443 Amendments of Mircea-Gheorghe HAVA
Amendment 8 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Subject to an assessment by the Commission carried out in the context of the regular monitoring of the impact of this Regulation and launched either following a duly substantiated request from a Member State or on the Commission’s own initiative, it is necessary to provide for the possibility to take any necessary measures for imports of any products falling under the scope of this Regulation which are adversely affecting the Union market or the market of one or several Member States for like or directly competing products. There is a particularly precarious situation in the markets for cereals, oilseeds, poultry, eggs, and sugar and honey and that may harm Union agricultural producers if imports from Ukraine were to increase. It is appropriate to introduce an automatic safeguard for cereals, oilseeds, eggs, poultry, and sugar and honey products that is activated if quantities imported pursuant to this Regulation exceed the arithmetic mean of quantities in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Amendment 8 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Subject to an assessment by the Commission carried out in the context of the regular monitoring of the impact of this Regulation and launched either following a duly substantiated request from a Member State or on the Commission’s own initiative, it is necessary to provide for the possibility to take any necessary measures for imports of any products falling under the scope of this Regulation which are adversely affecting the Union market or the market of one or several Member States for like or directly competing products. There is a particularly precarious situation in the markets for cereals, oilseeds, poultry, eggs, and sugar and honey and that may harm Union agricultural producers if imports from Ukraine were to increase. It is appropriate to introduce an automatic safeguard for cereals, oilseeds, eggs, poultry, and sugar and honey products that is activated if quantities imported pursuant to this Regulation exceed the arithmetic mean of quantities in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Amendment 18 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1– subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1– subparagraph 1
1. If a product covered by Article 1(1) or any other product originating in Ukraine is imported under conditions which adversely affect the Union market or the market of one or several Member States for like or directly competing products, the Commission may impose any measure which is necessary by means of an implementing act. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 5(3).
Amendment 18 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1– subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1– subparagraph 1
1. If a product covered by Article 1(1) or any other product originating in Ukraine is imported under conditions which adversely affect the Union market or the market of one or several Member States for like or directly competing products, the Commission may impose any measure which is necessary by means of an implementing act. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 5(3).
Amendment 24 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Subject to an assessment by the Commission carried out in the context of the regular monitoring of the impact of this Regulation and launched either following a duly substantiated request from a Member State or on the Commission’s own initiative, it is necessary to provide for the possibility to take any necessary measures for imports of any products falling under the scope of this Regulation which are adversely affecting the Union market or the market of one or several Member States for like or directly competing products. There is a particularly precarious situation in the markets for cereals, oilseeds, poultry, eggs, and sugar and honey that may harm Union agricultural producers if imports from Ukraine were to increase. It is appropriate to introduce an automatic safeguard for cereals, oilseeds, eggs, poultry, and sugar and honey products that is activated if quantities imported pursuant to this Regulation exceed the arithmetic mean of quantities in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Amendment 26 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
7. If, during the period 6 June to 31 December 2024, cumulative import volumes of either common wheat, wheat flours, and pellets; barley, barley flour and pellets; oats; maize, maize flour and pellets; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey; eggs, poultry or sugar since 1 January 2024 reach the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2021, 2022 and 2023, the Commission shall, within 210 days and after informing the Committee on Safeguards established by Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/478:
Amendment 26 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
7. If, during the period 6 June to 31 December 2024, cumulative import volumes of either common wheat, wheat flours, and pellets; barley, barley flour and pellets; oats; maize, maize flour and pellets; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey; eggs, poultry or sugar since 1 January 2024 reach the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2021, 2022 and 2023, the Commission shall, within 210 days and after informing the Committee on Safeguards established by Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/478:
Amendment 31 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) reintroduce for that product the corresponding tariff-rate quota suspended by Article 1(1), point b, until 31 December 2024 or in the case of sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; introduce a new tariff-rate quota based on the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2021, 2022 and 2023, until 31 December 2024; and
Amendment 31 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) reintroduce for that product the corresponding tariff-rate quota suspended by Article 1(1), point b, until 31 December 2024 or in the case of sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; introduce a new tariff-rate quota based on the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2021, 2022 and 2023, until 31 December 2024; and
Amendment 33 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) introduce from 1 January 2025 either a tariff-rate quota equal to five twelfths of that arithmetic mean or the corresponding tariff-rate quota suspended by Article 1(1), point b, whichever is highlower.
Amendment 33 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) introduce from 1 January 2025 either a tariff-rate quota equal to five twelfths of that arithmetic mean or the corresponding tariff-rate quota suspended by Article 1(1), point b, whichever is highlower.
Amendment 39 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
If, during the period 1 January to 5 June 2025, cumulative import volumes of either common wheat, flours, and pellets; barley, flour and pellets; oats; maize, flour and pellets; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey; eggs, poultry or sugar for the period since 1 January 2025 reach five twelfths of the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded 2021, 2022 and 2023, the Commission shall, within 210 days and after informing the Committee on Safeguards, reintroduce for that product the corresponding tariff-rate quota suspended by Article 1(1), point b or in the case of sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; introduce a new tariff-rate quota based on the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Amendment 39 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
If, during the period 1 January to 5 June 2025, cumulative import volumes of either common wheat, flours, and pellets; barley, flour and pellets; oats; maize, flour and pellets; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey; eggs, poultry or sugar for the period since 1 January 2025 reach five twelfths of the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded 2021, 2022 and 2023, the Commission shall, within 210 days and after informing the Committee on Safeguards, reintroduce for that product the corresponding tariff-rate quota suspended by Article 1(1), point b or in the case of sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; introduce a new tariff-rate quota based on the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Amendment 45 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
For the purposes of this paragraph, the terms eggs, poultry and sugar refer to all products covered by the tariff-rate quotas in the Appendix to Annex I-A of the Association Agreement for, respectivelcommon wheat, flours, and pellet ; barley, flour and pellets; oats; maize, flour and pellets; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey; eggs, poultry and sugar refer to all products covered by the tariff-rate quotas in the Appendix to Annex I-A of the Association Agreement for, respectively, common wheat, wheat flours, and pellets; barley, barley flour and pellets; oats ; maize, maize flour and pellets; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey, eggs and albumins, poultry meat and poultry meat preparations, and sugars, and the arithmetic mean shall be calculated by dividing the sum of import volumes in 2021, 2022 and 2023 by twohree.
Amendment 45 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
For the purposes of this paragraph, the terms eggs, poultry and sugar refer to all products covered by the tariff-rate quotas in the Appendix to Annex I-A of the Association Agreement for, respectivelcommon wheat, flours, and pellet ; barley, flour and pellets; oats; maize, flour and pellets; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey; eggs, poultry and sugar refer to all products covered by the tariff-rate quotas in the Appendix to Annex I-A of the Association Agreement for, respectively, common wheat, wheat flours, and pellets; barley, barley flour and pellets; oats ; maize, maize flour and pellets; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey, eggs and albumins, poultry meat and poultry meat preparations, and sugars, and the arithmetic mean shall be calculated by dividing the sum of import volumes in 2021, 2022 and 2023 by twohree.
Amendment 46 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
If a product covered by Article 1(1) or any other product originating in Ukraine is imported under conditions which adversely affect the Union market or the market of one or several Member States for like or directly competing products, the Commission may impose any measure which is necessary by means of an implementing act. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 5(3).
Amendment 48 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. If a product covered by Article 1(1) originating in Ukraine is imported in the EU or transit by the EU, the destination for all consignments of that product should be determined prior to entry into the EU by Ukrainian authorities. Furthermore, Ukrainian authorities should provide to the European Commission the necessary documentation certifying that those consignments reached their destination.
Amendment 48 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. If a product covered by Article 1(1) originating in Ukraine is imported in the EU or transit by the EU, the destination for all consignments of that product should be determined prior to entry into the EU by Ukrainian authorities. Furthermore, Ukrainian authorities should provide to the European Commission the necessary documentation certifying that those consignments reached their destination.
Amendment 60 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
If, during the period 6 June to 31 December 2024, cumulative import volumes of either eggs, poultry orcommon wheat, wheat flours, and pellets ; barley, barley flour and pellets ; oats ; maize, maize flour and pellets ; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked ; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey; eggs, poultry, sugar since 1 January 2024 reach the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2022 and1, 2022, 2023, the Commission shall, within 210 days and after informing the Committee on Safeguards established by Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/478:
Amendment 77 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) reintroduce for that product the corresponding tariff-rate quota suspended by Article 1(1), point b, until 31 December 2024 or in the case of sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; introduce a new tariff-rate quota based on the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2021, 2022 and 2023, until 31 December 2024; and
Amendment 83 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) introduce from 1 January 2025 either a tariff-rate quota equal to five twelfths of that arithmetic mean or the corresponding tariff-rate quota suspended by Article 1(1), point b, whichever is highlower.
Amendment 89 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
If, during the period 1 January to 5 June 2025, cumulative import volumes of either eggs, poultry orcommon wheat, flours, and pellets ; barley, flour and pellets ; oats ; maize, flour and pellets ; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked ; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey; eggs, poultry, sugar for the period since 1 January 2025 reach five twelfths of the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded 2021, 2022 and 2023, the Commission shall, within 210 days and after informing the Committee on Safeguards, reintroduce for that product the corresponding tariff-rate quota suspended by Article 1(1) or in the case of sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; introduce a new tariff-rate quota based on the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2021, 2022 and 2023, point b.
Amendment 104 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
For the purposes of this paragraph, the terms eggs, poultry andcommon wheat, flours, and pellets ; barley, flour and pellets ; oats ; maize, flour and pellets ; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked ; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey; eggs, poultry, sugar, refer to all products covered by the tariff-rate quotas in the Appendix to Annex I-A of the Association Agreement for, respectively, common wheat, wheat flours, and pellets ; barley, barley flour and pellets ; oats ; maize, maize flour and pellets ; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked ; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey, eggs and albumins, poultry meat and poultry meat preparations, and sugars, and the arithmetic mean shall be calculated by dividing the sum of import volumes in 2021, 2022 and 2023 by twohree.
Amendment 123 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. If a product covered by Article 1(1) originating in Ukraine is imported in the EU or transit by the EU, the destination for all consignments of that product should be determined prior to entry into the EU by Ukrainian authorities. Furthermore, Ukrainian authorities should provide to the European Commission the necessary documentation certifying that those consignments reached their destination.
Amendment 2 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) It is in the common interest of the Union and its Western Balkans partners1 to advance the efforts to reform political, legal and , educational and socio-economic systems of the latter with a view to their future Union membership. The prospect of Union membership has a powerful transformative effect, embedding positive democratic, political, economic and societal change. _________________ 1 Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Amendment 2 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) It is in the common interest of the Union and its Western Balkans partners1 to advance the efforts to reform political, legal and , educational and socio-economic systems of the latter with a view to their future Union membership. The prospect of Union membership has a powerful transformative effect, embedding positive democratic, political, economic and societal change. _________________ 1 Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
Amendment 11 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) To achieve these goals, special emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: connectivity, including transport, energy, green and digital transitions, education, research and skills development.
Amendment 11 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) To achieve these goals, special emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: connectivity, including transport, energy, green and digital transitions, education, research and skills development.
Amendment 24 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) Any measures under the Facility should be fully compliant with the fundamental values of the European Union as stated in Article 3 of the TFEU and contribute to the promotion of the multilevel governance and partnership principles, the place-based approach and the achievement of gradual integration on economic, social and territorial cohesion of the beneficiaries, in line with the spirit of the cohesion policy laiddown in Articles 174 and 155 TFEU.
Amendment 24 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) Any measures under the Facility should be fully compliant with the fundamental values of the European Union as stated in Article 3 of the TFEU and contribute to the promotion of the multilevel governance and partnership principles, the place-based approach and the achievement of gradual integration on economic, social and territorial cohesion of the beneficiaries, in line with the spirit of the cohesion policy laiddown in Articles 174 and 155 TFEU.
Amendment 30 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The implementation of this Regulation should be guided by the principles of equality and non- discrimination, as elaborated in the Union of Equality strategies. It should promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, and seek to protect and promote women’s and girls’ rights in line with the EU Gender Action Plans and relevant Council conclusions and international conventions. The implementation of the Facility should be in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in itsStrategy for the rights of persons with disabilities 2021-2030. All national plans should ensure accessibility and independent living in their investments and technical assistance for all vulnerable groups.
Amendment 30 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The implementation of this Regulation should be guided by the principles of equality and non- discrimination, as elaborated in the Union of Equality strategies. It should promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, and seek to protect and promote women’s and girls’ rights in line with the EU Gender Action Plans and relevant Council conclusions and international conventions. The implementation of the Facility should be in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in itsStrategy for the rights of persons with disabilities 2021-2030. All national plans should ensure accessibility and independent living in their investments and technical assistance for all vulnerable groups.
Amendment 44 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) accelerate the socio-economic convergence of Beneficiaries’ economies with the Union and promote their territorial cohesion;
Amendment 44 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) accelerate the socio-economic convergence of Beneficiaries’ economies with the Union and promote their territorial cohesion;
Amendment 49 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) promote the cross-border cooperation within the Beneficiaries, including regions located at the EU's external borders, address common challenges, foster partnerships and boost economic development, social cohesion and environmental sustainability;
Amendment 49 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) promote the cross-border cooperation within the Beneficiaries, including regions located at the EU's external borders, address common challenges, foster partnerships and boost economic development, social cohesion and environmental sustainability;
Amendment 53 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) promote the cross-border cooperation within the Beneficiaries, including regions located at the EU's external borders in oder to achieve energy efficiency and green transition;
Amendment 53 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) promote the cross-border cooperation within the Beneficiaries, including regions located at the EU's external borders in oder to achieve energy efficiency and green transition;
Amendment 55 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) boost innovation, particularly for MSMEs, SMEs and in support of the green and digital transitions;
Amendment 55 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) boost innovation, particularly for MSMEs, SMEs and in support of the green and digital transitions;
Amendment 59 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) boost quality education, research, training, reskilling and upskilling, and employment policies based on European skills agenda;
Amendment 59 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) boost quality education, research, training, reskilling and upskilling, and employment policies based on European skills agenda;
Amendment 60 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(h a) encourage the comprehensive strategic approach, combining reforms and investments in order to reduce brain drain and promote the Harnessing Talent Platform
Amendment 60 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(h a) encourage the comprehensive strategic approach, combining reforms and investments in order to reduce brain drain and promote the Harnessing Talent Platform
Amendment 64 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
(i a) promote economic, social and territorial cohesion in the long term within the Beneficiaries, including at intra-regional level;
Amendment 64 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
(i a) promote economic, social and territorial cohesion in the long term within the Beneficiaries, including at intra-regional level;
Amendment 65 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i b (new)
(i b) promote national reforms that enable urban transformations and facilitate the implementation of public investment, boosting coordination with the urban national policies, including for administrative capacity support;
Amendment 65 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i b (new)
(i b) promote national reforms that enable urban transformations and facilitate the implementation of public investment, boosting coordination with the urban national policies, including for administrative capacity support;
Amendment 77 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Measures under the Reform Agendas shall be based on the "do no harm to cohesion", the subsidiarity and the multilevel governance principles, building on the involvement of regions and cities. Territorial and place-based approaches of the activities under this Facility shall allow its intervention in relevant economic areas and particularly promote the links between rural and urban areas.
