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Establishing the Connecting Europe Facility (debate) ES
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REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Connecting Europe Facility and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014 PDF (1 MB) DOC (238 KB)
Amendments (95)
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) It is necessary to promote investments in favour of smart, sustainableinteroperable, sustainable, multimodal, inclusive, safe and secure mobility throughout the Union. In 2017, the Commission presented5 "Europe on the move", a wide-ranging set of initiatives to make traffic safer, encourage smart road charging, reduce CO2 emissions, air pollution and congestion, promote connected and autonomous mobility and ensure proper conditions and rest times for workers. These initiatives should be accompanied by Union financial support, where relevant through this Programme. __________________ 5 Commission Communication "Europe on the move: An agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean, competitive and connected mobility for all" – COM(2017) 283
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Following the Joint Communication on improving militarydual mobility (civil and defence) in the European Union of November 20179 , the Action Plan on MilitaryDual Mobility (civil and defence) adopted on 28 March 2018 by the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy10 highlighted that transport infrastructure policy offers a clear opportunity to increase synergies between defence needs and TEN- T, with the overall view of improving mobility across the Union. The Action Plan indicates that by mid- 2018, the Council is invited to consider and validate the militarydual requirements (civil and defence) in relation to transport infrastructure and that, by 2019 the Commission services will identify the parts of the trans-European transport network suitable for military transportdual transport (civil and defence), ensuring their civilian usage is not jeopardised, including necessary upgrades of existing infrastructure. Union funding for the implementation of the dual-use projects should be implemented through the Programme on the basis of specific work programmes specifying the applicable requirements as defined in the context of the Action Plan. __________________ 9 JOIN(2017) 41 10 JOIN(2018) 5
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The establishment of the Action Plan on Dual Mobility (civil and defence) within the Union is part of the major goal of improving EU mobility, while responding to the logistical and mobility challenges set out in the EU's security and defence policy (CSDP). To this end, it is essential to harmonise cross-border and customs standards and regulations, as well as administrative and legislative procedures. The role of EU joint undertakings is crucial for these administrative and legislative harmonisation processes, both for CEF and the Action Plan on Dual Mobility (civil and defence). Dual Mobility (civil and defence) is expected to add up to the development of CEF by helping with the budget and solving new and upcoming needs.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient and interconnected networks and infrastructure for smart, sustainableinteroperable, sustainable, multimodal, inclusive, safe and secure mobility;
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) to adapt the TEN-T networks to militarydual mobility (civil and defence) needs;
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) actions implementing the core network in accordance with Chapter III of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, including actions relating to urban nodes, maritime ports, inland ports, airports, multimodal logistic platforms, and rail-road terminals of the core network as defined at Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013. Actions implementing the core network may include related elements located on the comprehensive network when necessary to optimize the investment and according to modalities specified in the work programmes referred to in Article 19 of this Regulation;
Amendment 62 #
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- Having regard to the Commission Communication of 13 January 2015 on ‘Making the best use of the flexibility within the existing rules of the stability and growth pact’;
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii a (new)
(iia) actions supporting the harmonisation of cross-border and customs regulations, as well as administrative and legislative procedures in order to develop an EU regulatory framework on dual mobility (civil and defence);
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) actions implementing sections of the comprehensive network located in outermost regions in accordance with Chapter II of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, including actions relating to the relevant urban nodes, maritime ports, inland ports, airports, multimodal logistic platforms and rail-road terminals of the comprehensive network as defined at Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) Actions relating to smart, sustainableinteroperable, sustainable, multimodal, inclusive, safe and secure mobility:
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point vi a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point vi a (new)
(via) actions supporting the "life-cycle" of the projects, and therefore the monitoring of the state of play and the maintenance of the transport infrastructure;
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In order to achieve smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate job creation, the Union needs an up-to-date, multimodal and high- performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate the Union and all its regions, in the transport, telecommunications and energy sectors. Those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons, goods, capital and services. The trans-European networks should facilitate cross-border connections, foster greater economic, social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change and depopulation.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) Under the specific objective referred to in Article 3(2)(a)(ii): actions, or specific activities within an action, supporting transport infrastructure on the TEN-T Network in order to adapt it to militarydual mobility (civil and defence) requirements with the purpose of enabling a civilian- military dual-use of the infrastructure.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) legal joint entities created under Union law (i.e. joint undertakings at EU level) and international organisations where provided for in the work programmes.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) the "life-cycle" of the projects, and therefore the monitoring of the state of play and the maintenance of the transport infrastructure;
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The aim of the Connecting Europe Facility (the ‘Programme’) is to focus and accelerate investment in the field of trans- European networks and to leverage funding from both the public and the private sectors, while increasing legal certainty and respecting the principle of technological neutrality. The Programme should enable synergies between the transport, energy and digital sectors to be harnessed to the full extent, thus enhancing the effectiveness of Union action and enabling implementing costs to be optimised.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The Programme should help to promote the territorial accessibility and connectivity of all regions of the Union, including the remote, outermost, island, peripheral, mountain and cross-border regions, as well as in depopulated and scarcely populated areas;
Amendment 87 #
Transport Efficient and Number of cross-border and missing links interconnected addressed with the support of CEF networks and (including actions relating to urban nodes, infrastructure for smart, maritime ports, inland ports and rail-road sustainable, inclusive,interoperable terminals of the TEN-T core network) sustainable, multimodal, inclusive, safe and secure mobility Number of CEF supported actions contributing to the digitalisation of transport Number of alternative fuel supply points built or upgraded with the support of CEF Number of CEF supported actions contributing to the safety of transport Adaptation to militarydual Number of transport infrastructure mobility requirements(civil and components adapted to meet mdual mobilitary mobilitydefence) requirements (civil and defence) requirements
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– 40% for the actions listed at Article 9 paragraph 2 (b): "Actions relating to smart, sustainableinteroperable, sustainable, multimodal, inclusive, safe and secure mobility".
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, and the commitment to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should therefore mainstream climate action and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives18. Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 60 % of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives, based inter alia on the following Rio markers: i) 100 % for the expenditures relating to railway infrastructure, alternative fuels, clean urban transport, electricity transmission, electricity storage, smart grids, CO2 transportation and renewable energy; ii) 40 % for inland waterways and multimodal transport, and gas infrastructure - if enabling increased use of renewable hydrogen or bio-methane. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. In order to prevent that infrastructure is vulnerable to potential long term climate change impacts and to ensure that the cost of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the project is included in the project's economic evaluation, projects supported by the Programme should be subject to climate proofing in accordance with guidance that should be developed by the Commission coherently with the guidance developed for other programmes of the Union where relevant. __________________ 18 COM(2018) 321, page 13
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) In line with the Union’s objectives and commitments to reduce the impact of climate change, the Programme shall encourage a modal shift to more sustainable modes of transport, such as rail, clean urban transport, maritime transport and inland waterways;
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) An important objective of this Programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport, energy and digital sector. For that purpose, the Programme should provide for the adoption of cross-sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas, for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuelsfilling the gaps in alternative fuels infrastructure throughout the European Union as there is a strong need to increase the uptake of alternative fuels and create a stable environment for investment.. In addition, the Programme should allow, within each sector, the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector, where such an approach improves the socio-economic benefit of the investment. Synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) An important objective of this Programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport, energy and digital sector. For that purpose, the Programme should provide for the adoption of cross-sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas, for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or, alternative fuels or joint cross-border infrastructure. In addition, the Programme should allow, within each sector, the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector, where such an approach improves the socio-economic benefit of the investment. Synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network, the alignment of the core network corridors and their pre-identified sections should be adapted. These adaptations should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination. For that reason the length of the core network corridors should not increase by more than 15 %.