15 Amendments of Hermann WINKLER related to 2011/0401(COD)
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In the Communication 'A Budget for Europe 2020', the Commission proposed to address with a single Common Strategic Framework for Research and Innovation the areas covered in the period 2007-2013 under the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and the innovation part of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme, as well as the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) in order to serve the Europe 2020 Strategy target of raising spending on Research and Development to 3 % of GDP by 2020. In that Communication, the Commission also committed to mainstream climate change into Union spending programmes and to direct at least 20 % of the Union budget to climate-related objectives. Climate action and resource efficiency are mutually reinforcing objectives for achieving sustainable development. The specific objectives relating to both should be complemented through the other specific objectives of Horizon 2020. As a result it is expected that at least 60% of the overall Horizon 2020 budget should be related to sustainable development. It is also expected that climate-related expenditure should exceed 35% of the budget, including mutually compatible measures improving resource efficiency. The Commission should provide information on the scale and results of support to climate change objectives. Climate-related expenditure under Horizon 2020 should be tracked in accordance with the methodology stated in that Communication.
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) To achieve maximum impact, Horizon 2020 should develop close synergies with other Union programmes in areas such as education, space, environment, competitiveness and SMEs, the internal security, culture and media and with the Cohesion Policy funds and Rural Development Policy, which can specifically help to strengthen national and regional research and innovation capabilities in the context of smart specialisation strategies. Horizon 2020 should also build on the success of existing initiatives such as the 'Regions of Knowledge' initiative and the collaborative research instrument.
Amendment 460 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
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 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 supported. All the relevant scientific disciplines should be represented, alongside experts who are familiar with the needs of industry.
Amendment 602 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring the adequateincreased participation of, and innovation impact on, small and medium- sized enterprises (SME) in Horizon 2020. Quantitative and qualitative assessments of SME participation shall be undertaken as part of the evaluation and monitoring arrangements.
Amendment 621 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The integrated approach set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 is expected to lead to aAround 15% of the total combined budget for the specific objective on "Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies" and the priority "Societal challenges" goingwill go to SMEs.
Amendment 800 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 10 – point c
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 10 – point c
(c) Innovation in SMEs shall stimulate all forms of innovation in SMEs, targeting those with the potential to grow and internationalise acrossin the single market and beyond.
Amendment 803 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 11 a (new)
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 11 a (new)
Collaborative projects shall remain the main instrument in this respect.
Amendment 808 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 12
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 12
Horizon 2020 will take an integrated approach to the participation of SMEs, which could lead to. To this end around 158 % of the total combined budgets for all specific objectives on societal challenges and the specific objective '‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies' beingshall be devoted to SMEs.
Amendment 813 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – introductory part
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – introductory part
This Part responds directly to the policy priorities and societal challenges identified in the Europe 2020 strategy and aiming to stimulate the critical mass of research and innovation efforts needed to achieve Union's policy goals. Here too the main focus shall be on collaborative projects. Funding shall be focused on the following specific objectives:
Amendment 1018 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 17
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 17
Europe can achieve critical mass through partnering, clusters and networks, standardisation, promoting cooperation between different scientific and technological disciplines and sectors with similar research and development needs, leading to breakthroughs, new technologies and innovative solutions. Collaborative projects are a main target for funding in this area.
Amendment 1244 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2
All of the specific objectives on societal challenges and on leadership in enabling and industrial technologies will apply the dedicated SME instrument and will allocate an amount for this. Collaborative projects and support are a main target for funding. The members of the Enterprise Europe Network will also support SMEs by providing advice on research and innovation funding through their regional and local advice services close to the undertaking.
Amendment 1284 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
Chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, diabetes, neurological and mental health disorders, dependence syndromes, overweight and obesity and various functional limitations are major causes of disability, ill-health and premature death, and present considerable social and economic costs.
Amendment 1599 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – introductory part
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – introductory part
5. Climate action, resource efficiency, environmental protection, protection of cultural heritage and raw materials
Amendment 1610 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 4
The growing impacts from climate change and environmental problems, such as ocean acidification, ice melting in the Arctic, land degradation and use, water shortages, chemical pollution and biodiversity loss, indicate that the planet is approaching its sustainability boundaries. For example, without improvements in efficiency, water demand is projected to overshoot supply by 40 % in 20 years time. Forests are disappearing at an alarmingly high rate of 5 million hectares per year. Interactions between resources can cause systemic risks – with the depletion of one resource generating an irreversible tipping point for other resources and ecosystems. Based on current trends, the equivalent of more than two planet Earths will be needed by 2050 to support the growing global population. These complex environmental problems are also putting our cultural heritage at risk. We need research and innovation if we are to maintain Europe’s cultural heritage. This heritage is central to the EU’s economy, particularly in terms of tourism. The annual turnover in Europe in this sector generated by cultural heritage is some EUR 335 billion, and it employs a total of 9 million people.
Amendment 1658 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point e a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point e a (new)
(e a) Cultural heritage The aim is to conduct research on the strategies, methods and instruments needed to enable Europe to have a dynamic, sustainable cultural heritage in the face of climate change. Research into cultural heritage requires a multidisciplinary approach to enable better understanding of historical material.