Activities of Hermann WINKLER related to 2013/2094(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Smart specialisation: networking excellence for a sound Cohesion Policy (short presentation)
Reports (1)
REPORT on smart specialisation: networking excellence for a sound Cohesion Policy PDF (208 KB) DOC (102 KB)
Amendments (20)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas regions should also draw up investment plans for the use of all available regional, national and EU funding for R&D&I, indicating too how to stimulate private investment and use it in the implementation of the Union’s R&D&I priorities in the coming years;
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas summaries of such strategies, or at least plans for their implementation, should be included in the partnership agreements and operational programmes;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas the Commission may withhold interim payments of ERDF funding for the thematic objective of strengthening R&D&I if these pre- conditions are not met;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E d (new)
Recital E d (new)
Ed. whereas, given the multi-tiered nature of regional policy, the regions should continue to be afforded as much latitude as possible in meeting the preconditions;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that, aside from the need to meet this precondition, developing such a strategy can offer regions significant medium-term and long-term advantages in terms of the effectiveness of their R&D&I, because it entails taking a coordinated approach and a close look at their potential for innovation;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the regions to view such a strategy not only as a statutory obligation for them, but also as representing opportunities for each and every one of them; calls therefore on all regions, in so far as they have not yet done so, to press ahead with formulating their smart specialisation strategies, or to examine and, if necessary, revise any pre-existing strategies;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Expects the various relevant directorates-general of the Commission to step up their internal cooperation so that they can support Member States and regions by offering them the best possible specialist advice;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission to support the regions in establishing an effective monitoring system, using meaningful indicators, and particularly thereby to provide data on which EU-wide and international comparisons can be based;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises how important it is, in terms of strengthening regional economies, to create a value chain linking all the stages from basic research, through application-oriented research and technology transfer, to specific usable products and business start-ups; particularly encourages the regions, in this regard, to draw on and to foster the potential of SMEs;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the opinion that, when selecting their priorities, the regions should be looking at action to address challenges within society, such as energy security or demographic change, in addition to strengthening their innovation systems with a view to greater competitiveness and added value;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the regions not to focus solely on technology-based innovation, but, rather, to base their strategy on as broad a notion of innovation as possible; hopes that account will be taken not merely of high-tech but also low-tech and, indeed, non-technical innovation, such as process optimisation and organisational transformation; points specifically to social and environmental innovation in this context; stresses that the aim of innovation strategies should be innovative practice;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Takes the view that the initial selection of meaningful results-oriented indicators and the quality of the contribution from the actors involved are key factors for the success of the smart specialisation strategy, reducing the risk of errors being made when priorities are set;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Is aware that setting priorities is a sensitive and risky procedure; welcomes, therefore, the introduction of a review system that will offer regions the opportunity to rethink their strategies and take action to ward off looming problems;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the need to rethink and where necessary expand all the consultation processes and target groups so as to avoid missing future drivers of innovation; considers it particularly important to involve future entrepreneurs;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Makes it clear that, in the process, for developing a shared vision, it is important that universities, research and innovation centres and businesses be as closely networked as possible; highlights the important role that close cooperation inside the knowledge triangle plays in the transfer of knowledge, for example in the framework of the European Institute for Research and Innovation or regional innovation clusters and centres;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on regional and national decision-makers and authorities to modernise their internal procedures in line with the needs of the new 'entrepreneurial discovery process', and in particular to enter into a more intensive long-term dialogue with the relevant actors;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the directorates-general involved to persist in their efforts to ensure that programmes are compatible; expects the Directorate-General for Research in particular to step up its long- term cooperation with the Directorate- General for Regional Policy, whether in shaping priorities for support, implementing Horizon 2020 or setting guidelines for the regions;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the regions, within the framework of the strategy, to give in-depth consideration to the question of how to attract investment in the private sector, since there is still considerable scope for boosting the investment potential in RDI in this sector;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the regions not only to improve their internal links between education and research, business and the administration but also to build alliances with other regions to supplement their own value chain;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Notes that many regions shy away from the complex analytical and coordinating efforts required; encourages the regions to make use of the option provided by the legislator whereby up to 15% of the programme funding can be invested outside the programme area 12; __________________ 12 Article 60(2), legislative procedure 2011/0276(COD), based on proposal for a regulation COM(2011)0615.