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) It is necessary to promote investments in favour of smart, interoperable, sustainable, multimodal inclusive, safe and secure mobility throughout the Union. In 2017, the Commission presented20 "Europe on the move", a wide-ranging set of initiatives to make traffic safer, encourage smart road charging, reduce CO2 emissions, air pollution and congestion, promote connected and autonomous mobility and ensure proper conditions and rest times for workers. These initiatives should be accompanied by Union financial support, where relevant through this Programme, for example to accelerate the implementation and retrofitting of the smart tachograph. __________________ 20 Commission Communication "Europe on the move: An agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean, competitive and connected mobility for all" – COM(2017) 283.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In the context of its Communication "Sustainable Mobility for Europe: safe, connected, and clean"23, the Commission highlighted that automated vehicles and advanced connectivity systems will make vehicles safer, easier to share and more accessible for all citizens, including those who may be cut-off from mobility services today, such as the elderly and disabledpeople with reduced mobility. In this context, the Commission also proposed an "EU Strategic Action Plan on Road safety" and a revision of Directive 2008/096 on Road Safety infrastructure management. __________________ 23In the same vein, other regulations, such as Directive 2004/54 on minimum safety requirements for tunnels in the trans- European road network, must be adapted to the new safety and digitisation standards of the transport sector. Improving safety must also be a priority in the rail sector. Of particular importance is investment in safety at crossings (i.e. signalling, infrastructure improvement). In 2012, there were 573 significant accidents on the 114 000 level crossings in the EU, resulting in 369 fatalities and 339 people seriously injured (ERA 2014 report). Consequently, level crossings which pose a high safety risk should be identified EU-wide with a view to investing in improving the infrastructure, which should eventually be replaced by bridges and underpasses. __________________ 23 COM(2018) 293. COM(2018) 293.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In the context of its Communication "Sustainable Mobility for Europe: safe, connected, and clean"23, the Commission highlighted that automated vehicles and advanced connectivity systems will make vehicles safer, easier to share and more accessible for all citizens, including those who may be cut-off from mobility services today, such as the elderly and disabledpeople with reduced mobility. In this context, the Commission also proposed an "EU Strategic Action Plan on Road safety" and a revision of Directive 2008/096 on Road Safety infrastructure management. __________________ 23 COM(2018) 293. COM(2018) 293.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Following the Joint Communication on improving militarydual (civil and defence) mobility in the European Union of November 201724 , the Action Plan on Militarydual (civil and defence) Mobility adopted on 28 March 2018 by the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy25 highlighted that transport infrastructure policy offers a clear opportunity to increase synergies between defence needs and TEN- T, with the overall aim of improving mobility across the Union. The Action Plan indicates that by mid- 2018, the Council is invited to consider and validate the militarydual (civil and defence) requirements in relation to transport infrastructure and that, by 2019 the Commission services will identify the parts of the trans-European transport network suitable for militarydual (civil and defence) transport, including necessary upgrades of existing infrastructure, ensuring that they are not to the detriment of civil use and keeping the European Parliament promptly informed in this regard. Union funding for the implementation of the dual-use projects should be implemented through the Programme on the basis of specific work programmes specifying the applicable requirements as defined in the context of the Action Plan. __________________ 24 25JOIN(2017) 41. JOIN(2017) 41. 25 JOIN(2018) 5. JOIN(2018) 5.
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The introduction of the Action Plan on dual (civil and defence) mobility in the Union is part of the overall objective of improving mobility in the EU while responding to the logistics and mobility challenges set out in the its common security and defence policy (CSDP); to that end, it is vital to harmonise cross-border standards and customs regulations, as well as administrative and legislative procedures. The role of EU joint ventures is vital for the harmonisation of administrative and legislative procedures, both for the CEF and for the Action Plan on dual (civil and defence) mobility; Dual (civil and defence) mobility will contribute to the development of the CEF, especially regarding budget matters and measures to meet new and future needs;
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) EU cross-border infrastructural projects are encountering particular difficulties and lengthy timelines regarding public procurement, the granting of authorisations, tendering, public consultations, impact assessments, etc., mainly due to the disparities between Member State laws. It is therefore necessary to facilitate project implementation by means of a joint body to ensure the systematic and prompt implementation of a single common framework 1a. The agreed establishment of a single framework body with executive powers will significantly improve the efficiency of project management and development, avoid conflicts between the parties and help prevent delays; __________________ 1a In line with the Commission communication of 20 September 2017 entitled ‘Boosting growth and cohesion in EU border regions’
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) While completion of network infrastructure remains the priority to achieve the development of renewable energy, integrating cross-border cooperation on renewable energy reflects the approach adopted under the Clean Energy for all Europeans initiative with a collective responsibility to reach an ambitious target for renewable energy in 2030 and the changed policy context, ensuring a fair and adequate social transition, with ambitious long-term decarbonisation objectives.
