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109 Amendments of Christian EHLER related to 2011/0401(COD)

Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The Union is committed to achieving the Europe 2020 strategy, which has set the objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, highlighting the role of research and innovation as key drivers of social and economic prosperity and of environmental sustainability and setting itself the goal to increase spending on Research and Development to reach 3 % of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2020 while developing an innovation intensity indicator. The Union budget should mirror this ambitious goal by making a radical shift towards funding future- oriented investments, such as R&D and innovation, and this should be clearly visible in a considerable increase in funding for Union R&D&I compared to the funding level of 2013. In this context, the Innovation Union flagship initiative sets out a strategic and integrated approach to research and innovation, setting the framework and objectives to which future Union research and innovation funding should contribute. Research and innovation are also key factors for other Europe 2020 flagship initiatives, notably on resource efficient Europe, an industrial policy for the globalisation era, and a digital agenda for Europe. Moreover, for achieving the Europe 2020 objectives relating to research and innovation, Cohesion policy has a key role to play through building capacity and providing a stairway to excellence.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The Union is committed to achieving the Europe 2020 strategy, which has set the objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, highlighting the role of research and innovation as key drivers of social and economic prosperity and of environmental sustainability and setting itself the goal to increase spending on Research and Development to reach 3 % of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2020 while developing an innovation intensity indicator. In this context, the Innovation Union flagship initiative sets out a strategic and integrated approach to research and innovation, setting the framework and objectives to which future Union research and innovation funding should contribute. Research and innovation are also key factors for other Europe 2020 flagship initiatives, notably on resource efficient Europe, an industrial policy for the globalisation era, and a digital agenda for Europe. Moreover, for achieving the Europe 2020 objectives relating to research and innovation, Cohesion policy has a key role to play through building capacity and providing a stairway to excellence as well as promoting business research and innovation investment and supporting technological and applied research, pilot lines, early product validation actions and first production in Key Enabling Technologies.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The European Parliament has called for a radical simplification of Union research and innovation funding in its Resolution of 11 November 2010, has highlighted the importance of the Innovation Union to transform Europe for post-crisis world, in its resolution of 12 May 2011, has drawn attention to important lessons to be learned following the interim evaluation of the Seventh Framework Programme in its resolution of 8 June 2011 and has supported the concept of a common strategic framework for research and innovation funding, while calling for a doubling of the budget compared to the Seventh Framework Programme in its resolution of 27 September 20118 .
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation in the European Union (hereinafter ‘Horizon 2020’), focuses on three priorities, namely generating excellent science in order to strengthen the Union's world-class excellence in science, fostering industrial leadership to support business, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and innovation and tackling societal challenges, in order to respond directly to the challenges identified in the Europe 2020 strategy by supporting activities covering the entire spectrum from research to market. Horizon 2020 should support all stages in the innovation chain, especially activities closer to the market includingWhile the Union added value lies mainly in funding pre-competitive, transnational, collaborative research, which should form the heart of Horizon 2020, it is necessary to place as well emphasis on the widest possible use and dissemination of knowledge generated by the supported activities up to its commercial exploitation.. Therefore, Horizon 2020 should support all stages in the research and innovation chain, including basic research, applied research, knowledge transfer, innovative financial instruments, as well as non- technological and social innovation, and aims to satisfy the research needs of a broad spectrum of Union policies by placing emphasis on the widest possible use and dissemination of knowledge generated by the supported activities up to its commercial exploitation. Horizon 2020 should trigger considerable leverage from other sources, whereby activities closer to the market should attract funding from the Structural Funds, national/regional funding and the private sector. The priorities of Horizon 2020 should also be supported through a programme under the Euratom Treaty on nuclear research and training.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) In order to ensure the appropriate balance between consensus-based and more disruptive R&D&I, at least 35% of the budget of the societal challenges and industrial leadership should follow a bottom-up logic, establishing open calls without predefined call topics, open to all types of participants. Furthermore, the right balance should be struck within the societal challenges and the enabling and industrial technologies between smaller and bigger projects, taking into account the specific sector structure, type of activity, technology and research landscape.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
(11b) While the Union added value lies mainly in funding pre-competitive, transnational, collaborative research, which should attain in Horizon 2020 at least the levels of the Seventh Framework programme, it is necessary to place special emphasis on the shift towards funding innovation within Horizon 2020. The 'Fast Track to Innovation' instrument provides for a sped-up selection process and a fit for purpose design to ensure fast realisation of innovative projects. Horizon 2020 should support all stages in the innovation chain, including innovative financial instruments, as well as non-technological and social innovation.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) In order for the European Parliament to be able to exercise its function of political control and to ensure transparency and accountability, as stipulated in the Treaty, the Commission should duly and regularly inform the European Parliament of all relevant aspects of the implementation of the programme, including the preparation and drawing-up of the Work Programmes, the execution and possible need for adjustment of the budgetary breakdown, and the development of the performance indicators in terms of objectives pursued and expected results.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The implementation of Horizon 2020 may give rise -under specific conditions and on a case-by-case basis- to supplementary programmes involving the participation of certain Member States only, the participation of the Union in programmes undertaken by several Member States, or the setting up of joint undertakings or other arrangements within the meaning of Articles 184, 185 and 187 TFEU. These supplementary programmes or arrangements should have a clear EU added value, be based on genuine partnerships, complement other activities under Horizon 2020, and be as inclusive as possible in terms of participation by Member States, SMEs or industry, universities and research and technology organisations.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) The implementation of Horizon 2020 should respond to the evolving opportunities and needs from science and technology, industry, policies and society. As such, the agendas should be set in close liaison with stakeholders from all sectors concerned, and sufficient flexibility should be allowed for new developments. External advice should be sought on a continuous basis during Horizon 2020, also making use of relevant structures such as European Technology Platforms, Joint Programming InitiativThe cross- and transdisciplinary nature of the Societal challenges, as well as the need for cross-cutting linkages and interfaces within Horizon 2020, requires the setting up of dedicated Steering Boards. The Boards should be composed of relevant stakeholders from academia, industry, end-users and civil society of the highest repute and appropriate expertise, ensuring a diversity of all sectors and research areas concerned. The Boards should provide input and advice to the Commission on the overall strategy for the Societal Challenge concerned, the establishment of its work programmes, and the European Innovation Partnershipareas and criteria for the calls for proposals.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) In order to ensure a transparent and efficient implementation process, multiannual indicative roadmaps should be set at the beginning of the programming for each specific objective and cross-cutting theme and a short and transparent drafting process of the annual work programmes should be strived at. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up the roadmaps and work programmes should involve and inform the European Parliament and the Council in a timely and appropriate manner. External advice should be sought on a continuous basis during Horizon 2020, also making use of relevant structures such as sectoral advisory boards, the newly established Steering Boards, European Technology Platforms, Joint Programming Initiatives and the European Innovation Partnerships.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 b (new)
