18 Amendments of Göran FÄRM related to 2011/0405(COD)
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) The Union should promote sustainable industry policy and provide know-how through capacity building on various levels. Environmentally responsible business should be reflected in the Union's and other donors' business related aid.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The distribution of funds between the Eastern and Southern dimensions should be flexible and adequate for both regions while keeping the regional balance, with a performance driven approach centred on commitments and progress as regards reforms in partner countries.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. The beneficiaries of the European Neighbourhood Instrument shall also be involved in the attainment of the goals of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, and shall respect the principles of democracy, the rule of law, human rights, environmental protection, the rights of workers and entrepreneurship. Special attention shall also be given to measures aiming at poverty reduction and promoting social protection for the most vulnerable citizens at risk of poverty and social exclusion. Furthermore, the beneficiaries shall be supported with a view to developing the institutional and absorption capacity needed to use Union funding in the most appropriate way.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, principles of equality, establishing deep and sustainable democracy, promoting good governance and developing a thriv strengthened at regional and local level, promoting good governance, fighting against corruption, contributing to institution and capacity building with a special focus on regional and local authorities that shall be empowered for the delivery of basic services, supporting democratic decentralization and developing a thriving accountability-enhancing civil society including social partners;
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) achieving progressive integration into the Union internal market and enhanced sector and cross-sectoral co-operation including through legislative approximation and regulatory convergence towards Union and other relevant international standards, related institution building and investments in line with sustainable industry policy, notably in interconnections;
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) creating conditions for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people-to-people contacts; facilitating legal migration and establishing a framework for support to asylum seekers and reintegration of refugees;
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
In addition to periodic reports, there shall be a comprehensive evaluation of past and ongoing programmes along with enhanced monitoring of assistance in order to obtain additional feedback for altering programme design and deciding on resource allocation.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Union support under this Regulation shall, in principle, be established in partnership with the beneficiaries. The partnership shall involve as appropriate, national, regional and local authorities, other stakeholders, civil society, social partners and other non-state actors in preparing, implementing and monitoring Union support. In this regard, favourable conditions for participation of non-state actors in the Union's support programmes shall be established, in order to improve their involvement in these programmes. Furthermore, the Commission shall establish eligibility criteria for participation of regional and local authorities in funding programmes and ensure that there are no administrative obstacles for their involvement. Civil society shall be permanently encouraged to participate in funding programmes; such participation shall be ensured, inter- alia, through simplification of funding rules. When establishing partnerships with beneficiaries, the Union shall respect concepts of decentralization and local democracy, social mobilization and building of accountable-civil society.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Union support under this Regulation shall in principle be co-financed by the partner countries through public funds, contributions from the beneficiaries or other sources. The same principle shall be applicable to the cooperation with the Russian Federation, particularly with regard to programmes referred to in Article 6(1) (c). Co-financing requirements may be waived in duly justified cases and when this is necessary to support the development of civil society, local and regional authorities and non-state actors, without prejudice to compliance with the other conditions set out in the Financial Regulation. Moreover, full financing shall be enabled when the Union has an interest in being the sole donor of action, enabling the engagement of local and regional actors.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The Union shall, in liaison with the Member States, take the necessary steps to ensure proper coordination and cooperation with multilateral and regional organisations and entities, including European financial institutions, international financial institutions, United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, private and political foundations and non-European Union donors. A comprehensive framework for improved interaction between ENI and other instruments shall be established.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Coherent implementation of neighbourhood policies depends on highly competent EU Delegation staff for whom additional educational measures and knowledge sharing in the form of follow- ups, monitoring, auditing and evaluation shall be ensured. Moreover, there is a need for education and training of local, regional and national beneficiaries where instruments of Twinning and Taiex shall be used.
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Coherent implementation of neighbourhood policies depend on highly competent Union Delegation staff for whom additional educational measures and knowledge sharing in the form of follow-ups, monitoring, auditing and evaluation shall be ensured. Moreover, there is a need for education and training of local, regional and national beneficiaries where instruments of Twinning and Taiex may be used.
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The distribution of funds between the Eastern and Southern dimensions should be flexible and adequate for both regions while keeping the regional balance, with a performance driven approach centred on commitments and progress as regards reforms in partner countries.
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, principles of equality, establishing deep and sustainable democracy, promoting good governance and developing a thriv strengthened at regional and local level, promoting good governance, fighting against corruption, contributing to institution and capacity building with a special focus on regional and local authorities that shall be empowered for the delivery of basic services, supporting democratic decentralization and developing a thriving accountability-enhancing civil society including social partners;
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) creating conditions for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people-to-people contacts; facilitating legal migration and establishing a framework for support to asylum seekers and reintegration of refugees;
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Union support under this Regulation shall, in principle, be established in partnership with the beneficiaries. The partnership shall involve as appropriate, national, regional and local authorities, other stakeholders, civil society, social partners and other non-state actors in preparing, implementing and monitoring Union support. In this regard, favourable conditions for participation of non-state actors and social partners in the Union's support programmes shall be established, in order to improve their involvement in these programmes. Furthermore, the Commission shall establish eligibility criteria for participation of regional and local authorities in funding programmes and ensure that there are no administrative obstacles for their involvement. Civil society shall be permanently encouraged to participate in funding programmes; their participation shall be ensured, inter-alia, through simplification of funding rules. When establishing partnerships with beneficiaries, the Union shall respect concepts of decentralization and local democracy, social mobilization and building of accountable-civil society.
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Union support under this Regulation shall in principle be co-financed by the partner countries through public funds, contributions from the beneficiaries or other sources. The same principle shall be applicable to the cooperation with the Russian Federation, particularly with regard to programmes referred to in Article 6(1) (c). Co-financing requirements may be waived in duly justified cases and when this is necessary to support the development of civil society, local and regional authorities and non-state actors, without prejudice to compliance with the other conditions set out in the Financial Regulation. Moreover, a higher rate of co- financing shall be enabled in justified cases when the Union has an interest in being the sole donor of action, enabling the engagement of local and regional actors.
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Union shall, in liaison with the Member States, take the necessary steps to ensure that Union Delegation staff has proper education regarding knowledge sharing in the form of follow-ups, monitoring, auditing and evaluation, moreover the Union shall ensure the sufficient training and education of local, regional and national beneficiaries where instruments of Twinning and Taiex shall be used.