point (a) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. Where possible those resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 592 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Following the interim evaluation referred to in Article 25.2 assessing the implementation of the Programme, in case one of the three sectors referred to in Article 4, paragraph 2(a), in Article 4, paragraph 2(b) and in Article 4, paragraph 2(c) is not on track and the total budgetary commitment is lower than the total amount allocated after, at the latest, the first three years of CEF implementation, and according to its objectives, allocated resources which have not been committed may be made available for a higher spending performance sector, up to 10% of the budget originally defined;
Amendment 594 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – indent 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – indent 1 a (new)
– support and comply with the Unions’ energy and climate objectives;
Amendment 598 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The third countries referred to in paragraph 1, and entities established in these countries, may not receive financial assistance under this Regulation except where it is indispensable to the achievement of the objectives of a given project of common interest and, under the conditions set in the work programmes referred to in Article 19, and according to the provisions set by Article 8 of the Regulation (EU) n. 1315/2013.
Amendment 603 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Programme may provide funding in any of the forms laid down in the Financial Regulation, in particular grants and procurement. It may also provide financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations. Blending operations shall not exceed 8% of the overall financial envelope of the CEF as referred to in Article 4. Blending operations decided under this Programme shall be implemented in accordance with the InvestEU Regulation and Title X of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 621 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Studies aiming at the development and identification of cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy shall be eligible for funding under this Regulation. These studies shall comply with the principle of Open Science, as established by the Regulation [Horizon Europe].
Amendment 623 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) the project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant to point 3 of Part IV of the Annex is, as required for projects of common interest, comprehensive, transparent and complete and provides evidence concerning the existence of significant cost savings and/or benefits in terms of system integration, sustainability, security of supply or innovation, and;
Amendment 627 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) the applicant demonstrates, that the project would not materialise in the absence of the grant, or that the project cannot be commercially viable in the absence of the grant. This analysis shall take into account any revenues resulting from support schemes.
Amendment 635 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Studies aiming at the development and identification of projects of common interest in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure shall be eligible for funding under this Regulation. These studies shall comply with the principle of Open Science, as established by the Regulation [Horizon Europe].
Amendment 638 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) actions contributing to access to very high capacity networks capable of providing Gigabit connectivity for socio- economic drivers shall be prioritised taking into account the function of the socio- economic drivers, the relevance of the digital services and applications enabled by providing the underlying connectivity, andthe potential health and environmental hazards, the potential socio-economic benefits to citizens, business and local communities, including the potential positive spill-overs in terms of connectivity, in accordance with Part V of the Annex;
Amendment 648 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) with regard to coverage with very high capacity networks, priority shall be given to actions contributing to coverage of territories and population, in inverse proportion to the intensity of the grant support that would be required to allow the project to be implemented, relative to the applicable maximum co-financing rates laid down in Article 14, and only if compliant with the precautionary principle in term of prevention and protection from health and environmental hazards. The extent to which the action contributes to ensuring comprehensive coverage of the territory and population within a certain project deployment area, while maximising potential positive spill- overs for territories and population in the vicinity of the project deployment area shall also be taken into account.
Amendment 649 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) with regard to projects deploying operational digital platforms, priority shall be given to actions based on safe and secure state-of-the- art technologies, such as distributed ledger technologies and Internet of Things (IoT),taking into account aspects such as interoperability, cybersecurity, data privacy and re-use, re-use and data retention in the EU.
Amendment 661 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Only actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives referred to in Article 3 and having been subject to climate proofing are eligible for funding. Such actions include in particular studies, works and other accompanying measures necessary for the management and implementation of the Programme and the sector-specific guidelines.
