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2352 Amendments of Jens GEIER

Amendment 2 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’),
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 30 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. Whereas Europe needs to increase energy security in line with the REPowerEU Plan of May 18, 2022, geothermal energy offers a renewable, always-on and local source of energy that can contribute in decreasing energy imports from third countries and have the potential to provide low-cost electricity and high-quality heat to citizens and industries;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 52 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the development of technologies has broadened the area suitable for cost-efficient geothermal projects and their scope; stresses that the potential of low-temperature, shallow geothermal resources that are available in all Member States; stresses the potential of deep geothermal energy that can contribute directly to heat and power generation;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 74 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the development and successful application of geothermal beyond power generation and heating and cooling; stresses that the process of extracting lithium from geothermal brines could help secure a sustainable and local lithium supply;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 80 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Draws attention to geothermal solutions, while photovoltaics, wind power and heat pumps dominate the discussion about the energy transition, geothermal energy plays still often a peripherical role in the discussion on renewable energy. Yet geothermal energy has enormous and so far hardly exploited potential for decarbonisation and to reduce Europe's dependence on fossil fuels and the associated energy imports for heat generation and electricity. Furthermore, it draws attention to geothermal solutions that are able to store excess wind and solar power for subsequent use in heating, cooling and power production, and their crucial role for the development of renewable-based energy systems; additionally it draws attention to geothermal solutions in the field of inactive mines where geothermal potential of mine water can be used;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 85 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the potential of shallow geothermal energy, of medium-depth geothermal Energy and deep geothermal energy in particular which can make an enormous contribution to the transition of the heat sector, also the potential of cascaded use, where the same geothermal fluid is used for multiple purposes; stresses the need to foster cross-industry synergies between geothermal and other sectors, including through shared use of sites, infrastructure, data and workforce skills;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 87 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes the potential for geothermal energy as a renewable and stable contribution to the decarbonisation of district heating and cooling as required under the Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/1791 and the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2023; underlines the need to modernise existing and build low-temperature district heating networks to enable the deployment of geothermal heat;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 96 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. HCalls on the Commission to present an EU geothermal strategy with the aim to create a European wide approach to enact geothermal energy; including an assessment of the geothermal district heating potential; highlights that 151 business and industries called on the Commission in 2022 to prepare a European strategy to unlock the potential of geothermal energy;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 116 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to present guidelines to the Member States for the preparation of comprehensive heating and cooling assessments and of local heating and cooling plans as required under the Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/1791 including how a possible geothermal potential is assessed and processed;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 142 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Comission and Member States to explore methods of collecting different types of geological data from public and private entities with a view to organising, systematising and making it available to the public; notes that this should be achieved in compliance with necessary confidentiality requirements and data protection rules, and, where necessary, include incentives and compensation for data sharing by private entities;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 149 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Notes that easy access to data through public available and digitalised formats can de-risk investments in geothermal energy projects; calls on the European Commission and Member States to harmonise the legislation that gives access to subsurface data for both private and public actors;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 155 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that for areas with insufficient subsurface data, there is a role for the European Commission to harmonise data collection rules; stresses the role for governments can play a role in funding geothermal resource mapping and exploratory drilling; welcomes the fact that some Member States have already taken steps in this direction; calls for EU funding to support this data collection with a view to creating an EU-wide atlas of geothermal potential;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 161 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises the geothermal potential of repurposed inactive oil and gas wells and inactive mines; calls on the Member States, in cooperation with oil and gas companiperators of oil and gas wells and inactive mines, to produce publicly available maps of decommissioned wells with their specifications and the geothermal potential of inactive mines;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 164 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Expresses its concern about the fragmented nature of statistics on geothermal energy; calls on the Member States, in cooperation with the industry and the Commission, to overhaul existing data collecting and access procedures for geothermal and to replicate best practices in the sector;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 167 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Takes notes that a more detailed register of geothermal energy potential would prevail local heat sources and support the adoption and implementation of the local heating and cooling plans as required under the Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/1791;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 168 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Stresses that the availability of existing district heating and cooling data to investors can help support local actors to evaluate the potential of geothermal energy in the local area; calls on the Commission to facilitate and coordinate that availability of existing district heating and cooling data;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 175 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes the great potential geothermal energy has as a local and low- cost source of energy if upfront costs and risks are mitigated; calls for the Commission and Member States to provide guidance to funding models as well as private and public funding opportunities;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 181 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses concern that while geothermal heat pumps (GHPs)lants are currently the most efficient heat pumpstechnology, producing more heat for less electricity in cold climates compared to air source heat pumps, their much higher upfront drilling and installation costs tend to discourage their selection; calls on the Member States to explore possible financial incentives to bridge this gap; This concerns also geothermal heat pumps (GHPs);
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 185 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to take appropriate steps to ensure that geothermal projects are better taken into account when using existing funds and instruments; asks the Commission to consider setting up a dedicated geothermal fund, which should also comprise geothermal storages (esp. seasonal storages) as means of waste heat utilization and installation and transformation of heat networks;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 189 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses that geothermal construction and the preceding exploration phase involve high investment sums and major entrepreneurial risks in the initial phase with regard to successful drilling for hot thermal fields which prevents many companies from investments; for that reason, expresses the opinion to introduce hedging mechanisms and guarantees such as exploration insurance with (co-)assumption of risk by the member states, especially in the initial phase, in order to accelerate the ramp-up of geothermal energy, as well as provide public funding for the preliminary seismological investigations that further develop the basic geological database;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 207 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the requirements of mining laws designed for large-scale mining projects are difficult to uphold in muchnot necesarily suitable for smaller-scale geothermal projects; calls on the Member States to review and simplify existing mining laws, where necessary, or to develop dedicated permitting rules for geothermal; asks the Commission to provide guidelines to ensure the requisite level of coherence;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 210 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Expresses concerns that geothermal projects experience lengthy permitting processes; urges Member States to create streamlined, simplified and digital permitting processes by creating a single-point of contact for the whole permitting process across authorities;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 211 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Notes additionally the necessity to evaluate and revise existing EU water laws such as the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive which currently complicate the process of exploring geothermal projects;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 213 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Urges the European Commission to exempt renewable heating and cooling, such as geothermal energy, from EU procurement law analogous to the exemption for renewable electricity generation; highlights that other measures as exempting single services such a supply and construction services from the obligation of EU-wide tendering or publishing tenders for execution services when no approval has yet been obtained would already contribute in an enormous acceleration which would only be logical in view of the urgency of the projects resulting from the ambitious political climate targets;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 214 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls on Member States to lessen permitting times by giving permits by default ensuring nothing stands against it as practised in some Member States;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 215 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Regrets that – in contrast to other renewable technologies – a life cycle analysis is necessary for geothermal energy to be taxonomy-aligned which contradicts technology-neutral approach of the Taxonomy Regulation, minimizes the great potential of geothermal energy as a contribution to decarbonization, especially in heat supply, and exposes it to unequal competitive conditions to other renewable energy sources; calls therefore for an equal regulatory framework aligned with other renewable energies such as wind and solar in every respect;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 239 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Expresses its concern over the reported backlogs and delays in the installation of GHPs, the drilling of wells and the granting of the requisite permissions due to a shortage of qualified staff; calls for comprehensive measurements for re- and upskilling of workers to establish the conditions to qualify the relevant workforce for the ramp up of geothermal energy;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 247 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that while the EU is the leader in geothermal research and development and manufacturing, support measures for next-generation geothermal technologies are needed at European and national level in order to support this position, particularly in geothermal storage and industrial applications; remarks the need to address the whole value chain to ensure the availability of the relevant material;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 252 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls for more research and innovation in terms of improved and highly reliable pump technology, which is the core of every geothermal plant, as industry has to be stimulated to invest and develop new systems in order to modify current pump technology mainly used for oil and gas geothermal applications. Stresses that it is the strong objective to offer special geothermal pump technology for the utilisation in other geological environment compared to oil and gas (e.g. higher temperature suitability, higher horsepower necessity, alternative techniques);
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 282 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Notes that geothermal energy together with district heating can apply as a renewable and stable source of energy and therefore contribute to the just transition across Europe; calls for funds to be dedicated to the modernisation of existing district heating and cooling networks to secure the utilisation of the potential;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 285 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Draws attention to the online mapping of existing geothermal installations in a given city or region as a good practice which can raise the visibility of geothermal solutions and help support investment decisions; highlights that new demonstration plants shall demonstrate the feasibility and accessibility within particular innovative geothermal techniques;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 287 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Draws attention to the fact that geothermal systems use limited land use and above-ground structure requirements; calls for Member States to consider access to urban plots for geothermal plants to secure faster adoption in permitting;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 294 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that public resistancUnderlines that there are mains a challenge for geothermal projects, particularly on the basis of environmental concerns such as the possible contamination of ground waters, gas emissny false concerns about geothermal energy that are unfounded and lead to mistrust; notes that public accepteance can be increased when there will be tranparent informations for water over-exploitationthe public from early project stages onwards; expresses the opinion that maintaining high environmental and transparency standards can serve as an efficient way of overcoming distrust;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 295 #

2023/2111(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that public resisacceptance remains a challenge for geothermal projects, particularly on the basis of environmental concerns such asis an important object also due to worries about environmental and visibility impacts: the possible contamination of ground waters, gas emissions or, water over-exploitation; expresses the opinion that maintaining high environmental standards and transparency standards can, address concerns and early stakeholder engagement could serve as anthe efficient way of overcoming distrust;
2023/10/18
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 64 #

2023/0264(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Highlights the importance of hydrogen for the de-carbonisation of European industry and of European funding for the hydrogen industry; notes that the market creation for hydrogen in and beyond the EU will require significant funding and calls on the Commission to establish a dedicated funding scheme for the international leg of the European hydrogen bank to support imports of renewable hydrogen and to increase funding for the domestic leg;
2023/09/29
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 74 #

2023/0264(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights the vital role that Horizon Europe plays in supporting research and innovation and in helping to turn research results and innovative ideas into products and services that boost the global competitiveness of EU business; recalls that the programme remains heavily over-subscribed and is therefore unable to support a large number of research projects evaluated as ‘excellent’; proposes, therefore, to increase allocations for the programme by a total of EUR 140 million compared to the DB (excluding the STEP- related increases), with reinforcements for the European Research Council, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and Clusters ‘Health’, ‘Culture’ ‘Climate, Energy and Mobility’ and ‘Food’; highlights the importance of additional funding for dedicated and targeted research on Long Covid, Post Vac and ME/CFS, in order to finance translational research, clinical trials and pivotal studies also in cooperation with pharmaceutical industry, including through private public partnerships;
2023/09/29
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2023/0201R(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that, unlike in national budgets, where inflation affects the nominal value of both revenue and expenditure, the MFF spending ceilings are adjusted on the basis of a 2 % deflator applied to 2018 prices, whereas the own resources ceiling adjusts to inflation; underlines, therefore, that, as a result of unexpectedly high inflation, revenue called from Member States for MFF spending has decreased as a percentage of gross national income (GNI); notes, furthermore, that rebates for the five beneficiary Member States are inflation-linked; regrets that, according to the Commission, inflation may reduce the real-terms value of the MFF by EUR 74 billion over the seven- year period; calls on the Commission to replace the 2% deflator by a deflating mechanism in line with actual inflation in the European Union;
2023/09/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 28 #

2023/0201R(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Reaffirms the importance of the horizontal principles concerning climate, biodiversity and gender equality that underpin the MFF and all related EU policies; calls on the Commission to take concrete action to ensure that the agreed targets are met; in view of the post-2027 MFF, calls on the Commission to start working on a holistic mainstreaming approach in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;
2023/09/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 44 #

2023/0201R(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes, therefore, the Commission’s proposal for a longer-term structural solution to Ukraine’s funding needs anchored in the EU budget, which covers support for macro-financial stability, an investment framework and funds for accession-related reforms and for building administrative capacity; considers that such a longer-term instrument is the only viable way to engage other donors and to ensure effective and targeted spending that meets the needs of Ukraine and its people; requests that appropriations currently set aside for Ukraine in the NDICI’s Emerging Challenges Cushion, namely the interest rate subsidy for MFA loans and the provisioning of the EIB repurposed loans, to be covered from the Ukraine Facility from 2024 onwards, freeing up further vital resources for sustainable development and climate action; insists that the Ukraine Facility should be agreed as soon as possible, following adoption of the revised MFF Regulation, given that financing under the MFA+ Regulation1a is provided for 2023 only; _________________ 1a Regulation (EU) 2022/2463 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 establishing an instrument for providing support to Ukraine for 2023 (macro-financial assistance +), OJ L 322, 16.12.2022, p. 1.
2023/09/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 82 #

2023/0201R(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Recalls its long-standing position that new priorities must be financed by fresh money and that recurrent redeployments are not a viable way to finance the Union’s policy priorities;
2023/09/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 88 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) The EU industry has proven its inbuilt resilience but is being challenged. High inflation, labour shortages, post- COVID supply chains disruptions, rising interest rates, and spikes in energy costs and input prices are weighing on the competitiveness of the EU industry. This is paired with strong, but not always fair, competition on the fragmented global market. The EU has already put forward several initiatives to support its industry, such as the Green Deal Industrial Plan,40 the Critical Raw Materials Act41 , the Net Zero Industry Act42 , the new Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework for State aid,43 and REPowerEU.44 While these solutions provide fast and targeted support, the EU needs a more structural answer to the investment needs of its industries, safeguarding cohesion, quality job creation, and the level playing field in the Single Market and to reduce the EU’s strategic dependencies. _________________ 40 Communication on A Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age, COM(2023) 62 final. 41 COM(2023) 160 final 42 COM(2023) 161 final 43 Communication on a Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework for State Aid measures (OJ C 101, 17.3.2023, p. 3). 44 Regulation (EU) 2023/435 as regards REPowerEU (OJ L 63, 28.2.2023, p. 1).
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 90 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The uptake and scaling up in the Union of deep and digital technologies, clean technologies that contribute to the objectives of the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030, net-zero technologies as defined in the Net-Zero- Industry Act, and biotechnologies will be essential to seize the opportunities and meet the objectives of the green and digital transitions, thus promoting the competitiveness of the European industry and its sustainability. Therefore, immediate action is required to support the development or manufacturing in the Union of such technologies, safeguarding and strengthening their valuesupply chains thereby reducing the Union’s strategic dependencies, and addressing existing labour and skills shortages in those sectors through lifelong learning, trainings and paid apprenticeships and the creation of attractive, quality jobs accessible to all.
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 112 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Strengthening the manufacturing capacity of key technologies in the Union will not be possible without a sizeable skilled workforce. However, labour and skills shortages have increased in all sectors including those considered key for the green and digital transition and endanger the rise of key technologies, also in the context of demographic change. Therefore, it is necessary to boost the activation of more people to the labour market relevant for strategic sectors, in particular through the creation of jobs anquality jobs and decently paid apprenticeships for young, disadvantaged persons, in particular, young people not in employment, education or training. Such support will complement a number of other actions aimed at meeting the skills needs stemming from the transition, outlined in the EU Skills Agenda.45 _________________ 45 Communication on a European Skills Agenda for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience, COM(2020) 274 final.
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 133 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) To that end, it should be possible to rely on assessments made for the purposes of other Union programmes in accordance with Articles 126 and 127 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046,52 in order to reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries of Union funds and encourage investment in priority technologies. Provided they comply with the provisions of the RRF Regulation,53 Member States should consider including actions awarded the Sovereignty Seal when preparing their recovery and resilience plans and when proposing their Recovering and Resilience Plans and when deciding on investment projects to be financed from its share of the Modernisation Fund. The Sovereignty Seal should also be taken into account by the Commission in the context of the procedure provided for in Article 19 of the EIB Statute and of the policy check laid down in Article 23 of the InvestEU Regulation. In addition, the implementing partners should be required to examine projects having been awarded the Sovereignty Seal in case they fall within their geographic and activity scope in accordance with Article 26(5) of that Regulation. Authorities in charge of programmes falling under STEP should also be encouraged to consider to support for strategic projects identified in accordance with the Net Zero Industry and the Critical Raw Materials Acts that are within the scope of Article 2 of the Regulation and for which rules on cumulative funding may apply. The Sovereignty Seal should facilitate access to dedicated funds without replicating existing EU instruments. _________________ 52 Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1). 53 Regulation (EU) 2021/241 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17).
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 143 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) While the STEP relies on the reprogramming and reinforcement of existing programmes for supporting strategic investments, it is also an important element for testing the feasibility and preparation of new interventions as a step towards a European Sovereignty Fund. TAlso in order to path the way towards a Sovereignty Fund that eventually contributes to shaping and strengthening a European industrial policy, the evaluation in 2025 will assess the relevance of the actions undertaken and serve as basis for assessing the need for an upscaling of the support towards strategic sectors.
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 165 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) In order to help accelerate investments and provide immediate liquidity for investments supporting the STEP objectives under the ERDF, the ESF+59 and the JTF, an additional amount of exceptional pre-financing should be provided in the form of a one-off payment with respect to the priorities dedicated to investments supporting the STEP objectives. The additional pre-financing should apply to the whole of the JTF allocation given the need to accelerate its implementation and the strong links of the JTF to support Member States towards the STEP objectives. The rules applying for those amounts of exceptional pre-financing should be consistent with the rules applicable to pre-financing set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/1060. Moreover, to further incentivise the uptake of such investments and ensure its faster implementation, the possibility for an increased EU financing rate of 100% for the STEP priorities should be available. When implementing the new STEP objectives, managing authorities are encouraged to apply certain social criteria orand promote social positive outcomes, such as creating quality jobs, decently paid apprenticeships and quality jobs for young disadvantaged persons, in particular young persons not in employment, education or training, applying the social award criteria in the Directives on public procurement when a project is implemented by a body subject to public procurement, and paying the applicable wages as agreed through collective bargaining. _________________ 59 Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21).
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 183 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes a Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’ or ‘the Platform’) to support critical and emerging strategic technologies and their respective supply chains and thus help the implementation of European legislation in these fields (NZIA, CRMA, Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030).
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 194 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) supporting the development or manufacturing throughout the Union, or safeguarding and strengthening the respective valuesupply chains, of critical technologies in the following fields:
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 196 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) deep and digital technologies contributing to the objectives of the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 200 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) cleannet-zero technologies as defined in the Net-Zero-Industry Act
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 220 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. The valuesupply chain for the manufacturing of critical technologies referred to in the first paragraph relates to final products, as well as key components, specific machinery and critical raw materials as described in Annex I of the Critical Raw Materials Act which are primarily used for the production of those products.
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 247 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall award a Sovereignty Seal to any action contributing to any of the Platform objectives, provided the action has been assessed and complies with the minimum quality requirements, in particular eligibility, exclusion and award criteria, provided by a call for proposals under Regulation (EU) 2021/695, Regulation (EU) 2021/694, Regulation (EU) 2021/697, Regulation (EU) 2021/522, or Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/856. Projects that have been identified as "strategic project" under NZIA or CRMA shall automatically be awarded a Sovereignty Seal.
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 255 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Sovereignty Seal mayshall be used as a quality label, in particular for the purposes of:
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 265 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. When deciding on investment projects to finance from their respective shares of the Modernisation Fund in accordance with Article 10d of Directive 2003/87/EC, Member States shall consider as a priority project for critical clean technologiesnet-zero technologies as defined in the NZIA which have received the Sovereignty Seal in accordance with paragraph 1. In addition, Member States may decide to grant national support to projects with a Sovereignty Seal contributing to the Platform objective referred to in Article 2(1), point (a)(ii).
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 297 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Where appropriate, and in the light of the foreseen European Sovereignty Fund that will help shaping and strengthening a European industrial policy, the evaluation shall be accompanied by a proposal for amendments of this Regulation.
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 115 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) Regarding external aspects, in particular regarding emerging markets and developing economies, the EU will seek win-win partnerships in the framework of its Global Gateway strategy, which contribute to the diversification of its raw materials supply chain, to the achievement of global climate objectives as well as to partner countries’ efforts to pursue twin transition and develop local value addition.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 131 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The net-zero transformation is already causing huge industrial, economic, and geopolitical shifts across the globe, which will become ever more pronounced as the world advances in its decarbonisation efforts. The road to net zero translates into strong opportunities for the expansion of Union’s net-zero industry, making use of the strength of the Single Market, by promoting investment in technologies in the field of renewable energy technologies , electricity and heat storage technologies, heat pumps, grid technologies, renewable fuels of non- biological origin technologies, electrolysers and fuel cells, fusion, small modular reactors and related best-in-class fuels, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technologies, and energy-system related energy efficiency technologies and their supply chains, as well as circular manufacturing technologies for improving energy and material efficiency in industrial processes, allowing for the decarbonisation of our economic sectors, from energy supply to transport, buildings, and industry. A strong net zero industry within the European Union can help significantly in reaching the Union’s climate and energy targets effectively, as well as in supporting other Green Deal objectives, while creating jobs and growth.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 213 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The Union has helped build a global economic system based on open and rules-based trade, pushed for respecting and advancing social and environmental sustainability and climate transition standards, and is fully committed to those values.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 348 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
(50) At the same time, the unpredictability, complexity and at times, excessive length of national permit- granting processes undermines the investment security needed for the effective development of net-zero technologies manufacturing projects. Therefore, in order to ensure and speed up their effective implementation, Member States should apply streamlined and predictable permitting procedures. In addition, Net-Zero Strategic Projects should be given priority status at national level to ensure rapid administrative treatment and urgent treatment in all judicial and dispute resolution procedures relating to them, without preventing competent authorities to streamline permitting for other net-zero technologies manufacturing projects that are not Net- Zero Strategic Projects or more generally. In order to ensure that net-zero manufacturing projects and Net-Zero Projects can be treated with priority, Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities are adequately equipped and staffed.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 451 #
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 452 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b c (new)
bc) international competitiveness of the range of of net-zero technologies and related value chains and activities contributing to them;
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 502 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ‘net-zero technologies’ means renewable energy technologies66 such as wind, solar (solar thermal and solar photovoltaic) and geothermal energy; electricity and heat storage technologies; heat pumps; grid technologies; renewable fuels of non-biological origin technologies; sustainable alternative fuels technologies67 ; electrolysers and fuel cells; advanced technologies to produce energy from nuclear processes with minimal waste from the fuel cycle, small modular reactors, and related best-in-class fuels; carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technologies; and energy-system related energy efficiency technologies and circular manufacturing technologies for improving energy and material efficiency in industrial processes. They refer to the final products, specific components and specific machinery primarily used for the production of those products. They shall have reached a technology readiness level of at least 8. _________________ 66 ‘renewable energy' means ‘renewable energy’ as defined in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources 67 ‘sustainable alternative fuels’ means fuels covered by the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport, COM/2021/561 final and by the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport COM/2021/562 final.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 520 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ‘component’ means a small part of a net-zero technology that is manufactured and traded by a company starting from processed materials; or a direct industrial upstream process that belongs to the value chain of the net zero technology.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 592 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
(sa) 'quality jobs' means a work providing good wages, ensuring work security via standard employment contract and access to social protection, giving access to good quality lifelong learning opportunities, securing good working conditions in safe and healthy workplaces, including a reasonable working time with good work-life balance, while ensuring trade union representation and bargaining rights.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 596 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s b (new)
(sb) 'hydrogen compressors' means a technology for compressed hydrogen transport via pipelines as well as for hydrogen liquefaction facilities
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 599 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. ‘‘renewable fuels of non-biological origin technologies” (RFNBO) means the technological equipment central to the deployment of RFNBOs across the value chain, including hydrogen compressors, hydrogen refuelling stations and hydrogen storage tanks;
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 722 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. The duration of the permit- granting process shall not include the time for the administrative stages necessary for significant upgrades and expansions of the grid required to ensuring grid stability, grid reliability, and grid safety.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 736 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Member States shall ensure that their national competent authorities and other authorities pursuant to Article 6(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU are adequately equipped to fulfil its obligations under this Article.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 737 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. The national competent authority shall ensure that the project promoter’s request is aligned with the promoter’s obligations under Articles 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 15 of [Directive 2022/0051 (COD), Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence], Article 19a of Directive (EU) 2022/2464 and fulfils the requirements of the ‘Do No Significant Harm’ principle within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 744 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. When preparing plans, including zoning, spatial plans and land use plans, national, regional and local authorities shall, where appropriate, include in those plans provisions for the development of net-zero technology manufacturing projects, including net-zero strategic projects and all the necessary and essential infrastructure. Priority shall be given to artificial and built surfaces, industrial sites, brownfield sites, and, where appropriate, greenfield sites not usable for agriculture and forestry.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 783 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) the net-zero technology manufacturing project has positive impact on the Union’s net-zero industry supply chain or downstream sectors, beyond the project promoter and the Member States concerned, contributing to the competitiveness and quality job creation of the Union’s net-zero industry supply chain, according to at least three of the following mandatory criteria:
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 793 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) it puts into place measures to attract, upskill or reskill a workforce required for net-zero technologies, including through apprenticeships, in close cooperation withtraineeships, continuing or post graduate academic education in close cooperation with regional and local authorities and social partners;
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 867 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a business plan evaluating the financial viability of the project consistent with the objective of creating quality jobs. This business plan shall contain an agreement between the company and workers’ representatives, in accordance with national law and practice, to provide adequate re-skilling for the employees concerned. The wage level agreed upon in this business plan should reflect the prevailing pay level in the industry.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 932 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The duration of the permit- granting process shall not include the time for the administrative stages necessary for significant upgrades and expansions of the grid required to ensuring grid stability, grid reliability, and grid safety.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 968 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Net-Zero Europe Platform as established in Article 28 shall discuss financial needs and bottlenecks of net-zero strategic projects, the contribution to emissions saving, the social impact, the impacts on re- and upskilling of the workforce, potential best practices, in particular to develop EU cross-border supply chains, notably based on regular exchanges withand reccomendations of the Net-Zero Industry Expert Group and the relevant European industrial alliances.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 980 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. If a net zero expert group according to Art 29 (7) a is established the discussion based on Art 15 (1) the reccomendations of the Net-Zero Industry Expert Group and relevant European industrial alliances should be included.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1044 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) For the purposes of point (a), the data shall include at least the information requested in the Commission Notice on the Guidance to Member States for the update of the 2021-2030 National Energy and Climate Plans and its subsequent updates.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1046 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) Updated data shall be made publicly available at least every 5 years.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1056 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) an assessment of each project’s compliance with the ‘Do No Significant Harm’ principle within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852;
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1180 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) social and environmental sustainability going beyond the minimum requirements in applicable legislation including job quality criteria, mechanisms to incentivise quality apprenticeship, measures to improve diversity at work as well as the respect of collective agreements and trade unions' right to negotiate;
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1208 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) the contribution to social sustainability and public acceptance, particularly through community engagement and citizens’ participation.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1251 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 4 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 and Articles 107 and 108 the Treaty, and to the Union’s international commitments including the GPA and other international agreements by which the Union is bound, Member States, regional or local authorities, bodies governed by public law or associations formed by one or more such authorities or one or more such bodies governed by public law, shall assess the sustainability, job quality and resilience contribution as referred to in Article 19(2) of this Regulation when designing the criteria used for ranking bids in the framework of auctions, the aim of which is to support the production or consumption of energy from renewable sources as defined in Article 2, point (1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1252 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The sustainability and resilience contribution shall be given a weight between 15% and 30% of the award criteria, without prejudice of the possibility to give a higher weighting to the criteria in Article 19(2), points (a) and (b), where applicable under Union legislation, and of any limit for non-price criteria set under State aid rules. When selecting, designing and implementing the concrete non-price criteria as part of the sustainability and resilience contribution, technology- specific characteristics need to be taken into account and effectively addressed.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1272 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall adjust their overall budgets allocated to renewable energy public procurement procedures and auctions as well as the related maximum bid levels in order to accommodate the implementation of non- price criteria.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1274 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. No later than 6 months after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall provide a clear guidance on the conrete implementation on Art. 19 in combination with Art. 20 of the regulation, by providing: (a) a catalogue of concrete and technology-specific potential nonprice criteria for renewable energy auctions.The catalogue shall differentiate between non-price criteria suitable for competitive bidding processes and non- price criteria suitable as prequalification requirements in renewable energy auctions. (b) a methodology on how to assess / evaluate tender’s contribution to sustainability and resilience referred to in Art. 19 (2), point (a) and (d) (c) a methodology on how to assess / evaluate the cost differences referred to in Art. 20 (3) The Commission shall evaluate the contribution of non-price criteria of this Regulation aiming at incentivising the innovation required for achieving the Union’s 2030 and 2050 energy and climate targets and report to the European Parliament no later than two years after the date of entry into force. If necessary, the Commission shall modify the contribution of non-price criteria in order to foster EU manufacturing, ensuring high environmental and sustainability standards, developing value chains across Europe and increasing EU businesses competitiveness at global level.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1444 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Platform shall establish a Net- Zero Industry Expert Group. The Net- Zero Stakeholder Expert Group will be composed of representatives of industrial sectors and trade unions and civil society organisations within the scope of this Regulation and of representatives of European industrial alliances. The Net- Zero Industry Expert Group will provide recommendations to the Platform, either on its own initiative or when requested by the Platform. The Net-Zero Industry Expert Group shall facilitate interaction between the Platform and consultative or advisory bodies set up in the framework of the Union’s industrial policy.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1455 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 6
6. The Platform may establish standing or temporary sub-groups dealing with specific questions and tasks. The sub- groups related to the assistance of the European Net Zero Industry Academies shall include the relevant social partners as well as stakeholders from the most affected industries.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1464 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 8
8. Where appropriate,On a regularly basis the Platform or the Commission may invite experts and other third parties to Platform and sub- group meetings or to provide written contributions and shall organise open sessions, including of the standing or temporary sub-groups referred to in paragraph 6, with representatives of the Net Zero Industry Expert Group.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1478 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take into consideration this Regulation when preparing their national energy and climate plans and their updates, submitted pursuant to Articles 3, 9, and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and shall include a detailed analysis of their progress towards the objectives in Article 1 of this Regulation and future measures to achieve these objectives, including through cross-border cooperation, in particular as regards the dimension “research, innovation and competitiveness” of the Energy Union, and in the submission of their biennial progress reports in accordance with Article 17 of that Regulation.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1497 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) Impacts on labour such as the employment rate, the availability of workers or the re- and upskilling of the workforce
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1501 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) The contribution to a just transition;
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1511 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1
1. By…[3 years after the date of application of this Regulation], and every 32 years thereafter, the Commission shall evaluate this Regulation and present a report on the main findings to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1546 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1
1. Solar photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies 2. Onshore wind and offshore renewable technologies 3. Battery/storage technologies 4. Heat pumps and geothermal energy technologies 5. Electrolysers and fuel cells, hydrogen compressors, hydrogen storage tanks 6. Sustainable biogas/biomethane technologies 7. Carbon Capture and storage (CCS) technologies 8. Grid technologies Or. en JustificationHydrogen compressors: this technology is needed across the whole hydrogen value chain from production to different end uses, especially for a well-functioning hydrogen transportation system indispensable for compressed hydrogen transport via pipelines as well as for hydrogen liquefaction facilities and therefore a clear enable of the hydrogen economy. Hydrogen storage is crucial for the whole hydrogen ecosystem and for the use in several hydrogen specific applications.
2023/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 372 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall take into account the objectives and benchmarks laid down in paragraph 2, point a(iii), as related Union priorities in all relevant EU legislation, including within the meaning of Article 5(4)(a)(i) of Regulation XX/XXXX [OP please insert: the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation], when preparing ecodesign requirements to improve the following product aspects: durability, reusability, reparability, resource use or resource efficiency, possibility of remanufacturing and recycling, recycled content and possibility of recovery of materials.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 447 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall review and, if necessary, update the list of strategic raw materials by [OP please insert: fourtwo years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and every 4 fourtwo years thereafter.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 465 #

2023/0079(COD)

4. The Commission shall review and, if necessary, update the list of critical raw materials by [OP please insert: fourtwo years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and every 4 fourtwo years thereafter.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 475 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the project would make a meaningful contribution to the security of the Union's supply of strategic raw materials, or to a substitution of these materials;
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 485 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the project would be implemented sustainably, in particular as regards the monitoring, prevention and minimisation of environmental impacts, the use of socially responsible practices including respect of human and labour rights, quality jobs potentialcompliance with human rights and individual and collective labour rights according to international labour law, re-skilling and up-skilling and meaningful engagement with local communities and relevant social partners, and the use of transparent business practices with adequate compliance policies to prevent and minimise risks of adverse impacts on the proper functioning of public administration, including corruption and bribery;
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 518 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) a plan containing measures to facilitate public acceptance including, where appropriate, the establishment of recurrent communication channels with the local communities and organisations, including social partner, trade unions and civil society organisations, the implementation of awareness-raising and information campaigns and the establishment of mitigation and compensation mechanisms;
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 521 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) a business plan evaluating the financial and social viability of the project;
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 608 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. For Strategic Projects only involving processing or recycling, the lack of comprehensive decision by the national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1) within the applicable time limits referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall result in the relevant permit granting application to be considered as approved, except in those cases where the specific project is competing with public water supply, or requires an environmental impact assessment pursuant to Council Directive 92/43/EEC or Directives 2000/60/EC, 2008/98/EC, 2009/147/EC 2010/75/EU, 2011/92/EU or 2012/18/EU or a determination of whether such environmental impact assessment is necessary and the relevant assessments have not yet been carried out.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 612 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1) shall ensure that the opinion referred to in the first subparagraph is issued as soon as possible and within a period of time not exceeding 360 days from the date on which the project promoter submitted its request.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 872 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – point a – point i
(i) all relevant stakeholders, such as industry including downstream industry, SMEs and, where relevant, the craft industry, social partnertrade unions, traders, retailers, importers, environmental protection groups and consumer organisations;
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 920 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1
1. The Board shall be composed of Member States and, the Commission, and a representative from the European Parliament. It shall be chaired by the Commission.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 926 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2
2. Each Member State and the European Parliament shall appoint a high- level representative to the Board. Where relevant as regards the function and expertise, a Member State may appoint different representatives in relation to different tasks of the Board. Each member of the Board shall have an alternate.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 951 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Where appropriate, tThe Board mayshall invite experts, other third parties such as trade unions and civil society organisations or representatives of third countries to attend meetings of the standing or temporary sub- groups referred to in paragraph 6 as observers or to provide written contributions.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 979 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The following raw materials, including their respective carrier metals and minerals with which these raw materials are extracted, shall be considered strategic:
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 984 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Aluminium
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 987 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Boron - metallurgy grade and borates
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 994 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) Indium
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1043 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
(pa) Potassium carbonate
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1046 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
(pa) Zinc
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1075 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) Boron and borates
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1081 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point q a (new)
(qa) Indium
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 219 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) In a transitional period, the electricity market will not be able to deliver the price levels required for the affordable electrification of the Union’s industry, which is indispensable for the achievement of the Union’s decarbonisation targets. Member States should, therefore, be allowed to apply public interventions in the price setting for the supply of energy-intensive industry sectors under competitive pressure on the international markets requiring electricity to decarbonise their production. Such targeted interventions can also take the form of direct support measures in line with the Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection ensuring internationally competitive price levels on electricity.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 233 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) In order to be able to actively participate in the electricity markets and to provide their flexibility, consumers are progressively equipped with smart metering systems. However, iConsumers shall also have the right to receive a dedicated metering device, independently from being already equipped with a smart metering system. In a number of Member States the roll-out of smart metering systems is still slow. In those instances where smart metering systems are not yet installed and in instances where smart metering systems do not provide for the sufficient level of data granularity, transmission and distribution system operators should be able to use data from dedicated metering devices for the observability and settlement of flexibility services such as demand response and energy storage. Enabling the use of data from dedicated metering devices for observability and settlement should facilitate the active participation of the consumers in the market and the development of their demand response. The use of data from these dedicated metering devices should be accompanied by quality requirements relating to the data.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 264 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) In this framework, Member States should strive to create the right market conditions for long-term market-based instruments, such as renewable energy purchase agreements and power purchase agreements (‘PPAs’). PPAs are bilateral purchase agreements between producers and buyers of electricity. They provide long-term price stability for the customer and the necessary certainty for the producer to take the investment decision. Nevertheless, only a handful of Member States have active PPA markets and buyers are typically limited to large companies, not least becauserenewable energy purchase agreement and PPA markets, not least because renewable energy purchase agreements and PPAs face a set of barriers, in particular the difficulty to cover the risk of payment default from the buyer in these long-term agreements. The risks can lead to excessively high collateral requirement for the buyer, in particular for early projects in the hard-to- decarbonise sectors. Member States should take into consideration the need to create a dynamic renewable energy purchase agreement and PPA market when setting the policies to achieve the energy decarbonisation objectives set out in their integrated national energy and climate plans.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 269 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) According to Article 15(8) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Member States are to assess the regulatory and administrative barriers to long-term renewable energy purchase agreements and renewables PPAs, and shall remove unjustified barriers to, and promote the uptake of, such agreements. In addition, Member States are to describe policies and measures facilitating the uptake of renewable energy purchase agreements and renewables PPAs in their integrated national energy and climate plans. Without prejudice to that obligation to report on the regulatory context affecting the PPA market, Member States should ensure that instruments to reduce the financial risks associated to the buyer defaulting on its long-term payment obligations in the framework of renewable energy purchase agreements and PPAs are accessible to companies that face entry barriers to the renewable energy purchase agreement and PPA market and are not in financial difficulty in line with Articles 107 and 108 TFEU. Member States could decide to set up a guarantee scheme at market prices. Member States should include provisions to avoid lowering the liquidity in the electricity markets, such as by using financial PPAs. Member States should not provide support to PPAs that purchase generation from fossil fuels. While the default approach should be non- discrimination between consumers, Member States could decide to target these instruments to specific categories of consumers, applying objective and non- discriminatory criteria. In this framework, Member States should take into account the potential role of instruments provided at Union level, for instance by the European Investment Bank (‘EIB’).
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 272 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) Member States have at their disposal several instruments to support the development of renewable energy purchase agreement and PPA markets when designing and allocating public support. Allowing renewable energy project developers participating in a public support tender to reserve a share of the generation for sale through a renewable energy purchase agreement or PPA would contribute to nurture and grow renewable energy purchase agreement and PPA markets. In addition, as part of these tender evaluation Member States should endeavour to apply criteria to incentivise the access to the renewable energy purchase agreement and PPA market for actors that face entry barriers, such as small and medium-sized enterprises (‘SMEs’) or energy-intensive large companies that face tremendous challenges to decarbonise their production , giving preference to bidders presenting a commitment to sign a renewable energy purchase agreement or PPA for part of the project’s generation from one or several potential buyers that face difficulties to access the renewable energy purchase agreement and PPA market.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 282 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
(30) Where Member States decide toshall support publicly financed new investments (“direct price support schemes”) in low carbon, non-fossil fuel electricity generation to achieve the Union’s decarbonisation objectives, t. Those schemes should be structured by way of two-way contracts for difference such as to include, in addition to a revenue guarantee, an upward limitation of the market revenues of the generation assets concerned. Different sources of power generation should be pooled. New investments for the generation of electricity should include investments in new power generating facilities, investments aimed at repowering existing power generating facilities, investments aimed at extending existing power generating facilities or at prolonging their lifetime.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 284 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
(33) In view of the need to provide regulatory certainty of producers, the obligation for Member States to apply direct price support schemes for the production of electricity in the form of two-way contracts for difference should apply only to new investments for the generation of electricity from the sources specified in the recital above. Member States should support the integration of the European electricity market by realizing the benefits of long-term hedging for investors and consumers at European scale with joint tenders for CfDs by groups of countries backed by allocation of long-term (financial) transmission rights to ensure these CfDs translate to effective hedging for electricity consumers in participating countries.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 287 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
(34) Thanks to the upward limitation of the market revenues direct price support schemes in the form of two-way contracts for difference should provide an additional source of revenues for Member States in periods of high energy prices. To further mitigate the impact of high electricity prices on the energy bills of consumers, Member States should ensure that the revenues collected from producers subject to direct price support schemes in the form of two-way contracts for difference are passed on to all final electricity customers, including households, SMEs and industrial consumers, based on their consumptionin particular to energy-intensive industry sectors under competitive pressure on the international markets in proportion to their dependency on international markets and their electro- intensity and those industries indispensable for the transformation to climate-neutrality. Annex I of the Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection should give guidance for passing on the revenues . The redistribution of revenues should be done in a way that ensures that consumers are still to some extent exposed to the price signal, so that they reduce their consumption when the prices are high, or shift it to periods of lower prices (which are typically periods with a higher share of RES production). Member States should ensure that the level playing-field and competition between the different suppliers is not affected by the redistribution of revenues to the final electricity consumers.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 293 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
(36a) High electricity prices have impacted particularly energy-intensive industries and SMEs with high trade and electricity intensity at a significant risk of carbon leakage. This is due to increased production and manufacturing costs stemming from the surges in wholesale prices. The Union has to ensure reliable electricity prices to affordable cost for the European energy-intensive sectors under competitive pressure on the international markets in order to prevent job losses, to enable the industrial transition towards climate-neutrality and to protect European sovereignty. Complementary to two-way contracts for difference and PPAs, Member States may support those sectors by the introduction of public interventions in price setting in a transitional phase where not enough non- fossil fuel electricity generation is deployed yet. The support should end in 2035 at the latest. Those financial support measures shall enable the decarbonisation of electro-intensive production processes. Companies that receive financial support have to comply with a transformation plan and minimum social commitments. The support shall be in proportion to the dependency on international markets and the electro- intensity of the production as well as incentivise energy efficient energy use by companies, for example through a limitation of the intervention to a share of the total electricity consumption.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 405 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2019/943
Article 2 – point 77 a (new)
(77a) 'renewable energy purchase agreement’ as defined in Article 2(2), point (14p) under amending Directive 2018/2001 [2021/0218(COD) (RED III)];
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 504 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2019/943
Article 7b
1. “Member States shall allowrequire transmission system operators and distribution system operators to use data from dedicated metering devices for the observability and settlement of demand response and flexibility services, including from storage systems on the same grounds as data generated by smart meters.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 510 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2019/943
Article 7b
2. Member States shall establish requirements for a dedicated metering device data validation process to check and ensure the quality of the respective data. Access to data from dedicated metering devices shall be granted in compliance with provisions included in article 23 of Directive (EU) 2019/944. National regulatory authorities shall assess the costs linked to the roll-out of dedicated metering devices and define cost-reflective tariffs for allocating these devices to consumers.’;
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 612 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/943
Article 19 – paragraph 2
(c) compensating offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators in an offshore bidding zone if access of offshore renewable electricity generation to interconnected markets has been reduced in such a way that one or more transmission system operators have not made enough capacity available on the interconnector oravailable the capacity agreed as part of the offshore renewable electricity tender on the interconnector or have not made available the capacity on the critical network elements affectingpursuant to the capacity of the interconnectorcalculation rules according to Art. 16 para 8 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, resulting in the offshore renewable electricity plant operator not being able to export its electricity generation capability to the market. and in lower market prices in the offshore bidding zone. The compensation shall be limited to reduced revenues of offshore wind electricity generation plant operators due to such reduction of access to interconnected markets and shall be financed from excess revenues resulting from the allocation of cross-zonal capacity due to such reduction of access to interconnected markets.’
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 624 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/943
Article 19a
1. Member States shall facilitateremove barriers to the conclusion of renewable energy purchase agreements and power purchase agreements (‘PPAs’) with a view to reaching the objectives set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan with respect to the dimension decarbonisation referred to in point (a) of Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and security of supply by combining renewable energy or electricity from different installations , while preserving competitive and liquid electricity markets.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 635 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/943
Article 19a
1a. The European Commission shall assess every two years whether barriers persist and whether there is sufficient transparency in the PPAs markets.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 643 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/943
Article 19a
2. Member States shall ensure that instruments such as guarantee schemes at market prices, to reduce the financial risks associated to off-taker payment default in the framework of renewable energy purchase agreements and PPAs are in place and accessible to customers that face entry barriers to the renewable energy purchase agreement and PPA market and are not in financial difficulty in line with Articles 107 and 108 TFEU. For this purpose, Member States shall take into account Union-level instruments. Member States shall determine what categories of customers are targeted by these instruments, applying non-discriminatory criteria.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 907 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/943
Article 19 d
Based on the report of the regulatory authority pursuant to Article 19c(1), each Member State shall define Regulation (EU) 2019/943 an indicative national objective for demand side response and energy storage. This indicative national objectiveese measures shall also be reflected in Member States’ integrated national energy and climate plans as regards the dimension ‘Internal Energy Market’ in accordance with Articles 3, 4 and 7 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and in their integrated biennial progress reports in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 918 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/943
Article 19 e
1. Member States which apply a capacity mechanism other than a strategic reserve in accordance with Article 21 shall consider the promotion of the participation of non-fossil flexibility such as demand side response and storage by introducing additional criteria or features in the design of the capacity mechanism.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1079 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive (EU) 2019/944
Article 4
Member States shall ensure that all customers are free to purchase electricity from the supplier of their choice. Member States shall ensure that all customers are free to have more than one electricity supply contract or energy sharing agreement at the same time, and that for this purpose customers are entitled to have more than one metering and billing point covered by the single connection point for their premises.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1091 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive (EU) 2019/944
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the national regulatory framework enables suppliers to offer fixed-term, fixed-price contracts and dynamic electricity price contracts. Member States shall ensure that by [date of the entry into force of this Directive] final customers who have a smart meter installed can request to conclude a dynamic electricity price contract and that all final customers can request to conclude a fixed- term, fixed- price electricity price contract of a duration of at least one year, with at least one supplier and with every supplier that has more than 200 000 final customers. Suppliers shall not unilaterally modify terms and conditions of fixed-price fixed- term contracts or terminate them before the end of the contract.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1102 #

