Activities of Robert ROOS related to 2021/0048(NLE)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing the Joint Undertakings under Horizon Europe
Amendments (58)
Amendment 201 #
Recital 2 a (new)
(2 a) In order to guarantee scientific excellence, and in accordance with Article 13 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, freedom of scientific research should be ensured, the highest standards of scientific integrity should be promoted and none of the Joint Undertakings should rule out any technology because of political biases by default, as this would be contradictionary to the fundamentals of science;
Amendment 243 #
Recital 25
(25) The governance of joint undertakings should ensure that their decision-making processes are fit to keep pace with fast-changing socio-economic and technological environment and global challenges. Joint undertakings should benefit from the expertise, advice and support from all relevant stakeholders, in order to effectively implement their tasks and ensure synergies at Union and national level. Therefore, joint undertakings should be empowered to set up advisory bodies with a view to providing them with expert advice and carrying out any other task of an advisory nature that is necessary for the achievement of the joint undertakings' objectives. In setting up the advisory bodies, joint undertakings should ensure a balanced representation of experts within the scope of the activities of the joint undertaking, including with respect to gender balance. The advice provided by these bodies should bring in scientific perspectives as well as those of national and regional authorities and of other stakeholders of joint undertakings.
Amendment 257 #
Recital 32 a (new)
(32 a) Since the lack of skills is a major obstacle to competitiveness, joint undertakings should actively contribute to raising the skills and experience level across the Union among students, academics and experts (male and female) in the relevant domains, by assisting in the building of new knowledge and human capital, by engaging in awareness raising campaigns and by promoting educational and dissemination activities, with the involvement of academic, scientific and knowledge networks, social and economic partners, media, industry and SMEs organisations and other players.
Amendment 258 #
Recital 33
(33) OneTwo of the main purposes of joint undertakings is to foster the Union’s economic capacities and in particular its scientific and technological sovereignty. and to build a more sustainable and competitive economy through scientific, digital and technological innovation. To this aim, all joint undertakings shall seek for possibilities to inform students who might wish to pursue a career in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics; Moreover, the post pandemic recovery highlights the need to invest in key technologies such as 5G, AI, cloud, cybersecurity and green tech and the valorisation of these technologies in the Union. Results generated by all participants will play an important role in this respect and all participants will benefit from the Union funding through the results generated in the project and access rights thereto, even those participants not having received Union funding. Therefore, to protect the Union interests, the right for joint undertakings to object to transfers of ownership of results or to grants of an exclusive licence regarding results should also apply to participants not having received Union funding. In exercising this right to object the joint undertaking should strike a fair balance between the Union interests and protection of fundamental rights on the results of the participants without funding in accordance with the principle of proportionality, taking into account that these participants did not receive any Union funding for the action from which the results were generated.
Amendment 262 #
Recital 34 a (new)
(34 a) As the joint undertakings will be financed with public money the Joint Undertakings strive for the greatest transparancy possible, this shall not only include the projects conducted by the Joint Undertakings but the relevant interests of all consultants advicing the respective governing boards; all Joint Undertakings shall ensure that the outcomes of their projects shall not lead to windfall profits, especially when it comes to IP-rights.
Amendment 265 #
Recital 39
(39) In the context of the European Commission’s priority of “A European Green Deal”13 supported by the revised Union Bioeconomy Strategy14 , the EU Biodiversity Strategy15 , the Clean Planet for All Communication16 , the Circular Economy Action Plan17 and the new Farm to Fork communication18 , the European bio-based sector, including SMEs, regions and primary producers should become climate neutral, more circular and more sustainable while remaining competitive on the global scale. A strong, resource efficient and competitive bio-based innovation ecosystem can decrease dependency on and accelerate the substitution of non-renewable fossil raw materials and mineral resources. It can develop renewable bio-based products, materials, processes and nutrients from waste and biomass through sustainability and circularity-driven innovation. Such ecosystem can also create value from local feedstock – including waste, residues and side-streams – to deliver jobs, economic growth and development throughout the Union not only in urban areas but also in rural and coastal territories where biomass is produced and that are often peripheral regions that rarely benefit from industrial development.; the activties of the undertaking should not result in deforestation or converted land-use; _________________ 13 https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities- 2019-2024/european-green-deal_en 14 COM(2018)673 final 15 COM/2020/380 final 16https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:52018 DC0773&from=EN 17 COM(2020)98 final 18 COM(2020)381 final
Amendment 310 #
Recital 66 a (new)
(66 a) As SMEs by their nature may lack the resources to actively engage projects conducted on a European level, all of the Joint Undertakings shall do whatever they can to engage SMEs to participate in the joint undertakings, including working with financial institutions, implementing social media campaigs and, if appropriate, actively approach SMEs to participate.