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Innovative infrastructure technologies that enable the transition to a low carbon energy and mobility systems and improve security of supply are essential in view of the Union's decarbonisation agenda. In particular, in its Communication of 23 November 2017 "Communication on strengthening Europe's energy networks"28 , the Commission emphasised that the role of electricity, where renewable energy will constitute half of the electricity generation by 2030, will increasingly be driving the decarbonisation of sectors so far dominated by fossil fuels, such as transport, industry and heating and cooling and that accordingly, the focus under the trans- European energy infrastructure policy is increasingly on electricity interconnections, electricity storages and smart grids projects. To support the Union's decarbonisation objectives, due consideration and priority should be given to technologies and projects contributing to the transition to a low carbon economy. The Commission will aim at increasing the number of cross-border smart grid, innovative storage as well as carbon dioxide transportation projects to be supported under the Programme. __________________ 28, and projects for territories affected by fair social transition. __________________ 28 COM(2017) 718. COM(2017) 718.
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The achievement of the digital single market relies on the underlying digital connectivity infrastructure. The digitalisation of European industry and the modernisation of sectors like transport, energy, healthcare and public administration depend on universal access to reliable, affordable, high and very high capacity networks. Digital connectivity has become one of the decisive factors to close economic, social and territorial divides, supporting the modernisation of local economies combating depopulation and underpinning the diversification of economic activities. The scope of intervention of the Programme in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure should be adjusted to reflect its increasing importance for the economy and the society at large. Therefore, it is necessary to set out the digital connectivity infrastructure projects of common interest needed to meet Union's digital single market objectives, and to repeal Regulation (EU) No 283/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . __________________ 29 Regulation (EU) No 283/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on guidelines for trans- European networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1336/97/EC (OJ L 86, 21.3.2014, p. 14).
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Communication on "Connectivity for a Competitive Digital Single Market - Towards a European Gigabit Society"30 (the Gigabit Society Strategy) sets out strategic objectives for 2025, in view of optimising investment in digital connectivity infrastructure. Directive (EU) 2018/XXX [European Electronic Communications Code] aims inter alia at creating a regulatory environment which incentivises private investments in digital connectivity networks. It is nevertheless clear that network deployments, will remain commercially non-viablehich are highly necessary, will require closer attention given their limited cost efficiency in many areas throughout the Union, due to various factors such as remoteness and territorial or geographical specificities, low population density, various socio-economic factors. The Programme should therefore be adjusted to contribute to the achievement of these strategic objectives set out in the Gigabit Society Strategy, complementing the support provided for the deployment of very high capacity networks by other programmes, in particular the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund and the InvestEU fund. __________________ 30 COM(2016) 587.
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Schools, universities, libraries, local, regional or national administrations, main providers of public services, hospitals and medical centres, transport hubs and digitally intensive enterprises are entities and places that can influence important socio-economic developments in the area where they are located, including rural and depopulated areas. Such socio- economic drivers need to be at the cutting edge of Gigabit connectivity in order to provide access to the best services and applications for European citizens, business and local communities. The Programme should support access to Gigabit connectivity for these socio- economic drivers with a view to maximising their positive spill-over effects on the wider economy and society, including by generating wider demand for connectivity and services.
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The policy objectives of this Programme will be also addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy window(s) [...] of the InvestEU Fund. The Programme's actions should be used to address market failures or sub-optimal investment situations, in a proportionate but adequate manner, without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear European added value.
Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In order to favour an integrated development of the innovation cycle, it is necessary to ensure complementarity between the innovative solutions developed in the context of the Union Research and Innovation framework programmes and the innovative solutions deployed with support from the Connecting Europe Facility. For this purpose, synergies with Horizon Europe will ensure that: (a) research and innovation needs in the areas of transport, energy and in the digital sector within the EU are identified and established during Horizon Europe’s strategic planning process; (b) the Connecting Europe Facility supportscooperates closely with Horizon Europe for the large- scale roll-out and deployment of innovative technologies and solutions in the fields of transport, energy and digital infrastructure, in particular those resulting from Horizon Europe; (c) the exchange of information and data between Horizon Europe and the Connecting Europe Facility will be facilitated, for example by highlighting technologies from Horizon Europe with a high market readiness that could be further deployed through the Connecting Europe Facility.