2023/0077(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Directive (EU) 2019/944
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1a. Prior to the conclusion or extension of any contract, final customers shall be provided with a summary of the key contractual conditions in a prominent manner and in concise and simple language. This summary shall include at least information on total price, promotions, additional services, discounts, whether the price is fixed or indexed to wholesale prices, contract duration, conditions for termination, payment frequency and accepted means of payment, supplier’s contact details such as customer service’s telephone number and email, and include the rights referred to in points (a), (b), (d), (e) and (f) of Article 10(3). The Commission shall provide guidance in this regard.
2023/05/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 20 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the crucial and growing importance of the EU budget in delivering on virtually all of the EU’s key policy objectives, its flagship programmes and its crisis intervention; underlines the multiple challenges the EU is facing such as building up its strategic autonomy notably in the field of industrial policy, ensuring competitivity during the socio-ecological transformation, ending its reliance upon Russian fossil fuels, fostering social cohesion, completing the health union and the energy union and financing important common projects such as defence, civil protection and space; considers that all new EU policies and challenges must involve new means and extra resources; reiterates, in this regard, that robust, reliable and resilient financing of the EU budget requires a diversified and enlarged set of own resources; is convinced that there is huge potential in a well-designed reform of the EU own resources not only for strengthening the financing of its budgetary needs, but also for boosting its policy outputs, improving the fiscal equilibrium between the EU and Member States and adding value to overall public finance;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 53 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Urges all actors to continue the efforts to identify fresh and new, preferably genuine, own resources and other revenue sources for the EU budget with the aim of fully covering the overall expected expenditure for the repayment of the principal and the interest of the funds borrowed under the NGEU and reinforcing the EU budget where the ‘1 % of EU GDP dogma’ is to be abandoned;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 81 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Acknowledges with regret that any prospects forthat the introduction of a financial transaction tax under enhanced cooperation have faded awayhas proven difficult in the course of recent years; insists, nevertheless, that the financial sector be encompassed by the corporate or single market-based own resource initiativea new push for taxing the financial sector is necessary, ideally within the BEFIT context;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 84 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the Commission, in addition to a proposal for a financial transaction tax, to evaluate the possibility to introduce new own resources based on a common and standardised EU wide minimum withholding tax framework for passive income, or an excise duty on the repurchase of shares by corporations as proposed in the US Inflation Reduction Act;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 110 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Calls, on therefore, for Commission to evaluate the establishment of a ‘fair border tax’ requiring companies importing goods into the EU to pay a levy for any workers in their global supply chain who are paid a daily wage that is insufficient to allow them to escape absolute poverty, as characterised by international organisations; underlines that any company importing into the EU single market products made by workers paid less than a fixed poverty threshold would have to pay a duty amounting to the difference between this threshold and the salary their workers receive; expects such an evaluation to provide an estimation of the impact on working conditions in third countries;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 138 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Considers that the exact scope and call rate of such statistics-based national contributions cshould be scaled and calibrated in such a way as to ensure the overall distributive fairness of the next basket of own resourcapplied uniformly in all member states; holds that such an own resource could thus replace and render superfluous any artificial reductions, lump sum rebates or correction mechanisms on the revenue side, which would otherwise compromise the consistency and incentivising force of the own resources policy;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 160 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
33. Concludes that the current financing of the EU budget is in breach of the intention of the founding fathers and the spirit of the Treaties;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 54 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Underscores that there is a clear consensus among the institutions that, in the wake of the unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine, the EU should provide the strongest possible social, economic and financial assistance to Ukraine, while addressing the economic and social consequences of the crisis within the Union and delivering the necessary support to its citizens; underlines, in this context, the shared Union goals of delivering on the socially just European Green Deal and the digital transition, scaling up defence cooperation and coordination, improving its strategic autonomy and energy independence and security, ensuring food security, and addressing the challenges caused by high inflation, notably for households at the lower end of the income distribution;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 184 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates its position that the Social Climate Fund must be fully incorporated into the EU budget and within the MFF, without negatively impacting other programmes and funds under this heading, bearing in mind the importance of ensuring food security and delivering on the Green Deal; calls for the ceiling of Heading 3 to be adjusted accordingly; reminds that the Social Climate Fund must not be a fig leaf fund but needs to deliver its promise of a socially just transition that leaves no one behind;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 211 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines that Heading 7 spending must be set at a level that guarantees that the EU has an effective and efficient administration; reminds that additional priorities also imply increased administrative tasks, notably for the Commission; calls for the swift adoption of the targeted revision of the Financial Regulation proposed by the Commission in relation to the handling of default interest for the late repayment of cancelled or reduced competition fines, so as to avoid pressure on spending under Heading 7;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 218 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the MFF revision must not lead to any downwards revision of the pre-allocated national envelopes; emphasises the fact that the late agreement on the MFF for 2021-2027 and on the cohesion policy package, coupled with the COVID-19 crisis, led to a slow start to the programming process and the disruption of well-functioning projects, but not because of the policy itself; underlines that the delayed start does not in any way call into question the pivotal role and added value of cohesion policy as the essential Union investment policy and convergence instrument;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 112 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) In order to ensure that the emissions for both light and heavy duty vehicles are limited in real life, testing vehicles in real conditions of use with a minimum set of restrictions, boundaries and other driving requirements and not only in the laboratory is required, while so called "biased-driving" should be avoided.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 121 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Vehicles with traction batteries, including plugin hybrids and battery electric vehicles, contribute to the decarbonisation of the road transport sector and, when it comes to bidirectional charging, also to grid efficiency. In order to gain and increase consumer trust in such vehicles, they should be performant and durable. It is therefore important to require that traction batteries retain a good part of their initial capacity after many years of use. That is of particular importance to buyers of second hand electric vehicles to ensure that the vehicle will continue to perform as expected. Monitors of the battery state-of- health should therefore be required for all vehicles that use traction batteries. In addition minimum performance requirements for battery durability of passenger cars should be introduced, taking into account the UN Global Technical Regulation 2247. _________________ 47 United Nations Global Technical Regulation on In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Vehicles, UN GTR 22
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 139 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) It is important to grant Member States, national type-approval authorities and economic operators enough time to prepare for the application of the new rules introduced by this Regulation. The date of application should therefore be deferred. While for light duty vehicles the date of application should be as soon as technically possible, for heavy duty vehicles and trailers the date of application may be further delayed by two years, since the transition to zero- emission vehicles will be longer for heavy duty vehicles.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 158 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 42
(42) ‘real driving emissions’ or ‘RDE’ means the emissions of a vehicle under normal driving conditions and extended conditions as specified in Tables 1 and 2 of Annex III; for testing under extended conditions, no combination of these conditions at the same time is needed;
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 185 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
When verifying compliance with the exhaust emission limits, where the testing is performed in one of the extended driving conditions, the emissions shall be divided by the extended driving divider set out in Annex III.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 199 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8
8. The manufacturer shall prevent the possibility of exploiting vulnerabilities referred to in paragraph 7. When such a vulnerability is found, the manufacturer shall remove the vulnerability as quickly as possible, by software update or any other appropriate means.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 206 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) for ICEV and NOVC-HEV by declaring compliance with at least 2033 % lower emission limits than those set out in Annex I for gaseous pollutants and one order of magnitude lower emission limits for particle number emissions;
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 207 #

2022/0365(COD)

(b) for OVC-HEV by declaring compliance with at least 2033 % lower emission limits than those set out in Annex I for gaseous pollutants, one order of magnitude lower emission limits for particle number emissions and battery durability that is at least 10 percentage points higher than the requirements set out in Annex II;
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 208 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) for PEV by declaring battery durability that is at least 120 percentage points higher than the requirements set out in Annex II.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 211 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Manufacturers may designate vehicles as “Euro 7A vehicle” where those vehicles are equipped with adaptive control functions. The use of adaptive control functions shall be demonstrated to the type-approval authorities during type- approval and verified during the lifetime of the vehicle as set out in table 1, Annex IV.deleted
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 212 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Manufacturers may designate vehicles as “Euro 7G vehicle” where those vehicles are equipped with internal combustion engines with geofencing technologies. The manufacturer shall install a driver warning system on those vehicles to inform the user when the traction batteries are nearly empty and to stop the vehicle if not charged within 5 km from the first warning while on zero- emission mode. The application of such geofencing technologies may be verified during the lifetime of the vehicle.deleted
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 215 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Manufacturers may construct vehicles combining two or more of the characteristics referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 or 3 and designate them using a combination of symbols and letters such as “Euro 7+A”, “Euro 7+G”, “Euro 7+AG” or “Euro 7AG” vehicles.deleted
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 229 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. The OBFCM devices installed by the manufacturer in these vehicles shall be capable of communicating the necessary vehicle data they record via the OBD port and over the air, respecting the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation).
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 249 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. With effect from … [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Regulation including the applicaple corresponding Delegated and Implementing Acts], where a manufacturer so requests, the national approval authorities shall not refuse to grant EU emission type-approval or national emission type-approval for a new type of vehicle or engine, or prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of a new vehicle complying with this regulation.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 258 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. With effect from 21 July 2025month after entry into force of the corresponding Delegated and Implementing Acts, national authorities shall, in the case of new M1, N1 vehicles which do not comply with this Regulation consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of registration and shall, on grounds relating to CO2 and pollutant emissions, fuel and energy consumption or battery durability, prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of such vehicles.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 267 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. With effect from 1 July 202736 months after entry into force of the corresponding Delegated and Implementing Acts, national authorities shall, in the case of new M2, M3, N2, N3 vehicles and new O3, O4 trailers, which do not comply with this Regulation consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of registration and shall, on grounds relating to CO2 and pollutant emissions, fuel and energy consumption, energy efficiency or battery durability, prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of such vehicles.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 282 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. With effect from 21 July 2025month after the entry into force of the corresponding Delegated and Implementing Acts, the sale or installation of a system, component or separate technical unit intended to be fitted on an M1, N1 vehicle approved under this Regulation, shall be prohibited if the system, component and separate technical unit is not of type approved in compliance with this Regulation.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 289 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. With effect from 1 July 202736 months after entry into force of the corresponding Delegated and Implementing Acts, the sale or installation of a system, component or separate technical unit intended to be fitted on an M2, M3, N2, N3 vehicle approved under this Regulation, shall be prohibited if the system, component and separate technical unit is not type approved in compliance with this Regulation.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 328 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) setting out abrasion limits for tyre types in Annex I referring to the work performed in the UN World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP29) as a minimum requirement;
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 338 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EC) 715/2007 is repealed with effect from 1 July 2025. 21 months after entry into force of all corresponding Delegated and Implementing Acts.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 343 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Regulation (EC) 595/2009 is repealed with effect from 1 July 202736 months after entry into force of all corresponding Delegated and Implementing Acts.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 350 #

2022/0365(COD)

It shall apply from 1 July 2025After completion of all legal texts including Delegated and Implementing Acts, it shall apply 21 months later for M1, N1 vehicles and components and separate technical units for those vehicles, and from 1 July 202736 months later for M2, M3, N2, N3 vehicles and components and separate technical units for those vehicles and O3, O4 trailers.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 363 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1
Euro 7 exhaust emission limits for M1, N1 vehicles with internal combustion engine Pollutant M1, N1 Only for N1 Emission Emission emissions vehicles vehicles budget for budget for with power all trips less all trips less to mass ratio than 10 km than 10 km less than 35 for M1, N1 only for N1 kW/t vehicles vehicles with power to mass ratio less than 35 kW/t kW/t per km per km per trip per trip NOx in mg 60 75 6300 750 PM in mg 4.5 4.5 45 22,5 45 PN10 in # 6×1011 6×1011 6×1012 6×1012 CO in mg 500 630 25000 6300 THC in mg 100 130 15000 1300 NMHC in 68 90 680 340 900 mg mg NH3 in mg 20 20 2100 200 ______________________ 1. Measured in accordance with paragraph 5.3.2. of UN/ECE Regulation No 85 in the case of ICEVs and PEVs, or, in all other cases, measured in accordance with one of the test procedures laid down in paragraph 6 of UN Global Technical Regulation 21
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 368 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – table 1 – part 1
Euro 7 Minimum performance requirements (MPR) for battery durability for M1 vehicles Battery energy Start of life to 5 Vehicles more Vehicles up to based MPR years or 100 000 than 5 years or additional km whichever 100 000 km, and lifetime* comes first up to whichever comes first of 816 years or 16240 000 km OVC-HEV 80% 70% PEV 80% 70%
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 370 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – table 1 – part 2
Euro 7 Minimum performance requirements (MPR) for battery durability for M1 vehicles Range based Start of life to 5 Vehicles more Vehicles up to MPR years or 100 000 than 5 years or additional km whichever 100 000 km, and lifetime* comes first up to whichever comes first of 8 16 years or 16240 000 km km OVC-HEV PEV
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 381 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – table 1
Lifetime of vehicles, engines and pollution control systems Lifetime of M1, N1 and M2 N2, N3<16t, N3>16t, M3>7.5t vehicles, engines M3<7.5t: and replacement pollution control devices Main lifetime Up to 160 000 300 000 km or 8 700 000 km or 15 km or 8 years, years, whichever years, whichever whichever comes comes first comes first first Additional After main After main After main lifetime lifetime and up to lifetime and up to lifetime and up to 20 240 000 km or 106 375500 000 km 875 1 200 000 km years whichever comes first
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 497 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 3
3. Password managerAuthentication tools;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 500 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 15
15. Physical and virtual network interfaces;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 503 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 16
16. Operating systems not covered by class II;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 505 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 17
17. Firewalls, intrusion detection and/or prevention systems not covered by class II;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 509 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 18
18. Routers, modems intended for the connection to the internet, and switches, not covered by class II;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 511 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 19
19. Microprocessors not covered by class II;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 513 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 22
22. Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS) not covered by class II, such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS), computerised numeric controllers for machine tools (CNC) and supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA);
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 515 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 23
23. Industrial Internet of Things not covered by class II.
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 517 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 23 a (new)
23a. Operating systems for servers, desktops, and mobile devices;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 518 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 23 b (new)
23b. Hypervisors and container runtime systems that support virtualised execution of operating systems and similar environments;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 519 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 23 c (new)
23c. Public key infrastructure and digital certificate issuers;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 520 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 23 d (new)
23d. Secure elements;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 521 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 23 e (new)
23e. Hardware Security Modules (HSMs);
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 522 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 23 f (new)
23f. Secure crypto processors;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 523 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 23 g (new)
23g. Smartcards, smartcard readers and tokens;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 524 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 23 h (new)
23h. Industrial Internet of Things devices intended for the use by essential entities of the type referred to in [Annex I to the Directive XXX/XXXX (NIS2)];
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 525 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 23 i (new)
23i. Robot sensing and actuator components and robot controllers;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 526 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 23 j (new)
23j. Smart meters;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 527 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 23 k (new)
23k. 26. Smart home products, including smart home servers and virtual assistants;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 528 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 23 l (new)
23l. Smart security devices, including smart door locks, cameras and alarm systems;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 529 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 23 m (new)
23m. Smart toys and similar devices likely to interact with children;
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 530 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part I – point 23 n (new)
23n. Personal health appliances and wearables.
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 531 #

2022/0272(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part II
II 1. Operating systems for servers, desktops, and mobile devices; 2. Hypervisors and container runtime systems that support virtualised execution of operating systems and similar environments; 3. Public key infrastructure and digital certificate issuers; 4. Firewalls, intrusion detection and/or prevention systems intended for industrial use; 5. General purpose microprocessors; 6. Microprocessors intended for integration in programmable logic controllers and secure elements; 7. Routers, modems intended for the connection to the internet, and switches, intended for industrial use; 8. Secure elements; 9. Hardware Security Modules (HSMs); 10. Secure cryptoprocessors; 11. Smartcards, smartcard readers and tokens; 12. Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS) intended for the use by essential entities of the type referred to in [Annex I to the Directive XXX/XXXX (NIS2)], such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS), computerised numeric controllers for machine tools (CNC) and supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA); 13. Industrial Internet of Things devices intended for the use by essential entities of the type referred to in [Annex I to the Directive XXX/XXXX (NIS2)]; 14. Robot sensing and actuator components and robot controllers; 15. Smart meters.deleted
2023/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 68 #

2022/0219(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) The Instrument should also contribute to drive transformational change in the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, simultaneous to improving security in the European Union. These changes include building more resilient supply chains, growing the advanced manufacturing sector and exports, and enhancing technological innovation.
2023/02/13
Committee: AFETITRE
Amendment 98 #

2022/0219(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The Short Term Instrument should offset the complexity and risks associated with such joint actions, including common procurement, while allowing economies of scale in the actions undertaken by Member States to reinforce and modernise the European Technological and Industrial Base, increasing thereby the Union’s capacity resilience and security of supply. Incentivizing common procurement would also result into diminished costs in terms of administrative burdens, exploitation, maintenance and withdrawal of the systems.
2023/02/13
Committee: AFETITRE
Amendment 100 #

2022/0219(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The instrument should be accompanied by measures aimed strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base European defence industry ensuring a level playing field for suppliers of all Member States and with particular attention to the involvement of SMEs, start-ups and mid-caps in the value chain.
2023/02/13
Committee: AFETITRE
Amendment 128 #

2022/0219(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) In certain circumstances, it should be possible to derogate from the principle that contractors and subcontractors involved in a common procurement supported by the Instrument are not subject to control by non-associated third countries or non -associated third-country entities. In that context, a legal entity established in the Union or in an associated third country and controlled by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity may participate as contractor and subcontractor involved in the common procurement if strict conditions relating to the due diligence framework to identify, prevent, mitigate environmental and social risks, to the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, as established in the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy pursuant to Title V of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), including in terms of strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, are fulfilled.
2023/02/13
Committee: AFETITRE
Amendment 194 #

2022/0219(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) to replenish stocks, in particular the most urgent and critical defence products needs by the Union, mainly those created by the disruption caused by the urgent transfer of defence products to Ukraine, taking into account the work of the Defence Joint Procurement Task Force.
2023/02/13
Committee: AFETITRE
Amendment 200 #

2022/0219(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The objectives shall be pursued with an emphasis on strengthening and developing the Union defence industrial base to allow it to address in particular the most urgent and critical defence products needs, especially those revealed or exacerbated by the response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine, taking into account the work of the Defence Joint Procurement Task Force, increasing the strategic autonomy of the Union and strengthen its ability to protect its citizens.
2023/02/13
Committee: AFETITRE
Amendment 243 #

2022/0219(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The minimum level of the Union contribution attributed to each action will be set out in the work programme referred to in Article 11 of the present regulation. The level of the Union contribution attributed to a given action will increase from its minimum level in the following cases, which indicate common procurement of higher value: a) At least 10% of the estimated value of the common procurement contract is allocated to SMEs, as contractors or subcontractors, that meet the funding conditions specified in Article 8 of the present regulation; b) At least 15% of the estimated value of the common procurement contract is allocated to mid-caps, as contractors or subcontractors, that meet the funding conditions specified in Article 8 of the present regulation.
2023/02/13
Committee: AFETITRE
Amendment 253 #

2022/0219(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. The participating Member States shall provide to the Commission a notification from the procurement agent on the guarantees provided by a contractor or subcontractor involved in the common procurement that is established in the Union or an associated third country and controlled by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity. The guarantees and related provisions in the procurement contract shall be made available to the Commission upon request. The guarantees shall provide assurances that the involvement of the contractor or subcontractor involved in the common procurement fulfil strict conditions relating to the due diligence framework to identify, prevent, mitigate environmental and social risks and does not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States as established in the framework of the CFSP pursuant to Title V of the TEU, or the objectives set out in Article 3.
2023/02/13
Committee: AFETITRE
Amendment 264 #

2022/0219(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. When contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement use their assets, infrastructure, facilities and resources located or held outside the territory of the Member States or of the associated third countries, the commonly procured product shall meet the Union’s environmental, social, governance and ethics rules, as they are applied to the defence products manufactured in the European Union.
2023/02/13
Committee: AFETITRE
Amendment 331 #

2022/0219(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall provide, in particular, SMEs and mid-caps the information needed to allow and facilitate their participation in the common procurement process, including supporting instruments to reduce administrative burdens.
2023/02/13
Committee: AFETITRE
Amendment 145 #

2022/0212(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
46. Emphasises the need to increase funding for Western Balkan countries in the framework of the Instrument for Pre- Accession Assistance to support economic growth and employment and also as a geopolitical priority, especially in the context of Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, which resonated strongly across the region, but insists on the conditionality requirements regarding rule of law for every euro committed in the 2023 budget; in this context, calls on the Commission to use a share of the additional funding for the Erasmus+ programming for increased funding to institutions of higher education such as the College of Europe for the purpose of a new scholarship program for students of Western Balkan countries; believes that such a scholarship program would allow a new generation of students from this region to be trained in European studies and bring the Union and the Western Balkan closer together;
2022/09/29
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 153 #

2022/0162(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The Union and the Union bodies referred to in Articles 70 and 71 shall not raise loans within the framework of the budget.deleted
2023/02/20
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 239 #

2022/0162(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 139 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) it has been established by a final judgment or final administrative decision that the person or entity has created an entity in a different jurisdiction with the intent to circumvent fiscal, social or any other legal obligations including those related to working rights, employment and labour conditions, in the jurisdiction of its registered office, central administration or principal place of business;
2023/02/20
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 296 #

2022/0160(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Directive 2018/2001
Article 16d
By [three months from entry into force], until climate neutrality is achieved, Member States shall ensure that, in the permit-granting process, the planning, construction and operation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources, their connection to the grid and the related grid itself and storage assets are presumed as being in the overriding public interest and serving public health and safety when balancing legal interests in the individual cases, for instance, for the purposes of Articles 6(4) and 16(1)(c) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 9(1)(a) of Directive 2009/147/EC. and of other relevant provisions. Member States may restrictthe application of these provisions to certain parts of their territory as well as to certain types of technologies or to projects with certain technical characteristics in accordance with the priorities set in their national integrated energy and climate plans.
2022/09/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 221 #

2022/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) To allow for a uniform and transparent procedure to attain recognition as an Integrated Production Facility and Open EU Foundry, the recognition decision should be adopted by the Commission following the application by an individual undertaking or a consortium of several undertakings. To account for the importance of a coordinated and cooperated implementation of the planned facility, the Commission should take into account in its assessment the readiness of the Member State or Member States where the applicant intends to establish its facilities to support the set-up. Furthermore, when assessing the viability of the business plan, the Commission could take into account the overall record of the applicant. The Commission should consider the particular needs and possibilities of start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs when becoming an Integrated Production Facility or an Open EU Foundry. In light of the privileges attached to recognition as an Integrated Production Facility or Open EU Foundry, the Commission should monitor whether facilities that have been granted this status continue to comply with the criteria set out in this Regulation.
2022/10/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 21 #

2021/2180(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Believes that the principle of the rule of law and the risks for the Union budget in case of breaches require a holistic approach for the protection of European public money; considers that the bodies charged with ensuring the proper management of Union funds need to cooperate as effectively as possible; calls on all Member states who have not done so yet to participate in the European Public Prosecutors Office;
2022/01/25
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2021/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
— having regard to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted in September 2015 and in force as from 1 January 2016,
2021/10/06
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 45 #

2021/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Considers the decision-making for the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers as exemplary in combining a meaningful scrutiny role of proposals for mobilisation for both Council and Parliament, while ensuring timely democratic adoption; believes that such a model of decision-making should be extended to all EU programmes that foresee the confirmation of national implementation plans by EU authorities, including the recently proposed Social Climate Fund;
2021/10/06
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 107 #

2021/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Believes that gender mainstreaming should be part of a larger Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) mainstreaming that tracks the Unions efforts and progress in reaching these goals; calls on the Commission to integrate such SDG mainstreaming in the relevant provisions of the Financial Regulation;
2021/10/06
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 120 #

2021/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Believes that the Financial Regulation should provide clarification to the interpretation of TEU article 41 which stipulates that expenditure arising from operations having military or defence implications cannot be charged to the Union budget;
2021/10/06
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 121 #

2021/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Believes that, due to the budgetary implications of the decision, the Financial Regulation needs to establish a procedure to decide on the location of a decentralised agency; such a procedure should be based on objective criteria, safeguard Parliaments prerogatives as co- legislator, and avoid arbitrary modes of decision-making such as coin-flipping;
2021/10/06
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 71 #

2021/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that a net-zero emissions economy requires renewable energy to be deployed on an unprecedented scale; stresses that many MS are lagging behind in deploying the necessary renewable energy and infrastructure; further stresses that all MS should make utmost efforts to reach their full renewable energy potential; emphasises that if no further actions are taken to accelerate the deployment of offshore renewable energy (ORE), the EU will not be able to live up to its climate commitments;
2021/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 75 #

2021/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that a net-zero emissions economy requires renewable energy to be deployed on an unprecedented scale; emphasises that if no further actions are taken to accelerate the deployment of offshore renewable energy (ORE), the EU will not be able to live up to its climate commitments; believes that binding national renewable energy targets could be such an action;
2021/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 94 #

2021/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the competitive advantage of EUacross the EU for companies and technologies in the ORE sector; stresses the importance to maintain this competitive advantage; underlines the potential for exponential growth of the sector and its contribution to the EU economy, including technology and systems exports; stresses the importance of supporting R&D investments and build on innovative ORE technology industry system through cross border collaboration and partnership in Horizon Europe in order to facilitate and to support robust European value chains that are crucial for the twin transitions; while ensuring the swift uptake of the innovations developed in this field;
2021/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 98 #

2021/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Underlines the need to maintain a clean, competitive and sustainable supply chain for ORE in the European Union; therefore stresses the importance that suppliers apply the highest quality, health, safety and environmental standards according to European certification and standards determined in a dialogue process with all relevant stakeholders; further stresses the need to minimise transport costs in the supply chain; believes that public tenders should take these elements into consideration;
2021/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 110 #

2021/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the urgency of improving and expanding existing infrastructure to enable the increased flow of electricity from offshore sites to inland-based consumers; regrets that a number of Member States have not yet reached their 10 % electric interconnection target by 2020; and are lagging behind in building the adequate infrastructure, such as transmission lines to integrate and transport offshore electricity; supports the EU 2030 electricity interconnection target of 15 % by 2030, set in article 2 of regulation (EU) on the Governance of the Energy Union Climate Action; calls for the Commission to come up with a proposal that can secure a faster deployment of the interconnection target;
2021/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 172 #

2021/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Strongly believes that the EU and the MSs should support research into and the development of floating offshore wind, tidal, wave and current stations, which can be adapted to the different seabed conditions in Europe; in this respect also underlines the need to support research, development, scaling-up and commercialisation of decarbonising the entire value chain of ORE and of technologies using renewable energy sources such as offshore wind power to decarbonise other sectors and of sector coupling;
2021/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 218 #

2021/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Considers it of paramount importance to build a broad public consensus around ORE projects through the involvement of local actors to increase public acceptance of offshore wind and its adherent large infrastructures; calls for a transparent and meaningful involvement of coastal communities, including those situated in the most peripheral regions and islands, and other stakeholders in projects; stresses the importance to increase citizen’s trust into the ability of renewable energy to achieve energy independence and secure energy of supply; encourages the Commission and the MS to develop one-stop shops with streamlined information on financing possibilities for demonstration projects for break through ORE technologies;
2021/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 313 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
(9) The global warming potential over the whole life-cycle indicates the building’s overall contribution to emissions that lead to climate change. It brings together greenhouse gas emissions embodied in construction products with direct and indirect emissions from the use stage. A requirement to calculate the life- cycle global warming potential of new buildings therefore constitutes a first step towards increased consideration of the whole life-cycle performance of buildings and a circular economy. Therefore, the European Commission should provide a clear definition of the life-cycle approach.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 324 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
(12) The energy performance of buildings should be calculated on the basis of a methodology, which may be differentiated at national and regional level. That includes, in addition to thermal characteristics as well as useful floor area, other factors that play an increasingly important role such as heating and air- conditioning installations, application of energy from renewable sources, building automation and control systems, smart solutions, passive heating and cooling elements, shading, indoor air- quality, adequate natural light and design of the building. The methodology for calculating energy performance should be based not only on the season in which heating or air- conditioning is required, but should cover the annual energy performance of a building. That methodology should take into account existing European standards and where applicable internationally recognised standards, such as the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS). The methodology should ensure the representation of actual operating conditions and enable the use of metered energy to verify correctness and for comparability, and the methodology should be based on hourly or sub-hourly time- steps. In order to encourage the use of renewable energy on-site, and in addition to the common general framework, Member States should take the necessary measures so that the benefits of maximising the use of renewable energy on-site, including for other-uses (such as electric vehicle charging points), are recognised and accounted for in the calculation methodology.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 456 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 56
(56) Installers and builders are critical for the successful implementation of this Directive. Therefore, an adequate number of installers and builders should, through training and other measures, have the appropriate level of competence for the installation and integration of the energy efficient and renewable energy technology required. Member States should implement an early warning system to detect any possible delay of the implementation of the measures of this directive due to a shortage of skilled workers. Any delays that could occur due to a lack of skilled workers should be counted as exemption with regard to the application of possible penalties for delays of the non-application of the measurements of the directive.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 504 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. ‘zero-emission building’ means a building with a very high energy performance, as determined in accordance with Annex I, where the very low amount of energy still required is fully covered by energy from renewable sources mostly generated on-site, from a renewable energy community within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 [amended RED] or from a district heating and cooling system or distributed grid-based renewables, in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex III;
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 521 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. ‘nearly zero-energy building’ means a building with a very high energy performance, as determined in accordance with Annex I , which cannot be lower than the 2023 cost-optimal level reported by Member States in accordance with Article 6(2) and where the nearly zero or very low amount of energy required is covered to a very significant extent by energy from renewable sources, including energy from renewable sources produced on-site or nearby; or via grid-based renewables
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 543 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
8 a. "integrated district" means a district selected on the basis if an analysis of the building stock that takes into account the area-specific potentials for energy efficiency measures and that develops renovation road map templates for similar building types with the aim of a rapid, cost-efficient and mutually coordinated transformation of buildings and supply infrastructure;
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 618 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 45
45. ‘useful floor area’ means the area of the floor of a building needed as parameter to quantify specific conditions of use that are expressed per unit of floor area and for the application of the simplifications and the zoning and (re- )allocation rules; , taking into account existing national, European and internationally recognised standards;
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 663 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) an overview of the national building stock for different building types, construction periods and climatic zones , based, as appropriate, on statistical sampling and the national database for energy performance certificates pursuant to Article 19, an overview of market barriers and market failures and an overview of the capacities in the construction, energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors ;, including, among other factors, the capacity of companies in the construction sector, the estimated availability of construction materials, and the availability of skilled workers.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 670 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) a roadmap with nationally established targets and measurable progress indicators, with a view to the 2050 climate neutrality goal, in order to ensure a highly energy efficient and decarbonised national building stock and the transformation of existing buildings and building stock into zero-emission buildings by 2050;
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 714 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 8
8. Each Member State shall include in its integrated national energy and climate progress reports, in accordance with Articles 17 and 21 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, information on the implementation of the national targets referred to in paragraph 1, point (b) of this Article and the contribution of the building renovation plan to achieving the Member State's binding national target for greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Regulation (EU) .../… [revised Effort Sharing Regulation], the Union’s energy efficiency targets in accordance with Directive (EU)…/… [recast EED], the Union’s renewable energy targets, including the indicative target for the share of energy from renewable sources in the building sector in accordance with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 [amended RED], and the Union’s 2030 climate target and 2050 climate neutrality goal in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/1119. As well, as progress in combating the shortage of skilled workers, among others due to training initiatives.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 924 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In addition to the minimum energy performance standards established pursuant to paragraph 1, each Member State may establish minimum energy performance standards for the renovation of all other existing buildings. Measures to ensure the minimum energy performance standards should ensure that they do not lead to disproportionate price increases for tenants according to their income, or to the loss of property due to renovation requirements that are financially impossible to pay for private property owners or to unbearable financial burdens for non- profit property owners, public housing owners or housing cooperatives.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1209 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall put in place measures and financing to promote education and training to ensure that there is a sufficient workforce with the appropriate level of skills corresponding to the needs in the building sector. Furthermore, Member States ensure that skilled workers in the construction industry have access to applicable minimum wage regulations and that collective wage agreements are respected. The physical burdens of skilled workers in the construction industry should also to be taken into account in the area of national pension schemes.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 135 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) The Union is not able to produce enough renewable and low-carbon hydrogen to meet its decarbonisation goals. Imports of renewable and low- carbon hydrogen are needed for the rapid availability of large quantities of hydrogen catering for the Union’s demand, especially from neighbouring countries and regions such as Norway, Ukraine, North Africa and the Middle East. The certification and life cycle assessment methodology of LCF should also apply to imports. This will ensure that partner countries can easily identify the requirements of the Union for LCF to be certified as such, ensure market confidence, and foster transparent imports of LCF. By developing such a methodology, the Union can also take a leading role in developing global standards for LCF certification and strengthen its role as a global climate leader, using its climate diplomacy to develop mutually beneficial cooperation with exporting partners.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 138 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) In line with REPowerEU Plan the import of 10 million tons of renewable hydrogen in the Union by 31 December 2030 should be supported by the implementation of a Global European Hydrogen Facility based on a bidding process in order to enable the market ramp-up for renewable hydrogen, especially, in hard-to-decarbonise sectors with the highest greenhouse gas abatement potential. The bidding process should incentivise market-based efficient solutions and minimise the difference between procurement costs and resale revenues to be compensated with public funds.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 188 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
(35) Recognising the role they can play in decarbonizing the energy system, certain categories of citizen energy initiatives should be recognised in the natural gas market at the Union level as ‘citizen energy communities’. These communities should facilitate the use of renewable gas in the natural gas systemand should contribute to the decarbonisation of the natural gas system, as well as contribute to the reduction of carbon footprint. In order to provide them with an enabling framework, fair treatment, a level playing field and a well- defined catalogue of rights and obligations should be laid down which generally reflects the membership structure, governance requirements and purpose of citizen energy communities in Directive (EU) 2019/944.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 260 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 111
(111) The energy system integration strategy points out the importance of the coordinated planning and operation of the energy system in achieving the decarbonisation objectives. Therefore it is necessary to draw up a network development plan based on a joint scenario developed on a cross-sectoral basis. While still keeping separate sectorial plans for natural gas and hydrogen on the one hand and electricity on the other hand, infrastructure operators should work towards a higher level of integration taking into account system needs beyond specific energy carriers.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 264 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 113
(113) Providing information on infrastructure that can be decommissioned or repurposed within the network development plan may mean either leaving the infrastructure unused, dismantling it or using it for other purposes, such as hydrogen transport. The objective of this increased transparency on infrastructure takes into account that repurposed infrastructure is comparatively cheaper than newly built infrastructure and hence should enable a cost effective transition. Therefore, a joint network development plan of transmission system operators and hydrogen network operators should support the synergies between the natural gas and hydrogen networks and, by that, lead the way to a faster and more cost- efficient development of the hydrogen infrastructure.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 269 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 114
(114) In Member States where a hydrogen network will be developed, reporting on thethe network development ofplan hydrogen infrastructure should ensure that the construction of a hydrogen system is based on a realistic and forward-looking demand projections including potential needs from the perspective of the electricity system. If Member States decide to allow for dedicated charges as a means of co-funding new hydrogen infrastructure, the reportnetwork development plan should support the regulatory authority in its assessment of these charges. The report should be submitted to the regulatory authority on a regular basis to be decided by the regulatory authority. In light of the ramp-up character of the hydrogen market, a disproportionate and continuous sequencing of the reporting obligation should however be avoided.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 533 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a Global European Hydrogen Facility In order to support renewable hydrogen imports, the Commission shall implement a Global European Hydrogen Facility. The Global European Hydrogen Facility shall be tasked to support Member States in coordinating supply and demand via a competition-based bidding process and be open to all interested Member States. On the demand side, the Global European Hydrogen Facility shall provide prioritised access for customers in hard- to-decarbonise sectors with the highest greenhouse gas abatement potential.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 722 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 1
Article 44 (1) shall not prevent the operation of a combined transmission, LNG, storage and distribution system operator provided that the operator complies with Article 54 (1), or Articles 55 and 56, or Chapter IX . This shall also apply to the operation of a combined hydrogen transmission hydrogen distribution network operator.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 773 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 1
1. At least every two years , all transmission system operators and all hydrogen network operators shall submit to the relevant regulatory authority a ten- year network development plan based on existing and forecast supply and demand after having consulted all relevant stakeholders. There shall be at least one single network development plan for natural gas and hydrogen per Member State. Infrastructure operators, including LNG terminal operators, storage operators, hydrogen storage and terminal operators, distribution system operators as well as hydrogen, district heating infrastructure and electricity operators shall be required to provide and exchange all relevant information to the transmission system operators required for developing the single plan. That network development plan shall contain efficient measures in order to guarantee the adequacy of the natural gas and hydrogen systems and the security of supply , in particular the compliance with the infrastructure standards under Regulation (EU) 2017/1938. The ten-year network development plan shall be published and accessible on a website .
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 789 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) include information on infrastructure that can or will be decommissioned; and or repurposed for the transport of hydrogen, especially to rapidly deliver hydrogen to industrial customers in hard-to-decarbonise sectors with the highest greenhouse gas abatement potential and where no other more energy and cost efficient options are available;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 802 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(d a) include information on capacity needs, both in volume and duration, as negotiated between network users and hydrogen network operators;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 803 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(d b) identify investment gaps, in particular with respect to cross-border capacities;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 815 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(g a) be consistent with the Union-wide ten-year network development plan as set out in Article 29 and Article 43 of Regulation ... [recast Gas Regulation as proposed in COM(2021)xxx].
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 818 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 3
3. When elaborating the ten-year network development plan, the transmission system operator and the hydrogen network operator shall fully take into account the potential for alternatives to system expansion, for instance the use of demand response, as well asin particular decommissioning or repurposing of infrastructure as well as demand-side solutions not requiring new infrastructure, and expected consumption following the application of the energy efficiency first principle, trade with other countries and the Union-wide network development plan. The transmission system operator and the hydrogen network operator shall assess how to address, where possible, a need across electricity and gases systems including information on the optimal location and size of energy storage and power to gas assets , power to gas assets and hydrogen- ready plants. The hydrogen network operator shall include information on the location of industrial customers in hard- to-decarbonise sectors with the highest greenhouse gas abatement potential. The transmission system operator and hydrogen network operator shall make reasonable assumptions about the evolution of production, supply and consumption.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 833 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. The regulatory authority shall examine whether the ten-year network development plan covers all investment needs identified during the consultation process, and whether it is consistent with the most recent Union wide simulation of disruption scenarios carried out by the ENTSO for Gas under Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1938, with the regional and national risk assessments, the Union-wide ten-year network development plans referred to in Article 29 and Article 43 of Regulation ... [recast Gas Regulation as proposed in COM(2021) and the non-binding Union -wide ten-year network development plan ( Union -wide network development plan) referred to in Article 30(1), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 . If any doubt arises as to the consistency with the Union -wide network development plan, the regulatory authority shall consult ACER . The regulatory authority may require the transmission system operator or the hydrogen network operator to amend its ten-year network development plan.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 837 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. The regulatory authority shall take the examination of network development plan into account in its approval of dedicated charges within the meaning of Article 4 of [recast Gas Regulation as proposed in COM(2021)xxx].
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 838 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
7. In circumstances where the independent system operator or independent transmission operator or hydrogen network operators unbundled in accordance with the rules on the aforementioned operators, other than for overriding reasons beyond its control, does not execute an investment, which, under the ten-year network development plan, was to be executed in the following three years, Member States shall ensure that the regulatory authority is required to take at least one of the following measures to ensure that the investment in question is made if such investment is still relevant on the basis of the most recent ten-year network development plan:
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 842 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 7 – point a
(a) to require the transmission system operator or the hydrogen network operator to execute the investments in question;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 845 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 7 – point c
(c) to oblige the transmission system operator or the hydrogen network operator to accept a capital increase to finance the necessary investments and allow independent investors to participate in the capital.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 848 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Where the regulatory authority has made use of its powers under point (b) the first subparagraph, it may oblige the transmission system operator or the hydrogen network operator to agree to one or more of the following:
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 852 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
The transmission system operator or the hydrogen netwok operator shall provide the investors with all information needed to realise the investment, shall connect new assets to the transmission network and shall generally make its best efforts to facilitate the implementation of the investment project.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 862 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 52
Hydrogen network development reporting 1. Hydrogen network operators shall submit to the regulatory authority, at regular intervals as determined by that authority, an overview of the hydrogen network infrastructure they aim to develop. That overview shall in particular: (a) include information on capacity needs, both in volume and duration, as negotiated between network users and hydrogen network operators; (b) include information on the extent to which repurposed natural gas pipelines will be used for the transport of hydrogen; (c) be in line with the integrated national energy and climate plan and its updates, and with the integrated national energy and climate reports submitted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and support the climate- neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119. 2. Hydrogen storage and terminal operators shall provide and exchange all relevant information required for developing the overview with the hydrogen network operators. 3. The regulatory authority shall examine the overview. It shall take the overall energy-economic necessity of the hydrogen network into account in this examination as well as the joint scenario framework developed under Article 51 (2), point e). 4. The regulatory authority shall take the examination of the overview into account in its approval of dedicated charges within the meaning of Article 4 of [recast Gas Regulation as proposed in COM(2021)xxx]. 5. Hydrogen network operators shall publish on a regular basis a joint report on the development of the hydrogen system based on the overview submitted to the regulatory authority. They shall take the examination of the regulatory authority under paragraph 4 into account. 6. Member States may decide to apply the requirements pursuant to Article 51 to hydrogen network operators.Article 52 deleted
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 979 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) examining and providing an assessment of the overview submitted by hydrogen network operators on the development of hydrogen transport infrastructure in accordance with Article 52, taking the overall energy-economic necessity of the hydrogen network into account in this examination as well as the joint scenario framework under the Article 51 (2), point (e) on network development planning;deleted
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 981 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) taking the examination and assessment of the overview of the development of the hydrogen transport infrastructure as requested under point (gee) into account in its approval of dedicated charges within the meaning of Article 4 of [recast Gas Regulation as proposed in COM(2021) xxx].
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 984 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) monitoring investment plans of the transmission system operators and hydrogen network operators, and providing in its annual report an assessment of the investment plans of the transmission system operators and hydrogen network operators as regards their consistency with the Union -wide network development plan referred to in point (x) of Article 29 and Article 43 of [recast Gas Regulation as proposed in COM(2021) xxx] ; such assessment may include recommendations to amend those investment plans;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 998 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point dd
(dd) ensuring a transparent and efficient process for the setting up of the national network development plan in line with the requirements set out in Articles 51 and 52;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 999 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point ee
(ee) approving and amending the network development plan as referred to in Article 51;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 45 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) Methane (CH4), the main component of naturafossil gas, is second only to carbon dioxide in its overall contribution to climate change and is responsible for approximately a third of current warming. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in its Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) the finding that deep reductions in anthropogenic methane emissions are needed by 2030 to stay below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 46 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) Methane is a precursor gas for harmful ground-level ozone (O3) and contributes to air pollution; whereas air pollution is the single biggest environmental health risk in Europe1a, with ground-level ozone contributing to nearly 20 000 premature deaths every year2a; whereas tackling methane emissions is therefore not only an environmental and climate priority but also necessary to protect the health of EU citizens; _________________ 1a (World Health Organization, Ambient air pollution: a global assessment of exposure and burden of disease, 2016) 2a European Environment Agency, Air quality in Europe – 2020 report, p. 7);
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 47 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
(1 b) Methane emissions come from a wide range of sectors, namely agriculture, waste and energy, and that, once in the atmosphere, methane blends well with other gases, making it difficult to measure and report it; whereas uncertainty about methane emissions data is typically much greater compared to CO2 emissions when excluding forest and other land-use- related emissions; whereas recent studies have estimated that global anthropogenic fossil methane emissions are underestimated by about25 to 40 % 3a _________________ 3a Hmiel, B., Petrenko, V.V., Dyonisius, M.N. et al, ‘Preindustrial14CH4 indicates greater anthropogenic fossil CH4 emissions’, Nature, Vol. 578,2020, pp. 409-412, among others.)
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 48 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) On a molecular level, although methane remains in the atmosphere for a shorter period (10 to 12 years) than carbon dioxide (hundreds of years), its greenhouse effect on the climate is more significant and it contributes to ozone formation which is a potent air pollutant that causes serious health problems. The amount of methane in the atmosphere globally has risen sharply over the last decade. On a100-year timescale, methane has 29,8 times greater global warming potential than carbon dioxide and is 82,5 times more potent on a 20-year timescale. Methane emissions are therefore highly relevant to 2050 climate objectives. Therefore, in order to adequately capture the short-term climate forcing effects of methane, and thus accurately account for the climate impact, the use of a Global Warming Potential (GWP) value of methane over a 20-year time horizon(GWP20) is considered more appropriate than over a 100-year time. The amount of methane in the atmosphere globally has risen sharply over the last decade4a . _________________ 4a IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6, Table 7.15 at https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/downl oads/report/IPCC_AR6_WGI_FullReport. pdf.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 72 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Rules for accurate measurement, reporting and verification of methane emissions in the oil, gas and coal sectors, as well as for the abatement of those emissions, including through leak detection and repair surveys and restrictions on venting and flaring, should be addressed by an appropriate Union legal framework. Such a framework should contain rules to enhance transparency with regard to fossil energy imports into the Union, thus improving the incentives for a wider uptake of methane mitigation solutions across the globe. According to latest studies, not 98 % but only 91,1 % of methane is converted to carbon dioxide during flaring, .
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 73 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Rules for accurate measurement, reporting and verification of methane emissions in the oil, gas and coal sectors, as well as for the abatement of those emissions, including through leak detection and repair surveys and restrictions on venting and flaring and the protection of workers, including possible rules as regards, occupational exposure limits for methane gas, should be addressed by an appropriate Union legal framework. Such a framework should contain rules to enhance transparency with regard to fossil energy imports into the Union, thus improving the incentives for a wider uptake of methane mitigation solutions across the globe.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 76 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) Compliance with the obligations under this Regulation is likely to require investments by regulated operators and the costs associated with such investments should be taken into account in tariff setting, subject to efficiency principles. Investments should support and speed-up the environmental goals according to the Green Deal and are as well part of energy security to safeguard critical infrastructure. The required costs should not result in a disproportionate financial burden on end users and consumers. Vulnerable households should be protected from disproportionate financial burdens of the regulation. The application of the regulation should not lead to unproportional financial burden for consumers.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 78 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) Compliance with the obligations under this Regulation is likely to require investments by regulated operators and the costs associated with such investments should be taken into account in tariff setting, subject to efficiency principles. The required costs should not result in a disproportionate financial burden on end users and consumers. The measures set should take into account the principle of cost efficiency. Vulnerable households should be protected from disproportionate financial burdens of the regulation.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 80 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) Each Member State should appoint at least one competent authority to oversee that operators effectively comply with the obligations laid down in this Regulation and should notify the Commission about such appointment and any changes thereof. The competent authorities appointed should take all the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the requirements set out in this Regulation. Taking into account the cross-border character of energy sector operations and methane emissions, competent authorities should cooperate with each other and the Commission. In this context, the Commission and the competent authorities of the Member States should form together a network of public authorities applying this Regulation to foster close cooperation, with the necessary arrangements for exchanging information and best practices and allow for consultations. They should coordinate and publish at the website of the European Commission by 30 April of each year a consolidated activity report including recommendations for the previous calendar year.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 81 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) Each Member State should appoint at least one competent authority to oversee that operators effectively comply with the obligations laid down in this Regulation and should notify the Commission about such appointment and any changes thereof. The competent authorities appointed should be provided with sufficient financial and human resources by the Member States and should take all the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the requirements set out in this Regulation. The competent authority should establish a contact point. Taking into account the cross-border character of energy sector operations and methane emissions, competent authorities should cooperate with each other and the Commission. In this context, the Commission and the competent authorities of the Member States should form together a network of public authorities applying this Regulation to foster close cooperation, with the necessary arrangements for exchanging information and best practices and allow for consultations.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 82 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) In order to ensure the performance of their tasks, operators should provide the competent authorities with all assistance necessary. In addition, operators should take all the necessary actions identified by the competent authorities within the period determined by the competent authorities or any other period agreed with the competent authorities. Member States should implement an early warning system to detect any possible delay of the implementation of the measures of this directive due to a shortage of skilled workers. To improve the necessary skills of the workforce a fund could be set up by the Member states. Any such delay should be counted as exemption with regard to the application of possible penalties for delays of the non-application of the measurements of the Regulation.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 84 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The main mechanism available to the competent authorities should be inspections, including examination of documentation and records, emissions measurements and site checks. Inspections should take place regularly, on the basis of an appraisal of the environmental risk conducted by the competent authorities. Already established controlling mechanisms with the authorities should be taken into account. Best practice examples should be identified. In addition, inspections should be carried out to investigate substantiated complaints and occurrences of non-compliance and to ensure that repairs or replacements of components are carried out in accordance with this Regulation. Where they identify a serious breach of the requirements of this Regulation, competent authorities should issue a notice of remedial actions to be taken by the operator. Competent authorities should keep digital and non digital records of the inspections and the relevant information should be made available in accordance with Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council19 . _________________ 19 Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information and repealing Council Directive 90/313/EEC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003).
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 86 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The main mechanism available to the competent authorities should be inspections, including examination of documentation and records, emissions measurements and site checks. Inspections should take place regularly, on the basis of an appraisal of the environmental risk conducted by the competent authorities. In addition, inspections should be carried out to investigate substantiated complaints and occurrences of non-compliance and to ensure that repairs or replacements of components are carried out in accordance with this Regulation. Where they identify a serious breach of the requirements of this Regulation, competent authorities should issue a notice of remedial actions to be taken by the operator. Competent authorities should keep records of the inspections and the relevant information should be made available in accordance with Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council19 . _________________ 19 Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information and repealing Council Directive 90/313/EEC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003).
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 87 #

