Activities of Younous OMARJEE
Plenary speeches (84)
Clean air zone in EU cities (debate)
Presentation by the Council of its position on the draft general budget - 2020 financial year (debate)
Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 and own resources: time to meet citizens' expectations (debate)
Financial assistance to Member States to cover serious financial burden inflicted on them following a UK's withdrawal from the EU without an agreement (A9-0020/2019 - Younous Omarjee) (vote)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 12 and 13 December 2019 (debate)
Climate and environmental emergency (RC-B9-0209/2019, B9-0209/2019, B9-0211/2019, B9-0212/2019, B9-0215/2019, B9-0216/2019, B9-0218/2019, B9-0220/2019)
Sustainable investment plan, just transition fund and Roadmap on Social Europe (debate)
Annual report 2018 on the human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union's policy on the matter (A9-0051/2019 - Isabel Wiseler-Lima)
The reopening of the prosecution against the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic on the misuse of EU funds and potential conflicts of interest (debate)
Preparation of the Extraordinary European Council Meeting of 20 February 2020 on the Multiannual Financial Framework (debate)
Preparation of the Extraordinary European Council Meeting of 20 February 2020 on the Multiannual Financial Framework (debate)
Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 23 April 2020 - New MFF, own resources and Recovery plan (debate)
The Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd (debate)
The role of cohesion policy in tackling the socio-economic fallout from COVID-19 (debate)
Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 17-21 July 2020 (continuation of debate)
Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD - Common agricultural policy: financing, management and monitoring - Common agricultural policy – amendment of the CMO and other Regulations (debate)
Multiannual Financial Framework (including Own Resources), Rule of Law Conditionality Mechanism and the Recovery Fund for Europe (debate)
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2021 – all sections (debate)
Additional resources in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: REACT-EU (debate)
Mitigating the consequences of earthquakes in Croatia (debate)
InvestEU programme (debate)
European Semester: annual sustainable growth strategy 2021 – European Semester: employment and social aspects in the annual sustainable growth strategy 2021 (debate)
Application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092, the rule of law conditionality mechanism (continuation of debate)
System of own resources of the European Union – Own resource based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste and certain aspects of the GNI-based own resource – Collection of own resources accruing from value added tax (debate)
Just Transition Fund (debate)
Review of the European Union Solidarity Fund (short presentation)
European Parliament’s scrutiny on the ongoing assessment by the Commission and the Council of the national recovery and resilience plans (continuation of debate)
Rule of law situation in the European Union and the application of the Conditionality Regulation (EU, Euratom 2020/2092) (debate)
Common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund, the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy 2021-2027 – European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund 2021-2027 – Specific provisions for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and external financing instruments 2021-2027 (debate)
Urgent need to complete the procedures for nominations for the full functioning of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (debate)
A new approach to the Atlantic maritime strategy (short presentation)
Natural disasters during the summer 2021 - Impacts of natural disasters in Europe due to climate change (debate)
Brexit Adjustment Reserve - Draft amending budget No 1/2021: Brexit Adjustment Reserve (debate)
The Rule of law crisis in Poland and the primacy of EU law (debate)
Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD - Common agricultural policy: financing, management and monitoring - Common agricultural policy – amendment of the CMO and other regulations (debate)
Outcome of Global Summit Nutrition for Growth (Japan, 7-8 December) and increased food insecurity in developing countries (debate)
An EU ban on the use of wild animals in circuses (debate)
The Rule of Law and the consequences of the ECJ ruling (debate)
Droughts and other extreme weather phenomena on the Iberian Peninsula and other parts of Europe (debate)
Implementation of the 2021-2027 cohesion policy (debate)
Votes on requests for urgent procedure (Rule 163)
Refugees in Europe: CARE (debate)
Discharge 2020 (debate)
EU islands and cohesion policy (debate)
EU islands and cohesion policy (debate)
EU initiatives to address the rising cost of living, including the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights (debate)
The situation of indigenous and environmental defenders in Brazil, including the killing of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira
Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change (debate)
Economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU: the 8th Cohesion Report - EU border regions: living labs of European integration (debate)
Economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU: the 8th Cohesion Report - EU border regions: living labs of European integration (debate)
Situation of Roma people living in settlements in the EU (debate)
Key objectives for the CITES CoP19 meeting in Panama (debate)
Commission proposal for measures under the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation in the case of Hungary (debate)
Commission proposal for measures under the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation in the case of Hungary (debate)
Humanitarian situation after the devastating floods in Pakistan and the climate crisis (debate)
Fighting sexualised violence - The importance of the Istanbul Convention and a comprehensive proposal for a directive against gender-based violence (debate)
Commission implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1614 of 15 September 2022 determining the existing deep-sea fishing areas and establishing a list of areas where vulnerable marine ecosystems are known to occur or are likely to occur (debate)
Commission implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1614 of 15 September 2022 determining the existing deep-sea fishing areas and establishing a list of areas where vulnerable marine ecosystems are known to occur or are likely to occur (debate)
Assessment of Hungary's compliance with the rule of law conditions under the Conditionality Regulation and state of play of the Hungarian RRP (debate)
Upscaling the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (debate)
The 30th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities (debate)
The humanitarian situation in Ukraine due to Russia’s attacks against critical infrastructure and civilian areas (debate)
Availability of fertilisers in the EU (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Cohesion dimension of EU state aid and de minimis rules (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Interim report on the proposal for a mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 (debate)
Establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’) (debate)
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 - all sections (debate)
Water scarcity and structural investments in access to water in the EU (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Rising inequalities in the world (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Cohesion policy 2014-2020 – implementation and outcomes in the Member States (debate)
Promised revision of the EU animal welfare legislation and the animal welfare-related European citizens’ initiatives (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
EU’s response to the repeated killing of humanitarian aid workers, journalists and civilians by the Israel Defence Forces in the Gaza Strip (debate)
Forging a sustainable future together: economic, social and territorial challenges for a competitive, cohesive and inclusive Europe (debate)
Reports (13)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 in order to provide financial assistance to Member States to cover serious financial burden inflicted on them following a withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union without an agreement
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 as regards the resources for the specific allocation for the Youth Employment Initiative
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision authorising Portugal to apply a reduced rate of excise duty on certain alcoholic products produced in the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision amending the period of application of Decision No 940/2014/EU concerning the dock dues in the French outermost regions
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision on the AIEM tax applicable in the Canary Islands
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision authorising France to apply a reduced rate of certain indirect taxes on 'traditional' rum produced in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Réunion
REPORT on the review of the European Union Solidarity Fund
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision concerning the dock dues scheme in the French outermost regions and amending Decision No 940/2014/EU
REPORT on a new approach to the Atlantic maritime strategy
REPORT on the proposal for a Council regulation temporarily suspending autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties on import of certain industrial products into the Canary Islands
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2020
REPORT on EU islands and cohesion policy: current situation and future challenges
REPORT on EU border regions: living labs of European integration
Shadow reports (255)
SECOND REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2017
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (application from Belgium – EGF/2019/001 BE/Carrefour)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2018, Section I – European Parliament
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the SESAR Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European GNSS Agency for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Railways for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (now European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators) for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for Support for BEREC (before 20 December 2018: Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications) for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (previously European Aviation Safety Agency) for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union agencies for the financial year 2018: performance, financial management and control
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Maritime Safety Agency for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Οperational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) (before 11 December 2018: European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice) for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of Eurojust (now European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust)) for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (now the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) for the financial year 2018
REPORT on Parliament’s estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2021
REPORT on the draft Council decision on the system of Own Resources of the European Union
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027
REPORT on the draft Council regulation amending Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 on the definitive uniform arrangements for the collection of own resources accruing from value added tax
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council regulation laying down implementing measures for the system of own resources of the European Union and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 608/2014
REPORT on the draft Council regulation on the calculation of the own resource based on plastic packaging waste that is not recycled, on the methods and procedure for making available that own resource, on the measures to meet cash requirements, and on certain aspects of the own resource based on gross national income
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2019, Section I – European Parliament
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) (before 20 February 2019: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training) for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) (before 12 December 2019: Eurojust) for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union agencies for the financial year 2019: performance, financial management and control
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Maritime Safety Agency for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) (before 20 February 2019: European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions) for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) (before 20 February 2019: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work) for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) (before 27 June 2019: European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA)) for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office) for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (before 4 July 2019: Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators) for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European GNSS Agency for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the SESAR Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2019
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2019
REPORT on Parliament’s estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2022
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy
REPORT on the creation of guidelines for the application of the general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget
SECOND REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2019
REPORT on the effectiveness of Member States’ use of EU Solidarity Fund money in cases of natural disasters
REPORT on the Council position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2022
REPORT on the revision of the Financial Regulation in view of the entry into force of the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from France – EGF/2021/005 FR/ Airbus
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2020, Section I – European Parliament
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from France – EGF/2021/007 FR/ Selecta
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking (now the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (now the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (now the Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (now the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the SESAR Joint Undertaking (now the Single European Sky ATM Research 3 Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (now the Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking (now the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on Parliament’s estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2023
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Railways for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European GNSS Agency (now the European Union Agency for the Space Programme) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office (now European Union Agency for Asylum) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union agencies for the financial year 2020: performance, financial management and control
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Maritime Safety Agency for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) for the financial year 2020
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2020
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from France – EGF/2022/001 FR/Air France
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union
SECOND REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2020
REPORT on the Council position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023
REPORT on the implementation of the borrowing strategy to finance NextGenerationEU, the Union’s recovery instrument
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision amending Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/2053 on the system of own resources of the European Union
REPORT on the Council position on Draft amending budget No 5/2022 of the European Union for the financial year 2022 – Additional measures to address the consequences of the Russian war in Ukraine, Union Civil Protection Mechanism reinforcement, Reduction in payment appropriations and update of revenues, Other adjustments and technical updates
REPORT on the proposal for a Council regulation on the methods and procedure for making available own resources based on the Emissions Trading System, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and reallocated profits and on the measures to meet cash requirements
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking (before 30.11.2021 the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (before 30.11.2021 the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking (before 30.11.2021 the ECSEL Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (before 30.11.2021 the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (before 30.11.2021 the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (before 30.11.2021 the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Railways for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Single European Sky ATM Research 3 Joint Undertaking (before 30.11.2021 the SESAR Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Labour Authority for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (before 12.5.2021 the European GNSS Agency) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Maritime Safety Agency for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office (now the European Union Agency for Asylum) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union agencies for the financial year 2021: performance, financial management and control
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2021
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2021, Section I – European Parliament
REPORT on Parliament’s estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2024
REPORT on own resources: a new start for EU finances, a new start for Europe
REPORT on the assessment of the new Commission communication on outermost regions
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (recast)
REPORT on large transport infrastructure projects in the EU – implementation of projects and monitoring and control of EU funds
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’) and amending Directive 2003/87/EC, Regulations (EU) 2021/1058, (EU) 2021/1056, (EU) 2021/1057, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) 2021/1060, (EU) 2021/523, (EU) 2021/695, (EU) 2021/697 and (EU) 2021/241
REPORT on the Council position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision amending Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/2053 on the system of own resources of the European Union
REPORT on the joint text on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 approved by the Conciliation Committee under the budgetary procedure
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2022, Section I – European Parliament
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Maritime Safety Agency for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking (now the Chips Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Single European Sky ATM Research 3 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Railways for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (Fusion for Energy) for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union agencies for the financial year 2022: performance, financial management and control
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office) for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Labour Authority for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Asylum (before 19.1.2022 the European Asylum Support Office) for the financial year 2022
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) for the financial year 2022
REPORT on Parliament’s estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2025
Opinions (5)
Opinion on Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund
Opinion on the motion for a resolution by Younous Omarjee on the proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund – EGF/2021/008 EL/Attica electrical equipment manufacturing
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2021, section III – Commission
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2022, Section III – Commission and executive agencies
Shadow opinions (14)
OPINION on recommendations on the negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
OPINION on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation establishing a Recovery and Resilience Facility
Opinion on the Proposal for an Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management
OPINION on digital taxation: OECD negotiations, tax residency of digital companies and a possible European Digital Tax
OPINION on the implementation report on the EU Trust Funds and the Facility for Refugees in Turkey
OPINION on European political parties – report 2021
OPINION on the Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law Report
OPINION on the Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law Report
OPINION on the implementation report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility
OPINION on upscaling the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework: a resilient EU budget fit for new challenges
OPINION on the assessment of the new Commission communication on outermost regions
Opinion on the Commission proposal on fees and charges payable to the European Medicines Agency, amending Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 297/95 and Regulation (EU) 658/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Opinion on further reform of corporate taxation rules
Opinion on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans
Institutional motions (34)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation at the USA-Mexican border
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, notably the situation of environmental activists and Ukrainian political prisoners
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation in Hong Kong
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, notably the situation of the Rohingya
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation in Turkey, notably the removal of elected mayors
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, notably the situation of the Rohingya
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on situation in Turkey, notably the removal of elected mayors
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework and own resources: time to meet the citizens’ expectations
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the effects of the bankruptcy of Thomas Cook Group
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the state of play on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2013/34/EU as regards disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches (2016/0107(COD)), known as public country-by-country reporting
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the climate and environmental emergency
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on public discrimination and hate speech against LGBTI people, including LGBTI free zones
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) of the TEU regarding Poland and Hungary
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the gender pay gap
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on India’s Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on a common charger for mobile radio equipment
PROPOSITION DE RÉSOLUTION sur Guinée Conakry, notamment la violence contre les manifestants
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The situation of child labour in mines in Madagascar
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on child labour in mines in Madagascar
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on mitigating the consequences of earthquakes in Croatia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on mitigating the consequences of earthquakes in Croatia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092, the rule-of-law conditionality mechanism
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the rule of law situation in the European Union and the application of the Conditionality Regulation 2020/2092
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the rule of law and the consequences of the ECJ ruling
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the start-up of implementation of cohesion policy for 2021-2027
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the assessment of Hungary’s compliance with the rule of law conditions under the Conditionality Regulation and state of play of the Hungarian RRP
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the breaches of the Rule of Law and fundamental rights in Hungary and frozen EU funds
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Hungary and frozen EU funds
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The immediate risk of mass starvation in Gaza and the attacks on humanitarian aid deliveries
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on including the right to abortion in the EU Fundamental Rights Charter
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Commission Delegated Regulation of 12 March 2024 amending Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/126 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the rules on the ratio for the good agricultural and environmental condition (GAEC) standard 1
Oral questions (20)
Animal welfare and the new Green Deal
Facial recognition and identification in publicly accessible spaces
Planned POSEI budget cuts
State of play of Council negotiations on the Regulation on the protection of the Union’s budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States
Planned POSEI budget cut
The role of cohesion policy in tackling the socio-economic fallout from COVID-19
State of play of the Council negotiations on the regulation on the protection of the Union’s budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States.
Europe’s energy independence and the extraterritoriality of US law
Concerted plans and actions to transition to innovation without the use of animals in the EU
Plans and actions to accelerate a transition to innovation without the use of animals in research, regulatory testing and education
Catastrophic floods in Europe in summer 2021
Natural disasters in summer 2021
The Council’s lack of will to move the European cross‑border mechanism forward
An EU Commissioner for Animal Welfare
Implementation of the 2021-2027 cohesion policy
Commission suppression of messages exchanged between its President and the CEO of Pfizer during negotiations over the ordering of 1.8 billion vaccine doses
An EU Commissioner for Animal Welfare
Natural disasters in the summer of 2022
Cohesion dimension of EU State aid and de minimis rules
Making the fundamental right to a healthy and safe working environment a reality
Written explanations (27)
Use of technologies for the processing of data for the purpose of combating online child sexual abuse (temporary derogation from Directive 2002/58/EC) (A9-0258/2020 - Birgit Sippel)
. – Les services de messageries en ligne tels que Facebook, WhatsApp sont de plus en plus utilisés par les mineurs, et ce dès un très jeune âge. De plus, les abus sexuels en ligne contre les enfants ont vu un rebondissement durant la crise COVID, à travers les réseaux sociaux ou encore sur des sites de jeux en ligne. Il est impératif de prendre toutes les dispositions possibles pour protéger les enfants. J’ai voté pour ce règlement car il permet aux plateformes électroniques d'analyser le contenu et les métadonnées de toutes les communications afin d'y trouver du matériel connu et nouveau relatif à l'abus sexuel d'enfants, ainsi que pour la détection du grooming. Toute infraction pourra ainsi être signalée aux autorités compétentes et les comptes pourront être bloqués.
Internal Security Fund (A9-0221/2021 - Monika Hohlmeier)
. – Cette proposition de règlement établit la période, fixe les objectifs et le budget du fonds pour la sécurité intérieure. Ce fonds vise à renforcer la sécurité au sein de l’Union européenne, notamment par un meilleur échange d’informations entre les services de sécurités ou encore par la mise en œuvre d’opérations conjointes transfrontalières. Ce fonds pour la sécurité intérieure vise par ailleurs à renforcer la prévention et la lutte contre le crime organisé. L’accord inter-institutionnel qui a été trouvé a permis d’accroître le budget de ce fonds, pour arriver à un montant d’environ 2 milliards d’euros. J’ai voté contre l’amendement de rejet dans la mesure où ce fonds permet d’assurer de manière plus efficace la sécurité intérieure de l’Union européenne et de lutter contre le terrorisme et le crime organisé.
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (A9-0222/2021 - Gabriel Mato)
. – Le nouveau FEAMP est le principal instrument financier de financement de la politique de pêche. Au cours des dernières années, plusieurs études ont montré que certains types de subventions augmentent artificiellement les profits en réduisant le coût de la pêche et augmentent les revenus de l’industrie de la pêche. La révision attendue du FEAMP pour favoriser une pêche plus durable n’est pas au rendez-vous. J’ai donc voté pour l’amendement de rejet de cette révision du FEAMP qui risque de favoriser la surpêche et de mettre encore plus en péril la durabilité et la résilience de nos océans et la viabilité des flottes de pêche.
Common system of value added tax: conferral of implementing powers to the Commission to determine the meaning of the terms used in certain provisions (A9-0201/2021 - Irene Tinagli)
. – Ce rapport a pour objectif de modifier la directive TVA, afin d’attribuer des compétences d’exécution à la Commission et de lui permettre de définir des orientations communes de certaines dispositions de la directive. Actuellement, il existe un comité consultatif de la TVA, qui ne peut convenir que de lignes directrices non contraignantes sur l’application de la directive TVA. Sur proposition de la Commission, le Conseil peut, lui, arrêter des mesures d’exécutions contraignantes. Ce rapport reprend la proposition de la Commission de créer un comité qui superviserait l’adoption des actes d’exécution par la Commission dans certains domaines. Donc, avec ce texte, la Commission disposera de plus de marge de manœuvre pour déterminer des interprétations communes et contraignantes des dispositions de la directive TVA. Avec ce texte, l’interprétation des règles en matière de TVA pourrait entraîner un surcoût pour les consommateurs, c’est pourquoi je me suis abstenu.
Protection of the EU’s financial interests - combatting fraud - annual report 2019 (A9-0209/2021 - Caterina Chinnici)
. – Ce rapport d'initiative est basé sur le rapport annuel de la Commission sur la protection des intérêts financiers de l'UE, il met en particulier l’accent sur la lutte contre la fraude. Ce rapport comprend notamment une demande explicite de transparence du côté des dépenses. Il insiste également sur la nécessité d’accroître la lutte contre les conflits d’intérêts et la corruption. Il réitère l'appel à mettre en place un système standardisé pour signaler toutes irrégularités. J’ai voté pour ce texte qui permet d’améliorer la transparence, et ce faisant la protection des intérêts financiers de l’UE.
The impact on the fishing sector of offshore windfarms and other renewable energy systems (A9-0184/2021 - Peter van Dalen)
. – J’ai voté pour ce rapport car il reconnaît le potentiel de l’éolien en mer pour atteindre les objectifs en matière d’énergies renouvelables et ainsi contribuer aux objectifs climatiques de l’Union pour 2030 et 2050 tout en soulignant la nécessité de procéder à des évaluations précises pour chaque lieu d’implantation d’un parc éolien en mer en vue de minimiser autant que faire se peut son impact sur l’écosystème local. Il souhaite inclure dans ce processus de décision les pêcheurs.
Connecting Europe Facility (A9-0219/2021 - Henna Virkkunen, Marian-Jean Marinescu, Dominique Riquet)
. – Bien que le mécanisme pour l’interconnexion en Europe (MIE) soutienne des projets d’infrastructure européenne d’intérêt commun dans les secteurs du transport tels que le financement d’infrastructures ferroviaires, il soutient également des projets gaziers qui auront un effet important sur le dérèglement climatique. J’ai voté pour l’amendement de rejet car le MIE ralentit les efforts de l’Union en matière d’ambition climatique. Il est également regrettable que le MIE fixe un seuil à seulement 15 % pour le financement des infrastructures énergétiques renouvelables. On aurait voulu voir un plus grand intérêt pour les énergies renouvelables.
Measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (A9-0229/2021 - Johan Van Overtveldt)
. – La présente proposition vise à augmenter le soutien des projets de recherche dans les secteurs de l’acier et du charbon. Cette proposition fait suite à une tendance de plus en plus forte à la baisse des rendements sur les marchés financiers, ce qui inévitablement pèse sur la capacité du portefeuille à générer des rendements suffisants pour financer les programmes de recherche sur le charbon et l’acier. J’ai voté contre cette proposition, car il s’agit ici notamment de transferts de ressource en faveur des combustibles fossiles.
Citizens’ dialogues and citizens’ participation in EU decision-making (A9-0213/2021 - Helmut Scholz)
. – Ce rapport note le manque de participation des citoyens aux processus décisionnels de l’Union européenne. Dans le contexte de la Conférence sur l’Avenir de l’Europe (COFE), ce rapport cherche d’une manière générale à renforcer les processus démocratiques et à accroître la participation des citoyens à l’élaboration de la législation européenne. Il recommande en particulier que soit assuré un suivi des Initiative Citoyenne Européenne (ICE) réussies par l’adoption de résolutions du Parlement européen ou de rapports d’initiative législative. A cet égard il note le manque de suivi des ICE par la Commission européenne. J’ai voté pour ce texte qui favorise un meilleur dialogue et une participation plus importante des citoyens aux processus décisionnels de l’UE.
EU-NATO cooperation in the context of transatlantic relations (A9-0192/2021 - Antonio López-Istúriz White)
Old continent growing older - possibilities and challenges related to ageing policy post 2020 (A9-0194/2021 - Beata Szydło)
. – Je me suis abstenu sur ce rapport, bien que définissant correctement les dynamiques démographiques sur notre continent, ce rapport préconise des solutions curieuses, notamment sur la définition uniforme de la question de la dépendance et une possible volonté de nivellement par le bas des droits de retraite.
EU global human rights sanctions regime (EU Magnitsky Act) (B9-0371/2021)
. – Cette proposition souhaite mettre en place des critères et une méthodologie claire pour la mise en place de sanctions européennes en matière de droits de l’homme et leur suppression. J’ai voté pour cette proposition car elle propose notamment d’étendre le champ d’application des sanctions de l’UE aux actes de corruption. La corruption et les questions de discriminations de toute nature sont nombreuses de par le monde, cette proposition permettra de mettre en place une base juridique plus solide sur ces questions ainsi que de prévoir des critères de sanctions plus claires et cohérentes.
European Medicines Agency (A9-0216/2021 - Nicolás González Casares)
. – Ce rapport fait suite au récent renforcement de l’Agence européenne des médicaments afin de lutter contre les pénuries de médicaments et de dispositifs médicaux suite à la crise de la COVID-19. Le rapport cherche à éviter ces pénuries et ne pas répéter les mêmes erreurs dans le futur. Le rapport permet par exemple, d’avoir un accès en temps réel aux stocks de médicaments, une obligation pour les titulaires d'autorisations de mises sur le marché et permet aux distributeurs d’adopter des plans d’atténuation de risque de pénurie. Le rapport prévoit également la coordination d’études au sein de l’UE afin de surveiller l’efficacité et la sécurité des vaccins ainsi qu’une coordination des essais cliniques. J’ai voté pour ce rapport car il représente un fondement solide pour la préparation aux crises et à la gestion de celles-ci.
General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (A9-0203/2021 - Grace O'Sullivan)
Review of the macroeconomic legislative framework (A9-0212/2021 - Margarida Marques)
. – Ce rapport vise à contribuer à la révision du cadre de gouvernance économique de l’Union que la Commission a annoncée en janvier 2019. Avec la crise sanitaire, les règles du pacte de stabilité et de croissance ont été temporairement suspendues jusqu’en 2022. Le processus de révision du pacte de stabilité et de croissance et du Semestre européen sera donc lancé au second semestre de 2021. Ce rapport devait présenter les points de vue du Parlement européen sur ce processus de révision. Or, je regrette que ce texte ne demande pas la révision des règles de la gouvernance macroéconomique de l’Union. Ce texte manque d’une véritable vision critique du cadre de gouvernance économique. Avec les crises sanitaire et écologique, nous devons repenser les modes de fonctionnement de nos économies, et ce texte ne permet pas de le faire. Il ne propose aucune révision des traités et ne modifie pas non plus le mandat de la Banque centrale européenne. J’ai donc voté contre ce rapport, qui ne permet pas d’améliorer la gouvernance macroéconomique de l’Union européenne.
Establishment of Antarctic Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and the conservation of Southern Ocean biodiversity (B9-0369/2021)
. – Cette proposition de résolution vise à établir deux nouvelles zones marines protégées (ZMP) dans l’Antarctique oriental et dans la mer de Weddell. Les vingt-six membres de la Commission pour la conservation de la faune et la flore marines de l’Antarctique (CCFFMA) doivent se prononcer en octobre 2021 sur la création de ces nouvelles ZMP. Ce texte expose les raisons et les avantages des ZMP. Il appelle également les autres membres de la CCFFMA à soutenir ces zones marines protégées. J’ai voté pour cette proposition de résolution qui défend la création de ces deux nouvelles zones marines protégées et par conséquent la protection de l’océan Austral.
Breaches of EU law and of the rights of LGBTIQ citizens in Hungary as a result of the adopted legal changes in the Hungarian Parliament (B9-0412/2021, B9-0413/2021)
Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD (A8-0200/2019 - Peter Jahr)
. – Ce rapport porte sur la proposition du Parlement européen et du Conseil établissant les règles régissant l’aide aux plans stratégiques devant être établis par les Etats membres dans le cadre de la politique agricole commune (PAC) et financés par le FEAGA et le Feader. Il s’agit du principal règlement régissant l’allocation des fonds de la PAC pour la période 2023-2027. La réforme de la PAC se voulait plus verte et être fondée sur « un nouveau modèle de mise en œuvre ». Or, derrière ces prétendues nouveautés se cache une profonde continuité, notamment sur la prédominance des aides à l’hectare ou à l’animal, la répartition excessivement inégalitaire des aides, les faibles conditions environnementales et de bien-être animal. De surcroît les plans stratégiques nationaux, bien que devant être approuvés par la Commission, risquent de conduire à une renationalisation de la PAC. Je regrette que durant les trois années de négociation le Parlement n’a pas su faire entendre sa voix sur ce dossier si important. Avec ce texte, la nouvelle PAC n’est ni à la hauteur des enjeux environnementaux, ni à la hauteur des enjeux sociaux et pour ces raisons, j’ai voté contre ce rapport.
Common agricultural policy: financing, management and monitoring (A8-0199/2019 - Ulrike Müller)
. – Ce rapport vise, dans le cadre de la politique agricole commune, à fixer le cadre relatif au financement des dépenses, aux systèmes de gestion et de contrôle à mettre en place par les Etats membres, et aux procédures d’apurement et de conformité. Il s’agit d’un règlement technique intimement lié au règlement sur les plans stratégiques de la politique agricole commune. Ce rapport ne va pas dans le bon sens, aussi bien sur la question des contrôles qu’en matière de sanctions pour non-respect des normes environnementales, sociales ou encore de bien-être animal. J’ai donc voté contre ce rapport qui, avec le règlement sur les plans stratégiques devant être établis par les Etats membres, va à rebours de nos engagements environnementaux.
EU sports policy: assessment and possible ways forward (A9-0318/2021 - Tomasz Frankowski)
. – Ce rapport d’initiative porte sur le rôle que devraient jouer les institutions européennes dans le soutien et la promotion du secteur du sport. Il est à noter que depuis le Traité de Lisbonne, l’Union européenne a pour mandat de soutenir et coordonner les activités du secteur sportif. Or ce rapport aborde un panel très large d’enjeux lié au sport amateur comme professionnel, comme le travail des athlètes, l’inclusion et l’égalité, l’intégrité. J’ai donc voté pour ce texte qui vise à renforcer la présence du sport dans les politiques de l’UE.
Digitalisation of the European reporting, monitoring and audit (A9-0311/2021 - Maria Grapini)
. – Ce rapport vise à créer un système numérique interopérable pour les autorités des Etats membres pour faire rapport sur les bénéficiaires de la PAC et des fonds structurels et de cohésion. Actuellement il est presque impossible d’avoir une image d’ensemble des sommes qu’obtiennent les bénéficiaires finaux des fonds européens. Or ce manque d’information est dangereux et nuisible pour la confiance des citoyens envers les dépenses européennes. Ce texte avance des propositions concrètes sur la révision du règlement financier de l’Union. J’ai donc voté pour ce rapport qui appelle notamment à renforcer la transparence et la numérisation de la communication d’informations sur les bénéficiaires des fonds européens.
2022 budgetary procedure: joint text (A9-0326/2021 - Karlo Ressler, Damian Boeselager)
. – Ce rapport fixe le budget 2022 de l’Union européenne au sein du cadre financier pluriannuel 2021-2027. Un accord avait été trouvé sur ce budget en fixant un niveau global de crédits de 169 515,8 millions d’euros en engagements et de 170 603,3 millions d’euros en paiements. Les priorités de ce budget 2022 sont notamment la reprise économique, la lutte contre le changement climatique et la transition verte et numérique. Bien qu’une augmentation de 479,1 millions d’euros par rapport à la proposition initiale de la Commission ait été obtenue, ce budget n’est pas à la hauteur de nos demandes. De bons renforcements ont été obtenus notamment sur les programmes Horizon Europe, Life, EU4health, Erasmus ou encore le programme Covax. Néanmoins la vision austéritaire de la Commission et du Conseil sur ce budget 2022 ne peut nous satisfaire, c’est pourquoi je me suis abstenu sur le vote de ce rapport.
Draft amending budget No 6/2021: Additional vaccines doses to low and lower-middle income countries, UCPM reinforcement and other adjustments to expenditure and revenue (A9-0329/2021 - Pierre Larrouturou)
. – Ce projet de budget rectificatif a pour objectif principal de fournir des crédits supplémentaires pour accélérer les vaccinations au niveau mondial. Ce rapport propose notamment de renforcer l’instrument de voisinage, de coopération au développement et de coopération internationale à hauteur de 450 millions d’euros en crédits d’engagement et en crédits de paiement. Ce texte propose également de renforcer le mécanisme de protection civile de l’Union à hauteur de 57,8 millions d’euros. Concrètement ce projet de budget rectificatif propose notamment de faire don de 200 millions de doses de vaccin contre la COVID-19 aux pays à revenu faible et à revenu intermédiaire, mais aussi d’apporter des réponses budgétaires en Haïti pour faire face aux conséquences du tremblement de terre. J’ai donc voté pour ce rapport.
A European strategy for critical raw materials (A9-0280/2021 - Hildegard Bentele)
. – Ce rapport d’initiative appelle à diminuer la dépendance de l’Union vis-à-vis des matériaux critiques largement importés et indispensable à la double transition énergétique et numérique. Le texte met notamment en garde contre le fait que la neutralité climatique ne doit pas remplacer la dépendance aux combustibles fossiles par une dépendance aux matières premières. Cependant, en raison de l’adoption d’amendements du PPE, la portée du texte s’en est retrouvée considérablement affaiblie. Avec l’adoptions de ces amendements, le rapport n’interdit pas de manière ferme l’exploitation minière dans des zones protégées ce qui a justifié mon vote contre ce rapport.
The revision of the Financial Regulation in view of the entry into force of the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (A9-0295/2021 - Nils Ušakovs, Monika Hohlmeier)
. – Ce rapport d’initiative vise à réviser le règlement financier en amont de la proposition de la Commission européenne en vue de l’entrée en vigueur du CFP 2021-2027. Ce texte, sur lequel j’ai été rapporteur fictif, cherche alors à renforcer le rôle du Parlement européen et rappelle combien il est important de s’assurer que la proposition de la Commission cible les dispositions relatives aux audits et à la procédure de décharge à appliquer aux recettes affectées. Ce rapport tend à accroître le contrôle parlementaire, la responsabilité démocratique et la transparence du règlement financier dans le cadre du CFP 2021-2027. De surcroît ce rapport rappelle également que les principaux objectifs de la révision des règles financières de l’UE devraient inclure le renforcement de la protection des intérêts financiers de l’Union, en alignement sur la conditionnalité de l’Etat de droit. J’ai donc voté pour ce rapport qui améliore l’établissement, l’exécution et le contrôle du budget de l’UE.
A Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe (A9-0317/2021 - Dolors Montserrat)
. – Ce rapport d’initiative reprend les grandes lignes de la stratégie pharmaceutique proposée par la Commission européenne en novembre 2020. Si je reconnais que le texte dresse un constat juste notamment sur la pénurie de médicaments et la dépendance lié à l’importation de médicaments durant la crise du COVID-19, je regrette néanmoins l’inadéquation des solutions apportées. Je regrette également que ces solutions se concentrent sur la compétitivité et le financement des entreprises pharmaceutiques privées par l’argent public. J’ai donc voté contre ce rapport qui incite insidieusement à financer les bénéfices privés des entreprises pharmaceutiques par l’argent des contribuables.
Legal migration policy and law (A9-0314/2021 - Abir Al-Sahlani)
. – Ce rapport d’initiative porte sur la migration légale et reconnaît la contribution que les travailleurs immigrés apportent aux économies des Etats membres. Ce texte préconise notamment la création de régimes d’admission pour tous les travailleurs qualifiés de pays tiers, quelles que soient leurs compétences ou encore la création de d’une réserve de talents de l’UE pour les ressortissants de pays tiers issus de l’immigration légale. Le rapport appelle également à la mise en place d’un réseau transnational de services de conseil à l’échelle de l’Union pour les travailleurs migrant légalement. J’ai donc voté pour ce texte qui améliore la condition sociale des travailleurs issus de l’immigration légale et reconnait leurs compétences et leurs apports pour l’Union européenne.
Written questions (42)
EU must protect African elephants
EU must protect African elephants
VP/HR - Land grabbing by the Sri Lankan army
Transparency in agri-food production and labelling of processed products
Presence of petroleum-derived mineral oils in food
Conditions of detention and detainees’ fundamental rights in the European Union
Collusion and conflicts of interest regarding the Commission’s choice of BlackRock to draft a report
Food fraud, mislabelling and modification of food in the EU
Air France — state aid and job cuts
Warning over products that do not comply with European standards and may be dangerous, particularly toys
Closure of the Bridgestone factory in Béthune, redundancy for 863 employees and unfair competition within the European Union
Renegotiation of the Energy Charter Treaty: alignment with the Paris Agreement before the 2021 COP and next steps envisaged by the EU
Task Force on Equality
Energy Charter Treaty renegotiation: the EU’s position regarding fossil fuels protection, the Investor-State Dispute Settlement mechanism and public information
Inappropriate terms used by Eurostat
Creation of an EU access board
Exclusion of students with disabilities from PISA tests
Access to political participation for homeless people
Widespread use of violence by the police in France
The European Schools
Privatisation of hydroelectricity generation in France as a result of Project Hercules
The dismantling of France’s public energy service through the Commission- and French Government-run Project Hercules
Possibility that France could set up an SGEI for the whole of the electricity system and thus drop Project Hercules
Relevance of delegating the public electricity generation service to the private sector (Project Hercules)
Goals pursued by the Commission and the French Government with the dismantling of EDF (‘Project Hercules’)
Democratic scrutiny by the European Parliament of the governance of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Risk of fiscal dumping in the UK: what safeguards does the EU have against it?
How to protect the EU against possible social dumping in the UK
Implementation of the EU Anti-Racism Action Plan 2020-2025 – EU Anti-Racism Summit
Huge number of seamstresses exploited by authorities during the COVID-19 crisis
Construction of walls around Greek refugee camps
Ending the export of banned pesticides: concrete actions
Safety of school and office supplies
Post-Cotonou Agreement between the ACP and the European Union and its Member States
Apple’s circumvention of the common charger directive
Removing the minimum liver weight requirement for foie gras production
The right of persons with disabilities to participate in the electoral process
Compatibility between the declaration of public interest for the ‘Cigéo’ radioactive waste disposal project in Bure, France, and Directive 2011/92/EU
Fret SNCF – Consequences of transferring certain shipments from rail to road
Banning Amazon lobbyists from entering the European Commission’s buildings, following the decision taken by the European Parliament
Attack on the fundamental rights of environmental activists at the A69 motorway construction site
Investigation into Amazon breaching EU institutions’ code of conduct
Individual motions (1)
Motion for a resolution on upholding the fundamental right to protest and strictly regulating the legitimate use of law enforcement
Amendments (2460)
Amendment 17 #
2023/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Is concerned that Benin´s EDF national authorising officer awarded a contract to a consultancy company to strengthen civil society involvement in the country, in serious breach of the public procurement rules; notes with concern that according to the Commission, the Evaluation Committee used its “discretionary power” to apply a calculation method which was not sufficiently documented in the procedure; recalls that in the Qatargate scandal has revealed the role of non-profit organisations and civil society in corruption; recalls that European Court of Auditors Special Report No 35/2018 warns that the Commission does not have sufficiently detailed information on how the money is spent on civil society organisations,non- governmental organisations were misused by corrupt actors to influence the decision making process within the EU; recalls the report of the Budgetary Control Committee A9- 0446/2023 on the transparency and accountability of non-governmental organisations; calls on the Court to produce a special report on EU funds being funnelled into civil society organisreminds that NGOs are submitted to the same level of control and investigations, and to propel s any other Evaluation Committee and its discretionary powerU recipient of funds concverning public procurement procedall expenditures, as well as any contacts and ties between the Evaluation Committee, including its members, and civil society organisations and other non- governmental organisationswithin the respective mandate of both OLAF and EPPO;
Amendment 34 #
2023/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Notes that in 2022 the two largest budget support recipients were Morocco and Tunisia; recalls that Tunisia denied entry to an official delegation of the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee in September 2023 and has been the first country to ever do so; recalls that Morocco is at the centre of the Qatargate scandal and that a senior member of the Moroccan royal family features prominently in the Pandora Papers; urges therefore for thecalls for the delivery of EDF support to these countries to be substantially lowered until all concerns regarding human rights abuses, corruption and tax evasion have been properly addressedchecked against human rights abuses, corruption and tax evasion, with the final goal to protect the final beneficiaries;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Acknowledges that, in accordance with Article 118(9) of the Financial Regulation, the reports and findings of the internal auditor, as well as the report of the Union institution concerned, shall be accessible to the public after the internal auditor has validated the action taken for their implementation; reminds that in practice the reports and findings are only accessible once all recommendations have been implemented, which means a de facto delay of several years in accessing them, and that Members, on a need-to- know basis, may only have access under the Bureau's rules for access to confidential documents; calls on the Bureau to make sure that Members have immediate and full access to the internal audit report at least in view of the discharge procedure in a more expedited way; further calls on the Bureau to make each internal audit report available to the public one year after its finalisation, once the internal auditor has validated the actions taken to implement the previous year’s recommendation; recalls further that a validation of recommendations does not require the full implementation of the all recommendations; welcomes the fact that the internal auditor reports to the Committee on Budgetary Control on the annual audit activities carried out;
Amendment 18 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Reiterates its concern that the decisions of the Bureau often fail to respect the will expressed by the Plenary in discharge resolutions and that a substantial number of concrete demands adopted by Plenary in discharge resolutions are not always well reflected in the discussions during meetings of the Bureau; reiterates the importance of the discharge procedure as set in the Financial Regulation and the Rules of Procedure and demands that resolutions affecting the functioning of Parliament be thoroughly taken into consideration and followed up in a legitimate, transparent manner; reiterates its call on the Secretary-General to make a concrete set of proposals to further improve the transparency of the Bureau’s decision- making and continues to recommend that the Committee on Budgetary Control should be systematically informed whenever a proposal arising from a discharge resolution is going to be discussed by the Bureau;
Amendment 25 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Regrets that not all the requests of Parliament’ resolution of 15 December 2022 on suspicions of corruption from Qatar and the broader need for transparency and accountability in the European institutions were not put in place: reminds the importance of setting up of an inquiry committee able to investigate cases of corruption and improper actions as well as a special committee to identify potential flaws in the Parliament’s rules on transparency, integrity and corruption and able to make proposals for reforms;
Amendment 38 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls, as a consequence of the events at the end of 2022, for the establishment of robust standards on transparency and access to institutions for entities listed in the transparency register, including NGOs; recalls that NGOs were allegedly misused as vectors of foreign interference in European Parliamentarism; reiterates, in this context, the need for comprehensive financial pre-screening of all entities before they are listed in the transparency register;
Amendment 43 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Stresses the need for a thorough pre-check as part of registration in the transparency register to disclose all funding sources; notes that funding from Union funds must be traceable from the direct recipient to the final beneficiary when funds are passed on in a chain; calls for a revision of the guidelines for registration in the transparency register to disclose all incoming and outgoing funds, including the transfer of funds from one NGOentity and stakeholder to another; underlines that NGOsany entity receiving money from third parties, whose registration in the transparency register is not required, need to disclose the source of their funding by specifying the same information as all regular registrants;
Amendment 69 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 a (new)
Paragraph 50 a (new)
50a. Reiterates that the recruitment of contractual agents is an acceptable measure when justified, but insists that core tasks should be performed by permanent staff;
Amendment 74 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. Acknowledges that several Directorates-General have expressed their concerns about attracting talent and specialised profiles that are essential to carry out Parliament’s core business; notes that only services that are essential may be considered for a potential internalisation exercise; highlights that some services are carried out by external service providers due to their specific nature which does not meet the conditions for internalisation; is therefore of the opinion that is of the opinion that the internalisation of essential services such as catering and cleaning should be considered by the governing bodies and that a feasibility study on internalisation of those and other services not meeting these conditionswhere necessary should not be considered for internalisation by the governing bodiducted by the EP services;
Amendment 76 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
55. Acknowledges that the work of APAs is an integral part of the work of Members and therefore of; recognizes that the APAs constitute a substantial proportion of the total working personnel making them an essential component of a well-functioning Parliament; notes that following the adoption of the APA statute in 2009, their status over the years has been gradually recognised; notes the efforts made by Parliament to create a framework for providing support to APAs; calls for due adherence to the rules in place; notes, that since then, APAs participate in official missions to Parliamehighlights that APAs rights should be on equal footing with the staff of the European Parliament; Calls on the competent authorities of the Parliament to recognize the status of the APA Committee, on par with the Staff Committee, in terms of affording both equal prerogatives as union bodies of the European Parliament; notes the efforts made by Parliament to create a framework for providing support to APAs; calls on the Bureau of the European Parliament and the administration of the Parliament to regularly and formally consult the APA Committee on revisions and reforms that directly impact the rights of APAs; recalls that pursuant to Article 35 of the Implementing Measures for Title VII of the Conditions of Employment of other Servant’s three places of workof the European Union, the APA Committee shall act as contact point for the competent authorities of Parliament;
Amendment 82 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55 a (new)
Paragraph 55 a (new)
55a. Recalls, that APAs, regardless of their experience and qualifications are excluded from participating in the internal competitions of the European Parliament; invites the Bureau to explore the possibility to grant the same opportunities to APAs, on fair basis and according to set criteria by the relevant DGs, to allow for APAs, under yet to be determined conditions to participate in internal competitions on equal footing with the staff of the European Parliament; notes that APAs through years of experience attain a thorough understanding of the political and technical nuances associated with the exercise of MEPs’ mandate as well as the various legal procedures of the union; stresses that stronger involvement of APAs in the internal structures of the Parliament could lead to more inclusive, diverse and geographically balanced workforce; highlights the importance of knowledge retention and transfer within the European Parliament in relation to the internal working methods;
Amendment 88 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55 b (new)
Paragraph 55 b (new)
55b. Notes that APAs are an essential part of the European Parliament and play an important rule in the legislative procedures of the European union; notes that APAs and staff alike, often work long overtime hours during trialogue negotiations; recalls that APAs are not compensated for over time work; calls on the Bureau of the European Parliament to explore ways to maintain work-life balance of employees in the Parliament regardless of their status or of their position; highlights, in this regard, the positive dialogue with the administration on the right to disconnect and constructive discussions on streamlined teleworking rules;
Amendment 90 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55 c (new)
Paragraph 55 c (new)
55c. Notes that the cooling off period applicable to APAs is at least twice as long as the cooling off period applicable to MEPs; invites a discussion on harmonising cooling off period for employees of the European Parliament;
Amendment 91 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55 d (new)
Paragraph 55 d (new)
55d. Welcomes the progress made on the revision of the rules governing the employment of accredited parliamentary assistants; welcomes the positive harmonisation that the decision brings for the staff; welcomes the agreement reached on the mutual termination of contract between APAs and MEPs; welcomes the aligning of rules on mission allowances between APAs and staff; welcomes the revision of mandatory training for APAs upon taking up of duties; welcomes the revision of maternity rules for APAs in order to improve efficient use of resources by MEPs; commends the Bureau of the European Parliament for accommodating the requests of the plenary of the European Parliament and the input from APA Committee over the recent years; encourages the EP bureau to pursue this constructive work with the APA Committee on other pending issues;
Amendment 92 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55 e (new)
Paragraph 55 e (new)
55e. Notes with concern that the recent changes concerning Implementing Measures for Title VII of the Conditions of Employment of other Servants of the European Union relating to the rights of APAs were adopted without the consultation of the APA committee; underlines, that pursuant to chapter 7 of the Implementing Measure the APA Committee is the designated contact point for the competent authorities of the Parliament including the DG PERS and the secretariat of the Bureau and is also the formal body representing the rights of APAs; calls on the competent authorities of the European Parliament to adhere to the rules and regulation of this house;
Amendment 99 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58 a (new)
Paragraph 58 a (new)
58a. Notes that since 2022 teleworking measures have evolved and the last revision was adopted by the Secretary- General on 18 December 2023, entering into force as of the 1st March 2024; welcomes the introduction of the possibility for staff to telework from abroad even if only for five days per year, while in average the other Union Institutions provide for fifteen days per year; regrets that despite the overwhelming support of the Staff Committee in favour of the maxi teleworking option, this mode was abolished; reminds the importance of a genuine social dialogue with the staff representatives on crucial matters related to the new way of working;
Amendment 118 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72
Paragraph 72
72. Acknowledges that throughout 2022 DG INLO continued the implementation of Parliament’s Building Strategy Beyond 2019; notes the contribution of the purchase of the Trèves II building with regard to the implementation of this strategy and to the consolidation of Parliament’s real estate, in particular with the intention of allowing the interconnectivity of Parliament’s central buildings in Brussels; requests a timetable for the interconnection between the Trèves I and Trèves II to the main central buildings in Brussels;
Amendment 120 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72 a (new)
Paragraph 72 a (new)
72a. Continues to express concerns about structural problems in the Trèves I building; underlines the urgent need for the building to be upgraded to the latest energy and environmental norms; underlines the need for urgent measures to fix the unstable heating system, the lack of air conditioning and toilets for persons with reduced mobility, the poor sound proofing, as well as the sewage problem, as requested in the last discharge resolutions;
Amendment 138 #
2023/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85 a (new)
Paragraph 85 a (new)
85a. Reiterates its long-standing request to the Secretary-General to analyse the feasibility of international sign language interpretation for all plenary debates and to implement without delay this request; believes moreover that plenary sessions retransmission in the sign languages used in each Member State would increase participation of persons with disabilities in the EU democratic process;
Amendment 21 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas cohesion policy is one of the elements that binds the EU together and reducing its budget allocations and/or renationalising it could lead to the gradual disintegration of the EU and fuel anti-EU sentiment across the Union;
Amendment 38 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas alongside CRII+, CARE and SAFE, cohesion policy acted as a bulwark against the series of crises faced by the EU during the programming period – the COVID-19 pandemic, preserving jobs and helping affected businesses, the war in Ukraine, the mass influx of refugees, the energy crisis, inflation and the considerable drop in purchasing power;
Amendment 45 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the series of crises and implementation of emergency programmes have together hindered the proper implementation of the programme, causing an accumulation of delays in many regions;
Amendment 48 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas in many cases, the Member States implemented the Recovery and Resilience Facility concurrently with cohesion policy, and often without consulting or cooperating with regional authorities, even to take stock of what had been implemented;
Amendment 49 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas the legal basis for the Recovery and Resilience Facility is Article 175 TFEU and, in this sense, the objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion, and effective coordination with cohesion policy, should have been pursued by the Member States and guaranteed by the European Commission;
Amendment 52 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
Be. whereas many Member States failed to fully implement the Recovery and Resilience Facility, and Europe’s regions are often more willing and able to implement such funds;
Amendment 53 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B f (new)
Recital B f (new)
Bf. whereas in the 2014-2020 period, cohesion policy prove to be too complex to implement for the managing authorities, competent regional bodies and final beneficiaries;
Amendment 56 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B g (new)
Recital B g (new)
Bg. whereas the system for checking on cohesion funds was mainly designed to detect errors, and does not detect fraud so easily;
Amendment 57 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B h (new)
Recital B h (new)
8h. whereas the fight against fraud must be based on increased and direct cooperation between the services of the European Commission and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office; whereas the absence of clear distinction between error, anomaly and fraud considerably complicates and makes more cumbersome the management and implementation of cohesion policy;
Amendment 105 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Opposes any renationalisation of cohesion policy;
Amendment 123 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that Article 174 TFEU is designed to lead to specific policies being created for territories and regions facing particular problems; notes in this connection that the European Union has drawn up an urban agenda and a rural agenda, and that an island agenda is expected;
Amendment 128 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Recalls that, pursuant to Article 349 TFEU, the outermost regions must continue to benefit from policies and regulatory provisions adapted to their structural constraints and specific needs; takes the view that the outermost regions should be considered part of the less developed regions category;
Amendment 132 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Stresses that economic, social and territorial development continues to be very uneven across the EU, and that major inequalities persist between Member States, between regions (including regions within the same Member State), between different types of area (as referred to in Article 174 and Article 349 TFEU), and within the richest urban areas;
Amendment 137 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Expresses concern about how further EU enlargement will affect the current classification of different regions, given that the average GDP per capita could fall significantly; calls for consultation and structured work between the European Commission and the European Parliament on this matter before a new legislative proposal is brought forward;
Amendment 138 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Calls on the European Commission to simplify future cohesion policy;
Amendment 139 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Notes that although real progress has been made (especially with regard to simplified costs), there is still a long way to go in terms of simplifying matters for final beneficiaries and making legal processes more secure for managing authorities; stresses that this has been felt in particular in the excessive amount of checks on funds; calls for the rules for extrapolating the error rate to be dropped, as their application has proven to be arbitrary for the managing authorities;
Amendment 140 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 g (new)
Paragraph 3 g (new)
3g. Calls on the European Commission to assess the possibility of a mid-term review of the 2021-2027 cohesion policy regulations in order to simplify fund procedures for final beneficiaries and managing authorities;
Amendment 168 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for a chapter on economic, social and territorial cohesion to be included in the European Semester’s country-specific recommendations in future;
Amendment 57 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The regulatory framework for the implementation of the 2014-2020 programmes has been adapted over the past years to provide Member States and regions with additional with additional flexibility in terms of implementation rules and more liquidity to tackle the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war or aggression against Ukraine. These measures, introduced at the end of the programming period, require sufficient time and administrative resources to be fully exploited and implemented; also at a time where Member States will focus resources on revising the 2021-2027 operational programmes linked to the STEP objectives. With a view to alleviate the administrative burden on programme authorities and to prevent possible loss of funds at closure for purely administrative reasons, the deadlines for the administrative closure of the programmes under the 2014-2020 period should be extended in Regulation (EU) No 1303/201361 and Regulation (EU) No 223/201462 . More specifically, the deadline for the submission of that final payment application should be extended by 12 months. Furthermore, the deadline for the submission of the closure documents should also be extended by 12 months. In the context of this amendment, it is appropriate to clarify that distribution of food and material bought until the end of the eligibility period (end-2023) may continue after that date. In order to ensure a sound implementation of the EU budget and respect for the payment ceilings, payments to be made in 2025 should be capped at 1 % of the financial appropriations from resources under the Multiannual Financial Framework per programme. Amounts due exceeding the ceiling of 1% ofs for programme appropriations per fund for 2025 would not be paid in 2025 nor in subsequent years but only used for the clearance of pre-financing. Unused amounts shall be decommitted in accordance with the general rules for decommitment at closure. Provision should also be made for a specific derogation for the outermost regions. _________________ 61 Regulation (EU) 1303/2013 laying down common provisions (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 320). 62 Regulation (EU) 223/2014 on the Fund for European Aid on the Most Deprived (OJ L 72, 12.3.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 86 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall award a Sovereignty Seal to any action contributing to any of the Platform objectives, provided the action has been assessed and complies with the minimum quality requirements, in particular eligibility, exclusion and award criteria, as well as the conditionalities laid down by Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, provided by a call for proposals under Regulation (EU) 2021/695, Regulation (EU) 2021/694, Regulation (EU) 2021/697, Regulation (EU) 2021/522, or Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/856.
Amendment 98 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The annual report shall include consolidated information on the progress made in implementing the Platform objectives under each of the programmes and funds and on the way in which the objectives laid down in Article 174 TFEU have been complied with and realised.
Amendment 102 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The evaluation report shall, in particular, assess to which extent the objectives have been achieved, the efficiency of the use of the resources and the European added value, as well as the contribution to the objectives laid down in Article 174 TFEU. It shall also consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions, in view of their potential upscaling.
Amendment 109 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2021/1058
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) – subparagraph 1
Amendment 112 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2021/1058
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) – subparagraph 3
Amendment 113 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2021/1058
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) – subparagraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) – subparagraph 4
Amendment 114 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2021/1058
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) – subparagraph 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) – subparagraph 5
Amendment 115 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2021/1058
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) – subparagraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) – subparagraph 6
Amendment 120 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2021/1058
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e (new)
Amendment 127 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The STEP should identify resources which should be implemented within the existing Union programmes and funds, the InvestEU, Horizon Europe, European Defence Fund and Innovation Fund. This should be accompanied by providing additional funding of EUR 120 billion. Of this, EUR 512 billion should be used to increase the endowment of the Innovation Fund46 and EUR 3 billion to increase the total amount of the EU guarantee available for the EU compartment under the InvestEU Regulation to EUR 7,5 billion,47 taking into account the relevant provisioning rate. EUR 03.5 billion should be made available to increase the financial envelope under the Horizon Europe Regulation,48 which should be amended accordingly; and EUR 1.5 billion to the European Defence Fund.49 _________________ 46 Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32). 47 Regulation (EU) 2021/523 establishing the InvestEU Programme (OJ L 107, 26.3.2021, p. 30). 48 Regulation (EU) 2021/695 establishing Horizon Europe (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 1). 49 Regulation (EU) 2021/697 establishing the European Defense Fund (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 149.)
Amendment 128 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EU) 2021/1058
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 137 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2021/1056
Article 10 – paragraph 4 (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 4 (new)
Amendment 147 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2021/1060
Article 2 – point 45
Article 2 – point 45
(45) ‘Seal of Excellence’ means the quality label attributed by the Commission in respect of a proposal, which shows that the proposal which has been assessed in a call for proposals under a Union instrument is deemed to comply with the minimum quality requirements of that Union instrument, but could not be funded due to lack of budget available for that call for proposals, and might receive support from other Union or national sources of funding if it meets the relevant criteria and conditions; or the ‘Sovereignty Seal’ referred to in Article 4 of Regulation .../...67 [STEP Regulation].’ _________________ 67 Regulation …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council … [insert full title and OJ reference].
Amendment 153 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 135 – paragraph 6 (new) – subparagraph 2
Article 135 – paragraph 6 (new) – subparagraph 2
Amounts from resources other than REACT-EU reimbursed by the Commission as interim payments in 2025 shall not exceed 15 % of the total financial appropriations to the programme concerned by Fund, REACT-EU resources excluded. Amounts that would be due to be paid by the Commission in 2025 exceeding this percentage shall not be paid and shall be used exclusively for the clearing of pre- financing at closure.’
Amendment 154 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 135 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 135 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. For the outermost regions as defined in Article 349 TFEU, by way of derogation from paragraph 2 the deadline for the submission of the final application for an interim payment for the final accounting year shall be 31 December 2025. The last application for interim payment submitted by 31 December 2025 shall be deemed to be the final application for an interim payment for the final accounting year. Amounts from resources other than REACT-EU reimbursed by the Commission as interim payments in 2025 shall not exceed 20 % of the total financial appropriations to the programme concerned by Fund, REACT- EU resources excluded. Amounts that would be due to be paid by the Commission in 2025 exceeding this percentage shall not be paid and shall be used exclusively for the clearing of pre- financing at closure.’
Amendment 163 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 223/2014
Article 45 – paragraph 6 (new) – subparagraph 2
Article 45 – paragraph 6 (new) – subparagraph 2
Amounts reimbursed by the Commission as interim payments in 2025 shall not exceed 15 % of the total financial appropriations to the programme concerned. Amounts that would be due to be paid by the Commission in 2025 exceeding this percentage shall not be paid and shall be used exclusively for the clearing of pre-financing at closure.’
Amendment 185 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. TIn order to strengthen European sovereignty and security, to accelerate the Union’s socially balanced green and digital transitions and enhance its competitiveness, and cohesive development of all its regions, to reduce its strategic dependencies, favour a level playing field in the Single Market for investments throughout the Union, and to promote inclusive access to attractive, quality jobs, the Platform shall pursuesupport the following objectivsets of measures:
Amendment 190 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) supportpursuing the development or manufacturing throughout the Union, or safeguarding and strengthening the respective value chains, of critical civil technologies in the following fields, while respecting the "do no significant harm” principle within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060:
Amendment 214 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) bring an innovative, cutting-edge element with significant economic, social and ecologic potential to the Single Market;
Amendment 231 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) an amount of EUR 3 500 000 000 in current prices of the financial envelope referred to in point (i) of Article 12(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) 2021/695. That amount shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/695;
Amendment 233 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an amount of EUR 512 000 000 000 in current prices of the financial envelope referred to in the sixth subparagraph of Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC. That amount shall be implemented within the Innovation Fund in accordance with the rules of Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC and Commission Delegated Regulation [2019/856].
Amendment 305 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1
directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – subsection a – point 8 – sixth subparagraph
Article 10 – subsection a – point 8 – sixth subparagraph
In addition to the allowances referred to in the first to fifth subparagraphs of this paragraph, the Innovation Fund shall also implement a financial envelope for the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027 of EUR 512 000 000 000 in current prices for supporting investments contributing to the STEP objective referred to in Article 2, point (a)(ii) of Regulation .../...63 [STEP Regulation]. This financial envelope shall be made available to support investments only in Member States whose average GDP per capita is below the EU average of the EU-27 measured in purchasing power standards (PPS) and calculated on the basis of Union figures for the period 2015-2017 _________________ 63 Regulation …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council … [insert full title and OJ reference].
Amendment 12 #
2022/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Declares that EU finances are going through a critical period where a lack of reform would have highly detrimental effects on the future of EU policies and objectives and the trust of Europeans and investors in the Union;
Amendment 21 #
2022/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the crucial and growing importance of the EU budget in delivering on virtually all of the EU’s key policy objectives, its flagship programmes and its crisis intervention; underlines the multiple challenges the EU is facing such as building up its strategic autonomy, promoting the green and digital transitions leaving no one behind, ending its reliance upon Russian fossil fuels, completing the health union and the energy union and financing important common projects such as defence, civil protection and space, implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights and financing important common projects; considers that all new EU policies and challenges must involve new means and extra resources; reiterates, in this regard, that robust, reliable and resilient financing of the EU budget requires a diversified and enlarged set of own resources; is convinced that there is huge potential in a well-designed reform of the EU own resources not only for strengthening the financing of its budgetary needs, but also for boosting its policy outputs, improving the fiscal equilibrium between the EU and Member States and adding value to overall public finance;
Amendment 25 #
2022/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the Union is obliged to repay the principal and interest of the funds borrowed under the EU Recovery Plan; recalls, in this regard, that the EU institutions adopted a ‘repayment plan’ in the form of a legally binding interinstitutional agreement establishing a roadmap for the introduction of new own resources to cover in full the borrowing costs; recalls, in this context, that the triple- AAA rating of the EU as a quasi-sovereign borrower depends, inter alia, on the reliability of the institutions’ following up on their political commitment to introduce new own resources;
Amendment 37 #
2022/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that these new own resources are necessary to avoid the next generation of Europeans paying the price for the repayment of the principal and the interest of the funds borrowed under NGEU, either through an increased burden on taxpayers or via cuts in regular EU programmes directly affecting beneficiaries and project-holders; notes the legitimate demand by Europeans for more social and tax justice; warns against any attempt to reduce funding for ordinary EU policies to make space for the repayment of EU debt, as this would endanger long-term EU goals, such as economic convergence, social and territorial convergence, gender equality, research and innovation or the green and digital transitions;
Amendment 44 #
2022/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Regrets that the current way in which the EU budget is financed subjects it to national budgetary constraints, thus leading to undue downward pressure on its – already modest – overall volume and a ‘juste retour’ logic that does not reflect the solidarity principle at the core of EU integration; believes that this structure is one of the main reasons preventing the EU from fulfilling all its tasks and commitments effectively; is very concerned by the slow progress in the modernisation of the own resources system since the creation of the European Communities;
Amendment 48 #
2022/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. CRegrets that the Council has yet to approve the first basket of new own resources; calls on the Member States in the Council to adopt, as soon as possible,swiftly adopt the new own resources from the first package of 14 December 2021; worries, however, that the amounts generated by the new own resources will not be sufficient to cover all NGEU repayments and borrowing costs; calls, therefore, on the Commission to come forward with the next batch of proposals in the third quarter of 2023 at the latest; insists that these proposals take into account the priorities of the European Parliament as outlined in here;
Amendment 60 #
2022/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that the EU revenue side should be used strategically to create incentives for promorte social and tax justice; underlines that green own resources should be complemented by tax-based own resources from the corporate sector for reasons of sufficiency, fiscal equivalence (those who benefit from the EU and its open markets should also contribute their fair share to its financing) and overall distributional fairness among Member States and sectors;
Amendment 75 #
Amendment 80 #
2022/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Acknowledges with regret that any prospectRegrets the lack of progress for the introduction of a financial transaction tax under enhanced cooperation have faded away in the course of recent years; insists, nevertheless,; insists that thea financial sector be encompassed by the corporate or single market-based own resource initiative, ideally within the BEFIT contexttransaction tax should be part of the EU’s own resources system;
Amendment 85 #
2022/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Recalls the Commission declaration, in the framework of the MFF and Own Resources negotiations, that ‘if there is no agreement by end of 2022, the Commission will, based on impact assessments, propose a new own resource, based on a new Financial Transaction Tax’;
Amendment 90 #
2022/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Calls therefore on the Commission to come forward with an ambitious proposal for a new Financial Transaction Tax in its proposal for a second basket of new own resources;
Amendment 93 #
Amendment 94 #
2022/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. Underlines the significant income and wealth inequalities across the Union; deplores the over-concentration of wealth in the hands of the richest 1% of the EU population; points to the importance of progressive forms of taxation in fighting such inequalities and promoting social, economic and tax fairness; suggests the introduction of a European wealth tax, whose revenues would flow into the European budget as a new own resource;
Amendment 95 #
Amendment 96 #
2022/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13 d. Deplores that energy companies and multinational companies in other sectors have made record windfall profits at the expense of households and businesses in the EU; underlines that such profits need to be taxed in order to provide additional revenue for the EU to promote its policies and objectives; calls for the establishment of a permanent windfall tax for all companies making windfall profits;
Amendment 157 #
2022/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Recognises the merits of the GNI- based own resource in view of its reliable balancing function but stresses that the over-dependence of the EU budget on GNI-based contributions is outdated; notes the enduring predominance of the share of national contributions in the own resources system, now amounting to approximately 80 %; points out the modest share of traditional and genuine own resources, especially customs duties, which stands at around 13 % today;
Amendment 161 #
2022/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Recalls its consultative powers regarding the Own Resources Decision; is convinced thatthat following the conclusions of the Conference on the Future of Europe, the Parliament has already submitted to the Council proposals for the amendment of the Treaties under the ordinary revision procedure laid down in Article 48 TEU, including in order to provide the Parliament with full co-decision rights on the EU budget; is convinced that the promotion of the Community method and a more pronounced role of the European Parliament as the legislative and budgetary authority in the underlying legislation, as well as in the annual procedure concerning the revenue side and debt levels, cwould enhance the visibility, legitimacy and accountability of EU public finance; calls for the decision laying down the provisions relating to the system of own resources of the Union and the implementing measures for that system to be adopted by the European Parliament and the Council acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure;
Amendment 164 #
2022/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34 a. Recalls that the own resources arrangements should be guided by the overall objectives of simplicity, transparency and equity; reiterates its position that rebates and other correction mechanisms should be abolished;
Amendment 2 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— having regard to Article 355 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), which sets out the territorial scope of the Treaties, and the specific provisions applying to the outermost regions of the Union,
Amendment 3 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
Amendment 3 #
2022/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomNotes the Commission communication on Outermost Regions (ORs) (COM(2022)0198); calls for this strategy to be factored in to the post-2027 multiannual financial framework (MFF), but also as of 2023 as part of the MFF mid-term review; recalls that the ORs face specific permanent constraints and that the number of people at risk of poverty in the ORs is among the highest in the EU; notes that these challenges, combined with the effects of the current crisis, suggest a slower economic recovery in ORs than in other EU regions;
Amendment 4 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 c (new)
Citation 1 c (new)
— having regard to Article 107(3)(a) TFEU, which provides that aid to promote the economic development of the outermost regions may be compatible with the internal market,
Amendment 5 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 d (new)
Citation 1 d (new)
— having regard to Article 7 TFEU, which stipulates that the Union shall ensure consistency between its policies and activities, taking all of its objectives into account and in accordance with the principle of conferral of powers,
Amendment 5 #
2022/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that the Court of Justice has emphasised that ‘the conditions of application of the Treaties’, within the meaning of Article 349 TFEU, must be interpreted as covering both the conditions relating to the application of primary EU law and those relating to the application of acts of secondary legislation adopted on the basis of that primary law; therefore calls on the Commission to ensure that, in its legislative initiatives, it takes into account the objectives referred to in Article 349 as a matter of course;
Amendment 6 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 6 July 2017 on promoting cohesion and development in the outermost regions of the EU: implementation of Article 349 TFEU,
Amendment 7 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 b (new)
Citation 3 b (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 27 April 2017 on the management of fishing fleets in the outermost regions,
Amendment 8 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 c (new)
Citation 3 c (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 26 February 2014 on optimising the potential of outermost regions by creating synergies between the Structural Funds and other European Union programmes,
Amendment 9 #
2022/2147(INI)
— having regard to its resolution of 18 April 2012 on the role of Cohesion Policy in the outermost regions of the European Union in the context of EU 2020,
Amendment 9 #
2022/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Reiterates its call to declare 2024 the European Year of Islands;
Amendment 10 #
2022/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Calls on the Commission to step up its financial support for the ORs, including via ad hoc programmes and/or specific funds;
Amendment 11 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
— having regard to the final declaration of the 27th Conference of Presidents of the Outermost Regions of the European Union, held in Brussels from 14 to 16 November 2022,
Amendment 12 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
— having regard to the judgment of the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the EU of 15 December 2015,
Amendment 13 #
2022/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the key role of cohesion policy in unlocking ORs’ potential and offsetting the impact of their permanent constraints; stresses the need to better account for ORs’ specific features in cohesion fund programming, while ensuring they can fully benefit from provisions enabling greater flexibility, namely higher co-financing rates and access to pre-financing; regrets the fact that the specific characteristics of the ORs have not been systematically taken into account in the ‘Fit for 55’ package; stresses the need to factor ORs’ specific circumstances fully in to delivery of the Green Deal and to tap into their potential to achieve self- sufficiency fromwith regard to renewables by providing adequate support;
Amendment 19 #
2022/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reiterates the need to re-evaluate the rules governing State aid for businesses in the ORs; where the ORs are concerned, calls for an end to de minimis limits above which authorisation from the Commission is required;
Amendment 22 #
2022/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of mainstreaming support for ORs across EU programmes and instruments, in particular the European structural and investment funds (ESIF), the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and the Recovery Assistance for Cohesion and the Territories of Europe (REACT-EU) programme; highlights the need to extend the execution deadlines of the RRF to boost economic recovery in ORs; underlines the need to revise the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) so that it can better respond to regional disasterscalls on the Commission to ensure the cohesion objectives in national recovery and resilience plans are met and calls for a detailed report to be submitted to the European Parliament containing the final allocations in the national plans in the different categories of regions; underlines the need to revise the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF), to respond better to regional disasters and to give the EUSF’s budget a significant boost;
Amendment 25 #
2022/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the success of the programme of options specifically relating to remoteness and insularity (POSEI) and calls on the Commission to replicate this instrument for other sectors, such as transport, in the post-2027 MFF; reiterates the importance of increasing; points out that because the budget allocation for the POSEI agriculture scheme has not been raised since 2009, and nor has it been adjusted for inflation, chronic under-funding is now affecting all the ORs at a time when the population of some ORs has seen a significant increase; deeply regrets the fact that Mayotte’s incorporation into the EU in 2014 has still not given rise to an increase in POSEI funding that is commensurate with its population to make it possible to provide support for farming in the region, which is one of the poorest in the EU; believes that the ORs have been placed at a disadvantage and discriminated against in agricultural aid reviews; calls for a fair increase in the current budget allocations forof the POSEI agriculture in the futurescheme as part of the mid-term review of the MFF, and takes the view that such an increase should, at the very least, take account of all the factors referred to here; also calls on the Commission to replicate this instrument for other sectors, such as transport, in the post-2027 MFF;
Amendment 29 #
2022/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises that almost all the ORs are composed of volcanic islands or archipelagos; calls on the Commission to set up, based on EUROVOLC, a major EU programme in this regard focusing on the potential of volcanic regions, as well as a European research centre that could be based in an outermost region;
Amendment 30 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the ORs represent major assets for the European Union, but also face permanent difficulties as a result of the combination of their insularity (except for French Guiana), geographical dispersion, remoteness, small size, rough terrain and harsh climate, and economic dependence on a few products;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises that the cultural sector in the ORs has been hit harder than regions on mainland Europe; calls for additional specific instruments adapted to the characteristics of the cultural sector in the ORs to support and promote artists and tangible and intangible heritage, as well as to protect regional languages; lauds the Commission for the first call for projects published in December 2022 – a call that takes into account what these territories are really like;
Amendment 33 #
2022/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls on the Commission to launch, by way of the Horizon 2020 programme and ERDF funds, a major programme for all the ORs and all European islands designed to develop green hydrogen;
Amendment 35 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the judgment of the Grand Chamber of the CJEU of 15 December 2015 clarified the broad scope of Articles 349 and 355 TFEU for the outermost regions;
Amendment 36 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Amendment 37 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas, under the Common Provisions Regulation, the outermost regions have specific additional allocations from the ERDF, the ESF+ and REACT EU, a specific component under the Interreg programme for the 2021-2027 programming period and a specific allocation within the Just Transition Fund Regulation;
Amendment 47 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the fragilities of the ORs’ economies and public sector, particularly hospital care; whereas the Russian invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated the economic impact of the pandemic, including rising inflation and rising unemployment rates, especially among young people;
Amendment 55 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas air and maritime transport are essential for connecting the ORs to the European mainland and to the countries and territories around them;
Amendment 57 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas there are no means of transport other than air and sea that link the ORs with the European mainland and the rest of the world;
Amendment 62 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas bridging the development divide between the ORs and the rest of the EU must remain a top priority for the EU and the Commission;
Amendment 69 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas, generally, the economy in the ORs is not very diverse, relying to a large extent on tourism, and whereas this makes the markets more vulnerable in the event of socio-economic crises and natural disasters;
Amendment 75 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Recital G c (new)
Gc. whereas the exceptionally rich biodiversity and ecosystems of the ORs need to be better protected; whereas the French ORs are being discriminated against because they do not have access to Natura 2000 funds, while other regions in the EU do;
Amendment 77 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G d (new)
Recital G d (new)
Amendment 81 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G e (new)
Recital G e (new)
Ge. whereas most ORs are volcanic, and whereas volcanic activity can have a devastating impact on the environment and the economy, as was the case following the eruption on La Palma in the Canary Islands in 2021;
Amendment 83 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G f (new)
Recital G f (new)
Gf. whereas, owing to their specific geographical characteristics, the ORs must be able to aim for food autonomy based on sustainable cycles and energy autonomy via renewables;
Amendment 87 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that the Court of Justice has emphasised that ‘the conditions of application of the Treaties’, within the meaning of Article 349 TFEU, must be construed as covering both the conditions relating to the application of primary EU law and those relating to the application of acts of secondary legislation adopted on the basis of that primary law; points out, furthermore, that the Court has ruled that it follows from the wording and the objectives of Article 349 TFEU and from the scheme of the Treaties that, as regards the ORs, the territorial scope of the entire acquis of EU law is defined in particular by Article 52 TEU read in conjunction with Article 355(1) TFEU and by the measures adopted pursuant to Article 349 TFEU;
Amendment 97 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets the fact that Article 349 is still not being automatically applied in every legislative initiative from the Commission, while recognising that some progress has been made; therefore calls on the Commission to ensure that in its legislative initiatives it systematically takes into account the objectives referred to in Article 349;
Amendment 100 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Takes the view that limited use has been made of Article 349 TFEU and that it could be interpreted in a more innovative and positive way, in particular with a view to creating ad hoc programmes and specific new policies; calls on the Commission, on the basis of Article 349, to come up with an omnibus regulation for the ORs so that specific measures designed to take account of the structural economic and social situation of the ORs can be applied in all the EU regulations and funds where this is necessary; takes the view that this omnibus regulation would make it possible for specific work to be done on the ORs, taking place outside the negotiations on other aspects of the regulations concerned which do not always allow for a precise, in-depth examination of the set of measures designed for these regions;
Amendment 113 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to stepping up dialogue with the ORs and providing them with individualised support; calls on the Commission to adopt a tailor-made approach, defining an individual action plan for each OR in the context of a multi- level governance framework, with a timetable and common and specific measures and targets; calls on DG REGIO, in its monitoring activities, to take into account the specific difficulties that the ORs encounter, especially with regard to calls for tender and the time-limits for obtaining information from beneficiaries of the structural funds;
Amendment 119 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates the need for greater flexibility into reassess the rules on State aid for companies in the ORs; calls for an end to the de minimis ceilings for the EU's ORs and islands above which authorisation from the Commission is required;
Amendment 120 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls that the ORs suffer from structural and permanent disadvantages because of their insularity and remoteness; calls on the Commission to exclude payments to offset insularity and remoteness, particularly in the transport sector, when calculating State aid;
Amendment 125 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines the need to apply Article 349 with a view to increasing investment in the ORs by the Union, the Member States, local authorities and private and public actors, avoiding any negative approach, in other words, specific measures that would hinder the process of making up for underdevelopment and the reduction in development disparities;
Amendment 128 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Recalls that Article 7 TEU confers on the Commission the role of guardian of the Treaties; emphasises that the outermost regions are fully integrated into the European Union and assimilated to its legal order, with their specific situation acknowledged by the Treaties, particularly Article 349 of the TFEU, which establishes a principle and a right of adaptation, addressed at the level of different Union policies;
Amendment 131 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Reiterates the Member States' responsiblity to commit fully to supporting the development of the ORs; recalls that the Member States must undertake to make all of the necessary base investments, which are the only way to make up for underdevelopment; regrets that some of the ORs continue to be among the poorest and least developed regions of the Union despite their Member State being one of the richest and most developed;
Amendment 134 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the Commission’s focus on ‘putting people first’; recalls, however, that the number of people at risk of poverty in the ORs is among the highest in the Union; underlines the importance of implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights in the ORs, in order to ensure greater solidarity between the generations, promote social protection and inclusion, and create new job opportunities;
Amendment 168 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Reiterates Parliament's request to the Commission to present a proposal to make 2024 the European Year of Islands;
Amendment 169 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Underlines that the cultural sector in the ORs has been hit harder than the regions of mainland Europe; calls for additional specific instruments adapted to the characteristics of the cultural sector in the ORs to support and promote artists and tangible and intangible heritage and protect regional languages;
Amendment 179 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Amendment 184 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls that the ORs’ fishing fleet is old and obsolete; regrets the fact that the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) still does not support the renovation of fleets by covering the purchase of new vessels; calls on the Member States to renew the ORs' fishing fleets as soon as possible; regrets that it has taken the countries so long to carry out these renewals;
Amendment 190 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Points out that small-scale fishing is a key traditional sector in the outermost regions that is enabling a shift towards food autonomy;
Amendment 192 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Points out that the EU owes its status as the world's leading maritime power to a large extent to the EEZs in the ORs; regrets the fact that the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund lays insufficient emphasis on maritime affairs in this regard and calls for this aspect to be strengthened;
Amendment 193 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Calls for the Commission to engage in an immediate dialogue with Brazil and Suriname, and to exert pressure by all available means to put an end to the illegal fishing that fleets from these two countries are carrying out in the waters of French Guiana;
Amendment 211 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that the budget allocation for the POSEI agriculture scheme has neither been increased since 2009, nor has it been updated for inflation, which has resulted in chronic underfunding; advocates a fair increase in the current allocations for the POSEI agriculture scheme; , and this despite the fact that the population in many ORs is increasing steadily; laments the fact that there has been no upgrade to the POSEI in response to the entry of Mayotte into the EU; believes, therefore, the ORs to have been unfavourably treated in revisions of agricultural aid; advocates a fair increase in the current allocations for the POSEI agriculture scheme in the context of the MFF mid- term review; believes that this increase should, at the very least, take account of all the factors mentioned here;
Amendment 217 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Reiterates that food autonomy remains a priority for the ORs and that, while putting traditional sectors on a stable footing, the diversification of production also needs to be stepped up and supported;
Amendment 222 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls the importance of animal maritime transport for the ORs’ economies, with small and distant islands very dependent on agriculture; stresses the need to continue working towards decent, animal-friendly transport conditions;
Amendment 236 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls that stability in the transport sector and infrastructure in the ORs is fundamental for their key sectors such as tourism, agriculture and fisheries; points out too that it is the ports, airports, shipping routes and regular flight connections that connect the ORs to continental Europe, surrounding countries and the rest of the world; stresses, in this regard, that the Commission needs to consider the significance of transport and connectivity for the ORs entirely in the light of Article 349 TFEU, and that any weakening in the transport sector in the ORs exacerbates the risk of isolation, of an economic slowdown and of rising costs of living; believes that competition cannot be the only principle applied to the maritime and air transport sector in the ORs;
Amendment 255 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. points to the need to work on developing efficient public transport systems in the ORs;
Amendment 258 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6
Subheading 6
Amendment 261 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Regrets the fact that the specificities of the ORs have not been systematically taken into account in the ‘Fit for 55’ package; calls on Member States to support the ORs without delay, including by way of new dedicated budget allocations, in the carbon-neutral transition and in achieving all the objectives laid down in the 'Fit for 55' package.
Amendment 268 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Amendment 287 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Calls on the Commission to launch, by way of the Horizon 2020 programme and ERDF funds, a major programme for all the ORs and all European islands designed to develop green hydrogen;
Amendment 310 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41a. Points out that almost all the ORs are composed of volcanic islands or archipelagos; calls on the Commission to set up, based on EUROVOLC, a major EU programme in this regard focusing on the potential of volcanic regions, as well as a European research centre that could be based in an outermost region;
Amendment 316 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Recognises the relevance of the Recovery and Resilience Facility for effective recovery in the ORs; points out, however, the importance of reconsidering the execution deadlines, taking into account the current context of war, inflation and labour and raw material shortages; calls on the Commission to ensure the cohesion objectives in national recovery and resilience plans are met and calls for a detailed report to be submitted to the European Parliament containing the final allocations in the national plans in the different categories of regions;
Amendment 328 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Calls on the ORs to make use of all EU funds and programmes; calls on the Commission to raise awareness of the ORs in all its directorates-general and to assist the ORs with their procedures in order to provide them with easier access to EU funds and programmes;
Amendment 19 #
2022/2082(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Acknowledges that, in accordance with Article 118(9) of the Financial Regulation, “the reports and findings of the internal auditor, as well as the report of the Union institution concerned, shall be accessible to the public after validation by the internal auditor of the action taken for their implementation” which in practice is translated into a delay in publication of several years after all recommendations have been implemented; calls on the Bureau to make sure that Members have access to the internal report at least in view of the discharge procedure; requests a publication of the report in a more expedite way reminding that a validation of recommendations does not require all recommendations to be fully implemented; calls on the internal auditor to regularly report to the Committee on Budgetary Control on the annual audit activities carried out;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2082(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Deeply regrets that no follow-up has been given to the explicit request by Parliament to the Bureau to improve the transparency of its decision-making, including by regularly reporting back to the discharge authority regarding each plenary decision that wasn't implemented and a detailed justification of the reason why the Bureau decided not to implement the request; reiterates its call on the Secretary-General to make a concrete set of proposals to the Bureau with a view to improving the transparency of its decision-making;
Amendment 56 #
2022/2082(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Regrets that the Parliament, unlike all other institutions including the Commission, does not allow teleworking from outside the place of work; invites the Parliament to align its measures on those of all other institutions which allow staff to work outside the place of employment for a certain maximum amount of days per year with additional possible days to be added upon approval of the appointing authority; considers this alignment to be necessary in view of having uniform rules stemming from the Staff Regulation for the staff of all the EU institutions;
Amendment 85 #
2022/2082(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
61. Stresses that transparency, accountability, and integrity are essential ethics principles within the Union institutions and particularly Parliament as house of the European democracy; recalls that unethical behaviours must be prevented, persecuted and condemned for significantly damage the credibility and legitimacy of the Union and constitute a serious threat to democracy and public trust; recalls the Court’s conclusions and recommendations in its special report 13/2019 on the ethnical frameworks of Union institutions, as well as Parliament’s resolution of 16 September 2021 on strengthening transparency and integrity in the Union institutions by setting up an independent Union ethics body and Parliament’ resolution of 15 December 2022 on suspicions of corruption from Qatar and the broader need for transparency and accountability in the European institutions;
Amendment 101 #
2022/2082(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62 a (new)
Paragraph 62 a (new)
62a. Requests that all requests made in the Resolution of 15 December 2022 be implemented in the shortest time, including the reinforcement of the internal control and monitoring mechanisms; the setting up of an inquiry committee able to investigate cases of corruption and improper actions as well as the special committee to identify potential flaws in the Parliament’s rules on transparency, integrity and corruption and able to make proposals for reforms; the introduction of a cooling-off period for former MEPs in order to avoid possible revolving doors; the improvement to the readability of the Members’ legislative activities; the reinforcement of the Transparency Register which should be made truly mandatory, extended to include representatives of non-EU countries and to cover also former Members;
Amendment 104 #
2022/2082(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62 b (new)
Paragraph 62 b (new)
62b. Reiterates its concerns about potential conflicts of interests caused by side jobs of Members and requests to revise the Code of Conduct to take into consideration this particular concern;
Amendment 140 #
2022/2082(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
Paragraph 78
78. Recalls that the Union, and therefore Parliament too, is legally committed to providing accessible information and communication under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; calls therefore on Parliament’s administration to develop specific initiatives to ensure more and better accessibility to its documents and debates, with a particular focus on the State of the Union debate as well as the "This is Europe" plenary debates, building on examples like the interpretation in International Sign of the Commission’s weekly college read outs; reiterates its long-standing request to the Secretary- General to analyse the feasibility of international sign language interpretation for all plenary debates and to implement without delay this request; believes moreover that plenary sessions retransmission in the sign languages used in each Member State would increase participation of persons with disabilities in the EU democratic process; notes that Directorate-General for Translation is developing a tool that is able to automatically transcribe and translate parliamentary multilingual debates in real time, so that all citizens have equal access to information in their language; requests an update on the project and an analysis on its implementation and total cost;
Amendment 145 #
2022/2082(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81
Paragraph 81
Amendment 9 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the serious risk that the amount of outstanding commitments (reste à liquider – RAL) continues to rise putting the budget under serious pressure in terms of liquidity; calls on the Commission to closely monitor this issue and to make every effort to ensure that it remains under control, reminding the importance of monitoring in particular the Member States with low absorption rates;
Amendment 1 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
— having regard to Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and Articles 4, 162, 174 to 178, and 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU),
Amendment 3 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— having regard to Articles 4, 162, 174 to 178 and 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU),
Amendment 33 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas infrastructure quality differs vastly between urban and rural regions, and between continental regions and island or outermost regions;
Amendment 36 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the territories listed in the second paragraph of Article 174 TFEU face additional challenges, in particular in connection with the energy transition and climate change mitigation and adaptation, and therefore require specific support;
Amendment 63 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas the budget of the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) is nowhere near enough to mount an adequate response to major natural disasters and to give expression to European solidarity with disaster-hit regions, and whereas this mismatch will grow because of the expected increase in natural disasters stemming from climate change;
Amendment 64 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M b (new)
Recital M b (new)
Mb. whereas contributions from European funds only cover restoration of the status quo ante with regard to infrastructure and equipment destroyed by natural disasters, while the additional costs of rebuilding more climate-resilient structures are not factored in and must be financed by Member States from their own resources;
Amendment 72 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is convinced that cohesion policy can only continue to play its present role as a vector for investment and job creation and a solidarity mechanism for all EU regions if it has solid funding; stresses that this implies providing for the same level of funding as in the 2021-2027 financial period (including REACT-EU), topped up with the Just Transition Fund (JTF) II budgetary resources;
Amendment 103 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 105 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses that the European Semester should comply with cohesion objectives; calls for the participation of the regions and a stronger territorial approach to be guaranteed; calls, also, for the European Semester to uphold the principles laid down in Articles 174 and 175 TFEU;
Amendment 106 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Stresses that other EU policies can reduce cohesion; calls on the Commission also to assess, in its analyses, the impact that other policies and the occurrence of crises have had on the effectiveness of cohesion policy;
Amendment 114 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that, in the decades ahead, climate change represents the most serious threat to human societies all over the world; recalls that the rise in the number and intensity of natural disasters and extreme climate events (floods, storms, cyclones, droughts, heatwaves, forest fires, etc.) is already a visible and tangible consequence of climate change; considers that the cost to Europe, for each country and for each region, of not anticipating and not adapting to climate change, and also to rising sea levels, will be extremely high;
Amendment 115 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls for the rapid development and implementation of effective and sustainable adaptation strategies throughout the European Union, with priority given to the areas potentially most at risk; agrees with the Commission as regards its estimates of the cost of climate change if nothing is done in terms of adaptation, which could reach more than EUR 50 billion per year for river overflows alone; calls, in this regard, for action to be taken;
Amendment 116 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Reiterates its call for the Commission to submit a proposal for the creation of a Climate Change Adaptation Fund to help regions anticipate and mitigate the effects of climate change;
Amendment 121 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 136 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 140 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for a strengthening of Article 174 in cohesion policy and in all European policies in order to promote the achievement of the objectives set out therein;
Amendment 149 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – point a
Paragraph 8 – point a
(a) 85 % for less developed regions and the outermost regions;
Amendment 167 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes that more industrialised regions are more resilient to the various recent economic and social shocks, and calls, therefore, on the EU to develop and support an ambitious reindustrialisation policy for Europe’s regions;
Amendment 168 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Notes that in 2019 more than a quarter of the EU population was living in a region where real GDP had still not returned to its pre-financial crisis level in 2007, in particular in Greece, Cyprus, Italy and Spain; stresses that these same countries have again been more significantly affected by the economic and social crisis caused by Covid;
Amendment 175 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of supporting rural areas and regions that suffer from severe and permanent natural handicaps, such as islands, the outermost regions, sparsely populated northern areas and mountain areas, by valuing their diversity and potential, improving transport connectivity and high-speed broadband, and helping them meet challenges such as rural desertification, the decline of city- centre communities and insufficient healthcare;
Amendment 188 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Regrets that this 8th report does not pay particular attention to the progress made in achieving economic, social and territorial cohesion in regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps, such as the northernmost regions with very low population density and island, cross- border and mountain regions, as provided for in Article 174;
Amendment 189 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Amendment 190 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Notes, furthermore, that all the outermost regions are still among the least developed regions; calls, therefore, on the EU to increase its support for these regions, including by making use of all the possibilities provided for in Article 349 TFEU;
Amendment 197 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Notes that European territorial cooperation is a key objective of cohesion policy and that it offers high added value;
Amendment 210 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes with concern the demographic challenges faced by the EU, such as an ageing population, the depopulation of rural and remote areas, and migratory flows and the arrival of refugedemographic pressure on other areas, such as coastal and urban areas, and migratory flows and the arrival of refugees, resulting in specific needs in terms of infrastructure and access to basic services;
Amendment 245 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Amendment 247 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Regrets that the deployment of the Recovery and Resilience Facility undertaken by the governments of the Member States has been highly centralised and has lacked consultation with the regions and municipalities;
Amendment 276 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Considers that the socio-economic situation of the EU, aggravated by the consequences of the Covid crisis and the war in Ukraine, calls for the continued suspension of the Stability Pact and for its revision;
Amendment 288 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Amendment 289 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Considers that the combined impact of the Covid crisis and the war in Ukraine will need to be assessed in detail in the 9th report;
Amendment 291 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls for a standalone European fund for supporting Member States in connection with projects and programmes for climate change adaptation and for boosting resilience, or for a significant increase in the EUSF budget, and calls at the same time for the scope of the EUSF to be broadened so that it is also allowed to support more climate-resilient restoration or new-build of public and private infrastructure;
Amendment 169 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57 a (new)
Paragraph 57 a (new)
57 a. Invites the Secretary-General to assess the risks related to employing growing numbers of contract agents, including the danger of creating a two- tier staffing structure within Parliament; insists that core permanent positions and tasks should be performed by permanent staff;
Amendment 170 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57 b (new)
Paragraph 57 b (new)
57 b. Reiterates its call on the Conference of Presidents and the Bureau to reconsider the possibility for APAs, under certain conditions, to accompany Members on official Parliament delegations and missions, as already requested by several discharge resolutions; calls on the Secretary- General to investigate the budgetary consequences, and the organisation and logistics of these missions;
Amendment 171 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57 c (new)
Paragraph 57 c (new)
57 c. Calls on the Secretary-General to analyse the feasibility of the introduction of international sign language interpretation for all plenary debates, in line with the requests adopted by the Plenary, and to implement this decision in respect of the principle of equal access to all citizens;
Amendment 629 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
(4a) ‘Protected area’ means a clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated, and managed to achieve the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values.
Amendment 632 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
(4 b) ‘Marine protected area’ means a protected area in the marine space, that prohibits industrial activities, including industrial fishing and infrastructure developments. Such areas can include special areas of conservation pursuant to the Habitats Directive, special protection areas pursuant to the Birds Directive, and marine protected areas as agreed by the Union or Member States concerned in the framework of international or regional agreements to which they are parties, as long as they comply with the aforementioned conditions.
Amendment 660 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
(9a) In accordance with IUCN Resolution WCC-2020-Res-055, ‘industrial fishing’ means, in the context of protected and restored areas, fishing undertaken by motorised vessels above 12 metres long and 6 metres wide, as well as fishing using trawling gears that are dragged or towed across the seafloor or through the water column, and fishing using purse seines and large longlines.
Amendment 962 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In accordance with the EU Commission Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 (COM/2020/380) and Council conclusions on Biodiversity (11829/20), Member States shall create protected areas in at least 30% of the Union’s sea and ocean areas by 2030.
Amendment 964 #
2022/0195(COD)
1b. Member States shall prohibit industrial fishing, including the use of bottom trawling, towed gear and bottom contact fishing gear in all marine protected areas, areas subject to restoration measures, and restored areas.
Amendment 965 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Member States shall ensure that the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund is used to provide effective support for the transition to more selective and less damaging fishing techniques for marine biodiversity and habitats.
Amendment 967 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 d (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Member States shall integrate ecological corridors, as part of a true Trans-European Nature Network, in accordance with the EU Commission Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 (COM/2020/380) and Council conclusions on Biodiversity (11829/20).
Amendment 1086 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. In order to allow for the rapid restoration of coastal habitats and biodiversity, and to avoid their further deterioration, and in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, Member States shall grant priority access within 12 nautical miles of the coast, measured from the baselines of the territorial waters, to small-scale fishing vessels using passive gear.
Amendment 1089 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Consistent with the objective of restoring marine habitats, the physical integrity of ecosystems and species diversity, the use of demersal seine (Danish and Scottish seines) is prohibited to catch or harvest marine species in all Union waters and by Union’s fishing vessels.
Amendment 1132 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. In order to protect and restore fish populations and marine ecosystem functionality and integrity, Member States shall phase out, by 2027, all fishing methods that capture more than 10% of juvenile fish.