Amendment 77 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Measures under the Reform Agendas shall be based on the "do no harm to cohesion", the subsidiarity and the multilevel governance principles, building on the involvement of regions and cities. Territorial and place-based approaches of the activities under this Facility shall allow its intervention in relevant economic areas and particularly promote the links between rural and urban areas.
Amendment 79 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. The qualitative measures of Reform Agendas shall be based on the Quadruple innovation helix framework, to guarantee a better impact of the reforms and investments in the societies of the Beneficiaires.
Amendment 79 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. The qualitative measures of Reform Agendas shall be based on the Quadruple innovation helix framework, to guarantee a better impact of the reforms and investments in the societies of the Beneficiaires.
Amendment 81 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. The resources referred to in paragraph 2 point (b) may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Facility, such as preparatory actions, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the Facility and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, trainings, consultations with the Beneficiary authorities, conferences, consultation of local and regional authorities, civil society and stakeholders, information and communication actions, including inclusive outreach actions, and corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, insofar as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, as well as all other expenditure at headquarters and Union delegations for the administrative and coordination support needed for the Facility. Finally, expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects or programmes on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments.
Amendment 81 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. The resources referred to in paragraph 2 point (b) may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Facility, such as preparatory actions, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the Facility and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, trainings, consultations with the Beneficiary authorities, conferences, consultation of local and regional authorities, civil society and stakeholders, information and communication actions, including inclusive outreach actions, and corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, insofar as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, as well as all other expenditure at headquarters and Union delegations for the administrative and coordination support needed for the Facility. Finally, expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects or programmes on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments.
Amendment 88 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The design and implementation of the measures under the Reform Agendas shall be developed in partnership with local and regional authorities, industry, univerisities and civil society, and shall promote their institutional capacity to guarantee the ownership of the reforms and the impact of the investments.
Amendment 88 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The design and implementation of the measures under the Reform Agendas shall be developed in partnership with local and regional authorities, industry, univerisities and civil society, and shall promote their institutional capacity to guarantee the ownership of the reforms and the impact of the investments.
Amendment 90 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. Macro financial stability, sound public financial management, transparency, mutual trust between the different levels of governance and oversight of the budget are general conditions for payments that have to be fulfilled for any release of funds, as well as the capacity of national or sub-national authorities to manage funding programmes irrespective of their level of development.
Amendment 90 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. Macro financial stability, sound public financial management, transparency, mutual trust between the different levels of governance and oversight of the budget are general conditions for payments that have to be fulfilled for any release of funds, as well as the capacity of national or sub-national authorities to manage funding programmes irrespective of their level of development.
Amendment 93 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the arrangements for the active partnership of the relevant levels of governance, industry, universities and civil society, effective monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the Reform Agenda by the Beneficiary, including the relevant indicators set out in paragraph 2;
Amendment 93 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the arrangements for the active partnership of the relevant levels of governance, industry, universities and civil society, effective monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the Reform Agenda by the Beneficiary, including the relevant indicators set out in paragraph 2;
Amendment 33 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the framework of measures for innovating and scaling up the manufacturing capacity of net-zero technologies in the Union to support the Union’s 2030 target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % relative to 1990 levels and the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality target, as defined by Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, and to ensure the Union’s access to a secure and sustainable supply of net-zero technologies needed to safeguard the resilience of the Union’s energy system and to contribute to the creation and maintenance of quality jobs.
Amendment 39 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. The national competent authority shall ensure that applicants have easy access to information on and clear and simple procedures for the settlement of disputes concerning the permit-granting process and the issuance of permits to construct or expand projects, including, where applicable, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
Amendment 40 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) business support services, including but not limited to corporate tax declaration, national, regional, and local tax lawsegislation, labour law, state aid and competition legislation, and other relevant legislative components.
Amendment 42 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Where an environmental impact assessment must be carried out in accordance with Articles 5 to 9 of Directive 2011/92/EU, the project promoter concerned shall request an opinion to the competent authority referred to in Article 4 on the scope and level of detail of the information to be included in the environmental impact assessment report pursuant to Article 5(1) of that Directive. The national competent authority shall ensure that the opinion referred to in the first subparagraph is issued as soon as possible and within a period of time not exceeding 30 days from the date on which the project promoter submitted its request, without requesting further clarifications from the initiator beyond this deadline.
Amendment 50 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. When preparing plans, including zoning, spatial plans and land use plans, as well as action plans for sustainable energy and energy efficiency strategies, national, regional and local authorities shall, where appropriate, include in those plans provisions for the development of net-zero technology manufacturing projects, including net-zero strategic projects. Priority shall be given to artificial and built surfaces, industrial sites, brownfield sites, and, where appropriate, greenfield sites not usable for agriculture and forestry.
Amendment 62 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) it adopts comprehensive low- carbon and circular manufacturing practices, including waste heat recovery and utilization.
Amendment 80 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
8. TBoth the Commission, and the Memeber States shall set up and maintain an openly available registry of net-zero strategic projects.
Amendment 81 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to obligations provided for in Union law, Member States shall grant net-zero strategic projects the status of the highest national significance possible, where such a status exists in national law, and be treated accordingly in the permit-granting processes including those relating to environmental assessments and if national law so provides, to spatial planning. Local and regional authorities, within their legal competencies, provide maximum support to national authorities in environmental procedures, spatial planning, and other obligations derived from the domestic law of the Member States.
Amendment 84 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may provide administrative support, through institutions with appropriate competencies to net-zero strategic projects to facilitate their rapid and effective implementation, including by providing:
Amendment 90 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point d – point i (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point d – point i (new)
i) e) other legally recognized sources of funding in the legislation of the Member States.
Amendment 95 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) make publicly available data on areas where CO2 storage sites can be permitted on their territory. An online registry of CO2 storage sites will be managed by the competent authority of each Member State and the Commission.
Amendment 105 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 4 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 and Articles 107 and 108 the Treaty, and to the Union’s international commitments including the GPA and other international agreements by which the Union is bound, Member States, regional or local authorities, bodies governed by public law or associations formed by one or more such authorities or one or more such bodies governed by public law, shall assess the sustainability and resilience contribution as referred to in Article 19(2) of this Regulation when designing the criteria used for ranking bids in the framework of auctions, the aim of which is to support the production or consumption of energy from renewable sources as defined in Article 2, point (1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. Member States may prioritize the public funding, including European funds, of entities that contribute to the net-zero emissions objective listed in the annex.
Amendment 108 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) develop learning programmes, content and learning and training materials for training and education on developing, producing, installing, commissioning, operating, maintaining and recycling net- zero technologies, on raw materials, as well as to support the capacities of public authorities competent to issue permits and authorisations referred to in Chapter II and contracting authorities referred to in Chapter IV of this Regulation;. The Commission will involve relevant actors with proven practical experience in the development of educational content, as well as any enterprise or consortium of enterprises developing a technology production project that contributes to the net-zero emissions objective or a strategic project that contributes to the net-zero emissions objective.
Amendment 109 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) enable and promote the use of the learning programmes, content and materials by education and training providers in the Member States, among others by training trainers and develop mechanisms to ensure the quality and adequate monitoring of the training offered by education and training providers in the Member States based on the above learning programmes, content and materials;
Amendment 114 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December 2024 and every two years thereafter, Member States shall identify whether the learning programmes developed by the European net-zero industry academies are equivalent to the specific qualifications required by the host Member State to access regulated activities within the scope of a profession with particular interest for the net-zero industry. Member States shall ensure that the results of the assessments are made public and easily accessible online to all relevant stakeholders. Member States shall implement specific equivalence measures in compliance with their domestic legal framework and in consultation with relevant actors from the training system, social partners, and industries that contribute to the net-zero emissions objectives.
Amendment 115 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) facilitate the development of European standards and occupation profiles consisting of a common set of knowledge, skills and competences for key professions in the net- zero technologies, drawing inter alia upon the learning programmes developed by the European Net-Zero Industry Academies, and, where appropriate, using the terminology provided by the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) classification to facilitate transparency and mobility between jobs and across internal market borders;
Amendment 116 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) promote adequate working conditions in jobs in net-zero technology industries, the activation of youth, women and seniors to the labour market for net- zero technology industries, and the attraction of skilled workers from third countries, and thereby achieve a more diverse workforce;, without risking the occurrence of imbalances in the labor markets of the Member States.
Amendment 118 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) organise information and awareness raising activities about participation to the regulatory sandboxes by small and medium enterprises;
Amendment 121 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The Commission and Member States may coordinate themselves within the Platform on the Net-Zero Industrial Partnerships and also with relevant third countries to help promote the adoption of net-zero technologies globally and to support the role of Union industrial capabilities in paving the way for the global clean energy transition, in line with the overall objectives of this Regulation stemming from Article 1 of this Regulation. The Platform may periodically discuss:
Amendment 127 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 7
Article 29 – paragraph 7
7. The Platform shall invite representatives of the European Parliament to attend, as observers, its meetings, including of the standing or temporary sub- groups referred to in paragraph 6. The platform presents an annual activity report to the European Parliament.
Amendment 4 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The Union censuses should become more cost-effective through making full use of the rich set of administrative data available across the Member States or a combination of different sources including sources related to the Internet of Things (IoT) and provision of digital services. They should be also used to re-establish the demographic baseline and include surveys of the coverage of administrative data sources.
Amendment 5 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Member States and the Commission (Eurostat) should have sustainable access to the widest possible range of data sources to produce European statistics on population and housing of high quality and in a cost-effective manner. In this regard, it is crucial that national statistical authorities get timely access and are able to use promptly the administrative data owned by public administrations at national, regional and local level, in accordance with Article 17a of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009. For example, statistics on energy efficiency of buildings can be based on administrative data relating to the issuance of energy certificates of buildings under Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council. The national 31 Owners of administratistical institutes also need to be involvedve data sources should involve national statistical offices in decisions concerning the design and redevelopment of relevant administrative data sources to ensure that they can be further reused for compilation of official statistics. __________________ 31 Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 13).
Amendment 9 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘conventional dwellings’ means aare structurally separate and independent premise at as in fixed locations that isare designed for permanent human habitation but that is not intended for institutional or collective housing; and which at the reference date are (a) being used as a residence or (b) unoccupied or (c) used as a secondary or seasonal dwelling. ‘separate’ means surrounded by walls and covered by a roof or ceiling in such a way that one or more persons can reside there independent of others. ‘independent’ means with direct access from a street or stairway, passage, corridor or land.
Amendment 10 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Amendment 11 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘household’ means a group of two or more persons who share living quarters or other specific resources; or an individual person who does not form part of any other household;
Amendment 12 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘fFamily unit’ means a group of two or more persons who live inbelong to the same household and who are related through pmarenthood or through marital,riage, are partners in a registered or consensual union partnership, or as parents and children;
Amendment 13 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
(20) ‘statistical unit’ means one member of a universe of entities, namelythe basic observation unit, namely a natural persons, objects or events about which data are collected and statistics are ultimately compiledhousehold, family unit, abode or conventional dwelling;
Amendment 14 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The population base shall include all usually resident persons, regardless of citizenship or whether the person is or was formerly stateless, and regardless of whether the person’s residence or stay is authorised or permitted by the relevant authorities.;
Amendment 15 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. When applying the definition of usual residence, Member States shallmay use:
Amendment 16 #
Amendment 17 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) buildings intended for habitation, living quarters and conventional dwellings.
Amendment 18 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) familiey units and households.
Amendment 19 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission shall adopt implementing acts to specify the technical propertiescontent of the data sets and metadata to be provided to the Commission (Eurostat). #Those implementing acts shall specify the following technical elements, where appropriate:
Amendment 20 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) provisionforwarding deadlines;
Amendment 21 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 18(2) at least 124 months before the beginning of the relevant reference time, except for the population and housing census for which the implementing acts shall be adopted at least 24 months before the beginning of the year in which the reference date falls.
Amendment 22 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall produce European statistics on population and housing quarterly, every six months, annually and multi-annually, and in a decennial population and housing census. Data may be provided in the form of preliminary results and may be subject to revision;
Amendment 23 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. The first reference date for which annual statistics on the topic ‘population stocks’ are to be provided shall be 31 December 20256. The first reference time for which any other statistics under this Regulation are to be provided shall be in 20267.
Amendment 24 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. When Member States publish statistics required by this Regulation at national level ahead of the provision deadlines established in accordance with Articles 5(5) and 7(5), they shallmay provide them to the Commission (Eurostat) as follows:
Amendment 25 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) statistics of quarterly and six- monthly periodicity at the latest by up to oneseven working days after the national publication;
Amendment 26 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) statistics of annual periodicity at the latest by up to thrfourteen working days after the national publication;
Amendment 27 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) statistics of multi-annual and decennial periodicity at latest by up to seventwenty-one working days after the national publication.
Amendment 28 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall assess and monitor the quality of their data sources, including of administrative records and other appropriate sources used.;
Amendment 29 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. If need be, Member States shall continuously develop innovative sources and methods and use them to improve statistics compiled under this Regulation provided that they allow for producing statistics that meet the quality requirements laid down in Article 12.