2021/0423(COD)

(14) In light of the proximity of some methane emission sources to urban or residential areas, natural or legal persons harmed by breaches of this Regulation should be able to lodge duly substantiated complaints with the competent authorities. In this context, the European Justice Portal should enable the submission of complaints and provide access to national authorities as well as information. Complainants should be kept informed of the procedure and decisions taken and should receive a final decision within a reasonable time of lodging the complaint.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 88 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) In light of the proximity of some methane emission sources to urban or residential areas, natural or legal persons harmed by breaches of this Regulation should be able to lodge duly substantiated complaints with the competent authorities. In this context, the European Justice Portal should enable the submission of complaints and provide access and information to national authorities. Complainants should be kept informed of the procedure and decisions taken and should receive a final decision within a reasonable time of lodging the complaint.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 101 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) Against this background, it is necessary to improve the measurement and quality of reported data of methane emissions, including on the main sources of methane emissions associated with energy produced and consumed within the Union. Moreover, the availability of source-level data and robust quantification of emissions should be ensured, thereby increasing the reliability of reporting as well as the scope for appropriate measures for mitigation. Research activity to improve measurement technology should be promoted in EU's funding programmes such as Horizon Europe.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 102 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) For measuring and reporting to be effective, oil and gas companies should be required to measure and report methane emissions by source, and via other comparable measurement methods to make aggregated data available to Member States in order for Member States to be able to improve the accuracy of their inventories reporting. In addition, effective verification of company reported data is necessary and, to minimise the administrative burden for operators, reporting should be organised on an annual basis.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 125 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
(44) Once production is halted and a mine is closed or abandoned, it continues to release methane, referred to as abandoned mine methane (AMM). These emissions typically occur at well-defined point sources, such as ventilation shafts or pressure-relief vents. With increased climate ambition and shifting energy production to less carbon-intensive energy sources, AMM emissions are likely to increase in the Union. It is estimated that even 10 years after mining is ceased, methane from non-flooded mines continues to be emitted at levels attaining approximately 40% of emissions recorded at the time of closure25 . Moreover, treatment of AMM remains fragmented due to different ownership and exploitation rights across the EU. Member States should thus establish inventories of closed and abandoned coal assets and, either them or the identified responsible party, should be required to install devices for measurement of methane emissions. Best practice examples should be identified and integrated in possible guidelines for the treating of AAM. _________________ 25 (2020) N. Kholod et al Global methane emissions from coal mining to continue growing even with declining coal production, Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 256, 120489
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 134 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
(54) As announced in the Communication on the EU Methane Strategy34 , the Union is committed to working in cooperation with its energy partners and other key fossil energy importing countries to tackle methane emissions globally and at European, national, regional and local level. Energy diplomacy on methane emissions has already yielded important outcomes. In September 2021, the Union and the United States announced the Global Methane Pledge, which represents a political commitment to reduce global methane emissions by 30% by 2030 (from 2020 levels), launched at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in November 2021 in Glasgow. Over one hundred countries have committed their support, representing nearly half of global anthropogenic methane emissions. The Global Methane Pledge includes a commitment to move towards using best available inventory methodologies to quantify methane emissions, with a particular focus on high emission sources. The European Commission should establish by 31 December 2025 a European Methane Reduction Roadmap including an impact assessment in order to reduce methane emissions by30 % by 2030 at EU and Member States level and to achieve methane neutrality by2050 at the latest for the EU energy, agriculture, waste and waste water sectorin line with the European Climate Law _________________ 34 COM(2020) 663 final
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 136 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57
(57) In parallel to continuing its successful diplomatic work to achieve such global commitments, the Union is further encouraging significant methane emissions abatement globally, and in particular in the countries supplying fossil energy to the Union. As 75 to 90% of the methane emissions associated with the EU energy consumption are emitted outside of the EU borders, European Commission should make allfossil fuel imports into the Union conditional on their compliance with EU regulations on MRV and LDAR and the rules on venting and flaring, applicable to the entire fossil fuels supply chain, up to and including production. This should be taken into account when developing and discussing new energy import contracts.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 141 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
(58) Therefore, importers of fossil energy to the Union should be required to provide Member States with information on measures related to measurement, reporting and mitigation of methane emissions undertaken by exporters, in particular the application of regulatory orand voluntary measures to control their methane emissions, including measures such as leak detection and repair surveys or measures to control and restrict venting and flaring of methane. TheIn addition, methane emissions should already be reduced at the upstream and midstream level, outside the EU. Less methane emissions imply less financial loss for the operator through the loss of their product. Operators have a crucial role in reducing methane emissions and should be encouraged to implement technical solutions for the overall methane reduction. When setting up measure aimed at reducing methane emissions outside of the EU the Commission should examine possible effects on the security of supply in line with relevant legislative provisions, such as Regulation (EU)2017/1938 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2017concerning measures to safeguard the security of gas supply and repealing Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 (Text with EEA relevance). levels of measurement and reporting set out in the information requirements applied to importers correspond to the ones to be required from Union operators in this Regulation, as outlined in Recitals 24 to 26 and 46. The information on measures to control methane emissions is not more burdensome than that required from Union operators.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 155 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down rules for the accurate measurement, reporting and verification of methane emissions in the energy sector for all the fossil energy consumed in the Union, as well as the abatement of those emissions, including through leak detection and repair surveys and restrictions on venting and flaring. This Regulation also lays down rules on tools ensuring reductions and transparency of methane emissions from imports of fossil energy into the Union.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 166 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) petrochemicals.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 193 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 b (new)
(41 b) ‘Site’ means an area restricted by physical or non-physical (functional) boundaries, containing oil, gas, and/or coal installations and equipment has or had specific operational functions such as pressure regulation/measurement station, compressor station etc.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 200 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘source’ means a component within a process or a geological structure that releases methane into the atmosphere whether intentionally or unintentionally, intermittently or persistently;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 211 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘specific emission factor’ means an emission factor derived from direct measurements with an appropriate method such as optical permanent or non- permanent gas Imaging, satellite technology, sensor technology based on measurement with a quantified minimum detection limit or engineering calculation;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 225 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17
(17) ‘leak detection and repair survey’ means a survey with the whole spectrum of suitable advanced technology and in the future developed innovative technology with a quantified minimum detection limit and confidence bound to identify sources of methane emissions, including leaks and unintentional venting;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 236 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22
(22) ‘routine flaring’ means flaring during the normal production of oil or fossil gas and in the absence of sufficient facilities or amenable geology to re-inject methane, utilise it on-site, process the gas, or dispatch it to a market;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 258 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41
(41) ‘importer’ means a natural or legal person established in the Union who, in the course of a commercial activity, places fossil energy from a third country on the Union market by means of a declaration for release for free circulation within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2013 laying down the Union Customs Code, or the person on whose behalf this declaration is made.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 265 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 a (new)
(41 a) ‘Energetic utilization’ describes the use of mine gas for energy production;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 266 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 c (new)
(41 c) ‘polluter pays principle’ means as defined in Article 2 2 [amended Protection of the environment through criminal law
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 267 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. When fixing or approving transmission or distribution tariffs or the methodologies to be used by transmission system operators, distribution system operators, LNG terminal operators or other regulated companies including where applicable underground gas storage operators, regulatory authorities shall take into account the costs incurred and investments made to comply with the obligations under this Regulationtaking also into account the costs spent for qualification measurements for skilled workers, insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable regulated operator.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 268 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. When fixing or approving transmission or distribution tariffs or the methodologies to be used by transmission system operators, distribution system operators, LNG terminal operators or other regulated companies including where applicable underground gas storage operators, regulatory authorities shall take into account the costs incurred and investments made to comply with the obligations under this Regulation including the polluter pays principle, insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable regulated operator.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 274 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Every three years, the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs linked to measurement, reporting and abatement of methane emissions for comparable projects and neccesssary qualification measurements.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 279 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities have adequate powers and reestablish a contact point, have adequate powers and resources including human ressources to perform the obligations set out in this Regulation.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 286 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The competent authorities shall cooperate with each other and with the Commission and as necessary with authorities of third countries, in order to ensure compliance with this Regulation. The Commission mayshall set up a network of competent authorities to foster cooperation, with the necessary arrangements for exchanging information and best practices and allow for consultations.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 291 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The competent authorities shall cooperate with each other and with the Commission and as necessary with authorities of third countries, in order to ensure compliance with this Regulation. The Commission may set up a network of competent authorities to foster cooperation, with the necessary arrangements for exchanging information and best practices and allow for consultations. The contact points established within the competent authorities shall support these activities.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 298 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The competent authorities shall carry out periodic inspections to check the compliance of operators or mine operators with the requirements set out in this Regulation. The first inspection shall be completed by … [18 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. Already established controlling mechanisms with the authorities and best practice examples should be identified and taken into account when carrying out the inspection.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 299 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The competent authorities shall carry out periodic inspections to check the compliance of operators or mine operators with the requirements set out in this Regulation. The first inspection shall be completed by … [18 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. Already established controlling mechanisms with the authorities should be taken into account. Best practice examples should be identified.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 301 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Where an inspection has identified a serious breach of the requirements of this Regulation, the competent authorities shall issue a notice of remedial actions to be undertaken by the operator or mine operator, with clear deadlines for these actions, as part of the report referred to in paragraph 5.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 312 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) to investigate substantiated complaints referred to in Article 7 and occurrences of non-compliance as soon as possible after the date the competent authorities become aware of such complaints or non-compliance and no later than 6 months after such date;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 318 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. Operators and mine operators shall take without delay all the necessary actions set out in the report referred to in paragraph 5 within the period determined by the competent authorities or any other period agreed with the competent authorities.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 319 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Operators and mine operators shall take all the necessary actions to ensure a high level of actions and reporting regarding the health and safety of workers.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 320 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Any natural or legal person which considers that it has suffered injury as a result of a breach of the requirements of this Regulation by operators or mine operators, may lodge a written complaint with the competent authorities. In this context, the European Justice Portal should next to the competent authorities enable the submission of complaints and provide access to national authorities as well as information.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 321 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Any natural or legal person which considers that it has suffered injury as a result of a breach of the requirements of this Regulation by operators or mine operators, may lodge a written complaint with the competent authorities. In this context, the European Justice Portal shall together with the competent authorities enable the submission of complaints and provide access and information to national authorities.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 335 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The complaints shall be duly substantiated and contain sufficient evidence of the alleged breach and of the injury resulting therefrom. The damages to be considered shall be specified.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 336 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Where it becomes apparent that the complaint does not provide sufficient evidence to justify pursuing an investigation, the competent authorities shall inform the complainant ofwithin a reasonable time but no later than one month. the reasons for their decision not to pursue an investigation.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 338 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Without prejudice to the rules applicable pursuant to national law, the competent authorities shall keep the complainant informed of the steps taken in the procedure and, where applicable, inform them of appropriate alternative forms of redress, such as recourse to national courts or any other national or international complaints procedure. A progress report should be accessible at the European Justice Portal.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 339 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Without prejudice to the rules applicable pursuant to national law, the competent authorities shall keep the complainant informed of the steps taken in the procedure and, where applicable, inform them of appropriate alternative forms of redress, such as recourse to national courts or any other national or international complaints procedure. A progress report shall be accessible at the European Justice Portal.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 347 #

2021/0423(COD)

1. Verifiers shall assess the conformity of the emissions reports submitted to them by operators or, mine operators or importers in accordance with this Regulation. They shall assess the conformity of the reports with the requirements laid down this Regulation and review all data sources and methodologies used in order to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy, in particular the following points:
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 348 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) any quality control or quality assurance systems applied by the operators or, mine operators or importers.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 370 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. Operators and, mine operators and importers shall provide the verifiers with all the assistance necessary to enable or facilitate the performance of the verification activities, notably as regards access to the premises and the presentation of documentation or records.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 376 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) aggregation of methane emissions data in accordance with appropriate statistical methods, notably on specific fossil gas supply chains into the Union to identify those where leakage potentially exceeds 3%;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 377 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) reporting of findings on major discrepancies between data sources, contributing to build more robust scientific methodologies.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 378 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) assistance to Member States with the identification andmonitoring of methane emissions from inactive wells and closed and abandoned underground coal mines
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 510 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Operators shall take all measures available to them to prevent and minimise methane emissions in their operations. Measures shall not be taken where this would result in a net increase in direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions as a result of implementing such measures.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 551 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall be repeated every three months or less for surveys complemented by more frequently deployed advanced equipment and monitoring methods that allow detection ensuring no amount of significant methane emissions goes undetected and continue unabated.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 569 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. In carrying out the surveys, operators shall use devices that allow detection of loss of methane from components of 500 parts per million or more.one or more devices under point a, b, c
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 573 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point a (new)
(a) devices that allow detection of loss of methane from components of 500 parts per million or more;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 574 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b (new)
(b) devices with the whole spectrum of suitable advanced technology and in the future developed innovative technology with a quantified minimum detection limit and confidence bound. such as optical permanent or non-permanent gas imaging, satellite technology, sensor, technology, trucks drones or engineers calculation;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 575 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point c (new)
(c) devices using the alternative methodology which is demonstrated to the competent authority to reduce emissions at least as much as the methodologies in point (a) at their prescribed frequencies. The alternative methodology may be applied at different frequencies than the default ones or may be effectively continuous.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 577 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Research capacities to develop more precise technology to detect methane leakage and to reduce deployment of human ressources and costs for the operators or the third party service provider shall be encouraged with financial incentives and the emphasis of current EU-research programmes such as Horizon Europe.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 608 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Safety and technical considerations that do not allow immediate action, as referred to in the second subparagraph, shall be limited to taking into account safety to personnel and humans in proximity, environmental impacts, concentration of methane loss, accessibility to component, availability of replacement of the component. It shall be possible to perform repair based on the availability of skilled workforce when a greater reduction in the total methane loss from a distribution grid can be achieved by repair measures elsewhere in the grid with the available personnel and technical capabilities. Environmental impact considerations may include instances whereby repair could lead to a higher level of methane emissions than in the absence of the repair.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 636 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall survey components that were found to be emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane during any of the previous surveys as soon as possible after the repair carried out pursuant to paragraph 4, and no later than 15 days thereafter to ensure that the repair was successful. When continuous technologies are used, the repair is determined to be validated if no emissions are detected following the repair.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 670 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 9
9. Member States shall ensure that certification, accreditation schemes or equivalent qualification schemes, including suitable training programmes, and qualified instructors are available for service providers with respect to the surveys.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 767 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Equipment that vent, for which an alternative that does not vent exists, shall be replaced with the latter within reasonable time but not less than one 5 years after the application of the regulation.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 928 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Methane concentration measurements shall be taken in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and at least on an hourly basis from all elements listed in part 1(vi) of Annex VII which were found to emit methane. If measurements on specific emitting areas have shown no methane emissions for 5 consecutive years, an investigation can be conducted to determine under what circumstances further monitoring can be reduced or waived.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 940 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
The measurement equipment must operate for more than 90% of the period for which it is used to monitor the emissions, excluding downtime taken for re- calibration. The areas were safety-relevant degassing devices, e.g. vent hoods (Protegohaube) are operated may face exceptions in terms of quater annually intervals.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 945 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The reports shall cover the last available calendar year and include the elements set out in Part 3 of Annex VII. If a controlling mechanism with the authority is already successfully established it shall be taken into account its best practice examples.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 959 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. Venting and flaring from equipment referred to in Article 25(2) shall be prohibited from 1 January 2030, unless utilisation or mitigation is not technically feasible or risks endangering environmental safety or safety of operations or personnel. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 25, mine operators or Member States shall demonstrate the necessity to opt for venting or flaring instead of utilisation or mitigation. For closed coal mines:
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 960 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Capturing methane by degassing shall be possible.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 961 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. The use of safety-relevant degassing devices, e.g. vent hoods (Protegohaube), may continued to be operated.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 962 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. The use of mine gas as an energy resource shall not be affected by the scope of application of the regulation.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 963 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 d (new)
2 d. Impoundment of mine water to reduce methane emissions shall be allowed under the Regulation.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 971 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Where importers fail to provide the information set out in Annex VIII due to lack of cooperation by the other contracting parties, they shall demonstrate to the competent authorities of the importing Member State that all reasonable efforts have been undertaken to acquire the information.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 979 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall make the information available in accordance with Article 28 and inform the competent authorities.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 988 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By 31 December 2025, or earlier if the Commission considers that sufficient evidence is available, the Commission shall examine the application of this Article,stablish a performance standard of maximum methane emissions intensity on all fossil gas and oil imports considering in particular:
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 989 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) the security of supply and the level playing field implications in case of possible additional obligations, including mandatory measures such as methane emission standardssecurity of supply according to the current situation, and by taking into account the relevant legislative provisions such as Regulation (EU)2017/1938 of the European Parliament and orf targets, taking into account the oil, gas and coal sectors separately.he Council of 25 October 2017concerning measures to safeguard the security of gas supply and repealing Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 (Text with EEA relevance.);
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 990 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) the technical level and possibilities of technological support;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 991 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)
(d b) the level playing field implications in case of the additional obligations, including mandatory measures such as methane emission standards or targets, taking into account the oil, gas and coal sectors separately.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1002 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. By … [18 months after the date of entry into force of the Regulation] the Commission shall establish and maintain a methane transparency database organised by countries, companies, and quantities of gas, coal and oil imported containing the information submitted to it pursuant to Article 27 and Articles 12(11), 16(3), 18(4), 20(7), 23(2) and 25(5).
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1005 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii a (new)
(ii a) whether it has signed the Global Methane Pledge;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1008 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
By … [two years after the date of entry into force of the Regulation], the Commission shall establish a global methane monitoring tool based on satellite data and input from several certified data providers and services, including the Copernicus component of the EU Space Programme and the European Environment Agency.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1009 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The tool shall inform the Commission’s bilateral dialogues with respect to methane emissions policies and measures. Where the tool identifies a new major emission source, the Commission shall alert the relevant country with a view to promoting awareness and remedial actions. , if needed, shall offer technical support to ensure fast remedial actions. The alert shall be published and linked with follow-up actions on the European Commission website.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1010 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The tool shall inform the Commission’s bilateral dialogues with respect to methane emissions policies and measures. Where the tool identifies a new major emission source, the Commission shall alert the relevant country with a view to promoting awareness and remedial actions. It shall offer technical support to ensure fast remedial actions when needed.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1012 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented.:
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1013 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented including the polluter pays principle.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1014 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)
(a) lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1015 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point b (new)
(b) guarantee that national regulatory authorities (NRAs) have adequate access to methane emissions data, preferably direct unlimited access to all data reported to the IMEO or at least to all data referring to entities operating in their legal domain of responsibility. In providing such access, data must be traceable, trustworthy, attributable to pathways, flows, and entities, internationally consistent and timely.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1016 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive, EU-wide comparable and may include:
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1032 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point l a (new)
(l a) failure of importers to ensure monitoring and reporting, leak detection and repair, and the ban on routine venting and flaring, in accordance with Article 27 bis;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1054 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. A database with the the whole range of suitable advanced technology with a quantified minimum detection limit and confidence bound to identify sources of methane emissions, including leaks and unintentional venting should be created by the Commission until the 31. December 2024. This Database should basis and be extended to in the future developed innovative technology and updated and published annually.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1055 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 a (new)
Article 33 a 2a. A database with the the whole range of suitable advanced technology with a quantified minimum detection limit and confidence bound to identify sources of methane emissions, including leaks and unintentional venting should be created by the Commission until the 31. December 2024. This Database shall be extended to upcoming developed innovative technology and it shall be updated and published annually.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 2 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the draft budget for 2022 as the first general budget with full implementation of the MFF Agreement, with the highest share of climate-relevant EU expenditure to date and a significant contribution to the EU’s digital transition; underlines the importance of ensuring sufficient funding in order to contribute to the twin transition towards the achievement of the 2030 energy and climate targets and climate-neutrality by 2050; considers that the budget should fully align with the updated New Industrial Strategy; stresses that 2022 should be a year for boosting a rapid recovery for a resilient Europe;
2021/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 6 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recalls its resolution of 16 September 2020 on the draft Council decision on the system of own resources of the EU; calls on Commission to ensure timely implementation of New Own resources as agreed in the Interinstitutional agreement of16 December 2020;
2021/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 9 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Reminds of the crucial role of strategic foresight and importance of the evidence based anticipatory policy making;
2021/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 11 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Reminds that ambitious policies in pathway to climate neutrality require significant investments in research and innovation and in this regard regrets recent Council cuts in allocations to Horizon Europe for 2022;
2021/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 13 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Welcomes the Commissions ambition to strengthen Union competitiveness, strategic autonomy and resilience and in this context recalls the success of the European Battery Alliance that in line with EGD, Circular Economy Action Plan and New Industrial Strategy aims to contribute to clean and digital transition by creating a competitive, circular, sustainable and safe value chain for batteries, crucial for future low- emissions mobility and energy storage and can, therefore, serve as a good example;
2021/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 15 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1 e. Stresses the importance of achieving the biodiversity spending level of 10 % and a climate mainstreaming spending level of 30 % agreed under the 2021-2027 MFF ; stresses that clear eligibility criteria and comprehensive methodology for defining and tracking relevant climate and biodiversity expenditure in line with the ‘do no harm’ principle are necessary, together with the corresponding correction measures, and the proofing mechanism to identify potential harmful impacts of Union actions on biodiversity and climate;
2021/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 15 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the Union budget must be equipped with the tools to enable it to respond to multiple crises simultaneously; reiterates Parliament’s view that the 2022 budget should play a pivotal role in ensuring a positive and tangible impact on citizens’ lives; against this background, supports increases to boost sustainable investment with a particular focus on SMEs, strengthen efforts towards the socially just green and digital transitions, give fresh opportunities to young people in particular, build a strong European Health Union; reinforces, further, priorities in the fields of security, migration, fundamental rights, while acknowledging the recent deteriorating situation in external policy and humanitarian aid and the need to be able to react swiftly to the upcoming challenges;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 16 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1 f. Calls for addressing the social, economic, energy and environmental impacts of the transition whilst maintaining and expanding employment opportunities in the affected territories in order to avoid social exclusion; points, in this respect, to the role of the Just Transition Fund in addressing societal, socio-economic, technological and environmental impacts on workers, sectors and communities adversely affected by the transition from coal and carbon dependence; calls for securing workers’ rights, reducing of the energy poverty and avoiding deepening of inequalities;
2021/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 18 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1 g. Underlines the important role that SMEs, microenterprises and start-ups play in the recovery while maintaining employment and growth and calls on Union and Member States to ensure stronger support for SMEs and start-ups and to further reduce their administrative burden; underlines that SMEs are an essential part of the European economy and stresses the need to create a SMEs- friendly business environment and support SMEs cluster and network; Calls for the need for sufficient financial resources in the SME window under InvestEU;
2021/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 19 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 h (new)
1 h. Underlines the need to reform the European industry and hard-to-abate sectors in order to achieve a competitive and sustainable Union and its climate goals; stresses, therefore, the need for sufficient funding for programmes supporting these goals, innovative solutions and breakthrough technologies such as Horizon Europe, CEF, InvestEU and the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 (FCH 2) Joint Undertaking;
2021/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 20 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1 i. Insists on the importance of increased investments in digitalisation and digital connectivity to clearly define 2030 digital target and tackle challenges related to reducing the digital divide and digital literacy, cybersecurity, free flow of data, safety, liability and artificial intelligence;
2021/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 70 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Is concerned by the severity of natural catastrophes in the summer of 2021, including the floods in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Austria, with a high number of human casualties; is concerned that the resources of the Solidarity Fund might not be sufficient to cover the financial needs following the upcoming applications for deployment by the national authorities of the affected Member states; expects the Commission to make use of all options to ensure sufficient funding, including a frontloading of future annual budgets; invites the Commission to seize the opportunity of the upcoming MFF revision to propose an increase of the EUSF envelope for the remainder of the MFF;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 73 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. calls on the Commission to provide financial resources for a European network of trade-union linked national advisory networks for short-term migrant, posted and seasonal workers that supplements other channels of support for this target group; believes that trade union representatives are closer to the ground and more accessible for most workers than official authorities;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 76 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that youth remains an overarching priority for the Union budget; reinforces therefore funding to meet increasing demand for the Erasmus+ programme by a total amount of just over EUR 137 million, as a 5% increase represents an additional 40,000 mobility exchanges; furthermore increases the European Solidarity Corps by EUR 5 million as the economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic should not adversely affect support for the youth; welcomes the Commission Presidents’ announcement to come up with a new programme that will help these young Europeans to find temporary work experience in another Member State; asks the Commission provide additional information on the budget and a timeline for the proposal as soon as possible;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 116 #

2021/0227(BUD)

