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30 Amendments of Reinhard BÜTIKOFER related to 2011/0401(COD)

Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) There is no legal ground for using the Union budget for research, development and procurement of military equipment and to give EDA and national defence ministries and agencies direct access to the Union budget. Defense research is therefore expressly excluded from Horizon 2020 and no structured cooperation will be established between the Horizon 2020 and the EDA. For the same reasons, research on dual-use technology is also excluded from the Programme.
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 b (new)
(24b) A balanced relation between research in the natural sciences and technology and other sciences, in particular political, social and human sciences should be found. The programme in the field of security should focus on the nature and transformation of conflicts and cooperation, the role of the state, international organisation, non-state actors and civil society actors, but also on conflict prevention, peacebuilding and civilian security sectors reform.
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Horizon 2020 shall not provide support to defence research and innovation activities and shall explicitly exclude support to civilian-military dual- use technologies;
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. For the implementation of Horizon 2020, account shall be taken of advice and inputs provided by: advisory groups of independent, high level experts, from a wide variety of sectors and background, including academia and civil society representatives, set up by the Commission; dialogue structures created under international science and technology agreements; forward looking activities; targeted public consultations; and transparent and interactive processes that ensure responsible research and innovation is supporimplemented.
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 5
Third, many forms of insecurity, whether crime, violence, terrorism, cyber attacks, privacy abuses and other forms of social and economic disorders increasingly affect citizens. According to estimates, there is likely to be up to 75 million direct victims of crime every year in Europe . The direct cost of crime, terrorism, illegal activities, violence and disasters in Europe has been estimated at at least EUR 650 billion (about 5 % of the Union's GDP) in 2010. A vivid example of the consequences of terrorism is the attack against the Twin Towers in Manhattan on 11 September 2001. Thousands of lives were lost and it is estimated that this event caused losses in US productivity amounting to US$ 35 billion, US$ 47 billion in total output and a rise in unemployment by almost 1 % in the following quarter. Citizens, firms and institutions are increasingly involved in digital interactions and transactions in social, financial and commercial areas of life but the development of Internet has also led to cyber crime worth billion of Euros each year and breaches of privacy affecting individual or associations across the continent. The development of insecurity in everyday life and because of unexpected situations is likely to affect the citizens' trust not only in institutions but also in each other.deleted
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 7 a (new)
While technology may have a role to play in enhancing European security, it is important that Europe takes steps to address the root causes of insecurity (at home and abroad) and counterbalances the overwhelming focus on increasing security of the last decade with measures to restore civil liberties, preserve fundamental rights and enhance accountability. All of these initiatives will be addressed as part of a broader 'human security' research agenda.
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – paragraph 3
Fostering new modes of cooperation between countries within the Union and worldwide, as well as across relevant research and innovation communities, will therefore be a central task under this challenge. Engaging citizens and industry, supporting social and technological innovation processes, encouraging smart and participatory public administration, as well as promoting evidence based policymaking will be systematically pursued in order to enhance the relevance of all these activities for policymakers, social and economic actors and citizens. In this regard, research and innovation will be a precondition for the competitiveness of European industries and services, Europe's contribution in the field of peaceful conflict resolution, in particular in the areas of security, digital development and privacy protection.
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – paragraph 4
Union funding under this challenge will thus support the development, implementation and adaptation of key Union policies, notably Europe 2020 priorities for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Union's Internal Security Strategycivilian missions under the Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) with a focus on rule of law, justice and security sector reform, including policies on disaster prevention and response. Coordination with the Joint Research Centre direct actions will be pursued.
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 1
The aim is to enhance solidarity as well as social, economic and political inclusion and positive inter-cultural dynamics in Europe and with international partners, through cutting-edge science and interdisciplinarity, technological advances and organisational and social innovations. Humanities research canincluding social and political science plays an important role here. Research shall support policymakers in designing policies that combat poverty, conflict, war and prevent the development of various forms of divisions, discriminations and inequalities in European societies, such as gender inequalities or digital or innovation divides, and with other world regions. It shall in particular feed into the implementation and the adaptation of the Europe 2020 strategy and the broad external action of the Union. Specific measures shall be taken to unlock excellence in less developed regions, thereby widening participation in Horizon 2020.
