[ParlTrack]

2018/2177(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas EDF development aid is effectually implemented in 79 countries ~~in contexts which~~even though the political and social- economical conditions are often complex, unstable ~~or critical~~and risk associated;

2019/02/12
Committee: CONT

2018/2177(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas several Union policies that are implemented in athe same country or group of countries ~~with different rationale and objectives with a risk of contradicting each~~ must be coherent and complement one another’s;

2019/02/12
Committee: CONT

2018/2177(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Strongly reiterates Parliament's call on the Council and Member States to proceed to the integration of the EDF in the Union's budget for the purpose of strengthening democratic scrutiny; welcomes the Commission's commitment to complying with the Parliament's recurrent request to integrate the EDF in the Union's Budget; requests that the Commission, inform Parliament of the state of play of discussions related to the replacement of the Cotonou agreement after 2020;

2019/02/12
Committee: CONT

2018/2177(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Notes that the share of the United Kingdom represents 14, 82 % of the tenth EDF and 14,68 % of the eleventh EDF; nevertheless, welcomes the Commission proposal to increase heading VI (covering former heading IV and EDF) by 26% for the upcoming programming period;

2019/02/12
Committee: CONT

2018/2177(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Regrets that further errors concerned, as in previous years, programme estimates, grants, contributions agreements managed both with international organisations and Member States’ cooperation agencies; recalls its concern in relation to the fact that the notional approach applied in multi-donor projects implemented by international organisations and budget support activities limit the Court’s audit scope; welcomes however the improvements made by the Commission in 2018 including the adoption of the "Terms of Reference for Expenditure Verifications" and the "Roadmap for Reinforcements of Controls under Programme Estimates"; invites the Commission to further reflect on its assumption that Union eligibility criteria have been complied with as long as the pooled amount includes sufficient eligible expenditure to cover the Union’s contribution; recalls on the Commission to efficiently address shortcomings in contract management, selection procedures, document management and the procurement system;

2019/02/12
Committee: CONT

2018/2177(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. ~~Recalls the Commission to pay stricter attention to the~~Acknowledges recurrent weaknesses of ithe Commission's ex ante checks system, while noting that the Court underlined that in some error cases the Commission had sufficient information from its information systems to prevent, detect and correct before making the expenditure, the estimated level of error would have been consequently 1,8 percentage points lower; considers the new concept of expenditure verification in the new Terms of Reference adopted by the Commission as a useful way to remedy deficiencies in the implementation of the control system;

2019/02/12
Committee: CONT

2018/2177(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Recalls that the regular monitoring of high risk factors (external, financial and operational) and their adequate quantification, is a key-prerequisite for a good financial management and quality expenditure and for developing the credibility, sustainability and reputation of the Union interventions; encourages DG DEVCO to continue refining its processes according to risks and financial volumetry and, ~~if required, to increase~~to adapt conditionalities according to different levels of development, countries risk profiles and governance frameworks;

2019/02/12
Committee: CONT

2018/2177(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. ~~Not~~Welcomes that some countries where EDF geographic programmes operate have experienced progress in poverty reduction and human and economic development over the last ten years~~, while for others the situation~~; notes that the situation of other countries remains critical; notes with satisfaction that the EDF priorities are aligned with the SDGs’ values and objectives;

2019/02/12
Committee: CONT

2018/2177(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. Considers that for infrastructure- related projects financed through the EDF, an independent ex-ante assessment that takes into account the social and environmental impact of the projects, as well as their added value , is essential; considers that funding decisions ought to be correlated to a proper cost-benefit analysis, with projects funded if their implementation is ~~not~~ environmentally, financially or socially ~~controversial~~sustainable;

2019/02/12
Committee: CONT

2018/2177(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28

28. Notes that the management of the new nexus brings into play the overall balance of development policy; is of the opinion that emergency responses to successive crisis situations should follow an holistic approach; recalls that respecting the coherence principle of its policy is of paramount importance for the stability of the countries benefiting from European development aid;

2019/02/12
Committee: CONT

2018/2177(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)

37a. Welcomes the Commission's reactive and consistent approach to suspend budget support in two countries in 2017 and 2018 since the eligibility criteria were no longer met; believes that the Commission shall maintain a constructive dialogue with these countries and offer a possibility to resume budget support, should the countries implement the necessary reforms laid down in the budget support programme;

2019/02/12
Committee: CONT

2018/2177(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. Reiterates the necessity to ensure full transparency and access to data, in accordance with existing EU legislation, on projects implemented by international organisations and civil society organisations, as well as providing clear rules on governing control and monitoring;

2019/02/12
Committee: CONT

2018/0258(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)

(1 a) The Customs Union is a cornerstone of the European Union as one of the largest trading blocks in the world, and is essential for the proper functioning of the single market for the benefit of both EU businesses and citizens. In its resolution of 14 March 2018, the European Parliament expressed particular concern regarding customs fraud, which has created a significant loss of income for the Union's budget. The European Parliament reiterated that a stronger and a more ambitious Europe can only be achieved if it is provided with reinforced financial means and called, therefore, for providing continuous support to existing policies, for increasing resources to the Union’ flagship programmes, and for additional responsibilities to be matched with additional financial means.

2018/10/02
Committee: BUDG

2018/0258(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)

(1 b) The reference amount specified in the present legislative proposal constitutes only an indication to the legislative authority and cannot be fixed until agreement is reached on the regulation on the Multiannual Financial Framework.

2018/10/02
Committee: BUDG

2018/0258(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) To ensure regular monitoring and reporting, a proper framework for monitoring the results achieved by the Instrument and actions under it should be put in place. Such monitoring and reporting should be based on qualitative and quantitative indicators measuring the effects of the actions under the Instrument. Reporting requirements should include some information on customs control equipment beyond a certain cost threshold.

2018/10/02
Committee: BUDG

2018/0258(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)

(26 a) According to the European Parliament resolutions of 14 March and 30 May 2018 on the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, the present proposal should contribute to the EU commitment to be a frontrunner in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

2018/10/02
Committee: BUDG

2018/0258(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 b (new)

(26 b) The elimination of discrimination is vital to fulfil the EU’s commitments towards an inclusive Europe; when implementing the present regulation gender mainstreaming and gender equality should therefore be considered.