38. Stresses the importance of a progressive framing of the Union’s common security and defence policy; underlines the importance of enhancing European cooperation in defence matters since it not only makes Europe and its citizens safer, but also leads to a cost reduction; calls for increased funding for the European Defence Fund and for military mobility in order to fully foster an innovative and competitive defence industrial base that will contribute to the much-needed strategic autonomy of the Union; reminds that the purpose of European defence cooperation is to create syerngies to avoid double spending in member states; invites the Commission to report to Council and Parliament about national spendings that have been avoided as a consequence of European spending;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 142 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new)
45 a. Calls for sufficient funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in 2022, in recognition of its essential role at contributing to regional stability at a time of political uncertainty in the region and in view of the growing needs of Palestine refugees;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 172 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 – point k
k) reminds that following the 2018 Bureau decision on the General Expenditure Allowance (GEA), subsequent plenary decisions have been taken and therefore reiterates its demands to the Bureau to introduce changes to the rules governing the GEA by the end of 2021; instructs the Bureau to change the necessary rules to enable Members that wish to do so to transfer part of their General Expenditure Allowance (GEA) to the Parliamentary Assistance Allowance; believes that this would improve accountability of expenditure, would be budgetary neutral, and would allow Members to cope with the increasing workload;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 173 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 – point k a (new)
k a) Highlights the need to revisit Parliaments HR policy in order to allow the institution to make use of expertise acquired by all Parliament staff; believes that it is therefore necessary to change the rules to enable all categories of staff, including Accredited Parliamentary Assistants, to participate in internal competitions and to establish HR development schemes that will allow Parliament to keep the expertise of these categories at the service of the Institution;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 114 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) The CBAM seeks to replace these existing mechanisms by addressing the risk of carbon leakage in a different way, namely by ensuring equivalent carbon pricing for imports and domestic products. To ensure a gradual transition from the current system of free allowances to the CBAM, the CBAM should be progressively phased in while free allowances in sectors covered by the CBAM are phased out. In order to make the CBAM retrievable, there will be a two- year review period in addition to the transitional period followed by a report of the Commission. After positive assessment, the reduction of free allocation should be implemented by applying a factor to free allocation for CBAM sectors, while the CBAM is phased in. This percentage (CBAM factor) should be equal to 100 % during the transitional and the review period between the entry into force of [CBAM Regulation] and 2027, 85% in 2028, 70% in 2029, 55% in 2030, 40% in 2031, 30% in 2032, 20% in 2033, 10% in 2034 and will reach 0 % by the end of 2035. The combined and transitional application of EU ETS allowances allocated free of charge and of the CBAM should in no case result in more favourable treatment for Union goods compared to goods imported into the customs territory of the Union.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 125 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) The CBAM seeks to replace these existing mechanisms by addressing the risk of carbon leakage in a different way, namely by ensuring equivalent carbon pricing for imports and domestic products. The CBAM should ensure an integrated approach between imports dynamics, the internal market development and the exports. To ensure a gradual transition from the current system of free allowances to the CBAM, the CBAM should be progressively phased in while free allowances in sectors covered by the CBAM are phased out. The combined and transitional application of EU ETS allowances allocated free of charge and of the CBAM should in no case result in more favourable treatment for Union goods compared to goods imported into the customs territory of the Union.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 147 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) As an instrument to prevent carbon leakage and reduce GHG emissions the CBAM should ensure that imported products are subject to a regulatory system that applies carbon costs equivalent to the ones that otherwise would have been borne under the EU ETS. The CBAM is a climate measure which should prevent the risk of carbon leakage and support the Union’s increased ambition o, resulting in a carbon cost equalization between national products and imported. The CBAM is a climate measure which should support increased ambition on the reduction of emissions in the Union in line with the European Green Deal and the European cClimate mitigationLaw and it should prevent the risk of carbon leakage, while ensuring WTO compatibility.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 227 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
(42) The system should allow operators of production installations in third countries to register in a central database and to make their verified embedded GHG emissions from production of goods available to authorised declarants. An operator should be able to choose not to haveensure transparency in the access of information, namely indicating its name, address and contact details in the central database made accessible to the public.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 256 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 a (new)
(50 a) The full effectiveness of the CBAM in tackling the carbon leakage risk both on the EU market and on export markets should be assessed and positively verified through a strong monitoring of the impacts on EU businesses, with a view to modify the present legislation, if necessary.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 269 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
(52) The Commission should evaluate the application of this Regulation before the end of the transitional period and report to the European Parliament and the Council. The report of the Commission should in particular focus on the impact on competitiveness of EU downstream industry and its synchronisation with the technological perspectives and maturities, concerning namely the new clean energy alternatives such as the availability of cost-competitive green hydrogen. The report should also evaluate the possibilities to enhance climate actions towards the objective of a climate neutral Union by 2050. The Commission should, as part of that evaluation, initiate collection of information necessary to possibly extend the scope to indirect emissions, as well as to other goods and services at risk of carbon leakage, and to develop methods of calculating embedded emissions based on the environmental footprint methods47 . __________________ 47Commission Recommendation 2013/179/EU of 9 April 2013 on the use of common methods to measure and communicate the life cycle environmental performance of products and organisations (OJ L 124, 4.5.2013, p. 1).
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 278 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52 a (new)
(52 a) At the end of the first year after the transition period of this Regulation, the Commission should present a report, with the possibility of being accompanied by a legislative proposal, and in accordance with WTO rules, to ensure the competitiveness of the products that are exported outside the EU.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 289 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55 a (new)
(55 a) To support least developed countries' efforts towards the decarbonisation of their manufacturing industries, financial support should be provided, including through reinforcing climate spending in the Union budget’s Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance III established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1529 of the European Parliament and of the Council and the relevant geographic and thematic programmes of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument established by Regulation(EU) 2021/947 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 292 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55 b (new)
(55 b) The implementation of CBAM will be key for achieving the climate targets of the Paris Agreement. In this context the Green Climate Fund (GCF) will also contribute to support developing countries raise and realize their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ambitions towards low-emissions, climate- resilient pathways.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 301 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes a carbon border adjustment mechanism (the ‘CBAM’) for addressing greenhouse gas emissions embedded in the goods referred to in Annex I, upon their importation into the customs territory of the Union, in order to ensure a level playing field to preserve the competitiveness of EU industries, and thus to prevent the risk of carbon leakage.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 313 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. The mechanism willshould progressively become an alternative to the mechanisms established under Directive 2003/87/EC to prevent the risk of carbon leakage, notably the allocation of allowances free of charge in accordance with Article 10a of that Directive, if it has proven to be effective to prevent the risk of carbon leakage both for imports into or exports from the customs territory of the Union.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 358 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. The Union may pursue complementary approaches to CBAM through cooperation and dialogue with third countries, with a view to conclude agreements on open, multilateral and cooperative approaches to tackle carbon leakage and achieve the deep decarbonisation of energy intensive industries, including through non-pricing policies. The introduction of CBAM and the proposal to increase cooperation and dialogue with third countries may actively contribute to tackle climate challenges at international level.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 420 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The authorised declarant shall keep records of the documentation, certified by an independent person, verifier accredited pursuant article 18 of this Regulation. The accreditation will be required to demonstrate that the declared embedded emissions were subject to a carbon price in the country of origin of the goods and keep evidence of the proof of the actual payment for that carbon price which should not have been subject to an export rebate or any other form of compensation on exportation.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 461 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall assist the competent authorities, establishing clear and simplified rules and procedures, in carrying out their obligations under this Regulation and coordinate their activities.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 463 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall provide enterprises, especially SMEs, with technical advice and assistance in order to facilitate their adaptation to the obligations laid down in this Regulation.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 464 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 b (new)
The Commission shall set up an expert group representing the competent authorities in order to exchange information and best practices on the application of this Regulation.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 482 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The information in the database referred to in paragraph 2 shall be confidentialmade available to the public, unless it is proven that it is business confidential according to the relevant EU legislation.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 485 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall establish a central database accessible to the public containing the names, addresses and contact details of the operators and the location of installations in third countries in accordance with Article 10(2). An operator may choose not to have its name, address and contact details accessible to the public.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 512 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) the declarant has repeatedly failed to comply CBAM's obligations under article 26 and was not involved in practices of circumvention under Article 27.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 617 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. Practices of circumvention include situations where a change in the pattern of trade in relation to goods included in the scope of this Regulation, whether slightly modified or not, stems from a practice, process or work that has insufficient due cause or economic justification other than avoiding obligations as laid down in this Regulation and consist in replacing those goods with slightly modified products, which are not included in the list of goods in Annex I but belong to a sector included in the scope of this Regulationor undermining their effects, including on overall GHG emissions and on prices of the like products.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 620 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The practice, process or work referred to in the first subparagraph include, inter alia: (a) the slight modification of the product concerned to make it fall under customs codes which are normally not subject to the obligations of this Regulation, provided that the modification does not alter its essential characteristics; (b) false declarations as to the identity of the producer of the product concerned or of the nature of the product concerned or the production process involved in making it; (c) the consignment of the product concerned via third countries to which no or more favourable obligations apply; (d) the reorganisation by exporters or producers of their patterns and channels of sales in order to eventually avoid obligations as laid down in this Regulation, or undermine their effects, including on overall GHG emissions and on prices of the like products, for instance via practices of resource shuffling. For the purposes of this sub-point, resource shuffling shall be defined as any practice, process or work that that have insufficient due cause or economic justification other than avoiding obligations as laid down in this Regulation, or undermining their effects, without delivering environmental benefits on global GHG emissions; (e) in the circumstances indicated in paragraph 2, the assembly of parts by an assembly operation in the Union or a third country; (f) any other measure to eventually avoid or evade obligations as laid down in this Regulation, or undermine their effects, including on overall GHG.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 657 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Before the end of the transitional period, and every five years, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Regulation. The report shall contain, in particular, the assessment of the possibilities to further extend the scope of embedded emissions to indirect emissions and to other goods at risk of carbon leakage than those already covered by this Regulation, as well as an assessment of the governance system. It shall also contain the assessment of the possibility to further extend the scope to embedded emissions of transportation services as well as to goods further down the value chain and services that may be subject to the risk of carbon leakage in the future. An in-depth assessment should be made of the impact on competitiveness of the EU downstream industry and the maturity of new technologies that are crucial to ensure it.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 668 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. At the end of the first year after the transitional period of this Regulation and to ensure a level playing field for the EU production destined to the export, of the sectors covered by the scope of Annex I of this Regulation, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a report, if necessary accompanied by legislative measures, on the impact of EU exports of those sectors in the global markets and shell considering an export adjustment mechanism that equalize the costs of CO2 with the different pricing schemes of the third countries. Such measures shall comply the WTO rules.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 687 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The above-mentioned installations shall benefit from free allocation in reduced amounts, until the full effectiveness of the CBAM in tackling the carbon leakage risk both on the EU market and on export markets is assessed and positively verified.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 78 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
(29) Further incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using cost- efficient techniques should be provided. To that end, the free allocatCO2 emissions of emission allowances to stationary installations from 2026 onwards should be conditional on investments in techniques to increase energy efficiency and reducerecipients of free allowances will be brought inline with the EU's annual climate targets on the basis of 2026 (linear on the basis of 1990 to -55% in 2030 and -100% in 2050). Installations are excluded from the modification of definitions and system boundaries of emxissions. Ensuring that this is focused on larger energy users would result in a substantial reduction in burden for businesses with lower energy use, which may be owned by small and medium sized enterprises or micro-enterprises. [Reference to be confirmed with the revised EED]. The relevant delegated acts should be adjusted accordinglyting product benchmarks under the condition that the operators commit themselves to investments in decarbonisation measures inline with the afore-mentioned climate targets in a binding way. For installations that do not meet the annual CO2 reduction targets, the amount of free allocation of emission allowances should vary according to the implementation of a duly established climate-neutrality plan.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 82 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
(30) The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), established under Regulation (EU) […./..] of the European Parliament and of the Council51 , is an alternative to free allocation to address the risk of carbon leakage. To the extent that sectors and subsectors are covered by that measure, they should not receive free allocation. However, a transitional phasing-out of free allowances is needed to allow producers, importers and traders to adjust to the new regime. The reduction of free allocation should be implemented by applying a factor to free allocation for CBAM sectors, while the CBAM is phased in. Sufficient safeguards should nevertheless be provided for the products intended for exports and their producers. This percentage (CBAM factor) should be equal to 100 % during the transitional period between the entry into force of [CBAM Regulation] and 2025, 90 % in 2026 and should be reduced by 10 percentage points each year to reach 0 % and thereby eliminate free allocation by the tenth year. The relevant delegated acts on free allocation should be adjusted accordingly for the sectors and subsectors covered by the CBAM, taking into account the need to maintain free allowances for the products that are exported to the third countries not having carbon-pricing mechanisms similar to the ETS or similar or equivalent to EU ETS . The free allocation no longer provided to the CBAM sectors based on this calculation (CBAM demand) must be auctioned and the revenues will accrue to the Innovation Fund, so as to support innovation in low and zero carbon technologies, carbon capture and utilisation (‘CCU’), carbon capture and geological storage (‘CCS’), renewable energy and energy storage, in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change and respecting the rules set in State Aid Guidelines. Special attention should be given to projects in CBAM sectors. To respect the proportion of the free allocation available for the non- CBAM sectors, the final amount to deduct from the free allocation and to be auctioned should be calculated based on the proportion that the CBAM demand represents in respect of the free allocation needs of all sectors receiving free allocation. _________________ 51 [please insert full OJ reference]
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 87 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
(30) The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), established under Regulation (EU) […./..] of the European Parliament and of the Council51 , is an alternative to free allocation to address the risk of carbon leakage. To the extent that sectors and subsectors are covered by that measure, they should not receive free allocation. However, a transitional phasing-out of free allowances is needed to allow producers, importers and traders to adjust to the new regime. TIn order to make the CBAM retrievable, there will be a two- year review period followed by a report of the Commission. After positive assessment, the reduction of free allocation should be implemented by applying a factor to free allocation for CBAM sectors, while the CBAM is phased in. This percentage (CBAM factor) should be equal to 100 % during the transitional and the review period between the entry into force of [CBAM Regulation] and 20257, 9085 % in 2026 and should be reduced by 10 percentage points each year to reach 0 % and thereby eliminate free allocation8, 70% in 2029, 55% in 2030, 40% in 2031, 30% in 2032, 20% in 2033, 10% in 2034 and will reach 0 % by the tenth yeard of 2035. The relevant delegated acts on free allocation should be adjusted accordingly for the sectors and subsectors covered by the CBAM. The free allocation no longer provided to the CBAM sectors based on this calculation (CBAM demand) must be auctioned and the revenues will accrue to the Innovation Fund, so as to support innovation in low carbon technologies, carbon capture and utilisation (‘CCU’), carbon capture and geological storage (‘CCS’), renewable energy and energy storage, in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change. Special attention should be given to projects in CBAM sectors. To respect the proportion of the free allocation available for the non- CBAM sectors, the final amount to deduct from the free allocation and to be auctioned should be calculated based on the proportion that the CBAM demand represents in respect of the free allocation needs of all sectors receiving free allocation. _________________ 51 [please insert full OJ reference]
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 101 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
(32) A comprehensive approach to innovation is essential for achieving the European Green Deal objectives. At EU level, the necessary research and innovation efforts are supported, among others, through Horizon Europe, which include significant funding and new instruments for the sectors coming under the ETS. Member States should ensure that the national transposition provisions do not hamper innovations and are technologically neutral. Consequently, the ETS Innovation Fund should seek synergies with Horizon Europe and, where relevant, with other Union funding programmes. The ETS Innovation Fund should boost growth and competitiveness by empowering EU businesses, in particular SMEs to become global technology leaders. The Fund should also support cross-cutting projects on innovative zero- carbon solutions to take off and reach the market, with the aim of leading to climate neutrality in various sectors, for example through new industrial ecosystems, promoting business model profitable for innovation. Member States should ensure that the national transposition provisions do not hamper innovations and are technologically neutral. In order to maximise the benefits of the Fund, public and private sectors should contribute through increased investments and knowledge sharing.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 131 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 42
(42) The exclusion of installations using exclusively biomass from the EU ETS has led to situations where installations combusting a high share of biomass have obtained windfall profits by receiving free allowances greatly exceeding actual emissions. Therefore, aA threshold value for zero-rated biomass combustion should be introduced above which installations may opt-out are excluded from the EU ETS. The threshold value of 95 % is in line with the uncertainty parameter set out in Article 2(16) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33156 . _________________ 56 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/331 of 19 December 2018 determining transitional Union-wide rules for harmonised free allocation of emission allowances pursuant to Article 10a of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 59, 27.2.2019, p. 8).
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 257 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point ii
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
In order to provide further incentives for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency, the determined Union-wide ex-ante benchmarks shall be reviewed before the period from 2026 to 2030 in view of potentially modifying the definitions, scope and system boundaries of existing product benchmarks, ensuring that, depending on the benchmark, free allocation for the production of a product is independent of the feedstock or the type of production process, accounts for the circular use potential of materials, or avoids installations with partially or fully decarbonised processes being excluded from or prevented from participating in the benchmarks. They shall also reflect technological challenges, feasibility costs and business models.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 275 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2
By way of derogation from the previous subparagraph, for the first years of operation of Regulation [CBAM], the production of these products shall benefit from free allocation inof reduced amounts until the full effectiveness of the CBAM in tackling the carbon leakage risk both on the EU market and on export markets is assessed and positively verified. A factor reducing the free allocation for the production of these products shall be applied (CBAM factor). The CBAM factor shall be equal to 100 % for the period during the entry into force of [CBAM regulation] and the end of 2025, 90 % in 2026 and shall be reduced by 10 percentage points each year.The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, a detailed impact assessment on the effects of CBAM after two years CBAM entering into force and modify according findings the reduction rate to CBAM factor for years to follow and final year when to reach 0 % by the tenth yearimplementing act.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 282 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 3
The reduction of free allocation shall be calculated annually as the average share of the demand for free allocation for the production of products listed in Annex I of Regulation [CBAM] compared to the calculated total free allocation demand for all installations, for the relevant period referred to in Article 11, paragraph 1. The CBAM factor shall be applied. In order to ensure a level playing field, the first subparagraph is not applied to part of the EU production destined to the export to third countries without ETS or similar regulation. After two years CBAM entering into force the Commission will provide a detailed impact assessment of effects to the EU exports of CBAM sectors and development of global emissions. The commission shall consider an export adjustment mechanism that equalize the costs of CO2 with different pricing schemes of the third countries. All measures taken shall comply the WTO rules.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 290 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point c
(c) For the period from 2026 to 2030, the benchmark values shall be determined in the same manner as set out in points (a) and (d) on the basis of information submitted pursuant to Article 11 for the years 2021 and 2022 and on the basis of applying the annual reduction rate in respect of each year between 2008 and 2028. When determining the annual reduction rate pursuant to the previous subparagraph, installations that were already operational in the period referred to in the first subparagraph of article 10a2 shall not be taken into account when such installations are added in the product benchmark curve as a result of the modification of benchmark definitions and system boundaries pursuant to Article 10a1(5).
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 341 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 7
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 to supplement this Directive concerning rules on the operation of the Innovation Fund, including the selection procedure and criteria, including the participation of SMEs, and the eligible sectors and technological requirements for the different types of support. In order to ensure a fair and just transition, the selection criteria shall take into consideration environmental and social safeguards, as a tool for the progressive integration of sustainable development for reaching the 2050 climate objectives.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 352 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. A fund to support investments proposed by the beneficiary Member States, including the financing of small- scale investment projects planned participating the social partners ensuring a just transition of workers, including in regions and municipalities and local communities, to modernise energy systems and improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions shall be established for the period from 2021 to 2030 (the ‘Modernisation Fund’). The Modernisation Fund shall be financed through the auctioning of allowances as set out in Article 10, for the beneficiary Member States set out therein.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 362 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. At least 8095 % of the financial resources from the Modernisation Fund shall be used to support investments in the following:
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 372 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) the support of low-income households, including in rural and remote areas, to address energy poverty and, to modernise their heating systems and to make the construction ecosystem more sustainable; and
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 399 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
(15a) in Article 11, paragraph 1, the second subparagraph is amended as follows: A list of installations covered by this Directive for the five years beginning on 1 January 2021 shall be submitted by 30 September 2019, and lists for each subsequent period of five years shall be submitted every five years thereafter. For each allocation period beginning on 1 January 2026 and thereafter, free allocation shall be calculated according to the median of the activity level of the five calendar years referred to in the previous sentence. Each list shall include information on production activity, transfers of heat and gases, electricity production and emissions at sub- installation level over the five calendar years preceding its submission. Free allocations shall only be given to installations where such information is provided.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 208 #

2021/0203(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
(32) Buildings and transport, alongside industry, are the main energy users and main source of emissions.61 Buildings are responsible for about 40% of the Union’s total energy consumption and for 36% of its GHG from energy.62 The Commission Communication entitled Renovation Wave63 addresses the twin challenge of energy and resource efficiency and affordability in the building sector and aims at doubling the renovation rate. It focusses on the worst performing buildings, energy poverty and on public buildings. Moreover, buildings are crucial to achieving the Union objective of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. Buildings owned by public bodies account for a considerable share of the building stock and have high visibility in public life. It is therefore appropriate to set an annual rate of renovation of buildings owned by public bodies on the territory of a Member State to upgrade their energy performance. Member States are invited to set a higher renovation rate, where that is cost-effective in the framework of the renovation of their buildings stock in conformity with their Long Term Renovation Strategies or national renovation programmes. That renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly- zero energy buildings (NZEBs) set in Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.64 During the next review of Directive 2010/31/EU, the Commission should assess the progress Member States achieved regarding the renovation of public bodies’ buildings. The Commission should consider submitting a legislative proposal to revise the renovation rate, while taking into account the progress achieved by the Member States, substantial economic or technical developments, or where needed, the Union´s commitments for decarbonisation and zero pollution. The obligation to renovate public bodies’ buildings in this Directive complements that Directive, which requires Member States to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance, or the renovated part thereof, is upgraded so that they meet the requirements on NZEBs in so far this is technically, functionally and economically feasible. _________________ 61 COM/2020/562 final. 62 See IRP, Resource Efficiency and Climate Change, 2020, and UN Environment Emissions Gap Report, 2019. These figures refer to the use and operation of buildings, including indirect emissions in the power and heat sector, not their full life cycle. The embodied carbon in construction is estimated to account for about 10% of total yearly greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. 63 COM/2020/662 final. 64 Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 13).
2022/03/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 368 #

2021/0203(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘public bodies’ means ‘contracting authorities’ as defined in Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council90 ; for that purpose, it shall be clarified that a body which operates in normal market conditions and bears the losses resulting from the exercise of its activity shall not be considered as being a 'body governed by public law', since the needs in the general interest that it has been set up to meet or been given the task of meeting, can be deemed to have an industrial or commercial character; _________________ 90 Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 65).
2022/03/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 532 #

2021/0203(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to Article 7 of Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council92 , each Member State shall ensure that at least 3 % of the total floor area of heated and/or cooled buildings owned or occupied by public bodies and of tertiary buildings is renovated each year to at least be transformed into nearly zero-energy buildings in accordance with Article 9 of Directive 2010/31/EU, or alternatively, identify solutions of energy supply (electricity, heating, cooling) in the neighbourhood through renewable energies and waste heat with diverging renovation depth of single buildings, if this leads to climate neutrality of aforementioned buildings in a more rapid and cost-efficient way; in the case of residential buildings owned by public bodies, this provision shall apply only if the costs of renovation are fully financed by public funds, in order to maintain the affordability of living. _________________ 92 Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 13).
2022/03/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 850 #

2021/0203(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – point a
(a) be based on the information and data provided in the comprehensive assessments carried out pursuant to paragraph 1 and provide an estimate and mapping of the potential for increasing energy efficiency, including via low- temperature district heating readiness, via waste heat recovery, and renewable energy in heating and cooling in that particular area; in addition, an analysis of the building stock shall be conducted that takes into account the area-specific potentials for energy efficiency measures and that develops renovation road map templates for similar building types with the aim of a rapid, cost-efficient and mutually coordinated transformation of buildings and supply infrastructure;
2022/03/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1069 #

2021/0203(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 3
after 31 December 2029, direct emissions of the carbon dioxide from cogeneration production that is fuelled with fossil fuels, are less than 270 gCO2 per 1 kWh of energy output from the combined generation on average over the lifetime of the plant (including heating/cooling, power and mechanical energy).
2022/03/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1073 #

2021/0203(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 3 a (new)
- new cogeneration plants commissioned after 31 December 2030 are hydrogen-ready, i.e. the corresponding technical and spatial pre- requisites for conversion to operation with 100% hydrogen are already provided for during plant construction, and the conversion can be carried out with low additional investment costs (max. 10-30% of the original investment costs).
2022/03/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 123 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) The targets in the revised CO2 performance standards should be accompanied by a European strategy to address the challenges posed by the scale- up of the manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and associated technologies, as well as the need for up- and re-skilling of workers in the sector and the economic diversification and reconversion of activities. Where appropriate, fParticular attention should be given to the impact that this transition will have on the whole supply chain, including on SMEs. Financial support should be considerincreased at the level of the EU and Member States to crowd in private investment, including via the European Social Fund Plus, the Just Transition Fund, the Innovation Fund, the Recovery and Resilience Facility and other instruments of the Multiannual Financial Framework and the Next Generation EU, in line with State aid rules. The revised environmental and energy state aid rules will enable Member States to support business to decarbonize their production processes and adopt greener technologies in the context of the New Industrial StrategyJust Transition of the automotive industry is a challenge of unprecedented scale and importance. Therefore, the extension of the scope of the Just Transition Fund with a commensurable extension of the financial means should be proposed by the European Commission. The additional financial means should be proposed to be included within the framework of a mid- term review of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 and should be exclusively financed by fresh money. The revised environmental and energy state aid rules will enable Member States to support business to decarbonize their production processes and adopt greener technologies in the context of the New Industrial Strategy. In line with “Council recommendations on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality”, Member States should also be invited to prepare Territorial Just Transition Plans for their automotive industry, in close dialogue with social partners, in order to steer structural change in a socially acceptable way and to avoid social disruption.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 137 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) The updated New Industrial Strategy26[1] foresees the co-creation of green and digital transition pathways in partnership with industry, public authorities, social partners and other stakeholders. In this context, a transition pathway should be developed for the mobility ecosystem to accompany the transition of the automotive value chain. The pathway should take particular heed of SMEs in the automotive supply chain, of the consultation of social partners including by Member States, and also build on the Council recommendation on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality (COM (2021) 801 final), and on the European Skills Agenda with initiatives like the Pact for Skills to mobilise the private sector and other stakeholders to up- skill and re-skill Europe’s workforce in view of the green and digital transitions. EU funds dedicated to supporting the transition to zero emissions mobility should be subject to social conditionality and the partnership principle. The appropriate actions and incentives at European and national level to boost the affordability of zero emission vehicles should also be addressed in the pathway. The role that public and company procurement can play in the pathway should also be addressed, and in this regard the Commission should consider a revision of Directive (EU) 2019/1161 of the European Parliament and of the Council to ensure its alignment with the objectives of this Regulation as well as to grow supply chains related zero-emission vehicles in the EU. The progress made on this comprehensive transition pathway for the mobility ecosystem should be monitored every two years as part of a progress report to be submitted by the Commission, looking inter alia at the progress in the deployment of zero- emission vehicles, their price developments, deployment of alternative fuels development and infrastructure roll- out as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, the potential of innovative technologies to reach climate neutral mobility, international competitiveness, investments in the automotive value chain, employment trends, up-skilling and re- skilling of workers and reconversion of activities as well as respecting the right of workers to be informed and consulted, and draw conclusions, proposing means to support the Just Transition. The progress report will also build on the two-year progress reports that Member States submit under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation as well as on their Territorial Just Transition Plans for the automotive industry. The Commission should consult social partners in the preparation of the progress report, including the results in the social dialogue. In addition, the Commission shall monitor and assess the need for possible measures and new and additional financial resources to address the social impacts on households and workers of the transition to zero-emission vehicles, and the progress report shall, if appropriate, be accompanied by a legislative proposal to address these issues. Innovations in the automotive supply chain are continuing. Innovative technologies such as the production of electro-fuels with air capture, if further developed, could offer prospects for affordable climate neutral mobilitydecarbonising existing fleets to reach full decarbonisation. The Commission should therefore keep track of progress in the state of innovation in the sectorand of cost developments in the sector and needs for alternative fuels in other sector that are more difficult to decarbonise, as part of its progress report. _________________ 26[1] Commission Communication - Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery, COM(2021) 350 final of 5 May 2021
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 149 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) To address the challenges and foster a Just Transition, an EU-wide harmonisation of workers’ rights is urgently needed, as workers are at the core of the transition and in many cases have shown that they have the best ideas for successfully transforming companies in line with social and climate goals. The European Commission should therefore come up urgently with a proposal to replace the current patchwork of legislation with a horizontal EU framework with binding minimum standards for information, consultation and participation of workers. This should be accompanied by the creation of a legal framework to allow unions to use innovative organizing techniques to advocate for workers outside of traditional workplaces and to organize new groups of workers, including highly skilled workers in IT.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 220 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) The possibility to assign the revenue from the excess emission premiums to a specific fund or relevant programme has been evaluated as required pursuant to Article 15(5) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, with themany stakeholders conclusionding that this would significantly increase the administrative burden, while not directly benefit the automotive sector in its transition. Revenue from the excess emission premiums is therefore to continue to be considered as revenue for the general budget of the Union in accordance with Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631potential revenues should help the Just Transition of the sector. Revenue from the excess emission premiums is therefore to support the up- and re-skilling of workers in the sector, to coordinate and finance preventive and reactive measures to address restructuring at local and regional levels and is spent in close dialogue with the unions and worker’s councils.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 348 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 8 – paragraph 4
(5a) Article 8(4) is replaced by the following: ‘4. The amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be spent in the framework of an extended Just Transition Fund to support the up- and re-skilling of workers in the sector, to coordinate and finance preventive and reactive measures to address restructuring at local and regional levels and is spent in close dialogue with the unions and worker’s councils.’
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 390 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14a – paragraph 1
By 31 December 20253, and every two years thereafter, the Commission shall report on the progress of a Just Transition towards zero emission road mobility. The report shall in particular monitor and assess the need for possible additional measures to facilitate the tdevelopment of decent jobs on a regional and company level, respecting the right of workers to be informed and consulted, and draw conclusions, proposing means to support the Just Transition, including through financial means.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 400 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14a – paragraph 2
In the reporting, the Commission shall consider all factors that contribute to a cost-efficient progress towards climate neutrality by 2050. This includes the deployment of zero- and low-emission vehicles and delivering a Just Transition for workers and communities impacted. This includes the deployment of zero- and low-emission vehicles, granular mapping of the employment impacts (particularly at regional level), progress in achieving the targets for the roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, the potential contribution of innovation technologies and sustainable alternative fuels to reach climate neutral mobility, impact on consumers, progress in social dialogue as well as aspects to further facilitate an economically viable and socially fair trand the promotion of anticipation of change agreements, informing and consulting workers councils and unions and in the implementation of the Works Council Directive; For this purpose, the Commission shall establish a task force dedicated for the automotive sector with the aim of data collection, consistion towards zero emission road mobility.;ng of inter alia independent experts from technical and social sciences, unions’ and companies’ representatives, and national officials from regions that are especially affected by the transformational challenges.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 410 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14a – paragraph 2 a (new)
In line with the "Council recommendations on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality", Member States are invited to prepare Territorial Just Transition Plans for their automotive industry, in close dialogue with social partners, in order to steer structural change in a socially acceptable way and to avoid social disruption.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 416 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14a a (new)
(9a) The following Article 14aa is inserted: Article 14aa Extension of scope and means of the Just Transition Fund By 31 December 2023, The European Commission shall propose a Revision of Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the Just Transition Fund in order to extend the scope of the Just Transition Fund, to be accompanied by a commensurable extension of the financial means.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 428 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
The report shall, where appropriate, be accompanied by a proposal for amending this Regulation to advance the Just Transition towards zero emission road mobility.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 283 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Recital 48
(48) Interest in Hrenewable hydrogen has evolved dramatically in the last five years with all member states having signed and ratified the Conference of the Parties (COP21) Paris Agreement. At the end of 2019, the Commission presented the European Green Deal, which aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050. Priority areas include cleanrenewable hydrogen, fuel cells, other alternative fuels and energy storage. Hydrogen is prominent in the July 2020 “Communications on a hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe and an EU Strategy for Energy System Integration”, in the Parliament's own initiative report "European strategy for hydrogen" voted in May 2021 as well as for the launch of the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance that should brings all stakeholders together to identify technology, research and infrastructure needs, investment opportunities and regulatory as well as economic barriers to build a cleanrenewable hydrogen ecosystem in the Union.
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 286 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Recital 49
(49) Dedicated research and innovation activities related to hydrogen applications have been supported since 2008, mainly through the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertakings (FCH Joint Undertaking and FCH 2 Joint Undertaking) under FP7 and Horizon 2020 as well as by traditional collaborative projects, covering all stages/fields of the hydrogen value chain. The Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking should strengthen and integrate Union scientific capacity to accelerate the development and improvement of advanced cleanrenewable hydrogen applications ready for market, across energy, aviation, maritime, heavy-duty transport, buildingrail, and industrial end-uses while taking into account their long-term availability and affordability. This will only be possible if combined with strengthening competitiveness of the Union cleanrenewable hydrogen value chain, and notably SMEs while building up the necessary ecosystem, including infrastructure.
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 290 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Recital 51
(51) Since hydrogen can be deployed as a fuel, energy carrier and for storing energy it is essential that the clean hydrogen partnership establishes structured collaboration with many other Horizon Europe partnerships, notably for end-use. The clean hydrogen partnership should interact and develop synergies in particular with the zero emission road and waterborne transport, Europe’s railway, clean aviation, processes for the planet and clean steel partnerships. For that purpose, a structure should be set up reporting to the Governing Board in order to ensure the co- operation and synergies between these partnerships in the domain of hydrogen. The clean hydrogen initiative would be the only partnership focused on addressing hydrogen production technologies and infrastructure. Collaboration with end-use partnerships should in particular focus on demonstrating the technology and co- defining specifications.
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 730 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to contribute to the objectives set out in the 2030 Climate Target Plan51 , and the European Green Deal52 and the European Climate Law, by raising the EU's ambition on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030, and climate neutrality by 2050; _________________ 51 COM/2020/562 final. 52 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, COM/2019/640 final.
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 733 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to contribute to the implementation of the 2020 European Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy for a climate neutral Europe53 and the European Parliament's own initiative report on a European hydrogen strategy for Europe; _________________ 53 COM(2020) 301 final: A hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe.
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 736 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) to strengthen the competitiveness of the Union cleanrenewable hydrogen value chain, with a view to supporting, notably the SMEs involved, accelerating the research, development and the market entry of innovative competitive clean solutions;
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 740 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to stimulate cleanrenewable hydrogen production, distributiontransport, storage and end use applications.
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 743 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) improve through research and innovation the cost-effectiveness, reliability, quantity and quality of cleanrenewable hydrogen solutions, including production, distributiontransport, storage and end uses developed in the Union such as more efficient and cheaper hydrogen electrolysers and cheaper aviation, maritime, heavy-duty and rail transport and, industrial applications as well as the safety and the availability of its production, transport and storage;
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 747 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) strengthen the knowledge and capacity of scientific and industrial actors along the Union’s hydrogen value chain while supporting the uptake of industry- related skills;
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 749 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) carry out demonstrations of cleanrenewable hydrogen solutions with the view to local, regional and Union-wide deployment, addressing renewable production, distributiontransport, storage, and use for transport andhard-to-abate sectors such as maritime, aviation, heavy-duty and rail transport, energy-intensive industries as well as other applications;
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 751 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) increase public and private awareness, acceptance, and uptake of cleanrenewable hydrogen solutions and infrastructure, in particular through cooperation with other European partnerships under Horizon Europe as well as with initiatives such as European Clean Hydrogen Alliance.
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 757 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) assess and monitor technological progress and, the progress related to necessary infrastructure as well as technological, economic, regulatory and societal barriers to market entry;
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 762 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) notwithstanding the Commission’s policy prerogatives, under the Commission’s policy guidance and supervision, contribute to the development of regulations and standards with the view to eliminating barriers to market entry and to supporting transparency, interchangeability, inter- operability, and trade across the internal market and globally;
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 763 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) support the Commission in itsnotwithstanding the Commission’s policy prerogatives, under the Commission’s policy guidance and supervision, support and provide technical expertise, including during meetings, to the international initiatives on the hydrogen strategy, such as the International Partnership on the Hydrogen Economy (IPHE), Mission Innovation and the Clean Energy Ministerial Hydrogen Initiative.
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 774 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 76 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) awareness-raising activities on hydrogen technologies and safety measures including across the value chain;
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 784 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 80 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) foster synergies with relevant activities and programmes at Union, national, and regional level, in particular with those supporting the deployment of research and innovation solutions, infrastructure, education and regional development on the use of clean hydrogen, with a special focus on hard-to-abate sectors such as industry, aviation, maritime, heavy duty and rail transport;
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 788 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 80 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) encourage market uptake of technologies and solutions for achieving the European Green Deal’s objectives and enhancing the European renewable hydrogen ecosystem.
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 792 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) propose activities that favournd implement synergies with relevant activities and programmes at Union, national, and regional level;
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 793 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) support and contribute to other Union initiatives related to hydrogen such as the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance or IPCEI, subject to approval by the Ggoverning Bboard;
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 801 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 82 – paragraph 2
2. The Stakeholders Group shall consist of representatives of sectors which generate, distributetransport, store, need or use clean hydrogen across the Union, including the representatives of other relevant European partnerships, as well as representatives of the European Hydrogen Valleys Interregional Partnership and representatives of civil society organisations and of the scientific community.
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 804 #

2021/0048(NLE)


Article 82 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) provide input on the strategic, infrastructure and the technological priorities to be addressed by the Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking as laid down in the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda or any other equivalent document and associated detailed technological roadmaps, taking due account of the progress and needs in adjacent sectors;
2021/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 6 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 19 November 2020 entitled ‘An EU Strategy to harness the potential of offshore renewable energy for a climate neutral future’ (COM(2020)0741),
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 8 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regard to the opinion of the European Committee of the Regions of 1 July 2020 on ‘Towards a Roadmap for Clean Hydrogen – the contribution of local and regional authorities to a climate-neutral Europe’
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 19 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the European Parliament has endorsed the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 32 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas clean alternatives to fossil fuels are needed to be able to phase out fossil fuels as soon as possible, fight against energy poverty and ensure the competitiveness of the European industry, and clean hydrogen can be such an alternative;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 46 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas hydrogen could supply up to 20% of European energy demand by 2050, between 20% and 50% of energy demand in transport and between 5% and 20% of total energy consumed in industry1; _________________ 1European University Institute and European Commission
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 52 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the current cost of clean and low-emission hydrogen is around 2,5 to 5,5 EUR per kg, while the costs of producing fossil fuel based hydrogen is about 1,50 EUR per kg1; whereas 95% of EU hydrogen production is currently done through steam methane reforming2; whereas the current electricity mix in most Member States would produce an electricity-based hydrogen with higher emissions than fossil-fuel based hydrogen; _________________ 1aEuropean Commission (2020): A hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe. 1b European Commission: Hydrogen generation in Europe: Overview of key costs and benefits, July 2020
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 55 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas a competitive and sustainable hydrogen economy is an opportunity for the EU to strengthen its economy, especially after the economic downturn due to COVID-19; whereas it can create up to 1 million direct high- quality jobs by 2030 and 5.4 million by20501; whereas this can be an opportunity in particular for regions who are currently heavily dependent on traditional sources of energy and that risk poverty once fossil fuels are phased out; _________________ 1 European Commission (Joint Research Centre), Hydrogen use in EU decarbonisation scenarios
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 63 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need to maintain and further develop European technological leadership in clean hydrogen13 through a competitive and sustainable hydrogen economy with an integrated hydrogen market; emphasises the necessity of a European hydrogen strategy that covers the whole hydrogen value chain, including the demand and supply sectors, and is coordinated with national efforts to bring down the costs of clean hydrogen; welcomes, therefore, the hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe proposed by the Commissionemphasises that the hydrogen economy needs to be in line with the Paris Agreement, the European climate and energy targets for 2030 and 2050, the circular economy, the action plan for critical raw materials and the UN Sustainable Development Goals; welcomes, therefore, the hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe proposed by the Commission and the growing number of national hydrogen strategies and regional initiatives; underlines that these strategies need to be aligned with the National Energy and Climate Plans; urges the swift and ambitious implementation of such strategies; _________________ 13 According to the Commission, ʻclean hydrogenʼ refers to hydrogen produced through electrolysis of water with electricity from renewable sources. It may also be produced through reforming of biogas or biochemical conversion of biomass, if in compliance with sustainability requirements.
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 71 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights that hydrogen-derived products such as synthetic fuels produced with renewable energy constitute a carbon-neutral alternative to fossil fuels and can therefore significantly contribute, among other emission-reduction solutions such as electrification, to the defossilisation of a wide variety of sectors; stresses that a cross-sectoral application, including road transport, is vital to reduce the price of these energy carriers significantly through economies of scale and to ensure sufficient market volume.
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 72 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recognises the efforts undertaken by hydrogen valleys in various regions throughout the EU in developing integrated, cross-sectoral clean hydrogen value chains; underlines their important role in initiating the production and application of clean hydrogen towards a European clean hydrogen economy; urges the Commission to build on these initiatives, and to support their development and cooperation for pooling their know-how and investments;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 74 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Underlines the significant amount of natural resources such as water needed for hydrogen production and the problems this may cause for water scarce regions in Europe; stresses, therefore, the importance of increasing resource- efficiency and careful resource- management for clean hydrogen production;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 89 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Is convinced that only clean hydrogen is sustainably contributing to achieving climate neutrality in the long term; notes with concern that clean hydrogen is not yet competitive with fossil fuel-based or low-carbon hydrogen; thus urges the Commission and Member States to incentivise the value chain and market uptake of clean hydrogen;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 111 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the urgent need for European standards, certification and labelling systems for clean hydrogen and guarantees of origin for hydrogen and renewable electricity aligned with national registries to ensure that consumers can choose clean solutions consciously and thus minimise the risk of stranded investments; believes that clean hydrogen should be determined according to an independent, science-based review of its lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions; calls on the Commission to provide a regulatory framework as early as possible in 2021;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 124 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Is strongly convinced that public acceptance is key to the successful creation of a hydrogen economy; stresses, therefore, the importance of public and stakeholder involvement and European safety and technical standards for hydrogen, and high- quality hydrogen solutions respecting those standards; further highlights that the safety protocols in demand sectors need to be updated continuously with regards to hydrogen use;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 154 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission to include the legal requirements for a European sustainable hydrogen economy in its impact assessment regarding the revision of relevant legislation to deliver on the increased climate ambition and to increase the economic attractiveness of clean hydrogen; encourages the Commission to especially look into the Renewable Energy Directive, Energy Taxation Directive and the Emissions Trading System Directive;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 157 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Highlights the importance to incentivise clean hydrogen production, including financially, through innovative solutions such as feed-in premiums for clean hydrogen;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 162 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that, in order to build up a sustainable hydrogen economy fast enough to reach our climate goals, low-carbon hydrogen can play a transitional role, especially in regions heavily reliant on fossil-fuels and to timely decarbonise fossil based hydrogen; calls on the Commission to assess in which cases, for how long and how much of this hydrogen would be needed approximately for decarbonisation purposes until solely clean hydrogen can play this role; underlines that the use of low-carbon hydrogen should contribute to European climate goals and should not hamper the development and deployment of clean hydrogen or lead to path dependency on low-carbon hydrogen and stranded assets;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 172 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses the importance of phasing out and replacing fossil fuel based hydrogen as soon as possible with low- carbon hydrogen, focussing on the cleanest technologies in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, and then with clean hydrogen; encourages the Commission to make sure that the market price of fossil fuel based hydrogen internalises the cost of its greenhouse gas emissions during production and to revise the ETS accordingly;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 175 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to assess specific solutions in order to ramp up the hydrogen production in less connected or isolated regions, such as islands, while ensuring the development of the related infrastructure;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 181 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that a clean hydrogen economy requires significant additional amounts of affordable renewable energy and the corresponding infrastructure; calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts in this regard and, to abolish taxes and levies on renewable electricity; and to avoid double-charging of taxes on electricity generated from hydrogen facilities at the EU level, while simultaneously removing tax and levy exemptions from fossil fuels; welcomes the Commission’s plans to increase the renewable energy target for 2030 and the offshore renewable energy strategy;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 204 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises the timely need for hydrogen production, storage and transport infrastructure and the parallel development of demand and supply; highlights the importance of developing hydrogen networks with non-discriminatory access; welcomes, in this respect, the Commission’s intention to review Regulation No 347/2013 of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure (the TEN-E Regulation)15 and calls for the introduction of hydrogen networks and the repurposing of gas infrastructure in the TEN-E Regulation; notes that, despite the concentration on industrial clusters in the first phase, the planning of infrastructure for transmission over longer distances, distribution infrastructure and its regulation should already be undertaken to avoid stranded costs; notes that this can be done by e.g. including hydrogen infrastructure planning in European long-term planning like the Ten-Year Development Plans; stresses that further data should be collected with the support of stakeholders and relevant authorities like ACER to determine which infrastructure would be needed and where; _________________ 15 OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39.
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 219 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Suggests to make cost-benefit calculations for the location of clean hydrogen transport and production infrastructures to minimise costs for consumers; highlights cost-benefits of placing production facilities close to production sites of renewable energy or on-site, especially for small consumers, and linking different demand sectors;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 238 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to ensure that any new gas infrastructure is suitable for the transportation of hydrogen and to assess the possibility of repurposing existing gas pipelines for the transport of pure hydrogen in order to maximise cost efficiency and minimise investment costs and levelised costs of transmission;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 262 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights that, in order to achieve a fast market uptake of clean hydrogen and to avoid carbon lock-ins, demand for clean hydrogen must increase; acknowledges that the initial focus of hydrogen demand should be on sectors for which the use of hydrogen is close to competitive or that currently cannot be decarbonised by other means; believes that for these sectors roadmaps for demand development, investment and research needs should be established at European level; agrees with the Commission that demand-side policies such as quotas for the use of clean hydrogen in specific sectors and carbon contracts for difference (ʻCCfDʼ) are necessary to promote decarbonisation through clean hydrogen; urges the swift development of a pilot scheme for CCfD, in particular for clean steel;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 273 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Urges the Commission to review current legislation to eliminate disincentives like legal uncertainties for clean hydrogen for demand sectors;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 274 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses that refuelling infrastructure is needed for hydrogen use in transport; underlines the importance of revising the TEN-T Regulation and the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive to include hydrogen; further underlines that stronger legislation is needed to incentivise the use of zero-emission fuels including clean hydrogen in heavy-duty vehicles, aviation and maritime;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 278 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Urges the Commission to promote lead markets for green hydrogen technologies and systems and their use for climate-neutral production, especially in the steel, cement and chemical industries, as part of the update and implementation of the New Industrial Strategy for Europe; calls on the Commission to assess the option of recognising steel produced with clean hydrogen as a bonus or eco-innovation for the fleet targets of the EU regulations on CO2 emission performance standards for road vehicles; urges the Commission to soon come forward with the EU strategy for clean steel, which should include an appropriate focus on the use of clean hydrogen;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 282 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13d. Highlights that public procurement can also contribute to tangible and predictable demand;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 288 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of research, development and innovation along the whole value chain and of demonstration projects on an industrial scale in order to make clean hydrogen competitive; believes that involving SMEs and equipping workers with adequate knowledge about hydrogen are of the utmost importance; regrets that training, up-, and reskilling strategies and a just transition towards a hydrogen-ready workforce do not play a role in the EU hydrogen strategy so far; calls on the Commission to raise data about the possible impacts, opportunities and challenges in the transformation of industry, transport and energy towards the scaling-up of hydrogen; calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop sectoral transformation strategies in this regard, together with the industry and trade unions; suggests the launch of a European skills partnerships on clean hydrogen under the Pact for Skills;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 302 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that significant amounts of investment, as well as de-risking of clean hydrogen investments are needed to make clean hydrogen competitive, and that European programmes and financing instruments such as the Recovery and Resilience Facility, Horizon Europe, the Connecting Europe Facility, InvestEU and the ETS Innovation Fund have a key role in fostering a clean hydrogen economy; deeply dnotes with concern that the State of the Energy Union 2020 replores the Council’s cuts affecting these instrumentt showed the necessity to counter the decrease in research and innovation investments in clean energy technologies; calls on the Commission to develop a coordinated investment strategy for clean hydrogen aligned with national research and innovation strategies on hydrogen;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 322 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance and the EU Hydrogen Forum, while calling to include a balanced representation of stakeholders, including Trade Unions and NGOs, and the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs) as important means to enhance investment in clean hydrogen; encourages the Alliance to come up with an investment agenda and a project pipeline that can ensure the implementation of the hydrogen goals set by the Commission as soon as possible; welcomes the Commission’s plan to revise the State aid guidelines for environmental protection and energy to include clean hydrogen;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 340 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the work of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU); asks the Commission to use it as a competence centre for clean hydrogen and provide it with sufficient financial resources;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 346 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that the importing of clean hydrogen may become necessary to cater to European demand; calls on the Commission to establish mutually beneficial cooperation with neighbouring regions; stresses the need to ensure fair competition between imported and domestic hydrogen; calls on the Commission to engage in an open and constructive dialogue to establish mutually beneficial cooperation with neighbouring regions such as North Africa; underlines that this cooperation should also be beneficial for creating clean and new technology markets, enhancing the transition to renewable energy and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 361 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Underlines that priority should be given to building a clean hydrogen supply chain in Europe to foster first mover advantages, industrial competitiveness and security of energy supply;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 375 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Considers that hydrogen should become part of the European international cooperation including cooperation in international organisations like IRENA or the Clean Energy Ministerial meetings, research cooperation, climate diplomacy and neighbourhood policy;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 377 #