(21b) To allow for sufficient flexibility over the life-time of Horizon 2020 to address new needs and developments and to take stock and possibly adjust the interaction and cross-cutting between and within the different priorities, the possibility should be created, on the basis of the mid-term review of Horizon 2020, to review the amounts for the specific objectives and priorities and transfer appropriations between them. The power to adopt such acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) To achieve maximum impact, Horizon 2020 should develop close synergies with other Union programmes in areas such as education, space, environment, competitiveness and SMEs, the internal and external security, culture and media and with the Cohesion Policy funds and Rural Development Policy, which can specifically help to strengthen national and regional research and innovation capabilities in the context of smart specialisation strategies.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) SMEs constitute a significant source of innovation and growth in Europe. Therefore a strong participation of SMEs, as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003, is needed in Horizon 2020. This should support the aims of the Small Business Act. Constituting more than 95% of all enterprises in the Union, there are, however, big differences between SMEs and a different approach is required for different types of SMEs. Therefore, Horizon 2020 should provide for a package of different instruments to support the research and innovation activities and capacities of SMEs, such as direct funding, better participation in collaborative projects, easier access to finance, skills enhancement and training, mobility of human resources, and Eurostars. Horizon 2020 should also support small "mid-caps" (entrepreneur- driven firms with up to 1,000 employees), many of which have high growth potential.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 363 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) A greater impact shcould also be achieved by combining Horizon 2020 and private sector funds within public-private partnerships in key areas where research and innovation could contribute to Europe's wider competitiveness goals and help tackle societal challenges, unlocking private funds and help tackle societal challenges. These partnerships should be based on a real partnership, including in terms of commitments and contributions from the private sector, define and be accountable to concrete targets to be reached, be aligned with the rest of Horizon 2020 in terms of rules on IPR, access rights, transparency and openness towards interested newcomers and small players, encourage the involvement of the entire value chain, incentivise additional private R&D investments, and be aligned with the Union R&D&I strategic agenda. The public- private partnerships in the form of Joint Technology Initiatives launched under Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-13) may be continued using more fit-for-purpose structures and respecting the above mentioned principles.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
(30) Horizon 2020 should promote cooperation with third countries based on common interest and, mutual benefit and reciprocity, where appropriate. International cooperation in science, technology and innovation should be targeted to contribute to achieving the Europe 2020 objectives to strengthen competitiveness, contribute to tackling societal challenges and support Union external and development policies, including by developing synergies with external programmes and contributing to the Union's international commitments such as the achievement of Millennium Development Goals. The Commission should establish a strategy, based on the Union's policies and needs, in order to better target and prioritise international cooperation in science, technology and innovation, identifying key third countries and scientific and technological fields to focus efforts on.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) (‘Horizon 2020’) and determines the framework governing Union support to research and innovation activities and fostering better exploitation of the industrial potential of policies of innovation, research and technological development. This Regulation shall not fund the Commission's administrative expenditure to execute this programme, nor the construction nor the operation of large European infrastructural projects, such as Galileo, GMES or ITER.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the Union'sfunding excellent research and innovation funding, thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment, creating new job opportunities and ensuring Europe's long-term sustainable growth and competitiveness.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 407 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) Excellent science, EUR 27818 million32,3%;
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 412 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) Industrial leadership, EUR 20280 million26%;
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 417 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) Societal challenges, EUR 35888 million36,4%.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 422 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The maximum overall amount for the Union financial contribution from Horizon 2020 to the non-nuclear direct actions of the Joint Research Centre shall be EUR 2212 million2,3%.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 436 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In order to respond to the evolving nature of science, technology and innovation and to adapt where relevant the Horizon 2020 programme to new developments and needs, the Commission may, following the mid-term review set out in Article 26(1)(a), by means of delegated acts in accordance with Articles 26a, 26b and 26c, modify the indicative breakdown set out in Annex II by up to 15 % of the total initial allocation for each priority and specific objective and, where relevant, the specific objectives and activities set out in Annex I. In modifying Annex I and II, the Commission shall in particular take into account: (a) the contribution of the different parts of the programme to the Horizon 2020 objectives; (b) the development of the key indicators for assessing results and impacts of the different parts of the programmes as specified in Annex II of the Specific Programme; (c) the foreseen future financial needs of the different parts and instruments of the programme, including the financial instruments.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. For the implementation of Horizon 2020, account shall be taken of advice and inputs provided by: advisory groups of independent, high level experts set up by the Commission; dialogue structures created under international science and technology agreements; forward looking activities; targeted public consultations; and transparent and interactive processes that ensure responsible research and innovation is supported through a streamlined set of measures wherein duplication and overlapping of funding structures are avoided.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 470 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In drawing up the work programmes stipulated in Article 5 of Decision No XX/XX/EU of the Council [Specific Programme H2020], the Commission shall take account of the widest advice and input provided by the stakeholders, the Member States, the European Parliament and the Council. The Committee responsible in the European Parliament may invite representatives of the Commission to present to the Committee the draft work programmes.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 482 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of Horizon 2020. Particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies, to bridging from discovery to market application, to cross-disciplinary research and innovation, to social and economic sciences and humanities, to fostering the functioning and achievement of the ERA, to closing the research and innovation divide in Europe, to identifying and boosting small units of embryonic excellence throughout the Union, to cooperation with third countries, to responsible research and innovation including gender, and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross-border and cross- sector mobility of researchers.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 503 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 shall be implemented in a manner ensuring that the priorities and actions supported are relevant to changing needs and take account of the evolving nature of science, technology, innovation, markets and society, where innovation includes business, organisational and social aspects. The ethical, social and legal implications of innovative research shall be specifically addressed in all the areas covered under the Programme.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 541 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