Amendment 1158 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Recognizing that destroying nature is economically and socially irrational and counterproductive, Member States shall use public funds in support of activities with reduced environmental impact, such as reduced energy consumption, biodiversity or habitat damage. Transparent and objective criteria are used for the allocation of public funds.
Amendment 148 #
2022/0162(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In the implementation of the Union budget, Member States and the Commission shall ensure that the rule of law and fundamental rights, including non-discrimination, are upheld, and that the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union is complied with.
Amendment 186 #
2022/0162(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. The Commission shall report annually, no later than 30 September, to the European Parliament and to the Council on the aggregated information and figures on the recipients of funds, contractors, sub-contractors and the beneficial owners, for Union-funded projects and programmes implemented in the preceding financial year. The information shall also be made public.
Amendment 198 #
2022/0162(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 38 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) financial support provided through financial instruments or budgetary guarantees for an amount lower than EUR 2500 000 in total;
Amendment 201 #
2022/0162(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 38 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) where disclosure risks threatening the rights and freedoms of the persons or entities concerned as protected by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union or harming the commercial interests of the recipients;
Amendment 215 #
2022/0162(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 2
Article 61 – paragraph 2
2. Where there is a risk of a conflict of interests involving a member of staff of a national authority, the person in question shall refer the matter to his or her hierarchical superior and/or the authority competent at national and European level. Where such a risk exists for staff covered by the Staff Regulations, the person in question shall refer the matter to the relevant authorising officer by delegation. The relevant hierarchical superior or the authorising officer by delegation shall confirm in writing whether a conflict of interests is found to exist. Where a conflict of interests is found to exist, the appointing authority or the relevant national authority shall ensure that the person in question ceases all activity in the matter. The relevant authorising officer by delegation or the relevant national authority shall ensure that any further appropriate action is taken in accordance with the applicable law , including, in the cases involving a member of staff of a national authority, with the national law relating to conflict of interests .
Amendment 284 #
2022/0162(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 3
Article 265 – paragraph 3
3. If the European Parliament postpones the decision giving a discharge, the Commission, the other EU institutions and the EU bodies provided for in Articles 70 and 71 shall make every effort to take measures, as soon as possible, to remove or facilitate removal of the obstacles to that decision.
Amendment 7 #
2022/0143(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that the social impacts of the redundancies are expected to be important for France, in particular in the region Île-de-France, where 57 % of the displacements took place; notes that the French labour administration specified that Air France’s restructuring affected the employment balance in the territories concerned; regrets any redundancy in a company that is largely profitable;
Amendment 15 #
2022/0143(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates that assistance from the EGF must not replace actions which are the responsibility of companies, by virtue of national law or collective agreements; recalls that support measures must not be part of a disguised strategy of outsourcing;
Amendment 19 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that in accordance with the Regulation on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget, the rule of law must be understood in the light of the values and principles enshrined in Article 2 TEU, including fundamental rights and non- discrimination; is of the opinion that persistent violations of democracy and of fundamental rights, including attacks on freedom of the media and journalists, migrants, women’s rights, LGBTQIA+ rights and freedom of association and assembly, affect the projects that Member States decide to finance with Union funds and can have a sufficiently direct impact on the protection of the Union’s financial interests; calls on the Commission to act and to take this into account in the regulation;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Underlines that in the new interinstitutional agreement on budgetary matters there is a roadmap for new own ressources including notably a digital levy, a Financial Transaction Tax-based resource and a financial contribution linked to the corporate sector or a Common Corporate Tax Base; calls for no further delays on the implementation of these new own resources, as it is notably the case on the digital tax plan;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises the clear link between respect for the rule of law and the efficient implementation of the Union budget in accordance with the principles of sound financial management: economy, efficiency and effectiveness, as laid down in the Financial Regulation; recalls that, upon adoption of the Conditionality Regulation, Parliament, the Council and the Commission agreed to consider includinge the content of the Conditionality Regulation into the Financial Regulation upon its next revision; calls on the Commission to examine possibilities to strengthen coherence between the two instruments; recalls that in June 2021, the EP triggered article 265 and called the Commission to fulfill its obligations under the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation;
Amendment 147 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that Article 59 of the Financial Regulation relates to the conferral on ‘other Union institutions’ of the requisite powers for the implementation of the sections of the budget relating to them; welcomes the fact that the concept of ‘conferral’ underlines the autonomy of the other institutions as regards the management of their funds; notes, however, that the Commission has repeatedly and consistently taken the view that it is not in a position to exercise scrutiny over the implementing activities carried out by other institutions; proposes to address this issue by changing Article 260 of the Financial Regulation, to make Parliament explicitly responsible for scrutinising the budget implementation by the other institutions in the discharge procedure; in this regards, reminds that both the Council and EPPO should be considered within the scope of other institutions and submitted as such to the discharge procedure;
Amendment 72 #
2021/2158(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61 a (new)
Paragraph 61 a (new)
61 a. Supports the Council Conclusions adopted on 14 June 2021, calling on the EIB to enhance its contribution to the Union’s development efforts through dedicated strategies, stronger presence on the ground globally, and better coordination with partners in a genuine Team Europe approach, with a view to developing innovative joint actions and ensuring the visibility of EU external financing;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2158(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79
Paragraph 79
79. Notes with concerns that 73,3 % of the contracts with Member States were signed with only 2two Member States national development agencies (the French AFD and the German GIZ)namely from France and Germany) with the AFD representing 67% of the contracts signed with French agencies, and GIZ representing 72% of the contracts signed with German Agencies; while recognising the expertise of those 2two agencies, considers that Union development policy cannot be reduced to the vision of only 2two Member States; welcomes the efforts of the Commission in that regard, including the preparation of a study to understand the strength of each partner in the Members States in order to evaluate how they could better contribute in the future; asks the Commission to provide the discharge authority with that report as soon as it is available;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants/Refuses to grant the Executive Director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2020;
Amendment 3 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2020 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for the financial year 2020;
Amendment 4 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— having regard to the OLAF report finalised on 15 February 2022, and made available in July 2022 to Members of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs and of the Committee on Budgetary Control,
Amendment 5 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Ombudsman publishas held its Decision in OI/4/2021/MHZ on howa series of inquiries regarding the European Border and Coast Guard Agency’s (the ‘Agency’) compliances with its fundamental rights obligations and ensures accountability in relation to its enhanced responsibilities in the cases OI/5/2020/MHZ and OI/4/2021/MHZ and made a series of recommendations to the Agency;
Amendment 6 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2020 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2020;
Amendment 6 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the OLAF final report, as reported by the media, showed that the Parliament and the Agency's management board has had information concealed from them in the framework of their scrutiny work regarding the Agency; whereas the executive director lied to Members of Parliament at a series of hearings;
Amendment 9 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, according to its statement of revenue and expenditure1 , the final budget of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (the ‘Agency’) for the financial year 2020 was EUR 364 432 655, representing an increase of 10,40 % compared to 2019; whereas the Agency’s budget derives mainly from the Union budget; whereas the Agency has seen its budget expanded in the last years from EUR 118 million in 2011 to an annual average of EUR 900 million for the 2021- 2027 period despite serious concerns over the lack of implementation of its regulation, its management, and fundamental rights violations; _________________ 1 OJ C 143, 30.4.2020, p. 6.
Amendment 10 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas since December 2019 the Agency has been implementing a new mandate with an essential scale-up that is significant in terms of missions and staff, that requires an adequate budget; whereas the ‘Court’ in its special report 08/2021 stressed that when this new mandate was adopted, no prior assessment had fed into it and that the Agency had not yet implemented the requirements of its 2016 mandate;
Amendment 10 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes the resignation of the executive director of the Agency on 28 April 2022 and his former head of cabinet following the release of the OLAF report; deplores the absence of disciplinary proceedings against them despite the recommendations of OLAF in this regard; condemns the lies of its former Executive Director to the European Parliament at different occasions; welcomes the appointment by the management Board of an executive director ad interim as of 1 July 2022; notes the vacancy notice for a new executive director of the Agency published on 21 June 2022; calls on the management board of the Agency to appoint an executive director as soon as possible who should be strongly committed to ensure the respect of fundamental rights in all activities of the Agency;
Amendment 12 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Amendment 12 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. WelcomNotes the briefing note on ‘Actions taken by Frontex management during transition period’ that was sent to the Committee on Budgetary Control on 27 June 2022 that informs the discharge authority on the measures taken by the interim management of the Agency, in anticipation of the appointment of a new executive director; calls on the interim management and on the to be appointed executive director to continue with pro- actively informing the discharge authority on its response to its observations and recommendations;
Amendment 16 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the executive management of the Agency to continue withensure the implementation of the Agency’s mandate; recalls remarks made in the meeting of the Committee on Budgetary Control on 13 July 2022 that the fast growing pace imposed by the new m fully complies with fundamental rights; considers that the Agency’s management board has failed in its mission to uphold respect for fundamental rights by not acting, and thereby bears also the responsibility for the deterioration of fundamental rights standaterds of the Agency; caused difficulties that were, with hind sight, underestimated, leading to delays in recruitment in particularlls on the management board and the Commission to ensure that the Agency stops being involved in covering up fundamental rights violations;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Reiterates its concern that the executive director of the Agency used in violation of Financial Regulation a private plane on 4 March 2020, costing the agency 8500 EUR;
Amendment 19 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Notes with strong concern the media reports in August 2022 whereby the Agency is accused of exploiting cultural mediators by using a contractor who allegedly offers them an effective wage of less than €2.50 an hour, considering that they need to be available 24/7; points to the petition initiated by cultural mediators in this regard as well as their complaint to the European Ombudsman;
Amendment 21 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. WelcomNotes the report of the Agency on the implementation of the seven conditions formulated for the 2019 discharge of the Agency; notes that five of the seven conditions are reported as being implemented by the Agency; regrets to note that two conditions still have not been fully met;
Amendment 25 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that one of the conditions not yet met is the recruitment of at least 40 fundamental rights monitors (FRMs), as on 1 June 2022, 31 FRMs were in service, with three more to take office on 1 September 2022, more than one and a half year after the deadline set in the Agency’s founding regulation (5 December 2020); notes that the Agency now strives to have 46 FRMs; notes the explanation provided by the Agency that the delay was due to lengthy recruitment procedures in Union institutions; highlights in this regard the concluding findings of the Frontex Scrutiny Working Group indicating that the executive director of the Agency has caused a significant and unnecessary delay in the recruitment of FRMs; urges the Agency to swiftly recruit FRMs and to appoint them at AD level, as Parliament and the Commission have repeatedly called for;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the second condition not yet met is the call on the Agency to suspend its support-related activities in Hungary, in accordance with Article 46 of Regulation (EU) 2019/18961 ; notes that the Agency, instead of suspending the support-related activities, rather takes additional safeguarding measures to getely on the assurance from the Hungarian authorities that fundamental rights have been respected, and monitors this closely; notes that the Agency’s Fundamental Rights Officers recommend partially suspending return operations and additional saf; highlights the serious risks of fundamental rights violations in this reguards when conductions given the overall rule of law situation in Hungary and reiterates its call to suspend return operations in Hungary; _________________ 1 Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2019 on the European Border and Coast Guard and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1052/2013 and (EU) 2016/1624 (OJ L 295, 14.11.2019, p. 1).
Amendment 35 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Concludes that the Agency has implemented most of the coalls on the Agency to adopt promptly a detailed procedure for the implementation of Article 46 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1896, in line with the recommendiations formulated by the discharge authority in a satisfactory manner; calls nevertheless on the Agency to adopt promptly a detailed procedure for the implementation of Article 46 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1896, in line with the recommendations made by the Agency’s Fundamental Rights Officermade by the Agency’s Fundamental Rights Officer in its annual report for 2022; urges the Agency to implement correctly Article 46 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1896; notes in this regard with concern that the Agency, despite reports by the Fundamental Rights Officer that Lithuanian laws were incompatible with the Union and international law, which was confirmed by the Court of Justice of European Union in its judgment on 30 June 2022, failed to act in accordance with Article 46 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1896, and has led the Agency's staff to being complicit in fundamental rights violations; regrets that even after the Court of Justice of European Union judgement, Article 46 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 was not invoked and operational redeployment was justified only on the basis of operational needs; calls for a suspension of the Agency's operations in Lits annual report for 2022; huania and Latvia until their laws are in line with the Union acquis;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Reiterates its call to thoroughly evaluate its operations in Greece, in light of reports by OLAF, institutions of Member States, the Council of Europe and the UN, showing that the Agency was carrying out joint border surveillance operations in sections where at the time, fundamental rights violations were taking place; calls, given those evidences, for the immediate suspension of operations of the Agency in Greece;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the Court’s remark that, for the financial planning of its return operations, the Agency relies on estimates provided by the cooperating countries and that complete and timely availability of this information is crucial; notes the Court’s observation that in 2020 in one case a national authority included two previously unannounced return operations, totalling EUR 355 000, in a grant agreement at the financial closure of the action, resulting in a sudden budgetary deficit for the Agency, that forced the Agency to make an ex-post budgetary commitment, contravening the Agency’s Financial Regulation; acknowledges the dependence of the Agency on cooperating countries and calls on the Agency to be more strict in setting and enforcing standards related to completeness and timeliness for the receipt of information related to financial planning of operations, including the return oper; stresses that such returns should not have been supported by the Agency, as it was contravening the Agency’s Financial Regulation; condemns that the agency decided instead to make an ex-post budgetary amendment in violation of its Financial Regulation; calls on the Agency to comply in the future and refuse support to Member States if this would result in a breach of its Regulations;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that OLAF and the Agency’s management board have made an anonymised version of the OLAF final report on the Agency’s activities available to the Members of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs; recalls that having access to that report was deemed necessary by the discharge authority to take a fully informed decision on the 2020 discharge; regrets the long delay taken towards granting access that hampered Members' scrutiny of the Agency; is profoundly concerned about the findings of that investigation that looked notably at the handling of reports of fundamental rights incidents including push-backs; expresses its utter condemnation of the behaviour and actions described in the findings presented;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Deeply regrets that the Agency has seen its budget expanded in the last years from EUR 118 million in 2011 to an annual average of EUR 900 million for the 2021-2027 period despite serious concerns over the lack of implementation of its regulation, its management, and fundamental rights violations, now all confirmed by the findings of the OLAF report; highlights that the Parliament should not have increased the budget nor granted discharge to the Agency in the previous years and should not grant discharge for the financial year 2020;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Calls on the acting executive director, the deputy executive directors and the Fundamental Rights Officer to urgently be granted access to the report in light of its crucial importance for their work; reiterates its call for public access to the OLAF investigation in light of its public interest;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the serious concerns raised on the basis ofby some Members over the years and at the partial presentation of findings from the final report in the Committee on Budgetary Control meeting of 28 February 2022 are indeed confirmed in the final report; points that two additional OLAF final reports are expected to be presented in 2022 in relation to this Agency; calls for immediate access of Members to these additional reports when they will be finalised to ensure Members' scrutiny as well as of all executive staff of the Agency that need to access the report to ensure a correct implementation of the Agency's budget in the future; notes from the statements of the Chair of the Agency’s management board in the Committee on Budgetary Control meeting of 13 July 2022 that some actions have been taken in follow-up to OLAF’s conclusions in the final report; highlights nevertheless that further actions need to be taken to address all the issues raised by this OLAF final report; notes the comments from the Chair of the Agency’s management board, and the Commission’s deputy director- general for Migration and Home Affairs that the report shows the failings of the individuals concerned, and that there is no structural issue; awaits further OLAF final reports to understand the depth of the problem;
Amendment 48 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 49 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the Agency implemented two rapid border interventions at the external land and maritime borders of Greece with Turkey that required deployment of technical equipment from the rapid reaction equipment and technical equipment pools, as well as human resources; expresses concerns that in both operational areas, there have been consistent and numerous reports of push- backs; stresses the high risk in this regard of the Agency being complicit of fundamental rights violations, notably through its key role of detection of irregular crossings;
Amendment 50 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Recalls that the Parliament’s Frontex Scrutiny Working Group (FSWG) concluded that “several reliable actors, such as national- and international human rights bodies and organisations, consistently reported about fundamental rights violations at the border in a number of Member States, but that Frontex generally disregarded these reports”; stresses that the FSWG concluded "that the Agency found evidence in support of allegations of fundamental rights violations in Member States with which it had a joint operation, but failed to address and follow-up on these violations promptly, vigilantly and effectively"; notes that the "Agency also failed to adequately respond to internal observations about certain cases of probable fundamental rights violations in Member States" and that hat the FSWG “found deficiencies in Frontex’s mechanisms to monitor, report and assess fundamental rights situations and developments, and makes concrete recommendations for improvement";
Amendment 51 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Stresses that the FSWG expressed concern "about the lack of cooperation of the Executive Director to ensure compliance with some of the provisions of the EBCG Regulation, notably on fundamental rights";
Amendment 52 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the Agency’s surveillance aircraft services performed a total of 1 068 missions in 2020 out of which 1030 were surveillance flights and 38 related to fishery control; highlights that the information gathered during these surveillance flights has enabled different stakeholders to conduct push- backs in violation of Union and international law; stresses in this regard the incident of 18-19 April 2020; notes that during that night, as described in the final report of the Frontex Management Board Working group, “A Frontex Surveillance Aircraft observed a rubber boat in Greek Territorial waters. The rubber boat was empty and being towed by a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel towards Turkish Territorial waters. Approximately 20-30 people were on board the Hellenic Coast Guard vessel that was towing the rubber boat. After some time, these people were retransferred onto the rubber boat at the Greek-Turkish border. Afterwards, the Hellenic Coast Guard left the location;”
Amendment 53 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Points that, as reported by the media, OLAF investigators detail "how Frontex used European taxpayer money to fund pushbacks in at least six instances" and that this was concealed "from all subsequent inquiries made by the European Parliament and Frontex’s Management Board"; points to the findings reported by the media that an aerial asset has been withdrawn not to witness push-backs[1]; highlights that in April 2022, a new investigation coordinated by Ligthhouse reports showed that the Agency was involved in the illegal pushbacks of at least 957 refugees between March 2020 and September 2021; calls for an urgent re-examination by the Agency of all potential incidents based on the findings of the OLAF report, including the ones that were not categorised as a potential fundamental rights violation; [1] https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/frontex- scandal-classified-report-reveals-full-extent-of-cover-up-a- cd749d04-689d-4407-8939-9e1bf55175fd
Amendment 54 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the Agency’s assets in maritime operations have helped to rescue more than 3 408 migrants during patrolling activities, which also resulted in the detection of 790 facilitators, four traffickers of human beings and a wide variety of other types of cross-border crimes, such as smuggling of illegal goods and substances (1 463 litres of alcohol, 4 013 pieces of ammunition, approximately 361 kilogrammes of cocaine, more than 144 tonnes of hashish and marijuana, and 40 kilogrammes of heroin); notes however the unfair prosecution of asylum seekers on the grounds of “facilitating illegal entry”, that has led many of them to be arrested without legal assistance, excessive pre-trial detention, lack of translations and representation by unprepared lawyers; stresses for example the case of an asylum seeker, sentenced in Greece for 142 years for facilitating illegal entry, despite being forced to drive at gunpoint by the Turkish trafficker;
Amendment 55 #
2021/2146(DEC)
9 a. Highlights that the Agency’s aerial surveillance in the Central Mediterranean and its direct transmission of information to the so-called Libyan coast guards in order for the persons to be intercepted at sea, as reported by media, is making the Agency complicit of what has been described by the UN as “crimes against humanity” in Libya that are conducted against migrants in detention centers after they have been pulled back to Libya;
Amendment 55 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Agency’s management board and executive management to carefully re-assess the content of the OLAF final report and to address any issues that potentially do have a structural character; calls in particular to review issues potentiallythe conclusions on incidents examined by the management board in relatedion to the balance between border control and fundamental rightsir compliance with fundamental rights in light of the reported concealing of information to the management board as reported by the media, and on sharing of information within the Agency and between the Agency and the Parliament;
Amendment 56 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the Agency’s return operations, despite being impacted by the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, continued with 21 Member States taking part as either organisers or participants in return operations by charter flights coordinated and co-financed by the Agency, with overall 7952 persons handed over, reaching 28 third countries of return, significant lower numbers than in 2019; notes that voluntary returns made up for 18 % of all supported flights; notes that 26 Member States carried out returns by scheduled flights with the Agency’s support, returning 3981 third country nationals to 83 countries of return, with among the returnees 2173 (55 %) unescorted and 1532 (38%) returning in a voluntary manner; recalls the call of the FSWG to suspend the Agency's support for return-related operations from Hungary as long as, and as concluded by the Court of Justice of the European Union, the return decisions issued by the Hungarian authorities are incompatible with Directive 2008/115/EC and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and notes the continued support of the Agency despite this call and concerns expressed by the Commission;
Amendment 57 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Notes the legal actions against the Agency initiated at the Court of Justice of the European Union; notes further that one action brought in May 2021 was brought on behalf of two asylum-seekers - an unaccompanied minor and a woman - who were violently rounded up, assaulted, robbed, abducted, detained, forcibly transferred back to sea, collectively expelled, and ultimately abandoned on rafts with no means of navigation, food or water; is shocked that the applicants were also victims of other pushback operations during their attempts to seek protection in the Union; notes that another action was brought in October 2021 on behalf of a Syrian family that was returned from Greece to Turkey on a flight operated by the Agency and the Greek authorities;
Amendment 59 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Expresses serious concerns regarding the fact that an interpreter employed by the Agency was assaulted by Greek border guards in Greece alongside at least one hundred third-country nationals and was then forced, together with other persons, across the border into Turkey; highlights that this episode is another credible evidence of the systematic violations of fundamental rights that occur in Greece and should lead the Agency to suspend its operations in accordance with Article 46 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1896; expresses serious concerns at the numerous serious incident reports reporting violations of fundamental rights in Greece and Lithuania and the absence of appropriate actions taken by the executive director to address those violations, including by following all the recommendations of the Fundamental Rights Officer and suspending operations in line with Article 46 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1896;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 a (new)
Subheading 3 a (new)
Involvement in fundamental rights violations
Amendment 63 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Highlights that new media reports published on 7 July 2022 showed that the Agency sidelined its own data protection watchdogs in pursuing an expansion of “intrusive” data collection from migrants and asylum seekers under the PeDRA programme, including genetic data and sexual orientation to store, analyse and share that data with the Europol and security agencies of Member States; condemns the decision by the Agency's former Executive Director, the Commission and the Agency's management board to ignore the Agency’s own Data Protection Officer, who warned repeatedly that the PeDRA expansion “cannot be achieved by breaching compliance with Union legislation” and that the programme posed “a serious risk of function creep in relation to the Agency’s mandate.” as well as the decision to not consult European Data Protection Supervisor despite warnings of the serious risks of the programme by the DPO;[1] [1] https://balkaninsight.com/2022/07/07/eus-frontex-tripped- in-plan-for-intrusive-surveillance-of-migrants/
Amendment 64 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Highlights the fact that the Agency’s aerial surveillance in the Central Mediterranean and its direct transmission of information to the so- called Libyan coast guards in order for the persons to be intercepted at sea, as reported by media, is making the Agency complicit of what has been described by the UN as “crimes against humanity” in Libya that are conducted against migrants in detention centers after they have been pulled back to Libya;
Amendment 65 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11 c. Notes the legal actions against the Agency initiated at the Court of Justice of the European Union; notes further that one action brought in May 2021 was brought on behalf of two asylum-seekers - an unaccompanied minor and a woman - who were violently rounded up, assaulted, robbed, abducted, detained, forcibly transferred back to sea, collectively expelled, and ultimately abandoned on rafts with no means of navigation, food or water; is shocked that the applicants were also victims of other pushback operations during their attempts to seek protection in the Union; notes that another action was brought in October 2021 on behalf of a Syrian family that was returned from Greece to Turkey on a flight operated by the Agency and the Greek authorities; highlights that another case was brought in March 2022 to the Court by A.H. who landed on a Greek island with 21 other asylum-seekers in April 2020, and, instead of processing their asylum claims, were subsequently abducted, detained, transferred to, and abandoned by the authorities on, a raft left adrift for 17 hours with no life-vests, water, food, means of navigation or communication while an aerial asset of the Agency surveilled from above;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11 d. Expresses serious concerns regarding the fact that an interpreter employed by the Agency was assaulted by Greek border guards in Greece alongside at least one hundred third-country nationals and was then forced, together with other persons, across the border into Turkey; strongly deplores that there has still not been any conclusion by the Agency nor Greek authorities of the investigation in this specific case that was reported in November 2021 to the Agency's management board; highlights that this episode is another credible evidence of the systematic violations of fundamental rights that occur in Greece and the absence of appropriate actions taken by the Agency to address those violations;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls the European Ombudsman’s decision in its own initiative enquiry on fundamental rights obligations; notes its conclusion that the Agency should ensure a more proactive approach to transparency, including publishing documents that are needed to understand the respective roles and responsibilities of the actors involved in its operations; notes that the Agency cannot share information of a tactical nature that could be abused for human trafficking or other illegal activities; calls on the Agency to sensibly implement the Ombudsman’s recommendations;
Amendment 70 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Welcomes the acknowledgement by the acting executive director of the standing problems of the Agency and the commitments she made in her presentation in Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs on 30 May 2022, which included commitments to ensure that the Agency operates in full respect of the rule of law and fundamental rights, to change the organisational culture of the Agency, including to make sure people are not afraid to speak up about possible wrongdoings; welcomes in particular her commitment to transparency; expects decisive steps to fulfil those commitments;
Amendment 72 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that the Agency reported to have been notified of 17 cases of alleged sexual harassment in 2020; notes from the Agency’s follow-up to the first 2020 discharge report that only two of those 17 cases were opened as informal procedures under the Agency’s manual of procedures for confidential counsellors while; deplores the fact that the other 15 cases were closed without further follow- up; welcomes the statements of the acting executive director in the meeting of the Committee on Budgetary Control that the Agency remains vigilant in this area and that additional measures have been taken, such as the re- opening of a closed case regarding the suicide of the staff member, to make sure all cases are properly treated related to alleged practices of sexual harassment, to make sure all cases are properly treated; calls on the executive director to conduct a full and detailed investigation about this particularly severe and worrying case, to keep the discharge authority informed about the results of this investigation and to fully cooperate with criminal investigation authorities in the process; calls on the executive director to conduct a thorough investigation into the implementation of existing procedures against sexual harassment, to report back to the discharge authority about the findings and to present a detailed action plan with measures ensuring zero tolerance towards sexual harassment in both its administrative and operational activities;
Amendment 73 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls the discharge authority’s concern about the absence of recruitment of the Agency’s fundamental rights monitors in the appropriate grades; calls on the Agency to swiftly complete the ongoing recruitment procedures and work on embedding the work of the FRO into the operational procedures of the Agencyby the deadline of 5 December 2020 set by Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 and the lack of progress on the appointment of the first 20 fundamental rights monitors afterwards in the appropriate grades; calls on the Agency to swiftly recruit the remaining 20 fundamental rights monitors and to appoint them at AD level; underlines the personal responsibility of the Executive Director in delaying this process in violation of the Agency’s Regulation;
Amendment 74 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Commends the staff of the Agency, that has been through a very difficult period, facing challenges about which the acting executive director made statements in the meeting of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs of 30 May 2022; points in particular towards the treatment of the former FRO whose work has been hampered over the years by the former executive management of the Agency, as reported by the media; calls on the executive management of the Agency and on the management board to continue with making the Agency a safe place to work; takes courage from the statements that many staff members reported wrongdoings they witnessed to their superiors and calls on the Agency to make sure that all signals about professional misconduct are taken serious, and properly followed-up;
Amendment 79 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that the European Anti- Fraud Office opened an investigation in 2019 over allegations of harassment, misconduct and migrant pushbacks involving the Agency; reiterates its call on the Agency to fully cooperate with OLAF and to keep the discharge authority informed on any developments that are relevant for the discharge procedure; notes that OLAF closed part of its investigations into the handling of fundamental rights incidents including push-backs on February 15, 2022 and that two other investigations are still ongoing; calls on OLAF and FRONTEX Management Board to make the full report available to Members of the European Parliament from the Budgetary Control Committee and Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs in light of the high relevance for their scrutiny role; stresses that the discharge of the Agency can not be granted without access to these crucial findings;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls the discharge authority’s remarkconcerns in the 2019 discharge regarding transparency and interest representation for the Agency; notes that the Agency implemented a new process to increase transparency and equal opportunities by streamlining industry dialogues; notes that all industry meetings (i-days) were organised online with presentation of more than 60 solutions by 50 companies, with the participation of 430 representatives of the Agency, Member States and Union partners, as well as international organisations; notes that the Agency, in addition to the i-days, organised an online demonstration of technological solutions relevant for the implementation of entry- exit-system back-to-back with the International Conference on Biometrics for Borders, showcasing over 100 solutions, with 23 industry presentations to over 470 conference attendees; notes that very few meetings appear however to be registered in the newly established transparency register; calls on the Agency to comply with the highest standards as regards transparency and to keep its online transparency register up-to-date;
Amendment 92 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Stresses that the European ombudsman urged the Agency to "ensure a more proactive approach to transparency"; recalls the call of the FSWG on the Agency “to further increase its transparency by acting in accordance with the practice of the AsktheEU portal and not resort to any copyright clause” and “that SIRs, reports on the use of force and individual complaints should only be classified as restricted documents when necessary and on a case-by-case basis;”
Amendment 99 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Recalls that on 15 June 2021, the European Ombudsman concluded that there had been delay on the part of the Agency in implementing the important changes introduced by Regulation (EU) 2019/1896; Notes that the European Ombudsman handled 13 cases that relate to the Agency, six on public access to documents, six on human resources management and one related to fundamental rights; notes that the Ombudsman did not provide recommendations in six cases, that the implementation of four recommendations is ongoing and that in three cases the recommendation has already been implemented;
Amendment 106 #
2021/2107(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61 a (new)
Paragraph 61 a (new)
61 a. Regrets that no follow-up is given to the long standing request to reconsider the possibility for APAs, under certain conditions to be determined, to accompany Members on official Parliament delegations and missions, as already requested by several discharge resolutions; calls on the Secretary- General to investigate the budgetary consequences, and the organisation and logistics of these missions;
Amendment 125 #
2021/2107(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71 a (new)
Paragraph 71 a (new)
71 a. Recalls European Parliament resolution of 16 December 2021 on MeToo and harassment – the consequences for the EU institutions (2021/2986(RSP)), and its main requests, namely compulsory trainings on harassment prevention for members, professional and medical expertise in the harassment advisory committee, independent expertise to evaluate and improve the existing harassment management and its advisory committee;
Amendment 131 #
2021/2107(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75 a (new)
Paragraph 75 a (new)
75 a. Is worried that the dismissal of staff announced at the end of 2020 could be used to replace staff working in the service for a long time with higher protective contracts with staff having less protective contracts; invites again the Bureau to reconsider Parliament’s externalisation policy considering that the European Parliament could guarantee these workers job security by the internalisation of the catering service and directly hiring the catering personnel; regrets that such a discussion has not been proposed yet in the Bureau;
Amendment 134 #
2021/2107(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78 a (new)
Paragraph 78 a (new)
78 a. Notes that the decision to discontinue the distribution of warm water in Members' offices in Brussels and Strasbourg was taken by the Questors on 24 October 2017 in connection with the health risk posed by the presence of harmful legionella bacteria within the ageing and deteriorating hydraulic systems of the buildings; asks the Secretariat to call for an in-depth study in order to find adequate solutions to this long standing issue;
Amendment 149 #
2021/2107(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84 a (new)
Paragraph 84 a (new)
84 a. Regrets again that distribution of offices to political groups has pushed some to relocate to external buildings no longer connected to the main activities of Parliament and thus creating a structural isolation of the staff from its own Members; reminds that Treves I building is poorly equipped in services; rejects the evaluation expressed by Parliament in the answers to the written questions that from a catering point of view the Treves I building is fully serviced since the presence of two vending machines and some water fountains cannot be considered as a catering service; underlines that the catering space on floor 1 has recently been emptied; urges this space to be opened for the provision of hot drinks, sandwiches, soups etc;
Amendment 150 #
2021/2107(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84 b (new)
Paragraph 84 b (new)
84 b. Reminds that in order to find a solution to the isolation of the Treves I building it is of outmost importance to connect it to the Altiero Spinelli building and Paul-Henri Spaak building; requests that until this project is not completed, an alternative solution is to be provided to the staff of political groups located in the Treves I building;
Amendment 151 #
2021/2107(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84 c (new)
Paragraph 84 c (new)
84 c. Underlines that staff of political groups have specific needs in term of flexible working arrangements which do not fit with the rules applied to the entry of buildings outside the main one (e.g. access not allowed after a certain time or during week-end); regrets that after the entry into force of the temperature check requirement, the staff located in the Treves I building have been obliged for some time to have the test done at the Altiero Spinelli building before being allowed to enter the Treves I building;
Amendment 152 #
2021/2107(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84 d (new)
Paragraph 84 d (new)
84 d. Express concerns about Treves I building structural problems; underlines the urgent need for the building to be upgraded to the last energy and environmental norms; underlines the need for urgent measures to fix the unstable heating system, the lack of air conditioning and toilets for persons with reduced mobility, the poor sound proofing, as well as the sewage problem;
Amendment 188 #
2021/2107(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 94 a (new)
Paragraph 94 a (new)
94 a. Notes that the Court’s audit work on the general budget and financial statements of the Union includes an examination of pension liabilities, including the voluntary pension scheme for Members; invites again the Court to present a new opinion on the voluntary pension funds, investigating all possible options to limit its deficit, considering that this could help in further investigating measures to manage the funds;
Amendment 38 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Asks the Commission to modify the spending rule N+3 years to the previous rule N+2 years in order to increase the budget execution and reduce the outstanding commitmentsNotes that the new Common Provisions Regulation allows for a more gradual transition of the decommitment rules for the current programming period 2021-2027 with regards to shared management funds; notes that the N+3 (2021-2026) and the N+2 (2027) combination would contribute to increase the budget execution and reduce the outstanding commitments; reminds that the Parliament has shown great support for this approach in plenary when voting on the agreement on the Common Provisions Regulation;
Amendment 65 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that the annual absorption rate for EFSI fFunds in 2020 was 15 %, which is the same as the final year of the previous 2007-2013 MFF but that the cumulative absorption rate is still only 55 %, which is 7 % lower than at the end of 2013. Notes that this implies that 45 % of the total commitments under the EFSI fFunds for the period 2014-2020 equal to EUR 209 billion has still not been paid out and constitutes the main part of the total outstanding commitments (RAL) of EUR 303 billion;
Amendment 100 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Regretminds that for the cCommon pProvisions rRegulation for the EFSI fFunds, was not subject to an impact assessment was not carried out and, but each of the shared management funds covered by the Regulation is accompanied by its own impact assessment; notes that important evaluations of the CAP were not available before the impact assessment was made concerning the CAP reform;
Amendment 148 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 69 a (new)
Paragraph 69 a (new)
69 a. Welcomes the contribution of cohesion policy to provide emergency support to Member States throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing for a rapid redirection of the available 2014-2020 funding towards the most severely affected sectors while proposing considerable simplifications such as: extension of deadlines, accelerated payments and retroactive reimbursement of COVID-19 related expenditure and the use of the temporary increase of the EU co-financing rate to 100%; notes, in this regard, that flexibility and speed did not lead to increased risks for the EU budget and contributed to performance;
Amendment 173 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78 – point h
Paragraph 78 – point h
h. propose a legislative revision to ensure that the payment retention is adequately protected before it is released, to improve its audit work, audit documentation and review process, to strengthen the main elements of the regularity of information provided in the AARs, and to ensure that the College of Commissioners provide relevant and reliable information in the AMPR; notes that the Common Provisions Regulation for the 2021 - 2027 programming period contains an overhauled enabling conditions and performance framework, paired with a new approach in programming, monitoring and control; welcomes the performance-enhancing provisions such as the single audit principle that represents a risk-proportioned audit conditioned by collaboration with the EPPO, enhanced obligations on conflict of interest, the use of simplified cost options of financing not linked to costs; acknowledges that the newly-reformed system will reveal its advantages in the years to come; discourages therefore opening the texts of the agreement with regards to a legislative revision, unless that would be a necessary alignment with the upcoming revision of the Financial Regulation; notes that before the mid- term review such initiative would only negatively affect the performance of the funds;
Amendment 185 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78 – point n b (new)
Paragraph 78 – point n b (new)
n b. calls on the co-legislators to adopt the European Cross-Border Mechanism (ECBM) in order to tackle red tape in the next implementation period; recalls that the ECBM proposal would facilitate the implementation significantly and will reduce the risks of errors; calls, in this regard, on the Council to unblock the file as soon as possible; underlines that analyses and studies clearly show the negative consequences of not adopting the ECBM regulation; notes that the ECBM has the potential of increasing efficiency in transport services planning as diverging priorities and procedures of Member States impact the pace of implementation of cross-border transport projects;
Amendment 16 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. Da. whereas for outermost regions, being in their large majority islands, according to Article349 of the Treaty, the EU shall adopt specific measures aimed, in particular, at laying down the conditions of application of EU common policies to those regions, in particular in areas such as customs and trade policies, fiscal policy, free zones, agriculture and fisheries policies, conditions for supply of raw materials and essential consumer goods, State aids and conditions of access to structural funds and to horizontal Union programmes; whereas specific measures in all those areas contribute to strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU.
Amendment 71 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. 9a.Specifically with regard to the outermost regions, the EU cohesion should be pursued through, in particular: - reinforcing article 349 of the TFEU, notably by consolidating the “EU acquis” applicable in those regions; - maintaining and reinforcing the Programme of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity (POSEI) and its budget, notably by transposing it to other sectors than agriculture such as fisheries, transport, tourism, etc.; - assuring a differentiated treatment of outermost regions’ products in all Economic Partnership Agreements’ and Free Trade Agreements’ renegotiations and fully protecting sensitive agricultural products, such as banana, tomatoes, sugar, milk, etc., in those negotiations;
Amendment 115 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for urgent measures to counteract the depopulation of islands and to improve quality of life, support local businesses and protect jobs; calls also for the development of professional training and employment establishments for island inhabitants to be promoted, particularly for women, who face a higher unemployment rate than men on all EU islands;
Amendment 131 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the need for increased support for sustainable island agriculture and aquaculture, sustainable fisheries, crafts and the blue economy, including through European cooperation programmes; calls on the Commission to draw up a regulation laying down specific measures in the area of agriculture for all NUTS 2 and NUTS 3 level islands with a view to achieving food autonomy and increasing the competitiveness of their products;
Amendment 204 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Reminds the Member States that the Recovery and Resilience Facility should seek to reduce the economic, social and territorial development disparities between the islands and outermost regions and the most developed regions; calls on the Commission to state whether this provision has been met in the national recovery plans when submitting its review report to Parliament;
Amendment 4 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 10 June 2021 on the rule of law situation in the European Union and the application of the Conditionality Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/20921a, _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P9_TA(2021)0287.
Amendment 19 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the Commission’s intention to develop guidelines for the application of the Regulation; reiterates once again its view that the text of the Regulation is clearcannot be subject to the adoption of guidelines and does not require any additional interpretation in order to be applied;
Amendment 30 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Recalls that on 10 June 2021, Parliament instructed its President to call on the Commission, within two weeks, on the basis of Article 265 of the TFEU, to fulfil its obligations under the Regulation;
Amendment 65 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to use all tools at its disposal, including the Regulation, to also address the persistent violations of democracy and fundamental rights everywhere in the Union, including attacks against media freedom and journalists, migrants, women’s rights, LGBTIQ people’s rights, and freedom of association and assembly;
Amendment 68 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Reminds the obligation under the Regulation that the Commission has to duly inform the Parliament about any written notification to any Member State, setting out the factual elements and specific grounds of the breaches of the rule of law; regrets that at this date, no written notification was sent, despite the deteriorating situation of the rule of law in the European Union and despite many concerns about the breaches of the rule of law identified in the Commission’s 2020 Rule of Law Report;
Amendment 104 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Amendment 112 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Reminds the Commission of its duty to do to its utmost to ensure that any amount due is effectively paid to final beneficiaries;
Amendment 9 #
2021/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that the rule of law is an essential precondition for compliance with the principle of sound financial management and for the protection of the Union’s financial interests, which can only be ensured if public authorities act in accordance with the law, if cases of fraud, tax fraud, tax evasion, corruption, conflicts of interest or other breaches of the law are pursued effectively by investigative and prosecution services, if national courts are independent, and if the decisions of the Court of Justice of the European Union are respected;
Amendment 11 #
2021/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Reminds that it is essential that the legitimate interests of final recipients and beneficiaries are properly safeguarded when measures are adopted in the event of breaches of the principles of the rule of law;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the importance of supporting and strengthening cooperation between the EU institutions, the Member States and, in particular, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in the fight against corruption; welcomes in this regard that the revised OLAF regulation promotes a better follow-up of OLAF’s recommendations by the Member States as well as an enhanced admissibility of OLAF reports in national judicial and administrative proceedings;
Amendment 53 #
2021/2025(INI)
7. Reiterates that Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 has been in force and applicable since 1 January 2021 and is not subject to the adoption of any guidelines or judicial interpretation.
Amendment 12 #
2021/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Expresses concern about the budgetary dependence of the APPF on the budget of the European Parliament; calls for full budgetary autonomy for this Authority in order to ensure the highest level of neutrality;
Amendment 38 #
2021/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that digital businesses are among those businesses which recorded an increase in profits during the COVID- 19 pandemic as compared with previous years; underlines that governments will have to raise unprecedented funds to recover from the COVID-19 crisis and that mobilising revenue from under-taxed sectors might help to avoid the imposition of austerity measures and a weakening of public services;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Considers that any minimum rate should be set at a fair and sufficient level to discourage profit shifting and prevent damaging tax competition; notes that the Independent Commission for the Reform of International Corporate Taxation recommends a rate of 25%;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Notes that company tax evasion is not limited to highly-digitalised companies; deplores the stress placed on companies which are in contact with consumers in the Pillar 1 proposal; notes that this seriously undermines the fairness and effectiveness of the desired outcome;
Amendment 228 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The planning, development and operation of the trans-European transport network should enable sustainable forms of transport, provide for improved multimodal and interoperable transport solutions and for an enhanced intermodal integration of the entire logistic chain, thereby contributing to a smooth functioning of the internal market by creating the arteries that are necessary for smooth passenger and freight transport flows across the Union. In addition, the network should aim atmust also contribute to strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion by ensuring accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the Union, including particular a better connectivity of the outermost regions and other remote, rural, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas. The development of the trans-European transport network should also enable seamless, safe and sustainable mobility of goods and persons in all their diversity, and should contribute to further economic growth and competitiveness in a global perspective, by establishing interconnections and interoperability between national transport networks in a resource-efficient and sustainable way. For the outermost regions and islands, which are entirely dependent on maritime and air transport, the strengthening of territorial continuity with the mainland must be supported.
Amendment 234 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Growth in traffic has resulted in increased congestion in international transport. In order to ensure the international mobility of passengers and goods, and avoid the monopolistic situations that can arise in the outermost regions and islands, the capacity of the trans-European transport network and the use of that capacity should be optimised and, where necessary, expanded by removing infrastructure bottlenecks and bridging missing infrastructure links within and between Member States and, as appropriate, neighbouring countries, and taking into account the ongoing negotiations with candidate and potential candidate countries.
Amendment 298 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Exemptions from the infrastructure requirements applicable to the core, extended core and comprehensive network should be possible only in duly justified cases and subject to certain conditions. This should include cases where investment cannot be justified, or where there are specific geographic or significant physical constraints, for example in outermost regions and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions or in sparsely populated areas, or for isolated or partially isolated networks. Given that the outermost regions and island regions have unique constraints as they are separated by sea from the mainland, they generally have multiple natural handicaps as set out in Article 174 TFEU.
Amendment 720 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
The European Transport Corridors shall consist of the parts of the trans-European transport network which are of the highest strategic importance for the development of sustainable and multimodal freight and passenger transport flows in Europe and for the development of interoperable high quality infrastructure and operational performance. The Commission and the Member States shall ensure that all the outermost regions and island regions at NUTS 2 level are included in their corresponding corridors.
Amendment 735 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States with outermost regions and/or island regions at NUTS 2 level shall ensure that projects of common interest are carried out in those regions, failing which the Commission may block its financial participation in other projects of common interest carried out in the Member States concerned.
Amendment 757 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission and the Member States concerned shall ensure that outermost regions and island regions at NUTS 2 level are duly included in the dimensions of cooperation with third countries that are relevant to these regions.
Amendment 767 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 60 of this Regulation to amend the alignment of the European Transport Corridors in Annex III to this Regulation, in order to take into account, in particular, the development of major trade flows and traffic or substantial changes to the network. At the request of the regions concerned, the Commission shall also be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 60 of this Regulation to amend the maps of the comprehensive network, the extended network and the core network, the list of nodes and the alignment of the European transport corridors set out in Annexes I, II and III to this Regulation, in order to integrate all transport infrastructure in the outermost regions and islands at NUTS 2 level that would not have been integrated.
Amendment 772 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ensuring enhanced accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the Union while taking into consideration territorial and social cohesion as well as, in particular the specific case of the outermost regions and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas;
Amendment 824 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) better connecting the outermost regions and islands.
Amendment 1165 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 3
3. At the request of a Member State, in duly justified cases, exemptions from the minimum requirements referred to in paragraph (2), may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts. Any request for exemption shall be based on a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis, the assessment of specific geographic or significant physical constraints, such as maritime ports being located on an island, and/or of potential negative impacts on environment and biodiversity.
Amendment 1619 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 1
Article 63 – paragraph 1
The provisions relating to railways, and in particular any requirement to connect airports and ports to railways as well as the provisions related to safe and secure parking and multimodal freight terminals shall not apply to Cyprus, Malta and the outermost and island regions for as long as no railway system is established within their territory.
Amendment 1756 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 - table - section FR
Annex 2 - table - section FR
Node name: Ajaccio (Corsica) Maritime port: Comprehensivre Rail road terminals: X
Amendment 1757 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 - table - section FR
Annex 2 - table - section FR
Node name: Bastia (Corsica) Maritime port: Comprehensivre Rail road terminals: X
Amendment 1782 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 - 1/14
Annex 3 - 1/14
Add the following to the map of European Transport corridors: - include the maritime link Marseille - Ajaccio in the Mediterranean corridor - include the maritime link Cagliari - Ajaccio in the Mediterranean corridor
Amendment 1783 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 - 1/14
Annex 3 - 1/14
Add the following to the map of European Transport corridors: - include the maritime link Genoa - Bastia in the Rhine - Alpine corridor.
Amendment 1784 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 - 1/14
Annex 3 - 1/14
Add the following to the map of European Transport corridors: - include the maritime link La Spezia - Bastia in the Scandinavian - Mediterranean corridor - include the maritime link Livorno - Bastia in the Scandinavian - Mediterranean corridor
Amendment 1793 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 - part 3/14 and part 4/14
Annex 3 - part 3/14 and part 4/14
Add the following to the Rhine - Alpine corridor: - the port of Bastia (Corsica) The above port shall be included in the core network as specified in Annex 1.
Amendment 1797 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 - part 6/14 and part 7/14
Annex 3 - part 6/14 and part 7/14
Amendment 1812 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 - part 10/14 and part 11/14
Annex 3 - part 10/14 and part 11/14
Add the following to the Mediterranean corridor: - the port of Ajaccio (Corsica) - the port of Cagliari (Sardinia) The above port shall be included in the core network as specified in Annex 1.
Amendment 6 #
2021/0360(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. WelcomesTakes note of the measures undertaken by the French authorities, such as the provisions of the new emergency legislation1, the support plan for the aeronautics industry and the Long-term part-time activity programme2 which significantly reduced the number of redundancies; regrets however any redundancy in a company that is largely profitable, without real compensation for employment and under the control of the sector; ____________________ 1 Loi d’urgence n°2020-734 of 17 June 2020 2Activité Partielle de Longue Durée (APLD): https://www.service- public.fr/professionnels- entreprises/vosdroits/F35381
Amendment 7 #
2021/0360(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines the need for more transparency regarding EGF, notably towards the union representatives that were not properly informed throughout the process;
Amendment 21 #
2021/0360(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates that assistance from the EGF must not replace actions which are the responsibility of companies, by virtue of national law or collective agreements; recalls that support measures must not be part of a disguised strategy of outsourcing;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with satisfaction that, according to the annual report of the Court of Auditors (the 'Court') on Union agencies for the financial year 2019 (the 'Court’s report'), the Court issued an unqualified audit opinion on the reliability of the accounts of all agencies; notes in addition that the Court issued an unqualified opinion on the legality and regularity of the revenue underlying the accounts for all agencies; observes that the Court issued an unqualified opinion on the legality and regularity of the payments underlying the accounts for all agencies, except for the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) for which a qualified opinion was issued;
Amendment 5 #
2020/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Takes note of the main areas of observation of the Court, which focus on: - public procurement management which remains the most error prone area; - recruitment procedures and conflicts of interest for staff leaving a Union Agency and joining the private sector which need to be managed better by agencies; - budgetary management where the Court identified several weaknesses;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Welcomes the Court publication of the first ever horizontal performance audit on all Union agencies through the 'Special Report 22/2020: Future of EU Agencies - Potential for more flexibility and cooperation';
Amendment 10 #
2020/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Takes note of the main observations of the Court, in particular the fact agencies deal with topical societal subjects and have an high potential for future development as well as an high grade of expertise;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8 c. Agrees with the Court that despite the fact agencies carry out important tasks in all spheres of our daily life, there is clear difficulty in building trust with individual citizens; in this regards highlights the issue of accountability, transparency and even effectiveness, in addition to the lack of public knowledge since agencies remain largely unknown to citizens and only negative incidents appear in media;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Notes that the Court, while trying to identify the conditions to allow agencies to achieve their objectives, highlights the need for more financial and policy flexibility as well as a more structural and coherent governance model where performance information focus on outputs rather than on their contribution to policy implementation;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the agencies reported an average of 8,42 days of sick leave per member of staff per year; noteregrets that there is at present no reliable data available to give an overview of sick leave caused by burnout, mainly because several agencies reported that they could not provide the relevant information due to medical confidentiality;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Welcomes the more detailed and structured information provided on the gender balance in the agencies;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Remains unsatisfied with the gender balance among overall staff, senior management and management boards in most of the agencies; calls on the agencies, as well as the Member States and relevant organisations when it comes to appointing their representatives in the management boards, to increase their efforts to improve gender balance at all levels;
Amendment 54 #
2020/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls on all agencies to participate in the interinstitutional agreement on the transparency register for interest representatives under negotiation between the Commission, the Council and Parliament;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Reiterates its concern that agencies which receive a large part of their revenues as fees paid by the industry are more prone to the risk of the conflict of interests and their professional independence; calls on the agencies and the Commission to reduce dependency on industry fees;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2180(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Is concerned by the lack of gender balance at the senior management while welcoming the balance achieved with regard to the board management; invites the Agency to increase its effort to achieve a better gender balance;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2178(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Is concerned by the lack of gender balance at the senior management and management board level; invites the BEREC Office to increase its effort to achieve a better gender balance at all levels;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2177(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Is concerned by the lack of gender balance at the senior management level and on the Administrative Board; invites the Agency to increase its effort to achieve a better gender balance;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2177(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with concern that the Agency had been using interim workers to perform long-term tasks to make up for shortages for directly employed staff members;
Amendment 18 #
2020/2177(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Regrets that the Court issued a qualified opinion based on two irregular procurement procedures, for which the Agency had failed to carry out appropriate competitive procurement procedures which means that all associated payments are irregular; is extremely worried that irregular payments which have thus been made under the contracts arising from the incorrectly conducted procurement procedures represent 6,3 % of all payments made by the Agency in 2019;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2174(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that the Authority reported that it employs staff of 28 nationalities, of whom the Authority reports that 49 % are female and 51 % are male; notes that 83 % of senior management is male and 17 % is female; is concerned by the lack of gender balance at the senior management and board management level, while welcoming the perfect balance in the overall staff; invites the Authority to increase its effort to achieve a better gender balance at management level;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2174(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. NotWelcomes the inquiry of the Ombudsman following the Authority’s decision not to forbid its former executive director from taking up a role in a financial industry lobby and the inquiry’s conclusion that there was maladministration by the Authority in not immediately withdrawing its executive director’s access to confidential information; notes the recommendations made by the Ombudsman and the Authority’s reply that the new staff policy addresses the recommendations; requests the Authority to report back to the Parliament on the measures to avoid the repetition of such a situation; invites the Agency to take seriously possible cases of revolving doors;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2172(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Is extremely concerned by the total lack of gender balance at the senior management and board management level but also broadly at staff level; invites the Agency to increase its effort to achieve a better gender balance at all levels;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2170(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that the Agency is partly financed from the fees it receives from companies that request the registration of chemicals as required under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006; notes that the applicable fees depend on the size of the companies and the volume of chemicals registered (different thresholds); notes that, according to the Court’s report, since the first registrations in 2009, some 26 % of the companies claimed to be micro, small or medium sized; notes with concern, however, that thanks to the Agency’s effective system of ex-post verifications, the Agency has identified that some 50 % of the companies had incorrectly declared their size, resulting in lower fees; stresses that this finding demonstrates the limitations of a system that relies excessively on self-declarations made by applicants; notes that, in order to mitigate this situation, the Agency has, over the years, invoiced fee corrections and administrative charges amounting to EUR 32,2 million, and that the Agency has made considerable progress in recovering undue fee reductions and collecting overdue administrative charges; notes, however, that there is still a considerable verification workload ahead and that the remaining amount of necessary fee corrections was unknown at the end of 2019; calls on the Agency to report to the discharge authority on its efforts, and on the results achieved, to continue to reduce the considerable verification backlog and to implement the fee corrections; asks the Commission to propose measures to solve this situation, avoiding fraud in declaring the size of the applicants and granting a more stable budget planning for the Agency;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2170(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Is concerned by the lack of gender balance at the senior management and board management level; invites the Agency to increase its effort to achieve a better gender balance;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2169(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Is extremely concerned by the total lack of gender balance at the senior management and board management level; invites the Agency to increase its efforts to achieve a better gender balance at all levels;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2167(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants/Refuses to grant the Executive Director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2019;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2167(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2019 / Points out that a proposal to close the accounts of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2019 must be submitted at a subsequent part-session;
Amendment 13 #
2020/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the finding of the Court of Auditors (the ‘Court’) regarding financing agreements that reimbursements were still based on actual costs instead of on unit costs, and the associated issues identified with supporting evidence; recalls that this issue was also identified in the discharge for 2018; notes from the Agency’s follow- up report that the Agency has piloted the unit cost approach for heavy equipment and an analysis was made on the use of unit costs for the deployment of human resources and light technical equipment; notes that the pilot projects for heavy equipment revealed that the unit cost approach would increase the total costs, as the financial consequences of unpredictable events such as weather conditions, repairs and days needed for transfer of the asset, that are now reimbursable on the basis of presented evidence, would need to be factored into the unit cost; calls on the Court the examine the unit cost approach piloted by the Agency and inform the discharge authority if this approach is indeed not suited for heavy equipment; calls again on the Agency to cease all remaining reimbursements for any cost claims not supported by invoices;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes the Court’s conclusion that although a functional information exchange framework is in place to support the fight against illegal immigration, it did not function well enough to provide accurate, complete and up-to-date situational awareness of the Union’s external borders; regrets that adequate information exchange framework has not yet been established for cross-border crime, affecting the capacity of the Agency and Member States to respond quickly to any threats detected; notes that the Agency dispatches timely and relevant migration information about the situation at the external borders and provides information about specific events; notes, however, some drawbacks as far as external border control is concerned, such as the lack of information, technical standards for border control equipment, a common catalogue for cross-border crime reporting, and near- real-time information about the situation at the Union’s air borders, and delays in updating the common integrated risk analysis model;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Highlights that the outcome of the OLAF investigation is a crucial element without which the decision to grant discharge or not cannot be taken;
Amendment 39 #
2020/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls the great concerns of Parliament on the meetings conducted in 2018 and 2019 by the Agency with representatives of industries relevant for the Agency’s work, with a majority of representatives not listed in the Union transparency register; raises strong concerns regarding the fact that the Executive Director lied to the Parliament when he stated that the Agency had met exclusively with lobbyists listed in the EU Transparency Register 2019; highlights that a report by Corporate Europe Observatory disclosed that in 2018 and 2019, 72% (91 out of a total of 125) of all lobbyists that the Agency met were not registered in the EU Transparency Register1a; points to Article 118 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 that requires the Agency to ensure transparency as regards lobbying by means of a transparency register and by disclosing all meetings with third-party stakeholders; notes the decision of the Agency’s executive director on the transparency register of the Agency of 5 May 2021; but regrets the significant delay by the Agency in adopting a transparency register; _________________ 1a https://corporateeurope.org/en/lobbying- fortress-europe
Amendment 43 #
2020/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls the establishment of the Frontex Scrutiny Working Group (FSWG) by Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs; notes that the Frontex Scrutiny Working Group published its report on the fact-finding investiSWG published its report on the fact-finding investigation on Frontex “regarding alleged violations of fundamental rights in which the Agency was involved, was aware of and/or did not act, internal management, procedures for reporting, and the handling of complaints”1a on 14 July 2021; notes that the FSWG “did not find conclusive evidence on the direct performance of pushbacks and/or collective expulsions by Frontex in the serious incident cases that could be examined by the FSWG”2a; recalls that the FSWG concluded that the Agency had “evidence in support of allegations on Frontex concerning alleged fundamental rights violations on 14 July 2021; notes that the Frontex Scrutiny Working Group found no proof of the Agency’s involvement in alleged illegal pushbacks; f fundamental rights violations in Member States with which it had a joint operation, but failed to address and follow-up on these violations promptly, vigilantly and effectively” and that “as a result, Frontex did not prevent these violations, nor reduced the risk of future fundamental rights violations”3a; notes that while conducting its investigations, the working group discovered that recommendations and advice provided by the former Fundamental Rights Officer (FRO) over a four-year period was ignored by the Executive director4a, notably regarding Frontex operations in Hungary; _________________ 1aFrontex Scrutiny Working Group (FSWG), Draft mandate, as approved by LIBE on 29.01.2021; also in the “Report on the fact-finding investigation on Frontex concerning alleged fundamental rights violations”, 1. Constitution of the FSWG and reason for inquiry 2a“Report on the fact-finding investigation on Frontex concerning alleged fundamental rights violations”, 2C. General conclusions ; 3a“Report on the fact-finding investigation on Frontex concerning alleged fundamental rights violations”, 2C. General conclusions 4afrom “Report on the fact-finding investigation on Frontex concerning alleged fundamental rights violations”, 3D. Role of the Executive Director, Recommendations:“-The FSWG deeply regrets the failure of the Executive Director to respond or follow up to the many expressions of concerns, recommendations, opinions or observations submitted by the FRO over the course of four years.
Amendment 48 #
2020/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Amendment 54 #
2020/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Points out that the Executive Director lied at different occasions to MEPs within the framework of the investigation of the FSWG, including by concealing information about individual pushbacks he had full knowledge of; notes that MEPs found proof of the Executive Director recategorising a Serious Incident Report (SIR) to category 2 and personally instructing Agency's Fundamental Rights Officer to “remove all information gathered” for this same SIR concerning a push back incident recorded by a FRONTEX aerial asset on 18-19 April 2020; deplores that “the Executive Director continues to maintain that he is not aware of any information that fundamental rights have been or are being violated, and even denies that he had received reports from actors that have confirmed they shared their findings with the Agency”;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. Urges the Agency to ensure that it complies with all fundamental rights obligations enshrined in the Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 in its implementation of integrated border management, both in terms of policy and operational activities; calls on the Agency to implement effectively the recommendations from the report of the FSWG and the previous 2019 discharge resolution of the Parliament and inform on a regular basis the Parliament about the implementation of its recommendations and about ongoing operations, including serious incidents concerning fundamental rights violations at the external borders and how this was addressed by the Agency;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6
Subheading 6
Amendment 58 #
2020/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 e (new)
Paragraph 13 e (new)
13 e. Notes that the FSWG expressed “concern that the Executive Director has delayed the recruitment of the three Deputy Executive Directors, and has refrained from delegating independent powers to them” and that “in combination with the proposal of the Executive Director to expand the Cabinet of the Executive Management of Frontex to 63 staff members, the FSWG is strongly concerned about insufficient checks and balances within the Agency”[8]; [8] “Report on the fact-finding investigation on Frontex concerning alleged fundamental rights violations”, 3D. Role of the Executive Director
Amendment 59 #
2020/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Amendment 62 #
2020/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes thatRegrets the delay in appointing the Agency’s fundamental rights officer, who took office only on 1 June 2021; notes the statements of the Agency’s executive director that the recruitment of a first batch of 20 fundamental rights monitors is completed, with the fundamental rights monitors starting their training from 1 June 2021, and that the appointment of a second batch of 20 fundamental rights monitors is ongoing; further notes the statement that of those 20 fundamental right monitors, five have been appointed at AD level and fifteen at AST level; reiterates that Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 provides for the recruitment of at least 40 fundamental rights monitors and insists that the Agency swiftly appoints the remaining 20 fundamental rights monitors; notes the Agency’s statement that those remaining 20 fundamental rights monitors will be recruited from an established AD 7 reserve list, once additional AD7 posts have been allocated to the Agency; strongly disapproves the delay in recruiting the 40 fundamental rights monitors reminding the Agency’s obligation under Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 to recruit 40 fundamental right monitors by 5 December 2020; further notes the statement that of those 20 fundamental right monitors, five have been appointed at AD level and fifteen at AST level; recalls that the Parliament highlighted in the FSWG report that “this lower ranking may affect the monitor’s authority and autonomy, access to classified and sensitive information, and therefore their effectiveness”1a; recalls the former calls of the Parliament and the Commission that the 40 fundamental rights monitors should have been appointed at AD level; reiterates that Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 provides for the recruitment of at least 40 fundamental rights monitors and insists that the Agency swiftly appoints the remaining 20 fundamental rights monitors; recalls the call of the Parliament’s FSWG for “the immediate provision of a clear and short timeline for the employment and deployment of the remaining fundamental rights monitors at AD-level, complemented with supporting personnel at AST-level”1b; regrets the Agency’s statement that those remaining 20 fundamental rights monitors will be recruited from an established AD 7 reserve list, once additional AD7 posts have been allocated to the Agency since the Commission had highlighted there were sufficient AD posts allocated to the Agency; _________________ 1a“Report on the fact-finding investigation on Frontex concerning alleged fundamental rights violations”, 3C. Role of the Fundamental Rights Officer and the Consultative Forum 1b“Report on the fact-finding investigation on Frontex concerning alleged fundamental rights violations”, 3C. Role of the Fundamental Rights Officer and the Consultative Forum, Recommendations
Amendment 68 #
2020/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Amendment 5 #
2020/2165(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Is extremely concerned by the total lack of gender balance at the senior management and board management level; invites the Agency to increase its effort to achieve abetter gender balance at all levels;
Amendment 2 #
2020/2164(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Is extremely concerned by the total lack of gender balance at the senior management and board management level; invites the Agency to increase its effort to achieve a better gender balance at all levels;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2161(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 g (new)
Paragraph 7 g (new)
7 g. Is concerned by the lack of gender balance at the senior management and board management level; invites the Agency to increase its effort to achieve a better gender balance;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2161(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Is concerned about the decision to freeze budget title 1 (staff related expenditure) for the next 3 years; requests the Agency to explain the reasons of such a decision when the budget implementation was lower than required;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2161(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Takes notes with great concern about the ECJ decision in the case C- 310/19 P, which ruled in favour of an employee and where it recognised a wrongful behaviour of the Agency not meeting “the requirements arising from the principle of good administration and the duty of care which is incumbent ona body of the Union, such as that EASA, and therefore constitutes a service fault”[1]; is extremely concerned that this ruling was not followed by concrete actions by the Management board; [1] http://curia.europa.eu/juris/document/doc ument.jsf?text=&docid=226987&pageInd ex=0&doclang=FR&mode=req&dir=&oc c=first&part=1&cid=2775487
Amendment 9 #
2020/2161(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Regrets the reports on the lack of social dialogue in the Agency, which appears to be used only for communicating decisions already taken instead of engaging in a serious social dialogue mechanism;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2161(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7 d. Takes notes of the raising rate of union affiliation in the Agency, but is worried that this may be related to a continuing social tension;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2161(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 e (new)
Paragraph 7 e (new)
7 e. Calls on the management board to take the social aspects of the staff policy in more careful attention, taking serious steps to reduce the social unrest in the Agency, and establish a serious and productive social dialogue;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2161(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 f (new)
Paragraph 7 f (new)
7 f. Request the Agency to report back on the measures taken to address this situation;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2161(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Acknowledges the Agency’s measures taken to mitigate all risks associated to the United Kingdom’s decision to withdraw from the European Union; notes that the Agency cooperated closely with the European Commission during the negotiations with the United Kingdom and that the risk of disruption of aviation activities disappeared with the conclusion of the withdrawal agreement on 31 January 2019; notes that the Agency has evaluated the effect of the UK's withdrawal from the Union on human resources, concluding that only a relatively small number of staff members might be affected (less than 10); is concerned to hear that despite this announcement the Agency is on the process to dismiss all permanent workers of British nationality; requests the Agency to report back to the Parliament the exact figures reminding the Commission policy on BREXIT is to safeguard British workers as much as possible;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Reiterates its request that, in addition to the joint Parliament and Commission report on the activities of the Transparency Register, Parliament drafts an annual detailed report on the interest representatives and other organisations that were given access to Parliament's premises, and to publish it in the respect of the data protection regulation;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 68 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 a (new)
Paragraph 53 a (new)
53 a. Expresses concerns on the Trèves 1 building for its lack of services; invites the Parliament to explore as a priority solution to ensure this building has an effective connection with Parliament's main buildings, where most of the parliamentarian activities take place;
Amendment 114 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78 a (new)
Paragraph 78 a (new)
78 a. Reminds the findings and recommendations of the European Ombudsman in joint cases 488/2018/KR and 514/2018/K, and invites the Secretary-General to further improve the procedures of appointment of high ranking official towards more transparency and equality; calls on Parliament’s administration to report annually on the appointment of high ranking officials;
Amendment 124 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79 a (new)
Paragraph 79 a (new)
79 a. Invites the Secretary-General to assess the risks related to employing growing numbers of contract agents, including the danger of creating a two- tier staffing structure within Parliament; insists that core permanent positions and tasks should be performed by permanent staff;
Amendment 147 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85
Paragraph 85
85. WelcomesTakes note of the fact that there were no cases of whistleblowing recorded by Parliament in 2019;
Amendment 149 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85 a (new)
Paragraph 85 a (new)
85 a. Is of the opinion that the protection of whistleblowers is an integral element of democracy and it is crucial in preventing and deterring unlawful activities and wrongdoings; recalls that, among others, APAs are in a vulnerable position due to their contract of employment; notes with concern the Secretary-General’s acknowledgement that “whistleblowing rules are applicable to accredited parliamentary assistants but that the Parliament cannot provide employment protection”; as they are dependent on their individual Member; calls on the Secretary-General to take that specificity into account when APAs act as whistleblowers, and to look for and extend the contract protection options granted by Parliament for APAs victims of harassment to APAs acting as whistleblowers;
Amendment 158 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 d (new)
Paragraph 86 d (new)
86 d. Deplores the decision by the COMPASS Group to dismiss 80 members of staff of the catering service by January 2021; welcomes the negotiation undertaken with the COMPAAS group which reduced the total number of dismissals to 50, but expresses complete dissatisfaction that still personnel is to be dismissed;
Amendment 159 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 e (new)
Paragraph 86 e (new)
86 e. Considers the solution for the 50 dismissed members of staff insufficient to face the radical decision as already highlighted by several Vice-Presidents in the Bureau meeting of 12 December;
Amendment 160 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 f (new)
Paragraph 86 f (new)
86 f. Reminds the precondition imposed by Parliament to keep all staff when COMPASS signed the contract with Parliament; invites the relevant Parliament authorities to investigates all possible alternative solutions which would safeguard the employment of all canteen workers; invites the Bureau to reconsider Parliament's externalisation policy in general; recalls the letter signed by over 300 Members to Parliament's President and Secretary-General on this regard;
Amendment 172 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 a (new)
Paragraph 86 a (new)
86 a. Reiterates its call on the Conference of Presidents and the Bureau to reconsider the possibility for APAs, under certain conditions, to accompany Members on official Parliament delegations and missions, as already requested by several discharge resolutions; calls on the Secretary- General to investigate the budgetary consequences, and the organisation and logistics of these missions;
Amendment 176 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 b (new)
Paragraph 86 b (new)
86 b. Reiterates its concern about the alleged practice of Members obliging APAs to undertake missions, particularly to Strasbourg, without mission orders and without the reimbursement of their mission and travel spending; is of opinion that such a practice leaves room for abuse as when APAs travel without a mission order they not only have to pay for the costs by their own means, they are also not covered by workplace insurance; reiterates its calls on the Secretary- General to investigate this alleged practice and to report on this by the end of the year;
Amendment 177 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 c (new)
Paragraph 86 c (new)
Amendment 178 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 g (new)
Paragraph 86 g (new)
86 g. Recalls that Article 6 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Union laissez-passer should be accorded to members servants and other agents of the Union, on the basis of the conditions laid down in the Regulation (EU) No 1417/20131a of 17 December 2013; reminds that Rule 5.3 of the Rules of Procedure lays down the right for all Members of to request a laissez-passer of the Union “allowing a Member to circulate freely in the Member States and in other countries which recognise it as a valid travel document”, since the “laissez-passer is to be recognised as a valid travel document by the authorities of the Member States”; regrets reports from some Members that the laissez-passer is not fully recognised as a travel document in some Members States; requests Parliament to enquire on these situations and to coordinate with the relevant authorities to make sure that Members are not restricted and limited in their free movement while going to or returning from Parliament's meetings; _________________ 1a Council Regulation (EU) No 1417/2013 of 17 December 2013 laying down the form of the laissez-passer issued by the European Union (OJ L 353, 28.12.2013, p. 26.
Amendment 187 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 91 a (new)
Paragraph 91 a (new)
91 a. Invites the Court to present a new opinion on the Voluntary Pension Funds, investing all possible options to limit its deficit;
Amendment 197 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 95 a (new)
Paragraph 95 a (new)
95 a. Recalls its calls on Parliament to allow for all Parliament and political groups' staff to use the drivers service when travelling to Strasbourg and this to reduce the environmental impact of Parliament ; welcomes that opportunity for APAs to join for the trip to Strasbourg and back exists but regrets that this option is not used to full capacity and is quite limited; requests for a better communication to be circulated on this possibility so as to make sure that no cars travel empty to Strasbourg and back;
Amendment 208 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 104 a (new)
Paragraph 104 a (new)
104 a. Calls on the Secretary-General to analyse the feasibility of the introduction of international sign language interpretation for all plenary debates, in line with the requests adopted by the Plenary, and to implement this decision in respect of the principle of equal access to all citizens;
Amendment 2 #
2020/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 17 April 2020 on EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences,
Amendment 5 #
2020/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas in its resolution of 17 April 2020 on EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences, the European Parliament pointed out that solidarity among the Member States is not an option, but is in fact an obligation stemming inter alia from Articles 2 and 21 of the Treaty on European Union, as well as a pillar of our EU values, asset out in Article 3 of the aforementioned treaty; whereas, in the same resolution, the European Parliament urges the Commission to strengthen all components of its crisis management and disaster response mechanisms;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas the time taken for the full grant to be deployed could be further reduced to fulfil the urgent need for EU solidarity;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that as part of the EU coordinated package responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the scope of the EUSF was extended by a modifying regulation adopted on 1 April 2020; appreciatwelcomes that public health crises are now within the scope of the EUSF, allowing for its mobilisation, if needed, to support the hardest hit Member States and accession countries; welcomes the increase of the rate of advance payments to affected countries from 10 % of the anticipated aid amount (limited to a maximum amount of EUR 30 million) to 25 % (limited to a maximum EUR 100 million) in the course of this revision; encourages the Member States to make use of this possibility;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Reminds that special attention should be paid to the outermost regions (ORs) that are hit by difficult climate situations, seriously hampering their development; considers it crucial that specific measures should therefore be adopted for the ORs, and all areas particularly at risk of natural disasters, such as islands, mountainous regions and sparsely populated regions;
Amendment 23 #
2020/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Highlights the important role of disaster risk prevention and management in the EU; invites the Commission to facilitate the establishment of a coordinated plan for accurate and rapid damage assessment;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with regret that the quality of applications for funding varies and that this can prolong the mobilisation process; notes that the estimation of damage is often the most difficult component in this regard, due to challenges in data collection, overlap and duplication, and development of aggregated data in line with the Commission’s requirements; calls on the Commission to formulate requirements that are as simple and straightforward as possible, while still maintaining the necessary level of detail; calls on the Commission to develop a common tool or system to strengthen the beneficiaries’ capacity to use standardised approaches for disaster loss data quantification and loss data collection systems, in doing so reducing the administrative burden and simplifying as much as possible the application procedure;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Reminds that it is vital for aid and funds to be sent as quickly, easily and flexibly as possible to the affected regions; recalls in this sense the importance of synergies between cohesion policy instruments and the EUSF, in order to create a comprehensive and rapid response to emergency while providing for a strong resilience package;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Is worried that despite the increased value of advance payment from 10% to 25% of the anticipated financial contribution, the average time to make advance payments is still very long (around 5 months); therefore calls again on the Commission to consider more reactive solutions;
Amendment 39 #
2020/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Invites the ECA to provide a new audit on the EUSF in view of a possible reassessment of the instruments and eventually of the budget in order to make sure that a sufficient and functional budget is available to deal effectively with major and regional natural disasters as well as major public health emergencies,
Amendment 20 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Insists on the need to ensure as a priority that the objectives of the FRT are consistent with the EU’s general principles, policies and objectives, including democracy, the rule of law and human rights;
Amendment 23 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Takes notes of the Special report 27/2018 on the Facility for Refugees in Turkey, where the Court concluded that the Facility could have been more effective, and that it could achieve more value for money;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Notes the Court evaluation that the Facility did not fully achieve its objective of coordinating the response effectively; considers that there is still room for improvement in terms of efficiency of humanitarian projects, and this after almost three years after the Special report was published;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Amendment 27 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to better address refugees’ needs for municipal infrastructure and socio-economic support, in order to improve the streamlining and complementarity of the assistance provided to them; regrets that disagreement with Turkey on how to address these needs meant that the support in the above- mentioned areas was insufficiently covered[1]; [1] ECA Special report 27/2018 on the Facility for Refugees in Turkey
Amendment 36 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the need to make sure strict monitoring exercises and audits are carried out to ensure compliance with the Financial Regulation; invites the Commission to scale up reporting on the FRT and asks it to ensure that these funds specifically target refugee projects and are not used for any other purposes; in this sense insists that the Turkish authorities grant implementing partners full access to the data on eligible beneficiaries, in order to improve the accountability and efficiency of the monitoring framework of these flagship projects[2]; [2] ECA Special report 27/2018 on the Facility for Refugees in Turkey
Amendment 46 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to implement a strategy for the transition from humanitarian to development assistance, whose goal is to reduce and ultimately to eradicate poverty, and to improve the efficiency of cash assistance projects;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with appreciation the efforts and measures taken by the EU and its Member States to support refugees in Turkey; regrets, however, the general public’s lack of knowledge about these actions.
Amendment 191 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Not all workers in the Union are protected by minimum wages. In some Member States some workers, even though they are covered, receive in practice a remuneration below the statutory minimum wage due to the non-respect of existing rulecompetition and social dumping dogmas. In particular, such non- compliance has been found to affect notably women, young workers, people with disabilities and agricultural workers. In Member States where minimum wage protection is provided only through collective agreements, the share of workers not covered is estimated to vary from 2% to 55% of all workers.
Amendment 244 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) This Directive should apply to workers who have an employment contract or employment relationship as defined by the law, collective agreements or practice in force in each Member State, with consideration to the criteria established by the Court of Justice of the European Union for determining the status of a worker. Provided that they fulfil those criteria, seafarers, domestic workers, on-demand workers, intermittent workers, voucher- based -workers, bogus self-employed, platform workers, trainees and apprentices could fall within the scope of this Directive. Genuinely self-employed persons do not fall within the scope of this Directive since they do not fulfil those criteria. The abuse of the status of self- employed persons, as defined in national law, either at national level or in cross- border situations, is a form of falsely declared work that is frequently associated with undeclared work. Bogus self- employment occurs when a person is declared to be self-employed while fulfilling the conditions characteristic of an employment relationship, in order to avoid certain legal or fiscal obligations. Such persons should fall within the scope of this Directive. The determination of the existence of an employment relationship should be guided by the facts relating to the actual performance of the work and not by the parties’ description of the relationship.
Amendment 272 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In a context of declining collective bargaining coverage, it is essential that the Member States promote collective bargaining to enhance workers’ access to minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements. Member States with a high collective bargaining coverage tend to have a low share of low-wage workers and high minimum wages. Member States with a small share of low wage earners have a collective bargaining coverage rate above 70%. Similarly, the majority of the Member States with high levels of minimum wages relative to the median wage have a collective bargaining coverage above 70%. While all Member States should be encouraged to promote collective bargaining coverage of at least 90% by 2030, those who do not reach this level of coverage should, in consultation and/or agreement with the social partners, provide for or, where it already exists, strengthen a framework of facilitative procedures and institutional arrangements enabling the conditions for collective bargaining. Such framework should be established by law or by tripartite agreement.
Amendment 282 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Sound rules, procedures and practice for setting and updating statutory minimum wages are necessary to deliver adequate minimum wages, while safeguarding jobs and the competitiveness of firms including small and medium- sized enterprises. They include a number of elements to preserve the adequacy of statutory minimum wages, including criteria and indicators to assess adequacy, regular and timely updates, the existence of consultative bodies and the involvement of social partners. A timely and effective involvement of the latter is another element of good governance that allows for an informed and inclusive decision-making process.
Amendment 309 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Minimum wages are considered adequate if they are fair in relation to the wage distribution in the country and if they provide a decent standard of living. The adequacy of statutory minimum wages is determined in view of the national socio- economic conditions, including employment growth, competitiveness as well as and regional and sectoral developments. Their adequacy should be assessed at least in relation to their purchasing power, to the productivity developments and to their relation to the gross wage levels, distribution and growth. The use of indicators commonly uminimum wage of each Member State should be sedt at international level, such as 60% of the gross median wage and 50% of the gross average wage, can help guide the assessment of minimum wage adequacy in relation to the gross level of wagesno less than 75% of the national gross median wage. A lower threshold, such as the poverty threshold, is not an appropriate benchmark for wage setting.
Amendment 578 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the purchasing power of statutory minimum wages, taking into account the cost of living and the contribution of taxes and social benefits; Member States shall assess whether their minimum wage is decent based on a basket of essential goods and services, including food, accommodation (including water and electricity), travel, education, culture, health, clothing and communication costs, and based on the characteristics of workers’ families, and shall adapt their minimum wage level accordingly;
Amendment 620 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall use indicative reference values to guide their assessment of adequaremain competent to set the rate of the statutory minimum wage. On the basis of national criteria as referred to in paragraph 2, Member States shall establish national objectives for the decency of the statutory minimum wages, in relation to the general level of gross wages, such as those commonly used at international level. order to ensure a dignified standard of living for workers. Minimum wages below a reference value of 75% of the gross median wage shall be considered to be indecent and unfair.
Amendment 630 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall resume and complete the European Reference Budgets Network pilot project, which aims to develop a common methodology to construct high-quality comparable reference budgets in all EU Member States, and to establish a network of experts for the design and development of complete reference budgets in all EU Member States, in line with this common methodology.
Amendment 666 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Amendment 735 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) strengthen the controls and field inspections conducted by labour inspectorates or the bodies responsible for the enforcement of statutory minimum wages. The controls and inspections shall be proportionate and non-discriminatory; . It is therefore recommended that there is at least one labour inspector for every 10 000 workers, in accordance with the ILO’s demands1a; __________________ 1a https://ilostat.ilo.org/resources/concepts- and-definitions/description-labour- inspection/
Amendment 121 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides that, in order to strengthen its economic, social and territorial cohesion, the Union shall aim at reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands, and that particular attention shall be paid to rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps. Article 175 of the Treaty provides, inter alia, that Member States should coordinate their economic policies in such a way as to attain the objectives on economic, social and territorial cohesion set out in Article 174.
Amendment 256 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Annex VII a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Annex VII a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Before the application of the method described in paragraphs 1 and 2 concerning the additional resources for the year 2020, an amount corresponding to an aid intensity of EUR 30 per inhabitant will be allocated to the outermost NUTS level 2 regions from the allocation. That additional, complementary allocation will be distributed per region and Member State in a manner proportional to the total population of those regions. This allocation shall be added to the allocation that every outermost region will receive through the distribution of the national budget as calculated in line with paragraphs 1 and 2. The remaining amount for the year 2020 will be distributed among Member States in accordance with the method described in paragraphs 1 and 2.
Amendment 57 #
2020/0002M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Criticises the fact that parallel negotiations on granting authorisation to eight Seychelles vessels to continue fishing in Mayotte waters were carried out without consultation and against the wishes of Mayotte’s public authorities and its fishing sector;
Amendment 59 #
2020/0002M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Amendment 6 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
- having regard to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,
Amendment 15 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Parliament has been ready to negotiate the MFF since November 2018, but the Council has so far failed to engage in any meaningful talks with Parliament beyond minimal contact on the margins of the General Affairs Council; whereas the Council has repeatedly contradicted itself by presenting new political priorities for the EU but showing itself unwilling to provide for fresh appropriations to finance them; whereas new political priorities and upcoming challenges for the EU should be financed by fresh appropriations and not by reducing the appropriations amount for existing programmes; whereas the timeframe for reaching an agreement in the European Council has been repeatedly extended;
Amendment 18 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas should a new MFF not be adopted on time, several EU programmes could risk being shut down because their legal basis will have ceased to apply; whereas in such a scenario, a safety net in the form of a temporary extension of the ceilings and other provisions of the last year of the present framework would have to be set up in accordance with Article 312(4) of the TFEU, in order to prevent another payment crisis in the first years of the 2021-2027 MFF;
Amendment 19 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development call for action to promote prosperity and build fair and inclusive economic growth while protecting the planet, ending poverty and addressing a range of fundamental social needs such as education, health, childcare, social protection and job opportunities;
Amendment 20 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
F b. whereas the EU budget must consistently contribute to the elimination of social, economic, territorial, growth and investment inequalities and disparities between Member States and regions; whereas more must be done to support Member States and regions that are experiencing slower growth, wider inequalities and higher unemployment, especially where young people are concerned;
Amendment 32 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Insists that thea fair and sufficient EU budget is vital to respond to the rising environmental, social, economic and territorial challenges the Union is facing and reflects the degree of ambition of the Member States and the institutions;
Amendment 51 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55 % by 2030 represents an enormous challenge, notably with regard to building insulation, developing public transport and achieving both an agricultural transition and a socially just transition; insists that in order to succeed in this unprecedented enterprise in only ten years, urgent action is needed, backed by a strong EU budget as of 2021 and the imminent implementation of the long-discussed and planned reform and enhancement of the EU's own resources;
Amendment 70 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines the Commission's acknowledgement that growth prospects have been weakened, investment and potential growth still remain below pre- crisis levels, the economic gap among Member States and regions has widened, inequalities within the EU have increased and the pace of unemployment reduction has slowed down1a; _________________ 1a Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Central Bank, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank: Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 2020 (COM/2019/650 final)
Amendment 98 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Stresses that the Just Transition Mechanism must ensure an adequate, inclusive and fair transition for all; underlines that the Member States and regions have different starting points and needs when it comes to the transition to a sustainable economy and that, consequently, some of them will be much more exposed to economic and social risks; deplores, in this regard, that the existing financial proposal for the Just Transition Fund1a will most likely prove insufficient to achieve this goal at the expense of other funding mechanisms; _________________ 1aProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Just Transition Fund (COM/2020/22 final)
Amendment 123 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Reiterates its firm position to accept no cuts in cohesion and agricultural policies; underlines the need to increase the budget for cohesion and agricultural policies in order to maintain and further enhance their European added value, thus contributing to economic growth, social and territorial inclusion, innovation and environmental protection;
Amendment 128 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reiterates its firm position that commitment appropriations for the 2021- 2027 period should be set at least at EUR 1 324.1 billion in 2018 prices, which represents 1.3 % of the EU-27’s gross national income (GNI); reflecting this position,jects therefore President Michel's proposal, as announced on 14th February 2020, which amounts to EUR 1 094.8 billion, represents only 1.074% of EU-27’s GNI and deepens the cuts already proposed by the Finish Presidency; recalls that the current MFF represents 1.16% of the EU- 27’s GNI; is determined to defend a 2021 budget of at least EUR 192.1 billion in current prices in commitment appropriations (1.29 % of GNI);
Amendment 167 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Aims to set binding biodiversity and climate mainstreaming targets and to fix the latter to at least 30 % for 2021; calls for a EU budget that offsets as much as possible the existing backlog towards reaching this target; reiterates its call on the Commission to lay down clear eligibility criteria of a stringent and comprehensive methodology for defining and tracking relevant climate and biodiversity expenditure;
Amendment 176 #
2019/2213(BUD)
11 a. Recalls that peace and solidarity constitute core values that should be consistently supported by the EU budget; highlights in this regard the need to enhance the relevant EU funding; calls for the increase of the UNRWA funding, recognising its essential role in supporting stability and strengthening the resilience of Palestine refugees at a time of great uncertainty in the region;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Takes good note of the Commission's acknowledgement that growth prospects have been weakened, investment and potential growth still remain below pre-crisis levels, the economic gap among Member States and regions has widened, inequalities within the EU have increased and the pace of unemployment reduction has slowed down;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. ConsiderUnderlines that the European Union needs a fair, more sustainable and inclusive growth model in order to respond to the increased environmental, economic, social, territorial, digital and demographic challenges; welcomes the European Green Deal as the new green growth strategy for Europe with sustainability, citizen well- being and fairness at its core; notes the renaming of the Commission’s Annual Growth Strategy to Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy and expects a substantial policy change towards this goal;
Amendment 13 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that addressing these challenges may lead to negative distributional effects; considers, therefore, that ensuring the full implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights is crucial, especially regarding the labour market by putting an end to its deregulation, safeguarding existing jobs and creating new and high-quality ones, tackling unemployment, in-work poverty and job precariousness and by eliminating the gender and age pay gap;
Amendment 21 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Deplores the fact that the European Semester advocates the dismantling of public pension systems;
Amendment 28 #
2019/2211(INI)
3 a. Points out that the European Semester must consistently contribute to the elimination of social, economic, territorial, growth and investment inequalities and disparities between Member States and regions; highlights that more must be done to support Member States and regions that are experiencing slower growth, wider inequalities and higher unemployment, especially where young people are concerned;
Amendment 41 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance of a properly and sufficiently funded EU budget in order to address common challenges and citizens’ expectations; recalls Parliament’s position demanding a strong and credible EU budget and an agreement on the reform of the EU’s own resources to give its consent; reiterates Parliament’s firm position to accept no cuts in cohesion policies and underlines the need to increase the budget for cohesion policies in order to maintain and further enhance its European added value, thus contributing to economic growth, social and territorial inclusion, innovation and environmental protection; requests that the Commission adopt a more transparent, stringent, comprehensive methodology for climate and biodiversity mainstreaming, while involving Parliament in this process;
Amendment 62 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. InvitUrges the Commission to continue to enhance the democratic accountability of the European Semester.;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the EIB report entitled ‘Investment Report 2019/2020: Accelerating Europe's Transformation’, published in 2019,
Amendment 3 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
Citation 9 b (new)
Amendment 7 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission’s proposal for the European Green Deal, published on 11 December 2019,
Amendment 38 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Urges the EIB to address inequalities and disparities between Member States and regions by supporting direct public investments and the development plans of public authorities, particularly in less-developed countries and countries in post financial assistance phase, as well as by advising on the development of new private and public projects, especially in innovation, digitalisation and infrastructure, with the view to promote inclusive growth and economic, social and territorial convergence and cohesion;
Amendment 40 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Calls on the EIB to adopt a key role in sustainable finance both in and outside Europe and to prioritise through its lending activities the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by further unlocking investment in social, green and sustainable projects; underlines that the SDGs call for action to promote prosperity and build fair and inclusive economic growth while protecting the planet, ending poverty and addressing a range of fundamental social needs such as education, health, childcare, social protection and job opportunities;
Amendment 48 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the EIB to emphasise on the consultations with all interested stakeholders affected by its projects, in particular local communities, civil society and population;
Amendment 51 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Urges the EIB to further enhance its commitment to tackle unemployment, in particular youth unemployment, by supporting direct pubic investment and providing the unemployed with skills, training and access to finance, aiming at high-quality employment;
Amendment 57 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls for the exclusion of the EIB programmes from public debt;
Amendment 124 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls on the EIB to further align its activities with the Paris Agreement requirements and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;
Amendment 127 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Amendment 130 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. Points out that Member States and regions have different starting points when it comes to the transition to a greener economy and that some of them will be much more exposed to economic and social risks; points out that the EIB, as part of the Just Transition Mechanism, must ensure an adequate, inclusive and fair transition for all;
Amendment 132 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19 d. Calls on the EIB to commit itself and present a fair, coherent and inclusive plan, in consultation with the Member States and regions and in accordance with their social and geographic circumstances, in order to effectively leverage the necessary private and public resources and promote the transition towards a greener economy; emphasises, to this regard, that special attention must be paid to the protection of the citizens and workers that will be most affected by the transition, inter alia, by providing access to re-skilling programmes and by promoting investments in new economic sectors that will create new and high- quality jobs;
Amendment 135 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Amendment 136 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Notes that external financing for all firms across the EU accounts for just over one-third of their investment funding;
Amendment 138 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that, given the strategic role of SMEs, the EIB should reinforce its administrative and advisory capacities to provide information and technical support to SMEs with a view to facilitating their access to finance, particularly in less- developed countries and countries in post- financial assistance phase;
Amendment 150 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Welcomes that the EIB is active in more than 130 countries outside the EU, lending to projects to support EU external cooperation and development policies;
Amendment 151 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22 b. Notes that in 2018 the EIB signed financing contracts for 101 new projects outside the EU with a total of approved financing of EUR 9.05 billion aiming at enabling total investments of EUR 41 billion, with a record lending for climate and social and economic infrastructure;
Amendment 156 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Urges the EIB, the largest multilateral lender in the world, to maintain and further enhance its leading role in future EU financing mechanisms for third countries; calls on the EIB to pay special attention to third countries and regions suffering from conflict and extreme poverty in order to reduce the development gap between the EU and those countries and regions, with a special focus on the Southern Mediterranean and Eastern European Neighbourhood countries, while respecting the legislation of the beneficiary countries and increasing the efficiency of the Results Measurement (ReM) Framework; opposes the recent initiatives to encourage the EIB to be more active in defence and security, migration management and border control;
Amendment 183 #
Amendment 199 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on the EIB to review its transparency policy in 2020 in order to ensure the timely publication of more ample information on all its financing activities, so as to ensure that its transparency policy is compliant with its social, climate and environmental commitments;
Amendment 200 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31 a. Calls on the EIB to further enhance transparency and access to information especially regarding the contracting and subcontracting system, the results of internal investigations and the selection, monitoring and evaluation of its activities and programmes;
Amendment 209 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Expects the EIB to adapt its internal policies to take account of the new legal framework put in place to combat not only tax fraud but also tax evasion and tax avoidance; Eencourages the EIB to enhance the independence and efficiency of its Fraud Investigations Division, to work with the European Anti- Fraud Office (OLAF) and national authorities to prevent fraud and money laundering, and to ensure that the European Public Prosecutor takes a proactive interest in the EIB’s activities;
Amendment 212 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35 a. Calls on the EIB to present a list of outstanding EIB transactions, especially those featuring in the list of international tax havens;
Amendment 214 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Calls on the EIB to enhance its cooperation with the European Ombudsman;
Amendment 215 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 b (new)
Paragraph 36 b (new)
36 b. Calls on the EIB to enhance gender representation, especially in its senior positions;
Amendment 218 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Calls for the European Court of Auditors to be fully empowered to audit all EIB operations and for it to draw up an annual report with recommendations on the results of its external lending activities and their performance and alignment with EU policies;
Amendment 221 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls as a matter of urgency for Parliament’s powers be strengthened as regards the strategic direction and policies of the EIB, in order to ensure democratic scrutiny of investments, including the ability to submit questions for written answer to the EIB as already provided for the ECB;
Amendment 5 #
2019/2098(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the agencies are highly visible in the Member States and have significant influence on policy, decision making and programme implementation in areas of vital importance to European citizens, such as security, safety, health, research, economic affairs, freedom and justice; reiterates the importance of the tasks performed by the agencies and their direct impact on the daily lives of Union citizens; reiterates also the importance of the autonomy of the agencies, in particular of the regulatory agencies and those with the function of independent collection of information; recalls that the main reasons for establishing the agencies were for the purpose of operating Union systems, facilitating the implementation of the European Single Market and making independent technical or scientific assessments; welcomes in this regard the effective overall performance of the agencies, and the progress made in enhancing their visibility to European citizens, even if recognising the need for further improvement;
Amendment 9 #
2019/2098(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with satisfaction that, according to the annual report of the European Court of Auditors’ (the 'Court') on Union agencies for the financial year 2018 (the 'Court’s report'), the Court issued an unqualified audit opinion on the reliability of the accounts of all agencies; notes in addition that the Court issued an unqualified opinion on the legality and regularity of the revenue underlying the accounts for all agencies; observes that the Court issued an unqualified opinion on the legality and regularity of the payments underlying the accounts for all agencies, except for the European Asylum Support Office (EASO); points out with regret that for EASO’s payments for the financial years 2016 and 2017, the Court issued an adverse opinion while for the financial year 2018 it issued a qualified opinion;
Amendment 56 #
2019/2098(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that on 2 April 2019 a workshop was organised upon request of the Committee on Petitions on "Conflicts of Interest: Integrity, Accountability and Transparency in EU institutions and agencies" during which the preliminary findings of an upcoming study on "Conflicts of interests and EU Agencies" were presented; noteregrets that the study, which is is only expected to be published in January 2020, while the date of the presentation was supposed to be July 2019; it will provide a comprehensive overview and analysis of the policies on avoidance of conflicts of interest in the different agencies and that it will also make recommendations in relation to improved scrutiny of conflict of interest policies in agencies; calls on the Network to report to the discharge authority on developments on application and possible changes in terms of conflict of interest regulations and policies;
Amendment 60 #
2019/2098(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Welcomes that Agencies are moving from a self-assessed negative declaration of interests towards a "positive" presentation of Declaration of Interests; expresses nevertheless concerns about the different forms of declarations of interests, which creates problems for transparency and comparability;
Amendment 62 #
2019/2098(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22 b. Calls on all agencies to participate in the inter-institutional agreement on the Transparency Register for interest representatives under negotiation between the Commission, the Council and Parliament;
Amendment 67 #
2019/2098(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Expresses concerns about the potential conflict of interest in the case of fee-financed agencies, where agencies have to rely on membership fees as their main source of income;
Amendment 13 #
2019/2094(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Regrets the gender imbalance within the Office’s management board, with 23 out of 28 members being of the same gender;
Amendment 8 #
2019/2093(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Regrets the gender imbalance within the Agency’s senior management board members, with 12 out of 17 members being of the same gender;
Amendment 13 #
2019/2089(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Regrets the gender imbalance within the Institute’s management board members, with 23 out of 30 members of the same gender;
Amendment 13 #
2019/2088(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Regrets the gender imbalance within the Agency’s senior management members, with 145 out of 172 members being of the same gender;
Amendment 6 #
2019/2086(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that the Agency is partly financed from the fees it receives from companies that request the registration of chemicals as required under Regulation (EC) No 1907/200617 ; notes that the applicable fees depend on the size of the companies and the volume of chemicals registered (different thresholds); notes that, according to the Court’s report, since the first registrations in 2009, some 27 % of the companies claimed to be micro, small or medium size; notes with concern, however, that thanks to the Agency’s effective system of ex-post verifications, the Agency has identified that some 52 % of the companies had incorrectly declared their size, resulting in lower fees; stresses that this finding demonstrates the limitations of a system that relies excessively on self-declarations made by applicants; notes that, in order to mitigate this situation, the Agency has, over the years, invoiced fee corrections and administrative charges amounting to EUR 17,9 million and that the Agency has made considerable progress in recovering undue fee reductions and collecting overdue administrative charges; notes, however, that there is still a considerable verification workload ahead and that the remaining amount of necessary fee corrections was unknown at the end of 2018; furthermore, urges the national enforcement authorities to enhance the verification systems used to check the volumes of chemicals declared by the companies; calls on the Agency to report to the discharge authority on its efforts, and on the results achieved, to continue to reduce the considerable verification backlog and to implement the fee corrections; calls on the Commission to propose measures to solve this situation, avoiding fraud in declaring the size of the applicants and granting a more stable budget planning for the agency; _________________ 17Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1).