2020/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines the need for an integrated energy system in order to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; believes that the integration of the electricity, gas and hydrogen grid is beneficial for a well-functioning hydrogen and energy market; notes therefore that the development of the hydrogen economy should not lead to imbalances for the energy system as a whole; welcomes the inclusion of hydrogen in the Commission’s Strategy for Energy System Integration; believes that clean hydrogen can play a key role in terms of energy storage to balance intermittent renewable energy supply and demand; notes, however, that the use of hydrogen as an energy storage is not competitive yet due to high production costs; underlines thus again the necessity to bring down costs for clean hydrogen production and to promote a level playing field for flexibility and balancing solutions across the energy system; encourages the Commission to analyse options and capacities for hydrogen storage;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 3 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 8 July 2020 entitled ‘A hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe’(COM(2020)0301),
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 4 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 19 November 2020 entitled “An EU Strategy to harness the potential of offshore renewable energy for a climate neutral future” (COM(2020)741 final),
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 5 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
9b having regard to the Commission communication of 17 September 2020 entitled ‘Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition - Investing in a climate- neutral future for the benefit of our people’ (COM(2020)0562),
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 9 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 26 a (new)
- having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council,
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 10 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 a (new)
- having regard to Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure,
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 29 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas achieving climate neutrality requires moving away from a system based largely on fossil fuels and accomplishing towards a highly energy- efficient climate-neutral and renewable- based system;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 33 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas energy system integration means the coordinated planning and operation of allthe energy system ‘as a whole’, across multiple energy carriers and infrastructures connected to all final consumers, and all final consumers playing an active role with the objective of delivering zero-carbon, reliable, resource-efficient and secure energy services, at the least possible cost in line with the European Green Deal, the Paris Agreement and the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 40 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas energy system integration can keep costs for European authorities and European citizens within realistic and acceptable limitsaccelerate the transition towards a climate neutral economy while keeping the costs within acceptable limits, strengthening energy security, protecting health and the environment, and promoting growth, innovation and global industrial leadership;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 59 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Supports the direction set out by the Commission in its Communication on a strategy for energy system integration; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that it is implemented rapidly in a spirit of solidarity; encourages the private sector to contribute to its success and support the building of an energy system that drives the EU towards climate neutrality in 2050 at the latest;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 66 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that such a strategy can help the Union achieve its climate goals while maintaining energy accessibility and security of supply through the development of an just, efficient, integrated, resilient, cost-competitive, smart and decarbonised system;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 79 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates its support for the energy efficiency first principle and recalls that the most sustainable energy is energy which is not consumed; stresses the need for portfolio of climate-friendly solutions to enable the most energy-efficient and cost effective technologies to thrive in the market;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 94 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Deplores the insufficient progress made by Member States, as set out in the Energy Efficiency Progress Report; encourages the Commission to propose more ambitious targets and instruments to achieve them in the upcoming legislative reviews of the energy and climate regulation, taking into account its recommendations as part of the Energy Union governance process; welcomes, in this regard, the renovation wave strategy and the Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition communication;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 102 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to extend the principle of energy efficiency to the entire value chain and to all end-uses; underlines the potential of circularity and reuse of waste, energy and waste heat from industrial processes, buildings and data centres, energy produced from bio-waste or in wastewater treatment plants; draws attention to the modernisation of heat networks, which can play a significant role in heat decarbonisation; stresses the potential of digital tools for smart energy management;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 117 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the energy transition will require between EUR 520 and 575 billion in annual infrastructure investment; calls on the Commission to develop sustainable investment criteria which are fully in line with the climate and integration goalenergy targets for 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest in order to make sure that it does not lead to a lock-in of assets;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 123 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights the importance of assessing ex-ante and anticipating the need for new energy production, interconnectivity, transmission, distribution, storage and conversion infrastructure in order to optimise its use in a climate- neutral economy and to ensure its economic viabilitycost efficiency while avoiding both lock-in effects and stranded assets;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 132 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to use the revision of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 on trans-European energy infrastructure as an opportunity to includmake it fully consistent with the goal of climate energy system integrationutrality and enable the cost-effective integration of the energy system in the Regulation’s objectives and the 10-year network development planning; stresses that the energy system infrastructure should be integrated with the digital and transport systems; while taking into consideration the need for a methodological approach and governance model that minimises stranded costs;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 136 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Highlights the importance of the energy storage technologies role in energy system integration; these technologies link different energy and economic sectors, increase the overall efficiency, optimise of energy system and contribute positively to the energy security;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 138 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the mass deployment of renewable and decarbonised energenergy as a priority; encourages the Commission to propose more ambitious targets in order to increase the share of such renewable energy in electricity generation, heavy industry, transport, construction, heating and cooling (including aviation and maritime transport), construction, heating and cooling; welcomes the Commission’s EU strategy on offshore renewable energy as an opportunity to ramp up renewable power generation, to increase the direct use of electricity and to support indirect electrification, for example, through hydrogen and synthetic fuels; calls on Member States to simplify permission procedures and to remove administrative barriers for the deployment of renewable energy;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 146 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Stresses that buildings are responsible for about 40% of the EU’s total energy consumption, and for 36% of greenhouse gas emissions from energy; welcomes the adoption of the Renovation Wave for Europe strategy that will speed up the uptake of energy and resource efficiency measures and higher penetration of renewables in buildings across the EU; calls on the Commission and Member States to take into account the synergies between the energy sector and the building sector to achieve the climate neutrality;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 152 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the adoption of the European Hydrogen Strategy; is convinced that renewable and decarbonised hydrogen can help reduce persistent emissions from industrial processes and heavy transporthard-to-abate sectors such as high temperature industry heavy transport, shipping and aviation which cannot be decarbonised through the use of zero-carbon electricity; recalls also the need to accelerate the decarboniseation of existing hydrogen production; stresses that hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources should be prioritised; stresses that renewable hydrogen is the best option which is sustainable in the long term and is in line with the objective of climate neutrality by 2050, as this implies the need to phase out fossil fuels from our economy;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 164 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Calls on the Member States to abolish taxes and levies imposed on energy bills that disproportionately penalize renewable energy against other energy forms, and provide the wrong price signals to final energy consumers, especially related with transportation and heating needs;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 173 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to set a certification system and to extend the obligation laid down in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 for Member States to issue guarantees of origin for low- and zero- carbonrenewable gases and for renewables;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 180 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the need to accelerate researchssess the support and development on technologies for CO2 capture, storage and reuse, taking into account technical and environmental uncertainties that should be solved;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 194 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Stresses that there are new sectors that are increasing their energy consumption, such as the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector, which accounts for between 5 and 9% of global electricity consumption; supports the Commission in looking into the synergies between the district heating and cooling and the data centre sectors; welcomes the commitment included in the EU Digital Strategy to make data centres climate-neutral by 2030;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 199 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that maintaining the balance of electricity grids and managing demand and production peaks will be more complex with an increasingly decentralised and renewable generation mix; highlights that moving towards decentralised renewable energy production has many benefits, including the utilisation of local energy sources, increased local security of energy supply, fostering community development and cohesion by providing income sources and creating jobs locally; recalls that Member States remain free to determine their energy mix, the diversity of which is fundamental to ensuring security of supply;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 206 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Notes that power grid infrastructure should be further enhanced through digitalisation and automatisation to provide flexibility to the system and take advantage of synergies with other energy vectors; emphasises that a smart, more integrated system will allow growing penetration of decentralised and flexible renewable energy production, as well as a highly interconnected electricity system;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 208 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Stresses the importance of the digitalisation as a key element to unleash the full potential of a more efficient and integrated energy system; more power should be given to customers, and energy demand should be made more flexible; highlights that digitalisation brings challenges, in particular as regards privacy and cybersecurity of the energy sector; calls on the Commission to develop cyber security tools to avoid attacks on energy networks; reminds that the use of specific technologies such as ICT, modern sensors, AI, internet of things (IoT), big data, space-based systems and services can optimise energy consumption and lead to decarbonisation of the energy systems; welcomes the Commission’s announcement of a "Digitalisation of Energy Action plan" to develop a competitive market for digital energy services that ensures data privacy and sovereignty and supports investment in digital energy infrastructure;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 221 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls the role that green hydrogen can play in balancing grids by using any surplus renewable electricity production; to integrate additional renewable generation capacity and to provide flexibility in balancing grids by using any surplus renewable electricity production; highlights that optimising and prioritising the development of the power grid are no- regret options and are critical to produce renewable hydrogen;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 237 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls the importance of interconnectors and cooperation between network operators; welcomes the Commission’s announcement that the energy system integration strategy will seek greater synergies between the energy and transport infrastructure, as well as the need to achieve the 15% electricity interconnection target for 2030; calls on the Commission to analyse the progress towards this electricity interconnection target and to consider appropriate action, including in the context of the revision of the TEN-E Regulation; welcomes the establishment of regional coordination centres under Regulation (EU) 2019/943;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 245 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to explore ways of further encouraging the development of a European market for demand-sidHighlights the advantages of a ‘multi-directional’ system in which consumers play an active role in energy supply; calls on the Commission to explore ways of further encouraging the development of a European market for demand-side flexibility and to explore the opportunities of common standards necessary to cost effectively secure that the end-use technology is enabled for end- use flexibility;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 265 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls that the primary objective of Union action in the field of energy is to ensure the proper functioning of the market; calls on the Commission to propose the necessary legislative changes to ensure equal rights for all consumers and undistorted price signals reflecting the real cost of energy and its contribution to the decarbonisation of the economy; stresses the importance of guiding customers towards the most energy-efficient and cheapest decarbonisation option, on the basis of prices that properly reflect all the costs of the energy carrier used; welcomes the initiative to revise Directive 2003/96/EC; calls on Member States to remove undue taxes and levies to ensure taxation is harmonised, to promote clean innovative technologies, and to ensure competitive energy costs in Europe; calls on Member States to work on phasing out all direct and indirect fossil fuel subsidies;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 279 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Is convinced of the need to encourage energy consumers to be more active; calls on the Commission to assess the remaining barriers to facilitate the development of renewable self- consumption, especially and renewable energy communities especially in particular those in low-income or vulnerable households and for industrial consumers;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 281 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Stresses that an integrated energy system shall ensure the accessibility of energy to all consumers, in particular those in low-income or vulnerable households;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 282 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21 b. Highlights the consumer empowerment potential in the integrated renewable energy systems to generate, consume, store, and sell energy; considers that it also provides opportunities for renewable energy communities for advancing energy efficiency at household level and helping fight energy poverty;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 301 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Points to the decline in the cost of renewable energy technologies, the potential of the digitalisation and emerging technologies in batteries, heat pumps, electric vehicles or hydrogen that offer the opportunity to accelerate the decarbonization of our economy; stresses the need to take advantage of decentralized renewable energies, and to integrate different energy carriers in an efficient way while avoiding pollution and biodiversity loss;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 307 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses the importance of increasing the competitiveness of European technologies to ensure the autonomy of the Union in the strategic energy sector; calls on the Commission to support research and innovation through the various structural and sectoral funds; recalls the Union’s global leadership in satellite emission measurement technologies; welcomes the creation of the Just Transition Mechanism and the Just Transition Fund that will support territories, and decrease regional inequalities in Member States facing the biggest transition challenges;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 310 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Underlines the importance of research and innovation as a key enabler to create and exploit new synergies in the energy system;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 316 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the initiatives undertaken for strategic value chains; calls for the establishment of an alliance for decarbonisedrenewable energy technologies; calls on the Commission to encourage the participation of SMEs in these alliances in order to involve more Member States;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 319 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Underlines that the energy system integration strategy is an opportunity to strengthen EU industrial leadership at a global level and the associated value chain of clean energy technologies; considers that the new industrial strategy should integrate the potential of the energy integration system;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 322 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25 b. Underlines the importance of the renewable energy industry as a strategic sector in order to strengthen the competitive advantage of the EU, achieve long-term resilience and ensure energy security;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 323 #

2020/2241(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 c (new)
25 c. Underlines the need to unlock investment in key sustainable clean technologies, and that European programmes and financing instruments such as Horizon Europe, the Connecting Europe Facility, InvestEU and the ETS Innovation Fund have a key role in fostering a more integrated energy system; deeply deplores the Council’s cuts affecting these instruments; welcomes the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs) as important means to enhance investment in sustainable clean technologies; stresses that the EU sustainable finance taxonomy should guide investment in these activities to ensure they are in line with the climate neutrality target;
2020/12/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 21 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 38 a (new)
- having regard to the Council conclusions of 15 November 2018 on the Work Plan for Culture 2019-2022 (2018/C 460/10),
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 22 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 38 b (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 22 May 2018on ‘Building a Stronger Europe: the role of youth, education and culture policies’ (COM(2018) 268),
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 23 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 38 c (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 22 May 2018 on ‘A New European Agenda for Culture’ (COM(2018) 267),
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 24 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 38 d (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 14 November 2017 on ‘Strengthening European Identity through Education and Culture’(COM(2017) 673),
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 25 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 38 e (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 13 December 2016 on a coherent EU policy for cultural and creative industries (2016/2072(INI)),
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 26 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 38 f (new)
- having regard to the “Masterplan for a Competitive Transformation of EU Energy-intensive Industries Enabling a Climate-neutral Circular Economy by 2050” Report from the High-Level Group on Energy-Intensive Industries,
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 30 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the Union requires a new industrial strategy that makes its industries more globally competitive, resilient and environmentally sustainable; while maintaining high levels of employment and high-quality jobs whereas such a strategy should cover the twin transition of European industries to digitalisation and climate-neutrality, prioritising the transition to low-carbon production processes and the implementation of low- emission technologies, the necessary regulatory framework to enable the twin transition, providing the necessary infrastructure, the ‘energy efficiency first’ principles, energy savings and renewable energy technologies;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 46 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the Union’s industrial strategy should ensure the correct functioning of the single market, create a level playing field inside and outside EU and ensure easier access to finance, sustainable raw materials, renewable energy and markets, in addition to ensuring appropriate levels of investment, research and innovationvalue chains for low-emission and digital products and technologies in the EU ,appropriate levels of investment, research and innovation, fast and cost-effective deployment of breakthrough technologies, education and skills to boost competitiveness, employment and sustainability; whereas meaningful and relevant changes in education are urgently needed to achieve more inclusive and sustainable development for all, to manage the increasing skills and workforce shortages and to prepare the next generation for the jobs of the future;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 74 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout have created an unprecedented economic downturn in Europe; whereas in this context any future- looking industrial strategy should start by addressing industrial recovery, especially with regards to those sectors hit hardest by the Covid-19-lock-down measures; whereas this recovery should be completely in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement and the European Climate Law;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 89 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas new debts contracted to survive the economic downturn are likely to leave companies with a more fragile financial structure, leading to sluggish growth in theand lack of investment capacities for the twin transition to a digitalised and climate-neutral economy in the short, medium and long term;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 106 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Is of the opinion that digital and environmental transitions should be at the very core of all Unions strategies until 2050; in this context, calls on the Commission to define a comprehensive industrial strategy, including a strong regulatory framework, which manages these transitions leaving no-one behind, fosters transformation and guarantees the Union’s strategic autonomy; climate- neutrality and international competitiveness;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 134 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Is aware that market dynamics alone do not bridge the fractures created during the transformation process if there is no proper management of the transitions and no strong industrial policies and support; is, furthermore, aware that while markets, competition and innovation push fast towards transformation, it is society, the economy and the environment that face the impact of these transformations; considers that balancing out the number of jobs lost in traditional industries with new jobs created in the digital and environmental sectors is not enough in itself as these new jobs are neither created in the same regions nor taken up by the same workers; calls on the Commission, therefore, to ensure that these transitions minimise job losses and industrial closures, are fair and socially just, and that every action aimed at accelerating a transformation process (digital, environmental, etc.) is accompanied by a corresponding initiative to up-skill and reskill workers, with the aim of managing the effects produced by that accelerated process on both regions and people;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 141 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that the new industrial strategy needs to be accompanied by corresponding education initiatives contributing to accelerating the transformation process of our industries and to setting ground for Europe’s industrial future; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to make massive public investments in education across Europe and to push forward the integration of education policy at EU level;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 217 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to include in the recovery plan a strategy to redeploy industries in Europe, re-strengthen strategic European markets and value- chains and to relocate industrial production in strategic sectors in the EU; calls, moreover, on the Commission to adopt a stronger stance on unfair global competition and predatory acquisitions by SOEs and sovereign funds; is of the opinion that, in this context, the Union should implement a provisional TDI scheme;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 237 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that, during this critical phase, the Union should protect its market and value-chains in strategic sectors for the achievement of European strategic autonomy, climate-neutrality and digitalisation and block takeovers and FDI that could further increase its dependency on foreign powers;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 256 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the opinion that the industrial recovery plan should support the most innovative and competitive sectors and help to create new ambitious, sustainable and innovative European industrial projects in line with the Union policy priorities such as the fight against climate change which go hand in hand with the current revision of the guidelines for ‘Important Projects of Common European Interest’ (IPCEI), in order to encourage the emergence of European leaders in strategic industrial sectors that are sustainable, increase the European employment level and are capable of competing on a global scale;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 320 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point f a (new)
fa. contributes to investments in the European education and training systems with the aim to harness the full potential of education for the sustainability and competitiveness of the European industries;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 331 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the need to support a sustainable and fair recovery, beyond the COVID-19 crisis in order to enhance sustainable growth in the EU by, increasing investments in the digital and green transitions; askwelcomes the Commission to suppproposal fort an ambitious Rrecovery Fund that is withinstrument in the framework of a stronger MFF and is integrated in the own resource decision, and to pursue fiscal policy coordination to strengthen the European fiscal frameworkmaking use of additional headroom created by an increased own resource ceiling; is of the opinion that, after the peak of the pandemic, the Fund should become a permanent Reconstruction Fund to foster the sustainability and competitiveness of European industries as well as contribute to the digital and the green industrial transitions;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 345 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to carry out a detailed impact assessment of the potential costs and burdens for European sectors, companies and SMEs before presenting new proposals for legislation or adopting new measures; calls on the Commission to propose commensurate support to the affected sectors whenever a negative impact cannot be avoided;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 360 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that once the emergency phase is over, the Union should embark on a second phase of its industrial strategy: ensuring the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of its industries in the long termmedium and long term; for this, industry policy should become a horizontal task for the Commission;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 378 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the potential of the circular economy for modernising and decarbonising the Union’s economy, reducing its energy and resource consumption and transforming whole industrial sectors and their value chains through sustainable product design and production processes, the re-use, recycling and repair of goods and resources; welcomes in this respect the new Circular Economy Action Plan; calls on the Commission to increase incentives to increase resource efficiency and recycling in industrial processes, in the construction sector and in the consumption of end-products, as well as the use of industrial waste heat and cold;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 399 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Believes that consumer behaviour plays an important role in the industrial transition; encourages thus more transparency regarding the carbon footprint of end-products over their whole life-cycle, recycling content and socially just production processes for consumers; calls on the Commission to assess means to steer consumer’s behaviours to clean and fair products and technologies;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 404 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Highlights the potential of the cultural and creative sectors in driving innovation, acting as catalysts for change in other sectors and stimulating invention and progress; notes that innovative economic sectors increasingly depend on creativity to maintain their competitive advantage; notes, moreover, that with the emergence of progressively complex, creative and intertwined business models, the cultural and creative sectors are increasingly becoming a decisive component of almost every product and service; therefore believes that Europe should build on its creative and cultural assets and calls on the Commission and the Member States to pay sufficient attention to the cultural and creative sectors in the development of a comprehensive, coherent and long-term industrial policy framework, including access to finance and funding programmes;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 409 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that there is significant potential in domestic and global markets for low-emission technologies and sustainable products, processes and services throughout the whole value chain from raw materials to energy-intensive industries, manufacturing and the industrial services sector; underlines the necessity to create and strengthen existing and new markets and value chains for low- emission technologies and products within the EU in order to achieve European leadership in these fields and in order to make the transformation towards climate-neutrality a viable business case for the industry, including for SMEs; considers, moreover, that the Climate Law is a first step towards enshrining climate targets into Union legislation; believes that a more holistic and systematic target and enabling framework is also required in order to ensure policy coherence across all Union policies and a homogenous governance approach in all policy areas, paving the way towards a clear and spredictable strategy for European industries;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 444 #

2020/2076(INI)

15. Maintains that a truly effective European industrial policy needs a dashboard of climate and industry performance targets as a roadmap to shape the industry of the future; considers that all sectors should contribute towards achieving the Union’s climate objectives in a fair manner and according to their abatement potentials and, in this regard, underlines the importance of gas as a means of energy transition and hydrogenfor a limited time period and hydrogen, especially green hydrogen, as a potential breakthrough technology; calls also for greater attention to be paid to network security and energy supply and affordability; calls on the Council to increase spending from the EU budget on climate change efforts to at least 25% and more inadequate programmes like Horizon Europe; calls on the Commission to ensure that industries with high carbon leakageemissions do not benefit from EU subsidies, and for better use to be made of the EIB, as the Union’s ‘Climate Bank’, to enhance sustainable financing to the public and private sectors and to assist companies in the decarbonisation process, and to use the Border Carbon Adjustments mechanism as a way to protect EU manufacturers and jobs from unfair international competition;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 463 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Highlights the great importance of the European industry for European welfare and decarbonisation; further highlights the increased production costs for European industry respecting high social and environmental standards and contributing to climate neutrality until 2050 and the increased international competition leading to an excess in cheap imported products on the European markets; urges the Commission in this respect to enhance and maintain effective instruments to prevent carbon leakage while preventing windfall profits, including assessing the need for further free allowances, state aid to compensate indirect electricity costs under the ETS, as well as a WTO-compatible carbon-border adjustment; further calls on the Commission to make full use of its trade defence instruments and safeguard measures and to make full commitment to the Paris Agreement and to the ILO labour standards a pre-requisite for free trade agreements;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 472 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Emphasises the need for significant amounts of affordable, secure and renewable energy and renewable energy carriers like green hydrogen, as well as relevant infrastructure, for the decarbonisation of industrial processes; thus underlines the need for smart sector integration of the industry and energy sector; calls on the Commission and Member States to further support the deployment of renewable energies, energy storage, electricity grids and production facilities for green hydrogen; further calls on the Commission to assess the hydrogen-readiness of European gas infrastructure and to develop a roadmap for hydrogen including the current and potential European capacity to produce green hydrogen, the need to import green hydrogen and the role of blue hydrogen in the decarbonisation as a transition molecule towards the sole use of green hydrogen;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 478 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Underlines that decarbonising industrial production processes needs to be a viable business-case for the industry, notes with concern that many already available clean technologies and support infrastructures, including energy, are still not competitive with carbon-intensive technologies and energy; encourages the Commission to assess and consider new ways of tackling that problem such as carbon contracts for difference, industrial energy prices and quotas of content of clean and recycled base materials in end- products;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 480 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 d (new)
15d. Emphasises the particular importance of the transition towards climate-neutrality for energy-intensive industries; calls on the Commission to develop a strategy for their decarbonisation as well as targeted support measures to prevent job losses, carbon-leakage and industrial closures; welcomes in this respect the announced Strategies for Clean Steel and sustainable Chemicals;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 482 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 e (new)
15e. Underlines the importance of state-aid to support the industry during the decarbonisation and digitalisation; welcomes in this respect the revision of state-aid guidelines announced for 2021; is of the opinion that, for the revision, the Commission should bear in mind distortions on global level and that the EU needs to remain competitive with states that ensure their competitiveness through high amounts of state-financing; encourages the Commission to clarify in the revision the conditions for IPCEIs, including for industry and energy transition projects in new and existing plants;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 485 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 f (new)
15f. Highlights the need to include to a maximum the employees of the European industry in the twin transition; further highlights the need of new skills for a higher degree of decarbonisation and digitalisation; in this respect welcomes the update of the European Skills Agenda; encourages the Commission to implement dialogue with citizens and trade unions into their political processes regarding the industrial transition; considers that the European Climate Pact is an important step in this direction and believes that such a pact could also be set up for the future of the European industry;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 502 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the need to support a just transition, and believes that a well- designed Just Transition Mechanism, including a Just Transition Fund, wouldill be an important tool to facilitate the transition and reach ambitious climate targets while addressing social impacts; stresses that robust financing of this instrument, including significant additional budgetary resources, would be a key element for the successful implementation of the European Green Deal; notes however, that the Just Transition Mechanism alone will not provide sufficient means of funding for a successful transition that leaves no-one behind; strongly encourages thus the Commission and Member States to provide additional means of financing;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 521 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to tailor its industrial strategy to the scaling-up and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies in the Union to bridge the gap between innovation and market deployment, by providing risk financing for early-stage technology, demonstration projects and developing early value chains to support first commercial-scale, climate- neutral technologies and products; encourages the Commission and Member States to develop one-stop shops with streamlined information on financing possibilities for industrial demonstration projects for breakthrough technologies;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 546 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Considers it imperative to digitalise the Union’s industries, including traditional ones and SMEs; calls on the Commission to invest, inter alia, in the data economy, artificial intelligence, creativity, smart production, smart grids, mobility, and resilient and secure very high-speed networks; invites the Commission, in this respect, to assess the effectiveness of co- financed National Tax Credit schemes that could complement or replace traditional ‘on demand’ grants/tender-based support, especially for SMEs; highlights the importance of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Cohesion Fund (CF) in supporting job creation, business competitiveness, economic growth and, sustainable development and the modernisation and improvement of education and training systems;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 597 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that industrial transformation requires significant research and development efforts and the integration of new knowledge and innovation into existing markets and their use in the creation of new ones; regrets, in this respect, that the Union invests less in R&D as a percentage of GDP than its global competitors and that it suffers from a serious lack of innovative capacity in small and medium-sized enterprises due to a shortfall in the necessary risk capital; calls on the Commission to increase the budget for those programmes that underpin the transformation of the Union’s industry, includingespecially for Horizon Europe up to EUR 120 billion, and to foster synergies between regional, national, European and private financial sources by taking advantage of synergies among all Union programmes; further encourages the Commission to establish within the Horizon Programme a mission dedicated to the decarbonisation of the industry and to make sure that, despite the economic downturn due to the COVID-19 crisis, the innovation fund will be equipped with the necessary financial means to help industry to innovate in low-emission technologies and products;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 608 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes that a competitive industries depend heavily on recruiting and retaining a qualified workforce; notes, furthermore, that in the next five years alone, 120 million Europeans will have to up- or reskill1a;is, however, deeply worried that European education and training systems might not be able to keep pace; calls, therefore, on the Commission and Member States to move forward with the creation of the European Education Area, designed to build a level playing field and to increase the standards in the field of education across Europe, and increase investments in education, skills and life- long learning; _________________ 1a COM(2020)102 final
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 634 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Is of the opinion that ecosystems will be key components of the next industrial revolution, providing affordable and cleaner energy, transformative manufacturing and service-provision methodsclean and secure energy, as well as the necessary energy infrastructure, transformative manufacturing and service-provision methods; calls for an analysis of the ecosystems to assess the needs of each sector for its transition and to help to establish a transition plan; believes, moreover, that supporting collaboration among industry, academia, SMEs, start- ups, trade unions, civil society, end-user organisations and all other stakeholders will be key to solving market failures and supporting efforts to cross the ‘valley of death’, including in areas not yet covered by industrial interests;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 657 #

2020/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Considers public procurement to be a crucial driver of industrial transformation; calls on the Commission to study how to fully use the leverage of public expenditure and investment to achieve policy objectives, including by making sustainability, environmental and social criteria, like considering the carbon footprint, recycling content and working conditions for the production of an end- product for its whole life-cycle, mandatory in public procurement; calls also on the Commission to push for a more ambitious International Procurement Instrument that provides for reciprocity and mutual standards;
2020/06/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 3 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the European Court of Auditors’ Special Report 11/2020: “Energy efficiency in buildings: greater focus on cost-effectiveness still needed”,
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 4 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the Leipzig Charter on Sustainable European Cities adopted at the informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for Urban Development on 24-25 May 2007,
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 5 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
- having regard to the ‘Pact of Amsterdam - The Urban Agenda for the EU’ agreed at the informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for Urban Matters on 30 May 2016,
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 21 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas, according to Commission estimates, EUR 282 billion of investments in the renovation of the European building stock are necessary to achieve the Union's 2030 energy efficiency target;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 38 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Neighbourhoods and, communities and affordability
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 48 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Demands that building policies be holistic and inclusive, contributing to EU climate goals, include IRPs that integrate social services and affordability, smart readiness, healthy indoor climate, mobility, technical, industrial and energy efficient functions of buildings, and enable on-site renewables production and demand-side flexibility; demands in this respect the continuous removal of national and European barriers to the renovation of building stocks such as regulatory barriers regarding renovations of buildings with multiple owners, high up-front costs and the tenant-owner dilemma;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 57 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned by the gentrification and ‘renoviction’ of neighbourhoods driven by investment capital interests, and by the rising numbers of citizens in energy poverty, and of citizens suffering from increasing accommodation cost load, gender disparity, and marginalisation; considers that a community approach in addition to safeguards at a regulatory level could reduce the level of destruction of existing communities; reminds about the need to support the most vulnerable citizens by enabling their access to dignified living conditions, comfort and health and highlights the important role of social housing;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 63 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Acknowledges, that the building renovations have to be implemented in a cost-effective and sustainable way, taking into account the affordability as for private owners and their tenants; stresses that new renovations towards energy efficient buildings should not allow renting market to greatly increase the prices for tenants due to more energy efficient buildings;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 64 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Underlines the fact that the ownership of buildings, tenancy laws and numbers of home-owners and tenants as well housing support schemes vary across Member States; urges the Commission and Member States to take that into account when taking renovation measures; underlines especially that these renovations should not lead to an unbearable rental cost burden for tenants;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 69 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the success of one-stop- shops, capacity building for municipalities, and the active involvement of local actors such as energy communities, consumer organisations, educational institutions, local businesses and housing cooperatives;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 154 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that all IRPs should set aside funds for marginalised citizens and to tackle energy poverty, accessibility, technical and infrastructure barriers;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 164 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to regularly revise energy efficiency targets upwards, propose binding minimum annual renovation rate that are in line with and contributing to the European CO2 reduction goals, propose strengthening the role of the existing minimum annual renovation rates set out in EPBD (EU 2018/844) and EED (EU 2018/2002) and minimum energy performance standards for buildings and policy measures ensuring deep and staged-deep renovations creating financial triggers and investment stability;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 175 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Highlights the importance of energy efficiency measures on a national level including a strategy on how to implement them, of energy saving goals for individual renovation projects and of policy measures ensuring deep renovations creating financial triggers and investment stability;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 186 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure and increase the cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency renovations of buildings; encourages a thorough monitoring of the cost- efficiency of operational programmes based on the costs per saved unit of CO2; further believes that the Commission should ensure that national administrations respect the principles of cost-effectiveness, effectiveness for the purpose of energy saving and profitability when granting EU money to renovation projects, and proposes the development of key indicators for that;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 216 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the importance of the energy efficiency first principle and affordability in decarbonising heating and cooling, with electrification of residual demand through renewable energy combined with heat pumps orand efficient district heating and cooling systems, as well as in load management and flexibility; underlines the need to plan IRPs in order to achieve synergies;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 221 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Underlines the importance of decarbonised district heating and cooling in order to guarantee carbon-neutrality to a large amount of citizens as soon as possible, taking into consideration that district heating and cooling with integrated storage plays an important role for more connected and integrated energy communities;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 231 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that energy-efficient buildings should be safe, healthy, affordable, and sustainable; underlines the importance of embodied energy, sustainability in buildings, resource efficiency, and life-cycle approaches in line with the circular economy;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 248 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Member States to maximise and promote the reuse, recycling, and recuperation of materials in their procurement strategies, as well as in publicly financed renovation and construction projects;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 260 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the importance of co- benefits with renovation requirements at trigger points; highlights that minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for worst-performing rented buildings especially benefit occupants that are at risk of energy poverty; and unhealthy indoor climate conditions; further highlights that ways of financing of such renovation measures need to be found that do not represent an additional financial burden for tenants while remaining affordable for owners;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 270 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Is convinced that the introduction of a building renovation passport to trackfoster and coordinate continued improvement and to monitor renovation depth, as well possible health and comfort improvements of occupants and energy performance benefits house owners and building operators; further believes that the information in this passport should also be accessible for tenants;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 275 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to launch an EU skills and information initiative in the renovation and building sector, which includes a gender dimension, in order to engage with stakeholders in retraining, upskilling and capacity building, with a focus on employment and promoting the skills and high knowledge in designing new buildings and renovations, and in order to disseminate information on the necessity and on ways how to implement and finance energy-efficient renovations among tenants and building owners;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 322 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28b. Is concerned about the lack of data regarding energy efficiency renovation projects in buildings in the EU, their cost-effectiveness, their CO2 savings and their other benefits for the environment and life quality; calls for clear indicators to measure these aspects and for the establishment of a European data base to exchange information and best practices;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 348 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the Member States’ long-term renovation strategies (LTRSs) in setting out 2030 and 2040 milestones towards the climate neutrality objective; calls all Member States to timely submit their Long Term Renovation Strategies;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 356 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
33. Welcomes the announcement made by the Commission to promote renovations in schools, hospitals and social housing for those in need; yet highlights the challenge of addressing the large residential building stock and the importance of providing financial assistance;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 367 #

2020/2070(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the Commission to enshrine the renovation wave’s measures into EU law and increase the 2030 climate and energy targets while ensuring that the renovation of buildings is integrated as a key policy to fill the gap in the 2030 targets and while ensuring affordability of housing for owners and tenants;
2020/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 13 #

2020/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
- having regard to UN General Assembly Resolution 70/1 of 25 September 2015 entitled ‘Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’, which entered into force on 1 January 2016,
2020/07/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 76 #

2020/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Commission’s European Recovery Plan with the European Green Deal at its heart; endorses the underlying principle that public investments will respect the oath to ‘do no harm’; emphasises that national recovery and resilience plans should put the EU on the path to a 50 % toof at least 55 % reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 and climate neutrality by 2050;
2020/07/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 143 #

2020/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Wishes to see it ensured that funding from the SEIP, at EU and nat, national and regional level, goes towards the policies and programmes with the highest potential to contribute to the fight against climate change, and looks forward to the Commission’s upcoming climate tracking methodology using appropriately the criteria established by the EU taxonomy;
2020/07/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 224 #

2020/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the proposal to top up the Just Transition Fund (JTF), including with additional funds from Next Generation EU, and the two additional pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism, namely a dedicated scheme under InvestEU and a public sector loan facility, which will contribute to alleviating the economic effects of the transition to climate neutrality on the most vulnerable regions in the EU; recalls that the transition is a societal task that requires all actors and stakeholders to be involved in it and that compensation funds alone do not guarantee a just transition; calls therefore for a comprehensive EU strategy for the development and modernisation of these regions along with the reconversion of sites, the creation of high quality and sustainable jobs, re- skilling and up-skilling;
2020/07/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 302 #

2020/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Reaffirms its previous position regarding candidates for new own resources, and calls on the Commission to propose new own resources which correspond to essential EU objectives including the fight against climate change and the protection of the environment; asks, therefore, for the introduction of new own resources based on the auction revenues of the Emissions Trading System, including those revenues of an extension of the ETS on ships and airplane traffic, a contribution on non-recycled plastic packaging waste, the future Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base or a precursor based on operations of large enterprises, a tax on digital companies, and a financial transaction tax;
2020/07/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 505 #

2020/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that recovery and resilience plans will be based on shared EU priorities; highlights in this context the European Green Deal and, the European Pillar of Social Rights and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals; seeks the inclusion of priorities in areas such as employment, skills, education, research and innovation and health, but also in areas related to the business environment, including public administration and the financial sector;
2020/07/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 5 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Paris Agreement, as an international commitment to fight climate change and underlines the necessity to conduct a thorough evaluation of all international rulebooks regarding their compatibility with the climate goals; welcomes the European efforts in this regard like the Green Deal and the goal tof achieve a cost-efficient, just, socially balanced and fair transition leading to climate neutrality by 2050; notes the lack of international climate efforts at the latest; notes with concern the lack of sufficient ambitious international climate efforts and measures, especially with regard to implementing the decisions made under the Paris Agreement, as well as the withdrawal of the USA from the Agreement; believes that an EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (the mechanism) could incentivian incentivize low-emission imports to the EU, market creation of low- emission technologies and products in the EU, increased international efforts to combat climate change and be a first step towards international carbon pricing as decentralised climate protection measures are not sufficient to combat climate- change;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 13 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that the EU is the world’s largest carbon importer and that the carbon content of exported goods from Europe lies well below the carbon content of imported goods; deduces that European efforts to combat climate change are higher than the average international efforts; highlights that in order to measure overall climate impact of the Union the reporting method should not only take into consideration the territorial emissions, but also emissions from the imports to the EU;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 22 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that international carbon pricing and fully competitive low-emission solutions would render the mechanism obsolete; stresses, therefore, that the EU needs to step up efforts in this respect;the mechanism cannot help against indirect carbon- leakage; further underlines that sufficient international climate efforts, such as through an international carbon pricing and fully competitive low-emission technologies, products and production processes will render the mechanism obsolete; encourages the Commission to design the mechanism as a transitional measure and to step up efforts in this respect by establishing a thorough framework to support industry and society in the low-carbon transition and by engaging in climate diplomacy.
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 32 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that the mechanism should ensure predictability for the European industry, as well as for trading partners;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 36 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that decentralised climate actions can lead to carbon -leakage leading to an increase of global emissions and a competitive disadvantage on international markets for the EU industry; urges the Commission, therefore, to ensure full and that they hence put at risk European jobs and value chains; stresses that the EU industry suffers increased economic pressure due to cheap imports from trading partners and the COVID-19 crisis; thus urges the Commission to ensure full and effective climate and carbon-leakage protection and to consider the inclusion of export rebates in the design of the mechanism;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 63 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Suggests a progressive mechanism that, firstly includesing sectors with the highest risk of carbon -leakage beforeand being enlarged over time; stressesbelieves that such a design could reduce international retaliation and serve as a test phase for EU industry; stresses however that this should not lead to internal market distortions;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 68 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the need to limit international retaliation measures against the EU caused by the mechanism; in order to minimise negative effects on the European trade balance and the EU industry; encourages the Commission to make the mechanism World Trade Organization-compatibleensure a level-playing field in international trade paying due respect to the principles of a free and fair global market; thus urges the Commission make the mechanism WTO-compatible, preferably by using articles XX(b)and (g) that allow WTO members to justify GATT-inconsistent measures if these are either necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health and to takhave a multilateral approach to its design by involving international trading partners by making it part of the negotiations for multilateral environmental agreements while taking into consideration the European Union's position as the world's largest trading block; underlines that the mechanism shall not be a prerogative for the EU to foster protectionism vis-a-vis third countries;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 71 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines that a well-working mechanism, under which a distinctive definition of the carbon leakage that shall be prevented is included and that puts Europe in the position to fight carbon- leakage, requires a complex design and calculation method to determine carbon contents of products; recognizes that the more complex the mechanism and the calculation of the adjustment needed to be paid by importers, the more effective climate and carbon-leakage protection can be; calls nonetheless on the Commission to consider technical feasibility and the availability of reliable data for and from importers and exporters in case of export rebates; stresses that the European calculation system should not result in disadvantages for European industries;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 75 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls on the Commission to come up with a design and method of calculation that takes account as much as possible of the actual carbon content of the concerned good ; at the same time the calculation method should not refer to the EU average when establishing the carbon contents of products since that would strongly reduce the effectiveness of the instrument; further notes that the design and calculation method must aim to ensure the most effective climate and carbon-leakage protection, while respecting WTO-rules;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 80 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Notes that the determination of the carbon content of an end- or intermediate product is difficult due to international value chains; further notes with concern that a mechanism only based on basic materials could lead to a shift in imports towards intermediate and end products not covered by the mechanism and harm the EU industry; points out that the mechanism needs to be designed in way that prevents circumventing behaviour such as resource shuffling or importing semi-finished or end products not covered under the mechanism;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 82 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Further notes that, in order to prevent unfair competition on the European market, no competitive disadvantages should be created by the mechanism amongst competing materials;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 83 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5e. Calls on the Commission to provide technical advice and support to industries at home and abroad, especially for SMEs, in setting up reliable greenhouse gas emissions accounting systems for imports and potential export rebates in order to maintain a strong European industry while continuing good relations with trading partners; further calls on the Commission to ensure that importers are allowed to demonstrate low carbon content of their products, giving them the opportunity to lower the carbon payment for these products; call on the Commission to guarantee the feasibility with the ETS;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 84 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 f (new)
5f. Notes that there is difficulties in collecting verified and reliable data concerning the carbon content of the imported products; stresses the importance of establishing a thorough monitoring, reporting and verification system in order to evaluate the efficiency of the mechanism regarding climate and carbon leakage protection; considers that independent third party verification could be considered as a tool to ensure the reliability of the data;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 85 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 g (new)
5g. Underlines that the inclusion of importers in the EU ETS by obliging to buy CO2 allowances according to the carbon content of their imports could lead to a significant and unpredictable increase in carbon prices in addition to the increase foreseen by the ETS itself by lower free allocation, the market stability reserve and the linear reduction factor that could facilitate achieving our climate goals in the EU, leading to an unbearable burden for European industry that is unproportioned to the EU industry’s decarbonisation efforts and exacerbating carbon-leakage risks;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 86 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 h (new)
5h. Believes that the mechanism should take account of the specific situations of least developed countries that have not emitted much historically; stresses that it should not hamper their sustainable development;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 88 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that according to the European Parliament resolution of 14 November 2018 on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027,the resources incurred by the mechanism are toshall be considered EUuropean own resources; is convinced that these resources must be used for climate measuresshall be solely used for measures to achieve climate-neutrality, for example carbon- neutral and sustainable industrial production processes, recycling and material efficiency or to finance administrative costs incurred by the mechanism;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 98 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes that the mechanism could lead to higher product prices for consumers; underlines that consumers, especially those with low incomes, should not suffer from a higher burden on their purchasing power; calls on the Commission and Member States to assess the potential impacts on living standards, especially those of vulnerable groups of our society, and to establish effective transfer mechanisms;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 99 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Stresses the need to consider the complementary role of improved product standards in line with the EU Circular Economy Action Plan; emphasises that product standards can ensure low-carbon, resource-efficient manufacturing as well as help to guarantee minimal negative environmental impacts from product use;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 101 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to conduct an thorough impact assessment ofn different mechanisms and designs to incentivis, including a carbon tax on consumption and carbon footprint requirements in public procurement, before presenting a legislative proposal in order to evaluate in how far they incentivize international climate action and prevent carbon- leakage before prese; the assessment should also analyse the possibility to transitionally maintaing a legislative proposal. free allowances under the ETS and/or electricity price compensation while slowly phasing in the mechanism;
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 110 #