2018/10/02
Committee: BUDG

2018/0258(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 c (new)

(26 c) Following the Paris Agreement, climate-related horizontal spending should be significantly increased in comparison with the current MFF and reach 30 % as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027.

2018/10/02
Committee: BUDG

2018/0258(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 d (new)

(26 d) Reflecting the urgency of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and to be a frontrunner in implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals including gender equality, this Fund will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 30% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Fund's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.

2018/10/02
Committee: BUDG

2018/0258(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2

2. The interim evaluation of the Instrument shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the Instrument, but no later than ~~four~~two years after the start of the implementation of the Instrument.

2018/10/02
Committee: BUDG

2018/0258(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3

3. At the end of the implementation of the Instrument, but no later than ~~four~~two years after the end of the period specified in Article 1, a final evaluation of the Instrument shall be carried out by the Commission.

2018/10/02
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence technological and industrial capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to foster a ~~competitive,~~n innovative and efficient European defence industry. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund (the 'Fund') to support investments in joint research and the joint development of defence products and technologies, thus fostering synergies and cost-effectiveness, and to promote the Member States’ joint purchase and maintenance of defence equipment. This Fund would ~~complement national funding already used for this purpose and should~~ act as an incentive for Member States to cooperate ~~and invest~~ more ion defence. The Fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence products and technologies. Additional spending at European level should be offset by savings in national defence budgets.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)

(1a) On 14 March and 30 May 2018, the European Parliament stressed in its resolution on the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework(MFF) the importance of horizontal principles that should underpin the MFF2021-2027 and all related EU policies; the parliament reaffirmed, in this context, its position that the EU must deliver on its commitment to be a frontrunner in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and deplored the lack of a clear and visible commitment to that end in the MFF proposals; therefore, the Parliament requested the mainstreaming of the SDGs into all EU policies and initiatives of the next MFF; it further emphasised that the elimination of discrimination is vital to fulfil the EU’s commitments towards an inclusive Europe; therefore asked for gender mainstreaming and gender equality commitments in all EU policies and initiatives of the next MFF; underlined in its position that, following the Paris Agreement, climate-related horizontal spending should be significantly increased in comparison with the current MFF and reach 30 % as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) The Fund would contribute to the establishment of a ~~strong,~~ comopetirative and innovative defence industrial and technological base and go hand in hand with the Union's initiatives towards a more integrated European Defence Market and in particular, the two Directives6 on procurement and on EU transfers in the defence sector adopted in 2009. _________________ 6 Directive 2009/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence-related products within the Community, OJ L 146, 10.6.2009, p. 1; Directive 2009/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain works contracts, supply contracts and service contracts by contracting authorities or entities in the fields of defence and security, OJ L 216, 20.8.2009, p. 76.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) Following an integrated approach and in order to contribute to the enhancement of the ~~competitiveness and~~ innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Fund should be established. The Fund should aim at enhancing the ~~competitiveness,~~ innovation, efficiency and autonomy of the Union's defence industry thereby contributing to the Union's strategic autonomy by supporting the cross border cooperation between Member States and between enterprises, research centres, national administrations, international organisations and universities, in the research phase and in the development phase of defence products and technologies. To achieve more innovative solutions and an open internal market, the Fund should support the cross-border participation of defence small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and middle capitalisation companies (mid-caps).

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) The research phase is a crucial element as it conditions the capacity of the European industry and the autonomy of the European industry to develop products and the independence of Member States as defence end-users. The research phase linked to the development of defence capabilities may include significant risks, in particular related to the low level of maturity and the disruption of technologies. The development phase, which follows the research and technology phase, also entails significant risks and costs that hamper the further exploitation of the results of research and adversely impact ~~the competitiveness and~~ innovation ofin the Union's defence industry.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) In order to ensure that the Union's and its Member States' international obligations are respected in the implementation of this Regulation, actions relating to products or technologies the use, development or production of which are prohibited by international law. or which are categorised by the European Parliament as ethically questionable, should not receive funding under the Fund. In this respect, the eligibility of actions related to new defence products or technologies, such as those that are specifically designed to carry out ~~lethal~~ strikes without any human control over the engagement decisions, should also be subject to developments in international law.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) As the objective of the Fund is to support ~~the~~ comope~~titiveness~~ration and innovation ofwithin the Union defence industry by leveraging and complementing collaborative defence research and technology activities and de- risking the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the research and development of a defence product or technology should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade, including the interoperability thereof, of existing defence products and technologies.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) As the Fund aims at enhancing the ~~competitiveness,~~ efficiency and autonomy of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union or associated countries and not subject to control by non-associated third countries or non-associated third country entities should in principle be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the recipients and their subcontractors in actions supported by the Fund should not be located on the territory of non- associated third countries.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) As the Fund aims at enhancing the competitiveness, efficiency and autonomy of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union or associated countries and not subject to control by non-associated third countries or non-associated third country entities should ~~in principle~~ be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, the registered offices, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the recipients and their subcontractors in actions supported by the Fund should not be located on the territory of non-associated third countries.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) ~~In certain circumstances, if this is necessary for achieving the objectives of the action, it should be possible to derogate from~~No derogation should be granted to the principle that recipients and their subcontractors should not be subject to control by non-associated third countries or non-associated third country entities. In that perspective, legal entities established in the Union that are controlled by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity cannot be eligible if relevant and strict conditions relating to the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States are fulfilled. The participation of such entities should not contravene the objectives of the Fund. Applicants should provide all relevant information about the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources to be used in the actionfor funding under this programme.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) In order to ensure that the funded actions will contribute to the ~~competitiveness and~~ efficiency of the European defence industry, it is important that Member States already intend to jointly procure the final product or use the technology, notably through joint cross- border procurement, where Member States jointly organise their procurement procedures in particular with the use of a central purchasing body.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

