30 Amendments of Christian EHLER related to 2013/0445(NLE)
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Regulation (EU) No …1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of … 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for R11 December 2013 aims to achieve a greater impact on research and Iinnovation for the period 2014-2020 (‘by combining Horizon 2020 Framework Programme’)12 aims to achieve a greater impact of research and innovation efforts by combining EU and private-sector funds in public-private partnerships (PPPs) in areas where research and innovation can contribute to the Union's wider competitiveness goals and help tackle societal challenges. The and private-sector funds in public-private partnerships in key areas where research and innovation can contribute to the Union's wider competitiveness goals, leverage private investment, and help tackle societal challenges. Those partnerships should be based on a long-term commitment, including a balanced contribution from all partners, be accountable for the achievement of their objectives and be aligned with the Union's strategic goals relating to research, development and innovation. The governance and functioning of those partnerships should be open, transparent, effective and efficient and give the opportunity to a wide range of stakeholders active in their specific areas to participate. Union involvement in these partnerships can take the form of financial contributions to joint undertakings established on the basis of Article 187 of the Treaty. under Decision No 1982/2006/EC. __________________ 12 OJ … [H2020 FP]
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 and Decision (EU) No …/2013 of the Council of … 2013 establishing the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020 (2014-2020)13 support may be provided to joint undertakings established in the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme under the conditions specified in that Decision. __________________ 13 OJ … [H2020 SP] OJ … [H2020 SP]
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) The S2R Joint Undertaking should operate in an open and transparent way providing all relevant information in a timely manner to its appropriate bodies as well as promoting its activities, including information and dissemination activities to the wider public. The rules of procedure of the bodies of the Joint Undertaking should be made publicly available.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Participation in indirect actions funded by the S2R Joint Undertaking should comply with Regulation (EU) No … /2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of … 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in ‘Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)’16 The S2R Joint Undertaking should, moreover, ensure consistent application of these rules based on relevant measures adopted by the Commission. __________________ 16 OJ … [H2020 RfP]
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16 a) The S2R Joint Undertaking should take into account the OECD definitions regarding Technological Readiness Level (TRL) in the classification of technological research, product development and demonstration activities.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In accordance with Article 287(1) of the Treaty, the constituent instrument of bodies, offices or agencies set up by the Union may preclude the examination of the acview of the specific nature and the current status of the Joint Undertakings, and in order to ensure continuity with the 7th Framework Programme, the Joint Undertakings should counts of all revenue and expenditure of those bodies, offices or agencies by the Court of Auditors. In accordance withinue to be subject to a separate discharge. By way of derogation from Articles 60(5)7) and 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012, the accounts of the bodies under Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 are to be examined by an independent audit body which is to give an opinion inter alia on the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. Avoidance of duplication of the examination of the accounts justifies that the accounts of the S2R Joint Undertaking should not be subject to examinatiodischarge for the implementation of the budget of the S2R Joint Undertaking should therefore be given by the European Parliament on the recommendation of the Council. Hence, the reporting requirements set out in Article 60(5) should not apply to the contribution of the Union to the S2R Joint Undertaking but they should be aligned to the extent possible to the ones foreseen for bodies under Article 208 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012. The auditing of accounts and of the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions should be undertaken by the Court of Auditors.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23 a) With a view to the overall aim of Horizon 2020 to achieve greater simplification and coherence, all calls for proposals under S2R should take into account the duration of Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 b (new)
Recital 23 b (new)
(23 b) Horizon 2020 should contribute to the closing of the research and innovation divide within the Union by promoting synergies with the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). Therefore the S2R Joint Undertaking should seek to develop close interactions with the ESIF, which can specifically help to strengthen local, regional and national research and innovation capabilities in the area of the S2R Joint Undertaking and underpin smart specialisation efforts.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 c (new)
Recital 23 c (new)
(23 c) The S2R Joint Undertaking should also use electronic means managed by the Commission to ensure openness, transparency and facilitate participation. Therefore, the calls for proposals launched by the S2R Joint Undertaking should also be published on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission. Moreover, relevant data on inter alia proposals, applicants, grants and participants should be made available by S2R Joint Undertaking for inclusion in the Horizon 2020 reporting and dissemination electronic systems managed by the Commission, in an appropriate format and with the periodicity corresponding to the Commission's reporting obligations."