2020/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises the importance of the European Parliament to ensure the representation of European citizens and interests, as well as for the achievement of EU priorities such as climate protection and international competitiveness; therefore calls on the Commission and the Council to fully involve the European Parliament as co-legislator in the legislative process to establish the mechanism.
2020/10/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 12 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls its position that the 2021- 2027 MFF climate and biodiversity mainstreaming targets must go beyond the levels of targeted spending shares as set out in its interim report; aims, therefore, to achieve a biodiversity spending level of 10 % and a climate mainstreaming spending level of 30 % for 2021; reiterates its demand for a gender mainstreaming concept that draws together gender- specific information on objectives, inputs, outputs, results, including financing commitments for gender equality and the methodology for tracking and reporting gender equality expenditure
2020/10/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 110 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
44. Stresses the importance of a progressive framing of the EU’s common security and defence policy; underlines the importance of enhancing European cooperation in defence matters since it not only makes Europe and its citizens safer, but also leads to a cost reduction; calls for increased funding for the European Defence Fund in order to fully foster an innovative and competitive defence industrial base that will contribute to the much-needed strategic autonomy of the EUas it leads to a cost reduction;
2020/10/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 114 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
45. Calls for increased funding for military mobility with the aim of helping Member States act faster and more effectively; notes that sufficient funding is needed to support missions and operations under the common security and defence policy, including by measures such as funding dual-use transport infrastructure and simplifying diplomatic clearances and customs rules;deleted
2020/10/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 120 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
46. Recalls that the important role played by decentralised agencies operating in the field of security and proposes targeted increases to allow them to properly perform their tasks, especially for the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) to ensure its important activity in the areas of fight against terrorism and organised crime;
2020/10/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 130 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
51. Points to the persistent challenges in the Union’s Eastern and Southern neighbourhood, as well as the importance of endowing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East with adequate increased financial resources taking into account its key role as unique provider of vital services for millions of refugees and as an investment towards stability, security and development in the region; recalls the importance of developing stable relations and strong cooperation between the EU and Africa and deems appropriate to dedicate sufficient financial resources to the development of this continent, which would contribute inter alia to mitigating the root causes of forced migration;
2020/10/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 33 #

2020/0365(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) Those growing interdependencies are the result of an increasingly cross- border and interdependent network of service provision using key infrastructures across the Union in the sectors of energy, transport, banking, financial market infrastructure, digital infrastructure, drinking and waste water, health, certain aspects of public administration, as well as space in as far as the provision of certain services depending on ground-based infrastructures that are owned, managed and operated either by Member States or by private parties is concerned, therefore not covering infrastructures owned, managed or operated by or on behalf of the Union as part of its space programmes. Innovation and technology advancements contribute to the creation of new forms and types of infrastructure systems that use innovations aimed at reducing costs and increasing efficiency and may have implications on risk and resilience. These interdependencies mean that any disruption, even one initially confined to one entity or one sector, can have cascading effects more broadly, potentially resulting in far-reaching and long-lasting negative impacts in the delivery of services across the internal market. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the vulnerability of our increasingly interdependent societies in the face of low-probability risks and the capital importance of raw materials, chemical, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries and of products that are essential to many critical infrastructure sectors.
2021/05/31
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 39 #

2020/0365(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
(7) Certain sectors of the economy such as energy and transport are already regulated or may be regulated in the future by sector-specific acts of Union law that contain rules related to certain aspects of resilience of entities operating in those sectors. In order to address in a comprehensive manner the resilience of those entities that are critical for the proper functioning of the internal market, those sector-specific measures should be complemented by the ones provided for in this Directive, which creates an overarching framework that addresses critical entities’ resilience in respect of all hazards, that is, natural and man-made, accidental and intentional. Resilience of energy infrastructures is integral to growth and production across the Union, in particular it contributes to reduce energy poverty, ensuring a decent standard of living and to energy security.
2021/05/31
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 84 #

2020/0365(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The Critical Entities Resilience Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States and the Commission. Where relevant for the performance of its tasks, the Critical Entities Resilience Group may invite representatives of interested parties to participate in its work, encouraging the active involvement of SMEs and civil society and trade unions for worker- related aspects such as training.
2021/05/31
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 111 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013. Therefore there will be no need for further development in that area. Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important key enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 134 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore it is important to underline, the natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. _________________ 27SWD(2020) 176 final
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 143 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon Further investments on renewable hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick- start an economy of scale.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 147 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy shouldmust include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 167 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation shouldmust include in its scope the possibility of projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two Member States and at least one third country. This to secure future and fair cooperation. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 256 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network where the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies (ICT) for communicating with related grid operators, generators, energy storage, consumers and/or prosumers, with a view to transmitting electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way; promoting renewable energy sources and enabling the energy system integration;
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 365 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iii a) facilitating smart sector integration in a wider way in favouring synergies and coordination between energy, transport and telecommunication sectors.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 398 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii
(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through linking different energy carriers and sectors or enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 411 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii
(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling demand response, storage and facilitating flexibility services.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 424 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In assessing projects, to ensure a consistent assessment method among the different Groups each Group shall give due consideration to:
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 435 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Project promoters shall draw up an publicly available implementation plan for projects of common interest, including a timetable for each of the following:
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 446 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. At the Agency’s request, project promoters should provide to the Agency the implementation plan or equivalent for the purpose of carrying out the Agency’s tasks set out.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 462 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. By [31 July 2022] and for each specific Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, as defined in Annex I, national competent authorities in Member States belonging to the respective Group, shall jointly create unique points of contact, ‘offshore one-stop shops’, for project promoters, which shall be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the permit granting process for offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest, taking into account also the need for coordination between the permitting process for the energy infrastructure and the one for the generation assets. The offshore one-stop shops shall act as a repository of existing sea basin studies and plans, aiming at facilitating the permitting process of individual projects of common interest and energy infrastructure for offshore renewable electricity projects and coordinate the issuance of the comprehensive decisions for such projects by the relevant national competent authorities. Each Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, with the assistance of the national competent authorities in the Members States belonging to the Group, shall set-up the offshore one-stop shops depending on regional specificities and geography and determine their location, resource allocation and specific rules for their functioning.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 552 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholdersrepresentatives from the hydrogen sector, renewable electricity industry, flexibility providers and civil society, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gasthe Agency. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 601 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Prior to submitting their respective reports, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant demand and supply side stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity, all relevant hydrogen stakeholdersrepresentatives from the hydrogen sector, renewable electricity industry, flexibility providers and civil society and all the Member States representatives part of the priority corridors defined in Annex I.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 609 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. Within three months following receipt of the infrastructure gaps report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity or ENTSO for Gas and the Commission and make it publicly available.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 615 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5
5. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their infrastructure gaps reports taking due account ofin line with the Agency’s opinion and in line with the Commission’s opinion before the publication of.. Justifications must be provided if these opinions are not integrated in the final infrastructure gaps reports.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 674 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II and point 1 (c) of Annex IV, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, shall be borne by the relevant TSOgrid operator or the project promoters of the transmission or distribution infrastructure of the Member States which the project provides a net positive impact, and, to the extent not covered by congestion rents or other charges, be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access in that or those Member States.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 918 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) with regard to energy infrastructure falling under the competency of national regulatory authorities, each Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, national regulatory authorities, TSOs, DSOs as well as the Commission, the Agency and the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas, representatives from the hydrogen sector, renewable electricity industry, flexibility providers and civil society as relevant.
2021/04/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 935 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 4
(4) as of 1 January 2024, the proposed hydrogen projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in point (3) of Annex II are projects that are part of the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan for gas, developed by the ENTSO for Gas pursuant Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009Agency with the participation and close cooperation of hydrogen project promoters.
2021/04/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1017 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point b
(b) market integration and interoperability measured by calculating the additional value of the project to the integration of market areas and price convergence, to the overall flexibilitysignificantly increasing existing cross-border hydrogen transport capacity at a border between two Member States compared to the situation prior to the commissioning of the systemproject.
2021/04/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1052 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 4
(4) it shall give guidance for the development and use of network and market modelling necessary for the cost- benefit analysis. The modelling shall allow for a full assessment of economic, including market integration, security of supply and competition, social and environmental and climate impacts, including the cross-sectorial impacts and indirect cross border impact. The methodology shall include details on why, what and how each of the benefits and costs are calculated.
2021/04/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1054 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5
(5) it shall include and explain how the energy efficiency first principle is implemented , and how the cost- effectiveness of investments has been calculated to fully anticipate any redundancy of assets, to avoid stranded assets in the long term, to prefer extending and developing the use of existing assets before new investment in all the steps of the ten- Year Network Development Plans.
2021/04/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 22 #

2020/0141(NLE)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 2
The Research Programme shall provide support to all relevant stakeholders for collaborative research in the coal and steel sectors. The Research Programme shall also provide support for clean steel breakthrough technologies leading to near zero-carbon steel making projects and research projects for managing the just transition of formerly operating coal mines or, coal mines in the process of closure as well as those envisaged to cease to operate in line with the Union climate neutrality goals and related infrastructure in line with the Just Transition Mechanism and in compliance with Article 4(2) of Council Decision 2003/76/EC1a. The Research Programme shall be consistent with the political, scientific, and technological objectives of the Union, and shall complement the activities carried out in the Member States and within the existing EU research programmes, in particular the fHorizon Europe – the Framework pProgramme for rResearch, technological development and demonstration activities and Innovation (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Research Framework Programme’).; _________________ 1aCouncil Decision 2003/76/EC of 1 February 2003 establishing the measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003).
2021/01/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 29 #

2020/0141(NLE)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Research projects shall support the process of transition towards a climate- neutral Union economy by 2050, with the objective to support the phasing out of fossil fuels, to develop alternative activities on former mine sites and avoid or restore environmental damage of coal mines in the process of closure, formerly operating coal mines and their surroundingsose envisaged to cease to operate in line with the Union climate neutrality goals and their surroundings, excluding any support for coal production and for sustaining it above the planned closure date. Projects shall in particular focus on:
2021/01/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 34 #

2020/0141(NLE)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point (b)
(b) energy storage, renewable hydrogen production, use and storage, production of e-fuels and the use of geothermal energy on former coal sites;
2021/01/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 39 #

2020/0141(NLE)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Decision 2008/367/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point (c)
(c) non-energetic uses and the production of raw materials from mining wastes and residues from formerly operating coal mines or those in the closure proces, from coal mines in the process of closure as well as from those envisaged to cease to operate in line with the Union climate neutrality goals, duly assessing that their climate, environmental and health impact is minimised and lower than alternative solutions;
2021/01/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 42 #

2020/0141(NLE)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point (ca) (new)
(c a) energy efficiency and security, especially where coal-based energy supply is considerably diminished;
2021/01/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 45 #

2020/0141(NLE)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point (e)
(e) promotingresearch regarding the impact on employment in communities and regions affected by phasing out of coal and promoting the creation of new work places, the development of efficient re- skilling and up-skilling programmes for labour affected by a coal phase out. This includes research on training and re- skilling of labour force employed or previously employed in the coal sector.
2021/01/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 49 #

2020/0141(NLE)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Issues concerning safety in coal mines in the process of closure and, formerly operating coal mines as well as those envisaged to cease to operate with a view to improving working conditions, occupational health and safety, as well as environmental issues deleterious to health, shall be taken into account in the projects covering the activities referred to in Articles 4 and 6.
2021/01/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 50 #

2020/0141(NLE)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Research projects shall focus on diseases related to mining activities, with a special emphasis on air pollution induced diseases, with the aim of improving the health of people living in coal regions in transition. Research projects shall also ensure protective measures during the closure of mines and in formerly operating mines.;
2021/01/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 55 #

2020/0141(NLE)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Decision 2008/367/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Research projects shall seek to minimise the impacts of coal mines in the process of closure and, of formerly operating coal mines as well as those envisaged to cease to operate in line with the Union climate neutrality goals on the atmosphere, water and soils. Research shall be geared towards preserving and restoring natural resources for future generations and minimising thnegative environmental impact of coal mines in the process of closure and in formerly operatingthose mines.
2021/01/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 56 #

2020/0141(NLE)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Preference shall be given to projects based on innovative technologies or the innovative connection of technologies that envisage one or more of the following:
2021/01/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 60 #

2020/0141(NLE)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Decision 2008/367/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point (c)
(c) managing and re-using mining waste, fly ash and desulphurisation products from coal mines in the process of closure and, formerly operating coal mines as well as those envisaged to cease to operate in line with the Union climate neutrality goals, accompanied, where relevant, by other forms of waste;
2021/01/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 67 #

2020/0141(NLE)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Decision 2008/367/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point (g)
(g) protecting surface infrastructure against the effects of subsidence in the short and long term., with a special emphasis on areas with private housing and critical infrastructure;
2021/01/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 135 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context, social inclusion and social cohesion have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. Moreover, they have shown that cuts in public spending on education, culture and healthcare are counterproductive to a swift recovery and to build resilient economies and societies. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies and public services of general interest. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and public services of general interest and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and social life back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 152 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to mitigate its effects on the economies have had disastrous consequences for the social life in all Member States. Education, cultural activities, tourism and recreation came almost to a standstill. The Union and its Member States should therefore also invest in the recovery and resilience of these sectors and policy areas.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 153 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) Considering that the cultural and creative sectors have been hit particularly hard by the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic due to, amongst other things, the closure of cinemas, theatres and other cultural venues, the sudden stop of ticket sales and low advertisement sales, the Union and its Member States should earmark at least 2% of the Recovery and Resilience Facility for the support of these sectors, which are of utmost importance for the economies, social cohesion, tourism and recreation.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 154 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 c (new)
(4c) The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore that our educational systems are not as resilient as they should be. The pandemic has probably caused the most severe disruption to the world’s education and training systems in history, with many pupils and students in the Union having no or little access to remote learning due to a lack of digital equipment, infrastructure and competences, but also due to their vulnerable social status. This situation is threatening a loss of learning for an entire generation of pupils and students, likely to decrease future income levels of the affected generation and to negatively impact labour productivity, growth and competitiveness levels for the Union as a whole. The Union and its Member States should therefore allocate 10% of the Recovery and Resilience Facility for investments in quality and inclusive education and training, educational infrastructure, online and offline, skills and competences.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 161 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The implementation of reforms contributing to promote social cohesion and to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more necessary in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 171 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment, public and private, in this particular situation to speed up the recovery, mitigate the effects of the pandemic on social inclusion and cohesion and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains. However, it is equally important to invest in education, culture and other public services of general interest in order to promote social inclusion and social cohesion, to prepare the citizens for the future needs of our labour markets, to equip them with the necessary skills and competences and to give them new opportunities.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 200 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments of the Member States in response to challenges identified in the European Semester, and with a view to having a lasting impact on the productivity and resilience of the economy and public services of the Member States.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 270 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the digital transformation, including the promotion of digital education, skills and competences. They will both play a priority role in relaunching and modernising our economy.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 321 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering public services, employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 344 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. Furthermore, the plan should set out measures in the areas of education and culture, which contribute considerably to economic and social resilience. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 487 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
(30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery and resilience plan within the period of implementation, where objective circumstances justify such a course of action. The Commission should assess the reasoned request and take a new decisevaluation within four months.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 548 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
(39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and, the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powand the accompanying budgetary transfers should be conferred on the Commission. The implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery and resilience plans and to the payment of the financial support upon fulfilment of the relevant milestones and targets should be exercised by the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 ofestablished in a legislative act to be adopted by the European Parliament and of the Council, under the examination procedure thereof13 . After the adoption of an implementing act. After the adoption, it should be possible for the Member State concerned and the Commission to agree on certain operational arrangements of a technical nature, detailing aspects of the implementation with respect to timelines, indicators for the milestones and targets, and access to underlying data. To allow the continuous relevance of the operational arrangements in respect of the prevailing circumstances during the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, it should be possible that the elements of such technical arrangements may be modified by mutual consent. Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective EU funding. __________________ 13 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 560 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 a (new)
(39a) In the interest of a speedy economic recovery, support should be made available as quickly and as efficiently as possible. The Member States and the Union institutions involved in the decision-making process should do their utmost to reduce processing time and simplify procedures so as to ensure the smooth and rapid adoption of decisions on the mobilisation of the Facility.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1217 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – title
CommissAllocation decision
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1218 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within four months ofevaluate as quickly as possible the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of an implementing act. In the event that and propose the amount of a financial contribution from the Facility. Where the Commission has givesn a positive assessmentevaluation to a recovery and resilience plan, that decision shall set out the reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the Member State, including the milestones and targets, and the financial contribution allocated in accordance with Article 11it shall submit a proposal to mobilise the Facility to the European Parliament and the Council. The decision to mobilise the Facility shall be taken jointly by the European Parliament and the Council within one month of the Commission submitting the proposal. The European Parliament shall act by a majority of its component members and three fifths of the votes cast and the Council shall act by a qualified majority. At the same time as it presents a proposal for a decision to mobilise the Facility, the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and to the Council a proposal for a transfer to the relevant budgetary lines. In the event of disagreement, a trilogue procedure shall be initiated.
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1289 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within four months of the submission of the proposal by the Member Stateas soon as possible to the Member State concerned and to the European Parliament and the Council.
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1300 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 7
7. The implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 27(2)Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of X XXXX 20XX on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management shall further specify requirements of the allocation procedure of the Facility.
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1311 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Where the recovery and resilience plan including relevant milestones and targets, is no longer achievable, either partially or totally, by the Member State concerned because of objective circumstances, the Member State concerned may make a reasoned request to the Commission to propose to the European Parliament and the Council to amend or replace the decisions referred to in Article 17(1) and 17(2). To that effect, the Member State may propose a modified or a new recovery and resilience plan.
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1317 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 and shall take a new decisionsubmit a proposal to the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with Article 17 within four months of the official submission of the request.
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1335 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission decision referred to in Article 17(1) shall constitute an individual legal commitment within the meaning of the Financial Regulation, which may be based on global commitments. Where appropriate, budgetary commitments may be broken down into annual instalments spread over several years.
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1336 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. Payment of financial contributions to the Member State concerned under this Article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations and subject to the available funding. The Commission decisions referred to in this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 27(2).
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1361 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Where the Commission makes a positive assessment, it shall adopt a decisionsubmit a proposal to the European Parliament and the Council to authorisinge the disbursement of the financial contribution in accordance with the Financial Regulation.
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1381 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall take a decisionsubmit a proposal to the European Parliament and the Council on the cancellation of the financial contribution after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within a period of two months of the communication of its assessment as to whether no tangible progress has been made.
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1514 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27
1. by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. 2. paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.Article 27 deleted Committee procedure The Commission shall be assisted Where reference is made to this
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 261 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. When setting a trajectory in accordance with paragraph 1 and an enabling framework for this trajectory, the Commission shall consider the following:
2020/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 272 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) interaction with other Union legislation such as environmental law;
2020/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 277 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
(ab) smart sector integration
2020/06/09
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 56 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) The transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy constitutes one of the most important policy objectives for the Union and requires substantial additional allocation from the Union Budget. On 12 December 2019, the European Council endorsed the objective of achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. However, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 has had a profound impact on the European and global economies and it is necessary to increase the investments planned to achieve the climate neutrality objectives. While fighting climate change and environmental degradation will benefit all in the long term and provides opportunities and challenges for all in the medium to long term, not all regions and Member States start their transition from the same point or, have the same capacity to respond. Some are more advanced than others, whereas the transition entails a wider social and economic impact for those regions that rely heavily on fossil fuels - especially coal, lignite, peat and oil shale - or greenhouse gas intensive industries. Such a situation not only creates the risk of a variable speed transition in the Union as regards climate action, but also of growing disparities between regions, detrimental to the objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion. Such misbalance should be reflected in fair allocation of resources to affected Member states and regions requiring adequate financial support to ensure real just transition and avoid negative socio-economic impacts on industries and workers. JTF should address the most vulnerable regions and workers affected by the socio-economic transition and prevent deepening of energy poverty.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 69 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) In order to be successful, the transition has to be fair and socially acceptaresponsible for all. A just climate and energy transition must not leave anyone behind and should create conditions to eradicate energy poverty. Therefore, both the Union and the Member States must take into account its economic and social implications from the outset, and deploy all possible instruments to mitigate adverse consequences. Transition will require significant financial resources, therefore the Union budget has an important role in that regard.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 75 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) As set out in the European Green Deal and the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan, a Just Transition Mechanism should complement the other actions under the next multi-annual financial framework for the period from 2021 to 2027. It should contribute to addressing the social and economic consequences of transitioning towards Union climate neutrality by 2050 by bringing together the Union budget’s spending on climate, economic and social objectives at both national and regional level.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 78 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The green recovery should play an important role in mitigating the negative impacts of the COVID-19 crisis by creating opportunities for affected regions, industries, SMEs, and can therefore play a crucial role as post-crisis recovery plans.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 97 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) In view of the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, the commitment regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the increased ambition of the Union as proposed in the European Green Deal, the JTF should provide a key contribution to mainstream climate actions. Resources from the JTF own envelope are additional and come on top of the investments needed to achieve the overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditure contributing to climate objectives. Resources transferred from the ERDF and ESF+ willmay contribute fully to the achievement of this target according to Members States necessity.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 101 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) The resources from the JTF should complement the resources available under cohesion policy. The transfer mechanism should be optional and not mandatory in order to allow Member States to assess the best way to allocate resources.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 108 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The establishment of the JTF should not lead to cuts to, or transfers from cohesion policy effectively reducing the fund devoted to other cohesion policy program.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 131 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the JTF. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. The list of investments should include those that support local economies and are sustainable in the long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the Green Deal. The projects financed should contribute to a continual transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. For declining sectors, such as energy production based on coal, lignite, peat and oil shale or extraction activities for these solid fossil fuels, support should be linked to the phasing out of the activity and the corresponding reduction in the employment level. As regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levels, support should promote new activities through the deployment of new technologies, new processes or products, leading to significant emission reduction, in line withrespect of the achievement of the EU 2030 climate objectives, as set up in the article 2of the European climate law, and EU climate neutrality by 205013 while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. Particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies, as well as in the fields of digitalisation and connectivity, provided that such measures help mitigate the negative side effects of a transition towards, and contribute to, a climate- neutral and circular economy and the creation of sustainable jobs. __________________ 13 As set out in “A Clean Planet for all European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy”, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank - COM(2018) 773 final.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 139 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) To protect citizens who are most vulnerable to the climate transition, the JTF should also cover the up-skilling and reskilling of the affected workers, with the aim of helping them to provide necessary qualifications and adapt to new employment opportunities, as well as providingor adequately support them with providing alternatives such as job- search assistance to jobseekers and their active inclusion into the labour marke, income support to ensure subsequent inclusion and re-inclusion to the labour market avoiding both short and long-term unemployment directly linked to the transition. These actions should also take the gender dimension in due account.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 168 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) The JTF support should be conditional on the effective implementation of a transition process in a specific territory in order to achieve a National climate-neutral economy. In that regard, Member States supported by the Commission should prepare, in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders and supported by the Commissionregional governments, trade unions, civil society organizations and relevant stakeholders, territorial just transition plans, detailing the transition process, consistently with their National Energy and Climate Plans and enhancing their climate ambition as well as the European Semester Country Report. To this end, the Commission should set up a Just Transition Platform, which would build on the existing platform for coal regions in transition to enable bilateral and multilateral exchanges of experience on lessons learnt and best practices across all affected sectors including energy-intensive industries and carbon-dependent regions.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 178 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) The territorial just transition plans should identify the territories most negatively affected, where JTF support should be concentrated and describe specific actions to be undertaken toin the pathway towards achieving the 2030 climate targets as set out in the European Climate law and reaching a climate- neutral economy by 2050, notably as regards the conversion or closure of facilities involving fossil fuel production or other greenhouse gas intensive activities. whilst maintaining and expanding employment opportunities in the affected territories in order to avoid social exclusion. Those territories should be precisely defined and correspond to NUTS level 3 regions or should be parts thereof. The plans should detail the challenges and needs of those territories and identify the type of operations needed in a manner that ensures the coherent development of climate- resilient economic activities that are also consistent with the climate targets, the transition to climate- neutrality and the objectives of the Green Deal. Only investments in accordance with the transition plans should receive financial support from the JTF. The territorial just transition plans shouldmight be part of the programmes (supported by the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund or the JTF, as the case may be) which are approved by the Commission.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 212 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article [4(1)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], the JTF shall contribute to the single specific objective ‘achievement of the EU 2030 climate objectives, as set up in the article2 of the European climate law, enabling regions and people to address the social, economic and environmental impacts of the transition towards a climate- neutral economy by 2050.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 218 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The JTF shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goal in all Member States and regions facing subsequent decarbonisation challenge and requiring adequate financial support to ensure real just transition and avoiding negative socio-economic impacts on industries, SMEs, including start-ups, as well as workers who lose their jobs as consequence of the transition.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 227 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The resources for the JTF under the Investment for jobs and growth goal available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 7.519 billion in 2018 prices, which(“principal amount”), and shall not be transferred from the allocations of the Funds covered by Regulation (EU) …/… [new CPR]. The principal amount may be increased, as the case may be, by additional resources allocated in the Union budget, and by other resources in accordance with the applicable basic act.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 232 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of programming and subsequent inclusion in the Union budget, the amount referred to in the first subparagraph shall be indexed at least 2% per year.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 247 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) productive investments in SMEs, including start-ups, leading to creation of sustainable and quality new jobs related to green economy, economic diversification and reconversion;
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 309 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) investments in regeneration and decontamination of sites, land restoration and repurposing project, related to revitalization, decontamination, access and renovation of former coal and other mines and power station as well as brownfield sites and facilities, land restoration and repurposing projects, including afforestation of post coal mine sites;
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 319 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) investments in enhancing the circular economy, including through waste prevention, reduction, resource efficiency, reuse, repair and recycling, recycling and other means of recovery (including energy recovery);
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 330 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) upskilling and reskilling of workers and jobseekers towards the green economy sector;
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 334 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point i
(i) job-search assistance to jobseekers; and income support to workers who lost their job as consequence of the transition.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 337 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point j
(j) active inclusion of jobseekers;, with a particular emphasis on women and transitioning workers. Mobility grants should be included for workers who need to move for a new job.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 398 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare, together with the relevant authorities of the territories concerned on both national and regional level, one or more territorial just transition plans covering one or more affected territories corresponding to level 3 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (‘NUTS level 3 regions’) as established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 868/201417 or parts thereof, in accordance with the template set out in Annex II. Those territories shall be those most negatively affected based on the economic and social impacts resulting from the transition, in particular with regard to expected job losses in fossil fuel production and use and the transformation needs of the production processes of industrial facilities with the highest greenhouse gas intensity. Relevant authorities and stakeholders should be actively involved in all phases of the process: preparatory, selection and implementation. __________________ 17 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154 21.6.2003, p. 1).
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 408 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a description of the transition process at national and regional level towards the achievement of the EU 2030 climate targets, as set up in the European climate law, and of a climate- neutral economy by 2050, including a timeline for key transition steps which are consistent with the latest version of the National Energy and Climate Plan (‘NECP’); and European Semester Report
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 426 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) a description of the expected contribution of the JTF support to addressing the social, economic energy security, and environmental impacts of the transition to a climate- neutral economy; and preventing deepening of energy poverty
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 432 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) a description of the governance mechanisms consisting of the partnership arrangements, the monitoring and evaluation measures planned and the responsible bodies both on national and regional level;
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 448 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The preparation and implementation of territorial just transition plans shall involve the relevant partners in accordance with Article [6] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR]. as well as representatives of industry, energy sector, social partners, national and regional authorities and relevant stakeholders
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 452 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Territorial just transition plans shall be consistent with the territorial strategies referred to in Article [23] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], with the 2030 climate targets and carbon neutrality objective by 2050 referred in Article 2 of the European Climate Law, with relevant smart specialisation strategies, the NECPs and the European Pillar of Social Rights.
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 502 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the allocations resulting from the application of point (a) are adjusted to ensure that no Member State receives an amount exceeding EUR 2 billion. The amounts exceeding EUR 2 billion27% of total budget of the Fund. The amounts exceeding 27% of total budget of the Fund per Member State are redistributed proportionally to the allocations of all other Member States. The Member States shares are recalculated accordingly;
2020/05/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 4 #

2019/2214(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
G a. Whereas MEPs legislative workload has been extended and complemented strongly by communication activities as citizens are more interested in European affairs than ever before and expect today to be in touch with their representatives through traditional and ever new social media platforms; whereas as a result the implementation rate of the parliamentary assistance allowance has increased in recent years;
2020/03/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 85 #

2019/2214(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
33. Considers that Members should not be reimbursed for business class airline tickets when traveling within the Union unless in cases where economy class tickets were not available anymore or more expensive; urges Parliament to encourage the use of transport that respects the environment and proposes that the reimbursement for flights of less than one hour would only be granted if no other more sustainable and realistic alternatives exist;
2020/03/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 114 #

2019/2214(BUD)

39. Recalls its request regarding the amount of the allowances paid to the APAs for the missions they carry out between the three places of work of the Parliament with a view to ensuring that the Bureau intervenes to fully harmoniseharmonises it at the level of the allowance systems for civil servants, and other agents and APAs; considers that any rise of the Members’ envelope for parliamentary assistance in the course of the mandate should have this purpose as a primary justification, as well as the reinforcement of their staffing dedicated to parliamentary work in the 3 places of work;
2020/03/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 3 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Regrets that the Member States have so far not managed to reach an agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027, which puts at risk the timely start and functionality of the new programmes and thus the Union’s ability to achieve its political priorities; notes that the MFF is the basis for the annual budget and that, in the absence of an MFF regulation, guidelines on the 2021 budget can only reflect Parliament’s general position on the MFF;
2020/02/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 3 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
- having regard to UN General Assembly Resolution 70/1 of 25 September 2015 entitled ‘Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’, which entered into force on 1 January 2016,
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 19 January 2017 on a European Pillar of Social Rights,
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 c (new)
- having regard to the work carried out by the European Institute for Gender Equality,
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the new Heading 1 (‘Single Market, Innovation and Digital’) will be instrumental for boosting innovation-led economic growth, develop leadership in innovation and contributing to the transition towards a climate-neutral societyeconomy and society until 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement; highlights furthermore the importance of the new Heading 5 (‘Security and Defence’), which includes the new European Defence Fund and essential funds for nuclear safety and decommissioning by supporting e.g. the incremental and disruptive research in advanced and breakthrough technologies;
2020/02/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 30 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights furthermore the importance of the new Heading 5 (‘Security and Defence’), which includes essential funds for nuclear safety and decommissioning;
2020/02/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 31 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls Parliament’s position on the overall financial envelope for Horizon Europe of EUR 120 billion (in 2018 prices) as well as the continuously low success rates for applications over the course of the last MFF, which means that much more high-quality projects in the field of research and innovation could be funded when sufficient Union funding could be provided; calls on the Commission in this regard to present the 2021 draft budget accordingly to ensure that research and innovation activities will continue in areas that are essential for the EU’s strategic autonomy, and benefit its cs well as the achievement of our climate goals, international competitizvensess, and benefit all parts of society, such as decarbonisation, digital transformation, healthcare and space; recalls in this context the importance of fundamental research; and applied research, demonstration, market integration, as well as of areas that suffer from market failure and therefore rely on public funding; emphasises in this respect that all financial instruments supporting research, development and innovation such as Horizon Europe and InvestEU should support the entire innovation cycle;
2020/02/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 34 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Insists that the EU budget is vital to respond to the challenges the Union is facing and reflects the degree of ambition of the Member States and the institutions; considers that the Union budgets primary goal is to create European public goods;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 48 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that all areas of the budget need to contribute to the overall goals of the European Green Deal and the full implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; recalls in this contextiterates the considerable financing needs and additional investments required for the implementation for the objectives of the Green Deal, which exceed the conservative figure of EUR 260 billion stated by the Commission; recalls in this context more specifically the need for additional funds to accelerate the development and deployment of cleaner technologies, including clean energy innovations, renewable energy, funds for sustainable development and tackling energy poverty; further recalls the importance of the introduction of a Just Transition Fund to address societal, socio- economic and environmental impacts on workers and communities adversely affected by the transition from coal and carbon dependence, and calls for solid financing of the fund; reiterates in this respect the Parliament’s position that new instruments should be financed with fresh money;
2020/02/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 68 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the need for an ambitious draft budget, in particular for new programmes such as the Digital Europe Programme, which need to become operational as soon as possible in order to help make the EU more competitive; ith specific regard to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and supercomputing, which will be crucial to make Europe fit for the digital age and achieve digital sovereignty, and which need to become operational as soon as possible in order to help make the EU more competitive by enhancing the Union's digitalisation and by the digital inclusion of the European economy, public sector and citizens; in this regard, stresses the importance of the actions enabling European citizens to develop advanced digital skills with the aim, among other things, to bridge the digital divide and to reduce the gender gap in the ICT sector;
2020/02/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 83 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the importance of SMEs as an essential part of the economy, as they provide a high number of jobs in the EU and play a vital role in research and innovation; sees the need to create an SME-friendly business environment, as well as to support SME clusters and networks; urges the Commission therefore to ensure a smooth transition from COSME to the new Single Market Programme and from the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) and other financial instruments to InvestEU;
2020/02/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 90 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls the important role that EU agencies play in helping to achieve policy objectives set by the legislator; calls therefore for sufficient funding and staffing for all agencies in line with their tasks and responsibilities; underlines in particular the need to substantially reinforce the European Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), which has been underfunded and understaffed for many years; further regrets the continuous underfunding of GSA and BEREC; insists that the Commission address this problem already in its draft budget.; notes that, even though in terms of budgetary management, decentralised agencies share a number of similarities, one-size-fits-all approaches have proven to be detrimental to the efficient and effective management of certain agencies; considers the 5% reduction target of staff and the redeployment pool among agencies a one-time exercise; reiterates its intention to oppose any such approach in the future;
2020/02/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 96 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that new programmes and political priorities, including the Just Transition Fund, the European Defence Fund and all upcoming measures under the umbrella of the Green Deal need to be accompanied by fresh resources; stresses in this respect that a reduced MFF and reduced budget 2021 would represent a step backwards;
2020/02/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 97 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes that the Just Transition Fund is an important instrument to achieve the just transition towards a climate neutral economy; underlines that the effectiveness of the Just Transition Fund depends on its financial endowment and that it must be equipped with sufficient financial resources reflecting the ambition of the fund; Reminds that the transition is a societal task that requires all actors and stakeholders to be involved in it and that compensation funds alone do not guarantee a just transition; calls therefore for a comprehensive EU strategy for the development and modernisation of these regions along with the reconversion of sites, the creation of high quality and sustainable jobs, re-skilling and up- skilling;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 98 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Underlines the need to reform the European mobility sector in order to achieve sustainable, clean and competitive transport in the Union, to make the EU’s car industry fit for the future and to achieve our climate goals; stresses therefore the need for sufficient funding for programmes supporting these goals like Horizon Europe of the Connecting Europe Facility;
2020/02/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 99 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Recalls that climate change spending efforts need to be stepped up to at least 25% of EU expenditure over the new MFF period, and to 30% of annual spending target as soon as possible, while respecting higher specific targets in other programmes such as the 35% agreed in Horizon Europe; urges the Commission to design the budget 2021 in a manner that contributes to these targets;
2020/02/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 100 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7d. Calls for sufficient funding for the Connecting Europe Facility, in particular its energy and ICT strands to ensure the completion of the Energy Union;
2020/02/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 101 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 e (new)
7e. Stresses that with the end of the transition period by the end of 2020, the UK remains welcome to continue its participation in EU programmes under ITRE-remit, such as Horizon Europe; notes however, that this participation should not entail net transfers from the EU budget to the UK; considers moreover that any further participation of the UK in EU programmes needs to ensure a fair balance as regards the contributions and benefits of the third country participating in the EU programme and participation should not confer to the third country any decisional power; calls on the Commission to ensure that there are sufficient binding provisions and guarantees with regard to the Protection of Union’s Financial Interests and Sound Financial Management for the programs in which the UK would participate, including control and audit, and investigation in case of fraud, respect of the right of access of Commission services, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, the European Court of Auditors as well as the right of scrutiny of the European Parliament.
2020/02/20
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 138 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Invites the Council to not only assess the burden of budgetary spending of the Union, but also the cost of non-EU; In this light, takes note that every gap of EUR 10billion in Horizon Europe results in a GDP loss of EUR 110 billion over the next 25 years, and that for every cut of EUR 3 billion of provisioning to InvestEU would cut around EUR 150 billion of investment;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 141 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Notes with sadness that the United Kingdom has terminated its Union membership and that 2021 will mark the first year in which it does not participate in the Union budget as a full member; expresses its intention for the United Kingdom to remain as close a partner in as many EU programmes as possible, notably Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe; stresses however that such a participation in EU programmes cannot entail net transfers from the Union budget to the UK and requires the UK to fully respect the procedures and institutions that safeguard EU spending;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 175 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Welcomes the fact that gender mainstreaming is included in the current negotiation box for the next MFF by President of the European Council Charles Michel; expects therefore the Commission to include in the 2021 draft budget an annex that draws together gender-specific information on objectives, inputs, outputs, results, and an annex presenting financing commitments for gender equality and the methodology for tracking and reporting gender equality expenditure as part of its draft budget;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 188 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Reminds that the long-lasting solution to the current migration phenomenon lies in the political, economic and social development of the countries from which migration flows originate and reiterates its full commitment to this objective; calls for the respective external policy programmes to be endowed with sufficient financial resources to support this priority; within this context, reaffirms the need to provide UNRWA with sufficient and constant financial support ;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 197 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11 c. Notes the important work carried out by Europe Direct Information Centres (EDICs) providing information on European politics across the continent; highlights that EDICs constitute an important addition to the Commission and Parliament representative offices in the EU member states, as they are able to reach citizens beyond Member State capitals;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 203 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11 d. Points out that the work carried out by the administration and decentralised agencies remains on a constantly high level or will increase in 2021 compared to 2020;rejects therefore any unjustified and arbitrary cuts to theses budgets in real terms as they threaten the functioning of the Union;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 241 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Is concerned by the delay of the European Council in finding an agreement on the next MFF and that, as a result, 2021 may end up as a lost year for the Union budget with funding gaps for stakeholders in priority areas of European policy; Reiterates its demand for a contingency plan to protect beneficiaries and ensure continuity of funding in the event that the current MFF needs to be extended beyond 2020; demands that the Commission present such a plan without delay, including the prolongation of the legal bases where relevant;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
- having regard to the European Court of Auditors Briefing paper on EU support for energy storage (Review No 04/2019),
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 8 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the Commission estimates that the EU will need to be able to store six times more energy than today to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 16 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the transition to a climate- neutral economy requires an energy transition away from fossil fuels towards a climate-neutral and renewable-based system;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 21 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas most renewable electricity sources, such as wind and solar, are intermittent and variable; whereas the integration of variable renewable energy sources into the electricity system requires increased flexibility regarding supply and demand in order to stabilise the electricity grid and to prevent extreme price fluctuations to maintain security of supply and affordability of energy; whereas this increased flexibility requires increased energy storage facilities in the EU;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 47 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive strategy on energy storage; encourages the Commission to consider all kinds of energy storage including batteries, pumped storage, fly wheels, fuel cells and thermal storage with a technology-open approach, as different storage technologies can have different use cases such as long- and short-term storage and use in industry, transport or homes; notes that the strategy should address the current lack of long-term storage; further encourages the Commission to lay out in the strategy ways to support research, development, innovation and adequate investment in energy storage;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 80 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the energy transition towards a climate-neutral and renewable- based system requires a well-developed electricity grid and advanced storage technologies, backup generation and demand management in order to secure a constant power supply;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 97 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that the transition to a climate-neutral economy must not endanger security of supply and affordability of energy; stresses that reliable powerenergy supply, increased energy efficiency, affordability and the energy transition must go hand in hand; stresses that this can be achieved by increased energy storage facilities;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 103 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Underlines that the development of affordable and integrated storage solutions should be the priority and that therefore, cost reductions and efficiency improvements in energy storage solutions are crucial; points out that research and innovation are the key contributors to cost reduction and increased efficiency;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 114 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Deeply regrets that infrastructure projects which are crucial to the energy transition often face strong resistance at local level; encourages the Member States, regions and municipalities to actively encourage public support at the local levelall levels through collaborative governance, for instance through early public participation and consultation, an abundant dissemination of information, including the cost of non-action, transparency regarding the planned projects and models to make the concerned communities benefit from the installations where appropriate;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 139 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that most Member States require operators of storage facilities to pay network charges or energy taxes and other levies twice; is convinced that the abolishment of this burden would lead to more energy storage projects being deployed; calls on the Commission to prohibit the double taxation related to energy storage projects in its upcoming proposal for a revised Energy Taxation Directive; calls on the Member States to abolish any kind of double taxation or charges related to energy storage projects;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 161 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets the lack of market deployment of research projects under Horizon 2020, and welcomes the planned greater focus on battery projects and close- to-market activities under Horizon Europe, in particular through the creation of the European Innovation Council; calls for greater use of pre-commercial procurement, including public procurement; further calls for sufficient funding for Horizon Europe to be able to support energy storage capacities in the EU as well as for reduced administrative burden in order to facilitate access to finance for start-ups and SMEs active in the field of energy storage; further notes that ways must be found to increase the success rate of research projects in the field of energy storage;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 173 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Notes thatwith concern that there is only an indirect reference to energy storage projects in the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014- 2020; notes, furthermore, that astonishingly few State aid measures for storage projects have been notified in the past;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 199 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Acknowledges the high potential of hydrogen, especially of green hydrogen, for energy storage andlonger-term and high-volume energy storage and sector integration, for example as feedstock for energy-intensive industries;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 204 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Notes that production facilities for green hydrogen remain limited in the European Union today; further notes that an increased and timely deployment of renewable energies is crucial for the domestic production of green hydrogen; calls on the Commission to conduct an analysis of the current and potential European capacity to produce green hydrogen; further encourages the Commission to analyse capacities for the underground storage of hydrogen and to examine measures to increase the public and private investment in research regarding green hydrogen;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 208 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Notes that the use of hydrogen as an energy storage is not competitive yet due to high production costs; further notes the great cost difference between green and blue hydrogen; points out the importance to support measures leading to a cost reduction of green hydrogen in order to make it a viable business case;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 209 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. Points out that green hydrogen can be an important technology for energy storage in a climate neutral economy after 2050; therefore calls on the Commission to develop a long-term strategy for hydrogen and the gas sector in line with the goal of a climate neutral economy until 2050; further calls on the Commission to analyse in this strategy the role of blue hydrogen in the decarbonisation of our society as a transition molecule towards the sole use of green hydrogen, including a possible trajectory and greenhouse gas emissions like methane for the use of blue hydrogen and required CCS and/or CCU technologies;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 212 #