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of these reform priorities. These strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding. They should also serve to use Union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund, the European Investment Stabilisation Function, InvestEU and the Connecting Europe Facility, where relevant. The European Semester should therefore devote a heading to monitoring the consistency between multi-annual national investment strategies and national commitments under the CEF, as well as proposing appropriate corrective measures. Financial support should also be used in a manner consistent with Union and national energy and climate plans where relevant.
Amendment 323 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 201639 , there is a need to evaluate this Programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. Evaluations should be carried out by the Commission and communicated to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of Regions in order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the funding and its impact on the overall goals of the Programme and make any adjustments necessary. __________________ 39 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016; OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
It lays down the objectives of the Programme, the budget for the period 2021-2027, the forms of Union funding and the rules for providing such funding. Projects forming part of this programme may be promoted, submitted, funded and/or managed by Member States, regional authorities, local authorities and other sponsors under Article 11 of this Regulation.
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) “alternative fuels” means alternative fuels for all modes of transport as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive 2014/94/EU;
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) ‘cross-border link actions’ in the transport sector, means projects covering a cross-border section between member States or a Member State and a third country, or a project carried out in one Member State that demonstrates a substantial cross-border impact by enhancing cross-border flows between two Member States or between a member State and a third country;
Amendment 363 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) “cross-border project in the field of transport” means a project selected or eligible to be selected under a cooperation agreement or any other kind of agreement between Member States, between Member States and third countries or between Member States and regional and local authorities in the planning or deployment of transport infrastructures in accordance with Part III of the Annex to this Regulation;
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) “cross-border project in the field of renewable energy” means a project selected or eligible to be selected under a cooperation agreement or any other kind of arrangements between Member States or arrangements between Member States and third countries as defined in Articles 6, 7, 9 or 11 of Directive 2009/828/EC in the planning or deployment of renewable energy, in accordance with the criteria set out in Part IV of the Annex to this Regulation;
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) “cross-border project in the field of renewable energy” means a project selected or eligible to be selected under a cooperation agreement or any other kind of arrangements between Member States or arrangements between Member States and third countries as defined in Articles 6, 7, 9 or 11 of Directive 2009/828/EC in the planning or deployment of renewable energy, in accordance with the criteria set out in Part IV of the Annex to this Regulation;
Amendment 382 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) “5G corridor” means a transport path, road, inland waterways or railway, fully covered with digital connectivity infrastructure and in particular 5G systems, enabling the uninterrupted provision of synergy digital services such as connected and automated mobility or similar smart mobility services for railways;
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) “project of common interest” means a project identified in Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 or Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 or in Article 8 of this Regulation; that may be promoted, submitted, funded and/or managed by Member States, regional authorities, local authorities and other sponsors;
Amendment 394 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point n
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) “studies"” means activities needed to prepare project implementation, such as preparatory, mapping, feasibility, evaluation, testing and validation studies, including in the form of software, definitive studies and any other technical support measure, including prior action to define and develop a project and decide on its financing, such as reconnaissance of the sites concerned and preparation of the financial package;
Amendment 395 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o
(o) “socio-economic drivers" means entities which by their mission, nature or location can directly or indirectly generate important socio-economic benefits to citizens, business and local communities located in their surrounding territory or area of influence;
Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point p
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point p
(p) “third country”“ means a country that is not member of the European Union under Article 5 of this Regulation;
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital, so as to consolidate territorial, social and economic cohesion and promote territorial accessibility and connectivity in all regions of the Union and to facilitate cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy, taking into account the long-term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors.
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient and interconnected networks and infrastructure for smart, interoperable, sustainable, multimodal, inclusive, safe and secure mobility, ensuring equal access to the single market for all Union Member States;
Amendment 438 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient and interconnected networks and infrastructure for smart, sustainable, inclusive, accessible to everyone including persons with disabilities, safe and secure mobility;
Amendment 446 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i a (new)
(ia) to contribute to the comprehensive Union-wide deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013,where the industry, notably manufacturers, suppliers, energy and fuel producers contribute 90 % of the overall investment.
Amendment 460 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) to adapt the TEN-T networks to militarydual (civilian and defence) mobility needs;
Amendment 555 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may also be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Programme and the sector-specific guidelines, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities including corporate information and technology systems. This amount may also be used to finance accompanying measures to support the preparation of projects.
