Activities of Victor NEGRESCU related to 2020/0102(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
Programme for the Union's action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (“EU4Health Programme”) (debate)
Programme for the Union’s action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (‘EU4Health programme’) (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a Programme for the Union's action in the field of health –for the period 2021-2027 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 282/2014 (“EU4Health Programme”)
Amendments (13)
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) It is therefore appropriate to establish a new Programme for the Union's action in the field of health, called EU4Health Programme ('the Programme') for the period 2021 -2027. In line with the goals of the Union action and its competences in the area of public health the Programme should place emphasis on actions in relation to which there are advantages and efficiency gains from collaboration and cooperation at Union level and actions with an impact on the internal market. The Programmes goal goes beyond 2027 so if proved efficient it should be extended in order to fit the future health priorities of the Union.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The EU4Health Programme should support the creation of permanent common European Medical emergency units, under the name of EU Blue Medical Corps. This new corps should be composed of medical and emergency intervention professionals from different EU countries and the medical emergency units should be in charge of providing support for cross-border and pan- European medical situations or crisis. The new permanent units should use the positive outcomes of the successful voluntary-based medical mobilities financed by the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In accordance with Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein, recovery and resilience measures under the Programme should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of theall the issues of great medical urgency confronted with at EU level, in particular COVID-19 crisis. Such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument].
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) With a view to protect people in vulnerable situations, including those suffering from mental illnesses and, chronic diseases, heart diseases, lung diseases, cancer and autism, the Programme should also promote actions which address the collateral impacts of the health crisis on people belonging to such vulnerable groups.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to minimise the public health consequences of serious cross- border threats to health it should be possible for actions supported under the Programme to cover coordination of the activities which strengthen the interoperability and coherence of Member States’ health-systems through benchmarking, cooperation and exchange of best practices and ensure their capability to respond to health emergencies, that includes contingency planning, preparedness exercises and the upskilling of health care and public health staff and the establishment of mechanisms for the efficient monitoring and needs-driven equitable distribution or allocation of goods and services needed in time of crisis.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Keeping people healthy and active longer and empowering them to take an active role in managing their health will have positive effects on health, health inequalities, quality of life, productivity, competitiveness and inclusiveness, while reducing pressures on national budgets. The Commission has committed to help Member States to reach the sustainable development targets set in the 'UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ in particular Sustainable Development Goal 3 "Ensure healthy lives and promote well- being for all at all ages".13 The Programme therefore should contribute to the actions taken towards reaching these goals through actions distributed fairly at national and European level. _________________ 13 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Next steps for a sustainable European future. European action for sustainability COM (2016) 739 final of 22.11.2016.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The Programme will work in synergy and complementarity with other EU policies, programmes, and funds such as actions implemented under the Digital Europe Programme, Horizon Europe, rescEU reserve under the Union Civil Protection Mechanism, Emergency Support Instrument, European Social Fund+ (ESF+, including as regards synergies on better protecting the health and safety of millions of workers in the EU), including the Employment and Social Innovation Strand (EaSI), the InvestEU fund, Single Market Programme, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Recovery and Resilience Facility including the Reform Delivery Tool, Erasmus, European Solidarity Corps, Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency (SURE), and EU external action instruments, such as the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument and the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance III, as well as the European Agency for Disease Prevention and Control(ECDC) and the European Medicines Agency(EMA). Where appropriate, common rules will be established in view of ensuring consistency and complementarity between funds, while making sure that specificities of these policies are respected, and in view of aligning with the strategic requirements of these policies, programmes and funds, such as the enabling conditions under ERDF and ESF+.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) The EU4Health Programme should use the potential added value of the European and National Agencies specialised in health.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) The implementation of the Programme should be such that the responsibilities of the Member States, for the definition of their health policy and for the organisation and delivery of health services and medical care, are respected. In order to help with the implementation of the EU-funded programme, technical assistance should be provided to Member States in need so as to ensure adequate geographical coverage for the implementation of the funding.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44 a (new)
Recital 44 a (new)
(44a) As this programme represents the fourth initiative in the field of Health across the EU, the continuation of this programmes should be taken into consideration even after 2027, following an assessment report approved by the European Parliament that will help consolidate their action.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance provided to Member States for the implementation of the Programme, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities including corporate information technology systems, so as to ensure a satisfactory geographical coverage.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point a – point i a (new)
Annex I – point a – point i a (new)
(ia) Basic health infrastructure such as physical structures and supporting systems and services (buildings, power, electricity, water, sanitation and telecommunications) that represent a cornerstone in providing healthcare services;
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point iv
Annex I – point j – point iv
(iv) Support optimal use of telemedicine/telehealth, including through by making use of the latest digital technologies available such as robotics, AI and use of satellite communication for remote areas, foster digitally-driven organisational innovation in healthcare facilities and promote digital tools supporting citizen empowerment and person-centred care.