45 Amendments of Franziska Katharina BRANTNER related to 2011/0406(COD)
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The fight against poverty and for sustainable economic and social development remains the primary objective of the development policy of the European Union, as laid down in Title V, Chapter 1 of the Treaty on European Union and Title III, Chapter 1 of Part Five of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), or other objectives accepted by the Union and its Member States.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Union is founded on the values of democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, gender equality, the principles of equality and solidarity and respect for the principles of the UN Charter and international law. It seeks to develop and consolidate commitment to these values in partner countries and regions through dialogue and cooperation.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The fight against poverty and in favour of sustainable economic and social development remains the primary objective of the development policy of the European Union, as laid down in Title V, Chapter 1 of the Treaty on European Union and Title III, Chapter 1 of Part Five of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), or other objectives accepted by the Union and its Member States.).
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Union also aims to ensure coherence with other areas of its external action. This should be ensured when formulating the Union's development cooperationexternal dimension of, notably, its security, trade, investment, agriculture and fisheries policy and its strategic planning programming and implementation of measures.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Union is founded on the values of democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, gender equality, the principles of equality and solidarity and respect for the principles of the UN Charter and international law. It seeks to develop and consolidate commitment to these values in partner countries and regions through dialogue and cooperation.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) A political environment which guarantees peace and stability, respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, the rule of law, good governance and gender equality is fundamental to long-term development.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Union also aims to ensure coherence with other areas of its external action. This should be ensured when formulating the Union's development cooperationexternal dimension of notably its security, trade, investment, agriculture and fisheries' policyies and its strategic planning programming and implementation of measures.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) With a view to policy coherence for development, it is important that Union non-development policies assist developing countries' efforts in achieving the MDGs in line with Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) A political environment which guarantees peace and stability, respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, the rule of law, good governance and gender equality is fundamental for long-term development.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Union assistance should support the Joint Africa-EU Strategy and its successive Actions Plans which forms the framework for broad and mutually beneficial cooperation within a Strategic Partnership characterised by the pursuit of common objectives on an equal footing. The consolidation of multilateral institutions and governance is an important factor in making a significant contribution to strengthening the Union's and partner countries' and regions' role and place in the world.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) With a view to policy coherence for development, it is important that Union non-development policies assist developing countries' efforts in achieving the MDGs in line with Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Union's policy and international action for development cooperation are guided by the MDGs, such as the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger, including any subsequent modifications thereto, and by the development objectives and principles approved by the Union and, its Member States, and the European Parliament including in the context of their cooperation within the United Nations (UN) and other competent international organisations in the field of development cooperation.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Union should promote a comprehensive approach in response to crisis and disaster and to conflict-affected and fragile situations, including those of transition. This should in particular build on the Council conclusions on Security and Development on an EU response to situations of fragility on conflict prevention as well as any relevant subsequent conclusions. This should provide the necessary mix of approaches, responses and instruments in particular by ensuring an appropriate balance between the security-oriented, development and humanitarian approaches, and by linking short-term reaction with the long term support. Each country analysis and programming should contain a conflict analysis.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Union's policy and international action for development cooperation are guided by the MDGs, such as the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger, including any subsequent modifications thereto, and by the development objectives and principles approved by the Union and its Member States, and the European Parliament, including in the context of their cooperation within the United Nations (UN) and other competent international organisations in the field of development cooperation.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Union assistance should focus where it has more impact, having regard to its capacity to act on a global scale and respond to global challenges such as poverty eradication, sustainable and inclusive development and, conservation of the environment, climate change mitigation and adaptation, worldwide promotion of democracy, good governance, human rights and the rule of law, its long-term and predictable commitment to development assistance and its role in coordinating with its Member States. To ensure such impact, the principle of differentiation should be applied not only at the level of funds allocation, but also at the level of programming, to ensure that bilateral development cooperation targets partner countries most in need, including fragile states and states with high vulnerability, and with limited capacity to have access to other sources of financing for supporting their own development, having regard to the potential impact of the Union assistance in partner countries. As a consequence, bilateral programming would target such countries, pursuant to the application of objective criteria based on the needs and capacities of these countries, as well as the impact of EU assistance. To ensure the greatest impact of Union assistance in the world, the implementation of this Regulation should be strictly coordinated with programmes and actions funded under other Regulations establishing external financing instruments, namely Regulation (EU) No [.../...] of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an Instrument for Stability and Regulation (EU) No [.../...] of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide and Regulation (EU) No [.../...] of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Partnership Instrument for cooperation with third countries.