(31) The Commission should establish annual or multiannual work programmes in line with the objectives of the Fund. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States. In order to benefit from its expertise in the defence sector, the European Defence Agency will be given the status of an observer in the committee. Given the specificities of the defence area, the European External Action Service should also assist in the committee of Member States. One representative from the European Parliament, in charge of defence policy and having no political status, shall also participate as an observer in the committee.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

(34) The Commission should endeavour to maintain dialogue with the European Parliament, Member States and industry to ensure the success of the Fund.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41

(41) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Fund will contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 2530 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Fund's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of its mid-term evaluation.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42

(42) As the Fund supports only the research and development phases of defence products and technologies, in principle the Union should not have ownership or intellectual property rights (IPRs) over the products or technologies resulting from the funded actions unless the Union assistance is provided through procurement. However, for research actions, interested Member States and associated countries should have the possibility to use the results of funded actions and participate in follow-up cooperative development and therefore derogations to that principle should be allowed.deleted

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

~~(43) The Union financial support should not affect the transfer of defence- related products within the Union in accordance with~~deleted Directive 2009/43/CEC of the European Parliament and the Council15 , nor the export of products, equipment or technologies. _________________ 15 Parliament and the Council of 6 May 2009 simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence-related products within the Community (OJ L 146, 10.6.2009, p. 1).

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Fund is to ~~foster the competitiveness,~~strengthen European cohesion through closer cooperation and integration in the defence sector. EU Member States should be adequately equipped for their peacekeeping and peace-making missions. Through resolute pooling and sharing plus targeted support in areas in which national savings have to be offset in order to achieve clear added value, the Fund should foster the efficiency and innovation capacity of the European defence industry, by supporting collaborative actions and cross-border cooperation between legal entities throughout the Union, including SMEs and mid-caps, as well as fostering the better exploitation of the industrial potential of innovation, research and technological development, at each stage of the industrial life cycle, thus contributing to the Union's strategic autonomy. The Fund should also contribute to the freedom of action of the Union and its autonomy, in particular in technological and industrial terms.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) support collaborative development projects of defence products and technologies consistent with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy, thus contributing to greater efficiency of defence spending within the Union, achieving greater economies of scale, reducing the risk of unnecessary duplication and as such reducing the fragmentation of defence products and technologies throughout the Union. Ultimately, the Fund will lead to greater interoperability between Member States' capabilities and to savings in the defence sector.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5

5. Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Fund. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with Article [62(1)(a)] of the Financial Regulation. Where possible those resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned.deleted

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. The reference amount specified in the present legislative proposal constitutes only an indication to the legislative authority and cannot be fixed until agreement is reached on the regulation on the Multiannual Financial Framework.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2

2. By derogation from paragraph 1, an applicant established in the Union or in an associated country and controlled by a non-associated third country or a non- associated third country entity may be eligible for funding if this is necessary for achieving the objectives of the action and provided that its participation will not put at risk the security interests of the Union and its Member States. In order to ensure protection of the security interests of the Union and its Member States, the call for proposals shall require the applicant to provide information demonstrating notably that: (a) not be exercised in a manner that restricts in any way its ability to perform and complete the action; (b) countries or by non-associated third country entities to classified and non- classified sensitive information relating to the action will be prevented; and the persons involved in the action will have national security clearance issued by a Member State or associated country; (c) remain within the beneficiary and shall not be subject to control or restrictions by non-associated third countries or other non-associated third country entities during the action and for a specified period after its completion;deleted the control over the applicant will the access by non-associated third the results of the action shall

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3

3. All registered offices, infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used in actions financed under the Fund shall be located on the territory of the Union or associated countries. Furthermore, when performing an eligible action, beneficiaries and their subcontractors shall cooperate only with legal entities established in the Union or in an associated country and not controlled by non-associated third countries or non- associated third country entities.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4

4. ~~By derogation from the paragraph 3~~When performing an eligible action, beneficiaries and their subcontractors ~~involved in~~ may cooperate withe a~~ction may use their assets, infrastructure, facilities and resources located or~~ n entity establisheld ~~on the territory of~~in a non- associated third country, if this is necessary for achieving the objectives of an action and provided that this will not put at risk the security of the Union and its Member States. ~~Under the same conditions, when performing an eligible action, beneficiaries and their subcontractors may cooperate with an entity established in a non-associated third country.~~ The costs related to the use of such infrastructure, facilities, assets or resources and to such cooperation shall not be eligible under the Fund.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

~~(c) contribution to the competitiveness of the European defence industry, in particular by creating new market opportunities and accelerating the growth of companies throughout the Union;~~deleted

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1

Where necessary for the protection of the essential security interest of the Union and its Member States, the Commission shall set the requisite eligibility conditions applicable to the procurement or prizes financed by the Fund. Particular regard shall be had, for that purpose, to the need for recipients to be established in the Union or in associated countries, to commit to carry out any relevant activities inside the Union and not to be ~~effectively~~ controlled by non- associated third countries or non- associated third country' entities. Those conditions shall be included in the documents relating to the procurement or prize, as applicable, and shall apply to the full life cycle of the resulting contract.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4

4. The grant agreement shall, if justified, lay down the right of the Commission to be notified of and object to the ~~transfer of ownership to results or to the~~ granting of a license regarding results to a non-associated third country or a non- associated third country entity. Such transfers shall not contravene the defence and security interests of the Union and its Member States or the objectives of this Regulation as set out in Article 3.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 7

7. The beneficiaries shall grant access rights to their results on a royalty-free basis to the Union institutions, bodies or agencies, for duly justified purpose of developing, implementing and monitoring Union policies or programmes. ~~Such access rights shall be limited to non- commercial and non-competitive use.~~

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3

3. With regard to results generated by recipients, the Commission shall be notified of any ~~transfer of ownership or~~ grant of a licence to non- associated third countries. Such ~~transfer of ownership or~~ granting of a licence shall not contravene the defence and security interests of the Union and its Member States or the objectives this Regulation as set out in Article 3, otherwise it will necessitate reimbursement of the funding provided under the Fund.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. The European Defence Agency shall be invited as an observer to provide its views and expertise. The European External Action Service shall also be invited to assist. One representative from the European Parliament, in charge of defence policy and having no political role, shall also participate as an observer in the committee.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 5