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) strengthen Europe's role as a global actor especially with regard to conflict prevention, civilian crisis management, mediation, dialogue and peacebuilding;
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2 – paragraph 1
The aim is to foster the development of innovative societies and policies in Europe through the engagement of citizens, civil society organisations, enterprises and users in research and innovation and the promotion of coordinated research and innovation policies in the context of globalisation. Particular support will be provided for the development of the ERA and the development of framework conditions for innovation.
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) explore new forms of innovation, including social innovation and creativity in order to make natural and social science efforts mutually beneficial;
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – introductory part
6.3.3. Secure societiesProtecting freedom and human security
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 1
The aim is to support Union policies for internal and extertional security and to ensure cyber security, trust and privacy in the Digital Single Market, whilst at the same , human rights, non- discrimination, social inclusion, conflict prevention, peaceful conflict resolution, mediation, dialogue, transitional justimce improving the competitiveness of the Union's security, ICT and serviand reconciliation, security sector reform, justice sector reform, democratic accountability, media freedom and interdependence iandustries the rule of law. This will be done by researching social and economic factors leading to conflict or which enable cooperation, developing innovative policies, technologies and solutions that address security gaps and lead to the prevention of security threats and obstacles to cooperation. These mission-oriented actions will integrate the demands of different end-users (citizens, businesses, and administrations, including national and international authorities, civil protections, law enforcement, border guards, etc.) in order to take into account the evolution of security threats and challenges and privacy protection and the necessary societal aspects.
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) strengthen security and the transformation of conflicts within third countries through conflict prevention, peacebuilding, dialogue, mediation and reconciliation, civilian security sector reform;
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point a b (new)
(ab) addressing the factors contributing to violent radicalisation;
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point a c (new)
(ac) Defence research, including civilian/military dual-use, is excluded from the programme.
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) strengthen security through border management;deleted
2012/08/30
Committee: AFET
Amendment 617 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The integrated approach set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 is expected to lead to around 15At least 20% of the total combined budget for the specific objective on ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ and the priority ‘Societal challenges’ goshall be used withing tohe SMEs instrument as set out in paragraph 2.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 1
SMEs shall be supported across Horizon 2020. For this purpose a dedicated SME instrument shall provide staged and seamless support covering the whole innovation cycle. The SME instrument shall include visible funding modules for simple and fast access and be targeted at all types of innovative SMEs showing a strong ambition to develop, grow and internationalise. It shall be provided for all types of innovation, including service, non- technological and social innovations. The aim is to develop and capitalise on the innovation potential of SMEs by filling the gap in funding for early stage high risk research and innovation, stimulating innovations and increasing private-sector commercialisation of research results. The SME instrument shall be implemented in a bottom-up logic with open calls (no pre- defined call topics).
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2 a (new)
The SME instrument should be centrally managed in order to ensure coherent application of rules, visibility of the Instrument and a single entry point, facilitating participation of SMEs.