Amendment 670 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) actions implementing the core network in accordance with Chapter III of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, including actions relating to urban nodes, maritime ports, inland ports, airports, and rail-road terminals of the core network as defined at Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, and including the horizontal priorities identified in Part III of Annex to this Regulation. Actions implementing the core network may include related elements located on the comprehensive network when necessary to optimize the investment and according to modalities specified in the work programmes referred to in Article 19 of this Regulation;
Amendment 688 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i i
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i i
(ii) actions implementing cross-border links of the comprehensive network in accordance with Chapter II of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, notably the sections listed in Part III of the Annex to this Regulation; actions relating to the relevant urban nodes, maritime ports, inland ports, airports, and rail-road terminals of the comprehensive network as defined at Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 693 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) actions implementing sections of the comprehensive network located in outermost regions in accordance with Chapter II of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, including actions relating to the relevant urban nodes, maritime ports, inland ports, airports, and rail-road terminals of the comprehensive network as defined at Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 701 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iiia) actions implementing sections of the comprehensive network if necessary to complement actions under Article 9(2)(c), in order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(a)(ii);
Amendment 702 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv
(iv) actions supporting projects of common interest in order to connect the trans-European network with infrastructure networks of neighbouring countries as defined in Article 8(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013; infrastructure, if contributing to emissions reductions in view of the EU’s long term GHG reduction target.
Amendment 707 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) Actions relating to smart, sustainable, inclusive, safe and, secure and multimodal mobility:
Amendment 716 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) actions supporting telematic applications systems, inter alia ERTMS and SESAR projects, including for safety purposes, in accordance with Article 31 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 775 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) Under the specific objective referred to in Article 3(2)(a)(ii): actions, or specific activities within an action, supporting transport infrastructure on the TEN-T Network in order to adapt it to military mobility requirements with the purpose of enabling a civilian-military dual-use of the infrastructure. By 31 December 2019, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 24 of this Regulation in order to further specify the military requirements, the list of priority projects and the assessments procedure regarding the eligibility of the actions connected with military mobility. Such delegated acts should respect a balanced geographical distribution across the EU (North-South and East-West axes), and according to different modes of transport.
Amendment 783 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In order to enhance the interoperability in the Single European Railway Area and the improvement of the Single European Sky, guaranteeing the implementation of dual use standards, the horizontal priorities defined in Part III of Annex to this Regulation to deploy ERTMS and SESAR shall be implemented to complete the deployment in the TEN-T core network corridors by 2030, and the Commission shall adopt an action plan in order to achieve this aim. A sufficient amount shall be made available to the projects through a contribution from this Programme. The Funding shall be made available for infrastructure and on-board equipment.
Amendment 785 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) actions relating to projects of common interest as set out at Article 14 of Regulation the decarbonisation of the economy in line with the EU long-term climate strategy and having been subject to climate proofing: (i) Pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, actions relating to projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in Annex II.1 and 4 to that Regulation and; (ii) actions improving cross-border electricity interconnection across Member States as defined in the Regulation [Governance of the Energy Union]; (iii) actions supporting the deployment of smart grids;(iv) actions relating to energy efficiency or demand side response, where such projects address the infrastructure needs identified in the needs assessment carried out in the selection of projects of common interest according to Regulation(EU) No 347/2013;
Amendment 794 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) actions comprising exclusive use with renewable hydrogen or bio methane after having been classed eligible pursuant to a methodology developed by the European Commission. This shall at least comprise of the following elements: (i) list of obligatory technical adaptations to be implemented (ii) minimum efficiency and lifecycle coefficient to be achieved (iii) overall sustainability and greenhouse gas reduction level to be achieved. The methodology shall be adopted according to the procedure set out in Article 24.
Amendment 795 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) actions relating to smart, sustainable, inclusive, safe and secure energy network: (i) actions supporting cyber security and resilience of the grid and associated infrastructure; (ii) actions improving energy infrastructure resilience to climate change and natural disasters.
