30 Amendments of Rudi KENNES related to 2024/2109(INI)
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas investments in R&D are essential for EU competitivenesstackling major global challenges, environment and economic sustainability and climate changes as well as to improve people's life namely through better employment, access to health and education and social inclusion; whereas the report on the Future of European Competitiveness (the Draghi report) and the report by the Commission Expert Group on the Interim Evaluation of Horizon Europe (the Heitor report) recommended a budget for the 10th framework programme for research and innovation (FP10) of EUR 200 billion and EUR 220 billion respectively;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. Whereas the findings of the Draghi and Heitor reports indicate the increasing competition from other global players such as the US or China;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the Draghi and the Heitor reports are a wake-up call for Europe to face global competition and the significant rise of Chinese science in recent years; wWelcomes the higher success rate of HEU compared to Horizon 2020 (H2020); appreciates HEU’s responsiveness in crises, such as COVID- 19 and geopolitical challenges, but regrets the lack of additional funding, which compromises original priorities;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is deeply convinced that EU spending on science, research and innovation is the best investment in our common European future and for increasing competitivenesstackling major global challenges, environment and economic sustainability and climate changes as well as to improve people's life namely through better employment, access to health and education and social inclusion; agrees with Mr Draghi that all public R&D spending in the EU should be better coordinated at EU level and that a reformed and strengthened FP is crucial in achieving this;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the crucial role of public funding of the research and thus proposes a more balanced approach to funding by shifting emphasis from private companies to public sector investments as relying solely on grants for private companies will not resolve Europe’s competitiveness challenges. Instead, greater focus should be placed on public sector investments and collaborative projects that foster innovation, inclusivity, and a stronger competitive edge for Europe on the global stage;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that a large number of beneficiaries do not consider the introduction of lump-sum funding to be a simplification, and welcomes in this regard the Commission’s commitment to monitor lump sum grants further;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. ConsiderNotes that the Commission has not succeeded in creating agile but strong management of HEU, which has led to complex implementationstruggled to establish both agile and robust management of HEU, resulting in significant complexities in implementation, and stresses that it is crucial for the Commission to address these shortcomings and ensure more effective management going forward;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Concludes that Pillar 2 remains too complex; believes that the implementation of this pillar should be improved, simplified and streamlined; notes that the number of instruments involved, the unsuccessful implementation of missions, and the many budgetary shifts have resulted in unnecessary complexity which discourages applicants, and especially newcomers, from participating;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recommends that the 10th Framework Programme (FP10) include a dedicated section for Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) and the research in SSH is integrated from the outset, with funding directed towards projects that contribute to the development of a sustainable, socially responsible Europe, including affordable living standards, equitable pension systems, and access to education and healthcare for all. Stresses that research in these fields is critical for addressing the broader social, political, and economic structures that contribute to inequality, climate change, and other systemic problems;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that the Commission communication entitled ‘EU Missions two years on: assessment of progress and way forward’ did not positively evaluate missions and concluded that missions had failed on core objectives such as crowding in external fundingmissions as defined by the co-legislators, based on the EC communication, appear flexible enough to allow their adjustment to identifiable trends over the coming years;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. NotBelieves that no significant changes have taken place in the implementation of the missions since the publication of the communication; concludes, therefore, that further funding of missions under the 2025, 2026 and 2027 work programmes would not be an effective use of the limited resources available to HEU and should therefore be stopped; encourages the Commission to find funding for the continuation of missions in other parts of the EU budget and at national levelin order to ensure continuity and predictability of EU Missions, certain shortcomings such as governance, need to be further addressed and asks the Commission to do so without any delay;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Insists that the Commission should reduce the use of lump-sum funding under HEU until there is substantial evidence that lump-sum funding provides aAsks the Commission to closely monitor the use of lump-sum funding under HEU so the benefits of simplification for the beneficiaries over the full life cycle of the project, including the audit, as well as for the programme as a whole, reflected by lower administrative and transaction costs for beneficiaries with lump-sum projects can be fully materialised;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for FP10 to be a stand-alone EU programme dedicated to EU research exceadvancing publicly funded research and innovation that