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Activities of Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ

Plenary speeches (61)

Better enforcement and modernisation of EU consumer protection rules (debate) (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/0090(COD)
Rule of law in Romania (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Work-life balance for parents and carers (debate) (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/0085(COD)
EU-China relations (debate)
2016/11/22
Unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships in the food supply chain (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/0082(COD)
Common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those (A8-0043/2019 - Andrey Novakov, Constanze Krehl) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/0196(COD)
Sustainable use of pesticides (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2284(INI)
EU Anti-Fraud Programme (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/0211(COD)
Implementation of the Treaty provisions related to EU Citizenship - Implementation of the Treaty provisions concerning enhanced cooperation - Implementation of the Treaty provisions on Parliament’s power of political control over the Commission - Implementation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in the EU institutional framework (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/2113(INI)
Women on boards - Gender balance among non-executive directors of companies (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2019/2513(RSP)
Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Mr Juha Sipilä, on the Future of Europe (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/0136(COD)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Romanian Presidency (debate) RO
2016/11/22
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance RO
2016/11/22
Education in the digital era: challenges, opportunities and lessons for EU policy design (A8-0400/2018 - Yana Toom) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/2090(INI)
Establishing a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/0209(COD)
Full application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in Bulgaria and Romania (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/2092(INI)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance RO
2016/11/22
Implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement - Implementation of the EU-Moldova Association Agreement (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2282(INI)
Minimum standards for minorities in the EU (short presentation) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/2036(INI)
Digitalisation for development: reducing poverty through technology (short presentation) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/2083(INI)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance RO
2016/11/22
The use of Facebook users’ data by Cambridge Analytica and the impact on data protection (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/2855(RSP)
Debate with the President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, on the Future of Europe (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Need for a comprehensive Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights mechanism (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Establishment, operation and use of the Schengen Information System in the field of border checks - Establishment, operation and use of the Schengen Information System in the field of police cooperation and judicial cooperation in criminal matters - Use of the Schengen Information System for the return of illegally staying third-country nationals (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/0408(COD)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance RO
2016/11/22
State of the Union (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Measures to prevent and combat mobbing and sexual harassment at the workplace, in public spaces, and in political life in the EU (short presentation)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/2055(INI)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance RO
2016/11/22
Integrated farm statistics (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/0389(COD)
Integrated farm statistics (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/0389(COD)
Towards an EU external strategy against early and forced marriages (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2275(INI)
Towards a sustainable and competitive European aquaculture sector (short presentation) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2118(INI)
US tariffs in the steel and aluminium sector and the EU's response (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Annual Report on the functioning of the Schengen area (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2256(INI)
The future of food and farming (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/2037(INI)
Implementation of CAP young farmers’ tools in the EU after the 2013 reform (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2088(INI)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance RO
2016/11/22
Current situation and future prospects for the sheep and goat sectors in the EU (short presentation) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2117(INI)
Implementation of the European Protection Order Directive (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/2329(INI)
Cambridge Analytica and Facebook: Data protection and citizen's privacy as a line of defence against election manipulation (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Organic production and labelling of organic products (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/0100(COD)
Debate with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, on the Future of Europe (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Packaging and packaging waste - End-of-life vehicles, waste batteries and accumulators and waste electrical and electronic equipment - Waste - Landfill of waste - Procedural rules in the field of environmental reporting (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/0272(COD)
Strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU (short presentation) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2279(INI)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance RO
2016/11/22
Action Plan on alternative fuels infrastructure (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Europass: framework for skills and qualifications (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/0304(COD)
The next MFF: Preparing the Parliament’s position on the MFF post-2020 - Reform of the European Union’s system of own resources (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2053(INI)
Guidelines for the 2019 budget - Section III (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2286(BUD)
Lagging regions in the EU (short presentation) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2208(INI)
The role of EU regions and cities in implementing the COP 21 Paris Agreement on climate change (short presentation) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2006(INI)
Definition, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks and protection of geographical indications thereof (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/0392(COD)
Situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2016 (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2125(INI)
Prospects and challenges for the EU apiculture sector (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2115(INI)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance RO
2016/11/22
The consequences of rising socio-economic inequalities for European citizens (topical debate) RO
2016/11/22
Threats to the rule of law by the Romanian justice system reform (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Zero tolerance for female genital mutilation (debate) RO
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2936(RSP)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance RO
2016/11/22

Reports (1)

REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on integrated farm statistics and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1166/2008 and (EU) No 1337/2011 PDF (724 KB) DOC (99 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: AGRI
Dossiers: 2016/0389(COD)
Documents: PDF(724 KB) DOC(99 KB)

Shadow reports (1)

REPORT on care services in the EU for improved gender equality PDF (361 KB) DOC (87 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: FEMM
Dossiers: 2018/2077(INI)
Documents: PDF(361 KB) DOC(87 KB)

Opinions (2)

OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum and Migration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Border Management and Visa Instrument
2016/11/22
Committee: AGRI
Documents: PDF(218 KB) DOC(134 KB)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013
2016/11/22
Committee: REGI
Documents: PDF(267 KB) DOC(166 KB)

Shadow opinions (4)

OPINION on the European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2019
2016/11/22
Committee: REGI
Dossiers: 2018/2119(INI)
Documents: PDF(161 KB) DOC(71 KB)
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2017
2016/11/22
Committee: FEMM
Dossiers: 2018/2201(DEC)
Documents: PDF(132 KB) DOC(69 KB)
POSITION IN THE FORM OF AMENDMENTS on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement
2016/11/22
Committee: FEMM
Dossiers: 2018/0104(COD)
Documents: PDF(353 KB) DOC(145 KB)
OPINION with recommendations to the Commission on Humanitarian Visas
2016/11/22
Committee: FEMM
Dossiers: 2017/2270(INL)
Documents: PDF(193 KB) DOC(55 KB)

Oral questions (2)

Major interpellation - VP/HR - EU response to sexual misconduct in aid organisations PDF (193 KB) DOC (17 KB)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/2722(RSP)
Documents: PDF(193 KB) DOC(17 KB)
Investigation in the wake of the Dieselgate 2.0 scandal PDF (197 KB) DOC (19 KB)
2016/11/22
Documents: PDF(197 KB) DOC(19 KB)

Written explanations (253)

European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund (A8-0094/2019 - Andrea Cozzolino) RO

Consolidarea capacitǎţii administrațiilor publice este esenţialǎ pentru toate statele membre, în special în ceea ce privește accesibilitatea serviciilor pentru cetățeni și eficiența răspunsurilor furnizate. Consider cǎ acest lucru este benefic şi pentru un proces transparent şi eficient de accesare şi utilizare a fondurilor europene în cadrul FEDR și al Fondului de coeziune, inclusiv când vorbim de investițiile în infrastructură, investițiile legate de accesul la servicii, investițiile productive în IMM-uri, precum și investițiile legate de dezvoltarea durabilă și energie care oferă beneficii pentru mediu. Susţin introducerea de noi domenii cum ar fi proiectele care vizeazǎ consolidarea securității cibernetice.Susţin propunerea raportorului de îmbunǎtǎţire a propunerii Comisiei în această direcție, care este în unele puncte lacunară, Parlamentul propunând o serie de completǎri pentru a nu întrerupe experiențele inițiate în perioada de programare 2014-2020.
2016/11/22
Mechanism to resolve legal and administrative obstacles in a cross-border context (A8-0414/2018 - Matthijs van Miltenburg) RO

40 % din teritoriul Uniunii este reprezentat de regiunile transfrontaliere, regiuni unde trăiesc circa o treime din cei 512 milioane de cetățeni ai săi. În aceste zone, un important vector al economiilor locale și regionale îl reprezintă lucrătorii transfrontalieri, care trec zilnic dintr-o țară în alta pentru a merge la muncă și a reveni apoi acasă. Numărul activităților economice la nivel transfrontalier și, implicit, PIB-ul regiunilor respective ar crește cu 2 %, ajungând la aproximativ 91 de miliarde de euro pe an dacă s-ar elimina 20 % din obstacolele frontaliere.Susțin poziția raportorului potrivit căreia reducerea acestor bariere este posibilă dacă fiecare stat membru ar institui puncte de coordonare transfrontalieră la nivel național și, acolo unde este cazul, la nivel regional, pentru a coordona sarcinile diferitelor autorități, care, în unele state membre, includ organisme legislative naționale și regionale, și pentru a defini sarcinile și competențele acestora pe parcursul diferitelor etape ale mecanismului, incluzând inițierea, încheierea, implementarea și monitorizarea angajamentelor și declarațiilor.
2016/11/22
Health technology assessment (A8-0289/2018 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz) RO

În fiecare an, 1 300 mii de miliarde de euro, respectiv 10 % din PIB, sunt cheltuiți la nivel european pentru domeniul sănătății. Din aceștia, 220 de mii de miliarde de euro – 1,41 % din PIB – sunt alocați cheltuielilor cu produse farmaceutice și 110 mii de miliarde de euro, cifră care este în creștere, investițiilor în noi dispozitive medicale. Din păcate, accesul pacienților la medicamente și sustenabilitatea sistemelor de sănătate sunt subminate de prețurile ridicate ale medicamentelor noi, care nu aduc întotdeauna progrese terapeutice semnificative. Pe scurt, este nevoie de dovezi clinice mai bune și mai multe ca o bază pentru a determina eficacitatea relativă și beneficiile terapeutice ale medicamentelor, adică calitatea acestora. Autorizația de introducere pe piață, bazată în prezent pe o evaluare a eficacității și siguranței, nu garantează, de una singură, că noul tratament reprezintă un progres, nici măcar nu exclude varianta ca acesta să reprezinte un regres, întrucât studiile și evaluările comparative necesare nu trebuie să demonstreze eficacitatea unui tratament comparativ cu alte medicamente.
2016/11/22
Framework for screening of foreign direct investments into the European Union (A8-0198/2018 - Franck Proust) RO

Este important ca, din motive legate de securitate sau ordine publică, statele membre și Comisia să ia în considerare, atunci când analizează accesul investițiilor străine în Uniunea Europeană, potențialele efecte asupra infrastructurii critice și strategice, tehnologiilor critice și strategice, precum și asupra autonomiei strategice a Uniunii. Pe de altă parte, este important să se analizeze în ce măsură este posibil să fie accesate informații sensibile sau datele cu caracter personal ale cetățenilor Uniunii sau în ce măsură există acces la servicii de interes general și la servicii de interes economic general.
2016/11/22
Law applicable to the third-party effects of assignments of claims (A8-0261/2018 - Pavel Svoboda) RO

Într-o Europă cu o piață internă în mișcare și dezvoltare continuă, este important ca investițiile transfrontaliere în Uniune să poată fi favorizate și să fie îmbunătățit accesul la finanțare pentru întreprinderi - inclusiv întreprinderi mici și mijlocii (IMM-uri) - și pentru consumatori.În plus, este benefic pentru UE să existe certitudine juridică prin stabilirea de norme comune în materie de conflict de legi care să desemneze legea națională aplicabilă efectelor față de terți ale cesiunilor de creanțe, urmărindu-se creșterea volumului de tranzacții transfrontaliere cu creanțe. În prezent, nu există la nivelul Uniunii un set de norme armonizate în materie de conflict de legi care să reglementeze efectele față de terți ale cesiunilor de creanțe, mai ales în cazul cesiunilor transfrontaliere de creanțe.Lipsa securității juridice generează un risc juridic în asemenea situații - care nu există în cazul cesiunilor interne -, întrucât se pot aplica norme materiale naționale diferite în funcție de statul membru ale cărui instanțe sau autorități soluționează un litigiu referitor la titlul de proprietate asupra creanței.
2016/11/22
Exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting for the period 2021-2027 (Pericles IV programme) (A8-0069/2019 - Dennis de Jong) RO

Pentru a se asigura eficacitatea economiei Uniunii și sustenabilitatea finanțelor publice, în condițiile unei piețe interne dinamice, este important să existe și măsuri care permit protejarea monedei euro împotriva falsificării și a fraudelor asociate.Susțin poziția raportorului potrivit căreia un program pentru protecția monedei euro împotriva falsificării contribuie la sensibilizarea cetățenilor Uniunii, sporirea încrederii cetățenilor în această monedă și îmbunătățirea protecției monedei euro, în special printr-o diseminare constantă a rezultatelor acțiunilor susținute prin acest program.Consider că o protecție solidă a monedei euro împotriva falsificării este o componentă esențială a securității și competitivității economiei UE, acest aspect fiind direct legat de obiectivul UE de a îmbunătăți funcționarea eficientă a uniunii economice și monetare.
2016/11/22
EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (A8-0053/2019 - David Martin) RO

Singapore este de departe cel mai important partener al UE din ASEAN, lucru dovedit de faptul că această țară asigură aproape o treime din comerțul cu bunuri și servicii dintre UE și ASEAN și aproximativ două treimi din investițiile dintre cele două regiuni. În plus, peste 10 000 de întreprinderi europene își au birourile regionale în Singapore.Consider foarte benefic faptul că Singapore va proteja aproximativ 190 de indicații geografice ale Uniunii Europene în beneficiul producătorilor europeni din sectorul produselor alimentare și al băuturilor, în contextul în care Singapore ocupă locul cinci în Asia ca piață de export pentru produsele alimentare și băuturile din UE, înregistrând exporturi anuale în valoare de aproximativ 2 miliarde de euro.
2016/11/22
EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (resolution) (A8-0048/2019 - David Martin) RO

Singapore este cel mai important partener al Uniunii Europene din ASEAN. Prezentul acord comercial bilateral este primul acord pe care UE l-a negociat cu un membru al ASEAN și el este un punct de referință pentru acordurile de liber schimb pe care le negociază în prezent UE cu celelalte mari economii ale ASEAN.Susțin poziția raportorului potrivit căreia acordul reprezintă un important pas către un acord de liber schimb interregional și dezvoltarea și consolidarea, în continuare, a relațiilor noastre cu Asia de Sud, într-un moment în care nu ne mai putem baza pe SUA ca partener comercial. Consider, totodată, că această consolidare a relațiilor dintre cele două părți și intensificarea schimburilor comerciale cu Singapore trebuie să fie însoțită de un nivel crescut de protecție a muncii și mediului, trebuie să promoveze valorile UE și să apere standardele UE.
2016/11/22
EU-Singapore Investment Protection Agreement (A8-0054/2019 - David Martin) RO

Pe o piață tot mai mondializată, este benefic un acord UE-Singapore, care va înlocui acordurile bilaterale de investiții încheiate între 13 dintre statele membre ale UE și Singapore. Aceste acorduri se bazează pe dispoziții privind protecția investițiilor care nu mai sunt de actualitate și utilizează controversatul sistem de soluționare a litigiilor dintre investitori și stat (ISDS).Susțin poziția raportorului potrivit căreia este legitim să se asigure protecția investitorilor din UE prezenți în țările terțe, însă, pe de altă parte, UE ar trebui să asigure în același timp faptul că acordurile privind protecția investițiilor includ standarde obligatorii în materie de responsabilitate socială a întreprinderilor și, într-un sens mai larg, obligații în materie de respectare a drepturilor omului.
2016/11/22
EU-Singapore Investment Protection Agreement (resolution) (A8-0049/2019 - David Martin) RO

Singapore este cel mai important partener al Uniunii Europene din ASEAN și este foarte important să li se garanteze investitorilor din Uniunea Europeană care activează în Singapore că nu vor fi discriminați în raport cu investitorii singaporezi, precum și să fie protejați în mod corespunzător de exproprieri ilegitime.Este, deci, benefic ca acordul să asigure un nivel ridicat de protecție a investițiilor, de transparență și de responsabilitate, garantând, în același timp, dreptul celor două părți de a reglementa la toate nivelurile guvernamentale și de a urmări obiective de politici publice legitime, cum ar fi sănătatea publică și protecția mediului.
2016/11/22
EU-Singapore Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (resolution) (A8-0023/2019 - Antonio López-Istúriz White) RO

Pe o piață tot mai mondializată este esențial să se îmbunătățească schimburile interpersonale, cum ar fi mobilitatea academică în cadrul programului Erasmus Mundus, să se dezvolte și mai mult schimburile culturale care ajută cetățenii celor două părți să cunoască culturile celeilalte părți, precum și să existe înțelegere reciprocă.În context, rolul Fundației Asia-Europa (ASEF), cu sediul în Singapore, este esențial, aceasta reprezentând principalul instrument pentru schimburile culturale dintre Asia și Europa, dar și un cadru adecvat pentru implicarea mai mare a societății civile. Pe de altă parte, este benefică derularea de programe de cunoaștere și înțelegere a Uniunii Europene și a politicilor sale prin intermediul Centrului Uniunii Europene din Singapore, care a fost înființat în 2009 în parteneriat cu Universitatea Națională din Singapore și Universitatea Tehnologică Nanyang.Susțin poziția raportorului potrivit căreia va fi benefică pentru ambele părți încurajarea cercetătorilor din Singapore să desfășoare proiecte comune de cercetare și inovare cu entități ale UE în cadrul unor inițiative de cercetare ale UE, cum ar fi programul Orizont 2020 și să abordeze provocările globale comune legate de schimbările climatice, mediu, biotehnologie, sănătate, îmbătrânirea populației, energie, resurse naturale și securitatea alimentară.
2016/11/22
Treaty establishing the Transport Community (A8-0022/2019 - Karima Delli) RO

Într-o Europă fără frontiere interne și cu o piață internă dinamică, este benefică o cooperare în domeniul transporturilor cu țările din Balcanii de Vest, cooperare care este reglementată de Observatorul transporturilor din Europa de Sud-Est (SEETO).Principalul obiectiv al memorandumului de înțelegere era extinderea rețelei transeuropene de transport (TEN-T) și a politicilor conexe la țările din Balcanii de Vest. În prezent, acest acord trebuie adaptat la evoluția societății și a pieței, pentru ca legislația, standardele și specificațiile tehnice aplicate de partenerii din Balcanii de Vest să fie compatibile cu cele ale Uniunii, pe baza experienței pozitive în ceea ce privește punerea în aplicare a Tratatului de instituire a Comunității Energiei.Susțin, deci, instituirea Comunității transporturilor (TCT), care își propune să adopte o abordare mai cuprinzătoare în materie de cooperare în domeniul transportului rutier, feroviar, maritim și pe căile navigabile interioare, a domeniilor conexe. Ca atare, susțin poziția raportorului potrivit căreia comunitatea transporturilor va permite integrarea treptată a piețelor de transport din Balcanii de Sud-Vest în piața transporturilor din Uniunea Europeană, pe baza acquis-ului relevant, inclusiv în domeniul standardelor tehnice, al interoperabilității, al siguranței, al securității, al gestionării traficului, al politicii sociale, al achizițiilor publice și al mediului, pentru toate modurile de transport, cu excepția celui aerian.
2016/11/22
2018 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (A8-0467/2018 - Cristian Dan Preda) RO

Cooperarea dintre Uniunea Europeană și Bosnia și Herțegovina este benefică pentru ambele părți, dar consider că aceasta din urmă trebuie să adopte noi strategii nediscriminatorii și care iau în considerare dimensiunea de gen, la nivelul întregii țări și în domenii cum ar fi încadrarea în muncă și gestionarea finanțelor publice, care vor permite aplicarea consecventă a reformelor în întreaga țară, precum și accesul la finanțări IPA suplimentare.Este important, de asemenea, că adoptarea unor strategii relevante la nivelul întregii țări a permis accesul la finanțări IPA II suplimentare în domenii-cheie, cum ar fi agricultura și dezvoltarea rurală, mediul și energia, în cadrul documentului indicativ de strategie pentru perioada 2014-2020, revizuit recent.
2016/11/22
Justice programme (A8-0068/2019 - Josef Weidenholzer, Heidi Hautala) RO

Susțin poziția raportorului potrivit căreia programul „Justiție” ar trebui să sprijine, în toate activitățile sale, abordarea integratoare a egalității de gen, inclusiv includerea dimensiunii de gen în buget, și integrarea obiectivelor privind nediscriminarea. Includerea perspectivei de gen în sistemele de justiție ar trebui să fie considerată un obiectiv important pentru a dezvolta în continuare spațiul european de justiție. Discriminarea intersecțională din sistemul de justiție reprezintă, în continuare, unul dintre principalele obstacole din calea accesului egal al femeilor la justiție.Prin urmare, programul ar trebui să contribuie în mod activ la eliminarea tuturor formelor de discriminare și a barierelor care afectează minoritățile, persoanele cu dizabilități, migranții, solicitanții de azil, persoanele în vârstă, persoanele care locuiesc în zone îndepărtate sau oricare grupuri vulnerabile care s-ar putea confrunta cu restricții de acces la justiție și ar trebui să sprijine procedurile și deciziile favorabile victimelor și care iau în considerare dimensiunea de gen în sistemele judiciare.
2016/11/22
The state of the debate on the Future of Europe (A8-0427/2018 - Ramón Jáuregui Atondo) RO

Politica agricolă comună (PAC) este una dintre cele mai vechi politici ale Uniunii Europene și a jucat și joacă un rol esențial în istoria UE pentru că ea nu vizează numai activitățile agricole și fermierii, ci și sprijinirea și dezvoltarea comunităților rurale mai mari în care aceștia operează. Ea trebuie să rămână și una dintre cele mai integrate politici, având un rol fundamental în asigurarea unor regiuni rurale dinamice și a unei aprovizionări sigure cu alimente. Forța PAC este dată însă de existența unui buget bine finanțat.Susțin poziția raportorului potrivit căreia politica agricolă comună va continua să contribuie la construirea viitorului Europei printr-o mai bună integrare, conservare a mediului și siguranță și securitate alimentară pentru cetățenii Uniunii. În plus, agricultura europeană joacă un rol vital în ceea ce privește aprovizionarea cu alimente a lumii și în asigurarea de locuri de muncă pentru 46 de milioane de persoane, iar politicile agricole și de dezvoltare rurală au un potențial ridicat din punctul de vedere al producerii de bunuri publice.Pe de altă parte, PAC joacă un rol esențial în menținerea sănătății și a stării și calității solului, a apei și a altor resurse naturale, în eforturile Uniunii de a reduce efectul schimbărilor climatice și de a promova o dezvoltare durabilă.
2016/11/22
Cooperation between the courts of the Member States in the taking of evidence in civil or commercial matters (A8-0477/2018 - Emil Radev) RO

Într-o Europă în care progresele noilor tehnologii sunt permanente și dinamice, ar fi benefic să fie utilizate mai mult aceste tehnologii moderne de comunicații, în special videoconferința, care reprezintă un mijloc important și direct de simplificare și accelerare a obținerii de probe.Susțin poziția raportorului privind obținerea de probe de către instanță în cazul audierii unei persoane cu domiciliul în alt stat membru, în calitate de martor, parte sau expert, în mod direct, prin videoconferință sau prin orice altă tehnologie adecvată pentru comunicarea la distanță, dacă instanța în cauză dispune de această tehnologie, cu excepția cazului în care, având în vedere circumstanțele specifice ale cauzei, utilizarea acestei tehnologii este considerată inadecvată pentru desfășurarea echitabilă a procedurilor.Consider, deci, că normele privind utilizarea unor astfel de mijloace de comunicare ar trebui să fie neutre din punct de vedere tehnologic și să țină cont de viitoarele soluții de comunicare. Pe de altă parte, pentru a se garanta recunoașterea reciprocă a probelor digitale, nu ar trebui să se refuze recunoașterea ca probe în alte state membre, din cauza naturii lor digitale, a probelor digitale obținute într-un stat membru în conformitate cu legislația sa.
2016/11/22
Service in the Member States of judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil or commercial matters (A8-0001/2019 - Sergio Gaetano Cofferati) RO

Susțin propunerea raportorului privind realizarea de schimburi de acte și comunicarea între agențiile de transmitere, agențiile de primire și organismele centrale prin intermediul noilor tehnologii informatice, respectiv pe cale electronică. Ca atare, este nevoie de existența unui sistem informatic descentralizat alcătuit din sistemele informatice naționale interconectate printr-o infrastructură de comunicații. Acest sistem informatic descentralizat ar trebui să fie instituit prin intermediul unor acte de punere în aplicare. În cazul unor perturbări neprevăzute și excepționale ale sistemului informatic descentralizat, ar trebui să se folosească mijloace alternative.
2016/11/22
Common rules ensuring basic road freight connectivity with regard to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the Union (A8-0063/2019 - Isabella De Monte) RO

Conectivitatea de bază a transportului rutier de mărfuri după momentul retragerii Regatului Unit al Marii Britanii și Irlandei de Nord din Uniunea Europeană trebuie să permită evitarea apariției unor perturbări grave care ar decurge de aici, inclusiv în ceea ce privește ordinea publică. Ca atare, susțin poziția raportorului privind necesitatea stabilirii unor măsuri temporare care să permită operatorilor de transport rutier de mărfuri autorizați în Regatul Unit să transporte bunuri pe cale rutieră între teritoriul acestuia și celelalte douăzeci și șapte de state membre sau de pe teritoriul Regatului Unit către teritoriul Regatului Unit, tranzitând unul sau mai multe state membre.Consider, totodată, că drepturile astfel conferite ar trebui să fie condiționate de acordarea de drepturi echivalente și să fie supuse unor condiții care să asigure concurența loială pentru a putea asigura un echilibru adecvat între Regatul Unit și celelalte state membre.
2016/11/22
Common rules ensuring basic air connectivity with regard to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the Union (A8-0062/2019 - Pavel Telička) RO

Susțin poziția raportorului privind necesitatea menținerii unui nivel reciproc avantajos al conectivității prin prevederi incluse în acorduri de cooperare comercială, precum partajarea codurilor, atât pentru transportatorii aerieni din Regatul Unit, cât și pentru transportatorii aerieni din UE 27, în conformitate cu principiul reciprocității.Consider necesară intervenția instituțiilor europene dacă se constată aplicarea de către Regatul Unit a unor standarde în ceea ce privește protecția drepturilor pasagerilor și a lucrătorilor, siguranța, securitatea sau mediul inferioare celor prevăzute de dreptul Uniunii sau, în absența unor dispoziții relevante în dreptul Uniunii, inferioare celor aplicate de toate statele membre sau, în orice caz, inferioare standardelor internaționale relevante.
2016/11/22
Streamlining measures for advancing the realisation of the trans-European transport network (A8-0015/2019 - Dominique Riquet) RO

Într-o societate tot mai mondializată, Uniunea Europeană are nevoie de o rețea de infrastructuri la nivel european moderne și eficiente. Transporturile eficiente, inteligente și sustenabile sunt esențiale pentru funcționarea eficace a pieței interne a UE și sunt importante pentru asigurarea competitivității, crearea de noi oportunități pentru mediul de afaceri și ocuparea forței de muncă, protecția mediului și atenuarea schimbărilor climatice prin promovarea unei mobilități cu emisii scăzute. Prin urmare, consider că este important să se stimuleze investițiile în infrastructura de transport cu o valoare adăugată semnificativă la nivelul UE, în special prin dezvoltarea TEN-T, care cuprind o rețea centrală, adevărată coloană vertebrală a Uniunii.
2016/11/22
Insurance of motor vehicles (A8-0035/2019 - Dita Charanzová) RO

La nivel european se înregistrează anul mii de accidente de circulație mai mult sau mai puțin grave, care necesită intervenția organismelor de asigurare. Din păcate, prețul asigurărilor în statele membre sunt uneori nejustificat de mari, motiv pentru care automobiliștii aleg diferite sisteme de asigurare, care uneori produc mai multe probleme decât rezolvă în caz de accident. De exemplu, la nivel transfrontalier sunt adesea întâlnite cazuri în care asigurătorul este insolvabil, iar procedurile de despăgubire sunt uneori, în anumite state membre ale UE, lungi și complicate. Ca atare, susțin poziția raportoarei privind necesitatea prevederii unui mecanism de plată rapid și adecvat al despăgubirilor pentru victime. Propunerea include, de fapt, crearea unui organism de compensare în fiecare stat membru, finanțat de asigurătorii naționali, care să se substituie asigurătorului insolvabil. În situațiile transfrontaliere, victima este despăgubită direct de către organismul național din statul în care a avut loc accidentul, înainte de a fi despăgubită de organismul de compensare din statul asigurătorului insolvabil.
2016/11/22
Experiencing backlash in women’s rights and gender equality in the EU (B8-0096/2019, B8-0099/2019) RO

Constatăm că, la nivel european, persistă încă inegalități de gen, deși au existat ceva progrese în perioada 2005-2015, motiv pentru care sunt necesare îmbunătățiri semnificative în toate statele membre pentru a crea societăți egalitare din perspectiva genului, în care femeile și bărbații sunt egal reprezentați, respectați și protejați în toate domeniile personale și profesionale. Efectele politicilor de egalitate de șanse între femei și bărbați se resimt în toate statele și au un impact pozitiv asupra întregii societăți. Pe de altă parte, constatăm că victimele violenței de gen, inclusiv ale violenței domestice, au adesea un acces limitat la justiție și la o protecție adecvată, în pofida legislației privind combaterea tuturor formelor de violență, precum și că legile sunt aplicate și executate în mod necorespunzător. Consider deci că este nevoie să se asigure că toate victimele violenței de gen și ale violenței domestice primesc asistență juridică adaptată aspectelor de gen, pentru a evita revictimizarea și impunitatea și pentru a crește frecvența semnalărilor acestor infracțiuni.
2016/11/22
Use of cannabis for medicinal purposes (B8-0071/2019) RO

În prezent, constatăm că nu există suficiente date oficiale referitoare la utilizarea canabisului în scopuri medicale, iar activitățile de cercetare în acest sens nu au primit finanțarea necesară, respectiv nu a existat sprijin direct în cursul actualul program de cercetare în UE pentru acest gen de cercetare, iar în statele membre există un nivel scăzut de coordonare cu privire la proiectele de cercetare privind canabisul terapeutic. Susțin deci propunerea raportorului privind necesitatea elaborării unei strategii globale pentru a asigura cele mai înalte standarde pentru cercetarea independentă, dezvoltarea, autorizarea, comercializarea, farmacovigilența și evitarea abuzului de produse derivate din canabis. În plus, este nevoie de standardizare și unificarea produselor care conțin medicamente pe bază de canabis. În plus, consider relevantă o cooperare și coordonare strânsă cu Organizația Mondială a Sănătății (OMS) în legătură cu viitoare acțiuni ale UE în domeniul canabisului medical.
2016/11/22
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions 2018 (A8-0024/2019 - Cecilia Wikström) RO

Consider benefice îmbunătățirile tehnice realizate la portalul web destinat transmiterii petițiilor, pentru ca acesta să fie mai ușor de utilizat și mai accesibil pentru cetățeni, de exemplu prin îmbunătățirea funcției de căutare. Cu toate acestea, portalul trebuie dezvoltat în continuare pentru a se alinia la standardele site-ului Parlamentului European și pentru a i se crește vizibilitatea.Susțin totodată propunerea raportorului privind necesitatea unui acces adecvat pentru toți posibilii utilizatori, în special persoanele cu dizabilități.
2016/11/22
EU-Morocco Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (A8-0027/2019 - Alain Cadec) RO

Uniunea Europeană și Regatul Maroc au negociat un nou acord de parteneriat în domeniul pescuitului sustenabil pentru a consolida relațiile bilaterale și a stabili un dialog privind guvernanța în domeniul pescuitului, acord care se înscrie în cadrul mai larg al Acordului euro-mediteraneean.Sectorul pescuitului este concentrat pe trei regiuni marocane și, potrivit datelor oficiale, acest sector include 141 de întreprinderi de prelucrare a produselor pescărești, care angajează direct sau indirect aproximativ 90 000 de persoane. Operațiunile de prelucrare a produselor pescărești sunt estimate la aproximativ 4,9 miliarde de dirhami (aproximativ 450 de milioane euro), dintre care 2,6 miliarde de dirhami (aproximativ 240 de milioane euro) sunt destinate exportului, principalul beneficiar fiind Uniunea Europeană.Consider că acest acord va permite o mai bună dezvoltare a sectorului de pescuit, care este unul dintre sectoarele cu un potențial ridicat de creștere și de ocupare a forței de muncă, iar Uniunea a finanțat deja un număr mare de activități, cum ar fi construirea de infrastructuri și de echipamente pentru îmbunătățirea competitivității și a ocupării forței de muncă în sectorul de prelucrare a produselor pescărești.
2016/11/22
Agreement to prevent unregulated high seas fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean (A8-0016/2019 - Norica Nicolai) RO

Consider benefică instituirea unui program comun de cercetare științifică și monitorizare care vizează pescuitul nereglementat în porțiunea de mare liberă din zona centrală a Oceanului Arctic și care are ca obiectiv îmbunătățirea cunoștințelor privind resursele marine vii din această zonă. Este necesar ca, la aplicarea programului, să se țină seama de informațiile științifice furnizate de alte organisme și programe, precum și de cunoștințele comunităților indigene și de cele locale, să existe o monitorizare adecvată, iar în baza acestor informații să se decidă, de comun acord, între părțile partenere măsurile de gestionare pentru pescuitul experimental în zona vizată de acord și ce nave pot fi autorizate pentru a desfășura activități de pescuit comercial.
2016/11/22
EU Anti-Fraud Programme (A8-0064/2019 - José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra) RO

Susțin poziția raportorului potrivit căreia este nevoie să se înființeze un sistem uniform de colectare de date comparabile privind neregulile și cazurile de fraudă din statele membre, pentru a standardiza procesul de raportare și a asigura calitatea și comparabilitatea datelor furnizate.Pe de altă parte, sunt benefice acțiunile Comisiei de informare a cetățenilor europeni și a instituțiilor publice și private și cele de comunicare privind programul, acțiunile și rezultatele sale și este nevoie ca asemenea acțiuni să continue și în viitor. Consider totodată că Europa are nevoie de un cadru comun pentru digitalizarea tuturor procedurilor de punere în aplicare a politicilor UE (cererile de propuneri, candidaturile, evaluarea, implementarea, plățile) care urmează să fie aplicate de către toate statele membre și să permită reducerea posibilelor cazuri de fraudă.
2016/11/22
Multiannual plan for stocks fished in the Western Waters and adjacent waters, and for fisheries exploiting those stocks (A8-0310/2018 - Alain Cadec) RO

Consider benefică pentru Uniunea Europeană și politica sa de protecție a mediului elaborarea unor planuri multianuale pentru gestionarea regionalizată din sectorul pescuitului și conservarea resurselor de pescuit. Susțin poziția raportorului potrivit căreia planurile existente pentru Marea Baltică și Marea Nordului reprezintă o bună bază de referință pentru aceste proiecții multianuale de gestionare pentru apele occidentale, dar sunt necesare soluții de adaptare la anumite realități instituționale și pentru a ține mai bine seama de anumite caracteristici specifice pentru bazinul maritim în cauză.
2016/11/22
Union Civil Protection Mechanism (A8-0180/2018 - Elisabetta Gardini) RO

Constatăm în ultimele decenii o creștere alarmantă, în Europa și în lumea întreagă, a dezastrelor naturale. A crescut atât frecvența cu care apar asemenea fenomene, cât și intensitatea lor, toate evenimentele constituind o amenințare gravă la adresa societăților, economiilor și ecosistemelor noastre.Scenariul descris de studiile științifice pentru viitor este foarte îngrijorător, existând estimări privind o intensificare a acestor fenomene. Fără nicio îndoială, principala cauză este reprezentată de schimbările climatice, care au amplificat impactul negativ al evenimentelor provocate de condiții meteorologice extreme. Mecanismul de protecție civilă al Uniunii, instituit deja, s-a dovedit insuficient pentru a răspunde la situații de urgență de mare anvergură, care afectează mai multe state în același timp. Principala deficiență, atunci când un stat se bazează în principal pe mijloacele naționale, este reprezentată de faptul că acestea nu pot fi disponibile la nivelul UE dacă trebuie utilizate la nivel național.Susțin, deci, poziția raportorului potrivit căreia, pentru ca Uniunea Europeană să poată garanta siguranța cetățenilor săi în caz de dezastre, trebuie ca aceasta să se bazeze pe un mecanism mai robust, capabil să ofere răspunsuri solide și fiabile.
2016/11/22
Minimum requirements for water reuse (A8-0044/2019 - Simona Bonafè) RO

11 % din populația europeană și 17 % din teritoriul UE sunt afectate de deficitul de apă, iar în ultimii 30 de ani s-a înregistrat o creștere constantă a cazurilor de secetă în Europa, ceea ce a necesitat circa 100 de miliarde euro pentru combaterea efectelor acesteia. Ca atare, sunt necesare soluții adecvate la nivel european pentru a proteja apa, pentru bunăstarea cetățenilor și protejarea mediului. O soluție viabilă pentru agricultură și serviciile publice este folosirea apelor uzate de la stațiile de epurare pentru irigații, curățarea străzilor sau irigarea parcurilor, cu condiția să fie respectate obiectivele de calitate pentru reutilizarea apei și pentru a proteja sănătatea umană și animală, precum și calitatea apelor subterane și a apelor de suprafață.Conform statisticilor, potențialul total de reutilizare a apei până în 2025 este de aproximativ 6,6 miliarde m³, față de nivelul actual de 1,1 miliarde m³ pe an. Acest lucru ar necesita o investiție de 700 de milioane euro și ar permite reutilizarea a mai mult de 50 % din volumul total de apă epurată disponibilă. Pentru aceasta este necesar să se stabilească care ape reciclate sunt bune pentru culturi și care nu, iar fermierii trebuie să fie formați să utilizeze diversele tipuri de ape reciclate în mod optim pentru culturi.
2016/11/22
Approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles (A8-0318/2018 - Nicola Danti) RO

Agricultura reprezintă pentru Uniunea Europeană un sector foarte important al economiei, iar modernizarea și adaptarea acestui sector la evoluția tehnologică este esențială. Ca atare, este important să fie definite precis diferitele caracteristici ale tractoarelor agricole pe baza analizei caracteristicilor lor tehnice, lucru care va permite o punere în aplicare corectă și completă a prezentului regulament și a actelor delegate.Nu trebuie să uităm că, în prezent, au loc discuții în cadrul forurilor internaționale relevante, din care Uniunea Europeană este parte, privind definirea categoriilor respectivelor utilaje, motiv pentru care Comisia ar trebui să ia măsurile necesare pentru a evalua și a modifica în consecință categoriile în ceea ce privește tractoarele de înaltă specializare, pentru a preveni orice efecte disproporționate și negative asupra cultivării agricole specifice.
2016/11/22
Programme for single market, competitiveness of enterprises and European statistics (A8-0052/2019 - Nicola Danti) RO

Piața unică a Uniunii Europene a contribuit și contribuie la obținerea unui nivel înalt de integrare între statele membre, aducând beneficii tangibile întreprinderilor, cetățenilor și consumatorilor. Tuturor acestor beneficiari li se oferă, de o manieră sau alta, mai multe opțiuni și prețuri reduse pe o piață mai competitivă, oportunități de a călători și de a munci pe întregul teritoriu al Uniunii, acces la o piață uriașă pentru întreprinderi și o protecție mai bună a consumatorilor.Susțin, deci, poziția raportorului potrivit căreia noul „program privind piața unică” va aduce noi beneficii și oportunități beneficiarilor, dar consider că este necesară o abordare strategică și integrată în vederea realizării unei bune funcționări a pieței interne, pentru eliminarea decalajelor legislative care mai există încă, a sarcinilor administrative diferite între statele membre.
2016/11/22
VAT: Definitive system for the taxation of trade between Member States (A8-0028/2019 - Fulvio Martusciello) RO

Consider benefică propunerea de instituire a unor criterii stricte, care să fie aplicate în mod armonizat de către toate statele membre, pentru a identifica întreprinderile care pot beneficia de statutul de persoană impozabilă atestată, iar, în cazul nerespectării prevederilor în domeniu, să existe dispoziții comune care să conducă la aplicarea de amenzi și sancțiuni.Susțin propunerea raportorului privind necesitatea creării de către Comisie, în colaborare cu statele membre, a unui portal de internet cuprinzător și accesibil publicului larg pentru informarea agenților economici cu privire la sistemul de TVA din Uniune, cu un accent deosebit pe nevoile IMM-urilor care desfășoară activități comerciale transfrontaliere în interiorul Uniunii. Acest portal multilingv ar trebui să ofere acces rapid la informații actualizate și exacte referitoare la punerea în aplicare a sistemului de TVA în diferite state membre și, în special, la cotele TVA corecte aplicabile diferitelor bunuri și servicii în diferite state membre, precum și referitoare la condițiile pentru cota zero. Un astfel de portal ar putea contribui, de asemenea, la soluționarea actualului deficit de încasare a TVA.
2016/11/22
Roma integration strategies (B8-0098/2019) RO

Constatăm că progresele înregistrate la nivel european în ceea ce privește integrarea romilor sunt limitate, la fel și accesul la locuri de muncă și la locuințe, deși există o serie de îmbunătățiri în ceea ce privește părăsirea timpurie a școlii și educația copiilor preșcolari. Pe de altă parte, în majoritatea statelor membre nu s-a observat nicio îmbunătățire în ceea ce privește accesul la locuri de muncă, iar proporția tinerilor romi care nu sunt încadrați profesional și nu urmează niciun program educațional sau de formare chiar a crescut.Din păcate, nu există suficiente proceduri de monitorizare calitative și cantitative, iar recomandările specifice fiecărei țări nu au caracter obligatoriu. Consider că ar fi benefic pentru a avea o participare mai bună a persoanelor și a comunităților rome la elaborarea, punerea în aplicare și monitorizarea cadrului, precum și la evaluarea măsurilor, programelor și proiectelor privind romii.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the Treaty provisions related to EU Citizenship (A8-0041/2019 - Maite Pagazaurtundúa Ruiz) RO

Consider benefică pentru Uniunea Europeană, mai ales în perspectiva alegerilor din luna mai pentru Parlamentul European, care este parlamentul întregii Uniuni, organizarea de campanii de informare și sensibilizare în toată Uniunea împreună cu statele membre și societatea civilă privind cetățenia UE, pentru a-i ajuta pe cetățeni să își înțeleagă mai bine drepturile și obligațiile.Asemenea acțiuni sunt necesare și pentru a promova dimensiunea europeană a alegerilor parlamentare europene, motiv pentru care este nevoie de eforturi suplimentare de promovare a drepturilor cetățenilor în rândul cetățenilor europeni, inclusiv a celor legate de vot.Susțin poziția raportorului potrivit căreia o informare mai bună și mai bine orientată privind politica europeană și impactul legislației UE asupra vieții de zi cu zi a cetățenilor ar îmbunătăți prezența la vot la aceste alegeri europene - inclusiv o bună informare a cetățenilor cu privire la recenta reformă a legii electorale, inclusiv cu privire la procedura candidatului principal („Spitzenkandidat”).
2016/11/22
Implementation of the Treaty provisions concerning enhanced cooperation (A8-0038/2019 - Alain Lamassoure) RO

Parlamentul European este instituția reprezentanților aleși ai cetățenilor europeni prin vot, motiv pentru care consider că este benefic să existe o reevaluare a rolului de control exercitat de Parlament asupra Comisiei, pentru a actualiza acest rol în raport cu aceste noi evoluții instituționale.Controlul parlamentar este o condiție sine qua non a legitimității democratice. Sunt de acord cu raportorul atunci când atrage atenția că Comisia are doar responsabilitate colectivă, neexistând niciun mecanism care să permită tragerea la răspundere a unui comisar anume, și nu se face o evaluare continuă a activității fiecărui comisar. În plus, nu există în prezent niciun mecanism de control parlamentar al procedurilor administrative ale Comisiei de numire a Secretarului General al Comisiei și a directorilor generali, situație care a generat multe nemulțumiri în rândul parlamentarilor europeni.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the Treaty provisions on Parliament’s power of political control over the Commission (A8-0033/2019 - Mercedes Bresso) RO

Parlamentul European este instituția reprezentanților aleși ai cetățenilor europeni prin vot, motiv pentru care consider că este benefic să existe o reevaluare a rolului de control exercitat de Parlament asupra Comisiei, pentru a actualiza acest rol în raport cu aceste noi evoluții instituționale.Controlul parlamentar este o condiție sine qua non a legitimității democratice. Sunt de acord cu raportorul atunci când atrage atenția că Comisia are doar responsabilitate colectivă, neexistând niciun mecanism care să permită tragerea la răspundere a unui comisar anume, și că nu se face o evaluare continuă a activității fiecărui comisar. În plus, nu există în prezent niciun mecanism de control parlamentar al procedurilor administrative ale Comisiei de numire a Secretarului General al Comisiei și a directorilor generali, situație care a generat multe nemulțumiri în rândul parlamentarilor europeni.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in the EU institutional framework (A8-0051/2019 - Barbara Spinelli) RO

Consider că strategia Comisiei pentru punerea în aplicare efectivă a Cartei drepturilor fundamentale de către Uniunea Europeană a reprezentat un efort important, dar, în prezent, este nevoie de o actualizare și o revizuire a acestei strategii, pentru a ține seama de noile provocări și de realitatea instituțională, în special după Brexit.Susțin, deci, propunerea ca executivul european să analizeze ce măsuri sunt necesare pentru aderarea Uniunii Europene la Carta socială europeană și să propună un calendar pentru atingerea acestui obiectiv. Comisia trebuie totodată să promoveze o cooperare structurată și reglementată cu organisme din domeniul drepturilor omului, cum ar fi FRA, Institutul European pentru Egalitatea de Șanse între Femei și Bărbați (EIGE) și organismele relevante ale Consiliului Europei și ale Organizației Națiunilor Unite, precum și organizațiile societății civile care își desfășoară activitatea în acest domeniu, ori de câte ori un dosar legislativ ar putea promova sau afecta în mod negativ drepturile fundamentale.
2016/11/22
Regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman’s duties (Statute of the European Ombudsman) (A8-0050/2019 - Paulo Rangel) RO

Tratatul de la Maastricht a instituit acest organism - Ombudsmanul European - în 1992, primul Ombudsman European începându-și activitatea în 1995. La mai bine de 20 de ani de la începutul existenței acestei instituții, constatăm că Ombudsmanul și-a creat o reputație și metode de lucru care au contribuit la creșterea prestigiului, precum și la recunoașterea morală și socială a rolului său.Pe de altă parte, trebuie să ținem cont de evoluția societății și a Uniunii Europene în general, motiv pentru care este extrem de important ca dispozițiile acestui organism să fie adaptate la tratatele aplicabile, garantându-se în același timp că acest organism continuă să joace un rol specific și decisiv în cadrul constituțional al Uniunii Europene.
2016/11/22
A comprehensive European industrial policy on artificial intelligence and robotics (A8-0019/2019 - Ashley Fox) RO

Evoluția rapidă și constantă a noilor tehnologii și a roboticii, atât la nivel european, cât și mondial, va avea un impact puternic asupra relațiilor industriale și a sectoarelor economiei în general, dar acest impact ar trebui abordat într-o manieră echilibrată. În paralel, este necesar să existe programe viabile de recalificare a lucrătorilor în industriile cele mai afectate de automatizarea sarcinilor, cu accent pe dezvoltarea competențelor lucrătorilor, astfel încât aceștia să poată profita de noile oportunități de încadrare în muncă generate de IA.Pe de altă parte, este nevoie să încurajăm dezvoltarea programelor de alfabetizare digitală în școli, dezvoltarea uceniciilor și a priorităților în materie de formare profesională, pentru a-i ajuta pe lucrători să se adapteze la schimbările tehnologice.Totodată, susțin propunerea raportorului potrivit căreia implementarea inteligenței artificiale în industrie ar trebui să se fie însoțită de o amplă consultare a partenerilor sociali, întrucât potențiala schimbare a numărului de persoane care lucrează în industrie necesită politici proactive care să ajute lucrătorii să se adapteze la noile cerințe și să asigure că câștigurile sunt, în linii mari, împărtășite.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the cross-border Healthcare Directive (A8-0046/2019 - Ivo Belet) RO

Într-o Europǎ fără frontiere interne, mobilitatea transfrontalieră a pacienților reprezintă o chestiune de politică importantă. Deși, în prezent, nivelurile de mobilitate a pacienților sunt încă relativ scăzute, pentru anumite grupuri de pacienți, din cauza bolilor rare sau dată fiind apropierea geografică de serviciile de asistență medicală, asistența medicală transfrontalieră este cea mai adecvată și accesibilă formă de asistență medicală. Cele mai mari fluxuri de pacienți care călătoresc în scopul de a beneficia de asistență medicală după primirea unei autorizații prealabile se înregistrează dinspre Franța înspre Spania. Când nu era necesară o autorizație, cel mai mare flux a fost dinspre Franța înspre Germania. Comisia a identificat patru domenii care, dacă nu sunt remediate, au cel mai mare potențial de a acționa ca bariere pentru pacienți: sistemele de rambursare, utilizarea autorizării prealabile, cerințele administrative și facturarea pacienților la internare.Consider, deci, că sunt încă necesare măsuri pentru eliminarea acestor bariere.
2016/11/22
Implementation and functioning of the .eu top level domain name (A8-0394/2018 - Fredrick Federley) RO

Evoluția dinamică a noilor tehnologii este o provocare, dar și o oportunitate, iar utilizarea TLD-ului .eu, în calitatea sa de nume de domeniu specific pentru Uniune, va fi o etichetă clară și ușor de recunoscut, care va permite asigurarea unei legături clare cu Uniunea și cu piața europeană. Consider totodată că va fi creată astfel o identitate puternică pentru piața unică digitală, în conformitate cu dreptul Uniunii și cu standardele comerciale, ceea ce va permite societăților și organizațiilor cu sediul în Uniune sau în Spațiul Economic European (SEE), precum și persoanelor fizice care își au domiciliul într-un stat membru sau într-o țară terță membră a SEE să înregistreze un nume de domeniu .eu. La rândul lor, cetățenii Uniunii ar trebui să aibă posibilitatea de a înregistra un nume TLD .eu indiferent de locul în care își au reședința, domeniu care reprezintă o parte importantă a identității europene.
2016/11/22
Harmonisation of gross national income at market prices (GNI Regulation) (A8-0009/2018 - Roberto Gualtieri) RO

Având în vedere că venitul național brut la prețurile pieței reprezintă baza calculării celei mai mari cote a resurselor proprii în bugetul Uniunii, va fi benefică instituirea unui grup oficial de experți, compus din reprezentanți calificați propuși de statele membre și prezidat de un reprezentant al Comisiei, care să ofere asistență executivului european și să își exprime punctele de vedere cu privire la comparabilitatea, fiabilitatea și exhaustivitatea calculelor venitul național brut, pe de o parte, și să monitorizeze punerea în aplicare a prezentului regulament și să emită avize anuale cu privire la caracterul adecvat al datelor referitoare la VNB transmise de statele membre în scopul stabilirii resurselor proprii.
2016/11/22
Annual report on competition policy (A8-0474/2018 - Michel Reimon) RO

Dezvoltarea continuă a noilor tehnologii determină schimbări enorme pe piețe, ceea ce este un lucru benefic, pentru că are ca efect și apariția de noi oportunități, dar și de provocări. În acest context, este esențial rolul politicii în domeniul concurenței în dezvoltarea în continuare a pieței unice digitale și susțin propunerea raportorului privind necesitatea unui cadru care să promoveze inovarea în materie de date și noile modele de afaceri, dar să și trateze cu succes provocările economiei bazate pe date și ale algoritmilor. Pe de altă parte, mai multe platforme digitale, cu capacitatea lor de a accesa și de a controla fluxuri din ce în ce mai mari de date, pot genera economii de scară și externalități de rețea considerabile, iar pentru a evita eventualele disfuncționalități ale pieței prin concentrarea excesivă și efecte de extorcare prin abuzul de poziție dominantă pe piață, va fi benefică numirea unor consilieri speciali pe lângă comisar, care vor monitoriza evoluția procesului de digitalizare pentru politica în domeniul concurenței.
2016/11/22
Differentiated integration (A8-0402/2018 - Pascal Durand) RO

Cadrul legal european permite, la ora actuală, existența integrării diferențiate a UE, care poate lua multe forme diferite: clauze de neparticipare, inițiative de cooperare consolidată, cooperare structurată permanentă și formațiuni interguvernamentale în afara cadrului stabilit prin tratat. Din păcate, este tot mai dificil atât pentru cetățenii europeni, ci și pentru factorii de decizie politică să se identifice și să se înțeleagă toate cazurile de integrare diferențiată, având în vedere că, în realitate, gama de soluții flexibile care permit unui număr de state membre să treacă la o integrare mai profundă într-un anumit domeniu politic a devenit atât de variată. Cu toate că integrarea diferențiată ar putea fi privită ca un instrument pozitiv care să împingă înainte integrarea europeană în ritmul și în forma cea mai adecvată climatului politic actual, utilizarea și formele acesteia ar trebui să fie simplificate și raționalizate pentru a-i îmbunătăți legitimitatea democratică, iar eu susțin poziția raportorului la acest capitol.
2016/11/22
Motion for a resolution pursuant to Rule 108(6) seeking an opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed EU-Morocco Agreement on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement (B8-0051/2019) RO

Marocul a fost și rămâne un partener privilegiat al UE din vecinătatea sudică, și cu care Uniunea a legat un parteneriat puternic, strategic și de durată care acoperă aspectele politice, economice și sociale, precum și securitatea și migrația. Pe de altă parte, Marocului i s-a acordat un statut avansat în cadrul politicii europene de vecinătate (PEV). Prevederile acordului pot conduce la promovarea dezvoltării sociale și durabile, care are o contribuție esențială la dezvoltarea economică, socială și de mediu actuală și la crearea potențială a unor oportunități de muncă locale, atât pentru calificări scăzute cât și pentru calificări înalte. Aplicarea dispoziției convenite între UE și Maroc referitoare la un schimb anual reciproc de informații și statistici privind produsele acoperite de schimbul de scrisori este necesară pentru a evalua domeniul de aplicare al acordului și impactul său asupra dezvoltării și asupra populațiilor locale, dacă avem în vedere că aproximativ 59 000 de locuri de muncă depind de exporturi, ceea ce înseamnă aproximativ 10 % din populația care trăiește în teritoriu.
2016/11/22
Gender mainstreaming in the European Parliament (A8-0429/2018 - Angelika Mlinar) RO

Statisticile ne arată că, deși jumătate din populația Uniunii Europene este formată din femei și jumătate din bărbați, componența Parlamentului European reflectă o subreprezentare gravă a femeilor, doar 36,1 % dintre deputații în Parlamentul European fiind femei. La nivelul Biroului Parlamentului acest dezechilibru este vizibil de asemenea, acesta fiind alcătuit din 7 femei și 13 bărbați. Este nevoie deci să existe o reprezentare de gen echilibrată și diversitate în organismele Parlamentului, pentru a sprijini eliminarea stereotipurilor, reducerea discriminării și creșterea nivelului reprezentării democratice a cetățenilor UE și legitimitatea deciziilor Parlamentului. În prezent, Parlamentul are mai multe organisme responsabile de conceperea și aplicarea integrării dimensiunii de gen și de promovarea egalității de gen și a diversității, atât la nivel politic, cât și administrativ, dar între toate aceste structuri nu există o coordonare clară sau o coerență. Ca atare, cred că sunt bine-venite planurile de acțiune ale comisiilor parlamentare pentru integrarea dimensiunii de gen în activitatea lor și susțin propunerea raportorului privind adoptarea unui plan comun de acțiune privind integrarea dimensiunii de gen pentru Parlamentul European, care ar trebui să cuprindă cel puțin dispoziții privind o reprezentare de gen egală în toate activitățile parlamentare și organismele Parlamentului.
2016/11/22
European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (A8-0393/2018 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) RO

Într-o lume în continuă evoluție în ceea ce privește energia și găsirea de noi surse de energie, fuziunea ar putea avea un rol esențial în viitorul peisaj energetic european și global, ca sursă de energie virtual inepuizabilă, sigură, ecologică și atractivă din punct de vedere economic. La nivel european, este convenit că întreprinderea comună europeană pentru ITER și pentru dezvoltarea energiei de fuziune coordonează activitățile de cercetare și dezvoltare științifică și tehnologică în domeniul fuziunii. În cadrul programului de activități de cercetare și în rețeaua organismelor desemnate în domeniul cercetării științifice și tehnologice în materie de fuziune, consider benefică și foarte importantă cooperarea cu operatorii economici privați mici și mijlocii, care își desfășoară activitatea în domeniul inovării disruptive, cum ar fi întreprinderile nou-înființate care experimentează noi abordări și tehnologii.
2016/11/22
EU guidelines and the mandate of the EU Special Envoy on the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU (A8-0449/2018 - Andrzej Grzyb) RO

Constatăm că, la nivel european și mondial, există încă prejudecăți și stereotipuri generate de lipsa de inițiere în chestiunile religioase, precum și de lipsa de cunoștințe și nerecunoașterea rolului pe care îl joacă religiile pentru o mare parte a omenirii, ceea ce contribuie la sporirea tensiunilor, a neînțelegerii, a lipsei de respect și a tratamentului inechitabil față de atitudinile și comportamentele unor mari segmente de populații. Ca atare, consider că este esențială educația pentru păstrarea și consolidarea libertății religioase sau de convingere în întreaga lume și pentru combaterea intoleranței și susțin poziția raportorului prin care sunt invitați toți cei care se află în poziții de responsabilitate în mijloacele de comunicare în masă și în platformele de socializare să contribuie în mod pozitiv și respectuos la dezbaterile publice, evitând prejudecățile negative și stereotipurile față de religii și credincioși, precum și propunerea de a include, dacă este cazul, obiective și activități legate de promovarea și protejarea libertății religioase sau de convingere în programarea instrumentelor de finanțare legate de aceste politici, și anume FED, ICD, Instrumentul european de vecinătate (IEV), IcSP și IPA, precum și orice alte instrumente care pot fi create în domeniile relevante după 2020.
2016/11/22
Gender equality and taxation policies in the EU (A8-0416/2018 - Marisa Matias, Ernest Urtasun) RO

Constatăm că, la nivelul Uniunii Europene, femeile rămân încă subreprezentate pe piața muncii, rata globală a ocupării forței de muncă în rândul femeilor fiind în continuare cu aproape 12 % mai mică decât cea a bărbaților, iar 31,5 % dintre femeile încadrate în muncă lucrează cu fracțiune de normă, în comparație cu 8,2 % dintre bărbați, ceea ce determină diferențe și la nivelul pensiilor între femei și bărbați, care, în UE, se ridică în medie la aproximativ 40 %, și care rezultă din inegalitățile acumulate pe parcursul vieții femeilor și de perioadele lor de absență de pe piața forței de muncă datorate creșterii copiilor. Ca atare, consider că este nevoie să se realizeze cercetări suplimentare și o colectare mai bună a datelor defalcate pe genuri în ceea ce privește efectele distributive și de alocare în funcție de gen ale sistemului de impozitare, date fiscale individuale care trebuie colectate de către statele membre nu doar la nivel de familie, tocmai pentru a ajuta la eliminarea lacunelor în materie de date defalcate în funcție de gen privind modelele de consum și utilizarea cotelor reduse, privind distribuția veniturilor antreprenoriale și a impozitelor aferente, precum și privind distribuția averii nete, a veniturilor din capital și a impozitelor aferente.
2016/11/22
Coordination of social security systems (A8-0386/2018 - Guillaume Balas) RO

Într-o Europă fără frontiere, mobilitatea lucrătorilor este un element important al pieței muncii. Ca atare, extinderea perioadei pentru exportul prestațiilor de șomaj de la trei la șase luni pentru lucrătorii care lucrează în alt stat membru este benefică, pentru că o perioadă mai lungă pentru exportul prestațiilor de șomaj crește șansele de reîncadrare în muncă a unei persoane aflate în șomaj.O situație deosebită o au lucrătorii frontalieri, ale căror prestații de șomaj trebuie plătite de statul membru al ultimei încadrări în muncă, în cazul în care lucrătorul frontalier în cauză a lucrat în statul respectiv timp de cel puțin 12 luni.
2016/11/22
Establishing a European Labour Authority (A8-0391/2018 - Jeroen Lenaers) RO

Îmbunătățirea aplicării transfrontaliere a legislației Uniunii în materie de mobilitate a forței de muncă este esențială pentru o piață internă viabilă, dar și pentru a putea combate eventualele abuzuri, pentru a proteja drepturile lucrătorilor mobili și pentru a se asigura că firmele, în special întreprinderile mici și mijlocii (IMM-urile), pot concura în condiții egale.Este important, totodată, ca cetățenii europeni să sprijine în continuare piața internă și cele patru libertăți, astfel încât întreprinderile și lucrătorii de bună credință să își poată exercita drepturile și să poată folosi în totalitate oportunitățile oferite de piața internă.Susțin propunerea raportorului privind necesitatea îmbunătățirii accesului persoanelor fizice și al angajatorilor, mai ales al IMM-urilor, la informații privind propriile drepturi și obligații în domeniul mobilității forței de muncă, al liberei circulații a serviciilor și al coordonării securității sociale, precum și idea de a crea birouri de asistență sau ghișee unice pentru întreprinderi și lucrători în situații transfrontaliere.
2016/11/22
Establishing a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) (A8-0397/2018 - Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy) RO

Uniunea Europeană trebuie să continue să se implice în realizarea tranziției către energia regenerabilă, eficientă și cu emisii nete zero, procese care reprezintă o contribuție esențială la atenuarea schimbărilor climatice, cu beneficii conexe pentru mediu.Consider că acest program ar trebui să permită participarea tuturor părților interesate și sectoarelor implicate în tranziția către o energie curată, cum ar fi sectorul construcțiilor, industria, transporturile și agricultura. Includerea acestor activități de consolidare a capacităților în program creează potențialul de realizare a unor sinergii între subprograme și sporește coerența globală a finanțării oferite de Uniune.
2016/11/22
Protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work (A8-0142/2018 - Claude Rolin) RO

Consider că măsurile de protecție a lucrătorilor care vin în contact cu o serie de agenți ar trebui să includă, în măsura în care este posibil din punct de vedere tehnic, înlocuirea agentului cancerigen sau mutagen cu substanțe, amestecuri sau procedee care nu sunt periculoase sau sunt mai puțin periculoase pentru sănătatea lucrătorilor.Susțin propunerea raportorului, potrivit căruia întreprinderile mici și mijlocii (IMM) și microîntreprinderile, care reprezintă marea majoritate a întreprinderilor din Uniune, dispun de resurse financiare, tehnice și umane limitate pentru a realiza aceste măsuri și consider că trebuie facilitată respectarea prevederilor de către IMM-uri și microîntreprinderi, menținându-se, totodată, niveluri de protecție egală pentru toți lucrătorii.
2016/11/22
Transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain (A8-0417/2018 - Renate Sommer) RO

Domeniul cultural ocupă un rol important în cadrul proiectului european reprezentat de Uniunea Europeană. Cu toate acestea, situația financiară precară a celor implicați în acest sector în statele membre necesită conturarea unei abordări concertate la nivel european.Instituțiile comunitare sprijină cultura prin intermediul programelor Europa Creativă și Europa pentru Cetățeni, însă acestea ar trebui incluse într-o nouă agendă comună, vizând abordarea coordonată la nivel european, care să asigure un echilibru între aspectele sociale, economice, externe și digitale ale politicilor privind cultura. În acest sens, documentul actual propune dublarea bugetului programului Europa Creativă și creșterea sinergiei cu alte programe europene, concomitent cu alocarea a 1 % din cadrul financiar multianual următor pentru cultură.De asemenea, este nevoie de îmbunătățirea situației sociale și economice a artiștilor și a celor implicați în domeniul culturii, de creșterea finanțării pentru sectorul muzical european, alături de o creștere a transparenței privind instrumentele financiare europene existente, prin crearea unui portal unic cu toate informațiile necesare.Introducerea unui an european al personalităților culturale ar putea contribui la promovarea culturii europene, împreună cu includerea educației culturale și artistice în cadrul STEM (transformat în STEAM) și implementarea strategiei pentru relații culturale externe. Susțin adoptarea acestui raport.
2016/11/22
European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) (A8-0273/2017 - Anne Sander) RO

Centrul European pentru Dezvoltarea Formării Profesionale (Cedefop) este una dintre cele mai vechi agenții ale Uniunii Europene și el și-a dobândit o bună reputație și o mare credibilitate printre factorii de decizie datorită calității analizelor și a datelor sale privind sistemele și politicile referitoare la educație și formare profesională, precum și datorită capacității sale de a favoriza schimbul de idei și bune practici. Este benefic totodată faptul că acest institut a știut, de-a rândul anilor, să-și lărgească domeniul de activități, incluzând competențele și calificările, luând în considerare evoluțiile economice, sociale, politice și tehnologice.Pe de altă parte, digitalizarea, care înglobează tot mai multe domenii, marchează o schimbare majoră în modul de concepere a politicilor din domeniul educației și formării profesionale și sunt de acord cu ideea raportorului potrivit căreia, în viitor, vom exercita, cu siguranță, meserii care încă nu există în prezent. Acest fapt necesită adaptarea în permanență a competențelor și a calificărilor la noile nevoi ale întreprinderilor. Aceasta necesită, de asemenea, încurajarea învățării continue.
2016/11/22
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) (A8-0274/2017 - Czesław Hoc) RO

O bună funcționare a EU-OSHA nu poate exista fără adaptarea acestei instituții la noile evoluții ale pieței muncii și punerea la dispoziția organismelor UE, a statelor membre, a partenerilor sociali și a persoanelor implicate în acest domeniu de informații utile de natură tehnică, științifică și economică privind sănătatea și securitatea la locul de muncă și care sunt în permanență adaptate la realitățile pieții, în baza unor informații fiabile și relevante, analize și instrumente menite să conducă la creșterea nivelului de cunoaștere, la sensibilizarea oamenilor și la schimbul de informații și bune practici privind sănătatea și securitatea în muncă (SSM).Pe de altă parte, susțin propunerea de menținere a structurii tripartite a EU-OSHA, care este esențială pentru ca aceasta să fie bine informată cu privire la situația din toate statele membre. Acest lucru permite, de asemenea, Agenției să facă schimb de bune practici și să ajungă într-un mod bine direcționat la lucrătorii din întreaga Europă.
2016/11/22
European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (Eurofound) (A8-0275/2017 - Enrique Calvet Chambon) RO

Pe o piață a muncii fără frontiere și în continuă evoluție, Fundația și-a adaptat activitățile la evoluțiile societale, instituționale și economice generale și la tendințele emergente în politicile europene în domeniul condițiilor de viață și de muncă. Consider că Eurofound poate și trebuie să contribuie în continuare la elaborarea politicilor sociale și în domeniul ocupării forței de muncă, prin furnizarea de rezultate relevante și de înaltă calitate ale cercetărilor în domeniul ocupării forței de muncă, relațiilor de muncă și condițiilor de muncă și de viață.
2016/11/22
Complementing EU type-approval legislation with regard to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union (A8-0359/2018 - Marlene Mizzi) RO

Susțin propunerea raportorilor potrivit căreia retragerea Marii Britanii din Uniunea Europeană trebuie să prevadă răspunderea atât a producătorilor, cât și a autorităților de omologare de tip, oferindu-le autorităților responsabile în domeniu posibilitatea de a solicita noi încercări, în cazul în care nu sunt mulțumite de cele efectuate de autoritatea de omologare de tip din UK înainte de retragerea sa din Uniune. Este important totodată ca, pe perioada de tranziție stabilită în orientările Brexit, să se aplice încă prezentul regulament, în afara cazului în care un acord de retragere ratificat conține alte dispoziții, pentru a ne asigura că impactul asupra comerțului și a accesului la piață va fi minim. Este important, totodată, să nu existe restricționări de niciun fel la accesul pe piața unică, iar schimburile comerciale nu trebuie să înceteze.
2016/11/22
Humanitarian Visas (A8-0423/2018 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar) RO

Consider că Europa are nevoie de a dispune de căi sigure și legale în ceea ce privește managementul migranților, iar unul dintre instrumentele ce pot fi utilizate sunt vizele umanitare europene. Acestea sunt deosebit de importante și dintr-o perspectivă de gen, având în vedere că femeile sunt deosebit de vulnerabile și, prin urmare, mai expuse violenței sexuale și bazate pe gen de-a lungul rutelor și în centrele de primire. Ele sunt cel mai des vulnerabile, aflându-se în situații de dependență economică sau de altă natură și le este și mai dificil să solicite azil în condiții de siguranță decât bărbaților.
2016/11/22
Visa Code (A8-0434/2018 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar) RO

Susțin propunerea raportorului privind faptul că asigurarea medicală de călătorie reprezintă o sarcină disproporționată pentru solicitanții de viză și nu există nicio dovadă că titularii vizelor de scurtă ședere prezintă un risc mai ridicat în ceea ce privește cheltuielile publice de asistență medicală în statele membre decât resortisanții unor țări terțe care sunt exonerați de obligația de a deține viză. Prin urmare, susțin eliminarea asigurării medicale de călătorie în această situație.
2016/11/22
Common system of value added tax as regards the temporary application of a generalised reverse charge mechanism in relation to supplies of goods and services above a certain threshold (A8-0418/2018 - Gabriel Mato) RO

Pe o piață internă deschisă și în continuă evoluție, este important să fie limitat riscul de deplasare a fraudei dintr-un stat membru în altul, mai ales a fraudei de tip carusel, pentru care este nevoie de alte măsuri de control în vederea combaterii sale.Consider că, pentru a se putea evalua gradul de eventuală perturbare a funcționării pieței interne, este necesar să se prevadă o obligație specifică de a se face schimb de informații între statele membre care aplică GRCM și celelalte state membre. Toate aceste schimburi de informații ar trebui să se supună dispozițiilor aplicabile în materie de protecție a datelor cu caracter personal și de confidențialitate. Aceste dispoziții prevăd excepții și restricții pentru a proteja interesele statelor membre și ale Uniunii în domeniul fiscalității.
2016/11/22
Full application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in Bulgaria and Romania (A8-0365/2018 - Sergei Stanishev) RO

Este regretabil faptul că Consiliul nu a reușit să adopte o decizie privind aplicarea integrală a acquis-ului Schengen în Bulgaria și România, în ciuda apelurilor repetate în acest sens, atât din partea Comisiei, cât și din partea Parlamentului, și a acordului privind stadiul avansat de pregătire a acestor state pentru accesul la Schengen. Consider și eu că propunerea pentru divizarea eliminării controalelor la frontierele interne în două acte juridice pentru a stabili calendare diferite în vederea eliminării controalelor la frontierele terestre, maritime și aeriene constituie o îndepărtare semnificativă de la textul proiectului de decizie a Consiliului din 29 septembrie 2010, aprobat de către Parlament, acest gen de abordare în două etape putând avea un impact negativ asupra viitoarei extinderi a spațiului Schengen.
2016/11/22
Military mobility (A8-0372/2018 - Tunne Kelam) RO

Mobilitatea militară în Uniune face parte din obiectivul său mai larg de îmbunătățire a mobilității persoanelor la nivelul UE și ține cont, totodată, de provocările de logistică și mobilitate stabilite în PSAC. Susțin ideea raportorului privind necesitatea armonizării standardelor transfrontaliere și reglementărilor vamale, precum și procedurilor administrative și legislative, pentru buna funcționare a pieței interne.Pe de altă parte, mobilitatea militară reprezintă un instrument strategic central care îi permite UE să își urmărească interesele în materie de securitate și apărare în mod eficace și în mod complementar cu alte organizații, cum ar fi NATO.
2016/11/22
Arms export: implementation of Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (A8-0335/2018 - Sabine Lösing) RO

Exporturile insuficient controlate de tehnologii de supraveghere cibernetică ale întreprinderilor din Uniunea Europeană pot avea efecte negative asupra securității infrastructurii digitale a UE și asupra respectării drepturilor omului, ca atare este important să se realizeze o actualizare rapidă, eficace și cuprinzătoare a Regulamentului UE privind produsele cu dublă utilizare. Este important totodată ca statele membre să acorde mai multă atenție produselor care pot avea o utilizare atât civilă, cât și militară, cum ar fi tehnologia de supraveghere, precum și, în mod similar, componentelor care pot fi folosite în războiul cibernetic sau pentru a comite încălcări ale drepturilor omului, în concordanță cu prevederile europene referitoare la controlarea exporturilor.
2016/11/22
Empowering competition authorities and ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market (A8-0057/2018 - Andreas Schwab) RO