Amendment 30 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. National authorities in charge of administrative data sources relevant for the purposes of this Regulation shall allow reuse of these data in time and frequency sufficient to produce and submit statistics within the deadlines and compliant with the specific quality requirements according to this Regulation. The timely access to administrative records, as well as its operational modalities, shall be included in cooperation agreements to be established between those national authorities and the national statistical authorities. National authorities holding administrative data sources shall provide the data to the national statistical offices on the basis of a unique statistical identifier or a personal identification number (PIN), where applicable;
Amendment 31 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 32 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Where the application of this Regulation, or the delegated or implementing acts adopted pursuant thereto, requires major adaptations to be made to a Member State’s national statistical system, the Commission may grant, by means of implementing acts, derogations to Member State, for a maximum duration of twofive years.
Amendment 14 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that opportunities to participate in the NEB must be fully inclusive and accessible to all EU citizens and all regions and territories, including peripheral urban areas, cross-border areas and less populated, rural and mountain areas and islands; emphasises that local and regional authorities, companies and all stakeholders and, but above all residents, must be the drivers of NEB projects; the NEB must support projects for the development of communities and the public space, in preference to those which prioritise motorised transport, infrastructure and logistics in residential areas;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the fact that NEB projects shouldmust be inclusive and equitable and must contribute to the affordability and accessibility of, the integration into the green and digital transitions inof urban and spatial planning, housing, resilient and sustainable renovation, building conversions, and the recreation of public space as the centre of community life, particularly for those groups and areas that need it the most; and enhance the built environment, without excluding those groups and areas that need it the most; greater attention must be paid to the quality and consistency of actions to restore cultural and historical heritage buildings with housing, community or economic functions; insists that careful consideration be given to the need for access, parking, green space development solutions, and infrastructure to ensure the safety of citizens and public and private assets; encourages all forms of street art that can enhance the quality and attractiveness of local neighbourhoods and public spaces;
Amendment 42 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the NEB encompasses many dimensions and policy areas, which may make it difficult for regional and local authorities to fully understand how to make the most of its opportunities; underlines the crucial role of local and regional authorities in implementing the NEB; calls on the Commission, therefore, to provide specific and targeted information on projects, funding,financing programmes, ideas for projects, urban regeneration and architecture concepts, and technological and capacity- building opportunities, as well as clear definitions of award criteriaeligibility, assessment and award criteria; stresses the importance of formulating clear conditions for the sustainability and post-implementation management of projects financed under the NEB initiative; projects must enable new jobs and opportunities to be created, in particular for SMEs;
Amendment 52 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Insists that appropriate and accessible public funding is crucial for encouraging and implementing NEB ideas and projects at a local level; calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide local and regional authorities with relevant and user-friendly information on all financial possibilities and to support the sharing of best practices. calls on the Commission to consider the desirability of a dedicated NEB European financing programme by the next MFF, with distinct sources of funding correlating to national funding programmes in each Member State and financing programmes already agreed under the National Recovery and Resilience Plans, Partnership Agreements, or other Community initiatives; the programme should facilitate and stimulate the participation of different categories of owners in projects, in compliance with Community and national State aid legislation.
Amendment 80 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that it is important to know who benefits from EU funds in order to protect the financial interests of the EU and to detect fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest in particular; notes that data for identifying economic operators and their beneficial owners is not easily, or not at all, accessible12 ; considers that requiring the centralisation of the information in a single, interoperable EU database with information on direct and ultimate beneficiaries would overcome the identified fragmentation and lack of transparency; _________________ 12Study on the largest 50 beneficiaries in each EU Member State of CAP and Cohesion Funds, requested by the CONT Committee, PE 679.107 - May 2021.
Amendment 150 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that management and control systems of Member States’ authorities are regularly assessed by the Commission in accordance with the sector-specific rules; considers that shortcomings found in one Member State are not automatically applicable to other Member States and that corrective measures, in adjustments either to the legal requirements or to the implementation guidelines, should be proportionate and tailored to the Member State where these findings are applicable; and that the results of the assessments carried out by the Commission should be made public;
Amendment 151 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Considers that EU assessments should strictly adhere to EU standards, including their being carried out transparently; considers that where stricter national standards exist, the use of these must not be to the detriment of the beneficiary; considers that Article 126 of the Financial Regulation on cross-reliance on assessments shouldmust obligatorily be changed to reflect this principle;
Amendment 126 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 14 – point 1 (new)
(1) Calls for a greater role for local and regional authorities, especially those in cross-border regions, in implementing cohesion policy programmes and projects that have a significant impact in terms of reducing health disparities;
Amendment 59 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that island economies are oriented towards the primary and tertiary sectors and that hyper-specialisation weakens the economic fabric by making it more vulnerable to economic slowdowns; is concerned about long-term developments which in many EU islands can create an economy that is based solely on tourism, which lead to seasonal vulnerabilities such as overtourismin summer, followed by a lack of financial resources during winter;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Stresses that most islands do not have vibrant cities, they cannot benefit from urban financial spill-over like mainland rural areas. This situation increases the development gap of island rural areas
Amendment 62 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Notes with concern that having a reduced critical mass, it is inherently more difficult for islands to diversify their economy, leading to decreased competitiveness, especially regarding the capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to explore economies of scale
Amendment 100 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers the use of renewable energy toshould be a priority and believes it could, which bring substantial benefits to islandsbut at the same time preserves islands' traditional architecture and local habitat; calls, therefore, for the development of a wide range of renewable energy to be supported; welcomes the green hydrogen programmes which islands have launched;
Amendment 134 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Stresses the need for increased support to stimulate innovative and sustainable entrepreneurial development in islands.
Amendment 148 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Notes that some islands facing large numbers of migrants and sometimes far outnumbering the local population, who are not in a position to supply the necessary means of accommodation and assistance
Amendment 37 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas cities, towns and functional urban areas, such as metropolitan areas, are key economic pillars to boost growth, help increase Member States' GDP, create jobs and enhance the Union’s competitiveness in a globalised economy;
Amendment 70 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that overconcentration of the population in certain urban areas has already led to repercussions such as congestion, the growing challenge of affordable housing, pollution, a deterioration in quality of life, urban sprawl, and a significant risk of discrimination, poverty and social exclusion for certain segments of the population;
Amendment 81 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to promote the inclusion of marginalised communities such as people with disabilities, more isolated older people, homeless people and ethnic minorities such as Roma; calls for funding needs to be addressed at a local level, including those of urban areas and functional and metropolitan urban areas, in order to support these marginalised communities sustainably; recalls that sufficient national resources are key to the successful implementation of policy measures put forward by the EU Roma strategic framework for equality, inclusion and participation;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the widespread gender data gap in the field of cohesion policy and urban planning and calls on the Member States to introduce unitary and transparent data collection methods using sex-disaggregated data;
Amendment 144 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Warns that cities and towns are acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change; is highly concerned that heatwaves, which are already more extreme in cities due to the effects of urban heat islands, are increasing in both intensity and frequency, while extreme precipitation events and storm surges are likely to result in increased flooding such as that witnessed in Europe this summer, meaning there is a need to significantly increase the resilience of cities to disasters;
Amendment 155 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that the commitment of functional and metropolitan urban areas is crucial for the transition to a climate- neutral society; believes, therefore, that more funding must be made available for urban areas to achieve the targets of the European Green Deal;
Amendment 175 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that digital literacy should be strengthened to expand access to new opportunities; considers that investment in education and training must be boosted with comprehensive programmes for worker upskilling, in the public and private sectors alike, reskilling and lifelong learning that respond to the shifts in demand for skills; calls for an action plan to advance women and girls in education and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM);
Amendment 198 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recognises the fact that despite the lack of explicit EU competences on urban development, a broad range of EU initiatives do have an impact on towns, cities and metropolitan and functional urban areas;
Amendment 230 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to put forward a code of conduct on partnerships, which should set minimum standards for the involvement of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, economic and social partners, the relevant bodies representing the academic world, the world of innovation and research, civil society and non- governmental organisations, and the bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights and non- discrimination; considers that such bodies should be involved in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EU programmes, including in monitoring committees;
Amendment 43 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy15 sets out milestones to show the European transport system’s path towards achieving the objectives of a sustainable, smart and resilient mobility. It envisages that rail freight traffic should increase its market share by 50% by 2030 and double by 2050; transport by inland waterways and short sea shipping should increase its market share by 25% by 2030 and by 50% by 2050; traffic on high-speed rail should double by 2030 and triple by 2050; at least 30 million zero-emission cars and 80,000 zero-emission trucks should be in operation on Union roads by 2030, and nearly all cars, vans and buses and new heavy-duty vehicles should be zero- emissionpowered by renewable, alternative and advanced fuels by 2050; scheduled collective travel under 500 km should be carbon- neutral by 2030 within the Union; by 2030, there should be at least 100 climate-neutral cities in Europe. _________________ 15 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic And Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy – putting European transport on track for the future’, COM(2020)789 final.
Amendment 45 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The realisation of the trans- European transport network creates the enabling conditions in terms of infrastructure basis allowing to make all transport modes more integrated, sustainable, affordable and inclusive, to make sustainable alternatives widely available in a multimodal transport system and to put in place the right incentives to drive the transition, notably by ensuring a fair transition, in line with the objectives presented in the Council Recommendation (EU) […] of […] on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality.
Amendment 47 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The planning, development and operation of the trans-European transport network should enable sustainable forms of transport, provide for improved multimodal and interoperable transport solutions and for an enhanced intermodal integration of the entire logistic chain, thereby contributing to a smooth functioning of the internal market by creating the arteries that are necessary for smooth passenger and freight transport flows across the Union. In addition, the network should aim at strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion by ensuring accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the Union, including a better connectivity of the outermost regions and other remote, rural, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas. The development of the trans-European transport network should also enable seamless, safe and sustainable mobility of goods and personpersons and goods in all their diversity and structure, and should contribute to further economic growth and competitiveness in a global perspective, by establishing interconnections and interoperability between national transport networks in a resource-efficient and sustainable way.
Amendment 48 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Growth in traffic has resulted in increased congestion in international transport and accidents. In order to ensure the international mobility of passengers and goods, the capacity of the trans- European transport network and the use of that capacity should be optimised and, where necessary, expanded by removing infrastructure bottlenecks and bridging missing infrastructure links within and between Member States and, as appropriate, neighbouring countries, and taking into account the ongoing negotiations with candidate and potential candidate countries.
Amendment 49 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The trans-European transport network consists to a large extent of existing infrastructure. In order to fully achieve the objectives of the new trans- European transport network policy, uniform requirements and clear standards regarding the infrastructure shouldmust be established.
Amendment 50 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In the implementation of projects of common interest, due consideration should be given to the particular circumstances of the individual project concerned. Where possible, synergies with other policies should be exploited and implemented, for instance with tourism aspects by including, within civil engineering structures such as bridges or tunnels, bicycle infrastructure for cycling paths, including the EuroVelo routes, or with security aspects by including new technologies such as sensors in bridg, sustainable, relevant and cost-effective technologies.
Amendment 52 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) During infrastructure planning, Member States and other project promoters should give due consideration to the risk assessments and adaptation measures and all their cost-benefit analysis outcomes, that seek to improve resilience, for example to climate change, natural hazards and human-made disasters. By providing further incentives to develop sustainable forms of transport and with the implementation of high-level standards for green transport infrastructure, the realisation of the trans-European transport network will support the “do no significant harm” principle.
Amendment 55 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The interests of regional and local authorities, as well as those of the public concerned by a project of common interest, shouldmust be appropriately taken into account in the planning and construction phase of projects, with transparent and consistent evidence.
Amendment 57 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The comprehensive network should be sufficiently equipped with alternative, renewable and advanced fuels infrastructure in order to ensure that it effectively supports the transition to zero- emission mobility, in line with the milestones set in the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy. At the same time, safe and secured parking networks providing comprehensive services should be extended and financially supported by Union funds.
Amendment 65 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35 a (new)
Recital 35 a (new)
(35 a) All Member States should prioritize projects of common interests on the TEN-T in terms of financial support, simplified public acquisition procedures, building permit, timeframe for appeals, short terms for payments, clear controlling and monitoring procedures.
Amendment 67 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Cooperation with third countries, including neighbouring countries, is necessary in order to ensure connection and interoperability between the infrastructure networks of the Union and those countries. In view of this, where appropriate, the Union should promote projects of common interest with those countries, assessing and ensuring that the objectives and requirements of the trans- European transport network are complied with in order to ensure the interoperability of the Union network, in the same avoiding its usage for illegal migration.
Amendment 68 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38 a (new)
Recital 38 a (new)
(38 a) An extension of The European Transport Corridors should be realised into Republic of Moldova and Ukraine in a stable and secured geopolitical context, while assuring adequate financial support.
Amendment 70 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47 a (new)
Recital 47 a (new)
(47 a) The Rhine-Main-Danube river transport corridor, which will link the port of Constanta to the port of Rotterdam and the Black Sea to the North Sea, should become a financing and execution priority for the Union and the Member States together with all intermodal connections, land and port, civil and economic, required throughout the navigation channel.
Amendment 74 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) Member States should establish a national SUMP support programme aimed at promoting the uptake of SUMPs and improving coordination among regions, cities and towns. It should support regions, cities and urban functional areas to develop high-quality SUMPs and reinforce monitoring and evaluation of the SUMP implementation through legislative measures, guidance, capacity building, assistance and possibly financial support.
Amendment 75 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) The Mission on Climate-neutral and Smart Cities, set up under the Horizon Europe framework programme, aims to have 100 climate neutral cities in the Union by 2030. The cities involved in the Mission will act as experimentation and innovation hubs for others to follow by 2050. Being so well received all across EU, a new Mission on Climate-neutral and Smart Cities should be launched, under the same programme, with new cities and a more generous budget.
Amendment 79 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) The trans-European transport network should provide the basis for the large-scale deployment of new technologies and innovation, such as digital and 5G infrastructure and internet of things, which can help enhance the overall efficiency of the European transport sector and capacity to enable secure passenger flows using efficient means, make public or greener transport means more attractive for passengers, and reduce its carbon footprint. This will contribute towards the objectives of the European Green Deal and at the same time contribute to the objective of increasing energy security for the Union. In order to achieve those objectives, the availability of alternative fuels and related infrastructure should be improved throughout the trans- European transport network.