serves the public good and addresses societal challenceges, with a substantially higher budget that is sufficient for achieving the 3 % GDP spending target and for funding at least 75 % of the excellent proposals submitted; recommends that FP10 focus on three core objectives: (i) advancing the European Research Area (ERA) with specific measures that address regional disparities and support under-represented Member States in their research and innovation capacities, (ii) creasupporting a European competition of ideas that is not based on market-driven competition, but rather on collaborative innovation that promotes the shared benefits of research for all, particularly marginalized communities , and (iii) supporting strategic, large-scale collaborative research initiatives; recommends that FP10 be structured in three parts, each addressing one of the three core objectives;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – point a
Paragraph 15 – point a
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – point a – point i
Paragraph 15 – point a – point i
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – point a – point ii
Paragraph 15 – point a – point ii
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – point a – point iii
Paragraph 15 – point a – point iii
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – point a – point iv
Paragraph 15 – point a – point iv
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – point b
Paragraph 15 – point b
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – point c
Paragraph 15 – point c
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recommends the Commission to ensure a transparent governance structure with involvement of representatives from academia, research and technology organizations, NGOs, industry of all sizes, SMEs, Start Ups, national and local authorities, and relevant end-users representatives such as Trade Unions, Civil Society Organizations, Consumer Protection Organizations, among others;
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Urges the Commission to design the part of FP10 on strategic deployment such that it focuses on a limited number of pan-European research initiatives with 2040 set as the time horizon and which require cross-border collaboration due to the scale and complexity of the issue in question; believes that this part should consider that these initiatives could take the form of societal missions which address socio-economic and/or ecological challenges, and technology missions to accelerate the development of strategic technologies in Europe, or joint undertakings to secure joint investments by industry, Member States and the EU to support research-based competitiveness and the resilience of key sectors in the European economy; believes that all of these initiatives should receive a budget of between EUR 2.5 and 5 billion;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recommends that Horizon Europe explicitly excludes funding for any research or innovation projects involving Israeli universities, research institutions, or companies operating in occupied territories or collaborating with military entities. In this regard, stresses that an exclusion should apply to all entities involved in projects contributing to military or defence activities, directly or indirectly, and particularly those that may lead to human rights abuses, as highlighted by the UN and other human rights organizations. Furthermore, calls for the creation of a strict oversight mechanism within Horizon Europe to ensure that no funds are allocated to projects with links to military operations, including technologies used in warfare. This should be accompanied by transparent reporting and accountability mechanisms to prevent misuse of EU funding for defence-relevant research. Furthermore reiterates that international cooperation participation and agreements should be subject to the full compliance of human rights' respect and duly observation of the principles acknowledged by the Charter of Fundamental rights of the EU;
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Urges the Commission to prioritize gender equality in Horizon Europe by increasing funding for projects that aim to reverse existing gender biases in research. Additionally, calls for targeted initiatives to enhance the participation of women scientists, with a particular focus on addressing the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions in scientific research. Additionally, emphasizes the need for increased investment in studies that address the gender gap in women’s health, ensuring equitable research opportunities and outcomes for women in the scientific and healthcare fields;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Stresses the importance of reinforcing research collaboration with low- and middle-income countries. FP10 should include a specific framework to prevent the further widening of the innovation gap between core and peripheral EU regions, particularly in terms of talent retention and research mobility, to tackle the ongoing 'brain drain' problem. Is of the opinion that collaborative research that truly empowers low- and middle-income countries, supporting their own scientific and technological capacities rather than perpetuating dependency on Europe, is essential and that research collaboration should aim at mutual benefits, with an emphasis on equitable partnerships and shared knowledge;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19d. Recommends that all research projects funded under FP10 comply with the 'Do No Significant Harm' principle, ensuring that no investment or economic activity funded by Horizon Europe negatively impacts the environment or ecological objectives, in line with the EU's climate ambitions;
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 e (new)
Paragraph 19 e (new)
19e. Encourages enhanced collaboration across various research projects and between countries to optimize the use of available funding. Stresses the importance of fostering shared knowledge and best practices to ensure more efficient and impactful outcomes, while promoting a collaborative approach to solving global challenges;