Amendment 11 #
2019/2076(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Regrets the gender imbalance within the Agency’s Administrative board members, with 46 out of 60 being of the same gender;
Amendment 10 #
2019/2073(DEC)
12. Stresses that the Agency’s clients - pharmaceutical industry companies - pay for the procedure, not for the outcome of the Agency’s assessments; understands that, according to the Agency, its recommendations are made independently and therefore do not create conflicts of interest; notes with satisfaction that the Agency ensures that its scientific committee members and experts, staff and management board members, do not have any financial or other interests in the pharmaceutical industry; expresses concerns however about the potential conflict of interest in case of fee-financed agencies, where agencies have to rely on membership fees as their main source of income;
Amendment 9 #
2019/2070(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Regrets the gender imbalance within the Agency's senior management, with seven out of nine members being of the same gender;
Amendment 17 #
2019/2066(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. AcknowledgWelcomes that, in light of the observations and comments from the discharge authority, the Centre has drafted rules related to the publication of management board meetings minutes; urges the Centre to quickly adopt themadopted the implementing rules concerning Regulation (EC) N°1049/2001 on public access to documents on the 2nd of September 2019; calls on the Centre to report to the discharge authority on the progress made regarding this matter;
Amendment 19 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Strongly believes that it is imperative to rise to the climate challenge in a way that promotes prosperity for all, builds sustainable growth, boosts employment and, strengthens competitiveness and addresses a range of social needs including education, health, social protection while tackling poverty; welcomes the powerful calls for action made by EU leaders at the recent UN climate change summit and the commitments made recently by several Member States to ramp up spending in areas such as energy efficiency and transport and energy infrastructure;
Amendment 28 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Proposes, therefore, a 2020 Union budget that makes an important contribution to tackling environmental challenges and climate change and offsets as much as possible the existing backlog towards reaching the target of 250 % of climate-related Union expenditure for the end of the period 2014-2020; proposes a significant reinforcement by more than EUR 2 billion above DB levels for budget lines across different Headings, and predominantly in Subheading 1a, which make a high contribution towards the climate- expenditure target; carefully targets those reinforcements towards lines that have an excellent implementation rate and the operational capacity to absorb the additional appropriations in 2020;
Amendment 35 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Proposes further targeted reinforcements to other budget lines related to Parliament’s priorities, in areas such as SMEs, digitalisation, cancer research, security and justice cooperation, migration and external policy;
Amendment 39 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Considers that an efficient fight against corruption, tax evasion and tax avoidance practiced by multinational companies and the richest individuals would make it possible to return to the national budgets of the Member States an amount estimated by the Commission at EUR 1 trillion per year; notes that there is in this matter a real deficit of action from the EU; stresses in this regard the urgent need to establish a European authority empowered to combat tax fraud and fiscal evasion;
Amendment 51 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that Horizon 2020 provides very strong European added value and makes a vital contribution to the development of green technology and climate- and environment-friendly innovation, so as to lay the foundations for a decarbonised future and reductions of emissions to match committments of the Paris Agreement; stresses, moreover, the importance of the programme for other significant areas of European research such as digitalisation and cancer research; significantly increases, therefore, the allocation of Horizon 2020 over the level of the DB by EUR 737,8 million in commitment appropriations; furthermore, in accordance with Article 15(3) of the Financial Regulation, makes available the entire amount of EUR 280,7 million in commitment appropriations de-committed in 2018 as a result of non-implementation of research projects, for the budget lines of Horizon 2020 that are most relevant to climate-related research projects;
Amendment 76 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Calls for the EU to increase its efforts to boost cohesion and social convergence in Europe; proposes that the European Social Fund budget, and notably the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) be doubled to overcome poverty in Europe;
Amendment 77 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Considers that sufficient means should be provided in the EU budget for the achievement of economic, social and territorial cohesion in the outermost regions of the European Union (OR) as well as for specific measures in these regions provided for by Article 349 TFEU, in line with the objectives and principles set out in the Commission communication of 24 October 2017 (COM(2017)0623) on ‘A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU’s outermost regions’;
Amendment 97 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Proposes, following the agreement on the appointment of the new European Chief Prosecutor, to endow her office with significant financial means and staff so that the EPPO be fully operational as it takes office in 2020;
Amendment 105 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Proposes a sizeable increase on the line 'Human development', which should aim at compensating the recent decision by the USA to cut funding for global development, especially for NGOs working in the field of reproductive health;
Amendment 134 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 – point c
Paragraph 39 – point c
c) in relation to the European Ombudsman, to add two AD posts above the 2020 budget, combined with minor cuts to three budget lines, in order to balance the amounts restored to two other lines;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2003(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. Whereas the budget of the European Parliament should guarantee its full legislative competence and allow its proper functionning;
Amendment 6 #
2019/2003(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the share of Parliament’s budget in 2020 should be maintained under 20 % of the heading V ceilat an appropriate level of the heading V ceiling in order to guarantee its proper functionning; notes that the level of estimates for 2020 corresponds to 18,38 %, which is lower than that achieved in 2019 (18,51 %) and the lowest part of heading V in more than 15 years;
Amendment 9 #
2019/2003(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that, in the event that the United Kingdom does not withdraw from the Union or withdraws without a deal, the proposed appropriations can be adjusted throughout the budgetary procedure, by the Bureau, the Committee on Budgets or the Plenary;
Amendment 23 #
2019/2003(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the inauguration of the Europa Experience centres, i.e. exhibition spaces, reproducing the successful concept of the BrusselsConsiders that the presence of Parlaementarium on a smaller scale; observes that for 2020 the installation of five new Europa Experience centres is planned in Liaison Officess should be limited to cities which are the work places of the European Parliament;
Amendment 29 #
2019/2003(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that the amount budgeted forConsiders that if a Member State plans the installation of five new Europa Experience centres in Liaison Offices covers the exhibition infrastructure itself, managed by DG COMM, but not the exhibition areas; asks for further details on an order of magnitude of the entire expected costs before Parliament's reading of the budget in autumn 2019t should cover itself the cost of the exhibition infrastructure and areas;
Amendment 36 #
2019/2003(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Asks that maximum effort be undertaken to complete as many of the Europa Experience centres as needed in order to increaseevaluate the impact and benefit of existing Parlementariums and Europa Experience centres, in terms of citizens´ engagement and, participation in the 2024 European elections, and to raise awareness about the Union; at the same time, calls for a continuous evaluation of the results achieved;
Amendment 62 #
2019/2003(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Requests that example be taken on the best practices of internalisation, such as in the Parliament security sector; calls for an assessment of the comparative cost of certain private versus internalised services; asks the Secretary General to present a proposal to pursue the internalisation of the services that are necessary, in particular to guarantee the full legislative role of the European Parliament, a propoer assistance to Members and staff, or to strengthen Parliament's cyber security and IT teams working on Parliament's own software development;
Amendment 66 #
2019/2003(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes theCalls for a revision of allowance rates for APAs incurred in respect of their duty travel between Parliament’s three places of work in order to align them with the allowance rates of Parliament officials;
Amendment 68 #
2019/2003(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Calls on the Secretary General to propose the extension of the status of Accredited Parliamentary Assistants to Local Assistants, in order to align their rights to those of the Accredited Parliamentary Assistants;
Amendment 69 #
2019/2003(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the decision on Members´ trainees taken by the Bureau on 10 December 2018; requests that the discussion on the technical aspects of that decision be finalised in order for it to enter into force on 2 July 2019; stresses that a binding minimum remunerations of trainees should, at least, cover their living expenses guarantee them a decent revenue; at least at the level of the minimum wage applicable in the working place of the trainee;
Amendment 72 #
2019/2003(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Reiterates its concern about the additional expenditure onjects the proposal for reducing the interpretation of thecoverage for oral explanations of votes during plenary sessions; urges the Secretary- General to present a detailed cost breakdown related to the oral explanation of votes; recalls that alternatives, such as a written explanation of votes or various public communication facilities, are available to Members wishing to explain their voting positions; in that context, considers that in order to achieve significant savings, the oral explanation of votes could be moved to the end of the agenda of each day of the plenary session, in respect of the principle of multilinguism; recalls that all Europeans are entitled to follow the Parliament’s work and debates in all official languages;
Amendment 90 #
2019/2003(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Considers that interpretation and translation are at the heart of an inclusive European democracy and key to to true support to citizen's engagement, and therefore rejects any cut in those services as it would undermine wide and inclusive accessibility to the European Parliament's activities, debates and documents;
Amendment 91 #
2019/2003(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30 b. Calls on the Secretary General to implement the decision adopted twice by the Plenary for the creation of an international sign language interpretation for all plenary debates in order to make them accessible to all European citizens;
Amendment 101 #
2019/2003(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls upon the Secretary-General and the Bureau to instil a culture of performance-based budgetingenvironmental sustainability across Parliament's administration, and a lean management approach in order to enhance efficiency, reduce paperwork and diminish bureaucracy in the institution's internal work; stresses that the experience of lean management is the continuous improvement of the work procedure thanks to simplification and to the experience of the administrative staff;
Amendment 103 #
2019/2003(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34 a. Requests full transparency on the use and management of the funding made available to European political parties and European foundations; requests a thorough evaluation and control of the budget spending by European political parties and foundations; draws attention to the conflict of interest stemming from the sponsorship of European political parties’ activities by private companies; calls therefore for a ban on donations and sponsorships of any kind from private entities and companies to European political parties and European foundations;
Amendment 98 #
2018/2624(RSP)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Believes that in order to respect the plurality of the European Union, the functions of Secretary General of the European Parliament, of the European Commission and of the European Council can not be occupied by officials of a same nationality. Calls on the three institutions to establish inter-institutional rules to address this problem and take that direction;
Amendment 15 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls for the EU to increase its efforts to boost cohesion and social convergence in Europe; proposes that the European Social Fund budget, and notably the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) be doubled to overcome poverty in Europe;
Amendment 30 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Considers that sufficient means should be provided in the EU budget for the achievement of economic, social and territorial cohesion in the outermost regions of the European Union (OR) as well as for specific measures in these regions provided for by Article 349 TFEU, in line with the objectives and principles set out in the Commission communication of 24 October 2017 (COM(2017)0623) on ‘A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU’s outermost regions’;
Amendment 39 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Considers that an efficient fight against corruption and tax evasion practised by multinational companies and the richest individuals would make it possible to return to the national budgets of the Member States an amount estimated by the Commission at EUR 1 trillion per year; notes that there is in this matter a real deficit of action from the EU; Stresses in this regard the urgent need to establish a European Authority empowered to combat tax fraud and fiscal evasion;
Amendment 39 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 d (new)
Citation 10 d (new)
– having regard to the Commission report of 15 December 2016 on the implementation of the scheme of specific measures for agriculture in favour of the outermost regions of the Union (POSEI),
Amendment 335 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P a (new)
Recital P a (new)
Pa. whereas the POSEI is an effective tool intended for the development and strengthening of sector structuring, which addresses the specific agricultural issues in the outermost regions; whereas the Commission, in its report to Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the POSEI, concluded that ‘taking into account the assessment of the [POSEI] scheme, a modification of basic Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 is not deemed necessary’;
Amendment 43 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas 150 million tons of plastics and microplastics have accumulated in the world’s oceans and seas, causing severe damage to marine fauna and flora, the climate and global biodiversity; whereas, according to the UN, if nothing is done, there will be more plastic than fish in the oceans by 2050;
Amendment 85 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas every year between 4.8 and 12.7 million tonnes of plastic waste enter the ocean;
Amendment 86 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas practically every type of plastic material and object can be found in the ocean from the Great Pacific garbage patch, containing at least 79.000 tons of plastic floating in an area of 1.6 million square kilometres, to the Earth's remotest areas such as the deep ocean floor and the Arctic;
Amendment 90 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas plastic makes up 85 per cent of beach litter;
Amendment 91 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas 90 per cent of all seabirds swallow plastic particles;
Amendment 94 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Regrets, however, that the strategy presented by the Commission relates only to voluntary commitments, and calls on the Commission to take binding legislative measures to implement practical and effective action to reduce the production and use of plastic and clean up plastic pollution from the end of 2018;
Amendment 128 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to fund and support innovation and research and to take tangible measures quickly to clear plastic pollution from the ocean and the seabed in their territories;
Amendment 186 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to come forward with an update of the essential requirements in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, addressing in particular prevention, design for circularity and over-packaging; believes that a clear labelling on recyclable packaging and information on recycled content will be key to enable consumers to make an enlightened choice in purchasing their products;
Amendment 273 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls for an action plan to phase out single-use plastic items within all buildings of the European Institutions;
Amendment 349 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 357 #
2018/2035(INI)
(1) Supports the Commission to further discuss the introduction of a EU tax on virgin plastics as a way to foster plastics reduction and the uptake of recycled plastics or other mechanisms that would help to internalise external costs due to plastics production, pollution and littering;
Amendment 408 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the Commission to introduce a ban on micro-plastics which are intentionally added to products, such as cosmetics and cleaning products, and for which viable alternatives are available;
Amendment 420 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Takes note of the good practice of Operation Clean Sweep and the Port of Antwerp’s ‘zero pellet loss’ initiative; believes there is scope to replicate this initiative at EU and global level, as well as throughout the entire plastic supply chain to prevent pellet loss across the supply chain, to tackle the second largest direct source of microplastic pollution in the EU;
Amendment 430 #
2018/2035(INI)
Research and Innovation
Amendment 447 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Stresses that sufficient funding of research and innovation is key to understand the source, quantification and impact of macro-, micro- and nanoplastics on the marine ecosystems and to develop innovative solutions; and calls therefore for a budget of at least €120 billion for Horizon Europe in the Multiannual Financial Framework after 2020;
Amendment 450 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Calls on the Commission to invest properly in new mechanisms of marine litter removal as several non- governmental organisations have already done; *Dive Against Debris Map, The Seabin Project, Libera Project (SEO Birdlife), 4Ocean, etc.
Amendment 457 #
2018/2035(INI)
34b. Calls on the Commission to establish in the context of the Framework Programme 9 a 'Mission Plastic Free Ocean' to reduce plastics entering the marine environment and collect plastics present in the ocean. Asks in this context to establish a European Ocean Agency dealing with the challenges of observation, coordination and implementation of European initiatives and the management of national and European funds to tackle marine litter and other marine and maritime challenges such as climate change and acidification;
Amendment 459 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 b (new)
Paragraph 34 b (new)
34b. Stresses that in order to facilitate the collection of marine litter, the local administration should be in charge of the creation of new jobs and opportunities in the region;
Amendment 460 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 c (new)
Paragraph 34 c (new)
34c. Highlights the innovative potential of start-ups in the context of recycling and upcycling;
Amendment 461 #
Amendment 462 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 d (new)
Paragraph 34 d (new)
34d. Calls on the Commission to step up efforts to increase ocean literacy in Europe to empower ocean engaged citizens and by doing so raise awareness about the environmental challenge of plastic pollution and other forms of marine litter;
Amendment 463 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 e (new)
Paragraph 34 e (new)
34e. Calls for an EU policy dialogue on marine litter and plastic pollution, bringing together representatives of civil society, the plastic industry, specific sectors such as the fishing, shipping and tourism, as well as scientists and politicians from the local to European level;
Amendment 464 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 f (new)
Paragraph 34 f (new)
34f. Emphasises the importance of projects such as fishing for litter campaigns and beach clean-ups;
Amendment 465 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 g (new)
Paragraph 34 g (new)
34g. Considering that abandoned, lost and otherwise discarded fishing gear accounts for at least 10 per cent of marine litter, calls for a better implementation of the compulsory reporting of lost fishing gear and measures to facilitate the collection, recycling and upcycling of fishing gear;
Amendment 474 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Calls on the Commission to undertake a major international initiative to clean up plastic pollution in the ocean and on the seabed;
Amendment 483 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Given that a great portion of plastic waste in the ocean originates from countries in Asia and Africa, the issues of plastic pollution and waste management capacities should be a priority in the context of the EU's external policy framework ranging from EU development policy, sustainable fisheries partnership agreements, to ocean partnerships in the framework of an international ocean governance;
Amendment 31 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas in the Member States and regions of the EU in which consumer products contain higher levels of fat and/or sugar than elsewhere, including the outermost regions, the rates and level of seriousness of chronic illnesses (e.g. diabetes and obesity) are also higher;
Amendment 129 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that their legislation requires products marketed throughout their territories and products for export to be of identical quality, in particular where fat and sugar levels are concerned;
Amendment 2 #
2018/0322(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Adopts its position at first reading, taking overRejects the Commission proposal;
Amendment 212 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In its Communication "A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU's outermost regions"26 , the Commission highlighted the outermost regions' specific transport, energy and digital needs and the necessity to provide Union funding to match these needs, including through the Programme. by applying co-financing rates to a maximum of 85% for financial assistance and open specific calls for outermost regions; __________________ 26 COM (2017)623
Amendment 252 #
2018/0228(COD)
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-viable 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, particularly in outermost regions as stated in article 349.º of the TFEU. 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 COM(2016) 587
Amendment 268 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Unconnected territories in all areas of the Union, including in central ones, represent bottlenecks and unexploited potential to the digital single market. In most rural and remote areas, particularly in outermost regions as stated in article 349.º of the TFEU, high quality Internet connectivity can play an essential role in preventing digital divide, isolation and depopulation by reducing the costs of delivery of both goods and services and partially compensating for remoteness. High quality Internet connectivity is necessary for new economic opportunities such as precision farming or the development of a bio-economy in rural areas. The Programme should contribute to providing all European households, rural or urban, with very high capacity fixed or wireless connectivity, focusing on those deployments for which a degree of market failure is observed and which can be addressed using low intensity grants. In doing so, the Programme should aim at achieving a comprehensive coverage of households and territories, as gaps in an already covered area are uneconomic to address at a later stage.
Amendment 271 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The deployment of backbone electronic communications networks, including with submarine cables connecting European territories, including outermost regions, to third countries on other continents or connecting outermost regions, European islands or overseas territories to the mainland, is needed in order to provide necessary redundancy for such vital infrastructure, and to increase the capacity and resilience of the Union's digital networks. However, such projects are often commercially non-viable without public support.
Amendment 465 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii a (new)
(iia) strength social, economic and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 645 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) projects aiming at the deployment of cross-border backbone networks linking the Union to third countries and reinforcing links within the Union territory, particularly projects in outermost regions, including with submarine cables, shall be prioritised according to the extent to which they significantly contribute to increasing the resilience and capacity of electronic communications networks in Union territory;
Amendment 647 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) with regard to coverage with very high capacity networks, priority shall be given to actions contributing to coverage of territories and population, particularly in outermost regions, in inverse proportion to the intensity of the grant support that would be required to allow the project to be implemented, relative to the applicable maximum co-financing rates laid down in Article 14. The extent to which the action contributes to ensuring comprehensive coverage of the territory and population within a certain project deployment area, while maximising potential positive spill- overs for territories and population in the vicinity of the project deployment area shall also be taken into account.
Amendment 793 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) actions supporting cross-border projects and projects in outermost regions in the field of renewable energy, including their conception, as defined in Part IV of the Annex to this Regulation, subject to the fulfilment of the conditions laid down in Article 7 of this Regulation.
Amendment 888 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) social, economic and territorial cohesion impact;
Amendment 913 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. For studies, the amount of Union financial assistance shall not exceed 50 % of the total eligible cost. For studies financed with the amounts transferred from the Cohesion Fund, the maximum co- financing rates shall be those applicable to the Cohesion Fund as specified in paragraph 2 (b). For studies in outermost regions the co-financing rates shall be to a maximum of 85%.
Amendment 920 #
2018/0228(COD)
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, including actions supporting ports of 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 959 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) As regards actions implementing sections of the comprehensive network located in outermost regions as provided in article 9 (2)(a) (iii), the co-financing rates shall be to a maximum of 85%.
Amendment 964 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) For works in outermost regions the co-financing rates shall be to a maximum of 85%.
Amendment 965 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. For works in the digital sector, the following maximum co-financing rates shall apply: for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in Article 3 (2) (c), the amount of Union financial assistance shall not exceed 30% of the total eligible cost. For works in outermost regions the co-financing rates shall be to a maximum of 85%. The co-financing rates may be increased up to 50% for actions with a strong cross-border dimension, such as uninterrupted coverage with 5G systems along major transport paths or deployment of backbone networks between Member States and between the Union and third countries, and up to 75% for actions implementing the Gigabit connectivity of socio-economic drivers. Actions in the field of providing local wireless connectivity in local communities shall be funded by Union financial assistance covering up to 100 % of the eligible costs, without prejudice to the principle of co- financing.
Amendment 970 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Opening specific calls for projects in outermost regions, covering the three thematics of the programme to the specific objectives referred to in Article 3 (2) (a) (iii).
Amendment 1169 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) 'permanent grassland and permanent pasture' (together referred to as 'permanent grassland') shall be land not included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more, used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally (self- seeded) or through cultivation (sown). It may include other species such as shrubs and/or trees which can be grazed or produce animal feed, including other shrub and/or tree species which can be grazed or produce livestock feed, but are effectively areas grazed by animals or maintained in a suitable state through a minimum of agricultural activity as defined by the Member States; Member States may also decide to consider permanent grassland: land which can be grazed and which forms part of established local practices where grasses and other herbaceous forage are traditionally not predominant in grazing areas, areas which can be grazed in which grasses and other herbaceous forage are not predominant or even present in the grazing areas but where animals graze or are kept in a suitable state through a minimum of agricultural activity;
Amendment 1187 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iiia) 'agro-silvopastural systems' shall be the land-use systems that combine keeping trees and farming, including livestock farming, on the same land in symbiosis with integrated management practices that ensure a balance between the productions.
Amendment 1489 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) promote women's equality and participation in the farming sector and in production and business structures in rural areas.
Amendment 1593 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall include in their CAP Strategic Plans a system of conditionality, under which an administrative penalty shall be imposed on beneficiaries receiving direct payments under Chapter II of this Title or the annual premia under Articles 65, 66 and 67 who do not comply with the statutory management requirements under Union law and the standards for good agricultural and environmental condition of land as well as the social and labour standards established in the CAP Strategic Plan, as listed in Annex III, relating to the following specific areas:
Amendment 1602 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) the rights of agricultural workers and farmers
Amendment 1700 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12a Obligations of Member States relating to social and labour conditions 1. Member States shall ensure that all recipients of CAP funds comply with social and labour law as regards both owners and co-owners, as well as permanent or temporary workers employed to carry out work related to the running of the holding. 2. Based on the seriousness of the infringements, Member States shall establish the severity of the sanctions, up to and including the loss of entitlement to support. 3. To this end, Member States shall provide for appropriate coordination between labour and social security authorities and agricultural authorities to ensure monitoring of employment and activity data. 4. The Commission may assist the Member States with the design of that tool.
Amendment 1815 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) the complementary income support for new women farmers
Amendment 1818 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(db) the income support for persons whose principal activity is farming.
Amendment 2059 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may decide to differentiate the amount of the basic income support per hectare amongst different groups of territories faced with similar socio-economic or agronomic conditions, in particular island territories, without allowing the continued use of the historical reference period as a reference basis for the calculation of basic support entitlements under any circumstances. In granting this basic income support, consideration shall be given to the sustainability of the holdings with the highest socio-environmental value (Natura 2000 and SATV).
Amendment 2067 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Member States having applied the basic payment scheme as laid down in Section 1 of Chapter I of Title III of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, may decide to grant the basic income support based on payment entitlements in accordance with Articles 20 to 24 of this Regulation. These payment entitlements shall expire in any event no later than 31 December 2026 in accordance with Articles 19.1a and 19.1b.
Amendment 2069 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall describe in the Strategic Plan for the CAP the process to be set up for the termination of payment entitlements, which shall start no later than 31 December 2023.
Amendment 2070 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. At the latest in claim year 2027, the support shall be paid as a uniform amount per hectare in all Member States, allowing for the possibility of differentiating the value of payment entitlements in accordance with Article 18(2).
Amendment 2128 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) women who enter farming, whether as owners or co-owners of a holding or as members of a company dedicated to agricultural activity;
Amendment 2177 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall grant annual income support per agricultural work unit to farmers whose principal activity is farming.
Amendment 2178 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 b (new)
The beneficiaries of the support provided for in the previous paragraph shall be: a) natural persons of 18 years or over who are neither retired nor in receipt of a total disability allowance in respect of all farming activities, and who derive at least 50 % of their total income from farming activities on their own holding and spend less than 50 % of their total working time on activities unrelated to farming; and b) legal persons where at least half of the partners and at least half of the share capital or shares are or are held by natural persons whose principal activity is farming. For legal persons made up exclusively or for the most part of other legal persons, account will be taken of associations or links with other companies in order to determine whether these links or associations mean that at least half of the partners and at least half of the share capital or the shares are or are held by natural persons whose principal activity is farming.
Amendment 2179 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 c (new)
For each relevant year, the payment per annual agricultural work unit shall be calculated by dividing the financial allocation of 15 % of the national allocation for direct support as defined in Article 86(5a) for this action included in the approved CAP Strategic Plan, by the number of annual agricultural work units recorded for each beneficiary.
Amendment 2185 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall provide for a complementary redistributive income support for sustainability (‘redistributive income support’) under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans. To implement this, Member States shall set aside at least 20 % of their national allocation under the first pillar.
Amendment 2211 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall use the following set of criteria to define the threshold for said small and medium-sized farms entitled to complementary support: number of hectares, profitability for the sector and productivity for the regions classified in line with Article 18(2). In all cases and for the purposes of this calculation, Member States shall take the average size of farms in each region and sector into account.
Amendment 2274 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States may lay down specific provisions so that young farmers who join farms operating as a cooperative do not lose their right to benefits when setting up. These provisions shall keep the principle of proportionality and identify the young farmer’s participation in the cooperative.
Amendment 2277 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 a (new)
Article 27 a (new)
Amendment 2279 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 b (new)
Article 27 b (new)
Amendment 101 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) As a global ocean actor andwith the largest maritime area in the world when including the Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories, the Union has become the world's fifth largest producer of seafood, the Union has a strong responsibility to protect, conserve and sustainably use the oceans and their resources. Preserving seas and oceans is indeed vital for a rapidly growing world population. It is also of socio-economic interest for the Union: a sustainable blue economy boosts investments, jobs and growth, fosters research and innovation and contributes to energy security through ocean energy. Moreover, safe and secure seas and oceans are essential for an efficient border control and for the global fight against maritime crime, thereby addressing citizens' security concerns.
Amendment 104 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Under direct management, the EMFF should develop synergies and complementarities with other relevant Union funds and programmes. It should also allow financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) xx/xx of the European Parliament and of the Council [Regulation on InvestEU]5. _________________ 5 OJ C […], […], p. […].
Amendment 117 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount, in current prices, to EUR 6 140 000 000. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 829 000 000 to support under directretain the same level as in the period 2014 - 2020 where and indirect managementcrease is not possible. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and, enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation, and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. For operations located in the outermost regions, the co-financing rate at 85% should not be decreased. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […].
Amendment 193 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the CFP. It has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector, sometimes with an important financial cost. It should therefore be possible for the EMFF to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation, with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations, like investments in selective fishing gears, in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the reduction and marketing of unwanted catches. It should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design, development, monitoring, evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between Member States ('quota swaps'), in order to mitigate the 'choke species' effect caused by the landing obligation.
Amendment 241 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) The outermost regions, as outlined in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank of 24 October 2017 entitled 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU's outermost regions'10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness, topography and climate as referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy, the EMFF should also be able to take into account the specific constraints recognized in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Therefore, for each outermost region, an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors, including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture, should be attached to the programme of the concerned Member States and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans. It should also be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularityfixed disadvantages. That support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation. In addition, a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions. _________________ 10 COM(2017) 623
Amendment 249 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) In order to maintain the competitiveness of certain fishery and aquaculture products originating in the outermost regions of the Union compared to similar products from other regions of the Union, the latter introduced in 1992 to offset the additional costs in the fisheries sector. These measures were set for the period2007-2013 by Regulation (EC) No 791/2007 and are continued by Regulation508/2014 in force for the period 2014-2020. It is necessary to maintain the support granted to offset the additional costs of fishing, rearing, processing and disposal of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions of the Union from January 1, 20201, so that compensation helps to maintain the economic viability of operators in these regions.
Amendment 250 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 b (new)
Recital 29 b (new)
(29b) In view of the differences in the flow conditions prevailing in the outermost regions, as well as fluctuations in catches, stocks and market demand, it is appropriate to leave it to the Member States concerned to determine the eligible for compensation, the corresponding maximum quantities and the amount of the compensation, within the limits of the overall allocation allocated to each Member State.
Amendment 252 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 c (new)
Recital 29 c (new)
(29c) Member States should be allowed to vary the list and quantities of fishery products concerned and the amount of the compensation within the limits of the overall allocation allocated to them. Similarly, they should be allowed to adapt their compensation schemes if the situation changes so that it can be justified.
Amendment 253 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 d (new)
Recital 29 d (new)
(29d) Member States should set the amount of the compensation at a level which adequately offsets the additional costs incurred as a result of the disadvantages of the outermost regions. To avoid overcompensation, the amounts involved should be proportional to the additional costs that the aid is intended to offset. To this end, account should also be taken of other types of public intervention affecting the level of incremental costs.
Amendment 380 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) Fostering sustainable fisheries and the protection, restoration and conservation of marine biological resources;
Amendment 393 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous and economically and socially cohesive coastal communities;
Amendment 398 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Support under the EMFF shall contribute as a matter of priority to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives of the Union. That contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex IV.
Amendment 401 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a Outermost Regions All the provisions of this Regulation must take into account the specific constraints recognized in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 428 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) EUR 131 072 900 000 for Guadeloupe, French Guiyana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réeunion and Saint- Martin .
Amendment 435 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The compensation referred to in Article 21 shall not exceed 50% of each of the allocations referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 2annually: (a) EUR 6 450 000 for the Azores and Madeira; (b) EUR 8 700 000 for the Canary Islands; (c) EUR 12 350 000 for the outermost French regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 494 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point i a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point i a (new)
(ia) the contribution of the programme to tackling IUU fishing
Amendment 497 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a (new)
(a) For the fishery and aquaculture products listed in Annex I to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to which Articles 107, 108 and 109 of that Treaty apply, the Commission may authorize, in accordance with Article 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, operating aid in the sectors of production, processing and the marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, aimed at alleviating the specific constraints on these regions linked to their remoteness, their insularity and their outermost region characteristics. Member States may grant additional financing for the implementation of the compensation plans referred to in Article 21. In this case, Member States shall notify to the Commission the State aid which it may approve in accordance with this Regulation, as part of these plans. State aid notified in this way is considered to be notified within the meaning of the first sentence of Article 108 (3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 591 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Amendment 672 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i (new)
i) By way of derogation from Article 13 (a), in the outermost regions, the aid referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted to anchored fish aggregating devices only if such devices contribute to sustainable and selective fishing.
Amendment 795 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) caught by Union fishing vessels registered in the port of one of the regions referred to in paragraph 1 but not operating or involved in that region;
Amendment 796 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 21 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. The compensation paid to the beneficiaries carrying out activities referred to in paragraph 1 in the outermost regions or owning a vessel registered in a port of these regions and operating there shall, in order to avoid overcompensation, take into account:
Amendment 817 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) the protection of species under Directive 92/43/EEC and, Directive 2009/147/EC, in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 92/43/EEC, and the protection of all species covered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and/or included in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
Amendment 900 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. By way of derogation from Article 13 (h), in the outermost French regions, the aid referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted for the construction of new ports, new landing sites or new auction halls only if infrastructure contribute to sustainable and selective fishing.
Amendment 906 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The EMFF may support research on marine environments and seabeds, seabed mapping and detailed profiling of oceans and seabeds. 2. The EMFF may also support the collection, management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine environment, with a view to:
Amendment 993 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 a (new)
Article 54 a (new)
Article 54 a Review of POSEI and the Outermost Regions Before the end of the year 2023 the Commission shall present a report on the application of all the provisions of these Regulations specifically concerning the Outermost Regions, with appropriate proposals. The Commission is examining the possibility of creating a Distance and Insularity Option Program (POSEI) for maritime affairs and fisheries.
Amendment 10 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
having regard to its Resolution of 14 June 2017 on promoting cohesion and development in the outermost regions of the EU: implementation of Article 349 of the TFEU (2016/2250(INI));
Amendment 18 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The outermost regions of the EU account for a considerable part of the world's biodiversity (around 20% of the world's lagoons and coral reefs) and are at greater risk of the catastrophic and irreversible effects of global warming and the erosion of biodiversity than any other European regions. The outermost regions must therefore be given a specific minimum budget, in particular the French outermost regions, which were unjustly excluded by the EU from the Birds and Habitats Directives and are therefore not covered by a binding regulatory framework for the protection of species and habitats, nor do they receive Natura 2000 funds, although they are all global biodiversity hubs and some are classified - or in the process of being classified - as UNESCO world heritage sites. The French outermost regions have not been fairly treated in the allocation of the various European funds for financing the protection of biodiversity in these territories. At least 2% of funding for the LIFE programme should therefore be allocated to the outermost regions to protect their invaluable biodiversity, and at least 1% to the French outermost regions to compensate for the years of funding they have missed out on.
Amendment 21 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 14 June 2017 on promoting cohesion and development in the outermost regions of the EU: implementation of Article 349 TFEU (2016/2250(INI));
Amendment 22 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In the implementation of the Programme due consideration should be given to the strategy for outermost regions30 in view of Article 349 TFEU and the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these regions. The LIFE funding granted to these regions should therefore be increased significantly, given that it does not currently reflect the real needs and urgency of meeting the objectives of this regulation, in particular: to contribute to the shift towards a clean, circular, energy- efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient economy, including through the transition to clean energy, to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, thereby contributing to sustainable development. Union policies other than environmental, climate and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account. _________________ 30 COM(2017) 623 final COM(2017) 623 final
Amendment 32 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) At least 2% of all funding from the LIFE programme must be allocated to the outermost regions, and at least 1% to the French outermost regions;
Amendment 33 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) particular attention shall be paid to the allocation of funding for, and the implementation of, projects in the outermost regions.
Amendment 37 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The outermost regions of the EU account for a considerable part of the world's biodiversity (around 20% of the world's lagoons and coral reefs) and are at greater risk of the catastrophic and irreversible effects of global warming and the erosion of biodiversity than any other European region. The outermost regions must therefore be given a specific minimum budget, in particular the French outermost regions, which were unjustly excluded by the EU from the Birds and Habitats Directives and are therefore not covered by a binding regulatory framework for the protection of species and habitats, nor do they receive or Natura 2000 funds, while they are all global biodiversity hubs and some are classified - or in the process of being classified - as UNESCO world heritage sites. The French outermost regions have not been fairly treated in the allocation of the various European funds for financing the protection of biodiversity in these territories. At least 2% of funding for the LIFE programme shall therefore be allocated to the outermost regions to protect their invaluable biodiversity, and at least 1% will be allocated to the French outermost regions to compensate for the years of funding they have missed out on.
Amendment 38 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The voluntary scheme for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Territories of European Overseas (BEST) promotes the conservation of biodiversity, including marine biodiversity, and sustainable use of ecosystem services, including ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation, in the Union's Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories. BEST has helped to raise awareness for the ecological importance of the Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories for conserving global biodiversity. In their Ministerial Declarations in 2017 and 2018, Overseas Countries and Territories have expressed their appreciation for this small grant scheme for biodiversity. It is appropriate to allow the Programme to continue financing small grants for biodiversity in both, but has barely contributed to the protection of diversity. It is far from enough to fight biodiversity loss in these regions. It should therefore be made to last longer by integrating it into the LIFE programme and increasing its budget. It is not, however, a substitute for the other funds granted under the LIFE programme to the Ooutermost Rregions and the Overseas Countries and Territories.
Amendment 48 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In the implementation of the Programme due consideration should be given to the strategy for outermost regions30 in view of Article 349 TFEU and the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these regions. The funding granted to these regions under the LIFE programme should therefore be increased significantly, given that it does not currently reflect the real needs and urgency of meeting the objectives of this regulation, in particular: to contribute to the shift towards a clean, circular, energy- efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient economy, including through the transition to clean energy, to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, thereby contributing to sustainable development. Union policies other than environmental, climate and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account. _________________ 30 COM(2017) 623 final
Amendment 74 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Pursuing the achievement of the Union's objectives and targets set by environmental, climate and related clean energy legislation, policy, plans and international commitments, the Programme should contribute to the shift towards a clean, circular, energy-efficient, low- carbon and climate-resilient economy, to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and health and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, either through direct interventions or by supporting the integration of those objectives in other policies.
Amendment 75 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Given its characteristics and size, the LIFE Programme cannot solve all environmental and climate problems. Its aim should be, instead, to focus on the most urgent problems, and to act as a catalyst for the drafting and implementation of policies, while providing and disseminating solutions and best practices for achieving the environmental and climate objectives, and promoting innovative technologies relating to the environment and climate change. To that end, the LIFE Programme should support the implementation of the Union’s general action programme for the environment.
Amendment 77 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) The success of integrated projects is dependent on close cooperation between national, regional and local authorities and the non-state actors associated with the LIFE Programme's objectives. The principles of transparency and disclosure of decisions concerning the development, implementation, assessment and monitoring of projects should therefore be adhered to.
Amendment 78 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 c (new)
Recital 3 c (new)
(3c) The Union is a party to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (the ‘Aarhus Convention’). The work of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and networks of non-profit- making entities which pursue an aim of general Union interest should therefore be supported, since they are effective in supporting the aims of the Aarhus Convention by advocating the concerns and views of Union citizens as part of the policy development process as well as in supporting its implementation, and in raising awareness of environmental and climate-related problems and policy responses. It is appropriate for the LIFE Programme to support a broad range of NGOs as well as networks of non-profit- making entities which pursue an aim of general Union interest, primarily active in the field of environment or climate action, through the competitive and transparent award of operating grants, in order to help them make effective contributions to Union policy, and to promote and strengthen implementation and enforcement of Union environmental and climate objectives, as well as strengthen their capacity to become more efficient partners.
Amendment 82 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) At least 2% of all funding from the LIFE programme must be allocated to the outermost regions, and at least 1% to the French outermost regions;
Amendment 83 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Programme should contribute to sustainable development and to the achievement of the objectives and targets of the Union environment, climate and relevant clean energy legislation, strategies, plans and international commitments, in particular the United Nations 2030 Agenda for the Sustainable Development8, the Convention on Biological Diversity9 and, the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change10 ("Paris Agreement on Climate Change"). _________________ 10 , the United Nations Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, the REACH and Seveso III Directives and the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution. _________________ 10 OJ L 282, 19.10.2016, p. 4. OJ L 282, 19.10.2016, p. 4. 8 Agenda 2030, Resolution adopted by UN GA on 25/09/2015. 9 93/626/EEC: Council Decision of 25 October 1993 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on Biological Diversity, (OJ L 309, 13.12.1993, p. 1).
Amendment 86 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) For achieving the overarching objectives, the implementation of the Circular economy package11, the 2030 Climate and Energy Policy Framework12,13,14, Union nature legislation15, as well as of related policies16,17,18,19,20, is of particular importance. _________________ 11and of the REACH, pesticides and biocides regulations, is of particular importance. _________________ 11 COM(2015) 614 final, 02.12.2015. COM(2015) 614 final, 02.12.2015. 12 2030 Climate and Energy Policy Framework, COM(2014)15, 22.01.2014. 13 EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change, COM(2013)216, 16.04.2013. 14 Clean Energy for all Europeans package, COM(2016) 860, 30.11.2016. 15 Action Plan for nature, people and the economy, COM(2017)198, 27.04.2017. 16 Clean Air Programme for Europe, COM(2013)918. 17 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1). 18 Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection, COM(2006)231. 19 Low Emission Mobility Strategy, COM(2016) 501; 20 Action Plan on Alternative Fuels Infrastructure under Article 10(6) of Directive 2014/94/EU, 8.11.2017.
Amendment 89 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Complying with the Union's commitments under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change requires the transformation of the Union into an energy efficient, low carbon and climate resilient society. This in turn requires actions, with a special focus on sectors that contribute most to the current levels of CO2 output and pollution as well as actions designed to reduce and eliminate the extraction, use and subsidising of fossil fuels, contributing to the implementation of the 2030 energy and climate policy framework and the Member States' Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans and preparations for the Union's mid-century and long-term climate and energy strategy. The Programme should also include measures contributing to the implementation of the Union's climate adaptation and mitigation policy to decrease vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change.
Amendment 93 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) particular attention is paid to granting funds for the implementation of projects carried out in the outermost regions.
Amendment 107 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The outermost regions of the EU account for a considerable part of the world's biodiversity (around 20% of the world's lagoons and coral reefs) and are at greater risk of the catastrophic and irreversible effects of global warming and the erosion of biodiversity than any other European regions. The outermost regions must therefore be given a specific minimum budget, in particular the French outermost regions, which were unjustly excluded by the EU from the Birds and Habitats Directives and are therefore not covered by a binding regulatory framework for the protection of species and habitats. They do not receive Natura 2000 funds either, even though they are all global biodiversity hubs and some are classified, or are in the process of being classified, as UNESCO world heritage sites. The French outermost regions have not been fairly treated in the allocation of the various European funds for the protection and funding of biodiversity in these territories. At least 2% of funding for the LIFE programme should therefore be allocated to the outermost regions to protect their invaluable biodiversity, and at least 1% to the French outermost regions to compensate for the years of funding they have missed out on.
Amendment 109 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The voluntary scheme for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Territories of European Overseas (BEST) promotes the conservation of biodiversity, including marine biodiversity, and sustainable use of ecosystem services, including ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation, in the Union's Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories. BEST has helped to raise awareness for the ecological importance of the Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories for conserving global biodiversity. In their Ministerial Declarations in 2017 and 2018, Overseas Countries and Territories have expressed their appreciation for this small grant scheme for biodiversity. It is appropriate to allow the Programme to continue financing small grants for biodiversity in both the Outermost Regions and the Overseas Countries and Territorie, but has barely contributed to the protection of biodiversity. It is far from enough to fight biodiversity loss in these regions. It should therefore be made more permanent by integrating it into the LIFE Programme and increasing its budget. It is not, however, a substitute for the other funds granted under the LIFE Programme to the Outermost Regions.
Amendment 117 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Union's long-term objective for air policy is to achieve levels of air quality that do not cause significant negative impacts on and risks to human health. Public awareness about air pollution is high and citizens expect authorities to act. Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council26 stresses the role Union funding can play in achieving clean air objectives. Therefore, the Programme should support projects, including strategic integrated projects, which have the potential to leverage public and private funds, to be showcases of good practice and catalysts for the implementation of air quality plans and legislation at local, regional, multi- regional, national and trans-national level. The Programme should prioritise funding for actions to tackle climate change and air quality at the same time. _________________ 26 Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants, amending Directive 2003/35/EC and repealing Directive 2001/81/EC (OJ L 344, 17.12.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 143 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In the implementation of the Programme due consideration should be given to the strategy for outermost regions30 in view of Article 349 TFEU and the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these regions. The LIFE funding granted to these regions should therefore be increased significantly, given that it does not currently reflect the real needs and urgency of meeting the objectives of this regulation, in particular: to contribute to the shift towards a clean, circular, energy- efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient economy, including through the transition to clean energy, to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, thereby contributing to sustainable development. Union policies other than environmental, climate and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account. _________________ 30 COM(2017) 623 final COM(2017) 623 final
Amendment 169 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) ‘quality of life’ means a high level of health and well-being in all sections of the population, particularly for those persons most exposed to environmental degradation and climate change, as well as access to environmental information and justice and a reduction in health and energy poverty inequalities;
Amendment 175 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Programme is to protect and improve the quality of the environment, to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystems, to support the implementation and management of the Natura 2000 network, to contribute to the shift towards a sustainable, clean, circular, energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate- resilient economy, including through the transition to cleanhealthy ecosystems, clean and renewable energy, to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and health and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, thereby contributing to sustainable development.
Amendment 184 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) to develop, demonstrate and promote innovative techniques and approaches for reaching the objectives of the Union legislation and policy on environment and climate action, including the transition to clean energyand renewable energy and better health protection, and to contribute to the application of best practice in relation to nature and biodiversity;
Amendment 192 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to support the development, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of the relevant Union legislation and policy, including by improving governance through enhancing capacities of public and private actors and the capacities and involvement of civil society, NGOs and other local actors;
Amendment 196 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) to support the implementation of the EU’s environmental action programmes.
Amendment 199 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
(b) the sub-programme Circular Economy, Health and Quality of Life;
Amendment 206 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 5 450 000 0001% of the MFF in current prices.
Amendment 210 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) EUR 3 500 000 00064.2% for the field Environment, of which
Amendment 216 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
(1) EUR 2 150 000 00061.4% for the sub- programme Nature and Biodiversity and
Amendment 220 #
2018/0209(COD)
(2) EUR 1 350 000 00038.6% for the sub- programme Circular Economy and Quality of Life;
Amendment 224 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) EUR 1 950 000 00035.8% for the field Climate Action, of which
Amendment 227 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 1
(1) EUR 950 000 00048.8% for the sub- programme Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation and
Amendment 230 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 2
(2) EUR 1 000 000 00051.2% for the sub- programme Clean Energy Transition.
Amendment 231 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) At least 2% of all funding from the LIFE programme must be allocated to the outermost regions, and at least 1% to the French outermost regions;
Amendment 253 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
The Programme shall be implemented in a way which ensuresCommission shall ensure that the Programme is implemented consistently and shall ensure that there its consistency, coordination and integration with the EU’s environmental objectives and with the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, Horizon Europe, the Connecting Europe Facility and InvestEU, in order to create synergies, particularly as regards strategic nature projects and strategic integrated projects, and to support the uptake and replication of solutions developed under the Programme.
Amendment 262 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Grants under the Programme shall be awarded and managed in accordance with Title VIII of the Financial Regulation. The rate of co-financing shall be 85% of eligible costs. A co-financing rate of 100% of eligible costs shall be granted for projects implemented in the outermost regions.
Amendment 266 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) other actions needed for the purpose of achieving the general objective set out in Article 3(1), such as operating grants.
Amendment 289 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) projects with the highest potential of being replicated and taken-up by the public or private sector or of mobilising the largest investments or financial resources (catalytic potential) shall be given priorityand with the greatest impact;
Amendment 293 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
fb. projects must be geographically balanced;
Amendment 298 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
fa. particular attention shall be paid to the allocation of funding for, and the implementation of, projects in the outermost regions.
Amendment 312 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall ensure that the multiannual work programmes are addressed to all stakeholders, including civil society organisations as potential beneficiaries, and shall ensure that they have access to the LIFE programme.
Amendment 340 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – point 1.2
Annex II – point 1 – point 1.2
1.2. Number of projects applying best practice in relation to nature and biodiversity, climate change, air quality and health;
Amendment 343 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – point 1.4
Annex II – point 1 – point 1.4
1.4. Number of projects improving governance through enhancing capacities of public and private actors and the capacities and involvement of civil society;
Amendment 348 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.1 – indent 2
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.1 – indent 2
– Circular Economy, Health and Quality of Life covering at least the following
Amendment 349 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.1 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.1 – indent 3 a (new)
- Chemical Substances
Amendment 357 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.1 a (new)
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.1 a (new)
2.1a. Implementation of the general action programme for the environment;
Amendment 23 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The ESF+ should contribute to the reduction of poverty by supporting national schemes aiming to alleviate food and material deprivation and promote social integration of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion and the most deprived. With a view that at Union level at least 4% of the resources of the ESF+ strand under shared management supports the most deprived, Member States should allocate at least 24% of their national resources of the ESF+ strand under shared management to address the forms of extreme poverty with the greatest social exclusion impact, such as homelessness, child poverty and food deprivation. Due to the nature of the operations and the type of end recipients, it is necessary that simpler rules apply to support which addresses material deprivation of the most deprived.
Amendment 29 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a minimum amount of resources is targeting those most in need Member States should allocate at least 2530% of their national ESF+ resources of the ESF+ strand under shared management to fostering social inclusion.
Amendment 55 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall allocate at least 24% of their ESF+ resources under shared management to the specific objective of addressing material deprivation set out in point (xi) of Article 4(1).
Amendment 57 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
In duly justified cases, the resources allocated to the specific objective set out in point (x) of Article 4(1) and targeting the most deprived may be taken into account for verifying compliance with the minimum allocation of at least 24% set out in the first subparagraph of this paragraph.
Amendment 75 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The cross-border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions, and to exploit the untapped growth potential in border areas as evidenced in the Communication of the Commission 'Boosting Growth and Cohesion in EU Border Regions’23 ('Border Regions Communication'). Consequently, the cross-border component should be limited to cooperation on land borders and cross- border cooperation on maritime borders should be integrated into the transnational componentross-border cooperation should support regions located on land or maritime borders. _________________ 23 Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament 'Boosting growth and cohesion in EU border regions' - COM(2017) 534 final, 20.9.2017.
Amendment 136 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) It is necessary to set out the resources allocated to each of the different components of Interreg, including each Member State's share of the global amounts for the cross-border cooperation, the transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation, the outermost regions’ cooperation and the interregional cooperation, the potential available to Member States concerning flexibility between those components. Compared to the programming period 2014-2020, the share for cross-border cooperation should be reduced, while the share for transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation should be increased because of the integration of maritime cooperation, and aA new outermost regions’ cooperation component should be created.
Amendment 166 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Although Interreg programmes with the participation of third countries, partner countries or OCTs should be implemented under shared management, outermost regions’ cooperation may be implemented under shared or indirect management. Specific rules should be set out how to implement those programmes as a whole or partially under indirect management.
Amendment 189 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
(a) internal cross-border cooperation between adjacent landland or maritime border regions of two or more Member States or between adjacent landland or maritime border regions of at least one Member State and one or more third countries listed in Article 4(3); or
Amendment 197 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) external cross-border cooperation, between adjacent landland or maritime border regions of at least one Member State and of one or more of the following:
Amendment 227 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. For cross-border cooperation, the regions to be supported by the ERDF shall be the NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along all internal and external land or maritime borders with third countries or partner countries.
Amendment 241 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. For external cross-border cooperation, the regions to be supported by IPA III or NDICI shall be NUTS level 3 regions of the respective partner country or, in the absence of NUTS classification, equivalent areas along all land or maritime borders between Member States and partner countries eligible under IPA III or NDICI.
Amendment 278 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF resources for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) shall amount to EUR 8 430 000 000 ofbe at least equivalent to the amount taken in the 2014-2020 period from the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the ERDF, ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund for the 2021- 2027 programming period and set out in Article [102(1)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR].
Amendment 361 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
The co-financing rate at the level of each Interreg programme shall be not higher than 70 %, unless, with regard to external cross-border or component 3 Interreg programmes, a higher percentage is fixed in Regulations (EU) [IPA III], [NDICI] or Council Decision (EU) [OCTP] respectively or in any act adopted thereunder85 %.
Amendment 508 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
For Interreg operations under component 3 Interreg programmes, the partners from outermost regions and third countries, partner countries or OCTs shall be required to cooperate only in threewo of the four dimensions listed in the first subparagraph.
Amendment 643 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 5
Article 44 – paragraph 5
5. With regard to an Interreg programme under component 2B or under component 3 or under component 1 where the latter covers long borders with heterogenous development challenges and needs, Member States and, where applicable, third countries, partner countries and OCTs participating in an Interreg programme may define sub- programme areas.
Amendment 729 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 3
Article 52 – paragraph 3
3. Third countries, partner countries and OCTs participating in an Interreg programme shallmay delegate staff to the joint secretariat of that programme or shall set up a branch office or point of contact in its respective territory, or shall do both.
Amendment 75 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) On 20 June 2017, the Council endorsed the Union response to the 'UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ - a sustainable European future’; the Council underlined the importance of achieving sustainable development across the three dimensions (economic, social and environmental), in a balanced and integrated way; it is vital that the Sustainable Development Goals are mainstreamed into and sustainable development is applied as an essential guiding principle for all Union internal and external policy areas; the objectives of cohesion policy and its financing instruments should be pursued to contribute to implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 76 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Regulation (EU) 2018/XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council [new CPR]16 sets out common rules applicable to various funds including the European Regional Development Fund ('ERDF'), the European Social Fund Plus ('ESF+'), the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development ('EAFRD'), the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund ('EMFF'), the Asylum and Migration Fund ('AMIF'), the Internal Security Fund ('ISF') and the Border Management and Visa Instrument ('BMVI') which operate under a common framework ('the Funds'). _________________ 16 [Full reference - new CPR]. [Full reference - new CPR].
Amendment 86 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union ('TEU') and in Article 10 of the TFEU, including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the TEU, should be respected in the implementation of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Member States should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the Union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services. Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalitiesocial and income inequalities, at furthering the fight against poverty, at the preservation and promoting the creation of quality jobs with attendant rights and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective, as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion. The objectives of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in Articles 11 and 191(1) of the TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
Amendment 104 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to support the efforts of Member States and regions in facing new challenges and ensuring a high level of security for their citizenup to rising regional regional and social disparities, new challenges and ensuring inclusive societies as well as the prevention of radicalisation, while relying on the synergies and complementarities with other Union policies, investments under the ERDF should contribute to security in areas where there is a need to ensure safe and secur, modern and accessible public spaces and critical infrastructure, such as transport and energycommunication, public transport, energy and universal, high-quality public services which are vital to address regional and social disparities, promote social cohesion and regional development and encourage enterprises and people to stay in the their local area.
Amendment 111 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In addition, investments under the ERDF should contribute to the development of a comprehensive high- speed digital infrastructure network, and to promoting cleanpollution-free and sustainable multimodal urban mobility.
Amendment 121 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to improve the overall administrative capacity of public institutions and governance in Member States, regions and municipalities implementing programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, it is necessary to enable supporting measures under all of the specific objectives.
Amendment 128 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In the context of Union obligations under the Paris Agreement and in line with the 7th Environmental Action programme, new and ambitious targets for the environment, energy, waste management and climate have been introduced in Union legislation. In order to allow Member States and regions to meet the targets of a just transition to a socially and environmentally sustainable and inclusive economy adequate long term support schemes are indispesable. Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change and loss of biodiversity in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 biodiversity protection by targeting 30% of the EU budget expenditure to the supporting of climate objectives. Operations under the ERDF are expected to contribute 340 % of the overall financial envelope of the ERDF to climate and environment objectives. Operations under the Cohesion Fund are expected to contribute 3750% of the overall financial envelope of the Cohesion Fund to climate and environment objectives.
Amendment 138 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to concentrate the use of limited resources in the most efficient way, the support given to by the ERDF to productive investments under the relevant specific objective, should be limited to only micro, small and medium-sized enterprises ('SMEs') within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC19 and public sector companies, except where investments involve cooperation with SMEs in research and innovation activities . _________________ 19 Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium- sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36).
Amendment 141 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The ERDF should strengthen its direct support to subnational governments by ensuring enhanced financing and tailored instruments for territorial development, boosting the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on the ground and help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments. ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key Union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR]. Therefore support from the ERDF should be concentrated on the policy objectives of 'a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation' and 'a greener, low-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management'and transport transition, the reduction of the impact of industry on the environment, green and blue investment, the circular economy, combatting and adapting to climate, sustainable water management and risk prevention and management' while taking account of the overall policy objectives of a more cohesive and solidarity-based Europe helping reduce economic, social and territorial asymmetries. That thematic concentration should be attained at natregional level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of Member Statecategories of regions formed according to respective gross national incomeregional gross domestic product. In addition, the methodology to classify Member Stateregions should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions.
Amendment 153 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to concentrate the support on key Union priorities and in line with the objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion set out in Article 174 TFEU and the policy objectives laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR], it is also appropriate that thematic concentration requirements should be respected throughout the programming period, including in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes.
Amendment 168 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member Statlocal and regional authorities and beneficiaries. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Funds on the ground.
Amendment 176 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In order to maximise the contribution to territorial development, actions in this field should be based on integrated territorial strategies including in urban areas. Therefore, the ERDF support should be delivered through the forms set out in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] ensuring appropriate involvement of local, regional and urban authorities, social partners and representatives of civil society.
Amendment 193 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In order to identify or provide solutions which address issues relating to sustainable urban development at Union level, the Urban Innovative Actions in the area of sustainable urban development should be replaced by a European Urban Initiative, to be implemented under direct or indirect management. That initiative should cover all urban areas and support the Urban Agenda for the European Union21 and investments under the ERDF should promote the polycentric development of a network of all types of urban areas in order to leverage the development of inland and rural regions and promote the development of essential public services at the local level. _________________ 21 Council Conclusions on an Urban Agenda for the EU of 24 June 2016.
Amendment 202 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation sets out the specific objectives and the scope of support from the European Regional Development Fund ('ERDF') with regard to the Investment for jobs and growth goal and the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) in line with the objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion set out in Article 174 TFEU and referred to in Article [4(2)] of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR].
Amendment 206 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) 'a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation'a more cohesive and solidarity-based innovative, sustainable and smart economic transformation', preservation and creation of sustainable and quality employment; ('PO 1') by:
Amendment 222 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, the provision of universal and modern public services, the scientific community, companies and governments;
Amendment 229 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) enhancing growth and competitiveness of SMEs, including social economy enterprises, namely the cooperative movement;
Amendment 236 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) developing skills for smart specialisation, industrial transiand sustainable circular specialisation, just transition, social innovation and entrepreneurship;
Amendment 239 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iv a) promoting the revitalisation and economic regeneration of regions suffering from demographic challenges and areas with natural handicaps;
Amendment 247 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) 'a greener, lowzero-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transitionand transport transition, environmentally friendly industry, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptationombating and adapting to climate change and risk prevention and management ('PO 2') by:
Amendment 261 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) promoting energy efficiency and saving measures;
Amendment 285 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
(vii) enhancing biodiversity, green infrastructure in the urban and rural environment, and reducing pollutionpreservation of natural ressources, reducing pollution protecting and promoting natural heritage;
Amendment 300 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
(vii a) promoting universal sustainable, emission-free multimodal mobility including appropriate infrastructure and noise reduction measures;
Amendment 309 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii b (new)
(vii b) promoting research, innovation and the uptake of technologies that reduce the environmental impact of production processes and services.
Amendment 323 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) developing a sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent, secure and intermodal TEN-T focussing on climate-friendly and environmentally friendly public transport and rail networks;
Amendment 347 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
(i) enhancing the effectinclusiveness of labour markets and access to quality employment through developing social innovation and infrastructure and promoting the social economy;
Amendment 362 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii
(iii) increasing the socioeconomic integration of marginalised communities, migrants and disadvantaged groups, through integrated measures including housing and social services, and the transition form institutional to family and community based care;
Amendment 371 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv
(iv) ensuring equal and universal access to health care through developing infrastructure, including primary care;
Amendment 383 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) helping ensuring the right to water, health, education, learning, culture and sport;
Amendment 427 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) supporting the capacity building of local and regional administrations, civil society organisations and citizens in order to localise the Sustainable Development Goals and to boosting implementation on the ground;
Amendment 450 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 541 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) productive investments in SMEs and public sector companies;
Amendment 735 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) support of innovative actions, including a programme of exchange for representatives of local and regional authorities and civil society organisations ('Erasmus for local and regional representatives');
Amendment 754 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The specific additional allocation for the outermost regions shall be used to offset the additional costs incurred in these regions as a result of one or several of the permanent restraints to their development listed in Article 349 of the TFEU. The provisions of Article 3(4) shall not apply to the specific additional allocation for the outermost regions.
Amendment 766 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. By way of derogation from Article 4 (1), the ERDF may support productive investment in enterprises in the outermost regions, irrespective of the size of those enterprises.
Amendment 135 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– Having regard to its resolution of 13 June 2017 on building blocks for a post-2020 EU cohesion policy (2016/2326(INI)),
Amendment 147 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The outermost regions and the northern sparsely populated regions should benefit from specific measures and from additional funding pursuant to Article 349 of the TFEUto offset handicaps resulting from the factors covered by Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Article 2 of Protocol No 6 to the 1994 Act of Accession.
Amendment 163 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on the European Union ('‘TEU'’) and in Article 10 of the TFEU, including the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the TEU and in Chapter Ia of this Regulation, should be respected in the implementation of the Funds, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Member States should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the Union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services. Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective, as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion. The objectives of the Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in Article 11 and Article 191(1) of the TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
Amendment 175 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union'’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 50% of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives.
Amendment 182 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Part of the budget of the Union allocated to the Funds should be implemented by the Commission under shared management with Member States within the meaning of Regulation (EU, Euratom) [number of the new Financial Regulation] of the European Parliament and of the Council12 (the '‘Financial Regulation'’). Therefore, when implementing the Funds under shared management, the Commission and the Member States should respect the principles referred to in the Financial Regulation, such as sound financial management, transparency and non- discrimination. _________________ 12Member States, at the appropriate territorial level in accordance with their institutional, legal and financial framework, and the bodies designated by them for that purpose should be responsible for preparing and implementing programmes. _________________ 12 OJ L […], […], p. […]. OJ L […], […], p. […].
Amendment 199 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the Funds, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil society and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/201413 should continue to applybe revised and strengthened. _________________ 13 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 200 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 214 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 225 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Member States should take account of the contents of their draft National Energy and Climate Plan, to be developed under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union14, and the outcome of the process resulting in Union recommendations regarding these plans, for their programmes, as well as for the financial needs allocated for low-carbon investments. _________________ 14 [Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union, amending Directive 94/22/EC, Directive 98/70/EC, Directive 2009/31/EC, Regulation (EC) No 663/2009, Regulation (EC) No 715/2009, Directive 2009/73/EC, Council Directive 2009/119/EC, Directive 2010/31/EU, Directive 2012/27/EU, Directive 2013/30/EU and Council Directive (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (COM/2016/0759 final/2 - 2016/0375 (COD)].
Amendment 230 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 245 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The Member State should carry out a mid-term review of each programme supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund. That review should provide a fully-fledged adjustment of programmes based on programme performance, while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant CSRs issued in 2024. In parallel, in 2024 the Commission should, together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025, review all Member States' total allocations under the Investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027, applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act. That review together with the outcome of the mid-term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Amendment 298 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
Amendment 357 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Amendment 363 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Amendment 371 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Amendment 374 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
(18) 'programme contribution' means the support from the Funds and the national public and private, if any, co-financing, to a financial instrumentco-financing;
Amendment 377 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 35
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 35
Amendment 385 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Horizontal principle of promoting equality and combating poverty and social exclusion The Member States and the Commission shall ensure that equality is promoted and defended and that poverty and social exclusion are tackled throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes, including in relation to monitoring, reporting and evaluation. The Member States and the Commission shall take appropriate measures to prevent all forms of inequality, social exclusion and poverty.
Amendment 386 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 b (new)
Article 3 b (new)
Article 3b Horizontal principle of environmental protection, sustainable development and the circular economy The objectives of the ESI Funds shall be pursued in line with the principle of sustainable development and with the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment, as set out in Article 11 and Article 191(1) TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle. The Member States and the Commission shall ensure that environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, the protection of biodiversity, disaster resilience and prevention, risk management and the circular economy are promoted in the preparation and implementation of Partnership Agreements and programmes.
Amendment 387 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 c (new)
Article 3 c (new)
Article 3c Horizontal principle of promoting equality between men and women and non-discrimination The Member States and the Commission shall ensure that equality between men and women and the integration of a gender perspective are taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes, including in relation to monitoring, reporting and evaluation. The Member States and the Commission shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation during the preparation and implementation of programmes. In particular, accessibility for persons with disabilities shall be taken into account throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes.
Amendment 388 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1 – chapter 1 a (new)
Title 1 – chapter 1 a (new)
Chapitre 1 bis : principes horizontaux
Amendment 400 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformationtransformation towards an innovative and smart circular economy geared to sustainability;
Amendment 423 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) a more social Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights and combating poverty, inequality and social exclusion;
Amendment 437 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Funds' policy aims shall be pursued within the framework of sustainable development, integrating the 'sustainability first' principle throughout the programming, monitoring and implementation processes so as to make the use of the Funds more effective and efficient.
Amendment 448 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States and the Commission shall ensure the coordination, complementarity and coherence between the Funds and other Union instruments such as the Reform Support Programme, including the Reform Delivery Tool, local and regional authorities and the Commission, basing their approach on the principles of partnership and multi-level governance, shall ensure coordination, complementarity and coherence between the Funds, including the EAFRD, and othe Technical Support Ir Union instrument.s They shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation.
Amendment 468 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. However, the Commission shall implement the amount of support from the Cohesion Fund transferred to the Connecting Europe Facility ('‘CEF'’), the European Urban Initiative, Interregional Innovative Investments, the amount of support transferred from the ESF+ to transnational cooperation, the amounts contributed to InvestEU37and technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [points (a) and (c) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation. _________________ 37 [Regulation (EU) No […] on […] (OJ L […], […], p. […])].
Amendment 475 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may implement outermost regions' cooperation under the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) under indirect management, with their consent.
Amendment 479 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. EFor the Partnership Agreement and for each programme, each Member State shall organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities, civil society and the social partners. That partnership shall include at least the following partners:
Amendment 506 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) relevant bodies representing civil society, the beneficiaries, environmental partners, and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non- discrimination.
Amendment 518 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. In accordance with the multi-level governance principle, the Member State shall involve those partners, in their own right, in the preparation of Partnership Agreements and throughout the preparation and, implementation and evaluation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with Article 34.
Amendment 525 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The organisation and implementation of partnership shall be carried out in accordance with the code of conduct for partnership and multi-level governance provided for in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20143838. _________________ 38 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 536 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States shall allocate at least 2% of the ESF+ and ERDF resources for capacity building for the social partners and civil society organisations.
Amendment 571 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the selected policy objectives, indicating by which of the Funds and programmes they will be pursued, and a justification thereto, and where relevant, a justification for using the delivery mode of the InvestEU, taking into account relevant country-specific recommendations;
Amendment 588 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) a summary of the policy choices and the main results expected for each of the Funds, including where relevant, through the use of InvestEU;
Amendment 610 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 640 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the Partnership Agreement and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund- specific rules. In its assessment, the Commission shall, in particular, take into account relevant country-specific recommendations.
Amendment 664 #
Amendment 758 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 765 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the socio-economic situation of the Member State or region concerned, in particular the gradual reduction in economic and social inequalities, poverty, tax evasion and social exclusion;
Amendment 768 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the progress in achieving the milestones, particularly combating global warming;
Amendment 794 #
Amendment 862 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare programmes to implement the Funds for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027. The programmes shall be prepared by the Member States or at subnational level, in cooperation with the partners referred to in Article 6 and in accordance with the code of conduct on partnership and multi-level governance.
Amendment 883 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) economic, social and territorial disparities, except for programmes supported by the EMFF and inequalities, poverty, social exclusion, tax fraud;
Amendment 888 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iii
Amendment 935 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point v a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point v a (new)
(va ) sustainability of investments;
Amendment 936 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point vi
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point vi
Amendment 978 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the programme and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific Regulations, as well as its consistency with the Partnership Agreement. In its assessment, the Commission shall, in particular, take into account relevant country-specific recommendations.
Amendment 990 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may make observations withduring three months of following the date of submission of the programme by the Member State.
Amendment 1004 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than sixtwo months after the date of submission of the programme by the Member State.
Amendment 1039 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The Member State may transfer during the programming period, in full compliance with the code of conduct on partnership, an amount of up to 510 % of the initial allocation ofwithin a priority and no more than 35 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same Fund of the same programme. For the programmes supported by the ERDF and ESF+, the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region.
Amendment 1218 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) for the ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, and for the Cohesion Fund support: 2,5 %3 % or 4 % for the outermost regions;
Amendment 1244 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) for the EMFF support: 6 % or 7 % for the outermost regions;
Amendment 1257 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Member State shall, in accordance with the code of conduct on partnership and multi-level governance and with its institutional, legal and financial framework, set up a committee to monitor the implementation of the programme ('monitoring committee'), in agreement with the managing authority, within three months of the date of notification to the Member State concerned of the decision approving the programme.
Amendment 1264 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3
Article 33 – paragraph 3
3. The monitoring committee shall meet at least once a year and shall review all issues that affect the programme'’s progress towards achieving its objectives. It shall verify that funds are not being allocated for purposes not in the general interest.
Amendment 1279 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the contribution of the programme to tackling the challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations;
Amendment 1305 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The managing authority shall electronically transmit to the Commission cumulative data for each programme by 31 January, 31 March, 31 May, 31 July, 30 SeptemberMay and 30 November of each year in accordance with the template set out in Annex VII.
Amendment 1314 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The first transmission shall be due by 31 JanuarMay 2022 and the last one by 31 January 2030.
Amendment 1369 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) reimbursement of eligible costs actually incurred by beneficiaries or the private partner of PPP operations and paid in implementing operations ;
Amendment 1370 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1
Article 47 – paragraph 1
Member States shall use the contribution from the Funds to provide support to beneficiaries in the form of grants, limited use of financial instruments or prizes or a combination thereof.
Amendment 1371 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) reimbursement of eligible costs actually incurred by a beneficiary or the private partner of PPP operations and paid in implementing operations, including contributions in kind and depreciation;
Amendment 1393 #
Amendment 1434 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 6
Article 57 – paragraph 6
6. Operations shall not be selected for support by the Funds where they have been physically completed or fully implemented before the application for funding under the programme is submitted to the managing authority, irrespective of whether all related payments have been made. This shall not apply to aid under Article 21 of the EMFF Regulation on compensation for additional fishery and aquaculture product costs in the outermost regions or specific ERDF operations for the ORs.
Amendment 1463 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 a (new)
Article 62 a (new)
Article 62a Compatibility with the State aid rules Operations financed under the programmes covered by this Regulation shall be considered to be complying with EU State aid rules.
Amendment 1527 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) ensure that selected operations are sustainable, respect biodiversity comply with the programme and provide an effective contribution to the achievement of its specific objectives;
Amendment 1534 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) ensure that selected operations which fall under the scope of Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council48 are subject to an environmental impact assessment or a screening procedure, including an in- depth evaluation of all possible alternatives, compliance with the Habitat and Bird Directives and quality public consultation on the basis of the requirements of thatose Directives as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council49 ; _________________ 48 Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1). 49 Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 amending Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 124, 25.4.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 1571 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 69 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1638 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) 2021: 0.53 %;
Amendment 1648 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 2022: 0.53 %;
Amendment 1679 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) 2023: 0.53 %;
Amendment 1687 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) 2024: 0.53 %;
Amendment 1710 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) 2025: 0.5; 3 %;
Amendment 1730 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) 2026: 0.53 %
Amendment 1765 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 91 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) serious suspicions that funds have been allocated for purposes not consistent with the general interest;
Amendment 1788 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 99 – paragraph 1
Article 99 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre-financing in accordance with Article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 85 and 86 by 26 December of the seconthird calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026.
Amendment 1808 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 99 – paragraph 3
Article 99 – paragraph 3
3. The part of commitments still open on 31 December 202930 shall be decommitted if the assurance package and the final performance report for programmes supported by the ESF+, the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund have not been submitted to the Commission by the time limit set out in Article 38(1).
Amendment 1821 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 103 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The resources for economic, social and territorial cohesion available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 330 624 388 6372 197 000 000 in 2018 prices.
Amendment 1829 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Resources for the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall amount to 97.5 % of the global resources (i.e., a total of EUR 322 194 388 6361 031 090 000) and shall be allocated as follows:
Amendment 1830 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) 61.6 % (i.e. a total of EUR 198 621 593 15222 563 063 807) for less developed regions;
Amendment 1834 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) 14.3 % (i.e. a total of EUR 45 934 516 5951 471 376 225) for transition regions;
Amendment 1838 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) 10.8 % (i.e., a total of EUR 34 842 689 009 042 560 740) for more developed regions;
Amendment 1841 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) 12.8 % (i.e., a total of EUR 416 348 556 87732 633 609) for Member States supported by the Cohesion Fund;
Amendment 1846 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) 0.4 % (i.e., a total of EUR 1 447 034 001621 456 739) as additional funding for the outermost regions identified in Article 349 of the TFEU and the NUTS level 2 regions fulfilling the criteria laid down in Article 2 of Protocol No 6 to the 1994 Act of Accession.
Amendment 1848 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 104 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The amount of resources available for the ESF+ shall amount to 27.6 % of the resources under the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall be EUR 88 646 194 590(i.e., EUR 99 786 000 000). This amount does not include the financial envelope for the Employment and Social Innovation strand or the Health strand.
Amendment 1854 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 104 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The amount of additional funding for the outermost regions referred to in point (e) in paragraph 1 allocated to the ESF+ shall be EUR 376 928 934correspond to 0.4 % of the resources referred to in the first subparagraph (i.e. EUR 424 296 054 in 2018 prices).
Amendment 1885 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 7
Article 104 – paragraph 7
7. Resources for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) shall amount to 2.53 % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the Funds for the period 2021-2027 (i.e. a total of EUR 8 430 000 000).
Amendment 1906 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) 7085 % for the less developed regions;
Amendment 1932 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 5570 % for the transition regions;
Amendment 1957 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) 40 50% for the more developed regions.
Amendment 1966 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The co-financing rates set out under point (a), shall also apply to outermost regions. This rate also includes the additional allocation for the outermost regions.
Amendment 1971 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
The co-financing rate for the Cohesion Fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than 70 85%.
Amendment 1981 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
The ESF+ Regulation may establish higher co-financing rates for priorities supporting innovative actions in accordance with Article [14] of that Regulation as well as for the ‘employment and growth objective’ and, more specifically, for combating material deprivation and social exclusion under Article [7][4] of the Regulation.
Amendment 1990 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 106 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The co-financing rate for Interreg programmes shall be no higher than 70 85%.
Amendment 2007 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
Amendment 2008 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 2
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2016 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 3 – paragraph 4
Annex V – point 3 – paragraph 4
Amendment 2075 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 9
Annex XXIV – point 9
9. An additional special allocation corresponding to an aid intensity of EUR 340 per inhabitant per year will be allocated to the outermost NUTS level 2 regions and the northern sparsely populated NUTS level 2 regions. That allocation will be distributed per region and Member State in a manner proportional to the total population of those regions.
Amendment 2110 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – row 042
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – row 042
Amendment 249 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)
Recital 34 a (new)
(34a) In accordance with Article 349, Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions' participation in all actions. Mobility exchanges for their artists and their works, and cooperation between people and organisations from these regions and third countries, their neighbours, should be fostered. It will thus be possible for them to benefit equally from the competitive advantages that the cultural and creative industries can offer, in particular economic growth and employment. Such measures will be monitored and evaluated regularly.
Amendment 301 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a European added value Recognising the intrinsic and economic value of culture, the Programme shall support actions and activities with a European added value in the cultural and creative sectors through one or more of the following: (a) the transnational character of actions and activities which complement regional, national, international and other Union programmes and policies, and the impact of such actions and activities on citizens’ access to culture and active engagement, education, social inclusion and intercultural dialogue; (b) the development and promotion of transnational and international cooperation between cultural and creative players, including artists, audiovisual professionals, cultural and creative organisations and SMEs and audiovisual operators, focused on stimulating more comprehensive, rapid, effective and long- term responses to global challenges, in particular to the digital shift; (c) the economies of scale and critical mass which Union support fosters, creating a leverage effect for additional funds; (d) ensuring a more level playing field in the Union cultural and creative sectors by taking account of low production capacity countries or countries or regions with linguistic or geographical specificities such as the outermost regions as recognized in Article 349 TFEU; (e) promoting a narrative on European common roots and diversity.
Amendment 302 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to strengthen the cross-border dimension and circulation of European cultural and creative operators and works;, including through residency programmes, touring, events, exhibitions and festivals, taking into special consideration the regions with specific geographic difficulties such as the outermost regions of the Union.
Amendment 345 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) to contribute to the Union 's global strategy for international relations through cultural diplomacy, including the outermost regions as key players.
Amendment 46 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a DIRECTIVEREGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 50 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The high functionality and relatively low cost of plastic means that this material is increasingly ubiquitous in everyday life. Its growing use of plastic in short- lived applications, which are not designed for re-use or cost-effective recycling means that related production and consumption patterns have become increasingly inefficient and linear. Therefore, in the context of the Circular Economy Action Plan32 , the Commission concluded in the European Strategy for Plastics33 that the steady increase in plastic waste generation and its leakage into our environment, in particular into the marine environment, must be tackled in order to achieve a truly circular lifecycle for plastics. __________________ 32 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions "Closing the loop – An EU action plan for the Circular Economy" (COM(2015)0614 final). 33 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions "A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy" (COM(2018)28 final).
Amendment 62 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Circular approaches that prioritise non-toxic re-usable products and re-use systems will lead to a reduction of waste generated, and such prevention is at the pinnacle of the waste hierarchy enshrined in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.34 Such approaches are also in line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 1235 to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. __________________ 34 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3). 35 The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015.
Amendment 63 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Worldwide, between 5 and 13 million tonnes of plastic are discarded every year into the world’s oceans and it is estimated that currently there are over 150 million tonnes of plastic and micro- plastic in the oceans, mainly from single- use plastic products, causing serious damage to marine fauna and flora, the climate and global biodiversity. According to the UN, if nothing is done there will be more plastic than fish in the oceans by 2050.
Amendment 66 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Marine litter is of a transboundary nature and is recognized as a global problem. Reducing marine litter is a key action for the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14 which calls to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development36. The Union must play its part in tackling marine litter, as a priority within its own territory, and aim to be a standard setter for the world and to initiate specific actions to clean up the plastic pollution in the oceans. In this context, the Union is working with partners in many international fora such as G20, G7 and United Nations to promote concerted action. This initiative is part of the Union efforts in this regard. __________________ 36 The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015.
Amendment 70 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In the Union, 80 to 85 % of marine litter, measured as beach litter counts, is plastic, with single-use plastic items representing 50 % and fishing-related items representing 27 %. Single-use plastics products include a diverse range of commonly used fast-moving consumer products that are discarded after having been used once for the purpose for which they were provided, are rarely recycled, and are prone to littering. A significant proportion of the fishing gear placed on the market is not collected for treatment. Single-use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic are therefore a particularly serious problem in the context of marine litter and pose a severe risk to marine ecosystems, biodiversity and, potentially, to human health and are damaging activities such as tourism, fisheries and shipping.
Amendment 74 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Existing Union legislation40 and policy instruments provide some regulatory responses to address marine litter. In particular, plastic waste is subject to overall Union waste management measures and targets, such as the recycling target for plastic packaging waste41 and the recently adopted objective in the Plastics Strategy42 to ensure that all plastic packaging is recyclable by 2030. However, the impact of that legislation on marine litter is not sufficient and there are differences in the scope and the level of ambition amongst national measures to prevent and reduce marine litter. In addition, some of those measures, in particular marketing restrictions for single-use plastic products, may create barriers to trade and distort competition in the Union, further discouraging action at Member State level. __________________ 40 Directive 2008/98/EC, Directive 2000/59/EC, Directive 2000/60/EC, Directive 2008/56/EC and Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1). 41 Directive 94/62/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste (OJ L 365 31.12.1994, p. 10). 42 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions "A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy" (COM(2018)28 final).
Amendment 77 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) To focus efforts where they are most needed, this Directive should only cover the most commonly found single-use plastics products, which are estimated to represent around 86% of the single-use plastics found, in counts, on beaches in the Union, and also fishing gear. The transition to a circular economy will necessitate a reduction in the overall use of single-use plastics.
Amendment 84 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) To focus efforts where they are most needed, this Directive should only cover the most found single-use plastics products, which are estimated to represent around 86% of the single-use plastics found, in counts, on beaches in the Union, and aims to ban all single-use plastic products by 2025.
Amendment 95 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Single use plastic products can be manufactured from a wide range of plastics. Plastics are usually defined as polymeric materials to which additives may have been added. However, this definition would cover certain natural polymers. Unmodified natural polymers should not be covered as they occur naturally in the environment. Therefore, the definition of polymer in Article 3(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council43 should be adapted and a separate definition should be introduced for the purposes of this Directive. Plastics manufactured with modified natural polymers, or plastics manufactured from bio-based, fossil or synthetic starting substances are not naturally occurring and should therefore be addressed by this Directive. The adapted definition of plastics should therefore cover polymer-based rubber items and all bio- based and biodegradable plastics regardless of whether they are derived from biomass and/or intended to biodegrade over time. Certain polymeric materials are not capable of functioning as a main structural component of final materials and products, such as polymeric coatings, paints, inks, and adhesives. Those materials should not be addressed by this Directive and should therefore not be covered by the definition. __________________ 43 Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1).
Amendment 98 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Plastic is made from liquid produced through refining oil and it is an accepted fact that approximately 2.3 litres of oil are required to manufacture a kilo of polystyrene. Single use plastic products can be manufactured from a wide range of plastics. Plastics are usually defined as polymeric materials to which additives may have been added. However, this definition would cover certain natural polymers. Unmodified natural polymers should not be covered as they occur naturally in the environment. Therefore, the definition of polymer in Article 3(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council43 should be adapted and a separate definition should be introduced for the purposes of this Directive. Plastics manufactured with modified natural polymers, or plastics manufactured from bio-based, fossil or synthetic starting substances are not naturally occurring and should therefore be addressed by this Directive. The adapted definition of plastics should therefore cover polymer-based rubber items and bio-based and biodegradable plastics regardless of whether they are derived from biomass and/or intended to biodegrade over time. Certain polymeric materials are not capable of functioning as a main structural component of final materials and products, such as polymeric coatings, paints, inks, and adhesives. Those materials should not be addressed by this Directive and should therefore not be covered by the definition. __________________ 43 Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1).
Amendment 114 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to clearly define the scope of this Directive the term single-use plastic product should be defined. The definition should exclude plastic products that are conceived, designed and placed on the market to accomplish within their lifecycle multiple trips or rotations by being refilled or reused for the same purpose for which they are conceived and are likely used as such.
Amendment 119 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The single-use plastic products should be addressed by one or several measures, depending on various factors, such as the availability of suitable and more sustainable alternatives, the presence of substances of concern, the feasibility to change consumption patterns, and the extent to which they are already covered by existing Union legislation.
Amendment 127 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) For certain single-use plastic products, suitable and more sustainable alternatives are not yet readily available and the consumption of most such single- use plastic products is expected to increase. To reverse that trend and promote efforts towards more sustainable solutions, this Directive lays down a ban by 2025 on these single-use plastic products. By 2025, Member States should bare required to take the necessary measures to achieve a significant reduction in the consumption of those products, without compromising food hygiene or food safety, good hygiene practices, good manufacturing practices, consumer information, or traceability requirements set out in Union food legislation44. __________________ 44 Regulation (EC) 178/2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p.1-24), Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p.1-54), Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials intended to come into contact and other relevant legislation related to food safety, hygiene and labelling (OJ L 338, 13.11.2004, p.4-17).
Amendment 128 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) For certain single-use plastic products, suitable and more sustainable alternatives are not yet readily available and the consumption of most such single- use plastic products is expected to increase. To reverse that trend and promote effortsmove towards more sustainable solutions Member States should be required to take the necessary measures to achieve a significant reduction in the consumption of those products, without compromising food hygiene or food safety, good hygiene practices, good manufacturing practices, consumer information, or traceability requirements set out in Union food legislation44 . Reductions in overall consumption of single use products is crucial in transitioning to a circular economy. __________________ 44 Regulation (EC) 178/2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p.1-24), Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p.1-54), Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials intended to come into contact and other relevant legislation related to food safety, hygiene and labelling (OJ L 338, 13.11.2004, p.4-17).
Amendment 139 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) For other single-use plastic products, suitable and more sustainable alternatives that are also affordable are readily available. In order to limit the adverse impact of such products on the environment, Member States should be required to immediately prohibit their placing on the Union market. By doing so, the use of those readily available and more sustainable alternatives as well as innovative solutions towards more sustainable business models, re-use alternatives and substitution of materials would be promoted.
Amendment 142 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
Amendment 146 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Caps and lids, with a significant part made of plastic, from beverage containers are among the most found single-use plastic items littered on Union beaches. Therefore, beverage containers that are single-use plastic products should only be allowed to be placed on the market if they fulfil specific product design requirements significantly reducing the leakage into the environment of beverage container caps and lids. For beverage containers that are single-use plastic products and packaging, this requirement is an addition to the essential requirements on the composition and the reusable and recoverable, including recyclable, nature of packaging set out in Annex II of Directive 94/62/EEC. In order to facilitate conformity with the product design requirement and ensure a smooth functioning of the internal market, it is necessary to develop a harmonised standard adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council45 and the compliance with that standard should allow presumption of conformity with those requirements. Sufficient time should be envisaged for the development of a harmonised standard and to allow the producers to adapt their production chains in reIn order to ensure the circular use of plastics, the market uptake of recycled materials needs to be safeguarded. Therefore, it is appropriate to introduce a requirement for a mandatory minimum content of recycled plastics in certain products, such as plastic bottles. Beverage containers that are single-use plastion to the implementation of the product design requirementc products should be placed on the market only if they are made with at least 35% non-toxic recycled content by 2025. __________________ 45 Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on European standardisation, amending Council Directives 89/686/EEC and 93/15/EEC and Directives 94/9/EC, 94/25/EC, 95/16/EC, 97/23/EC, 98/34/EC, 2004/22/EC, 2007/23/EC, 2009/23/EC and 2009/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decision 87/95/EEC and Decision No 1673/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 316, 14.11.2012, p.12).
Amendment 153 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Certain single-use plastic products end up in the environment as a result of inappropriate disposal through sewers or other inappropriate release into the environment, leading to substantial damage of sewer networks and added costs for water treatment. Therefore, single-use plastic products that are frequently disposed of through sewers otherwise inappropriately disposed of should be subject to marking requirements. The marking should inform consumers about appropriate waste disposal options and/or waste disposal options to be avoided and/or about the negative environmental and economic impacts of litter as a result of inappropriate disposal. The Commission should be empowered to replace sectoral voluntary labelling by the establishment of a harmonised format for the marking and when doing so should, where appropriate, test the perception of the proposed marking with representative groups of consumers to ensure that it is effective and clearly understandable.
Amendment 170 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) With regard to single-use plastic products for which there are no readily available suitable and more sustainable alternatives at present, Member States should, in line with the polluter pays principle, also introduce extended producer responsibility schemes to cover the full costs of waste management and clean-up of litter as well as the costs of awareness- raising measures to prevent and reduce such litter.
Amendment 174 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The large portion of plastic stemming from abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear containing plastic in marine litter indicates that the existing legal requirements46 do not provide sufficient incentives to return such fishing gear to shore for collection and treatment. The indirect fee system envisaged under Union law on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships takes away the incentive for ships to discharge their waste at sea, and ensures a right of delivery. That system should, however, be supplemented by further financial incentives for fishermen to bring their fishing gear waste, as well as lost fishing gear found at sea, on shore to avoid any potential increase in the indirect waste fee to be paid. As plastic components of fishing gear have a high recycling potential, Member States should, in line with the polluter pays principle, introduce extended producer responsibility for fishing gear containing plastic to facilitate separate collection of waste fishing gear and to finance sound waste management of such fishing gear, in particular recycling. __________________ 46 Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, Directive 2000/59/EC and Directive 2008/98/EC.
Amendment 187 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
Amendment 194 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Directive 2008/98/EC lays down general minimum requirements for extended producer responsibility schemes. Those requirements should apply to extended producer responsibility schemes established by this Directive. This Directive, however, establishes additional extended producer responsibility requirements, for example,notably the requirement on producers of certain single-use plastic products to cover the costs of clean-up of litter, as well as other measures that would be effective in reducing the impact of plastic on the environment and human health.
Amendment 198 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Beverage bottles that are single-use plastic products are one of the most found marine litter items on the beaches in the Union. This is due to ineffective separate collection systems and low participation in those systems by the consumer, overdependence on plastic bottles, and the presence of hazardous substances, which inhibit the uptake of secondary raw materials in plastic bottle production. It is also due to a reluctance on the part of the industry to use recycled material for aesthetic reasons. It is necessary to promote more efficient separate collection systems and therefore, a minimum separate collection target should be established for beverage bottles that are single-use plastic products. Member States should be able to achieve that minimum target by setting separate collection targets for beverage bottles that are single-use plastic products in the framework of the extended producer responsibility schemes or by establishing deposit refund schemes or by any other measure that they find appropriatewill achieve the necessary reduction. This will have a direct, positive impact on the collection rate, the quality of the collected material and the quality of the recyclates, offering opportunities for the recycling business and the market for the recyclate. Reducing single use plastic bottles is also an aim of the revised Drinking Water Directive. By advancing the human right to water, with the provision of safe drinking water through public infrastructure and enhanced consumer confidence in tap water, a reduction in plastic bottles use can be achieved.