Este important pentru Uniunea Europeană și buna funcționare a pieței interne să fie respectată și consolidată independența autorităților naționale de concurență astfel încât să se asigure aplicarea eficace și uniformă a Tratatului UE. Este necesar totodată ca, la aplicarea acestor prevederi (articolele 101 și 102 din TFUE), să se garanteze autorităților naționale de concurență protecție împotriva oricărei intervenții externe sau a presiunilor politice de natură să pună în pericol evaluarea independentă a faptelor cu care au fost sesizate.Ca atare, susțin poziția raportorului referitoare la necesitatea stabilirii în prealabil de norme și proceduri clare și transparente privind numirea și motivele revocării din funcție a membrilor organismului decizional al ANC-lor, pentru a înlătura orice îndoială rezonabilă legată de imparțialitatea respectivei autorități și de inflexibilitatea acesteia față de factorii externi. În plus, pentru a-și întări imparțialitatea, ANC-urile nu ar trebui să folosească amenzile pentru a se finanța direct.
2016/11/22
European Electronic Communications Code (A8-0318/2017 - Pilar del Castillo Vera) RO

Evoluția permanentă și rapidă a noilor tehnologii determină și evoluții rapide ale serviciilor utilizate pentru comunicații și mijloacele tehnice de furnizare a acestora. De exemplu, serviciile de telefonie vocală tradițională, de mesaje text (SMS-uri) și de transmisie prin poșta electronică sunt înlocuite tot mai mult de utilizatorii finali cu servicii online echivalente din punct de vedere funcțional, cum ar fi serviciile de telefonie prin internet, serviciile de mesagerie și serviciile de e-mail pe internet. Ca atare este necesară protejarea eficientă și adecvată a utilizatorilor finali și a drepturilor lor atunci când utilizează servicii echivalente din punct de vedere funcțional. Pe de altă parte, domeniul de aplicare al reglementării necesare ar trebui să fie adecvat pentru atingerea obiectivelor sale de interes public.
2016/11/22
Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (A8-0305/2017 - Evžen Tošenovský) RO

Evoluția rapidă a noilor tehnologii și implicit a sistemului de comunicații electronice necesită măsuri de consolidare a acestui sector pe piața unică în interesul beneficiarilor, dar și pentru a oferi inovare și conectivitate de înaltă calitate în toate sectoarele economiei europene. Susțin propunerea raportorului de a sprijini actualizarea regulamentului privind Organismul Autorităților Europene de Reglementare în Domeniul Comunicațiilor Electronice (OAREC), propusă de Comisie, ca parte a pachetului său mai extins în materie de telecomunicații. Propunerea urmărește îmbunătățirea armonizării în materie de reglementare și consolidarea dispozițiilor referitoare la independența autorităților naționale de reglementare (ANR), independență care trebuie să rămână un punct central, pentru a asigura în viitor o reglementare imparțială și previzibilă. În plus, va fi benefică extinderea setului minim de competențe de bază atribuite ANR-urilor.
2016/11/22
Minimum standards for minorities in the EU (A8-0353/2018 - József Nagy) RO

Într-o Europă fără frontiere interne, lucrătorii au o mobilitate mare pe piața internă a Uniunii Europene pentru a beneficia de oportunitățile existente în alte regiuni sau state decât regiunea sau țara de origine.Ca atare, consider că este esențială o participare socială, economică, politică și culturală activă și semnificativă a acestor persoane în țara de reședință, motiv pentru care este nevoie de strategii care să cuprindă atât măsuri proactive, cât și reactive, pe baza unor consultări reale, sistematice cu reprezentanții acestor grupuri, pentru a-i ajuta să își păstreze și dezvolte cultura și a evita discriminarea lor. Toate aceste persoane pot aduce o contribuție importantă la patrimoniul cultural al Uniunii.
2016/11/22
Digitalisation for development: reducing poverty through technology (A8-0338/2018 - Bogdan Brunon Wenta) RO

Ca și în Europa, și pe alte continente agricultura este cel mai mare sector al economiei țărilor africane și ea poate beneficia de tehnologiile digitale. De exemplu, platformele digitale pot fi utilizate în țările în curs de dezvoltare pentru a transmite fermierilor informații meteorologice și avertizări în caz de intemperii sau alte fenomene meteo, precum și consiliere privind bolile plantelor și animalelor, informații referitoare la prețurile de piață și pentru a realiza legătura între ei și potențialii cumpărători. Pe de altă parte, nu trebuie să uităm faptul că agricultura digitală poate avea, de asemenea, un efect social și ecologic perturbator important în țările în curs de dezvoltare, întrucât accesul la cele mai recente tehnologii poate rămâne limitat la fermele mari și industrializate active pe piața exporturilor și în culturile orientate către obținerea de profit, în timp ce cunoștințele și abilitățile limitate ar putea marginaliza în continuare agricultura la scară mică în aceste țări, IMM-urile din domeniu având nevoie de sprijin pentru construirea unui ecosistem sustenabil pentru economia digitală cu o utilizare eficientă a resurselor și prioritizarea economiei circulare.
2016/11/22
Protection of the EU’s financial interests - Recovery of money and assets from third-countries in fraud cases (A8-0298/2018 - Cătălin Sorin Ivan) RO

Susțin propunerea raportorului privind necesitatea ca Uniunea Europeană să ceară cât mai curând posibil aderarea la Grupul de state împotriva corupției (GRECO) al Consiliului Europei și să mențină Parlamentul informat în legătură cu acest aspect, având în vedere că numeroase state membre trebuie să se bazeze în prezent pe acorduri bilaterale și că nu există o abordare la nivelul UE pentru această problemă. Uniunea are deci nevoie de a stabili o abordare mai unificată pentru a evita situații în care fonduri UE sunt pierdute din cauza unor cazuri de fraudă în situația în care sunt transferate fonduri către țări terțe.Susțin totodată necesitatea stabilirii unei metode standardizate de colectare a datelor, care să fie identică pentru toate statele membre, pentru a permite detectarea transferurilor de active frauduloase către țări terțe, cu scopul de a crea cât mai curând posibil o bază de date centrală a UE.
2016/11/22
Employment and social policies in the euro area (A8-0329/2018 - Krzysztof Hetman) RO

Într-o Europă care dorește să rămână lider la capitolul transformare digitală pe piața forței de muncă este nevoie de eforturi pentru a continua reformele care pregătesc piața muncii și forța sa de muncă pentru transformarea digitală pentru persoanele de toate vârstele și din toate mediile. Consider că printr-o abordare flexibilă și prin furnizarea unei formări adecvate pentru învățarea pe tot parcursul vieții și pentru dezvoltarea competențelor digitale vom avea forță de muncă capabilă, care se poate adapta la schimbările rapide de pe piața forței de muncă și poate dobândi noi competențe pe tot parcursul vieții. Sunt importante totodată politicile statelor membre privind piața muncii, care să sprijine mobilitatea transsectorială și recalificarea lucrătorilor, care vor deveni din ce în ce mai importante pe măsură ce piețele muncii se vor adapta la transformarea digitală a economiilor europene. Pe de altă parte, susțin poziția raportorului pentru reformele necesare însoțite de majorări de investiții sociale pentru a asigura accesibilitatea, disponibilitatea, prețul accesibil, calitatea și eficacitatea sistemelor de sănătate, precum și necesitatea unei strategii europene în ceea ce privește calitatea și accesibilitatea sistemelor de îngrijire pe termen lung, pentru ca Europa să fie pregătită să facă față nevoilor mai mari anticipate în contextul schimbărilor demografice.
2016/11/22
Promoting automatic mutual recognition of diplomas (B8-0492/2018) RO

Într-o Europă în care toți cetățenii beneficiază de libertate de mișcare, este important ca statele membre să își asume un angajament politic și să creeze mecanisme de recunoaștere reciprocă automată a calificărilor din învățământul superior și învățământul secundar superior, precum și a rezultatelor perioadelor de învățare în străinătate, în conformitate cu obiectivele Spațiului european al educației. Acest lucru va permite tuturor să aleagă mai repede un job în alt stat membru dacă există oferte adecvate. În plus, este benefică intensificarea cooperării transnaționale și utilizarea noilor tehnologii pentru a crește eficiența și a reduce costurile pentru a profita de oportunitățile educaționale și de oportunitățile de angajare oferite de piața internă. Susțin totodată propunerea referitoare la crearea și introducerea legitimației europene de student, în vederea facilitării recunoașterii reciproce a diplomelor și a perioadelor de învățare în străinătate, reducând în același timp complicațiile și costurile administrative pentru studenți și instituțiile de învățământ.
2016/11/22
Deployment of infrastructure for alternative fuels in the EU: time to act! (A8-0297/2018 - Ismail Ertug) RO

Pentru ca Europa să rămână lider în lupta împotriva schimbărilor climatice și să își îndeplinească obiectivele la capitolul protecția mediului este necesară promovarea mai puternică a vehiculelor nepoluante sau mai puțin poluante, motiv pentru care are nevoie de o piață internă funcțională, care să asigure o accesibilitate a stațiilor de alimentare, interoperabilitatea serviciilor de plată și standarde tehnice, stabilirea transparentă a prețurilor combustibililor și interoperabilitatea între servere și formatele datelor. Este deci nevoie să se acorde prioritate dezvoltării stațiilor care oferă mai multe tipuri de energie, pentru a evita crearea de rețele diferite de distribuție pentru fiecare tip de alimentare. Pe de altă parte, având în vedere că încărcarea vehiculelor electrice se va face mai ales la domiciliu sau la locul de muncă, la care se adaugă încărcarea în locuri publice și semi-publice, cum ar fi supermarketurile, gările sau aeroporturile, este necesar să se pună un accent mai puternic pe soluții de tarifare inteligente, să se asigure stabilitatea rețelei și să se permită consumul propriu. În plus, UE are nevoie de o alianță europeană durabilă pentru baterii și de un comitet european de producție de celule de baterii care se concentrează pe tehnologia de ultimă generație pentru dezvoltarea de noi soluții în domeniu.
2016/11/22
General budget of the European Union for 2019 - all sections (A8-0313/2018 - Daniele Viotti, Paul Rübig) RO

Suntem cu toţii conştienţi cǎ cetățenii Europei se așteaptă ca Uniunea să nu precupețească niciun efort pentru a asigura creștere economică și a impulsiona crearea de locuri de muncă în mod uniform în toate regiunile sale. Nu trebuie sǎ uitǎm totodatǎ faptul cǎ deşi șomajul în rândul tinerilor este mai scăzut decât în anii anteriori, rămâne inacceptabil de ridicat în unele state membre. Existǎ încǎ un numǎr important de tineri neîncadrați profesional și care nu urmează niciun program educațional sau de formare, ceea ce trebuie sǎ ne îngrijoreze. Susţin deci propunerea de alocare de resurse suplimentare pentru Inițiativa privind ocuparea forței de muncă în rândul tinerilor, fiind nevoie totodatǎ de creșterea valorii adăugate europene pentru politicile de ocupare a forței de muncă în rândul tinerilor din statele membre.
2016/11/22
Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (A8-0317/2018 - Frédérique Ries) RO

Raport pentru reducerea impactului anumitor produse din plastic asupra mediului. Uniunea Europeanǎ este și trebuie să rămână lider în lupta împotriva schimbărilor climatice și în domeniul protecției mediului. Ca atare, propunerea de interzicere a materialelor plastice de unică folosință în UE în cazurile în care există alternative este benefică. Susțin propunerea raportului referitoare la ideea că statele membre trebuie să aibă posibilitatea să aleagă instrumentele prin care să reducă semnificativ consumul de materiale plastice de unică folosință pentru care sunt în curs de dezvoltare alternative, având în vedere că acest sistem și-a demonstrat deja eficacitatea în urma interzicerii utilizării pungilor din plastic subțire cu grosimea de 50 de microni sau mai puțin în comerț. Consider benefică totodată instituirea unui obiectiv de colectare de 90 % până în 2025 a ambalajelor de sticlă de plastic, precum și asigurarea unui conținut minim de materiale reciclate de 25 % în fabricarea sticlelor de plastic, până în 2025, angajament asumat de sectorul în cauză.
2016/11/22
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2018/002 PT/Norte – Centro – Lisboa wearing apparel (A8-0311/2018 - José Manuel Fernandes) RO

Este regretabil că un număr de 1 161 lucrători sunt vizați prin programul de disponibilizări în industria textilă în aceste regiuni din Portugalia, din care majoritatea sunt femei (88,63 %), iar 20,55 % dintre lucrătorii disponibilizați au peste 55 de ani. Este deci benefică aplicarea măsurilor active de pe piața forței de muncă cofinanțate din FEG pentru îmbunătățirea oportunităților de reintegrare a acestor grupuri vulnerabile pe piața muncii. Consider că aceste disponibilizări din două întreprinderi din sectorul fabricării articolelor de îmbrăcăminte din Portugalia vor avea un efect negativ semnificativ asupra economiei locale, existând premisa unor dificultăți pentru redistribuirea lucrătorilor, mai ales în condițiile nivelului scăzut de instruire al lucrătorilor disponibilizați, precum și al numărului ridicat de solicitanți de locuri de muncă. Este deci importantă aplicarea fondurilor structurale și de investiții, în special a Fondului social european, pentru a îmbunătăți calificările lucrătorilor portughezi cu scopul de a reduce șomajul, în special șomajul în rândul tinerilor și șomajul de lungă durată.
2016/11/22
Quality of water intended for human consumption (A8-0288/2018 - Michel Dantin) RO

Susțin necesitatea ca evaluarea riscurilor contaminării apei potabile pentru cetățenii europeni să se facă printr-o abordare globală, bazată pe obiectivul explicit al reducerii nivelului de tratare necesar pentru producerea de apă destinată consumului uman. Susțin că în prezent există mereu riscul de poluare a surselor de apă destinate consumului uman și susțin poziția raportorului privind necesitatea ca statele membre să identifice pericolele și posibilele surse de poluare asociate cu aceste corpuri de apă și să controleze nivelul poluanților pe care îi consideră relevanți, de exemplu microplasticele, nitrații, pesticidele sau medicamentele. Atunci când un stat membru constată, în urma evaluării riscurilor, că un parametru nu este prezent într-o anumită zonă de captare (de exemplu, datorită faptului că respectiva substanță nu se regăsește niciodată în apele subterane sau în apele de suprafață), acesta ar trebui să informeze furnizorii de apă vizați și ar trebui să le poată permite să reducă frecvența controlului privind respectivul parametru sau să îl elimine din lista parametrilor de controlat, fără a efectua o evaluare a riscului în legătură cu aprovizionarea.
2016/11/22
The role of employee financial participation in creating jobs and reactivating the unemployed (A8-0293/2018 - Renate Weber) RO

Într-o Europă fără frontiere și cu o mobilitate avansată a lucrătorilor, există încă o serie de obstacole transnaționale cu care se confruntă întreprinderile, pe de o parte, și lucrătorii, pe de altă parte, privind participarea financiară a angajaților în crearea de locuri de muncă și reintegrarea șomerilor, mai ales în cazul acelor societăți care oferă astfel de sisteme în mai multe state membre.Pe de altă parte, există încă diferențe de legislație și riscuri de dublă impozitare a salariaților, care pot genera costuri administrative substanțiale și afecta libertatea de circulație a lucrătorilor, care joacă un rol important în combaterea flagelului șomajului, în consolidarea convergenței și a integrării între statele membre.Consider că va fi benefică organizarea de campanii de sensibilizare de către Comisie și statele membre privind promovarea acționariatului și a participării financiare a angajaților pentru a încuraja transferul transfrontalier de bune practici, pentru a propune de comun acord o serie de modele de sprijin simple, elementare și de bază.
2016/11/22
EU-Canada air transport agreement (A8-0254/2018 - Francisco Assis) RO

Într-o piață mondializată și cu o evoluție dinamică din punct de vedere economic și comercial, Canada este și rămâne un partener-cheie al Uniunii Europene, motiv pentru care acordul este unul ambițios și este pe deplin conform cu politia europeană care constă în îmbunătățirea atât a conexiunilor dintre piețele aferente și a legăturilor dintre oameni, cât și în crearea de noi oportunități pentru sectorul transportului aerian. Acesta face parte din cadrul politicii externe în domeniul aviației stabilit prin diversele comunicări ale Comisiei și poziții ale Parlamentului.
2016/11/22
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2018/001 NL/Financial service activities (A8-0294/2018 - Ivana Maletić) RO

Criza economica și financiară cu care se confruntă încă Europa a determinat dificultăți și în sectorul financiar din diferite state membre, sector în care au avut loc disponibilizări importante cu efect negativ important asupra economiei locale. Rata șomajului din cele trei provincii din Olanda vizate de asemenea disponibilizări este mai ridicată decât media națională, iar impactul acestora este legat de existența unor probleme pentru redistribuirea lucrătorilor, apărute ca urmare a nivelului scăzut de instruire al lucrătorilor disponibilizați, precum și a numărului ridicat de solicitanți de locuri de muncă. În plus, majoritatea lucrătorilor disponibilizați sunt femei (59%), iar 27% dintre ei au peste 55 de ani.Este important, deci, ca măsurile active de pe piața forței de muncă cofinanțate din FEG să vizeze măsuri de reintegrare a acestor grupuri vulnerabile pe piața muncii, inclusiv acordarea unui sprijin pentru persoanele care sunt nevoite să își schimbe profesia sau sectorul de activitate sau să se mute într-o altă regiune și să ocupe noi profiluri ocupaționale, precum transportul.
2016/11/22
Provision of audiovisual media services (A8-0192/2017 - Sabine Verheyen, Petra Kammerevert) RO

Schimbările majore legate de comportamentul consumatorilor și de consumul de conținut media din ultimii ani impun necesitatea existenței unor cerințe minime pentru toate serviciile audiovizuale, respectiv serviciile mass-media audiovizuale, precum și pentru materialele video sponsorizate generate de utilizatori sau materialele video generate de utilizatori. Acest lucru este necesar pentru a asigura, pe de-o parte, un nivel ridicat de protecție a consumatorilor și, pe de altă parte, condiții de concurență cu adevărat echitabile.Susțin propunerea de a consolida promovarea operelor audiovizuale europene prin asigurarea unei cote minime de opere europene de 30% și necesitatea punerii lor în valoare mai mult.
2016/11/22
Equivalence of field inspections (A8-0253/2018 - Czesław Adam Siekierski) RO

Raportul face referire la importul de semințe din țări terțe, propunându-se adăugarea Braziliei și a Republicii Moldova pe lista țărilor terțe ale căror sisteme de control sunt recunoscute cu privire la anumite specii de semințe.Obiectivul este de a contribui la securitatea și siguranța aprovizionărilor cu semințe din țări terțe, de a asigura faptul că acestea se supun acelorași standarde de calitate cu cele din Uniune și că aparțin unui soi înregistrat (adică apar într-un „catalog”) și fac parte dintr-un lot care a fost certificat.Certificarea urmărește să asigure că semințele aparțin cu adevărat soiului din care se declară că fac parte, că sunt sănătoase și de bună calitate. De asemenea, ea urmărește obiectivul de a asigura siguranța aprovizionării. Aceste obiective țin de politica agricolă comună și sunt stabilite la articolul 39 alineatul (1) literele (a) și (c) din TFUE.De asemenea, decizia mai conține dispoziții privind schimbarea etichetei sau a sistemului de închidere a semințelor pe teritoriul statelor membre. Anexa I la decizia menționată cuprinde lista culturilor și a țărilor terțe care beneficiază de recunoașterea echivalenței.
2016/11/22
Common system of value added tax as regards the special scheme for small enterprises (A8-0260/2018 - Tom Vandenkendelaere) RO

Apreciez propunerea Comisiei de stimulare a spiritului întreprinzător în întreaga Uniune, prin introducerea unor măsuri de simplificare administrativă pentru întreprinderile mici. Propunerea urmărește să extindă scutirea de TVA pentru întreprinderile mici de la un regim strict național la un regim la nivelul UE.Susțin și felicit contribuția raportorului, care urmărește să armonizeze pragul pentru scutirile de TVA, stabilind o limită superioară și o limită inferioară a pragului, crearea unui portal online care să faciliteze înregistrarea întreprinderilor mici ce doresc să beneficieze de scutire de TVA în alt stat membru.Cel mai mare obstacol pentru IMM-uri, la nivel transfrontalier, este limba. Prin urmare, depunerea cererilor de rambursare de TVA din diferite state membre prin intermediul unui ghișeu unic ar putea însemna o simplificare semnificativă pentru întreprinderile mici. Raportorul recomandă în plus față de măsurile de simplificare, înființarea unui ghișeu unic pentru rambursările de TVA.
2016/11/22
Implementing decision on subjecting the new psychoactive substances cyclopropylfentanyl and methoxyacetylfentanyl to control measures (A8-0271/2018 - Branislav Škripek) RO

Mi-am exprimat votul favorabil prezentei propuneri de a solicita statelor membre să supună substanțele ciclopropilfentanil și metoxiacetilfentanil măsurilor de control și sancționare, așa cum se prevede în legislația lor.Cele două substanțe sunt opioide sintetice, înrudite din punct de vedere structural cu fentanilul, o substanță controlată, utilizată pe scară largă în medicină ca adjuvant în anestezia generală practicată în timpul intervențiilor chirurgicale și pentru calmarea durerii.Nu există dovezi directe cu privire la implicarea grupurilor infracționale organizate în producția, distribuția (traficul) și furnizarea substanței ciclopropilfentantil în Uniune. Cu toate acestea, având în vedere că substanța a fost detectată într-un eșantion de heroină și în medicamente falsificate, implicarea criminalității organizate nu poate fi exclusă.Informațiile disponibile sugerează că substanța ciclopropilfentanil este produsă de întreprinderi chimice din China, însă capacitatea de a produce fentaniluri poate exista, de asemenea, pe teritoriul Uniunii.
2016/11/22
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Bulgaria, Greece, Lithuania and Poland (A8-0272/2018 - Janusz Lewandowski) RO

Fondul de Solidaritate al Uniunii Europene (FSUE) este principalul instrument de care dispune UE pentru a face față catastrofelor naturale majore și pentru a-și manifesta solidaritatea cu regiunile din Europa afectate de dezastre. Fondul a fost creat ca reacție la inundațiile devastatoare care au lovit Europa Centrală în vara anului 2002. De atunci, a fost utilizat în cazul a 80 de dezastre de diverse tipuri: inundații, incendii forestiere, cutremure, furtuni și secetă. Până în prezent, au fost sprijinite 24 de țări europene diferite, suma totală alocată depășind 5 miliarde de euro.Comisia propune mobilizarea Fondului de solidaritate al Uniunii Europene (FSUE) pentru a acorda asistență financiară ca urmare a inundațiilor din Bulgaria și Lituania, a cutremurelor din Grecia și a furtunilor din Polonia, ce au cauzat pierderi de vieți omenești și distrugeri semnificative în regiunile afectate, majoritatea calificate drept „regiuni mai puțin dezvoltate”.Susțin recomandarea raportorului ce solicită aprobarea rapidă a propunerii de decizie a Comisiei, care este anexată la prezentul raport, în semn de solidaritate cu regiunile afectate.
2016/11/22
The impact of EU cohesion policy on Northern Ireland (A8-0240/2018 - Derek Vaughan) RO

Irlanda de Nord este una dintre cele mai sărace regiuni din nord-vestul Europei. Acest lucru a fost cauzat parțial de declinul unora dintre industriile tradiționale, dar și de violența între comunități timp de mai multe decenii.După semnarea „Acordului din Vinerea Mare”, Uniunea Europeană a jucat un rol important în susținerea procesului de pace din Irlanda de Nord.Fondurile UE joacă un rol important în Irlanda de Nord, ca și în alte regiuni europene, stimulând dezvoltarea economică și progresul social. Există, de asemenea, o serie de programe care sunt adaptate la situația specifică din Irlanda de Nord și care vizează construirea de punți între cele două comunități și dincolo de frontiere.Impactul politicii de coeziune asupra Irlandei de Nord este unul pozitiv, în special în zonele rurale și urbane defavorizate, precum și în ceea ce privește relațiile intercomunitare.În ceea ce privește viitorul politicii de coeziune în Irlanda de Nord, susțin recomandarea raportorului, ca fondurile de coeziune să fie menținute după 2020.
2016/11/22
Specific measures for Greece (A8-0244/2018 - Pascal Arimont) RO

Afectată de consecințele crizei financiare și a refugiaților, Grecia se confruntă cu o lipsă de lichidități și o lipsă de fonduri publice pentru investițiile publice necesare pentru a promova o redresare economică durabilă.Comisia pentru dezvoltare regională a adoptat un raport din proprie inițiativă privind punerea în aplicare a unor măsuri specifice pentru Grecia în temeiul Regulamentului (UE) 2015/1839. Regulamentul a fost adoptat cu scopul de a răspunde în situațiile de criză gravă și de a asigura faptul că Grecia dispune de fonduri suficiente pentru a finaliza proiectele din perioada de programare 2007-2013 și a începe punerea în aplicare în cadrul perioadei curente. În plus, fondurile structurale și de investiții europene (fondurile ESI) reprezintă principala sursă de investiții directe în Grecia.Politica de coeziune este o expresie a solidarității și principalul instrument de investiții al UE. Politica de coeziune joacă un rol foarte important în realizarea obiectivelor UE privind creșterea inteligentă, sustenabilă și favorabilă incluziunii, în combaterea șomajului, reducerea inegalităților, consolidarea competitivității tuturor regiunilor din UE, în exprimarea solidarității europene și în completarea altor politici.
2016/11/22
Relationships between the EU and third countries concerning financial services regulation and supervision (A8-0263/2018 - Brian Hayes) RO

Raportul subliniază importanța rolului activ al Uniunii în stabilirea standardelor la nivel mondial ca mijloc de lucru pentru o coerență internațională în reglementarea financiară.Comisia pentru afaceri economice și monetare a adoptat un raport din proprie inițiativă privind relațiile dintre UE și țările terțe în ceea ce privește reglementarea și supravegherea serviciilor financiare.De la marea criză financiară, au fost adoptate peste 40 de noi acte legislative ale UE, dintre care 15 includ dispoziții ale țărilor terțe care dau Comisiei, în numele UE, discreția de a decide în mod unilateral dacă pot exista norme de reglementare în jurisdicțiile străine considerate echivalente.Într-un context în care cooperarea internațională devine din ce în ce mai dificilă din cauza intereselor naționale divergente, salut intensificarea cooperării în materie de reglementare și supraveghere între UE și țările terțe, fapt ce contribuie la îmbunătățirea coerenței la nivel mondial în reglementarea financiară și a contribuit la creșterea rezistenței UE la finanțarea mondială.
2016/11/22
Boosting growth and cohesion in EU border regions (A8-0266/2018 - Krzysztof Hetman) RO

Regiunile frontaliere interne ale Uniunii reprezintă̆ 40 % din teritoriul acesteia și aici trăiesc 150 de milioane de europeni. De asemenea, ele generează un sfert din PIB-ul Europei.În ciuda acestor fapte, regiunile frontaliere se confruntă cu obstacole persistente, care le împiedică creșterea și dezvoltarea și, drept urmare, ele au performanțe economice mai slabe decât regiunile situate mai în interiorul statelor membre.Politica de coeziune ar trebui direcționată către investiții în oameni, în timp ce economiile regiunilor frontaliere ar trebui stimulate printr-o combinație eficientă de investiții în inovare, capital uman, bună guvernanță și capacitate instituțională. În regiunile transfrontaliere, în special în cele cu o densitate scăzută a populației, transporturile, în special serviciile publice de transport transfrontalier, sunt în continuare insuficient dezvoltate și coordonate, ceea ce împiedică mobilitatea transfrontalieră și perspectivele de dezvoltare economică, tocmai de aceea trebuie investit masiv în ceea ce înseamnă dezvoltare regională la scară mare.Doar prin sprijinirea fermă a proiectelor și programelor transfrontaliere vom avea o îmbunătățire a educației tinerilor, a angajabilității, incluziunii și participării acestora în societate, toate acestea abordând problemele sociale cu care se confruntă tinerii în regiunile frontaliere, de exemplu șomajul și radicalizarea.
2016/11/22
European Solidarity Corps (A8-0060/2018 - Helga Trüpel) RO

Corpul european de solidaritate (CES) este o inițiativă valoroasă a Comisiei Europene, menită să consolideze solidaritatea europeană pentru a combate fenomene ca rata ridicată a șomajului în rândul tinerilor, criza economică sau creșterea euroscepticismului.Asemenea raportorului pentru aviz, consider că avem nevoie de crearea de proiecte de solidaritate și plasamente de voluntariat, pe de o parte, și stagii și plasamente în muncă, pe de altă parte, deoarece primul tip ar trebui să fie, fără îndoială, una dintre bazele viitorului Corp european de solidaritate, iar ultimul tip constituie o șansă importantă pentru tineri de a intra pe piața muncii și de a întâlni oportunități de locuri de muncă de calitate.De asemenea, avem nevoie de ajutorul societăților cu scop lucrativ, care va trebui să aibă dreptul de a lua parte la CES numai în măsura în care oferă un loc de muncă sau un stagiu remunerat tinerilor, prin parteneriate strategice și constructive pentru atingerea scopului.Corpul european de solidaritate, cu ajustările propuse, le va oferi tinerilor din Europa noi oportunități de a se angaja în activități de solidaritate și de a câștiga o experiență relevantă pe teren.
2016/11/22
Structural Reform Support Programme: financial envelope and general objective (A8-0227/2018 - Ruža Tomašić) RO

Programul de sprijin pentru reforme structurale a fost instituit cu scopul de a consolida capacitatea statelor membre de a elabora și de a pune în aplicare reforme administrative și structurale cu valoare europeană adăugată, menite să promoveze creșterea, inclusiv prin acordarea de asistență pentru utilizarea eficientă și eficace a fondurilor Uniunii. Statele membre au recurs din ce în ce mai mult la sprijinul acordat în cadrul programului, depășind cu mult așteptările inițiale.Conform estimărilor, cererile de sprijin primite de către Comisie pe parcursul exercițiului 2017 au depășit semnificativ alocarea anuală disponibilă în cadrul programului. Obiectivul general al programului este de a acorda sprijin autorităților naționale, regionale și locale pentru reformele administrative și economice și pentru măsurile ce vizează reformarea și consolidarea instituțiilor, a guvernanței, a administrației publice, a sectorului economic și social și abordarea provocărilor de ordin economic și social, în vederea promovării și consolidării creșterii economice durabile, a sustenabilității din punctul de vedere al mediului, a protecției sociale, a creării de locuri de muncă și a investițiilor, a competitivității, a productivității, a coeziunii teritoriale și sociale, a convergenței și a prosperității comune, precum și a rezistenței la șocuri.
2016/11/22
Euratom Programme complementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (A8-0258/2018 - Rebecca Harms) RO

În momentul de față toate statele membre dispun de instalații nucleare sau utilizează materiale radioactive, în special în scopuri medicale, și este recunoscută nevoia permanentă de competențe în domeniul nuclear, în special printr-o educație și o formare adecvată la toate nivelurile și o coordonare adecvată cu proiectele de cercetare de la nivel european. Obiectivul general al programului Euratom este de a desfășura activități de cercetare și formare în domeniul nuclear, cu accent pe îmbunătățirea continuă a securității nucleare, a siguranței nucleare și a radioprotecției, care vor contribui la decarbonizarea pe termen lung a sistemului energetic, în condiții de siguranță, eficiență și securitate. Programul Euratom asigură participarea adecvată a întreprinderilor mici și mijlocii (IMM), inclusiv a noilor actori inovatori care apar în domeniul relevant de cercetare. Evaluările cantitative și calitative ale participării IMM-urilor sunt efectuate în cadrul măsurilor de evaluare și de monitorizare. Energia nucleară aduce o contribuție importantă la combaterea schimbărilor climatice și reducerea dependenței Europei de energia importată. În contextul mai larg al găsirii unui mix energetic durabil pentru viitor, programul Euratom va contribui, de asemenea, la menținerea avantajelor tehnologice în domeniul energiei provenite din fisiune nucleară pentru o economie cu emisii scăzute de dioxid de carbon.
2016/11/22
Measures to prevent and combat mobbing and sexual harassment at the workplace, in public spaces, and in political life in the EU (A8-0265/2018 - Pina Picierno) RO

Combaterea hărțuirii legate de sarcină și de maternitate este necesară pentru a realiza un echilibru real între viața profesională și cea privată pentru femei. Egalitatea de gen este o valoare fundamentală a UE, recunoscută în tratate și în Carta drepturilor fundamentale. Violența de gen este generată de o relație inegală de putere și de responsabilități inegale între femei și bărbați și este legată de patriarhat și de discriminarea de gen persistentă. Studiile arată că aproximativ 90 % dintre victimele hărțuirii sexuale sunt femei, iar aproximativ 10 % sunt bărbați. Statele membre trebuie să ajungă să aibă o imagine clară cu privire la problema hărțuirii sexuale în întreaga UE, prin studii mai bune și mai solide științific, inclusiv asupra noilor provocări, cum ar fi hărțuirea pe internet. Până la 55 % dintre femei au fost hărțuite sexual în UE, iar una din zece femei a fost victimă a hărțuirii sexuale sau a urmăririi obsesive prin utilizarea noilor tehnologii. Trebuie să facem aceste demersuri în care societățile ar trebui să aibă o toleranță zero față de hărțuirea sexuală și politici care să susțină această abordare și, de asemenea, societățile trebuie să se asigure că toți angajații cunosc aceste politici.
2016/11/22
Language equality in the digital age (A8-0228/2018 - Jill Evans) RO

Multilingvismul face parte dintr-o serie de domenii de politică ale UE, cum ar fi cultura, educația, economia, piața digitală unică, învățarea pe tot parcursul vieții, ocuparea forței de muncă, incluziunea socială, competitivitatea, tineretul, societatea civilă, mobilitatea, cercetarea și mass-media. Trebuie să se acorde mai multă atenție eliminării barierelor din calea dialogului intercultural și interlingvistic, precum și stimulării înțelegerii reciproce. În absența unor politici adecvate în Europa, decalajul tehnologic dintre limbile care dispun de resurse și cele cu mai puține resurse se adâncește, indiferent dacă acestea din urmă sunt limbi oficiale, co-oficiale sau neoficiale în Uniune, de aceea UE și instituțiile sale au obligația de a consolida, promova și respecta diversitatea lingvistică în Europa. Avem nevoie de protecția și promovarea diversității culturale și lingvistice în Uniune, inclusiv în sfera tehnologiilor limbajului, și de crearea unui centru dedicat diversității lingvistice, care va evidenția importanța limbilor mai puțin vorbite, a limbilor regionale și a celor minoritare, inclusiv în domeniul tehnologiilor limbajului. Din cauza situației actuale, în care actori din afara UE domină piața europeană a tehnologiilor limbajului, politicile educaționale europene trebuie să vizeze păstrarea talentelor în Europa și trebuie să analizeze nevoile educaționale actuale legate de tehnologiile limbajului.
2016/11/22
Transparent and accountable management of natural resources in developing countries: the case of forests (A8-0249/2018 - Heidi Hautala) RO

Agenda pentru 2030 recunoaște rolul vital pe care îl joacă pădurile cu o mare biodiversitate pentru dezvoltarea durabilă, precum și în contextul Acordului de la Paris. Gestionarea durabilă și incluzivă a pădurilor și utilizarea responsabilă a produselor forestiere reprezintă sistemul de captare și de stocare naturală a dioxidului de carbon.Reîmpădurirea, regenerarea pădurilor degradate existente și creșterea vegetației arboricole în cadrul peisajelor agricole prin agrosilvicultură reprezintă singura sursă disponibilă de emisii negative. Avem nevoie să se stabilească o cooperare mai strânsă și parteneriate eficiente cu principalele țări consumatoare de lemn și părțile interesate internaționale, cum ar fi ONU, în special FAO, precum și cu Centrul Internațional de Cercetare Forestieră (CIFOR) și Programul pentru păduri (PROFOR) al Băncii Mondiale, pentru o reducere mai eficace a comerțului cu lemn exploatat ilegal la nivel mondial și pentru o mai bună guvernanță în domeniul forestier, în general.Lanțurile valorice durabile ale lemnului, asigurate de pădurile gestionate în mod durabil, inclusiv de plantațiile forestiere durabile și de plantațiile de arbori ale exploatațiilor agricole familiale, pot avea o contribuție importantă la realizarea ODD și la îndeplinirea angajamentelor privind schimbările climatice.
2016/11/22
Copyright in the Digital Single Market (A8-0245/2018 - Axel Voss) RO

Raportul referitor la propunerea de directivă a Parlamentului European și a Consiliului privind dreptul de autor pe piața unică digitală completează Directiva 2010/13/UE și propunerea de modificare a acesteia. Acesta încearcă să modernizeze și să adapteze normele europene privind drepturile de autor la mediul digital, sporind astfel apariția unei piețe digitale unice.Evoluțiile tehnologice din ultimele două decenii au transformat drastic atât domeniul serviciilor online, cât și al comportamentului online al consumatorilor, făcând necesară actualizarea a cel puțin unei părți din normele existente, care datează din 2001.Susțin propunerea actuală ce vizează sprijinirea activităților de interes public, cum ar fi cercetarea, educația și conservarea patrimoniului cultural, în care utilizarea zilnică a operelor protejate prin dreptul de autor este necesară. Sunt create excepții pentru a oferi siguranță juridică beneficiarilor în ceea ce privește utilizarea digitală a operelor.Prin această propunere se ajută sectorul de producție de conținut să își rezolve dificultățile considerabile în negocierea licențelor și, eventual, să primească remunerații echitabil negociate pentru utilizarea operelor lor de către serviciile online care le diseminează pe scară largă.
2016/11/22
European citizens’ initiative (A8-0226/2018 - György Schöpflin) RO

Raportul referitor la propunerea de regulament al Parlamentului European și al Consiliului privind inițiativa cetățenească prevede o revizuire cuprinzătoare a cadrului juridic al ICE. Obiectivul principal este de a o face mai accesibilă ca instrument de participare publică, pentru angajamentul civic în Uniune.Inițiativa cetățenească europeană (ICE) face parte integrantă din spațiile oferite cetățenilor Uniunii pentru a schimba opinii cu privire la toate domeniile de politică ale Uniunii, pentru a participa la un dialog transparent, deschis și regulat cu instituțiile Uniunii și pentru a se asigura că acțiunile Uniunii sunt coerente și transparente.Acest raport oferă mai multe orientări și sprijin de a desfășura mai multe acțiuni de sensibilizare legate de ICE, pentru toți cetățenii Uniunii, în vederea valorificării maxime a potențialului instrumentului ICE de a încuraja dezbaterile publice și participarea cetățenilor la nivelul Uniunii.Având în vedere numărul scăzut de inițiative cetățenești reușite în temeiul regulamentului în vigoare, prin intermediul acestui raport se propune prelungirea perioadei de evaluare a ICE de la trei la cinci luni și raportorul este încrezător că monitorizarea politică și legislativă a cursului dat ICE de Comisie va fi mai proactivă și mai transparentă. Susțin acest raport.
2016/11/22
Financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (A8-0211/2017 - Ingeborg Gräßle, Richard Ashworth) RO

Scopul principal al propunerii îl reprezintă revizuirea normelor financiare generale și sectoriale, pentru a le face mai simple și mai flexibile și pentru a îmbunătăți capacitatea bugetului UE de a se adapta la circumstanțe în permanentă schimbare și de a reacționa la evoluții neașteptate.Raportul prevede simplificarea pentru destinatarii fondurilor UE, referindu-se la conținutul cererilor de grant, valoarea contribuțiilor în natură, recunoașterea activităților de voluntariat, condițiile de acordare a granturilor fără o cerere de propuneri pentru statele membre în anumite condiții, principiul de non-profit, principiile atribuirii necumulative și eliminarea treptată a deciziilor de grant.Obiectivul raportului este de a încuraja recurgerea, pe cât posibil, la o singură auditare, evaluare sau autorizare în cazul în care acestea îndeplinesc condițiile necesare pentru a fi luate în considerare în sistemul UE. În plus, se stabilesc mai multe modalități de gestiune bugetară mai flexibilă. Se prevede și posibilitatea consultării cetățenilor cu privire la execuția bugetului Uniunii de către Comisie, statele membre și orice altă entitate care execută bugetul Uniunii.Utilizarea mai eficace a instrumentelor financiare, asigurarea de condiții de concurență echitabile între principalii parteneri de execuție ai UE, reducând cerințele împovărătoare, m-au determinat să mă exprim în favoarea acestui raport.
2016/11/22
European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) (A8-0322/2017 - Kinga Gál) RO

Raportul stabilește dispoziții privind obiectivele ETIAS, arhitectura sa tehnică, diferiții actori implicați, precum și toate condițiile necesare privind protecția datelor. Acest sistem va contribui deci la o mai bună evaluare a îndeplinirii condițiilor de securitate a spațiului Schengen.În prezent, un polițist de frontieră are sarcina de a efectua o gamă largă de evaluări într-un interval de timp foarte limitat. Odată pus în practică, sistemul ETIAS va permite să se facă o serie de verificări prealabile înainte de controlul la frontieră.Prin urmare, sistemul transmite polițistului de frontieră că s-a efectuat o astfel de verificare prealabilă și că nu s-au găsit motive de refuz în timpul acestei verificări. Cu toate acestea, sistemul nu ar afecta autoritatea polițistului de frontieră de a lua decizia finală privind autorizarea intrării persoanei sau refuzul intrării persoanei, în cazul în care consideră că nu sunt îndeplinite condițiile de intrare.Mă declar în favoarea acestui raport deoarece, în plus, sistemul va duce la o reducere a cazurilor de refuz al intrării la frontieră. Reducerea numărului de refuzuri la frontieră va îmbunătăți gestionarea frontierelor și va fi, de asemenea, benefică pentru operatorii de transport, care vor avea mai puțini pasageri pentru care vor trebui să își asume răspunderea în urma unui refuz al intrării.
2016/11/22
European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (A8-0404/2017 - Monica Macovei) RO

Europa se confruntă astăzi cu o dublă provocare: să rămână deschisă și, în același timp, să fie sigură. Pentru a putea avea o reacție adecvată, UE trebuie să utilizeze capacitățile tehnologiilor informatice moderne, în paralel cu utilizarea lor pentru a consolida și îmbunătăți schimburile de informații și colaborarea dintre statele membre.Regulamentul de instituire a Agenției pentru managementul operațional al sistemelor informatice la scară largă (eu-LISA/Agenția) a fost adoptat în 2011. Eu-LISA este responsabilă de managementul operațional la nivelul central al Sistemului de Informații Schengen din a doua generație (SIS II), al Sistemului de Informații privind Vizele (VIS) și al Eurodac.Obiectivul raportului este de a revizui regulamentul de instituire a eu-LISA și de a consolida rolul său, pentru a asigura faptul că răspunde provocărilor actuale la nivelul UE în spațiul de libertate, securitate și justiție.eu-LISA va avea un rol mai important în elaborarea statisticilor legate de sistemele pe care le operează. Acesta va contribui la îmbunătățirea calității datelor din sisteme, prin crearea unor mecanisme de control al calității, care vor asigura identificarea automată a datelor incorecte sau neconforme. Statele membre care introduc datele vor fi alertate, astfel încât să poată elimina sau actualiza datele.
2016/11/22
2019 budget - Trilogue mandate (A8-0247/2018 - Daniele Viotti) RO

Am votat acest mandat deoarece proiectul de buget 2019 prevede prioritățile UE, precum: creșterea, inovarea, competitivitatea, cetățenia, securitatea, lupta împotriva schimbărilor climatice, tranziția către o energie din surse regenerabile și migrația. Bugetul pe 2019 trebuie să consolideze solidaritatea și să asigure o economie sustenabilă.Majorările propuse în proiectul de buget pe 2019 pentru programul Orizont 2020, Mecanismul pentru interconectarea Europei (MIE), Erasmus + și programele care contribuie la creșterea securității cetățenilor UE vin în sprijinul problemelor pe care le întâmpină UE.Este necesară menținerea unei finanțări consistente în agricultură pentru a sprijini capacitatea considerabilă de a asigura securitate alimentară, o economie și o dezvoltare teritorială durabilă, de a crea locuri de muncă și pentru combaterea schimbărilor climatice.Sprijinul acordat tinerilor din mediul rural trebuie să fie orientat mai mult spre nevoile actuale și reale. Este nevoie de efort financiar pentru simplificarea și reducerea birocrației, acest lucru conducând la încurajarea tinerilor de a se implica și mai mult în domeniul agricol.
2016/11/22
73rd Session of the UN General Assembly (A8-0230/2018 - Eugen Freund) RO

Într-o lume globalizată în care criminalitatea și terorismul grav devin din ce în ce mai mult transnaționale și polivalente, Organizația Națiunilor Unite trebuie să rămână în centrul sistemului multilateral de cooperare între statele membre pentru a răspunde provocărilor. ONU reprezintă organizația cea mai în măsură să abordeze crizele internaționale, provocările globale și, nu în ultimul rând, amenințările. UE joacă un rol esențial în proiectarea Agendei globale a ONU pentru 2030, având angajamentul de a fi în prima poziție în mobilizarea tuturor mijloacelor de implementare și a instituirii unui mecanism solid care să asigure avansarea și responsabilizarea. Statele membre trebuie să își asume un angajament mai ferm privind pacea și securitatea, atât la nivel internațional, cât și la nivel național, pentru a sprijini eforturile ONU de a crește implicarea organizației în negocierile pentru pace. UE respectă drepturile omului, care se află la baza multilateralismului și reprezintă un pilon central al sistemului ONU. Am votat în favoarea acestui raport din considerentul că UE trebuie să își mențină angajamentul față de multilateralism, de guvernarea globală, de promovarea valorilor fundamentale ale ONU ca parte integrantă a politicii externe.
2016/11/22
The migration crisis and humanitarian situation in Venezuela and at its borders (RC-B8-0315/2018, B8-0315/2018, B8-0316/2018, B8-0317/2018, B8-0318/2018, B8-0319/2018, B8-0320/2018, B8-0321/2018) RO

Actuala criză provocată de utilizarea excesivă a forței împotriva demonstranților, detenții arbitrare, rele tratamente și tortură cauzează cel mai extins fenomen de strămutare a populației înregistrat vreodată în regiune. Alegerile care au avut loc în Venezuela anul acesta nu au fost democratice, iar rezultatul acestora este lipsit de orice credibilitate. Procesul electoral nu a asigurat garanțiile necesare pentru desfășurarea unor alegeri deschise tuturor cetățenilor venezueleni. Susțin această propunere de rezoluție deoarece situația umanitară din Venezuela continuă să se deterioreze prin încălcări ale drepturilor omului și ale statului de drept, lipsa alimentelor, a medicamentelor sau a serviciilor sociale esențiale, pierderea de venituri și creșterea ratei sărăciei. Toate aceste nedreptăți îi fac pe oameni să părăsească Venezuela din diferite motive, cum ar fi insecuritatea și violența.
2016/11/22
Adequacy of the protection afforded by the EU-US Privacy Shield (B8-0305/2018) RO

Scutul de confidențialitate UE-SUA protejează drepturile fundamentale ale tuturor cetățenilor UE ale căror date cu caracter personal sunt transmise în SUA în scopuri comerciale și asigură claritate juridică societăților care efectuează transferuri transatlantice de date.Pentru asigurarea funcționării corespunzătoare a Scutului este necesară monitorizarea proactivă și regulată de către Departamentul de Comerț al SUA a respectării de către companii a obligațiilor prevăzute de Scut. De asemenea, trebuie crescut gradul de conștientizare a cetățenilor UE în ceea ce privește modul de exercitare a drepturilor, în special referitor la depunerea plângerilor.Pe baza relațiilor existente, UE și SUA trebuie să ofere o cooperare mai strânsă prin autoritățile responsabile cu asigurarea respectării normelor de confidențialitate, în ceea ce privește elaborarea orientărilor viitoare.Am votat în favoarea acestui raport deoarece transferurile internaționale de date efectuate în condiții de siguranță și securitate aduc beneficii companiilor certificate, dar și consumatorilor și societăților din UE, inclusiv IMM-urilor.
2016/11/22
The adverse effects of the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act on EU citizens (B8-0306/2018) RO

Am votat această propunere de rezoluție deoarece unele state membre ale UE s-au lovit de probleme de confidențialitate din cauza Legii conformității fiscale a conturilor străine din SUA.Cetățenii europeni care respectă legea sunt afectați zilnic în mod grav de FATCA, întrucât celor care intră sub incidența definiției „persoanei din SUA” li se blochează conturile de economii sau le este refuzat accesul la toate serviciile bancare, inclusiv la asigurările de viață, pensii și ipoteci, din cauza reticenței instituțiilor financiare de a elabora rapoartele costisitoare prevăzute de FATCA.Mai mult decât atât, statele s-au plâns de sistemul general de schimburi de informații americane nesatisfăcător cu privire la proprietatea beneficiară și la întreprinderile și profesiile nefinanciare desemnate și de provocări în facilitarea schimbului transfrontalier de informații și punerea în aplicare a controalelor interne.Este de neacceptat ca instituțiile financiare din UE să fie obligate, sub amenințarea unor sancțiuni extrem de severe, care cuprind retragerea licenței bancare în SUA, inclusiv impozitarea la sursă de 30 %.Atât timp cât nu există reciprocitate a acordurilor interguvernamentale semnate de statele membre, să se suspende schimbul de informații, altele decât cele privind conturile deținute în UE de către cetățeni americani care își au reședința în SUA.
2016/11/22
Statute for social and solidarity-based enterprises (A8-0231/2018 - Jiří Maštálka) RO

Întreprinderile sociale și solidare fac parte din economia socială. Acestea au obiective mai ample din punct de vedere social, ambiental și comunitar, însă sunt administrate pe baza modelului antreprenorial. Activitățile lor sunt diverse. Ele oferă de obicei servicii sociale și servicii de integrare în muncă pentru grupurile defavorizate, însă există o tendință comună în legislațiile naționale de a diversifica gama de activități pe care au dreptul să le efectueze întreprinderile sociale.Recenta criză economică și financiară a arătat că indivizii care au fost cel mai afectați de criză sunt cei care aparțin celor mai excluse și mai dezavantajate grupuri de pe piața forței de muncă, în special femeile, persoanele cu dizabilități, tinerii și lucrătorii cu un nivel scăzut de calificare.În acest context, raportorul reamintește că economia socială și solidară este o sursă de locuri de muncă pentru mai mult de 14 milioane de persoane, ceea ce reprezintă aproximativ 6,5 % din lucrători și 10 % din întreprinderile din UE.Consideră că ideea creării unei etichete ar conferi mai multă vizibilitate întreprinderilor sociale, oferă mai multe oportunități de acces la finanțare publică și privată, de a găsi o finanțare mai bună, de a avea profituri mai importante și de a beneficia de mobilitate în interiorul Uniunii Europene.
2016/11/22
Structural Reform Support Programme: financial envelope and general objective (A8-0227/2018 - Ruža Tomašić) RO

Programul de sprijin pentru reforme structurale vine în sprijinul statelor membre pentru a elabora și a pune în aplicare reforme economice și administrative pentru a susține creșterea solidă și sustenabilă, crearea de locuri de muncă de calitate, coeziunea și convergența socioteritorială, competitivitatea, productivitatea și prosperitatea comună, precum și rezistența crescută la șocuri. Un stat membru solicită sprijin pentru o gamă largă de domenii de politică, în conformitate cu programele naționale de reformă. Sprijinul este furnizat de către Comisie. Punerea în aplicare cu succes a reformelor structurale necesită voință politică, hotărâre, o administrație publică eficientă și eficace și sprijin din partea tuturor segmentelor societății. Prin urmare, este important ca reformele structurale să fie susținute prin implicarea partenerilor economici și sociali și a altor părți interesate relevante, precum și prin sprijinul democratic asigurat de către parlamentele naționale și, dacă este cazul, regionale. Din aceste considerente, am votat favorabil raportul referitor la propunerea de regulament al Parlamentului European și al Consiliului de modificare a Regulamentului (UE) 2017/825 pentru a majora pachetul financiar aferent Programului de sprijin pentru reforme structurale și pentru a adapta obiectivul general al acestuia.
2016/11/22
Reform of the electoral law of the European Union (A8-0248/2018 - Jo Leinen, Danuta Maria Hübner) RO

În noiembrie 2015, Parlamentul a adoptat o propunere de reformă a legislației electorale a UE. Scopul acestei propuneri este de a încuraja participarea cetățenilor la vot, îmbunătățirea desfășurării alegerilor și funcționarea mai eficientă a Parlamentului European. Prin aceste noi norme, cetățenii vor fi în cele din urmă mai conștienți de legătura dintre partide și candidații naționali la alegeri și afilierea lor la un partid politic european. De asemenea, alegerile europene vor deveni mai accesibile, existând posibilitatea de a introduce votul electronic și cel prin corespondență. Măsurile împotriva votului dublu vor crește încrederea cetățenilor în procesul electoral. Desemnarea unei autorități de contact pentru schimbul de date privind alegătorii și candidații va asigura o mai bună coordonare a autorităților electorale naționale și va diminua posibilitățile de vot dublu. Pragul va egaliza atât condițiile electorale pentru partidele politice din toate statele membre, cât și ponderea votului fiecărui cetățean în alegerea deputaților în Parlamentul European. Am votat în favoarea acestei recomandări pentru a arăta că, chiar și în actualul context politic dificil, democrația europeană poate fi îmbunătățită, pas cu pas.
2016/11/22
Partnership Agreement between the EU and EAEC and Armenia (A8-0177/2018 - László Tőkés) RO

Acordul de parteneriat și cooperare între Comunitățile Europene și statele membre ale acestora, pe de o parte, și Armenia, pe de altă parte, care a intrat în vigoare la data de 1 iulie 1999 pentru o perioadă inițială de zece ani, a fost reînnoit automat. Acordul de parteneriat cuprinzător și consolidat a fost semnat la 24 noiembrie 2017, sub rezerva încheierii sale la o dată ulterioară. Acordul vizează consolidarea dialogului politic prin crearea unui cadru instituțional și prin organizarea de proceduri de cooperare între Armenia și UE într-o gamă largă de domenii, incluzând clauze politice standard ale UE, instanțe penale internaționale, arme de distrugere în masă și arme ușoare și contraterorismul. De asemenea, acesta conține dispoziții privind cooperarea în diverse domenii și este prevăzut ca Armenia să întreprindă demersuri pentru dezvoltarea unei economii de piață funcționale și pentru apropierea treptată a economiei, a pieței și a reglementărilor politico-financiare de cele ale Uniunii Europene. Am votat în favoarea acordului, consider că astfel se deschide calea pentru o relație bilaterală mai eficientă cu Armenia și este un pas important față de o implicare politică și economică sporită a Uniunii Europene în Caucazul de Sud.
2016/11/22
EU-New Zealand Agreement relating to the modification of concessions (accession of Croatia) (A8-0220/2018 - Daniel Caspary) RO

Susțin proiectul de decizie a Consiliului privind încheierea Acordului sub forma unui schimb de scrisori între Uniunea Europeană și Noua Zeelandă. Acordul aflat în vigoare dintre UE și Noua Zeelandă a fost negociat după aderarea Republicii Croația la Uniunea Europeană. Odată cu aderarea Croației, Uniunea Europeană și-a extins uniunea vamală.Prin urmare, Uniunea Europeană a fost obligată, conform normelor Organizației Mondiale a Comerțului (OMC), să deschidă negocieri cu membrii OMC care au drepturi de negociere în ceea ce privește tarifele vamale ale Croației pentru a ajunge în cele din urmă la un acord referitor la o ajustare compensatorie.O astfel de ajustare este necesară în cazul în care adoptarea regimului tarifar extern al UE duce la creșterea tarifelor peste nivelul pe care țara aflată în curs de aderare s-a angajat să îl respecte în cadrul OMC.Compensația care face obiectul negocierilor urmează să fie proporțională pentru produsele afectate. Acorduri similare au fost încheiate, de exemplu, cu Brazilia, Parlamentul European aprobându-le la 15 martie 2017.
2016/11/22
Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank: clearing and payment systems (A8-0219/2018 - Gabriel Mato, Danuta Maria Hübner) RO

Amendamentul propus la 22 iunie 2017 de BCE ar permite Eurosistemului să preia competențele care vor fi acordate acestuia în calitate de bancă centrală de emisiune a monedei euro, în temeiul propunerii Comisiei de modificare a EMIR în ceea ce privește supravegherea CPC, emisă la 13 iunie 2017.Salut propunerea de modificare a statutului, considerând că aceasta este un pas important către crearea unui sistem eficient pentru supravegherea CPC în Uniune, care ar include un rol adecvat pentru băncile centrale care emit monedele compensate de CPC respective. Din motive de certitudine juridică și claritate în interpretare, este necesar să se includă o listă a competențelor de reglementare ce pot fi exercitate asupra contrapărților centrale de către BCE. Aceasta ar trebui să includă toate cerințele ce permit abordarea preocupărilor în materie de politică monetară.Cu toate acestea, pentru a menține posibilitatea de a realiza astfel de ajustări ale rolului băncilor centrale în temeiul EMIR, această listă rămâne deschisă și neexhaustivă. Aceasta include, de asemenea, toate competențele necesare pentru ca BCE să abordeze orice situație de urgență potențial semnificativă.
2016/11/22
Vehicle taxation: charging of heavy good vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures (A8-0200/2018 - Deirdre Clune) RO

Susțin raportul referitor la propunerea de directivă a Consiliului de modificare a Directivei 1999/62/CE de aplicare a taxelor la vehiculele grele de marfă pentru utilizarea anumitor infrastructuri, în ceea ce privește anumite dispoziții referitoare la taxarea vehiculelor. Eliminarea taxelor anuale pe vehicule ar trebui să faciliteze tranziția către taxarea rutieră bazată pe distanța parcursă, care va fi mai eficace în a stimula reduceri ale traficului și ale emisiilor.Un sistem de transport eficient și fiabil este esențial pentru buna funcționare a pieței interne și constituie un sector-cheie al economiei. Pentru a oferi statelor membre mai multă flexibilitate, se propune reducerea ratelor minime de impozitare printr-o unică etapă, începând cu 1 ianuarie 2024, în loc de reducerea treptată în cinci etape, astfel cum a fost propus de către Comisie.Potrivit evaluării de impact a Comisiei, eventuala reducere a taxei pe vehicule ar putea duce la scăderea sarcinii impuse transportatorilor cu două miliarde de euro anual, în timp ce adoptarea taxării rutiere bazate pe distanța parcursă ar putea aduce încasări suplimentare de 10 miliarde de euro anual.
2016/11/22
Draft amending budget No 2/2018: Entering the surplus of the financial year 2017 (A8-0209/2018 - Siegfried Mureşan) RO

Obiectivul este de a introduce în bugetul 2018 excedentul rezultat din punerea în aplicare a exercițiului bugetar 2017, care este estimat la peste 555 de milioane EUR și care este, prin urmare, înregistrat ca venit în bugetul pentru anul 2018. Bugetarea excedentului va diminua, în consecință, contribuția globală a statelor membre la finanțarea bugetului pentru anul 2018.Principalele componente ale acestui excedent sunt: un rezultat pozitiv al veniturilor de 338,6 milioane EUR, o subutilizare a cheltuielilor de 383,4 milioane EUR și un sold pozitiv al diferențelor de curs valutar în valoare de 166,4 milioane EUR. De asemenea, de remarcat este nivelul relativ ridicat al amenzilor în materie de concurență în 2017, în valoare totală de 3 273 de milioane EUR. În acest sens, s-a reamintit propunerea de creare a unei rezerve speciale în bugetul Uniunii, care va fi completată treptat de toate tipurile de alte venituri neprevăzute și reportate în mod corespunzător, pentru a oferi posibilități suplimentare de cheltuieli în caz de necesitate.
2016/11/22
EU guarantee to the EIB against losses under financing operations supporting investment projects outside the Union, as regards Iran (B8-0313/2018) RO

Iranul este un stat angajat într-o politică externă agresivă, subminează pacea și securitatea în Orientul Mijlociu, încălcările drepturilor omului sunt încă larg răspândite și sistematice, iar libertățile civile fundamentale fac obiectul unor restricții drastice impuse de către stat.Am votat împotriva intrării în vigoare a Deciziei. Acordarea unui împrumut Iranului ar face mai dificilă obținerea de fonduri de pe piețele financiare internaționale de către BEI, deoarece sancțiunile impuse de SUA jurisdicțiilor care au relații comerciale cu Iranul (care urmează să intre în vigoare la 6 august 2018) ar limita capacitatea BEI de a utiliza sistemul de plăți în dolari americani, ceea ce ar spori posibilitatea ca BEI să nu își poată respecta obligațiile financiare care îi revin privind plățile care trebuie efectuate către investitori și creditori în monedă străină, antrenând implicit aplicarea dispozițiilor generale privind nerambursarea prevăzute de alte mecanisme de finanțare ale BEI.
2016/11/22
Towards an EU external strategy against early and forced marriages (A8-0187/2018 - Charles Goerens) RO

La fiecare șapte secunde, există o fetiță sub 15 ani care se căsătorește în lume, adesea cu un bărbat mult mai în vârstă decât ea. Căsătoriile timpurii și forțate există atât în țările terțe, cât și în interiorul UE. Unele state membre dispun de legi care permit copiilor sub 18 ani să se căsătorească în anumite circumstanțe. În actuala criză a refugiaților, se întâmplă de-a lungul rutelor de migrație și în lagărele de refugiați.Ar trebui să depunem eforturi legislative pentru a pune capăt căsătoriilor timpurii și forțate, atât la nivelul UE, cât și al statelor membre. Prin urmare, toate statele membre ar trebui să accelereze ratificarea Convenției de la Istanbul și să o pună în aplicare pe deplin fără întârziere.Astăzi dau votul meu de susținere pentru prevenirea și reacția la toate formele de violență împotriva fetelor și a femeilor. Ar trebui să ne asigurăm că sunt alocate suficiente resurse pentru programele de abilitare a femeilor pentru a menține fetele în educație, pentru a sensibiliza opinia publică și pentru a informa cu privire la drepturile fetelor la ajutor juridic.
2016/11/22
Negotiations on the EU-Azerbaijan Comprehensive Agreement (A8-0185/2018 - Norica Nicolai) RO

Parlamentul European favorizează o aprofundare a relațiilor cu toți membrii Parteneriatului estic, în măsura în care respectă valorile fundamentale. Noul acord între UE și Azerbaidjan ar trebui să promoveze interesele și valorile Uniunii în regiune.Am votat în favoarea acestui raport deoarece UE este primul partener comercial al Azerbaijanului și cea mai mare piață de export și import, reprezentând 48,6 % din totalul comerțului din Azerbaidjan și constituind cea mai mare sursă de investiții străine directe. Azerbaidjanul este un partener energetic strategic pentru UE, permițând o diversificare a surselor de energie ale UE.Cooperarea comercială și economică include dispoziții comerciale și investiții echitabile și ambițioase, care nu subminează standardele UE, în special standardele sanitare, fitosanitare, de mediu, de muncă, sociale, de gen și de nediscriminare și care asigură recunoașterea și protecția drepturilor de proprietate intelectuală, inclusiv indicațiile geografice, în special pentru vinuri și băuturi spirtoase. Trebuie să se pună în aplicare măsuri ferme care să asigure un progres rapid către îmbunătățirea climatului de afaceri și investiții din Azerbaidjan.
2016/11/22
Enforcement requirements and specific rules for posting drivers in the road transport sector (A8-0206/2018 - Merja Kyllönen) RO

Transportul internațional nu poate face parte din reglementările privind detașarea deoarece este total diferit de celelalte servicii și aplicarea detașării însemnă costuri imense aduse angajatorilor pentru schimbarea condițiilor salariale ale șoferilor în fiecare țară pe care o traversează până la destinația finală.Prin acest pachet pe mobilitate ar trebui să sporim concurența, accesul la piață și, bineînțeles, să cerem statelor membre să amenajeze parcări securizate. Dar în niciun caz nu se poate încălca subsidiaritatea în ceea ce privește salariul șoferilor, care trebuie stabilit de angajatorul din țara în care este firma și pentru care lucrează.Trebuie evitate la nivelul UE insecuritatea juridică și tratamentul inegal, atât pentru conducătorii auto, cât și pentru operatori; acest fapt creează o atitudine discriminatorie și afectează condițiile sociale, de muncă și concurența în domeniul transportului. Normele privind detașarea lucrătorilor aplicabile activităților de transport rutier nu trebuie să creeze o povară administrativă pentru companiile de transport și angajați. Am votat împotriva propunerii Comisei deoarece consider că se aduce un dezechilibru al accesului la piața internă al transportatorilor internaționali. Prin urmare, raportul se va întoarce la Comisia pentru transport și turism.
2016/11/22
Daily and weekly driving times, minimum breaks and rest periods and positioning by means of tachographs (A8-0205/2018 - Wim van de Camp) RO

Am votat împotriva Raportului referitor la propunerea de Regulament al Parlamentului European și al Consiliului de modificare a Regulamentului (CE) nr. 561/2006 în ceea ce privește cerințele minime referitoare la perioadele de conducere zilnice și săptămânale maxime, pauzele minime și perioadele de repaus zilnic și săptămânal și a Regulamentului (UE) nr. 165/2014 în ceea ce privește poziționarea prin intermediul tahografelor.Evoluția rapidă a noilor tehnologii poate face necesară instalarea tahografului inteligent în vehiculele înmatriculate, dar este un cost suplimentar și nu trebuie să fie cu titlu de obligativitate. În ceea ce privește timpul de odihnă în cabină, susțin nevoia existenței unor parcări securizate corespunzător și apoi să obligăm șoferii să nu doarmă în cabină. Inexistența locurilor de dormit în apropierea parcărilor face, de asemenea, imposibilă părăsirea cabinei. Doresc condiții pentru lucrători, locurile lor de muncă sunt apărate dacă creăm condiții și angajatorilor, mai ales celor mici, pentru a putea exista pe termen lung.În niciun caz nu se poate încălca subsidiaritatea în ceea ce privește salariul șoferilor, care trebuie stabilit de angajatorul din țara în care este firma și pentru care lucrează. Nu s-au rezolvat problemele privind societățile tip căsuță poștală care, într-adevăr, fac dumping social.
2016/11/22
Adapting to development in the road transport sector (A8-0204/2018 - Ismail Ertug) RO

Prin acest pachet pe mobilitate ar trebui să sporim concurența, accesul la piață și, bineînțeles, să cerem statelor membre să amenajeze parcări securizate. Dar în niciun caz nu se poate încălca subsidiaritatea în ceea ce privește salariul șoferilor, care trebuie stabilit de angajatorul din țara în care este firma și pentru care lucrează. Nu s-au rezolvat problemele privind societățile tip căsuță poștală care, într-adevăr, fac dumping social.Nu pot să fiu de acord cu aplicarea directivei detașării din prima zi de cabotaj și nici cu întoarcerea acasă a camionului. Dacă transportatorul trebuie să ducă marfa la o distanță de 2 000 de km, în mai multe țări și la mai mulți destinatari, sigur durează mai mult de două zile. Nu putem obliga transportatorii să se întoarcă cu camioanele goale, întrucât acest lucru generează costuri suplimentare ale transportatorilor, de nesuportat pentru IMM-uri și ar fi un surplus de poluare și trafic.Am votat împotriva raportului referitor la propunerea de Regulament al Parlamentului European și al Consiliului de modificare a Regulamentului (CE) nr. 1071/2009 și a Regulamentului (CE) nr. 1072/2009 în vederea adaptării lor la evoluțiile sectorului.
2016/11/22
Opening of negotiations for an EU-Jordan Agreement on the exchange of personal data for fighting serious crime and terrorism (A8-0232/2018 - Claude Moraes) RO

Într-o lume globalizată în care criminalitatea și terorismul grav devin din ce în ce mai mult transnaționale și polivalente, Europol ar trebui să poată face schimb de date cu autoritățile de aplicare a legii din țările terțe în măsura necesară pentru îndeplinirea sarcinilor sale.Mă declar în favoarea deschiderii negocierilor pentru un acord între Uniunea Europeană și Iordania, deoarece se urmărește facilitarea schimbului de date cu caracter personal între Agenția Uniunii Europene pentru Cooperare în Materie de Aplicare a Legii (Europol) și autoritățile competente iordaniene pentru combaterea criminalității grave și a terorismului.Iordania este un partener-cheie pentru UE, în special pentru rolul său în promovarea stabilității și toleranței inter-credință în Orientul Mijlociu. UE și Iordania au un parteneriat puternic în multe sectoare și au fost legate printr-un acord de asociere începând cu 2002. Iordania se confruntă cu provocări economice, sociale și de securitate dificile. Pe baza datelor disponibile, precum și a cunoștințelor expertului intern al Europol, cooperarea cu Iordania este necesară, în special pentru combaterea următoarelor fenomene ale criminalității: terorismul, destabilizarea Siriei și a Irakului, răspândirea Da'esh și a altor grupuri teroriste.
2016/11/22
Opening of negotiations for an EU-Turkey Agreement on the exchange of personal data for fighting serious crime and terrorism (A8-0233/2018 - Claude Moraes) RO

Într-o lume globalizată în care criminalitatea și terorismul grav devin din ce în ce mai mult transnaționale și polivalente, Europol ar trebui să poată face schimb de date cu autoritățile de aplicare a legii din țările terțe în măsura necesară pentru îndeplinirea sarcinilor sale.Mă declar în favoarea deschiderii negocierilor pentru un acord între Uniunea Europeană și Turcia, deoarece se urmărește facilitarea schimbului de date cu caracter personal între Agenția Uniunii Europene pentru Cooperare în Materie de Aplicare a Legii (Europol) și autoritățile competente din Turcia pentru combaterea criminalității grave și a terorismului.Pe baza datelor disponibile, precum și a cunoștințelor experților interni ai Europol, cooperarea cu Turcia este necesară în special pentru combaterea următoarelor fenomene ale criminalității: terorism – terorismul islamist, în special Da'esh, dar și al-Qaeda, reprezintă o amenințare comună; în ciuda patrulelor trimise de autoritățile turcești în zonele de coastă, pe uscat și în aeroporturi și de interceptarea sistematică a migranților ilegali, rețelele organizate de contrabandă continuă să funcționeze.
2016/11/22
Opening of negotiations for an EU-Israel Agreement on the exchange of personal data for fighting serious crime and terrorism (A8-0235/2018 - Claude Moraes) RO

Mă declar în favoarea deschiderii negocierilor pentru un acord între Uniunea Europeană și Israel, deoarece se urmărește facilitarea schimbului de date cu caracter personal între Agenția Uniunii Europene pentru Cooperare în Materie de Aplicare a Legii (Europol) și autoritățile competente israeliene pentru combaterea criminalității grave și a infracțiunilor grave.Într-o lume globalizată, în care criminalitatea și terorismul grav devin din ce în ce mai mult transnaționale și polivalente, Europol ar trebui să poată face schimb de date cu autoritățile de aplicare a legii din țările terțe în măsura necesară pentru îndeplinirea sarcinilor sale. UE și Israel au dezvoltat relații solide bazate pe acordul de asociere din 1995 (în vigoare din 2000). Pe baza datelor disponibile, precum și a cunoștințelor experților Europol în domeniul intern, cooperarea cu Israelul este necesară, în special pentru a contracara următoarele fenomene ale criminalității: terorismul și criminalitatea informatică – cooperarea cu Israelul ar trebui să fie stabilită, în special având în vedere experiența lor în investigarea / abordarea tehnologiilor de înaltă performanță.
2016/11/22
Opening of negotiations for an EU-Tunisia Agreement on the exchange of personal data for fighting serious crime and terrorism (A8-0237/2018 - Claude Moraes) RO

Relațiile UE-Tunisia datează din 1976. Pe baza datelor disponibile, precum și a cunoștințelor experților Europol în domeniul intern, cooperarea cu Tunisia este necesară, în special pentru a contracara terorismul; grupurile teroriste care operează în regiune și peste granițe (inclusiv în Libia și Sahel) reprezintă o amenințare pentru Tunisia și UE, care au fost vizate de atacuri teroriste. Traficul de arme a crescut drastic în regiune, ca urmare a conflictelor prelungite din Libia. Traficul pe rutele prin Tunisia din Libia și Sahel sunt o problemă serioasă. Orientul Mijlociu și Africa de Nord (MENA) reprezintă o sursă majoră, punct de tranzit și consumator de droguri ilicite. Tunisia este o țară de tranzit importantă pentru cocaina latino-americană îndreptată spre Europa.Mă declar în favoarea deschiderii negocierilor pentru un acord între Uniunea Europeană și Tunisia, deoarece se urmărește facilitarea schimbului de date cu caracter personal între Agenția Uniunii Europene pentru Cooperare în Materie de Aplicare a Legii (Europol) și autoritățile competente tunisiene pentru combaterea criminalității grave și a terorismului.
2016/11/22
Opening of negotiations for an EU-Morocco Agreement on the exchange of personal data for fighting serious crime and terrorism (A8-0238/2018 - Claude Moraes) RO