All the research and innovation activities carried out under Horizon 2020 shall comply with ethical principles and relevant national, Union and international legislation, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention on Human Rights and its Supplementary Protocols. The opinions of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies shall be taken into account.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 549 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Research and innovation activities carried out under Horizon 2020 shall have an exclusive focusfocus mainly on civil applications.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 636 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a Fast Track to Innovation 1. To accelerate the commercialisation and diffusion of innovation, 20% of the Union funding within the specific objective 'Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies' and in each of the 'Societal challenges' in Part III shall be foreseen for the 'Fast Track to Innovation'. 2. The 'Fast track to innovation' is an instrument following a bottom-up-driven logic that will speed up time from idea to market significantly and is expected to increase industry participation in Horizon 2020 as well as the participation of SMEs and first-time applicants. Thereby it shall stimulate private sector R&D&I investment, promote research and innovation with a focus on value creation and accelerate the maturing of new technologies into innovative products being in demand, which will underpin future businesses and economic growth and employment. 3. Activities shall cover the whole innovation cycle, but should focus on innovation-related activities, experimental and pre-commercial development, comprising the development stages from technology demonstration up to market uptake, including piloting, demonstration, test-beds, pre-normative research and standard setting, and market uptake of innovations. 4. The 'Fast track to innovation' shall be implemented as a visible funding instrument presenting a simple and fast entry into applied collaborative research, following a special selection process as set out in Regulation (EU) No xxxx/2012 [Rules for Participation and Dissemination].
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 685 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Entities established in third countries and international organisations shall be eligible to participate in indirect actions of Horizon 2020 under the conditions set out in Regulation (EU) XX/XX [Rules for Participation]. International cooperation with third countries - in particular with the strategic partners of the Union - and international organisations shall be promoted across and within Horizon 2020 to achieve, in particular, the following objectives:
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 692 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Targeted actions with the objective of promoting cooperation with specific third countries or groups of third countries - in particular with the strategic partners of the Union - shall be implemented on the basis of common interest and mutual benefit, taking into account their scientific and technological capabilities and market opportunities, and the expected impact.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 696 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Cooperation priorities shall take into account developments in Union policy and opportunities for cooperation with third countries, in particular with the strategic partners of the Union, as well as possible deficiencies in third country intellectual property systems.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 698 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. In addition, horizontal and cross-cutting activities to promote the strategic development of international cooperation shall be implemented under Horizon 2020 under the specific objective ‘IEurope in a changing world - inclusive, innovative and securreflective societies’ set out in Point 6.3.2(d) of Part III of Annex I.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 727 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The post of ad hoc mediator shall be established, with responsibility for ensuring uniform interpretation of the rules. In the event of conflict about the interpretation of the rules or procedures, based for example on an independent re- audit produced by any interested party, the Commission may resolve the conflict through a compromise on the advice of the ad hoc mediator.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 757 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a Exercise of delegation 1. The powers to adopt the delegated acts referred to in Article 6 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years beginning on [XX]. The Commission shall make a report in respect of the delegated powers not later than six months before the end of the five- year period. The delegation of powers shall be automatically extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council revokes it in accordance with Article 26b. 2. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 3. The powers to adopt delegated acts are conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 26b and 26c.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 758 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 b (new)
Article 26 b Revocation of the delegation 1. The delegation of powers referred to in Article 6 may be revoked by the European Parliament or by the Council. 2. The institution which has commenced an internal procedure for deciding whether to revoke the delegation of powers shall endeavour to inform the other institution and the Commission within a reasonable time before the final decision is taken, indicating the delegated powers which could be subject to revocation and possible reasons for a revocation. 3. The decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision. It shall take effect immediately or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of the delegated acts already in force. It shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 759 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 c (new)
Article 26 c Objections to delegated acts 1. The European Parliament or the Council may object to a delegated act within a period of two months from the date of notification. At the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council that period shall be extended by two months. 2. If, on expiry of that period, neither the European Parliament nor the Council has objected to the delegated act it shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and shall enter into force on the date stated therein. The delegated act may be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and enter into force before the expiry of that period, if the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission of their intention not to raise objections. 3. If the European Parliament or the Council objects to a delegated act, it shall not enter into force. The institution which objects shall state the reasons for objecting to the delegated act.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 775 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 7 – point b