Amendment 81 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59 a (new)
Recital 59 a (new)
(59 a) Strong and intelligent power supply networks should be supported to enable fast charging stations on the TEN- T corridors.
Amendment 95 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) deployment of safe and secured parking facilities and comprehensive services for drivers and travellers;
Amendment 96 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The core and extended core network shall consist of those parts of the trans-European transport network which shall be developed as a matter of priority for achieving the objectives for the development of the trans-European transport network. The Member States will interlink the core and extended networks with the national, regional and local mobility networks.
Amendment 97 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. A project of common interest encompasses its entire cycle, including feasibility studies and permission procedures, construction, operation, maintenance, surveillance and evaluation.
Amendment 98 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission may require Member States by means of an implementing act to establish a single entity for the construction and, management and maintenance of cross-border infrastructure projects of common interest. The relevant European Coordinator shall have the status of observer in the management or supervisory board or in both of that single entity.
Amendment 99 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promote the extension of the trans- European transport network policy into third countries; a dedicated budget envelope with minimum 30 % in appropriations shall be assigned in the next Multiannual Financial Framework to external transport CEF in order to increase cooperation with third countries;
Amendment 100 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) keeping existing infrastructure operational and improving or maintaining its quality in terms of safety, security, efficiency of the transport system and transport operations, safe and secured parkings, climate and disaster resilience, environmental performance, and the continuity of traffic flows;
Amendment 101 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) contributing to transport emission reduction and increased energy security by promoting the use of zero-emission vehicles and vessels and renewable and low-carbon fuels, through the deployment of corresponding alternative, renewables and advanced fuels infrastructure;
Amendment 102 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) mitigating exposure of urbancities and urban functional areas to negative effects of transiting rail and road transport;
Amendment 103 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the development of a safe and secure road network, with sufficient safe and secured parking and alternative fuel infrastructures;
Amendment 104 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) integrating ICT infrastructures, especially e-ticketing, and mobility as a service on all transport modes using core, extended and comprehensive network and their connections with national, regional and local networks;
Amendment 106 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a – paragraph 3
When specifying the reference water levels the Commission shall take into account the requirements which are set out in international conventions and in agreements concluded between Member States and relevant stakeholders concerned.
Amendment 107 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) promoting and developing measures to improve the environmental performance of inland waterway transport and transport infrastructure, including zero and low emission vessvessels using alternative, renewable and advanced fuels and measures to mitigate impacts on water bodies and water- dependent biodiversity, in accordance with the applicable requirements under Union law or relevant international agreements.
Amendment 108 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) construction, maintenance, or upgrading basic port infrastructure, such as internal basins, quay walls, berths, jetties, docks, dykes, backfills and land reclamation;
Amendment 109 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) expansion of the operating capacity inside and outside the port area in strong connection with environment protection and legal conditions for new constructions;
Amendment 110 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the roads are designed, built or upgraded and maintained with the highest level of environmental protectionmost resource-efficient, eco-friendly and climate-proof materials, including as appropriate through low noise road surfaces and the collection, treatment and release of water run-off;
Amendment 111 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) introduction of innovative technologies to improve the control of compliance with the Union road transport legal framework, including smart and automated enforcement tools and, 5G communication infrastructure and internet of things;
Amendment 113 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) are equipped with at least one refuelling and recharging station as defined in Article 2, point (43), of Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] dedicated to serve heavy- duty vehicles, by 31 December 2030;
Amendment 115 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Article 39 – paragraph 2
2. The urban nodes of the trans- European transport network are listed in Annex II. The list can be completed after a proper environmental, financial and risk assessment and the approval of the Member State and its relevant national, regional and local stakeholders.
Amendment 116 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) adoption of a sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) in line with Annex V that includes notably measures to integrate the different modes of transport, to promote efficient zero-emission mobility including sustainable and zero-emission urban logistics, to reduce air and noise pollution and that takes long-distance trans-European transport flows into consideration, to assess in terms of costs and benefits the accessibility and affordability for users of different modes of transport;
Amendment 119 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
(iii) for freight transport: sustainable, seamless and safe interconnection between rail, road, and, as appropriate, inland waterway, air and maritime infrastructure as well as appropriate connections with logistics platforms and facilities, as well safe and secure parking areas;
Amendment 121 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promotion of efficient and low- noise zero emission transport and mobility, including greening public and private urban fleets;
Amendment 124 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) support and promote the decarbonisation of transport through transition to zero - and low-emission vehicles, vessels and aircraft and other innovative and sustainable transport and network technologies such as: automated trains, autonomous vehicles, drones, maglev trains and hyperloop;
Amendment 125 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) improve the operation, management, accessibility, interoperability, multimodality and efficiency of the network, including through the development of multimodal digital mobility as a services solution and the development of infrastructure that allows for seamless multimodality, such as high-speed rail and city train/tram connection at airports;
Amendment 126 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1
Article 45 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that transport infrastructure provides for safe and secure passenger and freight movements by implementing proper, qualitative and on time maintenance plans during the entire life-time of transport infrastructure.
Amendment 35 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Expects the EIB to comply with Article 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and to put on hold disbursement, and, if necessary, to withdraw funding, if there is evidence or a serious risk of adverse impacts; expects the EIB to conduct thorough monitoring that fully takes into account concerns expressed by concerned parties and stakeholders, in particular those pertaining to human rights violations and breaches of the rule of law;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Expects the CBRM and the EIB’s revised transport lending policy not to fall below the standard of EU taxonomy; calls for no new loans to be granted that hinder the decarbonisation of transport, and, in particular, no newfor a reduction in the level of financing to be awarded for the expansion of airports, for increased road capacity, for port expansions in Europe and related infrastructure or for the shipping of liquefied natural gas, while adjusting the decarbonisation requirements for this type of investment;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the EU’s industrial future is linked to an alignment of the economy with the principles of the European Green Deal, which, alongside competitiveness and job creation, forms part of a roadmap towards a new growth policy for the EU, bringing together citizens, cities and regions together, and allowing for a just transition, regions and companies in developing an internationally competitive European industrial sector;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the EU’s industrial future is linked to an alignment of the economy with the principles of the European Green Deal, a roadmap towards a new growth policy for the EU, bringing citizens, authorities, companies, cities and regions together, and allowing for a just transition;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that investment in innovative means of production should foster cohesion amongst all EU regions, allowing them to accomplish fair and inclusive economic growthcompetitive economic growth; recalls the proposals made for innovative public procurements and the need to promote public-private collaboration;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 62 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that in supporting SMEs through the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) the goal should be, inter alia, an innovative and smart, smart and knowledge-based economic transformation, a greener and low carboncompetitive EU, as well as an EU which is more connected and aims to ensure long- term and sustainable employmenteconomic growth;
Amendment 63 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that in supporting SMEs through the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) the goal should be, inter alia, an innovative and smart economic transformation, a greener and low carbon EU, as well as an EU which is more connected and aims to ensure long- term and sustainable employment;
Amendment 77 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates that the public sector has an important new role to play in facilitating a just transition by promoting a green and fair energy transition, green and blue investments, the circular economy and the digital switch, as well as climate adaptation and risk prevention in all EU regions;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates that the public sector has an important new role to play in facilitating a just transition by promoting a green and fair energy transition, green and blue investmentindustrial growth and a knowledge-based society by promoting industrial competitiveness, the circular economy, as well as climate adaptation and risk prevention in all EU regions;
Amendment 101 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the EU should be attentive to preserving and developing an industrial strategy and production which ensure European strategic autonomy, bearing in mind the need to reduce its high energy and regulatory costs, as well as the availability and delivery of essential products and equipment for citizens if the need arises in the single market;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas climate change is a challenge that transcends boundaries and requires immediate and ambitious action at Union, national, regional and locall levels to limit global warming to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels and prevent biodiversity loss on a massive scale;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas global warming may reach 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels as soon as the 2021-2027 Cohesion Policyduring the current programming period, necessitating immediate action to tackle the climate emergency;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the economic, social and territorial disparities which Cohesion Policy has the primary goal of addressing may also be exacerbaimpacted by climate change and its long-term consequences;
Amendment 40 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas local and regional authorities, but also other relevant stakeholders are key actors for implementing Cohesion Policy effectively and, delivering an effective response to the urgent threat of climate changemultiple crisis such as the climate change, biodiversity, as well as the health, social and economic crisis linked to the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
Amendment 62 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas energy sources derived from solid fossil fuels undermine efforts to achieve climate neutrality;
Amendment 65 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas regional environment strategies should serve the pursuit of fullstable employment andtogether with social progress and non-discrimination;
Amendment 107 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that climate policies should serve the pursuit of fullstable employment, including green jobs, and fair social progress;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that sustainability and the transition to an economy that is safe, climate neutral, climate resilient, more resource efficient and circular are crucial to, available, affordable and circular could play a significant role in ensuring the long-term competitiveness of the Union economy;
Amendment 136 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that Cohesion Policy should focus oncontribute to the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the fight against climate change, also through an effective methodology for monitoring climate spending and its performance, including its negative effects for EU citizens and regions;
Amendment 153 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to monitor and publish reports using a common standard for all Member States, about the progress of national governments and local and regional authorities in addressing climate change; stresses the need to enhance the effectiveness and complementarity of ESI Funds in tackling climate change;
Amendment 163 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the proposal to top up the Just Transition Fund; regrets the fact, however, that the top-up amount proposed by the Commission has been cut under the Council agreement on Next Generation EU; underlines that these cuts would jeopardise the fund’s core objectiveare detrimental to the achievement of the fund’s core objectives and create a supplementary pressure on national budgets;
Amendment 203 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the need for the Energy Taxation Directive11 to be revised in line with the polluter pays principle, so as to promote sustainable energy sources to the detriment of fossil fuels by 2025 at the latest,, while paying particular attention to the social and economic impact; _________________ 11 OJ L 283, 31.10.2013, p. 51.
Amendment 14 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the principle of equality between women and men is a core value of the EU, enshrined in the Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; whereas gender mainstreaming should therefore be implemented and integrated as a horizontal principle in all EU activities and policies;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the principle of equality between women and men is a core value of the EU, enshrined in the Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; whereas gender mainstreaming should therefore be implemented and integrated as a horizontal principle in all EU activities and policies and EU-funded projects;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas Article 174 TFEU provides that 'in order to promote its overall harmonious development, the Union shall develop and pursue its actions leading to the strengthening of its economic, social and territorial cohesion. In particular, the Union shall aim at reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions';
Amendment 24 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas cohesion policy is as an important policy tool to support gender equalityhat has proven its relevance by achieving significant progress towards equality between citizens and territorial balance;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas promoting gender equalityequality, be it between men and women, regions or generations, among others, is important to reduce regional economic and social disparities and for ensuring the long-term sustainable development of regions;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas promoting gender equality is important to reduce local and regional economic and social disparities ands well as for ensuring the long-term sustainable development of regions;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the involvement of local and regional authorities, gender equality institutions, university establishments and non-governmental organisations in partnership agreements and monitoring committees is still insufficient;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas gender-disaggregated datathe study and comparison of disaggregated data, based on reliable and verified sources, and the adoption of appropriate selection procedures are considered useful for promoting gender equalitythe identification of possible inequalities or injustices on which to act and also to develop effective policies to uphold equal rights and freedoms among citizens;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
Amendment 59 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU Recovery Fund focuses on economic stimuli for sectors with a high share of male employment, which risks increasing gender inequalities in employmentthat have been hit particularly hard by the health crisis and the subsequent economic crisis and whereas the impact on European society as a whole will therefore have long-term effects on the education, employability and future of these citizens; commends the rapid response of the European institutions and the willingness to support European society;
Amendment 62 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas recent decades have seen the greatest ever progress in the area of equality between men and women thanks to the project of rights and freedoms on which the European Union is founded, that is our liberal democracies;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
H b. whereas as European citizens we should be proud of having achieved equal rights and obligations, freedoms and opportunities between men and women, and whereas we should therefore promote this successful model across the world, especially where such inequalities persist, where women are persecuted and their rights are violated simply because they are women;
Amendment 68 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)
Recital H c (new)
Amendment 69 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H d (new)
Recital H d (new)
H d. whereas it is important that today women lead some of the most important institutions and hold some of the most prominent political posts in Europe, symbolising the equal opportunities that we have achieved in our society, doing away with the role of women as victims or as supporting actors;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the importance of cohesion policy in promoting gender equalityequal opportunities between people and between regions and the EU Gender Equality Strategy; recalls that all policy goals need appropriate resources dedicated to their implementation;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the importance of cohesion policy in promoting gender equality and the EU Gender Equality Strategy; recalls that all policy goals need appropriate and sustainable resources dedicated to their implementation;
Amendment 82 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. BelieveConsiders that EU rules should be written in a clear and explicit way, and be binding in relation to gender equalityway that facilitates their application always for the benefit of citizens;
Amendment 89 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the regprettable the downgrading of gender equality in the public debate andsentativeness of all social groups is adequately reflected in the public sphere, although it might be appropriate to highlight the disappearance from the debate of the elderly, who are not consulted or represented to an extent commensurate with the impact that public policies have on their daily lives, and calls for this to be taken into account in the policy agenda at EU and national level in post-2020 cohesion policy;
Amendment 90 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the importance of a coordinated governance framework on gender equalitybetween all administrations involved as well as managers, national guidelines and technical support, and stronger scrutiny at EU level after the adoption of operational programmes; calls, furthermore, for account to be taken of the connection with the national plans resulting from the recovery plan for the development of the economic and social development objectives of these programmes;
Amendment 95 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out the insufficient trainingConsiders it necessary to boost skills and capacity-building ofin Managing Authorities and implementing partners as regards the gender dimension ofevaluation of comparative equality data from the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds), as well as the insufficient gender-oriented monitoring and evaluation systems as regards managing and disaggregating useful data aimed at identifying possible inequalities between citizens;
Amendment 98 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out the insufficient training and capacity-buildinginvolvement of Managing Authorities and implementing partners in training and capacity-building as regards the gender dimension of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds), as well as insufficient gender- oriented monitoring and evaluation systems;
Amendment 100 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the lack of a binding gender equality strategy at national and regional level and a lack of awareness as regards the benefits of pursuing gender equalityequal opportunities for women and men for socio-economic growth and sustainable development;
Amendment 104 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Encourages the Member States to coordinate closely with local and regional authorities and civil society partners from university and employers and trade union circles, in particular in the framework of the partnership agreement and when drafting the partnership principle, to take into account challenges related to effective equality policies at local and regional level;
Amendment 110 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that programme stakeholders and monitoring committees still lack expertise on the implementation of a gender perspective in concrete projects, especially in European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) interventions; considers there to be a lack of guidelines, training programmes and concrete examples of good practice to address thihould be equipped with clearer indicators of programme efficiency and effectiveness, in line with the objectives set, especially in European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) interventions;
Amendment 112 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that programme stakeholders and monitoring committees still lack expertise onhave limited expertise when it comes to the implementation of a gender perspective in concrete projects, especially in European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) interventions; considers there to be a lack ofat the guidelines, training programmes and concrete examples of good practice to address this remain limited in volume;
Amendment 138 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that cohesion policy needs to support equal access to training and employment for women in order to bridge the digital gender gap and to support the green and digital transitions;
Amendment 140 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the crucial role of cohesion policy in investing in high-quality public services, both for combating genderthe various inequalities that may exist and for building social resilience and coping with economic, social and health crises;
Amendment 143 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Recalls that cohesion policy aims at the harmonious development of the regions through the objective of economic convergence, thus contributing to the well-being of citizens; believes that the reality of European citizens depends on the different contexts in which they develop and that giving preference to some groups over others can give rise to undesirable effects and new forms of discrimination.
