Activities of Satu HASSI related to 2009/0169(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Joint Baltic Sea Research and Development Programme (BONUS-169) (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the participation by the Community in a Joint Baltic Sea Research and Development Programme (BONUS-169) undertaken by several Member States PDF (358 KB) DOC (410 KB)
Amendments (13)
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In order to efficiently implement BONUS-169, during the implementation phase, financial support should be granted to participants in BONUS-169 projects selected at the central level under the responsibility of the BONUS EEIG following calls for proposals. The grant and payment of such financial support to participants in BONUS-169 should be in accordance with common rules in line with the Seventh Framework Programme.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 - paragraph 4
Article 2 - paragraph 4
4. The implementation phase shall last for a minimum of five years. During the implementation phase at least three calls for proposals shall be published with a view to funding projects which address the objectives of the BONUS-169. These calls shall be targeted at multi-partner and trans- national projects, and include research, technological development, training and dissemination activities. Projects shall be selected according to the principles of equal treatment, transparency, independent evaluation, co-financing, no-profit, financing not cumulated with other Community sources, as well as the principle of non-retroactivity. The grant and payment of financing to participants in BONUS-169 shall comply with common rules in line with the Seventh Framework Programme.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 - paragraph 3 - introductory part
Article 3 - paragraph 3 - introductory part
3. The Community financial contribution for the implementation phase shall be provided underission shall before the end of the strategic phase assess the following conditions:
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) At the end of the strategic phase, the Commission, assisted by independent expert should evaluate the maturity and the readiness of the initiative to enter the implementation phase should verify that the Strategic Research Agenda, Stakeholder Consultation Platforms and implementation modalities are in place for the initiative to enter the implementation phase. The Commission should, if appropriate, make recommendations for improving the Strategic Research Agenda. The transition to the implementation phase should be seamless and without delays.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 - paragraph 3 - point (a)
Article 3 - paragraph 3 - point (a)
(a) a positive evaluationthe outcomes of the strategic phase cardescribed out by the Commission with the assistance of independent experts; this evaluation shall coverin Article 2(3), as well as the progress made towards the achievement of objectives and deliverables set out in Article 2(3) and Annex Innex I, section 2;
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I - section 1 - point g a (new)
Annex I - section 1 - point g a (new)
(ga) actively invite all third countries bordering the Baltic Sea or providing its drainage basin to join the initiative as a Participating State
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I - section 2.2.1 - subparagraph 1
Annex I - section 2.2.1 - subparagraph 1
The Strategic Research Agenda shall be developed and agreed upon in consultation among Participating States, a broad range of stakeholders and the Commission. It shall be the basis for a policy-driven programme. It shall broaden the research focus to embody, in addition to the marine ecosystem, a basin approach that addresses the key issues affecting the quality and productivity of the Baltic Sea Region ecosystems. It shall include an estimate of the economic cost of environmental damages and the loss of biodiversity in the region.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In order to efficiently implement BONUS-169, during the implementation phase, financial support should be granted to participants in BONUS-169 projects selected at the central level under the responsibility of the BONUS EEIG following calls for proposals. The grant and payment of such financial support to participants in BONUS-169 should be in accordance with common rules in line with the Seventh Framework Programme.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. The implementation phase shall last for a minimum of five years. During the implementation phase at least three calls for proposals shall be published with a view to funding projects which address the objectives of the BONUS-169. These calls shall be targeted at multi-partner and trans- national projects, and include research, technological development, training and dissemination activities. Projects shall be selected according to the principles of equal treatment, transparency, independent evaluation, co-financing, no- profit, and financing not cumulated with other CommunityUnion sources, as well as the principle of non-retroactivity. The grant and payment of financing to participants in BONUS-169 shall follow common rules in line with the Seventh Framework Programme.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The Community financial contribution for the implementation phase shall be provided underission shall, before the end of the strategic phase, assess the following conditions:
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) a positive evaluationthe outcomes of the strategic phase cardescribed out by the Commission with the assistance of independent experts; this evaluation shall coverin Article 2(3), as well as the progress made towards the achievement of objectives and deliverables set out in Article 2(3) and Annex Innex I, section 2;
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – section 1 – point g a (new)
Annex I – section 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) urge all third countries bordering the Baltic Sea or providing its drainage basin to join the initiative as a Participating State.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – section 2.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – section 2.2.1 – paragraph 1
The Strategic Research Agenda shall be developed and agreed upon in consultation among Participating States, a broad range of stakeholders and the Commission. It shall be the basis for a policy-driven programme. It shall broaden the research focus to embody, in addition to the marine ecosystem, a basin approach that addresses the key issues affecting the quality and productivity of the Baltic Sea Region ecosystems, in particular eutrophication. It shall include an estimate of the economic cost of environmental damage and the loss of biodiversity in the region.