Amendment 206 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Pursuant to paragraph 22 of the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making of 13 April 201648 , the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Directive. That evaluation should be based on experience gathered and data collected during the implementation of this Directive and data collected under Directive 2008/56/EC or Directive 2008/98/EC. The evaluation should provide the basis for an assessment of possible further measures and an assessment whether, in view of monitoring of marine litter in the Union, the Annex listing single-use plastic products needs to be reviewed. The evaluation should also consider whether scientific and technical progress that has taken place in the meantime, including the development of biodegradable materials and the development of criteria or a standard for biodegradability of plastics in the marine environment, as foreseen in the European Plastics Strategy, allows the setting of a standard for biodegradation of certain in order to expand the list of single- use plastic products in the marine environment. That standard would include a standard to test if, as a result of physical and biological decomposition in the marine environment, plastics would fully decompose into carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass and water within a timescale short enough for the plastics not to be harmful for marine life and not lead to an accumulation of plastics in the environment. If that is the case, single-use plastic products that meet such a standard could be exempted from the prohibition on placing on the market. While the European Strategy for Plastics already envisages action in this area, it also recognises the challenges in relation to determining a regulatory framework for plastics with biodegradable properties due to different marine conditions across seas. __________________ 48items. There should be no consideration of biodegradability in the review of this Directive. __________________ 48 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1. OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 217 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Since the objectives of this Directive, namely to prevent and to reduce the impact of certain single-use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic on the environment, to promote the transition to a circular economy, including the fostering of innovative business models, products and materials, thus also contributing to the efficient functioning of the internal market and on human health, as well as to promote the transition to a circular economy, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather, by reason of the scale and effects 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 on the European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives,
Amendment 224 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
The objective of this Directive is to prevent and significantly reduce the impact of certain plastic productplastics on the environment, in particular the aquatic environment, and on human health, as well as to promote the transition to a non-toxic circular economy with innovative business models,through a reduction in productsion and materials, thus also contriconsumption of single use plastics, with sustainable butsing to the efficient functioning of the iness models, non-toxic products and maternial markets.
Amendment 237 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) 'plastic' means a material consisting of a polymer within the meaning of Article 3(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, to which additives or other substances may have been added, and which can function as a main structural component of final products, with the exception of natural polymers that have not been chemically modified;
Amendment 262 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) 'single-use plastic product' means a product that is made wholly or partly from plastic and that is not conceived, designed or placed on the market to accomplish, within its life span,unlikely to accomplish multiple trips or rotations within its life span by being returned to the producer for refill or re-used for the same purpose for which it was conceived;
Amendment 271 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) 'producer' means any natural or legal person that, manufactures, processes, treats, sells or imports single-use plastic products or fishing gear containing plastic as understood in Article 8(1) of Directive 2008/98. A producer may be qualified as such irrespective of the selling technique used, including distance contracts within the meaning of Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 201150 , places on the market single-use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic except persons carrying out fishing activities as defined in Article 4(28) of Regulation (EC) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council51 ; __________________ 50 Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on consumer rights, amending Council Directive 93/13/EEC and Directive 1999/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Directive 85/577/EEC and Directive 97/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, p. 64–88). 51 Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and (EC) No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p.22).
Amendment 278 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Total ban on single-use plastic products Member States shall progressively ban the placing on the market of all single-use plastic products, achieving a total ban on their manufacture and placing on the market in the European Union by 2025.
Amendment 284 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to achieve a significant50% reduction in the consumption of the single-use plastic products listed in Part A of the Annex on their territory by … [six year2025 and an 80% reduction by 2030. Member States shall establish a baseline by [18 months after the end- date for transposition of this Directive]. Member States shall adopt plans for the achievement of these reductions, including the measures taken.
Amendment 297 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those measures mayshall include national consumption reduction targets, measures ensuring that reusable alternatives to those products are made available at the point of sale to the final consumer, economic instruments such as ensuring that single- use plastic products are not provided free of charge at the point of sale to the final consumer and may include other measures. Those measures may vary depending on the environmental and health impact of the products referred to in the first subparagraph.
Amendment 310 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Member States shall also take the necessary measures to achieve a 35% reduction by 2025 and a 60% reduction by 2030 in the consumption of the products listed in Part F of the Annex, with baseline as above.
Amendment 318 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayshall adopt an implementing act laying down the methodology for the calculation and verification of the significant reduction targets in the consumption of the single-use plastic products referred to in paragraph 1 by ...[12 months before the end date for transposition of this Directive]. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 16(2).
Amendment 322 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4a Tobacco filters and tobacco products With regard to tobacco filters, packaging and products, Member States shall adopt binding measures on producers designed to: - progressively reduce the production of plastic filters and plastic packaging, leading to a total ban by 2025 - immediately reduce, and continue to reduce progressively up until 2025, the proportion of plastic and harmful products in tobacco filters, packaging and products placed on the market - finance the collection and recycling of tobacco filters, packaging and products
Amendment 325 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Member States shall prohibit the placing on market of the single-use plastic products listed in Part B of the Annex. Given that products other than those covered by this Directive are significant contributors to marine litter, the Member State will be empowered to apply to those products the same measures applicable to the items listed in Part B of the Annex. The Member State shall inform the Commission of the adoption of these measures, including their rationale, scientific evidence in support and details on their practical implementation and enforcement.
Amendment 328 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Member States shall immediately prohibit the placing on market of the single-use plastic products listed in Part B of the Annex.
Amendment 333 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that single-use plastic products listed in Part C of the Annex that have caps and lids with a significant part made of plastic may be placed on the market only if the caps and lids remain attached to the container during the product’s intended use stage.
Amendment 341 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Member States shall ensure that, by 2025, the products referred to in paragraph 1 are made with at least 35% of non-toxic recycled content by 2025. By 2022, the Commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down the methodology for the calculation of recycled content. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 16(2) of this Directive
Amendment 344 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. For the purposes of this Article metal caps or lids with plastic seals shall not be considered to have a significant part made of plasticas caps and lids for products in Part C.
Amendment 349 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall request the European standardisation organisations to develop harmonised standards relating tofor the requirement referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 353 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Member States shall ensure that the product requirements for all products referred to in this Directive shall prevent the use of hazardous chemicals in their composition.
Amendment 357 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4 c (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Member States shall ensure that the product requirements for all products referred to in this Directive shall prevent the use of hazardous chemicals in their composition.
Amendment 359 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Articles 16 to 29 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 on market surveillance shall apply to products referred to in paragraph 1 and by the corresponding implementing acts.
Amendment 365 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that each single-use plastic product listed in Part D of the Annex placed on the market bears a conspicuous, clearly legible and indelible marking informing consumers of one or moreall of the following:
Amendment 372 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) appropriate waste disposal options for the product oand particular waste disposal means to be avoided for that product if relevant,
Amendment 381 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the presence of plastics in the product. by percentage
Amendment 385 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) the presence of substances of very high concern (SVHC) as laid out in the REACH authorisation list.
Amendment 387 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) the presence of chemical products or harmful substances in the product.
Amendment 389 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) the potential for recycling the product.
Amendment 391 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(c b) a standardised symbol to indicate whether there are non-plastic or reusable alternatives on the market; the Commission shall come forward with a standardised symbol for this purpose by way of an implementing act
Amendment 410 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
With regard to the schemes established pursuant to paragraph 1, Member States shall ensure that the producers of the single-use plastic products listed in Part E of the Annex shall cover the costs of the collection of waste consisting of those single-use plastic products and its subsequent transport and treatment, including the costs to clean up litter, the costs linked to the treatment of water polluted by this litter and the costs of the awareness raising measures referred to in Article 10 regarding those products.
Amendment 413 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
With regard to the schemes established pursuant to paragraph 1, Member States shall ensure that the producers of the single-use plastic products listed in Part E of the Annex shall cover the costs of the collection of waste consisting of those single-use plastic products and its subsequent transport and treatment, including the costs to clean up litter, the costs of the management of hazardous chemicals in plastics and the costs of the awareness raising measures referred to in Article 10 regarding those products.
Amendment 423 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that extended producer responsibility schemes are established for fishing gear containing plastic placed on the Union market, in accordance with the provisions on extended producer responsibility in Directive 2008/98/EC with the addition of the following requirements: (a) modulate financial contributions to promote the placing on the market of fishing gear designed for reuse and recycling; (b) establish sufficient deposit-refund schemes to encourage the return of fishing gear that is no longer in use; (c) include monitoring, tracking and reporting programmes; and (d) achieve a recycling target of at least 25% for fishing gear by 2025 and 75% by 2030.
Amendment 430 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 431 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. The Commission shall publish guidelines, in consultation with Member States, on modulation of financial contributions referred to in Directive 2008/98/EC (Article 8a (4)) for the plastic products listed in Part E of the Annex. Where necessary to avoid distortion of the internal market, the Commission may adopt implementing acts in order to lay down criteria with a view to the uniform application of point b of paragraph 4 of Article 8a(4) of Directive 2008/98/EC with respect to the schemes established pursuant to Article 8.
Amendment 461 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) the available alternatives that are reusable
Amendment 464 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the impact of litteringplastic and other inappropriate waste disposal of those products and fishing gear containing plastic on the environment, and in particular on the marine environment.
Amendment 472 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall carry out awareness raising measures on alternatives to single- use menstrual products, including through school programmes.
Amendment 474 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Member States shall ensure that reusable menstrual products are made available widely in their territory, in particular in large retailers and pharmacies, as well as in schools.
Amendment 475 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10a Initiatives for the clean-up of plastic pollution The Commission and Member States shall put in place, by 2022, a programme with European funding, in conjunction with national and local operators, to clean up and prevent plastic pollution in towns and cities, in the countryside, in the sea, on beaches and on sea-beds. The Commission shall put in place, by 2022, a programme designed to clean up the plastic waste present in international waters, and shall promote this initiative worldwide.
Amendment 477 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
The measures that Member States take to transpose and implement Articles 4 to 9 shall comply with Union food law to ensure that food hygiene and food safety are not compromised. Member States shall encourage the use of sustainable, safer alternatives to plastic where possible for materials in contact with food.
Amendment 482 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the data on single-use plastic products listed in Part A of the Annex that have been placed on the Union market each year, to demonstrate the consumption reduction in accordance with Article 4(1) for those items listed under Part A and F, and to establish a baseline and trends for the items listed in Part C, D, E and G;
Amendment 485 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) information on the extended producer responsibility schemes established by Member States for the purposes of Article 8, including (i) the quantity of the products placed in the market and the waste flows resulting from those; (ii) the financial contribution paid by producers of products per unit sold or per tonne of product placed on the market; (iii) and the extent to which the scheme(s) reduce the amount of plastic in residual waste.
Amendment 486 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The data referred to in point (a) of the first subparagraph shall be made publically available by [the end date for transposition of this Directive] and updated annually within 12 months from the end of the reference year for which it is collected. Where possible, spatial data services as defined in Article 3(4) of Directive 2007/2/EC shall be used to present those data sets.
Amendment 488 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission mayshall adopt implementing acts laying down the format for the data set, information and data referred to in paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 16(2).
Amendment 494 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Directive by … [sixfour years after the end-date for transposition of this Directive]. The evaluation shall be based on the information available in accordance with Article 13. Member States shall provide the Commission with any additional information necessary for the purposes of the evaluation and the preparation of the report referred to in paragraph 2.
Amendment 495 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. That report shall also indicate whether:indicate whether the Annex listing single-use plastic products needs to be reviewed to include other single-use plastic items.
Amendment 497 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 501 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 509 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 520 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Any review shall not consider criteria or standards for the biodegradability or disintegration in the marine environment of single-use plastic products.
Amendment 542 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – indent 2
Annex I – part A – indent 2
— Cups for beverages and their lids
Amendment 548 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part A – indent 2 a (new)
- Tobacco products with filters and filters marketed for use in combination with tobacco products
Amendment 576 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 3
Annex I – part B – indent 3
— Plates, bowls and other similar items with the same function
Amendment 587 #
Amendment 596 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 6 a (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 6 a (new)
- Wet wipes, i.e. pre-wetted personal care, domestic and industrial wipes
Amendment 600 #
Amendment 602 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 6 h (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 6 h (new)
- Food containers, i.e. receptacles such as boxes, with or without a cover, used to contain food that is intended for immediate consumption from the receptacle either on-the-spot or take-away without any further preparation, such as food containers used for fast food
Amendment 605 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 6 b (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 6 b (new)
- Packets and wrappers made from flexible material containing food that is intended for immediate consumption from the packet or wrapper without any further preparation
Amendment 607 #
Amendment 608 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 6 c (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 6 c (new)
- Plastic corks not attached to a bottle
Amendment 610 #
Amendment 612 #
Amendment 614 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 6 f (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 6 f (new)
- Food and non-food cling film
Amendment 615 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 6 g (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 6 g (new)
- Goodies and other single-use plastic products distributed free of charge for advertising purposes, and advertising samples
Amendment 617 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 6 i (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 6 i (new)
- Blister packs, clamshell packs and plastic packaging for foods and non-foods
Amendment 618 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 6 j (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 6 j (new)
- Chewing gum based on synthetic polymers
Amendment 635 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part D – indent 3 a (new)
Annex I – part D – indent 3 a (new)
- Beverage containers, i.e. receptacles used to contain liquid such as beverage bottles including their caps and lids
Amendment 672 #
Amendment 673 #
Amendment 674 #
Amendment 675 #
Amendment 676 #
Amendment 677 #
Amendment 712 #
Amendment 713 #
Amendment 714 #
Amendment 715 #
Amendment 716 #
Amendment 717 #
Amendment 6 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. rejects the strengthened link between the European Union budget, economic governance and national reform plans within the framework of the European Semester;
Amendment 7 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. rejects the prioritisation of financial instruments, InvestEU, structural reforms and investment in public-private partnerships;
Amendment 8 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. feels that this MFF should, contrary to its provisions, encourage the strengthening of public investment, the creation of jobs with rights, the fight against poverty, social exclusion and inequality, environmental protection and the full optimisation of the capacities of each country and region;
Amendment 37 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for EUR 20 billion from the proposed financial allocation for the Reform Delivery Tool to SRejects the proposals linked to the implementation of reforms in support Sof structural Rreforms to be used instead, in order to increase the financial allocation for cohesion policy, and the Interreg envelope within it; calls for EUR 5 billion of this amount to be used to increase the budget of the European Soc, InvestEU and financial instruments that divert European funds from their objective of social, territorial Fuand Plus (ESF+) programmeeconomic cohesion;
Amendment 51 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that lower EU co-financing rates might result in difficulties forCalls for a significant increase in EU co-financing rates so that beneficiaries in the regions todo not face difficulties in accessing EU funding;
Amendment 119 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Asks for the increase of the budgetary allocations, in the 2021 - 2027 MFF, for POSEI programmes of the outermost regions, which are still strongly hit by the crisis and exposed to the structural disadvantages referred to in article 349 of the TFEU (remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate and economic dependence on a few products).
Amendment 25 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
Having regard to the draft European Council conclusions on the new multiannual financial framework, own resources and the recovery plan, presented by the European Council President Charles Michel on 10 July 2020;
Amendment 26 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
Citation 9 b (new)
Having regard to the final report and recommendations of the High-Level Group on Own Resources, published in December 2016 and presented to the European Parliament and Council in January 2017;
Amendment 27 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 9 c (new)
Citation 9 c (new)
Amendment 36 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The new categories of Own Resources should be introduced as of 2021 for their proceeds to be available when the interest and repayment obligations occur and to contribute to the development of Union policies and programmes. The proceeds from those Own Resources should be sufficient to cover at least the costs of the principal and interest of the repayments and other related costs in their entirety. The new Own Resources should be aligned with Union policy objectives and support the European Pillar of Social Rights, the European Green Deal, the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement objective, as well as the functioning of the Single Market and efforts to improve the effectiveness of corporate taxation.
Amendment 58 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In order to finance the costs of principal and interest of the repayments of the European Recovery Instrument, to better align the Union's financing instruments with its policy priorities, to better reflect the Union's budget role for the functioning of the Single Market, to enhance the funding of Union policies and programmes and better support their objectives of Union policies and to reduce Member States' Gross National Income- based contributions to the Union's annual budget, it is necessary to introduce new categories of Own Resources based on the Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base, the national revenue stemming from the European Union Emissions Trading System and a national contribution calculated on the basis of non-recycled plastic packaging waste. Or. en (NOTE: the text comes from COM(2018)0325)
Amendment 81 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Rebates and other correction mechanisms should be abolished.
Amendment 88 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 116 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) the application of a financial transaction tax
Amendment 119 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) the application of a digital tax
Amendment 130 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 3 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Regrets that the representatives of the Commission and the Council went to Japan in July 2018 to sign the free trade agreement between Japan and the European Union before the European Parliament could even consider the final agreement;
Amendment 4 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Regrets that the agreement was negotiated in the utmost secrecy and that only minimal information was submitted to the European Parliament or made public;
Amendment 5 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Deplores the fact that the chapter on sustainable development was drafted in vague terms and does not include any binding measure or penalty in case of failure to comply with its provisions;
Amendment 6 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Deplores the fact that, generally speaking, EU objectives concerning the fight against climate change, environmental protection and the preservation of biodiversity are not binding objectives in the final agreement;
Amendment 7 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Regrets that a private or international investor-state dispute settlement court has once again been negotiated by the Commission; demands that all negotiations still under way on this issue be immediately closed;
Amendment 13 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas although the Union and Japan share fundamental values such as respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law, and a strong commitment to sustainable development and a rules- based WTO system, the agreement as negotiated contains no social or environmental conditions;
Amendment 14 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, given that the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) has a strategic dimension and, is the most important bilateral trade agreement ever concluded by the Union as itnd covers nearly a third of world GDP, it should have been given much stricter social and environmental requirements than have been negotiated;
Amendment 18 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the EPA to apply the WTO principle of positive lists in order to guarantee that public services are protected; regrets that the agreement provides for an almost total liberalisation of the financial sector and that this may affect all future attempts to harmonise fiscal and social standards in the EU;
Amendment 19 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
5a. Regrets that Japan has still not ratified ILO Convention No 105 concerning the abolition of forced labour or ILO Convention No 111 concerning discrimination in respect of employment and occupation and that the negotiations on the agreement did not bring about any changes to this situation;
Amendment 21 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 23 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Condemns the fact that, in spite of the European Parliament's position on whaling, this issue was not up for discussion and that the negotiations on this agreement did not provide an opportunity for the EU to demand that Japan comply with the relevant international moratorium;
Amendment 24 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Rejects the proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union and Japan.
Amendment 43 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Parliament has monitored these negotiations from the start, havthe negotiations were held entirely behingd called for transparency and for negotiators to meet the interests of both citizens and businesseslosed doors, and that the negotiation mandate given to the Commission by the Council has still not been officially published;
Amendment 57 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Regrets that a private or international investor-state dispute settlement court has once again been negotiated by the Commission; demands that all negotiations still under way on this issue be immediately closed;
Amendment 59 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 66 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 71 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 85 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the factNotes that Japan will, notably, grant non-discriminatory access for EU suppliers to the procurement markets of 48 cities, remove the ‘operational safety clause’, which has in practise prevented EU rail suppliers to access the Japanese market, and maximise transparency in tendering for public contracts;
Amendment 94 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. WelcomNotes that the agreement provides significant export opportunities for EUwill make it easier for the EU to export agri-food products, such as wine, pig meat and cheese, and that it protects 205 European geographical indications;
Amendment 101 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights the factNotes that the agreement promotes bincludest practiceovisions for providing safe and high- quality food and products for consumers; calls on both partners to mainstreamdeplores the fact that consumer protection is left to be sorted in the implementation of the agreement; calls for vigilance in the matter of food product radioactivity levels;
Amendment 106 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that both parties are committed to ensure high levels of environmental and labour protection; expects the EU and Japan to show their commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals in all their actions, including the implementation of this agreementDeplores once more the fact that neither party has decided to make environmental protection and the protection of workers' rights mandatory; deplores the fact that the EU has not required Japan to comply with the international ban on whaling;
Amendment 116 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. WelcomDeplores the commitment to the effective implementation offact that the commitment to apply the Paris Agreement to combat climate change and ofis not binding, and that the same goes for the other multilateral environmental agreements, as well as to the sustainable management of forests (including fighting illegal logging) and fisheries (combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing); calls on both parties to cooperate closely underrenegotiate the sustainable development chapter to exchange best practices and to strengthen the enforcement of legislation in these mattersmake it binding;
Amendment 145 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. WelcomNotes the inclusion of a review clause in the chapter on sustainable development and calls on the Commission to trigger this clause as soon as possible in order to strengthen the enforceability and effectiveness of labour and environmental provisions and provisions on the protection of whales, which should include the possibility of sanctions as a last resort;
Amendment 175 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. StressesDeplores the fact that the agreement preserves the sovereign right to regulate the financial and banking sectors for prudential and supervisory reasons; calls on both partners to use the financial regulatory forum to improve the global financial systemopens up the financial sector almost completely, and that it creates a 'Euro-Japanese financial forum on regulations' with the power to influence future financial rules in Japan and the EU;
Amendment 187 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that regulatory cooperation ismust remain voluntary and that it must by no means limits the right of either party to regulate; recalls that corresponding provisions must be implemented in full respect of the prerogatives of the co- legislators; welcomes the factnotes that the regulatory cooperation chapter clearly states that the principles established in the TFEU, such as the precautionary principle, must be fully respected;
Amendment 194 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for transparency on the functioning of the regulatory cooperation committee and for a balancedthe full involvement of all stakeholders, notably civil society organisations;
Amendment 201 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Takes note thatCalls for negotiations continue on a separate investment agreement and reiterates that it is unacceptable to return to the old, private ISDS mechanismto be brought to a stop immediately;
Amendment 220 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for the prompt establishment of the SME contact points to make sure that relevant information on market access is made available to small companiefor citizens, civil society, public actors, and SMEs on the monitoring of the new round of negotiations;
Amendment 230 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Urges both partners to ensure the active involvement of social partners and civil society in the monitoring and implementation of the EPA, notably through the joint dialogue with civil society and the domestic advisory groupnegotiations;
Amendment 235 #
2018/0091M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Commits itself to monitor closely the implementation of the agreement in close cooperation with the Commission, the stakeholders and the Japanese partners;Rejects the proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the economic partnership between the European Union and Japan.
Amendment 20 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Deplores the fact that the action plan does not mention the outermost regions and overseas countries and territories, despite the fact that they represent nearly 80% of Europe's diversity and are among the 34 biodiversity hotspots worldwide and that no proposal has been made for improving the preservation of biodiversity in those regions;calls once again for a specific biodiversity protection mechanism to be implemented as a matter of urgency in those regions and for the establishment of a long-term mechanism to fund projects to preserve biodiversity, promote ecosystem services and adapt to climate change in European overseas countries and territories;
Amendment 22 #
2017/2279(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Is critical of the link made between the European Structural and Investment Funds, sound economic governance and the relevant country-specific recommendations; is opposed to macro- economic conditionality, which allows payments or commitments to regions to be frozen if the Council decides that the Member State concerned has failed to take effective measures to correct its deficit;
Amendment 32 #
2017/2279(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for greater coherence between cohesion policy and other EU policies, which, like trade agreements, undermine efforts made as part of regional policy to achieve the objective of convergence in the EU;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2279(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses the need to continue with and strengthen cohesion policy in the next multiannual programming period; is opposed to any attempts to slash the budget or distort regional policy, which remains the EU’s sole major solidarity policy.
Amendment 4 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to its own-initiative report on implementation of the 2010 recommendations of Parliament on social and environmental standards, human rights and corporate responsibility of 5 July 2016,
Amendment 16 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. having regard to the effects of climate change, such as the rise, warming and acidification of the oceans, the loss of biodiversity and the increase in extreme climate events; whereas the first victims of these disturbances are the most vulnerable countries and populations, particularly islands;
Amendment 43 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. having regard to the intrinsic link between climate change and deforestation caused by land grabbing, fossil fuel extraction and intensive farming;
Amendment 49 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas there are more than environmental 500 agreements and whereas their application is, in practice, subject to the principle of consistency with WTO rules; whereas without the possibility of sanctions a culture of impunity prevails;
Amendment 64 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reaffirms the EU’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and to the UN Agenda 2030, including the SDGs, and stresses the need to implement the Paris Agreement and the SDGs both in the EU and globally to develop a more sustainable economy and society; reaffirms the need for an ambitious EU climate policy and its readiness to improverevise significantly upwards the existing EU National Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2030 in order to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, in line with the IPCC projections, as well the necessity of developing a long-term strategy for 2050 in a timely manner;
Amendment 78 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the US President’s announcement of the country’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement gives the EU the opportunity and reinforces its obligation to assume a leadingn important role in climate action and to step up its climate diplomacy efforts to form a strong alliance of countries and actors that will continue to support and contribute to the objectives of limiting global warming to well below 2°C while pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C, as recommended by the IPCC;
Amendment 116 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the importance of the EU speaking with a single and unified voice in all international forums and calls on the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the Commission to coordinate a joint EU effort to ensure its commitment to the implementation of the Paris Agreement; insists on the need to develop a comprehensive strategy for EU climate diplomacy and to integrate climate into all fields of EU external action, including trade, development cooperation, and humanitarian aid and security and defence;
Amendment 145 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses that the EU must continue its efforts to move towards a moratorium on fossil extraction, end carbon energy supports and grants, stop investments in the coal industry, including capture and storage, and end the development of biofuels, which are responsible for GHGs, and thereby release funds for renewable energy and to support populations which are most vulnerable to the effects of climate disturbances;
Amendment 163 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for the requests and recommendations of the Group of 77 at the United Nations (G77), an alliance of developing countries ‘for a new world order for living well’, to be taken into account;
Amendment 166 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Supports the establishment of an international climate tribunal; calls on the Member States and the EU to form a coalition of UN member countries determined to amend the Rome Statute accordingly and to work on a possible international definition of the concept of ecocide; stresses that introducing the possibility of taking states and companies which do not comply with pollution standards and emissions commitments (NDC) to court would be an effective way of addressing the climate emergency and strengthening the Kyoto Protocol and the commitments made at COP21;
Amendment 167 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Calls on the EU and its Member States to participate actively in the UN intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights with a view to establishing a permanent, effective and binding mechanism;
Amendment 177 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take serious account of the fact that increasing GHG emissions resulting from international trade are undermining the European climate strategy, and emphasises that shifting to local production and consumption patterns can help to achieve the Paris Agreement goals;
Amendment 184 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Recalls its request to the Commission to speed up progress towards the development of schemes differentiating among products according to their process and production methods (PPMs) and sustainability criteria within the framework of trade agreements;
Amendment 193 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. HighlightsStresses the principle of common but differentiated responsibility and recalls that the EU has historically been a major contributor to global warming; highlights, therefore, the responsibility incumbent on the EU and other developed countries to show greater solidarity towards the vulnerable states and developing countries most affected by the impact of climate change, particularly island states, and to ensure continuous support to help them recover from damage related to climate change, to improve adaptation measures and resilience through substantial financial support and by means of capacity building; calls on the Member States to support the efforts of developing countries to decrease dependence on fossil fuels and to become low-carbon societies, especially by cooperating within NDC partnerships;
Amendment 200 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls for the establishment of an emergency global climate disaster response fund to help the poorest populations and the most vulnerable victims of a climate disaster;
Amendment 202 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls on the EU to prioritise aid in the form of grants and technology transfers to the poorest countries for energy transition;
Amendment 208 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recommends that the EU deepen its strategic cooperation with emerging economies which have a major impact on global warming, but which are also decisive in terms of global climate action; calls on the EU to create dedicated panels to debate climate and sustainability policies during high-level ministerial meetings; calls onfor the EU to build up partnerships for carbon markets beyond Europerejection of mechanisms which financialise environmental policies, such as the carbon market, the only result of which has been to cause a speculative bubble and to absolve the large industrial polluters of their responsibilities;
Amendment 217 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the EU to actively promote at international level a proactive policy to tackle greenhouse gas emissions, including through the establishment of emission limits and immediate measures to reduce emissions in the international maritime and aviation sectors;
Amendment 223 #
2017/2272(INI)
16. Urges the EEAS, the Commission and the Member States to engage in strategic dialogues on decarbonised energy cooperation and zero-carbon economic development models with fossil fuel exporting countries in the EU’s wider neighbourhoodreview and, if necessary, cancel natural gas supply contracts through the Projects of Common Interest (PCI) with third countries, which merely reinforce the EU’s dependence on fossil fuels and on regimes which do not respect the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and to develop energy independence through energy efficiency and renewable energy in the EU, in order to enhance peace as well as human security and well-being in Europe and globally;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to the report of 17 February 2014 on optimising the potential of outermost regions by creating synergies between the Structural Funds and other European Union programmes (2013/2178(INI)),
Amendment 8 #
2017/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
– having regard to the implementation report on promoting cohesion and development in the outermost regions of the EU: implementation of Article 349 TFEU (2016/2250(INI)),
Amendment 16 #
2017/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas according to the European Commission's report, 47 regions are lagging behind in eight Member States; whereas, however, this difference is not reflected in the regulations; deplores the fact that, in its report, the Commission did not include the Mayotte region or any French outermost regions among those deemed to be lagging, and points out that Mayotte is one the EU regions lagging furthest behind in terms of per capita GDP;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that cohesion policy plays a key role in ensuring investment in all EU regions, especially in lagging regions; stresses, in that regard, the overriding importance of applying Article 349 TFEU in order to protect the outermost regions;
Amendment 142 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point g
Paragraph 14 – point g
(g) A balanced outcome in the agriculture and fisheries chapters which gives due consideration to the interests of all European producers and consumers, for instance by introducingappropriate quotas quotas and effective protection measure in sensitive sectors, while excluding themost sensitive secto outermost regions' most sensitive sectors, such as special sugars; considers that only then can it boost competitiveness and be beneficial to both consumers and producers;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the history of the Union’s Member States confers obligations on the Union regarding development in ACP countries and cooperation with the OCTs, which are tied to the Union’s future owing to geopolitics, globalisation and global challenges such as the effects of climate change and demographic change;
Amendment 35 #
2017/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
Paragraph 71
71. Emphasises that multilateral development banks should contribute in a coordinated and harmonised way to achieve the sector funding of the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals set for 2030, in particular by using effectively blended finance and leveraging private finance to increase the efficiency and impact of aid financing;
Amendment 44 #
2017/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 80
Paragraph 80
80. Observes that 106 projects worth a total of EUR 1 589 million were approved, with EUR 594 million contracted and EUR 175 million of paid amounts in 2016 for the better management of migration flows and to address the root causes of irregular migration through the Africa trust fund and related regional windows; nottakes that one of the agreed targets refers to ‘e view that development cooperation policy should not be conditional on well- managed migrations policies’; ;
Amendment 46 #
Amendment 47 #
2017/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85 a (new)
Paragraph 85 a (new)
Amendment 48 #
2017/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85 b (new)
Paragraph 85 b (new)
85b. Considers that OCTs should benefit from increased attention with regard to political objectives so that they become privileged partners of the European Union in their respective regions, and from greater flexibility regarding access to funding; calls on the Commission to put in place increased synergies with Union internal policies, and to ensure that the OCTs do actually participate in those European Union horizontal programmes for which they are eligible; calls for particular attention to be paid to the specific situation of Mayotte owing to its change in status from OCT to that of an outermost region in 2014;
Amendment 49 #
2017/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85 c (new)
Paragraph 85 c (new)
85c. Once again calls on the Commission to establish by 2020 a specific funding instrument for OCTs which takes into account their special status and their membership of the European family;
Amendment 50 #
2017/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85 d (new)
Paragraph 85 d (new)
85d. Recalls that, given their geographic characteristics, OCTs are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and loss of biodiversity; calls on the Commission to better integrate resilience, climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation, energy self-sufficiency and sustainable development in performance indicators for funding in OCTs; also calls on the Commission to propose, as part of the extension of the BEST preparatory action, a permanent mechanism to protect biodiversity, develop ecosystem services and combat the effects of climate change in the EU’s overseas countries and territories;
Amendment 75 #
2017/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Draws attention to the specific characteristics of the outermost regions of the European Union, which have a unique environment, climate and health situation that is very different to that of the European continent, and calls therefore, as provided for under Article 349 TFEU, for greater account to be taken of these regions and of the specific needs and assets of the outermost regions in the implementation and development of CAP instruments for young farmers, including in terms of access to funding;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6
Citation 6
– having regard to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which entered into force on 29 December 1993, and the Aichi targets of the Strategic Plan for Biological Diversity 2011-2020, adopted in October 2010,
Amendment 9 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
- having regard to the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on 19 June 2015 on the development of an international legally binding instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction,
Amendment 18 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission study entitled ‘Study: realising the potential of the outermost regions for sustainable blue growth’,
Amendment 25 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas it is widely agrescientifically demonstrated that the environmental health of the oceans is under significant threat, that they have already suffered widespread damage and that risk of beingthey will continue to be irreversibly damaged unless targeted and coordinated efforts are undertaken by the world community;
Amendment 32 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas current pressures on the marine environment include damage to habitats, degradation of coral barrier reefs, invasive species, pollution and nutrient enrichment, as well as highover- exploitation rates of marine species and, acidification and warming of waters induced by climate change;
Amendment 50 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of European Union Member States extend over 25.6 million km2, virtually all of which area is located in the Outermost Regions and the Overseas Countries and Territories, making the European Union the largest maritime area in the world; whereas the European Union therefore has a duty to play a leading role in establishing effective and ambitious international governance of the oceans;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas in 2015 the IPCC stated that, in order to limit climate change to 2°C in the period until the end of this century, one third of oil reserves, half of gas reserves and more than 80% of coal reserves must remain unexploited;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas marine pollution – for example the direct or indirect dumping of waste, substances or energy, including the introduction of submarine noise sources of human origin – has, or may have, a harmful impact on living resources and marine ecosystems, impoverishing biodiversity, endangering human health, creating obstacles to maritime activities and altering water quality;
Amendment 65 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. having regard to Sustainable Development Goal 14 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDG 14), which encourages the conservation and sustainable exploitation of the oceans, seas and marine resources for purposes of sustainable development;
Amendment 66 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. having regard to the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on 19 June 2015 on the development of an international legally binding instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction;
Amendment 67 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas the exploitation of marine renewable energy could contribute to the objective of energy autonomy on small European islands;
Amendment 69 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Recital G c (new)
Gc. whereas the seas and oceans have the potential to become major sources of clean energy; whereas such renewable marine energy gives the EU the opportunity not only to generate economic growth and to create skilled jobs but also to improve the security of its energy supply and become more competitive thanks to technological innovation; whereas the exploitation of this local resource has a particularly important dimension for island States and regions, particularly the Outermost Regions, where ocean energy could contribute towards energy self-sufficiency and replace energy produced at high cost by diesel power stations;
Amendment 75 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the call for action for sustainable management of the oceans and the more than 1 300 commitments launched by the UN at the Ocean Conference held in New York from 5 to 9 June 2017, and calls for them to be acted upon without delay;
Amendment 89 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the European Union to play to the full the role incumbent upon it, as the largest maritime area in the world, in establishing international governance of the oceans which entails stringent standards, is ambitious and fully caters for all imperatives relating to the conservation and preservation of marine environments;
Amendment 93 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls UN Resolution 2749 (XXV) of 17 December 1970, which recognises that ‘the sea-bed and ocean floor, and the subsoil thereof, beyond the limits of national jurisdiction, as well as the resources of the area, are the common heritage of mankind’, and Article 136 of the Montego Bay Convention, which stipulates that ‘the sea-bed and ocean floor beyond the limits of international jurisdiction, and its resources, form part of the common heritage of mankind’;
Amendment 94 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses that, in view of the warnings by scientists regarding the irreversible environmental risks associated with deep-sea mining and the limits to current knowledge, the precautionary principle necessitates the imposition of an international moratorium on oil or gas extraction and on prospecting with a view to oil or gas extraction in the high seas, and a total ban in protected marine areas and their vicinity; stresses the risks involved in hydraulic fracturing at sea;
Amendment 95 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Calls for international regulation of offshore oil and gas prospecting and extraction and all other types of exploitation of the oceans, of the seabed, of the beds and subsoil of territorial waters, EEZs and extensions of continental shelves;
Amendment 96 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Calls on the Commission to encourage Member States to cease subsidising licences for mining prospecting and extraction in areas beyond national jurisdiction and issuing permits for mining of their continental shelves;
Amendment 98 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for international regulation of measures against nuclear waste and pollution in the oceans and the seabed, with a view to the implementation of practical measures to limit their environmental and health impact and to eliminate pollution of the seabed;
Amendment 103 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that improving transparency, access to information, participation by civil society and the legitimacy of UN organisations, such as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is a matter of priority in addressing existing governance shortcomings;
Amendment 106 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for regional arrangements for governance of marine environments to be tightened up, particularly with a view to the attainment of SDG 14; calls on the European Union and international organisations, particularly by means of official development aid, to increase support for regional organisations and for the attainment by third countries of SDG 14;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to promote equal conditions on the labour market in the field of the sea and to ensure fair treatment, applying effectively the relevant international conventions, such as the Work in Fishing Convention and the Maritime Labour Convention of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), and establishing a harmonised social framework for maritime activities in Community waters;
Amendment 127 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on the Commission to support a stepping-up of international initiatives to combat trafficking in human beings by maritime routes;
Amendment 143 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the forthcoming strategy on plastic by the Commission as well as the other measures aimed at combating marine litter and expresses its deep concern about the scale of the issuend calls for practical, lasting and binding measures to be taken to reduce significantly the use of plastics and micro-plastics; welcomes the other measures aimed at combating marine litter and expresses its deep concern about the scale of the issue; calls on the Commission to launch an international initiative to eliminate plastic pollution of the oceans and seabed;
Amendment 151 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the European Union and Member States to join and support the international coalition for the reduction of pollution with plastic bags;
Amendment 161 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Encourages efforts to combat all sources of pollution of the oceans and the seabed, including noise pollution, and the implementation of practical international measures to eliminate pollution from the oceans and the seabed;
Amendment 163 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Welcomes the Commission’s determination to arrange for international action to monitor the impact of the warming of the oceans, rising sea level and acidification of waters; calls for intensification and development of international scientific programmes to monitor the temperature, salinity and heat absorption of the oceans, and for the establishment of a global ocean observation network to improve monitoring of global changes in the oceans and permit better forecasting of the impact of climate change on the functioning of the oceans, carbon absorption and management of living marine resources;
Amendment 169 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Encourages the Commission to establish an effective policy of adjustment to climate change in coastal and maritime areas, particularly by taking practical measures to protect coastal and marine ecosystems;
Amendment 186 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the Commission to support international efforts to protect marine biodiversity, in particular within the ongoing negotiation of a new legally binding instrument for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction; calls on the Commission to propose more stringent legislation to preserve and make sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas under the jurisdiction of the European Union Member States;
Amendment 187 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to support the CBD and CITES and stresses the need for a coordinated approach in implementing the decisions taken in the framework of these conventions for the protection of marine species and biodiversity and for greater consistency of international work with the work undertaken at European level; stresses the importance of doing more to protect marine species under CITES and the need to strictly comply with the Convention for protected marine species;
Amendment 190 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to step up measures and resources to combat overfishing and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, particularly by improving existing systems and through international cooperation, banning subsidies to fishing which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing and ensuring that effective monitoring is performed by developing electronic tools and on-board monitoring devices;
Amendment 199 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to provide funding opportunities for the establishment of marine protected areas and the exchange of best practices as a contribution to the achievement of the global target of 10 % of marine and coastal areas to be designated as Marine Protected Areas by 2020; welcomes the Commission’s intention to promote and step up measures to manage protected marine areas, particularly by developing coherent and connected networks of Marine Protected Areas;
Amendment 207 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Member States to step up their efforts to implement a holistic approach to the design, management and evaluation of Marine Protected Areas, in order to reach their full potential for protecting marine biodiversity; calls on the Member States to increase the number of designated Marine Protected Areas; stresses the importance, in particular, of protecting biologically and ecologically significant areas as defined by the Biodiversity Convention;
Amendment 210 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls for more to be done to establish the Natura 2000 network in the marine environment, by identifying and managing Natura 2000 sites for the marine environment, particularly on the high seas; reiterates its call for specific and lasting arrangements to be made to protect biodiversity which are equivalent in the French outermost regions;
Amendment 214 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Calls for the definition and establishment of Autonomous Ecological Areas, cross-border areas which simultaneously cover territorial waters, national EEZs, extensions of continental shelves, and the high seas, in which mining prospecting and extraction in the seabed and marine subsoil should be banned;
Amendment 217 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Calls on the Commission and Member States to implement the priority measures adopted by the conference of the parties to the Biodiversity Convention regarding marine and coastal biodiversity;
Amendment 219 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17d. Calls on the Commission to recognise, in EU law, the existence of ecological damage distinct from economic, material and non-material damage, and calls on the Commission to contribute towards its recognition at international level;
Amendment 220 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 e (new)
Paragraph 17 e (new)
17e. Calls on the Commission to increase the consistency between its internal and external policy on the management and protection of resources, biodiversity and the oceans;
Amendment 221 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 f (new)
Paragraph 17 f (new)
17f. Stresses that the development of marine renewable energy in island territories constitutes a genuine opportunity for sustainable development of the territories concerned, but also a source of considerable potential for the European Union and the rest of the world; calls on the Commission to take the initiative to launch a global strategy for the island territories to develop a new economic model appropriate to their specific nature and based on energy autonomy and the development of marine renewable energy;
Amendment 222 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 g (new)
Paragraph 17 g (new)
17g. Calls on Member States and the Commission, by means of the various Community funds, to support the necessary investment in island and outermost regions to facilitate the development of marine renewable energy and thus contribute to the energy autonomy of those territories;
Amendment 223 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 h (new)
Paragraph 17 h (new)
17h. Calls on the Commission to support training and skills in the new occupations linked to the sustainable blue economy and to promote them particularly in regions with strong potential such as maritime, island and outermost regions;
Amendment 224 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 i (new)
Paragraph 17 i (new)
17i. Calls for the introduction of an overarching integrated European policy on the oceans, with both an internal and an external section, covering all policies which affect the oceans (research, environment, energy, transport, fisheries, cohesion, neighbourhood, international trade, etc.), based on the fundamental aims of preserving the marine environment and sustainable development; calls on the Commission to make the maritime, island and outermost regions the focus of that new policy;
Amendment 248 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Stresses the importance of facilitating knowledge of the seabed, marine species and habitats, and geological, bathymetric, seismic, volcanic, chemical, hydrological, atmospheric and meteorological data on the oceans, particularly in order to develop marine renewable energy and establish protected marine areas; encourages, in this context, scientific observation and exploration of the oceans with due regard for the environment and marine ecosystems and with the objective of sustainable development;
Amendment 251 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on Member States and the Commission to promote scientific knowledge, exchanges of data and technology transfer with the aim of contributing to the protection and sustainable use of the oceans; calls for the pursuit and intensification at global level of initiatives, cooperation and investment to promote marine research and innovation;
Amendment 257 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Calls on the Commission to establish, at European level, and to promote at international level, research, observation, and collection and exchange of data concerning the activity of volcanic islands and oceanic volcanoes and their links with the oceans; stresses the driving role that the outermost regions could play in this field;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Points out that tax avoidance in all its forms results in losses to the EU to the tune of EUR 1000 billion per year, according to Commission estimates; takes the view that it is therefore necessary to adopt an effective strategy to combat corruption and tax avoidance, and to bring in upward harmonisation of tax legislation in Europe;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that the post 2020-MFF will need to ensure the proper financing of EU policies and programmes with a clear European added value in social and environmental terms, and for citizens, but also to provide additional means for addressing new challenges that have already been identified in fields such as growth and jobs, competitiveness, cohesion, innovation, public health, the environment, migration, security and defence;
Amendment 74 #
2017/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that the traditional own resources, namely customs duties, agricultural duties and the sugar and isoglucose levies, constitute a reliable and genuine source of EU revenue, as they arise directly from the EU being a customs union and from the legal competences and common commercial policy linked to that; takes the view, therefore, that the traditional own resources should be retained as a source of revenue for the EU budget; considerspoints out that the EU itself is putting that revenue at risk by signing new free trade agreements that do away with customs duties; takes the view, therefore, that if the proportion of collection costs retained by Member States is reduced, a bigger share of this revenue can be securedtraditional own resources should be retained as a source of revenue for the EU budget;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Acknowledges that, in the past, the GNI-based contribution providewas a reliable and stable source of revenue for the EU budget, and benefits from very strong support from a large majority of Member States; believes, thereforehowever, that it should be preserved as a balancing and residual resource for the EU budget, which would put an end to the budgetary logic of ‘fair return’; stresses the need, in this context, to ensure that the GNI contribution is classified in the same manner in all national budgets, namely as revenue attributed to the EU and not as expenditure of national governmentduced and replaced by a system of own resources based on the taxation of financial transactions, the profits of major multinationals, and the most prolific polluters;
Amendment 117 #
2017/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Maintains that the only effective way of achieving equity and tax justice in the EU is by implementing a genuine policy to combat tax avoidance, and taking action to that end;
Amendment 143 #
2017/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Reiterates its conviction that only common energy or environmental taxes at EU level can ensure fair competition among businesses and the proper functioning of the single market; calls on the Commission to establish a tax aimed at the most polluting industries and sectors of the economy;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the communication of 17 October 2017 from the Commission on ‘A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU's outermost regions’ (COM(2017)0623),
Amendment 7 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas regional cohesion policy is one of the EU’s core policies, bringing Europe together, improving its economic, social and territorial cohesion and strengthening its economy, and it is therefore key that sufficient funding for cohesion policy - at least equivalent to that of the current period - is provided for in the MFF;
Amendment 12 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas measures should be taken to ensure that the budgetary challenge deriving from the United Kingdom’s departure from the EU does not disrupt regional policy and does not reduce the budget for cohesion in the next MFF, including by shifting to new own resources for funding;
Amendment 19 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas cohesion policy has contributed significantly to economic, social and territorial cohesion, to the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy and to achieving its goals for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth; whereas the strategy should be reviewed for the post-2020 period, giving a major role to cohesion policy;
Amendment 23 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the configuration of the MFF 2014-2020 has de facto created a situation contrary to the Treaties, which include the provision in Article 311 TFEU that ‘The Union shall provide itself with the means necessary to attain its objectives and carry through its policies’, and whereas the inadequate mid-term review of the current MFF did not rectify this fundamental contradiction with the Treaties;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the discussion about the next MFF as an opportunity to prepare the ground for a stronger Europe through one of its most tangible instruments, the Union budget; believes that the next MFF should be embedded in a broader strategy and narrative for the future of EurRecalls that, in its current form, the EU was built without the peoples of Europe and that the next MFF should seek to transform it into an environmentally sound and socially fairer Europe; believes that the next MFF should be embedded in a strategy of reaffirmation of the central objective of the EU, which is economic, social and territorial cohesion, and a broader narrative concerning the remaking of the organisation so as to benefit all its people;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls, therefore, for the MFF to provide for sufficient fundsfunds that are at least equivalent to those of the current programming period for cohesion policy post-2020, striking a good balance between investments in citizens and investments for citizens and ensuring that the EU’s political goals can be reached;
Amendment 57 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that regional funding should be protected and should continue to predominantly take the form of grants rather than financial instruments, which do, however, have an important role to play in certain cases; stresses that in the event of a reduction in the EU’s budgets, greater focus on the EU’s core goals is requirunder no circumstances should the EU have its budgets reduced;
Amendment 64 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is convinced that the next MFF shoulThe next MFF should enhance, improve and build upon the Union’s well- established social oriented convergence policies and priorities, which aim atreinforcing the promotingon of peace, democracy and human rights, at boosting welfare, long- term and sustainable economic growth, high-quality jobs, sustainable development and innovation, and at fostering economic, social and territorial cohesion as well as enhancing solidarity between Member States and citizens; considers that these pillars are prerequisites for a properly functioning single market and Economic and Monetary Union as well as for reinforcing Europe’s positionthe Union as well as for the role of Europe as a Global Partner in the world; trusts that they are more relevant than ever for Europe’s future endeavours;
Amendment 66 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the EU not to sacrifice the Community policies that have been entrusted to it and are at the heart of its responsibilities towards European citizens, such as cohesion policy or the common agricultural policy, in order to substitute priorities which do not correspond to any of the responsibilities defined by the Treaties;
Amendment 84 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the importance of regional policy to protect the most vulnerable regions, such as the least developed and outermost regions;stresses that under no circumstances should those regions be harmed by any reduction in the MFF;
Amendment 96 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls, therefore, for continuous and increased support for existing policies, in particular the long-standing EU policies enshrined in the Treaties, namely the common agricultural and fisheries policies, and the cohesion policy; rejects any attempt to renationalise these policies, as this would neither reduce the financial burden on taxpayers and consumers, nor achieve better results, but would instead hamper growth and the functioning of the single market while widening the disparities between territories and economic sectors; intends to secure the same level of funding for the EU-27 for these policies inwhich are primarily cohesion policy – which remains the only policy expressing European solidarity on a large scale – and the common agricultural and fisheries policies; considers that the EU must also pursue the objective of redressing the gaps in wealth between the poorer and richer regions, as well as income disparities between various social groups in the context of the next programming period, while further improvincreasing their added value of these policies and simplifying the procedures associated with them;
Amendment 106 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that Europe should offer prospectshas a responsibility to offer prospects for a better future to the younger generation as, who weill as to the future-oriented undertakings that make the EU more successful in the global arenasuffer from the disastrous impact of the economic policies adopted in the Union in recent decades; is determined to substantially scale up two of its flagship programmes, namely the Research Framework Programme and Erasmus+, which Erasmus+, which should benefit all young Europeans and not only a limited number of students who can afford to spend time abroad, this being a programme which at present cannot satisfy the very high demand involving top quality applications with, because of the very low level of funding of this policy under their current means; calls also forbudget; proposes that the budget for Erasmus+ should at the minimum be doubled in the next MFF and that at least half of it should be earmarked for young people from the poorest social classes; calls also for a considerable expansion of the Framework Programme for Research; calls for genuine progress to be made in the fight against youth unemployment and in support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and social enterprises, by equipping the successor programmes of the Youth Employment Initiative and the programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME) with greater financial means;
Amendment 112 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that Europe should offer prospects to the younger generation as well as to the future-oriented undertakings that make the EU more successful in the global arena; is determined to substantially scale up, among others, two of its flagship programmes, namely the Research Framework Programme and Erasmus+, which cannot satisfy the very high demand involving top quality applications with their current means; calls also for progress to be made in thestands firm in its support to substantially increase the resources to fight against youth unemployment and in support for micro, small and medium-sized, as well as, social enterprises by equipping the successor programmes of the Youth Employment Initiative and the programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME) with greater financial means;
Amendment 114 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the EU to increase its efforts to revitalise social convergence and cohesion in Europe, believes that substantial additional resources should be assigned to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, and proposes that the budget of the European Social Fund should be doubled in order to tackle unemployment and alleviate the persistent social divides in Europe;
Amendment 116 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 132 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights that the future framework is expected to integrate two new types of financial support featuring prominently on the Union’s economic agenda, namely the continuation of the investment support schemes, such as the European Fund for Strategic Investment, and the development of a fiscal capacity for the euro area and of financial stabilisation functions, possibly through the proposed European Monetary Fundinvestment support schemes, such as the European Fund for Strategic Investment, provided that these programmes accord with the objective of social, economic and territorial cohesion to which the EU has committed itself; considers that the proposal for a European Monetary Fund could have the objective of increasing European cohesion provided that its action is not limited solely to the euro area, that priority is given to the less advantaged regions and areas in terms of development and access to capital and that it does not impose counter-productive austerity measures on regions and Member States;
Amendment 144 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that a stronger and a more ambitious Europe can only be achieved if it is provided with reinforced financial means; calls, in the light of the above- mentioned challenges and priorities, and taking into account the UK’s withdrawal from the Union, for a significant increase of the Union’s budget; estimates the required MFF expenditure ceilings at 1.3 % of the GNI of the EU-27, notwithstanding the range of instruments to be counted over and above the ceilingoverhauls itself so as to respond more fully to citizens’ expectations with regard to solidarity, cohesion, asylum, environmental protection and biodiversity, greening of the economy and energy, support for research and education, and education and social progress; considers that the required MFF expenditure ceilings should be set at the maximum proportion of the GNI of the EU-27 permitted by the Treaties;
Amendment 160 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls the budgetary principles of unity, budgetary accuracy, annuality, equilibrium, universality, specification, sound financial management and transparency, which need to be respected when establishing and implementing the Union budget; considers that the EU budget should not fund programmes, nor should the EU sign free trade agreements, which are contrary to the objective of economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 192 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines that, during the current MFF, the budgetary authority approved a substantial mobilisation of the flexibility mechanisms and special instruments included in the MFF Regulation, in order to secure the additional appropriations needed to respond to serious crises or finance new political priorities; deplores the fact that a number of redeployments were effected by siphoning off funds from budget lines for other programmes, mainly cohesion policy;
Amendment 194 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Considers, therefore, that the flexibility provisions under the current MFF have worked well and havefailed to provided solutions in relation to the significant financing needed in particular to confront the challenges of migration and refugees and to address the investment gap; recalls that Parliament was the originator of several of these provisions, which it has strongly defended during past MFF negotiationsfor the common good on a European scale;
Amendment 204 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Approves the overall architecture of the MFF special instruments, notably the Flexibility Instrument, the Emergency Aid Reserve, the EU Solidarity Fund, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF), and points to their extensive mobilisation under the current MFF; calls for improvementsa substantial increase to be made to their financial envelopes and operating provisions;
Amendment 238 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Is of the opinion that effective measures against corruption and tax evasion by multinationals and the wealthiest individuals would make it possible to return to the Member States’ budgets an amount estimated by the Commission at one trillion euros per year, and that in this field there is a serious lack of action by the European Union;
Amendment 329 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 16
Subheading 16
A stronger, more equitable1a and sustainable economy __________________ 1a In spite of the joint declaration attached to the 2014-2020 MFF on gender mainstreaming, there has been little progress in this field and no clear gender equality strategy with specific objectives, concrete targets and allocations, has emerged from the MFF 2014-2020. An iconic reference underlining the potential in which the overall financial framework of the Union may contribute to increase gender equality and ensure gender mainstreaming is of the utmost importance, in the context of this report.
Amendment 343 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 68
Paragraph 68
68. Believes that the next MFF should see a greater concentration of budgetary resources in areas that demonstrate a clear European added value and stimulate economic growth, competitiveness and employmentin order to make the European economy more virtuous by promoting solidarity and sustainability; stresses, in this context, the importance of research and innovation in creating a sustainable, world-leading, knowledge- based economy, and regrets that, due to the lack of adequate financing, only a small proportion of high-quality projects in this field has received EU funding under the current MFF;
Amendment 351 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 69 a (new)
Paragraph 69 a (new)
69a. Notes that the next MFF must support the EU and its member states in reaching their climate goals as laid out in the Paris Agreement; stresses that EU funds should support the renewable energy transition to lower emissions source; stresses the importance of guaranteeing biodiversity funding, through programmes such as the LIFE Programme and ensuring its continuation in the next MFF;
Amendment 362 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70 a (new)
Paragraph 70 a (new)
70a. Insists on the Union’s commitment to peace and calls upon the Member States to agree upon a ban on the use of the EU budget to finance or guarantee any dual technological development projects with military applicability;
Amendment 379 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72 a (new)
Paragraph 72 a (new)
72a. Considers it necessary to ensure that EFSI’s place in the budget and in the political priorities of the Union does not undermine the pursuit of European cohesion policy objectives; takes the view that the activities financed by EFSI must be dependent on the objective of reducing disparities of wealth in Europe and the objectives of social cohesion and sustainability;
Amendment 408 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75 a (new)
Paragraph 75 a (new)
75a. Takes the view that European islands, Outermost Regions (ORs) and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) share the same climate change challenges as some of the least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS), which benefit from the mechanism for financing adaptation to climate change through the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA+); considers it necessary, therefore, to create a European Fund for the adaptation of European islands, ORs and OCTs to the challenges of climate change, which would make it possible to mitigate the impact of climate change on them;
Amendment 457 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78 a (new)
Paragraph 78 a (new)
78a. Takes the view that the next MFF should include sufficient funding to prevent loss of biodiversity, by strengthening the LIFE programme and creating a line for green infrastructure and a biodiversity financing instrument to manage Natura 2000, among others;
Amendment 460 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79
Paragraph 79
79. Stresses the socioeconomic and ecological importance of the fisheries sectormarine environment, the ‘blue economy’ and their contribution to the food autonomy of the EU; points out that the common fisheries policy is an exclusive EU competenceEU must achieve good environmental status for its seas as set out in the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, including through the common fisheries policy and the integrated maritime policy; emphasises, in this respect, the need to keep a specific, substantial, independent and accessible fisheriesustainable oceans fund to implement this policy; calls, at least,e objectives of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive; calls for the level of financial appropriations dedicated to the fEuropean Maritime and Fisheries sectorFund under the current MFF to be maintained and, if new needs arise, to increase the financial appropriations for maritime affairs; warns about the possible negative impacts of a hard Brexit on this sectorwith the aim of achieving sustainable and exemplary fisheries in the EU; notes that other financial instruments, in addition to non-repayable aid, could provide complementary financing possibilities;
Amendment 503 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 82
Paragraph 82
82. Considers maintaining the financing of cohesion policy post-2020 for the EU-27 at least at the level of the 2014- 2020 budget to be of the utmost importance; stresses that GDP should remain one of the parameters for the allocation of cohesion policy funds, but believes that it should be complemented by an additional set of social, environmental and demographic indicators to better take into account new types of inequalities between EU regions in order to enable every country to benefit from this policy and ensure that the poorest parts, both urban and rural, of rich regions are likewise made priority investment areas for cohesion policy; supports, in addition, the continuation under the new programming period of the elements that rendered cohesion policy more modern and performance-oriented under the current MFF;
Amendment 517 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 82 a (new)
Paragraph 82 a (new)
82a. Considers that the necessary resources must be earmarked in the next MFF in order to bring about economic, social, and territorial cohesion in the EU’s outermost regions (ORs), as well as to implement the specific measures for those regions provided for in Article 349 TFEU, in keeping with the aims and principles set out in the Commission communication on ‘a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU’s outermost regions’;
Amendment 533 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 83 a (new)
Paragraph 83 a (new)
83a. Considers that the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) requires that social policies be properly financed; calls, therefore, for the budget of the European Social Fund (ESF) to be increased substantially with a view to expanding its role in attaining the goals of the EPSR;
Amendment 554 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84 a (new)
Paragraph 84 a (new)
84a. Underlines the need to step up with support measures to address the demographic challenges, in particular, the significant increase on an ageing population in need of special and dedicated care, in particular the elderly; reiterates its support to initiatives such as "villages for person’s with dementia" where due care is provided for since early stage.
Amendment 573 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85 a (new)
Paragraph 85 a (new)
85a. Recognises the importance of addressing public health threats at a global as well as EU level, notes the importance of robust health programmes to tackle transnational public health issues; calls for a safeguarding of funding for research and development for rare diseases; calls for increased funding for tackling anti-microbial resistance across the EU.
Amendment 593 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 87 a (new)
Paragraph 87 a (new)
87a. Points to the urgent need to set up a European authority to combat tax evasion and tax fraud;
Amendment 605 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 88
Paragraph 88
88. Stresses that the world is confronted with multiple challenges including conflicts, cyber-attacks, terrorism, disinformation, natural disasters, environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, climate change, human rights violations and protracted crises; believes that the Union has a particular political and financial responsibility which is founded on rules-based foreign policy, cooperation with partner countries, poverty eradication and crisis response;
Amendment 610 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 88 a (new)
Paragraph 88 a (new)
88a. Notes that the outermost regions (ORs) and the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) are geographically a special case in that they are isolated from the mainland European regions and thus have to contend with specific natural, economic, or social challenges; considers their particular nature to be such that the EU should set up a research fund intended specifically for the ORs and OCTs in order to promote research in fields of vital importance to them, including the blue economy, environmental protection, vulcanology, astronomy, renewable energy sources, and biodiversity; considers, given the difficulties facing ORs and OCTs in accessing cross-cutting Union programmes, such as Horizon 2020, that access paths should be provided for research programmes specifically tailored to their needs;
Amendment 612 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 88 a (new)
Paragraph 88 a (new)
88a. Expresses its dedication to the pursuit of peace; calls upon the Member States, the Council and the Commission to commit to a European Convention to ban investment, development and implementation of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems, and to develop all efforts to support and develop the creation of a worldwide Convention;
Amendment 623 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 90
Paragraph 90
Amendment 646 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 92 a (new)
Paragraph 92 a (new)
92a. Considers, in the light of the humanitarian emergency related to the crisis situation regarding the reception of migrants, that alongside the EU law enforcement agencies there should be a European agency with tasks centring on the protection of persons, humanitarian support, and rescue operations, guaranteeing basic rights for all, EU citizens and non-citizens alike;
Amendment 649 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 93
Paragraph 93
Amendment 659 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 94
Paragraph 94
94. In the context of the increased attention given to security and defence in the Union, requests a reassessment of all external security expenditure; looks forward in particular to a reform ofDeplores the fact that security and defence instruments in the Union, such as the Athena mechanism and of the African Peace Facility, after the budgetisation ofre linked to development policy or the EDF; welcomnotes the recent commitments by Member States under permanent structured cooperation and asks the High Representative and the Commission to provide clarification as regards its future financing; calls for a successor programme for the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace focusing on crisis response and capacity building for security and development, while finding a legally sound solution for military capacity buildinghumanitarian action and development;
Amendment 669 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 95
Paragraph 95
95. Considers that a strong, efficient and high quality public administration is indispensable to the delivery of Union policies and to rebuild trust and strengthen dialogue with citizens; underlines the role of the institutions made up by democratically elected members in that respect; recalls that, according to the Court of Auditors, the EU institutions, bodies and agencies have implemented the 5% reduction in staff as set out in their establishment plans; takes the view that they should not be subject to a further horizontal reduction approach of this kind only if such a measure were shown to be useful and justified and did not serve to reduce the legislative capacity of the European institutions;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that Parliament's reading of the 2018 Budget fully reflects the political priorities adopted by an overwhelming majority in its abovementioned resolutions of 15 March 2017 on general guidelines and of 5 July 2017 on a mandate for the trilogue; recallinsists that long-term jobs, growth and security ar, sustainability and solidarity should be at the core of thosee Union priorities;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses that the Union budget should give priority to policies of real convergence, integration and cohesion, based on social progress and solidarity, safeguarding and promoting the creation of decent, quality and stable jobs, prioritising the sustainable use of natural resources and the protection of the environment; insists that the Union budget has proven to be scarce despite its potential to become a key resource in tackling crises and responding to measures which were not anticipated during the negotiation of the MFF 2014- 2020, such as the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the migration and refugee humanitarian challenges or geopolitical tensions in Europe's neighbourhood causing a number of serious challenges and emergencies, while within the Union the pace of economic recovery and the continuous sluggishness of both public and private investment levels led to an investment gap and the aggravation of inequalities between the Member States, its regions and its citizens;
Amendment 12 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls the announcement of Commissioner Malmstrom and that the Commission has expressed the intention to conclude before the end of 2017 the negotiations for freetrade agreements between the Union and its Member States with Japan, with MERCOSUR, with Mexico, and with Chile, and that the Commission wants to propose still in 2017 ratification of the FTAs with Singapore and with Vietnam; points out that this would mean a dramatic reduction of own resources income for the Union’s budget in 2018 and the coming years; underlines the urgent need for a thorough reorganisation of the Union budget and its structure in the context of thereview of the next MFF and with regard to the trade policy agenda, and calls on the Commission to take the initiative vis- à - vis the Council and Parliament;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses the need to immediately put an end to the austeritarian policies trend, both at national and Union level; insists on a new strategy for the Union, to enable a social Europe, a path for decent, quality, long-term employment, to enlarge social protection and ensure health and education coverage to all, based upon social cohesion, integrative communities and robust public sectors, guaranteeing the highest levels of living one path that pays heed to the development needs of each region, each Member State, in particular the least developed ones, favouring real convergence between regions, Member States and enhancing all efforts to efficiently reduce the current economic and social gaps;
Amendment 69 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Insists that in order to achieve sustainable growth, decent, quality and long-term job creation in the Union, boosting investments in research, innovation, education, infrastructure and MSMEs are key; insists in this respect in the need to further reinforce to Horizon 2020, Erasmus+ and the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) as these programmes contribute directly to reaching these goals; reiterates the need to increase the appropriations to COSME, but also to workers organisations; points in particular to the need to further reinforce MSMEs in the fields of green research and applied technologies, which can become an important source of job creation in the Union; highlights that such measures if accompanied with a set of robust policies and investments to reinforce the public sector in health, education and transport sectors could be the trigger to finally reduce the investment gap, decrease disparities among regions and Member States and thus contributing to the prosperity of the Union;
Amendment 82 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Stresses the need to strengthen the European Cohesion policy in times of deepening regional, economic and social disparities, and proposes therefore to reverse all the cuts proposed by the Council on the lines related to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF);
Amendment 85 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines that part of the solution to address youth unemployment lies in adequately supporting young people in rural areas and insists on enhancing the "greening" of CAP as it has the potential to foster growth and jobs in particular through supporting innovative sustainable projects while safeguarding biodiversity; proposes therefore an increase of EUR 50 million above the level of the DB for payments for young farmers;
Amendment 138 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47 a. Stresses the need for the urgent establishment of a European authority empowered to fight tax evasion;
Amendment 159 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58 a (new)
Paragraph 58 a (new)
58 a. Considers that the Union budget should already integrate a new line for Own Resources of the Union, in the form of new taxes such as a corporate tax for multinationals, a carbon tax, or a tax on financial transactions;
Amendment 164 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
61. Notes that the level of estimates for 2018 corresponds to 18,88 %, which is lower than that achieved in 2017 (19,25 %) and the lowest part of Heading 5 in the past fifteen years; insists nevertheless that the drive for the lowest expenditure possible for the Parliament shouldn't come at the cost of a reduced Parliament's capacity for its ordinary legislative work;
Amendment 44 #
2017/2022(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the Secretary-General to present a proposal in order to continue the internalisation effort for services deemed necessary, in particular in order to guarantee the role of legislative excellence of the Parliament and assistance to Members and staff, or to reinforce cyber-security of the Parliament and the teams working on the development of IT tools and software specifically for the Parliament;
Amendment 71 #
2017/2022(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the communication campaign as a helpful effort to explain the purpose of the Union and the Parliament to the citizens; underlines, however, thatConsiders that EUR 33,33 million foreseen for the communication campaign in the Parliament budget will not alone help to explain the purpose of the Union and the Parliament to the citizens; insists on the need to learn from the extremely low voter turnout in the 2014 European elections and to draw adequate conclusions as regards the framing of thise campaign should be limited to explainingfor the 2019 elections; suggests, in this regard, a focus on collaboration with the roele of the European Union and the Parliamentvant Member States' electoral authorities in order to create common ownership of the European elections process;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2022(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that in advance of the forthcoming 2019 European elections, preparatory work on the communication campaign is already due to begin this year; welcomes a shorter two year pre-election period for the communication campaign compared to the three year pre-election period for the 2014 European elections; considers that in order to better explain the Union and the role of the Parliament, a year-long communication campaign needs to exist during the whole mandate, not only in the year before the European elections;
Amendment 88 #
2017/2022(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes the Directorate-General for Communication (DG COMM) should act on the recommendations from the evaluation of the 2014 European election campaign11 , and prioritise the collection of data for campaign projects, per unit, based on predefined key indicators in order to measure their impact, considering with care the root causes of the extremely low turnout in the 2014 elections; __________________ 11 Deloitte, December 2015 study.
Amendment 127 #
2017/2022(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. WelcomeRegrets the proposal to reduce the establishment plan of Parliament’s Secretariat by 60 posts in order to comply with Point 27 of the IIA of 2 December 2013, namely, a progressive 5% staff reduction in all institutions, bodies and agencies between 2013 and 2017; highlights that owing to specific needs arising in Parliament in 2014 and 2016, an agreement was reached with the Council on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 201613 , in which Parliament’s annual staff reduction measures are set to continue until 2019; __________________ 13 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0407.by 60 posts the staff of the Parliament; considers that Parliament's primary objective is legislative excellence, and that this staff reduction scheme hinders this aspiration;
Amendment 149 #
2017/2022(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Considers that interpretation and translation are essential to the functioning of the House; re-iterates Parliament’s position expressed in its abovementioned resolution of 14 April 2016 that the Secretary-General should make further rationalisation proposals, such as extending the use of translation and interpretation on demand, as well as examining the potential efficiency gains from utilising latest language technologies as a helping tool for interpreters and not a measure to substitute human resources, and assessing the impact of the revised framework for staff interpreters in improving resource- efficiency and productivity;
Amendment 152 #
2017/2022(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33 a. Recalls the decision taken by Parliament to establish interpretation in International Sign language for all plenary debates in order to make at least these accessible to all European citizens;
Amendment 155 #
2017/2022(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34 a. Notes with concern that the internalisation of Parliament's driver service not only considerably increases Parliament's expenses for 2018 by more than EUR 3,68 million compared to pre- internalisation numbers, but did not provide job security for long-serving drivers, some of whom have passed the entry exam and have not been recruited;
Amendment 157 #
2017/2022(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 b (new)
Paragraph 34 b (new)
34 b. Regrets the absence of a unit equivalent to EMAS covering social issues, notably in the establishment of contractual procedures in public procurement in which the European institutions take part and in order to guarantee a control on the execution of contracts; calls for the establishment of a such a unit within the Parliament;
Amendment 158 #
2017/2022(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 c (new)
Paragraph 34 c (new)
34 c. Calls on the Bureau to evaluate and, where necessary revise, the rules governing the statute of trainees, including introducing minimum remuneration and harmonising catering- related price offers for all trainees both in the Parliament's administration and in the Members' offices in order to ensure equal treatment and to protect social rights of trainees;
Amendment 159 #
2017/2022(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 d (new)
Paragraph 34 d (new)
34 d. Call on the Bureau to revise the rules related to APAs in consultation with the APA Committee, and to implement a dismissal procedure by mutual consent between Members and APAs
Amendment 8 #
Amendment 32 #
2017/0334(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 1
Règlement (UE) n° 2017/825
Article 4
Article 4
The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and growth-sustaining structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national, local and regional authorities for measures aimed at reforming and strengthening institutions, governance, public administration, and economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges, with a view to enhancing cohesion, competitiveness, productivitysustainable growth, sustainable growth, job creation, and investment, which will also prepare for participasocial protection, in the euro area, in particular in the context of economic governance processesvestment and the fight against poverty and tax evasion, including through assistance for the efficient, effective and transparent use of the Union funds.;
Amendment 37 #
2017/0334(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 2017/825
Article 5 a
Article 5 a
Amendment 250 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive concerns the quality of water intended for human consumption and the access to such water.
Amendment 255 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The objective of this Directive shall be to protect human health from the adverse effects of any contamination of water intended for human consumption by ensuring that it is wholesome and clean, and at the same time, ensuring universal and affordable access to such water for all in the Union.
Amendment 38 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) There is a need to reinforce the collective ability to prepare and respond to disasters notably through mutual support in Europe. In addition to strengthening the possibilities already offered by the European Emergency Response Capacity ('EERC' or 'voluntary pool'), from now on referred to as "European Civil Protection Pool", the Commission should also establish rescEU. The composition of rescEU should include emergency response capacities to respond to wildfires, large- scale floods and earthquakes, as well as a field hospital and medical teams in line with World Health Organisation standards, that can be rapidly deployed. Special provisions should be made for intervention in the Outermost Regions and OCTs, taking account of their remoteness and specificities.
Amendment 51 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Local and regional authorities have a key role to play in the prevention and management of risks and disasters. They must therefore be involved in any activity carried out on the basis of this decision.
Amendment 58 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness of training and exercises and enhance co-operation between Member States' national civil protection authorities and services it is necessary to establish a Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network that is based on existing structures. The Outermost Regions and OCTs should also be integrated into that network.
Amendment 75 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Décision n° 1313/2013/UE
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) to increase the availability and use of scientific knowledge on disasters, including in the Outermost Regions and OCTs .
Amendment 83 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 3
Décision No 1313/2013/UE
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) take action to improve the knowledge base on disaster risks and facilitate the sharing of knowledge, the results of scientific research, best practices and information, including among Member States that share common risks., and for the Outermost Regions and OCTs;
Amendment 10 #
2017/0007(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Union’s macro-financial assistance should be an exceptional financial instrument of untied and undesignated balance-of-payments support, which aims at addressing the beneficiary’s immediate external financing needs and should underpin the implementation of a policy programme containing strong immediate adjustment and structural reforminvestment measures designed to improve its production model and the balance-of- payments position in the short term.
Amendment 11 #
2017/0007(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Given that there is still a significant residual external financing gap in Moldova's balance of payments over and above the resources provided by IMF and other multilateral institutions, the Union macro-financial assistance to be provided to Moldova is, under the current exceptional circumstances, considered to be an appropriate response to Moldova's request for support to the economic stabilisation, in conjunction with the IMF programme. The Union's macro-financial assistance would support the economic stabilisation and the structural reform agenda of Moldovainvestment plans of Moldova in order to innovate and enhance its production model, supplementing resources made available under the IMF's financial arrangement.
Amendment 13 #
2017/0007(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) A pre-condition for granting the Union's macro-financial assistance should be that Moldova respects effective democratic mechanisms – including a multi-party parliamentary system – and the rule of law, and guarantees respect for human rights. In addition, the specific objectives of the Union's macro-financial assistance should strengthen the efficiency, transparency and accountability of the public finance management systems, the governance and supervision of the financial sector in Moldova and promote structural reforms aimed at supporting sustainable and inclusive growth, and employment creation and fiscal consolidation. Both the fulfilment of the preconditions and the achievement of those objectives should be regularly monitored by the Commission and the European External Action Service.
Amendment 14 #
2017/0007(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 24
Recital 24
Amendment 15 #
2017/0007(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The Union shall make macro- financial assistance of a maximum amount of EUR 100 million available to Moldova ("the Union's macro-financial assistance"), with a view to supporting Moldova's economic stabilisation and a substantive reform agendainvestment plans based on the innovation and diversification of its economy, in order to make its economy more independent and of higher quality. Of that maximum amount, up to EUR 60 million shall be provided in the form of loans and up to EUR 40 million in the form of grants. The release of the Union's macro-financial assistance is subject to the approval of the Union budget for the relevant year by the European Parliament and the Council. The assistance shall contribute to covering Moldova's balance of payments needs as identified in the IMF programme.
Amendment 16 #
2017/0007(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Amendment 17 #
2017/0007(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 7(2), shall agree with the Moldovan authorities on clearly defined economic policy and financial conditions, focusing on structural reforminvestment and diversification plans and sound public finances, to which the Union's macro-financial assistance is to be subject, to be laid down in a Memorandum of Understanding ("the Memorandum of Understanding") which shall include a timeframe for the fulfilment of those conditions. The economic policy and financial conditions set out in the Memorandum of Understanding shall be consistent with the agreements or understandings referred to in Article 1(3), including the macroeconomic adjustment and structural reform programmes implemented by Moldova with the support of the IMF.
Amendment 18 #
2017/0007(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) a continuous satisfactory track record of implementing a policy programme that contains strong adjustment and structural reform measuresmeasures in line of a new investment plan for diversification and a enhanced production model supported by a non- precautionary IMF credit arrangement; and
Amendment 19 #
2017/0007(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) ensuring that Moldova makes good progress in implementing measures to prevent money laundering and tax evasion, through an international commitment of automatic exchange of tax information and identification of real investors and beneficial owners;
Amendment 128 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Opposes macro-economic conditionalities and highlights that the link betweenstresses that, at present, cohesion policy and economic governance processes should be reciprocal and that a greater recognition of the territorial dimension would be beneficial for the European Semesterdo not share the same objectives; calls for economic governance objectives to be brought into line with the cohesion policy objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion, sustainable growth, employment and environmental protection;
Amendment 192 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to ensure better synergies between the ESI Funds and other Union funds and programmes and to facilitate multi-fund options; warns that the EFSI should not undermine the strategic coherence and long-term perspective of cohesion policy programming and insists on the additionality of its resources; calls for the EFSI to retain a geographical distribution criterion and specific criteria for the overseas territories;
Amendment 213 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recalls that Article 349 TFEU provides for specific access to structural funds for the outermost regions and that, on that basis, all the outermost regions should be regarded as ‘least developed regions’; calls for the continuation of budget allocations to the outermost regions, of co-financing at a level no less than in the current period (85%), of compensation for excess costs, and of all derogations intended to offset their structural disadvantages;
Amendment 221 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the importance of the ESF, the Youth Guarantee and the Youth Employment Initiative, especially in the fight against long-term and youth unemployment in the Union, which are at a historically high level, particularly in less developed regions, the outermost regions and regions which have been hit hardest by the crisis; emphasises the key role played by SMEs in job creation – accounting for 80 % of jobs in the Union – in promoting innovative sectors such as the digital and low-carbon economies;
Amendment 261 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Stresses that European territorial cooperation is a key objective of cohesion policy, the purpose of which is to promote economic, social and cultural cooperation between EU countries, and that European Territorial Cooperation (ETC) has proved successful and its potential should be developed; calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to keep the ETC as an important instrument, giving it a more specific role in post-2020 cohesion policy and significantly increasing its budget;
Amendment 263 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. takes the view, in particular, that cross-border cooperation is a key instrument for the development of the border regions and that projects in this area are a true test bed for European integration; takes the view, therefore, that post-2020 cohesion policy should encourage and strengthen cross-border cooperation in areas such as connectivity and accessibility, innovation, strengthening regional identity, responding to environmental challenges, strengthening institutional capacities, health, education, employment and workforce mobility and educational and linguistic cooperation;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
— having regard to Articles 174 to 178 and 314 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Amendment 23 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the important rolUnderlines the potential transformative role which can be played by the EU budget in delivering concrete answers to the challenges the EU is facing; stresses that jobs, economic growth, migration, securthe Union Budget shall be used in such a way to give priority to policies of real integration and cohesion, based on social progress and solidarity, safeguarding and promoting decent, quality and stackling populism are the main concerns at EU level andble job creation, sustainable use of natural resources, protection of the environment which are the main concerns at EU level; the EU budget remains part of the solution to these issues, however underlines that the EUnion budget remains part of the solution to these issuehas proven to be scarce despite its potential to become an important resource in addressing the recent crises and responding to the needs which were not anticipated during the negotiation of the MFF 2014-2020, such as the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the migration and humanitarian crisis, geopolitical tensions in Europe's neighbourhood causing a number of serious challenges and emergencies, while within the EU the pace of economic recovery and a continuous lowering of both public and private investment levels below its potential led to an investment gap and the aggravation of inequalities between EU Member States, its regions and its citizens; underlines that a strong EU budget will benefit Member States and EU citizens alike; expects that the Commission will put forward a draft 2018 budget that enables the EU to continue to generate prosperity and, ensure the safetywellbeing and safekeeping of its citizens;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 69 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights that the social and solidarity economy (SSE) represents today over 2 million enterprises, 180 000 are cooperatives; underlines that the SSE sector employs over 4 and a half million people in the EU and generates over 10 % of the EU GNI; urges for further support and simplification of the access to financing to SSEs, in particular by widening the scope of existing programs and financial instruments at EU and Member States' level, while calling for concrete new measures to further promote and expand cooperatives and social enterprises model economy, as this remains under-represented and under- financed when compared to other enterprise models, despite its importance in terms of share of GNI and employment in the Union; reiterates the role of the SSEs in strengthening sustainable, smart growth, in the creation of decent and sustainable jobs, in cohesion and integration, and that it should be further supported and made accessible, while underlining that the SSE sector remains an important provider of social, health, educational, environmental, energy production and distribution services.
Amendment 72 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that investments in research and innovation represent a pre- condition for achieving genuine competitiveness in the EU; regrets the fact that, as a result of an alarmsmart, sustainable and green growth in the EU; regrets the fact that, subordinating most of EU research funding to an allegiance of strict market ruled schemes' as had as a result an alarmingly lack of financial support in research and innovation, the acute reduction of grants has had a particular detrimental impact on public research centers and universities, in particular to those which are not based on the wealthier EU Member States'; reiterates its conviction that scarce resources are often met with correspondingly low success rate of applications, fewer; calls, therefore, for the enhancement of the resources made available to research and innovation dissociated from loan's schemes, in order to ensure the boost of high- quality projects in the field of research and innovation which are receiving EU funding; calls in this respect for an adequatincrease in the level of appropriations to be ensured for Horizon 2020;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. RecogniStresses the fact that SMEmicro, small and medium sized enterprises remain the backbone of the European economy, and will continue to play a decisive role in creating jobs and growth across the EU; there are over 21 million SMEs in Europe which supply 85% of EU's jobs representing one fifth of the world trade; calls in this respect for COSME appropriations to be maintained at least at the level approved for 2017increased, taking into account the success of this programme;
Amendment 96 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the important role and potential ofTakes the view that the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) in reducing the investment gap in Europe, and recognises the positive results achieved so far; welcomes also the Commission proposal for extending the EFSI until 2020, which will serve to further improve its functioning, especially as regards the additionality principle and the geographical balance, has fallen short vis-à-vis its objectives; is deeply concerned with the fact that while mobilizing a considerable amount of EU funding, it did not effectively contribute to reducing disparities among regions and Member States, nor to the investment gap in the Union and it failed to address the geographical and sectorial imbalances detected; furthermore, it is concerned with its potential to induce rent seeking and asset stripping by private investors at the expense of the Union budget via public-private partnerships, the privatization of profits and the socialization of losses and sparely contributing to additional investment; it deeply regrets that its unsatisfactory performance in effectively tackling and promoting a public funded instrument which was designed as to highly improve accessibility to funding for SMEs and SSEs; it is also concerned that via the EFSI, the European Investment Bank acquired too much levy over the Union budget, while displaying a poor track record in terms of sectorial and regional distribution of investments and the support of SMEs; takes note of the Commission proposal for extending the EFSI until 2020, while insisting on the urgent need to review its current regulatory framework; reiterates it call for a meaningful public investment programme in support of the real economy, which should be based on solidarity and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 137 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Strongly supports regional policy as one of the main investment instruments of the EU budget that enables economic, social and territorial cohesion; underlines that this policy generates growth and jobs in all Member States; stresses the need to increase the appropriations for the Cohesion Fund and the Structural Funds, paying particular attention to employment with rights, equal rights and opportunities, and the fight to eradicate poverty; stresses the need to endow Member States with the tools to help their citizens find a way out of the crisis; stresses in this regard the special need to invest in areas such as education and mobility, research and innovation, and micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises, in order to boost the creation of employment – in particular youth employment; is concerned, however, about the unacceptable delays in implementation of operational programmes at EU level; calls on the Commission and the Member States to cooperate in order to ensure that the designation of managing and certifying authorities is concluded and implementation accelerates;
Amendment 138 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Strongly supports regional policy as one of the main investment instruments of the EU budget that enables economic, social and territorial cohesion; underlines that this policy generates growth and jobs in all Member States; stresses the need to increase the appropriations for the Cohesion Fund and the Structural Funds, paying particular attention to employment with rights, equal rights and opportunities, and the fight to eradicate poverty; stresses the need to endow Member States with the tools to help their citizens find a way out of the crisis; stresses in this regard the special need to invest in areas such as education and mobility, research and innovation, and micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises, in order to boost the creation of employment – in particular youth employment; is concerned, however, about the unacceptable delays in implementation of operational programmes at EU level; calls on the Commission and the Member States to cooperate in order to ensure that the designation of managing and certifying authorities is concluded and implementation accelerates;
Amendment 147 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Recalls the previous problems entailed by the lack of payment appropriations for the LIFE programme, which impeded and delayed its proper implementation; underlines that the Union ratified the COP 21 agreement and calls on the Commission to dedicate part of EU's financial resources to respect its international commitments; notes that the EU budget is expected to allocate 19,2 % of expenditure to this aim; strongly encourages the Commission to pursue this track so to apply the 20 % target, in line with the Commission's commitment to mainstream climate action in the current MFF;
Amendment 150 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Emphasises that the implementation of the "new" CFP entails a paradigm shift in fisheries management both for Member States and for fishermen and recalls, in this regard, the on-going difficulties encountered in this sector; calls therefore on the Commission to ensure the increase of appropriations to a level adequate to deal with the future challenges;
Amendment 178 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the role played by instruments such as the Internal Security Fund (ISF) andStresses the need to adopt a comprehensive and human rights-based approach linking migration with development and guaranteeing the integration of migrant workers and asylum seekers and refugees; notes the role played by instruments such as the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) in addressing the effects of the migratory and refugeehumanitarian crisis, and calls for adequate budgeting in the coming years for theseis funds; welcomes also the role of EU agencies in the area of justice and home affairs, such as Europol and the European Border and Coast Guard,is area and calls, in this context, for their mandate to be executed through adequate budgeting and staffing; is convinced that the EU needs to invest more in strengthening its borders, enhancing cooperation between law enforcement agencies, fighting terrorism and radicalisation and ensuring sound return operations;
Amendment 200 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Reaffirms its conviction that in order to tackle the root causes ofHighlights the need to ensure and guarantee that human, civil rights and liberties, social protection, including protection for the most vulnerable, healthcare, social and financial benefits are implemented in full compliance with international law, in particular UN Human Rights Charter and Convention relation to the Refugee Status, the Convention of the Rights of the Child, the Geneva Convention, the Cartagena Declaration on Refugees, the Council of Europe's Recommendations on Refugees and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU; reaffirms its conviction that in order to tackle the migratory and refugeehumanitarian crisis, the EU needs to step up its role through investments in the countries of origin of the refugees and migrants; notes thatrecalls that the primary objective of the Union's development policy must remain the reduction of poverty; underlines the key role of investments in infrastructure, housing, education, medical services and support for SMEs are part of the solution to tackle the ; welcomes therefore coherent and coordinated initiatives' within a framework to promot causes of migration; welcomes theree and reinforce investments in public services and capacity building in Africa and the neighborhood countries which reinforce the External Investment Plan as a coherent and coordinated framework to promote investments in Africa and the Neighbourhood countriesrule of law, good governance and the role of civil society stakeholders; considers that a sustainable management of the humanitarian crisis on the long term demands the inclusion of all the emergency funds within the EU budget, allowing for a better accountability of all EU's actions in this field;
Amendment 253 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Reiterates its conviction that in order to offset the weak economic recovery, the new latent crisis trends and the increased disparities among regions and Member States in the EU, it is necessary to provide a rupture to the current neo-liberal and austerity policies; underlines the need to increment solidarity and the redistributive role of the EU BUDG, while acknowledging that this can only be possible in a context in which Member States implement concrete measures towards more progressive tax systems, while effectively tackling their current regressive character; reiterates its position that an adequate increase of the Union's budget is necessary to ensure the adequate level of resources with particular emphasis on the programs and projects aimed at boosting growth and decent employment, eradicating poverty, investing in smart, sustainable, green development; underlines that contributions to this increase should result from an increase in the payments made by Member States with the highest GNI and the highest per capita income, correcting the current biased and unfair systems of contribution keys; furthermore, it reiterates that it is imperative to increase support to Member States, especially those facing economic recession, for investment in infrastructure, social facilities, research, innovation and development; considers that the contributions to the EU Budget from the Member States should not be accounted when calculating Member States' structural deficits;
Amendment 265 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Emphasises that peace and stability are core values that need to be maintained by the Union; considers that the Good Friday Agreement, which has proven vital to peace and reconciliation in the island of Ireland, must be protected; underlines the need for specific measures to ensure support for the regions which will be particularly affected in the case of a negotiated exit from the Union following the invocation by the United Kingdom of Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon, in accordance with the expressed will of its citizens;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
— having regard to Article 107(3)(a) TFEU, which definesstates that aid to promote the economic development of the outermost regions asmay be compatible with the internal market,
Amendment 5 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
— having regard to all the joint contributions and technical and political documents of the Conference of Presidents of the Outermost Regions of the European Union, in particular the final declaration of the 21st conference of 22 and 23 September 2016, and the Joint Memorandum of the Outermost Regions entitled ‘Towards increased vigour in implementing Article 349 TFEU’, adopted in March 2017,
Amendment 8 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Article 349 TFEU recognises the special economic and social situation of the outermost regions, which is compounded by factors (insularity, remotenessremoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate, dependence on a few products, etc.) the permanence and combination of which severely restrain their development;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, in its judgment of 15 December 2015, the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice gave a complete interpretation of Article 349 TFEU which puts an end to a long-standing and recurrent conflict over its interpretation which had led the Commission to adopt a restrictive view of that article;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas in that judgment, the Court confirms, above all, that legal acts with the aim of introducing specific measures for the outermost regions may be adopted on the legal basis of Article 349, that this legal basis makes it possible to derogate both from primary and from secondary law, and that the list of areas covered in the wording of Article 349 is not exhaustive, since ‘the authors of the FEU Treaty did not intend to lay down an exhaustive list of the types of measures that may be adopted on the basis of that article’,
Amendment 18 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the principles of equality and non-discrimination justify a difference in treatment in the case of distinct situations, in the interests, in the end, of equality in the application of European law,
Amendment 40 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls that the Treaties also confer on the Commission the right of initiative, and that it is therefore for the Commission to initiate regulation in favour of the outermost regions making it possible to implement Article 349 in EU policies and programmes;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that this interpretation by the Commission has damaged the capacity of the outermost regions to take full advantage of their belonging tof the Union and to develop in a way which takes full account of their specific characteristics and structural constraints but also of their assets;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that POSEI (Programme of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity) is the only autonomous programme covered by a regulation of its own based on Article 349 TFEU and on the dual principles of the outermost regions’ belonging to the Union and the full adaptation of a common European policy to the realities of the outermost regions; considers that new POSEI programmes relating to other EU policies should be planned;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Deplores the fact that the various European strategies for the outermost regions have so far been only partially implemented and fleshed out; considers that the outermost regions have wasted much time on defending the implementation of Article 349 and the upholding of specific policies for them; considers that confidence nenew impetus must, for that purpose, be stimulateds to be restoredconsolidate the confidence between the outermost regions and the European Institutions;
Amendment 75 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls therefore on the European Union Institutions, in concert with the outermost regions, to open a new chapter in relations between the EU and the outermost regions, based on a genuine new European strategy for the outermost regions which is resolutely innovative and ambitious, and takes full advantage of the possibilities offered by Article 349 TFEU, particularly for the creation of specific programmes and policies appropriate to their sustainable development needs;
Amendment 78 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to adopt a long-term overall common strategy detailing the approach to the outermost regions, accompanied, in the case of each outermost region, by a specific legislative package by dedicated joint mechanisms and instruments in the areas and policies that are key for their development, including appropriate funding; calls for this overall strategy to be accompanied, in the case of each outermost region, and in consultation with them, by specific laws, strategic frameworks and appropriate, precise, attainable and assessmeasurable objectives, taking into account the geographical situation and the economic, political and social context of each outermost region;
Amendment 96 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recalls that the proposals made by the European Parliament and forwarded to the Commission in the European Parliament reports of 29 March 2012 and 26 February 2014 still hold;
Amendment 99 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Considers that POSEI has been very successful ever since it was established;
Amendment 105 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Deplores the fact that the successive reforms of the common organisations of the market (COMs) have not sufficiently taken account of the specific characteristics of the outermost regions or anticipated their impact on the outermost regions;
Amendment 108 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Observes that the disappearance of quotas and guaranteed prices which began with the reform of the COM in sugar in 2005 is damaging cane sugar producers in the outermost regions; calls foremphasises the need to put on a permanent footing all the specific instruments put in place within the framework of Article 349 TFEU in the interests of the sustainable competitiveness of that sector; calls for the establishment of additional mechanisms to support operators in the sector in the event of new difficulties linked to its liberalisation and the establishment of a support scheme for sugar-cane growers in the event of a fall in world sugar prices below a specific reference threshold;
Amendment 112 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Considers it is necessary to adopt a legal framework, on the basis of Article 349 TFEU, for products under the organic label, and a legal framework concerning sanitary and phytosanitary issues that take into account the characteristics of agricultural in the outermost regions, in a tropical context;
Amendment 135 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission to include the outermost regions formally in the negotiations conducted within the framework of agreements concluded with third countries situated in their regional areas;
Amendment 136 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to be painstaking and act with due care and attention in the defence of the interests of the outermost regions in the negotiations on Brexit;
Amendment 142 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission, in accordance with the commitment it made in its Communication of 20 June 2012, to systematically produce impact assessments relating to the outermost regions before initiating any trade negotiations and to systematically adopt a policy of protecting the products of the outermost regions in trade agreements;
Amendment 145 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Deplores the fact that to date no study has been conducted on the consequences of free trade agreements on the agricultural sectors of the outermost regions; deplores, too, the fact that the outermost regions have not been taken into account in the report by the European Commission on the cumulative economic impact of trade agreements, of 15 December 2016, contrary to the regulatory provisions laid down by POSEI;
Amendment 155 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for the system of tolerance of imports to be abandoned which makes it possible for goods to enter the Union that have been treated with active substances not authorised there and for inspection measures to be stepped up;
Amendment 156 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Rejects European aid that might contribute to the deforestation of the Amazon, or the protected forests of the outermost regions;
Amendment 159 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Considers essential to set up a support system for the fisheries of the ORs based on Article 349 in the light of what is done in agriculture with POSEI;
Amendment 163 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Union to remove all the regulatory obstacles, to authorise aid for the renewal of traditioartisanal fishing fleets in the outermost regions, to increase investment which is needed for the sustainable development of local fishing and to protect sensitive fishing grounds of the outermost regions, within the fishing capacity limits laid down for each region;
Amendment 166 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Welcomes the creation in the 2014-2020 EMFF of the plans for compensation of additional costs (PCACs), compensatory aid making it possible to support the operations of fisheries in the outermost region, but considers that the PCACs will not be operational until legal certainty has been obtained, involving the prior approval of these plans by the Commission, and until the scheme is no longer limited in time, in order to avoid breaks in funding when each new regulatory framework starts, which are particularly detrimental for operating aid;
Amendment 167 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Calls on the Commission to lay down, for each outermost region, exclusive fishing grounds for local boats and to extend the area reserved exclusively for the local fleets of the outermost regions from 100 to 200 sea miles;
Amendment 183 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Stresses that both the wealth of the oceans and the technological advances currently being made and to come in the future are able to open up unprecedented growth opportunities for the outermost regions; considers that sustainable ‘blue growth’ constitutes an opportunity to mitigate the structural inequalities between the outermost regions and continental Europe; considers, also, that it can help to make the outermost regions the focus of a future-centred European policy;
Amendment 186 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. Points out the importance of marine protected areas in the outermost regions;
Amendment 190 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Recalls that Article 349 TFEU provides for specific access to structural funds for the outermost regions and that, on that basis, all the outermost regions should be regarded as ‘least developed regions’ and as systematically eligible for the maximum level of support;
Amendment 192 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. In view of the principle of subsidiarity and the responsibilities of the Member States, calls upon the Member States to fully implement the pre- conditions, with regard, in particular, to investment in the areas falling within their jurisdiction, so that European funds and policies in the outermost regions perform as well as possible;
Amendment 202 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Considers that, for the next programming period, the outermost regions should be able to define some of their priorities for the use of the structural funds in line with the priorities set out in the Commission’s strategy for the outermost regions; calls for the continuation of budget allocations to the outermost regions, of compensation of excess costs, and of all derogations intended to compensate them for their structural disadvantages;
Amendment 206 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Recalls the shared objective of twofold integration of the outermost regions; calls for all schemes concerned with cross-border cooperation between the outermost regions and third countries in their geographical regions to be intensified and made operational, in particular by maintaining and improving synergies between the legal and financial provisions of the EDF and EFRD regulations;
Amendment 209 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Deplores the fact that the wider neighbourhood policy which the Commission had committed to implementing for the outermost regions has never seen the light of day;
Amendment 219 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Regrets the fact that the most important fund for training and employment, the European Social Fund, has never taken into account the structural nature and critical levels of unemployment in the outermost regions, particularly as Article 349 TFEU grants the outermost regions the right to specific access to the Structural Funds; calls, therefore, for the creation of an additional allocation within the framework of the ESF in order to support employability, mobility and training in the outermost regions;
Amendment 228 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Stresses that, given the remoteness and small size of their markets, strengthening the derogations to competition law obtained on the basis of Article 349 TFEU and Article 42 TFEU is not liable to affect trade between Member States, nor to destabilise the internal market;
Amendment 231 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Deplores the fact that the initial proposals for simplifying the GBERs and RSAGs did not from the outset and upstream make any provision for altering the rules so as tofor the outermost regions so as to successfully ensure the economic and social development of the outermost regions;
Amendment 232 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Calls for the creation of a specific framework for state aid to the outermost regions, with a view to avoiding the regulatory inconsistencies currently experienced between the various instruments and policies in the outermost regions;
Amendment 233 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 b (new)
Paragraph 39 b (new)
39b. Calls on the Commission to step up its action to combat the large monopolies in the outermost regions, which contribute to the increase in the cost of living for local people, particularly in the sectors of imports that compete with the development of the local economy, energy, transport and telecommunications;
Amendment 244 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 7
Subheading 7
Research, environment, transport, mobility, energy and telecommunications
Amendment 251 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Does not consider that any of the Union’s horizontal programmes provides for access conditions specific to the outermost regions; regards this situation as particularly discriminatoryon research, the environment, health, transport, energy or telecommunications provides for access conditions specific to the outermost regions, but that, on the contrary, the current eligibility conditions prevent the outermost regions from responding to calls for tenders; regards this situation as particularly discriminatory while, in fact, the assets of the outermost regions could be promoted by the Union’s horizontal programmes such as Horizon 2020, LIFE and IEE;
Amendment 266 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Questions the determination of the Commission and Member States to integrate the outermost regions, apart from in annexes, into the trans-European transport, energy and telecommunications networks; calls on the Commission to use the trans-European networks to eliminate the isolation of the outermost regions, and to pave the way for their genuine integration into the European Union;
Amendment 269 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Deplores the fact that in spite of recital 37 of the Erasmus+ regulation, which states that ‘the constraints imposed by the remoteness of the outermost regions of the Union and the OCTs should be taken into account when implementing the Programme’, the amounts of the Erasmus travel allowances are often insufficient to cover the real costs of travel to the mother country for students receiving the allowance who come from the outermost regions, undermining effective and fair access for them to this flagship European programme; calls on the Commission to adjust the amounts of the Erasmus allowances to the real travel costs incurred by citizens living in the outermost regions within the framework of the programme;
Amendment 270 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Amendment 271 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 b (new)
Paragraph 46 b (new)
46b. Calls on the Commission to extend the new mobility instrument targeting young people, ‘Move2Learn, Learn2Move’ to European citizens living in the outermost regions and to adjust the amounts paid to cover the travel costs offered to them to meet the real costs involved in travelling between the outermost regions and continental Europe; welcomes the Commission’s decision not to restrict this instrument to travel by rail only, which would marginalise young people from overseas;
Amendment 275 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47a. Recalls that the European Court of Auditors in the Special Report 01/2017 considered that "Significant progress is needed from the Member States and further efforts by the Commission to better contribute to the ambitious objectives of the EU's biodiversity strategy for 2020";
Amendment 276 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47a. Suggests that an impact study be carried out regarding the possibilities of applying the Natura 2000 programme to the French outermost regions, with a view to establishing the most appropriate tools for the protection of the biodiversity and environment of these regions;
Amendment 277 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 b (new)
Paragraph 47 b (new)
47b. Recalls that the mid-term review of the EU Biodiversity Strategy published by the Commission in October 2015 and mentioned by the European Court of Auditors in the Special Report 01/2017 concluded that, although significant progress has been made since 2011 in implementing the measures under Objective 1, the most significant challenges remain the completion of the marine element of the Natura 2000 network and the guarantee of effective management of the sites and funding needed to support the Natura 2000 network, both of which are important factors for ORs";
Amendment 279 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
Amendment 284 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48a. Calls for the POSEI approach to be extended to the fields of industry, the digital sector, transport and tourism, which would make it possible to develop consistent sectoral EU approaches in these fields for the outermost regions;
Amendment 286 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 b (new)
Paragraph 48 b (new)
48b. Calls for a genuine European industrial strategy to be deployed in the outermost regions, generating jobs that cannot be outsourced, and based on the capacity of businesses to consolidate their local roots;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the main objective of Council Decision 2013/755/EU29 is to contribute to the progressive development of the ACP countries and the OCTs, by enhancing the competitiveness and strengthening the resilience of the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) reducing their economic and environmental vulnerability and promoting cooperation among them and other partners, Technical/linguistic adjustment (French section): Council Decision 2013/755/EU only refers to the OCTs _________________ 29 Council Decision 2013/755/EU of 25 November 2013 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union (‘Overseas Association Decision’)OJ L 344, 19.12.2013, p. 1.