Amendment 155 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for compulsory requirements on gender equality objectives to be introducedareful account to continue to be taken of the objectives of equality and of greater opportunities in all post-2020 operational programmes, with specific and interdisciplinary measures to be translated into all operations;
Amendment 160 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Strongly supports the ex ante requirement ofpossibility for each Member State, in the free exercise of its powers, to developing a national gender equality strategy to underpinhat can be taken into account in connection with cohesion policy interventions;
Amendment 164 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Strongly supports the ex ante requirement of developingfor each Member State to have a national gender equality strategy to underpinsupport cohesion policy interventions;
Amendment 169 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the importance of partnerships with gender equality bodies and their involvement in all programme phases; believes that all bodies created in the area of cohesion policy should be gender balancedthe cooperation of civil society and its involvement in all programme phases;
Amendment 176 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that a gender impact assessment should be a mandatn assessment of possible inequalities should forym part of Member States’ evaluations on how the funds are spent and whether compliance with gender equalityestablished targets is respected;
Amendment 180 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 185 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on all institutions to provide guidance documents and training sessions, so as to disseminate concrete examples of good practices on gender mainstreaming; stresses, moreover, that at the project selecintegration, stage the criteria for gender mainstreaming should be strengthened through higher scoring and requirements for more practical actions; recommends making use of the existing tools developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) such as its toolkit for gender budgeting in the ESI Fundsound management and equality;
Amendment 189 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on all institutions to provide guidance documents and training sessions, so as to disseminate concrete examples of good practices on gender mainstreaming; stresses, moreover, that at the project selection stage the criteria for gender mainstreaming should be strengthened through higher scoring and requirements for more practical actions, broadly geared to creating new jobs and ensuring the same pay for the same work; recommends making use of the existing tools developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) such as its toolkit for gender budgeting in the ESI Funds;
Amendment 13 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Raises concern about the UK’s position on the future partnership with the EU, and thus emphasises that rights and privileges entail obligations and that the level of access to the EU single market should fully correspond to the extent of regulatory convergence and commitments agreed with respect to observing a level playing field for open and fair competition with a view to dynamic alignmentbased on the common standards;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises that UK freight transport operators cannot be granted the same rights and benefits as Union freight transport operators in respect to road freight transport operations, while invites to explore the possibility to have a closer relation with UK, with inclusion of certain rights that may enable a more efficient use of journey, from operational, environmental and economical perspectives;
Amendment 39 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that the envisaged partnership should include the right of transit of laden journeys from the territory of one party to the territory of the same party through the territory of the other party;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that the envisaged partnership should include a level playing field in the areas of, in particular, work and rest time, tachographs, weights and, dimensions and training of personnel;
Amendment 89 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on adequate framework for promoting levels of minimum wages in the European Union
Amendment 121 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Chapter II of the European Pillar of Social Rights, proclaimed at Gothenburg on 17 November 2017, establishes a set of principles to serve as a guide towards ensuring fair working conditions. Principle No 6 of the European Pillar of Social Rights reaffirms the workers’ right to fair wages that provide for a decent standard of living. It also provides that adequate minimum wages shall be ensured, in a way that provides for the satisfaction of the needs of the worker and his/her family in the light of national economic and social conditions, whilst safeguarding access to employment and incentives to seek work. Furthermore, it recalls that in-work poverty shall be prevented and that all wages shall be set in a transparent and predictable way and respecting the autonomy of the social partners.
Amendment 128 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Guideline 5 of Council Decision 2020/ 1512/EU on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States37 calls on Member States to ensure an effective involvement ofthe collaboration and/or cooperation with the social partners in wage-setting, providing for fair wages that enable a decent standard of living and allowing for an adequate responsiveness of wages to productivity levels and developments, with a view to upward convergence. The Guideline also calls on Member States to promote social dialogue and collective bargaining on wage setting. It also calls on Member States and the social partners to ensure that all workers have adequate and fair wages by benefitting from collective agreements or adequate statutory minimum wages, and taking into account their impact on competitiveness, job creation and in-work poverty. The Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 202138 states that Member States should adopt measures to ensure fair working conditions. In addition, the Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 202039 recalled that in the context of growing social divides, it is important to ensure that each worker earns an adequate wage. Several Country Specific Recommendations have also been issued to some Member States in the field of minimum wages. However, individual countries may be little inclined to improve their minimum wage settings because of the perception that this could negatively affect their external cost competitiveness. __________________ 37 Council Decision 2020/1512/EU of 13 October 2020 on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (OJ L 344, 19.10.2020, p. 22–28). 38 Commission Communication COM(2020) 575 final. 39 Commission Communication COM(2019) 650 final.
Amendment 138 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Better working and living conditions, including through adequate minimum wages, benefit both workers and businesses in the Union and are a prerequisite for achieving inclusive and sustainable growth. Addressing large differences in the coverage and adequacy of minimum wage protection contributes to improving the fairness of the EU labour market and promote economic, social progress and upward convergence. Competition in the Single Market should be based on high social standards, innovation and productivity improvements ensuring a level playing field.
Amendment 147 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) When set at adequate levelsever levels are set, minimum wages protect the income of disadvantaged workers, help ensure a decent living, and limit the fall in income during bad times, as recognised in Convention 131 of the International Labour Organisation on the establishment of a system of minimum wage fixing. Minimum wages contribute to sustaining domestic demand, strengthen incentives to work, reduce wage inequalities and in- work poverty.
Amendment 178 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Minimum wage protection set out by collective agreements in low-paid occupations is adequate in most cases; statutory minimum wages are low compared to other wages in the economy in several Member States. In 2018, the statutory minimum wage did not provide sufficient income for a single minimum- wage earner to reach the at-risk-of-poverty threshold in nine Member States. In addition, the use of reduced minimum wage rates (variations) and deductions from statutory minimum wages negatively affect their adequacy.
Amendment 198 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) While strong collective bargaining at sector or cross-industry level contributes to ensuring adequate minimum wage protection, traditional collective bargaining structures have been eroding during the last decades, in part due to structural shifts in the economy towards less unionised sectors and to the decline in trade union membership related to the increase of atypical and new forms of work.
Amendment 213 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Commission has consulted management and labour in a two-stage process with regard to possible action to address the challenges related to adequate minimum wages protection in the Union, in accordance with Article 154 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. There was no agreement among the social partners to enter into negotiations with regard to those matters. It is, however, important to take action at Union level to ensure that workers in the Union are protected by adequate minimum wages, taking into account the outcomes of the social partners’ consultation.
Amendment 220 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) This Directive establishes minimum requirements at Union level to ensure both that minimum wages are set at adequatea framework at Union level for promoting minimum wages levels and that workers have access to minimum wage protection, in the form of a statutory minimum wage or in the form of wages set under collective agreements as defined for the purpose of this Directive.
Amendment 257 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Well-functioning collective bargaining on wage setting is an important means to ensure that workers are protected by adequate minimum wages. In the Member States with statutory minimum wages, collective bargaining supports general wage developments and therefore contributes to improving the adequacy of minimum wages. In the Member States where minimum wage protection is provided exclusively by collective bargaining, their level as well as the share of protected workers are directly determined by the functioning of the collective bargaining system and collective bargaining coverage. Strong and well- functioning collective bargaining together with a high coverage of sectorial or cross- industry collective agreements strengthen the adequacy and the coverage of minimum wages.
Amendment 275 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In a context of declining collective bargaining coverage, it is essentialrecommended that the Member States promote collective bargaining to enhance workers’ access to minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements. Member States with a high collective bargaining coverage tend to have a low share of low-wage workers and high minimum wages. Member States with a small share of low wage earners have a collective bargaining coverage rate above 70%. Similarly, the majority of the Member States with high levels of minimum wages relative to the median wage have a collective bargaining coverage above 70%. While all Member States should be encouraged to promote collective bargaining, those who do not reach this level of coverage should,while being in consultation and/or agreement with the social partners, provide for or, where it already exists, strengthen a framework of facilitative procedures and institutional arrangements enabling the conditions for collective bargaining. Such framework should be established by law or by tripartite agreement.
Amendment 278 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Sound rules, procedures and practice for setting and updating statutory minimum wages are necessary to deliver adequate minimum wages, while safeguarding jobs and the competitiveness of firms including small and medium-sized enterprises. They include a number of elements to preserve the adequacy of statutory minimum wages, including criteria and indicators to assess adequacy, regular and timely updates, the existence of consultative bodies and the involvement of social partners. A timely and effective involvement of the latterA timely and effective collaboration and/or cooperation with the social partners is another element of good governance that allows for an informed and inclusive decision-making process.
Amendment 292 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Minimum wages are considered adequatefair if they are fair in relation to the wage distribution in the country and if they provide a decent standard of living. The adequacylevels of statutory minimum wages isare determined in view of the national socio- economic conditions, including employment growth, competitiveness as well as regional and sectoral levels and developments. Their adequacy should be assessed at least in relation to their purchasing power, to the productivity developments and to their relation to the gross wage levels, distribution and growth. The use of indicators commonly used at international level, such as 60% of the gross median wage and 50% of the gross average wage, can help guide the assessment of minimum wage adequacy in relation to the gross level of wages.
Amendment 326 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) To promote adequacy of framework for minimum wages for all groups of workers, variations and deductions from statutory minimum wages should be limited to a minimumnon- discriminatory and proportionate, while ensuring that social partners are duly consulted in their definition. Some deductions to statutory minimum wages may bare justified by a legitimate aim, including overstated amounts paid or deductions ordered by a judicial authority. Others, such as deductions related to the equipment necessary to perform a job or deductions of allowances in kind, such as accommodation, may be unjustified or disproportionate.
Amendment 337 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) An effective enforcement system, including controls and field inspections, is necessary to ensure the functioning of national statutory minimum wage frameworks. To strengthen the effectiveness of enforcement authorities, a close collaboration and /or cooperation with the social partners is also neerecommended, including to address critical challenges such as those related to sub- contracting, bogus self-employment or non-recorded overtime. Moreover, workers should have easily access to appropriate information on applicable statutory minimum wages to ensure an adequate high degree of transparency and predictability as regards their working conditions.
Amendment 348 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Reliable monitoring and data collection are keyimportant to ensure the effective protection of minimum wages. The Commission should report every year to the European Parliament and to the Council its assessment of levels and developments in the adequacy and coverage of minimum wages on the basis of annual data and information to be provided by Member States. In addition, progress should be monitored in the framework of the process of economic and employment policy coordination at Union level. In that context, the Employment Committee should examine every year the situation in the Member States on the basis of the reports produced by the Commission and other multilateral surveillance tools such as benchmarking.
Amendment 359 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The reforms and measures adopted by the Member States to promote adequate minimum wage protection of workers, while being steps in the right direction, have not been comprehensive and systematic. Moreover, individual countries may be little inclined to improve the adequacy and coverage of minimum wages because of the perception that this could negatively affect their external cost competitiveness. Since the objectives of this Directive cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States, but can rather, by reason of their scale and effects, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on the European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 371 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) This Directive lays down minimum requirementsa framework, thus leaving untouched Member States' prerogative to introduce and maintain more favourable provisions. Rights acquired under the existing national legal framework should continue to apply, unless more favourable provisions are introduced by this Directive. The implementation of this Directive cannot be used to reduce existing rights for workers, nor can it constitute valid grounds for reducing the general level of protection afforded to workers in the field covered by this Directive.
Amendment 392 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. With a view to improving working and living conditions in the Union, this Directive establishes a framework for promoting:
Amendment 404 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) setting adequate levels of minimum wages;
Amendment 452 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘statutory minimum wage’ means a minimum wage set by law, or other binding legal provisions, with the exclusion of those set by a collective agreement made universally applicable;
Amendment 473 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘collective agreement’ means all agreements in writing regarding working conditions and terms of employment concluded by the social partners as an outcome of collective bargaining;
Amendment 474 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Amendment 482 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Amendment 488 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. With the aim to increase the collective bargaining coverage Member States that set minimum wages only through collective agreements shall take, in consultation with the social partners and in accordance with national laws and practices, at least the following measures:
Amendment 502 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promote the building and strengthening of the capacity of the social partners to engage in collective bargaining on wage setting, in particular, at sector or cross-industry level;
Amendment 520 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 550 #
Amendment 563 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States with statutory minimum wages shall takeestablish the necessary measures to ensure that theframework for setting and updating of statutory minimum wages ar. Such setting and updating shall be guided by criteria set to promote andequacy with the aim to achieve decent working and living conditions, social cohesion and upward convergence. Member States shall define those criteria in accordance with their national practices, either in relevant national legislation, in decisions of the competent bodies or in tripartite agreements. The criteria shall be defined in a stable and clear way.