Amendment 326 #
Recital 74
(74) In accordance with [Article 8(1)(c)] of the Horizon Europe Regulation, participating states shcould entrust the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking with the implementation of their contribution to their national participants in indirect actions. The beneficiaries should sign a single grant agreement with the joint undertaking following the Horizon Europe rules, including the respective framework for intellectual property rights, depending on the Union programme supporting the corresponding grant activity. The Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking should process the cost claims and execute the payments to the beneficiaries.
Amendment 347 #
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
9. 'additional activity' means an activity outside the main part of the work programme that does not receive financial support from the joint undertaking but can receive support from the structural funds and contributes to its objectives and is directly linked to the uptake of results from projects under that joint undertaking or its preceding initiatives or has a significant Union added-value;
Amendment 353 #
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The joint undertakings referred to in Article 3 shall contribute to the general and specific objectives of the Horizon Europe Regulation as set out in [Article 3] thereof.
Amendment 356 #
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) (a) strengthening and integrating the Union’s scientific and technological capacities across the Union to support the creation and diffusion of high-quality new knowledge notably with a view to deliver on global challenges, securing Union competitiveness and European added value, sustainability and contributing to the a reinforced European Research Area;
Amendment 367 #
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) develop and accelerate the uptake of innovative solutions throughout the Union addressing climate, environmental, health and other global societal challenges contributing to Union strategic priorities, in particular to reach the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and achieve climate neutrality in the Union by 2050.accelerating the economic growth of the Union and foster the innovation eco- system;
Amendment 368 #
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(a a) seek for possibilities to inform students who might wish to pursue a career in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics;
Amendment 370 #
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) accelerate the social, ecological and economic transitions in areas and sectors of strategic importance for Union priorities, in particular to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 in accordance with the targets set in line with the European Green Deal;
Amendment 374 #
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) enhance the research and innovation capabilities and performance of existing and new European research and innovation value chains, including in small and medium- sized enterprises (SME);
Amendment 377 #
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(d a) facilitate the integration of relevant scientific and innovation competences across the EU into European R&I ecosystems and value chains;
Amendment 392 #
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) strengthen international cooperation whilst respecting the strategic autonomy of the EU;
Amendment 400 #
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) promote awareness raising campaigns, educational and dissemination activities, with the involvement of academic, scientific and knowledge networks, provide appropriate information on their respective websites, including the publication of relevant documentation;
Amendment 402 #
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) provide financial support, mainly in the form of grants, to research and innovation indirect actions, selected following open and competitive calls, unlesexcept in dully justified cases otherwise specified in their work programme;
Amendment 408 #
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) seek and ensure synergies with and, where appropriate, possibilities for further funding from relevant activities and programmes at Union, national, and regional level, in particular with those supporting the deployment and market uptake of innovative solutions, training, education and regional development, such as Cohesion policy funds in line with smart specialisation strategies;
Amendment 414 #
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) adopt strategies and develop measures for attracting newcomers and expanding collaborative networks;
Amendment 421 #
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) liaise with the most extensive range of stakeholders including, but not limited to, decentralised agencies, research organisations and universities, end users and public authorities, in particular for the purpose of defining the priorities and activities of each initiative as well as to ensure inclusiveness and openess;
Amendment 428 #
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point o
Amendment 434 #
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Joint undertakings maywill launch an opopen and transparent calls for expression of interest in view of selecting associated members. The call for expression of interest shall set out the key capacities needed in order to achieve the objectives of the joint undertaking. All calls shall be published on the joint undertaking’s website and communicated through all appropriate channels, including, where applicable, the states’ representatives group, in order to ensure the widest possible participation in the interest of achieving the objectives of the joint undertaking.