Amendment 576 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8
Article 4 – paragraph 8
8. As regards the amounts transferred from the Cohesion Fund, 30 % of these amounts shall be made available immediately to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation, with priority to predetermined sections of cross- border and missing links in Part III of the Annex. Until 31 December 2023, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund with regard to 70 % of the resources transferred. As of 1 January 2024, resources transferred to the Programme which have not been committed to a transport infrastructure project shall be made available to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation.
Amendment 582 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request and in agreement with the managing authority, be transferred to the Programme. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with [point (a) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. Where possible tThose resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned. or, where appropriate, for the benefit of the regions or managing authorities concerned that have opted for the transfer and management of their resources;
Amendment 610 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6a Cross-border projects in the field of transport 1. Cross-border project in the field of transport shall require the participation of at least two Member States, as well as regional and local authorities or sponsors, and shall be included in a cooperation agreement or any other kind of agreement between Member States, between Member States and third countries or between Member States and regional and local authorities in the planning or deployment of transport infrastructures in accordance with Part III of the Annex to this Regulation; 2. Member States, regional authorities or sponsors participating in a cross-border transport project may set up a joint body (one-stop shop) for project management and implementation. These joint bodies shall have extensive decision- making powers, with EU rules prevailing, facilitating the management of all environmental impact assessments and planning and building permits. 3. In order to address difficulties in coordinating procedures for the concession of cross-border TEN-T infrastructural projects, European coordinators shall authorised to propose and monitor these procedures and to facilitate their synchronisation and completion. 4. Given the need to ensure coordination and cooperation between the Member States through the designated single competent authority, as well as the need to set joint deadlines for the granting of cross-border permits and the launching of public procurement for joint cross- border projects, the requisite measures shall be in accordance with the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on streamlining measures for advancing the realisation of the trans-European transport network (COM (2018) 277).
Amendment 673 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) aActions implementing the core network in accordance with Chapter III of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, including actions relating to urban nodes, maritime ports, inland ports, airports, multimodal logistics platforms and rail-road terminals of the core network as defined at Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013. Actions implementing the core network may include related elements located on the comprehensive network when necessary to optimize the investment and according to modalities specified in the work programmes referred to in Article 19 of this Regulation;
Amendment 689 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i i a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i i a (new)
(iia) measures for the harmonisation of cross-border and customs regulations and for administrative and legislative procedures (with the aim of establishing a pan-EU regulatory framework for dual (civilian and defence mobility);
Amendment 690 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) actions implementing sections of the comprehensive network located in outermost regions in accordance with Chapter II of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, including actions relating to the relevant urban nodes, maritime ports, inland ports, airports, multimodal logistics platforms and rail-road terminals of the comprehensive network as defined at Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 706 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) Actions relating to smart, sustainableinteroperable, sustainable, multimodal, inclusive, safe and secure mobility:
Amendment 718 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) actions supporting telematic applications systems, includingespecially for safety purposes, in accordance with Article 31 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 721 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iiia) actions to remove interoperability barriers, notably when delivering corridor/network effects, particularly in regard to promoting a rise in rail freight traffic;
Amendment 725 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv
(iv) actions supporting new technologies and innovation, including automation, enhanced transport services, modal integration and, alternative fuels infrastructure for all modes of transport, in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, and the decarbonisation of the transport sector;
Amendment 740 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point v
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point v
Amendment 746 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point vi a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point vi a (new)
(via) actions supporting the life cycle of projects, and therefore the monitoring of the condition of transport infrastructure and its maintenance;
Amendment 748 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point viii
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point viii
(viii) actions improving transport infrastructure accessibility for all usersmeans of transport and all users, especially users with reduced mobility, in accordance with Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 749 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point viii
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point viii
(viii) actions improving transport infrastructure accessibility for all users, including for those with disabilities, in accordance with Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 751 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point viii a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point viii a (new)
(viiia) actions improving accessibility and connectivity in all EU regions, including remote, outermost, island, peripheral and mountain regions, as well as depopulated and scarcely populated areas, including actions relating to relevant urban nodes, maritime and inland ports, and rail terminals, and actions developing transport infrastructure between urban centres and rural areas in order to promote territorial cohesion and encourage the fight against depopulation;
Amendment 760 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ix a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ix a (new)
(ixa) actions to reduce rail freight noise, including by retrofitting existing rolling stock in cooperation with the railway industry;
Amendment 774 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) Under the specific objective referred to in Article 3(2)(a)(ii): actions, or specific activities within an action, supporting transport infrastructure on the TEN-T Network in order to adapt it to militarydual (civilian and defence) mobility requirements with the purpose of enabling a civilian-military dual-use of the infrastructure.