Amendment 572 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The national criteria referred to in paragraph 1 shallmay include at leastsome of the following elements, whose relevance may be decided by Member States in accordance with their prevailing national socio-economic conditions:
Amendment 580 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the purchasing power of statutory minimum wages, taking into account the cost of living and the contribution of taxes and social benefits;
Amendment 589 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the general level of gross wages and their distribution;
Amendment 601 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) labour productivity levels and developments.
Amendment 616 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Amendment 641 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure the regular and timely updates of statutory minimum wages in order to preserve their adequacy.
Amendment 658 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall establishnsure that consultative bodies are in place to advise the competent authorities on issues related to statutory minimum wages.
Amendment 674 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Where Member States may allow for different rates of statutory minimum wage for specific groups of workers. Member States shall keep these variations to a minimum, and or for deductions by law that reduce the remuneration paid to a level below that of the relevant statutory minimum wage, they shall ensure that anythese variation iss and deductions are non- discriminatory, proportionate, limited in time if relevant, and objectively and reasonably and justified by a legitimate aim.
Amendment 681 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Amendment 701 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensurable thate involvement of the social partners are involved in a timely and effective manner in statutory minimum wage setting and updating, including through participrepresentation in consultative bodies referred to in Article 5(5) and notably as concerns:
Amendment 708 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the selection and application of criteria and indicative reference values referred to in Article 5 (1) (2) and (32) for the determination of statutory minimum wage levels;
Amendment 721 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the collection of data and the carrying out of studies for the information of statutory minimum wage setting authoritisupporting the consultation processes for setting the statutory minimum wage with information, data and analyses;
Amendment 730 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall, in consultation and/or cooperation with social partners, take the following measures, where appropriate to enhance the access of workers to statutory minimum wage protection as appropriate:
Amendment 746 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) develop guidance for enforcement authorities to proactively target and pursue non-compliant businesseemployers;
Amendment 761 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
In accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU, Directive 2014/25/EU and Directive 2014/23/EU, Member States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that in the performance of public procurement or concession contracts economic operators comply with the wages set out by collective agreement, and their subcontractors, comply with the applicable obligations regarding wages in the field of labour law established by Union law, national law, collective agreements or by international labour law provisions for the relevant sector and geographical area and with the statutory minimum wages where they exist.
Amendment 769 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Amendment 788 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Amendment 794 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Amendment 798 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv
Amendment 814 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 823 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 828 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Amendment 841 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Amendment 868 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Amendment 889 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive or the respective provisions already in force. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
Amendment 896 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Member States may entrust the social partners with the implementation of this Directive, where the social partners jointly request to do so. In so doing, the Member States shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the results soughet by this Directive are guaranteedcomplied with at all times.
Amendment 911 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. This Directive is without prejudice to any other rights conferred on workers by other legal acts of the Union.
Amendment 15 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and overall help create jobs, as well as foster mid-term competitiveness. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains. and boosting a knowledge based economy
Amendment 22 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and related public investments in thethat will entail an improvement of the sustainability and competitiveness of Member States economics. The Facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes.
Amendment 29 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy, together with other economic development objectives, and the translation of the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives.s long as they may not hinder European Union’s industry growth capacity, affected as it has been by COVID-19 crisis
Amendment 35 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the digital transformation and the development of a knowledge based economy. They will both play a priority role in relaunching and modernising our economy.
Amendment 105 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green a competitive knowledge based economy and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable and competitive growth.
Amendment 108 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of reformsstructural reforms ( including those of public administration systems) and investments as set out in their recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective shall be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States concerned.
Amendment 112 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, 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, corporate information technology tools, and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission. Member States or intermediary management agents for the management of each instrument. Expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as the obligatory quality control and monitoring of projects on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments.
Amendment 119 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Facility. (except for ERDF, EAFRD and ESF+) The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation. Those resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 142 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years as well as yearly objectives. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package, which should comprise yearly objectives, as well as an indicators and implementation evaluation system.
Amendment 147 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the greenknowledge based economy and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. _________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
Amendment 162 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis the improvement of the business fabric,, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 163 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, the improvement of the business fabric, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 168 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the greenknowledge based economy and the digital transitions or to the challenges resulting from them;
Amendment 175 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point h
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point h
(h) the accompanying measures that may be needed; amongst other issues the reduction of national bureaucracies and increase of public private partnerships
Amendment 177 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. In the preparation of proposals for their recovery and resilience plan, Member States may request the Commission to organise an exchange of good practices in order to allow the requesting Member States to benefit from the experience of other Member States. Member States, and that shall he made public to the rest of the European institutions and bodies once it may have become consolidated. may also request technical support under the Technical Support Instrument in accordance with the regulation thereof.
Amendment 183 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and its contribution to the greenknowledge based and digital transitions, as well as competitive economy and for that purpose, shall take into account the following criteria:
Amendment 190 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the greenknowledge based economy and the digital transitions as to develop a competitive economy or to addressing the challenges resulting from them;
Amendment 194 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the competitive growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 195 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible, as well as a payment plan in accordance with legislation, and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment;
Amendment 196 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investments projects that represent coherent actions, and they might as well help job growth and the development of a knowledge based society;
Amendment 198 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, payment plan, milestones and targets, and the related indicators.
Amendment 207 #
2020/0104(COD)
(f) the arrangements for providing access by the Commission to the underlying relevant data, from the regional, local and national administrations.
Amendment 1220 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within fourtwo months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of an implementing act. The decision shall be based on the evaluation of the recovery and resilience plan and on the communication with the Member State concerned including possible corrections. In the event that the Commission gives a positive assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, that decision shall set out the reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the Member State, including the milestones and targets, and the financial contribution allocated in accordance with Article 11.
Amendment 1258 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) where the recovery and resilience plan does not comply satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3), no financial contribution shall be allocated to the Member State concerned and paragraph 5 of this Article shall apply.
Amendment 1288 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within four months of the submission of the proposal by the Member Statethe decision shall be accompanied by a duly justified assessment. Member State concerned may submit another recovery and resilience plan and may use also the Technical Support Instrument.
Amendment 1342 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. Payment of financial contributions to the Member State concerned under this Article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations and subject to the available funding. The Commission decisions referred to in this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 27(2).
Amendment 1351 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the Commission, the Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and, where relevant, of the loan tranche. Such requests for payment may be submitted by the Member States to the Commission on a biannual basisfour times per year. The Commission shall assess, within twoone months of receiving the request, whether the relevant milestones and targets set out in the decision referred to in Article 17(1) have been satisfactorily implemented. For the purpose of the assessment, the operational arrangement referred to in Article 17(6) shall also be taken into account. The Commission may be assisted by experts.
Amendment 1373 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 6
Article 19 – paragraph 6
6. Where the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension, the Commission shall cancel the amount of the financial contribution concerned pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulation after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions.
Amendment 1495 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 3
Amendment 21 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) An additional exceptional amount of EUR 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the Structural Funds under the Investment for growth and jobs goal, for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support Member States and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic or preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy and employment, with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. Resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic, social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the European Union Recovery Instrument. Part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. The Commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each Member State on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning Member States’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. The allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. In order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis, the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 October 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources.
Amendment 26 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to allow maximum flexibility to Member States for tailoring crisis repair actions in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic or preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy, allocations should be established by the Commission at Member State level. Furthermore, the possibility for using any additional resources to support aid for the most deprived should also be provided for. In addition, it is necessary to establish ceilings concerning the allocation to technical assistance at the initiative of the Member States while allowing maximum flexibility to the Member States as to its allocation within operational programmes supported by the ERDF or the ESF. It should be clarified that there is no need to respect the ESF minimum share for the additional resources. Taking account of the expected quick spending of the additional resources, the commitments linked to those additional resources should only be decommitted at the closure of the operational programmes.
Amendment 38 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Member States have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. The crisis hampers growth in Member States, which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. In addition, there is a feasible concern that patients' access to health care services will be limited in the medium and longer term. It also needs to be acknowledged and seriously considered that profound health inequalities across and within EU will most likely be exacerbated, thus deepening unmet medical needs and reducing the overall social cohesion in Member States. This has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures.
Amendment 42 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) For the ESF, Member States should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance, including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed, job creation, in particular for people in vulnerable situations, support to youth employment measures, education and training, skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest, including for children and elderly people. It should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self- employed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures, unless the latter are imposed by national law. Union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time.
Amendment 48 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In order to redress huge shocks to the economy stemming from the exceptional restrictions put in place by Member States to contain the COVID-19 spreadingspread of COVID-19 and the risks of an asymmetric recovery stemmarising from the different national means available in different Member States, which resultinged in serious impacts on the functioning of the Internal Market, the European Council endorsed on 23 April 2020 the “Roadmap for recovery” with a strong investment component, called for the establishment of the European Recovery Fund and mandated the Commission to analyse the needs so that the resources would be targeted towards the sectors and geographical parts of the Union most affected, while clarifying also the link with the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021-2027.
Amendment 52 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) An additional exceptional amount of EUR 58 272 800 000 (in 2018 current prices) for budgetary commitment from the Structural Funds under the Investment for growth and jobs goal, for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 and where justified by a Member State, also for the years 2023 and 2024, should be made available to support Member States and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic or preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of health systems and the economy, with a view tothe intention of deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. Resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic, social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 and, where applicable, for 2023 and 2024, stem from the European Union Recovery Instrument. Part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. The Commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each Member State in a delegated act on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning Member States’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies to ensure harmonious development according to the principles of cohesion policy by promoting economic, social and territorial cohesion. The allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the rural, insular, mountainous and outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. In order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis, the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 October 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche, and where relevant, 2023 and 2024 tranches, of the additional resources.
Amendment 53 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) With a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed, as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating Structural Funds resources, the additional resources allocated to the ERDF and the ESF are not to be broken down per category of region. However, Member States are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions, in accordance with the objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion set out in Article 173 TFEU. Member States should also involve local and regional authorities, as well as relevant bodies representing civil society and social partners, in accordance with the partnership principles.
Amendment 56 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
Amendment 63 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92b – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 5
Article 92b – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 5
By way of derogation from Articles 86(2) and 136(1), the commitments for additional resources shall be decommitted in accordance with the rules to be followed for the closure of the programmesat 31 December 2024.
Amendment 68 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to allow maximum flexibility to Member States for tailoring crisis repair actions in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic or preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of health systems and the economy, allocations should be established by the Commission at Member State level. Furthermore,, while taking into consideration those most impacted by the crisis. Furthermore, it should provide the possibility for usingof use of any additional resources to support aid for the most deprived should also be provided for. In addition, it is necessary to establish ceilings concerning the allocation to technical assistance at the initiative of the Member States while allowing maximum flexibility to the Member States as to its allocation within operational programmes supported by the ERDF or the ESF. It should be clarified that there is no need to respect the ESF minimum share for the additional resources. Nevertheless, the fact that the operational strength of the ESF should be maintained must not be disregarded. Taking account of the expected quick spending of the additional resources, the commitments linked to those additional resources should only be decommitted at the closure of the operational programmes.
Amendment 74 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Article 92b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Member States may allocate the additional resources either to one or more separate priority axes within an existing operational programme or programmes or to a new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11. By way of derogation from Article 26(1), the programme shall cover the period until 31 December 2022, subject to paragraph 4 above.
Amendment 75 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the ERDF, as extended by Regulations (EU) 2020/460 and (EU) 2020/558 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 , Member States should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services, for providingincluding cross-border health services. Resources should be used to provide equal services for all citizens, as well as support in the form of working capital or investment support to SMEs, in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy, infrastructure providing basic services to citizens living in rural, insular, mountainous and outermost regions, or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis, such as tourism which generates about 10% of the EU's GDP, employs about 13 million workers and is the fourth largest export industry. The data shows that it is necessary to revitalize this economic sector as soon as possible, and it is especially important for all Member States in which tourism is of strategic importance. Technical assistance should also be supported. It is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “"Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”", which should also constitute a single investment priority, to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources. _________________ 5 Regulation (EU) 2020/460 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 March 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013 and (EU) No 508/2014 as regards specific measures to mobilise investments in the healthcare systems of Member States and in other sectors of their economies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak (Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative) (OJ L99, 31.3.2020, p. 5); Regulation (EU) 2020/558 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 1301/2013 and (EU) No 1303/2013 as regards specific measures to provide exceptional flexibility for the use of the European Structural and Investments Funds in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, (OJ L 130, 23.4.2020, p. 1).
Amendment 82 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92b – paragraph 8– subparagraph 4
Article 92b – paragraph 8– subparagraph 4
For the ESF, the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance, including through short-time work schemes and support to self- employed, even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures, unless the latter are imposed by national law. The additional resources shall also support job creation, in particular for people in vulnerable situations, youth employment measures, education and training, skills development, in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions, and to enhance access to social services of general interest, including for children and elderly people.
Amendment 88 #
2020/0101(COD)
(9a) In order to enable equal access to health care, reduce unmet medical needs and increase resilience to future health crises, additional resources for the ERDF should also be used to develop centres of excellences for specific disease and health crises around the EU by providing financial support for the procurement of medicinal products and medical devices, as well as supporting the additional specialization of already established centres for complex diseases and virus research. Stronger health cooperation, coordination and resilience can be fostered by developing a network of centres of excellence around the EU, evenly deployed between Member States and its regions, each specialised in providing specific treatment for all European citizens that are in need of a such health service and treatment.
Amendment 89 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) For the ESF, Member States should primarily use the additional resources to support the modernisation of the labour market, health and social systems, as well as comprehensive lifelong learning strategies in order to negate long-term unemployment and support job maintenance, including through short-time work schemes and significant support to self-employed, job creation, in particular for people in vulnerable situations and those who are living in rural, insular, mountainous and outermost regions, support to youth employment measures, education and training, skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest, including for children for all citizens, including children. Special attention should be given to measures supporting training and mobilisation of health and social care workers, particularly in the context of increasing resilience for potential future crises. It should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self- employed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures, unless the latter are imposed by the national law. Union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time.