Amendment 797 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 798 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In the digital sector, the following actions shall be eligible to receive Union financial assistance under this Regulation only if compliant with the precautionary principle in term of prevention and protection from health and environmental hazards:
Amendment 806 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) actions implementing digital connectivity infrastructure requirements related to cross-border projects in the areas of transport or energy and/or supporting operational digital platforms directly associated to transport or energy infrastructures, including distributed ledger technologies.
Amendment 808 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Projects that according to their assessment are considered irremediably harmful to the environment and to the health shall not be funded under this Programme.
Amendment 810 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. All projects shall be subject to climate, environmental and social sustainability proofing with a view to minimise detrimental impacts and maximise benefits on those dimensions. For that purpose, an assessment shall be provided based on guidance to be developed by the Commission, using the 1.5 and 2 degrees climatic scenarios and the energy efficiency first principle. The Programme shall not support investment related to production, processing, distribution, transmission, storage or combustion of fossil fuels.
Amendment 813 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Actions contributing to the achievement of one or more objectives of at least two sectors, as provided for in Article 3(2) (a), (b) and (c) shall be eligible to receive Union financial assistance under this Regulation, provided that they are consistent with the Union’s climate and energy policy and the Union's commitments under the Paris Agreements. Such actions shall be implemented through specific cross- sectorial work programmes addressing at least two sectors, including specific award criteria and financed with budget contributions from the sectors involved in direct proportion to their budgetary capacity.
Amendment 822 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Part VI of the Annex to this Regulation sets out a list of priority areas of intervention for actions selected through cross-sectorial work programmes to benefit from a higher co-financing rate pursuant to Article 14.
Amendment 825 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) these ancillary elements contribute to and are consistent with the Union's long-term decarbonisation commitments under the Paris Climate Change Agreement.
Amendment 841 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) economic, social and environmental impact (benefits and costs)nergy efficiency first principle;
Amendment 849 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) economic, social, health, climate and environmental impact (benefits and costs);
Amendment 851 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) lifecycle assessment of planned infrastructure to ensure compliance with decarbonisation pathways;
Amendment 853 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a c (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a c (new)
(ac) contribution to reducing greenhouse gases emissions;
Amendment 854 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) innovation, safety, digitalization, interoperability and accessibility aspects;
Amendment 871 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) soundness, comprehensiveness and transparency of the project's cost benefit analysis;
Amendment 876 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) involvement of citizens and local communities through public consultations carried out by Member States or by local authorities;
Amendment 877 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) need to overcome financial obstacles such as insufficient commercial viability, high upfront costs or the lack of market finance;
Amendment 883 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) consistency withdelivery on Union and national energy and climate plans.
Amendment 886 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) investment resilience, with regard to the Paris Agreement and the EU energy and climate objectives.
Amendment 894 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The assessment of proposals against the award criteria shall take into account, where relevant, the resilience to the adverse impacts of climate chang the impact on the environment and on health, the will of local communities, and where relevant, the resilience to the adverse impacts of climate change under a range of scenarios from well below 2 degrees Celsius scenario to significantly above through a climate vulnerability and risk assessment including the relevant adaptation measures.
Amendment 899 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. In the transport sector, the assessment of proposals against the award criteria referred to in paragraph 1 shall, where applicable, ensure that proposed actions are consistent with the corridor work plans and implementing acts pursuant to Article 47 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 and take into account the opinion of the responsible European Coordinator pursuant to Article 45 (8) thereof.
Amendment 968 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. The maximum co-funding rate applicable to actions selected under cross- sectorial work programmes referred to in Article 10 shall be the highest maximum co-funding rate applicable to the sectors concerned. It may be increased by 10% for actions relating to the priority intervention areas set out in Part VI of the Annex to this Regulation and complying with the specific award criteria defined by the Commission in the work programmes. For each of these actions the co-funding rate shall not exceed 90% of the total eligible cost.
Amendment 996 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the actExcept in duly justified cases, the Commission shas notll cancel financial assistance granted for studies which have not been started within one year following the starting date indicated laid down in the conditions governing the grant agreement; ing of aid or within two years of that date for all other actions eligible for financial assistance under this Regulation.