Amendment 7 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the main objective of Council Decision 2013/755/EU29 is to contribute to the progressive development of the ACP countries and the OCTs, byfurther the sustainable development of the OCTs; whereas the partnership is based around three new priorities: enhancing the OCTs' competitiveness and strengthening their resilience of the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) reducing their economic and environmental vulnerability and promoting cooperation among them and other partnersand regional integration, _________________ 29 Council Decision 2013/755/EU of 25 November 2013 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union (‘Overseas Association Decision’)OJ L 344, 19.12.2013, p. 1.
Amendment 8 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the history of its Member States confers obligations on the Union regarding the development of the ACP countries and cooperation with the OCTs,
Amendment 9 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the future of the Union and that of the ACP countries and the OCTs are linked due to geographypolitics, globalisation and demographic changeglobal challenges such as the effects of climate change or even demographic change, global security and migration,
Amendment 12 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
Amendment 13 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas a number of OCTs are located in the same regions as the ACP countries; whereas the OCTs face similar global challenges but, unlike ACP countries, are part of the European family and should therefore receive increased preferential treattmention in the delivery of funds; whereas the very small size of the OCTs and the constitutional link between the OCTs and the Union are specificities that should be taken into account,
Amendment 14 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Y
Recital Y
Amendment 50 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Welcomes the progress in the analysis of global results achieved by the Union‘s delegations, based on the results provided key performance indicators (KPIs) versuscompared to targets as regards the efficiency of internal controls system and audit systems in place as well as on the effective management of operations and resources for 2015;
Amendment 54 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Invites the Commission to develop a typology of the causes of the bottlenecklockages and difficulties encountered in the implementation of the projects in order to identify immediately the most appropriate responses and corrective measures;
Amendment 78 #
Amendment 80 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
Paragraph 77
77. Considers that OCTs should benefit from an increased attention in terms of political objectives, so that they become privileged partners of the European Union in their respective regions, as well as greater flexibility regarding access to funding; calls on the Commission to implement increased synergies with the Union internal and horizontal policies, and ensure the concrete participation of the OCTs to those latterOCTs do indeed participate in those European Union horizontal programmes for which they are eligible;
Amendment 82 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
Paragraph 78
78. Believes that attention should be brought on the aid performance and impact of the development policy but also other European and international policies on countries located in the same geographical area than OCTs; calls for particular attention to be paid to the specific situation of Mayotte which converted from being an OCT to becomingowing to its change in status from OCT to that of an Outermost Region in 2014;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79
Paragraph 79
79. Invites the Commission to ensure that funding benefits fairly and equally to all OCT, taking particular the mosaccount of the fact that isolatedme territories are widely scattered; calls on the Commission to further support OCT administrations for implementation of EDF and projectsthe EDF, in particular through training and technical assistance in order to ensure aidEU performance and action on behalf of the OCTs;
Amendment 85 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79 a (new)
Paragraph 79 a (new)
79a. Calls on the Commission to establish from 2020 a specific instrument for OCTs that bears in mind their special status and their membership of the European family;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 80
Paragraph 80
80. Recalls that given their geographic characteristics OCTs are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and loss of biodiversity; calls on the Commission to better integrate resilience, climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation, energy self-sufficiency and sustainable development in performance indicators for funding in OCTs; calls also on the Commission to propose, as part of the extension of the BEST preparatory action, a permanent mechanism to protect biodiversity, develop ecosystem services and combat the effects of climate change in the EU's overseas countries and territories;
Amendment 103 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Amendment 17 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
— having regard to the seriousness of the loss of global biodiversity, which corresponds to the sixth wave of mass extinction of species,
Amendment 18 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 b (new)
Citation 18 b (new)
— whereas global biodiversity and ecosystem services are under threat owing to land-use changes, unsustainable use of natural resources, and pollution and climate change; whereas, in particular, many endangered species face greater challenges than before owing to rapid urbanisation, loss of habitat and the illegal wildlife trade;
Amendment 28 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas trophy hunting is a form of exploitation of wild species and is a further threat to their populations; whereas the European Union is one of the main markets for the import of hunting trophies;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas lack of awareness and political engagement are major obstacles to combating wildlife trafficking effectively;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges the importance of the action plan, but stresses its shortcomings as regards the incorporation of aquatic species;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges that the identification and allocation of appropriate financial and human resources is essential for the implementation of the Action Plan by the Commission, Member States, Europol and other identified actors. This should include dedicated funding for a Wildlife Crime Unit at Europol and for the work of EU-TWIX;
Amendment 46 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. urges the European Commission to propose specific budget allocations to support effective and concrete actions across the different EU policies to combat trafficking of wild species;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Insists on timely implementation of all elements of the Action Plan; cCalls on the Commission to provide Parliament and the Council with yearly written implementation updates, and to put in place an effective evaluation system to take account of the data and information provided by NGOs and civil society groups;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Insists on timely implementation of all elements of the Action Plan; calls on the Commission to provide Parliament and the Council with yearly written implementation updates, and setup a detailed monitoring and evaluation plan to measure the progress;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses that importation of hunting trophies into the European Union does not comply with the precautionary principle enshrined in the Treaties;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for awareness-raising campaigns by the EU, third countries, stakeholders and civil society with the aim of reducing the market demand for illegal wildlife products through real and long- term social and behavioural change; Recognizes the need to support initiatives for coordinated approaches to address the involuntarily illegal wildlife trade through possess and transport of protected species;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the EU to support initiatives promoting the development of alternative livelihoods forsustainable livelihoods options that increase benefits from and local support for wildlife conservation with full consultation of local communities close to the wildlife concerned and contributing to the recovery and conservation of wildlife populations;
Amendment 79 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to put in place a precautionary approach for the import of hunting trophies of species listed in the Appendices to CITES and the annexes to the Regulation on trade in wild species protected under the EU regulation of trade in wild fauna (338/97), requiring that imports only be authorised if a set of precise and sound scientific information demonstrates the significant and tangible benefits for conservation of the targeted population with respect to hunting trophies in the case of species in Annex A, and that imports not be detrimental to the conservation of the target populations for the species in Annex B; imports should in any case not be permitted into countries where corruption is suspected of being involved in this process;
Amendment 82 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Member States to put in place national enforcementestablish Wildlife Crime Units to facilitate implementation across the various agencies at the national level; to put in place national wildlife trafficking action plans detailing implementation enforcement policies and penalties, and to publish the information on seizures and arrests relating to wildlife crimes, in order to ensure consistency and harmonised approaches between Member States;
Amendment 83 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Member States to put in place national enforcementwildlife trafficking action plans detailing implementation enforcement policies and penalties, and to publish the information on seizures and arrests relating to wildlife crimes, in order to ensure consistency and harmonised approaches between Member States;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the European Commission to provide additional financial resources to the Action Plan for defined targets to allow the success and the implementation of the plan in the long term;
Amendment 89 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the European Commission to continue and improve the training and awareness activities of European and national bodies, agencies and judicial institutions specialised in the fight against wildlife trafficking;
Amendment 90 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for an annual monitoring and evaluation mechanism to assess Member States progress on the implementation of the Action Plan by providing regular data and information updates concerning wildlife trafficking;
Amendment 94 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Urges the Member States to ensure that enforcement agencies, prosecution services and national judiciaries as well as Wildlife Crime Units within Europol have the necessary financial and human resources to combat wildlife crime;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Commission to develop guidelines on how to tackle the phenomenon of illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products via the Internet, as adopted in the Council conclusions of 20 June 2016;
Amendment 110 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Calls on the Member States and the European Commission to engage in collaboration with social network platforms, search engines and e- commerce platforms to combat the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products via the Internet, and to involve them in the development of policies to combat potential illegal activities;
Amendment 112 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to review Directive 2008/99/EC on the protection of the environment through criminal law, in particular with regard to its effectiveness in combating wildlife crime; stresses the need to include in EU legislation a definition and a new legal classification of the crimes carried out against the nature and species;
Amendment 117 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to acknowledge the role of civil society and pursue opportunities to engage with non-government organisations with the skills and resources to provide appropriate assistance and training;
Amendment 119 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that action against wildlife crime requires consistent, effective and dissuasive criminal penalties; urges the Member States to define wildlife trafficking as a serious crime in accordance with UNTOC;
Amendment 121 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the European Commission and Member States to recognise the scale of online wildlife trafficking and to build capacity within wildlife crime units, coordination with customs cybercrime units and engagement of NGOs active in monitoring online trade and facilitating enforcement trainings in order to ensure that channels exist to trigger assistance from cross- border units specialised in cybercrime;
Amendment 122 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to recognise the scale of online wildlife trafficking and to build capacity within wildlife crime units in order to ensure that channels exist to trigger assistance from cross-border units specialised in cybercrime;
Amendment 124 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission to develop guidelines on how to address the problem of online wildlife crime, in particular on illegal internet trade in CITES listed species, at EU level as adopted in the Council conclusions in June 2016; In particular, urges that wildlife trafficking control measures should be strengthened in the field of online sales;
Amendment 125 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to engage with social media platforms, search engines and e- commerce platforms on illegal internet trade in CITES listed species and development of policies to address potential illegal activity.
Amendment 126 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to establish a precautionary approach for the import of hunting trophies from species listed in the CITES Appendices/Annexes of the Wildlife Trade Regulations protected under the EU wildlife trade regulations (338/97), e.g. imports must only be permitted where a set of robust, scientific information is provided for the targeted population, demonstrating significant and tangible conservation benefits in relation to hunting trophies from Annex A species, and that imports will not be detrimental to the conservation of the species concerned for Annex B species; imports should not be permitted from countries where corruption is suspected to be associated with the process;
Amendment 129 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to recognise the role of civil society and to provide non- governmental organisations with the powers and resources necessary for the provision of assistance and appropriate training;
Amendment 131 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission to develop guidelines on how to address the problem of online wildlife crime at EU level as adopted in the Council conclusions in June 2016;
Amendment 141 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to include mandatory sustainable development chapters in all EU trade agreements and negotiations, with specific reference to halting illegal trade in wildlife in all economic sectors; considers that the precautionary principle requires that compliance with EU regulations and international provisions on the protection of wildlife and application of a mechanism ensuring a robust and reliable control of trade in species should be absolute prerequisites for third countries to be entitled to receive EU funds for the development and implementation of free trade agreements;
Amendment 148 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for the EU to support the International Consortium on combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC)and calls on the Commission to use ICCWC indicators to evaluate effectiveness of third countries receiving EU funding support against wildlife trafficking in order to facilitate uniform and credible assessment of development funding;
Amendment 151 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls for the creation of an international fund to combat trafficking of species of endangered wild fauna and flora, aimed at financially supporting cooperation between countries of origin, transit and destination, sensitising the populations of the countries of destination and also origin, promoting the development of the rural populations in the regions of the countries of origin concerned, and raising awareness amongst and providing training for all those involved in the fight against organised crime;
Amendment 154 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes that the development of preventive Positive Lists of permitted species should be promoted as best practice for the regulation of the exotic pet trade;
Amendment 159 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that CITES, the EU Timber Regulation and the EU IUU regulatory framework are tools for regulating international wildlife trade; urges the Member States to step up their efforts to ensure the effective implementation of this Regulation; is concerned, however, about regulatory gaps with regard to species and actors; calls, therefore, for the EU to review and amend the existing legislative framework with a view to prohibiting the making available and placing on the market, transport, acquisition and possession of wildlife that has been illegally harvested or traded in third countries; considers that such legislation would harmonise and simplify the existing EU framework and that the transnational impact of such legislation can play a key role in reducing global wildlife trafficking;
Amendment 160 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that CITES, the EU Timber Regulation and the EU IUU regulatory framework are important tools for regulating international wildlife trade; is concerned, however, by the lack of proper enforcement and implementation as well as about regulatory gaps with regard to species and actors; calls, therefore, for the EU to review and amend the existing legislative framework with a view to prohibiting the making available and placing on the market, transport, acquisition and possession of wildlife that has been illegally harvested or traded in third countries; considers that such legislation would harmonise and simplify the existing EU framework and that the transnational impact of such legislation can play a key role in reducing global wildlife trafficking;
Amendment 164 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a Calls the EU and Member States to commit adequate financial support to Rescue Centres. Confiscated animals are often moved to rescue centres on the basis of their expertise and reception capacity; in order to ensure the optimal balance of capacity and expertise, EU financial support for these facilities for all EU countries should be envisaged;
Amendment 167 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. In its outreach to other countries, the Action Plan should emphasise that a precautionary approach should be taken to wildlife trade, particularly where evidence of sustainability is lacking or where corruption is suspected. Compliance with all national and international wildlife regulations, and robust mechanisms for controlling wildlife trade, should be a prerequisite for development funding and free trade agreements;
Amendment 168 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for the full and immediate ban at European level of trade, export or re-export in the European Union and to destinations outside the EU of ivory, including ‘pre-Convention’ ivory and rhinoceros horns; calls for the establishment of a mechanism to assess the need for similar restrictions for other endangered species;
Amendment 171 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Urges a total and immediate EU- wide ban on the trade, export, or re-export out or within the European Union in elephant ivory (including pre-convention ivory) and rhinoceros horn; calls for a framework to evaluate the need for similar trade restrictive measures for other species endangered by trade;
Amendment 179 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Member States to ensure the immediate confiscation of any seized specimens and the care and re- homing of seized or confiscated live specimens at recognised and certified animal welfare centre; calls on the Member States and the Commission to introduce a certification system and a funding mechanism to ensure that wildlife rescue centres used by Member States are of good standard and well-resourced in order to improve the welfare of confiscated animals;
Amendment 182 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Member States to adopt national plans for the handling of live confiscated specimens in line with CITES Resolution Conference 10.7 (RevCoP15) Annex 3. Member States should report on all seized live specimens to EU-TWIX and annual summary reports should be published. Member States should ensure that the training of enforcement officers includes welfare and safety considerations for the handling of live animals. Calls on the EU and Member States to commit adequate financial support to Wildlife Rescue Centres;
Amendment 184 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Urges the Member States and the Commission to introduce a certification scheme to ensure that those centres are of good quality, and a funding mechanism to ensure that the centres have sufficient resources to provide for the welfare of animals that have been seized or confiscated, as well as sufficient reception capacity and staff expertise, and to ensure the balanced distribution of these centres over the territory of the Union;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2037(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the massive influx of refugees and migrants into Europe has created an exceptional situation whereby a large number of persons require urgent humanitarian assistance within the Union; whereas this emergency situation has overstretched the response capacity of the most affected Member States; whereas solidarity among Member States, and especially with those that are point of entrance, should become a core aspect in all decisions and actions taken, also in order to collectively assure appropriate and dignified conditions for refugees; whereas contributions of all local and international civil society and NGO's, as well as the initiative of the Portuguese government to proceed directly with relocations from Greece, are in the right direction; whereas in Greece approximately 42 000 places of reception have been created the last year in 38 reception centres situated all over the country, 5 300 of them in 9 centres opened during the last weeks following the closure of the borders with 30 000 new places being prepared, 30 000 people are fed daily by the Greek state and the army and 2 931 sea rescue operations have been conducted by the Hellenic Coastguard in 2015 saving 103 372 lives; whereas no appropriate instrument was available at Union level to address humanitarian needs of disaster-stricken people within the Union;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2037(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Commission estimates that this new instrument would require EUR 300 million in 2016 (followed by EUR 200 million in 2017 and EUR 200 million in 2018) but that further needs are likely to arise if the migrant and refugee flows continue at their current levelthe these resources are clearly insufficient to attend the current exodus of hundreds of thousands of people fleeing hunger, extreme poverty, persecution and war, who legitimately aspire to the right to life, liberty and security of person as enshrined in Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2037(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomesTakes note of the proposal by the Commission to enable the Union budget to provide emergency support within the Union territory in order to tackle the humanitarian consequences of the current refugee crisis; points tohighlights the deteriorating situation of migrants and asylum seekers, in particular women and children, as well as LGBTI persons, particularly due to the uncoordinated response by European countries, which makes such emergency support all the more necessary and urgent; stresses the need to show solidarity with in order to prevent exploitation, decrease vulnerability, and achieve greater equality; stresses the need for civil society organisations to be able to monitor and report any breaches of fundamental or procedural rights of migrants; calls on the Commission to explore the possibility of setting up an independent complaint mechanism; stresses the need to show solidarity and enhance support to the Member States facing such an emergency situation on their territory;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2037(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that a more sustainable legal and budgetary framework should be envisaged in order to allow for humanitarian aid within the Union to be mobilised in the future, when circumstances so require; notehighlights that such emergency funding, meant at responding to crises and unforeseen situations, should by its very nature be covered by special instruments and be counted outsidver and above the MFF ceilings;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2037(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment not to divert appropriations from the external humanitarian aid budget; notes with concern that the Commission proposes to finance the first instalment under this new instrument by redeploying appropriations from the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) appropriations, which were already meant at ensuring burden-sharing between Member States in dealing with refugees; believunderlines that the entire amount cannot be covered through redeployments without affecting the delivery of the AMIF, which is bound to come under pressure this year and might need further reinforcements if the relocation scheme is to reach full speed; considers, therefore, this EUR 100 million to be a frontloading of appropriations which will need to be compensated at a later stage; notes that there is no margin left under heading 3 and that the Flexibility Instrument has already been used in its entirety for 2016; supports, therefore, the mobilisation of the Contingency Margin for the remaining amount for this year as soon as necessary and invites the Commission to present a proposal in this respect; anticipates that an upward revision of the MFF ceiling for heading 3 will prove to be inevitable in order to address all needs linked to the refugee and migration crisis;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that while the overall spending level is appropriate for the exercise of European democracy, efforts to look for savings where they are needed and to strive for further enhancing the efficiency of the use of public money are strongly encouraged;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Regrets thatWelcomes the internalisation of security staff that was prompted by both considerations of security and cost- efficiency, but regrets the fact that it has led to limitations of entrances and opening hours to keep within the agreed budget; points out that costs arising from for example sick leave and other types of leave were not properly factored in; calls on the Secretary-General to submit a proposal to continue efforts to internalise services that are needed, in particular to ensure that Parliament excels in its legislative role and that support is provided for Members and staff and to augment Parliament's cybersecurity and IT teams working to develop Parliament's own software;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the current depiction of Members' parliamentary activities on Parliament's website is not accurate and transparent enough; suggests that a more detailed and accurate system of weighing and categorising of parliamentary activities is necessary in order to give a better and more detailed overview of Members' activities which in turn would contribute to a better communication and liaison with citizens; calls in particular for explanations of vote and one-minute speeches to be shown separately from plenary speeches; expects the relevant Bureau working group to present its agenda and findings to the Committee on Budgets as soon as it is available;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Takes the view that the professional training courses available to Parliament staff are mostly unsuitable for political group staff and accredited parliamentary assistants, given the constraints on them and what they need, effectively giving Members less certainty that persons working directly or indirectly for them will be given ongoing training in connection with the various assignments they may be given;
Amendment 73 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Reiterates its call to the Bureau on the definition of more precise rules regarding the accountability of the expenditure authorised under the general expenditure allowance, which could include cost effective measures such as Members publishing their spending records, as already practiced by a growing number of Members, and could be accompanied by a simplified system for re-paying the unused funds; reiterates that this should not require additional staff for Parliament's administration;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 91 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on the Secretary-General to open up internal competitions to all categories of staff, including accredited parliamentary assistants;
Amendment 94 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Backs the introduction of international sign language interpretation for all plenary debates so that they at least are genuinely accessible to all European citizens;
Amendment 97 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Welcomes the progress that has been made regarding translation and interpretation efficiencies; asks the Secretary-General to make further rationalisation proposals, taking social rights into account, such as increased translation and interpretation on demand; takes the view that interpretation and translation are core components of a European democracy that is open to all, and accordingly calls for no reform to be allowed that detracts from maximum accessibility to Parliament's activities and documents on as inclusive a basis as possible;
Amendment 98 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Takes the view that the budget article entitled 'Measures to assist the institution's staff', and in particular the grants paid to staff organisations from the 'welfare expenditure' heading, 1630-03, ought to be managed more transparently and jointly by staff as a whole, i.e. by the Staff Committee and the APA Committee;
Amendment 101 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Takes the view that a third procedure should be introduced so that a contract between a Member and an assistant can be terminated by mutual consent;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls for an annual report from the Secretary-General on senior officials whose contracts with Parliament have ended and who, in their new jobs, may find themselves in a conflict of interest as referred to in Article 16 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union;
Amendment 110 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Believes that the car fleet should consist of more cost- and fuel-efficient and secure cars; underlines thatcalls on the Secretary-General to submit a report on a complete shift to electric locomotion at the end of the decade should be studied;
Amendment 120 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Questions Parliament's decision to fund a Parlamentarium in Berlin without proposing similar facilities in all EU capitals; takes the view that there ought to be Parlamentarium centres only in cities where Parliament meets;
Amendment 123 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 b (new)
Paragraph 34 b (new)
34b. Calls on the Secretary-General to submit a report on the firms and organisations which have been given access to Parliament so that they can hold forums on their activities; calls on the Secretary-General to maintain a balance between the different sectors and different types of organisation given access to Parliament;
Amendment 132 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Welcomes the introduction of measures, stemming from the revision of the Financial Regulation, for greener and more social public procurement; regrets that there is no unit equivalent to EMAS that addresses social issues, in particular when contractual arrangements are drawn up for public procurement procedures involving EU institutions, and monitors contract performance; calls for such a unit to be set up in Parliament;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) recognises the specific features of the outermost regions and allows for a differentiated approach in these regions;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. having regard to Articles 3, 38, 43 and 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Amendment 4 #
2016/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. whereas, despite the constraints which are specific to the ORs, as set out in Article 349 TFEU, the fisheries sector has strengths and considerable potential for development;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
— having regard to the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Communities in Joined Cases C-132/14 to C-136/14 on the interpretation of Article 349 TFEU, which stresses that Article 349 allows derogations not only from the treaties but also from secondary law,
Amendment 5 #
2016/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. whereas the ORs are characterised in particular by an under-exploitation of fisheries resources and by fleets mainly comprising boats which are old and small;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission, with a view to the next multiannual financial framework, to consider the introduction of aid for the gradual renovation of small- scale fleets in the outermost regions in order to improve safety and efficiency, as long as that does not lead to an increase in the fishing capacity of those fleets and does not undermine the budget or the sustainability of stocks;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recommends that the future Common Fisheries Policy take full account of the specific features of the outermost regions and enable them to realise the strong economic, social and environmental potential created by the rational development of the fisheries sectors in these regions;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the fisheries sectors in the ORs have to be seen against the background of a particular structural, social and economic situation (Article 349 TFEU), which requires specific and adapted consideration of common European policies;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Proposes, therefore, the establishment of a specific fund for fisheries in the outermost regions after 2020, based on the model of the Programme of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity (POSEI), which has demonstrated its effectiveness in supporting agriculture in these regions; recommends, in particular, that such a fund should, in compliance with the objectives of sustainable fisheries and healthy stocks, allow aid for the renewal of the fleet in these regions for artisanal and traditional fishing vessels that land their catches In the ports of the outermost regions;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. having regard to chlordecone marine pollution, which is specific to the Antilles and is having a significant impact on authorised fishing zones, as well as to the presence of invasive species;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) recognises the specific characteristics of the ORs andand the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), which were designed to tackle the problems and challenges of continental Europe, allows for a differentiated approach in these regionfor the ORs but can only provide a limited response to the specific characteristics of fisheries in the ORs;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that the common fisheries policy (CFP) and the European maritime and fisheries fund (EMFF) were designed to tackle the problems and challenges encountered in the East Atlantic and the northern hemisphere, and so cannot, in their current form, be used to solve the specific challenges and problems encountered by fisheries in the southern hemisphere and the Caribbean; calls for the development of a strategy for each regional sea basin tailored to the specific situation of each of the outermost regions;
Amendment 20 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the ORs began to be incorpotegrated into the CFP when the limitation on fishing effort was introduced in the 1990s; whereas, this is the reason the ORs consider themselvesare unfairly treated by the CFP and call it the ‘doubley penalty’ised (no access to previous aid for fleet renewal and the current prohibition on aid for renewal);
Amendment 25 #
2016/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers it essential to establish specific rules for OR fleets;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas a sizeable level of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing takes place in some of the ORs’ EEZ7 EEZs of some ORs7 and in the sea basins around others; _________________ 7 European Parliament Draft study on the management of the fishing fleet in the outermost regions (IP/B/PECH/IC/2016_100) and European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) operational programme of France.
Amendment 31 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the ORs are affected by some of the highest levels of unemployment in the EU (up to 60% youth unemployment in some ORs);
Amendment 40 #
2016/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to single out and promote the use of relevant EU cohesion funds, in particular the ERDF and the ESF, in order to boost investment in the infrastructures required for the development of local fisheries in the outermost regions; encourages, in particular, investment in projects that make fisheries jobs more attractive, projects that attract more young people and help them enter the industry and innovative projects that make fisheries more sustainable, promote selective fishing methods and help to develop environmentally responsible fisheries;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that sustainable and ‘honest’ fishing is the basis for prosperous coastal communities and contributes to food security in the ORs; insists, in this context, on the need to involve local fisheries in achieving food security for local communities, as food security in the ORs is currently too dependent on imports;
Amendment 42 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that the common fisheries policy and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), designed to tackle the problems and challenges of continental Europe, can only provide a limited response to the specific characteristics of fisheries in the ORs, that they cannot be uniformly applied to the challenges and specific characteristics of fisheries in the ORs and that they must be allowed a degree of flexibility and pragmatism or be subject to derogations; calls also for the development of a strategy for each regional sea basin tailored to the specific situation of each of the outermost regions;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission to facilitate access for fisheries stakeholders and sectors in the ORs to all European financial instruments;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the presence in the ORs of a wide variety of small communities which are highly dependent on traditional, coastal and small-scale fishing and for which fishing is often the only livelihood;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that marine biological resources around the ORs should be especially protected and hencethat particular attention should be paid to fishing; stresses, therefore, that only fishing vessels registered in OR ports arshould be allowed to fish;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the EU to prioritise the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in its international action, in particular in the context of EPA negotiations;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinion that the precautionary principle should prevail as long as the balance between fishing capacity and opportunities is not evidentStresses the need to maintain the balance between fishing capacity and opportunities in accordance with the precautionary principle and taking into account socio-economic realities;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on the Commission to better coordinate its trade policy with the other sectoral policies of the Union, in particular the CFP, to take account in negotiations of the interests and development problems of the outermost regions and to systematically and preventively assess the impact on the ORs and OCTs of trade agreements and fisheries partnership agreements which it negotiates with third countries;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that in some ORs the fishing fleets are below their capacity limits set by the CFP, owing in particular to the lack of access to financing;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes that, given the specific climatic difficulties of the ORs, fishermen in these regions have to cope with their vessels ageing more quickly, causing safety and efficiency problems and making the working conditions less attractive than on modern vessels;
Amendment 59 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the fact that in its 2016 report, the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF)8 could not assess the balance between fishing capacity and opportunities for all fleets operating in the ORs as a result of insufficient biological data; considers, in this regard, that it is vital for reliable data on the state of resources and practices in these overseas EEZs to be available and accessible; _________________ 8 Reports of the (STECF) - Assessment of balance indicators for key fleet segments and review of national reports on Member States efforts to achieve balance between fleet capacity and fishing opportunities (STECF-16-18).
Amendment 63 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets the delay in the adoption of the EMFF and consequently in the approval of EMFF Operational Programmes and consequently the late implementation of supportive EMFF provisions, which has resulted in serious financial difficulties for some undertakings in the ORs;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets the delay in the approval of EMFF Operational Programmes and consequently the late implementation of supportive EMFF provisions, which has resulted in serious financial difficulties for some undertakings in the ORs;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the specific provisions for the ORs in the EMFF, such as the compensation for additional costs – which is higher than in the previous programming period but still not enough for some ORs – and the maximum public aid intensity, which is higher than for other regions;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Observes the difficulties or even impossibility for certain fishermen in the ORs to access credit and/or insurance for their vessels, causing safety problems and economic constraints for these fishermen;
Amendment 74 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Points out that in the ORs small boats make up a large majority of registered vessels; stresses that in some ORs, small vessels are more than 40 years old, which poses real safety problems,
Amendment 78 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Making better use of possibilities provided under the currentArticle 349 of the Treaty and the CFP
Amendment 80 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls for the full application of Article 349 TFEU in the European Union's policies, regulations, funds and programmes relating to fisheries, particularly in the EMFF, in order to respond to the specific difficulties encountered by the ORs;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission when proposing delegatedislative acts in respect of costs for hygiene, health and safety-related investments and investments related to working conditions, to facilitate a holistic and appropriately tailored approach;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission when proposing delegatedislative acts with regard to the criteria for calculation of additional costs resulting from the specific handicaps of ORs, to also consider the impact of climatic and geographical conditions and depredation;
Amendment 92 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Deplores the significant level of IUU fishing taking place in the ORs’ EEZEEZ of certain ORs attributable to both domestic and foreign vessels, and in surrounding sea areas in the case of others; points out that for the domestic part, such practices also result from local food supply issues;
Amendment 97 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for genuine consideration to be given to the interests of ORs when fisheries agreements are concluded with third countries, including by laying down obligations to land catches in the ORs or to employ personnel from the ORs on vessels;
Amendment 98 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses the need to carry out impact assessments for the ORs whenever they are affected by fisheries agreements concluded between the EU and third countries, in accordance with the provisions of Article 349 TFEU;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that a rebetter structuring of the fishing sector in the ORs is needed and if necessary a reduction of the number of vessels should be considered;
Amendment 105 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes that modernisation, and the development of the traditional or small- scale fishing fleet - including that which fishes for shrimps - in the ORs with the aid of public funding (European or national) is necessary, particularly because of the accelerated ageing of their vessels, which gives rise to problems with safety, compliance with European hygiene standards and efficiency, and the unsuitability of the fleet to reach the available resources or to combat IUU fishing; stresses furthermore that such restructuring will help to diversify fishing in the ORs, to improve its quality, to introduce innovation into its fishing activities and to increase efficiency; calls on the Commission therefore to eliminate all obstacles without delay in order to authorise public financing of the gradual renewal of small-scale or traditional fishing fleets - including those fishing for shrimps - of vessels which land their catches in ports in the ORs and which contribute to local, sustainable development of the fishing industry without damaging the sustainability of resources;
Amendment 110 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Requests the Member States when implementing the provision of the CFP on the allocation of fishing opportunities to consider indevote particular fishing vesselsattention to traditional or small-scale fishing, which contributes to the local economy and haves a low impact on the environment;
Amendment 118 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recalls that the ORs are dependent on the fish stocks in their EEZs, which are biologically highly vulnerable; considers, particularly in this context, that data on fishing in the ORs should be among the priorities for data gathering;
Amendment 122 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that the potential of aquaculture should be better exploited in the ORs, as it might open up new export possibilities, with strong support from the European Union, in the context of very strong regional competition;
Amendment 129 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Amendment 131 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Advocates reconsidering the fleet segmentation basis under a potential future CFP, in order to make better use of capacity limits and facilitate developmentRecommends that the future CFP take full account of the specific features of the ORs and enable them to realise the strong economic, social and environmental potential created by the sustainable and rational development of the fisheries sectors in the ORs;
Amendment 145 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Advocates not establishing a dedicated fund for the ORs, as comprehensive resources of the European Structural and Investment Funds are already availableProposes that a specific instrument for fisheries in the ORs be established as soon as possible, modelled on POSEI for agriculture and taking as a basis Regulation No 791/2007, giving consideration to the possibility of bringing together in this specific instrument, in particular, the provisions of Articles 8 (State aid), 13(5) (budget) and 70-73 (compensation plans for additional costs) of the existing EMFF in order to ensure legal certainty of compensation plans for additional costs thanks to prior approval by the Commission and long-term financing;
Amendment 152 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Proposes that the capacities of certain segments of the fleets in the ORs be increased provided that it has been scientifically demonstrated that the rate of exploitation of certain fisheries resources can be increased without compromising sustainable fishing objectives;
Amendment 161 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Recommends creating better incentives under a future EMFF to encourage young people to enter the fishing sectorwork in the maritime economy;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the 2017 budget will be affected byhave to be increased in order to properly address the ongoing refugee crisis;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas in order to offset the weak economic recovery, the new latent crisis trends and the increased divergence in the EU it is necessary to provide an adequate increase to the Union's budget to ensure the adequate level of resources in next year's budget with particular emphasis on the programs and projects aimed at boosting growth and decent employment, eradicating poverty, investing in smart, sustainable, green growth and development; underlines that contributions to this increase should result from an increase in the payments made by Member States with the highest GNI and the highest per capita income, correcting the current biased and unfair system of contribution keys; reiterates that it is imperative to increase support to Member States, especially those facing economic recession, for investment in infrastructure, social facilities, research, innovation and development;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. NoteHighlights that the Union budget has proven to be a crucialBudget should be used in such a way to give priority to policies of real convergence, integration and cohesion, based on social progress and solidarity, safeguarding and promoting decent, quality and stable job creation, sustainable use of natural resources and protection of the environment; stresses that the Union budget has proven to be scarce despite its potential to become an important resource in tackling recent crises and responding to needs that hadwere not been anticipated during the negotiation of the MFF 2014-2020, such as the migration and refugee crisis or geopolitical tensions in the European neighbourhood producing a number of serious emergencies, while in the Union a continuous lowering of investment levels has ledpublic and private investment levels led to an increase of inequalities as well as to an investment gap;
Amendment 32 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the capacity of the Union budget to tackle these crises arises so far principally from the use of all means available agreed upon in the MFF negotiations, and particularly the use of special instruments such as the flexibility instrument; recalls Parliament’s decisive role in shaping those instruments during the MFF negotiations; highlights, however, that if the crises continue to worsen even the full activation of the existing flexibility provisions will beis already insufficient to address the problems; in this context, invites the Council to reconsider its position on the question of budgeting the MFF special instruments so as to alleviate the constraints weighing on the Union budget and to propose a new budget line to adequately respond to the refugee crisis; reiterates in that connection its long- standing position that the payment appropriations for the special instruments (the flexibility instrument, the EU Solidarity Fund, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund and the Emergency Aid Reserve) should be calculated over and above the MFF ceilings, as is the case for commitments; expects these issues to be resolvedconsiders that a thorough revision of the MFF should be taken as an opportunity to better address shortcoming key issues and the upcoming crisis within the Budget of the Union, to secure a reasonable level of flexibility and to establish higher ceilings for most demanded EU programmes Budget lines, with an emphasis on social development;
Amendment 39 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the Commission’s European Economic Forecast (Autumn 2015), which indicates a modestlow recovery; stresses, however, that this recovery remains worryingly weak and too slow for a prompt return to full employment to be achieved, with long- term and very long-term unemployment on the rise, notably in the Union's poorest regions and among the youth; regrets the persistence and the aggravation of the disparities in terms of economic development between the European regions and between the European countries, as well as the deepening of the gap between the poorest and the richest Europeans; notes, furthermore, the appearance of new challenges, such as the slowdown in emerging market economies and global trade, with particular pressure arising from volatility on Chinese markets, the need to tackle the refugee crisis, and persisting geopolitical tensions;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets that the Union budget has in recent years been a collateral victim of Member States’ fiscal consolidation efforts aimed at complying with their obligations under the Stability and Growth Pact, which have led them to consider their contribution to the Union budget as a burden and to treat it as an adjustment variable; considers that the contributions to the EU Budget from the Member States should not be accounted when calculating Member States' structural deficits;
Amendment 76 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights the fact that the Union has had to face numerous crises in recent years; recalls that a solution has still not been found for the Europe-wide migrant and refugee crisis, which escalated in 2015 with a sudden and massive increase in the numbers of refugees and migrants travelling to the Union to seek asylum, which has further impacted on the internal crisis; underlines that the Union budget should be used as part of a European solution to overcome these emergencies; calls on the commission to Draft a mechanism to strongly sanction Member States that violate the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the principles of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
Amendment 90 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Stresses that further efforts to increase investment should be made, in particular by developing new financial instruments based upon a new European public investment plan financed by new own resources on the basis of a more harmonised and progressive tax regime;
Amendment 103 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers the European Youth Initiative (YEI), in particular, to be a fundamental contribution to the Union’s priority objective for jobs and growth, and therefore reiterates its commitment to continued funding for this programme with a view to scaling it up and thereby offering a greater number of young people the prospect of effectively entering the labour market by receiving a good quality offer of employment, continued education or apprenticeship; recalls the commitment made by the three institutions to ‘ensure appropriate funding via an Amending Budget in 2016, by making use of all available means provided for in the MFF, and primarily of the Global Margin for Commitments’; notes that the figures for implementation indicate full success in terms of absorption capacity; deeply regrets that during the negotiations of the EU Budget 2016 the YEI financing got halted after the very first year of its implementation while youth unemployment remains at its highest rates in the EU; calls on the Commission to present its evaluation of the YEI at the latest by the end of April 2016, and at all events in time for the inclusion of a prolongation of the programme in the EU budget 2017, while also laying the groundwork for the search for a permanent source of funding for the YEI as part of the revision of the MFF;
Amendment 110 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is alarmed by increasing poverty, particularly among children; recalls its report advocating the establishment of a child guarantee in order to lift children out of poverty, provide for an environment suitable for their personal development and avoid their being socially excludedsion7 ; considers education, childcare, health services, housing and security to be basic needs to which every European child has the right; __________________ 7 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0403.
Amendment 120 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Acknowledges the mobilisation of significant budgetary means spread over 2015 and 2016 to address the migration and refugee, crisis both internally within the Union and externally in refugees’ countries of origin; stresses, however, that they are insufficient and that substantial additional financial means are urgently required to address this crisis, as the increase in numbers of refugees and migrants cannot be considered a temporary phenomenon; highlights that longer-term solutions should be sought, not only in the annual budgetary procedure, but also in the upcoming interim revision of the MFF;
Amendment 134 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the setting-up of the Union Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis and of the Emergency Trust Fund for stability and addressing the root causes of irregular migration and displacement of people in Africa; urges the Member States to stand by their promises and contribute to these funds; underlines that the Member States have reconfirmed their commitment, at the informal meeting of EU Heads of State or Government held to discuss migration on 23 September 2015, the European Council of 15 October 2015, and the Valletta summit of 11-12 November 2015; stresses, however, that further financial efforts will be needed to provide humanitarian assistance along the transit routes and to manage the challenges posed by increasing numbers of refugees; reminds that the above funds were created in response to the lack of flexibility and funding in the EU budget; insists that the actions undertaken to tackle the migration and refugee problem should not come at the cost of the EU´s development policies in other areas; considers that a sustainable management of the migration crisis on the long term demands the inclusion of the emergency funds within the EU budget, allowing for a better accountability of all EU's actions in this field;
Amendment 145 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the principle and objectives ofHighlights the need to ensure and guarantee that human, civil rights and liberties, social protection, including protection for the most vulnerable, healthcare, social and financial benefits are implemented in full compliance with international law, in particular UN Human Rights Charter and Convention relation to the Refugee Status, the Convention of the Rights of the Child, the Geneva Convention, the Cartagena Declaration on Refugees, the Council of Europe's Recommendations on Refugees and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU; within this framework, acknowledges the EUR 3 billion Refugee Facility for Turkey, and calls on each Member State to take on its share, but raises the question of how the Union contribution should be made available within the respective ceilings of the Union budget for 2016 and 2017; deplores the fact that Parliament was not properly involved in either the setting- up of the facility or the mobilisation of the Union’s contribution, as shown by the Commission’s announcement of its intention to finance the Union contribution by redeployment from the recently adopted Union budget for 2016 and by pre-empting the margins of the 2017 budget; considers these actions to be clear infringements of Parliament’s rights as an arm of the budgetary authority; is deeply concerned with the allegations of mistreatment in the Turkish refugee detention facilities; calls for a thorough investigation of these events and calls for an enhancement of the synergies with the local and national authorities as well as with the international organizations operating on the field to guarantee the adequate support and assistance both to refugees and to all those applying for the refugee status, to prevent the EU from being accused of complicity in violations of basic Human Rights;
Amendment 164 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the agreement reached on 12 December 2015 in Paris by the 196 parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change on a universal, binding, dynamic and differentiated agreement to face the challenge of climate change; regrets, however, the fact that there is no clarity on how donor countries will meet the yearly USD 100 billion goal to support developing countries, or in particular on how they will agree on a common methodology to account for climate finance; notes that this issue is to be resolved before COP 22 in Marrakesh, and expects the Commission to anticipate such financing in its draft budget for 2017; calls on the commission to deliver a consolidated EU regulation framework proposal to be implemented in all EU Member States and at the EU level in full compliance with all the engagements taken in Paris;
Amendment 174 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the Commission’s efforts in developing the ‘EU Budget Focused on Results’ strategy; stresses that particular attention should be paid to the performance of financial instruments under the Union funding programmes; believes, furthermore, that, apart from the Union institutions, considerable responsibility also lies with the Member States, given the fact that 80 % of the budget is under ‘shared management’; calls on the Member States, therefore, to do their utmost to guarantee sound financial management and the reduction of errors, and to avoid any delays in the implementation of programmes under their responsibility; calls on all Member States to promote and set in place concrete measures to actively fight against corruption in public contracts;
Amendment 183 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Confirms its support for the ITER research programme and is committed to securing appropriate financing for it; is concerned, however, that further delays and additional costs may arise regarding this programme, as well as at the related potential repercussions for the Union budget; regrets, therefore, that it was unable to assess the level of the 2016 ITER appropriations against the updated payment plan and schedule; expects this revised plan to be included in the preparation of the draft budget for 2017; calls for a proper accountability mechanism that will offer a clear overview of the amount in financial resources provided for the international project and will evaluate the efficiency of their use; calls on the Commission and the Member states to launch a program for the development of new revolutionary clean and renewable energies with the same approximate level of financing;
Amendment 196 #
2016/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Reiterates its position in favour of an in-depth reform of the system of Union own resources, and gives the highest political importance to the work of the High Level Group on Own Resources created as part of the MFF 2014-2020 agreement; expects the Commission and the Council to take on board the final outcome, which is expected by the end of 2016, including any new candidate for own resources; recalls that the leading idea behind the own resources reform is to make the Union budget more stable, more sustainable, more predictable, and more autonomous, while also alleviating the burden of excessive spending from national budgets and improving transparency for the citizens; insists on the need to provide the EU with new own resources, among others, with new own resources based upon taxation of financial transactions and the appropriate taxation of all multinationals which are involved in tax evasion; considers this to be is an adequate answer to the large majority of the EU citizens requests;
Amendment 278 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The indication of the country or territory of origin of the ingredients shall not be required for spirit drinks.
Amendment 414 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 1 – point a – point ii
Annex II – section 1 – part 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) a spirit drink produced exclusively by alcoholic fermentation and distillation of sugar-cane juice which has the aromatic characteristics specific to rum and a volatile substances content equal to or exceeding 225 grams per hectolitre of 100 % vol. alcohol. This spirit drink may be placed on the market with the word ‘agricultural’ qualifying the sales denomination ‘rum’legal name ‘rum’ only when it is accompanied by anyone of the registered geographical indications of the French Overseas Departments and the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
Amendment 416 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 1 – point e a (new)
Annex II – section 1 – part 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Rum may be sweetened by up to 20 g per litre of final product, expressed as invert sugar, in order to round off the final taste.
Amendment 116 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013
Article 2 – point 11 a (new)
Article 2 – point 11 a (new)
(a) The following point 11a is inserted: “(11a) ‘repayable advance’ means a loan for a project which is paid in one or more instalments and the conditions for the reimbursement of which depend on the outcome of the project;
Amendment 121 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 23
Article 23
5a. Article 23 is deleted.
Amendment 227 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 23 a (new)
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 23 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 60 – paragraph 2
Article 60 – paragraph 2
23a. Article 60, paragraph 2 shall be amended as follows: “2. Technical assistance measures implemented at the initiative of, or on behalf of, the Commission or Member States may be financed at the rate of 100 %. ’ Or. fr (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/FR/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32013R1303&from=FR)
Amendment 248 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 35 a (new)
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 35 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 – paragraph 10
Article 92 – paragraph 10
35a. In Article 92, paragraph 10 is replaced by the following: “10. For the purposes of this Article, Articles 18, 90, 91, 93, 95, 99, 120, Annex I and Annex X of this Regulation, Article 4 of the ERDF Regulation, Article 4 and Articles 16 to 23 of the ESF Regulation, Article 3(3) of the ETC Regulation, the outermost region of Mayotte shall be considered to be a NUTS level 2 region falling into the category of less developed regions. For the purposes of Article 3(1) and (2) of the ETC Regulation, the regions of Mayotte and Saint Martin shall be considered to be NUTS level 3 regions. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/FR/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32013R1303&from=EN)Or. fr
Amendment 270 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 61 a (new)
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 61 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Annex VII – paragraph 18 – subparagraph 3
Annex VII – paragraph 18 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 17 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) That positive momentum should be maintained and efforts need to be continued to bring investment back to its long-term sustainable trend. The mechanisms of the Investment Plan work and should beshould be readjusted and reinforced to continue the mobilisation of public-led and private investments in sectors important to Europe’s future and where market failures or sub-optimal investment situations remain.
Amendment 26 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The EFSI was established for an initial period of three years and with the aim of mobilising at least EUR 315 billion in investments. Given its success, the Commission is committhe fact that most of the investments reached the richest regions and countries enhanced efforts are needed to focus mainly on the less developed and transition regions and countries which are most affected toby the doubling of the EFSI, both in terms of duratinvestment gap and to better align the instrument with the Union’s core objectives of cohesion and financial capacitytegration. The legal extension covers the period of the current Multiannual Financial Framework and should provide a total of at least half a trillion euro investments by 2020. In order to enhance the firepower of the EFSI even further and reach the aim of doubling the investment target, Member States should also contribute as a matter of priority.
Amendment 32 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The extended EFSI should address remaining market failures and sub-optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for Europe’s future job creation – including for the youth –, growth and competitiveness with support strategic investments with strengthened additionality and with high social, environmental, territorial and economic added value, contributing to achieving Union policy objectives, prioritizing the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion; particular attention shall be paid to the outermost, less developed and transition regions, urban and rural areas facing particular social, economic and financial constraints, areas affected by industrial transition, high unemployment rates, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic impairments, such as, the northernmost rengthened additionalitygions with very low population density and islands, cross border and mountain regions. They include investments in the areas of energy, environment and climate action, social and human capital and related infrastructure, healthcare, research and innovation, cross- border and sustainable transport, as well as the digital transformation. In particular, tThe contribution of operations supported by the EFSI to achieving the Union’s ambitious targets set at the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) should be reinforced. Energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted. In addition, EFSI support to motorways should be avoided, unless it is needed to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or insustainable cross-border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country. For reasons of clarity, although they are already eligible, it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture, fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for EFSI support.
Amendment 64 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 70 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The EIB and the EIF should ensure that the final beneficiaries, including SMEs, are informed of the existence of EFSI support, so as to enhance the visibility of the EU guarantee granted under Regulation (EU) 2015/1017the various EU support instruments that may be used alone or in combination with EFSI and provide assistance for choosing the most appropriate instrument or combination of instruments, so as to enhance the visibility of the EU support schemes.
Amendment 80 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 2015/1017
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f - point v (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f - point v (new)
(ba) in point (f), the following point (v) is added: ‘(v) detailed information regarding tax payments resulting from its investment and lending operations under the EFSI; detailed reporting requirements regarding accessibility and costs to SMEs; detailed reporting requirements regarding the impact of investments in regard to social, economic and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 93 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d
Regulation (EU) No 2015/1017
Article 7 - paragraph 10 - subparagraph 2
Article 7 - paragraph 10 - subparagraph 2
Decisions approving the use of the EU guarantee shall be public and accessible, and include the rationale for the decision, with particular focus on compliance with the additionality criterion. The publication shall not contain commercially sensitive information and the relevance of the project with regard to public interest. The publication is to be made directly after the approval of the operation by the EIB Board of Directors. Exceptions with regard to commercially sensitive information may not prevent the disclosure of the overall amount of EFSI financing or of the total investment related to EFSI. In reaching its decision, the Investment Committee shall be supported by the documentation provided by the EIB.;
Amendment 132 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 2015/1017
Article 18 - paragraph 6
Article 18 - paragraph 6
6. By 30 June 2018 and 30 June 2020, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a report containing an independent evaluation of the application of this Regulation.;, which includes an assessment (a) whether the EFSI is achieving its objectives in particular concerning the additionality of projects and its impact on social, economic and territorial cohesion, sustainable and inclusive economic development and quality job creation and employment; (b) whether maintaining the scheme for supporting investment is still warranted or if a smooth termination of the EFSI, while preserving the EU guarantee for the operations already approved under this Regulation, is to be ensured.’
Amendment 136 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EU) No 2015/1017
Article 19 - paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 - paragraph 1 a (new)
The EIB and EIF shall inform or shall oblige financial intermediaries to inform the final beneficiaries, including SMEs, of the existence of EFSI supportthe various EU support instruments that may be used alone or in combination with EFSI and provide assistance for choosing the most appropriate instrument or combination of instruments.;
Amendment 141 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013
Article 5 - paragraph 1
Article 5 - paragraph 1
Amendment 144 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – point a
Annex II – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 2015/1017
Annex II - section 2 - point b
Annex II - section 2 - point b
EFSI support to motorways shall be avoided, unless it is needed to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or insustainable cross-border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country.;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2932(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that a balanced outcome in agriculture chapters that takes sensitivities duly into account can boost competitiveness and will be beneficial to both consumers and producers; calls for the inclusion of effective bilateral safeguard measures to prevent a surge in imports that would cause, or threaten to cause, serious injury to producers and for the implementation of specific measures to protect sensitive products from the outermost regions, in particular the exclusion of special sugars;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the social, economic, environmental, migratory and terrorist crises faced by the EU provide all the more grounds for a substantial revision of the MFF, which, as it stands, has demonstrated its limitations as regards effectively addressing recent crises and the EU's new political priorities;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers, in this respect, that while a review aims at assessing and evaluating the functioning of the MFF against its implementation, new economic conditions and other new developments, and as such could maintain the legislative status quo, a revision implies a modification of the MFF Regulation, which also includes (besides the legislative provisions) the MFF ceilings, on a basis of due respect for Article 312 TFEU and the limitations on the scope of the MFF revision laid down in the last sentence of Article 2 of the MFF Regulation; recalls that this article stipulates that the pre- allocated national envelopes shall not be reduced through a revision; stresses in this context that Article 323 TFEU requires that the financial means to fulfil the Union’s legal obligations in respect of third parties are being ensuredpoints to the principle of budget unity as the sole guarantee of genuinely democratic decision-taking and oversight in connection with expenditure; stresses therefore that revision of the MFF cannot result in a reduction of envelopes for heading 1b on cohesion policy, for heading 2 on rural development and the EMFF, or for jointly managed programmes under headings 3 and 4, i.e. AMIF, ISF or the Emergency Trust Fund for Africa; stresses in this context that Article 323 TFEU requires that the financial means to fulfil the Union’s legal obligations in respect of third parties are being ensured; takes the view accordingly that the fact that, for most spending items, envelopes cannot be reduced and the imperative for the EU to honour its commitments in other sectors make it all- important to raise ceilings;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Council to apply the qualified-majority rule provided for by Article 312(2) TFEU for revision of the MFF;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – introductory part
Paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Considers that a review of the MFF in 2016 should take stock of a number of serious crises and new political initiatives, together with their respective budgetary consequences, which were not anticipated at the time of the MFF’s adoption; notes, inter alia, the migration and refugee crisis, external emergencies, internal security issues, the crisis in agriculture, the funding of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the persistent high level of unemployment, especially among young people, and the payment crisis in the EU budget; observes that, in order to finance the additional pressing needs, an unprecedented recourse to the MFF’s flexibility mechanisms and special instruments was deemed necessary, as the MFF ceilings proved to be too tight in some headings; considers that, over the past two years, the MFF has essentially been pushed to its limits; considers that an upward revision of MFF ceilings is warranted by the fact that flexibility instruments and margins have been fully utilised;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its firm position on the importance of simplifying access to ESI Funds, and supporregrets, in this context, the work of the Commission'sat Parliament is not directly involved in the High Level Group inresponsible for monitoring simplification for beneficiaries;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that grants are an effective form of support in many areas of public intervention; recognises the potential of financial instruments as a form of support for ESI Funds; calls for a more simplified use ofstresses that financial instruments may in certain specific cases be a form of beneficial support for certain beneficiaries of ESI Funds; calls for a simplification in future, for final beneficiaries, of the use of grants and financial instruments in future;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the conflicts in Syria, the Middle East and several regions in Africa have had humanitarian, security and migratory consequences on an unprecedented scale; recalls that the EU has been directly impacted, with more than one million refugees reaching Europe in 2015 alone and more expected in the coming years; recalls that this crisis led to a major financial response on the EU’s part and hence, which, albeit insufficient by any standard, has had a significant impact on the EU budget, notably on headings 3 (Security and Citizenship) and 4 (Global Europe);
Amendment 52 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that significant budgetary means have been deployed to tackle the root causes of the refugee and migration crisis by Points out that migration/refugee- related actions are inforcing specific EU programmes under Heading 4; recalls the reallocations in favour of migration/refugee-related actionssufficient by any standard despite the reallocation of EUR 170 million to them in the course of 2015, as well as the approval in 2016 of an additional EUR 130 million under Heading 4 for migration/refugee-related activities, together withfor them and the reshuffling of EUR 430 million under the Instrument for Pre- accession Assistance, the Development Cooperation Instrument and the European Neighbourhood Instrument; recalls, furthermore, that in order to address the external dimension of the migration and refugee crisis the Commission has made various additional proposals having an impact on the EU budget, such as those for the establishment of EU trust funds (the Madad Trust Fund and the Emergency Trust Fund for Africa, with an estimated initial budgetary impact of EUR 570 million and EUR 405 million respectively), as well as of the Refugee Facility for Turkey, for which EUR 1 billion is to be funded from the EU budget, not counting possible additional funding; stresses, however, that further pressure on the Union budget mightwill arise from other planned actions announced by the Commission such as the ‘London pledge’ or from events such as the EU- Turkey summit of 18 March 2016; is concerned, however, that owing to the magnitude of the problems the EU is facing further actions might still be required; points out in addition that migration/refugee-related actions must not be overly outsourced to non-EU countries and that it is the duty of the EU to mount its own response too;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Invites the Commission to take into account the extraordinary efforts made by Member States and regions in providing appropriate reception conditions and integrating asylum seekers and other migrants, and to explore the possibility, in compliance with the expenditure ceilings set out in the MFF, of providing additional assistance to such Member States and regions when reviewing the functioning of the MFF; calls for the investment clause to be revised so that national and regional investments intended for migrants which are co-financed by ESI funds are excluded from the calculation of national deficits under the Stability and Growth Pact;
Amendment 59 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls for an immigration clause to be established so as to exclude Member State spending on migrant reception and integration from excessive-deficit calculations;
Amendment 62 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Calls for stepped-up EU budget support for Member States bearing the brunt of migration flows, such as Greece and Italy;
Amendment 66 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that, since the global economic and financial crisis, the EU has suffered from low levels of investment; notes in particular that in 2014 total investment was 15 % below the 2007 level, which corresponds to an investment drop of EUR 430 billion; considers that the austerity measures imposed and weak investment have slowsed economic recovery and hasve had direct repercussions onin terms of growth, jobs, increased poverty, a fresh upsurge in inequalities, disparities between EU regions and Member States, and competitiveness;
Amendment 75 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines that, in response to this pressing problem,Notes that the new Commission in 2014 proposed an investment plan for Europe and the establishment of EFSI, with the aim of mobilising EUR 315 billion in new investment in the real economy; notes that the guarantee provided by the Union for EFSI is covered by a Guarantee Fund of EUR 8 billion constituted in the EU budget;
Amendment 87 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that youth unemployment remains dramatically highhas reached an extremely worrying level and represents one of the most pressing and serious problems that the EU is currently facing; highlights the fact that 4.4 million young persons under 25 were unemployed across the Union in February 2016 and that this corresponds to a proportion of over 40 % in several Member States and over 60% in several EU regions;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines the fact that the EU budget makes a signin insufficaient contribution to the fight against unemployment, especially throug and that both the European Social Fund and the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), though they are positive actions, are not sufficient; stresses also that, despite the initial delays in the designation of national authorities and the implementation of the YEI, the current figures indicate full absorption capacity; notes that an evaluation of this initiative will soon be concluded, and expects that the necessary adjustments will be introduced to ensure its successful implementation; calls for the establishment of new programmes with a view to giving substance to a genuinely social Europe;
Amendment 103 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is particularly concerned, however, at the lack of new commitment appropriations for the YEI as of 2016, given that its entire original envelope was frontloaded in 2014- 2015 (Article 15 of the MFF Regulation); stresses that in supporting this frontloading Parliament never intended that the initiative should be terminated after only two years of funding and that other MFF mechanisms, such as the Global Margin for Commitments, were put in place with the purpose of ensuring its continuation; also notes the frontloading of appropriations, on the basis of the same article, for Erasmus + (EUR 150 million), this being another EU programme that makes a major contribution to improving the employability of young people, which was fully implemented in the first two years of this period;
Amendment 119 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls the various crises that European farmers have faced since the beginning of the current MFF, most notably the dairy sector crisis and the long- term negative effects on European farmers of the losses caused by the Russian embargo on agricultural products, free- trade agreements with many non-EU countries and the financialisation of global agricultural trade; highlights the budgetary impact of the emergency measures taken in response to these crises, involving EUR 500 million in the budget 2016 and EUR 300 million in 2015; underlines the persistent situation of crisis in the agricultural sector in several Member States, and calls for European agricultural programmes for small and medium-sized farmers to be stepped up;
Amendment 128 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls for an early response to be made to the impact of the abolition of sugar quotas in 2017, which is likely to undermine the sugar cane sector in the outermost regions, and for provision to be made for support measures for small- scale sugar cane planters in those regions;
Amendment 165 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Urges the Commission, when preparing its legislative proposal, to take into consideration the following demands of Parliament regarding changes to the MFF Regulation, with respect both to the figures and to the raising of ceilings and to several provisions relating to the functioning of the MFF which need to be applicable already for the current MFF;
Amendment 167 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Points out that the specific envelopes for regions and Member States initially provided for under the MFF must simply be complementary and in no way result in a reduction in funding granted to regions and Member States in line with the criteria laid down in cohesion policy regulations; calls for any reduction in envelopes to be rectified as part of this mid-term revision;
Amendment 169 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28b. Calls for stepped-up budget support for all Member States carrying out excessive-deficit reduction programmes;
Amendment 170 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 c (new)
Paragraph 28 c (new)
28c. Calls for the investment clause to be revised so that national and regional investments which co-financed ESI funds are excluded from the calculation of national deficits under the Stability and Growth Pact;
Amendment 189 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Strongly supports the continuation of the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), as a means of ensuring an urgent response in the fight against youth unemployment, following the necessary adjustments brought about by the ongoing evaluation; considers that this can only be achieved through the provision of an adequate level of commitment appropriations for the YEI for the remaining years of the current MFF; in order to increase the utilisation rate of this funding, very low in those less developed regions, which need in a larger extent this sort of budgetary line; points out the necessity of making easier the anticipation of available funds at the outset of the programs; notes that this should entail an upwards revision of the ceilings of Subheading 1b, as no margins are available;
Amendment 300 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
Amendment 303 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
Amendment 321 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Calls for the introduction of one or several new own resources, ideally with a clear link to European policies that create added value, through progressive tax figures, reinforcing the fiscal capacity to tackle the financial, economic and environmental crisis along cycles; notes that a large number of possible new own resources have already been discussed by the High Level Group, and eagerly awaits its recommendations;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that the globalisation of trade has facilitated the global commodification of human beings and human activities, thus contributing to the development of modern slavery and new types of people trafficking;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for all the EU institutions and the Member States to place, in line with the fundamental values of the Union, human rights at the centre of the EU’s relations with all third countries;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Invites the EU to pursue and promote dialogue on human rights with its international state and non-state partners, to formalise partnerships with international and national human rights organisations and do everything in its power to strengthen cooperation and coordination with third countries with a view to improving victim detection, enhancing measures to prevent human trafficking and ensuring the effective prosecution of traffickers;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b.Urges the EU institutions and Member States to ensure that all products marketed within the EU’s territory comply with international standards concerning respect for human rights and the fight against human trafficking throughout the production chain;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses the importance of a multi- sector, multi-disciplinary approach to combating human trafficking, encompassing in particular the health sector, and calls for civil society platforms to be set up in Member States to raise awareness of fundamental rights, anti- trafficking policies and victim support measures;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that the Commission communication 'The EU Strategy towards the Eradication of Trafficking in Human Beings 2012–2016' stated that 79% of identified victims of human trafficking were subject to sexual exploitation, 18% to forced labour and 3% to other forms of exploitation, of these victims, 66% were women, 13% girls, 12% men and 9% boys;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Condemns the illicit business of human trafficking, human trafficking for removal of organs and any other exploitative business related to violating the right to bodily integrity and inflicting physical and psychological violence;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that there is a strong risk that human cloning will give rise to people trafficking, owing to the domination and commercial relationship it engenders;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need to tackle human trafficking, the majority of whose victims are women, who are exploited for sexual purposes and to maintain a victim-centred approach;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that victims should receive full assistance, for not only the immediate and chronic health consequences, but also the effects on their psychological well-being; calls on the Commission and Member States to guarantee victims of trafficking both immediate medical attention and specific long-term support, to ensure their gradual rehabilitation and long-term treatment to address the harm they have suffered;
Amendment 64 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Invites the Member States to define a legal status to protect the victims of trafficking, in particular for all cases of sexual exploitation;
Amendment 67 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Points out the importance of the role of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, who are mostly the first contact points for victims and play a key role in preventing people trafficking and attending to victims and referring them to the relevant social services;;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Points out that, according to the WHO, there are limited scientific data on trafficking and health, particularly concerning mental and psychological health; also points out that the needs of victims and survivors are often underestimated; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the relevant authorities of the Member States to set up a monitoring system and disseminate information on the consequences of trafficking and victims' needs in terms of both physical and psychological health;
Amendment 86 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Highlights the particular vulnerability of refugees in Europe, especially women and children, who are potential victims of people trafficking in Europe; is extremely concerned at the disappearance from reception centres of several thousands of children, who are, as a result of their extreme vulnerability, targets for people traffickers; urges the Commission and Member States to do all in their power to eradicate trafficking and to take all necessary measures to ensure the protection of refugees arriving on their territory;
Amendment 29 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas this region constitutes an interconnected macro-region with environmental, biodiversity-loss, climate- change and melting-of-glaciers, demographic, transport, tourism and energy-related issues, and whereas coordinated territorial planning could produce better results and added value for territorial cohesion of Alpine and peri-Alpine areas;
Amendment 75 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Insists that local and regional authorities, together with local and regional civil society, should have a leading role in the political managing bodies and in the operational, technical and implementing bodies of the Strategy, in full respect of the principles of subsidiarity and multi-level governance;
Amendment 149 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Draws attention to the lack of effective, non-polluting connections within mountain areas; urges the Commission and the Member States to facilitate betterclean, low-carbon connections at local level in order to enhance cohesion and quality of life in these areas and encourage resettlement;
Amendment 161 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Encourages all local and regional authorities to increase the number of pedestrian-only mountain resorts;
Amendment 169 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
The environment, biodiversity, climate change and energy
Amendment 177 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Condemns all practices which involve the indiscriminate mass slaughter of certain emblematic wild Alpine species;
Amendment 185 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the urgent need to develop new strategies to combat air pollution and climate change in the peri-Alpine regions;
Amendment 192 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses the importance of supporting the development of the most efficient renewable energies in the region, from hydro through solar and wind to the sustainable use of forest wood and to promote the development of new forms of renewable energy that are specific to the Alps;
Amendment 202 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. CallsExpresses concern at the profound changes taking place throughout the Alps as a result of climate change and the large-scale melting of glaciers; calls for a wide-ranging transnational plan to combat the melting of glaciers and climate change throughout the Alps; calls also for the further strengthening of the collaboration and work done in the framework of the World Glacier Monitoring Service, in view of the recent decisions of the COP21 conference in Paris and the strategy to be followed thereafter;
Amendment 203 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Stresses that the alpine regions have a major role to play in the functioning of water systems; stresses that mountain water sources should be protected as stringently as possible; points out that water is a public commodity and that its management should not be privatised at any level;
Amendment 205 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the participating countries to continue their efforts to diversify energy supply sources and to develop the renewable sources available, such as solar and wind energy, within the energy production mix; underlines the sustainability and competitiveness of hydropower plants; stresses, however, that the installation of hydropower plants frequently triggers major geological and environmental changes that could even cause large rivers such as the Rhône to sink into their own beds; calls on the participating countries to contribute to the setting-up of well-functioning electricity infrastructure networks in the macro- region;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the European budget couldshall relieve the strain on national budgets and bolster fiscal consolidation efforts by providing own resources as well as rationaliswhile complementing and reinforcing public services, providing own resources as well as ensuring due assessment and effective accounting expenditure; firmly believes that wider ranging management of public money at EU level would make it possible to achieve economies of scale and hence cut spending, especially in the diplomatic and military fields;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to the COSME programme for small and medium-sized enterprises
Amendment 55 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that the problems being experienced by SMEs are partly caused by the fact that the austerity policies implemented by Member States have stifled demand;
Amendment 103 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets the delays in implementing cohesion policy during the current programming period; points out that SMEs urgently need access to finance and that, although all operational programmes have now been approved, implementation itself is still at a very early stage;
Amendment 118 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes that, despite their dynamism, SMEs in the outermost regions are facing increased difficulties with access to finance;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas mountain regions contain a great many European protected nature parks featuring particularly remarkable biodiversity, but the latter is seriously undermined and endangered by climate change and intensive human activities;
Amendment 21 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas glaciers are characteristic of European mountains and whereas they play a vital role in both the ecosystems and water systems of mountains, whereas their retreat in terms of mass and length since the mid-19th century has attained alarming levels and whereas many glaciers in Europe have already disappeared or are in danger of disappearing by 2050;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas there are different types of mountainous regions in Europe, but they all share a number of common problems, such as poor accessibility, few employment opportunities’ an ageing population and, a lack of connectivity, the impact of climate change and the intensification of human productive activity;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas active or dormant volcanos, volcanic massifs or chains of volcanoes, and volcanic islands constitute mountain regions;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L b (new)
Recital L b (new)
Lb. whereas some of the Outermost Regions are also mountain regions of volcanic origin, with parts both submerged and above water, and whereas they encounter difficulties caused by the topology of their territory;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to start the process of creating a working definition for functional mountainous regions in the context of the Cohesion Policy; considers that such a definition must be wide and inclusive, taking into account different factors such as altitude, accessibility and slope; calls on the Commission to take into account in this definition volcanic regions, such as the islands and Outermost Regions of volcanic origin; calls on the Commission also to take into consideration areas that, while not mountainous, depend heavily on mountains, and to study the specific characteristics of volcanic mountain regions; points out, in this context, the idea reflected in the EU Strategy for the Alpine Region (EUSALP) of including non- mountainous areas in the strategy as a good initiative;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that EU policies should have a specific approach to mountainous regions, as they need additional support to overcome the challenges of climate change, be able to provide employment, economic development, prevention and management of natural disasters and protection of the environment, and help reach the EU renewable energy targets; considers, as a result of this, that mountainous regions should be mainstreamed in all aspects of EU policies, including the Cohesion Policy;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission, in the context of this programme, to establish a specific, in-depth programme to protect those European glaciers which are predicted to disappear by 2050;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on European regions which contain cross-border mountain areas to make maximum use of INTERREG programmes to manage their shared areas and mountain ranges in a joint, coordinated manner;
Amendment 55 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls on nature parks belonging to Member States which share a border with one or more other States to devise joint approaches to the management, development and protection of nature parks; welcomes in this context the strong cooperation which has been established between the Italian and French parks of the Italian Maritime Alps and the Mercantour;
Amendment 60 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Regrets that no geographical or territorial criterion has been adopted for the selection of projects within the EFSI which would have allowed less attractive regions such as mountainous regions to benefit more from this instrument;
Amendment 85 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Emphasises also the potential of the volcanic mountainous regions and volcanoes, especially as regards the contribution of volcanology, to achieving the renewable energy targets and the contribution of these areas in the prevention and management of natural disasters, such as volcanic eruptions;
Amendment 135 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Environmental protection and combating climate change within mountainous regions
Amendment 136 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Recalls the particular vulnerability of ecosystems and plant and animal species in high mountain areas, and the need for the formation of broad snowpacks during the entire winter season if they are to survive;
Amendment 137 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 b (new)
Paragraph 32 b (new)
32b. Emphasises the need to protect at European level the emblematic high- mountain species able to live on cross- border mountain ranges, such as chamois, ibex, large raptors, bears, wolves and lynx; calls on the Commission and Member States to establish a plan for the protection and reintroduction of emblematic high-mountain species; condemns the mass, indiscriminate slaughter of these species in some Member States carried out by States where a disease spreads among certain groups of wild animal, or by farmers in respect of certain species whose presence or reintroduction they are opposed to;
Amendment 138 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 c (new)
Paragraph 32 c (new)
32c. Recalls that mountainous regions are especially vulnerable to climate change; takes the view that climate change has serious consequences for mountainous regions; calls on the Commission and Member States to launch a plan to combat climate change and take appropriate climate change adjustment measures in mountainous regions; calls on the Commission to develop a network of analysis and exchanges of good practices in the fight against climate change in mountainous areas;
Amendment 139 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 d (new)
Paragraph 32 d (new)
32d. Calls on Member States and the Commission to identify all the high mountain resorts where a car ban would have a positive impact on the local fight against the melting of glaciers;
Amendment 140 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 e (new)
Paragraph 32 e (new)
32e. Calls on the Commission and Member States to identify specific actions to combat and adjust to climate change that could be specific to volcanic regions;
Amendment 161 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Calls on the mountainous regions of Europe to invest through the ERDF in the development of more efficient and better interconnected railways and tram networks;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas biodiversity is important for the Outermost Regions (ORs) and the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), which represent unique reserves of endemic flora and fauna species; whereas the Birds Directive and the Habitats Directive are nonetheless not applied in some of these regions;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recognises the benefits of EU nature legislation for the preservation of ecosystems, habitats and species in protected areas; regrets, however, that the French Outermost Regions, which constitute unique reserves of species and ecosystems and represent a significant proportion of European and global biodiversity, are excluded from this legislative framework and from all other legislative frameworks adapted to their specific characteristics; emphasises, however, the success of all projects financed by the LIFE + programme in these regions and of the European BEST initiative to strengthen biodiversity conservation and adaptation to climate change in the ORs and OCTs;
Amendment 199 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to take greater account, as part of its strategy to support biodiversity, of large tropical forests, given their concentration of ecosystems, habitats and particularly endangered vulnerable species, their vital role for the environmental balance and the climate, and their social and cultural function for native populations;
Amendment 321 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Welcomes the adoption, in the 2016 EU budget, of a pilot project to compile a common inventory of species and habitats in the French outermost regions, and calls on the Commission, on the basis of that pilot project and following on from the BEST initiative, to put protection of biodiversity, species and habitats in those regions on a sustainable footing by establishing a dedicated instrument, as part of EU nature legislation, giving them the same degree of protection as is afforded to other EU regions while taking account of their special characteristics as recognised by Article 349 of the Treaty;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to Articles 174 to 178 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that Parliament's reading of the 2016 budget fully reflects the political priorities adopted by an overwhelming majority in its abovementioned resolutions of 11 March 2015 on general guidelines and of 8 July 2015 on a mandate for the trilogue; recalls that those consist in internal and external solidarity, in particular an effective tackling of the migration and refugee crisis, as well as in boosting competitiveness throughthe creation of decent and quality employment, in particular by prioritising the 3 axes: employment, enterprises and entrepreneurship (the “three Es”);
Amendment 3 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes with great concern the decrease of payment appropriations under heading 1b to EUR 49 billion (-4% as compared to 2015), and questions whetherconsiders that the amounts proposed in the Draft Budget (DB) 2016 for heading 1b are indeed sufficient to face the current unprecedented level of payments needed under this heading;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the Union is currently facing a number of serious emergencies, notably the unprecedented migration and refugee crisis; is convinced that the necessary financial resourca comprehensive and human rights-based approach linking migration with development and guaranteeing the integration of migrant workers and asylum seekers and refugees needs to be deployedcarried out in conjunction with the deployment of the necessary financial resources in the Union budget, in order to match the political challenges and allow the Union to deliver and effectively respond to those crises, as a matter of utmost urgency and priority; considers that extraordinary times require extraordinary measures and that a strong political commitment is needed to secure fresh appropriations for this purpose;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Strongly disagrees with the institutionalisation of the link between cohesion policy and the Stability and Growth Pact, the logic and objectives of which are diametrically opposed; emphasises that the purpose of cohesion policy should not be to impose stringent performance measures and macroeconomic and financial conditions necessitating austerity measures or to penalise Member States and regions; stresses that, on the contrary, cohesion policy aims to ensure balanced growth and eliminate inequalities in order to achieve real economic, social and territorial cohesion; points out that financing for European regions must not be suspended in the event of failure by the Member States to comply with macroeconomic conditions and that the suspension of financing for Member States experiencing difficulties would exacerbate their situation;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recalls that the conclusions of the sixth report on economic, social and territorial cohesion highlighted the fact that regional disparities had increased since 2008; emphasises the crucial role played by the EU budget in triggering investment, given that, by supplementing public and private financing at national and international level, its leverage effect helps reinforce growth and ensure economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Notes that the EU draft budget for 2016 foresees commitments amounting to EUR 153 500 billion (a 5.3% reduction as compared with 2015) and payment appropriations of EUR 143.5 billion (a 1.6% increase over 2015);
Amendment 15 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the need for sufficient resources to ensure the intended impact of the programmes, on the one hand, and of their multiannual operation, on the other, which together call for appropriate and definitive measures in order to minimise the risk of recurrence of the backlog of payments in later stages of the cohesion policy implementation; underlines the negative impact of payment deadlines for local, regional and national authorities, especially those with social, economic and financial problems; recalls the urgent need to strengthen the fight against poverty, unemployment, social exclusion and inequality by means of cohesion policy;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Acknowledges that a lot more effort needs to be undertaken to address the shortcomings in the Union economy by boosting competitiveness, growth and quality jobs; emphasises the key role played by micro, small and, medium-sized and social enterprises in this regard; reinforces therefore the COSME programme by EUR 16,5 million; decides also to propose new commitments in 2016 for the continuation of the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), whose entire financial envelope was frontloaded in the years 2014-2015; acknowledges the significant contribution of this programme to the fight against unemployment and is determined to ensure that the necessary appropriations are made available in order to prevent a funding gap in its implementation; adopts, therefore, a EUR 473,2 million increase for 2016, corresponding to the original instalment that was foreseen for the YEI on a yearly basis;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls that the outermost region of Mayotte is the only region in the EU to have been granted a one-off allocation, contrary to the general regulations governing the funds; therefore calls on the Commission to perform a mid-term re- evaluation of the allocation to be granted to Mayotte in accordance with the calculation rules for all regions in the EU;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 19 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Reiterates its conviction that the Union budget should not finance new initiatives to the detriment of existing Union programmes and policies and disregard political commitments already made; while fully confirming itsacknowledges the large political and financial support to the launching of European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI), and intends to deliver on the commitment that it made during the EFSI negotiations, namely to minimise to the maximum the impact on Horizon 2020 and the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) in the frame of the annual budgetary procedure; proposes, therefore, to fully offset the cuts of these two programmes - due to the provisioning of the EFSI Guarantee Fund - in 2016 (EUR 1 326 million), in order to allow them to fully accomplish the objectives agreed only two years ago with the adoption of their respective legal bases;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Acknowledges that a lot more effort needs to be undertaken to address the shortcomings in the Union economy, in particular ensuring adequate levels of financing to the SME sector in particular, in spite of the state capitalisation of several credit institutions from the outset of the economic crisis; believes that public Banking Structures, especially innovative ones, can now play a crucial role in the Member States' economic recovery, in particular as these focus on the regional economy, on cooperation between constituent banks, and on sustainable and local lending to the SME sector; believes that such structures, due to their specific organisation, objectives and proximity to the potential beneficiaries, in particular to SMEs, which can be furthermore enhanced within the framework of the EFSI, can now offer added stability and promote regional development in recovering economies and should be further supported;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Is concerned that, in certain cases, the Member States will disburse funding quickly to avoid losing funds which have been committed, a procedure which would increase the risk of irregularities and might lead to financial corrections, and that a situation would arise whereby funds which had not been absorbed at the end of the programming period were subject to automatic decommitment;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Concludes that, for the purpose of adequately financing these pressing needs, and considering the very tight MFF margins in 2016, all means available in the MFF Regulation in terms of flexibility, including the full mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument, will need to be deployed; expects that the Council will share this approach and that an agreement will easily be reached in conciliation, allowing the Union to rise to the occasion and effectively respond to the challenges ahead; insists that to attain the Union objectives of smart, green-sustainable inclusive growth, to boost quality job creation while enhancing the levels of social, health, environmental protection, economic, social and territorial cohesion in the Union the process of the MFF 2014-2020 review/revision needs to be launched next year;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. NoteDeeply regrets that, again this year, Heading 1a is severely affected by the Council's cuts with a reduction of EUR 140,9 million in commitments and EUR 435,4 million in payments as compared to the DB; highlights that around half of these cuts are targeted at Horizon 2020, which results in a further reduction for this programme in 2016 after that part of its appropriations have been redeployed to EFSI;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines that, for the sake of a coherent approach, several cuts applied by the Council on the ground of a low absorption capacity on many Heading 1a programmes in June 2015 have now to be reversed due the strong acceleration in these programmes' implementation in September 2015, in particular programmes which support education, research, training and culture, especially those dedicated to the youth; notes that this is a general trend, in line with the life cycle of these programmes; decides therefore to restore the DB level on the lines cut by the Council both in commitments and in payments;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Highlights that the Union austerity policies have created a downward pressure on real wages in Member States and that this will prolong impact of the economic and social crisis; underlines that the Union budget shall be used to underpin efforts to increase real wages as well as to fight social dumping in the Member States;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Confirms itsTakes note of the support for the ITER programme and isthe committedments to securinge its appropriate financing; is concerned, however, about possible further delays and additional costs of this programme as well as the related potential repercussions on the Union budget; deeply regrets, therefore, that it was unable to assess the level of the 2016 ITER appropriations against the updated payment plan and schedule, which is only due to be presented in the ITER Council in November 2015; expects, however, that this revised plan will provide sufficient evidence that Parliament's recommendations, as set out in the relevant 2013 discharge resolution8 , have been properly taken into account and that financial soundness and spending efficiency will be ensured; intends to raise this matter in the 2016 budgetary conciliation; __________________ 8 European Parliament resolution of 29 April 2015 with observations forming an integral part of the decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget for the Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2013 (Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0168).
Amendment 46 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Disapproves of Council's proposed cuts of EUR 3,1 million in commitments and, more importantly, EUR 220,1 million in payments under subheading 1b, including on completion lines; calls on the Council to explain how these cuts are compatible with the objective, on the one hand, of reducing the backlog of outstanding payment claims for the 2007-2013 cohesion programmes to around EUR 2 billion by the end of 2016 and, on the other hand, of avoiding negative repercussions and unnecessary delays for the implementation of the 2014- 2020 programmes; recalls that according to Article 310 TFEU, the revenue and expenditure shown in the Union budget shall be in balance; underlines the negative impact caused by the delays in payments to local, regional and national authorities, in particular those which are facing social, financial and economic constraints;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Recalls that cohesion policy represents the main Union investment policy and its legal objective of reducing disparities between European regions by strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Expresses its disapproval for the institutionalisation of the principles of macroeconomic conditionality and performance reserve and the link between cohesion policy and Structural Funds on the one hand and Stability and Growth Pact, package of economic governance and any economic agreement of Member States, on the other; believes that the assumptions underlying them are undeniably different and their objectives diametrically opposed; emphasises that the purpose of cohesion policy should not be to impose stringent macroeconomic and financial conditions necessitating austerity measures or to penalise Member States and regions; stresses that cohesion policy is designed to ensure balanced growth and eliminate inequalities with a view to achieving genuine convergence; indicates that funding for European regions cannot be suspended for non- compliance by Member States with macroeconomic conditions and suspending funding for Member States in difficulties will make the situation worse;
Amendment 50 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Insists on the need to improve the active management of payments by the Commission while accelerating the calls for proposals and in particular increasing the pre-financing available; believes that the postponement of such measures will aggravate discrepancies and jeopardise the objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, quality job creation, economic, social and territorial cohesion; recalls in this respect the conclusions of the 6th Cohesion Report, in particular that regional disparities in the Union widened dramatically during the period 2008-2011, and insists that the cohesion policy needs to be significantly increased;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Recalls that the Student Loan Guarantee Facility should be implemented on favourable terms for students, regardless of their social background and that this additional and innovative tool for learning mobility should neither replace any current, nor impede the development of any future grant or loan system supporting student mobility at local, national or Union level;
Amendment 55 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22c. Underlines that instruments such as the ESF, the ERDF, the Cohesion Fund or the Youth Employment Initiative are crucial to support the creation of quality and sustainable jobs, to ensure investment for targeted social and cohesion policies, to foster convergence and narrow the development gap while reducing social, economic, local, regional and national disparities; recalls the need to enhance the fight against poverty, unemployment, social exclusion and inequalities (income) through instruments such as the Aid to the most Deprived and Fruit and Milk for Schools; insists, therefore, on the need to increase the proposed payment appropriations to the bare minimum needed in this subheading;
Amendment 59 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Insists on the need for added support to small farms as these keep many direct jobs in rural areas and are necessary to maintain the occupied territory and care; insists on the prioritisation of the promotion and advertisement of local markets and activities which raise awareness of their contribution to local economies; calls on the Commission and the Member States to prioritise public policies which phase out the causes that provoke price volatility of agricultural products, which occurs more frequently and has adverse effects on farmers' incomes;
Amendment 74 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Believes that the Union budget can be instrumental in reaching out to people in need and insists that a budgetary shift away from military and security spending and towards a civil and development oriented foreign policy is needed in order to reduce long-term military spending; reiterates its position that funds under this heading must be committed to a peaceful and civil foreign policy, which ensures that the Union's commitments to poverty eradication, sustainable development, MDGs, arms-control, NPT-regime, and nuclear disarmament are upheld; notes that this demonstrates a high level of solidarity with third countries while insisting on the need to adopt a comprehensive and human rights-based approach linking migration with development and guaranteeing the integration of migrant workers and asylum seekers and refugees; recalls the need to implement further measures to enhance an endogenous development to boost a sound mutually beneficial relationship and promoting European fundamental values;
Amendment 78 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls for these extra appropriations to be used in particular to increase the funding for the Union Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis and for the Emergency Trust Fund for stability and addressing root causes of irregular migration and displaced persons in Africa, as well as for immediate assistance via the UNHCR and the World Food Programme; reiterates the need to adopt a comprehensive and human rights-based approach linking migration with development and guaranteeing the integration of migrant workers and asylum seekers and refugees while supporting a new political and budgetary commitment towards countries of origin and transit; calls on the individual Member States to bring additional contributions to the Trust Funds and to the UN agencies without further delay; notes that the pipeline of projects potentially funded by the Trust Funds further weakens the Council’s case for an alleged lack of absorption capacity in Heading 4;
Amendment 79 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Reinforces by EUR 40 million the budget line for support for the peace process and financial assistance to Palestine and to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA); notunderlines that UNRWA plays an effective role in supporting the growing number of Palestinian refugees suffering directly from the Syrian crisis, which poses an additional burden on the agency; is deeply concerned about the funding gaps faced by UNRWA and calls for those additional appropriations to be channelled to its General Fund in support of basic education, social and health services;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44a. Recommends that, while complying with the best management and accountability criteria, Union institutions must ensure that third contract parties conform with labour law provisions, in particular the fundamental right of workers to negotiate and agree on working conditions and wages with their employer, therefore the institutions should as far as possible make use of airlines which recognise trade unions and which have a good repute with respect to workers' rights;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that persistent problems such as financial barriers result in a lack of investment within the EU and the urgent need to mobilise investment in order to boost the real economy; welcomes, in this regard,takes note of the fact that the proposal for an Investment Plan for Europe and the new European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI); recalls that there is a need to ensurhas the aim of rectifying this lack of investment, notably through the setting-up of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI); bemoans, however, the fact that there is no geographic strategy in place for the EFSI, which, if it is to be consistencyt with and complementarity between the EFSI andy to the other EU policies and instruments, and in particular the ESI Funds, must serve to strengthen solidarity and cohesion in order to ensure harmonious development across the whole EU;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the EIB Operational Plan for 2015-2017; welcomes the fact that it recognises that speeds of recovery differ between the Member States and that it has set economic and social cohesion as a cross-cutting policy goal; points out the need for greater transparency when it comes to the selection and allocation of the Funds, in particular of the EFSI;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the enlarged roleincreased amount of investment made by the EIB Group will play in implementing cohesion policy for the 2014-2020 programming period, and, in this regard, calls on the EIB to reassess its financing strategy, so as to rectify the major imbalances resulting from funds being concentrated in Europe’s most dynamic towns/cities and territories;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the EIB to consolidate its financing strategy by incorporating more meaningful social standards into it, and to monitor more closely the environmental impact of the funding projects;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls on the EIB to demand greater transparency from its financial intermediaries when it comes to allocating loans to candidate projects;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to take up its proposal concerning the Energy Union in order to initiate a genuine energy transition in the European Union which is based on ensuring that renewables account for a greater share of energy production and which seeks to reduce energy consumption and the cost of energy, achieve the highest possible degree of energy efficiency and phase out the use of fossil fuels;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for new EU initiatives in the non- ETS sectors, in particular in the transport and buildings sector to assist Member States in achieving their reduction targets; supports the introduction of an ambitious EU-level energy efficiency target for 2030 of at least 30%, that should be focused in particular on non-ETS sectors; stresses, therefore, the need to introduce more stringent energy performance standards for buildings and to improve manufacturing methods in an effort to optimise energy efficiency and achieve substantial energy savings;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises the importance of developing smart management systems, in particular in the regions, with a view to exploiting to the full the potential offered by renewable energies and distributing energy produced from renewables between territories in accordance with production capacities and consumers’ needs;
Amendment 108 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need to develop for long- term use new technologies for the production, storage and transport of renewable energies, drawing on the example of innovative local projects;
Amendment 111 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Encourages the more active involvement of members of the public and local authorities in the production and management of renewable energies, in particular through support for the development of renewable energy cooperatives;
Amendment 153 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to acknowledge the immense potential of the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories as sources of renewable energy in the context of a development model based on complete energy self-sufficiency;
Amendment 156 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Reaffirms the objective of energy autonomy for island regions;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recalls that climate change is worsening the loss of biodiversity;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need to encourage, in parallel to the development of renewable marine energy, research and innovation in the oceans and deep oceans, in order to find sustainable solutions able to respond to climate challenges;
Amendment 199 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for the implementation of regional adaptation strategies;
Amendment 209 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Emphasises that overseas countries and territories (OTCs) particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change should benefit from all aid relating to adaptation to climate change in the same way as Small Island Developing States;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that migrants should not only be considered a humanitarian phenomenon but also an opportunity for the EU to enhance economic and social development; asks the Member States, along with regional and local authorities, to promote a sustainable set of measures, such as access to all public services, including in the areas of education, training and seeking employment, to the labour market and to housing;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that migrants tend to arrive and often – despite the efforts of the authorities to promote even distribution – tend to settle in urban areas; recognises the important role of cities in the short, medium and long term with regard to the reception, accommodation and integration of migrants; calls on the Commission and the Member States to make the fight against urban poverty one of its priorities;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Invites the Commission to develop an approach to migration similar to that of the macro-regional strategy; emphasises that such an integrated and comprehensive approach should be based on INTERREG and include specific targets, and should also make use of instruments such as Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI) and Community-Led Local Development (CLLD); recalls that the objective of territorial cooperation in the context of cohesion policy allows the various actors to find common solutions, including with third countries, and that it should be used in order to respond to the challenges of accommodating and integrating migrants;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for the investment clause to be revised so that national and regional investments aimed at accommodating and integrating migrants and co-financed by ESI funds are excluded from the calculation of national deficits under the European Semester.