(b) Future and emerging technologies shall support collaborative research in order to extend Europe's capacity for advanced and paradigm-changing innovation. It shall foster scientific collaboration across disciplines on radically new, high-risk ideas and accelerate development of the most promising emerging areas of science and technology as well as the Union wide structuring of the corresponding scientific communities and deepening the ethical, social and legal implications they may determine for the European citizens.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 790 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies shall provide dedicated support for research and standardisation, development and demonstration on ICT, nanotechnology, advanced materials, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and processing and space. Emphasis will be placed on interactions and convergence across and between the different technologies.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 791 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies shall provide dedicated support for research, development and demonstration on ICT, nanotechnology, advanced materials, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and processing and space. Emphasis will be placed on interactions and convergence across and between the different technologies and their relations to societal challenges.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 818 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point b
(b) Food securiEuropean bio-economy challenges: food security including safety, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime research, and the bio- economy;
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 821 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point e
(e) Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials and security of supply ;
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 826 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point f
(f) IEurope in a changing world - inclusive, innovative and securreflective societies.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 828 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point f a (new)
(fa) Secure societies - Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 835 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 15
All the activities shall take a challenge- based approach, in which basic science, applied research, knowledge transfer and innovation are equally important and interlinked components, focusing on policy priorities without predetermining the precise choice of technologies or solutions that should be developed. The emphasis shall be on bringing together a critical mass of resources and knowledge across different fields, technologies and scientific disciplines in order to address the challenges. The activities shall cover the full cycle from research to market, with a new focus on innovation-related activities, such as piloting, demonstration, test-beds, support for public procurement, design, end-user driven innovation, social innovation and market take-up of innovations, including standardisation at all stages.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 851 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 16
Social sciences and humanities and security considerations shall be an integral part of the activities to address all the challenges. In addition, the underpinning development of these disciplines shall be supported under the specific objective ‘Inclusive, innovative and secure societies’. Support will also focus on providing a strong evidence base for policy making at international, Union, national and regional levels. Given the global nature of many of the challenges, strategic cooperation with third countries shall be an integral part of each challenge. In addition, cross-cutting support for international cooperation shall be provided under the specific objective ‘Inclusive, innovative and secure societies’.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 854 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 16
Social sciences and humanities shall be an integral part of the activities to address all the challenges. In addition, the underpinning development of these disciplines shall be supported under the specific objective ‘IEurope in a changing world - inclusive, innovative and securreflective societies’. Support will also focus on providing a strong evidence base for policy making at international, Union, national and regional levels. Given the global nature of many of the challenges, strategic cooperation with third countries shall be an integral part of each challenge. In addition, cross-cutting support for international cooperation shall be provided under the specific objective ‘IEurope in a changing world - inclusive, innovative and securreflective societies'.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 917 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Strategic actions and scientific advise can ensure a more streamlined implementation of the Marie Curie Actions. The ERC's Scientific Council shall therefore implement and continuously monitor the Marie Curie Actions and consider how best to achieve its objectives.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 983 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 2
The global business environment is changing rapidly and the Europe 2020 goals for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth present challenges and opportunities to European industry. Europe needs to accelerate innovation, transforming the knowledge generated to underpin and enhance existing products, services and markets; and to create new ones. Innovation should be exploited in the widest sense, going beyond technology to include business, organisational and social , social and security aspects.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 991 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 5
These activities will contribute to the objectives of the Europe 2020 Flagship initiatives on Innovation Union, Resource Efficient Europe, An industrial policy for the globalisation era, and A Digital Agenda for Europe as well as the European Unions Security Strategy and Union space policy objectives.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 999 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 10
The approach shall include both agenda- driven activities and more open areas to promote innovative projects and breakthrough solutions. Emphasis shall be on R&D, large-scale pilots and demonstration activities, standardisation, test beds and living labs, prototyping and product validation in pilot lines. Activities shall be designed to boost industrial competitiveness by stimulating industry, and in particular SMEs, to make more research and innovation investment.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1028 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.3 – point a
(a) A new generation of components and systems: Engineering of advanced, secure and smart embedded components and systems;
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1030 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.3 – point b
(b) Next generation computing: Advanced and secure computing systems and technologies;
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1053 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 3
Europe must also set the global benchmark on safe , secure and responsible nanotechnology deployment and governance ensuring both high societal and industrial returns.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1058 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 4
Europe now needs to secure and build on its position in the global market by promoting wide scale cooperation in and across many different value chains and between different industrial sectors to realise the process scale-up of these technologies into viable commercial products. The issues of risk assessment and management as well as responsible governance are emerging as determining factors of future impact of nanotechnologies on society and the economy, including security aspects.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1064 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – point b – introductory part
(b) Ensuring the safe and secure development and application of nanotechnologies
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1074 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.1 – paragraph 1
The specific objective of advanced materials research and innovation is to develop materials with new functionalities and improved in-service performance, for more competitive products that minimise the impact on the environment and the consumption of resources and improve safety and security.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1077 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.2 – paragraph 1
New advanced materials are needed in developing better performing and sustainable, safe and secure products and processes. Such materials are a part of the solution to our industrial and societal challenges, offering better performance in their use, lower resource and energy requirements, and sustainability, and safety and security at the end-of-life of the products.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1086 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Research and development to ensure efficient and sustainable, safe and secure scale up to enable industrial manufacturing of future products