Din anul 2000, intrarea în vigoare a Acordului de asociere euro-mediteraneean a marcat relațiile dintre UE și Maroc. Marocul a beneficiat de un statut avansat în cadrul politicii europene de vecinătate începând din 2008. Printre altele, un obiectiv se referă la consolidarea dialogului și a cooperării în domeniile politic și de securitate. Marocul este copreședintele Forumului Global pentru Combaterea Terorismului (GCTF) și membru al Coaliției Globale împotriva Da`esh.Pe baza datelor disponibile, precum și a cunoștințelor experților interni ai Europol, cooperarea cu Marocul este necesară în special pentru a contracara următoarele fenomene ale criminalității: terorismul, provocările legate de migrație, traficul de arme de foc, traficul de droguri, crima informatică.Mă declar în favoarea deschiderii negocierilor pentru un acord între Uniunea Europeană și Maroc, deoarece se urmărește facilitarea schimbului de date cu caracter personal între Agenția Uniunii Europene pentru Cooperare în Materie de Aplicare a Legii (Europol) și autoritățile competente din Maroc pentru combaterea criminalității grave și a terorismului.
2016/11/22
Opening of negotiations for an EU-Egypt Agreement on the exchange of personal data for fighting serious crime and terrorism (A8-0236/2018 - Claude Moraes) RO

Strategia Europol 2016-2020 identifică regiunea mediteraneeană drept prioritate pentru parteneriate consolidate. Strategia subliniază, de asemenea, necesitatea unei cooperări mai strânse între Europol și Orientul Mijlociu / Africa de Nord (MENA) din cauza actualelor amenințări teroriste și provocări legate de migrație.Egiptul este un partener cheie pentru UE și ar putea juca un rol central în promovarea păcii, a prosperității și a stabilității în vecinătatea sudică a regiunii. Cadrul general pentru cooperarea dintre UE și Egipt este prevăzut de acordul de asociere în vigoare din 2004. UE și Egiptul sunt, de asemenea, parteneri ai Forumului Global pentru Combaterea Terorismului (GCTF) și ai Coaliției Globale împotriva Da`esh.Pe baza datelor disponibile, precum și a cunoștințelor expertului intern al Europol, este necesară cooperarea cu Egiptul în special pentru combaterea următoarelor fenomene ale criminalității: terorismul, migrarea ilegală, traficul ilicit de arme de foc. Prin urmare, cooperarea cu Egiptul constituie o prioritate strategică, atât pentru încetinirea fluxului de arme de foc ilicite către vecinii săi, cât și pentru prevenirea acestora.
2016/11/22
Opening of negotiations for an EU-Algeria Agreement on the exchange of personal data for fighting serious crime and terrorism (A8-0239/2018 - Claude Moraes) RO

Susțin opinia raportorului privind necesitatea cooperării cu Republica Algeriană Democratică și Populară în materie de aplicare a legii pentru protejarea intereselor de securitate ale Uniunii Europene, precum și realizarea unei evaluări și a unei analize de impact aprofundate, pentru a fi posibilă definirea mandatului de negociere pentru încheierea unui acord între Uniunea Europeană și Republica Algeriană Democratică și Populară privind schimbul de date cu caracter personal între Agenția Uniunii Europene pentru Cooperare în Materie de Aplicare a Legii (Europol) și autoritățile algeriene competente pentru combaterea criminalității grave și a terorismului.Această analiză este necesară pentru că va putea evalua în detaliu riscurile pe care le prezintă transferurile de date cu caracter personal către Republica Algeriană Democratică și Populară, atât în ceea ce privește drepturile persoanelor la viața privată și la protecția datelor, cât și celelalte drepturi și libertăți fundamentale protejate de Cartă și pentru a putea defini garanțiile necesare ce trebuie incluse în acord.
2016/11/22
Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (A8-0213/2018 - Jerzy Buzek) RO

Un element-cheie al politicii Uniunii Europene în domeniul transporturilor îl reprezintă programele europene de radionavigație prin satelit – în special în domeniul transportului aerian. Acestea au rolul de a consolida siguranța și continuitatea serviciilor de navigație aeriană, stimulându-le din punct de vedere economic și de mediu.Este important că acest acord promovează strategia Uniunii Europene prin programele europene de radionavigație prin satelit, care urmărește să dezvolte utilizarea acestei tehnologii și să furnizeze servicii conexe în zona de responsabilitate a ASECNA, în special prin crearea unui serviciu de augmentare cu ajutorul sateliților.Am votat această recomandare deoarece Acordul de cooperare dintre Uniunea Europeană și Agenția pentru Siguranța Navigației Aeriene în Africa și Madagascar va aduce beneficii industriei spațiale europene, care va dispune astfel de o piață extinsă pentru a-și dezvolta tehnologia. Acest acord va contribui la implementarea unei noi infrastructuri și la îmbunătățirea utilizării serviciilor asociate radionavigației prin satelit.
2016/11/22
Extension of the EU-US Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation (A8-0212/2018 - Rolandas Paksas) RO

Uniunea Europeană și SUA au o lungă cooperare în domeniul științei, tehnologiei și inovației (STI). SUA este de departe cel mai important partener dintre statele din afara Uniunii și cel mai activ în cadrul programului Orizont 2020 în ceea ce privește volumul investițiilor reciproce în cercetare și dezvoltare (C&D), fluxurile de oameni de știință, volumul activităților de cooperare și numărul de publicații și de brevete elaborate în comun.Susțin acordul, care oferă un cadru de facilitare a cooperării dintre UE și SUA în domenii prioritare comune din sectorul științei și tehnologiei, dând naștere unor beneficii reciproce.
2016/11/22
European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (A8-0217/2018 - Zigmantas Balčytis) RO

Am votat acest raport deoarece utilizarea de supercalculatoare puternice poate aborda principalele provocări științifice și societale, cum ar fi identificarea timpurie și tratarea bolilor, noi terapii bazate, de exemplu, pe practici medicale personalizate de mare precizie. Utilizarea acestor calcule de înaltă performanță vine în sprijinul industriilor și întreprinderilor, prin reducerea semnificativă a ciclurilor de proiectare și de producție, prin minimizarea costurilor, prin creșterea eficienței resurselor.Un alt domeniu în care această tehnologie poate fi folosită îl reprezintă securitatea și apărarea națională, prin dezvoltarea unor sisteme complexe de criptare, urmărirea și găsirea de soluții în fața atacurilor cibernetice și dezvoltarea eficientă a criminalisticii.De aceea, instituirea întreprinderii europene comune pentru calculul de înaltă performanță ar face ca UE să depindă de lanțuri de aprovizionare cu tehnologie HPC străină, existând riscul de a fi privată de know-how strategic sau tehnologic în vederea inovării și a competitivității.
2016/11/22
Role of cities in the institutional framework of the Union (A8-0203/2018 - Kazimierz Michał Ujazdowski) RO

Consider că trebuie acordat sprijin orașelor pentru a le permite să îmbunătățească dimensiunea urbană a procesului de elaborare a politicilor UE, existând un potențial uriaș de implementare a acestora prin dezbateri și consultări despre chestiuni importante pentru ele, care depășesc sfera politicii urbane. Este important ca orașele să devină centre ale dezbaterilor asupra viitorului Uniunii și politicilor sale.Am votat acest raport deoarece orașele reprezintă coloana vertebrală a unei mari părți a teritoriului european, iar reprezentanții aleși local pot constitui un intermediar esențial între UE și cetățenii săi. Acest fapt contribuie în mod concret la procesul de integrare europeană, prin intermediul unei mai bune comunicări reciproce și al unor informații de calitate cu privire la politicile europene.În acest demers, rolul societății civile în viața politică a UE este esențial, orașele reprezentând nivelul la care cetățenii se pot implica cel mai ușor, având un acces privilegiat la o mare parte a populației UE. Luând în considerare argumentele de mai sus, precum și importanța de a accentua considerabil rolul orașelor în conturarea viitoarelor politici ale UE, am decis să votez acest raport.
2016/11/22
Three-dimensional printing: intellectual property rights and civil liability (A8-0223/2018 - Joëlle Bergeron) RO

Sectorul imprimării 3D ar trebui tratat cu prudență, în special în ceea ce privește calitatea produsului imprimat și posibilele pericole cu care s-ar putea confrunta utilizatorii sau consumatorii. Trebuie să se ia în considerare în mod adecvat includerea mijloacelor de identificare pentru a asigura trasabilitatea produselor. Este important să avem un cadru legal coerent, care să asigure o tranziție armonioasă și securitate juridică pentru consumatori și întreprinderi, cu scopul de a promova inovarea în cadrul UE.În plus, este necesară o conștientizare din partea publicului privind protecția drepturilor de proprietate intelectuală în domeniul imprimării 3D, care trebuie să fie îmbunătățită atât în cazul încălcării dreptului de autor, cât și în cazul încălcărilor drepturilor de modele, mărci și brevete.Am votat în favoarea acestui raport deoarece am susținut dintotdeauna protejarea proprietății intelectuale, a drepturilor de autor și a creației. Pentru a anticipa problemele legate de răspunderea civilă sau de încălcarea drepturilor de proprietate intelectuală pe care imprimarea 3D le-ar putea provoca în viitor, UE va trebui să adopte o nouă legislație și să adapteze normele existente cazului specific al tehnologiei 3D.
2016/11/22
European Defence Industrial Development Programme (A8-0037/2018 - Françoise Grossetête) RO

UE are nevoie de măsuri mai bune la nivel european pentru a putea avea tehnologii mai puțin costisitoare, sigure și independente. Cetățenii europeni au nevoie de o securitate mai consolidată într-un mediu internațional care este, din multe perspective, instabil. Cooperarea este necesară pentru a răspunde cererii de securitate a cetățenilor. Excelența și performanța industrială sunt criterii esențiale pentru sectorul apărării. Cadrul normativ european privitor la acest sector trebuie să evolueze pentru a asigura un grad mai mare de interoperabilitate și de standardizare. Efectele competitivității industriei din domeniul apărării vor fi resimțite, iar programul va diminua problemele legate de cooperare. Este bine că avem integrate în regulament IMM-urile și colaborarea transfrontalieră. Până la urmă, se creează niște locuri de muncă și este important să reindustrializăm Uniunea Europeană. Trebuie să avem o industrie a apărării, să nu depindem de importuri, așa cum depindem în foarte multe domenii. Am votat favorabil acest raport deoarece Uniunea Europeană trebuie să-și întărească autonomia în domeniul apărării pentru a garanta libertatea de acțiune pe glob. Industria apărării din UE trebuie să fie competitivă la nivel mondial și acest lucru se încearcă prin acest regulament. Industria de apărare trebuie să se bazeze pe inovare, cooperare, cercetare.
2016/11/22
Integrated farm statistics (A8-0300/2017 - Maria Gabriela Zoană) RO

O evaluare a Sistemului european de statistici agricole (SESA) a concluzionat că principalii utilizatori ai agriculturii sunt afectați de lipsa de date specifice și că elementele sistemului sunt prea rigide, ceea ce nu permite introducerea rapidă a noilor colecții de date. Avem nevoie de date precise, exacte și furnizate în timp util. Aspecte precum forța de muncă în rândul tinerilor, depopularea zonelor, fenomenul de urbanizare, elementele de climă și mediu sunt doar câteva exemple de domenii în care statisticile de calitate sunt imperios necesare pentru a lua decizii în cunoștință de cauză în cadrul procesului de elaborare a politicilor agricole. Prin acest regulament se urmărește îmbunătățirea sistemului de colectare a datelor, devenind astfel mai coerent, flexibil și mai rapid, cu caracter de reducere a birocrației administrative. Procesul de colectare a datelor statistice, în special cele privind structura exploatațiilor agricole, influențează vizibil deciziile în viitoarele reforme agricole, decizii care în cele din urmă se răsfrâng asupra fermierului. Legislația actuală a UE a oferit cadrul pentru recensământul agricol 2010 și anchetele privind structura exploatațiilor agricole pe parcursul ultimilor zece ani, ancheta din 2016 fiind ultima acoperită de către dispozițiile actuale. Următorul recensământ agricol - în 2020 - se va baza pe o nouă bază legislativă.
2016/11/22
Notification of investment projects in energy infrastructure: repeal (A8-0211/2018 - Barbara Kappel) RO

La nivelul Uniunii Europene, avem nevoie de o mai bună reglementare în ceea ce privește investițiile în domeniul energetic al Uniunii. Trebuie să avem un cadru legislativ adecvat, în vederea obținerii unei legiferări mai bune. Regulamentul respectiv trebuie actualizat conform situației existente, pentru a se garanta că politica energetică a UE se dezvoltă în mod eficace și răspunde nevoilor reale ale UE. Uniunea Europeană are nevoie de o imagine de ansamblu asupra evoluției investițiilor în infrastructura energetică, astfel încât să-și poată îndeplini mai bine responsabilitățile în domeniul energiei și să poată să-și aducă aportul la îmbunătățirea infrastructurii în acest sector. Modalitățile de planificare și raportare în sectorul energetic trebuie îmbunătățite, astfel încât să se îndeplinească obiectivele uniunii energetice și să se reducă sarcinile administrative. Abrogarea regulamentului în cauză va duce la eliminarea cheltuielilor limitate aferente. Aceasta va contribui la raționalizarea utilizării resurselor Comisiei și ale statelor membre, eliminând obligațiile de raportare duble.
2016/11/22
Measures to strengthen administrative cooperation in the field of value-added tax (A8-0215/2018 - Roberts Zīle) RO

Taxa pe valoarea adăugată constituie o importantă sursă de venituri pentru statele membre. Totuși, statele suportă pierderi în acest domeniu din cauza fraudelor. Sistemul actual de impozitare a activităților comerciale dintre statele membre nu este în același pas cu accelerarea economiei. Cooperarea dintre statele membre ar ajuta să se combată mai ușor, mai rapid și mai eficient frauda în materie de TVA. Propunerea legislativă trebuie să găsească un echilibru just între cererile de informații și analiza acestor informații, pe de o parte, și protecția datelor și respectarea vieții private, pe de altă parte. Propunerea a fost îmbunătățită pentru a crea un echilibru mai eficient între interesele și responsabilitățile autorităților solicitante și ale celor solicitate. Mai mult decât atât, au fost simplificate modalitățile de gestionare a datoriilor fiscale în materie de TVA. Cred că propunerea trebuie să fie mai clară și să conțină mai multe detalii.
2016/11/22
Violation of rights of indigenous peoples in the world (A8-0194/2018 - Francisco Assis) RO

Toate statele trebuie să respecte, să protejeze și să garanteze drepturile funciare ale micilor proprietari și dreptul persoanelor la alte resurse, cum ar fi apa, pădurile, creșterea animalelor și pescuitul. Exproprierea discriminatorie a terenurilor și evacuările forțate afectează negativ populațiile din țările în curs de dezvoltare și subminează drepturile fundamentale ale omului, precum dreptul la viață, la hrană, locuință, sănătate și proprietate. Femeile din comunitățile indigene sunt marginalizate, în special prin lipsa accesului la asistență medicală, la servicii sociale și la posibilități economice. Acestea sunt discriminate pe motive de gen, etnie și mediu socioeconomic, ceea ce determină rate mai ridicate ale mortalității și creșterea numărului de victime ale unor violențe bazate pe gen. Am votat favorabil acest raport deoarece drepturile individuale și colective ale popoarelor indigene continuă să fie încălcate de către actori statali și nestatali, în diferite regiuni ale lumii, și aceste popoare se confruntă în continuare cu diverse tipuri de violență, precum și cu acte de rasism, excludere, discriminare, expropriere ilegală a domeniilor lor tradiționale sau privarea de acces la resursele și mijloacele de subzistență.
2016/11/22
Climate diplomacy (A8-0221/2018 - Arne Lietz, Jo Leinen) RO

Pentru viitorul diplomației în domeniul climei, măsurile de prevenire și ameliorarea riscurilor trebuie să facă parte integrantă din efortul comun, desfășurat de instituțiile UE în cooperare cu statele membre. Acest lucru va consolida prevenirea conflictelor în contextul politicii externe a UE și a statelor membre. UE trebuie să își asume un rol puternic de lider în acțiunile în domeniul climei. Trebuie să avem metode clare pentru a consolida cooperarea cu partenerii noi și vechi, în cadrul forurilor internaționale, cu guvernele naționale și chiar cu actorii nestatali. UE trebuie să pună în aplicare Acordul de la Paris în mod consecvent, care să includă și un mecanism de revizuire eficient. La nivelul UE, au fost adoptate acte legislative esențiale în domeniul climei pentru următorii zece ani, însă încă sunt necesare măsuri suplimentare. Am votat favorabil acest raport deoarece efectele grave ale schimbărilor climatice se resimt la nivel global și trebuie să fie o prioritate strategică în cadrul relațiilor diplomatice internaționale. Schimbările climatice afectează stabilitatea geopolitică, aprovizionarea cu alimente și apă și, prin urmare, securitatea regională a populațiilor implicate, precum și fluxurile migratorii, iar aceste aspecte trebuie abordate la toate nivelurile și în toate domeniile diplomației în materie de afaceri externe.
2016/11/22
Structural and financial barriers in the access to culture (A8-0169/2018 - Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski) RO

Consider că educația în științele umane, învățarea limbilor străine în școală și educația culturală fac parte integrantă din educația generală a tuturor cetățenilor europeni și contribuie la reducerea decalajelor sociale, ceea ce presupune existența unui nivel adecvat de finanțare - respectiv la fel ca celelalte discipline școlare.Pe de altă parte, este important ca în dezvoltarea politicilor culturale și educaționale să fie promovate programe pentru a spori interesul și participarea culturală, cu accent pe promovarea patrimoniului cultural al Europei și dezvoltarea diversității culturale și lingvistice europene.Susțin, totodată, propunerea raportorului de a se generaliza legitimația europeană de student, cu ajutorul căreia posesorii lor să poată intra gratuit.
2016/11/22
Proportionality test before adoption of new regulation of professions (A8-0395/2017 - Andreas Schwab) RO

Este important ca statele membre să promoveze progresul științific și tehnologic atunci când vorbim despre orice fel de serviciu furnizat prin mijloace electronice, mai ales când vorbim de servicii noi.Susțin poziția raportorului potrivit căreia, în cazul în care un stat membru reglementează o profesie, ar trebui să se țină seama de faptul că progresul tehnologic ar putea reduce sau crește asimetria dintre consumatori și profesioniști la nivelul informațiilor. Trebuie să avem totdeauna în vedere rapiditatea evoluției tehnologiilor și a progresului științific, motiv pentru care actualizarea cerințelor privind accesul poate avea o importanță deosebită pentru o serie de profesii.
2016/11/22
State of play of recreational fisheries in the EU (A8-0191/2018 - Norica Nicolai) RO

Circa 9 milioane de cetățeni europeni practică pescuitul recreativ, adică 1,6 % din populația europeană, ceea ce reprezintă aproximativ 10,5 miliarde de euro pentru economie, o mare parte a acestor bani ajungând la comunități mici sau regiuni considerate ca fiind rămase în urmă.Această activitate permite acestor comunități să își diversifice veniturile și economiile. Pentru a analiza însă impactul său real asupra economiilor locale și a mediului, este nevoie de o colectare adecvată de date. Pentru anumite specii, precum codul de Atlantic, bibanul de mare european, anghila europeană și somonul de Atlantic, există unele date colectate de statele membre, dar acest lucru nu este suficient pentru stocurile noastre și datele nu pot fi extrapolate la alte specii vizate și nu pot reprezenta temeiul științific pentru o bună reglementare.Ca atare, sprijin propunerea raportorului privind îmbunătățirea colectării datelor și adoptarea regulamentului necesar pentru a asigura un bun nivel al datelor în întreaga UE și în toate bazinele maritime la nivel european, date care sunt necesare pentru planurile de gestionare pentru cele două sectoare ale pescuitului - comercial și recreativ - care vizează același stoc.
2016/11/22
Clearing obligation, reporting requirements and risk-mitigation techniques for OTC derivatives and trade repositories (A8-0181/2018 - Werner Langen) RO

Monitorizarea piețelor instrumentelor financiare derivate este îngreunată de calitatea și transparența nesatisfăcătoare ale datelor produse de registrele centrale de tranzacții și împiedică autoritățile de reglementare și de supraveghere să identifice în timp util riscurile la adresa stabilității financiare. Susțin poziția raportorului privind necesitatea unei armonizări mai bune a normelor și a cerințelor de raportare și, în special, o mai bună armonizare a standardelor în materie de date, a metodelor și a modalităților de raportare, precum și a procedurilor care urmează să fie aplicate de registrele centrale de tranzacții pentru validarea datelor raportate în ceea ce privește exhaustivitatea și corectitudinea acestora.Totodată susțin necesitatea unui standard comun la nivelul Uniunii de raportare către registrele centrale de tranzacții pentru a reduce sarcina administrativă și pentru a corela mai bine ordinele în vederea executării tranzacțiilor.
2016/11/22
Common rules in the field of civil aviation and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (A8-0364/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) RO

Susțin poziția raportorului, potrivit căruia siguranța aviației nu este o îndatorire doar în sarcina industriei, ci reprezintă și o chestiune de supraveghere și de aplicare eficientă a normelor de către autoritățile aeronautice naționale. Îmbunătățirea siguranței aviației este o necesitate și susțin propunerea ca entitățile calificate, care îndeplinesc sarcini în numele autorităților aeronautice naționale sau ale agenției, autoritățile aeronautice naționale, să fie acreditate de către agenție. Un astfel de proces de acreditare ar permite să se analizeze nivelul existent al performanțelor de siguranță ale tuturor autorităților aeronautice naționale din UE. Pe de altă parte, consider benefică extinderea competențelor agenției în domeniul securității aviației, în special al securității cibernetice.
2016/11/22
CO2 emissions from and fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles (A8-0010/2018 - Damiano Zoffoli) RO

Obiectivul UE în domeniul schimbărilor climatice de reducere a emisiile de gaze cu efect de seră cu cel puțin 40 % până în 2030 este unul important și pentru sectorul transportului. În 2014, 25 % din emisiile de CO2 din sectorul transporturilor rutiere proveneau de la vehiculele grele, ceea ce înseamnă 5 % din emisii. Din păcate, emisiile de CO2 și consumul de combustibil al vehiculelor grele noi introduse pe piața UE nu au fost până în prezent monitorizate obiectiv, ceea ce îngreunează stabilirea unor date fiabile privind configurația parcului de vehicule grele înmatriculate în Uniunea Europeană, evoluția sa în timp și impactul său potențial asupra emisiilor de CO2.Susțin propunerea raportorului privind necesitatea ca producătorii să fie stimulați să inoveze și să facă investiții - pentru a achiziționa vehicule noi și moderne pentru a reduce emisiile de gaze cu efect de seră ale vehiculelor grele -, mai ales când este vorba de transportatorii auto din întreprinderile mici și mijlocii, pentru care carburantul reprezintă mai mult de un sfert din cheltuielile de funcționare, dar și pentru administratorii locali, care, când achiziționează noi mijloace publice, nu sunt în măsură să cunoască modelele cele mai eficiente de pe piață.
2016/11/22
Modernisation of education in the EU (A8-0173/2018 - Krystyna Łybacka) RO

Într-o lume tot mai globalizată și digitalizată, consider că sunt necesare metode inovatoare și relevante de învățare, predare și evaluare. Ele trebuie să fie corelate cu o infrastructură educațională adecvată, care să facă posibil lucrul în echipe și să stimuleze gândirea creativă a tinerilor, indiferent de mediul din care provin. Oportunitățile oferite de digitalizare și de informatizare trebuie folosite la maxim prin platforme educaționale comune pentru educația modernă, în special în domeniul învățământului și educației la distanță și al învățării mixte, pentru a dezvolta toate competențele viitoare ale tinerilor și a permite un acces mai facil pe piața forței de muncă.Nu trebuie să uităm însă că predarea cu ajutorul tehnologiilor digitale necesită un acces egal, un nivel corespunzător de competențe digitale, resurse de învățare de înaltă calitate, formare pentru a folosi tehnologia în scop pedagogic și promovarea atitudinilor și a motivației necesare pentru o participare digitală relevantă.
2016/11/22
Towards a sustainable and competitive European aquaculture sector (A8-0186/2018 - Carlos Iturgaiz) RO

Consider că este benefic pentru Uniunea Europeană ca pregătirea și formarea profesională în domeniul acvaculturii să fie adaptată noilor cerințe ale consumatorilor din Europa și, mai ales, să existe posibilitatea ca pescarii profesioniști să parcurgă cursuri de recalificare în direcția unor metode alternative de gestionare a mediilor acvatice, ceea ce ar contribui, de asemenea, la crearea de locuri de muncă pentru femeile și tinerii din regiunile rurale, costiere și ultraperiferice, pe insule și, în general, în regiunile care depind în mare măsură de activitățile de pescuit și de acvacultură.Într-o lume tot mai globalizată, femeile ocupă un loc din ce mai important și în acest domeniu și susțin propunerea raportorului privind necesitatea adaptării legislației la această realitate, precum și dezvoltarea de activități conexe acvaculturii, printre altele, de țesătorii sau ambalatorii de plase de pescuit. Pe de altă parte, consider benefică pentru Europa încurajarea cooperării dintre activitățile de inovare și cercetare din sectorul acvaculturii și programele universitare specifice, pentru a promova noi idei și a spori interesul față de acest sector economic.
2016/11/22
Mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Greece, Spain, France and Portugal (A8-0175/2018 - José Manuel Fernandes) RO

În ultimul an, catastrofele naturale au provocat numeroase pierderi de vieți omenești, motiv pentru care consider necesar ca statele membre să acorde mai multă atenție și să investească în prevenirea catastrofelor prin mobilizarea mijloacelor necesare și prin utilizarea fondurilor structurale și de investiții europene pentru a evita pe viitor pierderea de vieți omenești.Pentru acele regiuni afectate este benefic ca executivul european să sprijine și să aprobe rapid realocarea financiară a acordurilor de parteneriat, solicitată de către statele membre în acest scop, cu mențiunea ca statele membre trebuie să utilizeze contribuția respectivă în mod transparent, garantând o distribuție echitabilă în regiunile afectate.Salut totodată propunerea Comisiei privind un nou mecanism de protecție civilă al UE, ca o modalitate de a preveni și acționa în situații de dezastre naturale.
2016/11/22
Draft amending budget No 1/2018 accompanying the proposal to mobilise the EU Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Greece, Spain, France and Portugal (C8-0181/2018) RO

Anul trecut au existat o serie de catastrofe naturale - cutremur în Grecia, uragane și incendii forestiere de anvergură în Franța, Portugalia și Spania. S-a propus majorarea alocării pentru articolul bugetar 13 06 01 „Acordarea de asistență statelor membre în cazul unor catastrofe naturale majore cu repercusiuni grave asupra condițiilor de trai, a mediului natural sau a economiei” cu 97 646 105 EUR, atât în credite de angajament, cât și în credite de plată.Susțin propunerea de mobilizare a Fondului de solidaritate al Uniunii Europene pentru a acorda asistență acelor regiuni afectate și pentru a putea fi reconstruite cât mai repede drumurile, școlile sau alte instituții publice care au fost afectate.
2016/11/22
Protection against dumped and subsidised imports from countries not members of the EU (A8-0182/2018 - Christofer Fjellner) RO

Normele comune de protecție împotriva importurilor care fac obiectul unui dumping sau al unor subvenții din partea țărilor care nu sunt membre ale Uniunii Europene sunt cuprinse într-un regulament care a fost adoptat în 2009, fiind revizuit la acel moment un alt regulament din 1995.Susțin propunerea potrivit căreia anumite dispoziții ale regulamentelor ar trebui modificate în scopul de a îmbunătăți transparența și previzibilitatea, de a oferi măsuri eficiente de combatere a retorsiunii, de a îmbunătăți eficacitatea și asigurarea punerii în aplicare și de a optimiza practicile de reexaminare. În plus, ar trebui incluse în regulamente anumite practici care au fost aplicate în contextul anchetelor antidumping și antisubvenții în ultimii ani.
2016/11/22
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2018/000 TA 2018 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission (A8-0172/2018 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) RO

Consider benefică monitorizarea și colectarea de date statistice, fiind totodată important ca aceste serii statistice să poată fi apoi compilate într-o formă corespunzătoare pentru a fi ușor de accesat și de înțeles de către toți cetățenii europeni.Pe de altă parte, vor fi benefice tuturor publicarea viitoarelor rapoarte bianuale în 2019 și consider necesară o difuzare publică și largă în întreaga Uniune a acestora. Susțin totodată necesitatea unui site dedicat Fondului european de ajustare la globalizare, care să fie accesibil tuturor cetățenilor Uniunii, și importanța multilingvismului atunci când se comunică cu publicul larg, fiind necesară traducerea elementelor noi de pe site-ul FEG în toate limbile oficiale ale Uniunii, pentru o mai bună comunicare cu publicul, putând fi folosite mijloacele de comunicare socială și platformele alternative.
2016/11/22
Conformity of fisheries products with access criteria to the EU market (A8-0156/2018 - Linnéa Engström) RO

Consider necesară aplicarea tuturor aspectelor legislației UE legate de standardele și controalele de sănătate (inclusiv în ceea ce privește siguranța alimentară, trasabilitatea și prevenirea) în cazul produselor pescărești și de acvacultură importate, inclusiv al hranei pentru animale și al materiilor prime pentru furaje și sprijin propunerea de îmbunătățire a programului de inspecții în țările terțe prin intermediul perfecționării misiunilor Oficiului Alimentar și Veterinar, în principal prin creșterea numărului de unități inspectate în timpul fiecărei misiuni, cu scopul de a obține rezultate care să reflecte mai bine realitatea din țările terțe.Aceste controale sunt necesare având în vedere auditurile efectuate de DG SANTE care arată că unele țări terțe sunt foarte deficitare în privința asigurării faptului că produsele respectă standardele necesare de sănătate, cel puțin în cazul navelor de pescuit, al vaselor-fabrică și al navelor frigorifice, ceea ce îngreunează controalele sanitare realizate în punctele de inspecție de la frontierele UE atunci când se verifică respectarea normelor sanitare.
2016/11/22
The future of food and farming (A8-0178/2018 - Herbert Dorfmann) RO

Am votat pentru acest raport deoarece consider că este necesar să se mențină actuala arhitectură, compusă din doi piloni. Aceștia trebuie să fie coerenți și complementari, pentru că pilonul I este finanțat integral prin fondurile UE și constituie un mijloc eficient de sprijin pentru venit, pentru măsuri de mediu de bază și pentru continuarea măsurilor de piață existente, iar pilonul II îndeplinește nevoile specifice ale statelor membre. Nu trebuie să uităm faptul că sprijinul financiar european a transformat Uniunea într-unul dintre cei mai mari producători de bunuri agro-alimentare, așadar avem nevoie de menținerea aceluiași buget PAC și a celor doi piloni.Spun nu plafonării. Da, este nevoie de o finanțare orientată către fermele mici și mijlocii, dar și fermele mari au nevoie de o finanțare adecvată. Nu sunt de acord cu plafonarea și recomand ideea de a avea o plată redistributivă mai accentuată. Pe partea de convergență externă, îmi doresc să ajungem la o egalizare a plăților directe între fermierii europeni. Considerăm că, pentru a avea cu toții șanse egale pe piața internă a Uniunii, trebuie să se aducă la același nivel sprijinul direct către fermieri.
2016/11/22
Interpretation and implementation of the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making (A8-0170/2018 - Pavel Svoboda, Richard Corbett) RO

Consider benefică menținerea unor contacte strânse între instituțiile europene, chiar înainte de negocierile interinstituționale, pentru a se ajunge la o mai bună înțelegere reciprocă a pozițiilor lor respective, cu accente pe schimbul reciproc de opinii și informații, inclusiv prin invitarea în mod regulat a reprezentanților celorlalte instituții la schimburi informale de opinii.Consider totodată că este importantă o cooperare transparentă și de bună credință între Parlament, Consiliu și Comisie în procesul de adoptare a legislației europene, care ar trebui transpusă în practică printr-un real angajament din partea Comisiei de a implica Parlamentul și Consiliul, la același nivel, în aplicarea dispozițiilor sale privind programarea.Pe de altă parte, constatăm că mai multe rapoarte din proprie inițiativă ale Parlamentului European au rămas fără răspuns și susțin propunerea ca executivul european să prezinte colegislatorilor, în termen de trei luni, motivele care justifică retragerea unui text și un răspuns motivat la cererile de propuneri legislative sau nelegislative.
2016/11/22
2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework and own resources (B8-0239/2018, B8-0240/2018, B8-0241/2018) RO

Susțin cu fermitate necesitatea asigurării nivelului necesar de finanțare în cadrul financiar multianual 2021-2027 pentru politicile-cheie ale UE, pentru a le permite acestora să își îndeplinească misiunea și obiectivele, respectiv menținerea finanțării alocate PAC și politicii de coeziune pentru UE-27 cel puțin la nivelul bugetului pentru perioada 2014-2020 în termeni reali, respectând arhitectura generală a acestor politici, dar și necesitatea majorării bugetului actual alocat programului Erasmus+, dublarea finanțării specifice dedicate IMM-urilor și combaterii șomajului în rândul tinerilor, precum și sprijinirea consistentă în continuare a cercetării și inovării, a programului Life +, creșterea în mod semnificativ a investițiilor prin intermediul Mecanismului pentru interconectarea Europei și asigurarea unei finanțări suplimentare pentru securitate, migrație și relațiile externe.
2016/11/22
Annual Report on the functioning of the Schengen area (A8-0160/2018 - Carlos Coelho) RO

În ultimii trei ani au fost adoptate o serie de măsuri menite să consolideze integritatea spațiului Schengen fără controale la frontierele interne, inclusiv crearea Agenției Europene pentru Poliția de Frontieră și Garda de Coastă, care permite operațiuni comune în domeniul supravegherii frontierelor și al returnării. Pe de altă parte, este evident că extinderea spațiului Schengen înseamnă beneficii economice și sociale ce rezultă din dreptul la libera circulație a persoanelor, a serviciilor, a bunurilor și a capitalului, stimulând coeziunea și atenuând decalajele dintre țări și regiuni. Din păcate, există încă state membre care se opun aderării României și Bulgariei la Schengen, ceea ce înseamnă privarea acestora de beneficiile economice. România este pregătită să adere la spațiul Schengen, România aduce valoare adăugată UE de a face față provocărilor în materie de securitate.
2016/11/22
Minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime (A8-0168/2018 - Teresa Jiménez-Becerril Barrio, Angelika Mlinar) RO

Aplicarea acestor norme pentru protecția victimelor criminalității necesită îmbunătățirea mecanismelor de informare din statele membre, pentru a se garanta nu numai faptul că victimele își cunosc drepturile, ci și faptul că știu cui să se adreseze pentru a și le putea exercita. Nu trebuie să uităm faptul că primii specialiști care acordă asistență victimelor ar trebui să fie, în același timp, prima lor sursă de informare cu privire la drepturile lor și la programele concepute pentru a combate situațiile care duc la victimizare.
2016/11/22
Annual report on the implementation of the Common Commercial Policy (A8-0166/2018 - Tokia Saïfi) RO

Susțin necesitatea de a consolida normele internaționale din domeniu în scopul de a garanta avantaje concrete pentru consumatorii europeni, un mai bun acces pe piețele străine pentru întreprinderile europene și respectarea drepturilor fundamentale peste tot în lume, având în vedere creșterea constantă a serviciilor digitale, a fluxului de date și a comerțului electronic în cadrul comerțului internațional. În acest context, este importantă protecția datelor și confidențialitatea, mai ales că protecția datelor cu caracter personal nu are caracter negociabil în cadrul acordurilor comerciale. Susțin totodată că drepturile digitale ale cetățenilor ar trebui să fie promovate prin încheierea de acorduri comerciale, cu includerea în toate acordurile comerciale viitoare, inclusiv cele în curs de negociere în prezent, de capitole privind comerțul digital. Este necesară totodată o strategie privind comerțul digital, care să ia în considerare oportunitățile oferite întreprinderilor mici și mijlocii prin facilitarea accesului pe piețele globale.
2016/11/22
Fishing mortality ranges and safeguard levels for certain herring stocks in the Baltic Sea (A8-0149/2018 - Alain Cadec) RO

Acest raport face referire la propunerea de regulament al Parlamentului European și al Consiliului de modificare a Regulamentului anterior, adoptat în 2016, cu privire la intervalele mortalității prin pescuit și nivelurile de salvgardare pentru anumite stocuri de hering din Marea Baltică.Principala acțiune este de a facilita sustenabilitatea activităților de pescuit prin adaptarea valorilor legate de MSY la cele mai bune avize științifice disponibile. Pentru salvgardarea capacității de reproducere a stocurilor respective, s-au stabilit niveluri de referință pentru conservare, inclusiv intervalele ratei de mortalitate prin pescuit și nivelul de referință al biomasei stocului de reproducere, toate acestea fiind legate de nivelurile de referință pentru conservare. Atunci când se constantă că stocurile se situează sub nivelul de referință, capturile permise pentru stocul respectiv ar trebui să fie reduse. Această măsură poate fi completată, atunci când este necesar, de măsuri precum măsuri tehnice sau măsuri de urgență adoptate de Comisie sau de un stat membru. Considerentele care au stat la baza acestei modificări țin de cunoștințe științifice furnizate de către ICES.Mă declar în favoarea acestui raport deoarece acesta contribuie la realizarea obiectivelor politicii comune în domeniul pescuitului.
2016/11/22
Statistics of goods transport by inland waterways (codification) (A8-0154/2018 - Lidia Joanna Geringer de Oedenberg) RO

Aceasta propunere de regulament privind statistica transportului de mărfuri pe căi navigabile interioare se limitează la o simplă codificare a textelor existente, fără modificări de fond ale acestora.Cercetarea statistică referitoare la traficul de mărfuri pe căile navigabile interioare se desfășoară trimestrial. Obiectivul principal al cercetării statistice este constituit de colectarea datelor lunare privind operațiunile de trafic de mărfuri pe nave destinate transportului pe căile navigabile interioare, indiferent de țara în care nava este înregistrată sau înmatriculată. Colectivitatea statistică studiată este constituită din administrațiile portuare și primăriile care administrează porturi. Datele de trafic de mărfuri pe căile navigabile interioare sunt colectate și transmise trimestrial la INS pentru fiecare dintre porturile administrate.În toamna anului trecut, grupul de lucru consultativ, alcătuit din reprezentanți ai instituțiilor europene, a examinat propunerile menționate anterior prezentate de Comisie. Prezenta cercetare permite obținerea unor statistici pe baze comparabile și armonizate cu nivelul celor din statele membre ale Uniunii Europene, iar pe acest considerent mă declar în favoarea acestui raport. Am votat în favoarea acestui raport deoarece, în urma examinării propunerii, grupul de lucru consultativ a ajuns, de comun acord, la concluzia că propunerea se limitează la o simplă codificare a textelor existente, fără modificări de fond ale acestora.
2016/11/22
EU-Switzerland Agreement on the cumulation of origin between the EU, Switzerland, Norway and Turkey in the framework of the Generalised System of Preferences (A8-0151/2018 - Tiziana Beghin) RO

Prezentul acord face referire la propunerea de decizie a Consiliului privind încheierea unui acord între UE și Elveția privind cumulul de origine între UE, Elveția, Norvegia și Turcia. Acordul dintre UE și Elveția a fost negociat cu scopul de a armoniza regulile de origine ale sistemului generalizat de preferințe (SGP) și a include Turcia în sistemul cumulului de origine.Regulile de origine sunt o modalitate de a determina țara de origine a bunurilor. În contextul globalizării și al lanțurilor de valoare multinaționale, s-a identificat necesitatea unui set de reguli pentru determinarea sursei bunurilor. Am votat în favoarea acestui raport deoarece prin prezentul acord se asigura o bună funcționare a schimburilor între Uniunea Europeană și Elveția, cele doua părți putând oferi astfel tratament preferențial și accesul la produse originare din țările beneficiare, în cazul în care aceste țări utilizează materiale originare din UE sau respectiv din Elveția.
2016/11/22
EU-Norway Agreement on the cumulation of origin between the EU, Switzerland, Norway and Turkey in the framework of the Generalised System of Preferences (A8-0152/2018 - Tiziana Beghin) RO

Acordul face referire la propunerea de decizie a Consiliului privind încheierea unui acord cu Norvegia privind cumulul de origine între Uniunea Europeană, Confederația Elvețiană, Regatul Norvegiei și Republica Turcia în cadrul sistemului generalizat de preferințe. Prezentul acord, între UE și Norvegia, a fost negociat cu scopul de a armoniza regulile de origine ale sistemului generalizat de preferințe (SGP) și prevede, totodată, includerea Turciei în sistemul cumulului de origine care, până în prezent, a funcționat între Uniune, Elveția și Norvegia.Noua legislație prevede, de asemenea, înlocuirea fostelor certificate de origine de tip A cu un nou sistem pentru stabilirea dovezilor de origine de către exportatorii înregistrați. Pentru ca sistemul de cumulare să se aplice Elveției și Turciei, părțile trebuie să încheie și să aplice acorduri similare cu Elveția și Turcia.Am dat un vot pozitiv acestui raport deoarece este necesar pentru a asigura o bună funcționare a schimburilor comerciale între UE și Norvegia. Acesta va permite UE și Norvegiei, totodată, să utilizeze noile dovezi de origine înlocuitoare prevăzute de noul sistemul REX.
2016/11/22
EU-Norway Agreement on administrative cooperation, combating fraud and recovery of claims in the field of Value Added Tax (A8-0147/2018 - Miguel Viegas) RO

Raportul vizează îmbunătățirea cooperării administrative, combaterea fraudelor și recuperarea creanțelor în domeniul taxei pe valoarea adăugată. Scopul acestui acord ar fi să se stabilească un cadru juridic pentru cooperare între statele membre în vederea prevenirii și combaterii fraudelor, dar și pentru recuperarea creanțelor în domeniul TVA.Fraudele transfrontaliere în materie de TVA aduc anual mari prejudicii bugetelor publice. Prin urmare, cooperarea cu țările terțe este esențială pentru a combate fraudele în domeniul TVA. De-a lungul timpului s-a înregistrat o buna colaborare în domeniul TVA între Norvegia și statele membre ale UE, Norvegia jucând un rol-cheie în numeroase cazuri de cooperare legate de frauda de TVA transfrontalieră. Acordurile de cooperare cu vecinii și partenerii comerciali ai UE îmbunătățesc șansele statelor membre să identifice și să combată fraudele de TVA și ar stopa pierderile financiare pe care acestea le cauzează. Din acest punct de vedere am votat favorabil acest raport.
2016/11/22
Optimisation of the value chain in the EU fishing sector (A8-0163/2018 - Clara Eugenia Aguilera García) RO

Sectorul pescuitului din Uniune se confruntă cu provocări din ce în ce mai mari, care condiționează veniturile pescarilor și generează probleme pentru continuarea activității în comunitățile de pescari din diferite regiuni ale UE. Acest raport analizează rolul important al organizațiilor de producători. Consider că este necesar să fie încurajați pescarii să se reunească în cadrul unor organizații de producători, să se elimine obstacolele birocratice și să li se acorde o mai mare responsabilitate, facilitând accesul la ajutoare financiare.Un alt aspect esențial este includerea lanțului valoric în planurile de producție și de marketing ale organizațiilor de producători, în scopul adaptării ofertei la cerere, garantând astfel un venit echitabil al pescarilor. O altă problemă esențială este revizuirea sistemului de etichetare.Am votat în favoarea acestui raport, fiind necesar să se stabilească mecanisme care să îmbunătățească prețul de vânzare, pentru a crește remunerația pentru munca lor și pentru a promova distribuirea echitabilă și adecvată a valorii adăugate pe tot parcursul lanțului valoric al sectorului. În plus, este necesară îmbunătățirea și coordonarea, la nivelul UE, a luptei împotriva practicilor comerciale neloiale.
2016/11/22
Implementation of CAP young farmers’ tools in the EU after the 2013 reform (A8-0157/2018 - Nicola Caputo) RO

Raportul „Punerea în aplicare a instrumentelor PAC pentru tinerii fermieri în UE după reforma din 2013” are drept scop îmbunătățirea statutului, identificarea nevoilor reale și crearea de noi condiții mai avantajoase orientate către noii fermieri și tinerii fermieri. Banii din bugetul Uniunii Europene destinați agriculturii au transformat Uniunea într-unul dintre cei mai mari producători de bunuri agroalimentare la nivel mondial, dovadă clară că trebuie să menținem același buget PAC și cei doi piloni. Da, este nevoie de o finanțare orientată pentru fermele mici și mijlocii, dar și fermele mari au nevoie de o finanțare adecvată.Pe partea de convergență externă, trebuie să ajungem la o egalizare a plăților directe între fermierii europeni. Pentru ca fermierii europeni să aibă șanse egale pe o piață internă unică a Uniunii, trebuie ca fermierul român să aibă aceeași subvenție ca fermierul francez și nu jumătate, cum se întâmplă astăzi.Am votat cu „abținere” la acest raport deoarece nu sunt de acord cu plafonarea și recomand ideea de a avea o plată redistributivă mai accentuată. Dacă majoritatea statelor membre vor vota pentru plafonare, atunci mă voi exprima ferm pentru o plafonare voluntară.
2016/11/22
Multiannual plan for demersal stocks in the North Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks (A8-0263/2017 - Ulrike Rodust) RO

Acest raport face referire la propunerea de stabilire a unui plan multianual pentru stocurile demersale din Marea Nordului și pentru activitățile de pescuit care exploatează stocurile respective.Marea Nordului este reprezentativă pentru sectorul pescuitului. Aici se pescuiesc numeroase specii de pește. În acest an au existat numeroase specii care au fost capturate în pescuitul mixt. Lucru dificil pentru pescari deoarece ei se lovesc de cotele limite impuse. Prin aceasta propunere se limitează impactul cotelor limitate, impunându-se anumite măsuri care permit schimbarea posibilităților de pescuit între statele membre si cu statele terțe.Așadar, am votat în favoarea acestui raport deoarece acest raport oferă o mai mare flexibilitate și are un caracter multianual, lucru care ar trebui să aducă mai multă stabilitate și vizibilitate pescarilor.
2016/11/22
Posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services (A8-0319/2017 - Elisabeth Morin-Chartier, Agnes Jongerius) RO

Acest raport face referire la propunerea de directivă a Parlamentului European și a Consiliului de modificare a Directivei 96/71/CE a Parlamentului European și a Consiliului din 16 decembrie 1996 privind detașarea lucrătorilor în cadrul prestării de servicii. Potrivit statisticilor, numărul lucrătorilor detașați la nivelul Uniunii a crescut cu aproape 41% în perioada 2010-2015. În 2015, în UE se înregistrau 2,05 milioane de detașări, comparativ cu 1,3 milioane în 2010 și 1,7 milioane în 2013. Germania, Franța și Belgia sunt cele trei state membre care atrag cel mai mare număr de lucrători detașați, aici lucrând aproximativ 50% din totalul acestora. Polonia, Germania și Franța sunt cele trei state care trimit cel mai mare număr de lucrători detașați.M-am exprimat în favoarea acestui raport deoarece consider că libera circulație a lucrătorilor, libertatea de stabilire și libertatea de a presta servicii sunt principii fundamentale și sunt esențiale pentru funcționarea corespunzătoare a pieței interne. Punerea în aplicare și asigurarea respectării acestor principii au scopul de a garanta condiții de concurență echitabile pentru întreprinderi, de a combate eludarea normelor, de a respecta drepturile lucrătorilor, de a îmbunătăți condițiile de muncă și de a consolida coeziunea socială la nivelul statelor membre.
2016/11/22
Management, conservation and control measures applicable in the Convention Area of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (A8-0377/2017 - Linnéa Engström) RO

Acest raport vizează stabilirea de măsuri de gestionare, conservare și control aplicabile în zona Convenției Organizației regionale de gestionare a pescuitului în Pacificul de Sud (SPRFMO). Am votat în favoarea acestui raport deoarece consider că Uniunea Europeană și statele membre trebuie să depună în continuare eforturi pentru a promova activitățile de pescuit costier, dar și utilizarea unor unelte și tehnici de pescuit selective și cu impact redus asupra mediului, inclusiv a unor unelte și tehnici utilizate în cadrul pescuitului tradițional și artizanal, contribuind astfel la asigurarea unui nivel echitabil de trai pentru economiile locale.
2016/11/22
Sustainable finance (A8-0164/2018 - Molly Scott Cato) RO

Acest raport face referire la finanțele sustenabile ale Uniunii, iar în urma acestuia va începe procesul de elaborare a unui sistem de clasificare al UE pentru activități economice sustenabile, care să susțină viitoarele standarde și etichete UE pentru produsele financiare ecologice, cum ar fi obligațiunile verzi sau fondurile de investiții. Se propune crearea unei noi categorii de repere: criterii de referință cu emisii scăzute de carbon și valori de referință pozitive privind impactul asupra mediului. O altă propunere constă în stabilirea unor standarde minime pentru metodologia acestor criterii de referință, sporind astfel gradul de transparență față de investitori. Consider că trebuie să construim un sistem de finanțare care să funcționeze pentru oameni și nu doar pentru actorii de pe piață. Sustenabilitatea, responsabilitatea și etica ar trebui să se afle în centrul finanțelor noastre, la fel ca toate politicile și acțiunile UE, în conformitate cu obiectivele dezvoltării durabile.Îndrăznesc să spun că aceasta este o mare schimbare a piețelor financiare de la aplicarea principiilor contabile și de audit generale. Prin urmare, am acordat un vot favorabil acestui raport asupra finanțelor verzi și solicitării de a încuraja finanțarea proiectelor care contribuie la lupta împotriva schimbărilor climatice.
2016/11/22
The 2017 EU Justice Scoreboard (A8-0161/2018 - Jytte Guteland) RO

Prezentul raport constituie un răspuns la Tabloul de bord al UE privind justiția din 2017, având în vedere faptul că justiția susține statul de drept în societate și garantează dreptul oricărei persoane la un proces echitabil, în fața unei instanțe independente și imparțiale. Pentru a respecta această garanție Comisia cere statelor membre să eficientizeze procedurile și să le deruleze în timp util, la costuri rezonabile. Cu ajutorul îmbunătățirii eficienței instanțelor judecătorești se consideră că se poate îmbunătăți economia, deoarece percepția întreprinderilor cu privire la independența judiciară poate conduce la creșterea productivității. De asemenea, se ia în considerare și faptul că apărarea drepturilor fundamentale ale justiției joacă un rol esențial în crearea unui mediu politic pozitiv, ducând la recâștigarea încrederii cetățenilor în instituții. Printre factorii necesari pentru eficientizarea și îmbunătățirea sistemului judiciar se află și existența unui proces amplu și imparțial de recrutare a judecătorilor, de la examinare la numirea acestora, pentru a evita, pe cât de mult posibil, puterile de decizie discreționare, precum și adoptarea undei decizii finale pe baza unor factori concreți și obiectivi. Pe considerentele enumerate mai sus, am votat favorabil acest raport.
2016/11/22
Protocol to the EU-Uzbekistan Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (accession of Croatia) (A8-0104/2018 - Jozo Radoš) RO

Scopul acestui protocol la Acordul de parteneriat și cooperare este de a extinde parteneriatul între Uniunea Europeană și Uzbekistan, în contextul aderării Croației la Uniunea Europeană. Acordul de parteneriat și cooperare a fost semnat la data de 21 iunie 1996 și a intrat în vigoare la 1 iulie 1999. Protocolul propus încorporează Croația ca parte contractantă la acord. Am votat în favoarea acestei recomandări, ținând cont de interesul comun de diversificare a rutelor de export, a structurilor cererii și ofertei, precum și a surselor de energie și de sprijinire a dezvoltării de structuri ale economiei de piață atât în Asia, cât și în Europa.
2016/11/22
EU-Korea Framework Agreement (accession of Croatia) (A8-0120/2018 - Tokia Saïfi) RO

Consiliul european propune încheierea unui protocol la Acordul-cadru UE - Republica Coreea, pentru a se ține seama de aderarea Republicii Croația la Uniunea Europeană. Prin aceasta, Croația devine parte contractantă la acord. Acest acord-cadru a fost semnat la 10 mai 2010, a intrat în vigoare la 1 iunie 2014 și constituie primul acord de acest tip încheiat între Uniunea Europeană și o țară asiatică. Acesta a contribuit la consolidarea cooperării Uniunii Europene cu Coreea în regiune. Coreea este un partener-cheie în regiune în numeroase domenii, precum pacea și securitatea, drepturile omului și statul de drept, mediul înconjurător, energia, combaterea terorismului, buna guvernare sau combaterea corupției și a criminalității organizate.Consider că acest acord contribuie la sporirea schimburilor comerciale între cele două părți implicate și este o oportunitate pentru UE să aibă acces la o piață de desfacere pentru produsele sale.
2016/11/22
Subjecting the new psychoactive substance ADB-CHMINACA to control measures (A8-0133/2018 - Maite Pagazaurtundúa Ruiz) RO

Acest raport are la bază proiectul de decizie de punere în aplicare a noi unor măsuri de control a Consiliului privind substanțele psihoactive. Acesta are drept scop stabilirea unui mecanism pentru facilitarea schimbului de informații în ceea ce privește narcoticele și noile droguri sintetice. Drogurile legale au ajutat la înmulțirea noilor substanțe și i-au plasat pe cei care le fabrică, vând și consumă, undeva foarte departe de a putea fi controlați de legile internaționale. În timp ce această măsură este cu siguranță una folositoare în abordarea noilor substanțe, funcționează și ca un sistem de avertizare timpurie. Acest lucru permite statelor membre să intervină, să reacționeze într-un timp cât mai scurt.Deoarece legislația în vigoare nu reușește să ofere un răspuns complet provocărilor oferite de substanțele psihoactive, susțin propunerea de decizie a Comisiei ce invită statele membre să își întărească eforturile în procesul de conștientizare și prevenție a populației.
2016/11/22
Subjecting the new psychoactive substance CUMYL-4CN-BINACA to control measures (A8-0134/2018 - Maite Pagazaurtundúa Ruiz) RO

Traficul și abuzul de droguri constituie amenințări majore la adresa sănătății și siguranței persoanelor și a societății. Acestea afectează structura socială și economică, influențând în mod negativ calitatea vieții persoanelor, dar și securitatea statelor membre. Un număr tot mai mare de persoane, în special tineri, consumă substanțe psihoactive, în ciuda faptului că acestea au efecte negative asupra sănătății și siguranței lor. Riscurile pe care le pot prezenta substanțele psihoactive noi au determinat autoritățile să aplice diverse măsuri restrictive. Din păcate, aceste măsuri nu sunt foarte eficiente deoarece în locul substanțelor supuse controlului apar rapid altele, înlocuitoare, cu o compoziție chimică asemănătoare.Prezentul raport propune stabilirea unui mecanism pentru facilitarea unui schimb mai rapid de informații între statele membre, o noua procedură de notificare a substanțelor ce sunt sub control în statele membre și o evaluare a riscului de consum. M-am exprimat în favoarea acestei propuneri deoarece este nevoie de o monitorizare mult mai bună a traficului ilicit de droguri și de sancțiuni clare și proporționale în vederea combaterii acestui fenomen.
2016/11/22
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2017/010 BE/Caterpillar (A8-0148/2018 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) RO

La data de 18 decembrie 2017, Belgia a depus o solicitare prin care solicită o contribuție financiară din FEG ca urmare a disponibilizărilor efectuate de Caterpillar, la fabrica sa din Belgia și la 5 furnizori. În urma disponibilizărilor rămân fără loc de muncă 1 364 persoane. Motivul principal care stă la baza reducerilor de personal se datorează producției care a cunoscut o scădere dramatică. După evaluarea acestei cereri, Comisia a concluzionat că sunt îndeplinite condițiile pentru acordarea unei contribuții financiare din partea FEG.Susțin acest raport deoarece Fondul european de ajustare la globalizare (FEG) urmărește să ofere sprijin lucrătorilor disponibilizați și persoanelor a căror activitate a încetat ca urmare a schimbărilor majore intervenite în practicile comerciale internaționale, precum și să le acorde asistență în procesul de reintegrare pe piața muncii. Aceste schimbări sunt provocate de procesul globalizării, dar sunt și ca urmare a continuării crizei economice și financiare mondiale sau ca urmare a unei noi crize economice și financiare mondiale.
2016/11/22
Annual report 2016 on the protection of EU’s financial interests - Fight against fraud (A8-0135/2018 - Gilles Pargneaux) RO

Statele membre și Comisia au o responsabilitate comună și împărțită în ceea ce privește execuția a 74 % din bugetul Uniunii pentru anul 2016. Printre responsabilitățile statelor membre se numără combaterea și prevenirea fraudelor ce afectează bugetul UE, fiind inclusă și frauda transfrontalieră în materie de TVA și a infracțiunilor penale. La nivelul UE, constatăm cu îngrijorare creșterea fraudelor în materie de TVA prin metode de tip ”carusel”. O situație alarmantă o regăsim și în activitățile vamale ce rezultă din contrabanda cu diferite produse, în special, produse care fac obiectul taxei de anti-dumping, dar și la îmbrăcăminte și încălțăminte, alcool și țigări.Am votat în favoarea raportului privind protejarea intereselor financiare ale UE pentru anul 2016 deoarece consider că este nevoie de o comunicare mai eficientă între statele membre, precum și de implementarea unui mecanism ce generalizează o mai bună utilizare a fiecărei resurse financiare, transparență care ajută la combaterea fraudelor, dar și la informarea cetățeanului asupra modului de utilizare a banului public.
2016/11/22
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: genetically modified sugar beet H7-1 (B8-0220/2018) RO

Organismele modificate genetic (OMG) pot fi plante sau animale ale căror caracteristici genetice au fost modificate în laborator, pentru a le crește rezistența la secetă, la dăunători, la ierbicide puternice, la salinitate, la aciditatea crescută a solului sau la temperaturi scăzute. Alteori, scopul modificării genetice este de a modifica proprietățile nutritive ale unor culturi. Produsele alimentare sau furajele modificate genetic nu trebuie să aibă efecte adverse asupra sănătății umane, a sănătății animale sau a mediului.
2016/11/22
Annual report on the control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank for 2016 (A8-0139/2018 - Marco Valli) RO

Banca Europeana de Investiții este cel mai important creditor public care operează pe piața de capital. Principala sa responsabilitate este de a contribui la integrarea, coeziunea economică și socială și dezvoltarea regională prin intermediul unor instrumente de investiții specifice, cum ar fi împrumuturile, titlurile de capital, garanțiile, mecanismele de partajare a riscurilor și serviciile de consiliere. BEI joacă un rol-cheie în implementarea unui număr tot mai mare de instrumente financiare ce mobilizează și alte fonduri, pe lângă fondurile bugetare ale UE. Pentru o eficacitate sporită și o mai bună transparență, BEI trebuie sa furnizeze informații mai bune și mai sistematice.În conformitate cu Acordul de la Paris, BEI ar putea să susțină și mai mult efortul comun global de combatere a schimbărilor climatice, prin reducerea treptată a sprijinului pentru combustibilii fosili. Acest fapt se poate face prin acordarea mai multor împrumuturi proiectelor de infrastructură publică, pentru atenuarea consecințelor schimbărilor climatice și a proiectelor la scară mică din domeniul energiei din surse regenerabile. Susțin acest raport, deoarece provocările cu care se confruntă sustenabilitatea sunt tot mai mari, în special în contextul Agendei 2030 pentru dezvoltare durabilă.
2016/11/22
Cohesion policy and thematic objective ‘promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures’ (A8-0136/2018 - Andrey Novakov) RO

Banca Europeană de Investiții este cel mai important creditor public care operează pe piața de capital. Principala sa responsabilitate este de a contribui la integrarea, coeziunea economică și socială și dezvoltarea regională prin intermediul unor instrumente de investiții specifice, cum ar fi împrumuturile, titlurile de capital, garanțiile, mecanismele de partajare a riscurilor și serviciile de consiliere. BEI joacă un rol-cheie în implementarea unui număr tot mai mare de instrumente financiare ce mobilizează și alte fonduri, pe lângă fondurile bugetare ale UE. Pentru o eficacitate sporită și o mai bună transparență, BEI trebuie să furnizeze informații mai bune și mai sistematice. În conformitate cu Acordul de la Paris, BEI ar putea să susțină și mai mult efortul comun global de combatere a schimbărilor climatice prin reducerea treptată a sprijinului pentru combustibilii fosili. Acest fapt se poate face prin acordarea mai multor împrumuturi proiectelor de infrastructură publică pentru atenuarea consecințele schimbărilor climatice și a proiectelor la scară mică de energie din surse regenerabile. Susțin acest raport deoarece provocările cu care se confruntă sustenabilitatea sunt tot mai mari, în special în contextul Agendei 2030 pentru dezvoltare durabilă.
2016/11/22
A global ban on animal testing for cosmetics (B8-0217/2018) RO

Acest act normativ reglementează condițiile privind comercializarea produselor și a ingredientelor cosmetice în UE. El are obiectivul de a realiza o piață internă a produselor cosmetice, asigurând bunăstarea animalelor și, în același timp, protecția sănătății umane și a mediului. Introducerea pe piață a produselor cosmetice finite și a ingredientelor cosmetice testate pe animale a fost interzisă în UE din martie 2009, dar, cu toate acestea, încă se înregistrează nereguli la respectarea acestui regulament. Am votat în favoarea acestui raport deoarece UE ar trebui să depună mai multe eforturi pentru a promova o mai bună conștientizare a importanței bunăstării animalelor la nivel internațional. Susțin cererea adresată autorităților de reglementare și întreprinderilor de a institui un sistem de monitorizare care să permită efectuarea de audituri periodice, independente, pentru a garanta faptul că furnizorii industriali respectă interdicția totală impusă.
2016/11/22
Current situation and future prospects for the sheep and goat sectors in the EU (A8-0064/2018 - Esther Herranz García) RO

Sectoarele ovinelor și caprinelor sunt cele mai vulnerabile din domeniul creșterii animalelor din UE. Principala problemă este rentabilitatea scăzută și veniturile mici, ce se datorează în mare parte costurilor prea mari. Acestea depășesc uneori prețurile de vânzare, ceea ce duce la abandonarea din ce în ce mai frecventă a acestor sectoare de către agricultori. Este important să ne asigurăm că aceste activități au un viitor viabil în UE. Să nu uităm totodată contribuția la dezvoltarea economiilor din zonele rurale. Așadar este nevoie de o intensificare a sprijinului în aceste sectoare, ținând seama mai ales de dependența ridicată a sectoarelor crescătorilor de ovine și de caprine de plățile directe. Susțin menținerea sau consolidarea măsurilor de sprijin pentru sectoarele ovinelor și caprinelor, precum și a altor măsuri de sprijin în cadrul viitoarei reforme a PAC, cu scopul de a opri abandonarea acestor producții de către agricultori în UE.
2016/11/22
Media pluralism and media freedom in the European Union (A8-0144/2018 - Barbara Spinelli) RO

Libertatea, pluralismul și independența mass-mediei reprezintă componente esențiale ale dreptului la libertatea de exprimare. Mass-media are un rol esențial în societatea democratică, contribuind în același timp la informarea cetățenilor. Răspândirea știrilor false și a dezinformării pe platformele de comunicare socială sau pe site-urile de căutare a afectat puternic credibilitatea mijloacelor de informare în masă tradiționale. Potrivit observațiilor Instrumentului de monitorizare a pluralismului mass-mediei, drepturile de proprietate asupra mass-mediei sunt încă foarte concentrate și acest lucru constituie un risc semnificativ pentru diversitatea informațiilor și a punctelor de vedere reprezentate în conținutul mediatic. Mă declar în favoarea acestui raport și consider că statele membre trebuie să ia măsuri adecvate, inclusiv să asigure finanțare publică adecvată, pentru a proteja și a promova un peisaj mediatic pluralist, independent și liber, în serviciul societății democratice. Independența și sustenabilitatea serviciilor media publice și a celor comunitare și participative sunt elemente esențiale pentru garantarea dreptului fundamental la libertatea de exprimare și de informare.
2016/11/22
Common system of value added tax, with regard to the obligation to respect a minimum standard rate (A8-0124/2018 - Roberto Gualtieri) RO

În prezent, articolul 97 din Directiva 2006/112/CE a Consiliului din 28 noiembrie 2006 privind sistemul comun al taxei pe valoarea adăugată (denumită în continuare „Directiva privind TVA”) prevede că, de la 1 ianuarie 2016 până la 31 decembrie 2017, cota standard nu poate fi mai mică de 15 %. În prezent, toate statele membre aplică o cotă standard de cel puțin 17 %.Prezenta propunere face parte dintr-o serie de propuneri legislative ale Comisiei care vizează reformarea sistemului de TVA al UE, precum și evoluția către un sistem definitiv de TVA în UE.
2016/11/22
Prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing (A8-0056/2017 - Krišjānis Kariņš, Judith Sargentini) RO

Statele membre trebuie să se asigure că autoritățile competente care supraveghează instituțiile de credit și instituțiile financiare cooperează cât mai mult posibil, indiferent de natura sau statutul lor. Bunurile sensibile în contextul spălării banilor sau al finanțării terorismului cuprind: petrol, arme, metale prețioase, produse din tutun, artefacte culturale și alte elemente de importanță arheologică, istorică, culturală și religioasă sau valori științifice rare, precum și fildeș și specii protejate.M-am exprimat în favoarea acestui raport deoarece autoritățile competente ar trebui să dispună de un temei juridic mai adecvat pentru schimbul de informații confidențiale și să coopereze în cea mai mare măsură posibilă, în conformitate cu standardele internaționale aplicabile în acest domeniu.
2016/11/22
Approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (A8-0048/2017 - Daniel Dalton) RO

Parlamentul European a adoptat amendamentele la propunerea de Regulament al Parlamentului European și al Consiliului privind omologarea și supravegherea pieței autovehiculelor și remorcilor acestora, precum și ale sistemelor, componentelor și unităților tehnice separate destinate vehiculelor respective.Protecția consumatorilor este o prioritate a Uniunii și trebuie făcut totul pentru a preveni înșelăciunea din partea producătorilor de automobile, menită să manipuleze testele privind emisiile poluante și consumul de combustibil pentru a produce rezultate false sau a evita orice alte reguli. Întrucât protecția consumatorilor reprezintă o prioritate a Uniunii, ar trebui să se asigure proceduri mai fiabile, armonizate și transparente de omologare și de supraveghere a pieței în statele membre.
2016/11/22
Organic production and labelling of organic products (A8-0311/2015 - Martin Häusling) RO

Statisticile la nivelul UE ne atrag atenția asupra volumului total de deșeuri. Acestea reprezintă 2,5 miliarde de tone, din care 1,6 miliarde nu au fost reciclate sau reutilizate, ceea ce reprezintă o pierdere uriașă pentru economia europeană.În ceea ce privește mediul urban, doar 43 % din deșeurile municipale sunt reciclate, restul fiind stocate în depozite de deșeuri (31 %) sau incinerate (26 %). Ca atare, este necesară introducerea unor cerințe pentru producătorii de ambalaje în privința ciclului de viață, pe de o parte, și utilizarea de materiale biologice pentru fabricarea ambalajelor, pe de altă parte.Acest fapt va permite totodată reducerea prețurilor pentru ambalaje și a impactului asupra mediului. Nu în ultimul rând, este necesară o mai bună informare a publicului cu privire la impactul ambalajelor nereciclabile asupra mediului și a sănătății publice pe termen mediu și lung.
2016/11/22
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (A8-0140/2018 - Miroslavs Mitrofanovs) RO

Statele membre și Uniunea depun eforturi considerabile în vederea elaborării unei strategii pentru ocuparea forței de muncă și pentru promovarea unei forțe de muncă competente, calificate și adaptabile, dar și a unei piețe a muncii capabile să reacționeze rapid la evoluția economiei.UE trebuie să combată excluziunea socială și discriminarea și să promoveze justiția socială și protecția socială, precum și egalitatea de gen. Susțin definirea și punerea în aplicare a unor politici prin care UE să țină cont de cerințele legate de promovarea unui nivel ridicat de ocupare a forței de muncă, de garantarea unei protecții sociale corespunzătoare, de combaterea sărăciei și a excluziunii sociale, precum și de cele legate de un nivel ridicat de educație și de formare.
2016/11/22
Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on European business statistics, amending Regulation (EC) no 184/2005 and repealing 10 legal acts in the field of business statistics (A8-0094/2018 - Janusz Lewandowski) RO

Există o cerere tot mai mare de statistici de înaltă calitate privind întreprinderile în UE. Statisticile europene privind întreprinderile ar trebui să se bazeze pe un cadru comun, simplu, cu definiții armonizate, care să faciliteze înțelegerea stării economiei UE. Utilizatorii de date și factorii de decizie politică folosesc aceste date și statistici pentru a lua decizii care contribuie la consolidarea unei piețe unice bazate pe cunoaștere și pe inovare.Statisticile și datele privind serviciile pentru întreprinderi rămân o provocare, în special din cauza cantității lor relativ reduse; de aceea, la nivelul Uniunii, este necesar să existe date și statistici mai precise și furnizate în timp util. Este necesară și o abordare flexibilă a acestui cadru pentru a face posibile adaptări la progresele de ordin metodologic și un răspuns rapid la nevoile utilizatorilor de date.
2016/11/22
Protection of investigative journalists in Europe: the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová (B8-0186/2018) RO

Atacurile asupra jurnalismului de investigație reprezintă crime împotriva statului de drept și a democrației. Acesta este cel de al cincilea caz de asasinare a unui jurnalist într-un stat membru al UE în ultimii 10 ani și al doilea caz de asasinare în UE a unui jurnalist de investigație care lucrează la dosarul Panama Papers , după uciderea lui Daphne Caruana Galizia în Malta în octombrie 2017.Respectarea statului de drept, a democrației, a drepturilor omului și a libertăților fundamentale, reprezintă obligații care revin Uniunii și statelor ei membre și care trebuie îndeplinite. Consider că o mass-media liberă, independentă și neîngrădită constituie una dintre pietrele de temelie ale unei societăți democratice, iar statele membre au datoria de a se asigura că jurnaliștii sunt protejați pe teritoriul lor.
2016/11/22
A European values instrument to support civil society organisations which promote democracy, rule of law and fundamental values within the European Union (B8-0189/2018) RO

Valorile europene comune fundamentale precum respectarea demnității umane, a libertății, a democrației, a egalității, a statului de drept și a drepturilor omului, inclusiv respectarea drepturilor persoanelor care aparțin minorităților, nu pot fi considerate de la sine înțelese și trebuie să fie în permanență cultivate și protejate. Deteriorarea lor în orice stat membru poate avea efecte negative pentru UE în ansamblul său.În acest sens, UE ar trebui să ofere sprijin financiar specific pentru organizațiile societății civile care activează la nivel local și național pentru promovarea și protejarea acestor valori. Subliniez totodată și necesitatea ca UE să dezvolte modalități mai noi și mai eficiente de a proteja și de a promova aceste valori în Uniune.
2016/11/22
The violation of human rights and the rule of law in the case of two Greek soldiers arrested and detained in Turkey (B8-0194/2018, B8-0196/2018) RO

Doi soldați turci sunt deținuți într-o închisoare turcă fără a fi puși sub acuzare și fără a li se fi adus la cunoștință infracțiunile de care sunt învinuiți. La data de 4 martie 2018, o instanță judiciară turcă din Edirne a hotărât continuarea detenției celor doi soldați, închiși în prezent în condiții de securitate maximă.Sunt de părere că autoritățile turce trebuie să urmeze cu strictețe procedurile judiciare și să respecte întru totul drepturile omului consacrate în dreptul internațional, inclusiv în Convenția de la Geneva. Solicit Consiliului, Comisiei, Serviciului European de Acțiune Externă și tuturor statelor membre ale UE să dea dovadă de solidaritate și să solicite eliberarea imediată a celor doi soldați cu ocazia oricărui contact sau comunicări cu liderii și autoritățile turce, în spiritul dreptului internațional și al relațiilor de bună vecinătate.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the Treaty provisions concerning national Parliaments (A8-0127/2018 - Paulo Rangel) RO

Comisia pentru afaceri constituționale a adoptat Raportul privind punerea în aplicare a dispozițiilor tratatului privind parlamentele naționale. Parlamentele naționale contribuie în mod activ la buna funcționare constituțională a Uniunii Europene, jucând astfel un rol important în legitimitatea sa democratică și realizând-o în cea mai mare măsură. Deși cooperarea interinstituțională s-a îmbunătățit după intrarea în vigoare a Tratatului de la Lisabona, parlamentele naționale își exprimă ocazional nemulțumirea cu privire la relațiile lor cu Uniunea Europeană, susținând că acestea sunt prea complexe.Susțin acest raport ce arată că Parlamentul European și parlamentele naționale ar trebui să fie implicate mai bine în semestrul european și că ar trebui să existe o mai bună coordonare a calendarelor bugetare la nivel național și european pe parcursul întregului proces, pentru a încuraja utilizarea mai eficientă a acestui instrument.
2016/11/22
Annual Report on Competition Policy (A8-0049/2018 - Ramon Tremosa i Balcells) RO

