16 Amendments of Göran FÄRM related to 2011/0404(COD)
Amendment 30 #
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. Recalls its resolution of 8 June 2011 on Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe1; reiterates that sufficient additional resources are needed in the next Multiannual Financial Framework to enable the Union to fulfil its existing policy priorities and the new tasks provided for in the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as to respond to unforeseen events; points out that, even with an increase in the level of resources for the next MFF of at least 5 % compared to the 2013 level, only a limited contribution can be made to the achievement of the Union's agreed objectives and commitments and the principle of Union solidarity; challenges the Council, in case it does not share this approach, to clearly identify which of its political priorities or projects could be dropped altogether, despite their proven European added value; ____________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Assistance under this Regulation should be provided in accordance with the enlargement policy framework defined by the Union for each beneficiary country reflected in the annual enlargement package of the Commission, which includes the Progress Reports and the Enlargement Strategy, in the Stabilisation and Association agreements and in the European or Accession Partnerships. Assistance should mainly focus on a limited number of policy areas that will help beneficiary countries strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law, reform the judiciary and public administration, respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality and non- discrimination. It should also enhance their economic and social development, underpinning a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth agenda in line with the Europe 2020 strategy and to align progressively with the Copenhagen criteria. Special attention should be given to the flagship initiative "European Platform against Poverty", while ensuring funding for social inclusion and cohesion, decent work and quality employment. The coherence between the financial assistance and the overall progress made in the implementation of the pre-accession strategy should be strengthened.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9a (new)
Recital 9a (new)
(9a) Candidate countries and potential candidates have to deal with rigorous socio-economic challenges, with scarce public resources; thus, special attention and adequate resources should be ensured for the policy area of employment, social policies and human resources development.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9b (new)
Recital 9b (new)
(9b) With respect to the support for reconciliation, peace building and confidence building measures, restoration of cultural heritage in conflict areas should be carried out, bearing in mind the role this has in building confidence and inclusiveness between different ethnic and religious communities.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17a (new)
Recital 17a (new)
(17a) In order to achieve the development of civil society and social dialogue as well as social and economic inclusion, in particular that of minorities and vulnerable groups, favourable conditions should be created for participation by non-state actors in support programmes.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. In order to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of assistance and to prevent double funding, the Commission shall, in liaison with the Member States, take the necessary steps to ensure better coordination and complementarity with the European Investment Bank, with multilateral and regional organisations and entities, such as international financial institutions, United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, and non-Union donors. In that respect donor coordination shall be established on a country level, with clearly established roles and responsibilities. Both donors and beneficiaries shall take appropriate part in this type of coordination, and beneficiary ownership shall be sought on the basis of their administrative capacity.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall seek the most efficient use of available resources by using financial instruments with leverage effect. Such effect may be increased by the use and re-use of funds invested and generated by financial instruments. Cooperation with public financial institutions in accessing Union funds shall aim to ensure Union visibility and support to Union policies and standards, maximising the pooling of financial resources in favour of Union policy objectives and ensuring that the use of Union funds always complies with the best practices and rules as stipulated in the Financial Regulation and the Common Implementing Regulation.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. When preparing, implementing and monitoring assistance under this Regulation, the Commission shall in principle act in partnership with the beneficiary countries. The partnership shall involve, as appropriate, competent national, regional and local authorities, economic and social partners, civil society and non-state actors. The Commission shall establish eligibility criteria for participation by regional and local authorities and civil society in funding programmes, and shall ensure that there are no administrative obstacles impeding their involvement. Special attention shall be given to the strengthening of the innovative capacities of community-based initiatives and direct engagement on the part of local and regional beneficiaries, with the aim of empowering them for the purposes of delivery of basic services.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The financial reference amount – as defined in point 17 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of XX/201Z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management – for the implementation of this Regulation for the period from 2014 to 2020 shall be EUR 14 110 100 000 (current prices). Up to 3% of the financial reference amount shall be allocated to cross-border cooperation programmes between beneficiary countries and EU Member States.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the Union Mout prejudice to the provisions of the Regulation laying down the multi- annual Ffinancial Fframework for the years 2014- 2020 and the Interinstitutional Agreement of xxx/201z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Assistance under this Regulation should be provided in accordance with the enlargement policy framework defined by the Union for each beneficiary country reflected in the annual enlargement package of the Commission, which includes the Progress Reports and the Enlargement Strategy, in the Stabilisation and Association agreements and in the European or Accession Partnerships. Assistance should mainly focus on a limited number of policy areas that will help beneficiary countries strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law, reform the judiciary and public administration, respect fundamental rights and promote, promote and mainstream gender equality and non- discrimination. It should also enhance their economic and social development, underpinning a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth agenda, increasing its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty in line with the Europe 2020 strategy and to align progressively with the Copenhagen criteria. The coherence between the financial assistance and the overall progress made in the implementation of the pre-accession strategy should be strengthened.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Candidate and potential candidate countries have to deal with major socio- economic challenges with scarce public resources, thus special attention and adequate resources should be ensured for the policy area of employment, social policies and human resources development.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 b (new)
Recital 9 b (new)
(9 b) With respect to the support for reconciliation, peace building and confidence building measures, restoration of cultural heritage in conflict areas should be carried out, bearing in mind the role this has in building confidence and inclusiveness between different ethnic and religious communities.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) In order to achieve the development of civil society and social dialogue as well as social and economic inclusion, in particular of minorities and vulnerable groups, favourable conditions for participation of non-state actors and social partners in support programmes should be created.
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. When preparing, implementing and monitoring assistance under this Regulation, the Commission shall in principle act in partnership with the beneficiary countries. The partnership shall involve, as appropriate, competent national, regional and local authorities, economic and social partners, civil society and non-state actors. The Commission shall establish eligibility criteria for the participation of regional and local authorities, social partners and civil societies in funding programmes and ensure that there are no administrative obstacles for their involvement. Special attention shall be given to the strengthening of the innovative capacities of community-based initiatives and direct engagement of local and regional beneficiaries with the aim of empowering them for the delivery of basic services.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission shall create favourable conditions for the participation of non-state actors and social partners in support programmes, and shall ensure that proper actions are taken to ensure social dialogue as well as social and economic inclusion, in particular of minorities and vulnerable groups, which shall be prioritized in these programmes.