5. Independent experts shall be chosen on the basis of their skills, experience and knowledge appropriate to carry out the tasks assigned to them. The selection process shall also take gender balance into account.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0254(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1

Where a ~~thir~~n associated country participates in the Fund ~~by a decision under an international agreement or by virtue of any other legal instrument, the third country~~, the country concerned shall grant the necessary rights and access required for the authorising officer responsible, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Court of Auditors to comprehensively exert their respective competences. In the case of OLAF, such rights shall include the right to carry out investigations, including on-the- spot checks and inspections, provided for in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0250(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)

(6 a) The European Parliament reiterated in its resolution of 14 March 2018 on "the next MFF: Preparing the Parliament’s position on the MFF post- 2020" that a stronger and a more ambitious Europe can only be achieved if it is provided with reinforced financial means and called, therefore, for providing continuous support to existing policies, for increasing resources to the Union’s flagship programmes, and for additional responsibilities to be matched with additional financial means.

2018/10/04
Committee: BUDG

2018/0250(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) Within the comprehensive framework of the Fund, the financial assistance provided through the Fund should in particular support police and judicial cooperation and prevention in the fields of serious and organised crime, illicit arms trafficking, corruption, money laundering, drug trafficking, environmental crime, exchange of and access to information, terrorism, trafficking in human beings, exploitation of i~~llegal~~rregular immigration, child sexual exploitation, distribution of child abuse images and child pornography, and cybercrime. The Fund should also support the protection of people, public spaces and critical infrastructure against security-related incidents and the effective management of security-related risks and crises, including through the development of common policies (strategies, policy cycles, programmes and action plans), legislation and practical cooperation.

2018/10/04
Committee: BUDG

2018/0250(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) Measures in and in relation to third countries supported through the Fund should be implemented in full synergy and coherence with and should complement other actions outside the Union supported through the Union's external financing instruments. In particular, in implementing such actions, full coherence should be sought with the principles and general objectives of the Union’s external action and foreign policy related to the country or region in question. In relation to the external dimension, the Fund should enhance cooperation with third countries in areas of interest to the Union’s internal security, such as countering terrorism and radicalisation, cooperation with third country law enforcement authorities in the fight against terrorism (including detachments and joint investigation teams), serious and organised crime and corruption, trafficking in human beings ~~and migrant smuggling~~.

2018/10/04
Committee: BUDG

2018/0250(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) Measures in and in relation to third countries supported through the Fund should be implemented in full synergy and coherence with and should complement other actions outside the Union supported through the Union's external financing instruments. In particular, in implementing such actions, full coherence should be sought with the principles and general objectives of the Union’s external action and foreign policy related to the country or region in question. In relation to the external dimension, the Fund should enhance cooperation with third countries in areas of interest to the Union’s internal security, such as countering terrorism and radicalisation, cooperation with third country law enforcement authorities in the fight against terrorism (including detachments and joint investigation teams), serious and organised crime and corruption, trafficking in human beings and ~~migrant~~the threat to migrants posed by smuggl~~ing~~ers.

2018/10/04
Committee: BUDG

2018/0250(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44

(44) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 201626 , there is a need to evaluate this Fund on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burden, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable qualitative and quantitative indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Fund on the ground. In order to measure the achievements of the Fund, indicators and related targets should be established in relation to each specific objective of the Fund. _________________ 26 Interinstitutional Agreement between the 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.

2018/10/04
Committee: BUDG

2018/0250(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45

(45) Reflecting the ~~importa~~urgencey of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and to be a frontrunner in implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals including gender equality, this Fund will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of ~~25%~~30% as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027 of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Fund's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.

2018/10/04
Committee: BUDG

2018/0250(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. The reference amount specified in the present legislative proposal constitutes only an indication to the legislative authority and cannot be fixed until agreement is reached on the regulation on the Multiannual Financial Framework.

2018/10/04
Committee: BUDG

2018/0249(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)

(9 a) The European Parliament reiterated in its resolution of 14 March 2018 on "the next MFF: Preparing the Parliament’s position on the MFF post- 2020" that a stronger and a more ambitious Europe can only be achieved if it is provided with reinforced financial means and called, therefore, for providing continuous support to existing policies, for increasing resources to the Union’ flagship programmes, and for additional responsibilities to be matched with additional financial means.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0249(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) To promote the implementation of the European integrated border management defined by its components in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1624: border control, search and rescue during border surveillance, risk analysis, cooperation between Member States (supported and coordinated by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency), inter-agency cooperation (including the regular exchange of information), cooperation with third countries, technical and operational measures within the Schengen area related to border control and designed to address i~~llegal~~rregular immigration and to counter cross- border crime better, use of state-of-the-art technology, quality control and solidarity mechanisms, and to ensure that it becomes an operational reality, Member States should be provided with adequate Union financial support.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0249(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57

(57) Reflecting the ~~importa~~urgencey of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and to be a frontrunner in implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals including gender equality, this instrument will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of ~~25 %~~30 % as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027 of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation of the instrument, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0249(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57 a (new)

(57 a) According to the European Parliament resolutions of 14 March and 30 May 2018 on the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, the present regulation should contribute to the EU commitment to be a frontrunner in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in the elimination of discrimination, which is vital to fulfil the EU’s commitments towards an inclusive Europe. When implementing the present regulation the Commission should give a special attention to gender mainstreaming and gender equality.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0249(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) supporting effective European integrated border management at the external borders implemented by the European Border and Coast Guard as a shared responsibility of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and of the national authorities responsible for border management, to facilitate legitimate border crossings, to prevent and detect i~~llegal~~rregular immigration and cross-border crime and to effectively manage migratory flows;

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0249(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. The reference amount specified in the present legislative proposal constitutes only an indication to the legislative authority and cannot be fixed until agreement is reached on the regulation on the Multiannual Financial Framework.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0249(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 11

11. Whenever a Member State decides to implement actions with or in a third country with the support of the instrument relating to monitoring, detection, identification, tracking, prevention and interception of unauthorised border crossings for the purpose of detecting, preventing and combating i~~llegal~~rregular immigration and cross-border crime or contributing to the protection and saving the lives of migrants, it shall ensure that it has notified the Commission of any bilateral or multilateral cooperation agreement with that third country in accordance with Article 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1052/2013.

2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) The Member State should carry out a mid-term review of each programme supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund. That review should provide a fully-fledged adjustment of programmes based on programme performance, while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant CSRs issued in 2024. In parallel, in 2024 the Commission should, together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025, review all Member States' total allocations under the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027, applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act. That review together with the outcome of the mid-term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027.

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) Mechanisms to ensure a link between Union funding policies and the economic governance of the Union should be further refined, allowing the Commission to make a proposal to the Council to suspend all or part of the commitments for one or more of the programmes of the Member State concerned where that Member State fails to take effective action in the context of the economic governance process. In order to ensure uniform implementation and in view of the importance of the financial effects of measures being imposed, implementing powers should be conferred on the Council which should act on the basis of a Commission proposal and after consulting the European Parliament. To facilitate the adoption of decisions which are required to ensure effective action in the context of the economic governance process, reversed qualified majority voting should be used.

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

(39) With a view to improving complementarities and simplifying implementation, it should be possible to combine support from the Cohesion Fund and the ERDF with support from the ESF+ in joint programmes under the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal.

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58

(58) Member States should also prevent, detect and deal effectively with any irregularities including fraud committed by beneficiaries. Moreover, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/201318 , and Regulations (Euratom, EC) No 2988/9519 and No 2185/9620 the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out administrative investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other i~~llegal~~rregular activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/193921 , the European Public Prosecutor's Office may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/137122 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law. Member States should take the necessary measures so that any person or entity receiving Union funds fully cooperates in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, grants the necessary rights and access to the Commission, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and ensures that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. Member States should report to the Commission on detected irregularities including fraud, and on their follow-up as well as on the follow-up of OLAF investigations. _________________ 18 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1). 19 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 1). 20 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2). 21 Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1). 22 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29).

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60

(60) In order to promote the objectives of the TFEU related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal should support all regions. To provide balanced and gradual support and reflect the level of economic and social development, resources under that goal should be allocated from the ERDF and the ESF+ on the basis of an allocation key which is predominantly based on GDP per capita. Member States whose per capita gross national income ('GNI') is less than 90 % of that of the Union average should benefit under the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth goal and social inclusion from the Cohesion Fund.

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62

(62) In order to set out an appropriate financial framework for the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund, the Commission should set out the annual breakdown of available allocations per Member State under the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal together with the list of eligible regions, as well as the allocations for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg). Taking into account that the national allocations of Member States should be established on the basis of the statistical data and forecasts available in 2018 and given the forecasting uncertainties, the Commission should review the total allocations of all Member States in 2024 on the basis of the most recent statistics available at the time and, where there is a cumulative divergence of more than +/- 5 %, it should adjust those allocations for the years 2025 to 2027 in order for the outcomes of the mid-term review and the technical adjustment exercise to be reflected in programme amendments at the same time.

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12

(12) 'output indicator' means an qualitative and quantitative indicator to measure the specific deliverables of the intervention;

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13

(13) 'result indicator' means an qualitative and quantitative indicator to measure the short term effects of the interventions supported, with particular reference to the direct addressees, population targeted or users of infrastructure;

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion in Member States and regions, to be supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund; and

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) where justified, the amounts to be contributed to InvestEU by Fund and by category of regions;

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) the relevance of indicators which have been applied as yet;

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. The ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund may jointly provide support for programmes under the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal.

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) for the ERDF support under the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal, and for the Cohesion Fund support: 2,5 %;

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 – title

Geographical coverage of support for the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 – paragraph 1

1. The ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund shall support the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics ('NUTS level 2 regions') established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 868/2014.

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Resources from the ERDF and ESF+ for the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal shall be allocated among the following three categories of NUTS level 2 regions:

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing act, setting out the annual breakdown of the global resources per Member State under the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth goal and social inclusion, per category of regions, together with the list of eligible regions in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex XXII.

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – title

Resources for the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal and for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg)

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Resources for the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal shall amount to 97.5 % of the global resources (i.e., a total of EUR 322 194 388 630) and shall be allocated as follows:

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

In 2024, the Commission shall, in its technical adjustment for the year 2025 in accordance with Article [6] of Regulation (EU, Euratom) [[…] (MFF Regulation)], review the total allocations under the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal of each Member State for 2025 to 2027.

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

The amount of resources available for the ESF+ under the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal shall be EUR 88 646 194 590.

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 5

5. EUR 500 000 000 of the resources for the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal shall be allocated to the European Urban Initiative under direct or indirect management by the Commission.

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 105 – paragraph 2

2. The total allocations to each Member State in respect of the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal and the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) shall not be transferable between those goals.

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

The co-financing rate for the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal at the level of each priority shall not be higher than:

2018/09/26
Committee: CONT

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)

(18a) When selecting projects, it is necessary to ensure a result-driven approach; to this end, Member States should make a comparison of the applications for funding and evaluate the results on the basis of the relevant indicators included in the project. The selection of projects should be based on a direct comparison of applications, avoiding the use of the 'first come, first served' concept.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) Mechanisms to ensure a link between Union funding policies and the economic governance of the Union should be further refined, allowing the Commission to make a proposal to the Council to suspend all or part of the commitments for one or more of the programmes of the Member State concerned where that Member State fails to take effective action in the context of the economic governance process. In order to ensure uniform implementation and in view of the importance of the financial effects of measures being imposed, implementing powers should be conferred on the Council which should act on the basis of a Commission proposal and after consulting the European Parliament. To facilitate the adoption of decisions which are required to ensure effective action in the context of the economic governance process, reversed qualified majority voting should be used.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) In order to examine the performance of the programmes, the Member State should, in a transparent manner, set up monitoring committees. For the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund, annual implementation reports should be replaced by an annual structured policy dialogue based on the latest information and data on programme implementation made available by the Member State.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35

