Activities of Willy MEYER related to 2011/0405(COD)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument PDF (890 KB) DOC (1 MB)
Amendments (20)
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Article 8 of the Treaty on European Union provides for the development of a special relationship with neighbouring countries, with the aim of establishing an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness, founded on theshared values of the Unionamong partners and characterised by close and peaceful relations based on cooperation.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) There are significant economic, social and demographic asymmetries between the Member States and the states from the European Neighbourhood Partnership (ENP), as well as structural problems, which call for responses in the shared interest of all partners.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The effects of the economic and financial crisis have come on top of the already political, economic and social challenges in the partner countries, particularly in relation to the problem of unemployment. It is in the common interest of these countries and the Union to bring down unemployment rates in the ENP region and to offer its people, particularly women, young people and the rural population and hope for the future.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Under the European Neighbourhood Policy, the Union offers Neighbourhood countries a privileged relationship, building upon a mutual commitment to and promotion of the values of democracy and human rights, the rule of law, good governance and the principles of market economy and sustainable development and fair trade.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) A number of major developments have taken place since the European Neighbourhood Policy was launched and the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument was set up. These include struggles to recover freedom and to put an end to dictatorships and corrupt regimes in some of the ENP countries. These processes will need a deepening of the relationship with the partners, the launch of regional initiatives and support the democratic transition processes in the region. This triggered a new European Neighbourhood Policy vision set out in 2011 as a result of a comprehensive Strategic Review of the Policy. It outlines key objectives for Union cooperation with Neighbourhood countries and provides for greater support to partners committed to building democratic societies and undertaking reforms, in line with the ‘more for more’ and ‘mutual accountability’ principles.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Genuine integration can only be achieved if tangible progress is made in resolving political tensions and regional conflicts in the regions, particularly in Palestine and Western Sahara, and this instrument can help to implement major integration projects in order to help develop a climate of trust in a spirit of peace and solidarity.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
(7b) The Union should promote a bottom- up approach, increasing its support to civil society and their will to start democratisation processes, a precondition for long term stabilisation.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Furthermore, since the objectives of this Regulation, namely to promote enhanced political cooperation and progressive economic integrationdevelopment between the European Union and neighbouring countries, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can, by reason of the scale of the action, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order for this Regulation to be able to reflect swiftly the results of political decisions made by the Council, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission for updating the list of beneficiary countries in the Annex to this Regulationlist of beneficiary countries in the Annex to this Regulation should be updated by means of the ordinary legislative procedure.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) While Regulation (EU) No …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council of ….15 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Common Implementing Regulation’) establishes common rules and procedures for the implementation of the Union's instruments for external action, delegated powers to adopt actsfor the purposes of full democratic control, transparency and participation in the process of development, adoption and revision of those documents, co-decision in form of ordinary legislative procedure shall be used in accordance with Article 2904 of the Treaty ofn the Functioning of the European Union should be conferred to the Commission, for adopting the specific implementing measures required for the Cross-Border Cooperation mechanisms established in Title III of this Regulation. It is of particular importance that the Commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should further ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Support under this Regulation shall promote enhanced political cooperation and progressive economic integrationdevelopment between the Union and the partner countries and, in particular, the implementation of partnership and cooperation agreements, association agreements or other existing and future agreements, and jointly agreed action plans.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects, poverty reduction, including through private-sector development; promotion of internal economic, social and territorial cohesion, rural development, climate action and disaster resilience;
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The Union shall, in liaison with the Member States, take the necessary steps to ensure proper coordination and cooperation with multilateral and regional organisations and entities, including European financial institutions, international financial institutions, United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, private and political foundations and non- European Union donors.
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. For countries where the documents referred to in Article 3(2) exist, a comprehensive multi-annual Single Support Framework shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 15(3) of the Common Implementing Regulation. The Single Support Framework shall review the progress made in relation to the policy framework and shall list priorities for Union supportordinary legislative procedure. The Single Support Framework shall: (i) assess the achievement of previously agreed objectives as well as the state of play as regards the relations between the Union and the partner country, including that country’s level of ambition for its partnership with the Union; (ii) set out the objectives and priorities of the assistance, mainly selected from those included in the documents referred to in Article 3(2) and in partner countries' strategies or plans where this is consistent with the overall policy framework, and for which the Union's regular assessment has shown the need for support. It shall also; (iii) indicate expected results; and (iv) set out their indicative level of funding broken down by priority. The duration of the Single Support Framework shall correspond to the duration of the relevant document referred to in Article 3(2).
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 7
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. Member States and other public donors that have committed to jointly programme their support with the EUnion shall be involved in the programming process. The programming documents may also cover their contribution as appropriate.
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Implementing rules laying down specific provisions for the implementation of this Title shall be adopted through a delegated act in accordance with Article 14the ordinary legislative procedure.
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
The list of beneficiary countries in the Annex to this Regulation may be updated following political decisions made by the Council on the scope of the Neighbourhood policy. A modification of the Annex shall be adopted through a delegated act in accordance with Article 14the ordinary legislative procedure.