Amendment 1005 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Before the Commission takes any of the decisions provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, it shall examine the case comprehensively in coordination with the executive agency and consult the beneficiaries concerned, so that they may present their observation within six months from the Commission’s notification.
Amendment 1011 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
may receive support from the European Regional Development Fund or the Cohesion Fund in accordance with [paragraph 5 of Article 67] of Regulation (EU) XXX [CPR], without any further assessment, and provided that such actions are consistent with the objectives of the programme concerned. The rules of the Fund providing support shall apply.
Amendment 1012 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18a Transparency The Commission shall make available, upon request of the Member States concerned or of any other interested part, and provide access to all the relevant documents related to the projects financed under this Programme. The interest of third parties shall be considered preeminent on any other interest in case of possible danger of the health or of the environment due to the implementation of the granted project.
Amendment 1014 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme shall be implemented by work programmes referred to in Article 110 of the Financial Regulation. Work programmes shall set out, where applicable, the overall amount reserved for blending operations, taking into account the ceiling referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2.
Amendment 1019 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The work programmes shall be adopted by the Commission by means of an implementing act. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in delegated act in accordance with Article 224 of this Regulation.
Amendment 1033 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Evaluations shall assess the implementation of the Programme, according to its general and sectorial objectives, clarifying whether the different sectors are on the track, if the total budgetary commitment is in line with the total amount allocated, if the on-going projects reached a sufficient degree of completeness, if they are still feasible and convenient to be delivered.
Amendment 1036 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1045 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) To develop a methodology allowing to define actions comprising exclusive use with renewable hydrogen or bio methane. This shall at least comprise of the following elements for eligibility: (i) list of obligatory technical adaptations to be implemented (ii) minimum efficiency and lifecycle coefficient to be achieved (iii) overall sustainability and greenhouse gas reduction level to be achieved.
Amendment 1046 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) to amend Part VI of the Annex regarding the identification of priority intervention areas for actions selected under cross-sectorial work programmes.
Amendment 1052 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the Programme, and its actions and results, especially in terms of contributing to climate objectives. Financial resources allocated to the Programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3.
Amendment 1054 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4
Article 27 – paragraph 4
4. If necessary, appropriations may be entered in the budget beyond 2027 to cover the expenses provided for in Article 4(5) of this Regulation, to enable the management of actions not completed by 31 December 2027The underlying TEN guidelines, eligibility criteria and relative list of project of common interest shall be revised by 2021 to align the legislations to the updated objectives.
Amendment 1063 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – table – Transport – Indicators
Annex I – part I – table – Transport – Indicators
Transport Efficient and Number of cross-border and missing links interconnected networks addressed with the support of CEF and infrastructure for (including actions relating to urban nodes, smart, sustainable, maritime ports, inland ports, and rail-roadirports, and inclusive, safe and secure rail-road terminals of the TEN-T core network)and secure mobility comprehensive networks) Number of CEF supported actions contributing to the digitalisation of transport Number of alternative fuel supply points built or upgraded with the support of CEF Number of CEF supported actions contributing to the safety of transport Adaptation to military Number of transport infrastructure mobility requirements components adapted to meet military mobility requirements
Amendment 1064 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – table – Transport – Indicators
Annex I – part I – table – Transport – Indicators
Transport Efficient and Number of cross-border and missing links interconnected networks addressed with the support of CEF and infrastructure for (including actions relating to urban nodes, smart, sustainable, maritime ports, inland ports and rail-road inclusive, safe and secure terminals of the TEN-T core networks) secure mobility Number of CEF supported actions contributing to the digitalisation of transport with a breakdown, inter alia, by ERTMS and SESAR projects Number of alternative fuel supply points built or upgraded with the support of CEF Number of CEF supported actions contributing to the safety of transport Adaptation to military Number of transport infrastructure mobility requirements components adapted to meet military mobility requirements
Amendment 1065 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – table – Transport – Indicators
Annex I – part I – table – Transport – Indicators
Transport Efficient and Number of cross-border and missing links interconnected networks addressed with the support of CEF and infrastructure for (including actions relating to urban nodes, smart, sustainable, maritime ports, inland ports and rail-road inclusive, safe and secure terminals of the TEN-T core networks) secure mobility Number of CEF supported actions contributing to the digitalisation of transport Number of alternative fuel supply points built or upgraded with the support of CEF Number of CEF supported actions contributing to the safety of transport and to the resiliency of the infrastructure Adaptation to military Number of transport infrastructure mobility requirements components adapted to meet military mobility requirements
Amendment 1066 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – table – Transport – Indicators
Annex I – part I – table – Transport – Indicators
Transport Efficient and Number of cross-border and missing links interconnected networks addressed with the support of CEF and infrastructure for (including actions relating to urban nodes, smart, sustainable, maritime ports, inland ports and rail-road inclusive, safe and secure terminals of the TEN-T core networks) secure mobility Number of CEF supported actions contributing to the digitalisation of transport Number of alternative fuel supply points built or upgraded with the support of CEF Number of CEF supported actions contributing to the safety of transport Adaptation to military Number of transport infrastructure mobility requirements components adapted to meet military mobility requirements , with a breakdown by geographical location and by mode of transport
Amendment 1067 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – table – Transport – Indicators
Annex I – part I – table – Transport – Indicators
Transport Efficient and Number of cross-border and missing links and monetary value of cross- interconnected networks addressed with the support of CEF border and missing links addressed with and infrastructure for (including actions relating to urban nodes,the support of CEF (including actions smart, sustainable, maritime ports, inland ports and rail-road relating to urban nodes, maritime ports, inclusive, safe and secure terminals of the TEN-T core network)inland ports and rail-road terminals of the secure mobility TEN-T core network) Number of CEF supported actions Number and monetary value of CEF supported actions contributing to the digitalisation of digitalisation of transport Number of alternative fuel supply points Number and monetary value of alternative fuel supply points built or upgraded with the support of CEF Number of CEF supported actions Number and monetary value of CEF supported actions contributing to the safety of transport Adaptation to military Number of transport infrastructureand monetary value of transport mobility requirements infrastructure components adapted to meet military military mobility requirements
Amendment 1069 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – table – Energy – Indicators
Annex I – part I – table – Energy – Indicators
Energy Contribution to Number of CEF actions contributing toand monetary value of CEF interconnectivity and projectsactions contributing to projects integration of markets interconnecting MS networks and integration of markets removing internal constraints Security of energy Number of CEF actions contributing toand monetary value of CEF supply projects ensuring resilient gasactions contributing to projects ensuring a resilient electricity network Number of CEFand monetary value of CEF actions contributing to the smartening and smartening and digitalisation of grids and increasing increasing energy storage capacity Sustainable development Number of CEF actions contributing to Estimated energy consumption (mtoe) avoided through CEF actions contributing to energy efficiency. Sustainable development Number and monetary value of CEF through enabling projects enabling increased penetration ofactions contributing to projects enabling decarbonisation renewable energyincreased penetration of renewable energy in the energy systems Number of CEFand monetary value of CEF actions contributing to cross-border cross-border cooperation in the area of renewabl cooperation in the area of renewables and energy efficiency Number and monetary value of CEF actions contributing to enabling the transition towards a net-zero emissions gas network Number and monetary value of CEF actions contributing to the achievement of the Paris Agreement goals, 2030 and 2050 European objectives