Amendment 821 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Actions that contribute to the comprehensive Union-wide deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, where the industry, notably manufacturers, suppliers, energy and fuel producers contribute 90 % of the overall investment.
Amendment 836 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. The work programmes referred to in Article 19 may provide that only proposals submitted by one or more Member States or one or more regional authorities or local authorities or, with the agreement of the Member States concerned, by international organisations, joint undertakings, or public or private undertakings or bodies are eligible.
Amendment 846 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) economic, socialimprovements to economic, social and territorial cohesion, and environmental impact (benefits and costs);
Amendment 856 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) innovation, safety, interoperability and accessibility aspects while paying particular attention to projects explicitly supporting accessibility to everyone including persons with disabilities;
Amendment 869 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) the life cycle of projects, and therefore the monitoring of the condition of transport infrastructure and its maintenance;
Amendment 874 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) alternative route using the same means to be anticipated for any temporary closure of the initial route by works funded by the CEF or other EU funds;
Amendment 898 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Any tender submitted for the award of a public procurement and/or a supply contract, benefitting from the programme, shall be considered admissible where the proportion of the products originating in third countries, as determined in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, does not exceed 50 % of the total value of the products constituting the tender. In accordance with directive Article 85 of Directive 2014/25/EU, this paragraph shall only apply to tenders covering products originating in third countries with which the Union has not concluded, whether multilaterally or bilaterally, an agreement ensuring comparable and effective access for Union undertakings to the markets of those third countries. It shall be without prejudice to the obligations of the Union or its Member States in respect of third countries.
Amendment 900 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. In the transport sector, the assessment of proposals against the award criteria referred to in paragraph 1 shall, where applicable, ensure that proposed actions are consistent with the corridor work plans and implementing acts pursuant to Article 47 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 and take into account the opinion of the responsible European Coordinator pursuant to Article 45 (8) thereof. The assessment shall also ensure that the implementation of actions financed by the CEF does not cause serious disruption to freight and passenger flows on the section of line concerned by the project.
Amendment 918 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in Article 3 (2) (a), the amount of Union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost. The co-financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50 % for actions relating to cross-border links under the conditions specified in point (c) of this paragraph, for actions supporting the motorways of the sea and maritime links, for actions supporting ports in the comprehensive network, for actions supporting telematic applications systems, for actions supporting new technologies and innovation, for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant Union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions;
Amendment 923 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in Article 3 (2) (a), the amount of Union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost. The co-financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50 % for actions relating to cross-border links under the conditions specified in point (c) of this paragraph, for actions enhancing rail interoperability, for actions supporting improvements to territorial accessibility and to connectivity, for actions supporting telematic applications systems, for actions supporting new technologies and innovation, for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant Union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions;
Amendment 932 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in Article 3 (2) (a), the amount of Union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost. The co-financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50 % for actions relating to cross-border links involving any transport mode under the conditions specified in point (c) of this paragraph, for actions supporting telematic applications systems, for actions supporting new technologies and innovation, for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant Union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions;
Amendment 944 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) as regards the amounts transferred from the Cohesion Fund, the maximum co- financing rates shall be those applicable to the Cohesion Fund as referred to in the Regulation (EU) XXX [CPR]. These co- financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 85 % for actions relating to cross-border links under the conditions specified in point (c) of this paragraph and for actions supporting improvements to territorial accessibility and to connectivity;
Amendment 956 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) as regards actions relating to cross- border links, the increased maximum co- financing rates as provided for in points (a) and (b) may only apply to actions that demonstrate a particularly high degree of integration in the planning and implementation of the action for the purpose of the award criterion referred to in Article 13(1)(c), notably through the establishment ofin accordance with Article 6a of this Regulation of a joint body comprising a single project company, a joint governance structure and a bilateral legal framework or implementing act pursuant to Article 47 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013.
