9 Amendments of Franziska Katharina BRANTNER related to 2011/0415(COD)
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The Union's external action under the instruments to which this Regulation relates should have an impact reflected in concrete changes in beneficiary countries and partner countries. Impact should be monitored and assessed on the basis of pre-defined, clear, transparent and measurable indicators adapted to the specificities of each instrument and each situation.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Union seeks to promote, develop and consolidate the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms on which it is founded, through dialogue and cooperation with partner countries and regions. 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. Particular attention shall be given to strengthening the rule of law, improving access to justice and supporting civil society, trade and sustainable development, access to ICTs, health and food security, as well as promoting dialogue, participation and reconciliation, and institution-building.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
In the event ofspecial unforeseen and duly justified needs, circumstances or commitments, the Commission may adopt special measures not provided for in the indicativestrategic programming documents. Special measures may also be used to ease the transition from emergency aid to long- term development operations, including measures to better prepare people to deal with recurring crises.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Individual measures provided for in paragraph 1 for which the Union's financial assistance exceeds EUR 10 million, and special measures likewise provided for in paragraph 1 for which the Union's financial assistance exceeds EUR 20 million, shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 15(2).
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. On duly justified imperative grounds of urgency, such as crises, post crisis and fragility situations or threats to democracy, the rule of law, human rights or fundamental freedoms, the Commission may adopt immediately applicable implementing actspecial measures, including amendments to existing action programmes and measures, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15(4).
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) under the DCI and under the IfS, in exceptional cases, sectoral and general import programmes, which may take the form of:
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) grants to finance actions in the most difficult conditions or situations referred to in Article 2(4) of the EIDHR and Article 1(2) (a) and (b) of the IfS where the publication of a call for proposals would be inappropriate. Such grants shall not exceed EUR 2 000 000 and shall have a duration of up to 18 months, which may be extended by a further six months in the case of objective and unforeseen obstacles to their implementation.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The above is without prejudice to the participation of categories of organisations eligible by nature or by localisation in regard to the objectives of the action to carry out.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Under the EIDHR and the IfS the following bodies and actors shall be eligible for funding in accordance with Articles 4(1) and 6(1) (c):