7 Amendments of Maria Eleni KOPPA related to 2010/0101(COD)
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) SGiven that combating climate change has become a priority, some flexibility on regional allocation under the Climate Change Mandate should be provided to allow for the fastest and most effective possible uptake of available financing within the 3-year period 2011- 2013. In the event that the total amount of financing operations under consideration would exceed the available EUR 2 billion, the Commission and the EIB should strive to ensure a balanced distribution across the regions covered, based on the established priorities for external aid under the General Mandate.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) EIB activity in Neighbourhood countries should take place in the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy, under which the EU aims to develop a special relationship with neighbouring countries with a view to establishing an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness, founded on the values of the EU, such as democracy, the rule of law, good governance and respect for human rights, and characterised by close and peaceful relations based on co- operation. To achieve these objectives the EU and its partners implement jointly agreed bilateral Action Plans defining a set of priorities including on political and security issues, trade and economic matters, environmental concerns and integration of transport and energy networks. The Union for the Mediterranean, the Eastern Partnership, and the Black Sea Synergy are multilateral and regional initiatives complementary to the European Neighbourhood Policy aimed at fostering co-operation between the EU and the respective group of neighbouring partner countries facing common challenges and/or sharing a common geographical environment. The Union for the Mediterranean supports improved socio-economic, solidarity, regional integration, sustainable development and knowledge building, underlining the need to increase financial co-operation to support regional and trans-national projects. The Eastern Partnership aims to create the necessary conditions to accelerate political association and further economic integration between the EU and Eastern Partner countries. The Russian Federation and the EU have a wide-ranging Strategic Partnership, distinct from the European Neighbourhood Policy and expressed through the Common Spaces and Roadmaps. This is complemented at multilateral level by the Northern Dimension which provides a framework for co-operation between the EU, Russia, Norway and Iceland.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) EIB activity in South Africa should take place in the framework of the EU- South Africa Country Strategy Paper. The focal areas identified in the Strategy Paper are employment creation and capacity development for service delivery and social cohesion. EIB activities in South Africa have taken place in high complementarity with the Commission's development cooperation programme, namely through the EIB focus on private sector support and investments in expansion of infrastructure and social services (housing, electric power, drinking water purification projects and municipal infrastructure). The Mid- Term Review of the Country Strategy Paper for South Africa has proposed the strengthening of actions in the area of climate change through activities supporting the creation of green jobs.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall develop, together with the EIB, regional operational guidelines for EIB financing under this decision. In drawing up these guidelines the Commission and the EIB will consult with the European External Action Service (EEAS) on policy issues, as appropriate. The operational guidelines aim to ensure that EIB financing supports EU policies, and shall take as a starting point the wider EU regional policy framework set by the Commission and the EEAS, as appropriate. Notably, the operational guidelines will ensure that EIB financing is complementary to corresponding EU assistance policies, programmes and instruments in the different regions, taking into account European Parliament resolutions and Council decisions and conclusions. The Commission will inform the European Parliament and the Council in advance of the guidelines that are being established. Within the framework set out by the operational guidelines, the EIB shall define corresponding financing strategies and ensure their implementation.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The consistency of EIB external actions with the external policy objectives of the EU shall be strengthened, with a view to maximising synergies between EIB financing and EU budgetary resources, in particular through the establishment of the operational guidelines referred to in Article 5, of which the European Parliament shall be informed in advance, as well as through regular and systematic dialogue and early exchange of information on:
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, the West Bank and Gaza Strip is represented by the Palestinian Authority and Kosovo under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999) by the United Nations Mission in Kosovo or an administration designated in the guidelines referred to under Article 5 of this Decision.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
The EIB and the Commission shall enter into a guarantee agreement laying down the detailed provisions and procedures relating to the EU guarantee and shall inform the European Parliament thereof.