Amendment 969 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. After the co-financing rate has been decided and at the point when the grant is awarded the Commission shall provide project promotors with a list that is as comprehensive as possible of all opportunities and means whereby to obtain in due course the remaining financial support.
Amendment 971 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Amendment 973 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the cost of equipment, facilities and infrastructure which is treated as capital expenditure by the beneficiary may be eligible up to its entirety; other costs may be eligible on an exceptional basis in accordance with the conditions laid down in the work programmes;
Amendment 1058 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – table – Transport – Specific Objectives and Indicators
Annex I – part I – table – Transport – Specific Objectives and Indicators
Transport: Efficient and Number of cross-border and missing links interconnected networks addressed with the support of CEF and infrastructure for (including actions relating to urban nodes, smart, sustaininteroperable, maritime ports, inland ports and rail-road inclusive, safe and sustainable, multimodal, terminals of the TEN-T core network) inclusive, safe and secure mobility Number of CEF supported actions contributing to the digitalisation of transport Number of alternative fuel supply points built or upgraded with the support of CEF Number of CEF supported actions contributing to the safety of transport Adaptation to militarydual Number of transport infrastructure mobility requirements(civil and components adapted to meet military mobilitydual mobility defence) requirements (civil and defence) requirements
Amendment 1091 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– 40 % for the actions listed at Article 9 paragraph 2 (b): "Actions relating to smart, sustainableinteroperable, sustainable, multimodal, inclusive, safe and secure mobility".
Amendment 1102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – title
Annex I – part III – title
PART III: HORIZONTAL PRIORITIES, TRANSPORT CORE NETWORK CORRIDORS AND PRE- IDENTIFIED SECTIONS; PRE- IDENTIFIED SECTIONS ON THE COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK
Amendment 1103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point -1 (new)
Annex I – part III – point -1 (new)
-1. Horizontal priorities Telematic application systems for road, rail, inland waterway and maritime traffic (ITS, ERTMS, RIS, VTMIS and smart tachograph)
Amendment 1120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Mediterranean”
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Mediterranean”
Core network corridor "Mediterranean" Alignment Algeciras – Bobadilla –Madrid – Zaragoza – Tarragona Zaragoza – Teruel – Valencia/Sagunto Valencia – Madrid Sevilla – Bobadilla – Murcia Cartagena – Murcia – Valencia – Tarragona/Palma de Mallorca – Barcelona Tarragona – Barcelona – Perpignan – Marseille – Genova/Lyon – Torino – Novara – Milano – Bologna/Verona – Padova – Venezia – Ravenna/Trieste/Koper – Ljubljana – Budapest Ljubljana/Rijeka – Zagreb – Budapest – UA border Pre- Cross- Lyon – Torino: base tunnel and access Rail identified border routes sections Nice – Ventimiglia Trieste – Divača Ljubljana – Zagreb Zagreb – Budapest Budapest – Miskolc – UA border Lendava – Letenye Road Vásárosnamény – UA border Missing Perpignan – Montpellier Rail link Koper – Divača Rijeka – Zagreb Milano – Cremona – Mantova – Porto Inland Levante/Venezia – Ravenna/Trieste waterways
Amendment 1121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Mediterranean”
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Mediterranean”
Core network corridor "Mediterranean" Alignment Algeciras – Bobadilla –Madrid – Zaragoza – Tarragona Zaragoza – Teruel – Valencia/Sagunto Valencia – Madrid Sevilla – Bobadilla – Murcia Cartagena – Murcia – Valencia – Tarragona/Palma de Mallorca – Barcelona Tarragona – Barcelona – Perpignan – Marseille – Genova/Lyon – Torino – Novara – Milano – Bologna/Verona – Padova – Venezia – Ravenna/Trieste/Koper – Ljubljana – Budapest Ljubljana/Rijeka – Zagreb – Budapest – UA border Pre- Cross- Lyon – Torino: base tunnel and access Rail identified border routes sections Nice – Ventimiglia Trieste – Divača Ljubljana – Zagreb Zagreb – Budapest Budapest – Miskolc – UA border Lendava – Letenye Road Vásárosnamény – UA border Missing Perpignan – Montpellier Rail link Koper – Divača Rijeka – Zagreb Milano – Cremona – Mantova – Porto Inland Levante/Venezia – Ravenna/Trieste waterways