52 Amendments of Marisa MATIAS related to 2011/0401(COD)
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Horizon 2020 should contribute to the aims of the European Innovation Partnerships in line with the flagship initiative Innovation Union, bringing together all relevant actors across the whole research and innovation chain, with special attention to include SMEs, small and medium universities (SMUs) and small scale research centers and civil society, in view of streamlining, simplifying and better coordinating instruments and initiatives.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The implementation of Horizon 2020 may give rise - under specific and transparent conditions - to supplementary programmes involving the participation of certain Member States only, the participation of the Union in programmes undertaken by several Member States, or the setting up of joint undertakings or other arrangements within the meaning of Articles 184, 185 and 187 TFEU.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Horizon 2020 should contribute to the attractiveness of the research profession in the Union, promoting and implementing all the necessary measures to guarantee and improve decent working conditions for scientific workers 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.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of Horizon 2020. Particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies, to bridging from discovery to market application, to cross-disciplinary research and innovation, to social and economic sciences and humanities, to fostering the functioning and achievement of the ERA, to cooperation with third countries, to responsible research and innovation including gender, governance of research and participatory research and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross-border and cross- sector mobility of researchers.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 shall be implemented in a manner ensuring that the priorities and actions supported are relevant to changing needs and take account of the evolving nature of science, technology, innovation, marketeconomies and society, where innovation includes business, organisational and soci, social and environmental aspects.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Particular attention shall be paid to the principle of proportionality, the right to privacy, the right to the protection of personal data, the right to the physical and mental integrity of a person, the right to non-discrimination based on nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion or belief, age, gender or sexual orientation and the need to ensure high levels of human health protection.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. Research on human stem cells, both adult and embryonic, may be financed, depending both on the contents of the scientific proposal and the legal framework of the Member States involved. Research activities intended to create human embryos solely for the purpose of research or for the purpose of stem cell procurement, including by means of somatic cell nuclear transfer, may also be financed if the research cannot be accomplished using supernumerary embryos, depending on the legal framework of the Member States involved. No funding shall be granted for research activities that are prohibited in all the Member States. No activity shall be funded in a Member State where such activity is forbidden.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – subparagraph 2
Article 22 – subparagraph 2
Activities to disseminate information and carry out communication activities shall be an integral task under all of the actions supported by Horizon 2020, taking particular care of providing this information in a way that facilitates easy access by all, notably persons with disabilities.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – subparagraph 3 – point a
Article 22 – subparagraph 3 – point a
(a) initiatives aimed at widening awareness and facilitating access to funding under Horizon 2020, in particular for those regions or types of participant that are underrepresented, as is the case of researchers and participants with disabilities;
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – subparagraph 3 – point e a (new)
Article 22 – subparagraph 3 – point e a (new)
(ea) initiatives that include and promote the participation in the research and innovation process of civil society; and its organizations or institutions.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part I – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Annex I – Part I – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part III – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex I – Part III – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) Climate action, resource efficiency and sustainable use of raw materials;
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part III – paragraph 2
Annex I – Part III – paragraph 2
All the activities shall take a challenge- based approach, focusing on policy priorities without predetermining the precise choice of technologies or solutions that should be developed. The emphasis shall be on bringing together a critical mass of resources and knowledge across different fields, technologies and scientific disciplines in order to address the challenges. The activities shall cover the full cycle from research to market, as well as its impact on society, with a new focus on innovation-related activities, such as piloting, demonstration, test-beds, support for public procurement, design, end-user driven innovation, social innovation and market take-up of innovations.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part II – point 1 – paragraph 10
Annex I – Part II – point 1 – paragraph 10
For all the enabling and industrial technologies, including the KETs, a major aim will be to foster interactions between the technologies, and with the applications under the societal challenges. This shall be fully taken into account in developing and implementing the agendas and priorities. It requires that stakeholders representing the different perspectives are fully involved in priority setting and implementation. In certain cases, it will also require actions that are jointly funded by the enabling and industrial technologies, and by the relevant societal challenges. This will include joint funding for public-private partnerships and for partnerships with civil society organisations that aim to develop technologies and methods and apply them to address societal challenges.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
Annex I – Part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
In the Union, CVD annually accounts for more than 2 million deaths and costs the economy more than EUR 192 billion while cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death in people aged 45-64. Over 27 million people in the Union suffer from diabetes and over 120 million from rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions and the total cost of brain disorders (including, but not limited to those affecting mental health) has been estimated at EUR 800 billion. Environmental, life-style and socio- economic factors are relevant in several of these conditions with up to one third of the global disease burden estimated to be related to these.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part III – point 5.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – Part III – 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. Societies face a major challenge to establish a sustainable balance between human needs and the environment. Environmental resources, including water, air, biomass, fertile soils, biodiversity, ecosystems, as well as human made resources, including cultural heritage and cultural landscapes, and the services they provide, underpin the functioning of the European and global economy and quality of life.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part III – point 6.2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – Part III – 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, in particular in the areas of security, digital development and privacy protection. The success of the implementation of necessary changes really depends of the public engagement with science and innovation and its benefits. In order to achieve that it is essential to focus on the social aspects in the societal challenges involving not only industry players, but also researchers and universities, as well as civil society and its organisations and institutions.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part III – point 6.3.2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex I – Part III – point 6.3.2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ensure societal engagement in research and innovation; in order to achieve science with and for society;
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Horizon 2020 should contribute to the aims of the European Innovation Partnerships in line with the flagship initiative Innovation Union, bringing together all relevant actors across the whole research and innovation chain, with special attention to include small and medium enterprises (SMEs), small and medium universities (SMUs) and small scale research centres and civil society, in view of streamlining, simplifying and better coordinating instruments and initiatives.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The implementation of Horizon 2020 may give rise - under specific and transparent conditions - to supplementary programmes involving the participation of certain Member States only, the participation of the Union in programmes undertaken by several Member States, or the setting up of joint undertakings or other arrangements within the meaning of Articles 184, 185 and 187 TFEU.