Amendment 450 #
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The Union financial contribution to the joint undertakings, including EFTAEA and third country appropriations, shall cover administrative and operational costs up to the maximum amounts specified in Part Two. The Union contribution specified in Part Two may be increased with contributions from third countries if the latter are available.
Amendment 477 #
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. .Each joint undertaking shall have a governing board and an executive director and a states’ representatives group unless the Member States are represented in the Governing Board.
Amendment 488 #
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The chairperson of the States’ Representatives Group may attend meetings of the governing board as an observer and take part in its deliberations, but shall have no voting rights.
Amendment 489 #
Article 15 – paragraph 7
7. Other persons, in particular representatives of other European partnerships, executive or regulatory agencies, Participating States representatives, regional authorities within the Union and European technology platforms may also be invited to attend by the chairperson as observers on a case-by- case basis subject to the rules on confidentiality and conflict of interest.
Amendment 522 #
Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. The governing board shall consider the States’ Representatives Group’s opinion before voting.
Amendment 526 #
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The executive director shall be appointed by the governing board on the basis of merit and skills, from the list of candidates proposed by the Commission, following an open and transparent selection procedure which shall respect the principle of gender balance.;
Amendment 533 #
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The executive director shall be a member of staff and shall be engaged as a temporary agent of the joint undertaking under Article 2(a) of the CEOS.
Amendment 538 #
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) prepare and after the consultation with the SRG submit for adoption to the governing board the work programme and the corresponding expenditure estimates for the joint undertaking, to implement the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda;
Amendment 571 #
Article 19 – paragraph 8
8. After each meeting of the scientific advisory body, its chairperson shall submit to the governing board a report outlining the body’s and its members’ opinions on the matters discussed during the meeting.; this report shall be made public to the extend possible;
Amendment 581 #
Article 20 – paragraph 8 – point a
(a) the status of relevant national or regional research and innovation programmes and identification of potential areas of cooperation, including concrete actions taken or envisaged for the deployment(e.g. coordinated calls between joint undertakings and their R&I and investments programmes) for the development as well as deployment and market uptake of relevant technologies and innovative solutions;
Amendment 583 #
Article 20 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1
The governing boards shall consider SRG’s opinion and inform without undue delay the states’ representatives group of the follow up it has given to such recommendations or proposals, or it shall give reasons if they are not followed up.
Amendment 594 #
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. The work programme shall be adopted by the end of the year prior to its implementation. The work programme shall be published on the website of the joint undertaking and on the Tenders & Calls portal, and, to support the coordination with the overall strategy of Horizon Europe, be shared with the relevant clusters’ programme committee for information.
Amendment 598 #
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the proposals submitted, including a breakdown by participant type, including SMEs, and by country, indicating newcomers;
Amendment 599 #
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) the collaboration with other European partnerships, including joint calls, and synergies between the joint undertaking’s actions and other Union programmes as well as national or regional initiatives and policies.
Amendment 650 #
Article 47 – paragraph 1
The Union financial contribution from the Horizon Europe Programme to the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking, including EFTA appropriations, to cover administrative and operational costs shall be up to EUR 1 0600 000 000, including up to EUR 23 514 100 000 for administrative costs. The Union contribution may be increased with contributions from third countries if the latter are available.
Amendment 651 #
Article 48 – paragraph 1
1. 1. The members of the Circular Bio- based Europe Joint Undertaking other than the Union shall make or arrange for their constituent or affiliated entities to make a total contribution of at least EUR 1 0600 000 000, including up to EUR 23 514 100 000 for administrative costs over the period set out in Article 3.
Amendment 659 #
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) five representatives of the members other than the Union, at least one of which should represent SMEs and one of which should be a master- or PhD-student..