Salut raportul privind politica în domeniul concurenței, care arată că, într-un mediu concurențial echitabil, investițiile și inovarea sunt esențiale pentru viitorul Europei. O concurență fiscală echitabilă este importantă pentru integritatea pieței interne. Toți actorii de pe piață, inclusiv companiile digitale, ar trebui să plătească o parte echitabilă din impozite în cazul în care profitul lor este generat și concurează în condiții egale. Practicile anticoncurențiale distorsionante, cum ar fi avantajele fiscale selective, ar trebui eliminate.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the European Protection Order Directive (A8-0065/2018 - Soraya Post, Teresa Jiménez-Becerril Barrio) RO

Într-o Uniune Europeană caracterizată de un grad ridicat de mobilitate și de lipsa frontierelor interne constatăm că numărul femeilor care caută un loc de muncă în alt stat membru este în creştere. Ele pot fi adesea victime ale violenţei, dar frica le face pe multe dintre femei să nu semnaleze asemenea situaţii, chiar dacă ordinul de protecţie european are potențialul de a fi un instrument eficient de protecție.Consider deci că este nevoie de consolidarea cooperării și comunicării referitoare la OEP, pentru a avea proceduri mai eficiente și măsuri transfrontaliere simultane între statele membre.Susţin totodată înfiinţarea unui sistem de registre la nivel european pentru colectarea informațiilor privind OEP din toate statele membre, corelat cu instrumente de alertă timpurie și de protecție, pentru ca femeile să se simtă în siguranță și să poată denunța violența de gen.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the Bologna Process – state of play and follow-up (B8-0190/2018) RO

Educația este unul dintre pilonii principali ai societății noastre, cu un rol important în promovarea dezvoltării personale și a competențelor.Procesul de la Bologna a promovat mobilitatea prin sporirea gradului de internaționalizare a învățământului superior și prin îmbunătățirea compatibilității standardelor în diferite sisteme de învățământ superior.Mă declar în favoarea facilitării procesului de recunoaștere a perioadelor de studii academice și a creditelor dobândite în străinătate, precum și a calificărilor în scopuri academice și profesionale și a educației anterioare și a elaborării unor sisteme de asigurare a calității, eliminând barierele existente între diferitele niveluri de educație.Totodată susțin înfiițarea de mecanisme mai transparente, accesibile și echitabile pentru alocarea de granturi de mobilitate și de indemnizații, până la majorarea bugetelor pentru educație.
2016/11/22
Fixing the period for the ninth election of representatives to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage (A8-0145/2018 - Danuta Maria Hübner) RO

S-a ajuns la un acord între statele membre privind desfășurarea următoarelor alegeri pentru Parlamentul European. S-a propus organizarea alegerilor în perioada 23-26 mai 2019.Aceeași perioadă a fost sugerată și de Conferința Președinților Parlamentului, la reuniunea din 11 ianuarie 2018. Pentru a lăsa statelor membre suficient timp pentru a dispune de cele necesare în vederea organizării alegerilor, decizia cu privire la noile date trebuie adoptată cât mai rapid.În conformitate cu articolul 11 alineatul (2) din Actul privind alegerea reprezentanților în Parlamentul European prin vot universal direct („actul electoral”), această perioadă ar fi trebuit să înceapă joi, 6 iunie, și să se încheie duminică, 9 iunie 2019.
2016/11/22
EU-Australia Framework Agreement (A8-0110/2018 - Francisco José Millán Mon) RO

Scopul acordului pe care îl susțin este de a stabili un parteneriat solid între părți. El oferă, în același timp, și un cadru care să faciliteze și să promoveze cooperarea într-o gamă largă de domenii de interes reciproc. Prin intermediul său se urmărește totodată și intensificarea în cooperarea pentru a dezvolta soluții pentru provocările regionale și globale. Conținutul acordului se referă la trei piloni: cooperarea politică în materie de politică externă și de securitate de interes comun, urmată de cooperarea în materie economică și comercială alături de cooperarea sectorială, inclusiv în domeniile mediului, schimbărilor climatice, migrației și azilului, cercetării și inovării.
2016/11/22
EU-Australia Framework Agreement (Resolution) (A8-0119/2018 - Francisco José Millán Mon) RO

În 2016, UE a fost al 2-lea partener comercial al Australiei, a 2-a sursă de importuri (19,3 %) și a 3-a destinație a exporturilor (10,3 %). Relația strânsă și puternică dintre Australia, UE și statele sale membre are rădăcini istorice de lungă durată și se bazează pe valori și principii comune. Acest acord-cadru va oferi, în principiu, pe de-o parte, un instrument pentru modernizarea și consolidarea relațiilor bilaterale UE-Australia. Se urmărește, pe de altă parte, și intensificarea cooperării în domenii cum ar fi: politica externă și chestiunile de securitate, drepturile omului și statul de drept, dezvoltarea globală și ajutorul umanitar, chestiunile economice și comerciale, justiția, cercetarea și inovarea, educația și cultura, agricultura, afacerile maritime și pescuitul, precum și în ceea ce privește provocările globale, cum ar fi schimbările climatice, migrația, sănătatea publică, combaterea terorismului și proliferarea armelor de distrugere în masă.
2016/11/22
Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (A8-0131/2018 - Helga Stevens) RO

Obiectivul Convenției Consiliului Europei privind prevenirea terorismului este de a preveni și de a reduce numărul grupărilor teroriste străine în zonele de conflict.Lupta împotriva terorismului prin armonizarea dreptului penal este în mod clar o componentă predominantă. Sunt de părere că Europa are nevoie de promovarea unei cooperări mai bune în baza înțelegerii infracțiunilor teroriste pentru a avea răspunsul Uniunii la acestea. Este necesar totodată să îmbunătățim schimbul de informații pentru a facilita investigațiile transfrontaliere în urmărirea penală a actelor, lucru care va contribui la o mai bună prevenție a terorismului și efectelor sale negative.
2016/11/22
Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (Additional Protocol) (A8-0132/2018 - Helga Stevens) RO

Obiectivul său este de a preveni și de a reduce numărul grupărilor teroriste străine în zonele de conflict. Lupta împotriva terorismului prin armonizarea dreptului penal este în mod clar o componentă predominantă. Protocolul adițional obligă părțile să desemneze un punct de contact pentru schimbul de informații privind luptătorii teroriști străini.Susțin propunerea de a desemna Europol drept punct de contact. Statele membre își pot păstra competența în măsura în care protocolul adițional nu afectează normele comune sau modifică domeniul de aplicare al acestora.
2016/11/22
Packaging and packaging waste (A8-0029/2017 - Simona Bonafè) RO

Statisticile arată că, la nivelul Uniunii Europene, într-un an, volumul total de deșeuri generate reprezintă 2,5 miliarde tone. În ceea ce privește ambalajele, consider că trebuie introduse o serie de cerințe pentru producătorii de ambalaje pentru utilizarea de produse cu ciclu de viață mai îndelungat, pe de o parte, și utilizarea de ambalaje din materiale biologice, pe de altă parte, ceea ce va permite reduceri de prețuri pentru ambalaje și impact mai mic asupra mediului.Nu în ultimul rând este necesară o mai bună informare a publicului referitor la impactul ambalajelor nereciclabile asupra mediului și sănătății publice pe termen mediu și lung.
2016/11/22
End-of-life vehicles, waste batteries and accumulators and waste electrical and electronic equipment (A8-0013/2017 - Simona Bonafè) RO

Prezenta propunere urmărește simplificarea obligațiilor statelor membre în ceea ce privește obligațiile de raportare și să le alinieze la o serie de alte directive. Pentru a contribui la îndeplinire obiectivelor stabilite, statele membre trebuie să utilizeze instrumente economice adecvate și să ia alte măsuri pentru a oferi stimulente pentru aplicarea ierarhiei deșeurilor.Totodată, statele membre ar trebui să-și concentreze mai mult eforturile asupra colectării și transmiterii corespunzătoare de date către Comisie. Subliniez că o economie circulară eficientă și durabilă necesită îndepărtarea substanțelor periculoase din produse în faza de proiectare.Odată ce materialul reciclat va reintra în economie, pe măsură ce primește statutul de reziduu de deșeuri, este necesar să se conformeze în totalitate legislației Uniunii în domeniul produselor chimice.
2016/11/22
Waste (A8-0034/2017 - Simona Bonafè) RO

Multe state membre nu au dezvoltat încă infrastructura necesară în materie de gestionare a deșeurilor. Prin urmare, este esențial să se stabilească obiective de politică pe termen lung și să se acorde sprijin financiar și politic pentru a orienta măsurile și investițiile. În acest context, pentru îndeplinirea obiectivelor aplicabile este esențial să se utilizeze fondurile structurale și de investiții europene pentru a finanța dezvoltarea infrastructurii de gestionare a deșeurilor necesare pentru prevenire, reutilizare și reciclare. Este esențial, de asemenea, ca statele membre să își modifice programele existente de prevenire a generării de deșeuri în conformitate cu prezenta directivă și să își adapteze investițiile în consecință.
2016/11/22
Landfill of waste (A8-0031/2017 - Simona Bonafè) RO

Revizuirea Directivei privind depozitarea deșeurilor va oferi posibilitatea ca gestionarea deșeurilor să fie transformată într-o gestionare durabilă a materialelor. Consider că este considerată o condiție fundamentală pentru a sprijini tranziția Uniunii către o economie circulară includerea în obiectivul general al directivei a unei eliminări progresive a depozitării de deșeuri. Gestionarea deșeurilor în Uniune ar trebui să fie îmbunătățită pentru a proteja, a conserva și a îmbunătăți calitatea mediului, dar și pentru a proteja sănătatea umană și a asigura utilizarea prudentă și rațională a resurselor naturale. Pentru a preveni efectele negative asupra sănătății oamenilor și asupra mediului, statele membre ar trebui să ia toate măsurile necesare pentru a se asigura că numai deșeurile care au fost tratate sunt stocate în depozite de deșeuri.
2016/11/22
Integrity policy of the Commission, in particular the appointment of the Secretary-General of the European Commission (B8-0214/2018) RO

Încrederea în Uniunea Europeană va fi menținută doar dacă instituțiile UE acționează transparent și ca model de respectare a statului de drept. Ele dispun toate de autonomie în chestiuni legate de organizarea internă și de politica lor de personal, inclusiv în ceea ce privește alegerea înalților funcționari pe bază de merit, experiență și încredere, în conformitate cu Statutul funcționarilor și cu normele de procedură ale instituțiilor respective.Procedura de numire a noului Secretar General al Comisiei Europene s-a desfășurat într-un mod care a suscitat pe scară largă nemulțumire. Este esențial pentru Comisia Europeană, în calitate de gardian al tratatelor, să acționeze în conformitate cu litera și spiritul normelor.
2016/11/22
Progress on UN Global compacts for safe, orderly and regular migration and on refugees (B8-0184/2018) RO

La nivelul ONU, migrația este descrisă ca fiind un fenomen benefic, dar în Europa a crescut numărul de atacuri teroriste, crime violente, agresiuni, abuzuri sexuale și violuri odată cu afluxul masiv de migranți ilegali. Cu toate acestea, este important să li se acorde asistență solicitanților de azil care acționează cu bună credință și să se adopte măsuri în vederea returnării în țara de origine a celor care nu se califică pentru statutul de refugiat.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the EU external financing instruments: mid-term review 2017 and the future post-2020 architecture (A8-0112/2018 - Marietje Schaake) RO

Uniunea a alocat, pentru perioada 2014-2020, 51,8 miliarde de euro acțiunii sale externe, din care 32 de miliarde de euro au fost alocați prin intermediul a 9 instrumente tematice și geografice diferite și al unui regulament comun de punere în aplicare. De aceea, este necesară stabilirea unor mecanisme mai solide și coerente de monitorizare și evaluare. Recomand îmbunătățirea transparenței, resurse financiare suplimentare și sprijin pentru organizațiile societății civile (OSC) pentru o integrare mai strategică a acestora în toate instrumentele și programele externe.
2016/11/22
Annual reports 2015-2016 on subsidiarity and proportionality (A8-0141/2018 - Mady Delvaux) RO

Raportul analizează modul în care instituțiile și organismele UE au pus în aplicare aceste două principii în 2015 și cum a evoluat practica în comparație cu anii precedenți. Subsidiaritatea și proporționalitatea sunt esențiale în contextul evaluărilor de impact și retrospective, evaluări care analizează dacă acțiunile la nivelul UE sunt necesare, dacă obiectivele lor pot fi realizate într-un mod mai adecvat prin alte mijloace și dacă produc efectiv rezultatele scontate în ceea ce privește eficiența, eficacitatea, coerența, relevanța și valoarea adăugată a UE. Noul cadru de reglementare permite o mai bună elaborare de noi politici în conformitate cu aceste două principii. În ciuda faptului că în 2015 s-a înregistrat cel mai mic număr de avize motivate trimise de parlamentele naționale, de la introducerea mecanismului de control al subsidiarității prin Tratatul de la Lisabona, mai multe camere legislative și-au continuat apelul de a consolida mecanismul de control al subsidiarității.
2016/11/22
EU-Lebanon Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation: participation of Lebanon in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) (A8-0352/2017 - Sofia Sakorafa) RO

PRIMA a fost lansat la 1 ianuarie 2018 pe o perioadă de zece ani. Scopul este de a dezvolta și adopta soluții inovatoare și integrate pentru gestionarea durabilă a sistemelor agroalimentare și de alimentare cu apă din zona mediteraneeană. Acesta este primul parteneriat public-public, în temeiul articolului 185 din TFUE, care vizează o anumită zonă geografică, bazinul mediteraneean, inclusiv participarea țărilor vecine din UE.Am votat în favoarea acestui raport, fiind de părere că acest parteneriat este cea mai ambițioasă inițiativă euromediteraneeană de cercetare și inovare în acest domeniu, care ar putea, de asemenea, să contribuie la rezolvarea problemei deplasării forțate a locuitorilor mediteraneeni și, astfel, să abordeze unele dintre cauzele fundamentale ale migrației.
2016/11/22
EU-Mauritius Fisheries Partnership Agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution (A8-0053/2018 - Norica Nicolai) RO

Oceanul Indian este al doilea cel mai mare furnizor de ton din lume și principalul loc de aprovizionare cu ton al flotei UE. Mauritius are o economie în continuă creștere, unde sectorul pescuitului reprezintă aproximativ 1,4 % din PIB-ul țării. Unul dintre pilonii principali ai planului de dezvoltare al țării din 2015 este pescuitul și economia maritimă, asigurându-se respectul cuvenit pentru gestionarea pe termen lung și exploatarea sustenabilă a mediului marin. În cadrul noului protocolu încheiat între UE și Republica Mauritius pe o perioadă de patru ani, se vor aplica măsuri tehnice și de conservare pentru toate flotele industriale care operează în apele sale, pentru a asigura condiții de concurență echitabile. Autoritățile mauritiene vor furniza totodată UE informații relevante privind activitățile de pescuit străine în apele sale, dar se vor angaja și pentru respectarea reglementările Comisiei Oceanului Indian cu privire la măsurile necesare pentru a asigura gestionarea sustenabilă a resurselor piscicole ale Republicii Mauritius, cel puțin în ceea ce privește navele UE.
2016/11/22
EU-Norway Agreement concerning additional trade preferences in agricultural products (A8-0126/2018 - Tiziana Beghin) RO

Norvegia ocupă locul al 7-lea în rândul partenerilor UE din domeniul comerțului cu mărfuri. Totalul schimburilor comerciale ale Norvegiei cu UE prezintă un excedent favorabil UE, exporturile UE ajungând în 2016 la 2 495 de milioane EUR, față de valoarea de 307 milioane EUR a importurilor din Norvegia. Prezentul Acord oferă noi oportunități comerciale pentru exportatorii din UE și va aprofunda relațiile comerciale dintre UE și Norvegia.Acordul anterior a crescut accesul fără taxe vamale al produselor agricole din UE pe piața norvegiană la aproximativ 60 % din schimburile comerciale. Negocierile privind noul acord au fost, prin urmare, menite să sporească în continuare gradul de liberalizare, prin extinderea contingentelor tarifare actuale. Deschiderea de noi contingente tarifare pentru produse agricole suplimentare și eliminarea anumitor bariere existente din calea comerțului sunt argumentele pentru care am votat în favoarea acestei rezoluții.
2016/11/22
A European strategy for the promotion of protein crops (A8-0121/2018 - Jean-Paul Denanot) RO

Subliniez necesitatea introducerii de noi instrumente care să contribuie la creșterea ofertei de proteine vegetale, în special de soia, și la aplicarea echitabilă în toate statele membre. În ultimii 15 ani, Parlamentul s-a exprimat în repetate rânduri cu privire la proteine și la necesitatea unui plan european privind proteinele. Mă declar în favoarea acestui raport deoarece, din păcate, UE este în continuare dependentă de alți producători în ceea ce privește aprovizionarea cu proteine vegetale. Consider că este important ca PAC să sprijine cultivarea culturilor de proteaginoase prin intermediul plății cuplate voluntar și al plății pentru ecologizare și prin intermediul celui de-al doilea pilon, în special prin măsuri de agromediu privind agricultura ecologică, calitatea investițiilor, consiliere, formare și, desigur, inovare prin Programul pentru inovație și spirit antreprenorial (PIE).
2016/11/22
Inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework (A8-0262/2017 - Norbert Lins) RO

Pentru a trece cu succes la o economie cu emisii reduse de CO2 este nevoie de un cadru politic stabil în ceea ce privește clima. Declanșarea și implementarea sustenabilă a procesului de decarbonizare sunt posibile doar dacă toate sectoarele contribuie în mod corespunzător. Practicile de management pot contribui în mod semnificativ la reducerea emisiilor de gaze cu efect de seră în sectorul LULUCF. Promovarea dezvoltării unor practici inovatoare și încurajarea proprietarilor de terenuri să utilizeze practici de management avansate, cum ar fi agricultura de precizie, silvicultura de precizie și agricultura inteligentă, sunt mijloace care au potențialul de a ajuta statele membre să își atingă obiectivele. Am votat în favoarea acestui raport deoarece agricultura și silvicultura de precizie pot reduce emisiile prin optimizarea utilizării, de exemplu, a combustibililor, îngrășămintelor și pesticidelor. Acest mod inteligent de a practica agricultura este în beneficiul agricultorilor, al administratorilor silvici și al mediului.
2016/11/22
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement (A8-0208/2017 - Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy) RO

O prioritate esențială a UE o constituie combaterea și prevenirea efectelor negative datorate schimbărilor climatice, în contextul dezvoltării durabile și al eforturilor de eradicare a sărăciei.Pentru a realiza respectivele reduceri de emisii este important ca statele membre să promoveze acțiuni precum: gestionarea gardurilor vii și a zonelor tampon; noi măsuri agrosilvice și scheme de plantare de păduri; prevenirea îndepărtării arborilor și a despăduririlor; îmbunătățirea metodelor de creștere, hrănire și gestionare a animalelor, pentru reducerea emisiilor etc. Prin intermediul acestui raport, pentru care am votat pozitiv, se urmărește crearea un nou mecanism unic flexibil pentru a facilita îndeplinirea obiectivelor pentru statele membre.
2016/11/22
Energy performance of buildings (A8-0314/2017 - Bendt Bendtsen) RO

Acordul de la Paris privind schimbările climatice (COP 21) trebuie să se reflecte în eforturile Uniunii de decarbonizare a parcului său imobiliar. Având în vedere că aproape 50 % din energia finală din Uniune este utilizată pentru încălzire și răcire, din care 80 % este utilizată în clădiri, atingerea obiectivelor Uniunii în domeniul energiei și al climei depinde în mare măsură de eforturile Uniunii de a-și renova parcurile imobiliare, prin acordarea de prioritate eficienței energetice și economiilor de energie, exploatând la maximum principiul „eficiența energetică pe primul loc”, precum și asigurând utilizarea eficace a surselor regenerabile de energie.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the 7th Environment Action Programme (A8-0059/2018 - Daciana Octavia Sârbu) RO

Acesta stabilește obiective obligatorii în domeniul mediului pe care UE și statele sale membre trebuie să le atingă până în 2020. Programul promovează o agendă care are un efect pozitiv asupra cetățenilor, mediului și crește gradul de responsabilitate, alături de protejarea, conservarea și ameliorarea capitalului natural, cât și trecerea la o economie verde. Consider că PAM 7 aduce beneficii pentru cetățeni, natură și oferă o viziune clară pe termen lung.
2016/11/22
Gender equality in the media sector in the EU (A8-0031/2018 - Michaela Šojdrová) RO

Egalitatea între femei și bărbați este un principiu fundamental al Uniunii Europene. Cu toate acestea, datele pentru ocuparea forței de muncă din UE-28 arată că, în medie, procentul femeilor angajate în sectorul mass-media este în continuă scădere. În plus, ponderea femeilor în procesul de luare a deciziilor în mass-media a rămas sub nivelul echilibrului între sexe (40-60%). Diferențele de remunerare între femei și bărbați reprezintă o problemă persistentă în UE și sunt evidente în diferite sectoare economice, inclusiv în mass-media, unde diferența de remunerare între femei și bărbați este de 17%. În acest context, sprijin adoptarea de politici interne, luarea de măsuri de încurajare, inclusiv cote, pentru reprezentarea egală a femeilor și bărbaților în posturile de decizie și acodarea unei mai mari importanțe monitorizării eficiente a acestor eforturi în aceste organizații.
2016/11/22
Empowering women and girls through the digital sector (B8-0183/2018) RO

Digitalizarea a revoluționat și a schimbat fundamental modul în care oamenii accesează și furnizează informații, comunică, socializează, studiază și lucrează. Digitalizarea nu are impact doar asupra pieței, ci și asupra societății în ansamblu. Există o diferență semnificativă între femei și bărbați în ceea ce privește accesul la oportunități profesionale și educaționale legate de tehnologiile informației și comunicațiilor și de competențele digitale. Stereotipurile de gen constituie un obstacol major în calea egalității dintre femei și bărbați și acestea măresc și mai mult decalajul de gen în sectorul digital, îngreunându-le femeilor dezvoltarea deplină a capacităților lor ca utilizatoare, inovatoare și creatoare. Susțin crearea de rețele în rândul organizațiilor societății civile și al organizațiilor mass-mediei profesionale, pentru a capacita femeile să aibă un rol activ și pentru a recunoaște nevoile lor specifice în sectorul mass-media.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the Development Cooperation Instrument, the Humanitarian Aid Instrument and the European Development Fund (A8-0118/2018 - Enrique Guerrero Salom) RO

Scopul acestui raport este de a contribui la revizuirea Fondului european de dezvoltare (FED), a Instrumentului de cooperare pentru dezvoltare (ICD) și a Instrumentului pentru ajutor umanitar (HAI). În primii ani de implementare, ICD și FED au permis UE să răspundă unor noi crize și nevoi, grație naturii ample a obiectivelor instrumentelor. Cu toate acestea, o multiplicare a crizelor și apariția unor noi priorități politice au pus presiuni financiare asupra ICD, FED și HAI și au solicitat aceste instrumente mai mult decât era posibil. Acest lucru a condus la decizia de a institui noi mecanisme ad-hoc, cum ar fi fondurile de încredere.
2016/11/22
Enhancing developing countries' debt sustainability (A8-0129/2018 - Charles Goerens) RO

Subliniez că facilitățile de credit reprezintă o metodă pentru asigurarea unui viitor demn pentru țările în curs de dezvoltare. Abordarea problemelor datoriei suverane este un element important în cooperarea internațională. UE și statele sale membre ar trebui să combată activ paradisurile fiscale, evaziunea fiscală și fluxurile financiare ilegale, care doar sporesc povara datoriilor țărilor în curs de dezvoltare. Cooperarea cu țările în curs de dezvoltare este necesară pentru a combate evaziunea fiscală agresivă. În plus, trebuie găsite cele mai adecvate modalități pentru a ajuta țările în curs de dezvoltare să facă față presiunilor de a se angaja în concurența fiscală, ceea ce ar afecta mobilizarea veniturilor interne pentru dezvoltare. Sprijin elaborarea unei legislații pentru a împiedica acordarea de împrumuturi guvernelor corupte în mod vădit și pentru a sancționa orice creditori care le dau cu bună știință împrumuturi.
2016/11/22
Strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU (A8-0138/2018 - Marc Joulaud) RO

Al 7-lea raport de coeziune arată că disparitățile regionale există încă și determină inegalități semnificative între regiunile Uniunii. Politica de coeziune oferă valoare adăugată europeană prin contribuția sa la bunurile și prioritățile publice europene, precum și la investițiile publice și private. Ea rămâne un instrument fundamental pentru atingerea obiectivului de combatere a disparităților, în vederea adaptării standardelor de viață și reducerii regresului regiunilor cel mai puțin favorizate. Consider că politica de coeziune trebuie să acopere în continuare toate regiunile europene și să rămână principalul instrument de investiții publice al Uniunii Europene, bazat pe termen lung, cu un buget proporțional, asigurând îndeplinirea obiectivelor de bază ale politicii.
2016/11/22
Europass: framework for skills and qualifications (A8-0244/2017 - Thomas Mann, Svetoslav Hristov Malinov) RO

Într-o Europă în care avem o mobilitate importantă a forței de muncă, apar uneori probleme generate de diferențele în materie de limbă, definiții, formate ale documentelor și metode de evaluare și de validare a calificărilor, iar asemenea dificultăți sunt și mai evidente când vorbim de situația în care o persoană se mută dintr-o țară în alta, incluzând aici țările terțe, dar și atunci când caută un nou loc de muncă sau participă la o activitate de învățare. Pentru a face față acestor provocări și a facilita mobilitatea, este nevoie de informații clare, de simplificarea cadrului Europass, de o mai largă răspândire a informațiilor, de o înțelegere comună și de mai multă transparență, asigurând, totodată, suficientă flexibilitate față de practicile consacrate ale statelor membre și respectând diversitatea, subsidiaritatea și proporționalitatea.
2016/11/22
Creative Europe Programme (2014 to 2020) (A8-0369/2017 - Silvia Costa) RO

Consider benefică formarea periodică a tinerilor muzicieni printr-un program de integrare a lor, dar și existența unor oportunități de participare, în calitate de reprezentați ai diferitelor structuri culturale, la festivaluri și turnee în cadrul Uniunii Europene și la nivel internațional, consolidând, astfel, profesionalismul și oferindu-le competențele necesare pentru o carieră în sectorul cultural și creativ.
2016/11/22
Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (A8-0051/2018 - Alain Lamassoure) RO

O societate europeană prosperă nu poate exista fără existența comerțului transfrontalier și a investițiilor societăților, pentru că acestea contribuie la stimularea creșterii și dezvoltării economice pe piața internă.Ca atare, este necesar să se elimine atât riscurile dublei impuneri, cât și cele ale dublei neimpozitări în Uniune prin eradicarea disparităților rezultate din interacțiunea sistemelor naționale de impozitare a societăților. În același timp, societățile au nevoie de un cadru legal și fiscal ușor de utilizat pentru dezvoltarea activității lor comerciale și extinderea acesteia la nivel transfrontalier în Uniune.
2016/11/22
Common Corporate Tax Base (A8-0050/2018 - Paul Tang) RO

Într-o Europă fără frontiere și în contextul globalizării și digitalizării, activitățile transfrontaliere ale diferitelor societăți comerciale din Uniunea Europeană se lovesc de obstacole importante și de denaturări ale pieței din cauza existenței sistemelor diferite de impozitare a societăților și a interacțiunii dintre acestea.Consider benefic și susțin poziția raportorului potrivit căreia o mai mare convergență între sistemele fiscale naționale va permite o scădere importantă a costurilor și a sarcinii administrative pentru întreprinderile cu activitate transfrontalieră pe teritoriul Uniunii.
2016/11/22
Guidelines for the 2019 budget - Section III (A8-0062/2018 - Daniele Viotti) RO

Într-o Europă în plin avânt al noilor tehnologii, potențialul de creștere economică generat de transformările tehnologice este semnificativ, motiv pentru care este nevoie de un rol adecvat al bugetului UE în sprijinirea digitalizării industriei europene și în promovarea competențelor digitale și a spiritului antreprenorial în domeniul digital, mai ales în rândul tinerilor și femeilor. În acest context, programul Erasmus+ rămâne principalul program care susține promovarea mobilității în rândul tinerilor și formarea tinerilor în spiritul principalelor valori europene, dar el are nevoie de un buget mai mare pentru a-și îndeplini obiectivele.Pe de altă parte, agricultorii din întreaga Europă au nevoie în continuare de sprijin pentru a face față episoadelor neprevăzute de volatilitate a pieței și a asigura aprovizionarea cu produse alimentare sigure și de înaltă calitate.
2016/11/22
Corporate social responsibility (B8-0140/2018, B8-0152/2018, B8-0153/2018, B8-0154/2018, B8-0155/2018, B8-0156/2018, B8-0157/2018, B8-0158/2018) RO

Asistăm încă o dată la efectele negative ale delocalizării unor întreprinderi multinaționale în interiorul și în afara Uniunii Europene, proces care se bazează doar pe deciziile societăților multinaționale privind rezultatele și profiturile pe termen scurt, cu repercusiuni nedorite asupra situației economice și sociale a părților interesate și a societății.Susțin, deci, propunerea privind asigurarea continuității ocupării forței de muncă pentru toți lucrătorii implicați prin măsuri de recalificare și/sau reconversie profesională.
2016/11/22
Rail transport statistics (A8-0038/2018 - Karima Delli) RO

Susțin remarca raportorului referitoare la necesitatea existenței unor date statistice complete și exacte privind transportul de marfă și de călători, precum și a unor date care vizează conexiunile transfrontaliere. Asemenea date sunt necesare pentru a putea decide în cunoștință de cauză atunci când sunt propuse prevederi în acest domeniu, care influențează viața cetățenilor europeni.
2016/11/22
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2017/008 DE/Goodyear (A8-0061/2018 - Ingeborg Gräßle) RO

Disponibilizările de personal, indiferent de regiunea în care au loc și de numărul de persoane afectate, au avut și au un efect negativ important asupra economiei locale.În plus, impactul disponibilizărilor este legat și de faptul că este dificil procesul de redistribuire a lucrătorilor, ca urmare a numărului redus de locuri de muncă, a nivelului scăzut de instruire a lucrătorilor disponibilizați, a caracterului specific al competențelor profesionale dezvoltate într-un sector aflat în prezent în declin, precum și a numărului ridicat de solicitanți de locuri de muncă în regiunea respectivă, dar și de vârsta lucrătorilor disponibilizați - între 55 și 64 de ani -, care dețin competențe specifice sectorului de producție, ceea ce face dificilă redistribuirea lor în alte sectoare.
2016/11/22
The next MFF: Preparing the Parliament’s position on the MFF post-2020 (A8-0048/2018 - Jan Olbrycht, Isabelle Thomas) RO

Acum, mai mult ca niciodată, când Europa resimte încă efectele crizei economice, este nevoie de perspective ce trebuie acordate tinerei generații și întreprinderilor și susțin propunerea raportorului privind majorarea substanțială a resurselor destinate combaterii șomajului în rândul tinerilor, inclusiv pentru întreprinderile mici înființate de către aceștia.Este important, totodată, că există mecanismele de flexibilitate și instrumente speciale care pot asigura creditele suplimentare necesare pentru a răspunde situațiilor de criză grave sau pentru a finanța noi priorități politice.
2016/11/22
Reform of the European Union’s system of own resources (A8-0041/2018 - Gérard Deprez, Janusz Lewandowski) RO

Susțin opinia raportorului privind necesitatea existenței unui cadru fiscal modern și stabil pentru economia digitală, ceea ce va permite stimularea inovării, evitarea fragmentării pieței și concurenței neloială.Este benefic totodată ca toți actorii și toate investițiile întreprinderilor să beneficieze de securitate fiscală, pentru a remedia deficitele actuale și a preveni apariția unor noi lacune fiscale în cadrul pieței unice.
2016/11/22
European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2018 (A8-0047/2018 - Hugues Bayet) RO

Pentru a face față competiției la nivel mondial și provocărilor procesului de globalizare, dar și pentru a stimula productivitatea, Europa are nevoie de mai multe investiții în cercetare, dezvoltare și inovare, precum și în modernizarea tehnologică, dar și în domenii precum infrastructura, îngrijirea copilului, locuințe sociale, educație, formare, sănătate, cercetare, inovarea digitală și economia circulară, care pot spori productivitatea și/sau ocuparea forței de muncă.Pentru aceasta este nevoie însă să existe o evaluare a obstacolelor actuale în calea proiectelor importante și o colaborare a instituțiilor europene pentru identificarea măsurilor adecvate pentru reducerea sau chiar eliminarea acestor obstacole în cadrul juridic în vigoare.
2016/11/22
European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2018 (A8-0052/2018 - Krzysztof Hetman) RO

Constatăm, la nivelul Uniunii, că s-a înregistrat un anumit progres în reducerea sărăciei și a excluziunii sociale, dar în societate există încă circa 119 milioane de europeni afectați de riscul sărăciei sau al excluziunii sociale, dintre care peste 25 de milioane sunt copii (mai mult de un copil din patru peste tot în UE).Situația este cu atât mai alarmantă, cu cât câștigurile realizate nu au fost distribuite întotdeauna în mod egal, iar un procent tot mai mare de lucrători sunt expuși riscului de sărăcie, nu doar în cazul lucrătorilor cu fracțiune de normă, ci și în cazul lucrătorilor cu normă întreagă, chiar dacă se înregistrează o îmbunătățire a situației economice și a forței de muncă.Susțin poziția raportorului privind stabilirea și dezvoltarea de parteneriate care să includă toate părțile interesate relevante, cu scopul de a oferi instrumentele necesare pentru a răspunde mai eficient la nevoile pieței muncii, pentru a genera soluții eficiente și pentru a preveni șomajul de lungă durată.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the Protocol on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (A8-0034/2018 - Jean Arthuis) RO

Este important ca Uniunea Europeană să își atingă obiectivele de reducere cu 40 % (comparativ cu 1990) a emisiilor de gaze cu efect de seră până în 2030 și să respecte Acordul de la Paris adoptat de COP 21, precum și să implice, în acest efort, un număr cât mai mare de universități, instituții de cercetare și parteneri industriali pentru a realiza cercetări inovatoare, menite să reducă radical emisiile de carbon produse de industria siderurgică.
2016/11/22
EU-New Zealand agreement on cooperation and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters (A8-0029/2018 - Daniel Caspary) RO

Consider că Acordul între Uniunea Europeană și Noua Zeelandă privind cooperarea și asistența administrativă reciprocă în domeniul vamal este benefic pentru ambele părți și va contribui la întărirea relațiilor comerciale și economice UE-Noua Zeelandă. Un mediu vamal mai sigur și mai favorabil comerțului va permite o concurență echitabilă pentru operatorii economici de ambele părți și va contribui la prevenirea, anchetarea și combaterea încălcărilor legislației vamale, cu efect asupra protecției consumatorilor prin împiedicarea intrării de produse ilegale sau dăunătoare pe piața europeană.
2016/11/22
A European strategy on Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (A8-0036/2018 - István Ujhelyi) RO

Într-o societate în care noile tehnologii evoluează constant și rapid, potențialul și aportul acestor tehnologii digitale la dezvoltarea de noi servicii în transportul rutier este foarte important, pentru că vehiculele cooperative, conectate și automatizate pot stimula competitivitatea industriei europene, pot face transportul mai fluid și mai sigur, pot reduce congestionarea, consumul de energie și emisiile și pot îmbunătăți interconectivitatea între diferitele moduri de transport.Susțin totodată propunerea raportorului privind necesitatea elaborării de statistici care să le completeze pe cele existente, pentru a evalua mai bine progresele în materie de digitalizare din diferitele domenii ale sectorului.
2016/11/22
Cross-border parcel delivery services (A8-0315/2017 - Lucy Anderson) RO

Într-o Europă fără frontiere, serviciile de livrare transfrontalieră de colete sunt foarte diverse și complexe și există o competiție tot mai acerbă în acest sector, mai mulți furnizori oferind servicii și prețuri diferite în funcție de greutatea, dimensiunea și formatul pachetelor, precum și în funcție de destinație, caracteristici cu valoare adăugată, cum ar fi sistemele de trasabilitate prin coduri de bare, dar și numărul coletelor trimise. Susțin propunerea referitoare la necesitatea accesului la informații pentru furnizorii de colete similare în comerțul transfrontalier electronic, mai ales în cazul comercianților cu amănuntul de dimensiuni mici și mijlocii care fac vânzări online și care percep problemele cu livrarea ca pe un obstacol pentru vânzările transfrontaliere.
2016/11/22
Initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles and driving licences (A8-0321/2017 - Peter Lundgren) RO

Având în vedere evoluția rapidă a noilor tehnologii, care se regăsesc inclusiv în domeniul transportului rutier, consider că este nevoie de cursuri de formare și perfecționare în cadrul pregătirii de lungă durată privind condusul economic pentru conducătorii auto, pentru că sistemele de transport inteligente deschid oportunități pentru îndeplinirea obiectivelor de reducere a ratei accidentelor, de reducere a emisiilor și de dezvoltare a unui sector al transporturilor european competitiv.
2016/11/22
Establishing the European Defence Industrial Development Programme aiming at supporting the competitiveness and innovative capacity of the EU defence industry (A8-0037/2018 - Françoise Grossetête) RO

Consider că este importantă consolidarea și stimularea cooperării dintre statele membre și cooperarea, inclusiv la nivel transfrontalier, dintre întreprinderi, inclusiv dintre întreprinderile mici și mijlocii și cele cu capitalizare medie, în ceea ce privește dezvoltarea de tehnologii sau de produse în conformitate cu prioritățile în materie de capabilități de apărare stabilite de comun acord de către statele membre în cadrul Uniunii, îndeosebi în contextul Planului de dezvoltare a capabilităților din cadrul politicii de securitate și apărare comună, pentru a evita dublările și a consolida lanțurile valorice ale industriei de apărare, contribuind astfel la apariția unor noi mecanisme de cooperare transfrontalieră între întreprinderi.Este important totodată să se elimine decalajele dintre cercetare și dezvoltare, pentru a sprijini astfel competitivitatea industriei de apărare a Uniunii pe piața internă și pe cea mondială.
2016/11/22
Gender equality in EU trade agreements (A8-0023/2018 - Eleonora Forenza, Malin Björk) RO

Creșterea schimburilor comerciale cu state din afara Uniunii, inclusiv a schimburilor de produse agricole, are impact negativ asupra femeilor, în condițiile în care femeile ocupă majoritatea locurilor de muncă din sectorul producției mondiale de alimente (între 50 % și 80 %), dar dețin sub 20 % din terenuri.În multe cazuri, micii fermieri, dintre care mulți sunt femei, nu sunt în măsură să concureze pe piețele străine, fie pentru că nu au acces la credite, informații, terenuri și rețele de distribuție, fie pentru că nu pot respecta noile norme și standarde. Pe de altă parte, consider că întreprinderile deținute de femei trebuie să beneficieze de acces mai bun pe piață și la finanțare, la formare în domeniul marketingului și la rețele, la formare continuă.
2016/11/22
Lagging regions in the EU (A8-0046/2018 - Michela Giuffrida) RO

Regiunile cu întârzieri în dezvoltare au nevoie de îmbunătățirea accesului la inovare și digitalizare, a serviciilor de proximitate (de sănătate, sociale, poștale) și a infrastructurii, pentru a crea un mediu pozitiv și o bună bază pentru stimularea creșterii economice. În condițiile dezvoltării rapide a noilor tehnologii, asigurarea accesului la conexiuni internet de mare viteză este o condiție prealabilă pentru viabilitatea zonelor rurale și montane. Pe de altă parte, este necesară susținerea activităților productive și comerciale locale caracteristice acestor regiuni, inclusiv a turismului durabil, a economiei circulare, a tranziției energetice la nivel local, a agriculturii, a produselor fabricate și a inovării în special în IMM-uri.
2016/11/22
The role of EU regions and cities in implementing the COP 21 Paris Agreement on climate change (A8-0045/2018 - Ángela Vallina) RO

Orașele pot și trebuie să joace un rol decisiv în lupta împotriva schimbărilor climatice, într-o interdependență coordonată cu autoritățile naționale și cu regiunile din care fac parte. Susțin implicarea unor platforme precum Prietenii Orașelor în programe de dezvoltare urbană sustenabilă integrate, prin care autoritățile locale ar trebui să poată să pregătească, să conceapă și să implementeze programe de dezvoltare locală, nu doar să le selecteze.Pe de altă parte, regiunile și orașele au un rol esențial în ceea ce privește promovarea asumării responsabilității pentru tranziția energetică și consider că cetățenii trebuie să se implice și ei în eforturile autorităților, mai ales când vorbim de aplicarea inovațiilor în domeniul energiei curate și al proiectelor la scară mică de energie din surse regenerabile.
2016/11/22
Guarantee Fund for external actions (A8-0132/2017 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) RO

Susțin poziția raportorului privind necesitatea ca Parlamentul European și Curtea de Conturi să monitorizeze Fondul de garantare și transferul gestionării activelor acestuia către Comisie, chiar dacă acesta este de acord, în principiu, cu propunerea Comisiei de a prelua gestionarea activelor Fondului de garantare. În plus, ar fi benefică realizarea unei evaluări externe a impactului, realizată de Curtea de Conturi la doi ani de la transferul gestionării activelor Fondului de garantare de la BEI către Comisie, iar, dacă va exista un decalaj de performanță considerabil, gestionarea activelor Fondului de garantare ar trebui să revină la BEI.
2016/11/22
EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under financing operations supporting investment projects outside the Union (A8-0135/2017 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) RO

Sprijinul pentru microîntreprinderi și pentru întreprinderile mici și mijlocii este esențial la nivelul Uniunii, iar Banca Europeană de Investiții trebuie să își concentreze operațiunile pentru a permite îmbunătățirea accesului acestora la finanțare și credite, furnizarea de asistență tehnică, promovarea spiritului antreprenorial și asigurarea furnizării adecvate de servicii financiare către gospodării și întreprinderi: Acest sprijin va contribui la tranziția MIMM-urilor de la economia informală volatilă la sectorul formal și implicarea lor mai mare în domenii precum tratarea apei potabile și a apelor reziduale, dar și al energiilor regenerabile.
2016/11/22
Annual report on the financial activities of the European Investment Bank (A8-0013/2018 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) RO

Consider benefic faptul că Banca Europeană de Investiții dorește în continuare să sprijine îndeplinirea obiectivelor Acordului de la Paris privind schimbările climatice și susțin propunerea raportorului privind necesitatea ca banca să publice planurile de acțiune concrete ce rezultă din strategia sa din 2015 privind clima, să își alinieze portofoliul la obiectivul de creștere a temperaturii medii globale cu 1,5 %, în conformitate cu Acordul de la Paris, prin eliminarea treptată, rapid și complet, a proiectelor din domeniul combustibililor fosili și acordând prioritate proiectelor din domeniul eficienței energetice și regenerabile.
2016/11/22
Composition of the European Parliament (A8-0007/2018 - Danuta Maria Hübner, Pedro Silva Pereira) RO

Consider benefice păstrarea proporționalității degresive și utilizarea pragului minim și a celui maxim per stat membru stabilite prin Tratatul privind Uniunea Europeană, pentru a putea avea o reflectare cât mai fidelă a dimensiunilor populației statelor membre. Consider totodată necesară realizarea unei ample campanii de informare a cetățenilor europeni în perspectiva alegerilor din 2019, pentru o înțelegere corectă de către aceștia a modului de repartiție a locurilor și de funcționare a Parlamentului pentru a avea o prezență la vot corespunzătoare.
2016/11/22
Revision of the Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission (A8-0006/2018 - Esteban González Pons) RO

Consider benefic și necesar ca cetățenii europeni care își aleg reprezentanții în Parlamentul European să fie informați corect în legătură cu procedura referitoare la alegerea liderilor principalelor instituții europene – Comisia, Parlamentul și Consiliul. Totodată, este benefic ca cetățenii să cunoască faptul că actualii comisari care se vor implica în campania electorală pentru alegerile europene trebuie să respecte regulile privind independența și integritatea și faptul că nu le este permis acestora să utilizeze resurse umane și materiale aparținând Comisiei pentru activitățile de campanie electorală.
2016/11/22
Protection and non-discrimination with regard to minorities in the EU Member States (B8-0064/2018) RO

Drepturile minorităților naționale și protecția acestora fac parte integrantă din statul de drept și consider că nu trebuie să existe, în niciun stat membru, tratament discriminatoriu aplicat de demnitari publici persoanelor care aparțin minorităților. În cazul apariției de asemenea situații, este nevoie ca autoritățile competente să recurgă la măsurile existente pentru a raporta și, dacă este necesar, pentru a sancționa astfel de cazuri de discriminare.
2016/11/22
Zero tolerance for female genital mutilation (B8-0068/2018) RO

Susțin propunerea raportorului referitoare la recomandarea Uniunii Europene privind necesitatea ca statele membre care nu au ratificat încă Convenția de la Istanbul a Consiliului Europei cu privire la prevenirea și combaterea violenței împotriva femeilor să o ratifice fără întârziere, astfel încât angajamentul UE să respecte standardele internaționale care promovează o abordare holistică și integrată a violenței împotriva femeilor și a mutilării genitale a femeilor (MGF). Această convenție protejează nu numai fetele și femeile care se supun riscului de MGF, ci și fetele și femeile care suferă toată viața de consecințele acestei practici.
2016/11/22
EU-Brazil Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation (A8-0004/2018 - Angelo Ciocca) RO

Cooperarea între Uniunea Europeană și Brazilia în domenii prioritare, precum sectorul științei și tehnologiei, este benefică pentru ambele părți. Consider că Brazilia are un potențial semnificativ în cercetare și inovare pe continentul sud-american, iar în cadrul cooperării UE-Brazilia principalele instrumente de cooperare sunt programele-cadru europene pentru cercetare și inovare.
2016/11/22
Geo-blocking and other forms of discrimination based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment (A8-0172/2017 - Róża Gräfin von Thun und Hohenstein) RO

Într-o Europă fără granițe și cu un potențial semnificativ al pieței interne, care trebuie valorificat corespunzător, o forță motrice o reprezintă din ce în ce mai mult comerțul electronic. Acest domeniu poate și trebuie să contribuie la asigurarea liberei circulații a mărfurilor și a serviciilor și la creșterea economică, dar pentru aceasta este necesară eliminarea restricțiilor la nivel transfrontalier, pentru că mulți consumatori nu pot să cumpere anumite bunuri din alte state membre sau ar trebui să plătească un preț în funcție de naționalitatea, cetățenia sau domiciliul lor.
2016/11/22
Cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments (A8-0003/2017 - Julie Girling) RO

Uniunea Europeană și-a propus să depună eforturi împreună cu statele membre pentru a îndeplini obiectivul reducerii emisiilor de gaze, motiv pentru care este nevoie de o majorare a resurselor fondului pentru inovare, în direcția reducerii emisiilor de CO2 în sectoarele industriale.Totodată, pentru atingerea obiectivelor climatice pe termen mediu și lung, e nevoie de un fond mai solid pentru inovare, cu încă 150 de milioane de certificate, pentru a stimula investițiile private în tehnologii industriale revoluționare. Susțin totodată propunerea privind realizarea periodică a unei analize generale a interacțiunii dintre EU ETS și alte politici în domeniul climei, energiei și calității aerului de la nivel european și național, pentru a evita suprapunerea politicilor și interacțiunea negativă între diferitele instrumente.
2016/11/22
European Central Bank Annual Report for 2016 (A8-0383/2017 - Jonás Fernández) RO

Consider că este nevoie ca membrii Comitetului de audit ai BCE să fie independenți, tocmai pentru a putea preveni conflictele de interese. Pe de altă parte, este nevoie ca persoanele respective să respecte Statutul funcționarilor UE și codul de conduită aferent.Susțin totodată necesitatea includerii obligativității unei perioade de abținere profesională de doi ani după încheierea mandatului, pentru a evita ca membrii acestei structuri să fie, în același timp, membri ai forumurilor sau ai altor organizații care includ membri ai conducerii executive a băncilor supravegheate de BCE.
2016/11/22
Accelerating clean energy innovation (A8-0005/2018 - Jerzy Buzek) RO

Susțin propunerea raportorului privind necesitatea coordonării acțiunilor de cercetare și inovare care vizează atingerea obiectivelor privind tranziția energetică la nivelul Uniunii și consider că este important să existe investiții adecvate pentru a exploata la maximum potențialul energiei curate și economiei circulare, cu scopul de a asigura coeziunea rapidă la nivelul regiunilor UE.
2016/11/22

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VP/HR - EU response to sexual misconduct in aid organisations PDF (193 KB) DOC (17 KB)
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Austrian child allowance law PDF (42 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Energy efficiency in ports; PDF (40 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Recycling batteries PDF (181 KB) DOC (17 KB)
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Internal transport connections PDF (184 KB) DOC (17 KB)
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Monitoring of invasive species PDF (88 KB) DOC (17 KB)
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Multimodal services in ports PDF (88 KB) DOC (17 KB)
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Ecological cement PDF (90 KB) DOC (17 KB)
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Strengthening the security of ID and residence documents PDF (186 KB) DOC (19 KB)
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Supporting the consumption of agricultural products in a direct farmer-consumer relationship PDF (89 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Platform for coordinating cyber defence training activities PDF (183 KB) DOC (17 KB)
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The real benefit of ethical certifications in tea and cocoa industries: the need for an informed choice for EU consumers PDF (198 KB) DOC (21 KB)
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River tourism PDF (187 KB) DOC (16 KB)
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Care services in the EU PDF (190 KB) DOC (19 KB)
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The plight of children in the Rohingya crisis PDF (183 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Greening rubber products PDF (183 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Products containing essential oils PDF (184 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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'Accidental Americans' in the European Union PDF (190 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Underreported cases of domestic violence against women PDF (185 KB) DOC (19 KB)
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'Miracle' foods from third countries PDF (186 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Quality agricultural training PDF (89 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Sustainable mobility PDF (180 KB) DOC (17 KB)
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Neonicotinoids PDF (88 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Women's breast cancer PDF (186 KB) DOC (19 KB)
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Depopulation of rural areas PDF (88 KB) DOC (17 KB)
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Organic products PDF (89 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Detention of unaccompanied children in police station cells in Greece PDF (200 KB) DOC (19 KB)
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Child, early and forced marriages PDF (89 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Future of the common agricultural policy PDF (185 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Amendments (1082)

Amendment 1 #

2018/2201(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) was established in order to contribute and to strengthen the promotion of gender equality in the Union, including gender mainstreaming in all relevant Union policies and the resulting national policies, the fight against discrimination based on sex, and raising Union citizens’ awareness of gender equality, and welcomes the prioritising of the work on several areas with outputs of high quality and high visibility, without losing focus on gender mainstreaming;
2018/11/30
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 2 #

2018/2201(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes that the outreach of EIGE’s communication activities grew significantly in 2017 and its publications have received positive feedback from users, which contributed to spreading the messages of gender equality and raising the citizen’s awareness in the Union;
2018/11/30
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 3 #

2018/2201(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Welcomes EIGE’s participation and its valuable contributions of gender aspects in the European Justice and Home Affairs Agencies’ network;
2018/11/30
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 4 #

2018/2201(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Takes note that the EIGE has advanced on some recommendations of the External Evaluation(2015); welcomes EIGE’s effort to shift toward a project-led organisation which will increase internal synergies and promote knowledge sharing across the units; appreciates that EIGE has started to implement an action plan addressing the recommendations and calls on the Institute to further continue this process to improve governance and efficiency;
2018/11/30
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 5 #

2018/2201(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the EIGE and the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality and welcomes the EIGE’s contribution to the ongoing efforts of the Committee including on the study and promotion of gender budgeting and on gender aspects of Trafficking in Human Beings; welcomes in this respect in particular EIGE’s contribution to integrate to the Anti- Trafficking Directive and the Victims’ Rights Directive a gender perspective;
2018/11/30
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 6 #

2018/2201(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Points out the need of EIGE’s close cooperation not only with the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality, but also with other parliamentary Committees in order to better realise gender mainstreaming in all policies and actions; calls for additional funding to be allocated to EIGE to increase the number of staffs, which will allow EIGE to provide assistance to its key stakeholders, for example, in implementing gender budgeting and other gender mainstreaming tools;
2018/11/30
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 8 #

2018/2201(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Welcomes the EIGE’s achievements in 2017, in particular its release of the Gender Equality Index 2017 (the Index), the development of harmonised definitions and indicators on gender-based violence, and its expanded gender mainstreaming platform and tools; appreciates the new feature of the Index which focuses on gaps among different groups of women and men and the fact that the Index will be updated on an annual basis since 2019; calls upon more methodological tools to be developed to better ensure gender mainstreaming in all policies and actions; calls on the Commission to include the Index in the European Semester as one of the monitoring tools;
2018/11/30
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 9 #

2018/2201(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Strongly recommends that EIGE, as the European Union expertise centre on gender equality, to be assigned to monitor the implementation of the Istanbul Convention;
2018/11/30
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 10 #

2018/2201(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Deplores the circumstances of constant risk of budgetary cuts and lack of human resources under which EIGE must work;
2018/11/30
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 11 #

2018/2201(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Appreciates the work of EIGE on the topic of digitalisation and welcomes its project focusing on work-life balance, the gender pay and pension gap, and the development of a gender-sensitive parliament tool;
2018/11/30
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 12 #

2018/2201(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the completion of the 6. 2016 Court of Auditors’ observation on the level of carry-overs for committed appropriations for title III (operational expenditure); calls for its further actions to monitor closely introduced measures to ensure timely response to possible negative factors; calls on the EIGE to consider the observation made by the Court on publishing its vacancy notices on the website of the European Personnel Selection Office in order to increase transparency and publicity allowing citizens to reach vacancies published by the different European Institutions and agencies collectively;
2018/11/30
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 94 #

2018/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – introductory part
12. Welcomes Parliament’s resolution of 26 October 2017 on combating sexual harassment and abuse in the EU; emphasises that sexual harassment is a serious crime which is always under- reported, an extreme form of gender- based discrimination and one of the biggest obstacles to gender equality; welcomes the Bureau decision of 2 July 2018 to revise the functioning of the Advisory Committee dealing with harassment complaints concerning Members of the European Parliament and its procedures for dealing with complaints, as well as the addition of Article 34a to the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, concerning the financial consequences of a proven case of harassment of an accredited parliamentary assistant; nevertheless strongly regrets the slow and inadequate progress in the implementation of the recommendations of Parliament’s resolution; demands that full and undivided attention be given by Parliament’s president and administration to the full implementation of all requested measures, in particular by means of the 2017-2019 roadmap on 'preventive and early support measures to deal with conflict and harassment between Members and APAs, Trainees or other staff', which should be revised as soon as possible to adequately include at least the following demands of the resolution with a clear timeline for implementation:
2018/10/17
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 149 #

2018/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls that as regards the use of measures to improve work-life balance, acceptance by managers and, if relevant, equal take-up by both partners should be specifically encouraged; notes that flexible working timpublic awareness of work-life balance in the Parrangements can lead to gender discrimination in practice as these tools are used in the vast majority of cases by women and can impedeliament shall be further raised through workshops, trainings and publications; addresses that MEPs and staffs shall be well-informed that measures for improving work-life balance, such as maternity/paternity leave, parental leave, career progression; also recalls that te's leave, and flexible working might increase flexibility but can also make women stay away from the office where they are visible and can networkarrangements would help achieve gender equality in the Parliament, encourage a better sharing of caring responsibilities between women and men, improve women's employment, well-being and will have long-term impacts on social and economic development;
2018/10/17
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 5 #

2018/2119(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges that the EU economy is continuing to grow, employment has risen considerably and the investment gap brought about by the crisis has almost closed; points out nevertheless that vulnerabilities persist, sustainable growth has not benefited everyone equally, and regioneconomic, social and territorial disparities are still a key issue of concern;
2019/01/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 31 #

2018/2119(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Supports the view that investment, innovation, knowledge and structural reforms are keyan important part to making Europe stronger and more cohesive; points out, in this context, that investment under the cohesion policy plays a significant role alongside appropriate reforms in boosting sustainable economic growth, inclusiveness and institutional and administrative capacity;
2019/01/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 37 #

2018/2119(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take further measures to leverage private and public investments and more partnerships in order to create new jobs, to fully maximise the added value of cohesion policy funds and their complementarities and synergies with other Union programmes and financial instruments;
2019/01/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 43 #

2018/2119(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. WelcomNotes the proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the strengthened links between cohesion policy and the European Semester process for delivering sustainable and inclusive growth;
2019/01/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 53 #

2018/2119(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the strongerNotes the focus of the 2019 European Semester on investment needs to guide programming decisions for the period from 2021 to 2027 and the envisaged new annex to the 2019 country reports, in which investment needs that are relevant for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the Cohesion Fund (CF) during the 2021-2027 period will be identified;
2019/01/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 58 #

2018/2119(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States for a thorough and complete monitoring of all housing tenures as well as research and examination, geographical differentiation between low demand areas and heated housing markets among other important issues in order to improve the analytical basis of the housing assessment in the Country Reports and the Country Specific Recommendations.
2019/01/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 48 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas there is an uneven spread of slaughterhouses across Member States,
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 175 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Member States to make programmes for the religious slaughter of animals available in slaughterhouses, given that a large proportion of exports of live animals are to Middle Eastern markets.
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 208 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Is concerned at the number of reports of inappropriate vehicles being used to transport live animals by both land and sea, and calls for the monitoring of such practices to be stepped up; stresses that uniform standards on the conditions in which live animals are transported should be respected throughout the EU;
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 259 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to identify types of support for the transport of live animals by air.
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 322 #

2018/2103(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the European Commission to abolish the use of the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) applied only to two Member States, as it is a discriminatory tool that is often abusively used for political purposes rather than acting as a European mechanism to safeguard and promote the rule of law;
2018/10/05
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 14 #

2018/2102(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital D
D. whereas Article 39 TFEU gives the CAP the objective of ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community, in particular by increasing the individual earnings of persons engaged in agriculture, stabilising markets and assuring the availability of supplies;
2018/10/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 37 #

2018/2102(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to take into account the effect on farmers, given their fragile financial circumstances and fundamental role in our society, of market distortions arising from trade agreements with third countries, since agricultural markets are typified by intense agricultural price volatility which exacerbates farmers' weak position in the food chain;
2018/10/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 48 #

2018/2102(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that the specific characteristics of agricultural activities make it essential to have collective organisations to enable all the objectives of the CAP to be attained, and of initiatives promoting the biodiversity, sustainability and durability of agricultural production, to be attained, provided that such arrangements are beneficial to consumers and society, and that such organisations must be considered compatible with Article 101 TFEU;
2018/10/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 92 #

2018/2102(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the interests of EU farmers are protected following the acquisition of Monsanto by the Bayer group, which could damage competition in the field of access to crop protection products and seeds.
2018/10/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 31 #

2018/2098(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the need to safeguard women’s sexual and reproductive rights, to guarantee access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services, including access to quality and affordable modern contraceptive methods, to ensure that women receive the recommended natal care and to prevent child and maternal mortality;
2018/10/03
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 37 #

2018/2098(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States to reinforce the implementation of policies that empower girls and women, combat poverty and social exclusion and within the framework of SDG 5 and the ILO's 2018 'Women at Work' initiative, focus on providing women and girls with equal access to higher education and training, life-long learning, decent work and equal pay, equal access to financial services and representation in economic and political decision-making processes;
2018/10/03
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 42 #

2018/2098(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of making education and training in the STEM subjects accessible to women and girls, with particular emphasis on increasing their digital competences and increasing their participation in STEM sectors;
2018/10/03
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 89 #

2018/2098(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to strengthen using gender-sensitive approaches to meet the special needs of women and girls who are in need of international protection, with a particular focus on providing assistance to girls and women victims of gender- based violence in the country of origins and along the migration routes;
2018/10/03
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 6 #

2018/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission report of 8 May 2018 on the development of childcare facilities for young children with a view to increase female labour participation, strike a work-life balance for working parents and bring about sustainable and inclusive growth in Europe (the ‘Barcelona objectives’) (COM(2018)0273),
2018/10/03
Committee: ECONFEMM
Amendment 53 #

2018/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J
J. whereas evidence shows that 80% of care in the EU is provided by unpaid informal carers and 75% of them are women; whereas regressive tax policies, underfunded public services and cuts to social services, including childcare and long-term care services, disproportionately affect women, as they often fill the gaps in caregiving, education and other kinds of family support, typically without remuneration, perpetuating women’s disproportionate responsibility for care10 ; __________________ 10 Institute of Development Studies (2016) Redistributing Unpaid Care Work – Why Tax Matters for Women’s Rights. Policy Briefing. Issue 109. January 2016.
2018/10/03
Committee: ECONFEMM
Amendment 66 #

2018/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas the impact of taxation on gender gaps concerning corporate wealth, personal wealth and property is an under- developed area of research and there is an urgent need to ensure that gender- disaggregated data in these areas is available;
2018/10/03
Committee: ECONFEMM
Amendment 81 #

2018/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Encourage the Member States to enhance tax policies to improve the use of childcare services, such as tax breaks for families, tax allowances in the form of tax reduction or exemption, in order to promote women’s participation in the labour market and to minimize gender pay and pension gaps; emphasizes that these policies should particularly focus on low-income families, single parent and other disadvantaged groups of people;
2018/10/03
Committee: ECONFEMM
Amendment 145 #

2018/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Regrets that femmenstruale hygienic productse and care products and services for children or older people are stillre not considered as basic products in all Member States; calls on all Member States to eliminate the so-called ‘care and tampon tax’ by making use of the flexibility introduced in the VAT Directive and applying exemptions or 0 % VAT rates to these essential basic goonsiders that period poverty is an ongoing issue in the EU where it is estimated by Plan International UK that 1/10 girls cannot afford sanitary products and that in2017 in the UK, 49% of girls missed at least one full day of school due to their periods;
2018/10/03
Committee: ECONFEMM
Amendment 148 #

2018/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Notes thCalls on all Member States to eliminate tax evasion and tax avoidance are major contributors to gender inequality in the Union and globally as they limit the resources available to governments to increase equality at national and international he so-called ‘care and tampon tax’ by making use of the flexibility introduced in the VAT Directive and applying exemptions or 0 % VAT rates to these essential basic goods; recognises that a reduction in price due to exemption of VAT on these products would have immeasurable benefit for young women; recognises that this would be a further step towards making sanitary products free in schools, universities and homeless shelters, and for women from low-income backgrounds, with the aim of eradicating period poverty complevtel17 ; y across the EU; __________________ 17 UN ‘Final study on illicit financial flows, human rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ of the Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of states on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights, 2016.
2018/10/03
Committee: ECONFEMM
Amendment 4 #

2018/2094(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
A a. Recalls the central role that Agriculture and forestry play in the achievement of the ambitions of the SDGs, the Paris Agreement and EU policies, particularly in the areas of sustainability, the environment, climate, public health and food;
2018/10/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 13 #

2018/2094(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
B a. Where as CAP plays an important role in a sustainable productivity and a fair competitiveness of the sector in order to avoid the volatility of farm incomes, which, despite the concentration and intensification of production and increasing productivity, are on average still lower than in the rest of the economy;
2018/10/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 22 #

2018/2094(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the importance of the common agricultural policy (CAP) in terms of the budget and of its legacy to the history of the Union when the food security of postwar Europe was at stake; recalls that the CAP is still and it must continue to be one of the most important and most integrated policies, and that it will continue to contribute to building Europe's future and Europe's security and safety;
2018/10/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 58 #

2018/2094(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights the necessity of more investments in agriculture and agri-food systems, as well as greater spending on research and development, to promote innovation, support sustainable production increases and find better ways to cope with issues like water scarcity and climate change;
2018/10/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 63 #

2018/2094(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the importance of a well reformed CAP to respond to the maximum number of the challenges that will face the Union in the future; recalls that CAP needs to support farmers more efficiently in order to cope with the agricultural crisis, sustain the possible proces, price and income volatility, health and market risks, and free trade agreements; stresses the importance of the future CAP in fostering innovation and research and development, including the agricultural aspects of the future Horizon Europe programme;
2018/10/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 87 #

2018/2094(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Underlines the importance of rural development in supporting multi- functional agriculture and fostering partnerships between farmers, local communities, civil society and additional entrepreneurial activities, in order to generaste income from diversified economic activities.
2018/10/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 7 #

2018/2086(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Points to the need to determine the weaknesses of each Member State and, using the available resources, promote measures tofor support by the authorities responsible for addressing problems by tightening up the criterion of ex ante conditionality and meeting the targets set;
2018/09/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 14 #

2018/2086(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
(10.) Considers that, within public administrations, innovation processes should be promoted so as to make for better connectivity and digitisation, while constantly keeping step with the rapid development of new technologies in the areas concerned; calls, therefore, for funding to be provided for in future programming for operations to deploy e- government in keeping with the principles and priorities set out in the EU e- Government Action Plan, while providing future beneficiaries with the information necessary to enable them to use the systems as rapidly as possible;
2018/09/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 11 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to the Eurofound survey of 17 November 2016 entitled ‘the 6th European Working Conditions Survey: 2015’,
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 12 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
- having regard to the Eurofound survey of 23 January 2018 entitled ‘European Quality of Life Survey 2016: Quality of life, quality of public services and quality of society’,
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 19 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission proposal for a Council Recommendation of 22 May 2018 on High Quality Early Childhood Education and Care Systems (COM(2018)271) and the Commission staff working document of 22 May 2018 accompanying the document Proposal for a Council Recommendation on High Quality Early Childhood Education and Care Systems (SWD(2018)173),
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 32 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
- having regard to the European Institute for Gender Equality’s 2017 Gender Equality Index Report: Measuring gender equality in the European Union 2005-2015;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 35 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
- having regard to the publication of WeDo project in 2012 entitled ‘European Quality Framework for Long-term Care Services: Principles and guidelines for the wellbeing and dignity of older people in need of care and assistance’,
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 40 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the achievement of gender equality has been slow and across the European Union women remain underrepresented in the labour market; whereas the employment rate of women in the EU is 64% (compare to 76% for men), leading to gender gaps in pension, poverty, social protection and women are at a greater risk of social exclusion; whereas the evidence suggests that one of the main causes of this is caring responsibilities;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 43 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas in the EU, 10% of women in working age (15-64) either do not work or work part-time because of caring responsibilities (compare to 0.5% of men); whereas women tend to spend disproportionately more time than men on caring activities, around 38% of women are engaged in care for children, grandchildren, older people and/or people with disabilities every day for at least 1 hour (compare to 25% of men)1a; _________________ 1aEIGE, Gender Equality Index 2017 Report: Measuring Gender Equality in the European Union 2005-2015,
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 49 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the lack of formal care services for children, elderly people, persons with disabilities and/or chronic diseases who are in need of long-term care can lead working carers, in particular women, to reduce their working hours, work part-time and to drop out of the labour market; whereas there is a gender gap between women and men working full-time at the EU level, which is 18.2%;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 55 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas evidence shows that 80% of care in the EU is provided by unpaid informal carers and 75% of them are women; whereas the traditional care model is not sustainable since there is an increased number of women being active in employment who are facing pressures from balancing work with caring responsibilities;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 58 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas young people who have caring responsibilities face particular barriers in accessing education and training, and in reconciling education with caring responsibilities; whereas there is a gender gap between young women and young men aged 15-24 who have caring responsibilities and 15% of young women involved in care at least 1 hour per day (compare to 3% of young men) 1a; _________________ 1aEIGE, Gender Equality Index 2017 Report: Measuring Gender Equality in the European Union 2005-2015,
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 85 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the rise of women’s participation in the labour market increases the need for high-quality and affordable childcare, and the demand of places in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across Europe is higher than the supply; whereas evidence shows that the childcare for children from 0 to 3 years of age is used mainly on a part-time basis (less than 30 hours per week) in more than half of Member States; whereas a full labour market participation of women requires childcare to be available full-time and to meet the demands during parents ‘working hours;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 89 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas public investment in childcare is a win-win strategy and the extra tax revenue generated by the increased participation of parents in labour market is enough to cover the cost of childcare; whereas the public expenditure on childcare of Member States is mostly on childcare for children from 3 to the mandatory school-going age;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 90 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas high-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) is effective in tackling inequality that affects children from early ages, preventing early school leaving therefore it has long-term effects on children’s life;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 91 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas due to the lack of financial support and limited provision of childcare, 16.2% and 3.9% of parents do not use formal ECEC services, respectively;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 109 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. Whereas public investment should be increased in care infrastructure and services and evidence in OECD countries shows that increased investment of GDP in care industry would lead to an increase of women’s employment;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 114 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas social service sector, including long-term care service for the elderly and childcare service, is one of the fastest growing economic sectors and therefore it is necessary to secure an adequate and qualified supply of formal carers in order to function effectively;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 117 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Fc. whereas long-term care services and childcare are oftentimes devalued and in many Member States this profession has a rather low profile and status, which is reflected by low wage level, unequal representation of women and men in the labour force, poor working conditions, and the absence of a formal employment contract;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 119 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F d (new)
Fd. whereas elderly people sometimes suffer from ageism and sexism and elder abuse is a social problem in all Member States, which is found in different types of care settings;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 120 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F e (new)
Fe. whereas long-term care users may have difficulties in affording private care services, which are usually more expensive than the care services provided by the public sector; whereas women are always more affected than men because of gender pay and pension gaps and they have to spend a higher share of their income on long-term care;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 121 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F f (new)
Ff. Whereas it is reported that people from disadvantaged backgrounds are facing particular challenges when there is limited availability of high-quality care services, such as those from low-income families, living in rural areas, and children with ethnic minority or migrant backgrounds;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 137 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a directive on work-life balance for workers and carers and emphasises, in this context, the importance of the individual rights of leave and flexible working arrangements for helping working individuals to manage their private and professional lives; believes that for the purposes of future development, the aim should be to progressively extend parental and care leave9 , which should be paid at an adequate level, and to ensure non-transferable parental leave, guarantees in relation to dismissal, return on the same or equivalent post and protection from discrimination carried out on the basis of leave-taking decisions, and the extension of rights to those who need to take adequately paid leave in order to care for dependents other than children; _________________ 9 As called for in www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do? pubRef=-//EP//TEXT+TA+P7-TA-2010- 0373+0+DOC+XML+V0//EN
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 162 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that every person should have the right to choose quality care services that are suitable and accessible for them and their family;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 165 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Notes a variety of care services, such as early childhood care and education, care services for the elderly and care for persons with disabilities and/or chronic diseases who have long lasting health and care need, and that differing policy approaches have therefore been developed; Is of the opinion that care could be provided by formal and informal carers;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 177 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasizes that a wide range of care services is of particular importance to informal carers, which will be complementary to informal care and help to increase informal carer’s participation in employment;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 178 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that the approach to the development of care services should take into account all categories of users and their differences and diverse preferences for the types of care services they require, including people with disadvantaged backgrounds, such as ethnic minorities, migrant families, people living in remote and rural areas, low income families; Bears in mind that the family concept used in legislation and policies should be understood in a broad sense;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 186 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Quality, affordability and accessibility of care
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 197 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Emphasizes that the quality of care services should be understood in multiple dimensions, including the quality of facilities and services, quality of teaching programs for children, professionalism of carers, quality of the premises and environment, the education levels of carers and their working conditions;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 202 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines that information about available care services and service providers should be accessible for parents, the elderly, people with disabilities and/or with chronic diseases who are in need of long-term care as well as informal carers;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 210 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Is of the opinion that the lack of investment in high-quality childcare for children below 3 years of age would extend women’s career breaks and create difficulties when they return to work;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 211 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that those planning, programming and providing care services have a responsibility to take cognisance of users’ needs and that care services for the elderly and persons with disabilities must be planned and developed with the participation of the users and should be designed and implemented in a rights- based approach in order to prevent elder abuse;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 220 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to develop guidance for Member States on developing comprehensive employment- friendly and accessible care services which include childcare, care services for the elderly and care for persons with disabilities and/or chronic diseases who are in need of long-term care, and which are based on the participation of and consultation with the intended users of the services to ensure their accessibility; and their needs could be met;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 228 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Further calls on the Commission to develop sector-specific statistics, harmonised definitions and indicators, to improve data collection and to assess the accessibility, quality and efficiency of care services for children, persons with disabilities and/or chronic diseases who are in need of long-term care and the elderly at an EU level; calls on the Commission to monitor their implementation and promote corrective action where and when may be needed;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 236 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Member States to develop national plans for improving care services by paying heed not only to users’ needs, but also to the work-life balance and working conditions of the large numbers of carers; calls on the Member States to monitor their implementation and adopt corrective actions where and when may be needed;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 237 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Member States to improve and to facilitate carer’s access to education, professional training and lifelong learning in order to ensure the quality and sustainability of care services;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 239 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls on the Member States to take measures to improve carers’ working conditions, such as ensuring their rights in paid leave and that a formal employment contract is signed, and to significantly raise the wage level in the care sector;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 240 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Notes that informal carers should be better supported by trainings and recognition of acquired skills, psychological counselling and by carers’ breaks, which will benefit both informal carers and care recipients;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 249 #