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1093 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point d a (new)
(d a) New raw materials for the chemical industry Developing an alternative feedstock basis for the chemical industry, including through new syngas technologies, ranging from coal, biomass, and waste materials to environmentally friendly substitute petroleum as carbon source in the medium and long term.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.1 – paragraph 1
The specific objective of biotechnology research and innovation is to develop competitive, sustainable, safe and secure, and innovative industrial products and processes and contribute as an innovation driver in a number of European sectors like agriculture, food, energy, chemical and health.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – point c a (new)
(c a) Developing the societal dimension of biotechnology. Focusing on governance of biotechnology for societal benefits including ethical limits.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.1 – paragraph 1
The specific objective of advanced manufacturing and processing research and innovation is to transform today's industrial forms of production towards more knowledge intensive, sustainable, trans- sectoral manufacturing and processing technologies, resulting in more innovative, safe and secure products, processes and services.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 2.3 – point a – paragraph 3 – point 1
(1) Demand-driven, providing loans and guarantees on a first-come, first-served basis, with specific support for beneficiaries such as SMEs and mid-caps. This component shall respond to the steady and continuing growth seen in the volume of RSFF lending, which is demand-led. Under the SME window, activities shall be supported that aim to improve access to finance for SMEs and other entities that are R&D- and/or innovation-driven, such as IP-backed finance or the use of intangible assets as collateral.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1237 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 1
SMEs shall be supported across Horizon 2020. For this purpose a dedicated SME instrument shall provide staged and seamless support covering the whole innovation cycle. The SME instrument shall be targeted at all types of innovative SMEs showing a strong ambition to develop, grow and internationalise and innovate, with a particular focus on start-ups, spin-offs and fast growing SMEs. The SMEs will be the main applicant, but will be encouraged to cooperate with research institutes and other companies. It shall be provided for all types of innovation, including service, non-technological and social innovations. The aim is to develop and capitalise on the innovation potential of SMEs by filling the gap in funding for early stage, radical, high risk research and innovation, stimulating innovations and increasing private-sector commercialisation of research results. The instrument will operate under a single management structure, light administrative regime and a single entry point. A dedicated innovation support structure will be implemented, building on existing structures such as the Enterprise Europe Network and other innovation service providers and mentoring/coaching schemes, to support the SMEs participating in this instrument to fully exploit the research results.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1268 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
Lifelong health and wellbeing for all, high- quality and economically sustainable, safe and secure health and care systems, and opportunities for new jobs and growth are the aims of support to research and innovation in response to this challenge and will make a major contribution to Europe 2020.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1317 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
The response depends on excellence in research to improve our fundamental understanding of health, disease, disability, development and ageing (including of life expectancy), and on the seamless and widespread translation of the resulting and existing knowledge into innovative, scalable and, effective, safe and secure products, strategies, interventions and services. Furthermore, the pertinence of these challenges across Europe and in many cases, globally, demands a response characterised by long term and coordinated support for co- operation between excellent, multidisciplinary and multi-sector teams.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1344 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 4
All of these activities shall be undertaken in such a way as to provide support throughout the research and innovation cycle, strengthening the competitiveness of the European based industries and development of new market opportunities and increase the security of the society.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1359 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – introductory part
2. Food securiEuropean bio-economy challenges: food security including safety, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime research and the bio- economy
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1367 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
The specific objective is to secure sufficient supplies of safe and high quality food and other bio-based products, by developing productive and resource- efficient and secure primary production systems, fostering related ecosystem services, along side competitive and low carbon supply chains. This will accelerate the transition to a sustainable European bio-economy.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1373 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 3
More and more biological resources are needed to satisfy market demand for a secure and healthy food supply, bio- materials, biofuels and bio-based products, ranging from consumer products to bulk chemicals. However the capacities of the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems required for their production are limited, while there are competing claims for their utilisation, and often not optimally managed, as shown for example by a severe decline in soil carbon content and fertility. There is under- utilised scope for fostering ecosystem services from farmland, forests, marine and fresh waters by integrating agronomic and environmental goals into sustainable and secure production.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1387 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 2
A fully functional European bio-economy – encompassing the sustainable and secure production of renewable resources from land and aquatic environments and their conversion into food, bio-based products and bioenergy as well as the related public goods - will generate high European added value. Managed in a sustainable manner, it can reduce the environmental footprint of primary production and the supply chain as a whole. It can increase their competitiveness and provide jobs and business opportunities for rural and coastal development. The food security, sustainable agriculture, and overall bio- economy – related challenges are of a European and global nature. Actions at Union level are essential to bring together clusters to achieve the necessary breadth and critical mass to complement efforts made by a single or groups of Member States. A multi-actor approach will ensure the necessary cross-fertilising interactions between researcher, businesses, farmers/producers, advisors and end-users. The Union level is also necessary to ensure coherence in addressing this challenge across sectors and with strong links to relevant Union policies. Coordination of research and innovation at Union level will stimulate and help to accelerate the required changes across the Union.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1392 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
Research and innovation will interface with a wide spectrum of Union policies and related targets, including the Common Agriculture Policy (in particular the Rural Development Policy) and the European Innovation Partnership ‘Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability’, the Common Fisheries Policy, the Integrated Maritime Policy, the European Climate Change Programme, the Water Framework Directive, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, the Forestry Action Plan, the Soil Thematic Strategy, the Union's 2020 Biodiversity Strategy, the Strategic Energy Technology Plan, the Union's innovation and industrial policies, the Union's Security strategy, external and development aid policies, plant health strategies, animal health and welfare strategies and regulatory frameworks to protect the environment, health and safety, to promote resource efficiency and climate action, and to reduce waste. A better integration of research and innovation into related Union policies will significantly improve their European added value, provide leverage effects, increase societal relevance and help to further develop sustainable land, seas and oceans management and bio-economy markets.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1459 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