Amendment 664 #
Article 52 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The chairperson of the States’ Representatives Group shall attend the meetings of the Governing Board as permanent observer. He or she shall have the right to participate in deliberations but shall have no voting rights.
Amendment 728 #
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to contribute to the objectives set out in the 2030 Climate Target Plan51 , and the European Green Deal52 , by raising the EU's ambition on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030, and climate neutrality by 2050; _________________ 51 COM/2020/562 final. 52 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, COM/2019/640 final.
Amendment 732 #
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 741 #
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to stimulate clean hydrogen production, distribution, storage and end use applications.
Amendment 745 #
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) improve through research and innovation the cost-effectiveness, reliability, quantity and quality of clean hydrogen solutions, including production, distribution, storage and end uses developed in the Union such as more efficient and cheaper hydrogen electrolysers and cheaper transport and industrial application and other carbon-free and low carbon hydrogen technologies;
Amendment 816 #
Article 83 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) contribute to the development of a strong and globally competitive European rail industry with its strong supply chain and highly innovative ecosytem based on high tech SMSs.
Amendment 864 #
Article 113 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) drive cross-sectoral health innovation for a globally competitive European health industry, and contribute to reaching the objectives of the new Industrial Strategy for Europe and the Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe.
Amendment 922 #
Article 124 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ensure that components and systems technologies address Europe’s societal and environmental challenges. The target is to align with the Union policy on energy efficiency and contribute towards the reduction of energy consumption by 32.5% in 2030.
Amendment 930 #
Article 124 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) enhance component technologies that guarantee security, trust and, when enhancing performance, energy- efficiency for critical infrastructures and sectors in Europe;
Amendment 937 #
Article 127 – paragraph 1
The Union financial contribution from the Horizon Europe Programme to the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking, including EFTA appropriations, to cover administrative costs and operational costs shall be up to EUR 1 82 200 000 000, including up to EUR 22 090 000 for administrative costs. The Union contribution may be increased with contributions from third countries if the latter are available.
Amendment 939 #
Article 128 – paragraph 2
2. 2. Over the period set out in Article 3, the private members of the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking shall make or arrange for their constituent or affiliated entities to make contributions equal tof at least EUR 2 511 164 00070% of the sum of the contributions to operational costs of the Union, referred to in Article 127, and of the participating states, referred to in paragraph 1 to the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 942 #
Article 128 – paragraph 4
4. 4. The contributions referred to in paragraph 1 shall consist of contributions laid down in Article 11(4). The contributions referred to in paragraph 2 shall consist of contributions laid down in Article 11(1), including at least EUR 2 489 074 000 of contributions laid down in point (a) of Article 11(1). The contributions referred to in paragraph 3 shall consist of contributions as laid down in point (c) of Article 11(1).
Amendment 945 #
Article 129 – paragraph 1
1. Each participating state shallmay entrust the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking with the implementation of their contributions to participants in indirect actions established in that participating state through the grant agreements concluded by the joint undertaking. They shall also entrust the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking with the payment of their contributions to the participants. They shall specify the amounts dedicated to indirect actions.
Amendment 946 #
Article 129 – paragraph 2
2. The beneficiaries of indirect actions of the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking shallmay sign a single grant agreement with the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking. Detailed rules of the grant agreement, including the respective framework for intellectual property rights, shall follow the rules of Horizon Europe.
Amendment 947 #
Article 129 – paragraph 3
3. Participating states shallmay commit to the payment of the full amount of their contributions by means of legally binding agreements between the entities designated by each of the participating states for that purpose and the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking. Such agreements shall be concluded prior to the adoption of the work programme.
Amendment 988 #
Article 160 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) develop and coordinate the strategic deployment agendas draft proposals for pan-European 5G corridors for connected and automated mobility with the involvement of stakeholders. Those agendas shall be programming documents covering the duration of CEF2 Digital by defining a common vision for the development of 5G-enabled ecosystems and the underpinning network and services requirements, and identifying deployment objectives and roadmaps as well as potential cooperation models.
Amendment 996 #
Article 166 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) three representatives of the States’ Representatives Group;