2019/2189(INI)

14. Notes that there are varying standards in the Member States as regards the blending of hydrogen with natural gas and biomethane; calls, therefore, on the Commission to develop minimum blending standards for hydrogen both for the gas grid and end uses; points out that for this, a stakeholder consultation should be made to ensure that these standards are adapted to the end users’ quality needs and technological capacities to take up hydrogen-blended gas; further recommends the development of European standards for climate-neutral and renewable gases and a guarantees of origin system accounting for the avoided CO2-emissions, as well as for clarifying how the gas was produced, including the feedstocks used, in order to enable the traceability of green energy for consumers and end users;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 224 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. CUnderlines the importance of the existing gas infrastructure for storage and transportation purposes of decarbonised and renewable energy carriers; calls on the Commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost of retrofitting and readiness of gas infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen and hydrogen-blended natural gas and biomethane;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 251 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Reiterates that according to Commission estimates lithium-ion batteries with a storage capacity of approximately 200 GWh are needed to satisfy the European battery demand and that for that, significant investments are required; calls thus upon the Commission and the Member States to step up support for innovation, research, development and deployment of all kinds of battery storage facilities, e.g. through Horizon Europe, the KIC InnoEnergy and public-private partnerships;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 257 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Is concerned that the EU has a very low battery manufacturing capacity and that factories for the production of batteries in the European Union risk to be mainly financed by companies from third countries; welcomes, therefore, the European Battery Alliance and the Strategic Action Plan on Batteries to build a competitive and sustainable value chain for the production of batteries in Europe; calls for continuous support for them and for the implementation of the Strategic Action Plan on Batteries to be strengthened; welcomes, in this respect, the Commission’s announcement that it will propose legislation on batteries in support of the Strategic Action Plan and the circular economy; calls, in this regard, for life cycle analysis of batteries;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 268 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Is concerned about the EU’s heavy dependence on imports of raw materials for battery production and the social and ecological conditions in which they are extracted; is convinced that enhanced recycling schemes for batteries could deliver a significant share of the raw materials required for battery production within the EU;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 277 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to consider a recycling target for lithium-ion batteries when revising the Batteries Directivebatteries and/or a minimum share of recycled content in batteries when revising the Batteries Directive and to examine measures to increase the social and ecological standards within the whole value chain of battery production;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 285 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Points out the need for a European standardisation framework for battery design including sustainability criteria;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 316 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Considers district heating to be a very efficient tool for energy storage and residential heating in densely populated areas with increasing shares of renewable heating and residual heat and for providing process heating for industry; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support and develop district heating networks;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 344 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Believes that home batteries, domestic heat storage, vehicle-to-grid technology and, demand response and sector integration help to cut consumption peaks, provide flexibility and are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring that the energy grid is efficient and integrated;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 347 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Notes that demand response by industrial actors requires higher flexibility and adaptability of production processes; points out that thus demand response needs to be managed in a way that allows to maintain current employment schemes, for example through energy storage facilities such as sodium-sulphur batteries;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 352 #

2019/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26 b. Is convinced that batteries and fuel cells will play a significant role in the decarbonisation of the transport sector, as well as for grid stabilisation; encourages the fast deployment of the necessary infrastructure; in this respect, welcomes the Commission’s declaration to support the deployment of public recharging and refuelling points; also welcomes the review of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive and of the TEN-T Regulation; urges the Commission and the Council to maintain high levels of funding for CEF;
2020/05/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 3 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the focus of the budget on jobs, growth, young people, climate change and solidarity;
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 4 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Rejects the cuts by Council of a total of EUR 747,4 million in Heading 1a, including EUR 424,9 million for the Common Strategic Framework for Research and Innovation, EUR 28 million for the ICT strand of the Connecting Europe Facility and EUR 20 million for COSME, which risk undermining the Union’s efforts to creating growth and jobsUnderlines the importance of developing leadership in innovation and of incremental and disruptive research in advanced technologies to achieve the Union’s political goals, rejects therefore the cuts by Council of a total of EUR 747,4 million in Heading 1a, including EUR 424,9 million for the Common Strategic Framework for Research and Innovation, especially in relevant budget lines on strengthening research in future and emerging technologies, strengthening European research infrastructure, including e-infrastructures and leadership in information and communications technology, also including EUR 28 million for the ICT strand of the Connecting Europe Facility and EUR 20 million for COSME, which risk undermining the Union’s efforts to creating sustainable growth and high-quality jobs, as well as the Union’s efforts to reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals and its climate goals, including carbon neutrality until 2050, while leaving no one behind;
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 10 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that, in particular during the final year of the MFF, an ambitious budget in Heading 1a is needed to build a bridge to the forthcoming MFF, under which all new programmes will take time to become fully operational, in order to ensure the full functionality of these programmes to be able to continue to contribute to achieving the Union’s political priorities;
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 12 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the oversubscription of various programmes such as Horizon 2020 and COSME, which could be addressed by a more ambitious budget for 2020 resulting in a lower success rate for applications in Horizon 2020 compared to the previous MFF period, which means that many more high-quality projects in the field of research and innovation could be funded when sufficient Union funding could be provided; stresses that this could be addressed by a more ambitious budget for 2020; believes, therefore, that decommitted funds should be made available again in accordance with Article 15(3) of the Financial Regulation; recalls its position that at least EUR 120 million in 2018 prices is needed for Horizon Europe in the next MFF;
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 18 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Underlines that SMEs are an essential part of the Union economy as they provide a high number of jobs within the Union; sees the need to create an SME-friendly business environment, as well as to support SME clusters and networks; welcomes therefore the increase in the SME instrument; notes with concern the Council cuts on increased innovation for SMEs, which send a contradictory signal to Union businesses;
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 21 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Is aware of the high importance of the budget lines for societal challenges, and more specifically of the budget line for improving lifelong health and wellbeing to increase the standard of living in the Union; emphasises the importance of maintaining sufficient funding for such purposes and deplores the proposed Council cuts, as public funding should address societal challenges suffering from market failure or limited private sector investments;
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 22 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Underlines the importance of achieving the goals of the Digital Single Market to enhance the Union’s digitalisation and the digital inclusion of the Union economy, public sector and citizens; recognises in this respect the importance of initiatives such as WiFi4EU; deplores the proposed Council cuts for this initiative;
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 23 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Takes note of the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP); stresses that such an activity, given its significant impact on the budget, should be endowed with fresh resources, as funds that are redeployed to the EDIDP lack in other relevant programmes such as CEF or Horizon;
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 24 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5 e. Underlines the need to reform the Union mobility sector in order to achieve sustainable, clean and competitive transport in the Union, to make the Union's car industry fit for the future and to achieve our climate goals; stresses, therefore, the need for sufficient funding for programmes supporting these goals like Horizon, CEF-Transport and the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 (FCH 2) Joint Undertaking; is, therefore, concerned about the effect of the proposed Council cuts on achieving a Union transport system that is resource-efficient, environmentally friendly, safe and seamless;
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 25 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 f (new)
5 f. Recognises the importance and the success of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI); regrets that, in order to secure additional funding for EFSI, funds for other programmes had to be reduced; stresses that the general budget of the Union should not be financing new initiatives to the detriment of existing Union programmes and policies; reiterates Parliament's position during the EFSI negotiations to reduce the impact of EFSI appropriations on other programmes and to increase appropriations for the affected lines for 2020;
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 29 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly regrets that the budget proposed by the Commission is, once again, far below that requested by ACER, GSA and BEREC and that this risks jeopardising ACER’stheir proper functioning and itstheir ability to perform the additional tasks conferred on ithem through recent legislation;
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 33 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Calls thus, with regard to all agencies within its remit (ACER, BEREC, ENISA and GSA), for a level of appropriations and staff as requested by those agencies;
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 38 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for additional funds to accelerate the development and deployment of cleaner technologies to help meet the commitments undertaken by the Union under the Paris Agreement, including clean energy innovations, and renewable energy, as well as funds for sustainable development, tackling energy poverty and a just transition to a carbon- neutral economy for coal- and carbon- intensive regions to help meet the commitments undertaken by the Union under the Paris Agreement, to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals; repeats its call to the Commission to introduce a specific allocation (EUR 4,8 billion) for a new Just Energy Transition Fund in the next MFF, to address societal, socio-economic and environmental impacts on workers and communities adversely affected by the transition from coal and carbon dependence; welcomes the Commission’s estimate that climate change spending will reach 21 % of the 2020 budget, recalls that these efforts need to be stepped up to at least 25 % of Union expenditure to climate objectives over the 2021-2027 MFF period, and to a 30 % annual spending target as soon as possible, while respecting higher specific climate spending targets in other programmes such as the 35 % target agreed in Horizon Europe;
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 50 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for additional appropriations for the Connecting Europe Facility, in particular its energy and ICT strands, to ensure the completion of the Energy Union and that isolated markets are connected and remaining bottlenecks are removed.
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 55 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Underlines that, as the United Kingdom should contribute to the 2019 and 2020 budgets, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union is not expected to directly impact programmes in the industry, research and energy policy areas;
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 57 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Stresses that a failure by the Union to deliver on its legal and political commitments on payment appropriations would seriously harm its reliability and have a serious negative impact on trust in the ability of Union institutions to fulfil their roles; emphasises that this is enhanced by the fact that the Union approaches the end of the current MFF and that therefore the implementation of the multiannual programmes needs to be advanced quickly.
2057/01/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 99 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Is alarmed by the conclusions of the Rapid case review of the European Court of Auditors on Euronews, which highlights that Euronews is now 85% owned by private investors and only 15% by EU and non-EU broadcaster and local public authorities, that Union financial support to Euronews lacks transparency and accountability, that monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are insufficiently robust and that Euronews is not accessible to most or all EU citizens; is particularly concerned by the finding that, following the 2018 revision of the Financial Regulation, which scrapped the reference to the notion of bodies pursuing a general Union interest, grants for Euronews are provided under Article 195 (c) and (f) of the Financial Regulation (de facto monopoly/specific technical competence) and not under Article 180 (actions intended to support a Union policy objective/body forming part of or supporting a Union policy), thus implying that Euronews no longer pursues a general Union interest at all; in light of the above considerations, urges the Commission to end its cooperation with Euronews at the end of the current MFF; considers, furthermore, that no additional funds, beyond what is included in the 2020 draft budget, should be allocated to Euronews under the Multimedia Actions budget line;
2019/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 117 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Notes with concern last year's decision of the United States to withdraw as a donor to UNRWA; notes that this decision makes the European Union the single most important donor to UNRWA; believes that, in the spirit of a 'stronger Europe in the world', as envisioned by the President-elect of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen, the Union should step up its financial contribution to UNRWA in 2020 in order to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe and support UNRWA in fulfilling its task;
2019/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 132 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37 a. notes that Members of the Parliament are faced today with ever- growing legislative tasks and that citizens‘ expectation to be in dialogue with their representatives have increased; believes that this increase of workload for individual MEP offices needs to be met with additional financial resources. Invites therefore the Parliament Bureau to modify the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members to allow an increase of the expenses for parliamentary assistance;
2019/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 82 #

2019/2003(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Recalls that the European Parliament has decided positively on a new procedure for the General Expenditure Allowance (GEA) in the next parliamentary term with greater transparency and clearer rules; is of the opinion that a balance between necessary transparency and the freedom of the mandate has been achieved; believes that the alleged misuse of the GEA for private consumption could be avoided by the certification of an external audit rather than putting additional workload and costs on the parliamentary budget;
2019/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 93 #

2019/2003(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Is of the opinion thatAsks for appropriations are needed to cover the cost of mediators and other experts competent to prevent and manage the harassment cases within the Parliament together with the network of confidential counsellors and current structurefull implementation of the reformatory steps for the Parliament mentioned in the roadmap on combatting sexual harassment and sexual abuse in the Union meaning the implementation of frequent anti-harassment trainings for all staff, the external audits for the existing anti-harassment committees as well as the recomposition of the two committees into one independent committee with doctors and lawyers as standing members;
2019/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to UN General Assembly Resolution 70/1 of 25 September 2015 entitled ‘Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’, which entered into force on 1 January 2016, and the recently presented Reflection Paper “Towards a Sustainable Europe by 2030” of the Commission,
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 3 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 19 January 2017 on a European Pillar of Social Rights,
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 c (new)
- having regard to the work carried out by the European Institute for Gender Equality,
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Budget 2020: bridge to the future Europe – Investing in citizens, innovation and securitysustainable development
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Considers, therefore, that the EU budget for next year should definfollow the clear political priorities and enable the Union to further invest in innovation and research capacities for future solutions, boost competitiveness and economic growth, ensure a safe, secure and peaceful Europe, strengthen citizens’outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals such as good health and well-being for all, gender equality, decent education and work, and living condimbitious climate actions, and bolster the Union in its fight against environmental challenges and climate changethe reduction of inequality;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 26 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Points to the importance of decentralised agencies in ensuring the implementation of the European legislative priorities and thereby accomplishing EU policy objectives, such as those related to competitiveness, sustainable growth, employment and to managing the current migration and refugee flows; expects the negotiations on the 2020 budget to lead to appropriate operational and administrative funding of the EU agencies, enabling them to accomplish their growing tasks and deliver the best possible results; reiterates its position that 2018 was the last year of the implementation of the 5% staff reduction and the so-called ‘redeployment pool’; expects the Commission and Council to refrain from further cutting agencies resources in the budget 2020;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 30 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Innovation and research for future solutions: supporting sustainable economic growth and competitiveness
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 42 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Considers the protectionmanagement of the EU’s external borders with the support of a strengthened European Border and Coast Guard to be an inseparable condition for a European Union without internal borders, the proper functioning of the Schengen area and freedom of movement within the EU; considers it to be an obligation to ensure adequate funding, staffing and training of staff forrecognises the key role of the European Asylum Support Office and of the Fundamental Rights Agency in developing and implementing common asylum practices in Member States; acknowledges the need to provide all agencies operatingengaged in the field of security, acknowledgingmigration management and asylum with sufficient financial and human resources for them to properly perform their role and the considerable increase in their responsibilities, in line with the importance of cooperation among them, and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the Member States;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 72 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Believes that the fight for gender equality should be a priority for the Union, and that this fight needs to be reflected strongly in the Union budget 2020; considers gender mainstreaming to be an effective strategy that aims at achieving gender equality and combating discrimination by reorganising, improving, developing and evaluating policy processes so that the gender equality perspective is incorporated in all policies, regulatory measures and spending programmes, and at all levels and stages by the actors involved in policy making; therefore reiterates its request to the Commission to present at the earliest possibility a framework for gender- mainstreaming in the Union budget;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 74 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Recalls that the European Institute for Gender Equality quantified the overall costs for society due to violence against women and girls at a shocking EUR 225 billion a year and that the lack of an effective EU policy framework is estimated at EUR 7 billion; points to the findings of the recent study on 'Implementation of the Daphne programme and other funds aimed at fighting violence against women and girls', commissioned by the Parliament's Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality, in particular that the success rate of applications to funding in this area are alarmingly low; expects therefore the Commission to put forward a significant increase to this programme;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 84 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls the need for solidarity in the area of migration, with a focus on effective integration of migrants and refugees in the Member States, as well as fair and mutual beneficial partnerships with countries in need; deplores the current impasse, the lack of responsibility of Member States and the ad-hoc decision- making regarding the situation in the Mediterranean sea; believes that innovative ways of funding need to be found in order to overcome the current situation and to distribute people needing international protection, and considers that the role of cities and municipalities in the European asylum system should be strengthened;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 113 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Invites the Commission to report specifically on the amounts de-committed for research programmes and to provide all relevant information and details concerning Article 15(3) of the Financial Regulation; expects this Article and its corresponding procedure to be fully respecttriggered in the context of the 2020 budgetary procedure;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2018/2545(RSP)


Recital A
A. whereas the 23 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU, which make up around 99 % of all businesses and provide more than 90 million jobs while generating some EUR 3.9 trillion in added value, make a vital contribution to economic growth, social cohesion and jobthe creation of sustainable and high-quality jobs, and are a major source of innovation in the EU;
2018/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 6 #

2018/2545(RSP)


Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas 90% of European SMEs and 93% of all EU companies in the non- financial business sector are micro firms, which contribute the largest share of value added and employment among SMEs as they employ approximately 30% of the European workforce and which thus need special attention;
2018/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 8 #

2018/2545(RSP)


Recital B
B. whereas SMEs are disproportionately affected by administrative burdens and financial obstacles by comparison with larger firms and regardless of their organizational structure; whereas at EU and, Member State, regional and local level further efforts could be made to create an SME-friendly environment which go beyond the political pledges already given;
2018/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 34 #

2018/2545(RSP)


Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to terminate the general exclusion of SMEs with public participation because of their ownership structure, as they face the same regulatory and financial challenges as other businesses of the same size, are deeply rooted in their local business environment and, inter alia, create the right preconditions for the growth of all other SMEs; emphasises that, as regards partners and related undertakings, the Commission communication on the definition of SMEs is appropriate and sufficient to prevent harmful corporate structures and that, in accordance with the principles of EU competition law, the criteria for SMEs should only be of a quantitative nature.
2018/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 41 #

2018/2545(RSP)


Paragraph 4
4. UrgesCalls on the Commission to at least updateconsider updating the financial thresholds for the SME definition to take account of the rise in inflation and labour productivity since 2003; strongly supports an adjustment beyond the index-linking of inflation and labour productivity, in order to take account of future inflation, provide certainty and obviate the need for a rapid further adjustment in the next few yearwhile also, possibly, taking account of the Commission’s economic forecasts;
2018/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 45 #

2018/2545(RSP)


Paragraph 4
4. UrgesCalls on the Commission to at leastconsider an update of the SME definition to take account of the rise in inflation and labour productivity since 2003; strongly supports an adjustment beyond the index-linking ofaccording to the Commission's economic forecasts regarding inflation and labour productivity, in order to take account of future inflation, provide certainty and obviate the need for a rapid further adjustment in the next few years;
2018/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 51 #

2018/2545(RSP)


Paragraph 5
5. Points out that the employee numbers is not a criterion which can be used to draw up for accurate EU-wide comparisons, as labour productivity varies from one Member State to another; underlines that SMEs may refrain from employing more people to prevent losing the SME status; stresses that this is contradictory to the EU focus on jobs and growth; welcomes, therefore, a shift towards the criteria of turnover and balance sheet totals;
2018/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 63 #

2018/2545(RSP)


Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that there is a need to clarify not onlsimplify the terms ‘linked enterprise’ and ‘partner enterprise’ butand also SMEs’ status in mergers, and consortiums and regards the simplification of procedures and the cutting of red tape as imperative; calls on the Commission in that connection to further simplify the applicable rules;
2018/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 89 #

2018/2545(RSP)


Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that economic diplomacy instruments employed at EU level, such as the Mission for Growth, could be used to address economic challenges and exploit economic opportunities at global level more effectively; calls on the Commission to step up its efforts in that area, without creating duplicate structures; calls, in that connection, for an ‘Export growthpotential in relation to enterprise size’ indicator to be developed and for additional support to be offered to small enterpriseSMEs with high export volumespotential;
2018/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 90 #

2018/2545(RSP)


Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that economic diplomacy instruments employed at EU level, such as the Mission for Growth, could be used to address economic challenges and exploit economic opportunities at global level more effectively; calls on the Commission to step up its efforts in that area, without creating duplicate structures; calls, in that connection, for an ‘Export growthpotential in relation to enterprise size’ indicator to be developed and for additional support to be offered to small enterpriseSMEs with high export volumespotential;
2018/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 97 #

2018/2545(RSP)


Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned that, despite the considerable contribution they make to employment and growth by virtue of their productivity, MidCaps (enterprises that have outgrown the SME definition but still have typically medium-sized structures) are being neglected by policy-makers; calls, therefore, for a separate definition to be established for these companies based on the criteria that they are family-run, have high equity ratio and employ up to 3000 peopleto make sure that their importance for the economy is considered without taking the risk of enlarging the SME definition to an extent that would facilitate its misuse and weaken the status of SMEs that really need it;
2018/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 125 #

2018/2545(RSP)


Paragraph 11
11. Takes the view that SME categorisation should not be exclusively based on the criteria of employee headcount, annual turnover and balance sheet totals; calls, therefore, for the criteria of ‘export-intensive’ (high level of exports in relation to number of employees), ‘largely independently-run’ and ‘high equity ratio’ - to be defined in due course - to be taken into account when categorising companies and for enterprises with these characteristics to at least be exempted from the relevant specific reporting obligations and/or for it to be made easier for them to access financial supportCalls on the Commission to examine whether, in addition to the current criteria of the SME definition, other elements should be taken into account when defining SMEs;
2018/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 139 #

2018/2545(RSP)


Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to conduct a study into the possible impact of the SME definition on business development and on lock-in-effects, i.e. when enterprises deliberately opt not to expand in order to avoid bureaucratic burdens and other obligations that arise from the loss of their SME status;
2018/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 141 #

2018/2545(RSP)


Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines that small local public service enterprises that meet the SME criteria fulfil important tasks for local communities; notes that having public ownership does not necessarily imply financial or regulatory support by the public entity due to national legislation, state aid laws and financially weak public entities; stresses that they thus face the same challenges as SMESs, which may lead to unfair competitive disadvantages for these enterprises when they are financially independent, organized under private law or are operating under competitive conditions with private companies; therefore, urges the Commission to re-examine and consider a deletion of the exclusion of enterprises with a public ownership of more than 25% from the SME definition;
2018/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 157 #

2018/2545(RSP)


Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to provide guidance to enterprises on the procedures used to determine SME status, as well as information about any changes on the SME definition or procedures in an unbureaucratic, timely and pragmatic manner;
2018/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1 #

2018/2114(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that fee-financing of agencies currently amounts to a total of about EUR 1 billion annually, thereby significantly decreasing the pressure on the Union budget; considers fee-financing to be an effective way of financing agency activities in cases where the business model so allows; notes, however, that safeguard measures need to be in place to avoid any kind of conflict of interest;
2018/11/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2018/2114(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that, even though in terms of budgetary management, decentralised agencies share a number of similarities, one-size-fits-all approaches have proven to be detrimental to the efficient and effective management of certain agencies; considers the 5% reduction target of staff and the redeployment pool among agencies a one-time exercise; reiterates its intention to oppose any such approach in the future;
2018/11/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2018/2114(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. AIn line with the recommendations of the Inter-Institutional Working Group on decentralised agencies’ resources, asks the Commission to swiftly present an evaluation of agencies with multiple locations, using a consistent approach to assess their added value by taking costs incurred into account; calls for significant measures to be taken on the basis of the evaluation results with the aim of reducing the number of multiple locations, if and where appropriate;
2018/11/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 6 #

2018/2114(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes that the strengthened cooperation between the Agencies in sharing of services has resulted in savings, e.g. by the creation of a joint procurement portal; encourages further exploration of the potential of sharing of services either among Agencies or between the Commission and Agencies to create new synergies and optimise existing ones;
2018/11/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2018/2114(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes with concern that a certain number of administrative requirements are disproportionate for agencies which did not reach a critical size; expects the Commission and the Council to ensure that applicable administrative requirements are commensurate with the financial and human resources of all agencies.
2018/11/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 10 #

2018/2114(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Recalls that the legislative procedure results in modifications of the initial Commission proposal; notes with concern that updated financial statements generally become available at the end of the legislative procedure if at all; recalls the twin roles of the European Parliament and the Council as legislative authority and budgetary authority.
2018/11/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomRejects Council cuts of 3,61 % in commitment appropriations and 0,22 % in payment appropriations in budget lines related to ITRE under Heading 1a of the Union budget 2019 compared to the Commission’s proposal; notes the increase of 3,9 % in commitment appropriations and 1,8 % in payment appropriations in the budget lines related to the remit of ITRE Committee under Heading 1a of the general budget of the Union compared to 2018; furtherUnion budget compared to 2018 in the Commission’s proposal; welcomes the focus of the 2019 general budget on growth, innovation, competitiveness, climate change, the transition to renewable energies and on the success of young and female researchers and entrepreneurs; calls on the Commission to provide increased and sufficient financial resources for those priorities;
2018/09/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 9 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Uunderlines the necessity to develop leadership in innovation and in disruptive technologies; requesgrets, therefore, that the Commission respect the breakdown of Horizon 2020 budget as described in Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council and welcome significant Council cuts in commitment appropriations of EUR 0,3 billion and of EUR 18 million in payment appropriations in the Common Strategic Framework for Research and Innovation with an overwhelmingly negative impact on Horizon 2020 and especially regrets cuts in relevant budget lines such as Strengthening research in future and emerging technologies and Strengthening European research infrastructure; notes the proposed increase of 8,5 % for Horizon 2020 in commitment appropriations for the 2019 general budget; notes with deep concern in the Commission’s proposal; reminds the strong underfunding of Horizon 2020 under the MFF 2014-2020 resulting in a lower success rate for applications than in the previous MFF period which means that fewer high-quality projects in the field of research and innovation are receiving Union funding; reiterates, therefore, its deep concerns about the unambitious level of funding for Horizon Europe as proposed by the Commission for the next MFF and intends to secure a bare minimum of EUR 120 billion in 2018 prices for this programme during the upcoming MFF 2021-2027 negotiations;
2018/09/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 18 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the importance of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI); recalls that, in order to secure additional funding for EFSI, Horizon 2020 and CEF had to be reduced; stresses that the general budget of the Union should not be financing new initiatives to the detriment of existing Union programmes and policies; intends to deliver on the commitment made by Parliament during the EFSI negotiations to reduce insofar as possible the impact on thoseis programmes and to increase appropriations for the affected lines for 2019;
2018/09/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 21 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the importance of finalising the Energy Union while achieving the European climate goals by fulfilling the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainability Goals; urges the Commission to provide the necessary funding for investments in these fields, as well as for sustainable development, as well as to tackle energy poverty and just transition; Iin this respects welcomes the Commission’s estimates that climate spending will reach 20,1 % in the 2019 budget; considers that to achieve these goals, necessary funds should be maintained in CEF; is deeply concerned about the significant Council cuts in commitments and payments of CEF- Energy;
2018/09/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 25 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Is aware of the high importance of the budget lines for societal challenges, and more specifically of the budget line for improving lifelong health and wellbeing to increase the standard of living in the Union; encourages the Commission to maintain sufficient funding for such purposes and deplores the proposed Council cuts;
2018/09/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 26 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Underlines the importance of achieving the goals of the Digital Single Market to enhance the Union’s digitalisation and the digital inclusion of the European economy, public sector and citizens; recognizes in this respect the importance of initiatives such as WIFI4EU; deplores Council cuts for this initiative;
2018/09/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 27 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Underlines that SMEs are an essential part of the European economy as they provide a high number of employments within the Union and sees the need to create an SME-friendly business environment, as well as to support SME clusters and networks; notes, however, with deep concern the Council cuts on the SME instrument that send a contradictory signal to European businesses;
2018/09/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 28 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Takes note of the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP); stresses that such an activity should be endowed with fresh resources given its significant impact on the Union budget; is concerned about the Council cuts to CEF and to European space programmes such as leadership in space and Copernicus to fund the EDIDP as financial resources should not be withdrawn from civil programmes to support programmes in the area of defence;
2018/09/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 29 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Underlines the need to reform the European mobility sector in order to achieve sustainable, clean and competitive transport in the Union, to make the Union's car industry fit for the future and to achieve our climate goals; stresses, therefore, the need for sufficient funding for programmes supporting these goals like CEF-Transport and the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 (FCH 2) Joint Undertaking; is thus concerned about Council cuts for these programmes;
2018/09/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 112 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
51. Endorses, as a general rule, the Commission's estimates of the budgetary needs of agencies; considers, therefore, that any further cuts proposed by the Council would endanger the proper functioning of the agencies and would not allow them to fulfil the tasks they have been assigned; notes with particular irritation the arbitrary cuts to CEPOL and EIGE of merely 10.000 and 50.000 Euro respectively and invites the Council to share with the Parliament the substantial details on why it considers these cuts to be necessary and reasonable;
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 117 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
52. Recalls the importance for the Union focusing on competitiveness for growth and jobs; considers, in this context, that additional appropriation and staff are needed for the European GNSS Agency (GSA) and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER); welcomes the creation of the European Labour Authority (ELA) and underlines the need to mobilize fresh resources for it; restores the substantial Council’s cuts in the appropriations for the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs),while putting parts of their appropriations into reserve pending progress on the ESAs’ review;
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 122 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
54. Expects the pressure on some Member States’ migration and asylum systems, as well as on their borders, to remain high in 2019, stresses that while the budgetary resources and the number of posts for the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX) and the European Asylum Support Office (EASO), proposed by the Commission and supported by the Council, seem adequate for the time being, the future needs of the agencies in terms of operational resources and staff will have to be closely monitored; asks the Commission to provide an overview of the budgetary needs for the budget of 2019 for the proposed reforms of these agencies as soon possible;
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 125 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
55. Reiterates its position that the 5 % staff reduction target has been successfully reached; expresses its intention to include a common statement by all institutions that confirms the end of this one-time exercise; considers that the new posts adopted in its position are needed to fulfil additional tasks due to new policy developments and new legislation;
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 126 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55 a (new)
55 a. Recalls that the Inter-Institutional Working Group on Decentralised Agencies' Resources 2 concluded its work by adopting recommendations on lessons learned from the approach to achieving the 5% staff reduction target, the treatment of new tasks, evaluations of agencies, the sharing of agencies, the evaluation of agencies with multiple locations and the model for fee-financing agencies; welcomes the ratification of these recommendations by the institutions; expresses its intention to continue scrutinize the Commission work on these recommendations in the future;
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 30 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Notes the commitment to a renewed EU defence agenda, namely through the agreement on the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP), as a first stage of the European Defence Fund; believes that this shared commitment willcan contribute to achieving economies of scale and greater coordination among Member States and businesses, allowing the EU to retain its strategic autonomy and become a genuine world player; reiterates however its conviction that additional priorities need to be matched by additional resources and that military spending should not be to the detriment of programmes with a solely civilian purpose;
2018/06/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 34 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Remains committed to the fight against unemployment and against youth unemployment in particular; believes in this respect that the YEI should be further strengthened, in spite of the complexities involved in reprogramming YEI and ESF programmes in case of modifications of the YEI envelope; reiterates its position that the Union needs to step up its funding to achieve the Pillar of Social Rights; believes that the proposal for the European Labour Authority is an important first step in this direction, considers however that it needs to be financed by additional resources rather than redeployments from existing programmes in the area of social affairs;
2018/06/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 59 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Disapproves of the Commission’s proposal for the funding of the second tranche of the Facility for Refugees in Turkey (FRT); supports the continuation of the FRT, but maintains that, as also proposed by the Commission on 14 March 20186 , the EU budget should contribute to its financing to the sum of EUR 1 billion, with Member States contributing EUR 2 billion by means of bilateral contributions, in order to leave sufficient margins under the MFF special instruments for unforeseen events in the last two years of the current MFF, as well as the financing of other priorities; also maintains that as the FRT has been a new initiative within this MFF, it should be funded by fresh appropriations; notes with concern that the Parliament has not been involved in negotiations on the financing of the FRT and that some Member states seem to assume that the Parliament accepts whatever the Council agrees to; informs those Member states that the Parliament has every right to assume its role as one arm of the budgetary authority of the Union and that it will do so, as already announced on previous occasions; deplores that the Council was unable until now to find a common position on the financing of the FRT despite the humanitarian urgency; _________________ 6 OJ C 106, 21.3.2018, p. 4.
2018/06/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 119 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
48. Welcomes the creation of two new EU bodies to be considered as decentralised agencies, respectively the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and the European Labour Authority (ELA); notes that appropriations corresponding to the ELA have been put into reserve pending the finalisation of the legislative procedure; notes that the EPPO has its seat in Luxembourg, and asks it to submit to the two branches of the budgetary authority all information on its buildings policy pursuant to the Financial Regulation; considers that new agencies have to be created by allocating fresh resources and new posts, while avoiding any kind of redeployment unless it is clearly demonstrated that certain activities are entirely transferred from the Commission or other existing bodies, such as Eurojust, to the new agencies; notes that Eurojust remains competent to deal with PIF cases, in close cooperation with EPPO, while being fully engaged in ensuring operational support to Member states in the fight against organised crime, terrorism, cybercrime and migrant smuggling; recalls the provisions laid down in the Common Approach for newly created decentralised agencies;
2018/06/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 115 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Cybercrime is a fast growing threat to the Union, its citizens and its economy. In 2017, 80 % of the European companies have experienced at least one cyber incident. The Wannacry-attack in May 2017 affected more than 150 countries and 230 000IT-systems and had significant impacts on critical infrastructures such as hospitals. This underlines the necessity for the highest cybersecurity standards and holistic cybersecurity solutions, involving people, products, processes and technology in the Union, as well as for European leadership in the matter, and for Digital autonomy.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 116 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) This regulation contributes to the protection of the environment through the protection of environment-relevant infrastructures and networks such as nuclear infrastructures.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 117 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 c (new)
(1c) This regulation contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular to the goal “Industry, innovation and infrastructure”.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 118 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 d (new)
(1d) The Competence Centre and the Cybersecurity Competence Community should, in order to foster European competitiveness and highest cybersecurity standards internationally, seek the exchange on cybersecurity solutions, products and standards with the international community.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 119 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Substantial disruption of network and information systems can affect individual Member States and the Union as a whole. The highest level of security of network and information systems throughout the Union is therefore essential for the smooth functioning of the society and economy, i.e. the internal market. At the moment, the Union depends on non-European cybersecurity providers. However, it is in the Union’s strategic interest to ensure that it retains and develops essential cybersecurity technological capacities to secure its Digital Single Market, and in particular to protect critical networks and information systemsthe protection of data and critical networks and information systems of European citizens and companies, including critical infrastructures for the functioning of society such as transport systems, health systems and banking, and the Digital Single Market and to provide key cybersecurity services.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 120 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) A wealth of expertise and experience in cybersecurity research, technology and industrial development exists in the Union but the efforts of industrial and research communities are fragmented, lacking alignment and a common mission, which hinders competitiveness and effective protection of critical data, networks and systems in this domain. These efforts and expertise need to be pooled, networked and used in an efficient manner to reinforce and complement existing research, technology, skills and industrial capacities at Union and national levels.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 121 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) SMEs are crucial actors in the European cybersecurity sector that can provide cutting-edge solutions due to their agility. SMEs that are not specialised in cybersecurity however, are also prone to be more vulnerable to cyber incidents due to high investment and knowledge requirements to establish effective cybersecurity solutions. It is therefore necessary that the Competence Centre and the Cybersecurity Competence Network provide special support for SMEs by facilitating their access to knowledge and training in order to allow them to secure themselves sufficiently and to allow those who are active in cybersecurity to contribute to the European leadership in the field.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 122 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) The Competence Centre should be the Union’s main instrument to develop European leadership in cybersecurity, to pool investment in cybersecurity research, technology and industrial development, to support SMEs in gathering expertise in cybersecurity and to implement relevant projects and initiatives together with the Cybersecurity Competence Network. It should deliver cybersecurity-related financial support from the Horizon Europe and, Digital Europe programmes and the European Defence Fund for actions related to defence, and should be open to the European Regional Development Fund and other programmes where appropriate. This approach should contribute to creating synergies and coordinating financial support related to cybersecurity research, innovation, technology and industrial development and avoiding duplication.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 126 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) Taking into account that the objectives of this initiative can be best achieved if all Member States or as many Member States as possible participacontribute, and as an incentive for Member States to take part, only Member States who contribute financially to the administrative and operational costs of the Competence Centre should hold voting rights.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 127 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) National Coordination Centres should be selected by Member States and approved by the Competence Centre. In addition to the necessary administrative capacity, Centres should either possess or have direct access to cybersecurity technological expertise in cybersecurity, notably in domains such as cryptography, ICT security services, intrusion detection, system security, network security, software and application security, or human and socie, societal and environmental aspects of security and privacy. They should also have the capacity to effectively engage and coordinate with the industry, the public sector, including authorities designated pursuant to the Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 , and the research community in order to establish a continuous public- private dialogue on cybersecurity. _________________ 23 Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2016 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union (OJ L 194, 19.7.2016, p. 1).
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 130 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, high-performance computing (HPC) and quantum computing, blockchain and concepts such as secure digital identities create at the same time new challenges for cybersecurity as well as offer solutions. Assessing and validating the robustness of existing or future ICT systems will require testing security solutions against attacks run on HPC and quantum machines. The Competence Centre, the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community should help advance and disseminate the latest cybersecurity solutions and research to bridge the valley of death of innovation of cybersecurity technologies and services. At the same time the Competence Centre and, the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community should be at the service of developers and operators in critical sectors such as transport, energy, health, financial, government, telecom, manufacturing, defence, and space to help them solve their cybersecurity challenges.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 135 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Due to the fast changing nature of cyber threats and cybersecurity, the Union needs to be able to adapt fast and continuously to new developments in the field. Hence, the Competence Centre, the Cybersecurity Competence Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community should be flexible enough to ensure the required reactivity. They should facilitate solutions that help entities to be able to constantly build capability to enhance their and the Union’s resilience.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 136 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 b (new)
(14b) The Competence Centre should have the objectives to establish European leadership and expertise in cybersecurity, and by that guarantee the highest security standards in the Union, ensure the protection of data, information systems, networks and critical infrastructures in the Union, create new high-quality jobs in the area, prevent brain drain from the European cybersecurity experts to third countries, and add European value to the already existing national cybersecurity measures.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 137 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) The Competence Centre should have several key functions. First, the Competence Centre should facilitate and help coordinate the work of the European Cybersecurity Competence Network and nurture the Cybersecurity Competence Community. The Centre should drive the cybersecurity technological agenda and pool, share and facilitate access to the expertise gathered in the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community, and to cybersecurity infrastructure. Secondly, it should implement relevant parts of Digital Europe and Horizon Europe programmes by allocating grants, typically following a competitive call for proposals. Thirdly, the Competence Centre should facilitate joint investment by the Union, Member States and/or industr, training opportunities and awareness raising programmes in line with the Digital Europe Programme for citizens and businesses to overcome the skill gap by the Union, Member States and/or industry. It should pay special attention to the enabling of SMEs in the area of cybersecurity.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 141 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The Competence Centre should stimulate and support the long-term strategic cooperation and coordination of the activities of the Cybersecurity Competence Community, which would involve a large, open, interdisciplinary and diverse group of European actors involved in cybersecurity technology. That Community should include in particular research entities, supply-side industries, and demand -side industries including SMEs, and the public sector. The Cybersecurity Competence Community should provide input to the activities and work plan of the Competence Centre and it should also benefit from the community- building activities of the Competence Centre and the Network, but otherwise should not be privileged with regard to calls for proposals or calls for tender.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 144 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) In order to respond to the needs of the public sector and both demand and supply side industries, the Competence Centre’s task to provide cybersecurity knowledge and technical assistance to the public sector and industries should refer to both ICT products and services and all other industrial and technological products and solutions in which cybersecurity is to be embedded.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 147 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) Whereas the Competence Centre and the Network should strive to achieve synergies between the cybersecurity civilian and defence spheres in line with the Union goals as laid out by Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Permanent Structured Cooperation, projects financed by the Horizon Europe Programme will be implemented in line with Regulation XXX [Horizon Europe Regulation], which provides that research and innovation activities carried out under Horizon Europe shall have an exclusive focus on civil applications. Actions enhancing such synergies shall therefore be co-funded through the European Defence Fund.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 149 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) In order to ensure structured and sustainable collaboration, the relation between the Competence Centre and the National Coordination Centres should be based on a contractual agreement that should be harmonised on European level.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 155 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) In order to avoid duplication and to ensure the most efficient establishment of cybersecurity expertise in the Union, the Competence Centre, the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community should act coherently, consistently and complementary with ENISA, the “Cybersecurity Act”(COM(2017)0477) and the European Standardisation Organisations, bearing in mind that ENISA should continue fulfilling its strategic objectives especially in the field of cybersecurity certification as defined in the “Cybersecurity Act” while the Competence Centre should act as an operational body in cybersecurity.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 159 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) In order for the Competence Centre to function properly and effectively, the Commission and the Member States should ensure that persons to be appointed to the Governing Board have appropriate professional expertise and experience in functional areas and that gender balance is ensured. The Commission and the Member States should also make efforts to limit the turnover of their respective Representatives on the Governing Board in order to ensure continuity in its work.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 163 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) The Competence Centre should have an Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board as an advisory body to ensure regular dialogue with the private sectorand public sector, including SMEs, consumers’ organisations and other relevant stakeholders from all parts of the Union. The Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board should focus on issues relevant to stakeholders and bring them to the attention of the Competence Centre’s Governing Board. The composition of the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board and the tasks assigned to it, such as being consulted regarding the work plan, should ensure sufficient representation of the above-mentioned stakeholder groups in the work of the Competence Centre.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 165 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) The Competence Centre and its activities should benefit from the particular expertise and the broad and relevant stakeholders’ representation built through the contractual public-private partnership on cybersecurity during the duration of Horizon2020, through its Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board. and the pilot projects under Horizon2020 on the Cybersecurity Competence Network, through its Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board. The Competence Centre and Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board should, if appropriate, consider replications of existing structures, for example as working groups.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 166 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)
(33a) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission when provided for by this Regulation. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 167 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
(34) Since tThe objectives of this Regulation, namely the development of European leadership in cybersecurity through retaining and developing Union’s cybersecurity technological and industrial capacities, increasing the competitiveness of the Union’s cybersecurity industry and turning cybersecurity into a competitive advantage of other Union industries, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States due the fact that existing, limited resources are dispersed as well as due to the scale of the investment necessary, but can rather by reason of avoiding unnecessary duplication of these efforts, helping to achieve critical mass of investment and ensuring that public financing is used in an optimal way be better achieved at Union level. In addition, only actions on the European level can ensure the highest level of cybersecurity in all Member States and thus close security gaps existing in some Member States that create security gaps for the whole Union. Hence, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 168 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The Competence Centre shall contribute to the implementation of the cybersecurity part of the Digital Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX and in particular actions related to Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No XXX [Digital Europe Programme] thereof and, of the Horizon Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX and in particular Section 2.2.6 of Pillar II of Annex I. of Decision No XXX on establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation[ref. number of the Specific Programme], and of the European Defence Fund established by Regulation(EU) No XXX for actions related to defence.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 174 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘cybersecurity’ means theall activities necessary to protection of network and information systems, their users, and otheraffected persons againstfrom cyber threats;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 176 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘cybersecurity products and solutions’ means ICT products, services or processes with the specific purpose of protecting data, network and information systems, their users and affected persons from cyber threats;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 179 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘participacontributing Member State’ means a Member State which voluntarily contributes financially to the administrative and operational costs of the Competence Centre. and enjoys the right to vote on the Governing Board. (Amendment of “participating” to “contributing” applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 181 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) retain and develop the cybersecurity technological and industrial capacities and expertise necessary to secure and further the protection of data of European citizens and companies, critical infrastructures for the functioning of society such as transport systems, health systems, banking, and its Digital Single Market;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 182 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) develop European leadership in cybersecurity and ensure the highest cybersecurity standards throughout the Union reinforcing its Digital autonomy;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 183 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) reinforce the trust of citizens, consumers and businesses in the digital world, and therefore contributing to the goals of the Digital Single Market Strategy;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 184 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b c (new)
(bc) increase the uptake of cybersecurity products and solutions developed within the Union;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 185 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b d (new)
(bd) raise awareness on cybersecurity and reduce the skill gap in cybersecurity in the Union
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 187 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a Coherence, consistency and complemenetarity In implementing this Regulation, consistency, synergies and complementarity with the “Cybersecurity Act” (COM(2017)0477), the European Standardisation Organisations, European bodies and institutions as referred to in Art. 10 of this Regulation, other relevant Programmes of Union action and relevant Union policies shall be ensured. Unnecessary duplications shall be avoided.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 190 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. contribute to the implementation of the cybersecurity part of the Digital Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX26 and in particular actions related to Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No XXX [Digital Europe Programme] and, of the Horizon Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX27 and in particular Section 2.2.6 of Pillar II of Annex I. of Decision No XXX on establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation[ref. number of the Specific Programme] and of the European Defence Fund established by Regulation (EU) No XXX. and of other Union programmes when provided for in legal acts of the Union]; _________________ 26 [add full title and OJ reference] 27 [add full title and OJ reference]
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 194 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
(a) having regard to the state-of-the-art cybersecurity industrial and research infrastructures and related services , acquiring, upgrading, operating and making available such infrastructures and related services to a wide range of users across the Union from industry, including particular SMEs, the public sector and the research and scientific community;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 196 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
(b) having regard to the state-of-the-art cybersecurity industrial and research infrastructures and related services, providing support to other entities, including financially, to acquiring, sharing, upgrading, operating and making available such infrastructures and related services to a wide range of users across the Union from industry, including particular SMEs, the public sector and the research and scientific community;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 197 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
(c) providing cybersecurity knowledge and technical assistance to industry, research institutions and public authorities, in particular by supporting actions aimed at facilitating access to the expertise available in the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 200 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) operating as a one stop shop for cyber security solutions financed through other programmes like InvestEU or the Single Market Programme, in particular for SMEs;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 202 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c b (new)
(cb) bringing together stakeholders from industry, trade unions, academia, research organisations and public entities to ensure long-term cooperation on developing and implementing cybersecurity products and solutions, including pooling and sharing of resources and information regarding such products and solutions if appropriate;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 206 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) stimulating the whole innovation cycle of cybersecurity and bridging the valley of death of innovation by enhancing cybersecurity research, development and the uptake of Unionmarket uptake cybersecurity products and holistic solutions by public authorities and user industries in the Union;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 213 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d
(d) providing financial support and technical assistance to cybersecurity start- ups and SMEs to connect to potential markets and to attract investment, enhance expertise on cybersecurity in these companies and to attract investment to be able to implement cybersecurity products and solutions and/or to become competitive players in the field;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 215 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
(a) supporting further development, pooling and sharing of cybersecurity skills and competences, where appropriate together with relevant EU agencies and bodies including ENISA and supporting the objective on advanced digital skills of the Digital Europe Programme where appropriate.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 221 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
(b) support large-scale research and demonstration projects in next generation cybersecurity technological capabilities, in collaboration with the industry and, research institutions, public sector and authorities, including the Network;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 223 #