To achieve these reductions, significant investments need to be made in research, development, demonstration and market roll-out of efficient, safe and secure and reliable low- carbon energy technologies and services, including electricity storage technologies. These must go hand in hand with non- technological solutions on both the supply and demand sides. All this must be part of an integrated low-carbon policy, including mastering key enabling technologies, in particular ICT solutions and advanced manufacturing, processing and materials. The goal is to produce efficient and secure energy technologies and services that can be taken up widely on European and international markets and to establish intelligent demand-side management based on an open and transparent energy trade market and intelligent energy efficiency and security management systems.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1471 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2
Speeding up this development will require a strategic approach at Union level, spanning energy supply, demand and use in buildings, services, transport and industrial value chains. This will entail aligning resources across the Union, including cohesion policy funds, in particular through the national and regional strategies for smart specialisation, emission trading schemes (ETS), public procurement and other financing mechanisms. It will also require regulatory and deployment policies for renewables and, energy efficiency and security, tailored technical assistance and capacity- building to remove non- technological barriers.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1485 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 8
Research and innovation activities on nuclear fission and fusion energy are carried out in the EURATOM part of Horizon 2020.Possible synergies between the "secure, clean and efficient energy" challenge and the EURATOM part of HORIZON 2020 shall be envisaged.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1488 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – introductory part
(a) Reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint by smart and, sustainable and secure use
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1504 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Activities shall focus on research, development and full scale demonstration - of innovative renewables and carbon capture and storage or usage technologies offering larger scale, lower cost, environmentally safe technologies with higher conversion efficiency and higher availability for different market and operating environments.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1506 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Activities shall focus on research, development and full scale demonstration of technologies and value chains to make bio-energy more competitive and sustainable, to reduce hydrogen and other alternatimve to market for hydrogen and fuel cells and to bring new options showing long-term potential to maturityliquid or gaseous fuels with potential for more efficient energy conversion.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1517 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point d – paragraph 1
Activities shall focus on research, development and full scale demonstration of new grid technologies, including storage,flexible energy storage systems along the whole electricity chain from power generation, transmission, distributions to the end-user systems and market designs to plan, monitor, control and safely operate interoperable networks in an open, decarbonised, climate resilient and competitive market, under normal and emergency conditions.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1530 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point f – paragraph 1
Activities shall focus on the development of tools, methods and models for a robust and transparent policy support, including activities on public acceptance and engagement, user involvement, environmental impact and sustainability.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1533 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point g a (new)
(g a) Flexible and efficient fossil fuel power plants – enabling intermittent renewables Activities shall focus on the research, development and demonstration of technologies and/or materials enabling higher flexibility and efficiency of fossil fuel power plants having to cope with the necessity to step in when intermittent renewables are not able to deliver to the system and to ensure grid stability.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1535 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – introductory part
4. Smart, green, secure and integrated transport
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1542 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
Europe must reconcile the growing mobility needs of its citizens with the imperatives of economic performance and the requirements of a low-carbon society and climate resilient economy. Despite its growth, the transport sector must achieve a substantial reduction in greenhouse gases and other adverse environmental impacts, and must break its dependency on oil, while maintaining high levels of efficiency and mobility. With growing traffic density security challenges of mass transport systems may achieve a new level of quality and need to be addressed already in research phases of new concepts and technologies
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1558 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 1
TSafe, secure and efficient transport is a major driver of Europe's economic competitiveness and growth. It ensures the mobility of people and goods necessary for an integrated European single market and an open and, inclusive and secure society. It represents one of Europe's greatest assets in terms of industrial capability and quality of service, playing a leading role in many world markets. Transport industry and transport equipment manufacturing together represent 6.3 % of the Union's GDP. At the same time, the European transport industry faces increasingly fierce competition from other parts of the world. Breakthrough technologies will be required to secure Europe's future competitive edge and to mitigate the drawbacks of our current transport system.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1567 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 5
The problems of pollution, congestion, safety and security are common throughout the Union and call for collaborative Europe-wide responses. Accelerating the development and deployment of new technologies and innovative solutions for vehicles, infrastructures and transport management will be key to achieve a cleaner more safe and secure and more efficient transport system in the Union; to deliver the results necessary to mitigate climate change and improve resource efficiency; to maintain European leadership on the world markets for transport related products and services. These objectives cannot be achieved through fragmented national efforts alone.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1607 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 1
The specific objective is to achieve a resource efficient, secure and climate change resilient economy and a sustainable supply of raw materials, in order to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet's natural resources. Activities will contribute to increasing European competitiveness and improving well being, whilst assuring environmental integrity and sustainability, keeping average global warming below 2 °C and enabling ecosystems and society to adapt to climate change.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1620 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 5
The sustainable supply and, resource efficient and secure management of raw materials, including their exploration, extraction, processing, re-use, recycling and substitution, is essential for the functioning of modern societies and their economies. European sectors, such as construction, chemicals, automotive, aerospace, machinery and equipment, which provide a total added value of some EUR 1.3 trillion and employment for approximately 30 million people, heavily depend on access to raw materials. However, the supply of raw materials to the Union is coming under increasing pressure. Furthermore, the Union is highly dependent on imports of strategically important raw materials, which are being affected at an alarming rate by market distortions. Moreover, the Union still has valuable mineral deposits, whose exploration and extraction is limited by a lack of adequate technologies and hampered by increased global competition. Given the importance of raw materials for European competitiveness, the economy and for their application in innovative products, the sustainable supply and resource efficient management of raw materials is a vital priority for the Union.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1638 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point b – introductory part