2018/2077(INI)

16a. Calls on the Member States to ensure the coverage of care services, both in urban and rural areas, in order to improve the accessibility and availability of carer services for people with disadvantaged backgrounds, including people living in rural and remote areas;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 260 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Invites the Commission to revise the Barcelona targets and targets on early childhood education following consultations with the Member States;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 261 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Underlines that the current challenge of reaching the Barcelona targets is to increase the provision of childcare for children between 3 and 4 years of age; welcomes the Commission’s recommendation to extend the target of Education and Training 2020 Strategy to offer childcare places for at least 95% of children between 3 years of age and the mandatory school age;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 266 #

2018/2077(INI)

18. Calls on the Commission to set up targets on care services for the elderly and for persons with disabilities and/or chronic diseases who are in need of long-term care, in consultation with the Member States and civil society;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 270 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Commission to facilitate the exchange of experiences and good practices on quality, accessibility and affordability of childcare and long- term care services, and to support peer learning and peer counselling among the Member States;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 276 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to include care for the elderly and for persons with disabilities and/or chronic diseases who are in need of long-term care in its monitoring and review of data in the European Semester and in the annual report on gender equality; calls on the Member States to consider including assessments of care services for the elderly and persons with disabilities in their country reporand/or chronic diseases who are in need of long- term care in their country reports, taking into account the feedbacks from carers and carer recipients; encourages the Member States to adopt and use corrective measures should progress prove to be slow;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 280 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Member States to ensure equal access and fair treatment in care services for the elderly, children, and for persons with disabilities and/or chronic diseases who are in need of long- term care, with a particular focus on persons with disadvantaged backgrounds;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 281 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve the status of care professions, to raise public awareness of recognizing the value of care services, to tackle the gender stereotypes that assume women should take the role of carers while men should be the breadwinner and support the family financially, and to promote men’s involvement in caring activities; addresses that informal carers play important roles in taking up caring responsibilities and they should be recognized as equal actors in care service provisions;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 282 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Invites the Member States to improve national Quality Frameworks of ECEC services by taking into account the Council Recommendation on High Quality Early Childhood Education and Care systems and encourages the Member States to review five crucial areas of ECEC services which are mentioned in the Recommendation: access, workforce, curriculum, evaluation and monitoring, governance and funding;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 286 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Member States to increase investment in care services and improve the quality, availability and affordability of care, and to increase investment in special measures that enable carers to maintain an active professional life;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 301 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the provision of funding for all types of care services through the European Social Fund+ and other financial instruments whose purpose is to fund social infrastructure, without any prejudice to negotiations on the next Multiannual Financial Framework;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 304 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide support for young carers, especially young women carers, in cooperation with NGOs and educational establishments, in order to reduce their burdens and to improve their participation in education and training activities;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 308 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Calls on the Member States to increase public expenditure on childcare for children aged below 3 and encourages the Member States to take measures, such as providing minimum levels of free childcare, subsidies for new parents and childcare providers, and tax breaks for families to improve the use of ECEC, with a particular focus on low income families;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 312 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21c. Welcomes that some Member States have introduced fiscal incentives for companies that provide childcare for their employees to improve work-life balance;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 313 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 d (new)
21d. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the provision of European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) to support the provision of childcare facilities in rural areas, and to further utilize European Funds for Strategic Investments for funding ECEC projects;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 314 #

2018/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 e (new)
21e. Encourages the Member States to promote a more efficient distribution of resources to increase the access and affordability of care services by targeting extra funding towards disadvantaged and vulnerable groups;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 2 #

2018/2055(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) publication, Cyber Violence against Women and Girls in June 2017,
2018/05/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 4 #

2018/2055(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
– having regard to the report of the EQUINET entitled "Harassment on the Basis of Gender and Sexual Harassment: Supporting the Work of Equality Bodies", published in 2014,
2018/05/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 30 #

2018/2055(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K
K. whereas the effects of both physical and verbal harassment, including that perpetrated online, are harmful not only in the short term but also in the long term and can include, for instance, stress and severe clinical depression; whereas in addition to negative health outcomes, bullying and sexual harassment at workplace also have negative impacts on individual’s career, on organizations and society, such as increased absenteeism, reduced productivity and service quality, and the loss of human capital;
2018/05/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 42 #

2018/2055(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital T a (new)
Ta. whereas along with the widespread use of online and social media, it is estimated that one in ten women have already experienced a form of cyber violence, including cyber stalking and harassment since the age of 15; whereas the statistics on cyber violence against women and girls are scarce in the EU and there is a lack of collection of sex- disaggregated statistics in the Member States;
2018/05/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 56 #

2018/2055(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States to develop comprehensive national action plans and legislations on VAW, paying due attention to providing adequate resources, including but not limited to staff trainings and sufficient funds for equality bodies;
2018/05/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 66 #

2018/2055(INI)

7. Regrets that some Member States haven’t ratified the Istanbul Convention; Calls on all Member States which have not already done so to ratify and fully implement the Istanbul Convention without delay;
2018/05/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 67 #

2018/2055(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and Member States to obtain a clear picture of the issue of sexual harassment across the EU with better and scientifically more robust studies, and collection of sex- disaggregated data, including new challenges such as cyber bullying and cyber harassment;
2018/05/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 111 #

2018/2055(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Member States to take measures to ensure equal pay, equal treatment and employment opportunities between women and men, and to ensure women’s access to decision-making and senior management post both in public and private sectors as a means of avoiding the abuse of power and to promote gender equality, which is fundamental to combating VAW;
2018/05/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 133 #

2018/2055(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
35. Highlights that education on gender equality at every level is a fundamental tool in avoiding and eliminating these forms of misconduct, in changing the mind-set and in reducing the cultural tolerance to sexism and sexual harassment; Emphasizes the need to introduce educational programs and debates by school in this area; Notes where necessary and proper, in cooperation with relevant NGOs and equality bodies, these programs and debates should include information and discussions about the prevention and measures against sexual harassment, in order to inform victims’ rights and to remind its links with the objectification of women;
2018/05/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 24 #

2018/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that access to public services, in line with their development, is crucial for the 150 million- strong cross- border population, which is steadily increasing, and is hampered by numerous legal and administrative barriers; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to maximise their efforts and step up cooperation to remove these barriers, especially when related to health services, transport, education, labour mobility, as well as regulation and business development;
2018/05/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 33 #

2018/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the problems faced by the border regions are common to some extent, but also vary from region to region and depend on the individual characteristics of a given region, which makes an individual approach in tackling these obstacles a necessity; acknowledges the shared development potential of cross- border regions in general;
2018/05/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 44 #

2018/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises the special situation of cross-border workers, who are most seriously affected by the challenges present in the border regions, including, in particular, the recognition of diplomas and other qualifications obtained after lengthy retraining, healthcare, transport and access to information on job vacancies, social security and taxation systems; calls, in this context, on the Member States to step up their efforts to overcome these obstacles and allow for greater powers and flexibility for regional authorities in border regions to improve the quality of life of cross-border workers;
2018/05/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 61 #

2018/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that transport services are still insufficiently developed and coordinated in the border regions, which hampers cross- border mobility; stresses, furthermore, that cross-border transport infrastructure is also particularly adversely affected by complex regulatory and administrative arrangements; awaits the forthcoming Commission study on missing railway links along internal EU borders; underlines that any such study or future recommendations should be based on information and experience from local and regional authorities and take account of any proposals for cross-border cooperation and, where this is already in place, for better cross-border connections;
2018/05/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 73 #

2018/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that mutual trust, political will and a flexible approach among multi-level stakeholders are vital to overcoming the abovementioned persistent obstacles and, boosting growth and development in border regions and creating new jobs; calls, therefore, for better coordination, dialogue, more effective exchanges of information and a further exchange of best practices among authorities; urges the Commission and the Member States to enhance such cooperation;
2018/05/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 85 #

2018/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the eGovernment Action Plan 2016-202013 as a tool to achieve an efficient and inclusive public administration, and recognises the particular value of this plan for simplification measures in the border regions; is, however, concerned by the patchy implementation of the plan in some Member States; is also concerned about the low level of online services available for foreign entrepreneurs to start doing business in another country; _________________ 13 Commission communication of 19 April 2016 entitled ‘EU eGovernment Action Plan 2016-2020 – Accelerating the digital transformation of government’ (COM(2016)0179).calls on the authorities in cross-border regions to set up electronic portals for the development of cross-border business initiatives;
2018/05/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 113 #

2018/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the positive role of European Territorial Cooperation (ETC) programmes in the development and cohesion of border regions; calls on the Commission to preserve ETC as an important objective, with a more distinct role within cohesion policy post-2020, as well as a significantly increased budget; underlines at the same time the need to simplify the programmes and reduce the administrative burdens for beneficiaries and calls on authorities in cross-border regions to make more intensive use of the support provided through these programmes;
2018/05/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 116 #

2018/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the positive role of European Territorial Cooperation (ETC) programmes in the development and cohesion of border regions; calls on the Commission to preserve ETC as an important objective, with a more distinct role within cohesion policy post-2020, as well as a significantly increased budget; underlines at the same time the need to simplify the programmes while making them more flexible and reduceing the administrative burdens for beneficiaries;
2018/05/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 5 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that cohesion policy is one of the most important instruments to tackle the main priorities defined in the Commission’s draft budget for 2019 -: building a stronger and more resilient European economy; reducing disparities within the EU; creating jobs; bringing solidarity and security within and beyond EU borders; and ensuring a proper implementation of the EU budget;
2018/07/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 5 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas women spend more time than men on unpaid care work, which is one of the main reasons for women’s underrepresentation in the labour market; whereas the demand for high-quality, accessible and affordable childcare and long-term care services is higher than current supply and some families from disadvantaged backgrounds have difficulties in affording to private care services;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 9 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the proposed 1,1 % rise in the level of payment appropriations, with decreases of 8,9 % and 3,6 % respectively for Cohesion fund and European territorial cooperation, as well as the 2,8 % increase in commitment appropriations under Heading 1b in the 2019 draft budget compared to the previous budget; is concerned that those amounts may not be sufficient to match the pace of implementation of the programmes under that heading and to prevent the reconstitution of a backlog of unpaid claims, or to show that the EU is able to fulfil its commitments and hence enhance its credibility;
2018/07/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 10 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the importance of identifying support measures to consolidate the role of farmers in the supply chain, as well as new ways of encouraging farmer organisations;
2018/07/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 19 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the increased funding proposed by the European Commission for promotion measures, which are crucial to expand the share of European exports on markets across the world; underscores the importance of new markets for maintaining competitiveness and increasing the resistance of European agriculture to market crises such that arising from the Russian embargo;
2018/07/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 22 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Reaffirms its request for increased resources, e.g. under the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the EU cohesion fund, to uphold women’s economic and social rights, especially through women’s employment and investment in high-quality, affordable public care services, and to reduce gender inequality, including through the use of existing instruments at Union and Member State level;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 28 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Reaffirms the vital importance of the school fruit and vegetables scheme, especially given the current level of child malnutrition in the Union; calls on the Commission, therefore, to reduce the bureaucracy involved and stresses the need to promote healthy eating habits in children and the consumption of organic fruit and vegetables;
2018/07/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 32 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Deplores the insufficient execution of payments to young farmers in recent years and encourages Member States to promote the use of those appropriations the following year in order to boost generation renewal; considers that support for young people should focus more on their present needs rather than encouraging them to undertake major investments;
2018/07/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 35 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the importance of rural development commitments and spending and their job creation potential in areas worse hit by unemployment; underlines the need to continue to provide initiatives for young farmers that promote innovation and generational renewal; observes that access to farm investment funding instruments should be better adapted to the investment needs and higher risk profiles of new entrants;
2018/07/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 102 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas the new delivery model (NDM) is, at the core of the Commission’s communication on the Future of Food and Farming, andinvolves many uncertainties regarding its implementation and mighto be welcomed, provided that it does not lead to the renationalization of the CAP, does not damage the proper functioning of the single market and ensures genuine simplification, not only at EU level but also at Member State and regional level, and flexibility for farmers, without adding new constraints on Member States and thus a new layer of complexity;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 195 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the scarcity of labour force in agriculture is a limiting factor for the development of the agricultural sector;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 234 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J
J. whereas while the focus on research and development for both product and process innovation is to be welcomed, more must be done to develop the research capacity and infrastructure necessary to translate the results of research into farming practice, facilitated by EU-wide agricultural extension services;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 286 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M
M. whereas the objectives of the Cork 2.0 Declaration for a Better Life in Rural Areas stipulate vibrant rural areas, multi- functionality, biodiversity in and outside agriculture, rare animal breeds and conservation crops, as well as organic agriculture, less-favoured areas and commitments in the context of Natura 2000, as well as the importance of efforts to avert the depopulation of rural areas, and the role of women and young people in this process;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 315 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital N
N. whereas it is essential to ensure fair competition within the single market within the sector and with other players in the food chain, both up and downstream, and to further strengthen the position of farmers and incentives to prevent crises with active management tools to be deployed at sectoral level and by public authorities;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 401 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that subsidiarity for Member States should only be granted within a common set of rules and tools agreed at EU level as part of a uniform approach to all programming efforts and eligibility criteria, should cover botBelieves that the additional subsidiarity should be granted only on condition that there are: a strong common set of rules, objectives and indicators concerning the main types of possible intervention tools and the criteria for the selection of measures Member States will be able to apply in their national operational plans, in order to ensure a uniform approach of the CAP’stwo pillars and ensure, in particular, a European approach in Pillar I and thus a level playing field;of the CAP throughout the Union, and for Pillar I in particular to guarantee the respect of conditions of fair competition.
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 426 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the greater responsibility of Member States in the implementation of the CAP , in order to make it more effective and better adapted to the realities of Europe's different agricultural models, provided that the CAP retains its common character and avoids distortions of competition between Member States;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 432 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. calls on the Commission to provide tools aiming to increase the use of synergies between CAP and cohesion policy funding
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 450 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the efforts of the Commission to establish programme design, implementation and control of an output-based approach in order to foster performance rather than compliance; calls on the Commission to provide a single and simplified programme, while ensuring adequate monitoring via clearly defined, solid and measurable indicators at EU level, including an appropriate system of quality control and penalties;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 496 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to grant more flexibility to Member States and regions within the framework of the agricultural de minimis rules, while avoiding single market distortions;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 561 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that the current CAP architecture can only deliver its objectives if sufficiently funded and believes that any cuts could generate acute crises in several sectors; calls, therefore, for the CAP budget to be maintained in the next MFF at at least the current level in order to achieve the ambitions of a revised and efficient CAP beyond 2020;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 570 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that the current CAP architecture can onlyCAP can deliver its objectives only if sufficiently funded; calls, therefore, for the CAP budget to be maintained in the next MFF at and thus calls for maintaining in constant euros the CAP budget in the MFF at least athe current levels in order to achieve the ambitions of a revised and efficient CAP beyondafter 2020;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 645 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the necessity of identifying the key elements of a transparent and objective system of penalties and incentives for determining farmers’ eligibility for public funding, which should consist of voluntary and mandatory measures;deleted
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 661 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to establish a clearer definition of the genuine "active farmer", as the main beneficiary of the CAP support;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 675 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for the existing systBelieves that the current basic payment scheme for calculating direct payments in Pillar I, which is often based on historic entitlements, to be replaced by an EU- wide uniform method of calculating payments, in order to make the system simpler and more transparent is too complicated; welcomes the simple, justified, transparent and easily-executable Single Area Payment Scheme (SAPS) successfully applied in many Member States, and therefore calls for the SAPS to continue after 2020 and suggests to let it used in any Member State or by any farmer in the EU;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 767 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that, provided that a level playing field in the sSingle mMarket can beis guaranteed, vVoluntary cCoupled sSupport (VCS) payments should be maintained, as a tool to counteract specific difficulties, particularly those arising from the structural competitive disadvantage of less-favoured and mountainond reinforced, not only to prevent the loss of certain sectors on areas with specific difficulties but also as a tool to promote strategic productions, as protein crops, in the future, and with an yearly review to determine which sectors and productions should continue to receive support, as provided for in the Omnibus rRegulations, as well as thosein order to counter impacts which are more temporary in nature, and ariserising, for example, from a shift away from the oldcurrent entitlement scheme, for example or to compensate for the effects of Free Trade Agreements;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 784 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that, provided that a level playing field in the single market can be guaranteed, voluntary coupled support (VCS) payments should be maintained in a flexible manner and to support other sectors, as a tool to counteract specific difficulties, particularly those arising from the structural competitive disadvantage of less- favoured and mountainous regions, as well as those which are more temporary in nature and arise from a shift away from the old entitlement scheme, for example;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 816 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that generational renewal is a challenge faced bying farmers in many Member States and that each national strategy must be therefore address this issue throughtackled as part of a comprehensive approach, including top-ups in Pillar I and targeted measmobilizing all the financial resources in Pillar II, as well as by means of new financial instruments and national measures, in order to incentivise famers to pass on their farming operationof CAP: the additional payment of young farmers in the first pillar, the measures to help young second-pillar farmers set up, which should be made mandatory for the Member States, and the support from new financial instruments;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 839 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to acknowledge that the new societal, technological and economic changes, such as clean energy, digitalisation, smart solutions have impacts on the rural life;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 844 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to support efforts to improve the quality of life in rural areas so as to encourage people – and especially young people – to remain or return to rural areas, and urges the Commission and Member States to support the development of new services by entrepreneurs, and chiefly by women and young people;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 852 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Notes worryingly that the lack of labour force in several agricultural sectors leads to the cessation of farming activities and calls for support for attracting workers in agriculture;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 853 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Considers that this global approach must be consistent with all national competence systems in fields as diverse as taxation, social law, inheritance law, land law;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 855 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses on sharing the successful models from Member States which gather young and old farmers for generational renewal objectives;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 861 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to boost the potential of rural hubs for sustainable, inclusive growth and innovation, taking account of the interest of the wider rural communities;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 871 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Recalls that rural areas and settlements need a special attention and integrated efforts to develop smart villages;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 876 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 d (new)
15d. Calls for a fair playing field for special technological improvements for rural hubs and grids;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 890 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the importance of rural development, including thesuccessful LEADER initiative, in supporting multi- functional agriculture that leads to a dynamic and innovative rural development and in fostering additional entrepreneurial activities and opportunities, in order to generate income from agri- tourism, and to secure community- supported agriculture and the provision of social services in rural areas;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 903 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to introduce a multi-funded, investment approach in the post 2020 legislative period to ensure the smooth implementation of the integrated rural development tools, such as the smart villages initiative;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 920 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls for the integration of the different networks in the rural area, such as the ENRD and the EIP under the Smart villages approach and with the help of the Leader method;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 923 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Calls on the Commission to set up the smart villages initiative measures and to create the smart villages as priority of the next rural development policy;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 924 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 d (new)
16d. Urges the Commission to keep in mind the possibility of a cross-fund integration during the preparation of the new legislation;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 961 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Considers that the Commission's future legislative proposals should be able to support the largest number of farmers in their efforts to modernize towards more sustainable agricultural development;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 969 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Considers that this ambition for the CAP must be based on a first level corresponding to a simplified and reinforced conditionality and constituting a common base applicable to all farms, and on a second level to go beyond conditionality and including both the current climate and environmental measures of the second pillar and a new European incentive scheme in the first pillar;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 979 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Considers that the Commission must present an improved system, determined at European level, with mandatory enhanced conditionality applicable in all Member States, additional agri-environmental tools, along with a mandatory new European incentive scheme, to be settled by each Member State for farmers who can voluntarily participate and for which payment levels would reflect the level of ambition of the different environmental practices;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 981 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17d. Proposes that this new form of greening should be accompanied by significant, coordinated and more efficient means in Pillar II through targeted tangible and intangible investments (knowledge transfer, training, advice, exchange of know-how, networking, EIP innovation) as another driver of change;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 990 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that this new framework should be underpinned by the possible allocation of a minimum amount of the total available budget to AEMs, including organic agriculture, support for biodiversity, agroforestry, and genetic diversity in animals and plants;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1027 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to foster innovation, research and modernisation in agriculture by supporting traininga strong advisory system, better adapted to beneficiaries 'needs and agricultural extension as a pre- condition in programme design and implementation in all Member States, while fostering targeted training, the transfer of know-how and the exchange of best practice models between Member States, with a general focus on new technologies and digitalization;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1048 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission to focus on the quality of life in rural areas, to make the living attractive for all people, especially for the young generation;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1054 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission to explore the new developments in technology and the applications tools in order to employ diverse methods of achieving sustainable food production and to respond to related challenges;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1074 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Urges the Commission and the Member States to give more emphasis on the entrepreneur-opportunities for services to- and from the villages;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1092 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to maintain the current common market organisation (CMO) framework, including the individual sector plans (wine, and fruit and vegetables) among other sectors and the EU school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme, with the ultimate aim of strengthening the sustainability and competiveness of each sector while enabling access for all farmers;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1130 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Insists on the critical need for the future CAP to support farmers more efficiently in order to cope with price and income volatility due to climate, health and market risks, by creating additional incentives for flexible risk management and stabilisation tools to compensate the variations between cost of production and market price, while ensuring broad access;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1179 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Insists on the necessity of strengthening the position of producers as the main actors within the food supply chain, in particular by guaranteeing them a fair share of the added value, by fostering inter-sectoral cooperation, and strengthening transparency in the markets and crisis prevention;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1189 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls for enhanced support and promotion of local markets and short food supply chains. Stresses the need to develop local services related to short supply chains;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1220 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for an in-depth review of the current crisis reserve mechanism in order to create an independent financial instrument exempt from the budgetary principle of annuality, so as to permit budgetary transfers from one year to the next, thereby enabling quick and effective responses to crisis situations, including those involving animal and plant health, disease-related issues and food safenot subject to the principle of annuality of the budget so as to allow transfers from one year to the next, especially when market prices are sufficiently high, and will increase the speed and effectiveness of crisis responses, including animal health issues, plant diseases, food safety and security;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1226 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for the existing system for calculating direct payments in Pillar I, which is often based on historic entitlements, to be replaced by an EU-wide uniform method of calculating payments, in order to make the system simpler and more transparent;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1242 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Believes that while trade agreements are beneficial to the EU agricultural sector overall, and necessary for strengthening the EU’s position on the global agricultural market, they also pose a number of challenges that require reinforced safeguard mechanisms, such as using the coupled support tools to ensure a level playing field between farmers in the EU and in the rest of the world;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 5 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that the CAP is a common policy and that a budget reduction may have disproportionate effects;
2018/04/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 12 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that that a budget reduction will jeopardise the implementation of CAP objectives, thereby compromising the monitoring and control process also;
2018/04/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 19 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas about one in three women has experienced physical and/or sexual violence since she was 15 years old and there is still a systemic underreporting of incidences or perpetrators of domestic violence in the EU, either because of fear or lacking of information about victim’s rights;
2018/05/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 28 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points to the need for sustained funding in the agricultural sector, given the significance of its contribution to food security, sustainable economic growth and regional development, job creation and combating climate change in particular;
2018/04/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 31 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Member States to make use of the funds available under the European Social Fund and the European Regional Development Fund to promote gender equality through education and health services, notably SRHR services, and to invest in high-quality public care services and women’s education and trainings in STEM and ICT sectors, and to invest in high-quality public care services, in order to encourage women’s access to employment and to better share family responsibilities between women and men;
2018/05/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 41 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need to ensure that support for young farmers is more closely geared to their actual needs at any given time and that measures are taken to simplify and reduce bureaucratic obstacles that might deter young people from engaging in farming, while at the same time taking care not to encourage them to shoulder an excessive financial burden.
2018/04/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 53 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the EU and Member States continue to allocate sufficient funds for the fight against all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls, with a particular focus on raising public awareness, informing women victims about their rights and available services, and providing trainings for relevant professionals, who are often initially contacted by women victims of gender-based violence.
2018/05/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 3 #

2018/2008(INI)

A. whereas consumers make an associative link between brand, product and quality and expect products of the same brand marketed under the same label to be identical in quality whether they are sold in their own country or in another Member State;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 17 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B
B. whereas analyses of product content and labelling have been carried out in approved laboratories in a number of EU countries, including Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary and Slovakia, on certain products marketed in Central and Eastern European countries;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 34 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas these analyses also show that certain products include less of the main ingredient, or ingredients that are considered to be less healthy and of poorer quality, or ingredients that have different taste, consistency and other sensory characteristics;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 35 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas current laboratory findings for dual quality products confirm that the lower quality products contain ingredients presenting a higher health risk to consumers;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 47 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the allocation of EUR 2 million to develop a methodology for, and conduct, comparative testing of food products in different Member States; expects the testing to be completed at the earliest possible date, preferably in 2018, with a view to introducing specific measures as soon as possible to ban these unfair practices;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 51 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission to continue the discussions with the stakeholders – consumer organisations, manufacturers and national authorities within the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network – and awaits development of the common methodology for the comparative tests of food products in different Member States, which should permit greater clarity on the scope of the problem;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 52 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission, in view of the allocation of European funding for analyses, to make it compulsory for the findings thereof to be made public in all official EU languages, so that consumers can be properly informed about the quality of the products in question and make their choices accordingly;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 59 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Firmly believes that, in response to European citizens’ concerns about different products being sold under the same brand in different Member States, the practice of ‘one brand, one product, different content and proportional composition’ needs to be stopped by means of an amendment to Directive 2005/29/EC of 11 May 2005 concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices; strongly advocates that legislative changes be introduced to ensure that products of the same brand but of different quality or with different ingredients are marketed under different labels and that economic operators guilty of continued unfair practices be severely penalised and possibly banned from certain markets;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 74 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that, until that practice is stopped, and in order to raise the profile of manufacturers’ initiatives on the use of local recipes, a system should be introduced for indicating, in a way that respects the consumer’s right of informed choice and consumer preferences, the local recipes used in the preparation of specific products; supports the active involvement of citizens in containing the spread of this practice by setting up a European alert system to identify dual quality products;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 82 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Insists on the importance of the notion of a "product of reference", against which consumer expectations are to be measured; highlights that consumers need to be adequately informed if a product differs from their expectations, as when inadequate information leads them to buy a product they would not otherwise buy;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 87 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Reminds the Commission Notice on the application of EU food and consumer protection law to issues of Dual Quality of food products (2017/C 327/01) which acknowledges producers' right to sell different products in different parts of the single market, due to local preferences, local and seasonal ingredients, or different places of manufacture; warns however that consumers must not be misled and calls on the national food authorities to establish, on a case-by-case basis, if this practice is illegal, based on the provisions of Directive 2005/29/EC on Unfair Commercial Practices, and their interplay with the fair information requirements in Regulation No 1169/2011 on Food Information;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 96 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the establishment of an agency or other specialised unit to monitor specialised authority or monitoring unit, keeping bureaucracy to a minimum, to verify consistency of composition and proportional use of ingredients in identically branded and packaged food products.
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication on a balanced and progressive trade policy to harness globalisation1 ; underlines the importance of this communication for a European agriculture sector that is suffering from unbalanced competition on both the EU and foreign markets; _________________ 1 with several global players which have developed intensive, export oriented and highly competitive farming systems; _________________ 1 COM(2017)0492. COM(2017)0492.
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 6 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication on a balanced and progressive trade policy to harness globalisation1(1); underlines the importance of this communication for a European agriculture sector that is suffering from unbalanced competition on both the EU and foreign markets, where a series of particular features affect the agricultural product circuit from producer to beneficiary; _________________ 1(1) COM(2017)0492.
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 13 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Acknowledges that the EU is the single largest exporter of agri-food products; perceives in this context the double phenomenon that on one hand, there is the need to maintain its market orientation and its compatibility with WTO rules whilst, on the other, that specific agricultural sectors cannot withstand full trade liberalisation and unfettered competition with imports;
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 17 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Reminds, that EU trade policy is not just about interest but also about values;
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 18 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Underlines that the trade and agricultural policies are intertwined and that the EU trade policy is a tool in promoting EU’s agricultural interests and therefore can contribute to the achievement of objectives of the common agricultural policy (CAP);
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 19 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Highlights that trade and agricultural policies lie at the core of implementing Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals. Focusing on inclusive, free and fair trade policies and aligning trade with the SDGs can significantly contribute to eradicating poverty and hunger worldwide.
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 20 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Underlines that trade agreements and globalization can lead to increasing inequalities in and between countries, threatening ecological and social stability and fostering unsustainable production and consumption patterns. EU trade policy include the Agenda 2030 as their guiding principle to avoid negative impacts.
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 21 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. Calls on the EU to systematically evaluate the impact of its trade policies on the objectives of sustainable development and calls for establishing an evaluation mechanism to assure policy coherence of all EU strategies and policies
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 22 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1g. Acknowledges in this context that the WTO itself is a negotiating forum that offers rules and that the member countries themselves decide how far they want to go in removing trade barriers and distortions; reminds that with bilateral agreements the EU can set trade conditions over and above the WTO safety net;
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 29 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that harnessing globalisation should involve both strengthening global discipline to prevent unfair competition and distortions of trade in agriculture, and avoiding undue exposure of sensitive EU agricultural sectors to competition from imports of products that are not subject to similar standards, costs and constraints as regards, for example, environmental protection, fundamental labour rights and animal welfare;
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 33 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Urges that no trade agreement will ever lower levels of regulatory protection; stresses that consumer rights need to be safeguarded when comprehensive trade agreements are negotiated and concluded and consumer welfare should be added among the objectives of future agreements; calls therefore on a self- standing chapter on “trade and consumer” within trade agreements commit to a high level of consumer protection;
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 34 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the need to implement an instrument that will make it possible to re- establish fairer conditions of competition and to take action against countries or undertakings practising unfair competition; takes the view that a more rigorous application of EU rules will also ensure that all undertakings that have a presence or are active in the EU and which infringe the rules are effectively punished;
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 44 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls for common measures of product information and labelling, the introduction of a mandatory country-of- origin labelling scheme for meat;
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 47 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Calls for an improvement in the control of imports of goods to ensure they strictly meet European health, food safety, social and environmental rules notably by strengthening the checks on imported agri-foods at origin and upon their arrival in the EU;
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 62 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Urges to exercise utmost care when it comes to the liberalisation of the market access in vulnerable agricultural sectors and consideration of various procedures when it comes to the most sensitive products (including their exclusion);
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 65 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the need for more effective European legislation to protect trade in agricultural products, geared to current challenges and to increased transparency and predictability;
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 67 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Emphasizes our responsibility towards developing countries; calls on indicators that drive fair and sustainable trade for poor communities - not just trade for its own sake; reminds to integrate sustainable development goals into trade policy at all levels to avoid the risks of damage to livelihoods by giving real opportunities to developing countries and to ensure that development cooperation, which also aims to strengthen agricultural production in these countries, will not be undermined by trade agreements;
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 72 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Expresses its serious concerns with respect to the possible conclusion of the ongoing free-trade negotiations with Mercosur involving major concessions in sectors such as beef, sugar and biofuels which could endanger the viability of local production in certain parts of the EU and have unwanted consequences for biodiversity and the workforce; recommends supporting initiatives aimed at consolidating labour rights;
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 91 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls its two resolutions of 26 October 2017 on the negotiating mandates for trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand2 and the emphasis placed by this Parliament on the need of “respecting the fact that there are a number of sensitive agricultural products which should be given appropriate treatment, for example, through tariff-rate quotas or allocated adequate transition periods, taking into proper consideration the cumulative impact of trade agreements on agriculture and potentially excluding from the scope of the negotiations the most sensitive sectors”; _________________ 2 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0419 and P8_TA(2017)0420 respectively.
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 97 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Reminds that the total number of farms in the EU has dropped by 26% from 2005 to 2013; points out that the agricultural production in some MS within the EU now takes place in fewer, larger and more capital-intensive farms and points out that this consolidation process is expected to be continued and already has and will continue to have an impact on the generational renewal in particular in the context with access to land and maintaining farm viability;
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 100 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of strong coordination between Member States for the screening of foreign direct investment (FDI) on the EU market; draws attention to the need to avoid the excessive concentration of farmland and forests in foreign (non-EU) hands; recalls, in this respect, its resolution of 27 April 2017 on the state of play of farmland concentration in the EU3(3) and calls for farmland and forests to be included in the scope of the proposed regulation; _________________ 3(3) Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0197.
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 101 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of strong coordination between Member States for the screening of foreign direct investment (FDI) on the EU market, especially in the areas of farmland and forests; draws attention to the need to avoid the excessive concentration of farmland and forests in foreign (non-EU) hands; recalls, in this respect, its resolution of 27 April 2017 on the state of play of farmland concentration in the EU3 ; _________________ 3 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0197. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0197.
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 107 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to react strongly to US attacks against the WTO- compatible mechanisms of the CAP through the imposition of unjustified trade defence measures; recalls, in this respect, its resolution of 15 March 2018 on US measures on EU farm support under the CAP (in the context of Spanish olives)4 and expresses its concern with respect to the possible proliferation of such measures against other recipients of payments under the CAP; _________________ 4 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2018)0091.
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 116 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the Commission’s initiative to create an advisory group on EU trade negotiations composed of representatives of a wide and balanced group of stakeholders; insists on the need for thea strong representation of EU farming organisations in such a group in view of the major impact of most of the negotiations in question on the agricultural sector.
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 123 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Asks the Commission to ensure that recommendations of the advisory group are binding and enforceable.
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4 #

2018/0390(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The United Kingdom government has stated its intention not to require a visa from citizens of the EU-27 when travelling to the United Kingdom for short stays for business or tourism as from the date on which Union law ceases to apply to the United Kingdom. In case the United Kingdom introduces a visa requirement for nationals of at least one Member State in the future, the reciprocity mechanism provided for in [Article 1(4) of Regulation (EC) No 539/2001]27this Regulation should apply. The European Parliament, the Council, the Commission and the Member States should act without delay in applying the mechanism. _________________ 27 See footnote 23.
2019/01/16
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 5 #

2018/0390(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) The United Kingdom should thus be included in Annex II to [Regulation (EC) No 539/2001]28 as regards British citizens. This is entirely conditional upon the United Kingdom also granting reciprocal and non-discriminatory visa- free travel for all Union citizens, in line with the principles of full reciprocity and non-discrimination. To that end, a specific reciprocity mechanism should be established in order to address the unique situation of a former Member State. _________________ 28 See footnote 23.
2019/01/16
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 11 #

2018/0390(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
In casBy way of derogation from [Article 1(4) of Regulation (EC) No 539/2001]40, where the United Kingdom introduces a visa requirement for nationals of at least one Member State , the reciprocity mechanism provided for in [, the following provisions shall apply: (a) following the implementation of the visa requirement, the Member State concerned shall without delay notify the Commission and inform the European Parliament and the Council thereof in writing; that notification shall specify the date of implementation of the visa requirement and the types of travel documents and visas concerned; (b) within 72 hours of receipt of the notification referred to in point (a) of this paragraph, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 4c amending Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 in order to temporarily suspend the application of Annex II to that Regulation for a period of 12 months for all nationals of the United Kingdom. The delegated act shall set out a date, within 120 days of its entry into force, on which the suspension of the application of Annex II is to take effect, taking into account the available resources in the consulates of the Member States. The delegated act shall insert a footnote next to the name of the United Kingdom indicating that the exemption from the visa requirement is suspended with regard to all nationals of the United Kingdom and specifying the period of that suspension. Unless the Commission submits a legislative proposal as referred to in point (e), in which case the period of suspension referred to in the first sentence of this point shall be prolonged automatically until the entry into force of such proposal and the transfer of the reference to the United Kingdom from Annex II to Annex I takes effect, the period of suspension from the visa requirement provided for in the delegated act adopted in accordance with the first sentence of this point shall be prolonged automatically until the United Kingdom lifts the visa requirement for the nationals of the Member State or the Member States concerned and visa-free travel for nationals of all Member States is restored. The footnote referred to in the third sentence of this point shall be amended accordingly. Without prejudice to the application of Article 1(4)4 of Regulation (EC) No 539/2001]40 shall apply. The European Parliament, the Council, the Commission and the Member States shall act without delay in applying the mechanism. _________________ 40, during the periods of that suspension all nationals of the United Kingdom shall be required to be in possession of a visa when crossing the external borders of the Member States; (c) the Commission shall, immediately following the adoption of a delegated act as referred to in point (b) and in consultation with the European Parliament and the Council, take steps with the authorities of the United Kingdom in order to restore visa-free travel and shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of those steps without delay; (d) any subsequent notification made by another Member State pursuant to point (a) during the period of application of measures adopted pursuant to point (b) shall be merged into the ongoing procedures without the deadlines or periods set out in those points being extended; (e) where, within six months of the entry into force of a delegated act as referred to in point (b), the United Kingdom has not lifted the visa requirement, the Commission may submit a legislative proposal amending Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 in order to transfer the reference to the United Kingdom from Annex II to Annex I to that Regulation; (f) where the United Kingdom lifts the visa requirement, the Member State or Member States concerned shall immediately notify the Commission and inform the European Parliament and the Council thereof. A delegated act adopted pursuant to point (b) shall expire seven days after the publication referred to in the first sentence of this point. Where the United Kingdom has introduced a visa requirement for nationals of two or more Member States, the delegated act shall expire seven days after the publication of the notification concerning the last Member State whose nationals were subject to visa requirement. The footnote referred to in the third sentence of point (b) shall be deleted upon expiry of the delegated act concerned. The Commission shall publish information on such expiry without delay in the Official Journal of the European Union. Where the United Kingdom lifts the visa requirement but the Commission has not been notified by the Member State or Member States in accordance with the first sentence of this point, the Commission shall, on its own initiative, proceed without delay with the publication referred to in that fifth sentence of this point, and the second sentence of this point shall apply. The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission shall act without delay in applying this mechanism. A delegated act adopted pursuant to this Article shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council. _________________ 40 See footnote 23. See footnote 23.
2019/01/16
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 8 #

2018/0336(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) To that end, a verification procedure should be established whereby the Authority must, in certain circumstancesfollowing the final decision of the national supervisory authority or the European Data Protection Supervisor, ask the committee of independent eminent persons to assess whether a European political party or a European political foundation has deliberately influenced or attempted to influence the outcome of elections to the European Parliament by taking advantage of an infringement of the applicable rules on protection of personal data. Where the committee finds that to be the case, the Authority should impose sanctions in line with the effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctioning system established by the Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1141/2014.
2018/11/23
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 12 #

2018/0336(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Since the new procedure is triggered by a decision of a competent data protection supervisory authority, it shouldmust be possible for the European political party or European political foundation concerned to request that the sanction be reviewed if the decision of the supervisory authority is repealed or a remedy against that decision is successful.
2018/11/23
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 3 #

2018/0332(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
(2) In its resolution of 8 February 2018, the European Parliament called on the Commission to conduct an assessment of the summer-time arrangements provided by Directive 2000/84/EC together with the Member States and, if necessary, to come up with a proposal for its revision. That resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the Union.
2019/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4 #

2018/0332(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling ofand performance of passenger and goods transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time.
2019/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 23 #

2018/0332(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
(8) Implementation of this Directive should be monitored. The results of this monitoring should be presented by the Commission in a preliminary report to the European Parliament and to the Council within one year of its entry into force, and a final report at the latest three years from its implementation. That report should be based on the information that is made available to the Commission by the Member States in a timely fashion to allow for the report to be presented at the specified time.
2019/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 33 #

2018/0332(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall present a preliminary report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20240 at the latest, and subsequently a final report, by 31 December 2023 at the latest.
2019/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 20 #

2018/0247(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) Assistance should also be provided in compliance with the agreements concluded by the Union with the beneficiaries listed in Annex I. Assistance should mainly focus on assisting the beneficiaries listed in Annex I to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law, reform the judiciary and public administration, respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality, tolerance, social inclusion and non-discrimination. Assistance should also support the key principles and rights as defined in the European Pillar of Social Rights17. Assistance should continue to support their efforts to advance regional, macro-regional and cross-border cooperation as well as territorial development, including through implementation of Union macro-regional strategies. It should also enhance their economic and social development and economic governance, underpinning a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth agenda, including through implementation of regional development, agriculture and rural development, social and employment policies and the development of the digital economy and society, also in line also with the flagship initiative Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans. The beneficiaries listed in Annex I should promote investments and ensure their visibility. __________________ 17 European Pillar of Social Rights solemnly proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission at the Gothenburg Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth, Gothenburg 17 November 2017.
2018/11/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 39 #

2018/0247(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The transition from direct management of pre-accession funds by the Commission to indirect management by the beneficiaries listed in Annex I should be progressive and in line with the respective capacities of those beneficiaries, including local and regional authorities. Assistance should continue to make use of the structures and instruments that have proved their worth in the pre-accession process.
2018/11/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 50 #

2018/0247(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) To reinforce the effectiveness of public administration, bolster administrative capacities and support structural reforms and good governance at all levels;
2018/11/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 31 #

2018/0236(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23 – paragraph 1
'Copernicus core users' which benefit from Copernicus data and Copernicus information and have the additional role of driving the evolution of Copernicus, comprising the Union institutions and bodies and European national, or regional public bodies entrusted with a public service mission for the definition, implementation, enforcement or monitoring of environmental, agricultural, sustainable growth, forestry, civil protection, safety or security policies;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 35 #

2018/0236(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a regional satellite navigation system which consists of centres and stations on the ground and several transponders installed on geosynchronous satellites and which augments and corrects the open signals emitted by Galileo and other GNSSs, inter alia for air-traffic management and air navigation services, as well as agriculture ('European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service or ‘EGNOS’);
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 36 #

2018/0236(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an autonomous, user-driven, Earth observation system under civil control, offering updated and reliable geo- information data and services, comprising satellites, ground infrastructure, data and information processing facilities, and distribution infrastructure, and fully integrating the needs and requirements of securityregarding the security of Union citizens (‘Copernicus’);
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 37 #

2018/0236(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) provide, or contribute to the provision of, high-quality and up-to-date and, where appropriate, secure space- related data, information and services without interruption and wherever possible at global level, meeting existing and future needs and able to meet the Union's political priorities, including as regards climate change, food security and safety and security and defence;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 39 #

2018/0236(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) promote the role of the Union in the international arena as a leading actor in the space sector and strengthening its role in tackling global challenges and supporting global initiatives, including with regards to climate change, precision farming and sustainable development.
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 42 #

2018/0236(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) for Copernicus: to deliver accurate and reliable Earth Observation data and information, supplied on a long-term basis, to support the implementation and monitoring of the Union and its Member States' policies in the fields of the environment, water and forest management, climate change, agriculture and rural development, civil protection, safety and security, as well as the digital economy;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 44 #

2018/0236(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be EUR [168,75] billion in current prices.
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 45 #

2018/0236(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) for Galileo and EGNOS: EUR [9,710] billion;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 46 #

2018/0236(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) for Copernicus: EUR [5,88,75] billion;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 48 #

2018/0236(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a high-accuracy service (HAS), which shall be free of charge for users and shall provide, through additional data disseminated in a supplementary frequency band, high-accuracy horizontal and vertical positioning and synchronisation information intended mainly for satellite navigation applications for professional or commercial use;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 49 #

2018/0236(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) data and information processing component, which shall include activities for the generation of standardised value- added information to support water, environmental, agricultural, rural development and forestry monitoring, reporting and compliance assurance, civil protection and security services (Copernicus Services);
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 56 #

2018/0236(COD)

– land monitoring and agriculture to provide information on the degree of land cover, land use and land use change, crop rotation and diversification, soil erosion, contamination and impermeability, the management of chemical substances and waste, urban areas, inland water quantity and quality, forests, agriculture and other natural resources, biodiversity and cryosphere;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 59 #

2018/0236(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 3 a (new)
– Member States will be able to use the information and data resulting from monitoring of the agricultural area regarding the degree of land cover and farmland utilisation, so as to further reduce the administrative burden of granting farm subsidies;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 49 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) A modern internal market promotes competition and benefits consumers, businesses and employees. Making better use of the ever evolving internal market in services should help European businesses, irrespective of their size, create new jobs and grow across borders, offer a wider choice of services at better prices, and maintain high standards for consumers and workers. To achieve this, the Programme should contribute to the removal of remaining barriers, and to ensure a regulatory framework that can accommodate new innovative business models.
2018/11/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 52 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) Regulatory obstacles in the internal market have been removed for many industrial products through prevention mechanisms, the adoption of common rules and, where no such Union rules exist, through the principle of mutual recognition. In areas where no Union legislation exists, the principle of mutual recognition means that goods that are lawfully marketed in one Member State enjoy the right to free movement and can be sold in another Member State. However, inadequate application of mutual recognition makes it harder for companies to access markets in other Member States, especially in the case of companies operating across borders. Despite the high degree of market integration in the area of goods, this leads to lost opportunities for the economy at large. The Programme should therefore aim to improve the application of mutual recognition in the area of goods and to reduce the number of illegal and non- compliant goods entering the market.
2018/11/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 55 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Placing on the market of products that are not compliant with Union law or type-approved puts those who comply at a disadvantage and may endanger consumers. Many entrepreneurs disregard the rules either through lack of knowledge or intentionally to gain a competitive advantage. Market surveillance authorities are often underfunded and constrained by national boundaries, while entrepreneurs trade at Union level, at a cross-border level, or even at a global level. In particular, in the case of e-commerce, market surveillance authorities have great difficulties in tracing non-compliant products imported from third countries and identifying the responsible entity within their jurisdiction. The Programme should therefore seek to strengthen product compliance by providing the right incentives to entrepreneurs, intensifying compliance checks and promoting closer cross-border cooperation among enforcement authorities. The Programme should also contribute to the consolidation of the existing framework for market surveillance activities, encourage joint actions of market surveillance authorities from different Member States, improve the exchange of information and promote convergence and closer integration of market surveillance activities.
2018/11/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 58 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) As consumer markets know no borders with the constant rapid development of online trade and travel services, it is important to ensure that consumers residing in the Union can benefit from adequate protection when importing goods and services from economic operators based in third countries. The Programme should therefore allow supporting cooperation with relevant bodies located in key trading third country partners of the Union where necessary.
2018/11/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 60 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) In order to meet the objectives of the Programme and to facilitate the lives of citizens and businesses, high-quality user- centric public services need to be put in place in all fields. This implies that public administrations will need to start working in new ways, bring down silos between the different parts of their administrations, and to engage in the co-creation of these public services with citizens and businesses at local, regional, cross-border and national level. Moreover, the continuous and steady increase of cross-border activities in the internal market requires the regular provision of up-to- date information on the rights and obligations of businesses and citizens, but also information explaining the administrative formalities and taxes inherent in the respective activities. In addition, provision of legal advice and helping to solve problems which occur at cross national level becomes essential. Furthermore, connecting regional and national administrations, where appropriate, in a simple and efficient manner as well as evaluating how the internal market works on the ground is necessary. The Programme should therefore support the following existing internal market governance tools: the Your Europe Portal which should be a backbone of the upcoming Single Digital Gateway, Your Europe Advice, SOLVIT, the Internal Market Information system and the Single Market Scoreboard in order to improve citizens' daily lives and businesses' ability to trade across borders.
2018/11/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 64 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) The Programme should also promote the correct and full implementation and application of the Union legal framework for anti-money laundering and countering terrorism financing by the Member States and the development of future policies to address new challenges in the field, in order to pinpoint and implement the means of preventing and combating these phenomena. It should also support the relevant activities of the international organisations of European interest, such as the Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism of the Council of Europe.
2018/11/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 67 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) Strengthening the competitiveness of European enterprises while reassuring an effective level playing field and an open and competitive internal market is of outmost importance. SMEs are the engine of the European economy making up 99% of all businesses in Europe, providing two thirds of jobs, and contributing substantially to the creation of new jobs with a regional, cross-border and local dimension.
2018/11/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 72 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) The Programme should provide effective support for SMEs throughout their life-cycle, without any gender discrimination and with a focus on encouraging young people from rural areas to pursue entrepreneurial activities and hence prevent rural depopulation. It should build on the unique knowledge and expertise developed with regard to SMEs and industrial sectors and on a long experience in working with European, national and regional stakeholders. This support should build on the successful experience of the Enterprise Europe Network as a one-stop-shop to improve SMEs competitiveness and develop their business in the Single Market and beyond. The Network plans to continue delivering services on behalf of other Union programmes, notably for the Horizon2020 programme, using the financial resources of these programmes. Also the mentoring scheme for new entrepreneurs should remain the tool to enable new or aspiring entrepreneurs to gain business experience by matching with an experienced entrepreneur from another country and thus allow strengthening entrepreneurial talents. The Programme should further strive to grow and extend its geographical coverage and thus offer wider range of matching possibilities to entrepreneurs in complementarity with other Union initiatives where relevant.
2018/11/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 109 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) improving the competitiveness of enterprises with special emphasis on SMEs and achieving additionality through the provision of measures that provide various forms of support to SMEs, access to markets including the internationalisation of SMEs, favourable business environment for SMEs, the competitiveness of sectors, the modernisation of industry and the promotion of entrepreneurship, with the focus on entrepreneurship among women and young people from rural areas, so as to enable them to stay in such areas and prevent rural depopulation;
2018/11/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 139 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) fostering an entrepreneurial business environment and entrepreneurial culture, especially among women and young people, with the focus on young people in rural areas, including the mentoring scheme for new entrepreneurs and supporting start- ups, business sustainability and scale-ups and the creation of new services.
2018/11/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 16 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The European Union is built on solidarity, among its citizens and among its Member States. This common value guides its actions and provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges at European and international level, which young Europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice.
2018/11/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 22 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities, which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience, skills and competences for their personal, educational, social, civic and professional development, thereby improving their employability and making it easier for them to gain a foothold on the national, European and international labour market, including cross-border employment where applicable. Those activities should also support the mobility of young volunteers, trainees and workers.
2018/11/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 36 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) These activities should be to the benefit of communities while also fostering the individual’s personal, educational, social, civic and professional development, which may take the form of volunteering, traineeships and jobs, projects or networking activities, IT and new technologies, developed in relation to different areas, such as education and training, employment, gender equality, entrepreneurship – in particular social entrepreneurship –,citizenship and democratic participation, environment and nature protection, climate action, disaster prevention, preparedness and recovery, agriculture and rural development, provision of food and non-food items, health and wellbeing, creativity and culture, physical education and sport, social assistance and welfare, reception and integration of third-country nationals, territorial cooperation and cohesion, and cooperation across borders. Such solidarity activities should include a solid learning and training dimension through relevant activities that can be offered to participants before, during and after the solidarity activity.
2018/11/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 40 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Volunteering activities (both within and beyond the Union) constitute a rich experience in a non-formal and informal learning context which enhances young people’s personal, socio-educational and professional development, active citizenship and employability and their access to the labour market. Volunteering activities should not have an adverse effect on potential or existing paid employment, nor should they be seen as a substitute for it. The Commission and the Member States should cooperate regarding volunteering policies in the youth field via the open method of coordination.
2018/11/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 45 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) Young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market. The European Solidarity Corps contributes to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities, taking account of specific local, regional and cross-border factors where necessary. These projects are an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions. They also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and are a first step towards encouraging European Solidarity Corps participants to engage in self-employment or setting up associations, non-governmental organisations or other bodies active in the solidarity, non-profit and youth sectors.
2018/11/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 55 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) The scaling-up of European Solidarity Corps projects should be facilitated. At the same time, accurate and continually updated information regarding these opportunities must be provided for potential beneficiaries, irrespective of their - urban or rural - origins. Specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of European Solidarity Corps projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the European Structural and Investment Funds and the programmes relating to migration, security, justice and citizenship, health and culture.
2018/11/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 132 #

2018/0230(COD)

1. The recipients of Union funding shall acknowledge the origin thereof and ensure the visibility of the Union funding, (in particular when promoting the actions and their results,) by providing prompt, coherent, effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences, including, the media and the public.
2018/11/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 134 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the Programme, its target public, its duration and its actions and results. Financial resources allocated to the Programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3.
2018/11/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 135 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. The national agencies referred to in Article 23 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to information and the effective outreach, as well as dissemination to all potential beneficiaries and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the Programme, shall assist the Commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the Programme, including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and Union level, and its results, and shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country.
2018/11/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 136 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. Audits on the use of the Union contribution carried out by persons or entities, including by others than those mandated by the Union Iinstitutions or bodies, shall form the basis of the overall assurance pursuant to [Article [127] of the Financial Regulation and shall be carried out in accordance with the same criteria in all Member States.
2018/11/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 49 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) According to the 2018 Global Risks Report issued by the World Economic Forum, half of the ten most critical risks threatening the global economy relate to the environment. Such risks include air, soil and water pollution, extreme weather events, biodiversity losses and failures of climate-change mitigation and adaptation. Environmental principles are strongly embedded in the Treaties and many of the Union’s policies. Therefore, the mainstreaming of environmental objectives should be promoted in the InvestEU Fund related operations. Environmental protection and related risk prevention and management programmes, including cross-border programmes and those organised with third countries, should be integrated in the preparation and implementation of investments. The EU should also track its biodiversity-related and air pollution control-related expenditure in order to fulfil the reporting obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity and Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council15. Investment allocated to environmentally sustainability objectives should therefore be tracked using common methodologies coherent with that developed under other Union programmes applying to climate, biodiversity and air pollution management in order to allow assessing the individual and combined impact of investments on the key components of the natural capital, including air, water, land and biodiversity. _________________ 15 Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants, amending Directive 2003/35/EC and repealing Directive 2001/81/EC (OJ L 344, 17.12.2016, p. 1).
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 59 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Whereas the level of overall investment in the Union is increasing, investment in higher-risk activities such as research and, innovation and new technologies is still inadequate. The resulting underinvestment in research and, innovation and new technologies is damaging to the industrial and economic competitiveness of the Union and the quality of life of its citizens. The InvestEU Fund should provide the appropriate financial products to cover different stages in the innovation cycle and a wide range of stakeholders, in particular to allow the upscaling of and deployment of solutions at a commercial scale in the Union, in order to make such solutions competitive on world markets.
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 63 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in the Union. However, they face challenges when accessing finance because of their perceived high risk and lack of sufficient collateral. Additional challenges arise from SMEs’ need to stay competitive by engaging in digitisation, internationalisation, marketing and innovation activities and skilling up their workforce. Moreover, compared to larger enterprises, they have access to a more limited set of financing sources: they typically do not issue bonds, have only limited access to stock exchanges or large institutional investors. The challenge in accessing finance is even greater for those SMEs whose activities focus on intangible assets. SMEs in the Union rely heavily on banks and debt financing in the form of bank overdrafts, bank loans or leasing. Supporting SMEs that face the above challenges and providing more diversified sources of funding is necessary for increasing the ability of SMEs to finance their creation, growth and development, withstand economic downturns, and for making the economy and the financial system more resilient during economic downturn or shocks. This is also complementary to the initiatives already undertaken in the context of the Capital Markets Union. The InvestEU Fund should provide an opportunity to focus on specific, more targeted financial products.
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 77 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) The Member State compartment should be specifically designed to allow the use of funds under shared management to provision a guarantee issued by the Union. That combination aims at mobilising the high credit rating of the Union to promote national and regional investments while ensuring a consistent risk management of the contingent liabilities by implementing the guarantee given by the Commission under indirect management. The Union should guarantee the financing and investment operations foreseen by the guarantee agreements concluded between the Commission and implementing partners under the Member State compartment, the Funds under shared management should provide the provisioning of the guarantee, following a provisioning rate determined by the Commission based on the nature of the operations and the resulting expected losses, and the Member State would assume losses above the expected losses by issuing a back-to-back guarantee in favour of the Union. Such arrangements should be concluded in a single contribution agreement with each Member State that voluntarily chooses such option. The contribution agreement should encompass the one or more specific guarantee agreements to be implemented within the Member State concerned on the basis of fund rules and operational programme provisions. The setting out of the provisioning rate on a case by case basis requires a derogation from [Article 211(1)] of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No XXXX19 (the ‘Financial Regulation’). This design provides also a single set of rules for budgetary guarantees supported by funds managed centrally or by funds under shared management, which would facilitate their combination. _________________ 19
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 82 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) A Project Team consisting of experts put at the disposal of the Commission by the implementing partners in order to provide professional expertise in financial and technical assessment of proposed financing and investment operations should score those submitted by the implementing partners to be assessed by the Investment Committee.deleted
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 88 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) In selecting implementing partners for the deployment of the InvestEU Fund, the Commission should consider the counterpart’s capacity to fulfil the objectives of the InvestEU Fund and contribute its own resources, in order to ensure adequate geographical coverage and diversification, to crowd-in private investors and to provide sufficient risk diversification as well as new solutions to address market failures and sub-optimal investment situations. Given its role under the Treaties, its capacity to operate in all Member States and the existing experience under the current financial instruments and the EFSI, the European Investment Bank (‘EIB’) Group should remain a privileged implementing partner so as to receive 75 % of the EU guarantee under the InvestEU Fund’s EU compartment. In addition to the EIB Group, national promotional banks or institutions should be able to offer a complementary financial product range given that their experience and capabilities at regional level could be beneficial for the maximisation of the impact of public funds on the territory of the Union. Moreover, it should be possible to have other international financial institutions as implementing partners, in particular when they present a comparative advantage in terms of specific expertise and experience in certain Member States. It should also be possible for other entities fulfilling the criteria laid down in the Financial Regulation to act as implementing partners.
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 90 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
(30) In order to ensure that interventions under the EU compartment of the InvestEU Fund focus on market failures and sub-optimal investment situations at Union level, but, at the same time, satisfy the objectives of best possible geographic outreach, the EU guarantee should be allocated to implementing partners, which alone or together with other implementing partners, can cover at least three Member States. However, it is expected that around 75 % of the EU guarantee under the EU compartment would be allocated to implementing partner or partners that can offer financial products under the InvestEU Fund in all Member States.deleted
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 96 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
(31) The EU guarantee under the Member State compartment should be allocated to any implementing partner eligible according to [Article 62(1)(c)] of the [Financial Regulation] on the basis of a similar selection procedure for each Member State, including national or regional promotional banks or institutions, the EIB, the European Investment Fund and other multilateral development banks. When selecting implementing partners under the Member State compartment, the Commission should take into account the proposals made by each Member State. In accordance with [Article 154] of the [Financial Regulation], the Commission must carry out an assessment of the rules and procedures of the implementing partner to ascertain that they provide a level of protection of the financial interest of the Union equivalent to the one provided by the Commission.
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 118 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) thecohesion, social resilience and inclusiveness of the Union;
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 129 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
An additional amount of the EU guarantee may be provided for the purposes of the Member State compartment referred to in point (b) of Article 8(1), subject to the allocation by Member States, pursuant to [Article 10(1)] of Regulation [[CPR] number]28 and Article [75(1)] of Regulation [[CAP plan] number]29, of the corresponding amounts. _________________ 28 29 equivalent to the provisioning of the additional guarantee. The provisioning rate would be contained in the contribution agreement referred to in Article 9(3).
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 140 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) sustainable infrastructure policy window: comprises sustainable investment in the areas of transport, energy, digital infrastructure, digital connectivity, supply and processing of raw materials, space, oceans and water, waste, nature and other environment infrastructure, equipment, mobile assets and deployment of innovative technologies that contribute to the environmental or social sustainability objectives of the Union, or to both, or meet the environmental or social sustainability standards of the Union;
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 142 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) sustainable infrastructure policy window: comprises sustainable investment in the areas of transport, energy, digital connectivity, supply and processing of raw materials, space, oceans and water, waste, nature and other environment infrastructure, cultural heritage, equipment, mobile assets and deployment of innovative technologies that contribute to the economic, environmental or social sustainability objectives of the Union, or to both, or meet the environmental or social sustainability standards of the Union;
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 146 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) research, innovation and digitisation policy window: comprises research and innovation activities, transfer of research results to the market, demonstration and deployment of innovative solutions and support to scaling up of innovative companies other than SMEs as well as digitisation of Union industry;
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 148 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) SMEs policy window: access to and availability of finance for SMEs and, in duly justified cases, for small mid-cap companies;
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 153 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) social investment and skills policy window: comprises microfinance, social enterprise finance and social economy; skills, education, training and related services; social infrastructure (including education, social and student housing); social innovation; health and long-term care; inclusion and accessibility; cultural activities with a social goal; integration of vulnerable people, including third country nationals.
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 155 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Financing and investment operations under the sustainable infrastructure policy window referred to in point (a) of paragraph (1) shall be subject to climate, environmental and social sustainability proofing with a view to minimise detrimental impacts and maximise benefits on climate, environment and social dimension. For that purpose, promoters requesting financing shall provide adequate information based on guidance to be developed by the Commission before the entry into force of the Regulation. Projects below a certain size defined in the guidance shall be excluded from the proofing.
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 158 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) estimate the impactsocial impact, including on the social inclusion of certain areas or populations.
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 174 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The contribution agreements shall be implemented by the Commission through guarantee agreements, based on a standard template, signed with implementing partners pursuant to Article 14.
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 185 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the EU compartment, the eligible counterparts shall have expressed their interest and shall be able to cover financing and investment operations in at least three Member States. The implementing partners may also cover togethertheir selection must ensure that financing and investment operations in at leastcover all three Member States by forming a group.
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 190 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. When selecting implementing partners, the Commission shall ensure that their proposal for the portfolio of financial products under the InvestEU Fund:
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 194 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) the commitment of the implementing partner to accept the decisions by the Commission and the Investment Committee as regards the use of the EU guarantee for the benefit of a proposed financing or investment operation, without prejudice to the decision-making of the implementing partner on the proposed operation without the EU guarantee;
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 201 #

2018/0229(COD)

Project teamThe implementing partner
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 202 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. A project team consisting of experts, put at the disposal of the Commission by the implementing partners free of charge for the Union budget, shall be established.deleted
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 203 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Each implementing partner shall assign experts to the project team. The number of the experts shall be established in the guarantee agreement.deleted
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 204 #

2018/0229(COD)

3. The Commission shall confirm whether the proposed financing and investment operations by the implementing partners comply with Union law and policies.deleted
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 205 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Subject to the confirmation by the Commission referred to in paragraph 3, the project team shall perform a quality control of the due diligence of the proposed financing and investment operations carried out by the implementing partners. Financing and investment operations shall be then submitted to the Investment Committee for approval of the coverage by the EU guarantee.deleted
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 206 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The project teamimplementing partner shall prepare the scoreboard on the proposed financing and investment operations for the Investment Committee.
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 223 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) providing a single point of entry for project development assistance for authorities and project promoters for centrally managed Union programmesUnion programmes under direct, indirect or shared management;
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 230 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 5
5. In addition, each implementing partner shall submit every six months a report to the Commission on the financing and investment operations covered by this Regulation, broken down by the EU compartment and the Member State compartment by Member State, as appropriate. The implementing partner shall also submit this report to the Member State whose compartment it serves. The report shall include an assessment of compliance with the requirements on the use of the EU guarantee and with the key performance indicators laid down in Annex III to this Regulation. The report shall also include operational, statistical, financial and accounting data on each financing and investment operation and at the compartment, policy window and the InvestEU Fund level. One of those reports shall contain the information the implementing partners shall provide in accordance with [Article 155(1)(a)] of the [Financial Regulation].
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 231 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. By 30 September 2025, the Commission shall carry outJune 2025, an interim evaluation on the InvestEU Programme, in particular on the use of the EU guarantee, should be carried out.
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 232 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3
3. At the end of the implementation of the InvestEU Programme, but no later than four years after the end of the period specified in Article 1, the Commission shall carry out aan independent final evaluation of the InvestEU Programme, in particular on the use of the EU guarantee, should be carried out.
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 236 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the InvestEU Programme and its actions and results, including through the national contact points of the Union programmes. Financial resources allocated to the InvestEU Programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3.
2018/10/10
Committee: REGI
Amendment 10 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) In order to achieve smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate new job creation, the Union needs an up-to-date, high-performance infrastructure tohat must help connect and integrate the Union and all its regions, in the transport, telecommunications and energy sectors. Those connections shouldmust help to improve the free movement of persons, goods, capital and services. The trans-European networks shouldmust facilitate cross-border connections, taking account of economic developments and trends in the services sector, foster greater economic, social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 13 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The Programme shouldmust aim at supporting climate change, environmentally and socially sustainable projects and, where appropriate,focusing on programmes to prevent and combat the medium and long- term impact, seeking to achieve climate change mitigation and adopt suitable adaptation actions. In particular, the contribution of the Programme to achieving the goals and objectives of the Paris Agreement as well as the proposed 2030 climate and energy targets and long- term decarbonisation objective should be reinforced.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 19 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) An important objective of this Programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport, energy and digital sector, bearing in mind the rapid development of new technologies in these areas. For that purpose, the Programme should provide for the adoption of cross-sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas, for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuels. In addition, the Programme should allow, within each sector, the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector, where such an approach improves the socio-economic benefit of the investment. Synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 24 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) The trans-European transport network (TEN-T) guidelines as laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council19 (hereafter ‘TEN-T guidelines) identify the infrastructure of the TEN-T, specify the requirements to be fulfilled by it and provide for measures for their implementation. Those guidelines envisage, in particular, the completion of the core network by 2030 through the creation of new infrastructure and new cross-border connections, as well as the substantial upgrading and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure. _________________ 19 Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and repealing Decision No 661/2010/EU (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 1).
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 38 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) In order to improve the completion of transport projects in less developed parts of the network, a Cohesion Fund allocation should be transferred to the Programme to finance transport projects in the Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund. In an initial phase and within a limit of 70% of the transferred envelope, the selection of projects eligible for financing should respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund. The remaining 30 % of the transferred envelope should be allocated on a competitive basis to projects located in the Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund with priority to the improvement of existing cross-border links and the creation of missing links. The Commission should support Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund in their efforts to develop an appropriate pipeline of projects, in particular by strengthening the institutional capacity of the public administrations concerned.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 44 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) Directive [recast Renewables Directive] stresses the need to set up an enabling framework comprising the enhanced use of Union funds, with explicit reference to enabling actions to support the implementation of cross-border cooperation projects in the field of renewable energy.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 51 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) The achievement of the digital single market relies on the underlying digital connectivity infrastructure. The digitalisation of European industry and the modernisation of sectors like transport, energy, healthcare and public administration depend on universal access to reliable, affordable, high and very high capacity networks. Digital connectivity has become one of the decisive factors to close economic, social and territorial divides, supporting the modernisation of local economies and underpinning the diversification of economic activities. The scope of intervention of the Programme in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure should be adjusted to reflect its increasing importance for the economy and the society at large. Therefore, it is necessary to set out the cross-border and other digital connectivity infrastructure projects of common interest needed to meet Union's digital single market objectives, and to repeal Regulation (EU) No 283/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council29. _________________ 29 Regulation (EU) No 283/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on guidelines for trans- European networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1336/97/EC (OJ L 86, 21.3.2014, p. 14).
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 54 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) Schools, universities, libraries, local, regional or national administrations, main providers of public services, hospitals and medical centres, transport hubs and digitally intensive enterprises are entities and places that can influence important socio-economic developments in the area where they are located. Such socio- economic drivers need to be at the cutting edge of Gigabit connectivity in order to provide access to the best services and applications for European citizens, business and local communities, while allowing the development of new services and applications, taking account of the rapid and ongoing emergence of new technologies. The Programme should support easy access to Gigabit connectivity for these socio- economic drivers with a view to maximising their positive spill- over effects on the wider economy and society, including by generating wider demand for connectivity and services.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 55 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) The viability of the anticipated next generation digital services, such as Internet of Things services and applications which are expected to bring significant benefits across various sectors and for society as a whole, will require uninterrupted cross- border coverage with 5G networks, in particular in view of allowing users and objects to remain connected while on the move. However, the cost sharing scenarios for 5G deployment across these sectors remain unclear and the perceived risks of commercial deployment in some key areas are very high in areas such as user data security and protection. Road corridors and train connections are expected to be key areas for the first phase of new applications in the area of connected mobility and therefore constitute vital cross-border projects for funding under this Programme.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 57 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) Unconnected territories in all areas of the Union, including in central ones, represent bottlenecks and unexploited potential to the digital single market. In most rural and remote areas, high quality Internet connectivity can play an essential role in preventing digital divide, and isolation and, developing new services and reducing the risk of depopulation by reducing the costs of delivery of both goods and services and partially compensating for remoteness. High quality Internet connectivity is necessary for new economic opportunities such as precision farming or the development of a bio- economy in rural areas. The Programme should contribute to providing all European households, rural or urban, with very high capacity fixed or wireless connectivity, focusing on those deployments for which a degree of market failure is observed and which can be addressed using low intensity grants. In doing so, the Programme should aim at achieving a comprehensive coverage of households and territories, as gaps in an already covered area are uneconomic to address at a later stage.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 60 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) The deployment of backbone electronic communications networks, including with submarine cables connecting European territories to third countries on other continents or connecting European islands or overseas territories to the mainland, is needed in order to provide necessary redundancy for such vital infrastructure, and to increase the capacity and resilience of the Union's digital networks. However, such projects are often commercially non-viable without public supportcan become viable and can be implemented more quickly for the benefit of the entire community by developing public-private partnerships.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 72 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
(45) Adequate joint monitoring and reporting measures includon the basis of joingt indicators should be implemented in order to report the progress of the Programme towards the achievement of the general and specific objectives set out in this Regulation. This performance reporting system should ensure that the same set of data for monitoring implementation of the Programme and its results are collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner in all countries taking part in the programme, including third countries. It is necessary to impose proportionate reporting requirements on recipients of Union funds in order to collect relevant data for the Programme.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 76 #

2018/0228(COD)

1. The Programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital and, to facilitate cross-border cooperation and create cross border links in the field of renewable energy, taking into account the long-term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 83 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) to contribute to the development of projects of common and cross border interest relating to efficient and interconnected networks and infrastructure for smart, sustainable, inclusive, safe and secure mobility;
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 94 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) EUR 11,285,4930,000,000,000 transferred from the Cohesion Fund to be spent in line with this Regulation exclusively in Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund;
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 101 #

2018/0228(COD)

4. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be also used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Programme and the sector-specific guidelines, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities including corporate information and technology systems. This amount may also be used to finance accompanying measures to support the preparation of projects.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 102 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may also be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Programme and the sector-specific guidelines, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities including corporate information and technology systems. This amount may also be used to finance accompanying measures to support the preparation of projects.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 104 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7
7. The amount transferred from the Cohesion Fund shall be implemented in accordance with this Regulation, subject to paragraph 8 and without prejudice to Article 14(2)(b). While the EU contribution granted in accordance with the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund may exceed the total national allocations, the total reimbursement shall not exceed the amount transferred from the Cohesion Fund to the CEF. Any savings resulting from the implementation of the actions shall be made available to the Member State concerned to finance the eligible actions referred to in Article 9.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 106 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8
8. As regards the amounts transferred from the Cohesion Fund, 30 % of these amounts shall be made available immediately to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation, with priority to cross-border and missing links. Until 31 December 2023, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund with regard to 70% of the resources transferred. As of 1 January 2024, resources transferred to the Programme which have not been committed to a transport infrastructure project shall be made available to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 108 #

2018/0228(COD)