2012/07/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1618 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 5
The sustainable supply and resource efficient management of raw materials, including their exploration, extraction, processing, resource efficient use, re-use, recycling and substitution, is essential for the functioning of modern societies and their economies. European sectors, such as construction, chemicals, automotive, aerospace, machinery and equipment, which provide a total added value of some EUR 1.3 trillion and employment for approximately 30 million people, heavily depend on access to raw materials. However, the supply of raw materials to the Union is coming under increasing pressure. Furthermore, the Union is highly dependent on imports of strategically important raw materials, which are being affected at an alarming rate by market distortions. Moreover, the Union still has valuable mineral deposits, whose exploration and, extraction and processing is limited by a lack of adequate technologies, by missing investment and hampered by increased global competition. Given the importance of raw materials for European competitiveness, the economy and for their application in innovative products, the sustainable supply and resource efficient management of raw materials is a vital priority for the Union.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1625 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 2
The focus of Union actions shall therefore be on supporting key Union objectives and policies including: the Europe 2020 strategy; the Innovation Union; Resource- Efficient Europe and the corresponding Roadmap; the Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 205030 ; the Integrated Industrial Policy for the globalisation era; Adapting to climate change: Towards a European framework for action31 ; the Raw Materials Initiative32 ; the Union's Sustainable Development Strategy33 ; an Integrated Maritime Policy for the Union34 ; the Marine Strategy Framework Directive35 ; the Eco-innovation Action Plan and; ; the Digital Agenda for Europe36 European Innovation Partnership for Raw Materials; and the 7th Environmental Action Programme. These actions shall reinforce the ability of society to become more resilient to environmental and climate change and ensure the availability of raw materials.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1631 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 4
Addressing the sustainable use and availability of raw materials calls for co- ordinated research and innovation efforts across many disciplines and sectors to help provide safe, economically feasible, environmentally sound and socially acceptable solutions along the entire value chain (exploration, extraction, processing, resource efficiency, re-use, recycling and substitution). Innovation in these fields will provide opportunities for growth and jobs, as well as innovative options involving science, technology, the economy, policy and governance. For this reason, a European Innovation Partnership on Raw Materials is being prepared and, for the critical raw materials called rare earths, a European Rare Earth Competency Network set up. International co- operation in the field of raw materials, such as the EU-Japan-US R&D trilateral on critical raw materials, is also of great importance and should be continued.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1634 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 5
Eco-innovation will provide valuable new opportunities for growth and jobs. Solutions developed through Union level action will counter key threats to industrial competitiveness and enable rapid uptake and replication across the Single Market and beyond. This will enable the transition towards a green economy that takes into account the sustainable use of resources. Partners for this approach will include: International, European and national policy makers; international and Member State research and innovation programmes; European business and industry and in particular SMEs, European universities and research institutes; non-governmental organisations and think-tanks; the European Environment Agency and national environment agencies; and other relevant stakeholders. In addition to bilateral and regional cooperation, Union level actions will also support relevant international efforts and initiatives, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), the International Resource Panel, and the Group on Earth Observations (GEO).
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1647 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point c – paragraph 1
The aim is to improve the knowledge base on raw materials and develop innovative solutions for the cost-effective, resource efficient and environmentally friendly exploration, extraction, processing,use, re-use and recycling and recovery of raw materials and for their substitution by economically attractive alternatives with a lower environmental impact. Activities shall focus on: improving the knowledge base on the availability of raw materials; promoting the sustainable supply and use of raw materials; promoting eco-design, promoting the sustainable supply, efficient use and re-use of raw materials; finding alternatives for critical raw, materials, developing closed-loop processes and systems, support recycling and reuse strategies and technology; demand-side measure empowering citizens and consumers for the reduction of raw materials consumption and wastage; and improving societal awareness and skills on raw materials.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1814 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
*Including EUR 8975 million for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) of which EUR 1795 million for photonics and micro-and nanoelectronics, EUR 4293 million for nanotechnologies, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing and processing, EUR 575 million for biotechnology and EUR 1737 million for space. As a result, EUR 6663 million will be available to support Key Enabling Technologies. A minimum of 20% of the total combined budget for the specific objective on ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ and the priority ‘Societal challenges’ shall be earmarked for the SME instrument.
2012/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1817 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
** Around EUR 1131 million of this amount may go towards the implementation of Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) projects. Aroundt least one third of this mayshall go to SMEs.
2012/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1819 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – subparagraph 2
** Around EUR 1131 million of this amount may go towards the implementation of Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) projects. Aroundt least one third of this mayshall go to SMEs.
2012/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1822 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
a ** A minimum of 20% of the total combined budget for the specific objective on ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ and the priority ‘Societal challenges’ shall be earmarked for the SME instrument.
2012/07/04
Committee: ITRE