(b) Sustainably and securely managing natural resources and ecosystems
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1660 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 – introductory part
6. INCLUSIVE, INNOVATIVE AND SECUREUROPE IN A CHANGING WORLD - INCLUSIVE AND REFLECTIVE SOCIETIES
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1661 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 – introductory part
6. EUROPE IN A CHANGING WORLD - INCLUSIVE, INNOVATIVE AND SECURREFLECTIVE SOCIETIES
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1664 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 1
The specific objective is to foster inclusive, innovative and securand reflective European societies in a context of unprecedented transformations and growing global interdependencies.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1669 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 5
Third, many forms of insecurity, whether crime, violence, terrorism, cyber attacks, privacy abuses and other forms of social and economic disorders increasingly affect citizens. According to estimates, there is likely to be up to 75 million direct victims of crime every year in Europe39. The direct cost of crime, terrorism, illegal activities, violence and disasters in Europe has been estimated at at least EUR 650 billion (about 5 % of the Union's GDP) in 2010. A vivid example of the consequences of terrorism is the attack against the Twin Towers in Manhattan on 11 September 2001. Thousands of lives were lost and it is estimated that this event caused losses in US productivity amounting to US$ 35 billion, US$ 47 billion in total output and a rise in unemployment by almost 1 % in the following quarter. Citizens, firms and institutions are increasingly involved in digital interactions and transactions in social, financial and commercial areas of life but the development of Internet has also led to cyber crime worth billion of Euros each year and breaches of privacy affecting individual or associations across the continent. The development of insecurity in everyday life and because of unexpected situations is likely to affect the citizens' trust not only in institutions but also in each other.deleted
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1674 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 7
The in-built complexity of these challenges and the evolutions of demands thus make it essential to develop innovative research and new smart technologies, processes and methods, social innovation mechanisms, coordinated actions and policies that will anticipate or influence major evolutions for Europe. It calls for understanding the underlying trends and impacts at play in these challenges and rediscovering or reinventing successful forms of solidarity, coordination and creativity that make Europe a distinctive model of inclusive, innovative and secure societies compared to other world regions. It requires a more strategic approach to cooperation with third countries. Finally, as security policies should interact with different social policies, enhancing the societal dimension of security research will be an important aspect of this challenge.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1679 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – paragraph 2
In order to build inclusive, innovative and securreflective societies, Europe requires a response which implies to develop new knowledge, technologies and capabilities as well as the identification of policy options. Such endeavour will help Europe tackle its challenges not only internally but also as a global player on the international scene. This, in turn, will also help Member States benefit from experiences elsewhere and allow them to better define their own specific actions corresponding to their respective contexts.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1683 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – paragraph 4
Union funding under this challenge will thus support the development, implementation and adaptation of key Union policies, notably Europe 2020 priorities for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Union's Internal Security Strategy, including policies on disaster prevention and response. Coordination with the Joint Research Centre direct actions will be pursued.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1709 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2
6.3.2. Innovative societies The aim is to foster the development of innovative societies and policies in Europe through the engagement of citizens, enterprises and users in research and innovation and the promotion of coordinated research and innovation policies in the context of globalisation. Particular support will be provided for the development of the ERA and the development of framework conditions for innovation. The focus of activities shall be to: (a) strengthen the evidence base and support for the Innovation Union and ERA; (b) explore new forms of innovation, including social innovation and creativity; (c) ensure societal engagement in research and innovation; (d) promote coherent and effective cooperation with third countries.deleted
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1731 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3
6.3.3. Secure societies The aim is to support Union policies for internal and external security and to ensure cyber security, trust and privacy in the Digital Single Market, whilst at the same time improving the competitiveness of the Union's security, ICT and service industries. This will be done by developing innovative technologies and solutions that address security gaps and lead to the prevention of security threats. These mission-oriented actions will integrate the demands of different end-users (citizens, businesses, and administrations, including national and international authorities, civil protections, law enforcement, border guards, etc.) in order to take into account the evolution of security threats and privacy protection and the necessary societal aspects. The focus of activities shall be to: (a) fight crime and terrorism; (b) strengthen security through border management; (c) provide cyber security; (d) increase Europe's resilience to crises and disasters; (e) ensure privacy and freedom in the Internet and enhance the societal dimension of security.deleted
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1734 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 1
The aim is to support Union policies for internal and external security and to ensure cyber security, trust and privacy in the Digital Single Market, whilst at the same time improving the competitiveness of the Union's security, ICT and service industries. This will be done by developing innovative technologies and solutions that address security gaps and lead to the prevention of security threats. These mission-oriented actions will integrate the demands of different end-users (citizens, businesses, and administrations, including national and international authorities, civil protections, law enforcement, border guards, etc.) in order to take into account the evolution of security threats and privacy protection and the necessary societal aspects.deleted
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1736 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2
The focus of activities shall be to: (a) fight crime and terrorism; (b) strengthen security through border management; (c) provide cyber security; (d) increase Europe's resilience to crises and disasters; (e) ensure privacy and freedom in the Internet and enhance the societal dimension of security.deleted
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1737 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) fight crime and terrorism;deleted
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1743 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) strengthen security through border management;deleted
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1746 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) provide cyber security;deleted
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1747 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) increase Europe's resilience to crises and disasters;deleted
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1751 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) ensure privacy and freedom in the Internet and enhance the societal dimension of security.deleted