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Union should promote a comprehensive approach in response to crisis and disaster and to conflict-affected and fragile situations, including those of transition. This should in particular build on the Council conclusions on Security and Development on an EU response to situations of fragility on conflict prevention as well as any relevant subsequent conclusions. This should provide the necessary mix of approaches, responses and instruments in particular by ensuring an appropriate balance between the security-oriented, development and humanitarian approaches, and by linking short-term reaction with the long term support. Each country analysis and programming should contain a conflict analysis.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) This Regulation should provide an enabling framework for programming, allowing enhanced consistencypolicy coherence for development between Union policies by using a joint framework document as a basis for programming. It should enable full alignment with partner countries and regions by relying, where appropriatpossible, on national development plans or similar comprehensive development documents adopted by parliaments of partner countries or partner regions upon consultation of their respective civil societies; and pursue a better coordination amongst donors, in particular between the Union and its Member States, through joint programming.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Union assistance should focus where it has more impact, having regard to its capacity to act on a global scale and respond to global challenges such as poverty eradication, sustainable and inclusive development and, worldwide promotion of democracy, good governance, human rights and the rule of law, its long-term and predictable commitment to development assistance and its role in coordinating with its Member States. To ensure such impact, each country analysis and programming should contain a conflict analysis and the principle of differentiation should be applied not only at the level of funds allocation, but also at the level of programming, to ensure that bilateral development cooperation targets partner countries most in need, including fragile states and states with high vulnerability, and with limited capacity to have access to other sources of financing for supporting their own development, having regard to the potential impact of the Union assistance in partner countries. As a consequence, bilateral programming would target such countries, pursuant to the application of objective criteria based on the needs and capacities of these countries, as well as the impact of EU assistance. To ensure the greatest impact of Union assistance in the world, the implementation of this Regulation should be strictly coordinated with programmes and actions funded under other Regulations establishing external financing instruments, namely Regulation (EU) No [.../...] of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an Instrument for Stability and Regulation (EU) No [.../...] of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide and Regulation EU No [.../...] (COM (2011) 843) of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Partnership Instrument for cooperation with third countries.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) This Regulation should provide an enabling framework for programming, allowing enhanced consistencypolicy coherence for development between Union policies by using a joint framework document as a basis for programming. It should enable full alignment with partner countries and regions by relying, where appropriatpossible, on national development plans or similar comprehensive development documents adopted by the partner countries' or regions' parliaments in consultation with their respective civil societies; and pursue a better coordination amongst donors, in particular between the Union and its Member States, through joint programming.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) promoting democracy, the rule of law, good governance and respect for human rights. , environmental and biodiversity protection, respect for human rights, and mainstreaming climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) promoting democracy, the rule of law, good governance, gender equality and respect for human rights.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The achievement of these objectives shall be measured using relevahuman development indicators, in particular MDG 1 for subparagraph (a) and MDGs 1 to 8 for subparagraph (b), and other indicators agreed by the UN, the Union and its Member States.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Union seeks to promote, develop and consolidate the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for humanall aspects of human rights, including social, economic and cultural rights and fundamental freedoms on which it is founded, through dialogue and cooperation with partner countries and regions.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) promoting democracy, the rule of law, good governance, environmental and biodiversity protection, gender equality, mainstreaming climate change adaptation and mitigation and respect for human rights.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The following cross-cutting issues shall be mainstreamed in all programmes: the promotion of human rights, gender equality, women empowerment, non- discrimination, democracy, good governance, the rights of the child and indigenous peoples' rights, social inclusion and the rights of persons with disabilities, environmental sustainability including addressing climate change, conflict prevention and combating HIV/AIDS.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The achievement of these objectives shall be measured using relevahuman development indicators, in particular MDG 1 for subparagraph (a) and MDGs 1 to 8 for subparagraph (b), and other indicators agreed by the UN, the Union and its Member States.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. The Union shall promote effective cooperation with partner countries and regions in line with international best practice. It shall increasingly align its support with partners' national or regional development strategies, reform policies and procedures. It shall contribute to strengthening the process of partner countries' accountability to its citizens as well as mutual accountability between partner governments and institutions and donors and promote local expertise and local employment. To that end, it shall promote:
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The following cross-cutting issues shall be mainstreamed in all programmes: the promotion of human rights, gender equality, women empowerment, non- discrimination, democracy, good governance, the rights of the child and indigenous peoples' rights, social inclusion and the rights of persons with disabilities, environmental sustainability including addressing climate change, conflict prevention and combating HIV/AIDS.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) Twenty percent of all resources committed under this thematic programme shall be allocated to projects supporting gender equality.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8a Conflict prevention and peace-building 1. The objective of the thematic programme on conflict prevention and peace-building shall be to finance initiatives in the area of conflict prevention and peace-building in partner countries, including mediation activities. 2. The programme on conflict prevention and peace-building shall be subject to specific financial regulations guaranteeing rapid reaction and increased flexibility in programming and implementing the initiatives, in line with the requirements of effective conflict prevention and peace-building.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 b (new)
Article 8 b (new)
Article 8b Post-disaster reconstruction and development 1. The objective of the thematic programme on post-disaster reconstruction and development shall be to finance initiatives in the area of post- disaster reconstruction and development in partner countries, thereby bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development aid. 2. The programme on post-disaster reconstruction and development shall be subject to specific financial regulations guaranteeing rapid reaction and increased flexibility in programming and implementing the initiatives, in line with the requirements of effective post-disaster reconstruction and development. In particular, the time span between programming and the beginning of the implementation of initiatives shall not exceed six months.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Strategy papers are documents drawn up by the partner country and agreed with the Union to provide a coherent framework for development cooperation between the Union and the partner country or region concerned, consistent with the overall purpose and scope, objectives, principles and policy of the Union.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
To that end, strategy papers shall, in principle, be based on a dialogue between the Union and the partner country or region, involving where appropriate, the relevant Member States, and the partner country or region, in consultation with the national/regional parliaments and involving civil society and regional and local authorities, so as to ensure that the country or region concerned takes sufficient ownership of the process and to encourage support for national development strategies, particularly those for reducing poverty.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a Conflict prevention and peacebuilding 1. The objective of the thematic programme on conflict prevention and peacebuilding shall be to finance initiatives in the area of conflict prevention and peacebuilding in partner countries, including mediation activities. 2. The programme on conflict prevention and peacebuilding shall be subject to specific financial regulations guaranteeing rapid reaction and increased flexibility in programation and implementation of the initiatives, in line with the requirements of effective conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In cases of crises, post crisis and fragility situations or threats to democracy, peace and stability, the rule of law, human rights or fundamental freedoms requiring a swift response by the Union, the urgency procedure provided for in Article 15(4) of the Common Implementing Regulation may be used to modify the document referred to in Article 11 following an ad hoc review of the country's or region's cooperation strategy.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Such reviews may propose a specific and adapted strategy to ensure the transition to long-term cooperation and development, promoting a better coordination and transition between the peace-building, conflict prevention, humanitarian, and development policy instruments.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
To that end, strategy papers shall, in principle, be based on a dialogue between the Union and the partner country or region, involving where appropriate, the relevant Member States, and the partner country or region, in consultation with the national/regional parliaments and involving civil society and regional and local authorities, so as to ensure that the country or region concerned takes sufficient ownership of the process and to encourage support for national development strategies, particularly those for reducing poverty.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In cases of crises, post crisis and fragility situations or threats to democracy, peace and stability, the rule of law, human rights or fundamental freedoms requiring a swift response by the Union, the urgency procedure provided for in Article 15(4) of the Common Implementing Regulation may be used to modify the document referred to in Article 11 following an ad hoc review of the country's or region's cooperation strategy.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part A – point III – point c a (new)
Annex IV – part A – point III – point c a (new)
(ca) Conflict prevention.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Such reviews may propose a specific and adapted strategy to ensure the transition to long-term cooperation and development, promoting a better coordination and transition between the peacebuilding, conflict prevention, humanitarian, and development policy instruments.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 3 – point i a (new)
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 3 – point i a (new)
(ia) supporting peace-building and conflict prevention approaches;
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 3 – point i b (new)
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 3 – point i b (new)
(ib) contributing to greater respect for human rights and democratisation.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 4 – point d a (new)
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 4 – point d a (new)
(da) promoting gender equality;
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 4 – point d b (new)
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 4 – point d b (new)
(db) supporting peace-building and conflict prevention approaches.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 5 – point e a (new)
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 5 – point e a (new)
(ea) promoting peace-building.