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 d (new)
Recital 23 d (new)
(23 d) Given the importance of continuous innovation for the competitiveness of the Union's transport sector and the number of Joint Undertakings in this field, there should be an analysis in due time, notably in view of the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020, regarding the appropriateness of efforts in collaborative research in the field of transport.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. In order to coordinate and manage Union research and innovation investments in the European rail sector, a joint undertaking within the meaning of Article 187 of the Treaty (the ‘Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking’ or ‘S2R Joint Undertaking’) is hereby established until 31 December 2024. In order to take into account the duration of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, calls for proposals under S2R shall be launched at the latest by 31 December 2020. In duly justified cases calls for proposals may be launched until 31 December 2021.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) the arrangements regarding the provision of data necessary to ensure that the Commission is able to draft its research and innovation policy and to meet its dissemination and reporting obligations; including on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point d a (new)
(d a) provisions for the publication of calls for proposals of the S2R Joint Undertaking also on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. For the purpose of valuing the in kind contributions referred to in point (b) of paragraph 2 and clause 15(3)(b) of the Statutes set out in Annex I, the costs shall be determined according to the usual cost accounting practices of the entities concerned, to the applicable accounting standards of the country where each entity is established, and to the applicable International Accounting Standards / International Financial Reporting Standards. The costs shall be certified by an independent external auditor appointed by the entity concerned. The valuation of the contributions shallmethod may be verified by the S2R Joint Undertaking. In case of remaining uncertainties, the valuation may should there be any uncertainty arising from the certification. For the purposes of this Regulation, the costs incurred in additional activities shall not be audited by the S2R Joint Undertaking, as referred to in clause 20 of the Statutes or any Union body.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. Further to paragraph 5, the Commission may terminate, proportionally reduce or suspend the Union financial contribution to the S2R Joint Undertaking or trigger the winding up procedure referred to in clause 23(2) of the Statutes set out in Annex I if those members or their affiliated entities do not contribute, contribute only partially or contribute late with regard to the contributions referred to in paragraph 2. The Commission decision shall not hinder the reimbursement of eligible costs already incurred or committed by the Members or the S2R Joint Undertaking by the time of the notification of the aforesaid decision to the Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December0 June 2017, the Commission shall conductarry out, with the assistance of independent experts, an interim evaluation of the S2RClean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking. The Commission shall send theprepare a report on that evaluation which includes conclusions of the evaluation, and its observations, to the European Parliament and to the Council by 30 June by the Commission. The Commission shall send that report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 31 December 2017. The results of the interim evaluation of S2R shall be taken into account in the in-depth assessment and in the interim evaluation referred to in Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1291/20183.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. TBy way of derogation from Articles 60(7) and 209 of Regulation No 966/2012, the discharge ofor the budget implementation with regard to the Union contribution toof the budget of the S2R Joint Undertaking shall be part of the discharge given by the European Parliament, upon recommendation of the Council, to the Commission in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 319 of the Treatythe financial rules of the S2R Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to clause 19(4) of the Statutes set out in Annex I, tThe S2R Joint Undertaking shall grant Commission staff and other persons authorised by the S2RCommission or the Joint Undertaking or the Commission, as well as the Court of Auditors, access to its sites and premises and to all the information, including information in electronic format, needed in order to conduct their audits.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 2 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Annex 1 – part 2 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(k a) liaising with a broad range of stakeholders including research organisations and universities;
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 7 – point 5 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – part 7 – point 5 – paragraph 4
A representative of the European Railway Agency and the chairperson or the vice- chair person of the States Representatives Group shall participate in the meetings of the Governing Board as observers.
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 7 – point 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Annex 1 – part 7 – point 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
The chairperson or the vice-chair person of the States Representatives Group shall have the right to attend meetings of the Governing Board as an observer and take part in its deliberations, but shall have no voting rights.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 7 – point 5 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Annex 1 – part 7 – point 5 – paragraph 4 b (new)
The chairperson of the Scientific Committee shall have the right, whenever issues falling within its tasks are discussed, to attend meetings of the Governing Board as an observer and take part in its deliberations, but shall have no voting rights.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 8 – paragraph -1 (new)
Annex 1 – part 8 – paragraph -1 (new)
The Commission, within its role in the Governing Board, shall seek to ensure coordination between the activities of the S2R Joint Undertaking and the relevant activities of Horizon 2020 with a view to promoting synergies when identifying priorities covered by collaborative research.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 10 – point 4 – point g a (new)
Annex 1 – part 10 – point 4 – point g a (new)
(g a) inform the States Representatives Group and the Scientific Committee regularly of all matters relevant to their advisory role;
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 13 – point 5 a (new)
Annex 1 – part 13 – point 5 a (new)
5 a. The States Representatives Group shall receive information on a regular basis, among others on the participation in actions funded by the S2R Joint Undertaking, on the outcome of each call and project implementation, on synergies with other relevant Union programmes, on the execution of the S2R budget.
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 19 – point 2 – introductory part
Annex 1 – part 19 – point 2 – introductory part
2. By 15 February of eachWithin two months of the closure of each financial year, the Executive Director shall submit to the Governing Board for approval an annual activity report on the progress made by the S2R Joint Undertaking in the previous calendar year, in particular in relation to the annual work plan for that year. That report shall include, inter alia, information on the following matters:
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 19 – point 3
Annex 1 – part 19 – point 3
3. The S2R Joint Undertaking shall report annually to the CommissionBy 1 March of the following financial year, the accounting officer of the S2R Joint Undertaking shall send the provisional accounts to the Commission's accounting officer and the Court of Auditors. By 31 March of the following financial year, the S2RJoint Undertaking shall send the report on the budgetary and financial management to the European Parliament, the Council and the Court of Auditors. On receipt of the Court of Auditors' observations on the S2R Joint Undertaking's provisional accounts pursuant to Article 148 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012, the accounting officer shall draw up the S2R Joint Undertaking's final accounts and the Executive Director shall submit them to the Governing Board for an opinion. The Governing Board shall deliver an opinion on the S2R Joint Undertaking's final accounts. The Executive Director shall, by 1 July following each financial year, send the final accounts to the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, together with the Governing Board's opinion. The final accounts shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by 15 November of the following year. The Executive Director shall send the Court of Auditors a reply to its observations made in its annual report by 30 September. The Executive Director shall also send this reply to the Governing Board. The Executive Director shall submit to the European Parliament, at the latter's request, any information required for the smooth application of the discharge procedure for the financial year in question, in accordance with Article 60(5165(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 19 – point 4
Annex 1 – part 19 – point 4