Amendment 96 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92b – paragraph 12 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 92b – paragraph 12 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Amendment 104 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to ensure that Member States have sufficient financial means to swiftly implement crisis repair actions in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of health systems and the economy, it is necessary to provide a higher level of initial pre- financing payment or, where applicable, annual pre- financing, for the quick implementation of actions supported by the additional resources. This pre-financing rate will serve as a defence mechanism against the economic and social consequences, as the beneficiaries of the Funds need a strong momentum in ensuring the financial liquidity. The initial pre- financing to be paid should ensure that Member States have the means to arrange for advance payments to beneficiaries where necessary and to reimburse beneficiaries quickly following the submission of payment claims, as more current available resources mean more opportunities to react.
Amendment 111 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) With a view to alleviating the burden on public budgets regarding crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of health systems and the economy, Member States should be given the exceptional possibility to request a co- financing rate of up to 100 % to be applied to the separate priority axes of operational programmes providing support from the additional resources.
Amendment 113 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to enable Member States to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the health systems and economy within the current programming period, it is justified to exempt, on an exceptional basis, Member States from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework, on thematic concentration, also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the ERDF, and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. It is nevertheless necessary that Member States carry out at least one evaluation by 31 December 2024, or by 31 December 2026 where additional resources are made available for budgetary commitment in 2023 and 2024, to assess the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. To facilitate the availability of comparable information at Union level, Member States are encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the Commission. In addition, while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information, communication and visibility, Member States and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the Union, in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries, beneficiaries, participants, final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence, volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources.
Amendment 135 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to facilitate the transfers authorised by the changes introduced under this Regulation, the condition laid down in Article 30(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation regarding the use of appropriations for the same objective should not apply in respect ofto those transfers.
Amendment 139 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
Amendment 162 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 6
Article 92 b – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 6
Each Member State shall allocate the additional resources available for programming under the ERDF and the ESF to operational programmes involving public authorities as well as relevant bodies representing civil society, in accordance with the partnership principle, bearing in mind that this approach adds value to the implementation of European public policies. Up to 5 % of the additional resources shall be used for cross-border projects.
Amendment 174 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
8. The additional resources not allocated to technical assistance shall be used under the thematic objective set out in paragraph 10 to support operations fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic or, focusing for example on the revitalization of tourism, health and other hardest-hit sectors, as well as preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy.
Amendment 182 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
For the ERDF, the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health infrastructure, systems and services, including cross-border health services, to provide support in the form of working capital or investment and advisory support to SMEs, investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy, investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens living in rural, insular, mountainous and outermost regions, and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis such as tourism. Additional resources may also be used to develop centres of excellence for specific diseases and health crises around the EU by providing financial support for the procurement of medicinal products and medical devices, as well as supporting the additional specialization of already established centres for complex diseases and virus research, which will enable equal access to health care, reduce unmet medical needs and increase resilience to future health crises.
Amendment 194 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 4
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 4
For the ESF, the additional resources shall primarily be used to support the modernisation of the labour market, health and social systems, as well as comprehensive lifelong learning strategies in order to negate long-term unemployment and support job maintenance, including through short-time work schemes and significant support to self- employed, even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures, unless the latter are imposed by national law. The additional resources shall also support job creation, in particular for people in vulnerable situations and for those living in rural, insular, mountainous and outermost regions, youth employment measures, education and training, skills development, in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions, and to enhance access to social services of general interest, including for children. Special attention shall be given to measures supporting training and the mobilisation of health and social care workers, particularly in the context of increasing resilience for potential future crises.
Amendment 217 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 6
Article 92 b – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 6
By way of derogation from Article 30(1), requests for the amendment of a programme submitted by a Member State shall be duly justified and shall in particular set out expected impact of the changes to the programme on fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID- 19 pandemic and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of health systems and the economy. They shall be accompanied by the revised programme.
Amendment 135 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
The Facility shall provide support benefitting Union territories facing serious social, environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the Union by 2050as defined by Article 7 of Regulation [JTF Regulation].
Amendment 142 #
2020/0100(COD)
2. 'beneficiary' means a public sector legal entity established in a Member State as a public law body, or as a body governed by private law entrusted with a public service mission, or a state-owned enterprise, a local or regional authority owned enterprise, with whom a grant agreement has been signed under the Facility;
Amendment 168 #
2020/0100(COD)
(a) resources from the Union budget for an amount of EUR 25300 000 000 in current2018 prices, and
Amendment 172 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) assigned revenue as referred to in paragraph 2 up to a maximum amount of EUR 1 275 000 000 in current2018 prices.
Amendment 199 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act setting out the respective shares for each Member State resulting from the application of the methodology set out in Annex I of Regulation [JTF Regulation] in the form of percentages of the total available resourcesresources referred to in Article 4(1) of this Regulation.
Amendment 215 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 251 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
The Facility shall be implemented by annual work programmes established in accordance with Article 110 of the Financial Regulation. The work programmes shall set out the national shares of resources, including any additional resources, for each Member Stabe adopted by the Commission by means of an delegated act. Those delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with Articles 4(1) and 6(2) 17 of this Regulation. The work programmes shall set out calls for proposals including the possibility for commitment of all national shares till 31 December 2024.
Amendment 281 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point A – indent 5
Annex I – point A – indent 5
Amendment 282 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point C – indent 4
Annex I – point C – indent 4
Amendment 292 #
Amendment 293 #
Amendment 296 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 7 c (new)
Annex II – point 7 c (new)
7 c. The effect to the supported territory GDP
Amendment 30 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Commission has, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, and protect the health and well- being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition must be just and inclusive, leaving no one behind, aiming at reducing the development gap between regions. _________________ 19 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
Amendment 38 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) A fixed and unanimously accepted by the Member States long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation, jobs, growth, and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change following the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (the ‘Paris Agreement’).
Amendment 47 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Union’s and the Member States’ climate action aims to protect people and the planet, welfare, prosperity, health, food systems, the integrity of eco- systems and biodiversity against the threat of climate change, establishing a balance between the need for development and the sustainable and climate objectives, in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and in pursuit of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, and to maximize prosperity within the planetary boundaries and to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability of society to climate change.
Amendment 80 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The European Parliament called for the necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest and for this to be made into a European success story33 and has declared a climate and environment emergency34 . The European Council, in its Conclusions of 12 December 201935 , has agreed on the objective of collectively achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. The European Council also invited the Commission to prepare a proposal for the Union’s long- term strategy as early as possible in 2020 with a view to its adoption by the Council and its submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. _________________ 33European Parliament resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal (2019/2956(RSP)). 34European Parliament resolution of 28 November 2019 on the climate and environment emergency (2019/2930(RSP)). 35 Conclusions adopted by the European Council at its meeting on 12 December 2019, EUCO 29/19, CO EUR 31, CONCL 9.
Amendment 104 #
2020/0036(COD)
(15) In taking the relevant measures at Union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective, Member States and the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well- being of citizens, the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within Member States considering their economic capability, national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence, in particular the findings reported by the IPCC; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition; different regions need an individual pace towards achieving climate neutrality, which can only be set after comprehensive impact assessment taking into account the effect on regional development, industry and employment.
Amendment 116 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The transition to climate neutrality requires changes across the entire policy spectrum, ambitious and sustained financing and a collective effort of all sectors of the economy and society, as illustrated by the Commission in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’. The European Council, in its Conclusions of 12 December 2019, stated that all relevant Union legislation and policies need to be consistent with, and contribute to, the fulfilment of the climate- neutrality objective while respecting a level playing field, and invited the Commission to examine whether this requires an adjustment of the existing rules.
Amendment 124 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission, in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’, announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the Union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. In that Communication, the Commission underlined that all Union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. By September 20201, the Commission should, based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 , reviewpropose a revision of the Union’s 2030 target for climate and, explore options for a new 2030 target of 50up to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels and propose commensurate funding through the EU budget to achieve the possible new target. Where it considers necessary to amend the Union’s 2030 target, it should make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend this Regulation as appropriate. In addition, the Commission should, by 30 June 2021, assess how the Union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50up to 55 % compared to 1990. _________________ 36Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1).
Amendment 128 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission, in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’, announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the Union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. In that Communication, the Commission underlined that all Union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. By September 2020, the Commission should, based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 , review the Union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50up to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. Where it considers necessary to amend the Union’s 2030 target, it should make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend this Regulation as appropriate. In addition, the Commission should, by 30 June 2021, assess how the Union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50up to 55 % compared to 1990. _________________ 36Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1).
Amendment 133 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) To ensure the Union and the Member States remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation, the Commission should regularly assess progress. Should the collective progress made by Member States towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or Union measures inconsistent with the climate- neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability, the Commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the Treaties. The Commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures, and issue recommendations where it finds that Union measures have led to loss of regional competitiveness and jobs in sectors of the economy or that a Member State’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change.
Amendment 136 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The Commission should ensure a robust and objective assessment based on the most up to date scientific, technical and socio-economic findings, and representative of a broad range of independent expertise, and base its assessment on relevant information including information submitted and reported by Member States, reports of the European Environment Agency, best available scientific evidence, including the reports of the IPCC and a comprehensive socio-economic and sectoral impact assessment of any proposed new target. Given that the Commission has committed to exploring how the EU taxonomy can be used in the context of the European Green Deal by the public sector, this should include information on environmentally sustainable investment, by the Union and Member States, consistent with Regulation (EU) 2020/… [Taxonomy Regulation] when such information becomes available. The Commission should use European statistics and data where available and seek expert scrutiny. The European Environment Agency should assist the Commission, as appropriate and in accordance with its annual work programme.
Amendment 151 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to provide predictability and confidence for all economic actors, including businesses, workers, investors and consumers, to ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is well adjusted to the socio-economic realities in all regions and irreversible, to ensure gradual reduction over time and to assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate- neutrality objective, 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 set out a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050Commission should carry a comprehensive socio-economic and sectoral impact assessment. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries 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 of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making37 . 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. _________________ 37 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 158 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Climate change is by definition a trans-boundary challenge and a coordinated action at Union level is needed to effectively supplemenort and reinforce national and regional policies. Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely to achieve climate neutrality in the Union by 2050, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States alone, but can rather, by reason of the scale and effects, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives,
Amendment 163 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
This Regulation sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050, adopted unanimously by the Member States, in pursuit of the long-term temperature goal set out in Article 2 of the Paris Agreement, and provides a framework for achieving progress in pursuit of the global adaptation goal established in Article 7 of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 179 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. TUpon agreement, the relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures at Union and national level respectively, to enable the collective achievement of the climate- neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1, after taking into account the social, economic and territorial context as well the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among Member States.
Amendment 182 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures at Union and national level respectively, to enable the collective achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and, solidarity and just transition among Member States.
Amendment 183 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures at Union and nat, national and regional level respectively, to enable the collective achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among Member States.
Amendment 185 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 20201 and after conducting socio-economic and sectoral impact assessment, the Commission shall reviewpropose a revision of the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50up to 55% emission reductions compared to 1990 and propose commensurate funding through the EU budget to achieve the possible new target. Where the Commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriate.
Amendment 189 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 2020, the Commission shall review the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55% emission reductions compared to 1990. It will also have to include a cost-benefit assessment at Member State level. Where the Commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriate.
Amendment 202 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. By 30 June 20212, the Commission shall assess how the Union legislation implementing the Union’s 2030 target would need to be amended in order to enablpropose the achievement of 50up to 55 % emission reductions compared to 1990 and to achieve the climate-neutrality-objective set out in Article 2(1), and consider taking the necessary measures, including the adoption of legislative proposals, in accordance with the Treaties.
Amendment 213 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9 to supplement this RegulationBy 30 September 2025, the Commission shall set, on the basis of the criteria set out in paragraph 3 by setting out a trajectory at Union level tofor achieveing the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) until 2050. At the latest within six months after each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission shall review the trajectory.
Amendment 220 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. When settproposing a trajectory in accordance with paragraph 1, the Commission shall consider the following:
Amendment 230 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) ongoing and projected economic downturns due to symmetric or asymmetric shocks resulting in loss of jobs and regional decline;
Amendment 238 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) best available and access to technology;
Amendment 239 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) energy efficiency, energy affordability, reduction of energy poverty and vulnerability, assuring access to affordable energy, and security of supply;
Amendment 242 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(da) technological neutrality and the right of Member States to determine their energy mix
Amendment 259 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point h
(h) the need to ensure a just economic and socially fair transition;
Amendment 262 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j
(j) the best available and most recent scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC and a comprehensive socio-economic and sectoral impact assessment.
Amendment 268 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
(ja) different national circumstances of the Member States
Amendment 277 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall develop and implement adaptation strategies and plans that include comprehensive risk management frameworks, based on robust climate and vulnerability baselines and progress assessments, taking into consideration regional specificities and the need for differentiated pace.
Amendment 280 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By 30 September 20234, and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall assess, together with the assessment foreseen under Article 29(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999:
Amendment 293 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the adequacy of Union measures and funding to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4.
Amendment 296 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Where, based on the assessment referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the Commission finds that Union measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) or inadequate to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4, or that the progress towards either the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation as referred to in Article 4 is insufficient, or that Union measures have led to loss of competitiveness and jobs in specific regions, it shall take the necessary measures in accordance with the Treaties, at the same time as the review of the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1).
Amendment 302 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By 30 September 20234, and every 5 years, thereafter the Commission shall assess:
Amendment 306 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the adequacy of relevant national measures to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4 and the various external to the Member States factors that influence the progress, including a state of force majeure.
Amendment 309 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission finds, under due consideration of the collective progress assessed in accordance with Article 5(1), that a Member State’s measures are inconsistent with that objective as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1) or inadequate to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4, or that Union measures have led to loss of competitiveness and jobs in specific regions, it may issue recommendations to that Member State. The Commission shall make such recommendations publicly available.