8. As regards the amounts transferred from the Cohesion Fund, 3100% of these amounts shall be made available immediately to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation, with priority to cross-border and missing links. Until 31 December 2023, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund with regard to 70% of the resources transferred. As of 1 January 2024, resources transferred to the Programme which have not been committed to a transport infrastructure project shall be made available to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 116 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Programme. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with [point (a) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. WThere possible transfer of those resources shall be usedvoluntary and shall take place only for the benefit of the Member State concerned.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 118 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Programme. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with [point (a) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. WThere possible transfer of those resources shall be used for the benefit ofhave a voluntary basis and shall exclusively be used in the Member State concerned.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 120 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – indent 4
– guarantees the rights of the Union to ensure sound financial management, to monitor the programme and to protect its financial interests.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 125 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy shall be eligible for Union funding for works if they meet the following additional criteria: (a) analysis pursuant to point 3 of Part IV of the Annex provides evidence concerning the existence of signdeleted the project specificant cost savings and/or benefits in terms of system integration, security of supply or innovation, and; (b) the project would not materialise in the absence of the grant, or that the project cannot be commercially viable in the absence of the grant. This analysis shall take into account any revenues resulting from support schemes.-benefit the applicant demonstrates, that
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 129 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) the applicant demonstrates, that the project would not materialise in the absence of the grant, or that the project cannot be commercially viable in the absence of the grant. This analysis shall take into account any revenues resulting from support schemes.deleted
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 130 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) with regard to actions contributing to the deployment of 5G systems, priority shall be given to deployment of 5G corridors along major terrestrial transport paths, including the trans-European transport networks. The extent to which the action contributes to ensuring corresponding coverage along major transport paths enabling the uninterrupted provision of synergy digital services, while maximising potential positive spill-overs for territories and population in the vicinity of the project deployment area shall also be taken into account. An indicative list of projects that could benefit from support is included in Part V of the Annex;
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 138 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv
(iv) actions supporting new technologies and innovation, including automation, enhanced transport services, modal integration and alternative fuels infrastructure, in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, for the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from traffic;
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 139 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point viii
(viii) actions improving transport infrastructure accessibility for all users (persons with disabilities or reduced mobility) in accordance with Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 174 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) expenditure related to the purchase of land shall not be an eligible cost; with the exception of funds transferred in the transport sector from the Cohesion Fund under the Regulation laying down common provisions.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 175 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) expenditure related to the purchase of land shall not be an eligible cost; with the exception of the resources transferred from the Cohesion Fund.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 177 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) eligible costs shall not include value added tax ("VAT") according with art 126.3.C of EU, Euratom Regulation No 996/2012 for the cost categories when the relevant national authority declares them as eligible within the project application and when the VAT is not eligible according to the national VAT legislation or when it is paid by another beneficiary than the relevant entity according to the definition of directive2006/112/CE of 26 November 2006 art 13.1.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 178 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) (D) eligible costs shall not include value added tax ("VAT") in accordance with Article 126 (3)(c) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 179 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i (new)
(i) (e) For amounts transferred from the Cohesion Fund, expenditure shall be eligible for funding if incurred by a beneficiary or private partner and paid in connection with operations implemented between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2029.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 180 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) For the amount transferred from the Cohesion Fund, projects initiated and not finalised within the period 2014-2020 and not paid within that period are considered eligible expenditures;
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 181 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15a Conditions for actions which are implemented in two implementation periods. (1) EU Contribution from the Cohesion Fund can be allocated to an action which is implemented over two periods and initiated according to the Regulation EC No. 1316/2013 if the following conditions are fulfilled: (a) the action which has been selected within Regulation CE no 1316/2013 has two phases which can be clearly identified. (b) The expenditures declared in a payment claimed are not included in another claim within the second implementation phase. (c) In the second phase the actions is eligible according to this regulation. (d) The current Regulation is applicable to the second phase.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 182 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
(1) Conditions for phased implementation (1) The EU Cohesion Fund contribution may be granted for the second phase of implementation of an action initiated under Regulation (EC) No. 1316/2013 if the following cumulative conditions are met: (a) The action, as selected for support under Regulation (EC) No 1303/2013, has two phases identifiable from a financial point of view with separate audit trails; (b) The total cost of the operation exceeds EUR 10 million; (c) The expenditure included in a payment application relating to the first implementation phase is not included in any other payment application relating to the second phase of implementation; (d) The second phase of the action is in line with applicable law and is eligible for support under the CEF; (2) The provisions of this Regulation shall apply to the second phase of the action.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 183 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) (c) If the action has not been finalised by 31 December 2029 and is scheduled to be finalised in the next financial year (phasing), the grant reduction shall be proportionate to the activities already carried out to achieve the objectives of the action. This will result in two financially identifiable stages with separate audit trails;
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 185 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The grant agreement may be terminated on the basis of the grounds specified in paragraph 1, except in duly justified cases.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 189 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The recipients of Union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the Union funding in line with EU provisions (in particular when promoting the actions and their results), by providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences, including the media and the public.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 190 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall implement periodic information and communication actions relating to the Programme, and ito its objectives actions and results. Financial resources allocated to the Programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3.
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 191 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1 – indent 1
– 60% for the actions listed at Article 9 paragraph 2 (a): "Actions relating to efficient and interconnected networks ";deleted
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 192 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– 40 % for the actions listed at Article 9 paragraph 2 (b): "Actions relating to smart, sustainable, inclusive, safe and secure mobility".deleted
2018/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 29 #

2018/0227(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 201654 , there is a need to evaluate this Programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, information correlated to existing needs and that comply with the GDPR Regulation, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Programme on the ground. _________________ 54 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.
2018/10/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 30 #

2018/0227(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The Tallinn Digital Summit55 of September 2017 and the Conclusions of the European Council56 of 19 October 2017 indicated the need for Europe to invest in efficient digitising our economies and addressing the skills gap to maintain and enhance European competitiveness, our quality of life and social fabric. The European Council concluded that the digital transformation offers immense opportunities for innovation, growth and jobs, will contribute to our global competitiveness, and enhance creative and cultural diversity. Seizing these opportunities requires collectively tackling some of the challenges posed by the digital transformation and reviewing policies affected by the digital transformation, by creating effective and easily enforceable legislative rules. _________________ 55 https://www.eu2017.ee/news/insights/concl usions-after-tallinn-digital-summit 56 https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/21 620/19-euco-final-conclusions-en.pdf
2018/10/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 32 #

2018/0227(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) The European Council concluded in particular that the Union should urgently address emerging trends: this includes issues such as artificial intelligence and distributed ledgers technologies (e.g. blockchain), while at the same time ensuring a high level of data protection, digital rights and ethical standards. Addressing new digital trends must be in line with Union legislation on civil and fundamental rights of citizens. The European Council invited the Commission to put forward a European approach to artificial intelligence by early 2018 and called on the Commission to put forward the necessary initiatives for strengthening the framework conditions with a view to enable the EU to explore new markets through minimum risk-based radical innovations and to reaffirm the leading role of its industry.
2018/10/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 39 #

2018/0227(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The general objective of the Programme should be to support the digital transformation of industrylarge, small and medium-sized enterprises and to foster better exploitation of the industrial potential of policies of innovation, research and technological development, for the benefit of businesses and citizens all over the Union. The programme shouldwill need to be structured into five Specific Objectives reflecting key policy areas, namely: high- performance computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, advanced digital skills, and deployment, best use of digital capacities and interoperability. For all these areas, the Programme shouldwill need to also aim at better aligning Union, Member States and regional policies, and pooling of private and industrial resources in order to increase investment and develop stronger synergies.
2018/10/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 43 #

2018/0227(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) The Programme should be implemented through projects reinforcing essential digital capacities and their wide use. This should involve co-investments with Member States and, when needed, the private sector. This should notably require reaching a critical mass in procurement to obtain better value for money and guarantee that suppliers in Europe stay at the forefront of technology advancements. The program should also aim to protect the interests of the citizens of the European Union.
2018/10/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 45 #

2018/0227(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The high performance computing and the related data processing capacities in the Union should allowwill need to ensure wider use of high performance computing by industry and, more generally, in areas of public interest in order to seize unique opportunities that supercomputers bring to society as regards health, environment and security as well as competitiveness of industry, notably small and medium-sized enterprises.
2018/10/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 47 #

2018/0227(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) For the high performance computing specific objective a joint undertaking is deemed the most suited implementation mechanism, in particular to coordinate national and Union strategies and investments in high performance computing infrastructure and research and development, pool resources from public and private funds, and safeguard the economic and strategic interests of the Union63 and its citizens. Moreover, high performance computing competence centres in Member States will provide high performance computing services to industry, academia and public administrations. _________________ 63 Impact Assessment accompanying the document "Proposal for a Council Regulation on establishing the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking" (https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single- market/en/news/proposal-council- regulation-establishing-eurohpc-joint- undertaking-impact-assessment)
2018/10/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 49 #

2018/0227(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) The availability of large-scale data sets and testing and experimentation facilities are of major importance for the development of artificial intelligence. At the same time, these large-scale data sets need to be more secure and comply with the Regulation on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data.
2018/10/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 51 #

2018/0227(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) Cybersecurity is a challenge for the whole Union that cannot continue to be addressed only with fragmented national initiatives. Europe's cybersecurity capacity should be reinforced to endow Europe with the necessary capacities, both in technology and in legislation, to protect its citizens and businesses from cyber threats. In addition consumers should be protected when using connected products that can be hacked and compromise their safety. This should be achieved together with Member States and private sector by developing, and ensuring coordination between, projects reinforcing Europe's capacities in cybersecurity and ensuring the wide deployment of latest cybersecurity solutions across the economy, as well as by aggregating the competences in this field to ensure critical mass and excellence. . The Union must ensure that the provisions of the other treaties to which it is party are respected.
2018/10/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 106 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 1
Human activities in agriculture are exerting increasing pressure on soils, seas and oceans, water, air, biodiversity and other natural resources. Nourishing the planet's continuously growing population is directly dependent on the productivity of farming practices, on food safety and security, as well as on the health of natural systems and resources. However, combined with climate change, humanity's growing demand for natural resources creates environmental pressures that go far beyond sustainable levels, affecting ecosystems and their capacity to provide services for human well-being. The concepts of the circular economy, the bioeconomy and the blue economy provide an opportunity to balance environmental, social and economic goals and to set human activities on a path to sustainability.
2018/09/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 114 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 2
Meeting the goals of sustainable development, guaranteeing the production and consumption of safe and healthy food, promoting sustainable practices in agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry, ensuring access to clean water, soil and air for allcitizens, cleaning up the seas and oceans, preserving and restoring the planet’s vital natural systems and environment requires that we harness the potential of research and innovation. But the pathways for the transition to sustainability and ways to overcome resilient barriers are hardly understood. Making the transition to sustainable consumption and production and restoring planetary health requires investing in technologies, new business models, and social and environmental innovation. This creates new opportunities for a sustainable, resilient, innovative and responsible European economy, boosting resource efficiency, productivity and competitiveness, and generating jobs and growth.
2018/09/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 118 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 3
Activities will build a knowledge base and deliver solutions to: sustainably manage and use natural resources from land and sea - and enhance the role of terrestrial and aquatic systems as carbon sinks; ensure food and nutrition safety and security, providing safe, healthy and nutritious diets; accelerate the transition from a fossil-based linear economy to a resource efficient, resilient, low emission, low-carbon circular economy, and supporting the development of a sustainable bio-based economy and the blue economy; and develop resilient and vibrant rural areas, coastal and urban areas.
2018/09/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 137 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Biodiversity status, ecosystem protection, climate mitigation and adaptation, food security and safety, agriculture and sustainable development forestry, land use and land use change, urban and peri-urban development, natural resources management, ocean exploitation and conservation, maritime security, and other relevant domains;
2018/09/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 149 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 1
Resilient and sustainable farming and forestry systems provide economic, environmental and social benefits in a changing context for primary production. In addition to contributing to security and food and nutrition security, they feed into dynamic value chains, manage land and natural resources as well as deliver a range of vital public goods including carbon sequestration, biodiversity preservation, pollination and public health. Integrated approaches are needed to promote the multiple functions of agro- and forest (eco)systems taking into account the changing context for primary production, notably in relation to climate and environment, resource availability, demography and consumption patterns. It is also necessary to address the spatial and socio-economic dimension of agriculture and forestry activities and mobilise the potential of rural areas.
2018/09/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 157 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Methods, technologies and tools for sustainable and resilient production in farming and forestry;(Does not affect the English version)
2018/09/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 201 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
MNew modern food safety and authenticity systems, enhancing consumer confidence in the food system;
2018/09/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 71 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) Open Science, Open Innovation, Open to the World constitute general principles, which should ensure excellence and impact of the Union's investment in research and innovation, both within the EU and under programmes of cooperation with third countries to achieve the proposed goals. They should be adhered in the implementation of the Programme, in particular for the strategic planning in respect of the pillar 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness'.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 80 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The pillar 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' should be established through clusters of research and innovation activities, in order towith a particular focus on supporting small and medium- sized enterprises, especially those developed by young people, in order to reduce the present gaps among EU and non-EU countries, maximise integration across the respective work areas while securing high and sustainable levels of impact in relation to the resources that are expended. It will encourage cross- disciplinary, cross-sectoral, cross-policy and cross-border collaboration in pursuit of the UN SDGs and the competitiveness of the Union's industries therein.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 87 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) It is important to support EU’s industry to stay or become world leader in innovation, new technologies, digitisation and decarbonisation, notably through investments in key enabling technologies that will underpin tomorrow's business. The Programme's actions should stimulate competitiveness and innovation in the EU and be used to address market failures or sub-optimal investment situations, in a proportionate manner, without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear European added value. This will ensure consistency between the actions of the programme and EU State aid rules, avoiding undue distortions of competition in the internal market.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 93 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) The Programme should seek synergies with other Union programmes, from their design and strategic planning, to informing potential beneficiaries, project selection, management, communication, dissemination and exploitation of results, to monitoring, auditing and governance. With a view to avoiding overlaps and duplication and increasing the leverage of Union funding, transfers from other Union programmes to Horizon Europe activities can take place. In such cases they will follow Horizon Europe rules.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 102 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) The Programme should strengthen cooperation between European Partnerships and private and/or public sector partners at the international level including by joining up research and innovation programmes and cross-border investment in research and innovation, with a particular focus on new technologies which bring advantages to all sectors and bringing mutual benefits to people and businesses while ensuring that the EU can uphold its interests in strategic areas14. _________________ 14 See e.g. the Commission's proposal for a regulation establishing a framework for screening Foreign Direct Investment into the EU (COM (2017)487).
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 104 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The pillar 'Open Innovation' should establish a series of measures for integrated support to the needs of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship aiming at realising and accelerating breakthrough innovation for rapid market growth at European level. It should attract innovative companies with potential for scaling up at international and at Union level and offer fast, flexible grants and co- investments, including with private investors. These objectives should be pursued through the creation of a European Innovation Council (EIC). This Pillar should also support the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and European innovation ecosystems at large, notably through co-funding partnerships with national and regional innovation support actors.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 114 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) The Programme should promote and integrate cooperation with third countries and international organisations and initiatives based on common interest, mutual benefit and global commitments to implement the UN SDGs. International cooperation should aim to strengthen the Union's research and innovation excellence, attractiveness and economic and industrial competitiveness, to tackle global challenges, as embodied in the UN SDGs, and to support the Union's external policies. An approach of general opening for fair access and international participation and targeted international cooperation actions should be followed, including through appropriate eligibility for funding of entities established in low to middle income countries. At the same time, association of third countries to the Programme should be promoted.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 117 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and maximising benefits of their interactions across Europe, the Programme should engage and involve citizens and civil society organisations from all Member States in co-designing and co- creating responsible research and innovation agendas and contents, promoting science education, making scientific knowledge publicly accessible, and facilitating participation by citizens and civil society organisations in its activities, as well as encouraging existence of proper and fair remuneration systems for all researchers to avoid their leaving the Union. It should do so across the Programme and through dedicated activities in the part 'Strengthening the European Research Area'. The engagement of citizens and civil society in research and innovation should be coupled with public outreach activities to generate and sustain public support for the Programme. The programme should also seek to remove barriers and boost synergies between science, technology, culture and the arts to obtain a new quality of sustainable innovation.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 135 #

2018/0224(COD)

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 Programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives, which will allow the Union stay at the forefront of climate change fight.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 139 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
(48) The current system of reimbursement of actual personnel costs should be further simplified building on the project-based remuneration approach developed under Horizon 2020 and, being necessary to promote the ‘equal pay for an equal excellence’ principle, to avoid researchers’ leaving the Union, which principle should be further aligned to the Financial Regulation.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 141 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
(50) RCommon rules governing the exploitation and dissemination of results should be laid down to ensure that beneficiaries protect, exploit, disseminate and provide access to those results as appropriate. More emphasis should be given to exploiting the results, in particular in the Union. Beneficiaries should update their plans regarding the exploitation and dissemination of their results during and after the end of the action.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 143 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
(51) The key elements of the proposal evaluation and selection system of the predecessor programme Horizon 2020 with its particular focus on excellence should be maintained. Proposals should continue to be selected based on the evaluation made by independent experts stemming from as many Member States as possible and in compliance with an adequate geographical representation at EU level. Where relevant, the necessity to ensure the overall coherence of the portfolio of projects should be taken into account.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 160 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme’s general objective is to deliver scientific, economic and societal impact from the Union’s investments in research and innovation across the Union so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the Union and foster its competitiveness, including in its industry, deliver on the Union strategic priorities, and contribute to tackling global challenges, including the Sustainable Development Goals.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 162 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) to support the creation and diffusion at European level of high-quality new knowledge, skills, technologies and solutions to global challenges;which allow adequate answers to global challenges, and to support participation of all European countries to the programme in order to reduce the gaps which are still present among them,
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 168 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing Union policies to the benefit of its citizens, and support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges;
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 183 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) sharing excellence in order to make Europe attractive for non-EU researchers as well;
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 185 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
(b) reforming and enhancing the European R&I Systemresearch and innovation system with a particular focus on encouraging young researchers to stay in Europe.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 221 #

2018/0224(COD)

(a) Be established in cases where theyall Member States will more effectively achieve objectives of Horizon Europe than the Union alone;
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 231 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. The amount referred to in paragraph 1, first half sentence, may also cover expenses for preparation, monitoring, control, audit, evaluation and other activities and expenditures necessary for managing and implementing the Programme, including all administrative expenditure, as well as evaluating the achievement of its objectives within maximum 5% of the Programme’s budget. It may moreover cover expenses relating to the studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, in so far as they are related to the objectives of the Programme, as well as expenses linked to information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange, including corporate information technology tools and other technical and administrative assistance needed in connection with the management of the Programme.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 237 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. OTaking into account the interests of the European Union, open access to scientific publications resulting from research funded under the Programme shall be ensured in accordance with Article 35(3). Open access to research data shall be ensured in line with the principle 'as open as possible, as closed as necessary'. Open access to other research outputs shallfrom Europe or from the world shall also be encouraged.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 239 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Open science practices beyond open access to research outputs and responsible management of research data shall be promoted, including those which are the result of cooperation agreements with third countries.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 240 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) they have been assessed in a call for proposals under the Programme and can be implemented including by coordination with other programmes. Administrative simplification should also be aimed at;
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 245 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d – paragraph 2 – indent 1
with the agreement of the Parliament and of the Council and on condition of periodic review, ensures a fair balance as regards the contributions and benefits of the third country participating in the Union programmes;
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 262 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. A proposal shall be evaluatedIndependent experts may evaluate a proposal on the basis of the following award criteria:
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 264 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) quality and efficiency of the implementation, even in the case of institutes and other research entities which have already received EU funds.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 265 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(ca) encourages young graduates from Member States or other non-EU countries to take part in research programmes in Europe in order to take part in increasing the EU’s role in research and to prevent European researchers leave the EU
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 272 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
In addition to the criteria set out in Article 197 of the Financial Regulation, for beneficiaries with project-based remuneration, costs of personnel are eligible up to the remuneration that the person is paid for work in similar projects funded by national schemes and which must comply with the equal pay for equal work principle, in order to encourage all researchers to stay active for a longer time in the research field.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 273 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Beneficiaries having received Union funding shall adequately protect their results in compliance with the existing intellectual property law, if protection is possible and justified, taking into account all relevant considerations, including the prospects for commercial exploitation. When deciding on protection, beneficiaries shall also consider the legitimate interests of the other beneficiaries in the action.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 274 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1
1. Prizes under the Programme shall be awarded and managed in accordance with Title IX of the Financial Regulation, unless otherwise specified in this Chapter. Prizes of up to EUR 100 000 can be awarded periodically for bringing one or several non-EU researchers which can help to European research development,
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 293 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Nurturing excellence through mobility of researchers across borders, sectors and disciplines; fostering new skills through lifelong excellent training of researchers; strengthening human capital and skills development across the European Research Area and taking into account developments of new technologies; strengthening human capital and fostering career development in the country of origin, as well as skills development across the European Research Area in order to reduce the research gaps compared to other regions of the world; improving and facilitating synergies; promoting public outreach.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 295 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) Research Infrastructures: Endowing Europe with world-class sustainable research infrastructures which permanently keep up pace with the new technologies, which are open, and accessible to the best researchers from Europe and beyond and which encourage them to come and stay in Europe. In so doing the potential of the infrastructure to support scientific advance and innovation, and to enable open science, will be enhanced, alongside activities in related Union policy and international cooperation.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 300 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Democracy; Cultural heritage and traditions; Social and economic transformations; Disaster- resilient societies; Protection and Security; cybersecurity.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 306 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point d – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Climate science and solutions; Energy supply; Energy systems and grids; Buildings and industrial facilities in energy transition; Communities and cities; Industrial competitiveness in transport; Clean transport and mobility, but cross-border interconnection as well; Smart mobility; Energy storage.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 309 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point f – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Health; resilience and security; digital and industry; climate, energy and mobility; food and natural resources; support to the functioning of the internal market and the economic governance of the Union; support to Member States with implementation of legislation and development of smart specialisation strategies; analytical tools and methods for policy making; knowledge management; knowledge and technology transfer through specialised networks or exchange of good practices; support to science for policy platforms.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 316 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 2 – indent 10
– Inducement prize: prize to spur investment in a given direction, by specifying a target prior to the performance of the work;, as well as to stimulate attracting researchers to the European area,
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 265 #

2018/0218(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c – point i
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 23 a – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to paragraph 4, the aid under the school scheme allocated for the distribution of products, the accompanying educational measures and the related costs referred to in Article 23(1) shall not exceed EUR 2250 804 135000 000 per school year.
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 271 #

2018/0218(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c – point i
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 23 a – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) for school fruit and vegetables: EUR 1350 608 466000 000 per school year; (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013R1308-Or. en 20180101&from=FR)
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 276 #

2018/0218(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c – point i
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 23 a – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) for school milk: EUR 90 195 669100 000 000 per school year.; (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013R1308-Or. en 20180101&from=FR)
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 285 #

2018/0218(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c – point iii
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 23 a – paragraph 4
4. Without exceeding the overall limit of EUR 2250 804 135000 000 laid down in paragraph 1, any Member State may transfer once per school year up to 20% of either one or the other of its indicative allocations.; Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013R1308- 20180101&from=FR)
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 106 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Involving paying agencies that have been accredited by the Member States is a crucial prerequisite under the new delivery model for having reasonable assurance that the objectives and targets set out in the relevant CAP Strategic Plans will be reached by the interventions financed by the Union's budget. It should, therefore, be explicitly provided in this Regulation that only expenditure effected by accredited paying agencies can be reimbursed from the Union's budget. In addition, the expenditure financed by the Union for the interventions referred to in the CAP Strategic Plan Regulation should have a corresponding output regarding and should comply with the basic Union requirements and the governance systems.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 107 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) With a view to ensuring that the amounts for the financing of the CAP comply with the annual ceilings, the financial discipline mechanism by which the level of direct support is adjusted, should be maintained. However, the threshold of EUR 2000 should be abolished. An agricultural reserve should be maintained to support the agricultural sector in the event of market developments or major crises affecting the agricultural production or distribution. Article 12(2)(d) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) [New Financial Regulation] foresees that non-committed appropriations may be carried over to to the following financial year only. In order to significantly simplify the implementation for beneficiaries and national administrations, a roll-over mechanism should be used, using any unused amounts of the reserve for crises in the agricultural sector established in 2020. For this purpose a derogation from Article 12(2)(d) is necessary, allowing for non-committed appropriations of the agricultural reserve to be carried over without time limitation to finance the agricultural reserve in the following financial year(s). Furthermore, as regards the financial year 2020, a second derogation is necessary as the total unused amount of the reserve available at the end of year 2020 should be carried over to the year 2021 to the corresponding line of the new agricultural reserve without being returned to the budgetary lines which cover direct payment interventions under the CAP Strategic Plan.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 119 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) An agricultural reserve should be maintained to support the agricultural sector in the event of market developments or major crises affecting the agricultural production or distribution. The initial amount of the agricultural reserve in 2021 should be set up in the budget of the common agricultural policy. Article 12(2)(d) of Regulation(EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 foresees that non- committed appropriations may be carried over to the following financial year only. For this purpose a derogation from Article 12(2)(d) is necessary, allowing for non-committed appropriations of the agricultural reserve to be carried over without time limitation to finance the agricultural reserve in the following financial year(s).
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 138 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) Member States should send the annual accounts and an annual performance report on the implementation of the CAP Strategic Plan to the Commission by 15 February N+1. Given the more complex nature of the result indicators and the necessary adaptation to the new delivery model, the deadline for the performance reporting on the realised results and distance to respective targets may be extended until 30 of April, at the latest. Where these documents are not sent, thus preventing the Commission from clearing the accounts for the concerned paying agency or checking the eligibility of the expenditure against reported outputs, the Commission should be empowered to suspend the monthly payments and to interrupt the quarterly reimbursement until the outstanding documents are received.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 152 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
(30) As regards the multi-annual performance monitoring the Commission should also have the power to suspend payments. Accordingly in cases of delayed or insufficient progress towards targets, set out in the national CAP Strategic Plan, and where the Member State cannot provide duly justified reasons, the Commission should be empowered to request the Member State concerned to take the necessary remedial actions in accordance withpresent an action plan to be established in consultation with the Commission and containing clear progress indicators, by means of an implementing act. The action plan shall describe the necessary remedial actions and the expected timeframe for its execution. Where the Member State fails to submit or to implement the action plan or where it becomes evident that the action plan is manifestly insufficient to remedy the situation, the Commission should have the power to suspend the monthly or interim payments, by means of an implementing act.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 162 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43 a (new)
(43 a) Member States shall request recovery from the beneficiary following the occurrence of irregularities and other cases of non-compliance to the conditions of the interventions referred to in the CAP Strategic Plans. However, the cost of implementing those procedures may also be disproportionate to the amounts which are or may be collected. Consequently, Member States should be permitted to halt recovery procedures in certain cases.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 163 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46 a (new)
(46 a) To ensure a level playing field between beneficiaries in different Member States, certain general rules should be introduced on controls and penalties at Union level.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 207 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an epizootic or a plant diseasepest affecting part or all of the beneficiary's livestock or crops respectively;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 223 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a Competent authority 1. Member States shall designate an authority at ministerial level responsible for: (a) the issuing, reviewing and withdrawing of accreditation of paying agencies referred to inArticle 8(2); (b) the accreditation and withdrawal of the coordinating body referred to in Article 8(4); (c) the appointing of the certification body referred to in Article 11; (d) carrying out the tasks assigned to the competent authority under this Chapter. The competent authority shall, by way of a formal act, decide on the issuing or,following a review, the withdrawal of the accreditation of the paying agency and the coordinating body on the basis of an examination of the accreditation criteria to be adopted by the Commission in accordance with point (a) of Article 10(1). The competent authority shall inform the Commission of accreditations and withdrawals of accreditations without delay.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 234 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Paying agencies shall be departments or bodies of the Member States responsible for the management and control of expenditure referred in Article 5(2) and Article 6. They shall be responsible, in particular, for the drawn up and submission of the annual performance report referred in article 121(1) of Regulation (EU) …/…[CAP Strategic Plan Regulation].
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 240 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
However, where paying agencies are established at regional level, Member States shall, in addition, either accredit a paying agency at national level for aid schemes which, by their nature, have to be managed at national level or Member States shall confer the management of these schemes on their regional paying agencies. The accreditation of paying agencies accredited for period 2014-2020 shall be carried over to the programming period 2021-2027 provided that new system operations and procedures implemented by the paying agency will be subject of an examination of the accreditation criteria to be adopted by the Commission in accordance with point (a) of Article 10 (1).
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 243 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5
Member States shall not appoint any new additional paying agency after the date of entry into force of this Regulation, except in case of administrative reorganization in the Member State.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 252 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the annual performance report referred to in article 121(1) of Regulation (EU) …/…[CAP Strategic Plan Regulation] and Article 52(1) showing that the expenditure was made in accordance with Article 35;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 258 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) the proper functioning of the govinternancel control systems put in place and of compliance with the basic Union requirements , which give the necessary guarantees concerning the outputs reported in the annual performance report, as provided for in points (b) and (c) of Article 63(6) of the Financial Regulation,
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 270 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The deadline of 15 February referred to in the first subparagraph may be exceptionally extended by the Commission to 1 March, upon request by the Member State concerned, as provided for in the second subparagraph Article 63(7) of the Financial Regulation. By derogation of the first paragraph and of suparagraph 3 (c) of this article, for the performance reporting on the realised results and distance to respective targets the deadline may be extended until 30 of April, at the latest.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 298 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The certification body shall be a public or private audit body designated by the Member Statecompetent authority for a minimum three year period, without prejudice to national law. Where it is a private audit body, and where the applicable Union or national law so requires, it shall be selected by the Member State by means of a public tendering procedure.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 303 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) the performance reporting on output indicators for the purposes of the annual performance clearance referred to in Article 52 demonstrating that Article 35 of this Regulation is complied with and the performance reporting on result indicators for the multiannual performance monitoring referred to in Article 115 of Regulation (EU) …/… [CAP Strategic Plan Regulation], demonstrating that Article 35 of this Regulation is complied with, isare correct;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 319 #

2018/0217(COD)

A reserve intended to provide additional support for the agricultural sector for the purpose of market management or stabilisation or in the case of crises affecting the agricultural production or distribution (“the agricultural reserve”) shall be established at the beginning of each year in the EAGF. The initial amount of the agricultural reserve in 2021 shall be set up in the budget of the common agricultural policy.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 353 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The amount of the agricultural reserve shall be at least EUR 400 million in current prices at the beginning of each year of the period 2021-2027. The Commission may propose to adjust the amount of the annual reserve through the annual budgetary procedure or may adjust the amount of the agricultural reserve during the year when appropriate in view of market developments or perspectives in the current or following year, and taking into account the available appropriations under the EAGF.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 368 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Moreover, by derogation from point (d) of Article 12(2) of the Financial Regulation, the total unused amount of the crisis reserve available at the end of year 2020 shall be carried over to the year 2021 without being returned to the budgetary lines which cover the actions referred to in point (c) of Article 5(2) and made available for the financing of the agricultural reserve.deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 378 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
An adjustment rate for direct payments interventions referred to in point (c) of Article 5(2) of this Regulation and Union financial contribution to the specific measures referred to in point (f) of Article 5(2) of this Regulation and granted under Chapter IV of Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 and Chapter IV of Regulation (EU) No 229/2013, ,("the adjustment rate"), shall be determined by the Commission when the forecasts for the financing of the interventions and measures financed under that sub-ceiling for a given financial year indicate that the applicable annual ceilings will be exceeded.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 452 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall automatically decommit any portion of a budget commitment for rural development interventions in a CAP Strategic Plan that has not been used for the purposes of prefinancing or for making interim payments or for which no declaration of expenditure fulfilling the requirements laid down in Article 30(3) has been presented to it in relation to expenditure effected by 31 December of the seconthird year following that of the budget commitment.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 454 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall automatically decommit any portion of a budget commitment for rural development interventions in a CAP Strategic Plan that has not been used for the purposes of prefinancing or for making interim payments or for which no declaration of expenditure fulfilling the requirements laid down in Article 30(3) has been presented to it in relation to expenditure effected by 31 December of the seconthird year following that of the budget commitment.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 457 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. In the event of legal proceedings or of an administrative appeal having suspensory effect, the period for automatic decommitment referred to in paragraph 1 or 2 shall, in respect of the amount relating to the operations concerned, be interrupted for the duration of those proceedings or that administrative appeal, provided that the Commission receives a substantiated notification from the Member State by 31 January of year N + 34.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 465 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) that part of the budget commitments for which a declaration of expenditure has been made but for which reimbursement has been reduced or suspended by the Commission at 31 December of year N + 23;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 466 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Under EAFRD, an operation may receive different forms of support from the CAP Strategic Plan and from other European Structural and Investments Funds (ESI) Funds or Union instruments only if the total cumulated aid amount granted under the different forms of support does not exceed the highest aid intensity or aid amount applicable to that type of intervention as referred to in Title III of Regulation (EU) No…/… (CAP Strategic Plan Regulation). In such cases Member Statesexpenditure declared in a payment application shall not be declare expenditure to the Commission ford for either of the following:
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 488 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 3
3. Reductions under this Article shall be applied in accordance with the principle of proportionality without prejudice to Article 51.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 508 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
In case of delayed or insufficient progress towards targets in accordance with article 121 (9) Regulation (EU) …/…[CAP Strategic Plan Regulation] of the result indicators, as set out in the national CAP Strategic Plan and monitored in accordance with Articles 115 and 116 of Regulation (EU) …/…[CAP Strategic Plan Regulation], the Commission may ask the Member State concerned to implement the necessary remedial actions in accordance with an action plan with clear progress indicators, to be established in consultation with the Commissand where the Member State cannot provide duly justified reasons, the Commission may ask the Member State concerned to present and implement an action plan, to be established in consultation with the Commission . The action plan shall describe the necessary remedial actions and the expected timeframe for its execution.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 512 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Where the Member States fails to submit or to implement the action plan referred to in paragraph 1 or if that action plan presented by the Member State is manifestly insufficient to remedy the situation, the Commission may adopt implementing acts suspending the monthly payments referred to in Article 19(3) or the interim payments referred to in Article 30. The Commission will take into account the timeframe indicated for the execution of the action plan before any suspension procedure is taken.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 530 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) prior to 1 December but not before 16 October, pay advances of up to 50 % for direct payments interventions and for the measures referred to in Chapter IV of Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 and in Chapter IV of Regulation (EU)229/2013 respectively;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 580 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall assess the amounts to be reduced on the basis of the difference between the annual expenditure declared for an intervention and the amount corresponding to the relevant reported output in accordance with the national CAP Strategic Plan and taking account of justifications provided by the Member State. The reductions will only affect the expenditure declared for the intervention without a corresponding output.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 587 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 a (new)
Article 53 a Recoveries for non-compliance 1. Member States shall request recovery from the beneficiary for any undue payment following the occurrence of irregularities and other cases of non- compliance by beneficiares with the conditions of the interventions referred in the CAP Strategic Plan and bring legal proceeding to that effect as necessary. 2. On duly justified grounds, Member States may decide not to pursue recovery. A decision to this effect may be taken only in the following cases: (a) where the costs already and likely to be effected total more than the amount to be recovered, which condition shall be considered to have been met if: (i) the amount to be recovered from the beneficiary in the context of an individual payment for an intervention, not including interest, does not exceed EUR 100; or (ii) the amount to be recovered from the beneficiary in the context of an individual payment for an intervention, not including interest, falls between EUR 100 and EUR 250 and the Member State concerned applies a threshold equal to or higher than the amount to be recovered under its national law for not pursuing national debts; (b) where recovery proves impossible owing to the insolvency, recorded and recognised under national law, of the debtor or the persons legally responsiblefor the irregularity.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 595 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall assess the amounts to be excluded on the basis of the gravity of the deficiencies found taking into account the principle of proportionality.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 617 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amounts of the Union financing under the EAFRD which are cancelled and amounts recovered, and the interest thereon, that Member States will calculate after expiration of the period granted to the beneficiary for payment shall be reallocated to other rural development interventions in the same CAP Strategic Plan. However, the cancelled or recovered Union Funds may be reused in its entirety by Member States only for a rural development operation under the national CAP Strategic Plan and provided the funds are not reallocated to rural development operations which have been the subject of a financial adjustment.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 624 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall set up efficient management and control systems in order to ensure compliance with the Union legislation governing Union interventions. The control systems shall be described in the national CAP Strategic Plan as indicated in article 101 of Regulation (EU) …/…[CAP Strategic Plan Regulation].
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 628 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
In the case of penalties in the form of a reduction in the amount of aid or support, the amount of the penalty for a given year shall not exceed 100% of the amount of the aid application, payment claim or of the eligible amount to which the penalty is applied. the same maximum percentage shall apply to payments of an amount calculated on the basis of a quantity and/or the period concerned by the non- compliance.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 629 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
In the case of a penalty in the form of a suspension, withdrawal of an approval, recognition or authorisation or in the case of the exclusion from the right to participate in or benefit from an intervention under the CAP Strategic plan, the maximum period shall be set in three consecutive years.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 631 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) where the non-compliance is of a minor nature;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 632 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)
(c b) where the non-compliance is due to obvious errors of the beneficiary in the aid application or payment claim, which are recognised by the competent authority and subject of correction and ajustment before communication of non-compliance by the competent authority to the beneficiary;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 646 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) other rules on the checks to be conducted by the Member States, as regards the measures laid down in Chapter IV of Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 and in Chapter IV of Regulation (EU) No 229/2013 respectively.deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 650 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) which ensureing a non-discriminatory treatment, equity and the respect of proportionality when lodging a security;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 682 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall set up a control and penalties system for the aid as referred to in Article 63.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 683 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 a (new)
2. For each of the interventions referred in Article 63(2) Member States shall ensure that the control sample for on-the- spot checks carried out each year covers at least 5% of all beneficiaires. This percentage shall be appropriately increased where any significant non- compliance in the context of a given intervention or measure is detected. Member States may reduce the level of on-the-spot checks where the error rates remain at an acceptable level.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 684 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 b (new)
3. If, in respect of a crop group defined by the Member State, the area declared for the purposes of any area-related intervention referred in Article 63(2) exceeds the area determined for payment, the aid shall be calculated on the basis of the area determined reduced by twice the difference found if that difference is more than either 3% or two hesctares, but no more than 20% of the area determined for payment. If the difference is more than 20% of the area determined for payment, no area-related aid or support shall be granted for the crop group concerned.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 686 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 2
4. Paragraphs 1 to 5 of Article 57 shall apply mutatis mutandis.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 737 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(b a) ‘reoccurrence’ of a non- compliance means the non-compliance with the same requirement or standard determined more than once within a consecutive period of three calendar years, provided that the beneficiary has been informed of a previous non- compliance and, as the case may be, has had the possibility to take the necessary measures to terminate that previous non- compliance.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 740 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) may, where appropriate and feasible, make use of remote sensing or the area monitoring system to carry out the on- the-spot checks referred to in point (a);
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 763 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 85 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The administrative penalty referred to in the first subparagraph shall not apply to beneficiaries reciving an amount of aid equal or less to EUR 1250 per year.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 791 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In the case of non-compliance due to negligence, the percentage of reduction shall be as a general rule 3% of the total amount of the payments referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. The reduction shall be determined on the basis of the assessment of the importance of the non- compliance, based on the criteria established in paragraph 1 of this article, and shall not exceed 5%.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 800 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States mayshall set up an early warning system that applies to individual cases of non-compliance occurring for the first time and which, given their minor severity, extent and permanence, shall not lead to a reduction or exclusion. The beneficiary shall be notified of the obligation to take remedial action. Where a subsequent check within three consecutive calendar years establishes that the non- compliance has not been remedied, the reduction pursuant to the first subparagraph shall be applied retroactively.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 806 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Member States may provide mandatory trainingshall foresee specific training on conditionality under the farm advisory system provided for in Section 3 of Chapter 1 of Title III of Regulation (EU) …/…[CAP Strategic Plan Regulation] to the beneficiaries who have received an early warning which can be made mandatory.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 811 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 3
3. In case of reoccurrence, the percentage reduction shall be higher than the one to be applied in case of non- compliance due to negligence and sanctioned for the first time. and shall not exceed 15%
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 815 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
In case of subsequent reocurrences, and if no justified reason is provided, the beneficiary shall be considered to have acted intentionally within the meaning of paragraph 4 of this article.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 819 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 4
4. In case of intentional non- compliance, the percentage shall be higher than the one applied in case of reoccurrence pursuant to paragraph 3 and may go as far as total exclusion from payments and may apply for one or more calendar years, to be determined on the basis of the assessment of the relevance of the non-compliance, based on the criteria established in paragraph 1 of Article 86.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 20 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The CAP must take a gender mainstreaming approach, considering that women in rural areas face particular challenges and sometimes multiple discrimination in education, vocational and professional trainings, employment and access to social protection. Meanwhile, the size of female-operated farms tends to be significantly smaller and the labour contribution of women, as farms’ spouse, is always not calculated so they have no independent income and their access to social protection could not be ensured, leading to gender pay and pension gaps in rural areas.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 22 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 b (new)
(9b) Member States shall aim at promoting gender equality in rural areas and must take into account the vulnerabilities of women when they develop the Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan shall be developed, implemented, monitored and evaluated in a gender- sensitive manner. In this respect, Member States shall ensure women farmer’s access to farm advisory services and encourage women to take part in the CAP Monitoring Committee. Member States shall also strengthen their capacity in gender budgeting and in collecting sex- disaggregated data.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 24 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In the context of greater market- orientation of the CAP, as outlined by the Communication on ‘The Future of Food and Farming’, market exposure, climate change and associated frequency and severity of extreme weather events, as well as sanitary and phytosanitary crises, may lead to risks of price volatility and increasing pressures on incomes. Thus, although farmers are ultimately responsible for designing their on-farm strategies, a robust framework should be set up to ensure appropriate risk management. To this aim, Member States and farmers may be able to draw on a Union-level platform on risk management for capacity-building in order to provide farmers with adequate financial instruments for investments and access to working capital, training, knowledge transfer and advice. Taking into account the existing gender gaps, including digital gender gap, a gender- perspective must be incorporated and Member States may develop sub- programmes in the Strategic Plan for supporting women farmers to utilise financial instruments and to upgrade their knowledge and skills.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 25 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 – point 1
As many rural areas in the Union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities, skill shortages, underinvestment in connectivity, infrastructures and essential services, in particular childcare and long-term care services, as well as youth drain, it is fundamental to strengthen the socio- economic fabric in those areas, in line with the Cork 2.0. Declaration, particularly through job creation and generational renewal, by bringing the Commission's jobs and growth to rural areas, promoting social inclusion, generational renewal and the development of ‘Smart Villages’ across the European countryside. As indicated in the Communication on ‘The Future of Food and Farming’, new rural value chains such as renewable energy, the emerging bio- economy, the circular economy, and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas. In this context, financial instruments and the use of the InvestEU guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises. There is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals, promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of Community-led Local Development strategies. Member States shall ensure equal employment opportunities between women and men and that their fundamental rights are protected.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 29 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) When providing decoupled direct support based on the system of payment entitlements, Member States should continue to manage a national reserve or reserves per group of territories. Such reserves should be used, as a matter of priority, for young farmers and farmers commencing their agricultural activity. In order to improve women’s involvement in agricultural sector, Member States may consider to support young women farmers in this respect. Rules on the use and transfers of payment entitlements are also necessary in order to guarantee a smooth functioning of the system.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 32 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 a (new)
(41a) Taking into account the on-going development of digitalisation in agricultural sector, Member States may develop sub-programme to upgrade digital skills in rural areas and may take further measures to minimize the digital gender gap by facilitating women’s access to life- long learning, vocational and professional training in rural areas.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 36 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) Young farmers, women farmers, and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land, high prices and access to credit. Their businesses are more threatened by price volatility (for both inputs and produce) and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high. It is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms. Member States should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue. To this aim, Member States may set in their CAP Strategic Plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers, women farmers and new entrants, and should include in their CAP Strategic Plan the ring-fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments' envelope. An increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start- ups, up to EUR 100.000, which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support, should be established.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 37 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 73
(73) Each CAP Strategic Plan should be subject to regular monitoring of the implementation and of progress towards the established targets. Such a performance, monitoring and evaluation framework of the CAP should be set up with the purpose of demonstrating the progress and assessing the impact and efficiency of policy implementation, as well as its impact on fundamental rights.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 38 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 74
(74) The result-orientation triggered by the delivery model requires a strong performance framework, particularly since CAP Strategic Plans would contribute to broad general objectives for other shared managed policies. A performance-based policy implies annual and multi-annual assessment on the basis of selected outputs, result and impact indicators, as defined in the performance monitoring and evaluation framework. To this end, a limited and targeted set of indicators should be selected in a way which reflects as closely as possible whether the supported intervention contributes to achieving the envisaged objectives. These assessments, indicators and the performance monitoring and evaluation framework shall be developed in a gender-sensitive manner. Result and output indicators relating to climate- and environment- related objectives may include interventions set out in national environmental and climate-planning instruments emanating from Union legislation.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 45 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) promote employment, growth, social inclusion, gender equality and local development in rural areas, including bio- economy and sustainable forestry;
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 46 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Member States will be able to add gender- sensitive indicators by breaking down the common output, result and impact indicators, which are set out in Annex I into details in their Strategic Plan.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 47 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Member States shall design the interventions of their CAP Strategic Plans in accordance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the general principles of Union law, with respect for the principles of gender equality and non-discrimination.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 49 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall be able to develop sub-programmes in the Strategic Plan to promote young farmers’ and women farmers’ access to the farm advisory services.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 59 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) thematic sub-programme for women in rural areas;
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 60 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point h – indent 1 (new)
– Member States may develop these interventions in a gender-mainstreaming approach and may be able to add gender- sensitive indicators to monitor and evaluate these interventions.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 63 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) investments in basic services in rural areas, including childcare and long- term care services and infrastructure;
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 66 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall set conditions for the submission and the content of a business plan. Programmes with a particular focus on female entrepreneurship shall be encouraged.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 67 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 a (new)
Article 69a Sub-programmes for women in rural areas 1. Member States shall grant support for the establishment of sub-programmes for women in rural areas under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in Article 6. 2. Member States may grant support under this type of interventions for sub- programmes to improve women farmers’ access to land, credit and financial instruments, to promote their performance in education and trainings, to upgrade their knowledge and skills in digitalisation and agriculture, and for sub-programmes to promote women’s employment in rural areas, to eliminate gender pay and pension gaps, to improve work-life balance and to further prevent women in rural areas from social exclusion.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 70 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Managing Authority of the CAP Strategic Plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions: investments, installation of young farmers and rural business start-up, cooperation, knowledge exchange and information, after consultation of the Monitoring Committee referred to in Article 111. Selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants without any form of discrimination, better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 74 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) summary of the SWOT analysis as referred to in Article 103(2), a gender perspective shall be incorporated into the analysis;
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 75 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where applicable, an analysis of the specific needs of vulnerable geographical areas, such as the outermost regions, and an analysis of the specific needs of vulnerable groups of people, such as women in rural areas;
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 76 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 3
Member States shall use the most recent and most reliable data for this assessment. Member States shall make use of sex- disaggregated data when necessary.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 79 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 97 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) An explanation as to which interventions will contribute to achieving greater gender equality and to promote women's development in rural areas;
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 81 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5 a (new)
For the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1), the SWOT analysis shall be developed in a gender-responsive manner when necessary.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 87 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 111 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Member State shall decide the composition of the Monitoring Committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant public authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in Article 94(3). Member States shall ensure the composition of Monitoring Committee to include female members.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 88 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 111 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) A gender mainstreaming approach is used in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of CAP Strategic Plan.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 90 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 113 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(ea) support and facilitate to utilise gender mainstreaming approach at different levels;
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 91 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 113 – paragraph 4 – point e a (new)
(ea) contribution to capacity building for Member States administrations in gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting of CAP Strategic Plans, collection of sex-disaggregated data; and creation of a platform for stakeholders to exchange the best practices in actions relevant to the specific objective of gender equality set out in Article 6 (1);
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 92 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) data collection, storage and transmission, including the collection of sex-disaggregated data;
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 93 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) the ex-ante, interim, and ex post evaluations and all other evaluation activities linked to the CAP Strategic Plan, which shall be developed in a gender- sensitive manner;
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 94 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) assess the impact, effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and Union added value of the CAP, including its impact on fundamental rights;
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 95 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) assess the impact, effectiveness, efficiency, relevance and coherence of the interventions of the CAP Strategic Plans, including its impact on fundamental rights;
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 98 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 125 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(da) how to ensure gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting will be utilised in the proposed CAP Strategic Plan to promote gender equality in rural areas;
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 99 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 125 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) the suitability of the procedures for monitoring the CAP Strategic Plan and for collecting the data, including sex- disaggregated data, necessary to carry out evaluations;
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 101 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 126 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall carry out evaluations of the CAP Strategic Plans shall be carried out by the to improve the quality of the design and implementation of the plans, as well as to assess their effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence, Union added value and impact in relation to their contribution to the CAP general and specific objectives set out in Articles 5 and 6(1). Such evaluations shall be carried out in a gender-sensitive manner.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 104 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 127 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. A gender chapter shall be developed in the interim evaluation and ex post evaluation respectively, to evaluate the impacts and added value of CAP in promoting gender equality in rural areas.
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 106 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 128 – paragraph 1
In compliance with its reporting requirement pursuant to Article [38(3)(e)(i)] of the [New Financial Regulation], the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and the Council the performance information referred to in that Article measured by the core set of indicators set out in Annex XII. Such indicators set out in Annex XII may be sex-disaggregated with an aim to achieving gender equality in the rural areas;
2018/12/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 484 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The use of common definitions entirely set at Union level has caused certain difficulties for Member States to cater their own specificities at national, regional, and local level. Member States should therefore be given thea high degree of flexibility to specify certain definitions in their CAP Strategic Plan. In order to ensure a common level playing field, a certain framework has, however, to be set at Union level constituting the necessary essential elements to be included in those definitions (‘framework definitions’).
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 502 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Synergies between the EAFRD and Horizon Europe should encourage that the EAFRD makes the best use of research and innovation results, in particular those stemming from projects funded by Horizon Europe and the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) for ‘agricultural productivity and sustainability’, leading to innovations in the farming sector and rural areas so as to ensure access for farmers to cutting-edge technology.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 507 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) In order to ensure legal certainty that support is paid for an agricultural area which is at the farmer's disposal and where an agricultural activity is exercised, a framework definition for ‘eligible hectare’ with the essential elements should be set out. In particular, in order to avoid double claims, Member States should set the conditions to determine whether the land is at the farmer’s disposal. Considering the likelihood of occasional and temporary use of agricultural land for an activity which is not strictly agricultural, and given the potential of certain non-agricultural activities to contribute to the income diversification of agricultural holdings, Member States should set appropriate conditions to include areas also used for non-agricultural activities as eligible hectares. The Commission should consider the most recent or most relevant year communicated by the Member States as the reference year for the total number of eligible hectares declared by them.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 519 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) In view of further improving the performance of the CAP, income support should be targeted to genuine farmers. In order to ensure a common approach at Union level for such a targeting of support, a framework definition for ‘genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out. On the basis of this framework, in order to avoid any dangerous trends towards speculative land grabbing, Member States should define in their CAP Strategic Plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests, labour inputs on the farm, company object and inclusion in registers and ensure that genuine farmers actually receive CAP support. It should also not result in precluding support to pluri-active farmers, who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non-agricultural activities outside their farm, as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio- economic fabric of rural areas.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 529 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The CAP must take a gender mainstreaming approach, considering that women in rural areas face particular challenges and sometimes multiple discrimination in education, vocational and professional trainings, employment and access to social protection. Meanwhile, the size of female-operated farms tends to be significantly smaller and the labour contribution of women, as farms’ spouse, is always not calculated so they have no independent income and their access to social protection could not be ensured, leading to gender pay and pension gaps in rural areas.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 531 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 b (new)
(9b) Member States shall aim at promoting gender equality in rural areas and must take into account the vulnerabilities of women when they develop the Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan shall be developed, implemented, monitored and evaluated in a gender- sensitive manner. In this respect, Member States shall ensure women farmer’s access to farm advisory services and encourage women to take part in the CAP Monitoring Committee. Member States shall also strengthen their capacity in gender budgeting and in collecting sex- disaggregated data.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 534 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) In order to ensure consistency between the direct payments types of interventions and rural development types of interventions when addressing the objective of generational renewal, a frameworkspecifically corresponding definition for ‘young farmer’ with the essential elements should be set out at UnionMember State level.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 560 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) A smarter, modernised and more sustainable CAP needs to embrace research and innovation, in order to serve the multi- functionality of Union agriculture, forestry and food systems, investing in technological development and digitalisation, as well as improving the access to impartial, sound, relevant and new knowledge for the purposes of investment in technology and rural digitalisation.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 582 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) In order to foster a smart and resilient agricultural sector, direct payments keep on constituting an essential part to guarantee a fair income support to farmers. Likewise, investments into farm restructuring, modernisation, innovation, reconversion, diversification and uptake of new technologies are necessary to improve farmers’ market reward.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 586 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In the context of greater market- orientation of the CAP, as outlined by the Communication on ‘The Future of Food and Farming’, market exposure, climate change and associated frequency and severity of extreme weather events, as well as sanitary and phytosanitary crises, may lead to risks of price volatility and increasing pressures on incomes. Thus, although farmers are ultimately responsible for designing their on-farm strategies, a robust framework should be set up to ensure appropriate risk management. To this aim, Member States and farmers may be able to draw on a Union-level platform on risk management for capacity-building in order to provide farmers with adequate financial instruments for investments and access to working capital, training, knowledge transfer and advice. Taking into account the existing gender gaps, including digital gender gap, a gender- perspective must be incorporated and Member States may develop sub- programmes in the Strategic Plan for supporting women farmers to utilise financial instruments and to upgrade their knowledge and skills.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 604 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 – point 1
As many rural areas in the Union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities, skill shortages, underinvestment in connectivity, infrastructures and essential services, in particular childcare and long-term care services, as well as youth drain, it is fundamental to strengthen the socio- economic fabric in those areas, in line with the Cork 2.0. Declaration, particularly through job creation and generational renewal, by bringing the Commission's jobs and growth to rural areas, promoting social inclusion, generational renewal and the development of ‘Smart Villages’ across the European countryside. As indicated in the Communication on ‘The Future of Food and Farming’, new rural value chains such as renewable energy, the emerging bio- economy, the circular economy, and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas. In this context, financial instruments and the use of the InvestEU guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises. There is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals, promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of Community-led Local Development strategies.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 614 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) The CAP should keep ensuring food security, which should be understood as meaning access for all consumers to sufficient, safe and, nutritious and reasonably priced food at all times. Moreover, it should help improving the response of Union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health, including sustainable agricultural production, healthier nutrition, food waste and animal welfare. The CAP should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics, while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 684 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) In order to ensure a fairer distribution of income support, the Member States should decide that the amounts of direct payments above a certain ceiling should be reduced and the product should either be used for decoupled direct payments and in priority for the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability, or be transferred to the EAFRD. In order to avoid negative effects on employment, labour should be taken into account when applying the mechanism.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 701 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) Union legislation should provide that Member States should set requirements in terms of minimum area for receiving decoupled payments in their CAP Strategic Plan. Such requirements should relate to the need to avoid the excessive administrative burden and bottlenecks caused by managing numerous payments of small amounts and to that of ensuring an effective contribution of the support to the objectives of the CAP to which the decoupled direct payments contribute. In order to guarantee a minimum level of agricultural income support for all genuine farmers, as well as to comply with the Treaty objective in ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community, an annual area- based decoupled payment should be established as the type of intervention ‘basic income support for sustainability’. In order to enhance better targeting of this support, the payment amounts can be differentiated, by groups of territories, based on socio-economic and/or agronomic conditions. In view of avoiding disruptive effects for farmers' income, Member States may choose to implement the basic income support for sustainability based on payment entitlements. In this case, the value of payment entitlements before any further convergence should be proportional to their value as established under the basic payment schemes pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, taking also into account the payments for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment. Member States should also achieve further convergence in order to continue to move progressively away from historical values.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 709 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) When providing decoupled direct support based on the system of payment entitlements, Member States should continue to manage a national reserve or reserves per group of territories. Such reserves should be used, as a matter of priority, for young farmers and farmers commencing their agricultural activity. In order to improve women’s involvement in agricultural sector, Member States may consider to support young women farmers in this respect. Rules on the use and transfers of payment entitlements are also necessary in order to guarantee a smooth functioning of the system.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 729 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) In view of the acknowledged need to promote a more balanced distribution of support towards small and/or medium- sized farmers in a visible and measurable way, a specific decoupled payment per hectare, the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability, should be established at UnionMember State level. To allow for a better targeting of this complementary support and in view of acknowledging the differences in farm structures across the Union, Member States should have the possibility to provide different amounts of complementary support to different ranges of hectares.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 737 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
(30) The creation and development of new economic activity in the agricultural sector by young farmers and new entrants is financially challenging and constitutes an element that should be considered in the allocation and targeting of direct payments. This development is essential for the competitiveness of the agricultural sector in the Union and, for this reason, Member States may establish a complementary income support for young farmers and new entrants. This type of interventions should be established to provide young farmersthem with an additional income support after the initial setting up.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 748 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
(31) The CAP should ensure that Member States increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers' actual circumstances. Member States should under direct payments in the CAP Strategic Plan set up Eco-schemes voluntary for farmers, which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions. They should be defined by the Member States as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices. Member States should identify measures that will encourage farmers to implement organic schemes. In both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the CAP and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality. Member States may decide to set up eco- schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features, and organic farming. These schemes may also include ‘entry- level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 766 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
(32) Member States should be allowed to use part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments for coupled income support in order to improve competitiveness, sustainability, and/or quality in certain sectors and productions, especially livestock sector and special crop production, that are particularly important for social, economic or environmental reasons and undergo certain difficulties, and where other tools are not sufficient enough or don´t exist. Member States should be free to identify the sectors that should benefit from this. Furthermore, Member States should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for the support of protein crop production in order to reduce the Union's deficit in this regard.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 823 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) In order to ensure a fair income and a resilient agricultural sector across the Union territory, Member States may grant support to farmers in areas facing natural and other area-specific constraints, including isolated areas with limited access. As regards payments for ANC, the designation of the 2014-2020 Rural Development policy should continue to apply. For the CAP to deliver enhanced Union added on the environment and reinforce its synergies with the financing of investments in nature and biodiversity, it is necessary to keep a separate measure aiming at compensating beneficiaries for disadvantages related to the implementation of Natura 2000 and Water Framework Directives. Support should therefore continue to be granted to farmers and forest holders to help address specific disadvantages resulting from the implementation of Directive 2009/147/EC and Directive 92/43/EEC and in order to contribute to the effective management of Natura 2000 sites. Support should also be made available to farmers to help address disadvantages in river basin areas resulting from the implementation of the Water Framework Directive. Support should be linked to specific requirements described in the CAP Strategic Plans that go beyond relevant mandatory standards and requirements. Member States should also ensure that payments to farmers do not lead to double funding with eco schemes. Furthermore, the specific needs of Natura 2000 areas should be taken into account by Member States in the overall design of their CAP Strategic Plans.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 840 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 a (new)
(41 a) Taking into account the on-going development of digitalisation in agricultural sector, Member States may develop sub-programme to upgrade digital skills in rural areas and may take further measures to minimize the digital gender gap by facilitating women’s access to life- long learning, vocational and professional training in rural areas.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 859 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) Young farmers, women farmers, and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land, high prices and access to credit. Their businesses are more threatened by price volatility (for both inputs and produce) and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high. It is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms. Member States should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue. To this aim, Member States may set in their CAP Strategic Plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers, women farmers and new entrants, and should include in their CAP Strategic Plan the ring-fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments' envelope. An increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start- ups, up to EUR 100.000, which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support, should be established.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 862 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) Young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land, high prices and access to credit. Their businesses are more threatened by price volatility (for both inputs and produce) and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high. It is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms. Member States should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue. To this aim, Member States may set in their CAP Strategic Plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants, and should include in their CAP Strategic Plan the ring-fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 23% of the annual direct payments' envelope. An increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start-ups, up to EUR 100.000, which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support, should be established.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 886 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
(45) Support should enable the establishment and implementation of cooperation between at least two entities in view of achieving CAP objectives. Support can entail all aspects of such cooperation, such as the setting up of quality schemes; collective environmental and climate action; the promotion of short supply chain and local markets; pilot projects; Operational Group projects within the EIP for agricultural productivity and sustainability local development projects, Smart Villages, buyers' clubs and machinery rings; farm partnerships; forest management plans; networks and clusters; social farming; community supported agriculture; actions within the scope of LEADER; and the setting uppromotion and support for the setting up and operation of producer groups and producer organisations, as well as other forms of cooperation deemed necessary to achieve the specific objectives of the CAP.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 903 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
(47) The EAGF should continue financing types of interventions in the form of direct payments and sectoral types of interventions for the funding of productive agricultural activities with a view to developing a sustainable agriculture, whereas the EAFRD should continue financing types of interventions for rural development as described in this Regulation. The rules for the financial management of the CAP should be laid down separately for the two funds and for the activities supported by each of them, taking into account that the new delivery model gives more flexibility and subsidiarity for Member States to reach their objectives. Types of interventions under this Regulation should cover the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 920 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
(48) Support for direct payments under the CAP Strategic Plans should be granted within national allocations to be fixed by this Regulation. These national allocations should reflect a continuation of the changes whereby the allocations to Member States with the lowest support level per hectare are gradually increased to close 50%off of the gap towards 90% of the Union average. In order to take into account the reduction of payments' mechanism and the use of its product in the Member State, the total indicative financial allocations per year in the CAP Strategic Plan of a Member State should be allowed to exceed the national allocation.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 921 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
(48) Support for direct payments under the CAP Strategic Plans should be granted within national allocations to be fixed by this Regulation. These national allocations should reflect a continuation of the changes whereby the allocations to Member States with the lowest support level per hectare are gradually increased to close 50%off of the gap towards 90% of the Union average. In order to take into account the reduction of payments' mechanism and the use of its product in the Member State, the total indicative financial allocations per year in the CAP Strategic Plan of a Member State should be allowed to exceed the national allocation.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 950 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
(52) 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 Program will contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under the CAP are expected to contribute 430 % of the overall financial envelope of the CAP to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Program's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1021 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 66
(66) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, canshould include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Funds on the ground.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1039 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 73
(73) Each CAP Strategic Plan should be subject to regular monitoring of the implementation and of progress towards the established targets. Such a performance, monitoring and evaluation framework of the CAP should be set up with the purpose of demonstrating the progress and assessing the impact and efficiency of policy implementation, as well as its impact on fundamental rights.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1040 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 74
(74) The result-orientation triggered by the delivery model requires a strong performance framework, particularly since CAP Strategic Plans would contribute to broad general objectives for other shared managed policies. A performance-based policy implies annual and multi-annual assessment on the basis of selected outputs, result and impact indicators, as defined in the performance monitoring and evaluation framework. To this end, a limited and targeted set of indicators should be selected in a way which reflects as closely as possible whether the supported intervention contributes to achieving the envisaged objectives. These assessment, indicators and the performance monitoring and evaluation framework shall be developed in a gender-sensitive manner. Result and output indicators relating to climate- and environment- related objectives may include interventions set out in national environmental and climate-planning instruments emanating from Union legislation.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1054 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 76
(76) Mechanisms should be in place to take action to protect the Union’s financial interests in case the CAP Strategic Plan implementation deviates significantly from the targets set. Member States may thus be asked to submit action plans in case of significant and non-justified underperformance. TIn exceptional cases and after timely warnings, this could lead to suspensions and, in the end, reductions of the Union funds if the planned results are not achieved. Moreover, an overall performance bonus is established as part of the incentive mechanism based on allocating the performance bonus, in view of encouraging good environmental and climate performances.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1128 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall provide in their CAP Strategic Plan at least the definitions of agricultural activity, agricultural area, eligible hectare, genuine farmer and young farmer on the following basis:
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1242 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) 'genuine farmers' shall be definedthe Member States may define "genuine farmers" in a way to ensure that no support is granted to those whose agricultural activity forms only an insignificant part of their overall economic activities or whose principal business activity is not agricultural, while not precluding from support pluri-active farmers. The definition shall allow to determine which farmers are not considered genuine farmers, based on conditions such as income tests, labour inputs on the farm, company object and/or inclusion in registers.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1243 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) 'genuine farmers' shall be defined- Member States may further more define 'genuine farmer' in a way to ensure that no support is granted to those whose agricultural activity forms only an insignificant part of their overall economic activities or whose principal business activity is not agricultural, while not precluding from support pluri-active farmers. The definition shall allow to determine which farmers are not considered genuine farmers, based on conditions such as income tests, labour inputs on the farm, company object and/or inclusion in registers.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1258 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) a maximum age limit that may non indicative age limit without exceeding 405 years shall be decided by the Member States;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1269 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
(ii a) the support granted for young farmers for 10 years
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1288 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) 'new farmer' means a person or entity embarking on agriculture as a principal activity, not having been engaged in any farming activity for the previous 10 years, and under the conditions laid down by the Member States.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1335 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Those objectives shall be complemented by the cross-cutting objective of modernising the sector by fostering and sharing of knowledge, innovation and digitalisation in agriculture and rural areas, and encouraging their uptake, providing farmers access to cutting-edge technology.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1349 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) support viable farm income and resilience across the Union to enhance food security and ensure reasonably priced feed supplies;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1382 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) give farmers a firmer foothold on Union and international markets;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1383 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) improve the farmers' position in the value chain, promoting and upholding cooperative ventures and supporting producer organisations;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1460 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) promote employment, growth, social inclusion, gender equality and local development in rural areas, including bio- economy and sustainable forestry;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1527 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Member States will be able to add gender- sensitive indicators by breaking down the common output, result and impact indicators which are set out in Annex I into details in their Strategic Plan.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1551 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Member States shall design the interventions of their CAP Strategic Plans in accordance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the general principles of Union law, with respect for the principles of gender equality and non-discrimination.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1736 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Member States shall be able to develope sub-programmes in the Strategic Plan to promote young famers’ and women farmers’ access to the farm advisory services.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1808 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the cComplementary income support for young farmers and new entrants;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1826 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shallmay reduce the amount of direct paymentsbasic income support for sustainability to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this Chapter for a given calendar year exceedingif the amount exceeds a threshold set up by each Member State, which may not be less than EUR 6150 000 as follows:. The reduction of the amount above the threshold set up by each Member State must beat least 15percent of payments, and a maximum of 100 per cent.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1839 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shallmay reduce the amount of direct paymentsbasic income support to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this Chapter for a given calendar year exceeding EUR 60 000 as follows:a financial ceiling set by the Member State
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1853 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) by at least 25 % for the tranche between EUR 60 000 and EUR 75 000;deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1854 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) by at least 25 % for the tranche between EUR 60 000 and EUR 75 000;deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1866 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) by at least 50 % for the tranche between EUR 75 000 and EUR 90 000;deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1871 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) by at least 50 % for the tranche between EUR 75 000 and EUR 90 000;deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1886 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) by at least 75 % for the tranche between EUR 90 000 and EUR 100 000;deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1887 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) by at least 75 % for the tranche between EUR 90 000 and EUR 100 000;deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1898 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) by 100 % for the amount exceeding EUR 100 000.deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1904 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) by 100 % for the amount exceeding EUR 100 000.deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1929 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Before applying paragraph 1, Member States shall subtract from the amount of direct paymentsbasic income support to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this Chapter in a given calendar year:
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1940 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the salaries linked to an agricultural activity and related activities declared by the farmer, including taxes and social contributions related to employment; and
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1949 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the equivalent cost of regular and unpaid labour linked to an agricultural activity and related activities practiced by persons working on the farm concerned who do not receive a salary, or who receive less remuneration than the amount normally paid for the services rendered, but are rewarded through the economic result of the farm business.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1960 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) the direct support referred to in Articles 27, 28 and 29
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1966 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
To calculate the amounts referred to in points a) and b), Member States shall use the average standarentire amounts of labour costs and salaries linked to an agricultural activity and related activities at national or regional level multiplied by the number of annual work units declared by the farmer concerned.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1971 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
To calculate the amounts referred to in points a) and b), Member States shall use the average standarctual labour costs and salaries linked to an agricultural and related activity at national or regional level multiplied by the number of annual work units declared by the farmer concerned.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1982 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The estimated product of the reduction of payments shallmay primarily be used to contribute to the financing of the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability and thereafter of other interventions belonging to decoupled direct payments.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2004 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 138 supplementing this Regulation with rules establishing a harmonised basis for calculation for the reduction of payments laid down in paragraph 1 to ensure a correct distribution of the funds to the entitled beneficiaries.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2065 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall agree to the Member States declaring the most recent or most relevant year as the reference year for farmland for which basic income support is granted.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2195 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shallmay provide for a complementary redistributive income support for sustainability (‘redistributive income support’) under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2203 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure fair redistribution of support from bigger to smaller or medium-sized farms by providing for a redistributive income support in the form of an annual decoupled payment per eligible hectare to farmers who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support referred to in Article 17.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2205 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shallmay ensure redistribution of support from bigger to smaller or medium-sized farms by providing for a redistributive income support in the form of an annual decoupled payment per eligible hectare to farmers who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support referred to in Article 17.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2238 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – title
27 Member States may provide for cComplementary income support for young farmers uander the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans. new entrants
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2240 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may provide for complementary income support for young farmers and new entrants under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2262 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. As part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ‘attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas’ set out in point (g) of Article 6(1) and to dedicate at least 23% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with Article 86(4), Member States may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in Article 17.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2315 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall support under this type of intervention genuine farmers whand take measures to encourage them to make commitments to observe, on eligible hectares, agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2654 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) formation and organisation of producer groups
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3274 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) installation of young farmers, new farmers and rural business start-up;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3280 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) thematic sub-programme for women in rural areas;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3281 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
( a) reconversion of agricultural production
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3299 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States may develop these interventions in a gender-mainstreaming approach and may be able to add gender- sensitive indicators to monitor and evaluate these interventions.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3340 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) go beyond the relevant minimum requirements for the use of fertiliser and plant protection products, animal welfare, as well as other relevant mandatory requirements established by national and Union law;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3399 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 8
8. Commitments shall be undertaken usually for a period of five to seven years. However, where necessary in order to achieve or maintain certain environmental benefits sought, Member States may determine a longer period in the CAP Strategic Plan for particular types of commitments, including by means of providing for their annual extension after the termination of the initial period. In exceptional and duly justified cases, and for new commitments directly following the commitment performed in the initial period, Member States may determine a shorter period in their CAP Strategic Plans.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3490 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) However, rural development programmes may provide for specific derogations from this rule for investments in broadband and renewable energy. in this case, clear criteria ensuring complementarity with support under other Union instruments shall be provided.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3529 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) investments in large infrastructures not being part of local development strategies, with the exception of broadband infrastructure aimed at delivering basic services in agriculture and rural areas;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3535 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) investments in access infrastructure
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3551 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
However, rural development programmes may provide for specific derogations from this rule for investments in broadband and renewable energy. in this case, clear criteria ensuring complementarity with support under other Union instruments shall be provided.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3571 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) investments in basic services in rural areas, including the deployment of digital technologies and broadcasting infrastructure in agriculture and rural areas;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3596 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) d) investments in access to farm and forest land, land consolidation
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3633 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the installation of young farmers and new farmers who fulfil the conditions included in the definition set out in point (e) of Article 4(1);
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3654 #

2018/0216(COD)