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1756 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 a (new)
6 a. SECURE SOCIETIES – PROTECTING FREEDOM AND SECURITY OF EUROPE AND ITS CITIZENS 6.1. (a) Specific objective The specific objective is to foster secure European societies in a context of unprecedented transformations and growing global interdependencies and threats while strengthening the European culture of freedom and justice. There is a widespread perception of insecurity, whether from crime, violence, terrorism, natural/man-made disasters, cyber attacks, privacy abuses and other forms of social and economic disorders. This affects citizens directly and has a wider impact on notions of trust, care and communication and links to the level of preparation and organisation of society. According to estimates, there is likely to be up to 75 million direct victims of crime every year in Europe. The direct cost of crime, terrorism, illegal activities, violence and disasters in Europe has been estimated at at least EUR 650 billion (about 5 % of the Union's GDP) in 2010. A vivid example of the consequences of terrorism is the attack against the Twin Towers in Manhattan on 11 September 2001. Thousands of lives were lost and it is estimated that this event caused losses in US productivity amounting to US$ 35 billion, US$ 47 billion in total output and a rise in unemployment by almost 1 % in the following quarter. It also had a significant cultural and global impact. Citizens, firms and institutions are increasingly involved in digital interactions and transactions in social, financial and commercial areas of life but the development of Internet has also led to cyber crime worth billion of Euros each year and breaches of privacy affecting individual or associations across the continent. Cyber attacks are also having serious impact on critical infrastructures. Changes in the nature and perception of insecurity in everyday life and because of unexpected situations is likely to affect the citizens' trust not only in institutions but also in each other. In order to anticipate, prevent and manage these threats, it is necessary to develop and apply innovative technologies, solutions, foresight tools and knowledge, stimulate cooperation between providers and users, find civil security solutions, improve the competitiveness of the European security and services industries and prevent and combat the abuse of privacy and breaches of human rights in the Internet, and elsewhere, while ensuring European citizens individual rights and freedom. To enhance better cross-border collaboration between different kinds of emergency services, attention should be given to interoperability and standardisation. Finally, as security policies should interact with different social policies, enhancing the societal dimension of security research will be an important aspect of this challenge. 6.1. (b) Rationale and Union added value Security is a legitimate concern for Europe and its citizens and in this respect represents a major challenge for society. The European Union, its citizens, its industry and its international partners are confronted with a range of security threats like crime, terrorism, illegal trafficking and mass emergencies due to man-made or natural disasters. These threats can span across borders and aim at physical targets or the cyberspace with attacks arising from different sources. Attacks against information or communication systems of public authorities and private entities for instance not only undermine the citizen's trust in information and communication systems, lead to direct financial losses and a loss of business opportunities, but may also seriously affect critical infrastructure and services such as energy, aviation and other transport, water and food supply, health, finance or telecommunications. These threats could possibly endanger the inner foundations of our society. Technology and creative design can bring an important contribution to any response to be made. Yet, new solutions should be developed while bearing in mind the appropriateness of the means and their adequacy to the societal demand, in particular in terms of guarantees for citizens' fundamental rights and freedoms. Finally, security also represents a major economic challenge. The security market is worth between around 100 and 300 million billion euro per year worldwide, of which Europe's share is between 25 and 35%. Moreover, it is a fast growing market despite the present economic crisis. Given the potential impact of some threats on services, networks or businesses, the deployment of adequate security solutions has become critical for the economy and European manufacturing competitiveness. Union funding under this challenge will thus support the development, implementation and adaptation of key Union policies, notably Europe 2020 priorities for smart sustainable and inclusive growth, the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Union's Internal Security Strategy. Coordination with the Joint Research Centre direct actions will be pursued. 6.1. (c) Broad lines of activities The aim is to support Union policies for internal and external security and to ensure cyber security, trust and privacy in the Digital Single Market, whilst at the same time improving the competitiveness of the Union's security and service industries. The activities will include a focus on the research and development of the next generation of innovative solutions, by working on novel concepts and designs, and interoperable standards. This will be done by developing innovative technologies and solutions that address security gaps and lead to a reduction in the risk from security threats. These mission-oriented actions will integrate the demands of different end-users (citizens, businesses, and administrations, including national and international authorities, civil protections, law enforcement, border guards, etc.) in order to take into account the evolution of security threats and privacy protection and the necessary societal aspects. Research in this challenge will thus be supporting the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Union's Internal Security Strategy, including policies on disaster prevention and response. The focus of activities shall be to: (a) fight crime and terrorism, including understanding and tackling terrorist ideas and beliefs b) protect and improve the resilience of critical infrastructures[5] c) strengthen security through border management d) improve cyber security e) increase Europe's resilience to crises and disasters f) ensure privacy and freedom and enhance the societal legal and ethical understanding of all areas of security, risk and management g) Support to the Union's Common Security and Defence Policy and the development of civil military capabilities h) enhance standardisation and interoperability of security systems
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1760 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 4 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point b – introductory part
(b) Food securiEuropean bio-economy challenges: food security including safety, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime research and the bio- economy
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1767 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 4 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point f – introductory part
(f) IEurope in a changing world - inclusive, innovative and securreflective Ssocieties
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1805 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table
I Excellent science, of which: 27818 32,2% 1. The European Research Council 15008 17,0% 2. Future and Emerging Technologies 3505 4,0% 3. Marie Curie actions on skills, training and career development 6503 7,4% 4. European research infrastructures (including eInfrastructures) 2802 II Industrial leadership, of which: 3,0% 5. Widening Excellence 20280 0,9% II Industrial leadership, of which: 15580 of which 500 for26,0% 1. Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies* EIT19,0% 2. Access to risk finance** 4000 4,0% 3. Innovation in SMEs 7003,0% III Societal challenges, of which : 358886,4% 1. Health, demographic change and wellbeing; 9077 of which 292 for EIT 8,0% 2. Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime research and the 4694 of which 150 for EIT 3,7% bio- economy; 3. Secure, clean and efficient energy 6537 of which 210 for EIT 9,1% 4. Smart, green and integrated transport 7690 of which 247 for EIT 8,4% 5. Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials 3573 of which 115 for EIT 6. Inclusive, innovative and secure societies 4317 of which 138 for EIT 3,7% 6. Europe in a changing world - inclusive and reflective societies 1,2% 7. Secure Societies - Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens 2,3% European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 1542 + 1652*** 3,0% Non-nuclear direct actions of the Joint Research Centre 2212 2,3% TOTAL 87740 100%
2012/07/04
Committee: ITRE