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Horizon 2020 should contribute to the attractiveness of the research profession in the Union, promoting and implementing all the necessary measures to guarantee and improve decent working conditions for scientific workers 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.
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Horizon 2020 should promote cooperation with third countries based on common interest and mutual benefit. International cooperation in science, technology and innovation should be targeted to contribute to achieving the Europe 2020 objectives to strengthen competitiveness, contribute to tackling societal challenges and support Union external and development policies, including by developing synergies with external programmes and contributing to the Union's international commitments such as the achievement of Millennium Development Goals. However cooperation with third countries in the domain of research with possible dual use should be avoided with any country that does not respect human rights, UN resolutions and international law.
Amendment 495 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of Horizon 2020. Particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies, to bridging from discovery to market application, to cross-disciplinary research and innovation, to social and economic sciences and humanities, to fostering the functioning and achievement of the ERA, to cooperation with third countries, to responsible research and innovation including gender, governance of research and participatory research, and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross-border and cross- sector mobility of researchers.
Amendment 506 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 shall be implemented in a manner ensuring that the priorities and actions supported are relevant to changing needs and take account of the evolving nature of science, technology, innovation, marketeconomies and society, where innovation includes business, organisational and soci, social and environmental aspects.
Amendment 547 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Particular attention shall be paid to the principle of proportionality, the right to privacy, the right to the protection of personal data, the right to the physical and mental integrity of a person, the right to non-discrimination based on nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion or belief, age, gender or sexual orientation and the need to ensure high levels of human health protection.
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 577 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. Research on human stem cells, both adult and embryonic, may be financed, depending both on the contents of the scientific proposal and the legal framework of the Member States involved. Research activities intended to create human embryos solely for the purpose of research or for the purpose of stem cell procurement, including by means of somatic cell nuclear transfer, may also be financed if the research cannot be accomplished using supernumerary embryos, depending on the legal framework of the Member States involved. No funding shall be granted for research activities that are prohibited in all the Member States. No activity shall be funded in a Member State where such activity is forbidden.
Amendment 668 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Horizon 2020 shall contribute to the strengthening of public-public partnerships where actions at local, regional, national or international level are coordinated, harmonised and jointly implemented within the Union.
Amendment 671 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Particular attention shall be paid to joint programming initiatives between Member States and its cities and regions.
Amendment 697 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Cooperation with third countries in the domain of research with possible dual use shall be avoided with any country that does not respect human rights, UN resolutions and international law.
Amendment 708 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Activities to disseminate information and carry out communication activities shall be an integral task under all of the actions supported by Horizon 2020, taking particular care of providing this information in a way that facilitates easy access by all, namely persons with disabilities.
Amendment 714 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) initiatives aimed at widening awareness and facilitating access to funding under Horizon 2020, in particular for those regions or types of participant that are underrepresented, as is the case of researchers and participants with disabilities;
Amendment 725 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(e a) initiatives that include and promote the participation of civil society, and its organizations or institutions, in the research and innovation process.
Amendment 784 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 7 – point d a (new)
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 7 – point d a (new)
(da) Responsible research and innovation shall take into account visions of multiple stakeholders, including those from civil society, and RRI programs will be open for participation of these stakeholders.
Amendment 822 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point e
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point e
(e) Climate action, resource efficiency and sustainable use of raw materials;
Amendment 840 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 15
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 15
All the activities shall take a challenge- based approach, focusing on policy priorities without predetermining the precise choice of technologies or solutions that should be developed. The emphasis shall be on bringing together a critical mass of resources and knowledge across different fields, technologies and scientific disciplines in order to address the challenges. The activities shall cover the full cycle from research to market, as well as its impact on society, with a new focus on innovation-related activities, such as piloting, demonstration, test-beds, support for public procurement, design, end-user driven innovation, social innovation and market take-up of innovations.