3. Member States shall set conditions for the submission and the content of a business plan. Programmes with a particular focus on female entrepreneurship shall be encouraged.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3667 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 a (new)
Article 69 a Subprogrammes for women in rural areas 1. Member States shall grant support for the establishment of sub-programmes for women in rural areas under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in Article 6. 2. Member States may grant support under this type of interventions for sub- programmes to improve women farmers’ access to land, credit and financial instruments, to promote their performance in education and trainings, to upgrade their knowledge and skills in digitalisation and agriculture, and for subprogrammes to promote women’s employment in rural areas, to eliminate gender pay and pension gaps, to improve work-life balance and to further prevent women in rural areas from social exclusion.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3842 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Managing Authority of the CAP Strategic Plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions: investments, installation of young farmers and rural business start-up, cooperation, knowledge exchange and information, after consultation of the Monitoring Committee referred to in Article 111. Selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants without any form of discrimination, better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3879 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 80 – paragraph 1
1. Expenditure shall be eligible for contribution from the EAGF and the EAFRD from 1 January of the year following the year ofrelevant financial period. Expenditures will be subject to reimbursement following the approval of the CAP Strategic Plan by the Commission.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3889 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 80 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
By way of derogation from Article 73(5) and the first subparagraph, in cases of emergency measures due to natural disasters, catastrophic events, spread of an epizootic or of plant diseases or adverse climatic events or a significant and sudden change in the socio-economic conditions of the Member State or region, the CAP Strategic Plan may provide that eligibility of EAFRD financed expenditure relating to amendments of the plan may start from the date on which the event occurred.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3926 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 85 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(a) 780% of the eligible public expenditure in the outermost regions and in the smaller Aegean islands within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 229/2013;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3938 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 85 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 780% of the eligible public expenditure in the less developed regions;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3968 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 85 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) 4350% of the eligible public expenditure in the other regions.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3999 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 1
1. At least 58% of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX shall be reserved for LEADER, referred to as community-led local development in Article 25 of Regulation (EU) [CPR].
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4022 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
At least 320% of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental- and climate-related objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1) of this Regulation, excluding interventions based on Article 66.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4023 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
At least 30% of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX shall be reserved for interventions of all types addressing the specific environmental- and climate-related objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1) of this Regulation, excluding interventions based on Article 66.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4070 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The indicative financial allocations for the coupled income support interventions referred to in Subsection 1 of Section 2 of Chapter II of Title III, shall be limited to a maximum of 1025% of the amounts set out in Annex VII.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4079 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The indicative financial allocations for the coupled income support interventions referred to in Subsection 1 of Section 2 of Chapter II of Title III, shall be limited to a maximum of 106% of the amounts set out in Annex VII.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4096 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
By way of derogation from the first sub- paragraph, Member States that in accordance with Article 53(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 used for the purpose of voluntary coupled support more than 13% of their annual national ceiling set out in Annex II to that Regulation, may decide to use for the purpose of coupled income support more than 10% of the amount set out in Annex VII. The resulting percentage shall not exceed the percentage approved by the Commission for voluntary coupled support in respect of claim year 2018.deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4115 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
The percentage referred to in the first subparagraph, may be increased by a maximum of 25 %, provided that the amount corresponding to the percentage exceeding the 1025 % is allocated to the support for protein crops under Subsection 1 of Section 2 of Chapter II of Title III.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4123 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
The percentage referred to in the first subparagraph, may be increased by a maximum of 24%, provided that the amount corresponding to the percentage exceeding the 106% is allocated to the support for protein crops under Subsection 1 of Section 2 of Chapter II of Title III.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4325 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) summary of the SWOT analysis as referred to in Article 103(2); a gender perspective shall be incorporated into the analysis;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4330 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where applicable, an analysis of the specific needs of vulnerable geographical areas, such as the outermost regions, and an analysis of the specific needs of vulnerable groups of people, such as women in rural areas;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4348 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 3
Member States shall use the most recent and most reliable data for this assessment. Member States shall utilize sex- disaggregated data when necessary.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4368 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 97 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) An explanation as to which interventions will contribute to achieving greater gender equality and to promote women's development in rural areas;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4388 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 99 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the annual planned outputs for the intervention, and where relevant, a breakdown per uniform or average unit amount of support;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4392 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 99 – paragraph 1 – point g – introductory part
(g) the annual planned unit amount of support, its justification and a justified maximum upper variation of that unit amount as referred to in Article 89. Where applicable, the following information shall also be provided:
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4394 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 99 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) the resulting annual financial allocation for the intervention, as referred to in Article 88. Where applicable, a breakdown on amounts planned for grants and amounts planned for financial instruments shall be provided;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4404 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 100 – paragraph 1
1. The target plan referred to in point (e) of Article 95(1) shall consist of a recapitulative table showing the targets as referred to in point (a) of Article 97(1), indicating the break-down in annual milestones.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4435 #

2018/0216(COD)

For the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1), the SWOT analysis shall be developed in a gender-responsive manner when necessary.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4612 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 111 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Member State shall decide the composition of the Monitoring Committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant public authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in Article 94(3). Member States shall ensure the composition of Monitoring Committee to include women members.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4631 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 111 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) A gender mainstreaming approach is utilised in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of CAP Strategic Plan.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4661 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 113 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(ea) support and facilitate to utilise gender mainstreaming approach at different levels;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4666 #

2018/0216(COD)

(ea) contribution to capacity building for Member States administrations in gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting of CAP Strategic Plans, collection of sex-disaggregated data; and creation of a platform for stakeholders to exchange the best practices in actions relevant to the specific objective of gender equality set out in Article 6(1);
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4692 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) data collection, storage and transmission, including the collection of sex-disaggregated data;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4695 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) the ex-ante, interim, and ex post evaluations and all other evaluation activities linked to the CAP Strategic Plan, which shall be developed in a gender- sensitive manner;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4706 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) assess the impact, effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and Union added value of the CAP, including its impact on fundamental rights;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4711 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) assess the impact, effectiveness, efficiency, relevance and coherence of the interventions of the CAP Strategic Plans, including its impact on fundamental rights;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4868 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 125 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(da) how to ensure gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting will be utilised in the proposed CAP Strategic Plan to promote gender equality in rural areas;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4869 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 125 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) the suitability of the procedures for monitoring the CAP Strategic Plan and for collecting the data, including sex- disaggregated data, necessary to carry out evaluations;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4872 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 126 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall carry out evaluations of the CAP Strategic Plans shall be carried out by the to improve the quality of the design and implementation of the plans, as well as to assess their effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence, Union added value and impact in relation to their contribution to the CAP general and specific objectives set out in Articles 5 and 6(1). Such evaluations shall be carried out in a gender-sensitive manner.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4881 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 127 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. A gender chapter shall be developed in the interim evaluation and ex post evaluation respectively, to evaluate the impacts and added value of CAP in promoting gender equality in rural areas.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4883 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 128 – paragraph 1
In compliance with its reporting requirement pursuant to Article [38(3)(e)(i)] of the [New Financial Regulation], the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and the Council the performance information referred to in that Article measured by the core set of indicators set out in Annex XII. Such indicators set out in Annex XII may be sex-disaggregated with an aim to achieving gender equality in rural areas;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 22 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. Those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding. They should also serve to use Union funding in a coherent manner to achieve the proposed objectives and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the Union under the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion fund, the European Social Fund, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, the European Investment Stabilisation Function and InvestEU, where relevant.
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 36 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Specific objectives should be setMember States, in cooperation with the Commission, should set out the specific objectives for each instrument of the Programme. With regard to the reform delivery tool, they should consist of fulfilling concrete milestones and targets set out in relation to the completion of reform commitments, which would trigger the release of the financial incentives. With regard to the technical support instrument, they should be to assist national authorities in their endeavours to design and implement reforms, by taking into account good practices and lessons learned from peers. Those objectives should be pursued in all Member States under those two instruments and, in the context of the convergence facility, by those Member States whose currency is not the euro and which have taken and are continuing to take demonstrable steps towards adopting the single currency within a given time- frame.
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 38 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In order to ensure that the reforms in the Member States supported by the Programme address all the key economic and societal areas, both financial support and technical support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission, upon request from a Member State, in a broad range of policy domains, which include areas related to public financial and asset management, institutional and administrative reform, business environment, the financial sector, markets for products, services and labour, education and training, sustainable development and measures to combat climate change, public health and social welfare.
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 43 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) In order to cater for additional needs under the Programme, Member States should have the possibility to transfer to the budget of the Programme resources programmed in shared management under the Union funds, in accordance with the procedure thereof. Transferred resources should be implemented in accordance with the rules of this Programme and should be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned in line with the objectives and strategies proposed.
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 44 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) 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 Programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed on the basis of joint criteria in the context of the relevant periodical evaluations and review processes.
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 54 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) It is necessary to establish a clear and straightforward process for the submission of proposals for reform commitments by the Member States, and the content thereof. With a view to ensuring the expediency of procedures, a Member State should submit the proposal for reform commitments together with its national reform programme, but in the form of a separate annex, which may also be submitted at a different point in time. While participation in the Programme is voluntary, Member States experiencing excessive imbalances should be particularly encouraged to come forward with reform proposals under the reform delivery tool, which address the problems that led to such excessive imbalances so as to reduce them and achieve the objectives.
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 56 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) The Commission should assess the nature and the importance of the reform commitments proposed by the Member States and should determine the amount to be allocated on the basis of fair and transparent criteria. To that effect, it should take into account the substantive elements provided by the Member States and assess whether the reform commitments proposed by the Member States are expected to effectively address challenges identified in the context of the European Semester, whether they represent a comprehensive reform package, whether they are expected to strengthen the performance and resilience of the national economy and whether their implementation is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State where relevant by strengthening the institutional and administrative capacity of the Member State concerned. In addition, the Commission should assess whether the internal arrangements proposed by the Member States, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related indicators, are expected to ensure effective implementation of the reform commitments during a maximum period of three years.
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 57 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) In order to contribute to the preparation of high quality proposals and assist the Commission in the assessment of the proposals for reform commitments submitted by the Member States and in the periodic assessment of the degree of their achievement, provision should be made for the use of peer counselling and expert advice for the purpose of avoiding any penalties. In addition, the Council for Economic Policy Committee of the Council dealing with the European Semester, in consultation, where appropriate, with relevant Treaty-based committees, should be able to provide an opinion on the proposals for reform commitments as submitted by Member States. In the interest of simplification, the reporting by Member States on the progress made in the implementation of reform commitments should be made within the framework of the European Semester.
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 61 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) For the purposes of transparency, the reform commitments adopted by the Commission shouldmust be communicated to the European Parliament and the Council and communication activities should be carried out periodically by the Commission as appropriate.
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 62 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
(31) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific joint rules should be laid down for budget commitments, payments, suspension, cancellation and recovery of funds. Payments should be based on a positive assessment by the Commission of the implementation of the reform commitments by the Member State. Suspension and cancellation of the financial contribution should be possible only when the reform commitments have not been implemented in a satisfactory manner by the Member State and only after the process has been properly examined. To ensure a sustainable impact of the reforms after they are implemented, a reasonable period defining the durability of the reforms after the payment of the financial contribution should be established. A period of five years should be considered to be a reasonable minimum to be applied. Appropriate contradictory procedures should be established to ensure that the decision by the Commission in relation to suspension, cancellation and recovery of amounts paid respects the right of Member States to provide observations.
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 64 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
(34) In line with the rules and practice already existing under the SRSP, a light process for the submission of requests for technical support should be established. Respecting the overarching principle of equal treatment, sound financial management and transparency, appropriate joint criteria for the analysis of the requests submitted by Member States should be laid down. Those criteria should be based on the urgency, the severity and extent of the problems, as well as on the support needs identified in respect of the policy areas where technical support is envisaged.
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 65 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
(36) For the purposes of accountability, transparency and to ensure visibility of the Union action, subject to certain conditions that protect sensitive information, the cooperation and support plans shouldmust be provided to the European Parliament and the Council and communication activities should be carried out periodically by the Commission as appropriate.
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 67 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
(38) The convergence facility should aim at providing both financial support and technical support to Member States (in addition to that already available under the two other instruments of the Programme), whose currency is not the euro and which have taken and are continuing to take demonstrable steps towards adopting the single currency within a given time-frame, with a view to helping them prepare for membership in the euro area. To that effect, "demonstrable steps" should consist of a formal letter from the government of the Member State concerned to the Commission stating its clear commitment to join the euro area within a reasonable and defined timeframe and presenting a credible, time-bound roadmap, after consultation with the Commission, for implementing concrete measures to prepare for successful participation in the euro area, including steps to ensure full alignment of its national legislation with the requirements under Union law (including the Banking Union).
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 71 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. ‘technical support’ means measures that help Member States to carry out institutional, administrative and growth- sustaining structural reforms, including measures that help Member States, whose currency is not the euro, to prepare for participation in the euro area and implement the relevant programme;
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 72 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. ‘eligible Member State’, under the convergence facility, means a Member State, whose currency is not the euro and which has taken and is taking demonstrable steps towards adopting the single currency within a given time-frame, in its preparation to join the euro area. Demonstrable steps shall consist of a formal letter from the government of the Member State concerned to the Commission stating its clear commitment to join the euro area within a reasonable and defined timeframe and presenting a credible time-bound roadmap, after consultation with the Commission, for implementing concrete measures to prepare for successful participation in the euro area, including steps to ensure full alignment of its national legislation with the requirements under Union law (including the Banking Union).
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 82 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) business environment, including for small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on rural SMEs for the development of rural areas, making them more competitive and attractive, and re- industrialisation, private sector development and public-private partnerships, product and service markets, investment, public participation in enterprises, privatisation processes, trade and foreign direct investment, competition and public procurement, sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation;
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 84 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) education and training, including long-term training to reduce unemployment, labour market policies, including social dialogue, for the creation of jobs, digital skills, the fight against poverty, the promotion of gender equality and social inclusion, social security and social welfare systems, public health and healthcare systems, as well as cohesion, asylum, migration and border policies;
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 86 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) policies for implementing climate action, programmes to combat climate change, mobility, promoting energy and resource efficiency, renewable energy sources, achieving energy diversification and ensuring energy security, and for the agricultural sector, fisheries and the sustainable development of rural areas; and
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 95 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The financial envelope for the Programme may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the Programme and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions at not only national but also regional and local level where appropriate, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, in so far as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, including corporate information technology tools, and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of the Programme. Expenses may also cover, under each of the three instruments referred to in Article 3, the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of technical support projects on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of structural reforms.
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 127 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) seminars, conferences and workshops, including exchanges of best practices, when appropriate;
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 129 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) studies, research, analyses and surveys, evaluations and impact assessments, and the development and publication of guides, reports and educational material and information;
2018/09/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 43 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount, in current prices, to EUR 6 140 000 000 to 6 866 943 600 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 7 739 176 524 in current prices). EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 829 000 000939 794 375 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 6 694 261 648 in current prices) should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 927 149225 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 1 044 914 876 in current prices) to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […].
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 45 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) The EMFF must also contribute to other United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).In particular, this Regulation highlights the following objectives: a) SDG.1 Eradicate poverty:the EMFF contributes to improving the living conditions of the most fragile coastal communities, especially those dependent on a single fish stocks threatened by overfishing, global change and environmental issues. b) SDG.3 Good health and well-being:the EMFF contributes to the fight against the pollution of coastal water bodies, responsible for endemic diseases, and to ensure good quality of food from fisheries and aquaculture. c) SDG.7 Clean energy:by financing the blue economy, the EMFF supports the deployment of marine renewables and ensure that this development is consistent with the protection of the marine environment and preservation of fish resources. d) SDG.8 Decent work and economic growth:The EMFF contributes to the development of the blue economy as a factor of economic growth.It also ensures that this economic growth is a source of decent jobs for coastal communities.In addition, the EMFF contributes to improving the working conditions of fishermen. e) SDG.12 Responsible Consumption and Production:The EMFF contributes to the rational use of natural resources and limits the waste of natural and energy resources. f) SDG.13 Fight against climate change:the EMFF devotes 30% of its budget to the fight against climate change. g) SDG.14 Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 53 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second- hand vessel and, for engine replacement or modernisation, for renovation and restoring of old infrastructure or new infrastructure such as auction halls or reception facilities. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 56 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
(29 a) having regard to the European Parliament resolution on the special situation of islands (2015/3014(RSP) and the European Economic and Social Committee’s opinion on ‘Specific problems facing islands’ (1229/2011), agriculture, breeding and fisheries constitute an important element of local island economies. European insular regions suffer due to lack of accessibility, particularly for SMEs, a low level of product differentiation and need a strategy in order to use all possible synergies between the European Structural and Investment Funds and other Union instruments with a view to counterbalancing the handicaps of islands and enhancing their economic growth, job creation and sustainable development. While Article 174 of the TFEU recognises the permanent natural and geographical handicaps specific to the situation of islands, the Commission must establish an ‘EU Strategic Framework for Islands’ with a view to linking up instruments that can have a major territorial impact.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 64 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35 a (new)
(35 a) (new) There is a need for support measures in order to facilitate social dialogue and to use the EMFF to help train skilled professionals for the maritime and fisheries sector. The importance of modernising the maritime and fisheries sector and the role that innovation plays in this calls for reassessing the financial allocations for professional and vocational training in the EMFF.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 65 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35 b (new)
(35 b) Investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing and maritime activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support advisory services, cooperation between scientists and fishermen, professional training, lifelong learning, and should stimulate the dissemination of knowledge, help to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators and promote social dialogue. In recognition of their role in fishing communities, spouses and life partners of self-employed fishermen should, under certain conditions, also be granted support for professional training, lifelong learning and the dissemination of knowledge, and for networking that contributes to their professional development.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 67 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 a (new)
(41 a) (new) The objectives and actions of the EMFF should be consistent with international and regional processes of the Union for the governance of the seas, such as the Agreement for the establishment of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (‘the GFCM Agreement’). This agreement provides an appropriate framework for multilateral cooperation to promote the development, conservation, rational management and best utilisation of living marine resources in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea at levels which are considered sustainable and at low risk of collapse.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 71 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15
(15) ‘sustainable blue economy’ means all sectoral and cross-sectoral economic activities throughout the single market related to oceans, seas, coasts and inland waters, covering the Union's insular and outermost regions and landlocked countries, including emerging sectors and non-market goods and services and being consistent with Union environmental legislation.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 76 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) Strengthening international ocean governance and enablingregional processes of the Union for the governance of the seas in order to enable safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 77 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the EMFF for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 6 140 000 000866 943 600 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 7 739 176 524 in current prices).
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 79 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in Title II shall be EUR 5 311 000 000939 794 375 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 6 694 261 648 in current prices) in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex V.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 81 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) EUR 102 000 000 14 076 262 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 128 566 125 in current prices)for the Azores and Madeira;
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 82 #

2018/0210(COD)

(b) EUR 82 000 00091 708 367 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 103 357 081 in current prices) for the Canary Islands;
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 83 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) EUR 131 000 00046 509 709 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 165 119 239 in current prices) for Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion and Saint- Martin.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 86 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The part of the financial envelope under direct and indirect management as specified in Title III shall be EUR 829 000 000927 149 225 in 2018 constant prices (EUR 1 044 914 876 in current prices).
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 87 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. In accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], each Member State shall prepare a single programmenational programme and / or regional operational programmes to implement the priorities referred to in Article 4.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 90 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(c a) (new) where applicable, the regional operational program for sub-national authorities responsible for fisheries and maritime affairs.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 93 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Member States concerned shall prepare as part of their programme, jointly with relevant authorities and stakeholders of their territories, regional operational programmes for each of their regions, including an action plan for each of their outermost regions referred to in Article 6(2), which shall set out:
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 94 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) a strategy for the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and the development of sustainable blue economy sectors, while fighting against marine litter and promoting community-led local development (CLLD) and fisheries local action groups (FLAGs);
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 111 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) (new d) (a) facilitating access to credit, insurance and financial instruments, without excluding the necessity for grants;
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 112 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. (new) In order to reduce the administrative burden for small-scale inshore fishermen, the action plan shall take into account the possibility of a simplified single application form for EMFF measures or the previous existence of a simplified single form at regional or national level.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 114 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the first acquisition of a fishing vessel by a young fisher who, at the moment of submitting the application, is under 40 years of age and has worked at least fivthree years as fisher or has acquired adequate vocational qualification;
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 117 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) (new) new eco-friendly and energy-efficient infrastructures, such as new auction halls or reception facilities
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 118 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(b b) (new) in order to improve their environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, the eco-friendly renovation and restoring of old building and infrastructures, given that the activity is directly linked to the fishing activity
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 119 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. The vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equipped for sea fishing and be between 5 less thand 30 years old.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 120 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. (new) The support referred to in paragraph 1(c) may only be granted if it can be proved that the new infrastructure will improve the valorisation and quality of products and the sustainability of all fleets, without increasing fishing capacity and in accordance with the objectives of the CFP.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 121 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. (new) The support referred to in paragraph 1(c) may only be granted if it can be proved that the old infrastructure will be renovated or restored in order to foster a diversification of the income given that the activity is directly linked to the fishing activity.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 123 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1290 days in each of the last threewo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support;
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 125 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. (new) The EMFF may support the access of fishing and aquaculture enterprises to risk management tools such as incentives for insurance policies or mutual funds, in order to cover losses due to one or more of the following events: a) natural disasters, in compliance with provisions established with the EU Solidarity Fund; b) adverse major weather events; c) sudden changes in the quality and quantity of water for which the operator is not responsible; d) diseases in the aquaculture sector, failure to function or destruction of production facilities for which the operator is not responsible; e) costs of rescuing fishermen or fishing vessels in the event of accidents at sea during their fishing activities.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 131 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 930 consecutive days; andor
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 133 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the annual turnover of the business concerned, calculated on the basis of the average turnover of that business over the preceding three calendar years.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 136 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1290 days in each of the last threewo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 139 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) fishers who have worked at sea for at least 1290 days in each of the last threewo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 143 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19 a Promotion of human capital, job creation and social dialogue 1. In order to promote human capital, job creation and social dialogue, the EMFF may support: (a) professional training, lifelong learning, joint projects, the dissemination of knowledge of an economic, technical, regulatory or scientific nature and of innovative practices, and the acquisition of new professional skills, in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems, hygiene, health, safety, activities in the maritime sector, innovation and entrepreneurship; (b) networking and exchange of experiences and best practices between stakeholders, including among organisations promoting equal opportunities between men and women, promoting the role of women in fishing communities and promoting under- represented groups involved in small- scale coastal fishing or in on-foot fishing; (c) social dialogue at Union, national, regional or local level involving fishermen, social partners and other relevant stakeholders. 2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may also be granted to spouses of self- employed fishermen or, where and in so far as recognised by national law, the life partners of self-employed fishermen, under the conditions laid down in point (b) of Article 2 of Directive 2010/41/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 1 ). 3. The support referred to in point (a) of paragraph 1 may be granted, for a maximum period of two years, for the training of people under the age of 40 years old who are recognised as unemployed by the Member State concerned (‘trainees’). Such support shall be limited to training on board a small– scale coastal fishing vessel owned by a professional fisherman, formalised by a contract between the trainee and the owner of the vessel that is recognised by the Member State concerned, including courses on sustainable fishing practices and the conservation of marine biological resources as defined in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. 4. Support under paragraph 3 shall be granted to professional fishermen to cover the trainee’s salary and related charges, and shall be calculated in accordance with Article 67(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, taking into account the economic situation and living standards of the Member State concerned. That support shall not exceed a maximum amount of EUR 40 000 for each beneficiary during the programming period.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 144 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – title
Collection and, processing and dissemination of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 145 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF may support the collection, management and use, use and dissemination of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes in fisheries and aquaculture, as provided for in Article 25(1) and (2) and Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004, on the basis of the national work plans referred to in Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 148 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. (new) The Commission shall evaluate the possibility to create a Programme of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity (POSEI) for European insular and outermost regions focusing on maritime and fisheries issues and come forward with appropriate proposals.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 151 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected from the sea, as well as unwanted catches referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013;
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 155 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3
3. Productive aquaculture investments under this Article may only be supported through grants and the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 157 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
The EMFF may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013. It may also support actions promoting the marketing, the quality and the value added of fishery and aquaculture products.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 158 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) The EMFF shall support actions promoting the marketing, the quality and the value added of fishery and aquaculture products. In particular, the EMFF shall support the marketing activities of sustainable fish tourism, which have an added value in terms of creation of employment, diversification of income and development of tourism and business activities.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 162 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The EMFF may also support investments for the innovation in the processing of fishery and aquaculture products, as well as the promotion of partnership between POs and scientific entities.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 165 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)
Article 25 a Statistical information network of aquaculture 1. The EMFF may support the collection, management and use of aquaculture management data as referred to in Article 34 (1) (a) and(e) and (5) and Article 35 ( 1) (d) of Regulation (EU) no. 1380/2013 in view of the establishment of a statistical information network on aquaculture and national work plans for its application. 2. By way of derogation from Article 2, the support referred to in paragraph 1 may also be granted for operations outside the territory of the Union. 3. Implementing acts shall be established in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 2, paragraph 2, paragraph 2. 4. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts approving or amending the national work plans referred to in paragraph 1 by 31 December of the year preceding last year by which the work plan is to be applied.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 176 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) (new) (a) the support to actions for the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems providing compensations to fishers for the collection of lost fishing gears and marine litter from the sea.
2018/11/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 42 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) The transition to clean energy is an essential contribution to the mitigation and alleviation of climate change with co- benefits for the environment. Actions for capacity building supporting the clean energy transition, funded until 2020 under Horizon 2020, should be integrated in the Programme since their objective is not to fund excellence and generate innovation, but to facilitate the uptake of already available technology that will contribute to climate mitigation and alleviation. The inclusion of these capacity building activities into the Programme offers potential for synergies between the sub- programmes and increases the overall coherence of Union funding. Therefore, data should be collected and disseminated on the uptake of existing research and innovation solutions in the LIFE projects, including from the Horizon Europe programme and its predecessors.
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 58 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
It lays downprovides for the objectives of the Programme, the budget for the period 2021-2027, the forms of Union funding and the rules for providing such funding from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027.
2018/09/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 60 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) 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 Programme will contribute to mainstream climate and environmental actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 61% of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate and environmental objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 77 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 5 457 900 000 000 in current prices.
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 79 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) EUR 3 55 200 000 000 for the field Environment, of which
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 81 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
(1) EUR 2 153 200 000 000 for the sub- programme Nature and Biodiversity and
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 83 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
(2) EUR 1 352 000 000 000 for the sub- programme Circular Economy and Quality of Life;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 85 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) EUR 1 952 700 000 000 for the field Climate Action, of which
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 87 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 1
(1) EUR 951 700 000 000 for the sub- programme Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation and
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 89 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. At least 61 % of the budgetary resources allocated to projects supported by way of action grants under the sub- programme for Environment shall be dedicated to projects supporting the conservation of nature and biodiversity.
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 96 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. Actions awarded a Seal of Excellence certification, or which comply with the following cumulative, comparative conditions: (a) they have been assessed in a call for proposals under the Programme; (b) they comply with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals; (c) they may not be financed under that call for proposals due to budgetary constraints. may receive support from the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Social Fund+ or the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article [67] of Regulation (EU) XX [Common Provisions Regulation] and Article [8] or Regulation (EU) XX [Financing, management and monitoring of the Common Agricultural Policy], provided that such actions are consistent with the objectives of the programme concerned. The rules of the Fund providing support shall apply.deleted
2018/09/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 106 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, adopt multiannual work programmes for the LIFE Programme. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 21a.
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 112 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21a Committee procedure 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee for the LIFE Programme for the Environment and Climate Action. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. Where the Committee delivers no opinion, the Commission shall not adopt the draft implementing act and the third subparagraph of Article 5(4) of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 24 #

2018/0208(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) provides for the creation of an area of freedom, security and justice, with respect for fundamental rights and the different legal systems and traditions of the Member States. To that end, the Union may adopt measures to develop judicial cooperation in civil matters and judicial cooperation in criminal matters and to promote and support the action of Member States in the field of crime prevention. Respect for fundamental rights as well as for common principles and values, such as non-discrimination, gender equality, effective access to justice for all, equality before the law, the rule of law and a well-functioning independent judicial system shall be ensured in the further development of a European area of justice.
2018/10/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 31 #

2018/0208(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) Judicial training can involve different actors, such as Member States’ legal, judicial and administrative authorities, academic institutions, national bodies responsible for judicial training, European-level training organisations or networks, or networks of court coordinators of Union law. Bodies and entities pursuing a general European interest in the field of training of the judiciary, such as the European Judicial Training Network ('EJTN'), the Academy of European Law ('ERA'), the European Network of Councils for the Judiciary ('ENCJ'), the Association of the Councils of State and Supreme Administrative Jurisdictions of the European Union ('ACA-Europe'), the Network of the Presidents of Supreme Judicial Courts of the European Union ('RPCSJUE') and the European Institute of Public Administration ('EIPA'), should continue to play their role in promoting training programmes with a genuine European dimension for the judiciary and judicial staff, and could therefore be granted adequate financial support in accordance with the procedures and the criteria set out in the annual work programmes adopted by the Commission pursuant to this Regulation. Taking into account that women judges are underrepresented in the top positions, women judges, prosecutors and other legal professions shall be encouraged to participate in the training activities.
2018/10/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 63 #

2018/0208(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Pursuant to Articles 81(2)(h) and 82(1)(c) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, the Union shall support the training of the judiciary and judicial staff as a tool to improve judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters based on the principle of mutual recognition of judgments and of judicial decisions. Training of justice professionals is an important tool to develop a common understanding of how best to uphold the rule of law. It is also very important to increase the number of jobs in the legal profession in a bid to ensure more effective judicial cooperation and access to justice for any citizen of the Union. It contributes to the building of the European area of justice by creating a common judicial culture among justice professionals of the Member States. It is essential to ensure the correct and coherent application of law in the Union and mutual trust between justice professionals in cross- border proceedings. The training activities supported by the Programme should be based on sound training needs’ assessments, use state of the art training methodology, include cross-border events gathering justice professionals of different Member States, comprise active learning and networking elements and be sustainable.
2018/12/07
Committee: JURILIBE
Amendment 77 #

2018/0208(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Pursuant to Article 3(3) of the TEU, Article 24 of the Charter and the 1989 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Programme should support the protection of the rights of the child, and should mainstream the promotion of the rights of the child in the implementation of all of its actions. The United Nations should organise more information campaigns in each EU Member State.
2018/12/07
Committee: JURILIBE
Amendment 43 #

2018/0207(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Attitudinal and environmental barriers as well as lack of accessibility hinder the full and effective participation of people with disabilities in society, on an equal basis with others. People with disabilities are faced with barriers to, among other things, access the labour market, benefit from an inclusive and quality education, avoid poverty and social exclusion, enjoy access to cultural initiatives and media, or use their political rights. Women and girls with disabilities may encounter multiple forms of discrimination and may have difficulties in accessing to health services, including sexual and reproductive health services. As a party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the UNCRPD), the Union and all its Member States have committed to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. The provisions of the UNCRPD have become an integral part of the Union legal order.
2018/10/16
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 104 #

2018/0207(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring programme implementation and results are collected efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner. Such data shall be sex- disaggregated when properly applied. To that end, proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of Union funds and Member States.
2018/10/16
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 108 #

2018/0207(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Evaluations shall be carried out in a timely and gender-sensitive manner to feed into the decision- making process.
2018/10/16
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 20 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation in order to achieve set objectives. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. Those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding. They should also serve to use Union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the Union under the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, the European Investment Stabilisation Function and InvestEU, where relevant.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 24 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The Union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation, the management of migration flows and the increased security threat, the need for a transition to clean energy transition, technological change, rural depopulation and an increasingly ageing population, and hence workforce, and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions, experienced especially by SMEs. Taking into account the changing realities of the world of work, the Union should be prepared for the current and future challenges by investing in retraining and lifelong learning programmes for the acquisition of relevant skills, making growth more inclusive and by improving employment and social policies, including in view of labour mobility.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 34 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The ESF+ should aim to promote employment through active and on-going interventions enabling adaptation to the demands of the labour market and (re)integration into the labour market, notably for youth, the long-term unemployed and the inactive, as well as through promoting programmes encouraging jobseekers to enter self– employment and in connection with the social economy. The ESF+ should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the Public Employment Services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility. The ESF+ should promote women's participation in the labour market, including as teleworkers and entrepreneurs, through measures aiming to ensure, amongst others, improved work/life balance and access to childcare. The ESF + should also aim to provide a healthy and well-adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 37 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) The ESF+ should provide support to improving the quality, effectiveness and labour market relevance of traditional education and training and – as the case may be – retraining systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards digital skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development, employment, social inclusion and active citizenship. The ESF+ should help progression within education and training, bearing in mind technological developments, and transition to work, support lifelong learning and employability, develop entrepreneurial spirit and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields. This could be achieved for example through work-based learning and apprenticeships, lifelong guidance, skills anticipation in cooperation with industry, up-to-date training materials, forecasting and graduate tracking, training of educators, validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 42 #

2018/0206(COD)

(15) Support through the ESF+ should be used to promote equal access for all, in particular for disadvantaged groups, to quality, non-segregated and inclusive education and training, from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level, as well as adult education and learning, and adaptation to social changes and the new demands of the labour market, thereby also fostering permeability between education and training sectors, preventing early school leaving, improving health literacy, reinforcing links with non-formal and informal learning and facilitating learning mobility for all. Synergies with the Erasmus programme, notably to facilitate the participation of disadvantaged learners in learning mobility, should be supported within this context.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 53 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) The ESF+ should support Member States’ efforts to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all, tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities. This implies mobilising a range of policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age, including children, marginalised communities such as the Roma, and the working poor. The ESF+ should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market, including by improved access to the internet and hence to teleworking, with a view to ensuring their socio-economic integration. The ESF+ should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable, sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long-term care, in particular family and community-based care services. The ESF+ should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 56 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) The ESF+ should support Member States’ efforts to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all, tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities. This implies mobilising a range of policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age, including childrensex and geographic location, including children, women in rural areas, marginalised communities such as the Roma, and the working poor. The ESF+ should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio-economic integration. The ESF+ should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable, sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long-term care, in particular family and community- based care services. The ESF+ should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility.
2018/10/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 69 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) The ESF+ should support policy and system reforms in the fields of employment, social inclusion, healthcare and long-term care, and education and training, and poverty eradication thus enabling a swift and suitable adjustment to the demands of the labour market. In order to strengthen alignment with the European Semester, Member States should allocate an appropriate amount of their resources of the ESF+ strand under shared management to implement relevant country-specific recommendations relating to structural challenges which it is appropriate to address through multiannual investments falling within the scope of the ESF+ and to achieve the set objectives. The Commission and the Member States should ensure coherence, coordination and complementarity between the shared- management and Health strands of ESF+ and the Reform Support Programme, including the Reform Delivery Tool and the Technical Support Instrument. In particular, the Commission and the Member State should ensure, in all stages of the process, effective coordination in order to safeguard the consistency, coherence, complementarity and synergy among sources of funding, including technical assistance thereof.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 72 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
(38) The Health strand of the ESF+ should contribute to disease prevention throughout the lifetime of the Union's citizens and to health promotion by addressing health risk factors such as tobacco use and passive smoking, harmful use of alcohol, consumption of illicit drugs and reduction of drugs-related health damage, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement Member States action in line with the relevant strategies. The Health strand of the ESF+ should mainstream effective prevention models, innovative technologies and new business models and solutions to contribute to innovative, efficient and sustainable health systems of the Member States and facilitate access to better and safer healthcare for European citizens, with a particular focus on people with disadvantaged backgrounds. The Member States shall be aware that women and men are affected differently by health problems and women and children may need special psychological support, particular for cancer survivors. The Health strand of the ESF+ shall be developed, implemented, monitored and evaluated in a gender-sensitive manner.
2018/10/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 77 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) In the light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources of the ESF+ strand under shared management towards actions to promote youth employment including through the implementation of Youth Guarantee schemes. Building on the actions supported by the Youth Employment Initiative in the 2014-2020 programming period targeting individual persons, Member States should further promote employment and education reintegration pathways and outreach measures for young people by prioritising, where relevant, long-term unemployed, inactive and disadvantaged young people including through youth work; including through programmes enabling the development of entrepreneurial activities. Member States should also invest in measures aimed at facilitating school-to- work transition as well as reforming and adapting employment services with a view to providing tailor-made support to young people. Member States concerned should therefore allocate at least 10 % of their national resources of the ESF+ strand under shared management to support youth employability.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 88 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point iii
(iii) promoting women’s labour market participation, a better work/life balance including access to childcare and long- term care for older persons, persons with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses, a healthy and well–adapted working environment addressing health risks, adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepreneurs to change, and active and healthy ageing;
2018/10/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 93 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) The Member States and the Commission should ensure that ESF+ contributes to the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with Article 8 TFEU to foster equality of treatment and opportunities between women and men in all areas, including regarding participation in the labour market, terms and conditions of employment and, career progression and retirement pensions. They should also ensure that the ESF+ promotes equal opportunities for all, without discrimination in accordance with Article 10 TFEU and promotes the inclusion in society of persons with disabilities on equal basis with other persons and contributes to the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. These principles should be taken into account in all dimensions and in all stages of the preparation, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of programmes, in a timely and consistent manner while ensuring that specific actions are taken to promote gender equality and equal opportunities. The ESF+ should also promote the transition from residential/institutional care to family and community-based care, in particular for those who face multiple discrimination. The ESF should not support any action that contributes to segregation or to social exclusion. Regulation (EU) No [future CPR] provides that rules on eligibility of expenditure are to be established at national level, with certain exceptions for which it is necessary to lay down specific provisions with regard to the ESF+ strand under shared management.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 94 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) In order to reduce the administrative burden for the collection of data, Member States should, where such data are available in registers, allow managing authorities to collect data from registers, provided that such data is properly protected.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 97 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
(32) ESF+ lays down provisions intended to achieve freedom of movement for workers on a non-discriminatory basis by ensuring the close cooperation of the central employment services of Member States with one another and with the Commission. The European network of employment services and cross-border services should promote a better functioning of the labour markets by facilitating the cross-border mobility of workers and a greater transparency of information on the labour markets. The ESF+ scope also includes developing and supporting targeted mobility schemes, especially at cross-border level, with a view to filling vacancies where labour market shortcomings have been identified.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 110 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
13. 'most deprived persons' means natural persons, whether individuals, families – including single-parent families –, households or groups composed of such persons, whose need for assistance has been established according to the objective criteria set by the national competent authorities in consultation with relevant stakeholders, while avoiding conflicts of interest and which are approved by those national competent authorities and which may include elements that allow the targeting of the most deprived persons in certain geographical areas;
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 114 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission and the Member States shall ensure that aid provided in the framework of the ESF+ support for addressing material deprivation respects the dignity and prevents stigmatisation of the most deprived persons. Such aid shall be developed in a gender-responsive manner to best meet the special needs of women, children and disadvantaged people.
2018/10/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 115 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point h
h) to provide guidance for the development of social infrastructure (including housing, child care and education and training, health care and long term care for older persons, persons with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses) needed for the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
2018/10/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 127 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) improving access to employment of all jobseekers, in particular youth and long- term unemployed, and of inactive people, promoting and developing in the medium and long term self-employment and the social economy;
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 129 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point ii
(ii) modernising labour market institutions and services at national, regional and local level to assess and anticipate skills needs and ensure timely and tailor-made assistance and support to labour market matching, transitions and mobility, including at cross-border level;
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 133 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point iii
(iii) promoting women’s labour market participation so they receive a pension at the end of their working lives, a better work/life balance including access to childcare, a healthy and well–adapted working environment addressing health risks, adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepreneurs to change, and active and healthy ageing;
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 137 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point iv
(iv) improving the quality, effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems, to support acquisition of key competences including digital skills;, to keep pace with an ever-changing society and adjust to it,
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 147 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point viii
(viii) promoting socio-economic integration of former EU Member States, of third country nationals and of marginalised communities such as the Roma;
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 152 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point 1
1. a smarter Europe through the development and ongoing adaptation of skills for smart specialisation in close conjunction with developments in new technologies, skills for key enabling technologies, industrial transition, sectorial cooperation on skills and entrepreneurship, the training of researchers, teaching staff, networking activities and partnerships between higher education institutions, vocational and educational training (VET) institutions, research and technological centres and enterprises and clusters, support to micro, small and medium sized enterprises and the social economy;
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 154 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point 2
2. a greener, low carbon Europe through the improvement of education and training systems at the various stages of professional activity necessary for the adaptation of skills and qualifications, the upskilling of all, including the labour forcepersons in active employment and jobseekers, the creation of new jobs in sectors related to the environment, climate and energy, and the bioeconomy.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 193 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Member States having a rate of young people aged 15 to 29 not in employment, education or training above the Union average in 2019 on the basis of Eurostat data, shall allocate at least 10 % of their ESF+ resources under shared management for the years 2021 to 2025 to targeted actions and structural reforms to support youth employment and school-to-work transition, entrepreneurship, pathways to reintegrate into education or training and second chance education, in particular in the context of implementing Youth Guarantee schemes.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 197 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
When implementing such actions, Member States shall give priority to inactive and long-term unemployed young people, focusing on those in rural areas to prevent depopulation, and put in place targeted outreach measures.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 217 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall support actions of social innovation and social experimentations, or strengthen bottom-up approaches based on partnerships involving public authorities, the private sector, and civil society such as the Local Action Groups designing and implementing community-led local development strategies which take local characteristics into consideration.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 233 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the costs of purchasing food, promoting local purchasing where this is possible, and/or basic material assistance, including costs related to transporting food and/or basic material assistance to the beneficiaries delivering the food and/or basic material assistance to the end recipients;
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 235 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the cost of collection, transport, storage and distribution of food donations and directly related information and awareness raising activities;
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 237 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to provide specific support services to employers and job-seekers with a view to the development of integrated European labour markets, ranging from pre- recruitment preparation to post-placement assistance to fill vacancies in certain sectors, with an emphasis on fields with labour shortages, professions, countries, border regions or for particular groups (e.g. vulnerable people);
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 238 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) to support the development of the market eco-system related to the provision of microfinance for micro-enterprises in start-up and development phases, in particular those that employ vulnerable people and ones started by young people in rural areas, to prevent depopulation;
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 242 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) Strengthen crisis-preparedness, management and response in the Union, including via mixed cross-border response teams, to protect citizens against cross- border health threats.
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 243 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) Capacity-building measures for crisis preparedness, management and response, taking into account potential climate change events;
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 244 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 27.º – paragraph 2 – point b – point i Text proposed by the Commission Amendments (i) cross-border collaboration and (i) cross-border collaboration and partnerships, including in cross-border partnerships, including in cross-border and regions; outermost regions;
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 248 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii
(iii) Health crisis preparedness exercises. and devising of responses based on potential scenarios;
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 250 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii
(iii) through support for the deployment, operation and maintenance of an IT infrastructure for data exchange and ensuring data protection;
2018/09/17
Committee: REGI
Amendment 24 #

2018/0202(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies. Labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change. If the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly, offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance. The ‘EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring' 22, is the Union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring. It offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means. It also calls upon Member States to use EU and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring, especially the adverse effects on employment, can be cushioned more effectively. The main Union instruments to assist workers affected are the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way, and the EGF, which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner. _________________ 22 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring, (COM(2013)882 final, 13.12.2013)and those involving a large number of people in a reactive manner.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 27 #

2018/0202(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The EGF was established by Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 for the multiannual financial framework from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013. The EGF has been set up to enable the Union to show solidarity towards workers who lost their jobs as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation. _________________ 23 Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1) and has affected various European industrial sectors.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 34 #

2018/0202(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) As stated, in order to maintain the European nature of the EGF, an application for support should be triggered when a major restructuring event causes a significant impact on the local or regional economy, especially in mono-industrial areas. Such an impact should be defined by a minimum number of job displacements within a specific reference period. Taking into account the findings of the mid-term evaluation, the threshold shall be set at 250 jobs displacement within a reference period of four months (or 6 months in sectoral cases). Taking into account that waves of dismissals in different sectors but the same region have an equally significant impact on the local labour market, regional applications shall be possible as well. In small labour markets, such as small Member States or remote regions, including the outermost regions as referred in Article 349 of the TFEU, or in exceptional circumstances, applications could be submitted in case of a lower number of job displacements.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 43 #

2018/0202(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) Financial contributions from the EGF should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment, either within or outside their initial sector of activity through inclusion in retraining and skilling programmes. Measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market. However, whenever relevant, the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere. A particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age. The inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted. Companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co-funding for the EGF-supported measures.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 62 #

2018/0202(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
(39) Considering the fact that the digital transformation of the economy is a constant and ongoing phenomenon and requires a certain level of digital competence of the workforce, the dissemination of skills required in the digital age should be a mandatory horizontal element of any coordinated package of personalised services offered.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 68 #

2018/0202(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
(1) 1. The general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer support to displaced workersfor the swiftest possible labour market re-entry of workers who have been made redundant and self- employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of unexpected major restructuring events, referred to in Article 5.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 99 #

2018/0202(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. In small labour markets or in exceptional circumstances, in particular with regard to applications involving SMEs, where duly substantiated by the applicant Member State, an application for a financial contribution under this Article may be considered admissible even if the criteria laid down in points (a), (b) or (c) of paragraph 1 are not entirely met, when the redundancies have a serious impact on employment and the local or regional economy, particularly in mono-industrial areas. The applicant Member State shall specify which of the intervention criteria set out in points (a), (b) or (c) of paragraph 1 are not entirely met. The aggregated amount of contributions in exceptional circumstances may not exceed 15 % of the annual ceiling of the EGF.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 117 #

2018/0202(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point e
(e) the expected impact of the redundancies as regards the local, regional or, national or, where appropriate, cross- border economy and employment;
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 126 #

2018/0202(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Support for targeted beneficiaries shall complement measures of the Member States at national, regional and local, local and, where appropriate, cross-border level including those co-financed by Union funds, in line with the recommendations set out in the EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 130 #

2018/0202(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
The Commission and the Member States shall ensure that measures taken respect the principle of equality between men and women and that the integration of the gender perspective areis an integral part of, and are promoted during, the various stages of the implementation of the financial contribution from the EGF.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 131 #

2018/0202(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. At the initiative of the Commission, a maximum of 0.5 % of the annual ceiling of the EGF may be used for technical and administrative assistance for its implementation, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities including corporate information technology systems, information and communication activities at national, regional, local and cross-border level, as appropriate, and those enhancing the EGF's visibility and other administrative and technical assistance measures. Such measures may cover future and previous programming periods.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 139 #

2018/0202(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. Where a beneficiary accesses an education or training course for the purpose of retraining or business start-up, the duration of which is two years or more, the expenditure for such a course shall be eligible for EGF co-funding up to the date when the final report referred to in Article 20(1) is due, provided that the relevant expenditure have been incurred before that date.
2018/10/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 61 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) In order to support the harmonious development of the Union's territory at different levels and to reduce existing disparities, the ERDF should support cross-border cooperation, transnational cooperation, maritime cooperation, outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation under the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg).
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 74 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) The cross-border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the internal border regions, and to exploit and/or at the borders with the non-EU states and to exploit all the specificities of these regions and the untapped growth potential in border areas as evidenced in the Communication of the Commission 'Boosting Growth and Cohesion in EU Border Regions’23 ('Border Regions Communication'). Consequently, the cross- border component should be limited to cooperation on land borders and cross- border cooperation on maritime borders should be integrated into the transnational component. _________________ 23 Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament 'Boosting growth and cohesion in EU border regions' - COM(2017) 534 final, 20.9.2017.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 79 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The cross-border cooperation component should also involve cooperation between competent authorities at national, local and/or regional level in one or more Member States and one or more countries or other territories outside the Union. Covering internal and external cross-border cooperation under this Regulation should result in a major simplification and streamlining of applicable provisions for the programme authorities in the Member States and for the partner authorities and beneficiaries outside the Union compared to the programming period 2014-2020.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 107 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Based on the experience with the four traditional interregional cooperation programmes under Interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014-2020, the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy. That component should therefore be limited to two programmes, one to enable all kind of experience, innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote European groupings of territorial cooperation ('EGTCs') set up or to be set up pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends. Project-based cooperation throughout the Union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the Communication from the Commission 'Strengthening Innovation in Europe's Regions: Strategies for resilient, inclusive and sustainable growth'25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy, industrial modernisation or agrifood. Finally, integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument, the ‘European Urban Initiative. The two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole Union and should also be open for the participation of third countries. _________________ 24 Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on a European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 19). 25 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions 'Strengthening Innovation in Europe's Regions: Strategies for resilient, inclusive and sustainable growth' - COM(2017) 376 final, 18.7.2017.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 112 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) OCommon objective criteria for designating eligible regions and areas should be established. To this end, the identification of eligible regions and areas at Union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council [5]26 . _________________ 26 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1).
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 124 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) With regard to NDICI assistance, the Union should develop a special relationship with neighbouring countries, aiming to establish an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness, founded on the values of the Union and characterised by close and peaceful relations based on cooperation. This Regulation and the NDICI should therefore support the internal and external aspects of existing or future relevant macro-regional strategies. Those initiatives are strategically important and offer meaningful political frameworks for deepening relations with and among partner countries, based on the principles of mutual accountability, shared ownership and responsibility.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 143 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) This Regulation should add two Interreg-specific objectives, one to support an Interreg-specific objective strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing legal and administrative cooperation, in particular where linked to implementation of the Border Regions Communication, intensify cooperation between citizens and institutions and the development and coordination of existing or future macro- regional and sea- basin strategies, and one to address specific external cooperation issues such as safety, security, border crossing management and migration.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 145 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) The major part of the Union support should be concentrated on a limited number of policy objectives in order to maximise the impact of Interreg and achievement of the proposed objectives by the deadline laid down.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 211 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iii) exchange of experience concerning the identification, transfer and dissemination of good practices in relation to sustainable urban development, including urban-rural linkages
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 354 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) In duly justified cases, where the Interreg programme cannot be implemented as planned due to serious problems in relations between the participating countries.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 367 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
The co-financing rate at the level of each Interreg programme shall be not higher than 70 85%, unless, with regard to external cross-border or component 3 Interreg programmes, a higher percentage is fixed in Regulations (EU) [IPA III], [NDICI] or Council Decision (EU) [OCTP] respectively or in any act adopted thereunder.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 400 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. Under external cross-border and component 2 and 3 Interreg programmes the ERDF and, where applicable, the external financing instruments of the Union shallmay also contribute to the external Interreg-specific objective 'a safer and more secure Europe', in particular by actions in the fields of border crossing management and mobility and migration management, including the protection of migrants.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 428 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The Member State hosting the prospective managing authority, shall submit an Interreg programme to the Commission by [date of entry into force plus nintwelve months;] on behalf of all participating Member States and, where applicable, third countries, partner countries or OCTs.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 434 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
However, an Interreg programme covering support from an external financing instrument of the Union shall be submitted by the Member State hosting the prospective managing authority no later than sixtwelve months after the adoption by the Commission of the relevant strategic programming document under Article 10(1) or where required under the respective basic act of one or more of an external financing instrument of the Union.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 446 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point e – point i
(i) the related types of actions, including a list of planned operations of strategic importance, and their expected contribution to those specific objectives and to macro-regional strategies and sea- basin strategies, where appropriaterespectively the set of criteria and the corresponding transparent selection criteria for such operation;
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 473 #

2018/0199(COD)

The Member State may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 510 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 35 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same Interreg programme.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 562 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 6
6. The managing authority shall publish the rules of procedures of the monitoring committee and all the dataecisions of and information shared with the monitoring committee on the website referred to in Article 35(2).
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 592 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the values of output and result indicators for selected Interreg operations and values achieved by finalized Interreg operations.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 615 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) as a flat rate in accordance with Article [50(1)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR]direct staff costs of an operation may be calculated at a flat rate of up to 20 % of the direct costs other than the direct staff costs of that operation, without there being a requirement for the Member State to perform a calculation to determine the applicable rate.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 624 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
(l a) as a flat rate in accordance with Article [49] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR]
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 634 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i (new)
i) works
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 647 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1
1. The managing authority of an Interreg programme shall carry out the functions laid down in Articles [66], [68] and [69] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR] with the exception of the task of selecting operations referred to in point (a) of Article 66(1) and Article 67 and of payments to beneficiaries referred to in point (b) of Article 68(1). Those functions shall be carried out in the whole of the territory covered by that programme, subject to derogations set out under Chapter VIII of this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 68(4) of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], the management verifications may be carried out by bodies or persons responsible for such verifications in relation to beneficiaries on its territory (the “controller(s)”). The managing authority shall satisfy itself that the expenditure of each beneficiary participating in an operation has been verified by a designated controller.”
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 661 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 3
3. By way of derogation from [point (c) of Article 70(1)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], expenditure paid in another currency shall be converted into euro by each partner using the monthly accounting exchange rate of the Commission in the month during which that expenditure was submitted for verification to the managing authority or the controllers in accordance with [point (a) of Article 68(1)] of that Regulation. The method chosen shall be set out in the cooperation programme and shall be applicable to all beneficiaries. The use of the conversion rate as set by the programme shall be verified by the managing authority or by the controller in the Member State or third country in which the beneficiary is located.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 665 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
However, a participating Member State may specify when the audit authority is to be accompanied by an auditors from that participating Member State.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 668 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 9
9. The Commission and the audit authority shall meet on a regular basis and at least once a year, unless otherwise agreed, to examine the audit strategy, the annual control report and the audit opinion, to coordinate their audit plans and methods and to exchange views on issues relating to the improvement of management and control systems. The Managing Authority will also be invited.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 741 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
By way of derogation from Article [57(2)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR] expenditure shall be eligible for a contribution from external financing instruments of the Union if it has been incurred by a partner or the private partner of PPP operations in the preparation and implementation of Interreg operations from 1 January 2021 and paid after the date when the financing agreement with the respective third country, partner country or OCT was concluded.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 749 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) where the beneficiary is a contracting authority or a contracting entity within the meaning of the Union law applicable to public procurement procedures, it shall apply national laws, regulations and administrative provisions adopted in connection with Union laws;deleted
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 756 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 3
3. Where an Interreg programme involves more than one third country, partner country or OCT, at least one financing agreement shall be signed by both parties before that date. The other third countries, partner countries or OCTs may sign their respective financing agreements at the latest oin 30 June of the second year following the year when the first budget commitment was madeone year after the respective Financing Agreement has been sent by the Commission to the third countries, partner countries or OCTs.
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 761 #

2018/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. By way of derogation from Article 99of the Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum and Migration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Border Management and Visa Instrument, the rules regarding decommitment with regard to cross border component of NDICI are fixed in the Regulation [NDICI] or in Council Decision (EU) [OCTP], respectively or in any act adopted thereunder
2018/10/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 32 #

2018/0198(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) In its Border Regions Communication, the Commission referred among other measures to an initiative started under the Luxembourg Presidency in 2015: A number of Member States are considering the merits of a new instrument to simplify cross-border projects by making it possible, on a voluntary basis and agreed by the competent authorities in charge, for the rules of one Member State to apply in the neighbouring Member State, in order to shorten the time necessary for approval of the projects and of other documents required for implementation of the projects. This would apply to an individual project or action limited in time, located within a border region and initiated by local or regional authorities.
2018/10/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 36 #

2018/0198(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The Commitment should be self- executing, meaning that pursuant to the conclusion of the Commitment certain legal provisions of one Member State are to be applied on the territory of the neighbouring Member State during the period of implementation of a programme financed by EU funding in the field/fields established by that Commitment. It should also be acceptable that the Member States are to adopt a legislative act to allow for the conclusion of a Commitment, in order to prevent national legislation formally adopted by a legislative body from being derogated from by an authority other than that legislative body and in breach of legal clarity and transparency or both.
2018/10/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 39 #

2018/0198(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) The Statement would still require a legislative procedure in the Member State. The authority concluding the Statement should make a formal statement that it will trigger by a certain deadline - at least six months before launching that programme, the legislative procedure necessary to amend the normally applicable national law and to apply, by way of an explicit derogation, the law of a neighbouring Member State.
2018/10/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 40 #

2018/0198(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Legal obstacles are predominantly felt by persons included in the border workers’ category and by those interacting on land borders, because people cross borders on a daily or weekly basis. In order to concentrate the effect of this Regulation to the regions closest to the border and with the highest degree of integration and interaction between neighbouring Member States, this Regulation should apply to cross-border regions within the meaning of the territory covered by neighbouring land border regions in two or more Member States at NUTS level 3 regions26. This should not prevent Member States from applying the Mechanism also to maritime and external borders others than those with EFTA countries. _________________ 26 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1).
2018/10/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 48 #

2018/0198(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) The key actor in the Member States requested to conclude a Commitment or Statement should be the respective national or regional Cross-border Coordination Points which is to liaise with all competent authorities in its Member State and with its counterpart in the neighbouring Member State. It should also be clearly established that the Cross-border Coordination Point may decide whether a procedure leading to the conclusion of a Commitment or a Statement is to be launched or whether for one or more legal obstacles a resolution has already found which could be applied. On the other hand, it should also be established that the Member State the legal provisions of which are to be applied in the other Member State may refuse such application outside its territory. Any decision should be duly justified and communicated in due time to all the partners.
2018/10/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 49 #

2018/0198(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The implementation of a self- executing Commitment should consist in the application of national provisions of another Member State. This should mean either the amendment of legally binding administrative acts already adopted in accordance with the normally applicable national law or, where this has not yet been done, the adoption of new administrative acts based on the legislation of another Member State within a deadline agreed by all the partners in order to be able to launch joint projects in due time. Where several authorities are each competent for different aspects of a complex legal obstacle, the Commitment should be accompanied by a timetable for each of these aspects. Respecting the subsidiarity principle, the adoption and transmission of those amended or new administrative acts should follow the national law on administrative procedures.
2018/10/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 52 #

2018/0198(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) It is also necessary to correctly inform persons resident in cross-border regions about the legislative changes made, and to establish a procedure for the provision of regular information on the benefits of the programmes.
2018/10/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 62 #

2018/0198(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the legal protection of persons resident in a cross-border region or those who live there for a limited period with regard to the Mechanism.
2018/10/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 81 #

2018/0198(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) build up and maintain a database covering all Cross-border Coordination Points concerning the territory of its Member State, ensure protection of the data in the database in compliance with the existing relevant legislation;
2018/10/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 94 #

2018/0198(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a description of the joint project and of its context, of the corresponding legal obstacle in the committing Member State as well as of the rationale for resolving the legal obstacle; within a deadline agreed by all the partners in order to be able to launch joint projects in due time;
2018/10/23
Committee: REGI
Amendment 15 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Moreover, Cohesion Fund investment is focused on a number of key priority areas in which the economic and social gap continues to widen, and targets in particular the differences between rural and urban areas, thereby neglecting rural areas stricken with poverty and stagnation;
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 16 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) Regulation (EU) 2018/XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council [new CPR]16 sets out common rules applicable to various funds including the European Regional Development Fund ('ERDF'), the European Social Fund Plus ('ESF+'), the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, the Cohesion Fund, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund ('EMFF'), the Asylum and Migration Fund ('AMIF'), the Internal Security Fund ('ISF') and the Border Management and Visa Instrument ('BMVI') which operate under a common framework ('the Funds'). _________________ 16 [Full reference - new CPR].
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 22 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) In order to identify the type of activities which can be supported by the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, harmonised specific policy objectives for providing support from those funds should be laid down to ensure that they contribute to one or more of common policy objectives set out in Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR] .
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 30 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) In addition, investments under the ERDF should contribute to the development of a comprehensive high- speed digital infrastructure network, and to promoting clean and sustainable multimodal urban mobility, thereby fostering greater economic, social and territorial cohesion and helping to create a more competitive social market economy which can effectively combat climate change.
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 34 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Investment in digital networks in rural areas of the EU is a source of untapped potential and is key to harnessing new economic opportunities such as precision agriculture and the development of a bio-based economy, and can help to achieve the EU’s objectives of developing a digital infrastructure network and promoting green and sustainable multimodal mobility.
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 44 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation also sets out the specific objectives and the scope support from the Cohesion Fund with regard to the Investment for jobs and growth goal ('the Investment for jobs and growth goal') referred to in [point (a) of Article 4(2)] of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR]. It also supplements rural development policy insofar as support for balanced territorial development is concerned.
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 46 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) enhancing research and innovation capacities and, the uptake of advanced technologies and improving access to and the use and quality of technologies;
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 50 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) eEnhancing and advancing the growth and competitiveness of SMEs;
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 53 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) 'a greener, lower-carbon Europe by promoting and supporting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ('PO 2') by:
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 61 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and management and disaster resilience;
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 78 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
(i) enhancing the effectiveness of labour markets and access to quality employment and support for worker mobility through developing social innovation and infrastructure;
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 111 #

2018/0197(COD)

(da) Innovation and research
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 115 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) Low carbon economy.
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 117 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) reduction of economic and social disparities;
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 118 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) promoting sustainable development.
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 177 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) In order to maximise the contribution to territorial development, actions in this field should be based on integrated territorial strategies including in urban areas and peri-urban areas where appropriate. Therefore, the ERDF support should be delivered through the forms set out in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] ensuring appropriate involvement of local, regional and urban authorities.
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 183 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) Within the framework of sustainable urban development, it is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development in order to more effectively tackle the economic, environmental, climate, demographic and social challenges affecting urban areas, including functional urban areas, while taking into account the need to promote urban-rural linkages, including through peri-urban areas where appropriate. The principles for selecting the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented, and the indicative amounts for those actions, should be set out in the programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 6% of the ERDF resources allocated at national level for that purpose. It should also be established that this percentage should be respected throughout the programming period in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes, including at the mid- term review.
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 251 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) 'a greener, low-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, urban mobility, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ('PO 2') by:
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 273 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and disaster resilience, as well as disaster management, including at the cross- border level where appropriate;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 278 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v
(v) promoting sustainable water management, and access to drinking water to all citizens;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 294 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
(vii) enhancing biodiversity, green infrastructure in the urban environment, urban mobility, and reducing pollution;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 315 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) 'a more connected Europe by enhancing mobility, energy security and regional ICT connectivity' ('PO 3') by:
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 330 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
(iii) developing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, and where appropriate cross-border mobility,including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 342 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv a (new)
(iv a) promoting energy security;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 525 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) investments in all types of infrastructure, including capital repair investments in the railway sector, plus ERTMS, by considering them as new investment objectives;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 538 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) productive investments which contributes to creating and safeguarding sustainable jobs, through direct aid for investment in SMEs;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 572 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) investments in the environment, including investments related to sustainable development and energy presenting environmental benefits, benefits in accordance with the investment and infrastructure needs specific to each Member State;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 582 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) the capital repair investments in the railway sector, including their equipment - ERTMS, by considering the new investment objectives;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 609 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) investment in airport infrastructure except for outermost regions, or unless related to environmental protection or accompanied by investment necessary to mitigate or reduce its negative environmental impact;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 693 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shallmay implement integrated territorial development, supported by the ERDF, exclusively through the forms referred to in Article [22] of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR].
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 700 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF shallmay support integrated territorial development based on territorial strategies in accordance with Article [23] of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] focused on urban areas ('sustainable urban development') within programmes under both goals referred to in Article 4(2) of that Regulation.
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 728 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The European Urban Initiative shall consist of the following three strands, all with regard to sustainable urban development: (a) support of capacity-building; (b) support of innovative actions; (c) support of knowledge, policy development and communication.deleted
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 742 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Upon request from one or more Member States, the European Urban Initiative may also support inter-governmental cooperation on urban matters.deleted
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 203 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of these reform priorities. These strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and Union funding. They should also serve to use Union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the Funds, the European Investment Stabilisation Function and InvestEU.deleted
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 229 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) Each Member State should have the flexibility to contribute to InvestEU for the provision of budgetary guarantees for investments in that Member State.deleted
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 256 #

2018/0196(COD)

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. 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.deleted
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 323 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63
(63) Trans-European transport networks projects in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [new CEF Regulation]25 will continue to be financed from the Cohesion Fund via both shared management and the direct implementation mode under the Connecting Europe Facility ('CEF'). Building on the successful approach of the 2014-2020 programming period, EUR 10 000 000 000 of the Cohesion Fund should be transferred to the CEF for this purpose. _________________ 25 Regulation (EU) […] of the European Parliament and of the Council of […] on [CEF] (OJ L […], […], p. […])]deleted
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 459 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. However, the Commission shall implement the amount of support from the Cohesion Fund transferred to the Connecting Europe Facility ('CEF'), the European Urban Initiative, Interregional Innovative Investments, the amount of support transferred from the ESF+ to transnational cooperation, the amounts contributed to InvestEU37 and technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [points (a) and (c) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation. _________________ 37 [Regulation (EU) No […] on […] (OJ L […], […], p. […])].
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 600 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) complementarities and synergies between the Funds and other Union instruments, including LIFE strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects;
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 668 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
[...]deleted
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 793 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 3 – title
Measures linked to sound economic governancedeleted
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 796 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15
[...]deleted
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1013 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall assess the amendment and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific Regulations, including requirements at national level, and may make observations within threone months of the submission of the amended programme.
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1030 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall approve the amendment of a programme no later than sixthree months after its submission by the Member State.
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1081 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may request the transfer of up to 5 % of programme financial allocations from any of the Funds to any other Fund under shared management or to any instruthe European Regional Development Funder direct or indirect management or the Cohesion Fund.
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1087 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. Transferred resources shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of the Fund or the instrument to which the resources are transferred and, in the case of transfers to instruments under direct or indirect management, for the benefit of the Member State concerned.
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1230 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) for the ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, and for the Cohesion Fund support: 2,54 %;
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1440 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) value added tax ('VAT'), except for operations the total cost of which is below EUR 5 000 000 or where VAT is non- recoverable under national VAT legislation.
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1621 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The pre-financing for each Fund shall be paid in yearly instalments before 1 July of each year, subject to availability of funds, as follows:
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1630 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) 2021: 0.52 %;
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1658 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 2022: 0.52 %;
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1673 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) 2023: 0.52 %;
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1697 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) 2024: 0.52 %;
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1714 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) 2025: 0.52 %;
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1736 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) 2026: 0.52 %
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1759 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 1
1. Subject to available funding, tThe Commission shall make interim payments no later than 60 days after the date on which a payment application is received by the Commission.
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1770 #

2018/0196(COD)

(e) the Member State has failed to take the necessary action in accordance with Article 15(6).deleted
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1798 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 99 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre-financing in accordance with Article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 85 and 86 by 26 December of the seconthird calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026.
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1802 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 99 – paragraph 2
2. The amount to be covered by pre- financing or payment applications by the time limit established in paragraph 1 concerning the budget commitment of 2021 shall be 60 % of that commitment. 10 % of the budget commitment of 2021 shall be added to each budget commitment for the years 2022 to 2025 for the purposes of calculating the amounts to be covered.deleted
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1806 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 99 – paragraph 3
3. The part of commitments still open on 31 December 202930 shall be decommitted if the assurance package and the final performance report for programmes supported by the ESF+, the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund have not been submitted to the Commission by the time limit set out in Article 38(1).
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1858 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 4
4. The amount of support from the Cohesion Fund to be transferred to the CEF shall be EUR 10 000 000 000. It shall be spent for transport infrastructure projects by launching specific calls in accordance with Regulation (EU) [number of new CEF Regulation] exclusively in Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund. The Commission shall adopt an implementing act, setting out the amount to be transferred from each Member State’s Cohesion Fund allocation to the CEF, which amount shall be determined on a pro rata basis for the whole period. The Cohesion Fund allocation of each Member State shall be reduced accordingly. The annual appropriations corresponding to the support from the Cohesion Fund referred to in the first subparagraph shall be entered in the relevant budget lines of the CEF as of the 2021 budgetary exercise. 30% of the resources transferred to the CEF shall be available immediately after the transfer to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with Regulation (EU) [the new CEF Regulation]. Rules applicable for the transport sector under Regulation (EU) [new CEF Regulation] shall apply to the specific calls referred to in the first subparagraph. Until 31 December 2023, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund with regard to 70% of the resources transferred to the CEF. As of 1 January 2024, resources transferred to the CEF which have not been committed to a transport infrastructure project shall be made available to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with Regulation (EU) [the new CEF Regulation].deleted
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1897 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 105 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) of not more than 15 % of the total allocations for less developed regions to transition regions or more developed regions and from transition regions to more developed regions;
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1911 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) 7085 % for the less developed regions;
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1925 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 5560 % for the transition regions;
2018/11/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1952 #

2018/0196(COD)

(c) 450 % for the more developed regions.
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1969 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
The co-financing rate for the Cohesion Fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than 7085 %.
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1994 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The co-financing rate for Interreg programmes shall be no higher than 7085 %.
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1 #

2018/0186(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
(5) Since the loss of a passport or travel documents can cause significant distress to citizens in third countries, it is necessary to establish a simplified procedure for cooperation and coordination between the assisting Member State and the unrepresented citizen’s Member State of nationality. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain sufficient flexibility in exceptional cases. In crisis situations, the assisting Member State should be able tohave the prerogative of issueing EU ETDs without prior consultation of the Member State of nationality. In order to ensure the effectiveness of this directive, crisis situations need to be comprehensively enumerated. In these situations, the assisting Member State shouldare obliged to notify the Member State of nationality as soon as possible of the assistance granted on its behalf to ensure that the Member State of nationality is adequately informed and obtain effective collaboration.
2018/11/06
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 2 #

2018/0186(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
(6) For security reasons, recipients of EU ETDs shouldare obliged to return them once they have returned home safely. Moreover, a copy of each EU ETD issued shouldmust be stored at the issuing authority of the assisting Member State and another copy shouldmust be sent to the applicant’s Member State of nationality. The returned EU ETDs and stored copies shouldmust be destroyed after a cpertain periodiod of three years.
2018/11/06
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 3 #

2018/0186(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
(7) Unrepresented citizens should be able to apply for an EU ETD at the embassy or consulate of any Member State. As provided for by Article 7(2) of Directive (EU) 2015/637, Member States may conclude practical arrangements for the purpose of sharing responsibilities for providing EU ETDs to unrepresented citizens. Member States that receive EU ETD applications should assess, on a case by case basis, whether it is appropriate to issue the EU ETD or if the case should be transferred to the embassy or consulate which is designated as competent under the terms of any arrangement already in place. In order to decide on whether to issue EU ETDs, it is imperative to establish a concise and comprehensive set of criteria to be met by unrepresented applicants.
2018/11/06
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 4 #

2018/0186(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
(8) In line with its purpose as a single- journey document, the EU ETD shouldmust be valid for the period required to make that journey. In view of the possibilities and speed of modern-day travel, the validity of an EU ETD should, savmust be 15 calendar days, while in exceptional circumstances, not exceed 15 calendar dayit may be extended for the requested period but no more than 30 days. Applicants must, in such cases, provide evidence of exceptional circumstances.
2018/11/06
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 5 #

2018/0186(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
(17) To ensure that the information on additional technical specifications is not made available to more persons than necessary, each Member State shouldmust designate one body having responsibility for printing the uniform EU ETD and for the management and destruction of information. Member States should be able to change the body, if necessary. For security reasons, each Member State should communicate the name of the competent body to the Commission and the other Member States.
2018/11/06
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 6 #

2018/0186(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
(18) In order to increase the acceptance of EU ETDs, Union delegations in third countries shouldmust notify to the relevant authorities of third countries the uniform EU ETD format and any subsequent modifications to ensure recognition thereof by third countries and promote its use.
2018/11/06
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 9 #

2018/0186(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
(20) Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 applies to the processing of personal data carried out by Member States when implementing this Directive. The EU ETD system requires the processing of the personal data necessary for the purpose of verifying the identity of the applicant, printing the EU ETD sticker and facilitating travel of the data subject concerned. It is necessary to further specify safeguards applicable to the personal data processed, such as the maximum retention period of personal data collected and the body authorised to hold and make use of this data. A maximum retention period of three years is necessary to prevent possible abuses. The erasure of personal data of applicants shouldmust not affect Member States’ abilities to monitor the application of this Directive. _________________ 25 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).
2018/11/06
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 10 #

2018/0186(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
(22) This Directive aims to promote consular protection as guaranteed by Article 46 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. It respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter, including the right to respect for private and family life and the right to the protection of personal data. This Directive shouldmust be interpreted and applied in accordance with those rights and principles.
2018/11/06
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 31 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3)3. Marine litter is of a transboundary nature and is recognized as a global problem. Increasing amounts of waste are reaching the oceans around the world and affecting the health of ecosystems, killing animals and endangering human health. Reducing marine litter is a key action for the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14 which calls to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.36. The Union must play its part in tackling marine litterand preventing the production of litter and managing marine litter more effectively and aim to be a standard setter for the world. In this context, the Union is working with partners in many international fora such as G20, G7 and United Nations to promote concerted action. This initiative is part of the Union efforts in this regard. _________________ 36 The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015.
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 43 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
(7) To focus efforts where they are most needed, this Directive should only coverapply throughout, commencing with the most found single-use plastics products, which are estimated to represent around 86% of the single-use plastics found, in counts, on beaches in the Union and subsequently extending to other plastics and the composition thereof.
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 58 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) By retaining the value of products and materials for as long as possible and generating less waste, the EU economy can become more competitive and more resilient, while reducing the pressure on precious resources and the environment.
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 92 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
The objective of this Directive is to prevent and reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, in particular the aquatic and land environment, and on human health and the ecosystem, as well as to promote the transition to a circular economy with innovative business models, products and materials, thus also contributing to the efficient functioning of the internal market.
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 112 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to achieveprevent and reduce to a significant reduction inextent the consumption of the single-use plastic products listed in Part A of the Annex on their territory by … [six years after the end-date for transposition of this Directive].
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 115 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall adopt linear measures, starting from the areas mainly affected by the products listed in Annex I and subsequently extending them to other plastics in the field of agriculture.
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 116 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Member States are making greater efforts to increase public awareness of the adverse effect of plastics on human health and of the need to recycle, reuse and reduce the consumption of plastics.
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 165 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States may provide incentives for producers to develop smarter and more recyclable plastics materials, making recycling processes more efficient, and tracing and removing hazardous substances and contaminants from recycled plastics.
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 29 #

2018/0170(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Elements pointing to possible criminal conduct falling within the competence of the EPPO may, in practice, be present in initial allegations received by the Office or may emerge only in the course of an administrative investigation opened by the Office on the grounds of suspicion of administrative irregularity. In order to comply with its duty to report to the EPPO, the Office should therefore, as the case may be, report criminal conductinform the EPPO of the criminal conduct through a report. This report may be made at any stage before or during an investigation.
2018/12/03
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 33 #

