30 Amendments of Denis NESCI related to 2023/0397(COD)
Amendment 9 #
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 and skills development, health, trade and development of trade partnerships.
Amendment 9 #
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 and skills development, health, trade and development of trade partnerships.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Transport infrastructure is essential to improve connectivity between the Western Balkan partners and with the EU. It should contribute to integrate the region in the Union. In its proposal revising the trans-European transport framework (TEN- T), the Commission included a new Corridor crossing the Western Balkan region (Western-East Mediterranean corridor). The TEN-T network should be among the references for funding transport infrastructure in the region.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Transport infrastructure is essential to improve connectivity between the Western Balkan partners and with the EU. It should contribute to integrate the region in the Union. In its proposal revising the trans-European transport framework (TEN- T), the Commission included a new Corridor crossing the Western Balkan region (Western-East Mediterranean corridor). The TEN-T network should be among the references for funding transport infrastructure in the region.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Stresses the importance of improving border management in the Balkan region. This could include the implementation of advanced border control technologies, training of border personnel, and the development of effective procedures for the identification and management of irregular migration flows.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Stresses the importance of improving border management in the Balkan region. This could include the implementation of advanced border control technologies, training of border personnel, and the development of effective procedures for the identification and management of irregular migration flows.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
(7 b) Highlight the importance of supporting socio-economic development in the Balkan countries including through the promotion of employment and access to basic services such as education and health care.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
(7 b) Highlight the importance of supporting socio-economic development in the Balkan countries including through the promotion of employment and access to basic services such as education and health care.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 c (new)
Recital 7 c (new)
(7 c) Stresses the importance of promoting international and regional cooperation to address irregular migration flows. This could include working with other EU countries and international organizations to develop common migration management strategies and share responsibilities.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 c (new)
Recital 7 c (new)
(7 c) Stresses the importance of promoting international and regional cooperation to address irregular migration flows. This could include working with other EU countries and international organizations to develop common migration management strategies and share responsibilities.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) ,This Regulation should promote the Green Agendabalanced approach for the Western Balkans7 that takes into account both environmental and economic needs, by reinforcing environmental protection through a flexible transition, contributing to the mitigation of climate change and increasing resilience to climate change, and accelerating the shift towards a low-carbon economy. _________________ 7 SWD(2020)223 final, 6.10.2020.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) ,This Regulation should promote the Green Agendabalanced approach for the Western Balkans7 that takes into account both environmental and economic needs, by reinforcing environmental protection through a flexible transition, contributing to the mitigation of climate change and increasing resilience to climate change, and accelerating the shift towards a low-carbon economy. _________________ 7 SWD(2020)223 final, 6.10.2020.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) The Commission shouldall provide an annual report on the progress with the implementation of the Regulation and the Facility to the European Parliament and to the Committee referred to in this Regulation.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) The Commission shouldall provide an annual report on the progress with the implementation of the Regulation and the Facility to the European Parliament and to the Committee referred to in this Regulation.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) accelerate the socio-economic and territorial cohesion convergence of Beneficiaries’ economies with the Union;
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) accelerate the socio-economic and territorial cohesion convergence of Beneficiaries’ economies with the Union;
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) boost regional economic integration and territorial cohesion, by facilitating the connection between them, in particular through progress in the establishment of the Common Regional Market;
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) boost regional economic integration and territorial cohesion, by facilitating the connection between them, in particular through progress in the establishment of the Common Regional Market;
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) support regional economic integration and enhanced integration with the EU single market through improved connectivity in the region in line with Transeuropean Networks; and promoting infrastructure development and the participation of member states and regions.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) support regional economic integration and enhanced integration with the EU single market through improved connectivity in the region in line with Transeuropean Networks; and promoting infrastructure development and the participation of member states and regions.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
(j a) Foster cooperation in the field of security and the fight against organized crime and the control of irregular migration flows through information exchanges, implementation of appropriate infrastructure, development of effective procedures for the identification and management, training of border personnel and cooperation between Member States and regions.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
(j a) Foster cooperation in the field of security and the fight against organized crime and the control of irregular migration flows through information exchanges, implementation of appropriate infrastructure, development of effective procedures for the identification and management, training of border personnel and cooperation between Member States and regions.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. Beneficiaries and the Commission shall ensure that equality between men and women, gender mainstreaming and the integration of a gender prespective are taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation of the Reform Agendas and the implementation of the Facility. Beneficiaries and the Commission shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based upon gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Commission will report on these measures in the context of its regular reporting under the Gender Action Plans.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. Beneficiaries and the Commission shall ensure that equality between men and women, gender mainstreaming and the integration of a gender prespective are taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation of the Reform Agendas and the implementation of the Facility. Beneficiaries and the Commission shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based upon gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Commission will report on these measures in the context of its regular reporting under the Gender Action Plans.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. To ensure the efficiency of the financial instrument, Member States may launch regular and shared consultations with Beneficiaries to offer assistance in program formulation.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. To ensure the efficiency of the financial instrument, Member States may launch regular and shared consultations with Beneficiaries to offer assistance in program formulation.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and, the Council and Member States of commitment appropriations carried over in accordance with Article 12(6) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and, the Council and Member States of commitment appropriations carried over in accordance with Article 12(6) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. For the purpose of the assessment of the Reform Agendas submitted by the Beneficiaries, the Commission may be assisted by experts, which can assess the application of certain conditionalities on a case-by-case basis, allowing local, regional and national authorities to present arguments and plans tailored to their country's particular conditions.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. For the purpose of the assessment of the Reform Agendas submitted by the Beneficiaries, the Commission may be assisted by experts, which can assess the application of certain conditionalities on a case-by-case basis, allowing local, regional and national authorities to present arguments and plans tailored to their country's particular conditions.