17 Amendments of Monika HOHLMEIER related to 2011/0401(COD)
Amendment 25 #
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recalls, in particular, that in the same resolution the European Parliament calls for a significant increase in relevant expenditure from 2013, in order to enhance, stimulate and secure the financing of research, development and innovation in the Union.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Union is committed to achieving the Europe 2020 strategy, which has set the objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, highlighting the role of research and innovation as key drivers of social and economic prosperity and of environmental sustainability and setting itself the goal to increase spending on Research and Development to reach 3 % of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2020 while developing an innovation intensity indicator. In this context, the Innovation Union flagship initiative sets out a strategic and integrated approach to research and innovation, setting the framework and objectives to which future Union research and innovation funding should contribute. Research and innovation are also key factors for other Europe 2020 flagship initiatives, notably on resource efficient Europe, an industrial policy for the globalisation era, and a digital agenda for Europe. Moreover, for achieving the Europe 2020 objectives relating to research and innovation, Cohesion policy has a key role to play through building capacity and providing a stairway to excellence. However, the selection of projects funded under the concept "stairway to excellence" needs to be based on certain quality standards. In order to ensure their durable success, specific attention should be paid to Projects funded under the concept "stairway to excellence" need to be paid specific attention and have to be closely monitored.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Funding under Horizon 2020 should be guided by the principle of excellence and provide a clear European Added Value. It should not replace but actually complement national funding of research-related projects.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Horizon 2020 should ensure a significant decrease in bureaucratic burden for beneficiaries, including SMEs. This should be further achieved through a differentiated approach to various groups of beneficiaries as well as funding types in all stages of the implementation of this programme;
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) For the duration of Horizon 2020, a separate budget line in the Union budget should be dedicated to each of the objectives of the three priorities of the Programme, as set out in Annex II of this Regulation. This should ensure greater clarity and transparency in the allocation of resources to the different components of the programme on an annual basis.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Horizon 2020 should contribute to the attractiveness of the research profession in the Union. Adequate attention should be paid to the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, together with other relevant reference frameworks defined in the context of the European Research Area, while respecting their voluntary nature. Horizon 2020 should further contribute to the strengthening of industrial sites and production within the EU, especially given the intense international competition in this field;
Amendment 41 #
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. These synergies should not lead to double funding of the same projects.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) SMEs constitute a significant source of innovation and growth in Europe. Therefore a strong participation of SMEs, as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003, is needed in Horizon 2020. This should support the aims of the Small Business Act. Horizon 2020 should offer the necessary incentives to attract SMEs to this type of funding at EU level and provide for a set of rules and instruments that significantly improve the access of SMEs to finance.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of Horizon 2020 shall be EUR 87740 million, of which a maximum of EUR 86198 million shall be allocated to activities under Title XIX of the Treaty on the FunctionWithin the meaning of point [ ] of the Interinstitutional Agreement of.../.... between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, the financial envelope for the implementation of Horizon 2020 shall be EUR 87740 million. This amount shall represent the prime reference for the budgetary authority during of the European Union (TFEU). annual budgetary procedure.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) Excellent science, EUR 27818 million32,3%;
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) Industrial leadership, EUR 20280 million26%;
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) Societal challenges, EUR 35888 million36,4%.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The maximum overall amount for the Union financial contribution from Horizon 2020 to the non-nuclear direct actions of the Joint Research Centre shall be EUR 2212 million2,3%.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology shall be financed through a maximum contribution from Horizon 2020 of EUR 3194 million as set out in Annex II. A first allocation of EUR 1542 million shall be provided to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for activities under Title XVII of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. A second allocation of up to EUR 1652 million shall be provided, subject to the review set out in Article 26 (1). This additional amount shall be provided on a pro-rata basis, as indicated in Annex II, from the amount for the specific objective ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ within the priority on industrial leadership set out in paragraph 2(b) and from the amount for the priority on societal challenges set out in 2(c)3 % of the total budget as set out in Annex II.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. In order to respond to unforeseen situations or new developments and needs, and to take into account the provisions of paragraph 3 of this article, the Commissionbudgetary authority may, following the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020 as referred to in Article 26(1)(a) of this Regulation, within the annual budgetary procedure and on the basis of a proposal by the Commission review the amounts set out for the priorities in paragraph 2 and the indicative breakdown by specific objectives within these priorities set out in Annex II and transfer appropriations between the priorities and specific objectives up to 10 % of the total initial allocation of each priority and up to 10 % of the initial indicative breakdown of each specific objective. This does not concern the amount set out for the direct actions of the Joint Research Centre in paragraph 2 or the contribution to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology set out in paragraph 3.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring the adequate 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. The Commission, in particular, shall ensure to the largest possible extent the participation of SMEs in Horizon 2020 by also providing the necessary assistance that will allow them to fulfil the requirements and improve their access to finance under this Programme.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) Not later than end of 20176, the Commission shall carry out, with the assistance of independent experts, a review of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. The second allocation of funds to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology as set out in Article 6(3) shall be made available following this review. The review shall assess the progress of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology against all of the following: