Activities of Momchil NEKOV related to 2015/0263(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Structural Reform Support Programme for 2017-2020 (A8-0374/2016 - Lambert van Nistelrooij, Constanze Krehl) BG
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of the Structural Reform Support Programme for the period 2017 to 2020 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1303/2013 and (EU) No 1305/2013
Amendments (18)
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are facing the challenge of low potential growth. The impact of the economic and financial crisis imposed austerities policies and measures in many Member States, which affected the right to education. The priority given to reduce macroeconomic imbalances has to be balanced with the need to ensure and maintain minimum standards in the field of education which deserves special attention. The Union has identified the implementation of structural reforms among its policy priorities to set the recovery on a sustainable path, unlock the growth potential to strengthen the adjustment capacity, and support the process of convergence.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time to materialise. Therefore, early and efficient design and implementation is crucial, be it for crisis-struck or structurally-weak economies. In this context, the provision of support by the Union in the form of technical assistance has been crucial in supporting the economic adjustment of Greece and Cyprus in the last years. However, the work of the Task Force for Greece has been confused with the work of the Troika and there is therefore a need to communicate much more proactively around the future work of the Structural Reform Support Programme.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) In accordance with Article 14 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, education is a fundamental human right and therefore needs to be high-quality, inclusive and accessible for all. In this regard, the priority given to economic recovery has to be balanced with the need to give special attention to the sector of education.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The financial envelope of the Programme should consist of financial resources deducted from allocations for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission under Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 and Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council17 . In order to allow such deduction, it is necessary to amend those Regulations. The financing of the Structural Reform Support Programme should not constitute a precedent for any future initiatives by the Commission to be financed from the Cohesion Policy. __________________ 16 Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 320). 17 Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 487).
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) To facilitate the evaluation of the Programme, a proper framework for monitoring the results achieved by the Programme should be put in place from the very beginning. A mid-term evaluation looking at the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, its efficiency and its added value at the European level should be carried out. A final evaluation should, in addition, deal with the long– term impact and the sustainability effects of the Programme. Those evaluations should be based on the indicators, measuring the effects of the Programme. The implementation of the Programme should be subject to annual monitoring as well as to independent interim and ex-post evaluation on the basis of which the possible suspension after 2020 could be decided. Therefore, output indicators could be added to the proposed set of indicators.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) their complementarity and synergy with other Union programmes and policies at national, regional, local, Union and international level;
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness, sustainable growth, jobs, and investment, and economic social and territorial cohesion, in particular in the context of economic governance processes, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
These objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation withupon the request of Beneficiary Member States and in close cooperation with them.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The specific objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall refer to policy areas related to competitiveness, sustainable growth, jobs and investment, and economic, social and territorial cohesion, in particular to the following:
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) education and training, labour market policies, social inclusion, social security and social welfare systems, combating poverty, public health and healthcare systems, asylum, migration and borders policies, ICT;
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the provision of expert(s) (including resident experts), for a short or long period, to perform tasks in specific domains or to carry out operational activities, where necessary with interpretation, translation and cooperation support, administrative assistance and infrastructure and equipment facilities. Combining foreign with local experts would help maximize effectiveness, by making it easier to understand problems and design tailor-made solutions to the specific situation in the requesting Member States;
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes, the Commission in close cooperation with the Member State concerned shall identify the priority areas for support, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support. The Structural Reform Support Programme shall remain voluntary for Members States providing that it doesn't involve compulsory and stigmatizing procedures.
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Beneficiary Member State, in coordination with the Commission, may enter into partnership with one or more other Member States which shall act as Reform Partners in respect of specific areas of reform. A Reform Partner shall, in coordination with the Beneficiary Member State and the Commission, help formulate strategy, reform roadmaps, design high- quality assistance or oversee implementation of strategy and projects.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. These additional contributions referred to in paragraph 1 shall be used to support actions which contribute to delivering the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. A contribution made by a Beneficiary Member State in accordance with paragraph 2 shall be used exclusively in that Member State. The financing of the Structural Reform Support Programme should not constitute a precedent for any future initiatives by the Commission to be financed from the Cohesion Policy.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensure complementarity and synergy between different instruments at Union and national, regional and local levels, in particular in relation to measures financed by Union funds, both in the planning phase and during implementation;
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation at Union and national, regional and local level to deliver coherent and streamlined support actions.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with annual monitoring reports, an interim evaluation report, by mid of 2019, at the latest, and an ex-post evaluation report by end of December 2021.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The implementation of the Programme should be subject to annual monitoring as well as to independent interim and ex-post evaluation on the basis of which the possible suspension after 2020 could be decided. Therefore, output indicators could be added to the proposed set of indicators.