14 Amendments of Jean-Pierre AUDY related to 2013/0152(COD)
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) In its financing operations outside the Union that fall within the scope of this Decision, the EIB should endeavour further to enhance coordination and cooperation with European Financial Institutions and International Financial Institutions, notably those participating in the EU Platform for Blending in External Cooperation. This cooperation includes, where appropriate, cooperation on sector conditionality and mutual reliance on procedures, use of joint co-financing and participation in global initiatives, such as those promoting aid coordination and effectiveness. Such coordination and cooperation should strive to minimise possible duplication of costs and unnecessary overlap. The tripartite Memorandum of Understanding between the CommissEuropean Union, the EIB Group and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in respect of cooperation outside the Union, which allows the EIB Group and the EBRD to act in a complementary way by relying on their respective comparative advantages, was updated in 2012 to cover the extension of EBRD'’s geographical scope to the Mediterranean region and should continue to be applied. The principles set out in this Decision should also be applied when EIB financing is implemented through cooperation agreements with other European Financial Institutions and International Financial Institutions.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The EIB financing operations in support of Union external policies should continue to be conducted in accordance with the principles of sound banking practice. They should continue to be managed in accordance with the EIB's own rules and procedures provided for under the principles of sound banking practice, including appropriate controlsupervision measures and compliance with the EIB'’s statement on social and environmental standards, as well as with the relevant rules and procedures concerning the Court of Auditors and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). In its financing operations the EIB should adequately implement its policies towards weakly regulated or non- cooperative jurisdictions in order to contribute to the international fight against tax fraud, tax evasion and money- laundering.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) The EIB should take appropriate measures ensuring that, when financing operations subject to the EU guarantee, the financial interests of the European Union and of its Member States are protected by the application of preventive measures against fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities and that OLAF is entitled to conduct on- the-spot checks and Iinspections in the premises of the beneficiaries.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1a Interest on the guarantee 1 - In accordance with sound banking practice, interest will be payable on the guarantee provided by the European Union pursuant to this Decision. 2 - The interest shall be paid into a guarantee fund opened in the Union’s accounts and earmarked for covering any losses arising from claims against the Union in respect of guarantees provided pursuant to this Decision. 3 - The Union shall make a grant to the EIB equivalent to the amount of the interest.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) development of economic, social, and environmental and economic infrastructure;
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
The Commission and the EIB shall sign a guarantee agreement laying down the detailed provisions and procedures relating to the EU guarantee as set out in Article 8, and shall inform the European Parliament and the Council accordingly. The agreement shall call for a guarantee fund to be established within the EU’s accounts which will be funded by a levy based on guarantees granted under this decision and is intended to cover any possible losses in the event of proceedings being taken against the EU; in return, the EU may grant assistance to the EIB;
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Where the Commission makes any payment under the EU guarantee, the EIB shall, in the name and on behalf of the CommissionEU, pursue the recovery of claims for the amounts paid.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The EIB shall inform OLAF immediately when, at any stage of the preparation, implementation or closure of projects subject to the EU guarantee, it detects a potential case of fraud, corruption or other illegal activity that may affect the financial interests of the EU or of the Member States.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. OLAF may carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999, Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 and Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 in order to protect the financial interests of the European Union, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial Interests of the Union in connection with any financing operations. If the financial interests of a Member State are involved, OLAF shall inform the government of that Member State immediately;
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) calls on the EU Gguarantee; interest on the guarantee provided by the EU to the EIB and the grant made by the EU to the EIB accordingly;
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The agreement shall provide for the beneficiaries of guaranteed funding to notify the Commission of the works and services contracts to be financed under the guarantee agreement; the Commission shall publish this information for European companies;
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Where the Commission makes any payment under the EU guarantee, the EIB shall, in the name and on behalf of the CommissEuropean Union, pursue the recovery of claims for the amounts paid.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The EIB shall inform OLAF immediately when, at any stage of the preparation, implementation or closure of projects subject to the EU guarantee, it detects a potential case of fraud, corruption or other illegal activity that may affect the financial interests of the EU or of its Member States.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. OLAF may carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999, Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 and Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 in order to protect the financial interests of the European Union, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial Interests of the Union in connection with any financing operations. If the financial interests affected are those of a Member State, OLAF shall inform the government of that Member State immediately.