Amendment 1014 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 13
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 13
For all the enabling and industrial technologies, including the KETs, a major aim will be to foster interactions between the technologies, and with the applications under the societal challenges. This shall be fully taken into account in developing and implementing the agendas and priorities. It requires that stakeholders representing the different perspectives are fully involved in priority setting and implementation. In certain cases, it will also require actions that are jointly funded by the enabling and industrial technologies, and by the relevant societal challenges. This will include joint funding for public-private partnerships and for partnerships with civil society organisations that aim to develop technologies and methods, and apply them to address societal challenges.
Amendment 1096 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point e – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point e – paragraph 1
Applying design and the development of converging technologies to create new business opportunities, including the preservation of materials with historical or cultural value, and also based on novel materials.
Amendment 1281 #
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, rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases neurological and mental health disorders, 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 1292 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
In the Union, CVD annually accounts for more than 2 million deaths and costs the economy more than EUR 192 billion while cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death in people aged 45-64. Over 27 million people in the Union suffer from diabetes and over 120 million from rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions and the total cost of brain disorders (including, but not limited to those affecting mental health) has been estimated at EUR 800 billion. Environmental, life-style and socio- economic factors are relevant in several of these conditions with up to one third of the global disease burden estimated to be related to these.
Amendment 1314 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
The response depends on excellence in research to improve our fundamental understanding of health, disease, disability, development and ageing (including of life expectancy), and on the seamless and widespread translation of the resulting and existing knowledge into innovative, scalable and, effective and accessible products, strategies, interventions and services. Furthermore, the pertinence of these challenges across Europe and in many cases, globally, demands a response characterised by long term and coordinated support for co- operation between excellent, multidisciplinary and multi-sector teams.
Amendment 1400 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point a – paragraph 1
The aim is to supply sufficient food, feed, biomass and other raw-materials, while safeguarding natural resources including biodiversity and enhancing ecosystems services, including coping with and mitigating climate change. The activities shall focus on more sustainable and productive agriculture and forestry systems which are both resource- efficient (including low-carbon) and, low external input and organic farming), protect natural resources, are diverse and can adapt to a changing environment and are resilient, while at the same time developing of services, concepts and policies for divers food systems and thriving rural livelihoods.
Amendment 1411 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b – paragraph 1
The aim is to meet the requirements of citizens for safe, healthy and affordable food, and to make food and feed processing and, distribution and food consumption more sustainable and the food sector more competitive. The activities shall focus on healthbroad diversity of healthy, authentic, high quality and safe foods for all, informed consumer choices, and competitive food processing methods that use less resources and additives and produce less by-products, waste and green- house gases.
Amendment 1423 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1
The aim is to sustainably exploit aquatic living resources to maximise social and economic benefits/returns from Europe's oceans and seas. The activities shall focus on an optimal contribution to secure food supplies by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries and competitive European aquaculture in the context of the global economy and on boosting marine innovation through biotechnology to fuel smart ‘blue’ growth. These activities will take into account the civil society concerns against the use of some types of biotechnology in open marine ecosystems.
Amendment 1428 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point d – paragraph 1
The aim is the promotion of low carbon, resource efficient, sustainable and competitive European bio- based industries, conserving the resources and using it efficiently. The activities shall focus on fostering the bio-economy by transforming conventional industrial processes and products into bio- based resource and energy efficient ones, the development of integrated biorefineries, utilising biomass from primary production, biowaste and bio- based industry by- products, and opening new markets through supporting standardisation but also differentiation, regulatory and demonstration/field trial activities and others, while taking into account the implication of the bio-economy on land use and land use changes, as well as the civil society views and concerns.
Amendment 1611 #
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. Societies face a major challenge to establish a sustainable balance between human needs and the environment. Environmental resources, including water, air, biomass, fertile soils, biodiversity, ecosystems as well as man made resources, including cultural heritage and cultural landscapes, and the services they provide, underpin the functioning of the European and global economy and quality of life.
Amendment 1639 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point b – introductory part
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point b – introductory part
(b) Sustainably managing natural and cultural heritage resources and ecosystems
Amendment 1642 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point b – paragraph 1
The aim is to provide knowledge for the management of natural and cultural heritage resources that achieves a sustainable balance between limited resources and the needs of society and the economy. Activities shall focus on: furthering our understanding of the functioning of ecosystems, their interactions with social systems and their role in sustaining the economy and human well-being; and providing knowledge and tools for effective decision making and public engagement.
Amendment 1682 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 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, in particular in the areas of security, digital development and privacy protection. The success of the implementation of necessary changes really depends of the public engagement with Science and Innovation and its benefits. In order to achieve that is essential to focus on the social aspects in the societal challenges involving not only industry players, but also researchers and universities, as well as civil society and its organizations and institutions.
Amendment 1695 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 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 innovations. Humanities research can play an important role here. Research shall support policymakers in designing policies that combat poverty and prevent the development of various forms of divisions, discriminations and inequalities in European societies, such as gender inequalities, discrimination of people with disabilities 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.
Amendment 1721 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ensure societal engagement in research and innovation in order to achieve science with and for society;