Amendment 1073 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – table – Digital – Indicators
Annex I – part I – table – Digital – Indicators
Digital Contribution to the New connections to very high capacity deployment of digital networks for socio-economic drivers and connectivity very high quality wireless connections for infrastructure throughout local communities and their monetary the European Union and value between the Union and other continents Number of CEF actions enabling 5Gand monetary value of CEF connectivity alongactions enabling 5G connectivity along transport paths Number of CEF actions enabling newand monetary value of CEF actions enabling new connections to very high capacity high capacity networks for households Number of CEF actions contributing to theand monetary value of CEF digitalisation of energy and transportactions contributing to the digitalisation of energy and transport sectors
Amendment 1100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 1101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – paragraph 2 b (new)
Annex I – part II – paragraph 2 b (new)
For the actions listed at Article 9 paragraph 2 (b), at least 40% of the budgetary resources dedicated to them should be allocated to actions to implement ERTMS projects;
Amendment 1104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point -1 (new)
Annex I – part III – point -1 (new)
-1. 1. Horizontal Priorities – Single European Sky – SESAR system – Telematic applications systems for rail - ERTMS – Safe, secure and resilient infrastructure – New technologies and innovation to achieve the transition to a net-zero GHG emissions economy
Amendment 1119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Baltic-Adriatic”
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Baltic-Adriatic”
Core network corridor "Baltic – Adriatic" Alignment Gdynia – Gdańsk – Katowice/Sławków Gdańsk – Warszawa – Katowice Katowice – Ostrava – Brno – Wien Szczecin/Świnoujście – Poznań – Wrocław – Ostrava Katowice – Žilina – Bratislava – Wien Wien – Graz– Villach – Udine – Trieste Udine – Venezia – Padova – Bologna – Ravenna – Ancona – Foggia Graz – Maribor –Ljubljana – Koper/Trieste Pre- Cross- Katowice – Ostrava Rail identified border sections Katowice – Žilina Opole – Ostrava Bratislava – Wien Graz – Maribor Trieste – Divaca Katowice – Žilina Road Brno – Wien Missing Gloggnitz – Mürzzuschlag: Rail link Semmering Base tunnel Graz – Klagenfurt: Koralm railway line and tunnel Koper – Divača
Amendment 1162 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Scandinavian- Mediterranean”
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Scandinavian- Mediterranean”
Core network corridor "Scandinavian – Mediterranean" Alignment RU border – Hamina/Kotka – Helsinki – Turku/Naantali – Stockholm – Örebro – Malmö Narvik/Oulu – Luleå – Umeå – Stockholm Oslo – Goteburg – Malmö – Trelleborg Malmö – København – Fredericia – Aarhus – Aalborg - Hirtshals/Frederikshavn København – Kolding/Lübeck – Hamburg – Hannover Bremerhaven – Bremen – Hannover – Nürnberg Rostock – Berlin – Leipzig – München Nürnberg – München – Innsbruck – Verona – Bologna – Ancona/Firenze Livorno/La Spezia – Firenze – Roma – Napoli – Bari – Taranto – Valletta Napoli – Gioia Tauro – Palermo/Augusta – Valletta Cagliari Pre- Cross-border RU border – Helsinki Rail identified sections København – Hamburg: Fehmarn belt fixed link access routes München – Wörgl – Innsbruck – Fortezza – Bolzano – Trento – Verona: Brenner base tunnel and its access routes København – Hamburg: Fehmarn Rail/Road belt fixed link
Amendment 1165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 2 – introductory part
Annex I – part III – point 2 – introductory part
Amendment
Amendment 1175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 2 – table
Annex I – part III – point 2 – table
Amendment 1176 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 2 – table
Annex I – part III – point 2 – table
Dublin – Strabane – Letterkenny Road Pau – Huesca Rail Lyon – CH border Rail Athus – Mont-Saint-Martin Rail Antwerpen – Duisburg Rail Mons - Valenciennes Rail Gent – Terneuzen Rail Heerlen – Aachen Rail Groningen – Bremen Rail Stuttgart – CH border Rail Berlin – Rzepin/Horka – Wrocław Rail Prague – Linz Rail Villach – Ljubljana Rail Gallarate/Sesto C. – Laveno/Luino Rail Pivka – Rijeka Rail Plzeň – České Budějovice – Wien Rail Wien - Gyor Rail Graz - Gyor Rail Rail Neumarkt-Kalham - Mühldorf Rail Rail Amber Corridor PL-SK-HU Rail Rail Via Carpathia Corridor BY/UA border-PL-SK-HU-RO Road Road Budapest – Osijek – Svilaj (BiH border) Road Road Faro – Huelva Rail Rail Porto – Vigo Rail Rail Giurgiu – Varna/Bourgas Rail Rail Svilengrad – Pithio Rail