(35) To enable immediate implementation of flat-rates, any flat rate established by Member States in the 2014- 2020 period based on a fair, equitable and verifiable calculation method should continue to be applied for similar operations supported under this Regulation without requiring a new calculation method, albeit with due allowance made for inflation.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45 a (new)

(45a) For the purposes of fighting transnational fraud with respect to the programmes, a fast and efficient system should be established for exchanging information by means of mutual administrative assistance between competent authorities that will make it possible to cross-check accounting records for transactions between two or more Member States, thereby ensuring a horizontal and comprehensive approach to protecting the financial interests of Member States.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52

(52) A reduction of verifications and audit requirements should be possible where there is assurance that the programme has functioned effectively for the latest two consecutive years since this demonstrates that the Funds are being implemented effectively and efficiently over a prolonged period of time, while retaining the possibility of random and unannounced checks.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58

(58) Member States should also prevent, detect and deal effectively with any irregularities including fraud committed by beneficiaries. Moreover, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/201318 , and Regulations (Euratom, EC) No 2988/9519 and No 2185/9620 the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out administrative investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other i~~llegal~~rregular activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/193921 , the European Public Prosecutor's Office may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/137122 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law. Member States should take the necessary measures so that any person or entity receiving Union funds fully cooperates in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, grants the necessary rights and access to the Commission, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and ensures that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. Member States should report to the Commission on detected irregularities including fraud, and on their follow-up as well as on the follow-up of OLAF investigations. _________________ 18 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1). 19 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 1). 20 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2). 21 Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1). 22 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29).

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70

(70) It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out transparent and 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.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12

(12) 'output indicator' means an qualitative or quantitative indicator to measure the specific deliverables of the intervention;

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13

(13) 'result indicator' means an qualitative or quantitative indicator to measure the short term effects of the interventions supported, with particular reference to the direct addressees, population targeted or users of infrastructure;

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2

2. In accordance with the multi-level governance principle, the Member State shall involve and respect those partners in the preparation of Partnership Agreements and throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with Article 34.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. The Commission shall notify the delegated act, referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article, on the European code of conduct on partnership, simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council by 31 July 2020. That delegated act shall not specify a date of application that is earlier than the date of its adoption.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 b (new)

3 b. An infringement of any obligation imposed on Member States either by this Article or by Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 shall not constitute an irregularity leading to a financial correction pursuant to Article 98.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4

4. At least once a year, the Commission shall consult the organisations which represent the partners at Union level on the implementation of programmes, and shall report to the European Parliament and Council on the outcome.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) where justified, the amounts to be contributed to InvestEU by Fund and by category of regions;

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall assess the Partnership Agreement and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund- specific rules. In its assessment, the Commission shall, in particular, take into account relevant country-specific recommendations and respect the partnership and multi-level governance principles.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6 a. In the event of a disagreement between the Commission and a Member State on the applicability of an enabling condition to the specific objective or the priorities of a programme or its fulfilment, the Commission shall bear the burden of proving the applicability or the non-fulfilment by means of a reasoned opinion.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6 b (new)

6 b. The Commission shall without delay lift the suspension of interim payments for a priority where a Member State has completed the actions related to the fulfilment of the enabling conditions applicable to the programme concerned which had not been fulfilled at the time of the decision of the Commission on the suspension. It shall also without delay lift the suspension where, following amendment of the programme related to the priority concerned, the enabling condition concerned is no longer applicable.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(c a) the relevance of indicators which have been applied as yet.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6

6. Where the Member State fails to take effective action in response to a request made in accordance with paragraph 1, within the deadlines set out in paragraphs 3 and 4, the Commission may suspend all or part of the payments for the programmes or priorities concerned in accordance with Article 91.deleted

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

The Commission shall make a proposal to the Council to suspend all or part of the commitments ~~or payments~~ for one or more of the programmes of a Member State in the following cases:

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2

Priority shall be given to the suspension of commitments; payments shall be suspended only when immediate action is sought and in the case of significant non- compliance. The suspension of payments shall apply to payment applications submitted for the programmes concerned after the date of the decision to suspend.deleted

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1

A proposal by the Commission for the suspension of commitments shall be deemed adopted by the Council unless the Council decides, by means of an implementing act, to reject such a proposal by qualified majority within onthree months of the submission of the Commission proposal.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3

~~The Council shall adopt a decision, by means of an implementing act, on a proposal by the Commission referred to in paragraph 7 in relation to the suspension of payments.~~deleted

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 9

9. The scope and level of the suspension of commitments ~~or payments~~ to be imposed shall be proportionate, shall respect the equality of treatment between Member States and shall take into account the economic and social circumstances of the Member State concerned, in particular the level of unemployment, the level of poverty or social exclusion of the Member State concerned in relation to the Union average and the impact of the suspension on the economy of the Member State concerned. The impact of suspensions on programmes of critical importance to address adverse economic or social conditions shall be a specific factor to be taken into account.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 2

In case of persistent non-compliance, the suspension of commitments ~~may exceed~~is subject to a ceiling of twice the maximum percentages set out in the first sub-paragraph.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 5

A decision concerning the lifting of the suspension of payments shall be taken by the Council on a proposal by the Commission where the applicable conditions set out in in the first sub- paragraph are fulfilled.deleted

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 11 a (new)

11 a. The procedure set out in paragraphs 7 to 11 shall be applied only where: (a) economic governance tools have already been deployed, (b) those tools have proven insufficient to improve macroeconomic and fiscal stability, and (c) one of the cases referred to in points (a) to (e) of paragraph 7 is putting cohesion policy expenditure in that Member State at risk.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 12 – subparagraph 1

The Commission shall keep the European Parliament informed of the implementation of this Article. In particular, the Commission shall, when one of the conditions set out in paragraph 7 is fulfilled for a Member State, immediately inform the European Parliament and provide reasons for its proposal and details of the Funds and programmes which could be subject to a suspension of commitments, as well as the expected impact of that suspension on the Member State's economy, for the purposes of structured dialogue, to ensure a meaningful debate, and to facilitate a transparent enforcement process. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament before it makes a proposal on suspension of commitments.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 12 – subparagraph 2

The European Parliament may invite the Commission for a structured dialogue on the application of this Article, having regard to the transmission of the information referred to in the first sub- paragraph.deleted

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 12 – subparagraph 3

The Commission shall transmit the proposal for suspension of commitments or the proposal to lift such a suspension, to the European Parliament and to the Council immediately after its adoption, stating the reasons for the proposal.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 13

13. Paragraphs 1 to 12 shall not apply to priorities or programmes under Article [4(~~c)(v~~1)(ixi)] of the ESF+ Regulation.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iii

(iii) challenges identified in relevant country-specific recommendations ~~and other relevant Union recommendations addressed to the Member State~~;

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Points (c) and (d) of this paragraph shall not apply to the specific objective set out in Article [4(c1)(vixi)] of the ESF+Regulation.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. The ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund may jointly provide support for programmes under the Investment for jobs ~~and~~, growth and social inclusion goal.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. In order to avoid situations where payments are suspended, the Commission shall ensure that Member States and regions which face compliance concerns owing to a lack of administrative capacity receive adequate technical assistance to improve their administrative capacity.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) in the data transmissions due by 31 January, 31 March, 31 May, 31 July, 30 September and 30 November of each year, the number of selected operations, their total eligible cost, the contribution from the Funds and the total eligible expenditure declared by the beneficiaries to the managing authority, all broken down by types of intervention;

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) in the data transmissions due by 31 May and 30 November of each year only, the values of output and result indicators for selected operations and values achieved by operations.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2018/0196(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 4

4. Member States shall ensure the quality, independence and reliability of the monitoring system and of data on indicators.

2018/10/24
Committee: REGI

2015/2203(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. ~~Reiterates strongly~~Calls on the Commission, as in previous years, t~~hat~~o further enforce the accountability of Union delegations staffed by the European External Action Service (EEAS) ~~needs to be increasingly enforced~~; believes that this should be done in addition to the external assistance management reports (EAMR), which are prepared and signed by the heads of Union delegations; ;

2016/03/04
Committee: CONT

2015/2203(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. ~~Takes the view~~Acknowledges that heads of Union delegations ~~should be clearly reminded~~must find and implement the balance between the political component of their duties and their management and oversight responsibilities in the management assurance related to their delegation portfolio of operations (key management processes, control management, adequate understanding and assessment of the key performance indicators) ~~and that they should not only concentrate on the political component of their duties~~;

2016/03/04
Committee: CONT

2015/2203(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Calls on EuropeAid and the EEAS to reinforce the supervision of the heads of delegations in their capacity as authorising officers by Sub-Delegation for the Commission in view of increasing their accountability by providing ~~qualitative and exhaustive reporting~~comprehensive and accurate information in the annual activity report;

2016/03/04
Committee: CONT

2015/2203(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31

31. Welcomes the intention to disburse funds more quickly and flexibly in an emergency situation, and to bring together various sources of funding in order to address a crisis in its multiple dimensions; welcomes the creation of the EU emergency trust fund for Africa and its funding allocation (amounting to EUR 1,8 billion) in order to allow for a ~~rapid and~~ comprehensive response to the refugees crisis and to address the root causes of irregular migration and displaced persons in Africa;

2016/03/04
Committee: CONT

2015/2203(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)

31a. Stresses the Commission should not divert appropriations from the objectives and principles of the basic acts, and believes that any channelling through the trust fund should not go at the expense of the EDF and the long-term Union policies;

2016/03/04
Committee: CONT

2015/2203(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 b (new)

31b. Acknowledges the added value of pooling a large number of national contributions at Union level in addition to substantial contributions from the external financing instruments and the EDF; urges the Member States, however, to effectively match the Union contribution rather than provide the minimum required to obtain voting rights;

2016/03/04
Committee: CONT

2015/2203(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 c (new)

31c. Notes that trust funds are part of an ad hoc response which shows that the EDF, the Union budget and the Multiannual Financial Framework lack the resources and flexibility needed for a rapid and comprehensive approach to major crises; deplores the fact that they result in bypassing the budgetary authority and undermining the unity of the budget;

2016/03/04
Committee: CONT

2015/2203(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33

33. Believes also that particular attention should be given to the effectiveness and political governance of t~~his~~rust funds and in particular the EU emergency trust fund for Africa, to a lack of guarantees and oversight on the final use of the allocated funds;

2016/03/04
Committee: CONT

2015/2203(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)

33a. Emphasises the importance of sufficient control mechanisms to ensure political scrutiny of budget implementation in the context of the discharge procedure; urges the Commission to take immediate steps to improve the involvement of the budgetary and budgetary control authority and to better align the trust funds and other mechanisms with the budgetary norm, notably by making them appear in the Union budget;

2016/03/04
Committee: CONT

2015/2203(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)

35a. Takes into consideration that the bulk of funding has so far come from the Union's budget and the EDF and that Member State contributions to the trust funds have to date been relatively low; urges Member States to match the Union budget and EDF contributions to the trust funds;

2016/03/04
Committee: CONT

2015/2203(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 83

83. ~~Finds it worrying that~~Takes note that at the end of 2014 the heads of Union-delegations in the ACPs and OCTs, ~~under the responsibility of the EEAS,~~ are in charge of overseeing 917 projects, ofamong which 428 ~~are delayed or have endangered objectives; finds it seriously concerning that the affected project value amounts to EUR 9 188 million~~ have been identified as having implementation difficulties and need corrective measures;

2016/03/04
Committee: CONT

2015/2203(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85

85. ~~Is of the opinion that one fourth of the 11th EDF's funds should be earmarked for migration crisis prevention and the management of already existing migration flows~~Acknowledges that EDF's funds are contributing to address the root causes of the current global refugee and migration crisis; underlines that EDF's funds shall not be misused for purposes other than determined in the provisions such as security border control and effective return measures; calls the Commission to engage constructively to achieve synergies between the Union budget, the EDF and bilateral cooperation in order to address issues concerning migration crisis prevention;

2016/03/04
Committee: CONT

2014/2156(INI)

Iris HOFFMANN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Acknowledges the essential counter- cyclical and stabilising role of the EIB’s actions to support sound projects throughout the EU and beyond with an increased lending capacity up to EUR 75 billion, i.e. an increase of 37 % compared to 2012, and invites the EIB to further identify ~~and~~, obtain and apply additional sources of funding to fuel economic recovery and growth;

2014/11/10
Committee: CONT

2014/2156(INI)

Iris HOFFMANN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 13

13. Acknowledges the need of civil society's participation to create prosperous and sustainable neighbouring regions through socio-economic development iniatives and private sector investment; Recalls the need to continuously support civil society’s components involved in democratic and economic transitions in Southern Mediterranean and Eastern partner countries, in line with the European Union’s foreign policy objectives defined by the Commission and the European External Action Service;

2014/11/10
Committee: CONT

2014/2077(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas the 'budgetisation' of the EDF, consisting of its incorporation and integration into the Union budget structure, remains a priority for Parliament ~~in the long-term;~~; The inclusion of the EDF in the general budget would lead to greater financial security for recipient countries but also to improved policy coherence and democratic scrutiny.

2015/03/06
Committee: CONT

2014/2077(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. wWhereas ~~direct~~ budget support re~~mains highly risky as money introduced into the general budget of the state/country cannot be sufficiently monitored~~quires close monitoring and policy dialogue between the EU and the partner countries regarding objectives, progress towards agreed results and performance indicators; whereas risks associated to budget support are subject to a systematic risk analysis and a risk mitigation strategy.

2015/03/06
Committee: CONT

2014/2077(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Regrets that according to the Court of Auditors' estimat~~e that~~ion the most likely error rate for expenditure transactions from the Eighth, Ninth and Tenth EDFs is 3,4 %, which indicates a slight increase compared to 2012 (3 %) but still remains below the peak from 2011 (5,1 %);

2015/03/06
Committee: CONT

2014/2077(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Concludes that an intensification of efforts is needed in order to accelerate the achievement of the MDGs in Africa by the target date of 2015; calls on the Commission to take the Post-2015 Development Agenda and the negotiations on the Sustainable Developments Goals (SDG) once adopted into account as a basis for the CoA performance audit; welcomes the fact that the EDFs, which are the main instrument for providing Union aid for development cooperation to the ACP States, accounted for as much as 45 % of the total value of new contracts concluded by the Commission's Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation (DG DEVCO) in 2013;

2015/03/06
Committee: CONT

2014/2077(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Notes that agreement was found in 2013 on the establishment of the 11th EDF with a total value of close to EUR 27 billion (in 2011 prices), ~~thu~~however regrets that this is effectively freezing funds at the level of the 10th EDF, rather than increasing them by 13 % as the Commission had proposed, despite the Union’s standing commitment to increase development financing in the coming years; Calls on the Member States to follow the Commission's recommendation concerning increasing the contribution of the fund.

2015/03/06
Committee: CONT

2014/2077(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31

31. ~~Follows with inter~~Welcomest the implementation of the Commission's new budget support approach; notes that in 2013 a total of EUR 660 million was allocated to new budget support operations in Africa, used in part to implement the 'MDG initiative' to support those countries that were lagging behind in important sectors such as health, water, sanitation, food security and nutrition;

2015/03/06
Committee: CONT

2014/2077(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33

33. Recalls that robust and objectively verifiable conditions for any continuing budget support programmes have to be applied with a steadily attention to be given~~, both~~ on the use of the differentiation principle to avoid relaxed interpretation of budget support disbursement conditionality ~~and on the~~; requests a strong support tof anti- corruption mechanisms as corruption seems to be one of the key issues, which ~~may affect the Commission´s reputation and reduce~~reduces the effectiveness of the support programmes and thus leads to lack of effectiveness of European development cooperation; stresses the ref~~fectiveness of the support programmes;~~ore to strengthen the cooperation for good governance measures and the enforcement of incentives against corruption.

2015/03/06
Committee: CONT

2014/2077(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37

37. ~~Is of the opinion that~~Calls on the Commission has to strongly support the development of parliamentary control and oversight bodies and capabilities in beneficiary countries;

2015/03/06
Committee: CONT

2014/2077(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38

38. Welcomes the Commission's ability to stop transfers of funds in recipient countries when among others the required macro-economic conditions are not met;

2015/03/06
Committee: CONT

2014/2077(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49

49. BStrongly believes that the investment facility of the European Investment Bank (EIB)should be subject to Parliament’s discharge as the investment facility is contributed to by Union tax payers and its operations are managed by the EIB on behalf of the Union; ;

2015/03/06
Committee: CONT

2014/2077(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 69

69. Encourages the Commission and the EEAS to work more systematically and jointly on the four phases of the disaster management cycle; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to inform Parliament about the developments, in particular with regard to risk management and preparations to implement and achieve programme objectives in a post-disaster context;

2015/03/06
Committee: CONT

2014/2077(DEC)

Iris HOFFMANN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74

74. Considers that the new parliamentary term is a new political window of opportunity to encourage the Union institutions to initiate soon a reflection and an evaluation on the post 2020 scenario for possible replacement of the current Cotonou Agreement; recalls that i~~t is~~n the view of the Parliament th~~at the inclusion should happen~~e EDF shall be included in the general budget as soon as possible;

2015/03/06
Committee: CONT

2013/0256(COD)

Iris HOFFMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 7 – point 1 (new)

(1) The co-operation between Eurojust and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office is clearly defined so as to avoid duplication. The infrastructures and work structures shall be used efficiently in order to prevent cost increases.

2017/07/17
Committee: CONT

Activities of Iris HOFFMANN

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Reports (1)

Shadow reports (4)

Opinions (1)

Shadow opinions (5)

Institutional motions (1)

Oral questions (1)

Written explanations (4)

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