Amendment 69 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Denounces any manipulation or xenophobic tendencies on the part of public authorities, stakeholders or political actors on the issue of migration; calls for a firmer approach to be taken with regard to Member States which disassociate themselves from the fundamental values and rights of the European Union, as defined in the Treaties of the European Union and the Charter of Fundamental Rights;
Amendment 71 #
2015/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to incorporate the presence of the outermost regions in three oceanic basins far outside continental Europe in the debate it is leading on defining its external fisheries strategy and to take full account of these regions in the fisheries agreements that it signs with partners located in those regions;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the characteristics of coastal fishing in enclosed seas, such as the Adriatic Sea and the Mediterranean Sea as a whole, differ from those of the open seas of the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas given that each fishing area has its own specific characteristics, the exchange of information and of good practices between the different areas may help to considerably improve the impact of fishing activities on the environment and marine ecosystems and also enable better interaction between all of the human and economic activities taking place in and around coastal areas;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital V a (new)
Recital V a (new)
Va. whereas in certain regions illegal fishing poses a real threat to the continued existence of non-industrial coastal fishing as well as jeopardising the preservation of fishery resources and biodiversity;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to support projects and legal provisions that facilitate the development of the coastal, island and outermost regions;
Amendment 146 #
2015/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to actively promote and support investment in the diversification of fisheries in terms of the marketing and processing of local fish products and to boost the development of local distribution channels;
Amendment 158 #
2015/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Stresses that the oceans and areas along and near to the coasts have a potential that remains largely unexplored in terms of development, employment, energy autonomy, innovation and sustainable development; considers that the EU’s recognition of this potential and of the role played by these areas would make these coastal, island and outermost regions more attractive and boost their development;
Amendment 169 #
2015/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to actively promote projects which offer support for the strengthening of innovation and technological development, the objective of which is the development or introduction of new products, equipment, techniques, as well as new or improved systems for management and organisation; calls on the Commission to promote and encourage the exchange of information and the sharing of good practices between the different fishing areas so as to foster the development of innovative and sustainable fishing methods;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the 2013 Social Investment package;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 b (new)
Citation 6 b (new)
- having regard to articles 174 to 178 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that, in its resolution of 11 March 2015, Parliament placed the creation of decent and quality employment and the development of enterprises and entrepreneurship for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth across the Union (the ‘three Es'), together with internal and external solidarity within a secure Europe, at the centre of its priorities for the 2016 budget; reiterates Parliament's attachment to respecting legal as well as political commitments and its call on the institutions to deliver on their promises;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. WelcomesTakes note of the fact that the Commission Draft General Budget of the European Union for the financial year 2016 reinforces those priorities and proposes to step up EU support for investment, knowledge, decent jobs and growth- orientated programmes, and in particular for an emblematic mobility programme such as Erasmus+; is not satisfied that, in addition to duly expected increases throughout Heading 3 (Security and Citizenship) and Heading 4 (Global Europe), the Commission is not duly taking up the challenge of responding to new developments such as thethe humanitarian criseis in Ukraine, Syria and the Mediterranean by responding to the EU's and Member States' needs in the area of security and migration and by demonstrating strong political will in the field of external actionadopting a comprehensive and human rights-based approach linking migration with development and guaranteeing the integration of migrant workers and asylum seekers and refugees;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. WelcomesTakes note of the inclusion of the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) in the Draft Budget for 2016 and, in particular, the mobilisation of the Global Margin for Commitments to cover part of the expenditure needed, instead of relying only on the cuts to Horizon 2020 and the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF); stresses that the deal struck by the co-legislators further reduces those cuts by EUR 1 billion overall, sparing in particular fundamental research; expects the final agreement to be reflected as soon as possible in the 2016 budget on the basis of an amending letter aiming at minimising to the maximum extent the impact of theavoiding reductions on these two programmes; points out, however, that the cuts remain significant and commits to further offsetting them through a reinforcement of Horizon 2020 and the CEF in the context of the budgetary procedure, in order to allow these programmes to fully accomplish the objectives agreed only two years ago as a result of the negotiations on their respective legal bases;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. RDeeply regrets that the programme for the competitiveness of enterprises and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME) is the only new programme of the 2014-2020 MFF undergoing a nominal cut in commitment appropriations from 2015 to 2016, together with Horizon 2020 under the Commission's initial proposal; highlights the very negative signal such a decrease would give at a time when SMEs and social enterprises' potential as innovators and quality job creators is badly needed in order to stimulate EU recovery and reduce investment gaps; recalls that promoting entrepreneurship, improving the competitiveness and access to markets of Union enterprises, and improving access to finance for SMEs and social enterprises are priorities clearly shared by all the institutions, which have been the justification for frontloading and reinforcing COSME appropriations over the past two years, taking into account the programme's high rates of implementation; intends, therefore, to ensure that this programme evolves positively in 2016;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates its concerns about the funding of the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) as a key tool for the fight against youth unemployment in the Union, which is a top priority for all European decision-makers; notes that, owing to the frontloading of the YEI top-up allocation in 2014 and 2015, no new commitments are proposed in 2016; recalls that the MFF has provided for a global margin for commitments to be made available over and above the ceilings as of 2016 for policy objectives related to growth and employment, in particular youth employment; recalls that, consequently, the Regulation on the European Social Fund has provided that the resources for the YEI may be revised upwards for the years 2016 to 2020 in the framework of the budgetary procedure; callurges, therefore, for the Youth Employment Initiative to be continued, in particular by making use of anythe flexibility provision contained in the MFF;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is deeply concerned at the slower-than- planned take-off of new programmes under the 2014-2020 MFF period owing to the late approval of the legal bases and of the operational programmes as well as to the shortages of payment appropriations in 2014 and 2015, due to the payment backlog of the 2007-2013 EU programs; underlines the negative impact caused by the delays in payments to local, regional and national authorities, in particular those which are facing social, financial and economic constraints; undertakes to examine whether the requested commitment and payment appropriations will in fact enable those new programmes to reach cruising speed; urges the Commission and the Member States to take all necessary measures in order to make good the delays in their implementation;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the EU Draft Budget for 2016 amounts to EUR 153.5 billion in commitment appropriations (including EUR 4.5 billion reprogrammed from 2014) and EUR 143.5 billion in payment appropriations; points out that, disregarding the effect of the reprogramming in 2015 and 2016, this corresponds to an increase of +2.4% in commitments and +1.6% in payments as compared to the 2015 budget; stresses that these are overall moderateinsufficient increases following the path set by the MFF;
Amendment 29 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that payment shortages, largely due to insufficient payment ceilings and under-budgeting, reached unprecedented heights in 2014 and remain acute in 2015; fears that this continues to penalise the beneficiaries and to jeopardise the proper implementation of the new 2014-2020 MFF programmes; while supporting active management of payments by the Commission, is deeply concerned at the postponement of calls for proposals, at the reduction of pre-financing and at late payments which will aggravate discrepancies and jeopardise the objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, quality job creation, economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. WelcomesTakes note of the fact that the EU Draft Budget reflects the joint statement on a payment plan 2015-2016 agreed between Parliament, the Council and the Commission following the shared diagnosis and commitment entered into by the three institutions to reduce this backlog; recalls that, according to article 310 TFEU, the revenue and expenditure shown in the EU budget shall be in balance; according to the Commission's estimations, the payment appropriations requested in the Draft Budget would bring the backlog of unpaid bills down to EUR 2 billion for the cohesion programmes 2007- 2013, and would also reduce the abnormal backlog in other headings; undertakes to fully support the Commission proposal and expects the Council to respect its commitments in this regard;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Recalls that the Student Loan Guarantee Facility should be implemented on favourable terms for students, regardless of their social background and that this additional and innovative tool for learning mobility should neither replace any current, nor impede the development of any future grant or loan system supporting student mobility at local, national or Union level;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Takes note of the proposed EUR 50.8 billion in commitments (+3.2% compared to 2015, with the impact of the reprogramming neutralised) and EUR 49.1 billion in payments (-4%) for subheading 1b, leaving a small margin of EUR 15.3 million under the ceiling for commitments; recalls that cohesion policy represents the main EU investment policy and its legal objective of reducing disparities between European regions by strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the fact that 44% of the proposed 2016 payment appropriations cover outstanding payment claims for previous programming periods, leaving only EUR 26.8 billion in payments for the start-up of the new 2014-2020 cohesion programmes; considers the proposed payment appropriations, therefore, to beunderlines that instruments such as the ESF, the ERDF, the Cohesion Fund or the Youth Employment Initiative are crucial to support the creation of quality and sustainable jobs, to ensure investment for targeted social and cohesion policies, to foster convergence and narrow the development gap while reducing social, economic, local, regional and national disparities; recalls the need to enhance the fight against poverty, unemployment, social exclusion and inequalities (income) through instruments such as the Aid to the most Deprived and Fruit and Milk for Schools; insists, therefore, on the need to increase the proposed payment appropriations to the bare minimum needed in this subheading;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that an amount of EUR 21.6 billion is needed in the 2016 budget to bring down the level of outstanding payment claims for the 2007-2013 cohesion programmes from EUR 24.7 billion at the end of 2014 and EUR 20 billion at the end of 2015 to around EUR 2 billion by the end of 2016, as described in the Commission's assessment annexed to the joint statement on a payment plan 2015-2016; recalls the conclusions of the 6th Cohesion Report, in particular that regional disparities in the EU widened dramatically during the period 2008-2011, and insists that the cohesion policy needs to be significantly increased; urges avoiding a similar ‘abnormal' build-up of unpaid bills in the future;
Amendment 50 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Highlights that the EU austerity policies have created a downward pressure on real wages in Member States and that this will prolong impact of the economic and social crisis; underlines that the EU budget shall be used to underpin efforts to increase real wages as well as to fight social-dumping in the Member States;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21 b. Expresses its disapproval for the institutionalisation of the principles of macroeconomic conditionality and performance reserve and the link between cohesion policy and Structural Funds on the one hand and Stability and Growth Pact, package of economic governance and any economic agreement of Member States, on the other; the assumptions underlying them are undeniably different and their objectives diametrically opposed; emphasises that the purpose of cohesion policy should not be to impose stringent macroeconomic and financial conditions necessitating austerity measures or to penalise Member States and regions; stresses that cohesion policy is designed to ensure balanced growth and eliminate inequalities with a view to achieving genuine convergence; indicates that funding for European regions cannot be suspended for non-compliance by Member States with macroeconomic conditions and suspending funding for Member States in difficulties will make the situation worse;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Urges the Commission, to put forward specific measures to enhance support to sustainable development, stronger, environment-friendly domestic demand based on quality employment, social well-being, eradication of poverty and social exclusion, fostering economic and social cohesion, ensuring the EU budget is used to supplement action taken by Member States;
Amendment 56 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Takes note of the proposed EUR 63.1 billion in commitments (-0.1% compared to 2015, with the impact of the reprogramming neutralised) and EUR 55.9 billion in payments (-0.2%) for Heading 2, leaving a margin of 1.2 billion under the ceiling for commitments and a margin of 1.1 billion under the sub-ceiling for the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund; points out that the financial discipline mechanism is applied only in order to establish the reserve for crises in the agricultural sector; awaits the Commission's Letter of Amendment, expected in October, which should be based on updated information on the EAGF funding; emphasises that transfers between the two pillars of the CAP result in an overall increase in the amount available for rural development; calls on the Commission to deliver before September 2015 a first assessment on the implementation of cross-compliance and revisions to standards of Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions and whether any additional environmental benefit has been delivered through the restructuring and the greening of CAP;
Amendment 59 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Reiterates its backing for the enhancement of the EU's means and the development of a culture of fair burden- sharingincreased sharing of responsibility in the areas of asylum, migration and the management of external bordersintegration, and therefore praises the increases in commitment appropriations for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and for the Internal Security Fund; welcomes the Commission proposal to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument with EUR 124 million in order to respond to the current humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean; queries if the proposed funding will be sufficient to allow for the full-financing of an adequate relocation mechanism and resettlement programme in the Union that responds to the current needs;
Amendment 66 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Recalls also the strong support consistently given by the European Parliament to adequate funding for culture and media programmes; welcomes, therefore, the increase for the Creative Europe Programme, including multimedia actions, compared with the 2015 budget; also supports the proposed increase in ‘Europe for Citizens', and recalls in particular the need to reinforce the support of its bottom-up actions; points out that the present level of funding is still far too low as this programme is vital to civic participation in the democratic process in Europe; takes the view that the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) is a central instrument for participatory democracy in the EU and calls for its visibility and accessibility to be improved;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the increase in payment appropriations requested by the Commission across all programmes under Heading 4 (+28.5% up to EUR 9.5 billion), whereby payments exceed commitments especially in the areas of development, humanitarian aid and EU assistance to Palestine and to UNRWA; believes that such increases are fully justified by the need to redress the effects of the dramatic payment shortages encountered in that heading in 2014 and 2015, which have led the Commission to decrease pre-financings and postpone legal commitments; recalldeeply regrets that EUR 1.7 million in interest for late payments had to be paid in 2015 under Heading 4; expects the gap between commitments and payments to be progressively reduced and the backlog of unpaid bills to be brought back to a normal level; stresses that such a move is indispensable for the financial sustainability of the vulnerable beneficiaries and for the EU to act as a reliable partner vis-à-vis international organisations;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Believes that external financing instruments should provide tools to address, in a multifaceted manner and alongside their respective objectives, the root causes of those internal securitye humanitarian and migration challenges which are at the core of next year's budget, with particular reference to the southern and eastern borders of the Union and more generally to conflict- stricken areas; points, in particular, to the Development Cooperation Instrument and the European Neighbourhood Instrument but also to policies which are unfortunately undergoing more moderate increases such as humanitarian aid, the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace, Common Foreign and Security Policy and the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights; calls on the Commission to clearly identify areas which can help in coping with those topical challenges and where potential reinforcements can be efficiently absorbed;
Amendment 83 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Recalls that, with programmes expected to reach full swing, with the integration of new major initiatives in the areas of investment and migration, with the opportunity to settle issues of the past such as payments and special instruments, and with the first activation of new MFF provisions such as the global margin for commitments, the 2016 budgetary procedure will be a test case for the assessment of the current MFF, which will culminate in the process of; insists that to attain the Union objectives of smart, green-sustainable inclusive growth, to boost quality job creation while enhancing the levels of social, health, environmental protection, economic, social and territorial cohesion in the Union the process of the MFF 2014-2020 review/revision needs to be launched next year;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Title
Title
on the European Structural and Investment Funds and soundin the context of economic governance: guidelines for the implementation of Article 23 of the Common Provisions Regulation
Amendment 2 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
– having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and in particular Articles 4, 162 and, 174 to 178 and 349 thereof,
Amendment 3 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
– having regard to the study for the LIBE Committee of the European Parliament entitled 'The impact of the crisis on fundamental rights across Member States of the EU'.
Amendment 24 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas there are evidences that CSRs are a total failure in the achievement of growth and jobs and imply measures against the objectives of the cohesion policy;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Amendment 31 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the importance of cohesion policy instruments and resources in maintaining the level of European added- value investment and boosting demand, growth, jobs and social inclusion in Member States and regions;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that an increased emphasis on economic governance mechanisms cannot jeopardise the achievement of the ESI Funds' policy objectives and goalsIs strongly opposed to the principle of applying macroeconomic conditionality to the implementation of cohesion policy, and more specifically, to any links between the ESIF and economic governance;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for the investment clause to be reviewed so as to enable regional and national investments co-financed through ESI Funds to be excluded from the calculation of national deficits in the framework of the European Semester;
Amendment 62 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that any decision regarding reprogramming orand suspension under Article 23 CPR must be exceptional, well- weighed, thoroughly justified and implemented in a swift ways precautionary a manner as possible, in order to ensure transparency and allow for verification and review; stresses that the outermost regions must be excluded, under Article 349 TFEU, from any decision to suspend ESI funds that might be taken under Article 23 CPR;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that the partnership agreements and programmes adopted in the current programming period have taken account of the relevant CSRs and the relevantCSRs and Council recommendations, thus making any reprogramming unnecessary in the medium term;
Amendment 74 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is of the view that reprogramming should be avoided to the greatest extent possible in order not to disrupt fund management or undermine the stability and predictability of the multiannual investment strategy; welcomes the cautious approach of the Commission in this regard and its intention to keep any reprogramming requests to a minimum; believes that reprogramming or suspensions could have serious consequences on absorption of ESI funds;
Amendment 101 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Asks the Commission to apply Article 23 CPR in line with the principle of proportionality, by properly takinge into account the real situation of those Member States and regions which are facing socio- economic difficulties and where ESI Funds represent a significant share of investment;
Amendment 104 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Asks the Commission to apply Article 23 CPR in line with the principle of proportionality, by properly taking into account the real situation of those Member States and regions which are facing socio- economic difficulties and where ESI Funds represent a significant share of investment; stresses that the least developed regions must not be destabilised, either socially or economically, by reprogramming of ESI funds linked to the application of Article 23 CPR;
Amendment 112 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Emphasises the penalising nature of any suspension of payments, and asks the Commission to use its discretionary power to propose the suspension of payments with utmost caution and strictly in line with Article 23(6) CPR, after due consideration of all relevant information and elements arising from and opinions expressed through the structured dialogue;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2012(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that for 2016 priority should be given to the reinforcement of parliamentary work, in particular by strengthening theenhancing the capacity of the Parliament's legislative work while strengthening its proposal capacity as well as its capacity to scrutinise the executive, and the reinforcement of Parliament's security of buildings and cybersecurity;.
Amendment 19 #
2015/2012(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the structural and organisational reforms aimed at achieving greater efficiency, environmental sustainability, and effectiveness should continue through the thorough examination of possible synergies and savings; underlines that this process should be lead without endangering Parliament's legislative excellence, its budgetary powers and powers of scrutiny, orand the quality of working conditions for the Members, assistants, and staff;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2012(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that in order to consolidate the role of the Parliament, the administrative capacity of the secretariats of the specialised parliamentary committees should, where it has not yet been done, be reinforced accordingly, essentially by means of redeployand where possible by means of redeployment; welcomes the several platforms where information is made available for the work of Members; considers it necessary, however, to rationalise those platforms by strengthening the synergies in the work of the different communication channels of the Parliament;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2012(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises that in the current context the highest priority should be given to the security of the Parliament's premises; underlines that the Parliament will need to take all the necessarysecurity of the Parliament's premises requires special measures to reinforce the security inside and outside its premises, as well as cyber- security, while remaining an «open-house» for European citizens;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2012(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. StExpresses thatits concerns regarding the implementation of the 5 % staff reduction target, as decided in the framework of the Agreement on the 2014- 2020 MFF, should while the Parliament needs to enhance its working capacity in particular taking into accountinue in 2016; welcomes the proposal of the increase in its legislative competencies and the need to strengthen its proposal capacity and its capacity to scrutinise the executive; calls on the Secretary- General to make a proposal with a view to finding alternative possible savings; welcomes the proposal of the Bureau not to extend the staffing reductions to staff of the political groups, which is fully in line with its abovementioned resolutions on the 2014 and 2015 budgets;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2008(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas in a period of deep economic crisis and increased divergence in the EU it is necessary to provide a significant increase in the Community budget to ensure the adequate level of resources in next year's budget to secure the EU political priorities with particular emphasis on the programs and projects aimed at boosting growth and decent employment, eradicating poverty, investing in smart, sustainable, green development; underlines that contributions to this increase should result from an increase in the payments made by Member States with the highest GNI and the highest per capita income, correcting the current biased and unfair system of contribution keys; reiterates that it is imperative to increase support to Member States, especially those already facing economic recession, for investment in infrastructure, social facilities, research, innovation and development;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2008(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU budget cannot accomplish its mission if its soundness and credibility are put in question; whereas it is imperative that all commitments forming part of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020 are respected in full, and that a number of problems that have accumulated over the past years, such asin particular the situation of unpaid invoices at year- end, are resolved without any delayend, which amounted to EUR 24.7bl in December 2014, are resolved without any delay; recalls that according to article 310 TEUF, the revenue and expenditure shown in the EU budget shall be in balance;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2008(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the indisputable potential and added value of the EU budget could have in the creation of employment and the development of enterprises and entrepreneurship across the Union; acknowledgunderlines that a wide range of EU programmes, in particular the Youth Employment Initiative, including Horizon 2020, COSME and Erasmus+, could contribute directly to the attainment of the objectives; expects that the Commission will place such programmes and instruments at the heart of the Draft Budget 2016, in order to ensure that they are endowed with the necessary resources;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2008(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that a substantial public investment plan is needed, insists that a rupture is needed with the current EU polices if the problems of economic sustainable growth, unemployment, poverty, social exclusion, and (income) inequalities are to be adequately addressed; stresses that a new strategy is needed to set a new path for Europe, a path of full employment, decent jobs, living wages, social and economic cohesion and social protection for all that guarantees the highest living standards; a path that pays heed to the development needs of each Member State, particular the less developed, that promotes real convergence contributing to reduce the development gap between Member States and the existent economic, social and regional disparities;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2008(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that unemployment is the main urgency for the European Union; considers that the re-launch of Member States' economies and the creation of new jobs require a roll-back EU austerity policies so as to allow Member States to pursue the policy options that best fit their specific situation; believes therefore that the creation of decent jobs and sustainable economic growth should be the main focus of the EU budget;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2008(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the European Structural and Investment Funds form the biggest share of expenditure in the EU budget and are instrumental in job creation and competitivenesspromotion of growth; underlines the fact that EU cohesion policy has been instrumental in sustaining public investment in vital economic areas and has achieved tangible results on the ground that can empower Member States and regions to overcome the current crisis, increasing the appropriations for the Cohesion Fund and the Structural Funds, notably the ESF and programmes such as the Progress programme, paying particular attention to employment with rights, equal rights and opportunities, and the fight to eradicate poverty; stresses the need to endow Member-states with the tools to help its citizens to find a way out of the crisis; stresses in this regard the special need to invest in areas such as education and mobility, research and innovation micro, small and medium enterprises, in order to boost the creation of employment – in particular youth employment; calls on the Commission and the Member States to make every effort possible for the swift adoption of the remaining Operational Programmes in the coming months, so as to ensure that implementation will reach cruising speed in 2016;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2008(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that welfare services and benefits are under pressure in all Member States; underlines that policy decision at EU-level should have no adverse effects on either the availability or quality of welfare services and benefits in the Member States, nor the Member States' ability to finance them; calls therefore on the Commission to present a draft budget that strengthens the Member States' capacity to safeguard their welfare systems;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2008(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is deeply concerned about the funding of the Youth Employment Initiative in 2016, given the frontloading of the entire financial envelope of the programme in 2014 and 2015; acknowledgunderlines that the fight against youth unemployment needs to be furthersubstantially intensified and that all funding possibilities should be considered for this purpose; recalls that 2016 will be the first year when resources under the Global MFF Margin for commitments will be made available for policy objectives related to growth and employment, in particular youth employment;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2008(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Highlights that the EU austerity policy has created a downward pressure on real wages in Member States and that this will prolong the economic and social crisis; believes the budget should be used to underpin efforts to increase real wages as well as to fight social-dumping in the Member States;
Amendment 67 #
2015/2008(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. HighlightsTakes note of the complementary nature of the proposed Investment Plan and the EU budget and their joint commitment to kick- start the economy and boost job creation; stresses that the EU budget is in itself a major investment tool with a distinctiveparticular role and mission, that has provided tangible results with a clear European added value; is convinced that every effort needs to be deployed in order to ensure democratic control and accountability of the EU investment policies, create synergies not only between the Investment Plan and the EU budget but also with national budgets, in order to bridge the investment gap and maximise the effect of public spending on the real economy, prioritising investment to reduce the gap between the different levels of economic development of the regions and Member States in the EU;
Amendment 59 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
–
–
— The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.
Amendment 63 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are facing the challenge of low potential growth. The Union has identified the implementation of structural reforms among its policy priorities to set the recovery on a sustainable path, unlock the growth potential to strengthen the adjustment capacity, and support the process of convergence. The Union has identified the implementation of structural reforms among its policy priorities.
Amendment 67 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
Amendment 78 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 86 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Against this background, iIt is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programmeupport Programme for Member States, regions and local authorities (‘the Programme’) with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States, regions and local authorities to prepare and implement growth-enhancing administrative and structural reforms which can improve living conditions, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds. The Programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery, job creation, boosting Europe’s competitiveness and stimulating investment in the real economy.
Amendment 93 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice systemregion or local authority in areas such as anti-tax avoidance, budget and taxation, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, businessthe environment, private sectorSME development, investment, competition, public procurement, privatization processesublic water and energy management, access to finance, investment, trade, sustainable development, innovation, education and training, labour policies, public health, asylum, migration policiestrengthening of public education and training systems, strengthening of public health systems, agriculture and rural development and financial sector control and taxation policies.
Amendment 99 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 104 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, tThe Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State. The Commission should also, in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, identify the priority areas, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support, taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes.
Amendment 125 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 128 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Member States that request support should be able to contribute to the financial envelope of the Programme with additional funds. Currently, Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 limits the possibility of a transfer of resources dedicated to technical assistance at the initiative of a Member State to those Member States which face temporary budgetary difficulties. Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 should therefore be amended in order to allow all Member States to participate financially to the Programme. The resources transferred to the Union budget should be used for supporting actions contributing to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth or Fund- specific purposes in the Member States concerned.
Amendment 135 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Considering the importance of sustaining the efforts of Member States in pursuing and implementing structural, institutional and administrative reforms, iIt is necessary to allow a co- financing rate of 100% of the eligible costs in order to achieve the objectives of the Programme, whilst ensuring compliance with the principles of co-financing and no- profit.
Amendment 155 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to contribute to the institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectordecided by the Member States, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States alone, but can rather, by reason of their scale and effects, 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 on European Union. 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 that objective, since the scope of the support would be mutually agreed with the Member State concerned.
Amendment 171 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms indecided by the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness, growth, jobs, and investment, in particular in the context of economic governance processes, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds.
Amendment 188 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 191 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to assist the national authorities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of human resources management, where appropriate, through definition of clear responsibilities and increase of by enhancing professional knowledge and skills.
Amendment 198 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The specific objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall refer to policy areas related to competitiveness, growth, jobs and investmenteconomic, social and territorial cohesion, jobs and the fight against inequality and poverty, in particular to the following:
Amendment 201 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) public financial management, budget process, debt managementthe fight against tax evasion, the taxation of multinationals and the very wealthy, debt audits and revenue administration;
Amendment 204 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration, improving living conditions, effective rule of law, reinformcement of the justice system and reinforcement of anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering;
Amendment 207 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) business environment, private sector development, investment, privatization processes, trade and foreign direct investment, competition and public procurementincreasing respect for the environment by businesses, public sector development, investment, public water and energy management, trade and public procurement promoting the development of local enterprises, sustainable sectoral development and support for innovation;
Amendment 210 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) education and training, labour market policies, social inclusion, social security and social welfare systems, public health and healthcare systems, asylum, migration and borders policiesstrengthening of public education and training systems, social inclusion, strengthening of public social security and social welfare systems, access to healthcare for all;
Amendment 216 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) financial sector control and taxation policies and access to finance for SMEs and individuals.
Amendment 218 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the proposed provision of various expert(s)s (including resident experts), for a short or long period, to perform tasks in specific domains or to carry out operational activities, where necessary with interpretation, translation and cooperation support, administrative assistance and infrastructure and equipment facilities;
Amendment 221 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) working visits to relevant Member States or a third country chosen by the requesting Member State to enable officials to acquire or increase their expertise or knowledge in relevant matters;
Amendment 228 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes, the Commission in close cooperation with the Member State concerned shall identify the priority areas for support, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support.
Amendment 235 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of the relevant Country Specific Recommendations issued in the context of the European Semester or of relevant actions related to the implementation of Union law;
Amendment 238 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 240 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the implementation of reforms by Member States, undertaken at their own initiative, notably to achieve sustainable investment, growth and job creation.
Amendment 242 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission may define the support envisaged for Beneficiary Member Statespropose to the Beneficiary Member States that the support envisaged is provided in cooperation with other Member States or international organisations under the auspices of the UN.
Amendment 245 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Beneficiary Member State, in coordination with the Commission, may enter into partnership with one or more other Member States which shall act as Reform Partners in respect of specific areas of reform. A Reform Partner shall, in coordination with the Commission, and under the supervision of the Beneficiary Member State, help formulate strategy, reform roadmaps, design high-quality assistance or oversee implementation of strategy and projects.
Amendment 247 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. These additional contributions referred to in paragraph 1 shall be used to support actions which contribute to delivering the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growthcohesion policy objectives. A contribution made by a Beneficiary Member State in accordance with paragraph 2 shall be used exclusively in that Member State.
Amendment 258 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17
Article 17
Amendments to Regulation (EU) No Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 is amended as follows: 1. (a) following: "Management of technical assistance for Member States"; (b) following: "1. On the request of a Member State pursuant to Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2015/ XXX of the European Parliament and the Council(*), a part of the resources provided for under Article 59 of this Regulation and programmed in accordance with Fund-specific rules may, in agreement with the Commission, be transferred to technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission for implementation of measures in relation to the Member State concerned in accordance with point (l) of the third subparagraph of Article 58(1) of this Regulation through direct or indirect management." (*) OJ […]” (c) subparagraph is replaced by the following: "A Member State shall request the transfer referred to in paragraph 1 for a calendar year by 31 January of the year in which a transfer is to be made. The request shall be accompanied by a proposal to amend the programme or programmes from which the transfer will be made. Corresponding amendments shall be made to the Partnership Agreement in accordance with Article 30(2) which shall set out the total amount transferred each year to the Commission."; (d) added: "4. Member State according to paragraph 1 shall be subject to the decommitment rule set out in Article 136"; 2. Article 58(1), point (l) is replaced by the following: (1) (EU) 2015/XXX in order to contribute to delivering the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth."; "3. in Article 91, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "3. after the deduction of the support to the CEF referred to in Article 92(6), and to the aid for the most deprived referred to in Article 92(7) shall be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission, of which up to EUR 112 233 000 shall be allocated to the Structural Reform Support Programme for use within the scope and purpose of that Programme.".rticle 17 deleted 1303/2013 Article 25 is amended as follows: the title is replaced by the paragraph 1 is replaced by the in paragraph 3,the first the following paragraph 4 is Resources transferred by a in the third subparagraph of actions financed under Regulation "3. 0,35% of the global resources
Amendment 260 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18
Article 18
Amendment to Regulation (EU) No In Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013, the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 the EAFRD may use up to 0,25 % of its annual allocation to finance the tasks referred to in Article 58 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, including the costs for setting up and operating the European network for rural development referred to in Article 52 of this Regulation and the EIP network referred to in Article 53 of this Regulation at the Commission’s initiative and/or on its behalf, of which up to EUR 30 567 000 shall be allocated to the Structural Reform Support Programme for use within the scope and purpose of that Programme."rticle 18 deleted 1305/2013
Amendment 261 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point c – point a
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point c – point a
Amendment 9 #
2015/0112(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 13 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Ecuador, one of the main producers and suppliers of banana to the Union, along with Colombia, is acceding the Agreement. The current stabilisation mechanism for bananas should therefore be extended to Ecuador. However, the application of the current stabilisation mechanism for banana has proved to be inefficient. Indeed, experience shows that the mechanism lacks flexibility, hampering its effectiveness. For three consecutive years the defined import trigger volume for Peru was exceeded, but no measure was taken. For those reasons, changes need to be made to ensure that the applicable procedure is faster and simplified in order to improve the information flow among the Commission, the Member States and the European Parliament, in particular by including an early warning when 80% of the trigger volumes are exceeded and by establishing a price observatory.
Amendment 14 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
Amendment 15 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) The stabilisation mechanism for bananas will cease, together with the possibility to suspend swiftly for a short period the preferential customs duties in the case of increased imports, a necessary safety-net, without which the particularly vulnerable EU banana sector will not be able to face harsh competition by low-cost third-country banana producers. Therefore, compensation should be provided to EU banana producers.
Amendment 16 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 c (new)
Recital 4 c (new)
(4c) The outermost regions´ socio- economic situation remains very fragile, and some of them are particularly dependent on the banana sector, which suffers from a lack of competitiveness and from the difficulties in reacting to the evolution of the market conditions. The tariff concessions granted to third countries can have a significant impact on the banana market, in which production is concentrated in the European Union's outermost regions, where production alternatives are rare. In the last revision of the POSEI, the Union agreed financial aid to Union producers aiming to offset the impact of the tariff concessions granted to Peru and Colombia. It is, therefore, necessary to grant compensation to Union producers in order to alleviate the negative consequences that the accession of Ecuador to the Agreement will have on them when the POSEI is revised.
Amendment 18 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 19/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 1a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1a (new)
4a. In Article 15 the following paragraph is inserted: 1a. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of the trend in banana imports from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru and their impact on the Union market and Union producers. When import volumes reach 80% of the triggering threshold for the stabilisation mechanism outlined in the annex to this Regulation, for one or more of the States Parties to the Agreement, the Commission shall formally alert the European Parliament and the Council by a written procedure.
Amendment 20 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 19/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
4a. In Article 15, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. A separate annual trigger import volume is set for imports of products referred to in paragraph 1, as indicated in the second and third columns of the table in the Annex. Once the trigger volume for either Colombia80% of a separate annual trigger import volume is met for one of the parties, the Commission shall, as soon as possible, inform Member States and the European Parliament accordingly. The Commission shall analyse the impact of the imports concerned on the Union market for bananas. That analysis shall include the most accurate factors and indicators, aggregated by month, that permit an evaluation of the risk to the stability of the Union market for bananas, such as: Union production volumes and selling prices and the evolution of import volumes and prices from all origins and their impact on the Union market for bananas. The Commission shall submit that analysis to the Member States and to the European Parliament as soon as it has been concluded. Once the trigger volume for Colombia, Ecuador or Peru is met during the corresponding calendar year, the Commission shall, in accordance with the urgency procedure referred to in Article 14(4), adopt an implementing act by which it may eithershall temporarily suspend the preferential customs duty applied to products of the corresponding origin during that same year for a period of time not exceeding three months, and not going beyond the end of the calendar year or determine that such suspension is not appropriate. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32013R0019)." Or. en
Amendment 23 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 19/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 25 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 c (new)
Regulation (EU) No 19/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Amendment 27 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 c (new)
Regulation (EU) No 19/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
4c. In Article 15, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "3. When deciding whether measures should be applied pursuant to paragraph 2, the Commission shall take into consideration the impact of the imports concerned on the situation of the Union market for bananas. That examination shall include factors such as: effect of the imports concerned on the Union price level, development of imports from other sources, overall stability of the Union market. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32013R0019&from=EN)The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a written report setting out a detailed analysis of the results which prompted it to apply or not to apply measures. This report must be forwarded at the latest 14 days after the Commission has taken the decision to end the emergency procedure.” Or. fr
Amendment 29 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 d (new)
Regulation (EU) No 19/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 3a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3a (new)
4d. In Article 15 the following paragraph is inserted: "3a. The Commission shall develop accurate statistical tools which take account of trends in the volume and price of imports, including over short periods, and of the situation of producers in each of the outermost regions, so that a more detailed assessment of imports and the situation on the Union market can be drawn up."
Amendment 30 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 d (new)
Regulation (EU) No 19/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 7
Article 15 – paragraph 7
4d. In Article 15, paragraph 7 is replaced by the following: "7. The measures referred to in paragraphs 2 and 4 shall be applicable only during the period ending on 31 December 2019. From 31 December 2019, the Union banana sector shall receive, through the appropriate financial instrument, an annual compensation corresponding to the difference between the preferential rate of customs duty applicable for 2019 and the most-favoured-nation (MFN) applied rate." Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32013R0019)
Amendment 34 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 20/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 1a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1a (new)
1a. In Article 15 the following paragraph is inserted: 1a. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of the trend in banana imports from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama and their impact on the Union market and Union producers. When import volumes reach 80% of the triggering threshold for the stabilisation mechanism outlined in the annex to this Regulation, for one or more of the States Parties to the Agreement, the Commission shall formally alert the European Parliament and the Council by a written procedure.
Amendment 35 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 20/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
(1a) In Article 15, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. A separate annual trigger import volume is set for imports of products referred to in paragraph 1, as indicated in the table in the Annex. The importation of the products referred to in paragraph 1 at the preferential customs duty rate shall, in addition to the proof of origin established under Annex II (Concerning the definition of the concept of 'originating products' and methods of administrative co-operation) to the Agreement, be subject to the presentation of an export certificate issued by the competent authority of the Republic of the Central American country from which the products are exported. Once the 80% of a separate annual trigger import volume is met for one of the parties, the Commission shall, as soon as possible, inform Member States and the European Parliament and shall analyse the impact of the imports concerned on the Union market for bananas. That analysis shall include the most accurate factors and indicators, aggregated by month, that permit an evaluation of the risk to the stability of the Union market for bananas, such as: Union production volumes and selling prices and the evolution of import volumes and prices from all origins and their impact on the Union market for bananas. The Commission shall submit that analysis to the Member States and to the European Parliament as soon as it has been concluded. Once the trigger volume for a Central American country is met during the corresponding calendar year, the Commission shall, in accordance with the urgency procedure referred to in Article 14(4), adopt an implementing act by which it may eithershall temporarily suspend the preferential customs duty applied to products of the corresponding origin during that same year for a period of time not exceeding three months, and not going beyond the end of the calendar year or determine that such suspension is not appropriate. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32013R0020)." Or. en
Amendment 37 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1 b (new)
Article 2 – point 1 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 20/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 39 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1 c (new)
Article 2 – point 1 c (new)
Article Regulation (EU) No. 20/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Amendment 41 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1 b (new)
Article 2 – point 1 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 20/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
1b. In Article 15, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: " 3. When deciding whether measures should be applied pursuant to paragraph 2, the Commission shall take into consideration the impact of the imports concerned on the situation of the Union market for bananas. That examination shall include factors such as: effect of the imports concerned on the Union price level, development of imports from other sources, overall stability of the Union market." (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32013R0019&from=EN) The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a written report setting out a detailed analysis of the results which prompted it to apply or not to apply measures. This report must be forwarded at the latest 14 days after the Commission has taken the decision to end the emergency procedure.' Or. fr
Amendment 43 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point1 c (new)
Article 2 – point1 c (new)
Regulation (EU) No 20/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
1c. In Article 15 the following paragraph is inserted: "3a. The Commission shall develop accurate statistical tools which take account of trends in the volume and price of imports, including over short periods, and of the situation of producers in each of the outermost regions, so that a more detailed assessment of imports and the situation on the Union market can be drawn up." "
Amendment 44 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1 d (new)
Article 2 – point 1 d (new)
Regulation (EU) No 20/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 7
Article 15 – paragraph 7
(1d) In Article 15, paragraph 7 is replaced by the following: "7. The measures referred to in paragraphs 2 and 4 shall be applicable only during the period ending on 31 December 2019. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legFrom that date, the Union banana sector shall receive, through the appropriate financial instrument, annual- content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32013R0020)mpensation corresponding to the difference between the preferential rate of customs duty for2019 and the most- favoured-nation (MFN) applied rate." Or. en
Amendment 20 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The economic and financial crisis has led to a lowering of the level of investments within the Union and to a reversing of a long trend of converging GDP and unemployment rates within the Union. Investment has fallen by approximately 15% since its peak in 2007. The Union suffers in particular from a lack of investment as a consequence of market uncertainty regarding the economic future and the fiscal constraints on Member States. This lack of investment and fiscal constraints slows economic recovery and negatively affects job creation, long-term growth prospects and competitiveness.
Amendment 27 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Throughout the economic and financial crisis, the Union has made efforts to promote growth, in particular through initiatives set out ininitiated the Europe 2020 strategy that put in placesets up an approach for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The capital of the European Investment Bank ('EIB') has also strengthened its role in instigating and promoting investment within the Union, partly by way of an increase in capitalincreased in January 2013. Further action is required to ensure that the investment needs of the Union and that the achievement of the social, economic and territorial cohesion of the Union are addressed and that the liquidity available on the market is used efficiently and channelled towards the funding of viable investment projects taking into account the reduction of the gap between the different levels of economic development of the regions and Member States of the Union.
Amendment 29 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The EFSI is part of a comprehensive approach to strengthen social, economic and territorial cohesion and to address uncertainty surrounding public and private investments. The strategy has three pillars: mobilising finance for investment, making investment reach the real economy in particular of less developed regions and of urban and rural areas facing difficulties, and improving the investment environment in the Union.
Amendment 36 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The purpose of the EFSI should be to strengthen social, economic and territorial cohesion and to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the Union and to ensure increased access to financing. It is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises. It is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid- cap companies, which are companies having up to 3000 employees. Overcoming Europe's current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the Union's economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 52 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The EFSI should support strategic investments with high economic, environmental and territorial value added contributing to achieving Union policy objectives. The investments should be channelled primarily to new and innovative sources of growth and allow the transition of the EU’s economy towards a truly sustainable economy.
Amendment 56 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The EFSI should target investments that are expected to be economically, socially, environmentally and technically viable, which may entail a degree of appropriate risk, whilst still meeting the particular requirements for EFSI financing.
Amendment 58 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Decisions on the use of the EFSI support for infrastructure and large mid- cap projects should be made by an Investment Committee. The Investment Committee should be composed of independent experts who are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of investment projects. The Investment Committee should be accountable to a Steering Board of the EFSI, who should supervise the fulfilment of the EFSI's objectives. The Steering Board of the EFSI should be accountable to the European Parliament. To effectively benefit from the experience of the EIF, the EFSI should support funding to the EIF to allow the EIF to undertake individual projects in the areas of small and medium enterprises and small mid-cap companies.
Amendment 75 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The EFSI should target projects delivering high societal, environmental, territorial and economic value. In particular, the EFSI should target projects that promote job creation, long- term growth and competitiveness. The EFSI should support a wide range of financial products, including equity, debt or guarantees, to best accommodate the needs of the individual project. This wide range of products should allow the EFSI to adapt to market needs whilst encouraging private investment in the projects. The EFSI should not be a substitute for private market finance but should instead catalyse private finance by addressing market failures so as to ensure the most effective and strategic use of public money. The requirement for consistency with State aid principles should contribute to such effective and strategic use.
Amendment 76 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Within the Union, there are a significant number of potentially viable projects, in particular in less developed, outermost, remote and transition regions that are not being financed due to a lack of certainty and transparency with respect to such projects. Often, this is because private investors are not aware of the projects or have insufficient information to make an assessment of the investment risks. The Commission and the EIB, with support from the Member States, should promote the creation of a transparent pipeline of current and future investment projects in the Union suitable for investment. This 'project pipeline' should ensure that information is made publicly available regarding investment projects on a regular and structured basis to ensure that investors have reliable information on which to base their investment decisions.
Amendment 81 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) To ensure accountability to European citizens, the EIB should regularly report to the European Parliament and the Council, the Council, the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee on the progress and impact of the EFSI.
Amendment 89 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The purpose of the EFSI shall be to strengthen social, economic and territorial cohesion and to support investments in the Union and to ensure increased access to financing for companies having up to 3000 employees, with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises, through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the EIB ('EFSI Agreement').
Amendment 90 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The EFSI should target investments that are expected to be economically, ecologically and technically viable, which may entail a degree of appropriate risk, whilst still meeting the particular requirements for EFSI financing.
Amendment 91 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The EFSI should also target innovative investment projects of structural importance for the future of the European Union and its citizens in many areas of the future which are being underexploited and contribute to sustainable development, such as new sources of energy, the protection and conservation of biodiversity, the green economy and the blue economy.
Amendment 92 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Projects covering Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) are eligible to EFSI.
Amendment 95 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) the methodology to ensure a balanced and equitable distribution of investments and that adequately address the investment needs in all categories of regions as defined in the Common Provisions Regulation (CPR);
Amendment 96 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Decisions on the use of the EFSI support for infrastructure and large mid- cap projects should be made by an Investment Committee. The Investment Committee should be composed of independent experts who are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of investmentpublic and private investment projects, and ensure the environmental viability of the projects. The Investment Committee should be accountable to a Steering Board of the EFSI, who should supervise the fulfilment of the EFSI's objectives and the policies of the European Union. The Steering Board of the EFSI should be accountable for its decisions to the European Parliament. To effectively benefit from the experience of the EIF, the EFSI should support funding to the EIF to allow the EIF to undertake individual projects in the areas of small and medium enterprises and small mid-cap companies.
Amendment 109 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The EIB should regularly evaluate activities supported by the EFSI with a view to assessing their relevance, performance and impactsocio-economic and environmental impact of the projects, and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities. Such evaluations should contribute to accountability and analysis of sustainability.
Amendment 114 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Alongside the financing operations that will be conducted through the EFSI, a European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') should be created. The EIAH should provide strengthened support for project development and preparation across the Union, by building on the expertise of the Commission, the EIB, national promotional banks and the managing authorities of the European Structural and Investment Funds. The EIAH should propose innovative investment projects with a view to achieving the sustainable and harmonious development of the Union. This should establish a single point of entry for questions related to technical assistance for investments within the Union.
Amendment 116 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The Steering Board of the EFSI is accountable to the European Parliament and to the European Council, who supervise its compliance to EFSI's objectives and EU's social, economic and territorial cohesion objectives, while ensuring the full safeguard of public interest.
Amendment 117 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. The Steering Board shall submit every six months to the European Parliament and to the Council an evaluation report on the results achieved by the Steering Board of the EFSI related to the implementation of the EFSI and its compliance with EFSI's objectives and EU's social, economic and territorial cohesion. In particular with a detailed analysis of the regional and national impact on the creation of jobs and growth and the prioritisation of public interest investment. On the basis of this evaluation report, the European Parliament, acting on a recommendation from the Council, shall give a discharge to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the EFSI and the compliance with EFSI's objectives and EU's social, economic and territorial cohesion. To this end, the Council and the European Parliament shall examine the evaluation report. Before giving a discharge to the Steering Board, or for any other purpose in connection with the exercise of its powers over the implementation of the EFSI, the European Parliament may ask to hear the Investment Committee and the Steering Board give evidence with regard to the execution of the EFSI. The Investment Committee and the Steering Board shall take all appropriate steps to act on the observations in the decisions giving discharge and on other observations by the European Parliament relating to the execution of the EFSI. At the request of the European Parliament or the Council, the Investment Committee and the Steering Board shall report on the measures taken in the light of these observations and comments.
Amendment 118 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. If a discharge is rejected, during the next six months following this rejection, the President of the Parliament and the President of the European Council become full members of the Steering Board. During this time, no decision of the Steering Board shall be adopted if the Commission, the EIB, the President of the Parliament or the President of the European Council votes against it.
Amendment 120 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The EU guarantee shall be granted for EIB financing and investment operations approved by the Investment Committee referred to in Article 3(5) or funding to the EIF in order to conduct EIB financing and investment operations in accordance with Article 7(2). The operations concerned shall be consistent with Union policies, with Articles 174 and 309 TFEU and support any of the following general objectives:
Amendment 122 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) development of infrastructure, including in the areas of transport, particularly in industrial centres and in remote regions; public interest investments; energy, in particular energy interconnections and renewable energy; and digital infrastructure;
Amendment 125 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investment in education and trainingprioritising public-led investments in education and training, social inclusion, fight against poverty, health, research and development, information and communications technology and innovation; , cultural industry, innovation, and maritime economy;
Amendment 127 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Member States have also begun work at national level on establishing and promoting project pipelines for projects of national significance. The information prepared by the Commission and the EIB should provide links to the accompanying national project pipelines, regional and macroregional project pipelines and the proposals which might be put forward locally.
Amendment 128 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) infrastructure projects in the environmental, natural resources, urban development and, social fields and maritime economy;
Amendment 140 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Provided that all relevant eligibility criteria are fulfilled and that the principle of additionality of EFSI is guaranteed while prioritising public interest, Member States may use European Structural and Investment Funds to contribute to the financing of eligible projects in which the EIB is investing with the support of the EU guarantee.
Amendment 145 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The EFSI is part of a comprehensive approach to strengthen social, economic and territorial cohesion and to address uncertainty surrounding public and private investments. The strategy has three pillars: mobilising finance for investment,; making investment reach the real economy, in particular in the less developed regions, in urban and rural areas facing social economical and financial constraints, and improving the investment environment in the Union.
Amendment 151 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The purpose of the EFSI shall be to support investments in the Union and to ensure increased access to financing for companies having up to 3000 employees, with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises, through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the EIB ('EFSI Agreement'). The investments supported by the EFSI shall be targeted, as a matter of priority, at sources of new and innovative growth and enable the EU economy to make the transition towards a real sustainable economy.
Amendment 156 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The EIB, in cooperation with the EIF as appropriate, shall report annually to the European Parliament and to the Council, the Council, the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee on EIB financing and investment operations. The report shall be made public and include:
Amendment 162 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The EFSI Agreement shall provide for the creation of a European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') within the EIB. The EIAH shall have as its objective to build upon existing EIB and Commission advisory services in order to provide advisory support for investment project identification, preparation and development and act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the Union. The EIAH shall put forward structural and innovative investment projects in strategic areas, with a view to achieving the sustainable and harmonious development of the Union. This shall include support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring, use of innovative financial instruments, use of public-private partnerships and advice, as appropriate, on relevant issues of EU legislation.
Amendment 165 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. OLAF shall carry out investigations to avoid and prevent possible conflicts of interest in the EFSI decisions. To this end EIB, the members of the Steering Board and the members of the Investment Committee shall provide promptly to OLAF all necessary information at any stage of the preparation, implementation or closure of operations subject to the EU guarantee. Before taking office, members of the Steering Board and of the Investment Committee shall also provide to OLAF and to the EIB, a declaration of financial interests. Those declarations of interest shall be made public.
Amendment 174 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The purpose of the EFSI should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive, public- led investments in the Union and to ensure increased access to financing. It is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to social enterprises, cooperatives, micro, small and medium enterprises. It is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid- cap companies, which are companies having up to 3000 employees. Overcoming Europe's current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the Union's economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 178 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
For as long as the only contributors to the EFSI are the Union and the EIB, the number of members and votes within the Steering Board shall be allocated based on the respective size of contributions in the form of cash or guarantees. Additional members and votes within the Steering Board shall be allocated to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 185 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Steering Board of the EFSI is accountable to the European Parliament and the European Council, which shall supervise the compliance of its decisions with the EFSI's objectives and with the EU's social, economic, environmental and territorial cohesion objectives, whilst ensuring that the public interest is safeguarded.
Amendment 186 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 187 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. If a discharge is rejected, during the next six months following this rejection, the President of the Parliament and the President of the European Council become full members of the Steering Board. During this time, no decision of the Steering Board shall be adopted if the Commission, the EIB, the President of the Parliament or the President of the European Council votes against it.
Amendment 191 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The EFSI Agreement shall provide that the EFSI shall have an Investment Committee, which shall be responsible for examining potential operations in line with the EFSI investment policies and approving the support of the EU guarantee for operations in line with Article 5, irrespective of their geographic location. The Investment Committee shall also ensure that the projects are environmentally viable.
Amendment 198 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The EFSI should support strategic investments with high social, environmental, territorial and economic value added, contributing to achieving Union policy objectives, in particular the Union's economic, social and territorial cohesion; particular attention shall be paid to the outermost regions, urban and rural areas facing particular social, economical and financial constraints, areas affected by industrial transition, high unemployment rates, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic impairments, such as, the northernmost regions with very low population density and island, crossborder and mountain regions.
Amendment 209 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) development of sustainable and eco- friendly infrastructure, including in the areas of transport, particularly in industrial centres; and in remote regions; renewable energy, in particular energy interconnections;, smart grids and digital infrastructure;
Amendment 217 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investment in education and training, health, research and developmentsocial inclusion, the fight against poverty, innovative health, research and development techniques in sustainable, low-carbon technologies, information and communications technology and innovation, innovation, eco-innovation and culture;
Amendment 223 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) expansion of renewable energy and, energy efficiency and resource efficiency;
Amendment 239 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) innovative investments in under- utilised areas such as new forms of energy, protection and conservation of biodiversity, the green economy and the blue economy;
Amendment 277 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The EIB, in cooperation with the EIF as appropriate, shall report annually to the European Parliament and to the Council, the Council, the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee on EIB financing and investment operations. The report shall be made public and include:
Amendment 279 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) an assessment of the added value, the mobilisation of private sector resources, the estimated and actual outputs, outcomes and socio-economic and environmental impact of EIB financing and investment operations at an aggregated basis;
Amendment 289 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. OLAF shall carry out investigations to avoid and prevent possible conflicts of interest in EFSI-related decisions. To that end, the EIB, the members of the Steering Board and the members of the Investment Committee shall promptly provide OLAF with all the necessary information at all stages of the implementation of operations subject to the EU guarantee. Before taking office, the members of the Steering Board and of the Investment Committee shall also provide OLAF and the EIB with a declaration of financial interests.
Amendment 334 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Decisions on the use of the EFSI support for infrastructure and large mid- cap projects should be made by an Investment Committee. The Investment Committee should be composed of independent experts who are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of investment projects. The Investment Committee should be accountable to a Steering Board of the EFSI, who should supervise the fulfilment of the EFSI's objectives. The Steering Board of the EFSI should be accountable to the European Parliament and the European Council. To effectively benefit from the experience of the EIF, the EFSI should support funding to the EIF to allow the EIF to undertake individual projects in the areas of small and medium enterprises and small mid-cap companies.
Amendment 498 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Within the Union, there are a significant number of potentially viable projects, in particular in less developed, outermost, remote and transition regions, that are not being financed due to a lack of certainty and transparency with respect to such projects. Often, this is because private investors are not aware of the projects or have insufficient information to make an assessment of the investment risks. The Commission and the EIB, with support from the Member States, should promote the creation of a transparent pipeline of current and future investment projects in the Union suitable for investment. This 'project pipeline' should ensure that information is made publicly available regarding investment projects on a regular and structured basis to ensure that investors have reliable information on which to base their investment decisions.
Amendment 565 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The purpose of the EFSI shall be to strengthen social, economic and territorial cohesion and to support investments in the Union and to ensure increased access to financing for companies having up to 3000 employees, with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises, through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the EIB ('EFSI Agreement').
Amendment 601 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Project covering Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) are eligible to EFSI.
Amendment 646 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) the methodology to ensure a balanced and equitable distribution of investments and that adequately address the investment needs in all categories of regions as defined in the Common Provision Regulation (CPR);
Amendment 782 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
For as long as the only contributors to the EFSI are the Union and the EIB, the number of members and votes within the Steering Board shall be allocated based on the respective size of contributions in the form of cash or guarantees. Additional members and votes within the Steering Board shall be granted to the European Parliament and to the European Council
Amendment 857 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The Investment Committee shall be composed of six independent experts and the Managing Director. Independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project finance and, as well as of public and public-led project investment experience. They shall be appointed by the Steering Board for a renewable fixed term of three years.
Amendment 877 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The Steering board of the EFSI is accountable to the European Parliament and to the European Council, who supervise its compliance to EFSI's objectives and EU's social, economic and territorial cohesion objectives, while ensuring the full safeguard of public interest.
Amendment 878 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
Amendment 888 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. If discharge is not granted to the EFSI by the European Parliament, during the next six months following this rejection, the President of the Parliament and the President of the European Council shall become full members of the Steering board. During this time, no decision of the Steering board shall be adopted without the consensus of the Commission, the EIB, the President of the Parliament and the President of the European Council.
Amendment 940 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) development of infrastructure, including in the areas of transport, particularly in industrial centres and in remote regions; public interest investments; energy, in particular energy interconnections and renewable energy; and digital infrastructure;
Amendment 963 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investment in education and trainingprioritising public-led investments in education and training, social inclusion, fight against poverty, health, research and development, information and communications technology and innovation, cultural industry, innovation, and maritime economy;
Amendment 992 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) infrastructure projects in the environmental, natural resources, urban development and, social fields and maritime economy;
Amendment 1069 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Provided that all relevant eligibility criteria are fulfilled and that the principle of additionality of EFSI is guaranteed while prioritising public interest, Member States may use European Structural and Investment Funds to contribute to the financing of eligible projects in which the EIB is investing with the support of the EU guarantee.
Amendment 1340 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The EIB shall provide information on its website on the estimated costs of each project, the names of the economic operators involved, information on the return of each project, its compliance with article 5(2) and an evaluation of the impact, accessibility and costs to the citizen, in particular when related to projects, involving the development or reinforcement of infrastructures and provision of essential services, namely in the areas of social protection, social and care services, social economy, education and training, health, research, development information, communication technology and innovation.
Amendment 1351 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
The EU guarantee and the payments and recoveries under it that are attributable to the general budget of the Union shall be audited by the Court of Auditorsexternal audit of the activities undertaken in accordance with the EFSI Regulation is carried out by the European Court of Auditors in accordance with article 287 TFEU.
Amendment 1359 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. OLAF shall carry out investigations to verify possible conflicts of interest in the EFSI decisions. To this end EIB, the members of the Steering Board and the members of the Investment Committee shall provide promptly to OLAF all necessary information at all stages of the preparation, implementation or closure of operations subject to the EU guarantee. Before to take office, members of the Steering board and of the Investment Committee shall provide to OLAF and to the EIB, a declaration of financial interests.
Amendment 1370 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. In its financing and investment operations, the EIB shall not support any activities carried out for illegal purposes, including money laundering, financing of terrorism, tax fraud and tax evasion, corruption, or fraud affecting the financial interests of the Union. In particular the EIB shall not participate in any financing or investment operation through a vehicle located in a non-cooperative jurisdiction, in line with its policy towards weakly regulated or non-cooperative jurisdictions based on policies of the Union, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development or the Financial Action Task Force. The EIB shall not cooperate with financial intermediaries having a negative track record in terms of transparency, tax evasion and aggressive tax planning practices, or use other harmful tax practices such as "tax rulings" and abusive transfer pricing.
Amendment 1 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,
Amendment 2 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
– having regard to the ILO Convention concerning Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries,
Amendment 3 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 c (new)
Citation 4 c (new)
– having regard to the EU anti- discrimination directives , Article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Protocol No 12 to that convention,
Amendment 4 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 d (new)
Citation 4 d (new)
– having regard to the United Nations Convention of 5 January 2011 on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,
Amendment 35 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas heavy cuts to public services as a consequence of the crisis have led to numerous problems, often resulting in severe budgetary problems for municipalities, leading to a lack of options when dealing with marginalised groups and seeking to improve their inclusion and prevent further segregation;
Amendment 44 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas there are a large number of marginalised groups in Europe,
Amendment 51 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the Roma people are Europe’s largest ethnic minority and its most marginalised community, and whereas close to 6 million Roma live in the Member States;
Amendment 53 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas, according to UN estimates, indigenous peoples are among the most disadvantaged groups in the world; whereas there are a number of indigenous peoples in the EU, in particular in the Scandinavian countries and in French Guiana;
Amendment 54 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas persons with a disability must be regarded as forming a marginalised community;
Amendment 107 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for an alignment and stronger links between Nnational Roma Iinclusion Sstrategies for marginalised communities and National Poverty Reduction Strategies with cohesion policy;
Amendment 144 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers multi-level governance to play an important role; emphasises that involvement of local authorities as a stakeholder is essential to reach the target group and requires the highest territorial proximity possible;
Amendment 161 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Points out that, in partnership with the representatives of marginalised communities and with 'specialised institutions', the EU must set up a training cycle within Member State authorities in order to combat discriminatory practices and set an even better example, so as to foster inclusion through a healthy, constructive and effective dialogue;
Amendment 176 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Points out that the EU must clearly define the term 'marginalised communities', define the criteria and catalogue all the communities concerned so as to involve each representative in proactive and participatory monitoring on a fully fledged basis;
Amendment 192 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on all public stakeholders to carry out awareness-raising of the fact that xenophobia and racism, such as anti- Gypsyism,campaigns about the 20 discrimination criteria recognised by European law and all types of marginalisation leading to systemic exclusion, which must be eliminated; suggests educational and anti- discriminatory measures to be considered;
Amendment 4 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas cohesion policy for 2014-2020 is the EU's main investment policy aligned with the goals of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, with a budget of EUR 350 billion until the end of 2020;
Amendment 10 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas regional policy is an indispensable tool for promoting economic and social cohesion, with the principal objectives of reducing disparities between regions - in particular the poorer and outermost regions - promoting real convergence, and encouraging growth and employment ; insists that cohesion policy must be pursued and strengthened and should always remain an independent policy providing for sustainable development (economic, social, environmental and territorial), and reductions in disparities between regions and in the backwardness of the poorer regions;
Amendment 11 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas the EU continues to struggle with the deepest economic and social crisis since its foundation, with stagnating economies, high unemployment, declining social and labour rights, and rising socio- economic inequalities, which presents the EU with unprecedented challenges;
Amendment 12 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
A c. whereas almost five years after the launch of the Europe2020 strategy, there is little progress towards the targets set at the country and EU level ; whereas the economic crisis and the drastic decline of public investments has taken a heavy toll on EU regions in terms of growth and employment and gaps between regions have widened dramatically;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the goals of cohesion policy have unquestionably evolved over the time, demonstrating their effectiveness; whereas the European Fund for Strategic Investments brings new elements to the overall EU strategy aimed at creating growth and jobs; whereas no investment program can replace a social, ecological and territorial balanced cohesion policy, which strengthens the region's potential and promotes sustainable structural changes;
Amendment 48 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the Europe 2020 strategy is an overarching, long-term ‘growth and jobs' strategy of the European Union, built around five ambitious objectives: employment, innovation, climate change and energy sustainability, education, and fighting poverty and social exclusion; Notes however that Europe 2020 thus far has failed to restore a sustainable and inclusive economy that can deliver decent jobs to the millions of unemployed or underemployed people in the European Union, as well as a high level of welfare services, while protecting the environment;
Amendment 76 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 84 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. rejects the Commission's approach of subordinating cohesion policy to European economic governance, as well as the use of macroeconomic conditionality in the Stability and Growth Pact as a requirement for access to cohesion policy and regional development funds; insists that cohesion policy should not be used as an instrument of financial punishment if a region or Member State rejects the policy of deregulation and privatisation;
Amendment 110 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Acknowledges, at the same time, the need to consider the evolution of the economic outlook, the use of new instruments, the progress made towards the strategy objectives and the consequent necessity of making operational adjustments; Calls on the Commission , for the scope of the mid-term review of the Europe 2020, strategy , to encompass a new set of indicators measuring well- being and regional disparities, in addition to GDP;
Amendment 114 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls therefore for the scope of the mid-term review of the Europe 2020 strategy to be limited, and focused on deepening, widening, adjusting and better interaddress the major challenges the EU is faced with today, such as stagnating economies, high unemployment, declinking the strategy's five objectives and its flagship initiasocial and labour rights, rising socio-economic inequalitives and on identifying methods as to how they could be better carried forward and evaluated without creating additional layers of complexity and excessive administrative burdenhigh public and external debts; insists that the economic, social, climate and political crisis can only be overcome by a radical new policy that puts people at the centre of all policies, instead of the interests of the financial markets;
Amendment 121 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reiterates its calls to enhance the responsibility and ownership dimensions of the strategy by involving local and regional authorities and other civil society stakeholders and interested parties; insists on the crucial importance of a strengthened governance structure based on multi-level governance, an effective mixed top-down / bottom-up approach and the partnership model of cohesion policy, with a view to ensuring effective capacity to deliver on the objectives; emphasises that greater transparency, openness and democratisation of the EU and its strategies , including stronger participation by citizens in shaping the future of the Union, are imperative for restoring citizens' trust in the EU and hence the long-term survival of the Union;
Amendment 151 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. HighlightNotes the importance of the new EU investment instrument, the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), and emphasises that it should bnot undermine the scomplementary and additional tope of the Cohesion policy and of the ESI Funds; points out that the EFSI is not clearly linked to the Europe 2020 strategy, but that through its objectives it contributes to the implementation of the strategy; stresses, moreover, the imperative of ensuring full coherence and synergies between all EU instruments, in order to avoid overlapping or contradictions among them or between the different levels of policy implementation and in order to stimulate qualitative and socially balanced growth based on a fairer distribution of wealth; appreciates that the review of the Europe 2020 strategy, as the EU's long-term strategic framework for growth and jobs, must address this challenge with a view to using all the available resources effectively and achieving the expected results as regards the overarching strategic goals;
Amendment 171 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Believes that the existing EU funding and current EU financial resources for cohesion policy are insufficient to meet needs in terms of achieving real convergence and tackling regional disparities, high levels of unemployment, income inequalities and poverty in the European Union; points to the need for the EU budget to be strengthened in the area of cohesion policy; Calls on the Commission to present a proposal for the MFF midterm review which genuinely reflects the priorities needed to stimulate sustainable, qualitative and socially balanced growth;
Amendment 1 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Recalls that the European Cohesion policy remains the only large-scale solidarity mechanism of the Union, and that in this regard, the budget of the EU has to provide adequate financing to ensure the realisation of EU objectives in terms of reduction of the development level gap of the European regions.
Amendment 1 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
– having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and in particular Articles 4, 162 and, 174 to 178 and 349 thereof,
Amendment 2 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 26th February 2014 on Optimising the potential of outermost regions,
Amendment 3 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
Citation 22 a (new)
- having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions of 11th February 2015 on Guidelines on the application of the measures linking the effectiveness of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) to sound economic governance,
Amendment 5 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that, despite the crisis and the fact that local finances were put under great pressure, local and regional authorities had to continue to meet the demands of citizens for more accessible public services of higher quality;
Amendment 10 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of the investment plan presented by the Commission as a first step in offsetting the deficit in public and private investment; recalls, in this connection, that the principle of additionality is to be respected, and favourable fiscal treatment ensured for both direct and indirect national contributions; underlines the need of this plan to comply with the objectives of cohesion policy as defined in art. 174 TFEU, so that the geographic repartition of the investments does not aggravate the existing development disparities between European regions;
Amendment 14 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the issue of the persistent payments backlog concerns cohesion policy more than any other EU policy area; encourages the Commission and EU Member States to use all available means to cover these outstanding payment bills;
Amendment 18 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the fact thatRegrets that, despite the willingness shown by the Council, the Commission and Parliament havthe Parrived at an agreeliament to reduce the level of unpaid bills, and looks forward to receiving theno sustainable solution to this problem has been adopted; hopes nonetheless to receiving a satisfactory Commission’s proposal for a payment plan as soon as possible, and in any event before the presentation of the 2016 draft budget;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Takes note of the stronger concentration of resources on a limited number of priorities with growth-enhancing, job creation, social inclusion, environmental and climate change potential; underlines, nonetheless, the need to apply this principle flexibly, with full respect for territorial, economic and social specificities;
Amendment 37 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates its strong criticism of the measures linking the effectiveness of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) to sound economic governance; calls on more flexibility in the implementation of this macroeconomic conditionality by taking into account the particularities of European regions, notably of the least developed and outermost regions.
Amendment 158 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls for greater respect for Article 174 TFEU on territorial cohesion, in particular in rural areas, with attention duly paid to the important relationship between cohesion policy and rural development, in particular as regards areas affected by industrial transition, and regions that suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps, such as outermost regions, northernmost regions with low population density and island, cross-border and mountain regions; recommends that consideration also be given to other demographic challenges that have a major impact on regions, such as depopulation, an ageing population and highly dispersed populations; asks the Commission to pay particular attention to the most geographically and demographically disadvantaged areas when implementing cohesion policy;
Amendment 64 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. Considering the fragility of the large tropical forests in the outer regions of the European Union and particularly those in the Guyana Amazon; considering the essential links between the forest, the subsistence of indigenous peoples and cultural traditions; considering the need to preserve these tropical forests which are the hubs of global biodiversity and an essential framework for the lives of indigenous peoples;
Amendment 127 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Invites the European Commission to consider, within its strategy, the specific nature of tropical forests, their role for the environment and the risks to their biodiversity; asks the Commission to propose concrete, effective measures to preserve these areas and their ecosystems, in particular by implementing European certification specifically for tropical forests in the outermost regions;
Amendment 14 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas an excessive use of resources is the root cause of various environmental hazards, such as climate change, desertification, deforestation and, loss of biodiversity, diminishing diversity and weakening of eco-system services; whereas the global economy uses the equivalent of 1.5 planets’ worth of resources to produce global output and absorb waste and this figure is estimated to reach the equivalent of two planets’ worth of resources by the 2030s;
Amendment 91 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is convinced that improving resource efficiency requires both legislative and economic incentives and further funding ofn research and innovation;
Amendment 120 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that by 2050 the EU’s use of resources needs to be sustainable; this includes fully implementing a cascading use of resources, sustainable sourcing, a waste hierarchy, creating a closed loop on non-renewable resources, usingstrengthening the use of renewables within the limits of their renewability and phasing out toxic substances;
Amendment 186 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Points out that the amount of resources used by a product over its lifetime is largely80% of a product's environmental impact is determined duringat the design phasstage;
Amendment 240 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to propose the extension of minimum guarantees for consumer durable goods, thereby making products more easily repairable and long lasting;
Amendment 246 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that materials and components of a product can be more easily re-used, refurbished and recycled;
Amendment 252 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls on the Commission to ensure that products are free of hazardous or problematic substances, which can hamper re-use or recycling efforts;
Amendment 261 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the Commission to submit the announced proposal on the review of waste legislation by the end of 2015 and to include the following points: setting extended producer responsibility requirements; endorsing the ‘pay-as-you- throw-principle’ prioritising separate collection schemes, such as door to door, in order to facilitate the development of business based on the reuse of secondary raw materials; increasing recycling targets to at least 70 % of municipal solid waste, and to 80% for packaging waste, based on the output of recycling facilities, using the same harmonised method for all Member States with externally verified statistics; introducing a ban on landfilling recyclable and biodegradable waste by 2025 and a ban on all landfilling by 2030 as a priority should be given to top options such as reduction, re-use and recycling above disposal; introducing fees on landfilling and incineration;
Amendment 283 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Reiterates that incineration does not have a place in a circular economy;
Amendment 291 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Urges the Commission to introduce overall prevention, and binding re-use targets, also for municipal waste and especially for packaging;
Amendment 296 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Urges the Commission to address the issue of food waste, by amongst other measures including a compulsory separate collection on organic materials;
Amendment 299 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 d (new)
Paragraph 14 d (new)
14d. Encourages the Commission to introduce feed-back mechanisms between waste and product policy;
Amendment 303 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 e (new)
Paragraph 14 e (new)
14e. Urges the Commission to propose a vision regarding the treatment of plastic packaging especially in view of marine pollution;
Amendment 399 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges the Commission to propose compulsory green public procurement procedures; considers that reused, repaired, remanufactured, refurbished and other resource-efficient products and solutions are to be preferred in all public procurement, and if they are not preferred, the ‘comply or explain’ principle should apply;
Amendment 467 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on the Commission to involve local and regional authorities throughout the whole development of the circular economy package;
Amendment 1 #
2014/2155(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that 321 irregularities reported as fraudulent and 4 672 reported as non- fraudulent were cohesion-policy related; recalls how important it is to differentiate non-fraudulent and fraudulent irregularities; points out that in both categories the number of reports increased by 15 % as compared to 2012 while the related amounts decreased; observes that, as in previous years, the largest share of amounts that involved irregularities in 2013 (63 %) is nonetheless still related to cohesion policy; notes also that for the first time cohesion policy was not the area of budgetary expenditure with the highest number of irregularities reported as fraudulent;
Amendment 46 #
2014/2155(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Recalls its deep concern regarding the unpaid bills of the EU; believes that this issue must be addressed when fighting irregularities;
Amendment 3 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is of the opinion that the amounts entered in the Draft Budget (DB) 2015 for heading 1b to cover the minimum needs and objectives of cohesion policy as set by the Union in the Treaty and in the policy legislative framework for 2014-2020 are insufficient; in all the communications from the European Commission on the execution of payments for Structural Funds the Commission clearly reports a EUR 23.4 billion deficit on the appropriations to cohesion programmes;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes with concern the clear statement of the 6th Cohesion Report that regional disparities widened in particular during the crisis years 2008-2011, meaning that efforts of cohesion policy will have to be significantly increased in order to reach the goals of economic, social and territorial cohesion as stipulated in Article 174 TFEU;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Notes that 2015 will be the second year of implementation of the new ESI funds cycle; underscores the need for sufficient commitment and payment appropriations in order to ensure that the programmes reach the intended number of beneficiaries and thus impact;
Amendment 8 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with concern the decrease in payment appropriations under heading 1b by 5,0% to EUR 51 601,9 million over 2014, while the so-called increase in commitment appropriations of +3,6% stems mainly from the proposed mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument in 2015 to address the situation of Cyprus; recalls that instruments such as the ESF, the ERDF, the Cohesion Fund or the Youth Employment Initiative are of particular importance during a crisis, and that the first victims of payment decrease are always the weaker stakeholders, such as Member States with budgetary constraints, local and regional authorities, outermost regions, SMEs, NGOs, social partners;
Amendment 11 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes with concern that, while the proposed level of payment appropriations will be mainly dedicated to covering outstanding commitments and the winding down of programmes while at same time most of the instruments have seen their scopes increased (e.g.: Fund for most deprived), the Commission declares that the payments backlog will continue to grow and is expected to reach aroundbove the EUR 1823.4 billion already reached at the end of 20153, even if DAB No 3/2014 is approved;
Amendment 17 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Condemns mechanisms introduced by the new CPR such as the macroeconomic conditionalities and the performance reserve, which could punish local and regional authorities in a budgetary context they are not responsible for;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2005(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Objects to the precedent created by the Council of the European Union with the structural fund appropriations earmarked for the new outermost region of Mayotte under the 2014-2020 MFF; stresses that no region has ever been allocated flat-rate funding in the absence of any legal basis or applicable criteria; notes that this precedent undermines respect for the principle of equality between regions and for the classification of regions into categories defined by common fund rules;
Amendment 48 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Particular attention should be paid to the outermost regions, mountainous regions, islands and remote and sparsely populated regions.
Amendment 51 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Growing interdependency between labour markets calls for reinforced cooperation between employment services to bring about freedom of movement for all workers through voluntary and fair labour mobility within the Union in accordance with Article 46 (a) of the Treaty, and therefore a common framework for cooperation should be established between Member States and the Commission on labour mobility within the Union. This framework should bring together job vacancies from across the Union and the possibility of applying for those job vacancies ('clearance'), define the provision of related support services to workers and employers and provide for a common approach to share information necessary to facilitate said co-operation. Voluntary and fair labour mobility can only be achieved, however, by establishing demanding minimum social standards harmonised across the whole of the EU and a European minimum wage.
Amendment 73 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) The freedom of movement for workers and high levels of employment are closely linked and make it necessary for Member States to establish a European minimum wage, harmonise their social standards and develop mobility policies supporting a better functioning of labour markets in the Union. Member States' mobility policies should be considered as an integral part of their social and employment policies.
Amendment 100 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the analysis of geographic and occupational mobility, endeavouring to reflect regional and/or local characteristics;
Amendment 103 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the monitoring and evaluation of EURES activity and its employment performance, in co-operation with EURES Members;, with particular attention to the regional and/or local dimension and, where appropriate, drawing up any proposals for improvement that it sees fit.
Amendment 111 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Where appropriate, and for the Member States concerned, the National Coordination Office shall cover the additional travel costs arising from the remoteness constraints faced by job seekers from the outermost regions.
Amendment 112 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6
Article 7 – paragraph 6
6. Each Member State ensures that its National Coordination Office gets the staff and other resources necessary to carry out its tasks as defined under this Regulation, and properly represents the regional and/or local interests that exist within its territory.
Amendment 2 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), which confers a special status on the outermost regions (ORs) and provides for the adoption of 'specific measures' enabling the full application of the Treaties and the implementation of common policies,
Amendment 15 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, in pursuit of these strategies, the volume of structural and investment funding being provided to the ORs for the purpose of closing their economic and social development gap with the rest of the EU is not large enough to enable them to play a role commensurate with their full potential in addressing the major challenges facing the EU;
Amendment 22 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the ORs can become regions of excellence, to the benefit of the EU as a whole, in areas such as biodiversity, environment, adapting climate change, dealing with an observing extreme weather events, research, innovation, space, the aerospace industry, oceans, maritime governancespatial planning and maritime governance, seismology, volcanology, health, renewable energy, transport, telecommunications, emergency humanitarian assistance outside the EU and culture;
Amendment 42 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to set up a contact group made up of the relevant Commissioners and the Members of the European Parliament representing the ORs to meet twice a year to review the progress of programmes planned and/or introduced for the ORs;
Amendment 59 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Criticises the failure to provide sufficient support for OR projectsct that OR projects, which face serious difficulties in meeting some of the requirements for securing Community funding, have for that reason not received sufficient support under the 2007-2013 programme for research and development, which has resulted in low levels of participation and a weak OR presence in European research networks;
Amendment 62 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that, if cohesion policy, Europe 2020 and Horizon 2020 targets are to be fully met – something which cannot be achieved by ERDF funding alone –, the Commission will need to streamline, guarantee and promote OR access to the Horizon 2020 programme by setting up dedicated programmes that can help to foster greater OR inclusion in European and international research and innovation networks; points out in this connection that the Horizon 2020 programme itself, in its 'Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation' section, acknowledges that there are significant disparities in terms of research and innovation performance, as identified in the Innovation Union Scoreboard, and introduces specific measures for spreading excellence and widening participation in low-performing Member States in terms of research and innovation, and these possibilities should be adequately exploited by bodies and institutions in the ORs;
Amendment 63 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for OR universities to be expanded and promoted in order to help, in synergy with Horizon 2020, to raise the European and international profile of those universities, their research centres, their researchers and their students; points out that all the programmes promoting inter- university mobility – for students, teachers and administrative staff – are seriously compromised in the ORs owing to the extra costs arising from distance and isolation;
Amendment 84 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses that the ORs have some of the highest unemployment rates in the EU and that youth unemployment rates in the EUare worse still; welcomes, therefore, the ORs’ eligibility for funding under the Youth Guarantee programme, as well as the introduction of the Youth Employment Initiative;
Amendment 91 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Synergies with trans-European networks (transport, telecommunications, energy) Draws attention to the Teixeira report on the role of cohesion policy in the outermost regions of the European Union in the context of EU 2020 (2011/2195(INI)), which called on the Commission to establish a specific programme in the field of energy, transport, and information and communication technologies, based on the POSEI schemes, and in particular to lay down a specific framework providing for transport subsidies in the ORs, particularly for public transport and to develop shipping services between islands;
Amendment 110 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Stresses that the ORs are dependent on the fish stocks in their EEZs, which are biologically highly vulnerableand ecologically highly vulnerable, and believes, therefore, that biogeographically sensitive OR zones need to be properly and effectively protected, not least through exclusive access granted to local fleets using environment-friendly fishing gear; emphasises the need to ensure that those stockfishery resources are used in a balanced and sustainable manner; calls for proper account to be taken of the long-term interests of local people when EU fisheries agreements are drafted and negotiated;
Amendment 111 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Deplores the fact that the POSEI Fisheries programme, which established a scheme to compensate for the additional costs incurred in the marketing of OR fishery products, has recently been absorbed into the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and thus ceased to be governed by a self-contained regulation aimed specifically and exclusively at the ORs, a fact which waters down the importance of the positive discrimination that the ORs are entitled to enjoy under Article 349 of the TFEU;
Amendment 118 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Stresses that the POSEI programme has proved its worth and has shown itself to be particularly well-suited to conditions in the ORs, but is hampered by chronic underfunding that needs to be dealt with as a matter of urgency;
Amendment 123 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Supports the introduction of protected designations of origin and local labels in the ORs, and hopes that promotion policy will be tailored to the needs of the ORs and that GIs will be safeguarded;
Amendment 133 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Calls on the Commission to take greater account of the impact that trade agreements concluded with non-EU countries have on OR economies; calls for impact studies invariably to be conducted in advance and for products considered ‘sensitive’ to be protected as such, wherever justified and on the understanding that fair compensation must be provided for the losses incurred in given sectors;
Amendment 139 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
51. Draws attention to the fact that social exclusion, and poverty and violence are a major problem in the ORs; points out that thematic objective 9 of the new cohesion policy covers social inclusion and action against poverty and all forms of discrimination and that support for the most deprived sections of society is an ERDF investment priority;
Amendment 142 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. Points out that thsome ORs are faced with major housing shortages as a result of strong population growth; advocates the establishment of a social housing investment scheme and the introduction of special measures enabling state aids to be used in support of investment in social housing in ORs; points out that other ORs are facing growing desertification, which is also leading to deterioration of their characteristic built environment, and that this latter problem has to be tackled by supporting urban regeneration and stimulating economic activities suited to the localities concerned, so as to encourage the population to remain there;
Amendment 145 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Points out that thsome ORs are located in areas in which industrial competition is fierce, in particular owing to low labour costs and an abundance of raw materials in neighbouring countries; draws attention to the fact that thematic objectives 3 and 8 of the new cohesion policy cover action to enhance SME competitiveness and promote high-quality sustainable employment;
Amendment 156 #
2013/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
61. Notes that thsome ORs are highly multicultural societies and points to the need for cultural interchange between the ORs and mainland Europe; calls on the Commission to allow projects from ORs to be funded under the Creative Europe programme;
Amendment 2 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- Having regard to the European Quality Charter of Internships and Apprenticeships developed by the European Youth Forum together with social partners and other stakeholders
Amendment 3 #
2013/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is concerned at the level of youth unemployment and, in particular, the considerable asymmetries in youth unemployment from one Member State to another, with variations from less than 15 % to over 55 60%; is also concerned at the number of young people not in education, training or employment (14 million NEETs between the ages of 15 and 30), which undermines the existence of the European project, endangering the economic development and viability of a Europe united in its quality of life and working conditions, as well as the EU’s economic, social and territorial cohesion, as defined under Article 174 TFEU; stresses that young people are entitled to high quality employment commensurate with their training and providing them with dignity, independence and freedom from insecurity and poverty;
Amendment 13 #
2013/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that, although the need to revitalise economic activity is a prerequisite for any solution involving the creation of sustainable and lasting employment, this situation is caused by structural issues arising from education and employment policy which need to be corrected, and that this calls for a new generation of more attractive teaching strategies, with better regional insertion, to promote the use of more efficient strategies for transition to active life (with strong links between school and work) and the creation of more secure career paths; stresses the alarming consequences of the economic crisis and austerity measures for the situation of young people; notes that budgetary cuts are seriously undermining investment in areas of major importance to the future of young people, such and education, research and innovation;
Amendment 46 #
2013/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for joint action by the European funds, in particular the instruments of cohesion policy, the ESF and ERDF, to find an urgent answer to this worrying situation; calls for particular attention to be given to those regions hardest hit by youth unemployment, which in certain cases exceeds 50%, thereby aggravating regional disparities;
Amendment 48 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. Whereas the International Labour Organization recommended a budget of €21 billion, equating to 0.5% of Eurozone spending, to fully implement a youth guarantee in the EU;
Amendment 54 #
2013/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the Commission’s announcement of a package to combat youth unemployment by June 2013 which will, alongside the EU’s Youth Employment Initiative and, especially, the Youth Guarantee and in line with the EU 2020 Strategy,seek to put forward solutions to encourage the creation of sustainable jobs, reduce job insecurity, strengthen mobility programmes within the EU and promote increased inter-regional cooperation, as part of a roadmap for the future of a more economically, socially and territorially cohesive economic and monetary union; notes, however, that funding to combat youth unemployment is inadequate; stresses that the proposed EUR 6 billion funding package for the 2014-2020 EU Youth Employment initiative is far from enough to have any significant impact on the situation of young people; points out that, according to the International Labour Organisation, a package of EUR 21 billion would be necessary for the effective launching of the or 2014-2020 Youth Guarantee initiative.
Amendment 66 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. Whereas young people have the right to quality-employment according to their skills and that quality-employment is fundamental to the dignity and autonomy of Europe's youth;
Amendment 79 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas productive and sustainable investments in areas such as education and training and research and development, are key for a sustainable exit for the crisis but also to consolidate the EU economy in a path of competitiveness, productivity and sustainability; whereas deficit targets should exclude investments in these areas;
Amendment 84 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas young people in the EU are being forced to migrate to find a job opportunity: phenomenon that, if not properly guided, risks to lead to brain drain and to increased regional disparities;
Amendment 88 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. whereas youth employment measures needs to be integrated in a consistent and future and investment oriented macroeconomic strategy that create the condition for the creation of sustainable and 21st century jobs as well as an effective transition from education to employment
Amendment 101 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the policy measures implemented by Member States need to be diversified and should tackle all potential obstacles in young people's pathway to sustainable and decent employment, paying particular attention to vulnerable groups that are more likely to suffer from multiple disadvantages;
Amendment 126 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the involvement of all relevant stakeholders, including training and education providers, individual employers, public and private employment services, social partners, third-sector organisations, including youth organizations, and health and other authorities, is essential for the successful implementation and monitoring of a variety of measures fostering youth employment and employability in an integrated fashion; emphasises that measures must be flexible so as to meet the continuously evolving needs on the labour market;
Amendment 142 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the particularly difficult situation in certain regions where the level of unemployment among young people is above 25 %; welcomes the fact that EU support for youth employment will be further boosted through the proposed EU Youth Employment Initiative, with a budget of EUR 6 billio and the potential of the proposed EU Youth Employment Initiative to boost youth employment in Europe; Consequentially considers insufficient the EUR 6 billion currently foreseen over the seven- year period 2014- 2020; and calls the Council of the EU to significantly increase the financial dotation of the initiative, also following the figures recommended by the ILO;
Amendment 163 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the decision of the EPSCO Council on 28 February 2013 to agree on a Council recommendation on implementing a Youth Guarantee; recommends extending eligibility to graduates aged underp to 30; stresses that the success of this measure will be highly dependent on other factors, e.g. the infrastructure and capacity of public and strengthened private employment services, the availability of student places, the provision of training and, apprentic, including quality apprenticeships and traineeships, and the transferability and implementation of successful experiences from other Member States; stresses that the Youth Guarantee must be integrated within the broader framework of active labour market policies while ensuring high quality standards;
Amendment 175 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the Member States to develop clear quality standards and indicators regarding the development of youth guarantee schemes as well as to boost their support for enterprises, cooperatives and third-sector organisations wishing to participate in Youth Guarantee schemes in close cooperation with public and private employment services, including through tax incentives, subsidies for fixed employment costs, and the possibility of accessing funding for on-site training, which will support enterprises in providing high-quality sustainable employment and training offers, and will represent an investment in young people's potential in an effective and targeted way;
Amendment 228 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to support self-employment among young people by creating facilities and preferential conditions for starting up their own businesses, through, e.g., cutting red tape and introducing favourable tax policies as well as easing access to financial credit and efficient counselling and mentoring facilities;
Amendment 260 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States to ensure high-quality frameworks for traineeships with clear mentions of rights and responsibilities for the interns, backed up by financial support and mandatory monitoring, as well as a common quality standard for traineeships and work placements; stresses that active promotion and awareness-raising in respect of such programmes is needed among entrepreneurs; ; It also calls on Member States to ensure that traineeships are properly remunerated according to collective agreements and minimum wage legislations;
Amendment 268 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the European Commission to develop by the end of 2013 a clear proposal for a quality framework for traineeships with precise quality criteria as indicated in the EC proposal setting a Second-stage consultation of the social partners at European level concerning a Quality Framework on Traineeships (COM(2012)0728)
Amendment 287 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Encourages the Member States to fosterensure the mobility of young workers by means of further progress towards the mutual recognition of qualifications and skills and enhanced coordination of national social security systems, especially as regards pension systemportability of pension rights and unemployment benefits, as well as by continuing to invest substantially in language learning;
Amendment 292 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the need to introduce reforms to EURES with the aim of proactively matching jobseekers and job-changers to existing vacancies, and where necessary, to reform public employment services so as to better target their activities and approaches on young people; stresses thatCalls on Member States to continue in the process of reform and development of effective public employment services so as to better target their activities and approaches on young people as a fundamental component of any youth guarantee strategy; stresses also the need to introduce reforms to EURES with the aim of proactively matching jobseekers and job-changers to existing vacancies as well as raising of awareness of EURES is needed so as to increase its visibility and availability, as a career advice system that supports students in becoming more aware of their aspirations and capabilities, as well as of existing job opportunities;
Amendment 298 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. In the absence of specific figures on youth migration flows, calls on Member States to create mechanisms of research, monitoring and evaluation of such mobility that can be transferred to EURES to better address such phenomena;
Amendment 299 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Stresses also the importance of sensibilizing more young people on the use of the counselling offered in the framework of the Public employment services, strengthen partnerships with schools and universities as well as to work towards a better integration with the EURES network;
Amendment 325 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses the need to invest in the creation of stable and quality greens jobs as the way to allow young people to have a decent life; furthermore it asks the Commission and the Member States to mobilise all available funds to stimulate investments particularly in green jobs with a view to combating the unacceptably high rate of youth unemployment
Amendment 329 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on the Commission to consider social parameters in equal footing to economic ones in the context of the European Semester. This is particularly important in the case of youth unemployment which require close monitoring and coordinated actions in all the Member States and at EU level
Amendment 330 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Calls on the Commission to exclude investments in areas such as education, training and research and development from deficit targets, since they are key for a sustainable exit for the crisis but also to consolidate the EU economy in a path of competitiveness and sustainable productivity;
Amendment 331 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Requests the European Commission, in cooperation with Member States, to investigate the costs of the introduction of youth guarantee schemes at national and regional level. Furthermore requests the European commission to support regions and member states wishing to introduce such framework
Amendment 63 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) This Directive should contribute to the reduction of mercury emissions in the EU as required by the 2005 Community Strategy on Mercury and the Minamata Convention on Mercury to which Member States and the Union are parties.
Amendment 69 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should comply with the emission reduction commitments set out in this Directive for 2020 and 2030. So as to ensure demIn order to limit the atmospheric emissions of air pollutants and to effectively constrable progress towards the 2030 commitments, Member States should meet intermediate emission levels in 2025, set on the basis of a linear trajectory between their emission levels for 2020 and those defined by the emission reduction commitments for 2030, unless this would entail disproportionate costs. Where the 2025 emissions cannot be so limited, Member States should explain the reasons in their reports under this Directiveibute to the Union objective of achieving air quality that does not give rise to significant negative impacts on and risks to health, and to reducing the levels deposition of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants below critical loads and levels, binding national emission reduction commitments are set in this Directive for 2020, 2025 and 2030.
Amendment 127 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
This Directive aims at limiting atmospheric emissions of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants, ozone precursors, primary particulate matter and precursors of secondary particulate matter and other air pollutants, thereby contributing to: (a) the Union's long-term objective of achieving levels of air quality that do not give rise to significant negative impacts on and risks to human health and the environment, in line with guidelines of the World Health Organisation; (b) the achievement of EU biodiversity and ecosystem objectives by reducing the levels and deposition of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants, and other pollutants, including ground-level ozone, below critical loads and levels; (c) the achievement of the air quality objectives set in Union legislation; (d) the mitigation of climate change impacts by reducing emissions of short- lived climate pollutants; (e) the improvement of air quality globally.
Amendment 149 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall, as a minimum, limit their annual anthropogenic emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds other than methane (NMVOC), ammonia (NH3), particulate matter (PM2,5) and, methane (CH4) and mercury (Hg) in accordance with the national emission reduction commitments applicable from 2020, 2025 and 2030, as laid down in Annex II.
Amendment 159 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 52 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2 a) Protection of the environment is a fundamental right enshrined in Article 37 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which provides that a high level of environmental protection and the improvement of the quality of the environment must be integrated into the policies of the Union and ensured in accordance with the principle of sustainable development. This high level of environmental protection must be ensured for all citizens of the European Union without discrimination. This Directive shall therefore apply to all territories of the European Union without exception.
