7 Amendments of Henri WEBER related to 2011/2043(INI)
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas delayed investment in research and development in Europe compared with other global powers is essentially due to a lack of private investment and the attractiveness of FP7 for the industrial sector is thus not fully demonstrated; but also, beyond the sums involved, there is a clear need for better coordination between the Member States and the Union,
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas a better relationshipinteraction between the academic, research and industrial worlds is essential forto improve the conversion of research results to be converted into products and services generating economic growth,
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the years 2011 to 2013 are fragile years, requiring immediate particular attention with regard to competitiveness factors, of which include research and innovation are essential components,
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the level of participationnumber of responses to calls for projects and the excellence inof the projects selectioned; regrets, however, that the success rate under this programme generally remains quite low and is a disincentive, particularly for SMEs; considers that effective simplification of the administrative and financial aspects could remedy this;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Approves the strengthening of the ‘Cooperation’ chapter, which remains relevant given current scientific and technological challenges; stresses its role in developing RDI critical mass of a kind not achievable at national/regional level, thus demonstrating European added-value; recommends implementation of the ‘Future and Emerging Technologies’ scheme and extension of the use of ‘roadmaps’ to all thematic areas; asks for more flexibility in setting call themes and financial thresholds and ceilings, making a distinction between large and small projectsenabling skills and expertise to be pooled, thus helping to build scientific communities and demonstrating European added-value; considers that transnational collaborative research must remain a priority, making an effective contribution to interdisciplinarity, intersectoral partnerships and the advancement of knowledge; considers that alongside the thematic priorities, a ‘blank’ programme could be introduced, with entirely ‘bottom up’ calls for projects, and that programmes like FET (Future and Emerging Technologies) or COST (Cooperation for Science and Technology) should be reinforced;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes, in the ‘Ideas’ chapter, promising results obtained by the European Research Council (ERC) and its role aimed at enhancing the visibility and attractiveness of European research bodies; stresses the need to make the ERC an independent legal entity with decision- making power, directly responsible for its own scientific strategy and administrative management;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recommends that application of this innovative financial instrument be continued and intensified in FP7 and for the future in FP8, since it contributes to improving access to finance and encouraging private investment;