Amendment 313 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the Member State concerned shall take due account of the recommendation in a spirit of solidarity between Member States and the Union and between Member States, unless the latter have duly-justified objections to the draft recommendation;
Amendment 323 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) best available scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC; and a comprehensive socio-economic and sectoral impact assessment; and
Amendment 331 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate- neutral and climate-resilient society. The Commission shall facilitate an inclusive, interactive and accessible process to ensure the broad participation at all levels, including at national, regional and local level and with economic and social partners, citizens and civil society, for the exchange of best practice and to identify actions to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation. In addition, the Commission may also draw on the multilevel climate and energy dialogues as set up by Member States in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 340 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
Article 11
Article 11
Each Member State shall establish a multilevel climate and energy dialogue pursuant to national rules, in which local authorities, civil society organisation, business community, investors and other relevant stakeholders and the general public are able actively to engage and discuss and propose solutions for the achievement of the Union’s climate- neutrality objective set out in Article 2 of Regulation …/… [Climate Law] and the different scenarios envisaged for energy and climate policies, including for the long term, and review progress, unless it already has a structure which serves the same purpose. Integrated national energy and climate plans may be discussed within the framework of such a dialogue.;
Amendment 44 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The resources from the JTF should complement the resources available under cohesion policy and other public funds made available by all Member States.
Amendment 50 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Transitioning to a climate-neutral economy is a challenge for all Member States. It will be particularly demanding for those Member States that rely heavily on fossil fuels or greenhouse gas intensive industrial activities which need to be phased out or which need to adapt due to the transition towards climate neutrality and that lack the financial means, alternative natural resources and skilled workforce to do so. The JTF should therefore cover all Member States, but the distribution of its financial means should reflect the capacity of Member States to finance the necessary investments to cope with the transition towards climate neutrality.
Amendment 59 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the JTF. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. The list of investments should include those that support local and regional economies and are sustainable in the long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the Green Deal. The projects financed should contribute to a transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. For declining sectors, such as energy production based on coal, lignite, peat and oil shale or extraction activities for these solid fossil fuels, support should be linked to the phasing out of the activity and the corresponding reduction in the employment level. As regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levels, support should promote new activities through the deployment of new technologies, new processes or products, leading to significant emission reduction, in line with the EU 2030 climate objectives and EU climate neutrality by 205013 while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. Particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies, as well as in the fields of digitalisation and connectivity, provided that such measures help mitigate the negative side effects of a transition towards, and contribute to, a climate- neutral and circular economy. _________________ 13 As set out in “A Clean Planet for all European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy”, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank - COM(2018) 773 final.
Amendment 66 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) To protect citizens who are most vulnerable to the climate transition, the JTF should also cover the up-skilling and reskilling of the affected workers, with the aim of helping them to adapt to new employment opportunities, as well as providing job-search assistance to jobseekers and their active and full inclusion into the labour market.
Amendment 72 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the JTF should provide support to productive investment in SMEs. Productive iInvestment should be understood as finvestmenancial support in fixed capital or immaterial assets of enterprises in view of producing goods and services thereby contributing to gross-capital formation and employment. For enterprises other than SMEs, productive investments should only be supported if they are necessary for mitigating job losses resulting from the transition, by creating or protecting a significant number of jobs and they do not lead to or result from relocation. Investments in existing industrial facilities, including those covered by the Union Emissions Trading System, should be allowed if they contribute to the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 and go substantially below the relevant benchmarks established for free allocation under Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council14 and if they result in the protection of a significant number of jobs. Any such investment should be justified accordingly in the relevant territorial just transition plan. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market and cohesion policy, support to undertakings should comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 TFEU and, in particular, support to productive investments by enterprises other than SMEs should be limited to enterprises located in areas designated as assisted areas for the purposes of points (a) and (c) of Article 107(3) TFEU. _________________ 14Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
Amendment 78 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The JTF support should be conditional on the effective implementation of a transition process in a specific territory in order to achieve a climate-neutral economy. In that regard, Member States should prepare, in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders and supported by the Commission, territorial just transition plans, detailing the transition process, consistently with their National Energy and Climate Plans. To this end, the Commission shouldwill set up a Just Transition Platform, which would build on the existing platform for coal regions in transition to enable bilateral and multilateral exchanges of experience on lessons learnt and best practices across all affected sectors, but to monitor the transition process, as well.
Amendment 99 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The resources for the JTF under the Investment for jobs and growth goal available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 7.5 billion in 2018 prices, which maywill be increased, as the case maywill be, by additional resources allocated in the Union budget, and by other resources in accordance with the applicable basic act.
Amendment 101 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of programming and subsequent inclusion in the Union budget, the amount referred to in the first subparagraph shall be indexed at least with 2% per year.
Amendment 107 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) productive investments in SMEs, including start-ups, leading to economic diversification and reconversion;
Amendment 108 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investments in diversification/expansion of already established companies and the creation of new firms, including through business incubators and consulting services;
Amendment 124 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) investments in digitalisation, artificial intelligence and digital connectivity;
Amendment 128 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) investments in green infrastructure, reducing pollution, regeneration and decontamination of sites, land restoration and repurposing projects;
Amendment 129 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f – point i (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f – point i (new)
i) investments in public and sustainable multimodal urban mobility;
Amendment 131 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) investments in enhancing the circular economy, including through waste of all kinds, prevention, reduction, resource efficiency, reuse, repair and recycling;
Amendment 141 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) investments in programmes for upskilling and reskilling of workers;
Amendment 143 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h – point i (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h – point i (new)
(i) developing social infrastructure needed to support the access to labour market, social inclusion and active health ageing;
Amendment 144 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h – point ii (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h – point ii (new)
(ii) investments in education and vocational training programmes;
Amendment 145 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h – point iii (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h – point iii (new)
(iii) investments in entrepreneurial educational programmes;
Amendment 147 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point j
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point j
(j) active and full inclusion of jobseekers;
Amendment 162 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) undertakings in difficulty, as defined in Article 2(18) of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/201416 , except for those that could get support from JTF for green investments, new technology and infrastructures which could contribute to gas emission reduction, energy efficiency and/or production of energy from renewable sources; _________________ 16Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty (OJ L 187, 26.6.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 164 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) investment related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels with the exception of: (i) the replacement of coal-based heating systems by gas-based heating systems and other transitional alternatives for climate mitigation purposes; (ii) investment in networks of distribution and transport of natural gas substituting coal; (iii) investment related to clean vehicles as defined in [the recast of Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council;
Amendment 183 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare, together with the relevant authorities of the territories concerned, including local and regional authorities, one or more territorial just transition plans covering one or more affected territories corresponding to level 3 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (‘NUTS level 3 regions’) as established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 868/201417 or parts thereof, in accordance with the template set out in Annex II. Thematic enabling conditions are not applicable to JTF. Those territories shall be those most negatively affected based on the economic and social impacts resulting from the transition, in particular with regard to expected job losses in fossil fuel production and use and the transformation needs of the production processes of industrial facilities with the highest greenhouse gas intensity. _________________ 17 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).
Amendment 204 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) where support is provided to productive investments to enterprises other than SMEs, an exhaustive list of such operations and enterprises and a justification of the necessity of such support through a gap analysis demonstrating that the expected job losses would exceed the expected number of jobs created in the absence of the investment;
Amendment 208 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) synergies and complementarities with other Union programmes and pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism to address identified developinvestment needs.
Amendment 209 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point j – point i (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point j – point i (new)
i) a comprehensive timeframe of implementation for the concrete actions previewed in the plan.
Amendment 219 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Where the Commission concludes, based on the examination of the final performance report of the programme, that there is a failure to achieve at least 650% of the target established for one or more output or result indicators for the JTF resources, it may make financial corrections pursuant to Article [98] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR] by reducing the support from the JTF to the priority concerned in proportion to the achievements.
Amendment 904 #
2020/0006(COD)
RCO 01 a new - lost and new created enterprises
Amendment 905 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – table – column 1 – Outputs – row 1 – RCO 01 b (new)
Annex III – table – column 1 – Outputs – row 1 – RCO 01 b (new)
RCO 01 b new - GDP/cap in the territory
Amendment 906 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – table – column 2 – Results – row 1 – RCR 01 a (new)
Annex III – table – column 2 – Results – row 1 – RCR 01 a (new)
RCR 01 a new - Gap between loss and created jobs
Amendment 907 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – table – column 2 – Results – row 1 – RCR 01 b (new)
Annex III – table – column 2 – Results – row 1 – RCR 01 b (new)
RCR 01 b new - Increase of GDP/cap in the territory
Amendment 4 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges that Europe’s economy is showing signs of less dynamic growth; highlights that more must be done to support Member States which are experiencing slower growth and high unemployment, particularly where young people are concernedand those having to cope with wholesale depopulation, particularly where young people are concerned; points out that a shortage of labour in less-developed regions threatens to undermine the effective implementation of cohesion policy;
Amendment 32 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the European Semester must consistently contribute to theincreasing competitiveness and elimination ofng social, economic and territorial inequalities and disparities between EU regions;
Amendment 42 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the European Semester should further economic and social convergence between regions and Member States by adjusting trade imbalances, reducing the excessive surplus and giving effect to existing sanctionsputting compensatory measures into effect; highlights the fact that the European goal of more inclusive growth means greater investment in infrastructure, education and training, health, and research and innovation; stresses that increases in productivity should lead to increased pay;a favourable climate for entrepreneurship, increased pay and attractive jobs.
Amendment 58 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates the crucial role of cohesion policy, as the main investment policy in Europe, in the recovery process and recommends that the Member States act on the specific recommendations made by the Commission as part of the European Semester; underlines the need to increase the budget for cohesion policy for the 2021-2027 period, in order to maintain its European added value, thus contributing to economic growth, social inclusion, innovation and environmental protection;
Amendment 73 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the inclusion of the Sustainable Development Goals in the European Semester, and recommends that a balanced and stepwise approach be adopted with the aim of putting people, their health and the planet at the centre of economic policy; notes that, in this respect, special attention must be paid to the labour market, by safeguarding existing jobs and creating new ones; stresses that the New Green Deal must not hamper investment in basic infrastructure in regions where this is lacking;
Amendment 93 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the best response to citizens’ concerns is to support an increase in real earnings, seek greater investment in quality job, properly-paid jobs reflecting the developing fields of the future and new technological trends, boost domestic demand and ensure a fairer distribution of the wealth generated; considers that the Stability and Growth Pact should be more flexible so as to take into account cyclical conditions, structural reforms and government investment;
Amendment 108 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that the relationship between cohesion policy and economic governance processes under the European Semester should be balanced, reciprocal and focused on positive incentives; supports further recognition of the territorial dimension and expertise capacities at local and regional level, which would be beneficial for the European Semester.
Amendment 7 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that cohesion policy is based on a policy of solidarity, pursuing its Treaty-posed objective of promoting and supporting the overall harmonious development of Member States and regions, and aims to reduce economic, social and territorial disparities between and within EU regions, to promote regional cooperation and to iensure that no region is left behind; considers that it creates growth and jobs across the Union as well as delivering key Union objectives and priorities, including its climate and energy targets, infrastructure and smart, sustainable and inclusive economic growth;
Amendment 20 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Council to consider the lessons of this programming period and avoid any further payment crises; draws attention that delays in funded programme launches and late project implementation are resulting in a logjam of payment requests at the end of the programming period;
Amendment 26 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the Structural Reform Support Programme funding will be financed using the Global Margin for Commitments; warns that increases should come at no expense to cohesion policy; stresses that cohesion funding must be a priority following development of basic infrastructure, especially in regions that are lagging far behind;
Amendment 30 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for a reprogramming exercise for the Youth Employment Initiative, following the agreement in the 2019 budgetary procedure to increase the level of commitment appropriations; stresses the need to channel funding into specific measures aimed at limiting the exodus of young people from less developed regions;
Amendment 41 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure the transparent, fair and responsible use of Union resources.;
Amendment 53 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) Member States should be able to continue to use transitional national aid during the period when this regulation applies.
Amendment 64 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) For the sake of legal certainty, it should be clarified that Articles 41 and 42 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 allow Member States to review and overhaul, on an annual basis, their decisions on the redistributive payment, notifying the Commission accordingly regarding any such decisions.
Amendment 130 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 31 – paragraph 5
Article 31 – paragraph 5
(3a) in Article 31, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: "5. In addition to the payments provided for in paragraph 2, Member States may grant payments under this measure between 2014 and 2020 to beneficiaries in areas which were eligible under Article 36(a)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 during the 2007-2013 programming period. For beneficiaries in areas that are no longer eligible following the new delimitation referred to in Article 32(3), those payments shall be degressive over a maximum period of four years. That period shall start on the date that the delimitation in accordance with Article 32(3) is completed and at the latest in 2019. Those payments shall start at no more than 80 % of the average payment fixed in the programme for the programming period 2007-2013 in accordance with Article 36(a)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, and shall end in 2020 at the latest with the termination of the transitional period according to Regulation (EU)…/…[Transitional Regulation] at no more than 20 %. When the application of degressivity results in the level of the payment reaching EUR 25, the Member State can continue payments at this level until the phasing out period is completed. By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, where degressive payments start only in the year 2019, those payments shall start at no more than 80 % of the average payment fixed in the 2014-2020 programming period. The payment level shall be established in such a way that the end-level in 2020 is half of the starting level. Following completion of the delimitation, beneficiaries in the areas that remain eligible shall receive full payment under this measure. Member States may continue support at this level within the transitional period according to Regulation (EU)…/… [Transitional Regulation]. Following completion of the delimitation, beneficiaries in the areas that remain eligible shall receive full payment under this measure. " (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.) Or. en (Article 31 – paragraph 5)
Amendment 154 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
(10a) In Article 37, in paragraph 1, the following subparagraph is added: "Member States granting transitional national aid in 2020 may continue to do so during the transitional period referred to in Article -1 of Regulation (EU) .../... [Transitional Regulation] and may extend the transitional national aid after entry to force of the new CAP regulation. Member State may adjust financial allocations for individual sectors, change sectors, and modify the conditions for granting individual support." (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 157 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013
Article 37 – paragraph 4 – indents 6 a and 6 b (new)
Article 37 – paragraph 4 – indents 6 a and 6 b (new)
In Article 37(4), the following indents are added: - 50% in 2021, - S50% in 2022, if necessary.