Amendment 55 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The Union is signatory to the Minamata Convention which aims to control and where feasible reduce emissions of mercury in order to protect human health and the environment from its adverse effects.
Amendment 65 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to ensure the control of emissions of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and, particulate matter into the air, each medium combustion plant should operate, mercury, dioxins and furans, formaldehydes, methane, carbon monoxide, total organic carbon and ammonia into the air, each medium combustion plant should operate in accordance to emissions levels achievable using best available techniques and only if it is at least registered by the competent authority, based on notification by the operator.
Amendment 80 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) Member States should ensure that the costs linked to the implementation of this Directive are not directly passed on to the energy bills of European citizens.
Amendment 111 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Emerging technologies in food production processes may have an impact on food and thereby on food safety, consumer health and the environment. Therefore, it should also be clarified that a food should be considered as a novel food where a production process which was not previously used for food production in the Union is applied to that food or when foods contain or consist of engineered nanomaterials, as defined in Article 2(2)(t) of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council16. __________________ 16 Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers, amending Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Commission Directive 87/250/EEC, Council Directive 90/496/EEC, Commission Directive 1999/10/EC, Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Commission Directive 2002/67/EC and 2008/5/EC and Commission Regulation (EC No 608/2004 (OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, p. 18).
Amendment 121 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) When there is a significant change in the production process of a substance that has been used in accordance with Directive 2002/46/EC, Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 or Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, or a change in particle size of such a substance, for example through nanotechnology, it may haveit has an impact on food and thereby on food safety, consumer health and the environment. Therefore, that substance should be considered a novel food under this Regulation and should be re-evaluated first in accordance with this Regulation and subsequently in accordance with the relevant specific legislation. Where there is a change in the particle size of such a substance, for example through the use of nanotechnology, the substance shall be prohibited.
Amendment 158 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
Amendment 188 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down rules for the placing of novel foods on the market within the Union in order to ensure the effective functioning of the internal market while providing a high level of protection of human health and consumer interests and prohibiting the placing on the market of foods in which nanomaterials are used.
Amendment 222 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Amendment 229 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii – indent 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii – indent 2
Amendment 10 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Investment in the latest infrastructure, which is essential if people in the EU are to be in a position to take advantage of new, innovative services must not be restricted to central or densely populated areas where it is certain to yield a return. Such investment must also be made at the same time in outlying and outermost regions, which are less densely populated and less developed, so that these regions do not fall even further behind.
Amendment 11 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Electronic communications services providers, including mobile operators or consortia of such operators, should be able to collectively organise the efficient and affordable coverage of a vast part of the Union's territory, including the outermost regions, to the long-term benefit of end users, and therefore use radio spectrum across several Member States with similar conditions, procedures, costs, timing, duration in harmonised bands, and with complementary radio spectrum packages, such as a combination of lower and higher frequencies for coverage of densely and less densely populated areas. Initiatives in favour of greater coordination and consistency would also enhance the predictability of the network investment environment. Such predictability would also be greatly favoured by a clear policy in favour of long-term duration of rights of use related to radio spectrum, without prejudice to the indefinite character of such rights in some Member States, and linked in its turn to clear conditions for the transfer, lease or sharing of part of all of the radio spectrum subject to such an individual right of use.
Amendment 13 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) Steps should also be taken to improve data security for final users who use WLAN access points, in order to enhance consumer confidence and foster the development of wireless broadband infrastructure.
Amendment 15 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) The completion of the single market for electronic communications also requires the removal of barriers for end- users to have access to electronic communications services across the Union. Public authorities shouldmust therefore not raise or maintain obstacles to the cross- border purchase of such services. Providers of electronic communications to the public shouldmust not deny or restrict access or discriminate against end-users on the basis of their nationality or Member State of residence. Differentiation should, however, be possible on the basis of objectively justifiable differences in costs, risks and market conditions such as demand variations and pricing by competitors.
Amendment 16 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44 a (new)
Recital 44 a (new)
(44a) Remoteness, island status, low population density, low demand for services and the existence of national roaming zones which are features common to various parts of Europe, in particular the outermost regions, cannot be regarded as objective criteria justifying the charging of higher tariffs by suppliers of fixed or mobile electronic communication services.
Amendment 19 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Member States and public authorities shall take steps to guarantee non- discrimination in the application of tariffs, the use of public electronic communication networks and public access to electronic communication services throughout the EU.
Amendment 20 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
c) to favour investment and innovation in new and enhanced high-capacity infrastructures which reach throughout the Union and which can cater for evolving end-user demand, in particular in less densely populated, outlying and outermost regions;
Amendment 12 #
2013/0248(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation 2012/2002
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Particular attention shall be paid to the outermost regions as defined in Article 349 of the Treaty, which are more vulnerable to extreme weather events.
Amendment 42 #
2013/0248(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. For the purposes of this Regulation, a ‘regional natural disaster’ shall mean any natural disaster resulting, in a region of a Member State or a country involved in accession negotiations with the Union at NUTS 2 level, in direct damage in excess of 1,5 % of the region's gross domestic product (GDP) in direct damage in excess of 1% of GDP in a region at NUTS 2 level, or in several neighbouring NUTS 3 level regions that together constitute a territory corresponding to the minimum criteria for NUTS 2 level, of a Member State or a country involved in accession negotiations with the Union; in certain cases the GDP criterion may be weighted by using an indicator that reflects the actual socio-economic situation of the territory affected before and after the disaster occurred, as envisaged in the Common Provisions Regulation. Where the disaster concerns several regions at NUTS 2 or NUTS 3 level, the threshold shall be applied to the weighted average GDP of those regions. In the remotest regions as defined in Article 349 TFEU, given their extreme vulnerability to weather phenomena, ‘regional natural disaster’ shall mean any natural disaster resulting in direct damage in excess of 0.5% of the region's GDP.
Amendment 28 #
2013/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 850/98
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a
1a) ‘Marine Natural Park of Mayotte’: The entire exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Mayotte (68 381 km2). The land area of the park shall extend to the upper foreshore, which marks the boundary of the maritime public domain.
Amendment 1 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regards to the provisions of Article 174, third paragraph, TFEU which stress the necessity to pay particular attention to the needs of territories with permanent geographic and demographic handicaps such as islands, mountains, and sparsely-populated areas,
Amendment 2 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
- having regard to Article 175 TFEU which stresses that the formulation and implementation of the Union's policies and actions and the implementation of the internal market shall take into account the objectives set out in Article 174 and shall contribute to their achievement,
Amendment 4 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to Article 349 TFEU which takes into account the remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate, economic dependence on a few products of the outermost regions and allows the European instutions to adopt specific measures aimed, in particular, at laying down the conditions of application of the Treaties to those regions, including common policies,
Amendment 17 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
Amendment 20 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that the implementation of both the Cohesion Policy and the rules on State support schemes to reinforce local and regional investments are of key importance for promoting economic, social and territorial cohesion, regional and local development, industrial growth and job creation; is, however, concerned about whether the State aid rules are coherent with the implementation of the European Structural and Investment Fundsbelieves that the regional State aid is a key instrument to counter the effects of the crisis and to support regions facing difficulties; calls therefore for the Commission to maintain the ceilings of the current scheme of State aid as well as the percentage of the population covered by this aid in order to better promote harmonious regional development;
Amendment 27 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the State aid rules, as well as the Cohesion Policy objectives, should leadare absolutely vital to improvinge the situation of the less-developed regions, and that the SAM process must reflect the objectives of cohesion throughout the EU and must allow these regions to attain the level of economic and social well-being achieved by other EU regions; believes that the modernisation of competition rules must be based on understanding the impact of these rules at sub-national level;
Amendment 31 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Highlights that State aid granted to territories characterized by remoteness, substantial transport overcost, and market-size limitations is unlikely to result in market distortion, and that State aid rules should be adapted correspondingly, according to the principle of proportionality;
Amendment 46 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that the geographical zoning of the new Guidelines on Regional State Aid 2014-2020 (RSAG) should not be reduced, and that decreasing the aid intensity should be reconsidered, taking into account the political, economic and social situation in the Member States as well as their natural, geographic and demographic handicaps; points out that, in the global context, the EU economy could be placed at a disadvantage relative to third countries benefitting from looser employment schemes or lower costs;
Amendment 50 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Believes that to take into account the specific situation of the outermost regions, as recognised in Article 107(3)(a)TFEU, the Commission should provide them with at least the same level of aid they have been allocated under the current scheme, given the fact that their handicaps are structural and permanent in nature; believes thus that the maximum aid intensities applicable to regional investment in outermost regions should be kept unchanged; underlines that the non degressivity and non limitation in time for operating aids in the outermost regions is essential due to their remoteness from the EU's internal market, their proximity to other markets of less developed countries and their permanent constraints;
Amendment 55 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Questions the relevance of the new RSA zoning, based on GDP and unemployment rate; suggests in particular that the zoning criteria also takes into account the natural, geographic and demographic handicaps faced by certain regions;
Amendment 56 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Takes the view that additionally to GDP, unemployment rates should also be taken into account as a new criterion for the eligibility of regions covered by State aid;
Amendment 64 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out to the restrictive impact of new rules on investment and growth of regions as they move from the less developed to the more developed category; is aware that certain regions eligible for State aid under the current system will not meet the zoning criteria of the RSAG in the future period and will thus be suddenly excluded from the zoning scheme; believes that these regions should have a special safety regime, similar to that for transition regions under the Cohesion Policy, allowing them to cope with their new situation;
Amendment 89 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that the application of State aid rules within Cohesion Policy programmes could be better achieved by focussing on large-scale aid, simplifying rules, increasing the de minimis ceiling, and extending the horizontal categories in the Enabling Regulation and the scope of the block exemption rules in the General Block Exemption Regulation with, for instance, the inclusion of a new category in the GBER for aid schemes in favour of the outermost regions;
Amendment 103 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that the Member States should coordinate their activities with the Commission better, in terms of the quality and timeliness the information they are to submit and the notifications they are to prepare; calls on the Member States to ensure the proper application of the State aid ex-ante conditionality under Cohesion Policy, and to provide better compliance with State aid rules at national level;
Amendment 111 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the importance of the rules for regional as sector-specific State aid for attracting foreign direct investment to the EU and its regions and for ensuring their global competitiveness, helping thus to achieve economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 123 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Recalls that the regulation and the definition concerning large enterprises companies should not applied in outermost regions;
Amendment 129 #
2013/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that the eligibility of large enterprises for State aid incentives should be determined not on the basis of the size of the enterprise or the sector in which it operates but on the basis of the number of jobs that could be created under the incentive, the quality of these jobs or, the sustainability of the project, and the project's contribution to social cohesion; stresses that, in compliance with the principle of subsidiarity, decisions to determine which particular projects have the highest potential to achieve the objectives of EU policies should be left to the Member States, the regions concerned and local governments;
Amendment 3 #
2012/2295(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Maintains that a bioeconomy is a key element for smart green growth in Europe and stresses that regional development policy has a central role in the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy; points out that regional development policy is now a more potent means than ever of supporting smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth, given its strong thematic concentration; notes that, out of the eleven regional policy objectives, seven relate directly or indirectly to the bioeconomy; points out that the bioeconomy is having a significant impact on the regions and isthat it should promotinge economic growth andand social growth, well-being, environmental protection and improved health, as well as creatinge jobs;
Amendment 9 #
2012/2295(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that Europe’s outermost regions enjoy exceptional biodiversity and unique climates and geomorphological features; stresses that these regions therefore hold enormous potential for bioeconomy research and innovation and can play a pivotal role in nurturing 'green' growth at European level;
Amendment 21 #
2012/2295(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Maintains that the bioeconomy will do much to enhance resource efficiency and reduce dependence on imported raw materials and energy and non-renewable natural resources; points to the importance of the forest sector and other bio-based industry and maintains that carbon-neutral renewable natural resources and raw materials, such as wood and wood fibre, canmust replace non-renewable fossil raw materials; points out that bioeconomy industry produces many high added value products, for example chemicals, medicines, plastics, and other innovative new materials; highlights the potential of biotechnologies based on marine resources, which are yet to be fully harnessed.
Amendment 4 #
2012/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the crucial role played by the European Parliament, and in particular its Committee on Regional Development, in ensuring social housing was eligible for funding under past and current European programmes;(Does not affect the English version.)
Amendment 12 #
2012/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. WelcomesStresses that the Member States must assume their responsibilities in relation to the right to housing; welcomes, therefore, the Commission’s proposals for a regulation laying down common provisions (COM(2012)0496), a regulation on specific provisions concerning the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (COM(2011)0614) and a regulation on the European Social Fund (ESF) (COM(2011)0607 final/2), which make full provision for priority investment in energy- efficiency improvements, the promotion of renewable energy sources, integrated sustainable urban development measures and action to combat exclusion by providing marginalised communities with access to high-quality housing and social services at affordable prices;
Amendment 18 #
2012/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. EncouragesPoints out that it is very often primarily to local and regional authorities that members of the public whose basic housing needs are not being met address their concerns; calls on the Member States, therefore, to cooperate with local and regional authorities, in accordance with the principle of multi-level governance, to establish priorities and methods of using – on a joint basis, wherever possible – the ERDF, the ESF, and, in the case of social housing in rural areas and small and medium-sized towns, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD); considers that greater integration of the Structural Funds could encourage the sustainable development of disadvantaged areas, thus avoiding the pernicious effects of segregation and promoting social homogeneity and cohesion; hopes that technical assistance programmes and specialised funds will be maintained and extended;
Amendment 28 #
2012/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Urges the Member States and the relevant authorities to ensure their housing and social housing policies are geared to creating a broad social mix; stresses the importance of preventing and reducing segregation and harmful differentiation in residential areas in order to maintain social cohesion; points out that the construction of new social housing should not lead to ‘ghettoisation’ and the renovation of existing housing should not lead to ‘gentrification’;
Amendment 35 #
2012/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that investment in social housing plays a part in more far-reaching policies and has a beneficial impact on the local economy in terms of job creation, social inclusion, support for local SMEs, publicindividuals’ well-being and health and environmental protection;
Amendment 40 #
2012/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that investment in social housing can play a concrete and effective role in improving Europe’s economic governance by, in particular, countering property price bubbles and their disruptive effect on society and macroeconomic stability.; stresses that the economic imbalances created by prohibitive housing costs also have a significant impact on households’ propensity to consume, thereby further exacerbating social inequalities; notes that low-income households in Europe spend on average 40% of their income on housing and heating, and this percentage is increasing steadily;
Amendment 6 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Maintains that investment in, and the exploitation of, renewable energy will promote economic and social development, new innovations, and sustainable growth, job creation, territorial cohesion and a reduction in energy poverty in the EU'’s regions and, moreover, will create jobsimprove human health and well-being;
Amendment 10 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that almost half a million jobs have been created in the renewable energy sector and that more intensive development of that sector could create a further 3 million jobs by 2030;
Amendment 16 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that EU regional policy has a key role to play in promoting renewable energy production on a Europe-wide scale; welcomes the fact that the cohesion and regional policy input intended to encourage renewable energy use has continued to expand step by step; considers it particularly important for the direction of Commission policy to be such as to enable the funding rate to be increased further in the coming period; considers it necessary for ambitious, binding objectives to be set in the field of renewable energy for the period post-2020 in order to promote the transition towards greater use solely of green and renewable energies;
Amendment 20 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that local and regional authorities can play a major role in the development of renewable energy and in the transition towards a low-carbon society;
Amendment 40 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes that the most efficient and competitive renewable energy sites in the EU are sometimes geographically remote from points of consumption and that there is therefore a need to develop suitable networks for the transmission of clean energy; highlights that efficient local renewable energy production must also be encouraged in order to reduce transmission losses, increase security of supply and promote regional energy self-sufficiency;
Amendment 43 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Notes that the decentralised production of renewable energy, in the form of cooperatives of citizens jointly investing in the production and supply of renewable energy in their own environment, also has an important role to play in future renewable energy policy;
Amendment 54 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that potential sources of renewable energy (wind, water, sun, biomass, etc.) abound in the outermost regions; stresses that the outermost regions are becoming hotbeds of research ideal for renewable energy observation, research, innovation, evaluation and use; welcomes in particular the objective in France’s outermost regions for renewable energies to constitute a minimum of 50% of end consumption by 2020, meaning they would exceed the 20% target set under the EU’s 2020 Strategy; considers that the EU should exploit the unique assets and experience of the outermost regions and overseas countries and territories in the field of sustainable energy and encourage networking in island regions with a view to the exchange of good practices and the pursuit of joint activities;
Amendment 66 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. MaintainConsiders that effective renewable energy projects should not stop at the EU'’s internal borders, to say nothing of its external borders; draws attention to the importance of cross-border energy projects and takes the view that European regional cooperation programmes, as well as, regional cooperation programmes and territorial cooperation, within the appropriate legal framework, between the outermost regions and their energy neighbours; points out that the IPA and the ENI, should be exploited to the full to help renewable energy to take off; also stresses that best practice should be shared and turned to account under those programmes;
Amendment 17 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) IThe provision of foodstuffs and agricultural products and assistance for the most deprived persons is an imperative, and whereas in line with the conclusions of the European Council of 17 June 2010, whereby the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth was adopted, the Union and the Member States have set themselves the objective of having at least 20 million fewer people at risk of poverty and social exclusion by 2020.
Amendment 18 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The number of persons suffering from food and material or even severe food and material deprivation in the Union is increasing and those persons are often too excluded to benefit from the activation measures of Regulation (EU) No […CPR], and, in particular of Regulation (EU) No […ESF].
Amendment 20 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) In 2010 nearly a quarter of Europeans (119.6 million people, almost 4 million more than in 2009) were at risk of poverty or social exclusion. Of those 119.6 million, 18 million were dependent almost every day on food parcels or meals distributed by charitable associations.
Amendment 27 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Those provisions also ensure that the operations supported shall comply with applicable Union and national laws, notably in regard to the safety of the goods and the quality of the food products that are distributed to the most deprived persons.
Amendment 30 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to set out an appropriate financial framework, the Commission should establish, by means of implementing acts, an annual breakdown of global resources by Member State using an objective and transparent method reflecting disparities in terms of poverty and material deprivation within each Member State, taking account of the number of people classifiable in each Member State as ‘most deprived’ and also of the amounts that were allocated from the Food Distribution Programme to participating Member States.
Amendment 42 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) USimple, uniform and equitable rules on the eligibility period, operations and expenditures for the Fund should be applied across the Union. The conditions of eligibility should reflect the specific nature of the Fund’s objectives and target populations, notably through adequate and simplified conditions of eligibility of the operations as well as forms of support and rules and conditions of reimbursement.
Amendment 57 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Union budget commitments should be effected annually. In order to ensure effective programme management, it is necessary to lay down simple common rules for interim payment requests, the payment of the annual balance and the final balance.
Amendment 58 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) In order to ensure that expenditure financed by the Union budget in any given financial year is used in accordance with the applicable rules, an appropriate and simple framework should be created for the annual examination and acceptance of accounts. Under this framework, the designated bodies should submit to the Commission, in respect of the operational programme, a management declaration accompanied by the certified annual accounts, an annual summary of the final audit reports and of controls carried out and an independent audit opinion and control report.
Amendment 59 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) The frequency of audits on operations should be proportionate to the extent of the Union's support from the Fund. In particular, the number of audits carried out should be reduced where the total eligible expenditure for an operation does not exceed EUR 100 000. Nevertheless, it should be possible to carry out audits at any time where there is evidence of an irregularity or fraud, or as part of an audit sample. In order that the level of auditing by the Commission is proportionate to the risk, the Commission should be able to reduce its audit work in relation to operational programmes where there are no significant deficiencies or where the audit authority can be relied on. In addition, the scope of audits should take fully into account the objective and the features of the target populations of the Fund, as well as the voluntary nature of the beneficiary bodies.
Amendment 61 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) This Regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including respect for human dignity and for private and family life, the right to the protection of personal data, the rights of the child, the right to social assistance and to housing, the rights of the elderly, equality between men and women, and the prohibition of discrimination. This Regulation must be applied according to these rights and principles.
Amendment 64 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (hereinafter ‘the Fund’) for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020 and determines the objectives of the Fund, the scope of its support, the financial resources available and the criteria for their allocation and lays down the rules necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the Fundat the Fund is effective and easy to implement.
Amendment 65 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
(1) 'most deprived persons' means physical persons, whether individuals, families, households or groups composed of such persons, whose need for assistance has been established according to the objective criteria adoptdefined by the national competent authorities, or defined by in cooperation with the partner organisations and which are approved by those competent authorities, in particular national, regional or local organisations which are already working to hand out food to the most deprived, or which are providing assistance to homeless persons and people affected by poverty or social exclusion;
Amendment 68 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 6
Article 2 – point 6
(6) '‘beneficiary'’ means a public or private bodybody or a not-for-profit organisation responsible for initiating or initiating and implementing operations;
Amendment 72 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 9
Article 2 – point 9
(9) '‘intermediate body'’ means any public or private bodybody or not-for-profit organisation which acts under the responsibility of a managing or certifying authority, or which carries out duties on behalf of such an authority in relation to beneficiaries' implementing operations;
Amendment 77 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The Fund shall support national schystemes whereby food products and basic consumer goods for the personal use of homeless persons or of children are distributed to the most deprived persons through partner organisations selected by Member Statesfor distributing healthy food products to the most deprived as well as basic consumer goods for their personal use.
Amendment 86 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The Fund, via the partner organisations, may support accompanying measures, complementing the provision of food and goods, contributing to the social inclusion of the most deprived personsand improving the quality of life of the most deprived persons and/or seeking to protect their human dignity.
Amendment 90 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9
Article 5 – paragraph 9
(9) The Commission and the Member States shall carry out their respective roles in relatitake action to guarantee the effectiveness of the Fund, in particular through mon ito the Fund with the aim of reducing the administrative burden forring, reporting and evaluation. They shall also ensure that the Fund is easy for the partner organisations and beneficiaries to implement.
Amendment 97 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 12
Article 5 – paragraph 12
(12) Member States and beneficiaries shall choose the food products and the goods on the basis of objective criteria. Priority shall be given, under the selection criteria for the food products, to products of European origin. The selection criteria for the food products shall be set with a view to helping the end recipients achieve a healthy and balanced diet. The selection criteria for the food products, and where appropriate for goods, shall also take into consideration climatic and environmental aspects, in particular with a view to reduction of food waste.
Amendment 103 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The global resources available for budgetary commitment from the Fund for the period 2014-2020 shall be at least EUR 2 55 000 000 000 at 2011 prices, in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex II.
Amendment 110 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point -a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point -a (new)
(-a) the population suffering from food poverty;
Amendment 112 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Each Member State shall submit to the Commission one operational programme coverwithing the period between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2020ree months of the entry into force of this Regulation that has been prepared in cooperation within three months of the entry into force of this Regulation,e local authorities and the organisations fighting poverty and social exclusion, including organisations formerly in receipt of MDP funding. The operational programme shall cover the period between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2020 and shall containing the following items:
Amendment 132 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Member States should designate a managing authority, a certifying authority and a functionally independent auditing authority for their operational programme. To provide flexibility for Member States in the set-up of control systems, it is appropriate to provide the option for the functions of the certifying authority to be carried out by the managing authority. The Member States should also be allowed to designate intermediate bodies to carry out certafor their operational programme the authorities responsible for the sound management of the Fund. Member States should undertake adequate administrative and physical controls and provide for penalties in tcaskse of the managing authority orirregularities in order to ensure that the coperatifying authority. The Member States should in that case lay down clearly their respective responsibilities and functiononal programmes are implemented in accordance with the applicable rules.
Amendment 134 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
Amendment 135 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall set up a Union level platform to facilitate the exchange of experience, know-how, capacity building and networking, networking, the deployment of distribution networks throughout Europe, particularly in those areas within each Member State where levels of poverty and exclusion are highest, and the development of transnational and cross-border activities, as well as dissemination of relevant and innovative outcomes in the area of non- financial assistance to the most deprived personsfood and goods distribution to the most deprived persons. It shall integrate and link on the platform the organisations that represent the partner organisations at Union level as well as the partner organisations and beneficiaries in each Member State. It shall set up and manage a public website specifically for the platform. The site will include a presentation of the various partner organisations, their activities and where they operate Europe- wide, including in the outermost regions. It will also present all documents and information relevant to the running of the platform and to its work.
Amendment 136 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
Amendment 137 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
In addition, the Commission shall consult, at least once a year, the organisations which represent the partner organisations at Union level on the implementation of support from the Fundand the main partner organisations in each Member State on the implementation, and ease of implementation, of support from the Fund. It shall publish reports on such consultation, and its results, on the platform website.
Amendment 138 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
Amendment 140 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
Amendment 143 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
Amendment 148 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 a (new)
Recital 41 a (new)
(41a) To avoid a sudden cut in food aid if the implementation of this Regulation were to be delayed at the beginning of 2014, the Commission should take the transitional measures necessary to ensure that persons dependent on food aid would not suffer food poverty.
Amendment 150 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14
Article 14
Amendment 151 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15
Article 15
Amendment 155 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16
Article 16
At its own initiative and in close cooperation with the Member States, the Commission shall carry out, with the assistance of external experts, an ex-post evaluation, to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of results obtainedsimplicity of the management system for the programmes, the effectiveness and sustainability of results obtained and the needs indicated by the partner organisations, as well as to measure the added value of the Fund. This ex post evaluation shall be completed by 31 December 2023.
Amendment 157 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission and Member States shall provide information on and promote the actions supported by the Fund. The information shall be addressed to the most deprived persons, the media and the wider public. It shall highlight the role of the Union and ensure that the contribution from the Fund, the partner organisations and their volunteers is visible.
Amendment 161 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
During the implementation of an operation, the beneficiaries and partner organisations shall inform the public about the support obtained from the Fund by placing either at least one poster with information about the operation (minimum size A3), including about the financial support from the Union, at a location readily visible to the public, at each place of provision of the food, goods and any accompanying measure or a European flag, and in such a way as not to stigmatise end recipients, except if this is not possible due to the circumstances of the distribution.
Amendment 167 #
Amendment 171 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The co-financing rate at the level of the operational programme shall not be higher than 85be 100% of the public eligible expenditure.
Amendment 185 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The food and the goods for homeless persons or for childrenthe final beneficiaries of the Fund may be purchased by the partner organisations themselves.
Amendment 186 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) a description of the criteria for the selection of partner organisations, differentiated if necessary by type of material deprivation addressed;
Amendment 187 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. That food and/or material assistance shall as a rule be distributed free of charge to the most deprived persons. Where the aims of providing such food and/or material assistance to the most deprived persons include furthering their integration or social rehabilitation, final beneficiaries may be charged a symbolic price not exceeding 10% of the market price.
Amendment 189 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 192 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the costs of purchasing food and basic consumer goods for the personal use of homeless persons or of childrenthe final beneficiaries;
Amendment 193 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Amendment 195 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Amendment 197 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Amendment 198 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) where a public body purchases the food or basic consumer goods for the personal use of homeless persons or of childrenthe final beneficiaries and provides them to partner organisations, the costs of transporting of food or goods to the storage depots of the partner organisations at a flat rate of 1 % of the costs referred to in point (a);
Amendment 199 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Amendment 201 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Amendment 205 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The partner organisations referred to in point (eba) that deliver directly the food or goods shall themselves undertake activities complementing the provision of material assistance, aiming at the social inclusion of the most deprived persons, whether or not these activities are supported by the Fund.
Amendment 209 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Amendment 209 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27
Article 27
Amendment 211 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28
Article 28
Amendment 213 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29
Article 29
Amendment 215 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30
Article 30
Amendment 217 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31
Article 31
Amendment 219 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32
Article 32
Amendment 221 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
Article 33
Amendment 223 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Amendment 223 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34
Article 34
Amendment 225 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 231 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Amendment 232 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43
Article 43
Amendment 234 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall provide the resources necessary for carrying out evaluations, and shall ensure that procedures are in place to produce and collect the data necessary for evaluations, including data related to the common indicators referred to in Article 11.
Amendment 234 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44
Article 44
Amendment 236 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14
Article 14
Amendment 238 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48
Article 48
Amendment 239 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15
Article 15
Amendment 240 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 2
Article 50 – paragraph 2
Amendment 242 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 3
Article 50 – paragraph 3
Amendment 244 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 4
Article 50 – paragraph 4
Amendment 246 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 5
Article 50 – paragraph 5
Amendment 247 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The managingcompetent authority shall, in order to ensure transparency in the support of the Fund, maintain a list of operations supported by the Fund in CSV or XML format which shall be accessible through a website. The list shall include at least information on the beneficiary name, its address and allocated amount of Union funding as well as the type of material deprivation addressed.
Amendment 248 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51
Article 51
Amendment 250 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52
Article 52
Amendment 252 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The managingcompetent authority shall inform beneficiaries of publication of the list of operations in accordance with paragraph 2. The managing authorityIt shall provide information and publicity kits, including templates in electronic format, to help beneficiaries and partner organisations to meet their obligations as set out in paragraph 3.
Amendment 252 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53
Article 53
Amendment 254 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 6
Article 17 – paragraph 6
6. In processing personal data pursuant to this Article, the managingcompetent authority as well as the beneficiaries and partner organisations shall comply with Directive 95/46/EC.
Amendment 254 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54
Article 54
Amendment 256 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55
Article 55
Amendment 258 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56
Article 56
Amendment 260 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57
Article 57
Amendment 261 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. Operations shall not be selected for support by the operational programme where they have been physically completed or fully implemented before the application for funding under the operational programme is submitted by the beneficiary to the managingcompetent authority, irrespective of whether all related payments have been made by the beneficiary.
Amendment 262 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58
Article 58
Amendment 280 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26
Article 26
Amendment 284 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27
Article 27
Amendment 286 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28
Article 28
Amendment 289 #
Amendment 291 #
Amendment 293 #
Amendment 296 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32
Article 32
Amendment 299 #
Amendment 302 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34
Article 34
Amendment 304 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26a Member States shall carry out administrative and physical controls to ensure that operational programmes are implemented in compliance with the applicable rules and shall establish the penalties applicable in the event of irregularities.
Amendment 307 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1
Article 39 – paragraph 1
1. ManagingThe competent authority shall ensure that, in the case of grants to partner organisations, beneficiaries are provided with a flow sufficient to ensure proper implementation of the operations.
Amendment 309 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1
Article 42 – paragraph 1
1. The certifyingompetent authority shall submit on a regular basis an application for interim payment covering amounts entered in its accounts as public support paid to beneficiaries in the accounting year ending 30 June.
Amendment 311 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 2
Article 42 – paragraph 2
2. The certifyingompetent authority shall submit the final application for interim payment by 31 July following the end of the previous accounting year and, in any event, before the first application for interim payment for the next accounting year.
Amendment 313 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 3
Article 42 – paragraph 3
3. The first application for interim payment shall not be made before the notification to the Commission of the designation of the managing authority and the certifying authority in accordance to Article 32(1)competent authorities.
Amendment 315 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43
Article 43
Amendment 317 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44
Article 44
Amendment 321 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) (hh) the total amount of eligible expenditure entered into the accounts of the certifyingompetent authority as having been incurred and paid by beneficiaries in implementing operations, the total amount of public eligible expenditure incurred in implementing operations and the corresponding eligible public contribution which has been paid to beneficiaries;
Amendment 323 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2
Article 46 – paragraph 2
2. The certifyingompetent authority may specify in the accounts a provision, which shall not exceed 5 % of the total expenditure in payment applications presented for a given accounting year, where the assessment of the legality and regularity of the expenditure is subject to an on-going procedure with the audit authority. The amount covered shall be excluded from the total amount of eligible expenditure referred to in paragraph 1(a). These amounts shall be definitively included in, or excluded from, the annual accounts of the following year.
Amendment 325 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48
Article 48
Amendment 327 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 2
Article 50 – paragraph 2
Amendment 329 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 3
Article 50 – paragraph 3
Amendment 331 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 4
Article 50 – paragraph 4
Amendment 333 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 5
Article 50 – paragraph 5
Amendment 335 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51
Article 51
Amendment 337 #
Amendment 339 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53
Article 53
Amendment 341 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54
Article 54
Amendment 343 #
Amendment 345 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56
Article 56
Amendment 347 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57
Article 57
Amendment 349 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58
Article 58
Amendment 353 #
Amendment 256 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The first subparagraph shall not apply to biofuels produced from the processing residues of sugars from the Union.
Amendment 399 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – point d
Annex IX – part A – point d
(d) Biomassdegradable fraction of industrial waste not fit for use in the food or feed chain, including material from retail and wholesale and the agro-food and fish and aquaculture industry, and excluding feedstocks listed in part B of this Annex., retail and wholesale waste, but not waste subject to separate collection under Article 11(1) of Directive 2008/98/EC, and provided that the waste hierarchy and the principle of cascading use are respected
Amendment 449 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part B a (new)
Annex IX – part B a (new)
Amendment 25 #
2012/0195(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The OCTs are host to wide terrestrial and marine biodiversity. Climate change can impact on OCTs' natural environment and constitutes a threat undermining their sustainable development. Actions in the fields of conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services, disaster risk reduction, sustainable management of natural resources and promotion of sustainable energy will contributecan help the OCTs to adaptation to and mitigatione the impact of climate change in the OCTs. OCTs should also be able to participate in Union horizontal programmes, such as LIFE.
Amendment 26 #
2012/0195(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The association between the Union and the OCTs shallould take intodue account of and contribute to the preservation of the cultural diversity and identity of OCTs. It should therefore take due account of, and contribute to protecting and upholding, the rights of the OCTs’ indigenous peoples.
Amendment 27 #
2012/0195(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Global changes, reflected in the continuing process of trade liberalisation, broadly implicate the Union, the principal trading partner of the OCTs, their ACP neighbours and other economic partnewhich brings too few benefits to small island territories, make it necessary for the Union, the principal trading partner of the OCTs, to take better account of OCT interests in the trade agreements it concludes with OCT neighbours.
Amendment 28 #
2012/0195(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The OCTs are fragile island environments requiring adequate protection, including in respect of waste management. In respect of radioactive waste, Article 198 of the Euratom Treaty and the related secondary legislation provide for this, except with regard to Greenland, to which the Euratom Treaty does not apply. For other waste, it should be specified which Union rules are to apply in respect of the OCTs, particularly as regards the types of radioactive pollution caused by nuclear tests and by the nuclear reactor leaks in Japan.
Amendment 30 #
2012/0195(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In order to ensure that these objectives are met, the identity and geographical position of each OCT shall be taken into account, together with its political, economic and social situation.
Amendment 32 #
2012/0195(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Member States shall support the OCTs' and the Union in their joint efforts to strengthen and promote their relations with the Union as a wholeand the mutual benefits they bring.
Amendment 34 #
2012/0195(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) OCT participation in the development of regional organisations and regional markets within the context of regional integration organisations;
Amendment 39 #
2012/0195(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(4a) The dialogue shall enable OCTs to obtain information on the various regional horizontal programmes and EDF regional projects that are under way, so that they have an opportunity to take part in them.
Amendment 40 #
2012/0195(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) an OCT-EU forum for dialogue (the OCT-EU Forum), shall meet annually to bring together OCT authorities, representatives of the Member States and the Commission. Members of the European Parliament, r shall be associated with it. Representatives of the EIB, and representatives of the outermost regions shall be associated with the OCT-EU Forum, where appropriate;
Amendment 43 #
2012/0195(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) aid to SMEs engaged in sustainable economic activities, particularly in the research, farming, crafts and tourism sectors, which draw on the resources of local ecosystems;
Amendment 45 #
2012/0195(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) conciliation of economic and social activities such as fisheries and aquaculture, tourism, maritime and air transports, industry and agriculture with the potential of marine and coastal zones in terms of renewable energy, raw materials, whilst taking into account impacts of climate change and human activities, human activities and the land pollution those activities can cause.
Amendment 55 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 76 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Frequency of tests should be adapted according to the type of vehicle and to their mileage. Vehicles are more likely to present technical deficiencies when they reach a certain age and, in particular when intensively used, after a certain mileage. It is therefore appropriate to increase the test frequency for older vehicles and for vehicles with high mileage.
Amendment 105 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
Amendment 130 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
– two- or three-wheel vehicles – vehicle categories L1e, L2e, L3e, L4e, L5e, L6e and L7e,
Amendment 132 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Amendment 182 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Amendment 204 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– Vehicles of category M1, N1 and O2: four years after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, then and every two years and thereafter annually;
Amendment 46 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. Wwhereas the Treaty stipulates that its provisions are to be applied to the outermost regions (ORs) in a differentiated manner and provides, under Article 349 of the TFEU, for special treatment and a specific framework for these regions, conferring onprovides, in Article 349, for a specific legal basis based on primary law, under which a specific legal status is reinforced for them ‘ outermost region status’s;
Amendment 48 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Amendment 50 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas the aim of the Programmes of Options Specific to the Remote and Insular Nature of the Outermost Regions (POSEI), which came into force between 1989 and 1991 in all the outermost regions, is to enable those regions to play an active part in the dynamic of the internal market by means of a combination of multisectoral measures, including the adjustment of Community policies to the specific situation of the regions concerned, the introduction of specific measures designed to reduce the costs linked to their geographical situation, support for local products on regional markets and measures to improve the productivity of traditional export industries,
Amendment 59 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the ORs, considering the fragility of their productive fabric and their dependence on the outside world, are particularly affected by the current economic, social and financial crisis;
Amendment 62 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas European investments in the ORs not only involve a policy of making up delays and compensating disadvantages, but are also investments carried out for the benefit and to the advantage of the whole of the European Union;
Amendment 71 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that, under the terms of the TreatyArticle 349 in particular of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, the ORs are entitled to differentiated and holistic treatment, which should mean access to the maximum level of support, irrespective of their level of development, and that their specificity should be duly taken into account and protected, given that these regions cannot be treated in the same way as the other EU regions;
Amendment 73 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recalls that if the status of the outermost regions recognises the fact that the ORs have considerable differences to the rest of the European Union (insularity, remoteness, small size, economic dependence on a few products) it also recognises the fact that the ORs are individually different and that solutions adapted to each OR must be found.
Amendment 75 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Emphasises the fact that Article 349 of the TFEU should be used more often than it is by the European Commission to facilitate the fair integration and economic and social development for the ORs within their internal market and on a wider scale, within the European Union; calls urgently for Article 349 of the TFEU, which is the basis of EU policy on ORs, to be included on the agenda for debates, in order for it to have the legal, institutional and political effect it requires.
Amendment 76 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Believes that ORs will find it almost impossible to reach the objectives set by the EU 2020 strategy if Article 349 of the TFEU is not applied by the European Commission in more policy areas (fisheries, environment, internal market, transport); calls also for the reinforcement of OR unity within DG REGIO so that it can assume the horizontal role it must play to ensure the coherence of all EU policies on the ORs.
Amendment 81 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that other criteria should be used to determine the eligibility of ORs for the allocation of structural funds, given that the per capita GDP criterion does not provide an accurate reflection of their specific situation and is contrary to the spirit on which ‘outermost region status’ is based and the Treaty itself; calls therefore for the implementation of specific criteria, listing ORs among the least developed regions, regardless of their GDP giving an approach best adapted to their specific situation; stresses, therefore, that the co- financing rates in respect of the ORs should be 85 % for all instruments providing aid for those regions; calls for an extension of the period of implementation of these funds in the ORs with a view to more effective implementation;
Amendment 84 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Considers therefore, that ORs no longer qualifying for Objective 1 status must, in future, be categorised separately in order to effectively and adequately ensure Community funding from the EU strategy on ORs and the compensation of the disadvantages relating to the outermost regions, in accordance with Article 349 of the TFEU.
Amendment 89 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Criticises the fact that, within the additional ERDF funding, the amounts to be allocated to the ORs have been reduced in the proposals for the financial period from 2014 to 2020 and considers that the financial arrangements for the implementation of EU 2020 should provide for access to EU funding that is at least equal to that available for the current financial framework; proposes that other criteria be used for the allocation of funding with a view to a more equitable distribution between these regions, as a fixed component to be uniformly allocated amongst themis concerned that this allocation, initially designed to compensate the effects of the structural disadvantages of the outermost regions has been altered to 50 % to meet different objectives; calls for this allocation to be increased to a co-financing rate of 85 %, as for ERDF mainstream; calls therefore for the financial arrangements for the implementation of EU 2020 should provide for access to EU funding that is at least equal to that available for the current financial framework;
Amendment 93 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Recalls that the recent report by the Former Minister of Spain, Mr Pedro Solbes Mera, on Europe’s outermost regions in the single market revealed that the economies of the ORs are constrained in every aspect by additional costs; draws the attention of the European Commission to the monopolies, abuse of dominant positions and cartel offences which are particularly rife in French ORs and which result unfairly in the escalation of high living costs.
Amendment 94 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Draws attention to the fact that in the proposal for a Regulation of the next ESF, the situation of ORs will not be referred to, considering not only the structural characteristics listed in Article 349 of the TFEU but also their specific economic situation which puts them among the regions with the highest unemployment rates in the EU;
Amendment 98 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that European taxation and customs policies should be adjusted in order to enhance the competitiveness of the outermost regions and that the existence of free zoneappropriate tax and customs frameworks is of paramount importance to the diversification of economic activity and the creation of skilustainabled jobs in the ORs;
Amendment 101 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is in favour of maintaining the special treatment of the ORs as regards state aid and calls for the removal of discrimination between ORs, given that an unequal increase, based on their GDP, results in an imbalance for all of them;by retaining the current levels of aid for investment in large enterprises and small and medium sized enterprises and the possibility of granting operational aid which is not both progressively reduced and limited in time within a flexible regulatory framework, given that this aid has proven that it does not harm competition and that it assists the ORs in achieving their Europe 2020 strategy objectives, particularly those on innovation, research and the environment.
Amendment 106 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Considers that EU intervention should set an objective of playing a key role and boosting initiative by developing, in the ORs, centres of excellence through sectors which exploit their advantages and their know-how, such as waste management, renewable energy, energy self-sufficiency, biodiversity, student mobility, climate research or even crisis management.
Amendment 108 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Is in favour of the need for OR citizens to benefit from the advantages of the internal market on an equal footing with other EU citizens and calls for the adoption of measures in accordance with the recommendations of the Solbes report; calls for the possibility of developing a specific framework on state aid to ORs to be examined;
Amendment 110 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Stresses the importance of public services for economic, social and territorial cohesion in ORs, particularly in transport, aviation and maritime sectors, postal services, energy and communications.
Amendment 117 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights the need to maintain measures for the management and protection of marine resources, the promotion of aquaculture, and the reintroduction of the possibility of granting fleet renewal and modernisation aid, and calls for an increase in the compensation for additional costs in the POSEI fisheries programme;
Amendment 118 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. DCriticises the fact that the proposal for the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy does not take sufficient account of the situation of the ORs; draws attention to the marine dimension of the ORs and the importance of the fishing sector in view of their Exclusive Economic Zone, the potential of which should be reflected in concrete and coherent measures for a genuine marine economy and duly taken into account in the integrated European maritime policy; considers it essential to facilitate the connection between the ‘internal’ and ‘external’ aspects of the CFP for the ORs and to provide compensation measures aimed at repairing the damage caused by the conclusion of fisheries agreements.
Amendment 123 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Considers that the ORs must have a place in and be seen as being at the heart of EU maritime policy; emphasises the role they could play in the sustainable use of seas, oceans and coastal regions as well as in international maritime governance.
Amendment 124 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Draws attention to the importance of the tourism sector and calls on the Commission to speed up the implementation of the European Action Plan and ensure more effective coordination of the existing funding lines, giving specialfic attention to the ORs;
Amendment 126 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that the ORs wish to invest in a research and innovation strategy and in the growth of their business structure; argues for the creation of technological infrastructures and innovation hubs, the development of projects and partnerships with Scientific and Technological System organisations and the exchange of ideas and good practices through European innovation support networks and smart specialisation such as the S3 platform;
Amendment 132 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that a single European transport area should contribute towards the inclusive growth of the ORs and reduce their access gap; calls for the establishment of a specific framework to provide transport subsidies in the ORs, the establishment of logistical platforms and supports the implementation of projects such as Motorways of the Sea; highlights the possibilities of the Marco Polo programme for the ORs, calls on the Commission to increase the programme'’s flexibility and extend it after 2013 and calls for the Connecting Europe Facility to include specific references to the ORs; urges for ORs to be included in TEN-E networks and the new instrument aimed at facilitating European interconnections.
Amendment 136 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Points out that the ORs'rs’ dependence on imported fossil fuels results in substantial additional costs; proposes strengthening the renewable energy sector and setting up a specific programme in the field of energy to reduce the costs due to remoteness, infrastructure and provision of services; in order to promote the ambitious policies the ORs have committed to on the development of renewable energy.
Amendment 138 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. UStresses the fact that Article 349 of the TFEU stipulates the adoption of specific measures aimed at lessening the impact of OR characteristics, including those needed to allow the ORs to fully participate on an equal footing with other regions, in all EU horizontal programmes; considers, nevertheless, that the implementation of this article was weak, restricting its scope to adapt these policies and to benefit from them; urges the Commission to establish a specific programme in the field of energy, transport and information and communications technology, similar to the POSEI arrangements, which will need to be in keeping with other European funds in these fields;
Amendment 143 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls for measures to be adopted urgently aimed at combating unemployment and youth unemployment and the persistence of poverty and inequalities in income distribution in the ORs, which, on all counts, are among the highest rates in the EU.
Amendment 146 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Calls for the work in the ORs carried out to date to continue in order to increase, on the one hand, the implementation of local research schemes that are equal to their potential and, on the other hand, to help the development of universities which are appealing, high- performing, have real resources and which are among the top universities in other parts of the EU territory.
Amendment 151 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Advocates greater involvement of the regional authorities of the ORs in preparing and implementing European programmes, within a multi-level and partnership-based form of governance, and greater visibility of these regions in the EU institutions;
Amendment 154 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Points to the role of the ORs as EU borders with the rest of the world and advocates an approach, particularly through pursuing the reflections of the Commission in partnership with the ORs, that recognises their closeness to EU third countries and, including to the countries with which they have special cultural and historical links; draws attention to their integration problems in their respective geographical areas, and the need to find specific innovative schemes which encourage real regional integration through shared programmes and projects between the ORs and neighbouring third countries and to help establish good connections between respective geographical areas; highligts the need to carry out studies to measure the impact of international trade agreements and their impact in relation tof the external aspects of some EU policies;
Amendment 156 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Points to the role of the ORs as EU borders with the rest of the world and advocates an approach that recognises their closeness to third countries and to the countries with which they have special cultural and historical links; draws attention to their integration problems in their respective geographical areas, the impact of international trade agreements and the impact of the external aspects of some EU policies; considers that the best strategy for ensuring the endogenous and sustainable development of the outermost regions is to make the most of their particular attributes.
Amendment 158 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Regrets the initial reluctance shown by DG Trade to take into account the specific characteristics of the outermost regions when negotiating Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) and urges the Commission to continue to seek compromises that respect the interests of the ORs concerned, when it comes to reaching final agreements with the ACP countries.
Amendment 161 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Calls on the Commission to provide evidence that it genuinely intends to promote the regional integration of the ORs
Amendment 163 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for the continuation of territorial cooperation programmes in the ORs and advocates increased funding for programmes,relaxed regulations aimed at using more effectively the available funding and completing projects as well as raising the ERDF co-financing rate to 85 % for greater investment in transnational cooperation and the removal, in the case of the ORs, of the 150km criterion for sea-borders in cross-border cooperation;
Amendment 167 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Recalls the key role the ORs could play in development cooperation in key cooperation platforms with their third country neighbours as well as regions which could carry out important work in fostering development in their geographical environment.
Amendment 169 #
2011/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Points out that other EU regions Danish, French and Dutch overseas territories referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 355 of the TFEU can choose to become ORs, opting for whichever status is most appropriate to their situation, and draws the attention of the current ORs to the decisive role they can play in promoting and consolidating their status;
Amendment 24 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and man-made disasters in recent years and in a situation where future disasters are likely to be more extreme and more complex with far reaching and longer-term consequences, resulting, in particular, from climate change and potential interaction between several natural and technological hazards, an integrated approach to disaster management is increasingly important. The Union should support, coordinate and supplement actions of Member States in the field of civil protection with a view to improving the effectiveness of systems for preventing, preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters. An integrated approach for each sea basin might prove necessary.
Amendment 25 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The protection to be ensured under the Union Civil Protection Mechanism should cover primarily people, but also the environment and property, including cultural heritage, against all natural and man-made disasters, including acts of terrorism and technological, radiological , industrial and environmental accidents, marine pollution, epidemics and acute health emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Civil protection and other emergency assistance may be required in all of these disasters to complement the response capabilities of the affected country.
Amendment 52 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The protection to be ensured by the Mechanism shall cover primarily people, but also the environment and property, including cultural heritage, against all natural and man-made disasters, including acts of terrorism, technological, radiological, industrial or environmental accidents, marine pollution, epidemics and acute health emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union.
Amendment 57 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. This Decision shall take into account the special needs of isolated, outermost, cross- border and other regions or islands of the Union in the case of a disaster. An integrated approach for each sea basin might prove necessary in these regions if the best possible synergies are to be ensured.
Amendment 76 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) takes note of the particular vulnerability of the regions on the basis of Article 349 of the Treaty.
Amendment 81 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The risk management plans shall take into account the national, regional and local risk assessments and other relevant risk assessment and shall be coherent with other relevant plans in force in that Member State.
Amendment 86 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) establish and manage the Emergency Response Centre (ERC) in coordination with the existing national and regional bodies, ensuring 24/7 operational capacity, and serving the Member States and the Commission for the purposes of the Mechanism;
Amendment 28 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – point 2 – point a
Staff Regulations
Article 5 – paragraphs 1 and 2
Article 5 – paragraphs 1 and 2
Amendment 29 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – point 2 – point b
Staff Regulations
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 55 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Staff Regulations
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b
9. In Article 29, the following subparagraph shall be added to paragraph 1: 'While maintaining the principle that the vast majority of officials shall(1), first subparagraph, point (b) shall be replaced by the following: ‘(b) whether requests for transfer have been recruited on the basis of open competitions, the appoeived from officials of the same grade in other insting authority may decide, by way of derogation from point (b),tutions, and/or whether to hold a competition internal to the institution, which shall also be open to contractonly to officials and temporary staff as defined in Articles 3a and 3b 2 of the Conditions of Employment of Oother Sservants of the European Union.'Communities and to contract staff as referred to in Articles 3a and 3b of those conditions of employment;’;
Amendment 58 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 10 bis (new)
Article 1 – point 10 bis (new)
Staff Regulations
Article 31 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 3 a (new)
10a. The following paragraph shall be added to Article 31: ‘3a. Where an official in function group SC at grade SC 2 or higher moves to function group AST, he shall be classified at a grade and step such that his remuneration is at least equal to that to which he was entitled in the AST/SC function group.';
Amendment 66 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 13 – point a
Article 1 – point 13 – point a
Staff Regulations
Article 42 a – paragraph 1
Article 42 a – paragraph 1
(a) In the second sentence of the first paragraph, the word 'institutions' shall be replacThe first paragraph shall be replaced by the following: ‘An official shall be entitled to up to eighteen months of parental leave without basic salary for every child, to be taken during the first twelve years after the birth or adoption of the child. The duration of the leave may be doubled for single parents recognised under general implementing provisions adopted by 'the appointing authority of each institution'; . The minimum leave taken at any one time shall not be less than one month.’;
Amendment 76 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 16 a (new)
Article 1 – point 16 a (new)
16a. The following article shall be inserted after Article 45a: ‘Article 45b An official in function group AST/SC may, from grade SC 2, be appointed to a post in function group AST on condition that the periodical report referred to in Article 43 shows that he has actually and properly carried out functions corresponding to the AST function group for at least two years. An official appointed to a post in function group AST on the basis of this Article shall be classified in a grade and step such that his remuneration is at least equal to that to which he would have been entitled in the AST/SC function group.';
Amendment 84 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1– point 20
Article 1– point 20
Staff Regulations
Article 52 – point b – paragraph 2
Article 52 – point b – paragraph 2
However, an official may at his own request and where the appointing authority considers it justified in the interest of the service, carry on working until the age of 67, in which case he shall be retired automatically on the last day of the month in which he reaches that age.';
Amendment 89 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 21 – point d
Article 1 – point 21 – point d
Staff Regulations
Article 55 – paragraph 4
Article 55 – paragraph 4
‘4. The appointing authority of each institution may introduce flexible working- time arrangements. Officials to whom the provisions of the second paragraph of Article 44 apply shall manage their working-time without resorting to such arrangements.'’;
Amendment 91 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 22 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – point 22 – point -a (new)
Staff Regulations
Article 55 a – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 55 a – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(-a) The following point (da) shall be inserted in the first subparagraph of paragraph 2: ‘(da) from the age of 55,’;
Amendment 92 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 22 – point -a a (new)
Article 1 – point 22 – point -a a (new)
Staff Regulations
Article 55 a – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
Article 55 a – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(-aa) The following point shall be inserted in the first subparagraph of paragraph 2: ‘(db) for any other reason, but for no more than a total of five years over the official's entire career.’;
Amendment 93 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 22 – point a b(new)
Article 1 – point 22 – point a b(new)
Staff Regulations
Article 55 a – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 55 a – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ab) The following point (ea) shall be inserted in the first subparagraph of paragraph 2: ‘(ea) to care for a child under 13 years of age, if the reduction in working time is not more than 5% of normal working time. In such cases, Article 3 of Annex IVa shall not apply.';
Amendment 110 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 41
Article 1 – point 41
Staff Regulations
Article 110 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 110 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Implementing rules adopted by the Commission to give effect to these Staff Regulations, including the general implementing provisions referred to in paragraph 1, shall apply by analogy to the agencies. To this end, the Commission shall inform the agenciesconsult the agencies, which shall be jointly represented in accordance with rules to be fixed by agreement between them and the Commission, ofn any such implementing rule without delay afterbefore adoption.
Amendment 111 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 41
Article 1 – point 41
Staff Regulations
Article 110 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 110 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 112 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 41
Article 1 – point 41
Staff Regulations
Article 110 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 110 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
By way of derogation, an agency may, before the expiry of the nine-month period referred to above and after consulting its Staff Committee, submit to the Commission for its agreement implementing rules which are different from those adopted by the Commission. Under the same conditions, an agency may request the agreement of the Commission for not applying certain of these implementing rules. In the latter case, the Commission may, instead of accepting or rejecting the request, require the agency to submit for its agreement implementing rules which are different from those adopted by the Commission.
Amendment 113 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 41
Article 1 – point 41
Staff Regulations
Article 110 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Article 110 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 114 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 41
Article 1 – point 41
Staff Regulations
Article 110 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5
Article 110 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5
An agency may also, after consulting its Staff Committee, submit to the Commission for its agreement implementing rules which concern other subjects than the implementing rules adopted by the Commission or which differ from those already in force at the Commission.
Amendment 115 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 41
Article 1 – point 41
Staff Regulations
Article 110 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5 a (new)
Article 110 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5 a (new)
An agency may only adopt implementing rules which differ from those adopted by the Commission with the agreement of the Commission and after securing the opinion of the Staff Regulations Committee.
Amendment 116 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 41
Article 1 – point 41
Staff Regulations
Article 110 – paragraph 6
Article 110 – paragraph 6
6. The Court of Justice of the European Union shall administer a registercompendium of the rules adopted by the appointing authority of each institution to give effect to these Staff Regulations, and those rules adopted by the agencies to the extent they derogate from the rules adopted by the Commission, in accordance with the procedure provided in paragraph 2. Institutions and agencies shall have direct access to this registercompendium and full right to amend their own rules. Their staff shall also have direct access to that compendium. Every three years, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on rules adopted by each institution to give effect to these Staff Regulations.';
Amendment 119 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 43 – point a
Article 1 – point 43 – point a
Staff Regulations
Annex I – Section A – point 2
Annex I – Section A – point 2
2. Function Group AST Replace ‘AST 10-AST 11’ with ‘AST8- AST11’;
Amendment 121 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 43 – point b – point iii
Article 1 – point 43 – point b – point iii
Staff Regulations
Annex I – Section B
Annex I – Section B
2. Multiplication rates for guiding average career equivalence in function group AST/SC: replace the rates 12%-15%-17%-20%- 25% with the rates 20%-25%-25%-25%- 33%.
Amendment 122 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 46 a (new)
Article 1 – point 46 a (new)
Staff Regulations
Annex V – Article 4 – paragraph 1
Annex V – Article 4 – paragraph 1
46a. The first paragraph of Article 4 of Annex V shall be replaced by the following: ‘Where an official, for reasons other than the requirements of the service or for reasons outside his control, including having to take sick leave, has not used up all his annual leave before the end of the current calendar year, the amount of leave which may be carried over to the following year shall not exceed twelve days.’
Amendment 123 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 46 b (new)
Article 1 – point 46 b (new)
Staff Regulations
Annex V – Article 6 – paragraph 1 – indent 10
Annex V – Article 6 – paragraph 1 – indent 10
46b. The tenth indent of Article 6 of Annex V shall be replaced by the following: ‘– serious illness of a child: up to six days where the child is aged six or under or if the official is a single parent within the meaning of the general implementing provisions adopted by the appointing authority of the institution concerned, and up to two days in all other cases;’
Amendment 126 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 47
Article 1 – point 47
Staff Regulations
Annex V – Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory wording
Annex V – Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory wording
To the annual leave of officials entitled to the expatriation or foreign residence allowance shall be added travelling time based on the geographical distance between the place of employment and the place of origin, calculated as follows:
Amendment 140 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article – point 49 – point c
Article – point 49 – point c
Staff Regulations
Annex VII – Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Annex VII – Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Officials entitled to the expatriation or foreign residence allowance shall be entitled, within the limit set out in paragraph 2, in each calendar year to a flat- rate payment corresponding to the cost of travel from the place of employment to the place of origin as defined in Article 7 for themselves and, if they are entitled to the household allowance, for the spouse and dependants within the meaning of Article 2.
Amendment 141 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1– point 49 – point c
Article 1– point 49 – point c
Staff Regulations
Annex VII – Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Annex VII – Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Where the place of origin as defined in Article 7 is outside the territories of the Member States of the Union as well as outside the countries and territories listed in Annex II to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the territories of the Member States of the European Free Trade Association, the flat- rate payment shall be based on an allowance per kilometre of geographical distance between the official's place of employment and the capital city of the Member State whose nationality he holds. Officials whose place of origin is outsidegeographical distance used as the basis for the flat-rate payment shall be limited to the borders of the territories of the Member States of the European Union as well as outsidend of the countries and territories listed in Annex II to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and of the territories of the Member States of the European Free Trade Association and who are not nationals of one of the Member States shall not be entitled to the flat-rate payment.
Amendment 145 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 50 – point c – point i a (new)
Article 1 – point 50 – point c – point i a (new)
Staff Regulations
Annex VIII – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex VIII – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
ia) Paragraph 1, point a) shall be replaced by the following: ‘a) be deferred until the first day of the calendar month following that in which he reaches the age of 65, even if he has not completed 10 years’ service;’
Amendment 146 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 50 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – point 50 – point d a (new)
Staff Regulations
Annex VIII – Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Annex VIII – Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
(da) the following shall be added at the end of Article 11, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2: ‘The number of years of pensionable service recognised may not be less than half the former period of service concerned’.
Amendment 147 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 50 – point e
Article 1 – point 50 – point e
Staff Regulations
Annex VIII – Article 12 – paragraph 1
Annex VIII – Article 12 – paragraph 1
e) In Article 12(1) and (2), the numberArticle 12 shall be amended as follows: i) Paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following: ‘1. An official aged less than 65 years whose service terminates for reasons other than death or invalidity without qualifying for an immediate or deferred retirement pension shall be entitled, on leaving the service: a) where he has completed less than one year’s service and has not made use of the arrangement laid down in Article 11(2), to payment of a severance grant equal to three times the amounts withheld from his basic salary in respect of his pension contributions, after deduction of any amounts paid under Articles 42 and 112 of the Conditions of Employment of other servants; b) in other cases, to a pension provided under Article 11(1) and deferred until the first day of the calendar month following that in which he reaches the age of 63 years, or to payment of the actuarial equivalent of such pension to a private insurance company or pension fund of his choice, on condition such company or fund guarantees that: i) the capital will not be repaid; ii) a monthly income will be paid from age 60 at the earliest, and age 65 at the latest; iii) provisions are included for reversion or survivors’ pensions; iv) transfer to another insurance company or other fund will be authorised only if such fund fulfils the conditions laid down in points i) to iii).’; ii) In paragraphs 1 and 2 the figure '63' shall be replaced by '65';
Amendment 157 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 53
Article 1 – point 53
Staff Regulations
Annex XI – Article 15 – paragraph 1
Annex XI – Article 15 – paragraph 1
Point 53 shall be replaced by the following: ‘The provisions of this Annex shall apply from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2022.’
Amendment 158 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 55 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – point 55 – point c a (new)
Staff Regulations
Annex XIII – Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex XIII – Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(ca) The following paragraph shall be inserted in Article 18: ‘1a. An official in service on 31 December 2012 shall retain his entitlement to the travelling time provided for in Article 7 of Annex V and the flat-rate payment of travelling expenses provided for in Article 8 of Annex VII, even if he is not in receipt of the foreign residence or expatriation allowance. An official in service on 31 December 2012 shall retain his entitlement to the flat-rate payment of travelling expenses from his place of employment to his place of origin provided for in Article 8 of Annex VII, even if said place of origin lies outside the territory of the Member States of the Union or outside the countries and territories listed in Annex II to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or outside the territory of the European Free Trade Association States.’
Amendment 161 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 55 – point f – point i
Article 1 – point 55 – point f – point i
Staff Regulations
Annex XIII – Article 23 – paragraph 1
Annex XIII – Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. NotwithstandThe table ing Article 523 of Annex XIII of the Staff Regulations, officials who enter the service before 1 January 2013 and who leave the service before the age at which they would have become entitled to a retirement pension in accordance with Article 22 of shall be replaced by the table below: Age at 1 May 2013 Minimum age 54 years or over 50 years 53 years 50 years 6 months 52 years 51 years 51 years 51 years 6 months 50 years 52 years 49 years 52 years 7 monthis Annex may request the second subparagraph of point (b) of Article 9(1) of Annex VIII to be applied from the age determined in accordance with the table below: Until 31 December 2013 55 years 6 months Until 31 December 2014 56 years Until 31 December 2015(+ 1 m.) 48 years 53 years 2 months (+ 2 m.) 47 years 53 years 9 months (+ 3 m.) 46 years 54 years 4 months (+ 4 m.) 45 years 54 years 11 months (+ 5 m.) 44 years 55 years 6 months (+ 6 m.) 43 years 56 years 1 month 42 years 56 years 68 months Until 31 December 2016 57 years Until 31 December 201741 years 57 years 3 months 40 years 57 years 610 months less than 40 years 58 years
Amendment 162 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 55 – point g a (new)
Article 1 – point 55 – point g a (new)
Staff Regulations
Annex XIII – Article 26 a (new)
Annex XIII – Article 26 a (new)
(ga) The following Article 26a shall be inserted after Article 26: ‘Article 26a Officials who requested the transfer of their pension entitlements within the time limit set but refused the transfer proposal they were offered, who did not request the transfer within the time set or whose request was refused on the grounds it was made after the deadline, may still submit their request or reapply by 31 December 2013 at the latest.’
Amendment 169 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 55 – point i
Article 1 – point 55 – point i
Staff Regulations
Annex XIII – Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Annex XIII – Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) Officials who are in grade AST 8 or AST 9 on 31 December 2012 and are effectively carrying out the duties of a senior assistant shall be classified as Senior Assistants;
Amendment 174 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 55 – point i
Article 1 – point 55 – point i
Staff Regulations
Annex XIII – Article 30 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Annex XIII – Article 30 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. ‘By way of derogation from Annex I, section B, the multiplication rates for guiding average career equivalence for grade 9 of function group AST are as follows: for 2013: 20 % for 2014: 20 % for 2015: 17 % for 2016: 14 % for 2017: 11 % from 2018: 8 %’
Amendment 175 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 55 – point i
Article 1 – point 55 – point i
Staff Regulations
Annex XIII – Article 30 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Annex XIII – Article 30 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Officials aged 55 years or over on 1 January 2013 may work half time in accordance with Article 55a(2)(e) of the Staff Regulations and Article 4 of Annex IVa for a maximum period of five years prior to their retirement.’
Amendment 177 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 9
Article 2 – point 9
Amendment 179 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 10 a (new)
Article 2 – point 10 a (new)
Conditions of Employment
Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)
10a. The following paragraph shall be added to Article 16: ‘The second and third paragraphs shall not apply to staff members with permanent contracts.’
Amendment 180 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 11 a (new)
Article 2 – point 11 a (new)
Conditions of Employment
Article 17 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 4 a (new)
11a. The following paragraph shall be added to Article 17 after paragraph 4: ‘Women whose maternity leave begins before the end of their contract will be entitled to maternity leave and maternity pay.’
Amendment 184 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 19
Article 2 – point 19
Conditions of Employment
Article 47 – point a
Article 47 – point a
'at the end of the month in which the servant reaches the age of 65, or, on an exceptional basis, at the date fixed in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 52(b) of the Staff Regulations; or';
Amendment 185 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 19 a (new)
Article 2 – point 19 a (new)
Conditions of Employment
Article 47 – point c – point i
Article 47 – point c – point i
In Article 47(c)(i), the words ‘and a maximum of 10 months’ shall be deleted.
Amendment 186 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 19 a (new)
Article 2 – point 19 a (new)
Conditions of Employment
Article 48 – point b
Article 48 – point b
19a. Article 48(b) shall be replaced by the following: ‘(b) if the servant appointed under a fixed-term contract is unable to resume his duties at the end of a period of paid sick leave as provided for in Article 16. In such case, the servant shall receive an allowance equal to his basic salary, plus family allowances at the rate of two days per month of service completed.’
Amendment 187 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 21
Article 2 – point 21
Conditions of Employment
Article 51
Article 51
Article 37, with the exception of point (b) of the first paragraph, and Articles 38 and 45 of the Staff Regulations shall apply by analogy to members of the temporary staff referred to in Article 2(f).
Amendment 188 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 21
Article 2 – point 21
Conditions of Employment
Article 53 – paragraph 2
Article 53 – paragraph 2
In case of an external selection procedure, temporary staff referred to in Article 2(f) shall be engaged only at grades SC1 to SC3, AST 1 to AST 4 or AD 5 to AD 8. However, the agency may, where appropriate, authorise the engagement at grade AD 9, AD 10, AD 11 or, on an exceptional basis, at grade AD 12. The total number of engagements at grades AD 9 to AD 12 in an agency shall not exceed 20 % of the total number of engagements of temporary staff to the function group AD, calculated over a five- year rolling period.
Amendment 189 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 21
Article 2 – point 21
Conditions of Employment
Article 54 – paragraph 1
Article 54 – paragraph 1
In the case of temporary staff referred to in Article 2(f), classification in the next higher grade shall be exclusively by selection from among staff members who have completed a minimum period of two years in their grade, after consideration of the comparative merits of such temporary staff and of the reports on them. The last sentence of Article 45(1) and Article 45(2) of the Staff Regulations shall apply by analogy. The multiplication rates for guiding average career equivalence, as set out for officials in Section B of Annex I to the Staff Regulations, may not be exceededshall apply by analogy.
Amendment 191 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 30 a (new)
Article 2 – point 30 a (new)
Conditions of Employment
Article 93
Article 93
FUNCTION Step GROUP GRADE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 18 19 5 832,42 5 953,71 6 077,52 6 203,91 6 332,92 6 464,62 6 599,06 17 18 5 154,85 5 262,04 5 371,47 5 483,18 5 597,20 5 713,60 5 832,42 16 17 4 555,99 4 650,73 4 747,45 4 846,17 4 946,95 5 049,83 5 154,85 IV 15 16 4 026,70 4 110,44 4 195,92 4 283,18 4 372,25 4 463,17 4 555,99 14 15 3 558,90 3 632,91 3 708,46 3 785,58 3 864,31 3 944,67 4 026,70 13 14 3 145,45 3 210,86 3 277,63 3 345,80 3 415,37 3 486,40 3 558,90 III 12 3 4 026,63 4 110,36 4 195,84 4 283,09 4 372,15 4 463,07 4 555,88 11 12 3 558,86 3 632,87 3 708,41 3 785,53 3 864,25 3 944,60 4 026,63 III 10 1 3 145,45 3 210,86 3 277,63 3 345,80 3 415,37 3 486,40 3 558,90 9 10 2 780,03 2 837,84 2 896,86 2 957,09 3 018,59 3 081,36 3 145,43 89 2 457,08 2 508,17 2 560,33 2 613,57 2 667,92 2 723,40 2 780,03 8 3 145,45 3 210,86 3 277,63 3 345,80 3 415,37 3 486,40 3 558,90 7 2 780,03 2 837,84 2 896,86 2 957,09 3 018,59 3 081,36 3 145,43 II 6 2 456,97 2 508,07 2 560,24 2 613,49 2 667,84 2 723,33 2 779,98 5 2 171,49 2 216,65 2 262,76 2 309,82 2 357,86 2 406,91 2 456,97 4 1 919,18 1 959,10 1 999,84 2 041,44 2 083,90 2 127,24 2 171,49 I 4 3 2 364,28 2 413,35 2 463,43 2 514,56 2 566,74 2 620,01 2 674,392 780,03 2 837,84 2 896,86 2 957,09 3 018,59 3 081,36 3 145,43 3 2 457,08 2 508,17 2 560,33 2 613,57 2 667,92 2 723,40 2 780,03 I 2 2 090,12 2 133,50 171,49 2 216,65 2 177262,786 2 222,98 2 269,11309,82 2 357,86 2 31406,291 2 364,28456,97 1 1 847,76 1 886919,118 1 925,2559,10 1 965,2199,84 2 041,44 2 00583,990 2 047,63 2 090,12 127,24 2 171,49
Amendment 192 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 33 a (new)
Article 2 – point 33 a (new)
Conditions of Employment
Article 126 – paragraph 1
Article 126 – paragraph 1
33a. Article 126(1) shall be replaced by the following: ‘1. The accredited parliamentary assistant shall be classified by grade via a fair system proposed by the authority, in accordance with the indication given by the Member or Members whom the assistant will support, in accordance with their proved qualifications and the implementing measures referred to in Article 125(1). In order to be classified in grades 14 to 19, as set out in Article 133, accredited parliamentary assistants shall be required, as a minimum, to have a university degree or equivalent professional experience.’;
Amendment 194 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 33 b (new)
Article 2 – point 33 b (new)
Conditions of Employment
Article 126 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 126 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
In Article 126(1), the following subparagraph shall be added: ‘By way of derogation from Article 9, the arrangements relating to the autonomous representation of accredited parliamentary assistants shall be laid down by the implementing measures referred to in Article 125(1) taking into account that a formal link shall be established between the statutory representation of staff and the autonomous representation of assistants.’;
Amendment 196 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 33 c (new)
Article 2 – point 33 c (new)
Conditions of Employment
Article 126 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 126 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
33c. In the second subparagraph of Article 126(2), after the words: ‘taking into account that a formal link shall be established between the statutory representation of staff and the autonomous representation of assistants’ the following shall be added: ‘In the absence of any formally established link between the autonomous representation of assistants and the statutory representation of staff, or if the autonomous representation of assistants judges these links to be invalid, the autonomous representation of assistants may at any time refer its objection to the European Court of Justice of the European Union for a ruling thereon. In such a case, the legal fees of the autonomous representation of assistants shall be met by Parliament, which shall not be allowed to require it to use the services of a preselected lawyer or legal firm.’
Amendment 197 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 33 d (new)
Article 2 – point 33 d (new)
Conditions of Employment
Article 129 – paragraph 1
Article 129 – paragraph 1
33d. In Article 129(1), after the words:’the requirements of Article 128(2)(d)’, the following shall be added: ‘The strict confidentiality of the data obtained in the course of the medical examination shall be guaranteed. The medical examination shall accordingly be strictly limited to what is necessary to establish the fitness of the accredited assistant to carry out the duties for which he is recruited. Where an accredited assistant considers that the medical examination exceeds this specific parameter, the medical services and the appointing authority shall forward to him by registered mail the medical justification for each of the examinations accredited assistants are required to undergo. If the accredited assistant does not agree with the justification and makes this known within three weeks from receipt of the mail, the appointing authority shall refer the matter to the Court of Justice of the European Union for a ruling on the suitability and relevance of these examinations to assess the ability of a candidate to carry out the duties for which he is recruited. The fees incurred by the assistant in question for the services of a lawyer or legal firm shall be met by Parliament. The accredited assistant shall be free to use the services of a layer or legal firm of his own choosing.’
Amendment 198 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 33 e (new)
Article 2 – point 33 e (new)
Conditions of Employment
Article 131 – paragraph 2
Article 131 – paragraph 2
33. Article 131(2) shall be replaced by the following: ‘2. The weekly working hours of an accredited parliamentary assistant shall be set by the Member; for full time accredited parliamentary assistants in normal circumstances amount to 40 hours per week but may not exceed 42 hours per week. The second and fourth paragraphs of Article 55 of the Staff Regulations shall apply by analogy.’;
Amendment 200 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 33 f (new)
Article 2 – point 33 f (new)
Conditions of Employment
Article 131 – paragraph 4
Article 131 – paragraph 4
33f. Article 131(4) shall be replaced by the following: ‘4. However, overtime worked by accredited parliamentary assistants shall carry the right to compensation.’;
Amendment 201 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 33 g (new)
Article 2 – point 33 g (new)
Conditions of Employment
Article 132
Article 132
33g. In Article 132, after the words:’The arrangements for reimbursement of mission expenses shall be laid down in the implementing measures referred to in Article 125(1)’, the following shall be added: ‘Where it emerges from the official list of Members that the Member’s constituency or domicile is situated within the European Community or in a Member State but outside of Europe, Parliament shall, within the limit of two return journeys per year per accredited assistant working exclusively for that Member, reimburse the airfare, in accordance with the implementation provisions regarding missions, between his place of work and the Member’s constituency or domicile.’
Amendment 203 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 33 h (new)
Article 2 – point 33 h (new)
Conditions of Employment
Article 132 a (new)
Article 132 a (new)
33h. The following Article 132a shall be inserted: ‘Article 132 In accordance with the implementing measures referred to in Article 125(1), the Articles 5, 6 and 9 of Annex VII to the Staff Regulations (reimbursement of expenses incurred by him on taking up appointment, transfer or leaving the service) shall apply by analogy to accredited parliamentary assistants who are appointed with a contract of a minimum period of 2,5 years, whereas Articles 7(1), 7(2), first subparagraph, and 8(1), 8(2) shall apply by analogy to accredited parliamentary assistants who are appointed with a contract of a minimum period of 1 year.’;
Amendment 205 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 33 i (new)
Article 2 – point 33 i (new)
Conditions of Employment
Article 139 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 139 – paragraph 3 a (new)
33i. The following paragraph shall be inserted in Article 139: ‘3a. Where the contract ceases pursuant to paragraphs 1(d), 1(e) and 3, the procedure to be followed shall guarantee observance of the rights of defence of the accredited parliamentary assistants and the duty to protect employees. In accordance with the implementing measures referred to in Article 125(1), this procedure shall cover all the different stages from the probationary period before recruitment to the steps to be followed for a duly justified dismissal.’;
Amendment 206 #
2011/0455(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 33 j (new)
Article 2 – point 33 j (new)
Conditions of Employment
Article 139 – paragraph 4
Article 139 – paragraph 4
33j. In Article 139(4), after the words: ‘shall not be regarded as constituting ‘years of service’ for the purposes of Article 29(3) and (4) of the Staff Regulations’, the following shall be added: ‘However, all accredited assistants who have worked full time for at least four years, three-quarter time for at least six years or half time for at least eight years shall, from completion of these periods of service and up to four years from the end of their last contract, be entitled to assume posts as contract or temporary staff published by the European institutions and normally filled by competition. Assistants who have worked for at least four years as accredited assistants in Function Group I shall be entitled to assume posts as contractual or temporary staff in Function Groups II and III. Assistants who have worked for at least four years as accredited assistants in Function Group II shall be entitled to assume posts as contractual or temporary staff in Function Groups III and IV.’
Amendment 28 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Halting and reversing the loss of biodiversity and improving resource efficiency, together with addressing environment and health related concerns, remain key challenges for the Union. These challenges require increased efforts at Union level to provide solutions and best practices that help achieving the targets of the Communication from the Commission ‘Europe 2020: a strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth’ (hereinafter the ‘Europe 2020 Strategy’). In addition, improved governance, in particular through awareness raising and stakeholders'’ involvement, is essential to deliver environmental objectives. Therefore the sub-programme for Environment should have threeo achieve these objectives, the Union – recognising the fundamental importance of biodiversity conservation in the outermost regions – should affirm the voluntary scheme for promoting conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services in territories of the EU outermost regions and overseas countries and territories (BEST) in those outermost regions referred to in Article 349 TFEU to which EU environmental protection legislation (Directives 92/43/EC and 2009/147/EC) does not apply, thus drawing on the experience acquired through EU nature conservation policy and particularly Natura 2000. Therefore the sub- programme for Environment should have four priority areas for action: Environment and Resource Efficiency, Biodiversity, and Environmental Governance and Information, and BEST in the outermost regions. It should be possible for projects financed by the LIFE Programme to contribute to the achievement of the specific objectives of more than one of those priority areas and to involve the participation of more than one Member State.
Amendment 30 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The outermost regions of the Union constitute a unique reserve for a range of species and ecosystems of prime importance in terms of biodiversity conservation at European level and worldwide. The outermost regions, along with the overseas countries and territories, are home to more native animal and plant species than the entire continent of Europe. Given, moreover, that the French outermost regions are excluded from Natura 2000 because Directives 92/43/EC and 2009/147/EC do not take into account, or list, their fauna, flora or habitats; taking into account the ‘Message from Reunion Island’ of July 2008; and in accordance with the Council conclusions of 10 December 2011 encouraging the Commission and the Member States to promote a joint approach to nature conservation throughout the Union, including in the Member States’ outermost regions and overseas countries and territories, as well as the Commission Communication entitled ‘Our life insurance, our natural capital: an EU biodiversity strategy to 2020’, in which the Commission undertook to expand and encourage the BEST initiative, this Regulation should, as part of its sub-programme for Environment, make biodiversity and ecosystem services in the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 TFEU a specific ongoing area of priority, thus consolidating the BEST preparatory action, which was launched in 2011 and is proving very successful.
Amendment 43 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The sub-programme for Environment shall have threefour priority areas:
Amendment 44 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 3 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 3 a (new)
- Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the Outermost Regions of the Union
Amendment 50 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Amendment 64 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. The maximum co-financing rate for the projects referred to in Article 18 shall be 70% of eligible costs. By way of exception, the maximum co-financing rate for projects referred to in Article 18 points (d) and (f) shall be 80% of eligible costs. For projects referred to in Article 12a the maximum co-financing rate shall be 95%.
Amendment 94 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 42, Article 43(2), Article 91(1), Article 100(2), Article 173(3), Article 175, Article 188, Article 192(1), Article 194(2) and, Article 195(2) and Article 349 thereof,
Amendment 95 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The scope of the EMFF should cover the support of the CFP which extends to conservation, management and exploitation of marine biological resources, fresh water biological resources and- aquaculture, as well as to the processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, where such activities take place on the territory of Member States, or in Union waters, including by fishing vessels flying the flag of, and registered in, third countries, or by Union fishing vessels, or by nationals of Member States, without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag State, bearing in mind the provisions of Article 117 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Amendment 96 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
Amendment 98 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) To ensure that the EMFF contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the IMP and the Europe 2020 Strategy, it is necessary to focus on a limited number of core priorities relating to fostering innovation and knowledge based fisheries and aquaculture, promoting sustainable and resource-efficient fishing and aquaculture, and increasing employment and territorial cohesion by unlocking the growth and job potential of coastal and inland fisheries and aquaculture communities and promoting versatility and diversification of fisheries activities into other sectors of the marine economy.
Amendment 100 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The overall objective of the Common Fisheries Policy is to ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long-term sustainable environmental conditions and to the economic and social development of the sector, which are necessary for economic and social development. It should contribute moreover to increased productivity, a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector, stable markets, ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices.
Amendment 105 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In line with the goal of simplification, all activities of the EMFF which fall under shared management, including control and data collection, should take the form of one singlea national operational programme or regional operational programmes per Member State, in accordance with its national structure. The programming exercise shall cover the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020. Each Member State should prepare a singlenational operational programme or regional operational programmes. Each programme should identify a strategy for meeting targets in relation to the Union priorities for the EMFF and a selection of measures. Programming should comply with Union priorities, while being adapted to national contexts and complement the other Union policies, in particular rural development policy and cohesion policy.
Amendment 106 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing and maritime activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support lifelong learning, integration of young people, co- operation between scientists and fishermen stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as for advisory services helping to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators.
Amendment 107 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Conscious of the weakgrowing need for the presence of small scale coastal fishermen and representatives of other types of fisheries in the social dialogue, the EMFF should support organisations promoting this dialogue in the appropriate fora.
Amendment 110 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Conscious of the potential that diversification offers for small scale coastal fishermen and their crucial role in coastal communities, the EMFF should help diversification by covering business start- ups and investments for the retrofitting of their vessels, in addition to the relevant training to acquire professional skills in the relevant field outside fishing activitiesactivities that are complementary to that of professional fishing, provided their financial support remains below the cost of carrying out professional fishing activities. Exceptionally, conscious also of the need to provide assistance to operators wishing to leave the fisheries and aquaculture sector, the EMFF should contribute to retraining in activities outside these sectors by covering business start-ups and investments for the retrofitting of vessels, in addition to the relevant training to acquire professional skills in the relevant field.
Amendment 114 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The introduction of the transferable fishing concessionsprofessional fishing management systems should make the sector more competitive. Consequently, there may be a need for new professional opportunities outside the fishing activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support the diversification and job creation in fishing communities in particular byand should, in parallel with this, supporting business start-ups and the reassignment of vessels for maritime activities outside fishing activities of small scale coastal fishing vessels. This last operation seems to be appropriate as the small scale coastal fishing vessels are not covered by the transferable fishing concessions system, fisheries start-ups and business transfers.
Amendment 133 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 68 a (new)
Recital 68 a (new)
(68a) Recognising the specific features of the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 TFEU, and the vital need for support for the economic development of these regions, particularly for fishery and aquaculture activities, the EMFF should make special provision for contributing to the replacement of engines and the construction of new ports, new landing sites or new auction halls, as well as for specific collective resource management tools such as anchored fish aggregating devices used in the implementation of a multiannual resource management plan.
Amendment 136 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 84
Recital 84
(84) By way of technical assistance the EMFF should provide preparatory, administrative and technical support as well as support for information measures, networking, evaluations, audits, studies and exchanges of experience in order to facilitate the implementation of the operational programme and to promote innovative approaches and practices for simple and transparent implementation, including measures to benefit fisheries operators and organisations.. Technical assistance should also include the setting up of a European network of Fisheries Local Action Groups aiming at capacity building, disseminating information, exchanging experience and supporting cooperation between the local partnerships.
Amendment 137 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 93
Recital 93
(93) The rules and procedures governing commitments and payments should be simplified so that a regular cash flow is ensured. A pre-financing of 47 % of the contribution from the EMFF should help speeding up the implementation of the operational programme.
Amendment 141 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 100
Recital 100
(100) With a view to strengthening accessibility and transparency of information about funding opportunities and project beneficiaries, in each Member State a single website or website portal providing information on the national operational programme or the regional operational programmes, including the lists of operations supported under each operational programme, should be made available. This information should give a reasonable, tangible and concrete idea to the wider public and in particular to Union taxpayers on how Union funding is spent in the framework of the EMFF. In addition to this objective, the publication of relevant data should serve the purpose of further publicising the possibility of applying for Union funding. However in full respect of the fundamental right to data protection and in line with the judgment of the Court in the Joined Cases Schecke19, the publication of the names of natural persons should not be requested.
Amendment 148 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 19 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 19 a (new)
(19a) 'collective projects' means actions in the common interest on a scale larger than the measures normally taken by private businesses and for which aid can benefit fishermen's organisations, producers' organisations and associations of producer organisations, and other structures representing one or more parts of the fishery and aquaculture sectors, the state, public authorities, research bodies;
Amendment 150 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 19 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 19 b (new)
(19b) 'professional fishing management system' means collective arrangements for allocating professional fishing authorisations or for managing fishing effort, which may be set up at national, regional, local or sea basin level for species below quotas or in excess of quotas in or beyond the 12 mile zone. Such systems shall be implemented by public authorities and fishermen's organisations.
Amendment 159 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 42, Article 43(2), Article 91(1), Article 100(2), Article 173(3), Article 175, Article 188, Article 192(1), Article 194(2) and, Article 195(2) and Article 349 thereof,
Amendment 163 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The scope of the EMFF should cover the support of the CFP which extends to conservation, management and exploitation of marine biological resources, fresh water biological resources and- aquaculture, as well as to the processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, where such activities take place on the territory of Member States, or in Union waters, including by fishing vessels flying the flag of, and registered in, third countries, under Article 6 of the basic CFP regulation, in relation to restriction of access for fishing vessels to waters in the outermost regions, or by Union fishing vessels, or by nationals of Member States, without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag State, bearing in mind the provisions of Article 117 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Amendment 172 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall draw up a singlenational operational programme or regional operational programmes to implement the Union priorities to be co- financed by the EMFF.
Amendment 176 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In the preparation of the national operational programme or regional operational programmes, the Member State shall take into account the following guiding principles:
Amendment 180 #
Amendment 181 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In addition to the elements referred to in Article 24 of the [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions], the operational programmes shall include:
Amendment 186 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The operational programmes shall include the methods for the calculation of simplified costs, additional costs or income foregone in accordance with Article 103, or method to calculate compensation according to relevant criteria identified for each of the activities deployed under Article 38(1).
Amendment 188 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. In addition, the operational programmes shall include a description of the specific actions to promote equal opportunities and prevent any discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, including the arrangements to ensure the integration of gender perspective at operational programme and operation level.
Amendment 189 #
Amendment 190 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall approve the operational programmes by means of implementing act.
Amendment 191 #
Amendment 192 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall approve the amendment of an operational programmes by means of implementing acts.
Amendment 193 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Taking into account the new priorities laid down in the decision mentioned in the second sub-paragraph of this paragraph, Member States shall submit to the Commission by 31 October of the year preceding the year of implementation concerned, the amendment to the Operational Programmes.
Amendment 196 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. In order to stimulate innovation in fisheries, the EMFF may support projects aiming at: – developing or introducing new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art, new or improved processes, new or improved management and organisation systems; – encourage the dissemination and economic and commercial exploitation of the results of research and innovation.
Amendment 198 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 a (new)
Article 31 a (new)
Amendment 205 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – title
Article 34 – title
Support to systems of transferable fishing concessions of the CFPfor implementation of a professional fishing management system
Amendment 207 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to establish or modify systems of transferable fishing concessions under Article 27 of the [Regulation on the CFP]professional fishing management systems to develop a rational and sustainable use of resources, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 208 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the design and development of technical and administrative means necessary for the creation or functioning of a transferable fishing concessionsprofessional fishing management system;
Amendment 210 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) stakeholder participation in designing and developing transferable fishing concessions systemsystems to manage fishing activities;
Amendment 211 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the monitoring and evaluation of transferable fishing concessionshese systems;
Amendment 212 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the management of transferable concessionshese systems.
Amendment 213 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Support under paragraph 1 (a), (b) and (c) shall only be granted to public authorities or to professional fishing organisations recognised by the Member State. Support under paragraph 1 (d) of this Article shall be granted to public authorities legal or natural persons or recognizsed producerfessional fishing organizsations involved in the collective management of pooled transferable fishing concessions in accordance with Article 28(4) of the Regulation on Common Fisheries.
Amendment 214 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Article 35 – paragraph 2
2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to public authorities, legal or natural persons, fishing organisations or recognised producer organisations involved in implementing conservation measures under the CFP.
Amendment 215 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 a (new)
Article 35 a (new)
Article 35a Public aid for permanent cessation of fishing activities 1. The EMFF may contribute to the financing of the permanent cessation of fishing activities by fishing vessels insofar as they are part of a multiannual plan as defined in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No ... on the common fisheries policy. The permanent cessation of fishing activities by a fishing vessel may be achieved only by: (a) scrapping of the fishing vessel; (b) its reassignment, under the flag of a Member State and registration in the Community for activities outside fishing; (c) its reassignment for the purpose of the creation of artificial reefs. Member States shall ensure that an environmental impact assessment is carried out for these operations. 2. Public aid for permanent cessation of fishing activities paid to the owners of fishing vessels shall apply to the vessel's fishing capacity and, where appropriate, to the fishing licences associated with it. 3. The Commission shall lay down, by means of an implementing act, the conditions for putting this article into effect.
Amendment 216 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 b (new)
Article 35 b (new)
Article 35b Public aid for the temporary cessation of fishing activities 1. The EMFF may contribute to the financing of aid in connection with the temporary cessation of fishing activities for fishermen and owners of fishing vessels insofar as they are part of a multiannual plan as defined in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No ... on the common fisheries policy. 2. A recurrent seasonal suspension of fishing shall not be taken into account for the granting of allowances or payment under this article. 3. The Commission shall make provision, by means of an implementing act, for the conditions for putting this article into effect.
Amendment 251 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 2
Article 73 – paragraph 2
2. Each Member State concerned shall determine, in consultation with the elected public authorities responsible and the regional fisheries management organisations, for the regions referred to in paragraph 1 the list of fishery and aquaculture products and the quantity of those products eligible for the compensation.
Amendment 256 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 75 a (new)
Article 75 a (new)
Amendment 329 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44 a (new)
Recital 44 a (new)
(44a) Given that the context of fishing in the outermost regions is completely different from the rest of the European Union, certain provisions of the EMFF should be adapted, while pursuing the principal objective of sustainable and responsible fisheries and aquaculture. Thus taking into account: the developmental delays in some of these regions in the assessment of resources, infrastructure, in collective organisation and monitoring of the activity and production; marginal public intervention of previous financial instruments for fisheries (FIFG, EFF) in the fisheries sector; the under-exploitation of some pelagic species and the potential for the redeployment of the fleet towards these resources to reduce the exploitation of coastal resources; the beneficial effect on the environment of certain instruments such as anchored inshore fish aggregating devices (FAD), managed collectively, facilitating a reduction in the exploitation of coastal reef areas; it is therefore essential that the EMFF ensures the modernisation of the sector, particularly in terms of infrastructure and the renewal and modernisation of production tools, while taking account of the reality of each of the maritime basins of the outermost regions and the availability of the resource.
Amendment 407 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64
Recital 64
(64) Fishing activities in the outermost regions of the European Union are facing difficulties, in particular because of the additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain fishery producCatching, breeding, processing and marketing activities for certain fishery and aquaculture products carried out in the territories of the outermost regions of the European Union entail additional costs, due to the particular handicaps recognised by Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union which raise enterprises’ operating costs and harm their competitiveness.
Amendment 409 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) In order to maintain the competitiveness of certain fishery products from the outermost regions of the European Union compared with that of similar products from other European Union's regions, the European Union introduced measures in 1992 to compensate for the related additional costs in the fisheries sector. The measures applying for the period 2007-2013 are laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 791/20071. It is necessary to continue providing support to offset the additional costs for the marketing of certain fishery products as of 1 January 2014 and to extend it to all the costs incurred by operators conducting fishing and breeding activities, processing and marketing.
Amendment 410 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 66
Recital 66
(66) In view of the different fishing, breeding and marketing conditions in the outermost regions concerned, the fluctuations in captures and stocks and of market demands, it should be left to the Member States concerned to determine the list of costs, as well as the fishery products eligible for compensation, their respective maximum quantities and the compensation amounts within the overall allocation per Member State.
Amendment 709 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. With regard to state aid granted in the outermost regions, Article 16 of Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 setting out specific measures in the field of agriculture for the outermost regions of the Union (POSEI) applies.
Amendment 807 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13a Admissible operations in the outermost regions By way of derogation from Article 13, it is admissible for the following operations to receive support from the EMFF: (a) the construction of new fishing vessels; (b) experimental fishing; where the condition of stocks permits it and provided that scientists are favourable to it and selective fishing equipment is used.
Amendment 830 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 – indent 3
Article 15 – paragraph 5 – indent 3
– EUR 4 97 000 000 for the French Guiana and Réunoutermost region.s
Amendment 1133 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4
Article 32 – paragraph 4
4. Beneficiaries of the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall not engage in professional fishing in the five years following the receiption of the last payment of the support. However, small-scale coastal fishermen may continue to fish professionally.
Amendment 1338 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the construction or installation of static or movable facilities intended to protect and enhance marine fauna and flora, including collectively managed anchored fish aggregating devices (FADs) in coastal areas;
Amendment 1389 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Article 39 – paragraph 2
2. Support shall not contribute to the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines, with the exception of vessels operating in the outermost regions and insofar as the power of these latter is not increased. Support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and not more than onceas many times as necessary during the programming period for the same fishing vessel.
Amendment 1471 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 4
Article 41 – paragraph 4
4. Support shall not cover the construction of new ports, new landing sites or new auction halls. This paragraph shall not apply to the outermost regions.