Amendment 1180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – part IV – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) it shall provide cost savings in the deployment of renewables and/or benefits for system integration, security of supply or innovation in comparison to a similar project impn alternative cross-border energy project or a renewablem entedergy project by one of the participating Member States alone;
Amendment 1184 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) Social and economic benefits;
Amendment 1186 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) air, soil, water and other local pollution;
Amendment 1188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) health impacts;
Amendment 1190 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part IV – point 4 – paragraph 1
Promoters of a project, including Member States, potentially eligible for selection as a cross-border project in the field of renewable energy under a cooperation agreement or any other kind of arrangement in the field of renewable energy between Member States and/or between Member States and third countries as set out in Articles 6, 7, 9, or 11 of Directive 2009/28/EC and seeking to obtain the status of cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy, shall submit an application for selection as a cross- border projects in the field of renewable energy to the Commission. The application shall include the relevant information to allow the Commission to evaluate the project against the criteria laid down in points 2 and 3, in line with the methodologies referred to in Article 7.
Amendment 1194 #
Actions shall be prioritised taking into account the function of the socio-economic drivers, the relevance of the digital services and applications enabled by providing the underlying connectivity, the potential health and environmental hazards and the potential socio-economic benefits to citizens, business and local communities, including the potential spill-overs in terms of connectivity. The available budget shall be allocated in a geographically balanced manner across Member States.
Amendment 1199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
– are implemented by a public sector body as referred to in the paragraph below which is capable of planning and supervising the installation, as well as ensuring for a minimum of three years the financing of operating costs, of indoor or outdoor local wireless access points in public spaces by carrying out specific quality control measures;;
Amendment 1200 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 3 a (new)
– meets the highest health security standards in terms of limitation of electromagnetic pollution; and
Amendment 1202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 5
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 5
– use the common visual identity available in multiple languages to be provided by the Commission and link to the associated online tools;
Amendment 1203 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 6
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 6
– commit to procure the necessary equipment and/or related installation services in accordance with applicable law to ensure that projects do not unduly distort competition. Such equipment and installation shall follow a careful assessment in terms of number of access points, their location and capacity, in order to minimize the possible negative effects of electromagnetic pollution on human health.
Amendment 1204 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 3
Funded actions shall not duplicate existing comparable free private or public offers of similar characteristics, including quality and data protection standards, in the same public space.
Amendment 1205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 4
The available budget shall be allocated in a geographically balanced manner across Member States, while prioritising areas in which the digital divide is likely to continue to be a problem in the long term, like remote, mountain and rural areas.
Amendment 1211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V a (new)
Annex I – part V a (new)
Va PRIORITY AREAS FOR ACTIONS SELECTED UNDER CROSS- SECTORIAL WORK PROGRAMMES Actions selected under cross-sectorial work programmes pursuant to Article 10 should primarily be related to the following priority intervention areas: (a) Infrastructure resilience to climate change and natural disasters; (b) Sustainable mobility, in particular e-mobility; (c) Digital connectivity and digital platforms for energy infrastructures; (d) Cybersecurity; (e) Sustainable rural development. For actions having such requirements, the maximum highest co-funding rate may be raised by an additional 10%, pursuant to Article 14.