2018/0170(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 specifies the minimum elements that, as a rule, reports should contain. The Office may needIt is necessary for the Office to conduct a preliminary evaluation of allegations to ascertain these elements and collect the necessary information. The Office should conduct this evaluation expeditiously and through means which do not risk jeopardising a possible future criminal investigation. Upon completion of its evaluation, it shouldthe Office must report to the EPPO where a suspicion of an offence within its competence is identified.
2018/12/03
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 37 #

2018/0170(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) In conformity with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the Office should in principle not open an administrative investigation parallel to an investigation conducted by the EPPO into the same facts. However, in certain cases, the protection of the Union’s financial interests may require that the Office carry out a complementary administrative investigation before the conclusion of criminal proceedings initiated by the EPPO with the purpose of ascertaining whether precautionary measures are necessary, or financial, disciplinary or administrative action should be taken. Due to complementarity, such complementary administrative investigations should only be carried out with EPPO approval. These complementary investigations may be appropriate, inter alia, when necessary to recover amounts due to the Union budget subject to specific time-barring rules, when the amounts at risk are very high, or where there is the need to avoid further expenditure in risk situations through administrative measures.
2018/12/03
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 39 #

2018/0170(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 provides that the EPPO may request such complementary investigations to the Office. In cases where the EPPO does not request it, such a complementary investigation should also be possible on the initiative of the Office, under certain concise conditions. In particular, the EPPO should be able to object to the opening or continuation of an investigation by the Office, or to the performance of specific acts of investigation by it. The reasons for this objection should be based on the need to protect the effectiveness of the EPPO's investigation and should be proportionate to this aim. The Office should refrain from performing the action on which the EPPO raised an objection. If the EPPO does not object, the Office investigation should be conducted in close consultation with the EPPO.
2018/12/03
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 10 #

2018/0169(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The water resources of the Union are increasingly coming under pressure, leading to water scarcity and quality deterioration. In particular, climate change and drought are contributing significantly to the strain on the availability and supply of freshwater, arising from urban development and agricultureal practices.
2018/10/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 29 #

2018/0169(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) The Union’s ability to respond to the increasing pressure on water resources could be enhanced by wider reuse of treated waste water. Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council15 mentions the reuse of water as one of the supplementary measures Member States may choose to apply to achieve the Directive’s objectives of good qualitative and quantitative water status for surface waters and groundwaters. Council Directive 91/271/EEC16requires that treated waste water be reused whenever appropriate. _________________ 15 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1). 16 Council Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste water treatment (OJ L 135, 30.5.1991, p. 40), this being of great importance for humans and the ecosystem. Council Directive 91/271/EEC16 requires that treated waste water be reused whenever appropriate.
2018/10/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 31 #

2018/0169(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on “A Blueprint to Safeguard Europe's Water Resources” 17 pointed to water reuse for irrigation or industrial purposes as an alternative water supply option requiring Union attention. _________________ 17 with a view to sustainable development, protection of the population and satisfaction of the needs of future generations. COM (2012) 673
2018/10/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 47 #

2018/0169(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8)8. The adherence to minimum requirements for water reuse should helps support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in particular Goal 6, to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all as well as a substantial increase in recycling and safe reuse of water globally. Furthermore, this Regulation seeks to ensure the application of Article 37 on environmental protection of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
2018/10/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 54 #

2018/0169(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) In order to effectively protect the environment and human health, reclamation plant operators shouldwill be primarily responsible for the quality of reclaimed water. For the purposes of compliance with the minimum requirements and any additional conditions, set by the competent authority, reclamation plant operators should monitor continuously the quality of reclaimed water. It is therefore appropriate to establish the minimum requirements for monitoring, consisting of the frequencies of the routine monitoring and the timing and performance targets for validation monitoring. Certain requirements for routine monitoring are specified in accordance with Directive 91/271/EEC.
2018/10/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 60 #

2018/0169(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) It is necessary to ensure the safand important to ensure economic reliability and security through the safe and secure use of reclaimed water, thereby encouraging water reuse at Union level and enhancing public confidence in it. Supply of reclaimed water for particular uses should therefore only be permitted on the basis of a permit, granted by competent authorities of Member States. In order to ensure harmonised approach at Union level, traceability and transparency, the substantive rules for that permit should be laid down at the Union level. However, the details of the procedures for granting permits should be determined by Member States. Member States should be able to apply existing procedures for granting permits which should be adapted to take account of the requirements introduced by this Regulation.
2018/10/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 10 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the common agricultural policy (CAP) plays a crucial role in delivering key EU objectives such as food security and safety; points out that the ever stricter rules with which farmers must comply governing food, health and environmental protection have increased, while the relative share of agriculture in the EU budget keeps declining;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 12 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that a possible reduction of the CAP budget will have disastrous effects, on the one hand removing incentives to ensure that the highest agricultural standards are met and, on the other, jeopardising food security and safety in the Union; farmers cannot be required to meet even more conditions without adequate support that simultaneously takes into account the specific needs of each Member State, particularly following investment and other efforts to support and protect the environment and provide public services while safeguarding biodiversity and food security and safety;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 18 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates its call for the CAP budget to be maintained in the 2021-2027 MFF at least at the level of the 2014-2020 budget for the EU-27 in real terms, given the fundamental role of this policy; reaffirms its view that agriculture must not suffer any financial disadvantage as a result of political decisions such as the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU or the funding of new European policies; at the cost of the CAP, which is not a reliable measure to maintain or increase agricultural competitiveness, while the EU risks becoming an even bigger importer of agri-food products despite its agricultural potential.
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 35 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Disagrees with the Commission’s proposal for the next MFF, which would entail substantial cuts to the CAP, it being essential to maintain the CAP budget by ensuring a budget allocation that allows achievement at European level of the objectives for which it was created; highlights the fact that the extent of the cuts varies according to the parameters used for the comparison; disagrees with the Commission’s approach of providing two calculation methods for the MFF (current vs constant);
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 46 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that lower EU co-financing rates might result in difficulties for beneficiaries in the regions to access EU funding; as well as for the public budgets of the Member States that have to observe the Stability and Growth Pact;
2018/09/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 52 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – point 1 (new)
(1) Records that the provisions should ensure an adequate balance/equilibrium in the share of funds at national level or as an alternative option to extend the scope of fund where the case may be;
2018/09/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 56 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. The decommitment rules should be in line with the complexity of programmes focused on the long term investments and should not create additional burden in ensuring an effective budgetary implementation oriented towards achieving the Single Market objectives and reducing disparities;
2018/09/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 61 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Considers that the new provisions related to thematic concentration should be more tailored to Member States/ regional needs promoting a real internal cohesion in social, economic and territorial terms.
2018/09/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 64 #

2018/0166R(APP)

11. Considers that, following the Paris Agreement, climate-related spending should be significantly increased compared to the current MFF and should reach 30 % as soon as possible and, at the latest, by 2027.deleted
2018/09/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 69 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes that reductions to Pillar II are hampering economic development in rural areas, the transition to a low-carbon economy, resistance to climate change, the development of new innovative agricultural technologies and sustainable forest management, as well as measures to promote social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development in rural areas;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 8 #

2018/0158(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) The United Kingdom's withdrawal from the Union will have effects on the relations of the United Kingdom and the Union with third parties, in particular in the context of the World Trade Organization (WTO) of which both are original members. As this process will be on-going at the same time as the MFF negotiations, and taking into account the share dedicated to the agricultural sector in the MFF, this could expose said sector to a great extent, and as such a certain degree of caution will be required during the course of these negotiation.
2018/10/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 11 #

2018/0158(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) In line with the WTO rules, such apportionment of tariff rate quotas that are part of the Union’s schedule of concessions and commitments will have to occur according to Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (‘GATT 1994’). The Union will, therefore, following completion of preliminary contacts, engage in negotiations with WTO Members having a principal or substantial supplying interest or holding an initial negotiating right in relation to each of these tariff rate quotas. This negotiation process should not in any way lead to a greater degree of market access on the EU or UK market.
2018/10/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 18 #

2018/0158(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) For the agricultural TRQs concerned, Articles 184-188 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/20131 provides the necessary legal basis for administration of the TRQs once apportioned by the present Regulation. For the TRQs covering fisheries, industrial and certain processed agricultural products, administration is carried out pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 32/20002 . The TRQ quantities concerned are set out in Annex I to that Regulation, which should therefore be replaced by the quantities set out in Part B of the Annex to the present Regulation. There is however a need to take into account each parties specific agricultural sensitivities, and as such special consideration should be paid to these, while not furthering the degree of market access of either. _________________ 1 Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671) 2 Council Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 of 17 December 1999 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas bound in GATT and certain other Community tariff quotas and establishing detailed rules for adjusting the quotas, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1808/95 (OJ L 5, 8.1.2000, p. 1).
2018/10/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 25 #

2018/0158(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 4 to amend the Annex to this Regulation and Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 32/2000, while taking care not to extend the current level of market access, in order to take account of the following:
2018/10/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 27 #

2018/0158(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
(2) The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of [4] years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation, or until such time as the process is finalized.
2018/10/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 30 #

2018/0158(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
(6) A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 3 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of [two months] of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by [one month/or as requested but no more than 40 working days] at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
2018/10/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 6 #

2018/0154(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) Asylum and managed migration statistics are fundamental for the study, definition and evaluation of a wide range of policies, particularly as regards responses to the arrival of persons seeking protection in Europ, including those who are in need of immediate assistance in Europe, such as victims of gender-based violence.
2018/10/04
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 8 #

2018/0154(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) Persecution on the basis of a person’s gender constitutes a ground for seeking and being granted international protection. The national and European statistical authorities shall collect the statistics on applications for international protection based on gender grounds, including gender-based violence.
2018/10/04
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 13 #

2018/0154(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation guarantees the right to respect for private and family life and, to the protection of personal data, non- discrimination and gender equality as set out in Articles 7, 8, 21 and 823 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
2018/10/04
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 20 #

2018/0138(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council22 sets out a common framework for the creation of state-of-the-art, interoperable networks for the development of the internal market which should also take into account the development dynamics of the transport sector and of new technologies in the future. The trans-European transport networks (TEN- T) have a dual layer structure: the comprehensive network ensures connectivity of all regions of the Union whereas the core network consists of those elements of the network which are of the highest strategic importance for the Union. Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 defines binding completion targets for implementation, with the core network to be completed by 2030 and the comprehensive network by 2050. _________________ 22 Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and repealing Decision No 661/2010/EU (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 1).
2018/10/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 21 #

2018/0138(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Notwithstanding the necessity and binding timelines, experience has shown that many investments aiming to complete the TEN-T are confronted with complex permit granting procedures, cross-border procurement procedures and other procedures. A single framework should therefore be introduced to monitor the synchronisation of procedures across cross-border projects. This situation jeopardises the on time implementation of projects and in many cases results in significant delays and increased costs. In order to address these issues and make synchronised TEN-T completion possible,, harmonised action is necessary at Union level.
2018/10/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 22 #

2018/0138(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Notwithstanding the necessity and binding timelines, experience has shown that many investments aiming to complete the TEN-T are confronted with complexslow and cumbersome permit granting procedures, cross-border procurement procedures and other complex procedures. This situation jeopardises the on time implementation of projects and in many cases results in significant delays and increased costs. In order to address these issues and make synchronised TEN-T completion possible,, harmonised action is necessary at Union level.
2018/10/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 23 #

2018/0138(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) In the legal frameworks of many Member States priority treatment is given to certain project categories based on their strategic importance for the economy. Priority treatment is characterised by shorter timelines, simultaneous procedures or limited timeframes for appeals while ensuring that the objectives of other horizontal policies are also reached. When such a framework exists within a national legal framework, it should automatically apply to Union projects recognised as projects of common interest under Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, so as to enable the key objectives of such projects to be met at a pan-European level.
2018/10/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 24 #

2018/0138(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) In the legal frameworks of many Member States priority treatment is given to certain project categories based on their strategic importance for the economy. Priority treatment is characterised by shorter timelines, simultaneous, simplified procedures or limited timeframes for appeals while ensuring that the objectives of other horizontal policies are also reached. When such a framework exists within a national legal framework, it should automatically apply to Union projects recognised as projects of common interest under Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013.
2018/10/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 26 #

2018/0138(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Core network projects should be supported by integrated permit granting procedures to make clear, transparent and cohesive management of the overall procedure possible and to provide a single entry point for investors. Member States should designate a competent authority in accordance with their national legal frameworks and administrative set-ups.
2018/10/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 28 #

2018/0138(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating all permit granting procedures (one-stop shop) should reduce the complexity, improve the efficiency and increase the transparency of the procedures so as to enable the projects to be efficiently implemented and the set objectives to be attained. It should also enhance the cooperation between Member States where appropriate. The procedures should promote a real cooperation between investors and the single competent authority and should therefore allow for the scoping in the pre-application phase of the permit granting procedure. Such scoping should be integrated in the detailed application outline and follow the procedure set out in Article 5(2) of 2011/92/EU, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU.
2018/10/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 32 #

2018/0138(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) Cross-border TEN-T infrastructure projects face particular challenges as regards the coordination of permit granting procedures. TIn order to avoid delays in the cross-border implementation of these projects, the European Coordinators should be empowered to monitor these procedures and to facilitate their synchronisation and completion.
2018/10/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 36 #

2018/0138(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The implementation of infrastructure projects on the TEN-T core network should be also supported by Commission guidelines that bring more clarity as regards the implementation of certain types of projects while respecting the Union acquis and striking a balance between development needs and the EU's climate change goals. For example the Action Plan for nature, people and the economy23 foresees such guidance to bring more clarity in view of respecting the Birds and Habitats Directives. Direct support related to public procurement should be made available for projects of common interests to ensure the best value for public money24 . Additionally, appropriate technical assistance should be made available under the mechanisms developed for the Multi-Annual Financial Framework 2021-2027, with the aim of providing financial support for TEN-T projects of common interest. _________________ 23 24COM(2017) 198 final. COM(2017) 198 final. 24 COM(2017) 573 final COM(2017) 573 final.
2018/10/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 44 #

2018/0138(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) the responsible authority shall coordinate with the Member States on cross-border projects
2018/10/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 19 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) The identification of a potential generalised deficiency requires a qualitative assessment by the Commissionn impartial, transparent, qualitative assessment at the initiative of the Commission, under the same conditions applicable to all Member States. That assessment cshould be based onfactor in all the information from all available sources and recognizsed institutions, including judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Union, which is the only institution which can rule on fulfilment or otherwise of the conditions set out in the EU treaties, reports of the Court of Auditors, and conclusions and recommendations of relevant international organisations and networks, such as the bodies of the Council of Europe and the European networks of supreme courts and councils for the judiciary.
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 22 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The possible measures to be adopted in the event of generalised deficiencies and the procedure to be followed to adopt them should be determinedclear, and should ensure equal criteria and equal treatment among all Member States. Those measures should include the suspension of payments and of commitments, a reduction of funding under existing commitments, and a prohibition to conclude new commitments with recipients.
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 28 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In order to ensure uniform implementation of this Regulation and in view of the importance of the financial effects of measures being imposed pursuant to this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Council which should act on the basis of a Commission proposal. To facilita and after the adoption of decisions which are required to protect the financial interests of the Union, reversed qualified majority voting should be usedpproval of the proposal by the European Parliament.
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 30 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) Before proposing the adoption of any measure pursuant to this Regulation is proposed for adoption, the European Court of Justice should have ruled on the situation regarding a breach of the rule of law. However, the Commission shouldmust inform the Member State concerned why it considers that a generalised deficiency regarding the rule of law might exist in that Member State. The Member State shouldmust be allowed to submit its observations. The Commission, Parliament and the Council should take those observations into account.
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 37 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) The Commission should keep the European Parliament informed of any measures proposed and adopted pursuant to this Regulation,deleted
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 41 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) 'generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law' means a widespread or recurrent practice or omission, or measure by public authorities which affects the rule of law, with this situation being confirmed by a decision of the European Court of Justice, which is the only authority empowered to rule on matters concerning respect for the rule of law;
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 67 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. One or more of tThe following appropriate measures may be adopted:
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 70 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) where the Commission implements the Union’s budget in shared management pursuant to [point (b) of Article 62] of the Financial Regulation: (1) a suspension of the approval of one or more programmes or an amendment thereof; (2) (3) a reduction of commitments, including through financial corrections or transfers to other spending programmes; (4) (5) an interruption of payment deadlines; (6)deleted a suspension of commitments; a reduction of pre-financing; a suspension of payments.
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 86 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Unless the decision adopting the measures provides otherwise, the imposition of appropriate measures shall not affect the obligation of government entities referred to in point (a) of paragraph 1 or of Member States referred to in point (b) of paragraph 1 to implement the programme or fund affected by the measure, and in particular the obligation to make payments to final recipients or beneficiaries.deleted
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 92 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Where, based on a ruling of the European Court of Justice, the Commission finds that it hasere are reasonable grounds to believe that the conditions of Article 3 are fulfilled, it shall send a written notification to thate Member State concerned, setting out the grounds on which it based its findings, but only after first informing Parliament and the Council.
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 95 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall provide all the necessary guarantees to ensure that the same criteria are applied to all Member States, in line with the principles of equal treatment and non- discrimination, in assessing the rule-of- law situation. It shall ensure that the same measures are taken in comparable cases.
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 102 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may, based on a ruling of the European Court of Justice, request any additional information required for its assessment, both before and after having made a finding pursuant to paragraph 1.
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 109 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6
6. Where the Commission considers that the generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law is established, it shall submit a proposal for an implementing act onon the appropriate measures to the European Parliament. If the European Parliament, acting by majority of the votes cast, gives its consent to the appropriate measuresosal, the Commission shall submit a proposal for an implementing act to the Council.
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 117 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7
7. The decision shall be deemed to have been adopted by the Council, unless it decides, by qualified majority, to reject the Commission proposal within one month of its adopttransmission by the Commission, or it shall be deemed to have been rejected.
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 119 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8
8. The Council, acting by a qualified majority, may amend the Commission’s proposal and adopt the amended text as a Council decision.deleted
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 123 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall assessand the independent panel of experts shall assess within one month the situation in the Member State concerned. OnceIf the generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law which on the grounds of which the appropriate measures were adopted cease to exist in full or in part, the Commission shall submit to the Council a proposal for a decision lifting those measures in full or in part. The procedure set out in paragraphs 2, 4, 5, 6 and 75 of Article 5 shall apply. The decision shall be deemed to have been adopted by the Council, unless it decides, by qualified majority, to reject the Commission proposal within one month of its adoption by the Commission.
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 126 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7
Information of the European Parliament The Commission shall immediately inform the European Parliament of any measures proposed or adopted pursuant to Articles 4 and 5Article 7 deleted
2018/10/19
Committee: REGI
Amendment 41 #

2018/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
(1) Facilitating the use of financial information is necessary to prevent, detect, investigate or prosecute serious crimescrimes of terrorism and the funding thereof.
2018/10/29
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 43 #

2018/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
(2) In order to enhance security in the Member States and across the Union, it is necessary to improve access to information by Financial Intelligence Units and public authorities responsible for the prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of particularly serious forms of crimes, that endanger national and international security to enhance their ability to conduct financial investigations and to improve cooperation between them.
2018/10/29
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 48 #

2018/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
(7) Given that in each Member States there are numerous authorities or bodies which are competent for the prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of criminal offences, and in order to ensure a proportionate access to financial and other information under the present Directive, Member States should bare required to designate which authorities should be empowered to have access to the centralised bank account registries and request information from Financial Intelligence Units for the purposes of this Directive and are also required to delimit their powers.
2018/10/29
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 52 #

2018/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
(9) To the extent that tax authorities and anti-corruption agencies are competent for the prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of criminal offences under national law, they shouldmust also be considered authorities that can be designated for the purposes of this Directive. Administrative investigations shouldmust not be covered under the present Directive.
2018/10/29
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 53 #

2018/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
(10) The perpetrators of criminal offences, in particular criminal groups and terrorists, often operate across different Member States and their assets, including bank accounts, are often located in other Member States. Given the cross-border dimension of serious crimes, including terrorism, and of the related financial activities, it is often necessary for competent authorities carrying out investigations to access information on bank accounts held in other Member States, respecting the legal framework provisions and the principles of international cooperation in matters of criminal law.
2018/10/29
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 62 #

2018/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
(13) In order to enhance legal certainty and operational effectiveness, this Directive should lay down rules to strengthen the Financial Intelligence Units' ability to share information with their designated competent authorities for all serious criminal offences with highly dangerous consequences in terms of peace, security and law and order.
2018/10/29
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 69 #

2018/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
(15) Sharing information between Financial Intelligence Units and with competent authorities shouldmust only be permitted where it is necessary on a case- by-case basis, either for the prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of serious criminal offences or for money laundering, the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing.
2018/10/29
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 88 #

2018/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
(22) To achieve the appropriate balance between efficiency and a high level of data protection, Member States should bare required to ensure that the processing of sensitive financial information that could reveal a person's race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religion or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, health, sexual life or sexual orientation should be allowmay be envisaged only to the extent that it is strictly necessary and relevant to a specific investigation and authorised by a judicial institution.
2018/10/29
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 93 #

2018/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
(24) It is essential to ensure that processing of personal data under this Directive fully respects the right to protection of personal data. Any such processing is subject to Directive (EU) 2016/680 of the European Parliament and of the Council and to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council18 , in their respective scope of application. As far as the access of Asset Recovery Offices to centralised bank account registries and data retrieval systems is concerned, Directive (EU) 2016/680 applies while Article 5(2) of Council Decision 2007/845/JHA should not apply. As far as Europol is concerned, Regulation (EU) 2016/794 applies. Specific and additional safeguards and conditions for ensuring the protection of personal data shouldmust be laid down in this Directive in respect of mechanisms to ensure the processing of sensitive data and records of information requests. _________________ 18 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).
2018/10/29
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 3 #

2018/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) This Regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union including the respect for human dignity, the right to the integrity of the person, the prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment, the right to equality before the law, non-discrimination, the rights of the child and the elderly, gender equality, private and family life, the right to the protection of personal data, the right to free movement and the right to an effective remedy.
2018/09/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 7 #

2018/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3 a) Sex shall be a mandatary category with options of <F>, <M> or <X> in national identity cards to Union citizens. Member States shall determine who is eligible for options of <F>, <M> or <X> with full respect for the principles of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and guidelines set out in the ICAO Document 9303 (seventh edition, 2015).
2018/09/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 10 #

2018/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
(2) Where difficulties are encountered in the collection of biometric identifiers, Member States shall ensure that appropriate procedures are in place to guarantee the dignity of the person concerned, including measures to prevent elderly women and women with disabilities from double-discrimination.
2018/09/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 11 #

2018/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(2 a) The biometric identifiers shall be undertaken in a child-sensitive and in a gender-sensitive manner with respect for principles set out in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the UN Convention on the Rights ofthe Child and the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
2018/09/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 14 #

2018/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) sex.
2018/09/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 18 #

2018/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
By 12 months after the entry into force at the latest, the Commission shall establish a detailed programme for monitoring the outputs, results and impacts of this Regulation, including its impact on fundamental rights.
2018/09/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 19 #

2018/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
(2) No sooner than six years after the date of application of this Regulation, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Regulation and present a report on the main findings to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee. The evaluation shall be conducted according to the Commission's better regulation Guidelines, which shall include a Chapter examining the impact on fundamental rights.
2018/09/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 24 #

2018/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) Regulation (EU) No 98/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 established harmonised rules concerning the making available, introduction, possession and use of substances or mixtures that couldan be misused for the illicit manufacture of explosives, with a view to limiting their availability to the general public, and ensuring the appropriate reporting of suspicious transactions throughout the supply chain. _________________ 31 Regulation (EU) No 98/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors (OJ L 39, 9.2.2013, p. 1).
2018/11/05
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 25 #

2018/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) The system to prevent the illicit manufacture of explosives shouldmust therefore be further strengthened and harmonised in view of the evolving threat to public security caused by terrorism, in view of the increasing number of suspect transactions, coupled with thefts and other serious criminal activities. This shouldmust also ensure the free movement of explosives precursors in the internal market, as well as promote competitiveness between economic operators and encourage innovation, by for example facilitating the development of safer chemicals to replace explosives precursors.
2018/11/05
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 27 #

2018/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Members of the general public shouldmust not be ablepermitted to acquire, introduce, possess or use those explosives precursors at concentrations at or above certain limit values. However, it is appropriate to provide for members of the general public to be able to acquire, introduce, possess or use some explosives precursors above that concentration limit for legitimate purposes, only if they hold a licence to do so.
2018/11/05
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 29 #

2018/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) Licences may only be provided for substances in concentrations not exceeding the upper limit set by this Regulation. Above that upper limit, the risk in relation to the illicit manufacture of explosives outweighs the negligible legitimate use by the general public of these explosives precursors, for whom alternatives or lower concentrations can achieve the same effect. This Regulation should also determine which circumstances the competent authorities, should as a minimum,must also provide the authorities with an exhaustive set of objective criteria to be taken into account when considering whether to grant a licence. This should, together with the form annexed to this Regulation, facilitate the recognition of licenses in other Member States that apply licensing regime.
2018/11/05
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 30 #

2018/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) In order to apply the restrictions and controls of this Regulation, those economic operators selling to professional users or members of the general public with a licence should rely on information made available upstream in the supply chain. Each economic operator in the supply chain shoulis obliged therefore inform the recipient of that restricted explosives precursor that the making available, introduction, possession or use of that restricted explosives precursor by members of the general public is subject to a restriction as set out in this Regulation, for instance by affixing an appropriate label or by verifying that an appropriate label is affixed or by including this information in the safety data sheet compiled in accordance with Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of European Parliament and of the Council32 . _________________ 32 Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p.1).
2018/11/05
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 36 #

2018/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Insofar as online marketplaces act as mere intermediaries between economic operators on the one hand, and members of the general public, professional users or farmers on the other hand, they should nomust be required to the same extent as economic operators to instruct their personnel involved in the sale of restricted explosives precursors or, verify the identity and, where appropriate, the licence of the prospective customer or request other information from the prospective customer. However, given the central role which online marketplaces that act as an intermediary play in online economic transactions, including as regards the sales of restricted explosives precursors, it is appropriate that they should inform, in a clear and effective manner, users who aim to make available restricted explosives precursors through the use of their services of the obligations under this Regulation. In addition, it is appropriate that online marketplaces that act as an intermediary take measures to help ensure that their users comply with their obligations regarding verification, for instance by offering tools to facilitate verification of licences. All such obligations on online marketplaces that act as an intermediary under this Regulation should be without prejudice to Articles 14 and 15 of Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council34 . _________________ 34 Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services, in particular electronic commerce, in the Internal Market ('Directive on electronic commerce') (OJ L 178, 17.07.2000, p. 1).
2018/11/05
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 38 #

2018/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) The choice of substances used by criminals for the illicit manufacture of explosives can change rapidly. It ishould therefore bessential to make it possible to bring additional substances under the regime provided by this Regulation, where necessary as a matter of urgency. In order to accommodate developments in the misuse of substances as explosives precursors the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to list additional substances that are not to be made available to the general public, to amend the concentration limit values above which certain substances restricted under this Regulation are not to be made available to the general public, and to list additional substances in respect of which suspicious transactions are to be reported. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 201635 . 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. _________________ 35 JO L 123, 12.5. 2016, p. 1.
2018/11/05
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 53 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 defines “risk analysis” as a process consisting of three interconnected components: risk assessment, risk management and risk communication. For the purposes of risk assessment at Union level, it establishes the European Food Safety Authority (“the Authority”), as the responsible Union risk assessment body in matters relating to food and feed safetythe safety and security of food for human consumption and animal feed. Risk communication is an essential part of the risk analysis process.
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 56 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) It is therefore necessary to ensure a comprehensive and continuous risk communication process for the public throughout risk analysis, involving Union and national risk assessors and risk managers. That process should be combined with an open dialogue between all interested parties to ensure the coherence and consistency within the risk analysis process.
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 57 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Particular emphasis should be placed on explaining in a coherent, appropriate and timely manner not only risk assessment findings themselves but also how these findings are utilized to help inform risk management decisions along with other legitimate factors, where relevant.
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 131 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 32 a
At the request of a potential applicant for a food law authorisation or of an applicant for renewal of an authorisation, the staff of the Authority shall advise on the relevant provisions and the required content of the application for authorisation. The advice provided by the staff of the Authority shall be without prejudice and non-committal as to the subsequent assessment of applications for authorisation by the Scientific Panels.
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 136 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
1. A Union register of studies commissioned by business operators to obtain an authorisation under Union food law is hereby established. Business operators shall notify, without any unjustifiable delay, to the Authority the subject matter of any study commissioned to support a future application for an authorisation under Union food law. The register shall be managed by the Authority.
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 147 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation No 178/2002
Article 32 e
Without prejudice to the obligation of applicants for authorisations under food law to demonstrate the safety of a subject matter submitted to a system of authorisation, the Commission, in exceptional circumstances, may request the Authority to commission scientific studies with the objective of verifying evidence used in its risk assessment process. The studies commissioned may have a wider scope than the evidence subject to verification.; the studies commissioned must not create any delay in the risk assessment process.
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 169 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – introductory sentence
2. The Authority mayshall only accept to provide confidential treatment in relation to the following information, the disclosure of which may be deemed, upon verifiable justification, to significantly harm the interests concerned:
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 61 #

2018/0082(COD)

Draft legislative resolution
Citation 4
— having regard to the reasoned opinions submitted, within the framework of Protocol No 2 on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, by the German Bundesrat, the Romanian Senate and the Swedish Parliament, asserting that, while the draft legislative act does not complyies with the principle of subsidiarity, the proportionality principle is respected only in part,
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 88 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
(7) A minimum Union standard of protection against certain manifestly unfair trading practices should be introduced to reduce the occurrence of all such practices and to contribute to ensuring a fair standard of living for agricultural producers. It should benefit all agricultural producers or any natural or legal person that supplies food products, including producer organisations and associations of producer organisations, provided that all those persons meet the definition of micro, small and medium- sized enterprises set out in the Annex to Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC12. Those micro, small or medium suppliers are particularly vulnerable to unfair trading practices and least able to weather them without negative effects on their economic viability. As the financial pressure on small and medium- sized enterprises caused by unfair trading practices often passes through the chain and reaches agricultural producers, rules on unfair trading practices shouldmust also protect small and medium-sized intermediary suppliers at the stages downstream of primary production. Protection of intermediary suppliers should also avoid unintended consequences (notably in terms of unduly raising prices) of trade diversion away from agricultural producers and their associations, who produce processed products, to non-protected suppliers. _________________ 12 OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36.
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 99 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
(9) The relevant rules shouldmust apply to business conduct by larger, that is to say non-small and medium-sized,all operators within the food supply chain as they are, irrespective of their size or organisational structure. If, on the cones who normally possess stronger relative bargaining power when trading with small and medium-sized supplierstrary, the rules apply to SMEs alone, this means that cooperatives or other types of association are excluded.
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 110 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
(10). As a majority of Member States already have national rules on unfair trading practices, albeit diverging, it is appropriate to use the tool of a Directive to introduce a minimum protection standard under Union law. This should enable Member States to integrate the relevant rules into their national legal order in such a way as to bring about a cohesive regime. Member States should not be precluded from adopting and applying on their territory stricter national laws protecting small and medium-sized suppliers and buyers against unfair trading practices occurring in business-to-business relationships in the food supply chain, subject to the limits of Union law applicable to the functioning of the internal market.
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 182 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive establishes a minimum list of prohibited unfair trading practices between buyers and suppliers in the food supply chain and lays down minimum rules concerning their enforcement and arrangements for the coordination between enforcement authorities.
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 215 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive applies to certain unfair trading practices which occur in relation to the sales of food products by a supplier that is a small and medium-sized enterprise to a buyer that is not a small and medium-sized enterprise.
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 222 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point –a (new)
(-a) “unfair trading practice” means any practice which grossly deviates from good commercial conduct, is contrary to good faith and fair practice and is unilaterally imposed by one trading partner upon another, occurring when an enterprise: - submits or attempts to subject a trading partner to obligations that create a significant imbalance in the rights and obligations of the parties before, during or after the performance of the contract; - obtains or attempts to obtain, under threat of total or partial termination of contractual relations, manifestly unreasonable conditions concerning prices, payment terms, terms of sale or services not covered by the purchase obligations and sales.
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 379 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) a buyer of agricultural products or food products refuses to enter into a written contract with a supplier or refuses to communicate to a supplier the general conditions of sale or does not provide them with sufficiently detailed or unambiguous information on the contractual terms and conditions of the purchase of agricultural or food products;
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 496 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) a buyer obliges a supplier, in breach of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU (anti-competitive price agreements), to reduce the price of food products already supplied if it finds that the producer has reduced the price for another distribution network, even if the reduction was effected at a later date; a buyer obliges a supplier to pay staff responsible for arranging sales areas or manipulating or selling products; a buyer obliges a supplier to assume the cost of logistics and various provisions under the following model: discount, monthly advance commission payments, discount for efficiency in acquisition, subsequent discount and new discount, which are transferred in the credit procedure (self-invoicing process) at the end of each month. a buyer requires a supplier to pay for the agreement to continue and keep the latter's products in its range; a buyer does not take into account the obligation to inform the supplier, thoroughly and unambiguously, about all the contractual provisions; a buyer makes the conclusion of a trade agreement dependent on payment of an annual fee and applies this retroactively; a supplier is obliged to supply the products only to the supplier's platforms.
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 536 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. A supplierComplaints shall be address a complainted to the enforcement authority of the Member State in which the buyer suspected to have engaged in a prohibited trading practicesupplier is established.
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 554 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The enforcement authority, which receives the complaint, shall forward it to the competent enforcement authority of the State in which the buyer suspected of engaging in a prohibited business practice is established.
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 585 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall ensure that their enforcement authority is properly equippedies have the necessary resources, including sufficient budgetary and other resources, expertise, procedures and other arrangements as well as a sufficient number of competent personnel at their disposal for the proper performance of their duties and shall confer on ithem the following powers:
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 600 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) to take a decision granting the supplier interim relief to put an end to the forbidden commercial practice, establishing an infringement of the prohibitions laid down in Article 3 and require the buyer to terminate the prohibited trading practice, and to annul the relevant clauses or illegal contracts. The authority may abstain from taking any such decision, if such decision would risk revealing the identity of a complainant or disclosing any other information in respect of which the complainant considers disclosure harmful to his interests, provided that the complainant has identified that information in accordance with Article 5(3);
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 608 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to impose a pecuniary fine on the author of the infringement. The fine shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive taking into account the nature, duration and gravity of the infringement; repeated infringements by the same operator shall be taken into account when determining the sanction to be applied;
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 615 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) to publish systematically its decisions relating to points (c) and (d);
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 621 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) to inform buyers and suppliers about its activities, by way of annual reports, which shall inter alia describe the number of complaints received and the investigations initiated and closed by it. For each investigation, the report shall contain a summary description of the matter and the outcome of the investigatDoes not affect the English version.)
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 645 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 b (new)
Article 7b Coordinated enforcement tasks 1. The Network shall have the following tasks: (a) to discuss the application of this Directive on the basis of the annual reports referred to in Article 9(1); (b) to facilitate the exchange of information on relevant topics including on the results of investigations referred to in Article 6(1)(a) and new cases of unfair trading practices; (c) to coordinate and facilitate the exchange information and best practices concerning Member States national legislation and experience of enforcement in a coordinated and systematic way in order to improve the common understanding on which specific types of business practice should be considered UTPs and to better address potential cross-border UTPs; (d) to examine any question as regards the application of this Directive and adopt guidelines and recommendations in order to encourage consistent application, including by creating a common methodology for defining and setting penalties; (e) to promote and facilitate collaboration with other relevant networks and groups, notably the Supply Chain Initiative. 2. The Commission shall have the following tasks: (a) to establish and manage a website that provides for the possibility of information exchange between the enforcement authorities and the Commission, in particular in relation to the annual meetings; (b) to facilitate the organisation of common training programmes and exchanges of personnel between enforcement authorities, and where appropriate, with the enforcement authorities of third countries; (c) to organise the meetings of the Network referred to in Article 7a(2); (d) to facilitate technical or scientific expertise for the purpose of implementing enforcement administrative cooperation.
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 660 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1.(1) By 15 March of each year, Member States shall send to the Commission a report on unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships in the food supply chain. That report shall contain, in particular, all relevant data on the application and enforcement of the rules under this Directiveof the Directive and its provisions and on the effectiveness of the measures taken by the enforcement authority in the Member State concerneds in the previous year.
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 71 #

2018/0064(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promote the exchange and dissemination of experiences and good practices, including examples of cooperation between the relevant national authorities and efforts in closing the gender pay and pension gaps;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 75 #

2018/0064(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
The Member States and the Commission shall make efforts to limit the turnover of their representatives on the Management Board in order to ensure continuity of the Board's work. All parties shall aim to achievensure balanced representation between men and women on the Management Board.
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 80 #

2018/0064(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – point k a (new)
(ka) Implementing gender mainstreaming in all relevant activities, policies and programmes of the Authority;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 81 #

2018/0061(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Applicants who have been refused a visa should have the right to appeal which should, at a certain stage of the proceedings, guarantee an effective judicial appeal. More detailed information on the refusal grounds and procedures for appeal of negative decisions should be provided in the notification of the refusal. Appeal procedures should take a maximum of 10 days to ensure that disputes are resolved within a reasonable period.
2018/11/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 85 #

2018/0061(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The issuing of visas at the external border should remain exceptional. However, to promote short term tourism, Member States should be authorised to issue visas at the external border on the basis of temporary schemes, for which the organisational arrangements should be notified and published. Such schemes shouldmust be limited in scope and comply with the general rules for processing visa applications and the processing of personal data contained in the GDPR Regulation. The validity of the visa issued should be limited to the territory of the issuing Member State.
2018/11/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 91 #

2018/0061(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) Flexible rules should be establishedIt is necessary to establish flexible and efficient rules to allow Member States to optimise the sharing of resources and to increaseextend consular coverage. Cooperation among Member States (Schengen Visa Centres) could take any form suited to local circumstances in order to increase geographical consular coverage, reduce Member States' costs, increase the visibility of the Union and improve the service offered to visa applicants.
2018/11/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 92 #

2018/0061(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) Electronic visa application systems developed by Member States help to facilitate application procedures for applicants and consulates. AThe development of a common solution allowing full digitisation should be developedis necessary, making full use of the recent legal and technological developments and ensuring rapid and effective cooperation between countries.
2018/11/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 43 #

2017/2285(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the intervention logic behind EU transport infrastructure investment should remain a well-balanced construction of centrally managed and shared management sources in order to address policy and funding needs; recalls that the CEF aims to address centrally the EU-wide priority of TEN-T corridors, including safety and environmental aspects, with additional CF assistance for cohesion countries lagging significantly behind other Member States in terms of development and infrastructure; recalls also that the ERDF and CF havehas a strong regional dimension that responds to local demand and they support the connectivity to TEN- T and mobility through secondary and tertiary nodes and multimodal terminals; underlines, in this context, that the relevant budgetary envelopes for the three funding sources need to be strengthened in an even manner in order to avoid asymmetric distribution of investment between the levels;
2018/02/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 60 #

2017/2285(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that infrastructure requires objective quantification of demand prior to setting the budget and the delivery methods; underlines that it should be possible for the ERDF and CF eligibility criteria to consider existing demand at NUTS 3 level;
2018/02/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 82 #

2017/2285(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses the view that the less developed regions with negative demographic trends or remote ones with low accessibility should be targeted more intensively by ERDF and CF transport infrastructure investments, while additional sources and delivery methods should be expanded in the transition and more developed regions;
2018/02/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 7 #

2017/2284(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Expresses its satisfaction with the overall degree of progress shown by the Member States in implementing Directive 2009/128/EC; urges the Commission to promote the harmonisation of risk indicators at EU level and to oblige the Member States to provide more comprehensive information in their National Action Plans, which must be coherent and include measurable and achievable goals and targets, and to collect more reliable data on the health impacts of exposure to pesticides with regard to consumers, animals and the environment;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 14 #

2017/2284(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Appreciates the efforts made to ensure success regarding the sustainable use of pesticides in the EU by reducing the risks and the impact of pesticide use on human and animal health and the environment and promoting the use of practices and techniques that are an ecological alternative to pesticides;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 31 #

2017/2284(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recommends that Member States step up their efforts to raise awareness regarding the use of pesticides and the effects thereof;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 33 #

2017/2284(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Recalls that procedures for plant protection from harmful organisms are an integral part of all good agricultural practice guidelines, bearing in mind that the use of pesticides is frequently essential for cultivation purposes;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 43 #

2017/2284(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that pesticides are important tools for the agricultural sector, not least for reducing, eliminating and preventing losses caused by pests, and therefore help stabilise farmers’ incomes so that they can produce safely and at affordable prices; highlights the fact that EFSA’s latest report on pesticide residues in food showed that 97.2 % of samples throughout Europe were within the legal limits of EU legislation, which bears witness to a very rigorous and safe food production system;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 58 #

2017/2284(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the fact that European waters are becoming cleaner and, while callsing for greater investment in practices that prevent pesticides from reaching surface and deep water;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 67 #

2017/2284(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the need to focus on precision and digital agriculture, so as to prevent the dispersion of pesticides in areas where they are not needed; underlines the need for innovation and research into new low-risk substances and into the equipment and technology that could render them more efficient and reduce the potential exposure of farmers, operators and the general public.
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 12 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas cohesion policy aims to promote harmonious development of the wholall regions of the entire Union, leading to a strengthening of its economic, social and territorial cohesion, in a spirit of solidarity and with the aim of promoting growth, and reducing the backwardness of the least favoured regions;
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 48 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that cohesion policy investments provide European added value by contributing to European public goods and to the Treaty objective of reducing disparities; takes the view that divergent practices in this area may run counter to the objective of cohesion and are liable to cause further problems for regions that are falling behind or are the most vulnerable to globalisation; considers that cohesion policy could contribute to the promotion of social and fiscal convergence by providing incentives; calls on the Commission to take better account of this aspect in the European Semester;
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 70 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates its commitment tofirm support for shared management and the principles of partnership and subsidiarity, which contribute to the added value generated by cohesion policy; stresses that the added value of this policy stems primarily from its ability to take account of the needs and specificities of each territory and to bring the European Union closer to its citizens;
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 130 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Is convinced that a major challenge for future cohesion policy will be to provide appropriate support to these regions, and that cohesion policy must both reduce disparities and prevent vulnerable regions from falling behind, by taking account of the different characteristics, trends and dynamics;
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 139 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that social and fiscal convergence help to foster cohesion while improving the functioning of the single market; takes the view that divergent practices in this area may run counter to the objective of cohesion and are liable to cause further problems for territories which are lagging behind or are the most vulnerable to globalisation; considers that cohesion policy could contribute to the promotion of social and fiscal convergence by providing incentives; calls on the Commission to take better account of this aspect in the European Semestercohesion policy is vital to implement policies that ensure the functioning of the single market, backed by appropriate structural reforms that ensure a healthy investment environment;
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 153 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Supports a strong thematic concentration on a limited number of priorities linked to major European political objectives, leaving managing authorities the task of drawing up their territorial strategies on the basis of their needs and the achievement of fundamental European objectives under the Treaties, leaving national managing authorities the task of tailoring their growth strategies to regional requirements, as well as ensuring that cohesion policy can offer integrated and differentiated solutions at local level; stresses that employment, innovation, support for SMEs, climate change and the circular economy should constitute priority areas for cohesion policy in future, while infrastructural development remains a priority for Eastern and Central European countries;
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 186 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that vulnerability to climate change varies widely from one region to another; considers that the ESI Funds should be used as effectively as possible to help the EU meet its commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement; insists on the need for greater local and regional involvement in measures to combat climate change, accurate information for citizens regarding measures to be taken and exchanges of good practice between municipalities and regions in different parts of the Union; insists that funding under the solidarity instruments for use in the event of natural disasters should be made available as rapidly as possible;
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 210 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that the 7th Cohesion Report highlights the need to take account of indicators complementary to per capita GDP for the purpose of allocating funds, in line with the challenges and needs identified, including at sub-regional level, while continuing to give priority to GDP per capita indicators, taking into account the need to reduce existing disparities at European level; notes the importance of taking as a basis data which are of high quality, reliable and available; supports the use of social criteria, in particular the long- term unemployment rate and the youth unemployment rate, as well as life expectancy;
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 226 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Emphasises that financial instruments can be an effective lever and that they should be promoted if they generate added value; notes, however, that the use of financial instruments must not become an end in itself or a substitute for grants; stresses, however, that their effectiveness hinges on many factors (nature of the project, of the territory or of the risk) and that all regions, regardless of their level of development, must be free to determine the most appropriate method of financing; opposes any binding targets for the use of financial instruments;
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 236 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for the conditions governing the use of financial instruments to be simplified and for the coordination of these instruments with grants to be facilitated/non-reimbursable resources to be facilitated and the provisions of future regulations to be sufficiently flexible and to establish operational procedures allowing combination with grants for the same project; emphasises the importance of the complementary role played by national development banks and institutions in implementing financial instruments tailored to local needs; regards it as essential to harmonise the rules on financial instruments, however they are managed;
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 256 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for the smart specialisation strategies to be continued, and acknowledges the importance of ex-ante conditionalities, which have proved their worth, but stresses that they have been a source of complexity and delays in the development and launching of programming; calls on the Commission to reduce the number of ex ante conditionalities and, in this field, to improve compliance with the principles of proportionality and subsidiarity, making maximum use of existing strategic documents; notes at the same time that the conditionalities must be well defined, geared towards the investments most closely tailored to the growth and jobs agenda and accompanied by clear performance evaluation indicators to ensure equal treatment for all Member States.
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 283 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission to take account of the recommendations of the High-Level Group on Simplification in its future legislative proposals, so as to ensure a balance between performance, simplification and safety objectives for management authorities and the beneficiaries;
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 305 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
33. Calls for requirements in respect of the programming, implementation and monitoring of ESI Funds in future to be based on the principle of differentiationproportionality, in accordance with the amounts allocated to programmes, the risk profile, the quality of administration and the level of financing by recipients;
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 326 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
37. Considers that cohesion policy can help to meet new challenges, such as security or the integration of refugees under international protection, with due regard for the sovereignty of the Member States; stresses, however, that cohesion policy cannot be the solution to all crises, and opposes the use of cohesion policy funds to cover short-term financing needs outside its scope, which relates to medium and long-term social end economic development in the European Union;
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 347 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
40. Calls for every effort to be made to avoid delays in programming for the new period; stresses the importance of submitting all documents relating to the future legal framework on time in all the official languages, so as to ensure information that is as timely and accurate as possible for all concerned;
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 352 #

2017/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
41. Calls for measures to raise the public profile of cohesion policy; calls on the Commission to enhance the role of the managing authorities and of project promoters who employ innovative local communication methods to inform people about the use of the funds in the territories; emphasises the need to improve information and communication not only downstream (ESI Funds achievements), but also upstream (financing possibilities), particularly in relation to small project organisers;
2018/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 18 #

2017/2275(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas preventing and responding to all forms of violence against girls and women, including early and forced marriages, is one of the targets in EU Gender Action Plan 2016-2020;
2018/03/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 24 #

2017/2275(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas there is an increasing concern about early and forced marriages in conflict-affected areas; whereas this practice tends to be justified by certain belligerent and extremist groups and has a deep impact on the health and well- being of women and girls;
2018/03/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 68 #

2017/2275(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that sufficient resources are being allocated to the programmes and activities against early and forced marriages in their external actions; encourages the EU Delegations to fulfil the EU’s commitment on Gender Action Plan 2016-2020, to closely monitor the situation and to develop relevant programmes in support of local legislative actions;
2018/03/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 71 #

2017/2275(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to integrate a gender perspective into peacebuilding and post- conflict reconstruction programs, to develop economic livelihood and education programmes for girls and women who are the victims of early and forced marriages, and to facilitate their access to health and reproductive services in conflict-affected areas;
2018/03/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 44 #

2017/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that failure to ensure timely and correct transposition of the existing EU legislation addressing the principles of equal opportunities for and equal treatment of men and women in matters of education, employment and occupation, equal pay for equal work, and equal treatment of women and men in access to and the supply of goods and services, and the existing provisions to improve work- life balance and to end all forms of violence against women and girls ultimately deprives citizens and businesses of the benefits to which they are entitled under EU law.;
2018/02/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 5 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Recital A
A. whereas gender is a ground forpersecution on the basis of a person’s gender constitutes a ground for seeking and being granted international protection under the 1951 UN Convention relating to the status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol (the Refugee Convention) as well as under different international and EU legal frameworks, including the Istanbul Convention, and women worldwide are affected disproportionately by sexual and others forms of gender-based violence;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 9 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas in current refugee crisis, single women travelling alone or with children, women heads of household, pregnant and lactating women, people with disabilities, adolescent girls and elderly women are among those who are particularly vulnerable along migration routes to Europe and are facing particular greater risks of gender-based violence;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 11 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) statistics, since 2014 more than 15 thousand migrants have lost their lives or gone missing on the way to Europe in the Mediterranean; and whereas the Central Mediterranean remained the most deadly route with nearly two deaths for every 100 travellers in 2015, which is unacceptable;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 13 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas the Istanbul Convention, in particular its Article 60, requires the parties to take necessary legislative or other measures to ensure that gender- based violence against women may be recognized as a form of persecution and to ensure that the grounds for asylum listed in the 1951 Refugee Convention are interpreted in a gender-sensitive manner;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 21 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas women and girls can be subject to specific forms of gender-related persecution and discrimination in the countries of origin, including but not limited to female genital mutilation, forced marriage, domestic violence, rape, sexual violence, and ‘honour crimes’;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 24 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas criminal groups, smugglers and traffickers take advantage of the lack of safe passage into Europe, and women and girls who are in need of international protection become particularly vulnerable to sexual exploitation and are being forced to survival sex in exchange for continuing their journey, and therefore these women and girls are more exposed to the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 26 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas girls and women victims of gender-based violence who are in need of international protection may be reluctant to identify the true extent of the persecution suffered or feared and therefore, they require a supportive environment that they can be reassured of the confidentiality;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 30 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. ERegrets that there is a great degree of gender inequality for women and girls who are forced to leave their countries of origin for international protection; emphasizes that oftentimes vulnerable economic and other type of dependence puts women and girls in third countries in a situation where it is even more improbable for them thean for men to safely seek asylum - according to the UNHCR in 2017, women comprised from 9 - 22 % of the sea arrivals to Italy, Greece and Spain1 ; __________________ 1 [1] https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/down load/63039
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 36 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that gender-based violence, including sexual violence, has serious consequences on women and girls’ life and health, which could affect the mental health of women and lead to post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety and depression;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 40 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Is deeply concerned and regrets the deaths and human rights violations at the EU external borders; believes that legal and safe route into the EU is a crucial step for women, girls and minors who are in need of international protection, which will improve their security and safety, prevent them from gender-based violence along migration routes and secure their fundamental rights;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 45 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for a separate instrument on humanitarian visas, in addition and complementary to a Union programme on resettlement and humanitarian admission, to be established at the Union level in order to provide an additional safe and legal access to the EU territory for persons in need of international protection and calls on the Commission to deliver the legislative proposal wherein the third country nationals will receive the possibility to apply for a European humanitarian visa directly at any consulate or embassy of the Member States, while ensuring its gender-sensitive approach and effective protection of persons suffering gender-based persecution.
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 47 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to incorporate a gender perspective into the proposal, to respect for the existing international and European guidelines and legal instruments, and to recognize gender-based persecution as a valid ground for seeking international protection;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 50 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Member States to provide necessary and sufficient trainings to staffs and health professionals involved in dealing with children, girls and women victims of gender-based violence when they arrive in the EU, in order to provide specialised assistance and care services, including sexual and reproductive healthcare and psychological support;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 53 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Regrets that some Member States have not ratified the Istanbul Convention and reiterates its call for all Member States to ratify the Istanbul Convention and to fully implement it without any delay;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 55 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Calls for shared responsibility and close cooperation among the European countries, international organizations, relevant stakeholders and sectors at different levels;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 57 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve the collection of sex-disaggregated data in current refugee crisis and to ensure that a gender equality perspective is incorporated into relevant asylum policies;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 58 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Reminds the Commission and the Member States that the protection of persons in need of international protection is an issue which concerns all and a common response based on the principle of solidarity shall be given;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 60 #

2017/2270(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 g (new)
3g. Calls on the Commission proposal to take account of women and girls who are victims of gender-based violence in countries of origin and are in need of international protection, such as their application might be prioritised in order to reduce the waiting time, and they should be able to be interviewed separately and be informed of the choice to have interviewers and interpreters of the same sex as themselves; recommends that special assistance to be given to these women and girls during the application of humanitarian visas and when necessary, second or subsequent interviews should be conducted; addresses that the interviewers should receive sufficient trainings before conducting the interviews;
2018/06/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 167 #

2017/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 a (new)
Enlargement of the Schengen Area 1. Recalls that Romania and Bulgaria’s readiness for joining the Schengen Area was announced on several occasions by the President of the European Commission, and it has also been stated by the European Parliament in its resolution of 8 June 2011, by the Council in its conclusions of 9 and 10 June 2011 and 25 and 26 October 2012, and in the 3rd, 4th, 5th,6th, 7th and 8th bi-annual reports on the functioning of the Schengen Area; 2. Notes that in the European Council of 1 and 2 March 2012, the Heads of State and Government reiterated that all legal conditions had been met for the decision on Romania’s and Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen Area to be taken, and asked the Justice and Home Affairs Council to adopt its decision in September 2012. However, no decision has been taken until this moment, with postponements on many occasions; 3. We remind that Romania and Bulgaria have successfully fulfilled already in 2011 all relevant criteria and prerequisites, as set by the Schengen evaluation procedures; we believe that additional criteria cannot be imposed on the two Member States; 4. Urges the Council to take the decision concerning the accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen Area, in line with the Schengen acquis.
2018/03/14
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 5 #

2017/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health issue that requires commitment and willingness of the Member States to cooperate within the EU and at the international level and a proactive, coordinated action; underlines the importance of taking a holistic approach to tackling AMR through the one-health approach, by ensuring coherence and coordination between human health, animal health and the environment;
2018/03/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 11 #

2017/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls upon the Commission to support Member States in the development, assessment and implementation of national action plans against AMR, namely in what regards monitoring and surveillance systems and adequate support and incentive, taking into account the differences in reality among Member States;
2018/03/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 17 #

2017/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take an ambitious approach to ensuring that the targets set out in their respective Action Plans are fully and effectively achieved, and to strictly monitorAction Plans, containing measurable (clearly defined quantitative or qualitative) goals, benchmarks and effective measures to achieve these goals, are effectively implemented, and theat results thatstrictly monitored have been achieved;
2018/03/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 33 #

2017/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for legislative solutions that will assist farmers in reducing the need for the use of antibiotics in livestock farming, with the aim of prudent and responsible use of antimicrobialand consequently to reduce their use in livestock farming, reinforcing the obligation for a prudent and responsible use of these veterinary medicinal products; insists that such legislative solutions must address the prophylactic and metaphylactic use and the use in animals of antimicrobials that are of critical importance to human health;
2018/03/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 53 #

2017/2254(INI)

4. Calls for further research and development into new antimicrobials and encourages alternatives to be investigated, including the development of more sustainable farming systems based on less intensive farming models, underlying the need for incentives for EU and global coordination and cooperation on research programmes in order to stimulate the development of new antimicrobials, alternative therapies and (rapid) diagnostics;
2018/03/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 76 #

2017/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the prevention and control of infections in animals are key to tackling AMR in agriculture and therefore disease prevention must be the first step for legislation tackling AMR in agriculture, both to, via ensureing a high standard of animal welfare and, among others, and thus reduceing the need to resort to antibiotics; emphasises that the prescription-only status for antibiotics and the accountability of professionals in the various sectors, as well as the cooperation between the veterinarian and the livestock farmers, are key factors for success; believes that antibiotics should never be used as compensation for poor hygiene or inadequate animal husbandry;
2018/03/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 97 #

2017/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises the crucial role of education and training programmes in raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance and the prudent use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine for farmers and, veterinarians, professionals, and all those involved in livestock farming;
2018/03/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 111 #

2017/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the need to change the business culture employed by veterinary medicine producers, which encourages the use and overuse of certain medicines in order to generate profits;deleted
2018/03/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 121 #

2017/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that more cooperation between Member States, the Commission and the pharmaceutical industry is crucial in order to keep existing effective antimicrobials used in human and veterinary medicine on the market, explore alternative solutions to ensure availability of these antimicrobials on the market and promote its responsible use as well as preventive measures;
2018/03/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 141 #

2017/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that awareness of the issue should be raised at the highest political level, involving all Heads of State and all relevant UN and international organizations and aim for compromises and ambitious outcomes; emphasises that international cooperation involving sharing information, knowledge and best practices in tackling AMR is crucial in the context of the one- health approach for the benefit of human and animal health globally.;
2018/03/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 23 #

2017/2225(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Is if the opinion, nevertheless, that more could be done to increase general awareness of the impact of EU funding in Northern Ireland, in particular by informing the general public about the impact of EU-funded projects for the peace process and the general economic development of the region and promoting examples of best practice, with an emphasis on projects carried out at cross- border level;
2018/05/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 29 #

2017/2225(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Believes it desirable that, post- 2020, Northern Ireland should be able to continue to participate in the EU’s general cohesion funds if possible, as that would benefit economic and social development, particularly in disadvantaged and rural areas, and would help to reduce the gaps by comparison with other EU regions;
2018/05/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 21 #

2017/2224(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas lifelong learning plays an important role in increasing women's competitiveness and employability in the workplace; whereas only 15%1a of women with lower levels of education continue to participate in lifelong education and training, which would increase the difficulties they encounter in updating necessary skills in the changing labour market; __________________ 1a EIGE, Gender Equality Index 2017
2018/02/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 52 #

2017/2224(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission and Member States to place greater emphasis on attracting girls to the STEM and ICT fields, on providing education and training opportunities for girls, as well as on addressing the digital gender gap through developing their digital skills;
2018/02/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 71 #

2017/2224(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Encourages the Member States to raise public awareness of lifelong learning and to integrate a gender perspective in developing relevant policies and programs, particularly with a focus on women with lower levels of education, both in urban and rural areas, in order to provide them with upskilling opportunities;
2018/02/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 6 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas local and regional authorities are the most conversant with local and regional issues and are at the forefront of the transition to a circular economy and whereas their contribution is key to the achievement of this shift;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 10 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the transition to a stronger, more circular economy is a challenge for all European regions, but also represents key opportunities for those regions; to improve their trade balances and industrial competitiveness, and to create new jobs;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 49 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises the importance of applying waste hierarchy as a prerequisite for achieving a circular economy, as well as the need for greater transparency in the supply chain, so that end-of-life products and materials can be monitored and recovered efficiently; furthermore recognises a negative trend of investment of ESI Funds into lower levels of the waste hierarchy, in particular mechanical biological treatment (MBT) facilities and incineration, which can lead to overcapacities and long-term technological lock-in, thus jeopardising the achievement of EU recycling targets;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 58 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses the importance of the role of public-private partnership in the design and planning of new products and services that take life cycle into account, with a view to implementing the four design models that could be used under a circular economy: designing for longevity; designing for leasing/service; designing for reuse in manufacture; designing for materials recovery.
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 62 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that projects related to the circular economy which have received cohesion policy support have brought greater benefits to more developed regions; therefore encourages less developed regions to increase their efforts to achieve technological leapfrogging by implementing more projects that meet circular economy principles, and by developing partnerships and closer cooperation with groups of beneficiaries, such as materials experts, chemists, manufacturers and recyclers, particularly within the framework of the 'Industry 2020 and the circular economy' initiative;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 74 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for better access to finance for local authorities, including through heightened cooperation with the EIB within the framework of the European Investment Advisory Hub, to enable increased investments in green jobs and in local energy transition, including energy efficiency, decentralised distribution of energy and the circular economy;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 85 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Member States to ensure that the circular economy is suitably incorporated into educational programmes and vocational training and re-training as an interdisciplinary subject so as to shape new attitudes which will then help to define new business models and create new jobs;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 109 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Encourages regional and local authorities to further invest in education andal programmes and public awareness- raising aboutcampaigns on the benefits and advantages of all actions with the aim of implementing the circular economy through cohesion policy projects, thus increasing citizen participation and influencing consumer behaviour;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 115 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission, for the next programming period, to implement a relevant tracking methodology for highly successful projects that can provide examples of good practices, so as to allow accurate monitoring of the contribution of cohesion policy to the achievement of a circular economy;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 40 #

2017/2206(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on all states to ensure that indigenous women and girls enjoy the full protection and guarantees against all forms of violence, including sexual and gender-based violence, gender-based killings, early and forced marriages, female genital mutilation and other harmful practices;
2018/03/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 54 #

2017/2206(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Encourages the Commission and the EEAS to improve the education of indigenous women and girls, and to promote their access to sexual and reproductive health services in EU development cooperation programmes;
2018/03/05
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 57 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
(26) Where employers are required by legislation or collective agreements to provide training to workers to carry out the work for which they are employed, it is important to ensure that such training is provided equally without discrimination based on any ground such as sex, including to those in non-standard forms of employment. The costs of such training should not be charged to the worker nor withheld or deducted from the worker's remuneration.
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 88 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) the amount of paid leave to which the worker is entitled or, where this cannot be indicated when the information is given, the procedures for applying for, allocating and determining such leave;
2018/07/13
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 16 #

2017/0334(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) Strengthening economic and social cohesion by reinforcing structural reforms throughout the whole reform process or at individual stages of that process is crucial for successful participation in the Economic and Monetary Union. That is particularly important for Member States which joined the Union at a later date and whose currency is not the euro, in their preparation to join the euro area.
2018/05/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 24 #

2017/0334(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) IBearing in mind the positive experience that the EU has had with the technical assistance offered to other countries that have already adopted the euro, it is also necessary to indicate that actions and activities of the Programme may support reforms that may help Member States which joined the Union at a later date and that wish to adopt the euro to prepare for participation in the euro area.
2018/05/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 25 #

2017/0309(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
(3)3. Natural and man-made disasters, including new types of threat, can strike anywhere across the globe, often without warning. Whether of natural or man-made origin, they are becoming increasingly frequent, extreme and complex, exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, and irrespective of national borders. The human, environmental, and economic consequences stemming from disasters can be enormous in the medium and long term.
2018/04/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 28 #

2017/0309(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
(4) Recent experiences hasve shown that reliance on voluntary offers of mutual assistance, coordinated and facilitated by the Union Mechanism, does not always ensure that sufficient capacities are made available to address the basic needs of people affected by disasters in a timely and satisfactory manner, nor that the environment and property are properly safeguarded. This is particularly so where Member States and those in the near neighbourhood are simultaneously affected by recurrent disasters and collective capacity is insufficient to intervene in a timely manner.
2018/04/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 31 #

2017/0309(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
(5) Prevention is of key importance for protection against disasters and requires further action. To that effect, Member States should share risk assessments on a regular basis as well as summaries of their disaster risk management planning in order to ensure an integrated approach to disaster management, including in cross-border events, linking risk prevention, preparedness and response actions as swiftly as possible. In addition, the Commission should be able to require Member States to provide specific prevention and preparedness plans in relation to specific disasters, including in cross-border events, notably with a view to maximising overall Union support to disaster risk management. Administrative burden should be reduced and prevention policies should be linked together at regional and cross-border level and strengthened, including by ensuring necessary links to other key Union policies and instruments, notably the European Structural and Investment Funds as listed in recital 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/201313 . _________________ 13 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).
2018/04/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 40 #

2017/0309(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
(6) There is a need to reinforce the collective ability to prepare and respond to disasters notably through mutual support in Europe. In addition to strengthening the possibilities already offered by the European Emergency Response Capacity ('EERC' or 'voluntary pool'), from now on referred to as "European Civil Protection Pool", the Commission should also establish rescEU. The composition of rescEU should include joint emergency response capacities to respond to wildfires, large- scale floods and, earthquakes and other potential and unforeseen events, as well as a field hospital, and medical teams in line with World Health Organisation standards, that can be rapidly deployed to intervene rapidly and concomitantly in several different locations, if need be.
2018/04/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 46 #

2017/0309(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) It is beneficial for there to exist, at local, regional and cross-border level, on- going cooperation on the formation of mixed intervention teams and a simple common alert system for rapid intervention prior to the arrival of rescEU assistance, as well as regular public information campaigns on initial response measures in the event of a disaster which take regional specificities into account.
2018/04/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 48 #

2017/0309(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
(7) The Union should be able to support Member States where available capacities are insufficient to allow for an effective response to disasters, especially in the case of cross-border events, by contributing to the financing of leasing or rental arrangements for ensuring rapid access to such capacities or by financing their acquisition. This would substantially increase the effectiveness of the Union Mechanism, by ensuring availability of capacities in cases where an effective response to disasters would otherwise not be ensured, particularly for disasters with wide ranging impacts affecting a significant number of Member States. The drawing-up of lists of the most suitable equipment for use by one or more Member States and Union procurement of capacities should allow for economies of scale and better coordination when responding to disasters.
2018/04/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 53 #

2017/0309(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
(8) Reinforcing the European Civil Protection Pool requires enhanced Union financing in terms of adaptation and repair of capacities, as well as operational costs and a degree of flexibility to adapt in good time to situations that may arise.
2018/04/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 55 #

2017/0309(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
(9) In order to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of training and exercises andto reflect the continual development of new technologies and the latest innovations in the field of research that could be used in emergencies, and to enhance co-operation between Member States' national civil protection authorities and services, including at a cross-border level where applicable, it is necessary to establish a Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network that is based on existing structures.
2018/04/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 64 #

2017/0309(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
(11) There is a need to simplify Union Mechanism procedures to ensure that Member States can access assistance and capacities needed in order to respond to natural or man-made disasters as rapidly as possible, including in response to cross- border events.
2018/04/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 76 #

2017/0309(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f (new)
(ea) to step up cooperation and the coordination of activities at cross-border level, where applicable, especially when third countries are involved;
2018/04/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 85 #

2017/0309(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(aa) take action to improve the knowledge base on disaster risks and facilitate the sharing of knowledge, the results of scientific research, best practices and information, including among Member States that face common risks; orchestrate action to harmonise the information on alert systems, including at cross-border level, based on events;
2018/04/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 49 #

2017/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
(5) Work-life balance policies should contribute to the achievement of gender equality by promoting the participation of women in the labour market, tackling gender stereotypes that assume women should take the role of carers for children and for elderly and dependent relatives, while men should be the breadwinner and support the family financially, making it easier for men to share caring responsibilities on an equal basis with women, and closing gender gaps in earnings and pay. Such policies should take into account demographic changes including the effects of an ageing population.
2018/04/12
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 68 #

2017/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
(7) Work-life balance remains however a considerable challenge for many parents and workers with caring responsibilities, with a negative impact on female employment. A major factor contributing to the underrepresentation of women in the labour market is the difficulty of balancing work and family obligations. When they have children, women tend to work less hours in paid employment and spend more time fulfilling unpaid care responsibilities. Having an ill or dependent relative has also been shown to have a negative impact on female employment, leading some women to drop out of the labour market entirely. The lower participation of women in employment and the interruption of women’s careers due to their assumption of caring responsibilities exacerbate the gender gap in earnings and pay, putting women at higher risk of poverty or social exclusion.
2018/04/12
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 82 #

2017/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
(8) The current Union legal framework provides limited incentives for men to assume an equal share of caring responsibilities. Lack of paid paternity and parental leave in many Member States contributes to the low take-up of such leave by fathers. The imbalance in the design of work-life balance policies between women and men reinforces gender differences between work and care, and gender stereotypes that women should take more family care responsibilities. Conversely, use of work-life balance arrangements by fathers, such as leave or flexible working arrangements, has been shown to have a positive impact in reducing the relative amount of unpaid family work undertaken by women and leaving them more time for paid employment.
2018/04/12
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 132 #

2017/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
(15) In order to provide greater possibility for parents to use parental leave as their children grow up, the right to parental leave should be granted until the child is at least twelve years old. Member States should be able to specify the period of notice to be given by the worker to the employer when applying for parental leave and to decide whether the right to parental leave may be subject to a certain period of service. In view of the growing diversity of contractual arrangements, the sum of successive fixed-term contracts with the same employer should be taken into account for the purpose of calculating the period of service. To balance the needs of workers with those of employers, Member States should also be able to decide whether they define if the employer may be allowed to postpone the granting of parental leave under certain circumstances. In such cases, the employer should provide justification for the postponement in writing. Given that flexibility makes it more likely that second parents, in particular fathers, will take up their entitlement to such leave, workers should be able to request to take parental leave on a full-time or part-time basis or in other flexible forms. It should be up to the employer whether or not to accept such a request for parental leave in other flexible forms than full-time. Member States should also assess if the conditions and detailed arrangements of parental leave should be adapted to the specific needs of parents in particularly disadvantaged situations, such as single parents and parents with children with a disability, or a long-term or serious illness.
2018/04/12
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 186 #

2017/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
(23) Workers exercising their rights to leave or to request flexible working arrangements should be protected against any form of discrimination or any less favourable treatment on that ground.
2018/04/12
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 240 #

2017/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) “paternity leave” means paid leave from work for fathers to be taken on the occasion of the birth of a child;
2018/04/12
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 245 #

2017/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) “parental leave” means paid leave from work on the grounds of the birth or adoption of a child to take care of that child;
2018/04/12
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 287 #

2017/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) “single parent” means a person who is neither married nor in a civil partnership and has sole parental responsibility for a child, which is granted by a national competent authority.
2018/04/12
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 312 #

2017/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that workers have an individual right to paid parental leave of at least four months to be taken before the child reaches a given age which shall be at least twelve. That four-month period shall be extended for single parents and parents of a child with a disability, or a serious or long-term illness.
2018/04/12
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 357 #

2017/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall assess the need for the conditions of access and detailed arrangements for the application of parental leave to be adapted to the needs of adoptive parents, parents having a disability, single parents and parents with children with a disability, or a long-term or serious illness.
2018/04/12
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 407 #

2017/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Employers shall consider and respond to requests for flexible working arrangements referred to in paragraph 1, taking into account the needs of both employers and workers. Employers shall justify any refusal of such a request in writing.
2018/04/12
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 430 #

2017/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to prohibit any form of discrimination and less favourable treatment of workers on the ground that they have applied for, or have taken, leave referred to in Article 4, 5 or 6, or on the ground that they have exercised their right to flexible working arrangements referred to in Article 9.
2018/04/12
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 9 #

2016/2328(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights’ report entitled ‘Violence against women: an EU-widesurvey’, published in March 2014,
2018/03/09
Committee: LIBEFEMM
Amendment 32 #

2016/2328(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas a wide range of health professionals are likely to come into contact with victims, especially victims of gender-based violence, and are often initially contacted by the victim to report a crime; whereas evidence shows that health professionals, such as doctors and other clinical professionals, receive limited training in responding effectively to gender-based violence;
2018/03/09
Committee: LIBEFEMM
Amendment 33 #

2016/2328(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas women victims of gender- based violence always require special support and protection, due to their particular vulnerability to secondary and repeat victimization;
2018/03/09
Committee: LIBEFEMM
Amendment 43 #

2016/2328(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas about two-thirds of women victims of gender-based violence do not report to an authority, because they fear retaliation, embarrassment and social stigma;
2018/03/09
Committee: LIBEFEMM
Amendment 116 #

2016/2328(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the Member States to ensure that individual assessments are timely offered to women victims of gender-based violence, if necessary, during their first contact with a competent authority, in order to prevent secondary and repeat victimisation, intimidationand retaliation;
2018/03/09
Committee: LIBEFEMM
Amendment 151 #

2016/2328(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Calls on the Member States to ensure that information about victim support services and victims’ rights is accessible to health professionals, who are often initially contacted by women victims of gender-based violence and therefore, can play an enhanced role in identifying and channelling cases of violence against women; encourages the Member States to provide targeted trainings for health professionals, enabling them to identify cases of potential abuse and to encourage women victims to contact a competent authority;
2018/03/09
Committee: LIBEFEMM
Amendment 207 #

2016/2328(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the Member States to guarantee support services such as access to reproductive health service, trauma support and counselling as a part of targeted support for victims with specific needs, such as children, women victims of gender-based violence, victims of human trafficking and people with disabilities;
2018/03/09
Committee: LIBEFEMM
Amendment 221 #

2016/2328(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33 a. Encourages the Member States to take measures, such as promoting awareness-raising in all areas of victims’ rights, setting up telephone helplines and women’s shelters, to encourage and facilitate reporting of gender-based violence, and to offer immediate assistance to women victims;
2018/03/09
Committee: LIBEFEMM