Amendment 2056 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 1
Article 73 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF may support the compensation regime introduced by Council Regulation (EC) No 791/2007 for theof additional costs incurred by the operators in the fishing, farming, processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands, and French Guiana, and Réunionoutermost regions. This scheme applies to all additional costs incurred by operators in the activity of capture and farming and not only additional costs associated with the disposal of products.
Amendment 2059 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 73 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 2061 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 74 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 74 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) for each fishery or aquaculture product or category of products the additional costs resulting from the specific handicaps of the regions concerned, and
Amendment 2063 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 75 – paragraph 1
Article 75 – paragraph 1
1. The Member States concerned shall submit to the Commission a compensation plan for each region concerned including the list and quantities and the type of operators referred to in Article 73, the level of compensation referred to in Article 74 and the competent authority as laid down in Article 108.
Amendment 2065 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 75 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 75 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Member states may amend the content of the compensation plan referred to in paragraph 1. Such amendments shall be submitted to the Commission.
Amendment 2231 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 95 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 95 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) in the outermost regions, the beneficiary shall be a private law body performing public service tasks or representing the general interests of the sector and performing operations in the collective interest.
Amendment 2278 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 2
Article 104 – paragraph 2
2. In case of the public beneficiaries, advances shall be paid to municipalities, regional authorities and associations thereof, and to public law bodies, and, in the outermost regions, to private law bodies performing public service tasks or representing the general interests of the sector and performing operations in the collective interest.
Amendment 271 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) To promote mobility and encourage fairness in study courses and exchanges, the EU should take all necessary measures to take account of the specific nature of the outermost regions of the Union, particularly their distance from continental Europe and their insularity.
Amendment 272 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
Recital 11 b (new)
(11b) To strengthen the intensity and volume of European cooperation between the outermost regions of the Union and ACP countries as well as the overseas countries and territories in the Caribbean, the Pacific and Eastern and Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean, the administrative and financial arrangements for the implementation of measures provided for in this Regulation shall enable rules to be adapted to suit regional geographical conditions in the regional geographic context and enable resources to be increased as needed.
Amendment 788 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The actions of the Programme shall be implemented in ways that provide for adaptation of the financial rules to address the constraints created by the remoteness of the outermost regions and overseas countries and territories, and to fund area-specific mobility projects linking the Union’s outermost regions with neighbouring third countries.
Amendment 37 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Experience with the current financial framework shows that many Member States, which are eligible to the Cohesion Fund, are facing significant obstacles in delivering on time complex cross-border transport infrastructure projects with a high Union added value. Therefore, in order to improve the delivery of transport projects, in particular cross-border ones, with a high Union added value, part of the Cohesion Fund allocation (EUR 10 billion22 ) should be transferred to finance transport projects on the transport core network in the Member States eligible to the Cohesion Fund under the Connecting Europe Facility. The Commission should support Member States eligible to the Cohesion Fund to develop an adequate pipeline of projects in order to give greatest possible priority to the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund. The Commission should ensure during the different phases of the projects selection procedure, the genuine application of the principle of respecting the national allocations.
Amendment 116 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Applicable rules for the transport sector under this Regulation shall apply to these specific calls. When implementing these calls, greatest possible priority shall be given to projectsthe genuine application of the principle of respecting the national allocations under the Cohesion Funshall be ensured.
Amendment 496 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 84 a (new)
Recital 84 a (new)
(84a) To enable beet and sugarcane growers to continue their adaptation to the far-reaching reform carried out in the sugar sector in 2006 and to continue the efforts to become competitive undertaken since then, the present quota system should be extended at least until the end of the 2019-2020 marketing year. However, given the recurrent serious tensions seen on the European sugar market, there has to be an arrangement whereby, for as long as necessary, non- quota sugar can automatically be reclassified as quota sugar, so as to enable the structural balance of the market to be preserved.
Amendment 507 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 84 b (new)
Recital 84 b (new)
(84b) Pursuant to Article 349 of the Treaty, the specific situation of the sugar sector in the remotest regions should be taken into account and support should continue to be provided for the sector’s survival. On no account should the Commission take measures which are contrary to the interests of the sugar sector in the remotest regions, but should take particular account of the interest of producers and seek solutions which enable sugarcane growers to earn decent incomes.
Amendment 1431 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 – paragraph 1
Article 101 – paragraph 1
1. The terms for buying sugar beet and sugar cane, including pre-sowing delivery agreemencontracts, shall be governed by written agreements within the trade concluded between Union growers of sugar beet and sugar cane and Union sugar undertakingsin the Union or, on their behalf, organisations to which they belong, and Union sugar undertakings and shall conform to the provisions of paragraph 2a, Annex IIId and section Ia, point 11 of Annex II.
Amendment 1435 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 – paragraph 2
Article 101 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1455 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 f (new)
Article 101 f (new)
Article 101f Sugar sector quotas A quota system shall apply to sugar, isoglucose and inulin syrup.
Amendment 1460 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 h (new)
Article 101 h (new)
Article 101h Allocation of quotas 1. The quotas for the production of sugar, isoglucose and inulin syrup at national and regional level are fixed in Annex XX. 2. The Member States shall allocate a quota to each undertaking producing sugar, isoglucose or inulin syrup established in its territory and approved under Article XX. For each undertaking, the allocated quota shall be equal to the quota under Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 which was allocated to the undertaking for the marketing year 2005/2006. 3. Where a quota is allocated to a sugar undertaking having more than one production unit, the Member States shall adopt the measures they consider necessary in order to take due account of the interests of sugar beet and cane growers.
Amendment 1463 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 i (new)
Article 101 i (new)
Article 101i Authorised undertakings 1. On request, Member States shall grant an approval to an undertaking producing sugar, isoglucose or inulin syrup or to an undertaking that processes these products into a product included in the list referred to in Article XX provided that the undertaking: (a) proves its professional production capacities; (b) agrees to provide any information required and to be subject to controls related to this Regulation; (c) is not subject to suspension or withdrawal of the approval. 2. The approved undertakings shall provide the Member State in whose territory the harvest of beet, cane or the refining takes place, with the following information: (a) the quantities of beet or cane for which a delivery contract has been concluded, as well as the corresponding estimated yields of beet or cane, and sugar per hectare; (b) data regarding provisional and actual sugar beet, sugar cane and raw sugar deliveries and sugar production and statements of sugar stocks; (c) quantities of white sugar sold and corresponding prices and conditions.
Amendment 1468 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 k (new)
Article 101 k (new)
Amendment 1470 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 l (new)
Article 101 l (new)
Amendment 1478 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 m (new)
Article 101 m (new)
Article 101m Industrial sugar 1. Industrial sugar, industrial isoglucose or industrial inulin syrup shall be reserved for the production of one of the products referred to in paragraph 2 when: (a) it has been subject to a delivery contract concluded before the end of the marketing year between a producer and a user which have both been granted approval in accordance with Article XX; and (b) it has been delivered to the user by 30 November of the following marketing year at the latest. 2. The Commission may draw up a list of products for the production of which industrial sugar, industrial isoglucose or industrial inulin syrup is required. The list shall include, in particular : (a) bioethanol, alcohol, rum, live yeast and quantities of syrups for spreading and those to be processed into ‘Rinse appelstroop’; (b) certain industrial products without sugar content but the processing of which uses sugar, isoglucose or inulin syrup; (c) certain products of the chemical or pharmaceutical industry which contain sugar, isoglucose or inulin syrup.
Amendment 1480 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 n(new)
Article 101 n(new)
Amendment 1482 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 o (new)
Article 101 o (new)
Article 101o Surplus levy 1. A surplus levy shall be levied on quantities of: (a) surplus sugar, surplus isoglucose and surplus inulin syrup produced during any marketing year, except for quantities carried forward to the quota production of the following marketing year and stored in accordance with Article XX, or quantities referred to in points (c), (d) and (e) of Article XX; (b) industrial sugar, industrial isoglucose or industrial inulin syrup in respect of which no proof of use in one of the products referred to in Article XX(XX) has been supplied within a time limit to be fixed by the Commission by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 162(2); (c) sugar, isoglucose and inulin syrup withdrawn in accordance with Article XX and for which the obligations provided for in Article XX(XX) are not met. 2. The surplus levy shall be fixed by the Commission, by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 162(2), at a level sufficiently high to prevent the accumulation of quantities as referred to in paragraph 1. 3. The surplus levy referred to in paragraph 1 shall be charged by the Member States to the undertakings on their territory according to the quantities produced referred to in paragraph 1 that have been established for those undertakings for the marketing year concerned.
Amendment 2127 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 158 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 158 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) by 1 January 2018 on the development of the market situation in the sugar sector, on appropriate means of consolidating the sector, assessing the consequences and the feasibility of discontinuing the current quota system, and on the sector’s future after 2020, paying particular attention to the need to maintain a fair contractual system and a sugar price declaration system, together with any appropriate proposals;
Amendment 2168 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 163 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Article 163 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point e
(e) the first and second paragraph of Article 293182(3) until the end of the 20138/20149 marketing year for sugar;
Amendment 174 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In line with the conclusions of the European Council of 17 June 2010, whereby the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth was adopted, the Union and Member States should implement the delivery of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, while promoting harmonious development of the Union and reducing regional disparities.Cohesion policy plays a predominant role for the accomplishment of the EU 2020 objectives and a sound autonomous cohesion policy is a prerequisite for a successful implementation of this strategy;
Amendment 179 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The outermost regions should benefit from specific, effective measures ands well as additional funding to offset the handicaps resulting from the factors referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty.
Amendment 181 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Under Article 317 of the Treaty, and in the context of shared management, the conditions allowing the Commission to exercise its responsibilities for implementation of the general budget of the European Union should be specified and the responsibilities of cooperation by the Member States and by the elected regional and local authorities clarified. Those conditions should enable the Commission to obtain assurance that Member States and the elected regional and local authorities are using the CSF Funds in a legal and regular manner and in accordance with the principle of sound financial management within the meaning of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (hereinafter referred to as the 'Financial Regulation')1. Member States, the elected regional and local authorities, and the bodies designated by them for that purpose should be responsible for implementing programmes at the appropriate territorial level, in accordance with the institutional, legal and financial framework of the Member State. These provisions also ensure that attention is drawn to the need to ensure complementarity and consistency of Union intervention, the proportionality of administrative arrangements and a reduction of the administrative burden of beneficiaries of the CSF Funds.
Amendment 189 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) For the Partnership Contract and each programme respectively, a Member State should organise a partnership with the representatives of competenttogether with the elected regional, and local, urban and authorities concerned should organise a partnership with the other public authorities, economic and social partners, and bodies representing civil society, including environmental partners, non- governmental organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting equality and non-discrimination. The purpose of such a partnership is to respect the principle of multi-level governance, ensure the ownership of planned interventions by stakeholders and build on the experience and know-how of relevant actors. The Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts providing for a code of conduct in order to ensure that partners are involved in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Partnership Contracts and programmes in a consistent manner.
Amendment 204 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The objectives of the CSF Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of respecting, protecting and improving the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems in particular as set out in Article 11 and 19 of the Treaty, also taking into account the polluter pays principle. The Member States should provide information on the support for climate change objectives in line with the ambition to devote at least 20 % of the Union budget to this end, using a methodology adopted by the Commission by implementing act.
Amendment 209 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Commission should adopt by delegated actIn order to achieve the objectives defined in Article 174 of the Treaty, the Commission should propose in an annex to this Regulation a Common Strategic Framework which translates the objectives of the Union into order to coordinate investment priorities and to strikey actions for the CSF Funds, in order balance between the Funds’ specific thematic objectives from the regulation establishing common provisions defined in this Regulation. The objective of the common strategic framework is to provide clearer strategic direction to the programming process at the level of Member States and regions. The Common Strategic Framework should facilitate sectoral and territorial coordination of Union intervention under the CSF Funds and with other relevant Union policies and instruments.
Amendment 215 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) On the basis of the Common Strategic Framework adopted by the Commission, each Member State, in consultation with its elected regional and local authorities, should prepare, in cooperation with its partners and in dialogue with the Commission, a Partnership Contract. The Partnership Contract should translate the elements set out in the Common Strategic Framework into the national context and set out firm commitments to the achievement of Union objectives defined in Article 174 of the Treaty and making it possible to build a fair and balanced social market economy within the European Union through the programming of the CSF Funds.
Amendment 220 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Member States should concentrate support to ensure a significant contribution to the achievement of Union objectives in line with their specific national and regional development needs. Ex ante conditionalities should be defined to ensure that the necessary framework conditions for the effective use of Union support are in place. The fulfilment of thoseAn ex ante conditionalitiesy should be assessed by the Commission in the framework of its assessment of the Partnership Contract and programmes. In cases wherepplied only where it has a direct link to and impact on the effective implementation of CSF Funds, and its scope does not go beyond the regulatory framework applicable in the relevant Union policy areas. The Commission should assess there is a failure to fulfil an ex ante conditionality, the Commission should have the power to suspend payments to thenformation provided by Member States on the fulfilment of ex ante conditionalities in the framework of its assessment of the Partnership Contract and programmes.
Amendment 233 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) A performance framework should be defined for each programme with a view to monitoring progress towards the objectives and targets set for each programme over the course of the programming period. The Commission should undertake a performance review in cooperation with the Member States in 2017 and 2019. A performance reserve should be foreseen and allocated in 2019 where milestones set in the performance framework have been attained. Due to their diversity and multi-country character, there should be no performance reserve for 'European Territorial Cooperation' programmes. In cases where the shortfall in the achievement of milestones or targets is significant, the Commissflexibility reserve established on the basis of the automatic appropriations should be able to suspend payments to the programme or, at the end of the programming period, apply financial corrections, in order to ensure that the Union budget is not used in a wasteful or inefficient wayprovided for during the programming period.
Amendment 243 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Establishing a closer link between cohesion policy and the economic and social governance of the Union will ensure thatmay improve the effectiveness of expenditure under the CSF Funds isby underpinned by sound economic policies ing it with the implementation of intelligent, inclusive and sustainable economic and social policies. It is importandt that the CSF Funds can, if necessary, be redirected to addressing the economic problems a country is facing. This process has to be gradual, starting with amendments to the Partnership Contract and to the programmes in support of Council recommendations to address macroeconomic imbalances and social and economic difficulties. Where, despite the enhanced use of CSF Funds, a Member State fails to take effective action in the context of the economic governance process, the Commission should have the right to suspend all or part of the payments and commitments. Decisions on suspensions should be proportionate and effective, taking into account the impact of the individual programmes for addressing the economic and social situation in the relevant Member State and previous amendments to the Partnership Contract. When deciding on suspensions, the Commission should also respect equality of treatment between Member States, taking into account in particular the impact of the suspension on the economy of the Member State concerned. The suspensions should be lifted and funds be made available again to the Member State concerned as soon as the Member State takes the necessary action.
Amendment 245 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to ensure focus on the achievement of economic, social and territorial cohesion and the achievement of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, common elements should be defined for all programmes. In order to ensure the consistency of programming arrangements for the CSF Funds, the procedures for adoption and amendment of programmes should be aligned. Programming should ensure consistency with the Common Strategic Framework and Partnership Contract, coordination of the CSF Funds between themselves and with the other existing financial instruments and the European Investment Bank.
Amendment 252 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Financial instruments are increasingly important due to their leverage effect on CSF Funds, their capacity to combine different forms of public and private resources to support public policy objectives, and because revolving forms of finance make such support more sustainable over the longer term. The provision of grants must always be retained as an option and it must be the responsibility of those involved on the ground to use the funding mix best suited to regional needs;
Amendment 262 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Alignment of the monitoring and reporting arrangements of the CSF Funds is necessary to simplify management arrangements at all levels. It is important to ensure proportionate reporting requirements but also the availability of comprehensive information on progress made at key review points. Therefore it is necessary that reporting requirements reflect information needs in given years and are aligned with the timing of the performance reviews.
Amendment 263 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) It is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of assistance from the CSF Funds in order to improve the quality of implementation and design of programmes, and to determine the impact of programmes in relation to the targets for the Union strategy for smart sustainable and inclusive growthobjectives defined in Article 174 of the Treaty and in relation to GDP and unemployment, where relevant. The responsibilities of Member States and the Commission in this regard should be specified.
Amendment 275 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) In accordance with the principles of shared management, Member States should have, jointly with the elected regional and local authorities, the primary responsibility, through their management and control systems, for the implementation and control of the operations in programmes. In order to strengthen the effectiveness of the control over the selection and implementation of operations and the functioning of the management and control system, the functions of the managing authority should be specified.
Amendment 277 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
Amendment 283 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) In order to ensure that expenditure co- financed by the Union budget in any given financial year is used in accordance with the applicable rules, an appropriate framework should be created for the annual clearance of accounts. Under this framework, the accredited bodies should submit to the Commission, in respect of each programme, a management declaration of assurance accompanied by the certified annual accounts, a summary report of controls and an independent audit opinion and control report.
Amendment 285 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) Additional general provisions are necessary in relation to the specific functioning of the Funds. In particular, in order to increase their added value, and to enhance their contribution to the economic, social and territorial cohesion and to the priorities of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, the functioning of these Funds should be simplified and concentrated on the goals of ‘'Investment for growth and jobs’' and ‘'European territorial cooperation’'.
Amendment 304 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
Amendment 320 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 67
Recital 67
(67) To ensure the availability of essential and up to date information on programme implementation, it is necessary that Member States provide the Commission with the key data on a regular basis. In order to avoid an additional burden on Member States, this should be limited to data collected continuously, and the transmission should be performed by way of electronic data exchange. Insofar as these transfers include personal data, the provisions of Directive 95/46/EC and of Regulation (EC) 45/2001 should apply.
Amendment 321 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70
Recital 70
(70) It is important to bring the achievements of the Union's Funds to the attention of the general public. Citizens have the right to know how the Union's financial resources are invested. The responsibility to ensure that the appropriate information is communicated to the public should lie with both the managing authorities and the beneficiaries. To ensure more efficiency in communication to the public at large and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the Commission, the resources allocated to communication actions under this Regulation shall also contribute to cover the corporate communication of the political prioriraise awareness about the objectives of the European Union as far as they are related to the general objectives of this Regulation.cohesion policy and its role as an issue of genuine relevance to EU citizens;
Amendment 331 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 78
Recital 78
Amendment 337 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 84
Recital 84
(84) The process of annual clearance of accounts should be accompanied by an annual closure of completed operations (for the ERDF and the CF) or expenditure (for the ESF). In order to reduce the costs associated with the final closure of operational programmes, to reduce the administrative burden for beneficiaries and to provide legal certainty, annual closure should be obligatoryMember States may opt for the annual closure thereby limiting the period during which the supporting documents need to be maintained and during which operations can be audited and financial corrections imposed.
Amendment 344 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 87
Recital 87
(87) The frequency of audits on operations should be proportionate to the extent of the Union's support from the Funds. In particular, the number of audits s carried out should be reduced, as far as possible, be reduced to just one where the total eligible expenditure for an operation does not exceed EUR 100 000. Nevertheless, it should be possible to carry out audits at any time where there is evidence of an irregularity or fraud, or, following closure of a completed operation, as part of an audit sample. In order that the level of auditing by the Commission is proportionate to the risk, the Commission should be able to reduce its audit work in relation to operational programmes where there are no significant deficiencies or where the audit authority can be relied on.
Amendment 345 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 88
Recital 88
(88) In order to supplement and amend certain non-essential elements of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of a code of conduct on the objectives and criteria to support the implementation of partnership, the adoption of a Common Strategic Framework, additional rules on the allocation of the performance reserve, the definition of the area and population covered by the local development strategies, detailed rules on financial instruments (ex ante assessment, combination of support, eligibility, types of activities not supported), the rules on certain types of financial instruments set up at national, regional, transnational or cross- border level, rules concerning funding agreements, transfer and management of assets, the arrangements for management and control, the rules on payment requests, and establishment of a system of capitalisation of annual instalments, the definition of the flat rate for revenue generating operations, the definition of the flat rate applied to indirect costs for grants based on existing methods and corresponding rates applicable in Union policies, the responsibilities of Member States concerning the procedure for reporting irregularities and recovery of sums unduly paid, the modalities of exchange of information of operations, the arrangements for the adequate audit trail, the conditions of national audits, the accreditation criteria for managing authorities and certifying authorities, the identification of commonly accepted data carriers, and the criteria for establishing the level of financial correction to be applied. The Commission should also be empowered to amend Annex V in order to address future adaptation needs. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level.
Amendment 352 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 90
Recital 90
(90) The Commission should be empowered to adopt, by means of implementing acts, as regards all CSF Funds, decisions approving the Partnership Contracts, decisions on the allocation of the performance reserve, decisions suspending payments linked to Member States' economic policies, and, in the case of decommitment, decisions to amend decisions adopting programmes; and as regards the Funds, decisions identifying the regions and Member States fulfilling the Investment for growth and jobs criteria, decisions setting out the annual breakdown of commitment appropriations to the Member States, decisions setting out the amount to be transferred from each Member State's CF allocation to the Connecting Europe Facility, decisions setting out the amount to be transferred from each Member State's Structural Funds allocation for food for deprived people, decisions adopting and amending operational programmes, decisions on major projects, decisions on joint action plans, decisions suspending payments and decisions on financial corrections.
Amendment 355 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 93
Recital 93
(93) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to reduce disparities between levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands, particular rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, outermost regions and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps, cannot be sufficiently achieved by Member States but can 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 on European Union. 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 that objective,
Amendment 358 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) 'Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth' means the targets and shared objectives guiding the action of Member States and the Union set out in the Communication of the Commission: Europe 2020: A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, and contained in the Conclusions adopted by the European Council of 17 June 2010 as Annex I (New European Strategy for Jobs and Growth, EU Headline Targets), Council Recommendation of 13 July 2010 on broad guidelines for the economic policies of the Member States and the Union1 and Council Decision of 21 October 2010 on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States2, and any revision of such targets and shared objectives.
Amendment 359 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 2
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 2
(2) 'Common Strategic Framework' means the document translatingframework document coordinating and allocating the investment priorities needed to achieve the objectives and targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth into key actions for the CSF Funds, establishing for each thematic objective the key actions to be supported by each CSF Fund and the mechanisms for ensuring the coherence and consistency of the programming of the CSF Funds with the economic and empsocial, economic, employment and sustainable develoypment policies of the Member States and of the Union;
Amendment 365 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 16
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 16
Amendment 377 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The CSF Funds shall provide support, through multi-annual programmes, which complements national, regional and local intervention, to achieve economic, social and territorial cohesion and to deliver the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, taking account of the Integrated Guidelines, the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty and the National Reform Programmes.
Amendment 384 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 4
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States, at the appropriate territorial level, in accordance with the institutional, legal and financial framework of the Member State, and the bodies designated by them for that purpose shall be responsible for preparing and implementing programmes and carrying out their tasks under this Regulation and the Fund- specific rules at the appropriate territorial level, in accordance with the institutional, legal and financial framework of the Member State and subject to compliance with this Regulation and the Fund-specific rules.
Amendment 398 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For the Partnership Contract and each programme respectively, a Member State and the elected regional and local authorities, in accordance with Article 4(4), shall organise a partnership with the following partners:
Amendment 408 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) other competent regional, local, urban and other public authorities;
Amendment 415 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) bodies representing civil society, including environmental partners, non- governmental organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting equality and non-discrimination and social inclusion, and organisations representing young people.
Amendment 424 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 2
2. In accordance with the multi-level governance approach, the partners shall be involved by Member States and elected regional and local authorities in accordance with Article 4(4) in the preparation of Partnership Contracts and progress reports and in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes. The partners shall participate in the monitoring committees for programmes.
Amendment 447 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 7 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 7 – paragraph 1
The Member States and the Commission shall ensure that equality between men and women is promoted and the integration of gender perspective is promotachieved in the preparation and implementation of programmes.
Amendment 460 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 8 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 8 – paragraph 1
The objectives of the CSF Funds shall be pursued in the framework and with the ongoing concern of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and, improving and respecting the environment, as set out inin accordance with Article 11 of the Treaty, taking into accountand in consideration of the polluter pays principle.
Amendment 461 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The CSF Funds shall provide support, through multi-annual programmes, which complements national, regional and local intervention, to deliver the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, taking account of the Integrated Guidelines, the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4)objectives laid down in Article 174 of the Treaty.
Amendment 462 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 8 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 8 – paragraph 2
The Member States and, the Commission, regional, urban and local authorities, as well as public authorities, shall ensure that strict environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster resilience and risk prevention and management are promoted in the preparation and implementation of Partnership Contracts and programmes. Member States shall provide information on the support for climate change objectives using the methodology adopted by the Commission. The Commission shall adopt this methodology by means of an implementing act. The implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 143(3).
Amendment 463 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) promoting sustainable transport, developing clean or low-carbon public transport facilities and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures;
Amendment 464 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) promoting employment and training and supporting labour mobility in employment catchment areas or sectors in which this is necessary;
Amendment 465 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) promoting social inclusion and combating poverty, investing in the social economy, working to eradicate poverty and facilitating universal access to health care;
Amendment 466 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration and arrangements for maintaining territorial continuity in the most isolated regions.
Amendment 467 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 468 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Amendment 469 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Amendment 470 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Member States shall concentrate support, in accordance with the Fund-specific rules, on actions bringing the greatest added value in relation to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, addressing the challenges identified in the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, and taking into account national and regional needsobjectives laid down in Article 174 of the Treaty.
Amendment 473 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2) enhancing access to, and use, price and quality of, information and communication technologies;
Amendment 476 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3) starting by enhancing the competitiveness and ensuring the durable development of small and medium-sized enterprises, the agricultural sector (for the EAFRD) and the fisheries and aquaculture sector (for the EMFF);
Amendment 479 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
4) supporting the shift towards a low- carbon economy and respect for the environment in all sectors;
Amendment 482 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5
5) promoinvesting in climate change adaptation, risk and natural disaster prevention and management;
Amendment 485 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6) protecting the environmentconserving, respecting and protecting the environment, biodiversity, ecosystems and cultural heritage, and promoting resource efficiency;
Amendment 491 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
7) promoting sustainable transport, developing clean or low carbon emitting public transport and removing bottlenecks in key infrastructures;
Amendment 494 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
8) promoting employment, training and supporting labour mobilitsectoral or geographical labour mobility in employment sectors or areas where deemed necessary;
Amendment 499 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 9
9) promoting social inclusion and combating poverty, investing in the social economy, working to eradicate poverty and encouraging healthcare access for all;
Amendment 503 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – title
Annex 1 – section 2 – title
2. Coherence and Consistency with the Union's Economic GovernanceStrategy, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and Social Policies
Amendment 504 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1
1. Member States shall give particular attention to prioritisencouraging growth-friendly expenditure, including spending on education, research, innovation and energy efficiency and expenditure to facilitate the access of SMEs and associations to finance and to ensure social and environmental sustainability, the management of natural resources and climate action, and to ensuring the effectiveness of such spending, climate action and policies to combat exclusion and discrimination, and to ensuring that such spending is effective and in keeping with the Union’s economic strategy and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. They shall also take account of maintaining or reinforcing the coverage and effectiveness of social policies, employment services and active labour market policies, with a priority focus on youth unemployment.
Amendment 505 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 2
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 2
2. In preparing their Partnership Contracts, Member States shall programme the CSF Funds taking into account the most recent relevant country-specific recommendations issued by the Council on the basis of Article 121(2) andobjectives laid down in Article 1748(4) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union in accordance with their respective roles and obligations. Member States shall also take into account relevant Council recommendations based on the Stability and Growth Pact and the economic adjustment programmes. Each Member State shall set out in the Partnership Contract, in accordance with Article 14(a)(i) of this Regulation, how different Union and national funding streams contribute to addressing the challenges identified by the relevant country-specific recommendations concerned and the objectives set out in their National Reform Programmes in close consultation with the responsible regional and local authorities.
Amendment 505 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 10
10) investing in education, adult education, skills and lifelong learning;
Amendment 506 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 5 – point 5 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 5 – point 5 a (new)
5a. Sustainable management of biodiversity and ecosystems should be promoted, particularly in the outermost regions.
Amendment 508 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11
11) enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration and permanent systems for ensuring regional continuity in the most isolated regions.
Amendment 519 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 10 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 10 – paragraph 1
In order to promote the social, harmonious, balanced and sustainable development of the Union, a Common Strategic Framework shall translate the objectives and targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth into key actions for the CSF Funds and in order to achieve economic, social and territorial cohesion, a Common Strategic Framework shall coordinate and balance investment priorities with the thematic objectives set out in Article 9.
Amendment 521 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) for each thematic objective, those key actions towhich should, by choice, be supported by each CSF Fund;
Amendment 525 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) the key territorial, economic, social and ecological challenges for urban, rural, coastal and fisheries areas, as well as for areas with particular territorial features referred to in Articles 174 and 349 of the Treaty, to be addressed by the CSF Funds;
Amendment 529 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d
d) priority areas for cooperation activities for each of the CSF Funds, where appropriate, taking account of macro- regional strategies, regional integration strategies for the Regions concerned in Article 349 and sea basin strategies;
Amendment 533 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point f
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 541 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 142 on theproposes, as an additional annex, a Common Strategic Framework within 3 months of the adoption of this Regulation.
Amendment 545 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 2
Where there are major changes in the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, the Commission shall review and, where appropriate, adopt, by delegated act in accordance with Article 142, a revised Common Strategic Frameworkthe annex and submit it to the Parliament and Council following the codecision process.
Amendment 549 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 3
Within 6 months of adoption of a revised Common Strategic Framework, Member States, regional authorities and local politicians, in accordance with Article 4(4), shall propose amendments, where necessary, to their Partnership Contract and programmes to ensure their consistency with the revised Common Strategic Framework.
Amendment 557 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 13 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The Partnership Contract shall be drawn up by Member States in cooperation with the partners, as referred to in Article 4(4) and Article 5. The Partnership Contract shall be prepared in dialogue with the Commission.
Amendment 567 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) arrangements to ensure alignpromote reduction of disparities between the levels of development withof the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growthvarious regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions, including:
Amendment 568 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
i) an analysis of disparities and development needs with reference to the thematic objectives and key actions defined in the Common Strategic Framework and the targets set in the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under Article 148(4) of the Treaty;
Amendment 573 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Amendment 582 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
iv) the indicative allocation of support by the Union by thematic objective at national level for each of the CSF Funds, as well as the total indicative amount of support foreseen for the objectives in the fight against climate change objectives;
Amendment 589 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
v) the main priority areas for cooperation, taking account, where appropriate, of macro-regional and sea basinstrategies, regional integration strategies for the regions covered in Article 349 and sea basin strategies, where participating Member States and regions have defined such strategies;
Amendment 601 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
ii) the arrangements to ensure an integrated approach to the use of the CSF Funds for the territorial development of urban, suburban, rural, coastal and fisheries areas and areas with particular territorial features, in particular the implementation arrangements for Articles 28, 29 and 99 accompanied, where appropriate, by a list of the crities to participate in the urban development platform referred to in Article 8 of the ERDF Regulationeria for the designation of urban and suburban areas;
Amendment 613 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
c) an integrated approach to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or of target groups at highest risk of discrimination or social exclusion, with special regard to marginalised communities, and geographic areas affected by demographic challenges, where appropriate, including the indicative financial allocation for the relevant CSF Funds;
Amendment 637 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Amendment 644 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the consistency of the Partnership Contract with this Regulation, with the Common Strategic Framework, and the country- specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, taking account of the ex ante evaluations of the programmes, and shall make observations within three months of the date of submission of the Partnership Contract. The Member State shall provide all necessary additional information and, where appropriate, shall revise the Partnership Contract.
Amendment 647 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Where a Member State proposes an amendment to the Partnership Contract, the Commission shall ensure that this amendment be proposed in accordance with regional and local authorities, as defined under Article 4(4), and carry out an assessment in accordance with pParagraph 1 and, where appropriate, shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing acts, approving the amendment.
Amendment 668 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 3
3. Where ex ante conditionalities are not fulfilled at the date of transmission of the Partnership Contract, Member States shall set out in the Partnership Contract a summary of the actions to be taken at national or regional level and the timetable for their implementation, to ensure their fulfilment not later than two years after the adoption of the Partnership Contract or by 31 December 2016, whichever is earlier.
Amendment 672 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 4
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 4
Amendment 682 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 5
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall assess the information provided on the fulfilment of ex ante conditionalities in the framework of its assessment of the Partnership Contract and programmes. It may decide, when adopting a programme, to suspend all or part of interim payments to the programme pending the satisfactory completion of actions to fulfil an ex ante conditionality. The failure to complete actions to fulfil an ex ante conditionality by the deadline set out in the programme shall constitute a basis for suspending payments by the Commission.
Amendment 697 #
Amendment 700 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 18 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 18 – paragraph 1
Amendment 705 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Part 2 – article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. If the examination of performance undertaken in 2012 and 2019 reveals that, as a priority at the heart of the programme, the stages scheduled for 2016 and 2018 have not been passed, the Commission will address its recommendations to the relevant Member State and, where applicable, implement technical support in order to assist management authorities.
Amendment 709 #
Amendment 729 #
Amendment 740 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 2
2. Programmes shall be drawn up by Member States or any authority designated by them, in cooperation with the partners, in accordance with the procedure as defined in Article 5.
Amendment 748 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission supports the possibility of the creation of pluri-fund programmes, and prepares for and facilitates the implementation of such initiatives under respect of the principle of proportionality.
Amendment 752 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3
3. Programmes shall be submitted by the Member States at the same time aswithin six months of the submission of the Partnership Contract, with the exception of European territorial cooperation programmes, which shall be submitted within six months of the approval of the Common Strategic Framework. All programmes shall be accompanied by the ex ante evaluation as set out in Article 48.
Amendment 758 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Each programme shall set out a strategy for the programme's contribution to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth consistent withregional and local needs, with a reference to the Common Strategic Framework and Partnership Contract. Each programme shall include the arrangements to ensure effective, efficient and coordinated implementation of the CSF Funds and actions to achieve a reduction of administrative burden for beneficiaries.
Amendment 778 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 25 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the consistency of programmes with this Regulation, the Fund-specific rules, their effective contribution to the thematic objectives and the Union priorities specific to each CSF Fund, the Common Strategic Framework, the Partnership Contract, the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, taking account of the ex ante evaluation. The assessment shall address, in particular, the adequacy and the feasability of the programme strategy, the corresponding objectives, indicators, targets and the allocation of budgetary resources.
Amendment 783 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Part 2 – article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Requests for amendment of programmes submitted by a Member State shall be duly prepared in accordance with Article 5; they shall be substantiated and shall in particular set out the expected impact of the changes to the programme on achieving the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and the specific objectives defined in the programme, taking account of the Common Strategic Framework and the Partnership Contract. They shall be accompanied by the revised programme and, where appropriate, a revised Partnership Contract
Amendment 814 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c
c) a description of the strategy and its objectives, a descriptionwith evidence of their integrated and innovative character of the strategy and a hierarchy of objectives, including clear and measurable targets for outputs or results. The strategy shall be coherent with the relevant programmes of all the CSF Funds involvedcharacter, particularly for strategies in suburban areas that include urban partners and rural stakeholders; ;
Amendment 819 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 2
2. Member States, in agreement with the regional and local authorities and in line with the principles laid out in Article 4(4) and Article (5), shall define criteria for the selection of local development strategies. The Fund-specific rules may set out selection criteria.
Amendment 826 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 6
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 6
Amendment 830 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Part 2 – article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States, in line with the procedure set out in Article 4(4), shall define the respective roles of the local action group and the authorities responsible for the implementation of the relevant programmes, for all implementation tasks relating to the strategy.
Amendment 979 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) progress towards achievement of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, in particular in respect of reduction of poverty and reducing regional disparities, and the milestones set out for each programme in the performance framework and the support used for climate change objectives;
Amendment 982 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point c
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) whether the actions taken to fulfil ex- ante conditionalities not fulfilled at the date of adoption of the Partnership Contract have been implemented in accordance with the timetable established;
Amendment 992 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(h a) reasons for constraints in the implementation of CSF funds programmes;
Amendment 999 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 47 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 47 – paragraph 1
1. Evaluations shall be carried out to improve the quality of the design and implementation of programmes, as well as to assess their effectiveness, efficiency and impact. Impact of programmes shall be evaluated in accordance with the mission of the respective CSF Funds in relation to the targets for the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth33regional and local needs, as well as in relation to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and, unemployment, where appropriate and poverty.
Amendment 1000 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 47 – paragraph 1 bis (new)
Part 2 – article 47 – paragraph 1 bis (new)
1 a. In addition to the provisions laid out in Paragraph 1, the impact of the programmes may also be evaluated in relation to other aspects that are seen as important, taking into account the specific socio-economic and geographic characteristics of a given territory.
Amendment 1010 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point a
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point a
a) the contribution to the objectives of the Union in terms of cohesion and to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, having regard to the selected thematic objectives and priorities, taking into account national and regional needs
Amendment 1013 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point d
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point d
d) the consistency of the selected thematic objectives, the priorities and corresponding objectives of the programmes with the Common Strategic Framework, and the Partnership Contract and the country- specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the Council recommendations adopted under Article 148(4) of the Treaty;
Amendment 1037 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 50 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 50 – paragraph 1
The ex post evaluations shall be carried out by the Commission or by the Member States, in close cooperation. Ex post evaluations shall examine the effectiveness and efficiency of the CSF Funds and their contribution to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growthmeeting the regional and local needs, in accordance with specific requirements established in the Fund- specific rules. Ex post evaluations shall contain an assessment of possible constraints to the implementation of CSF funds programmes. Ex post evaluations shall be completed by 31 December 2023.
Amendment 1048 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 52 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 52 – paragraph 1
1. At the initiative of a Member State, the CSF Funds may support actions for preparation, management, monitoring, evaluation, information and communication, networking, complaint resolution, and control and audit. The CSF Funds may be used by the Member State to support actions for the reduction of administrative burden for beneficiaries, including electronic data exchange systems, and actions to reinforce the capacity of Member State authorities, regional and local authorities and beneficiaries to administer and use the CSF Funds. These actions may concern preceding and subsequent programming periods. For regions newly entering the European Union, these measures shall be taken immediately by the Member State so that the regional and local authorities may quickly be in a position to manage the complexity of the European funds linked with this regulation.
Amendment 1121 #
Amendment 1142 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 67 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 67 – paragraph 2
2. Payments shall take the form of pre- financing, interim payments and a payment of the annual balance, where applicable, and of the final balance.
Amendment 1176 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 77 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 77 – paragraph 3
3. When deciding on the amount of a financial correction under paragraph 1, the Commission shall take account of the nature and gravity of the breach of applicable Union or national law and its financial implications for the Union budget. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament timely about its decision.
Amendment 1188 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Part 3 – article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Funds and the actions supported by the Funds shall contribute to developing and pursuing the actions of the Union leading to strengthening of its economic, social and territorial cohesion in accordance with Article 174 of the Treaty.
Amendment 1189 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The actions supported by the Funds shall also contribute toin a balanced way to the implementation of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.
Amendment 1223 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
e) 0,29 % (i.e., a total of EUR 925 680 000)within the FEDER XXX budget EUR (i.e., EUR 40 per inhabitant) will be reserved as additional funding for the outermost regions identified in Article 349 of the Treaty and the NUTS level 2 regions fulfilling the criteria laid down in Article 2 of Protocol No 6 to the Treaty of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.
Amendment 1303 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The support from the Structural Funds for [food for deprived people] under the Investment for Growth and Jobs shall be EUR 23 500 000 000.
Amendment 1309 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 6
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 6
Amendment 1333 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 86 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Part 3 – article 86 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Verification of whether the level of public or equivalent stru ctural expenditure under the Investment for growth and jobs goal has been maintained for the period shall only take place in those Member States in which less developed and transition regions cover at least 1520 % of the total population.
Amendment 1336 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 86 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Part 3 – article 86 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
In those Member States in which less developed and transition regions cover more than 1520 % and less than 70 % of the population, the verification shall take place at national and regional level. For that purpose, those Member States shall provide to the Commission information about the expenditure in the less developed and transition regions at each stage of the verification process.
Amendment 1353 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) a strategy for the operational programme's contribution to the achievement of economic, social and territorial cohesion and to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, including:
Amendment 1355 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) an identification of needs addressing the challenges identified in the country- specific recommendations under Article 121(2) and the Council recommendations adopted under Article 148(4) of the Treaty, and, taking into account the Integrated Guidelines and national and regional specificities;
Amendment 1406 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point h – point i
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point h – point i
(i) identification of the accrediting body, the managing authority, the certifying authority, where applicable, and the audit authority;
Amendment 1412 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i a (new)
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) a description of specific actions to take into account the promotion of the inclusion of all groups facing or at risk of poverty and social exclusion;
Amendment 1428 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 88 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 88 – paragraph 2
2. The ERDF and the ESF may finance, in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of 510 % of Union funding for each priority axis of an operational programme, a part of an operation for which the costs are eligible for support from the other Fund on the basis of eligibility rules applied to that Fund, provided that they are necessary for the satisfactory implementation of the operation and are directly linked to it.
Amendment 1453 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 2
2. Major projects submitted to the Commission for approval shall be contained, as far as possible, in the list of major projects in an operational programme. The list shall be reviewed by the Member State or the managing authority two years following the adoption of an operational programme and may at the request of the Member State be adjusted in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 26(2), in particular to include major projects with an expected completion date by theMajor projects may also be approved during the programming period. Expenditure for a major project may be declared before the project is approved by the Commission. Major projects must be completed by end of 2022.
Amendment 1472 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1) an analysis of the development needs and objectives justifying the joint action plan, taking into account the objectives of the operational programmes and, where applicable, the country-specific recommendations and the broad guidelines of the economic policies of the Member States and of the Union under Article 121(2) and the Council recommendations which the Member States shall take into account in their employment policies under Article 148(4) of the Treaty;
Amendment 1477 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) an analysis of the effects of the joint action plan on the promotion of inclusion of all groups facing or at risk of poverty and social exclusion;
Amendment 1532 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point e bis (new)
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point e bis (new)
ea) actions to promote equal opportunities for young people to succeed, to promote access to cultural learning for all young people and to promote equal access to sports, recreational activities and travel for young people
Amendment 1533 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point f
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point f
f) actions taken to promote sustainable development in accordance with Article 8, actions taken for adapting to and combating climate change, and actions taken to promote respect for and preservation of the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems;
Amendment 1534 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point h
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point h
h) progress in the implementation of actions in the field of social innovation and social economy, where appropriate;
Amendment 1549 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 102 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 3 – article 102 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By 31 January, 30 April, 31 July and 31 October and 31 July, the managing authority shall transmit electronically to the Commission for monitoring purposes, for each operational programme and by priority axis:
Amendment 1576 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 105 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – article 105 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The list of operations shall be updated at least every threesix months.
Amendment 1614 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The co-financing rate at the level of each priority axis of operational programmes under the European territorial cooperation goal shall be no higher than 75% %, except for less-developed regions as referred to in Article 82.2(a) and the outermost regions as referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty, for which a maximum rate of 85 % is set.
Amendment 1629 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 111 – paragraph 1 – point 3 bis (new)
Part 3 – article 111 – paragraph 1 – point 3 bis (new)
3a) the inclusion of the outermost regions as referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty
Amendment 1686 #
Amendment 1709 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) in 2015: 13 % of the amount of support from the Funds for the entire programming period to the operational programme;
Amendment 1716 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) in 2016: 13 % of the amount of support from the Funds for the entire programming period to the operational programme.
Amendment 1752 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point e
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 1756 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point f
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 1762 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point g
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 1782 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 137 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 137 – paragraph 1
1. Before taking a decision on a financial correction, the Commission shall launch the procedure by informing the Member State of the provisional conclusions of its examination and requesting the Member State to submit its comments within twohree months.
Amendment 1795 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 140 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 140 – paragraph 1
1. Operations for which the total eligible expenditure does not exceed EUR 100 250.000 shall not be subject to more than one audit by either the audit authority or the Commission prior to the closure of all the expenditure concerned under Article 131. Other operations shall not be subject to more than one audit per accounting year by the audit authority and the Commission prior to the closure of all the expenditure concerned under Article 131. These provisions are without prejudice to paragraph 4.
Amendment 1882 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.2
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.2
1.1.2. The principle of multi-level governance must be respected in order to facilitate achieving social, economic and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 1904 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.4
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.4
1.2.4 The ERDF and CF must continue to make major investments in Member States' and Regions infrastructures to meet the requirements of the water framework and other relevant directives. Technological solutions, aimed at contributing to sustainable actions, exist and new ones are emerging, the ERDF must therefore continue to provide support to research in this area. Finance for biodiversity actions may be made available through the EAFRD and the EMFF. The EAFRD may also be used to provide support to land managers where mandatory environmental requirements lead to area-specific disadvantages.
Amendment 1909 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.5a (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.5a (new)
1.2.5a Sustainable management of biodiversity and ecosystems should be promoted, especially in the Outermost Regions.
Amendment 1932 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.5 – Paragraph 1.5.4 – point d
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.5 – Paragraph 1.5.4 – point d
d) ensure provision of health care and long-term care including investment in infrastructure.
Amendment 1950 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 a (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 a (new)
1.6a Social Inclusion Promotion of the inclusion of all groups facing or at risk of poverty and social exclusion. Promotion of social economy. Fight for the eradication of poverty. Promotion of social dialogue. Combat unemployment with active policies on labour markets. Prevention of Long Term Unemployment. Promotion of equality of chances and equality of success. Facilitate access for everyone to health care.
Amendment 1951 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 b (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 b (new)
1.6b Boosting employment Encourage participation by the whole active population, particularly young and elderly people. Improve the functioning of the labour market. Invest in education, continuing education, skills and lifelong training. Support the creation of businesses, particularly innovative businesses, by encouraging partnerships between public-sector research and businesses as well as guidance for starting one’s own business through support and advisory networks. Help job- seekers to create jobs.
Amendment 1952 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 c (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 c (new)
Amendment 2012 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 4 – Paragraph 4.6
Annex -I (new) – Part 4 – Paragraph 4.6
Amendment 2016 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 5 – Part 4 – Paragraph 4.7 a (new)
Annex 5 – Part 4 – Paragraph 4.7 a (new)
4.7a In the context of cross-border, territorial and inter-regional cooperation, particular attention should be paid to the regions covered by Article 349 TFEU, which are affected by specific constraints.
Amendment 69 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The ERDF should contribute to the Europe 2020 strategyeconomic, social and territorial cohesion, thus ensuring greater concentration of ERDF support on the priorities of the Union. According to the category of regions supported, the support from the ERDF should be concentrated on research and innovation, small and medium-sized enterprises and climate change mitigation. The degree of concentration should take into account the level of development of the region as well as the specific needs of regions whose GDP per capita for the 2007-13 period was less than 75% of the average GDP of the EU-25 for the reference perioda number of priorities. The cohesion policy contributes to a great extent to the achievement of the EU 2020 strategy objectives. As Article 176 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union points out the aim of the ERDF is to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union, taking into account regional and local development needs.
Amendment 95 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) investments in airport infrastructure other than those with demonstrable benefits for the environment.
Amendment 101 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) in transition regions: (i) at least 60% of the total ERDF resources at national level shall be allocated to two or more of the thematic objectives set out in points 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No (...)/2013 (CPR); and (ii) at least 20% of the total ERDF resources at national level shall be allocated to the thematic objective set out in point 4 of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No (...)/2013 (CPR);
Amendment 102 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Specific attention should be paid to the outermost regions, namely by extending, on an exceptional basis, the scope of the ERDF to the financing of operating aid linked to the offsetting of the additional costs resulting from their specific economic and social situation, which is compounded by the handicaps resulting from the factors referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty, namely their remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate and their economic dependence on a few products, the permanence and combination of which severely restrain their development. In order to support the development of existing and new economic activities, at least 530 % of the specific additional allocation should be allocated to actions contributing to the diversification and modernisation of the economies of the outermost regions.
Amendment 103 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
By derogation from point (a) and (aa), all NUTS 2 or NUTS 3 level regions consisting solely of islands or which are outermost regions, shall be considered as less developed regions for the purpose of this Article.
Amendment 116 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point 9 – point a
Article 5 – point 9 – point a
(a) investing in health, sporting, cultural and social infrastructure which contribute to national, regional and local development, reducing inequalities in terms of health status, andand social status, promoting social inclusion through improved access to social, cultural and recreational services and the transition from institutional to community- based services;
Amendment 131 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Amendment 138 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) productive investment, which contributes to creating and safeguarding sustainable jobs, primarily through direct aid to investment in small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) and social economy;
Amendment 163 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) investments in affordable social, health, housing, childcare, cultural heritage and educational infrastructure;
Amendment 182 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point ii
(ii) support for and services to enterprises, in particular SMEs and social economy;
Amendment 191 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point iv
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point iv
(iv) networking, cooperation, and exchange of experience between regions, towns, and relevant social, economic and environmental actorlocal and regional authorities, relevant social, economic, environmental and research and innovation actors and non-governmental organisations;
Amendment 250 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Amendment 277 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Amendment 383 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) promoting the accessibility of ICT products and services for disadvantaged groups of people.
Amendment 456 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
(c) supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in public infrastructures and in the housing sector; with targeted support for poor households, ensuring efficiency measures contribute to reducing energy poverty.
Amendment 588 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d a (new)
(da) developing sustainable maritime or aircraft transport systems which are likely to contribute to ensuring the best access possible for passengers as well as goods to islands;
Amendment 599 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – introductory part
(8) promoting quality employment and supporting voluntary labour mobility:
Amendment 664 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) investing in quality, affordable childcare, education, skills and lifelong learning by developing education and training infrastructure;
Amendment 785 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. All enterprises established in the outermost regions may benefit from the specific additional allocation and from any productive investment financed under the ERDF.
Amendment 803 #
2011/0275(COD)
UNIT NAME Transport Railway Tons of CO2 Contribution of newly equivalent built, reconstructed or upgraded railway lines to decrease GHG emissions
Amendment 807 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex - row 15 a (new)
Annex - row 15 a (new)
UNIT NAME Transport Public Transport Passenger Increase of passenger trips trips using supported public transport service
Amendment 818 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex - row 31
Annex - row 31
Amendment 819 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex - row 32
Annex - row 32
UNIT NAME Enterprises Number of enterprises that introduced new or significantly improved products, new to the firm as a result of supported innovation or R&D projectsdeleted
Amendment 821 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex - row 34
Annex - row 34
UNIT NAME Renewables MW Additional capacity of renewable energy production % Share of renewable energy sources in final energy consumption
Amendment 103 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – heading 1 – subheading 4 – row 2 a (new)
Annex – heading 1 – subheading 4 – row 2 a (new)
UNIT NAME hectares Area of land with increased capacity to prevent and mitigate floods and extreme weather conditions
Amendment 105 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – heading 1 – subheading 4 – row 2 b (new)
Annex – heading 1 – subheading 4 – row 2 b (new)
UNIT NAME hectares Area of land with increased capacity to prevent and resist forest fires
Amendment 110 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – heading 2 – subheading 1 – row 1 a (new)
Annex – heading 2 – subheading 1 – row 1 a (new)
UNIT NAME % Share of renewable energy sources in final energy consumption
Amendment 113 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – heading 3 – subheading 1 – row 2 a (new)
Annex – heading 3 – subheading 1 – row 2 a (new)
UNIT NAME Tons of CO2 Contribution of newly equivalent built, reconstructed or upgraded railway lines to decrease of GHG emissions
Amendment 118 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – heading 3 – subheading 3 a (new)
Annex – heading 3 – subheading 3 a (new)
UNIT NAME Public transport passenger Increase of passenger trips using supported public trips transport service
Amendment 45 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Article 176 of the Treaty provides that the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union. In accordance with Article 174 of the Treaty, the ERDF contributes to reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions, among which particular attention should be paid to rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as the regions covered by Article 349 of the TFEU, the northernmost regions with very low population density and island, cross- border and mountain regions.
Amendment 52 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) To increase the value added of the Union' s cohesion policy, the specific provisions should lead to considerable simplification on all levels involved: beneficiaries, programme authorities, participating Member States, elected regional and local authorities and third countries, as well as the Commission.
Amendment 62 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, cross-border labour market integration, cooperation among universities or health centres), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promoting social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote social inclusion and cohesion between communities.
Amendment 76 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) It is necessary to fix the resources allocated to each of the different components of the European territorial cooperation goal, while maintaining a significant concentration on cross-border cooperation and to give Member States and elected regional and local authorites a degree of flexibility between the components, securing sufficient funding levels for outermost regions' cooperation.
Amendment 90 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The rules on flexibility concerning the location of operations out side the programme area should be simplified. In addition, it is necessary to support and facilitate, through specific arrangements, effective cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation with the Union's neighbouring third countries where this is necessary to ensure that the regions of the Member States which border third countries or which are in the same sea- basin as the EU regions covered by Article 349 of the TFEU, can be effectively assisted in their development. Accordingly, it is appropriate to authorise on an exceptional basis and under certain conditions the financing of assistance from the ERDF for operations located on the territory of third countries where the operations are for the benefit of the regions of the Union.
Amendment 93 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Member States, in agreement with elected regional and local authorities, should be encouraged to confer the task of th e managing authority on an EGTC or to make such a grouping re sponsible for managing the part of a cooperation programme covering the territory concerned by the EGTC.
Amendment 97 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) A single audit authority should be responsible for carrying out all functions listed in Article 116 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR] in order to ensure uniform standards across the whole programme area. Where this is not possible, a group of auditors or specific arrangements in the event of cooperation between the regions covered by Article 349 of the TFEU and third countries, should be able to assist the programme audit authority.
Amendment 99 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) It is necessary to clarify the applicable rules concerning financial management, programming, monitoring, evaluation and control regarding the participation of third countries in cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation programmes, particulary when regions covered by Article 349 of the TFEU are involved. Those rules should be established in the relevant cooperation programme and/or the relevant financing agreement between the Commission, each of the third countries and the Member State hosting the managing authority of the relevant cooperation programme.
Amendment 116 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
For cross-border cooperation, the regions to be supported shall be the NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along all internal and external land borders other than those covered by programmes under the external financial instruments of the Union, and all NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along maritime borders separated by a maximum of 150 km, excluding outermost regions and island regions to which this restriction does not apply, without prejudice to potential adjustments needed to ensure the coherence and continuity of cooperation programme areas established for the 2007- 2013 programming period.
Amendment 152 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Cooperation programmes involving the outermost regions shall receive not less than 150% of the ERDF support for territorial cooperation they received in the 2007-2013 period. In addition, EUR 50 000 000 from the allocation for interregional cooperation shall be set aside for outermost regions' cooperation. Concerning thematic concentration, Article 5 (b) applies to this additional allocation.
Amendment 166 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) up to 46 thematic objectives shall be selected for each cross-border cooperation programme;
Amendment 177 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
a) up to 46 thematic objectives shall be selected for each cross-border cooperation programme;
Amendment 189 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
i) integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border mobility, joint local employment initiatives and joint training (within the thematic objective of promoting employment and supporting labour mobility);
Amendment 201 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
ii) promoting gender equality and equal opportunities across borders, as well as promoting social inclusionsocial inclusion, cultural exchanges, promoting culture, upholding the rights of minorities as well as the inclusion of minorities across borders (within the thematic objective of promoting social inclusion and combating poverty);
Amendment 218 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
iv a) investment in health and social infrastructures as well as the cooperation systems of emergency services which contribute to an effective use resources in cross-border regions (within the thematic objective of promoting social inclusion and combatting poverty).
Amendment 288 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii
Amendment 303 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The participating Member States and third countries or territories, where applicablen invited to participate in cooperation programmes, shall confirm in writing their agreement to the contents of a cooperation programme prior to its submission to the Commission. This agreement shall also include a commitment of all participating Member States and, if possible, third countries or territories, to provide the co-financing necessary to implement the cooperation programme.
Amendment 304 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6
Article 7 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall draft the cooperation programmes according to the model adopted by the Commission. Participating Member States and third countries or territories, when invited to participate in cooperation programmes shall draft the cooperation programmes according to the model adopted by the Commission. By way of derogation from paragraph 5, when cooperation programmes involve outermost regions and third countries, the Member State will have to consult the third country before submitting programmes to the Commission. In this event, an agreement on the content of the cooperation programmes and the possible contributions from third countries can be included in the minutes of the consultation meetings with the approved third countries or on the decision of the regional cooperation bodies.
Amendment 310 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Operations selected under cross-border and transnational cooperation shall involve beneficiaries from at least two participating countries, at least one of which shall be from a Member State. An operation may be implemented in a single country, provided that it is for the benefit of the programme area
Amendment 316 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Operations concerning interregional cooperation under Article 2(3)(a) and (b) shall involve beneficiaries from at least three countries, at least two of which shall be Member States.
Amendment 324 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Beneficiaries shall cooperate in the development, implementation, staffing and financing of operations. For programmes involving regions covered by Article 349 TFEU, only two of these four conditions may be verified.
Amendment 360 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Where the managing authority cannot carry out verifications under Article 114(4)(a) of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR] throughout the whole programme area, each Member State or third country, in agreement with the elected regional and local authorities, shall designate the body or person responsible for carrying out such verifications in relation to beneficiaries on its territory ('controller(s)').
Amendment 363 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24
Article 24
Amendment 34 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The ESF should improve employment opportunities, promote education and life- long learning and, develop active inclusion policies in accordance withand fight poverty and social exclusion in accordance with Article 9 of the Treaty and the tasks entrusted to the ESF by Article 162 of the Treaty, and thereby contribute to economic, social and territorial cohesion in accordance with Article 174 of the Treaty. In accordance with Article 9 of the Treaty, the ESF should take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against poverty and social exclusion, and a high level of education, training and protection of human health.
Amendment 37 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Council of 17 June 2010 called for all common policies, including cohesion policy, to support the Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth‘'12. In order to ensure the full alignment of the ESF with the objectives of this strategy, particularly as regards employment, education, and the fight against poverty and social exclusion, the ESF should support Member States in implementing the Council recommendations on broad guidelines for economic policies of the Member States and the Union and the Council decisions on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States adopted in accordance with Articles 121 and 148(4) of the Treatytheir efforts to achieve those objectives. It should also contribute tosupport the implementation of the flagship initiatives, with special regard to the ’'Agenda for New Skills and Jobs‘'13, ’'Youth on the Move‘'14, and the ’'European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion‘'15. It will also support the activities in the ’'Digital Agenda‘'16 and the ’'Innovation Union‘'17 initiatives.
Amendment 41 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The European Union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation, technological change and, demographic change, an increasingly ageing workforce, and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions. They have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis, which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment, hitting in particular young people and other vulnerable groups, such as migrants. The ESF should aim to promote employment and support labour mobilitygood work, high quality employment and support the phasing out of precarious employment, invest in education, skills and life-long learning, promote social inclusion and combat poverty. In promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing theinclusive labour markets by facilitating the voluntary transnational geographical mobility of workers, the ESF should, in particular, support European Employment Services (EURES activities) in relation to recruitment and the related information, advice and guidance services at national and cross-border level.
Amendment 56 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The ESF should contribute to the Europe 2020 Strategy, ensuring greater concentration of support on the priorities of the European Union. The ESF should in particular increase its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty, through a minimum ring-fenced allocation. According to the level of development of the supported regions, the choice and number of investment priorities for ESF support should also be limitedin particular increase its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty, through a minimum ring-fenced allocation.
Amendment 60 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the ESF depends on good governance and partnership between all relevant territorial and socio- economic actors, in particular the social partners and non-governmental organisations. It is therefore necessary that Member States encourage the involve social partners, non-governmental organisations, local and regional authorities in the preparaticipation of social partners and non- governmental organisations in the implementation ofon, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the ESF in a timely and consistent manner. High-quality partnerships should be forged at all political levels. The partnership principle should be strengthened and extended as the guiding principle to all actions supported by the ESF.
Amendment 66 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Member States and the Commission shouldall ensure that the implementation of the priorities financed by the ESF contribute to the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with Article 8 of the Treaty. Evaluations have shown the importance of taking the gender aspect into account in all dimensions of programmesand in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes in a timely and consistent manner, while ensuring that specific actions are taken to promote gender equality.
Amendment 67 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 72 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Member States and regions should be encouraged to leverage the ESF through financial instruments in order to support for example students, job creation, voluntary mobility of workers, social inclusion and the social entrepreneurshipconomy. The provision of grants should always be retained as an option to use the funding mix best suited to regional and local needs.
Amendment 80 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. The ESF shall promote high levels of employment and job quality, support the voluntary geographical and occupational mobility of workers, facilitate their adaptation to change anticipation and development of new skills and competencies needed for a transition towards environmental and social sustainable development, encourage a high level of education and training, promote gender equality, equal opportunities and non- discrimination, enhance social inclusion and combat poverty, thereby contributing to the priorities of the European Union as regards strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 85 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. It shall do so by supporting Member States in pursuing the priorities andat least the headline targets of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The ESF shall support the design and implementation of policies and actions, taking account of the integrated guidelines for the economic and employment policies of Member States19 and the Council Recommendations on the National Reform Programmesconcept of 'good work' and ensuring that activities supported by the ESF contribute to implementing the UN and ILO Decent Work Agenda in all its aspects. All policies and actions supported by the ESF shall strictly respect International Labour Standards and ILO Conventions, and in particular the commitment to promote full, productive and freely chosen employment as laid down by ILO Convention No. 122.
Amendment 88 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. The ESF shall benefit people, including disadvantaged groups such as the long- term unemployed, people with disabilities, migrants, asylum seekers, refugees, ethnic minorities, marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion, homeless people and other groups of people at risk of poverty and social exclusion, including children and young people. The ESF shall also provide support to enterprises, systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reformsocial progress, in particular in the fields of employment, education and social policies.
Amendment 96 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) Promoting employment and supporting labour mobilityhigh quality employment, good and decent work through:
Amendment 99 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) Access to high quality employment for job-seekers and inactive people with a targeted support for long-term unemployed, including local employment initiatives and support for voluntary labour mobility;
Amendment 115 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
(v) Adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepreneurs to change; related to the transition towards environmental and social sustainable development
Amendment 123 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vii
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vii
(vii) Modernisation and strengthening of labour market institutions, including actions to enhance transnational labour mobility;Phasing out precarious forms of employment and providing stepping stones for upward social mobility into stable and secure regular employment
Amendment 140 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) Active inclusion;: - Integrated active inclusion approaches for working age people which support holistic, personalised pathways to inclusion, quality work and social participation (with social, community integration and re-integration measures), contributing to ensure adequate minimum income, access to quality services and inclusive labour markets; - Mainstreaming of a life-cycle approach to ensure the provision of integrated support to reduce poverty and social exclusion of children and older people.
Amendment 146 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point v
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point v
(v) Promoting the social economy and social enterprisservices of general interest including public services;
Amendment 150 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point vi a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point vi a (new)
(vi a) Measures aimed at breaking the poverty cycle such as family support, access to high-quality services and promoting children's participation in society;
Amendment 159 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii
(ii) Capacity building for stakeholders delivering employment, education and social policies and sectoral and territorial pacts to mobilise for reformimprovements and social progress at national, regional and local level.
Amendment 169 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) Enhancing the competitivenessntribution of small and medium-sized enterprises to achieve environmental and social sustainable development, through promoting the adaptability of enterprises and workers and increased investment in humnew skills and capitalompetencies.
Amendment 174 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the strategy and actions set out in the Operational Programmes are consistent and focused on addressing the challenges identifiposed inby the National Reform Programmes and the relevant Countransition towards environmental and social Recommendations made under Article 148(4) of the Treatysustainable development, in order to contribute to achieving at least the headline targets of the Europe 2020 strategy on employment, education and poverty reduction.
Amendment 178 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. At least 20 % of the total ESF resources in each Member State shall be allocated to the thematic objective ‘'promoting social inclusion and combating poverty’' set out in Article 9(9) of Regulation (EU) No […]...]. The investment priority "Active Inclusion" shall be included in all Operational Programmes. Prior to the drafting of partnership contracts and Operational Programmes, the Commission shall provide guidelines on how the ESF should deliver on the poverty reduction target through integrated and socially inclusive approaches.
Amendment 180 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Amendment 211 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The involvement of the local and regional authorities, social partners and other stakeholders, in particular non- governmental organisations, in the implementdesign, in the implementation and the evaluation of operational programmes, as referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No […...], may take the form of global grants as defined in Article 113(7) of Regulation (EU) No […]. In such a case, the operational programme shall identify the part of the programme concerned by the global grant, including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis to it...] and may take the form of technical assistance as defined in Articles 108 and 109 of Regulation (EU) No [...]. Member States shall make accessible global grants schemes for small NGOs in all ESF Operational Programmes. In such a case, the operational programme shall identify the part of the programme concerned by the global grant, including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis to it. Technical Assistance resources shall be made available in all ESF Operational Programmes with a particular support for NGOs and small local and regional authorities - driven technical assistances services at EU and regional level.
Amendment 227 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
The Member States and the Commission shall promote equality between women and women through mainstreaming as referred to in Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No […]...] integrating gender perspective to actions under all thematic priorities and to all stages of planning and implementation of programmes. The Member States shall allocate funding for and specific targeted actions as referred to in Article 3(1)(a)(iv), in particular with the aim of increasing the sustainable participation and progress of women in employment, reduceliminating gender-based segregation in the labour market, combating gender stereotypes in education and training and promotddressing the feminisation of poverty, promoting equal sharing of care responsibilities between women and men and enforcing reconciliation of work and personal life for women and women.
Amendment 231 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
Article 9
Amendment 243 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may select themes for transnational co-operation from a list proposed by the Commission and after a consultation with civil society organisations and local and regional authorities and endorsed by the ESF Committee.
Amendment 253 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. By way of derogation from Article 87(1) of Regulation (EU) No […...], operational programmes may set out priority axes for the implementation of social innovation and transnational cooperation as referred to in Articles 9 and 10.
Amendment 258 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. By way of derogation from Article 110(3) of Regulation (EU) No […...], the maximum co-financing rate for a priority axis shall be increased by ten percentage points, but not exceeding 100%, where the whole of a priority axis is dedicated to social innovation or to transnational cooperation, or a combination of both.
Amendment 259 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) to social innovation and transnational cooperation, as referred to in Articles 9 and 10, where they are not covered by a dedicated priority axis.
Amendment 281 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a Specific provisions on conditionalities Article 15 a (new) 1. Article 17.5 of Regulation (EU) No [...] on ex ante conditionalities shall not be applicable with regard to suspending payments from the ESF. 2. Article 21 of Regulation (EU) No [...] on conditionality linked to the coordination of Member States' economic policies shall not be applicable with regard to suspending payments from the ESF.
Amendment 294 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Annex 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
· migrants, asylum seekers, refugees, people with a foreign background, minorities (including marginalised communities such as the Roma)**
Amendment 301 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
• People at risk of poverty • People suffering from severe material deprivation • Lone parents • Homeless people • People from poorest districts
Amendment 324 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 4 – point 1
Annex 1 – point 4 – point 1
· participants in full-time, part time and self-employment 6 months after leaving• participants with an improved labour market situation 6 months after leaving (nature of employment – full or part time, wages compared to minimum or national level, nature of contracts)• participants are actively involved in community and social networks•participants in full-time, part-time and in self-employment 1 year after leaving•participants with an improved labour market situation 1 year after leaving•Participants lifted above the relative poverty line living above the relative poverty 1 year after leaving•Participants lifted out of severe material deprivation remaining out of severe material deprivation 1 year after leaving
Amendment 14 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(2) thereofand Article 349,
Amendment 15 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Safeguard measures should be considered only if the product in question is imported into the Union in such increased quantities, in absolute terms or relative to Union production, and under such conditions as to cause, or threaten to cause, serious injury to Union producers of like or directly competitive products as laid down in Article 104 of the Agreement. Pursuant to Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and with regard to the products and economic sectors of the outermost regions, safeguard measures should be introduced as soon as imports into the Union of the product in question cause or threaten to cause injury to producers of like or directly competitive products in the outermost regions of the Union.
Amendment 16 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Safeguard measures should take one of the forms referred to in Article 104(2) of the Agreement. Specific safeguard measures should be provided for when there is a threat to the products or economic sectors of the outermost regions, pursuant to Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 17 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Safeguard measures should be applied only to the extent, and for such time, as may be necessary to prevent serious injury and to facilitate adjustment. The maximum duration of safeguard measures should be determined and specific provisions regarding extension and review of such measures should be laid down, as referred to in Article 105 of the Agreement. Specific provisions should apply in regard to safeguard measures triggered to protect produce and economic sectors in the outermost regions, in accordance with Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 21 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Where any product originating in a Central American country is being imported in such increased quantities and under such conditions as tois causeing or threatening to cause serious deterioration ininjury to a product, an agricultural or economic sector or the economic situation of one or several of the Union’s outermost region(s) referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, a safeguard measure mayshall be imposed, in accordanc immediately. Said safeguard measure shall consist in raising the rate of customs duty to the maximum customs duty rate applicable within the provisions set out in this chapterWorld Trade Organization (WTO). Immediately the Agreement enters into force, substantial additional funds are planned to ensure the produce, industries and economic sectors potentially at risk in the outermost regions remain competitive.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. A separate annual trigger import volume is set for imports from Central American country for products mentioned in paragraph 1 as indicated in the table in the Annex to this Regulation. The importation of the products mentioned in paragraph 1 at the preferential customs duty rate shall, in addition to the proof of origin established under Annex III (Definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative co-operation) of the Agreement with Central America, be subject to the presentation of an export certificate issued by the competent authority of the Republic of the Central American country from which the products are exported. Once the trigger volume is met during the corresponding calendar year, the Commission may, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 12(3), temporarily suspend the preferential customs dutyshall suspend immediately the preferential customs duty applied to products with the corresponding origin during that same year for a period of time not exceeding three consecutive months, and not going beyond the end of the calendar year.
Amendment 24 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. In case the Commission decides to suspend the preferential customs duty applicable, the Commission shall apply the lesser of the basemaximum WTO rate of customs duty or the MFN rate of duty that in application at the time such action is takenapplicable.
Amendment 25 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Amendment 26 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – table
Annex 1 – table
Table regardinghe trigger import volumes for the application of the Stabilisation mechanism for bananas provided for in Appendix 3 of Annex I to the Agreement for each year are as follows: - the trigger import volume for Costa Rica is 1 025 000 tonnes as from 31 December 2010, - the trigger import volume for Panama is 375 000 tonnes as from 31 December 2010, - the trigger import volume for Honduras is 50 000 tonnes as from 31 December 2010, - the trigger import volume for Guatemala is 50 000 tonnes as from 31 December 2010, - the trigger import volume for Nicaragua is 10 000 tonnes as from 31 December 2010, - the trigger import volume for El Salvador is 2 000 tonnes as from 31 December 2010.
Amendment 14 #
2011/0262(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(2) and Article 349 thereof,
Amendment 15 #
2011/0262(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Safeguard measures should be considered only if the product in question is imported into the Union in such increased quantities, in absolute terms or relative to Union production, and under such conditions as to cause, or threaten to cause, serious injury to Union producers of like or directly competitive products as laid down in Article 48 of the Agreement. Pursuant to Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and with regard to the products and economic sectors of the outermost regions, safeguard measures should be introduced as soon as imports into the Union of the product in question cause or threaten to cause injury to producers of like or directly competitive products in the outermost regions of the Union.
Amendment 16 #
2011/0262(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Safeguard measures should take one of the forms referred to in Article 50 of the Agreement. Specific safeguard measures should be provided for when there is a threat to the products or economic sectors of the outermost regions, pursuant to Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 17 #
2011/0262(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Safeguard measures should be applied only to the extent, and for such time, as may be necessary to prevent serious injury and to facilitate adjustment. The maximum duration of safeguard measures should be determined and specific provisions regarding extension and review of such measures should be laid down, as referred to in Article 52 of the Agreement. Specific provisions should apply with regard to safeguard measures triggered to protect produce and economic sectors in the outermost regions, in accordance with Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0262(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 — paragraph 1
Article 10 — paragraph 1
1. Where any product originating in a Columbia or Peru is being imported in such increased quantities and under such conditions as tois causeing or threatening to cause serious deterioration ininjury to a product, an agricultural or economic sector or the economic situation of one or several of the Union’s outermost region(s) referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, a safeguard measure mayshall be imposed, in accordancmmediately. That safeguard measure shall consist in raising the rate of customs duty to the maximum customs duty rate applicable within the provisions set out in this chapter. World Trade Organization (WTO). Immediately the Agreement enters into force, substantial additional funds are planned to ensure the produce, industries and economic sectors potentially at risk in the outermost regions remain competitive.
Amendment 23 #
2011/0262(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 — paragraph 2
Article 13 — paragraph 2
2. A separate annual trigger import volume is set for imports of products mentioned in paragraph 1, as indicated in the third and fourth columns of the table in the Annex to this Regulation. Once the trigger volume for either Colombia or Peru is met during the corresponding calendar year, the Commission may, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 12(3), temporarily suspendshall suspend immediately the preferential customs duty applied to products of the corresponding origin during that same year for a period of time not exceeding three consecutive months, and not going beyond the end of the calendar year.
Amendment 25 #
2011/0262(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 — paragraph 3
Article 13 — paragraph 3
3. In case the Commission decides to suspend the preferential customs duty applicable, the Commission shall apply the lesser of the basemaximum WTO rate of customs duty or the MFN rate of duty in application at the time such action is takenapplicable.
Amendment 26 #
2011/0262(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 — paragraph 5
Article 13 — paragraph 5
Amendment 27 #
2011/0262(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 — table
Annex 1 — table
Table regardinghe trigger import volumes for the application of the Stabilisation mechanism for bananas provided for in Annex I, Appendix I, Section B: for Colombia Subsection 1A, point 1(n) and for Peru Subsection 2A, point 1(i). shall be as follows: - the trigger import volume for Colombia is 135 000 tonnes as from 1 January 2010, - the trigger import volume for Peru is 67 500 tonnes as from 1 January 2010,
Amendment 46 #
2011/0261(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In the interest of equal treatment, a single tax rate should apply within each category of transactions, namelyfor trade in financial instruments other than derivatives, on the one hand, and for the purchase/sale, transfer, conclusion and modification of derivatives agreements.
Amendment 73 #
2011/0261(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive shall apply to all financial transactions, on condition that at least one party to the transaction is established in a Member State andor that a financial institution established in the territory of a Member State is party to the transaction, acting either for its own account or for the account of another person, or is acting in the name of a party to the transaction.
Amendment 81 #
2011/0261(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point a
Amendment 94 #
2011/0261(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point d a (new)
d(a) transactions involving payment for goods imported or exported, travel-related transactions carried out by private individuals, transactions involving the transfer of sums earned in the form of wages or salaries and transactions carried out as part of humanitarian, development or international aid activities.
Amendment 106 #
2011/0261(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c a (new)
c(a) foreign exchange market transactions which are primarily speculative in nature.
Amendment 131 #
2011/0261(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
a) 0.12% in respect of the financial transactions referred to in Article 5;
Amendment 132 #
2011/0261(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
b) 0.012% in respect of financial transactions referred to in Article 6.
Amendment 135 #
2011/0261(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
the rates given in points a) and b) may be set at a dissuasive level for certain categories of transaction in the event that they become caught up in a speculative bubble.
Amendment 163 #
2011/0261(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11(a) Income from the financial transaction tax Income received from the financial transaction tax shall be exclusively used for the funding of policy in the fields of welfare, education, research, health, culture, the environment and renewable energy sources.
Amendment 164 #
2011/0261(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12
Article 12
Amendment 178 #
2011/0261(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall adopt and publish, by 31 December 20132 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.
Amendment 179 #
2011/0261(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall apply those provisions from 1 January 20143.
Amendment 168 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part IV – Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Part IV – Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The system of transferable fishing quotas shall not apply in the Outermost Regions
Amendment 14 #
2011/0177(APP)
Draft opinion
Point i
Point i
i. The amount of EUR 376 billion forUnderlines that the position of the European Parliament is that Cohesion pPolicy, as proposed by the Commission in its proposal for a regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014- 2020, should be considered as a funding should be maintained at least at the level of the 2007-2013 period, namely EUR 366, 8 billion in 2011 prices (excluding the Connecting Europe Facility), which is the absolute minimum sound level of sound funding and should, therefore, constitutes a red line in the future negotiationg position of the Parliament.
Amendment 35 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital - 1 (new)
Recital - 1 (new)
(-1) The cultivation and marketing of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) should be prohibited throughout the territory of the European Union.
Amendment 58 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Once a GMO is authorised for cultivation purposes in accordance with the Union legal framework on GMOs and complies, as regards the variety that is to be placed on the market, with the requirements of Union law on the marketing of seed and plant propagating material, Member States are not authorised to prohibit, or restrict, or impede its fpree circulationsence within their territory, except under the conditions defined by Union law.
Amendment 62 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Experience has shown that cultivation of GMOs is an issue which is more thoroughly addressed at Member State level. INevertheless, issues related to the placing on the market and the import of GMOs, as well as to the assessment of health and environmental risks, should remain regulated at Union level to preserve the internal market and a high level of human health as set out in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Cultivation may however require more flexibility in certain instances as it is an issue with strong national, regional and local dimensions, given its link to land use, to local agricultural structures and to the protection or maintenance of habitats, ecosystems and landsca, landscapes and natural plant genotypes. The common authorisation procedure, in particular the evaluation process, should not be adversely affected by such flexibility where this process is carried out to the highest standards and includes an evaluation of all the possible health risks and consequences for nature and the environment of the introduction of GMOs.
Amendment 64 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The harmonised common European- level authorisation procedure should therefore be strengthened to enable it to include an evaluation of the health and environmental risks not only throughout the European Union but also at local level, by analysing potential impacts on local ecosystems. Only a complete, centralised, truly independent and strengthened evaluation procedure can guarantee the high level of safety required by the Treaties. This requires all Member States to be involved in this evaluation to ensure that many positions are represented and to foster scientific and ethical discussion on the specific local features of each Member State.
Amendment 66 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In order to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs, some Member States had recourse to the safeguard clauses and emergency measures pursuant to Article 23 of Directive 2001/18/EC and Article 34 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 as a result of, depending on the cases, new or additional information made available since the date of the consent and affecting the environmental risk assessment, or of the reassessment of existing information. Other Member States have made use of the notification procedure set out in Article 114(5) and (6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) which requires putting forward new scientific evidence relating to the protection of the environment or the working environment. In addition, the decision-making process has proved to be particularly difficult as regards the cultivation of GMOs in the light of the expression of national concerns which do not only relate to issues associated with the safety of GMOs for health or the environment. It is essential that notifiers/ applicants take these national concerns into account, without putting any pressure on the Member States, in future requests for authorisation to cultivate GMOs on the European market.
Amendment 75 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In accordance with Article 2(2) TFEU, Member States are therefore entitled to have a possibility, during the authorisation procedure and thereafter, to decide to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of a GMO on their territory with the effect of excluding cultivation of a specific GMO in all or part of that Member State's territory. In that context, it appears appropriate to grant Member States, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, morabsolute flexibility to decide whether or not they wish to cultivate GMO crops on their territory without affecting the risk assessment provided in the system of Union authorisations of GMOs, either in the course of the authorisation procedure or thereafter, and independently of the measures that Member States are entitlrequired to take by application of Directive 2001/18/EC to avoid the unintended presence of GMOs in other products. The grant of that possibility to Member States should facilitate the decision-making process in the GMO field. At the same time, freedom of choice of consumers, farmers and operators should be preserved whilst providing greater clarity to affected stakeholders concern on their territory and in the border areas of neighbouring Member States. Notifiers/applicants must respect decisions by Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of a GMO on their territory, and accordingly the cultivation of GMOs in the Union. This Directive should therefore facilitate the smooth functioning of the internal marketir notification/application for authorisation to cultivate must not relate to the territories of the Member States in question.
Amendment 82 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Where a notifier/applicant submits a request for authorisation to cultivate a GMO on the territory of the European Union, its request should not relate to the territory of a Member State which has decided to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs on its territory. Non- compliance with this condition should result in the application by the notifier/applicant being automatically rejected by the Commission.
Amendment 89 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) DuringAhead of the authorisation procedure of a given GMO, the possibility should be provided for a Member State to request the Commission to present to the notifier/applicant its demand to adjust the geographical scope of its notification/application submitted in accordance with Part C of Directive 2001/18/EC or in accordance with Articles 5 and 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 to the effect that all or part of the territory of that Member State be excluded from cultivation. The Commission should facilitate the procedure by presenting the requestnotifier/applicant should always request authorisation from the 28 Member States before including their territory within the scope of its application. Without the explicit approval of thea Member State to, the notifier/applicant without delay and the notifier/applicant should respond to that request within an established time-limitapplication by the notifier/applicant should not relate to the territory of that Member State.
Amendment 96 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The geographical scope of the notificationnotifier/applicationt should be adjusted accordingly if the notifier/applicant explicitly or tacitly agrees withcomply with the sovereign decisions of the Member State's request within an established time-limit from the communication by the Commission of that request. If the notifier/applicant opposes the request, the notifier/applicant should notify the Commission and the Member States. However, a refusal by the notifier/applicant to adjust the geographical scope of the notification/application is without prejudice to the Commission's powers in accordance with Article 19 of Directive 2001/18/EC or Articles 7 and 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, as the case may be, to make such an adjustment, where appropriate, in the light of the environmental risk assessment carried out by the European Food Safety Authority ('the Authority')and should not therefore submit any application relating to the territory of Member States which have decided, explicitly or tacitly, to restrict or prohibit GMOs on their territory. The geographical scope of the notification/application should therefore be limited to the territories of Member States which have explicitly and publicly given their consent to the cultivation of GMOs on their territory. Any pressure exerted on a Member State should be prohibited and should be subject to appropriate financial penalties.
Amendment 108 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In addition, and only where the notifier/applicant has refused to adjust the geographical scope of the notification/application of a GMO as requested by aA Member State, there should bhave the possibility for that Member State to adopt reasonedto adopt measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of thata GMO once authorised in all or part of its territory, on the basis of grounds distinct from those assessed according to the harmonized set of Union rules, that is Directive 2001/18/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, which are in conformity with Union law. Those grounds. Such measures, which should be at the full discretion of the Member States, may be relatbased ton environmental or agricultural policy objectives, or any other compelling grounds such as town and country planning, land use, socio-economic impacts, co-existence and public policy. Those grounds may be invoked individually or in combination, depending on the particular circumstances of the Member State, region or area in which those measures will apply.
Amendment 113 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The European Union must guarantee a high level of protection of human or animal health and of the environment chosen in the Union allows for a uniformby means of a serious, uniform, genuinely independent, high-quality scientific assessment throughout the Union and this Directive should not alter that situation. Therefore, to avoid any interference with the competences which are granted to the risk assessors and risk managers under Directive 2001/18/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, a Member State should only use grounds related to environmental policy objectives which do not conflict withcomplement the assessment of risks to health and the environment which are assessed in the context of the authorisation procedures provided in Directive 2001/18/EC and in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, such as the maintenance of certain type of natural and landscape features, certain habitats and ecosystems, as well as specific ecosystem functions and services.
Amendment 121 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Member States should also be able to base their decisions which they adopt pursuant to Directive 2001/18/ECto restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs on their territory on grounds concerning socio-economic impacts which might arise from the cultivation of a GMO on the territory of the Member State concerned. While co-existence measures have been addressed by the Commission Recommendation of 13 July 20101, there should also be the possibility for Member States to adopt measures restricting or prohibiting cultivation of authorised GMOs in all or part of their territory under this Directive. Those grounds may be related inter alia to the impracticability or the impossibility of implementing co-existence measures due to specific geographical conditions, the need to avoid GMO presence in other products such as specific or particular products, the need to protect the diversity of agricultural production, or the need to ensure seed and plant propagating material purity. Furthermore, the Commission has, as requested in the Council Conclusions of 5 December 2008 on Genetically Modified Organisms, reported to the European Parliament and the Council on socio- economic implications of GMO cultivation. The outcome of thatis report may provide valuable information for Member States considering taking decisions on the basis of this Directive. __________________ 1Commission Recommendation of 13 July 2010 on guidelines for the development of national co-existence measures to avoid the unintended presence of GMOs in conventional and organic crop (OJ C 200, 22.7.2010, p. 1).
Amendment 126 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The restrictions or the prohibitions adopted pursuant to this Directive should refer to the cultivation, and not to the free circulation and import, of genetically modified seeds and plant propagating material as, or in, products and of the products of their harvest, and should furthermore be in conformity with the Treaties, in particular as regards the principle of non- discrimination between national and non- national products, the principle of proportionality and Article 34, Article 36 and Article 216(2) TFEU.
Amendment 129 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Member States ' measures adopted pursuant to this Directive should be subject to a procedure of scrutiny andn information procedure at Union level. In light of the level of Union scrutiny and information, it is not necessary to provide, in addition, for the application of in accordance with Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council1. Member States may restrict or prohibit the cultivation of a GMO in all or part of their territory as from the date of entry into force of the Union authorisation and no later than two years after the date when the consent/authorisation is granted, provided that an established standstill period, during which the Commission was given the opportunity to comment on the proposed measures, has elapsedwithout any constraint as to time or duration. __________________ 1 Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and of rules on Information Society services (OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37.).
Amendment 133 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Decisions to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs by Member States in all or part of their territory should not prevent biotechnology research from being carried out provided that, in carrying out such research, all necessary safety measures relating to human and animal health and environmental protection are observed.
Amendment 139 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) When new and objective circumstances justify an adjustment of the geographical scope of the consent/authorisation of a GMO, and in any case no earlier than two years after the date when the consent/authorisation is granted, a Member State should be able to request, via the Commission, the consent/authorisation holder toA Member State should be able at any time to review its decision and adjust itsthe geographical scope. I of the consent/authorisation holder does not explicitly or tacitly agree, the Member State should be given the possibility to adopt reasonedof a GMO and adopt measures to restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of thate GMO. The Member State concerned should communicate a draft of those measures to the Commission at least 75 days prior to their adoption, in order to give the opportunity to the Commission to comment, and should refrain from adopting and implementing those measures during that period. On the expiry of the established standstill period, the Member State should be able to adopt the measures as originally proposed or amended to take into account the Commission's comments.
Amendment 142 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) A Member State shouldmust also be able to request the competent authority or the Commission to reintegrate all or part of its territory into the geographical scope of the consent/authorisation from which it was previously excluded. In that case, there should be no need to forward the request to the consent/authorisation holder and ask for his agreement. The competent authority which has issued the written consent or the Commission under Directive 2001/18/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 respectively, should amend the geographical scope of the consent or of the decision of authorisation accordingly.
Amendment 146 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) To ensure that the cultivation of GMOs does not result in the unintended presence of GMOs in other products and other crops, effective co-existence measures are needed. Member States should therefore be required, under Directive 2001/18/EC, to adopt rules applicable to their territories to avoid such unintended presence. Particular attention should be paid to any possible cross- border contamination from a Member State or a region where GMO cultivation is allowed into a neighbouring Member State or region where it is prohibited. The Commission Recommendation of 13 July 2010 provides guidance to Member States for the development of national co- existence measures, including in border areas.1a _________________ 1a Commission Recommendation of 13 July 2010 on guidelines for the development of national co-existence measures to avoid the unintended presence of GMOs in conventional and organic crop (OJ C 200, 22.7.2010, p. 1).
Amendment 148 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) To guarantee a high level of consumer protection, the Member States should also take effective labelling and information measures to guarantee full transparency about the presence of GMOs on their territory and in products produced or marketed there.
Amendment 153 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 22
Recital 22
Amendment 155 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article -1 (new)
Article -1 (new)
Amendment 175 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/CE
Article 26 b – paragraph 1
Article 26 b – paragraph 1
1. DuringAhead of the authorisation procedure of a given GMO or during the renewal of consent/authorisation, a Member State may request, via the Commission, the notifier/applicant to adjust the geographical scope of its notification/application submitted in accordance with Part C of this Directive or Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, to the effect that all or part of the territory of that Member State is to be excluded from cultivation. This request shall be communicated to the Commission at the latest 30 days from the date of the circulation of the assessment report under Article 14(2) of this Directive, or from receiving the opinion of the Authority under Article 6(6) and Article 18(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. The Commission shall communicate the request of the Member State to the notifier/applicant and to the other Member States without delay, the notifier/applicant shall always request authorisation from the 28 Member States before including their territory within the scope of its application. Without the explicit approval of a Member State, the application by the notifier/applicant shall not relate to the territory of that Member State.
Amendment 184 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/CE
Article 26 b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 26 b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Where tThe notifier/applicant opposes a request of a Member State in accordance with paragraph 1, the notifier/applicant shall notify the Commission and the Member States within 30 days from the communication by the Commission of that request. In the event ofshall comply with the sovereign decisions of the Member States and shall not therefore submit any request relating to the territory of Member States which have decided, explicitly or tacit agreement of the notifier/applicant, the adjustment of tly, to restrict or prohibit GMOs on their territory. The geographical scope of the notification/application shall therefore be limplemented in the written consent or authorisaited to the territories of Member States which have explicitly and publicly given their consent to the cultivation of GMOs on their territory. Any pressure on a Member State shall be prohibited and shall be subject to appropriate financial and penal sanctions.
Amendment 197 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
3. Where the notifier/applicant opposes the adjustment of the geographical scope of its notification/application corresponding to a request made by a Member State in accordance withithout prejudice to paragraph 1 of this Article, thata Member State may adopt measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of that GMO in all or part of its territory once authorised in accordance with Part C of this Directive or with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, provided that such measures are in conformity with Union law, reasoned, proportional and non-discriminat. Those measures, which Member States may adopt at their discretion, may be related to environmental ory and, in addition, are based on compelling grounds such as those related to:gricultural policy objectives, or other compelling grounds such as town and country planning, land use, socio-economic impacts, coexistence and public policy.
Amendment 250 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 b – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
A Member State which intends to adopts measures pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article shall first communicate a draft of those measures and the corresponding grounds invoked to the Commissioncommunicate them to the Commission, which shall in turn communicate them to the other Member States and to the notifiers/applicants and make them public. This communication may take place before the GMO authorisation procedure under Part C of this Directive or under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 has been completed. During a period of 75 days starting from the date of such communication:
Amendment 261 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 b – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 267 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 5
Article 26 b – paragraph 5
5. Where, after the authorisation of a GMO under this Directive or Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and no earlier than two years after the date that the consent/authorisation is granted, a Member State considers that new objective circumstances justify an adjustment of the geographical scope of the consent/authorisation, it may apply the procedure under paragraphs 1 to 4, mutatis mutandis, provided that such measures do not affect the cultivation of any authorised GMO seeds and plant propagating materials which were planted lawfully before those measures were adoptedstill adopt measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of the GMO in question on all or part of its territory. In that event it shall ensure that farmers who cultivated such crops legally have sufficient time to finish the ongoing cultivation season.
Amendment 277 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 b – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
7. For the purposes of an adjustment of the geographical scope of the consent/authorisation of a GMO under paragraphs 5 and 6, and on condition that under paragraph 5 the consent/authorisation-holder explicitly or tacitly agrees to the request of the Member State 6:
Amendment 286 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b a (new)
Article 26 b a (new)
"Article 26ba Liability requirements and financial guarantees Member States shall establish a general mandatory system of financial and criminal liability and financial guarantees which applies to all operators and which ensures that the polluter pays and is held criminally liable for unintended effects or damage that might occur as a result of the deliberate release or the placing on the market of GMOs.’
Amendment 291 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 c – paragraph 1
Article 26 c – paragraph 1
1. As from…* until ...** a Member State may request, via the Commission,decide that a notifier/applicant toshould adjust the geographical scope of a notification/application submitted, or of an authorisation granted, under this Directive or Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 before…*. The Commission shall communicate the requestdecision of the Member State to the notifier/applicant and to the other Member States without delay. __________________ *OJ: please insert the date of entry into force of the Directive in document st 10972/14. **OJ: please insert the date of entry into force of the Directive in document st 10972/14+ 6 months.".
Amendment 295 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 c – paragraph 2
Article 26 c – paragraph 2
2. Where the application is pending and the notifier/applicant has explicitly or tacitly agrsuch a decision has beedn to such a request within 30 days from the communication of that requestaken by a Member State, the geographical scope of the notification/application shall be adjusted accordingly. The written consent issued under this Directive and, where applicable, the decision issued in accordance with Article 19 as well as the decision of authorisation adopted under Articles 7 and 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 shall be issued on the basis of the adjusted geographical scope of the notification/application as explicitly or tacitly agreed by the notifier/applicant.
Amendment 297 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 c – paragraph 3
Article 26 c – paragraph 3
Amendment 300 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 c – paragraph 4
Article 26 c – paragraph 4
4. If aA notifier/applicant or, as the case may be, an authorisation holder opposes such a request, paragraphs 3 to 9 of Article 26b shall apply mutatis mutandismay not oppose in any way the decision taken by a Member State.
Amendment 305 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 2
Article 2
No later than 4 years after…+, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and to the Council regarding the use made by Member States of this Directive including the effectiveness of the provisions enabling Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs in all or part of their territory and the smooth functioning of the internal market. That report may be accompanied by any legislative proposals the Commission considers appropriate. TAs soon as possible the Commission shall also report on the progress towards givinggive normative status to the strengthened 2010 Authority guidance on the environmental risk assessment of genetically modified plants. __________________ + OJ: please insert the date of the entry into force of this Directive.