2018/0328(COD)

(c) support research and innovation for standardisation in cybersecurity technology in cooperation with the European Standardisation Organisations;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 226 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c
(c) bringing together stakeholders, to foster synergies between civil and defence cyber security research and markets, development of cybersecurity products and solutions, and markets; in line with the Union goals as laid out by Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Permanent Structured Cooperation;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 229 #

2018/0328(COD)

8a. provide special support to SMEs by facilitating their access to knowledge and training through tailored access to the deliverables of the Competences Centres in order to allow them to secure themselves sufficiently and to allow those who are active in cybersecurity to become more competitive and to contribute thereby to the European leadership in the field.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 236 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The nominated National Coordination Centre shall have the capability to support the Competence Centre and the Network in fulfilling their mission laid out in Article 3 of this Regulation. They shall possess or have direct access to technological expertise in cybersecurity and be in a position to effectively engage and coordinate with industry, the public sector and, the research community and citizens.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 237 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. The relationship between the Competence Centre and the National Coordination Centres shall be based on a contractual agreement harmonised on Union level and signed between the Competence Centre and each of the National Coordination Centres. The agreement shall provide for the rules governing the relationship and division of tasks between the Competence Centre and each National Coordination Centre.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 239 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, define the elements of the contractual agreements referred to in paragraph 5 of this Article, including their format. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article - 45.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 241 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) facilitating the participation of industry, in particular for SMEs, and other actors at the Member State level in cross- border projects;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 242 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) incentivising cross-border- projects, particularly for SMEs;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 243 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) contributing, together with the Competence Centre, to identifying and addressing sector-specific cyber security industrial challenges;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 244 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) cooperating closely with National Standardisation Organisations to ensure the uptake of existing standards and to involve all relevant stakeholders, particularly SMEs, in setting new standards.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 245 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) seeking to establish synergies with relevant activities at the national and, regional and local level;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 247 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) promoting and disseminating the relevant outcomes of the work by the Network, the Cybersecurity Competence Community and the Competence Centre at national or, regional or local level;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 249 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Cybersecurity Competence Community shall contribute to the mission of the Competence Centre as laid down in Article 3 and enhance, pool, share and disseminate cybersecurity expertise across the Union.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 250 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Cybersecurity Competence Community shall consist of industry from the demand- and supply-side, including SMEs, the European Standardisation Organisations, associations of users, academic and non-profit research organisations, and associations as well as public entities and other entities dealing with operational and technical matters. It shall bring together the main stakeholders with regard to cybersecurity technological and industrial capacities in the Union. It shall involve National Coordination Centres as well as Union institutions and bodies with relevant expertise. as referred to in Art.10 of this regulation.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 256 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Only entities which are established within the Union may be accredited as members of the Cybersecurity Competence Community. They shall demonstrate that they have cybersecurity expertise with regard to at least one of the following domains, the European Economic Area (EEA) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) having their executive management structures in the Union or in an EEA- or EFTA-country and which are not controlled by any other third country or by any other third country entity:
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 258 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) industrial or product development;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 259 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) information security operations;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 263 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The Competence Centre shall accredit entities established under national law as members of the Cybersecurity Competence Community after an harmonised assessment made by the National Coordination Centre of the Member State and the Competence Centre where the entity is established, on whether that entity meets the criteria provided for in paragraph 3. An accreditation shall not be limited in time but may be revoked by the Competence Centre at any time if it or the relevant National Coordination Centre considers that the entity does not fulfil the criteria set out in paragraph 3 or it falls under the relevant provisions set out in Article 136 of Regulation XXX [new financial regulation].
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 264 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. National Coordination Centres of the Member States shall aim to achieve a balanced representation of stakeholders in the Community, including SMEs.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 265 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. The Commission may, by means of an implementing act, further specify the criteria provided for in paragraph 3 and the procedures for assessing and accrediting entities that meet those criteria. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article -45.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 266 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Existing entities participating in public-private partnerships on cybersecurity on the European level shall be members of the Cybersecurity Competence Community and shall take a leading role in stimulating and supporting the cooperation and coordination of the Cybersecurity Competence Community, continuing the work they have done so far.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 268 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) encourage Community members that are manufacturers and service providers to certify their products and services under certification schemes adopted under the Cybersecurity Act.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 271 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Such cooperation shall take place within the framework of working arrangements agreed between the Competence Centre and the respective Union institution, body, office or agency. Those arrangements shall be submitted to the prior approval of the Commission, as well as for information to the European Parliament.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 275 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The Governing Board shall be composed of one representative of each Member State, two representatives of the European Parliament and five representatives of the Commission, on behalf of the Union.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 280 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. Members of the Governing Board and their alternates shall be appointed in light of their knowledge in the field of technologycybersecurity technology or research as well as of relevant managerial, administrative and budgetary skills. Gender balance shall be taken into account. The Commission and the Member States shall make efforts to limit the turnover of their representatives in the Governing Board, in order to ensure continuity of the Board’s work. The Commission and the Member States shall aim to achieve a balanced representation between men and women on the Governing Board.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 288 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7
7. The European Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) and the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board shall be a permanent observers in the Governing Board, providing it with advice. The Governing Board shall have the utmost regard to the views expressed by ENISA. Due to its experience in the field, ENISA shall be especially consulted for research-related projects.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 292 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(ea) adopt the working arrangements referred to in Article 10(2).
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 295 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point l
(l) promote the Competence Centre globally, so as to raise its attractiveness and make it an internationally renowned world-class body for excellence in cybersecurity;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 296 #

2018/0328(COD)

(qa) adopt transparency rules for the Competence Centre;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 297 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point r
(r) adopt an anti-fraud and anti- corruption strategy that is proportionate to the fraud and corruption risks having regard to a cost-benefit analysis of the measures to be implemented, as well as adopt adequate protection measures for whistleblowers;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 299 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point s
(s) adopt the methodology to calculate the financial contribution from Member Statesan extensive definition of financial contributions from Member States and a methodology to calculate the amount of Member States’ voluntary contributions that can be accounted for as financial contributions according to this definition. This calculation shall be executed at the end of every financial year;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 303 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Governing Board shall elect a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson from among the members with voting rights, for a period of two years, taking into account gender balance. The mandate of the Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson may be extended once, following a decision by the Governing Board. If, however, their membership of the Governing Board ends at any time during their term of office, their term of office shall automatically expire on that date. The Deputy Chairperson shall ex officio replace the Chairperson if the latter is unable to attend to his or her duties. The Chairperson shall take part in the voting.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 314 #

2018/0328(COD)

3. The Governing Board shall take its decisions by a majority of at least 75% of all votes, including the votes of the members who are absent, representing at least 75% of the total financial contributionsof the ratio of the individual Member States’ financial contributions to their Gross Domestic Product to the Competence Centre. The financial contribution will be calculated based on the estimated expenditures proposed by the Member States referred to in point c of Article 17(2) and based on the report on the value of the contributions of the participating Member States referred to in Article 22(5).
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 318 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Governing Board from a list of candidates proposed by the Commission, following an open, non- discriminatory and transparent selection procedure.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 324 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point s
(s) prepare an action plan following-up conclusions of internal or external audit reports, as well as investigations by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and reporting on progress twice a year to the Commission, the European Parliament and regularly to the Governing Board;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 326 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board shall consist of no more than 1625 members. The members shall be appointed by the Governing Board according to an open, transparent and non-discriminatory procedure from among the representatives of the entities of the Cybersecurity Competence Community. In the determination of its members, existing European cybersecurity organisations shall be particularly taken into consideration. The Governing Board shall further ensure the representation from supply- and demand- side industry, SMEs, the public sector and research organisations.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 331 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Members of the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board shall have expertise either with regard to cybersecurity research, industrial development, professional servicecybersecurity training and education, industrial development, offering or successfully implementing professional cybersecurity services or products or the deployment thereof. The requirements for such expertise shall be further specified by the Governing Board.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 334 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. The term of office of members of the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board shall be threefour years. That term shall be renewable.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 336 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. Representatives of the Commission and of the European Network and Information Security Agency mayshall participate in and support the works of the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 339 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board mayshall advise the Governing Board on the establishment of working groups on specific issues relevant to the work of the Competence Centre where necessary under the overall coordination of one or more members of the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 340 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board shall have observer status in the Governing Board to be able to provide regular advice to the Governing Board.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 345 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board shall regularly advise the Competence Centre in respect of the performance of its activities and shall:
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 348 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) provide to the Executive Director and the Governing Board strategic advice and input for the strategic orientation and operations of the Competence Centre as far as industry and science is concerned, and for drafting the work plan and multi- annual strategic plan within the deadlines set by the Governing Board;
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 350 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) promote and collect feedback on the work plan and multi-annual strategic plan of the Competence Centre and advise the Governing Board on how to improve the Competence Centre’s strategic orientation and operation according to this feedback.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 352 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) An amount from the European Defence Fund for defence-related actions of the Competence Centre, including for administrative costs such as costs that the Competence Centre may incur when acting as a project manager for actions carried out under the European Defence Fund.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 353 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The maximum Union contribution shall be paid from the appropriations in the general budget of the Union allocated to [Digital Europe Programme] and, to the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe, established by Decision XXX and to the European Defence Fund.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 354 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. The Union financial contribution from Digital Europe and from Horizon Europe shall not cover the tasks referred to in Article 4(8)(b). These may be covered by financial contributions from the European Defence Fund.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 360 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission may terminate, proportionally reduce or suspend the Union’s financial contribution to the Competence Centre if the participating Member States do not contribute, contribute only partially or contribute late with regard to the contributions referred to in paragraph 1. The Commission’s termination, reduction or suspension of the Union’s financial contribution shall be proportionate in amount and time to the reduction, termination or suspension of the Member States’ contributions.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 361 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part
(b) contributions from the participating Member States, as defined in more detail according to Article 13, paragraph 3, point (s), in the form of:
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 362 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. The Competence Centre shall take appropriate measures to ensure that, when actions financed under this Regulation are implemented, the financial interests of the Union are protected by the application of preventive measures against fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities, by regular and effective checks and, if irregularities are detected, by the recovery of the amounts wrongly paid and, where appropriate, by effective, proportionate and dissuasive administrative sanctions.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 363 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 7
7. The staff of the Competence Centre shall be gender balanced and consist of temporary staff and contract staff.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 364 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) Articles 22 [Ownership of results], 23 [Ownership of results] and 30 [Application of the rules on classified information] Regulation No XXX [European Defence Fund] shall apply to participation in all defence-related actions by the Competence Centre, when provided for in the Work plan, the grant of non- exclusive licenses may be limited to third parties established or deemed to be established in Members States and controlled by Member States and/or nationals of Member States.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 365 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1
1. The Competence Centre shall carry out its activities with athe highest level of transparency.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 366 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2
2. The Competence Centre shall 2. ensure that the public and any interested parties are given appropriate, objective, reliable and easily accessible information in due time, in particular with regard to the results of its work. It shall also make public the declarations of interest made in accordance with Article 41.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 367 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3
3. The evaluation referred to in paragraph 2 shall include an assessment of the results achieved by the Competence Centre, having regard to its objectives, mandate and tasks. If the Commission considers that the continuation of the Competence Centre is justified with regard to its assigned objectives, mandate and tasks, tasks, effectiveness and efficiency, it may propose that the duration of the mandate of the Competence Centre set out in Article 46 be extended.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 368 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1
The Competence Centre Governing Board shall adopt rules for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest in respect of its members, bodies and staff, including the Executive Director. Those rules shall contain the provisions intended to avoid a conflict of interest in respect of the representatives of the members serving in the Governing Board as well as the Scientific and Industrial Advisory Board in accordance with Regulation XXX [new Financial Regulation].
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 370 #

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 a (new)
Article 45 a Committee procedure 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No182/2011 shall apply.
2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 16 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
The Committee on Foreign Affairs calls on the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, as the committee responsible, to propose the rejection of the Commission proposal.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 20 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence technological and industrial capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to foster a competitive, innovative and efficient European defence industry. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund (the 'Fund') to support investments in joint research and the joint development of defence products and technologies, thus fostering synergies and cost-effectiveness, and to promote the Member States’ joint purchase and maintenance of defence equipment. This Fund would complement national funding already used for this purpose and should act as an incentive for Member States to cooperate and invest more in defence. The Fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence products and technologies, as well as conversion from military to civil production.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 21 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) The Fund would contribute to the establishment of a strong, competitiveintegrated and innovative defence industrial and technological base, ans well as to efficiency gains enabling the reduction of the overall defence spending in the Union, while at the same time ensuring the necessary defence capabilities to perform the essential core tasks of collective defence, crisis management and cooperative security. The Fund would go hand in hand with the Union's initiatives towards a more integrated European Defence Market and in particular, the two Directives6 on procurement and on EU transfers in the defence sector adopted in 2009. _________________ 6 Directive 2009/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence-related products within the Community, OJ L 146, 10.6.2009, p. 1; Directive 2009/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain works contracts, supply contracts and service contracts by contracting authorities or entities in the fields of defence and security, OJ L 216, 20.8.2009, p. 76.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 24 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) Following an integrated approach and in order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitivenesintegration, efficiency gains and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Fund should be established. The Fund should aim at enhancing the competitiveness, innovation, efficiency and autonomy of the Union's defence industry thereby contributing to the Union's strategic autonomy in line with the political goals of the Common Foreign and Security Policy by supporting the cross border cooperation between Member States and between enterprises, research centres, national administrations, international organisations and universities, in the research phase and in the development phase of defence products and technologies. To achieve more innovative solutions and an open internal market, the Fund should support the cross-border participation of defence small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and middle capitalisation companies (mid-caps).
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 26 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The Fund should not support pure basic research which should instead be supported through other schemes but may include defence oriented basic research likely to form the basis of the solution to recognised or expected problems or possibilities, dual-use research and research on conversion from military to civil production.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 31 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) In order to ensure that the Union's and its Member States' international obligations are respected in the implementation of this Regulation, actions relating to products or technologies the use, development or production of which are prohibited by international law should not receive funding under the Fund. In this respect, the eligibility of actions related to new defence products or technologies, such as those that are specifically designed to carry out lethal strikes without any human control over the engagement decisions, should also be subject to developments in international law and should be excluded from Union funding.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 33 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) As the objective of the Fund is to support the competitiveness and innovintegration, efficiency and innovation and alleviating any potential negative effects of the integration of the Union defence industry by leveraging and complementing collaborative defence research and technology activities and de-alleviating some of the risking of the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the research and development of a defence product or technology, as well as those aiming at conversion from military to civil production should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade, including the interoperability thereof, of existing defence products and technologies.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 35 #

2018/0254(COD)

(10) Given that the Fund aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between legal entities and Member States across Europe, an action should be eligible for funding only if it is undertaken by a cooperation of at least threefour legal entities based in at least three different Member States and/or associated countries. At least threefour of these legal eligible entities established in at least two different Member States and/or associated countries should not be effectively controlled, directly or indirectly, by the same entity or should not control each other. In order to boost the cooperation between Member States the Fund may support joint pre- commercial procurement ; This rule shall not apply to actions in support of conversion from military to civil production.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 40 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) As the Fund aims at enhancing the competitivenessintegration, interoperability, efficiency and autonomy of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union or associated countries and not subject to control by non-associated third countries or non-associated third country entities should in principle be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the recipients and their subcontractors in actions supported by the Fund should not be located on the territory of non- associated third countries.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 46 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) If a consortium wishes to participate in an eligible action and the financial assistance of the Union is to take the form of a grant, the consortium should appoint one of its members as a coordinator who will be the principal point of contact and who shall regularly report back to the EU institutions on the status of the action funded under the Programme.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 48 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In case a development action supported by the Fund is managed by a project manager appointed by Member States or associated countries, the Commission should inform the project manager prior to executing the payment to the recipient so that the project manager can ensure that the time-frames are respected by the recipients. Under certain circumstances, tThe project manager cshould provide the Commission with its observations on the progress of the action so that the Commission can validate whether the conditions to proceed to the payment are fulfilled.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 49 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) Given the specificities of the defence industry where demand comes almost exclusively from Member States and associated countries, which also control all acquisition of defence-related products and technologies, including exports, the functioning of thith its high fragmentation and resulting inefficiency across Member States, the possibility to apply for financial support from the fund will foster a more defence sector is unique and does not follow the conventional rules and business models that govern more traditional markets. Industry therefore cannot undertake substantial self-funded defence Research and Development (R&D) projects and Member States and associated countries normally fully fund all R&D costfective use of defence spending as incentivising cross-border cooperation and the development of common prototypes will reduce fragmentation. To achieve the objectives of the Fund, notably to incentivise cooperation between companies from different Member States and associated countries, and taking into account the specifics of the defence sector, up to totality50% of the eligible costs should be covered for actions that take place ahead of the development of prototypes phase.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 53 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) For actions beyond the prototype phase, funding up to 860% should be foreseen. These actions which are closer to product and technology finalisation may still involve substantial costs.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 56 #

2018/0254(COD)

(22) In order to ensure that the funded actions will contribute to the competitivenessintegration, interoperability and efficiency of the European defence industry, it is important that Member States already intend to jointly procure the final product or use the technology, notably through joint cross- border procurement, where Member States jointly organise their procurement procedures in particular with the use of a central purchasing body.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 57 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security and defence interestserve the security and defence interests of the Union. Taking into account the specific nature of the defence sector, any action in the field of defence industry should be closely coordinated and be coherent with the foreign and security policies and priorities of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence research and capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States in line with Union policies and political priorities should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence research and capability shortfalls are identified in the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) framework notably through Overarching Strategic Research Agenda and the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through identifying and taking forward opportunities for enhanced cooperation with a view to fulfilling the EU level of ambition on security and defence. Where appropriate, regional and international priorities, including those in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation context, may also be taken into account if they are in line with Union priorities and do not prevent any Member State or an associated country from participating, while also taking into account that unnecessary duplication should be avoided.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 65 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) The Commission will take into account the other activities financed under the Horizon Europe Framework programme in order to avoid unnecessary duplication and, ensure the cross- fertilisation between civil and defence research and ensured that Horizon Europe remains a purely civil research programme.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 67 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) An integrated approach should be ensured by bringing together activities covered by the Preparatory Action on Defence Research launched by the Commission within the meaning of Article [58 (2) (b)] of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/…of the European Parliament and of the Council (the ‘Financial Regulation’) and the European Defence Industrial Development Programme established by Regulation (EC) No … of the European Parliament and of the Council and to harmonise the conditions for participation, to create a more coherent set of instruments, to increase the innovative, collaborative and economic impact, while avoiding unnecessary duplication and fragmentation. With this integrated approach, the Fund would also contribute to a better exploitation of the results of defence research, covering the gap between research and development taking into account the specificities of the defence sector, and promoting all forms of innovation, including disruptive innovation where possible failure should be accepted and conversion from military to civil production.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 70 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
(31) The Commission should establish annual or multiannual work programmes in line with the objectives of the Fund. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States and representatives from the European Parliament. In order to benefit from its expertise in the defence sector, the European Defence Agency will be given the status of an observer participant in the committee. Given the specificities of the defence area, the European External Action Service should also assistparticipate in the committee of Member States.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 71 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
(33) In order to support an open internal market, participation of cross- border SMEs and mid-caps, either as members of consortia or as subcontractors, should be encouraged.deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 74 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
(34) The Commission should endeavour to maintain dialogue with Member States, the European Parliament, defence experts from academia, trade unions and industry to ensure the success of the Fund.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 77 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate this regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the regulation on the ground. The Commission should carry out an interim evaluation no later than fourat the end of every financial years after the start of the Fund implementation and a final evaluation at the end of the implementation period of the Fund, examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and to the extent possible at that point in time, results and impact. This report should also analyse the cross-border participation of SMEs and mid-caps in projects supported by the Fund as well as the participation of SMEs and mid-caps to the global value chain. The Commission may also propose amendments to this Regulation to react on possible developments during the implementation of the Fund.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 78 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)
(40a) The Commission, when monitoring and controlling the export of arms and technologies produced with funding from the European Union to countries other than NATO, EU and NATO equivalent countries shall be assisted by a supervisory board made up of the European Parliament, Commission, European External Action Service and EU Member States (hereafter referred to as the Supervisory Body).
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 80 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
(41) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Fund will contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Fund's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of its mid-term evaluation. As military bases are amongst the biggest energy consumers and are increasingly affected by the effects of climate change, the fund should contribute special attention to incorporating climate action into its portfolio by awarding climate sensitive projects with greater financial support.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 81 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
(42) As the Fund supports only the research and development phases of defence products and technologies, in principle tThe Union should not have ownership or intellectual property rights (IPRs) over the products or technologies resulting from the funded actions unless the Union assistance is provided through procurement. However, for research actions, interested Member States and associated countries should have the possibility to use the results of funded actions and participate in follow-up cooperative development and therefore derogations to that principle should be allowed.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 83 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) The Union financial support should notwill affect the transfer of defence-related products within the Union in accordance with Directive 2009/43/CE of the European Parliament and the Council15 , noras well as the export of products, equipment or technologies. The Commission when monitoring and controlling the export of arms and technologies produced with financial assets from the Fund shall be assisted by a supervisory body made up of the European Parliament, European Commission, European External Action Service and EU Member States (hereafter referred to as the Supervisory Body). _________________ 15 Directive 2009/43/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 6 May 2009 simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence-related products within the Community (OJ L 146, 10.6.2009, p. 1).
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 87 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new)
(17a) 'conversion' means the translation of military structures, products or production lines into civilian usage;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 91 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Fund is to foster the competitivenesscontribute to the political priorities under the CFSP/CSDP framework, and to foster the integration, interoperability, efficiency and innovation capacity, especially in cyber-defence, of the European defence industry, by supporting collaborative actions and cross-border cooperation between legal entities throughout the Union, including SMEs and mid-caps as well as fostering the better exploitation of the industrial potential of innovation, research and technological development, at each stage of the industrial life cycle, thus contributing to the Union strategic autonomy. The Fund should also contribute to the freedom of action of the Union and its autonomy, in particular in technological and industrial terms.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 95 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) support collaborative research projects that could significantly boost the performance of future capabilities, aiming at maximising innovation and integration, and introducing new defence products and technologies, including disruptive ones;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 101 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 103 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) support collaborative development projects of defence products and technologies consistent with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy, thus contributing to greater efficiency of defence spending within the Union, achieving greater economies of scale, reduceliminating the risk of unnecessary duplication and as such reducing the fragmentation of defence products and technologies throughout the Union. Ultimately, the Fund will lead to greater interoperability between Member States' capabilities.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 105 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) foster efficiency gains for the overall reduction of costs for defence;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 106 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) support undertakings in conversion of excess military production into civil production lines.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 106 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence technological and industrial capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to foster a competitive, innovative and efficient European defence industry. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund (the 'Fund') to support investments in joint research and the joint development of defence products and technologies, thus fostering synergies and cost-effectiveness, and to promote the Member States’ joint purchase and maintenance of defence equipment. This Fund would complement national funding already used for this purpose and should act as an incentive for Member States to cooperate and invest more in defence. The Fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence products and technologies, as well as conversion from military to civil production.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 107 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the European Defence Fund for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be EUR 13 000 000 000 in current prices. Encourages Member States to compensate EU defence expenses by savings in their national expenses.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 108 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) The Fund would contribute to the establishment of a strong, competitiveintegrated and innovative defence industrial and technological base, ans well as to efficiency gains enabling the reduction of the overall defence spending in the Union, while at the same time ensuring the necessary defence capabilities to perform the essential core tasks of collective defence, crisis management and cooperative security. The Fund would go hand in hand with the Union's initiatives towards a more integrated European Defence Market and in particular, the two Directives6 on procurement and on EU transfers in the defence sector adopted in 2009. _________________ 6 Directive 2009/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence-related products within the Community, OJ L 146, 10.6.2009, p. 1; Directive 2009/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain works contracts, supply contracts and service contracts by contracting authorities or entities in the fields of defence and security, OJ L 216, 20.8.2009, p. 76.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 110 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) up to EUR 4 16 500 000 000 for research actions;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 110 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) Following an integrated approach and in order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitivenesintegration, efficiency gains and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Fund should be established. The Fund should aim at enhancing the competitiveness, innovation, efficiency and autonomy of the Union's defence industry thereby contributing to the Union's strategic autonomy in line with the political goals of the Common Foreign and Security Policy by supporting the cross border cooperation between Member States and between enterprises, research centres, national administrations, international organisations and universities, in the research phase and in the development phase of defence products and technologies. To achieve more innovative solutions and an open internal market, the Fund should support the cross-border participation of defence small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and middle capitalisation companies (mid-caps).
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 112 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) up to EUR 8 96 500 000 000 for development actions.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 115 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Up to 25 % of the financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 shall be devoted to support disruptive technologies for cyber-defence.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 116 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. At least 25% of the financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 shall be devoted to fostering conversion from military to civil production.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 118 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The Fund should not support pure basic research which should instead be supported through other schemes but may include defence oriented basic research likely to form the basis of the solution to recognised or expected problems or possibilities, dual-use research and research on conversion from military to civil production.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 121 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) In order to ensure that the Union's and its Member States' international obligations are respected in the implementation of this Regulation, actions relating to products or technologies the use, development or production of which are prohibited by international law should not receive funding under the Fund. In this respect, the eligibility of actions related to new defence products or technologies, such as those that are specifically designed to carry out lethal strikes without any human control over the engagement decisions, should also be subject to developments in international law and should be excluded from Union funding.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 123 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) As the objective of the Fund is to support the competitiveness and innovintegration, efficiency and innovation and alleviating any potential negative effects of the integration of the Union defence industry by leveraging and complementing collaborative defence research and technology activities and de-riskingalleviating some of the risk of the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the research and development of a defence product or technology, as well as those aiming at conversion from military to civil production should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade, including the interoperability thereof, of existing defence products and technologies.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 125 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) Given that the Fund aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between legal entities and Member States across Europe, an action should be eligible for funding only if it is undertaken by a cooperation of at least threefour legal entities based in at least three different Member States and/or associated countries. At least threefour of these legal eligible entities established in at least two different Member States and/or associated countries should not be effectively controlled, directly or indirectly, by the same entity or should not control each other. In order to boost the cooperation between Member States the Fund may support joint pre- commercial procurement ; This rule shall not apply to actions in support of conversion from military to civil production.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 128 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Proposals shall be systematically screened to identify those actions raising complex or serious ethics issues and submit them to an ethics assessment. Ethics screenings and assessments shall be carried out by the Commission with the support of experts on defence ethics. They can be invoked by the European Parliament in case its majority suspects an ethical issue with an action. The Commission shall ensure the transparency of the ethics procedures as much as possible.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 132 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. Actions which are not ethically acceptable mayshall be rejected or terminated at any times soon as the ethical unacceptability is detected.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 132 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) As the Fund aims at enhancing the competitivenessintegration, interoperability, efficiency and autonomy of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union or associated countries and not subject to control by non-associated third countries or non-associated third country entities should in principle be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the recipients and their subcontractors in actions supported by the Fund should not be located on the territory of non- associated third countries.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 135 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Actions awarded a Seal of Excellence certification, or which comply with the following cumulative, comparative, conditions: (a) they have been assessed in a call for proposals under the Fund; (b) they comply with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals; (c) they may not be financed under that call for proposals due to budgetary constraints, may receive support from the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Social Fund or the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article [65] of Regulation (EU) XX [Common Provisions Regulation] and Article [8] of Regulation (EU) XX [Financing, management and monitoring of the Common Agricultural Policy], provided that such actions are consistent with the objectives of the programme concerned. The rules of the Fund providing support shall apply.deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 137 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) they have been assessed in a call for proposals under the Fund;deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 138 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) they comply with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals;deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 139 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) they may not be financed under that call for proposals due to budgetary constraints,deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 140 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
may receive support from the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Social Fund or the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article [65] of Regulation (EU) XX [Common Provisions Regulation] and Article [8] of Regulation (EU) XX [Financing, management and monitoring of the Common Agricultural Policy], provided that such actions are consistent with the objectives of the programme concerned. The rules of the Fund providing support shall apply.deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 141 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) If a consortium wishes to participate in an eligible action and the financial assistance of the Union is to take the form of a grant, the consortium should appoint one of its members as a coordinator who will be the principal point of contact and who shall regularly report back to the EU institutions on the status of the action funded under the Programme.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 142 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In case a development action supported by the Fund is managed by a project manager appointed by Member States or associated countries, the Commission should inform the project manager prior to executing the payment to the recipient so that the project manager can ensure that the time-frames are respected by the recipients. Under certain circumstances, tThe project manager cshould provide the Commission with its observations on the progress of the action so that the Commission can validate whether the conditions to proceed to the payment are fulfilled.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 144 #

2018/0254(COD)

(18) Given the specificities of the defence industry where demand comes almost exclusively from Member States and associated countries, which also control all acquisition of defence-related products and technologies, including exports, the functioning of the defence sector is unique and does not follow the conventional rules and business models that govern more traditional markets. Industry therefore cannot undertake substantial self-funded defence Research and Development (R&D) projects and Member States and associated countries normally fully fund all R&D costith its high fragmentation and resulting inefficiency across Member States, the possibility to apply for financial support from the fund will foster a more effective use of defence spending as incentivising cross-border cooperation and the development of common prototypes will reduce fragmentation. To achieve the objectives of the Fund, notably to incentivise cooperation between companies from different Member States and associated countries, and taking into account the specifics of the defence sector, up to totality60% of the eligible costs should be covered for actions that take place ahead of the development of prototypes phase.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 145 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By derogation from paragraph 1, an applicant established in the Union or in an associated country and controlled by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity may be eligible for funding if it has been proven that no provider can be found within the Union and if this is necessary for achieving the objectives of the action and provided that its participation will not put at risk the security interests of the Union and its Member States. In order to ensure protection of the security interests of the Union and its Member States, the call for proposals shall require the applicant to provide information demonstrating notably that:
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 145 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) For actions beyond the prototype phase, funding up to 860% should be foreseen. These actions which are closer to product and technology finalisation may still involve substantial costs.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 147 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) In order to ensure that the funded actions will contribute to the competitivenessintegration, interoperability and efficiency of the European defence industry, it is important that Member States already intend to jointly procure the final product or use the technology, notably through joint cross- border procurement, where Member States jointly organise their procurement procedures in particular with the use of a central purchasing body.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 148 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security and defence interestserve the security and defence interests of the Union. Taking into account the specific nature of the defence sector, any action in the field of defence industry should be closely coordinated and be coherent with the foreign and security policies and priorities of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence research and capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States in line with Union policies and political priorities should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence research and capability shortfalls are identified in the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) framework notably through Overarching Strategic Research Agenda and the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through identifying and taking forward opportunities for enhanced cooperation with a view to fulfilling the EU level of ambition on security and defence. Where appropriate, regional and international priorities, including those in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation context, may also be taken into account if they are in line with Union priorities and do not prevent any Member State or an associated country from participating, while also taking into account that unnecessary duplication should be avoided.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 153 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) The Commission will take into account the other activities financed under the Horizon Europe Framework programme in order to avoid unnecessary duplication and, ensure the cross- fertilisation between civil and defence research and ensure that Horizon Europe remains a purely civil research programme.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 154 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) activities aiming to create, underpin and improve new knowledge and defence technology which can achieve significant effects in the area of defence or which aim at supporting undertakings in their conversion from military to civil production;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 155 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) studies, such as studies on conversion from military to civil production or feasibility studies to explore the feasibility of a new or improved technology, product, process, service, solution or statistics on the defence industry and projects to pilot the collection of data;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 156 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) the design of a defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology as well as the definition of the technical specifications on which such design has been developed which may include partial tests for risk reduction in an industrial or representative environment or a product supporting the conversion from military to civil production;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 156 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) An integrated approach should be ensured by bringing together activities covered by the Preparatory Action on Defence Research launched by the Commission within the meaning of Article [58 (2) (b)] of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/…of the European Parliament and of the Council (the ‘Financial Regulation’) and the European Defence Industrial Development Programme established by Regulation (EC) No … of the European Parliament and of the Council and to harmonise the conditions for participation, to create a more coherent set of instruments, to increase the innovative, collaborative and economic impact, while avoiding unnecessary duplication and fragmentation. With this integrated approach, the Fund would also contribute to a better exploitation of the results of defence research, covering the gap between research and development taking into account the specificities of the defence sector, and promoting all forms of innovation, including disruptive innovation where possible failure should be accepted and conversion from military to civil production.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 157 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) the development of a model of a defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology, which can demonstrate the element's performance in an operational environment (system prototype) or a model of a product supporting the conversion from military to civil production;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 158 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) the testing of a defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology or the testing of a product supporting the conversion from military to civil production;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 159 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) the qualification of a defence product or a product supporting the conversion from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology. Qualification is the entire process of demonstrating that the design of a defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology meets the specified requirements. This process provides objective evidence by which particular requirements of a design are demonstrated to have been achieved;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 159 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
(31) The Commission should establish annual or multiannual work programmes in line with the objectives of the Fund. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States and representatives from the European Parliament. In order to benefit from its expertise in the defence sector, the European Defence Agency will be given the status of an observer participant in the committee. Given the specificities of the defence area, the European External Action Service should also assistparticipate in the committee of Member States.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 160 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point h
(h) the certification of a defence product or a product supporting the conversion from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology. Certification is the process according to which a national authority certifies that the defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology complies with the applicable regulations;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 160 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
(33) In order to support an open internal market, participation of cross- border SMEs and mid-caps, either as members of consortia or as subcontractors, should be encouraged.deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 161 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point i
(i) the development of technologies or assets increasing efficiency across the life cycle of defence products and technologies or supporting the conversion from military to civil production;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 163 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
(34) The Commission should endeavour to maintain dialogue with Member States, the European Parliament, defence experts from academia, trade unions and industry to ensure the success of the Fund.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 164 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Unless otherwise provided for in the work programme referred to in Article 27, the action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least threefour legal entities which are established in at least three different Member States and/or associated countries. At least threefour of these eligible entities established in at least two Member States and/or associated countries shall not, during the whole implementation of the action, be effectively controlled, directly or indirectly, by the same entity, and shall not control each other. This rule shall not apply to actions in support of conversion from military to civil production.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 165 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate this regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the regulation on the ground. The Commission should carry out an interim evaluation no later than fourat the end of every financial years after the start of the Fund implementation and a final evaluation at the end of the implementation period of the Fund, examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and to the extent possible at that point in time, results and impact. This report should also analyse the cross-border participation of SMEs and mid-caps in projects supported by the Fund as well as the participation of SMEs and mid-caps to the global value chain. The Commission may also propose amendments to this Regulation to react on possible developments during the implementation of the Fund.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 166 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)
(40a) The Commission, when monitoring and controlling the export of arms and technologies produced with funding from the European Union to countries other than NATO, EU and NATO equivalent countries shall be assisted by a supervisory board made up of the European Parliament, Commission, European External Action Service and EU Member States (hereafter referred to as the Supervisory Body).
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 167 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
(41) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Fund will contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Fund's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of its mid-term evaluation. As military bases are amongst the biggest energy consumers and increasingly affected by the effects of climate change, the fund should pay special attention to incorporating climate action into its portfolio by awarding climate sensitive projects with greater financial support.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 170 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Actions in relation to products listed in Annex I (a) shall not be funded. Actions in relation to products listed in Annex I (b) shall not be funded if they are developed mainly for export purposes.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 170 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
(42) As the Fund supports only the research and development phases of defence products and technologies, in principle tThe Union should not have ownership or intellectual property rights (IPRs) over the products or technologies resulting from the funded actions unless the Union assistance is provided through procurement. However, for research actions, interested Member States and associated countries should have the possibility to use the results of funded actions and participate in follow-up cooperative development and therefore derogations to that principle should be allowed.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 171 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) The Union financial support should notwill affect the transfer of defence-related products within the Union in accordance with Directive 2009/43/CE of the European Parliament and the Council15 , noras well as the export of products, equipment or technologies. The Commission when monitoring and controlling the export of arms and technologies produced with financial assets from the Fund shall be assisted by a supervisory body made up of the European Parliament, European Commission, European External Action Service and EU Member States (hereafter referred to as the Supervisory Body). _________________ 15 Directive 2009/43/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 6 May 2009 simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence-related products within the Community (OJ L 146, 10.6.2009, p. 1).
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 172 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. The action shall be in line with the tasks referred to in Article 42 TEU for peace keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 177 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) 'conversion' means the translation of military structures, products or production lines into civilian usage;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 179 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) contribution to the competitivenessintegration and efficiency of the European defence industry, in particular by creating new market opportunities and accelerating the growth of companies throughout the Union;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 180 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Fund is to foster the competitivenesscontribute to the political priorities under the CFSP/CSDP framework, and to foster the integration, interoperability, efficiency and innovation capacity, especially in cyber-defence, of the European defence industry, by supporting collaborative actions and cross-border cooperation between legal entities throughout the Union, including SMEs and mid-caps as well as fostering the better exploitation of the industrial potential of innovation, research and technological development, at each stage of the industrial life cycle, thus contributing to the Union strategic autonomy. The Fund should also contribute to the freedom of action of the Union and its autonomy, in particular in technological and industrial terms.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 183 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) contribution to the creation of new cross-border cooperation between legal entities, in particular for SMEs which are established in Member States and/or associated countries other than those where the entities in the consortium which are not SMEs are established;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 185 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) support collaborative research projects that could significantly boost the performance of future capabilities, aiming at maximising innovation and integration, and introducing new defence products and technologies, including disruptive ones;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 186 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) contribution to the conversion from excess military to civil production;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 189 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Fund may finance up to 1060% of the eligible costs of an action without prejudice to the co-financing principle.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 192 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) for actions defined in Article 11(3) f) to h) the financial assistance of the Fund shall not exceed 860% of the eligible costs of the action.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 193 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) a consortium shall benefit from a funding rate increased by the percentage points equivalent to the percentage of the total eligible costs allocated to SMEs established in a Member State or an associated country other than those in which the consortium members that are not SMEs are established in;deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 193 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) support collaborative development projects of defence products and technologies consistent with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy, thus contributing to greater efficiency of defence spending within the Union, achieving greater economies of scale, reduceliminating the risk of unnecessary duplication and as such reducing the fragmentation of defence products and technologies throughout the Union. Ultimately, the Fund will lead to greater interoperability between Member States' capabilities.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 194 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) a consortium shall benefit from a funding rate increased by the percentage points equivalent to the quarter of the percentage of the total eligible costs allocated to mid-caps established in a Member State or an associated country other than those in which the other consortium members that are not SMEs or mid-caps are established in;deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 195 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) contribute to innovative conversion of military to civilian production;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 196 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) foster efficiency gains for the overall reduction of costs for defence;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 197 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the European Defence Fund for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be EUR 13 000 000 000 in current prices. Spending from the EU budget shall be compensated by savings in national defence budgets.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 201 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) up to EUR 4 16 500 000 000 for research actions;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 204 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) up to EUR 8 96 500 000 000 for development actions.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 205 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. The results of the actions shall be owned by the beneficiaries generating them. Where legal entities jointly generate results, and where their respective contributUnion institutions, bodies, offices or agencies enjoy, for the duly justified purpose of developing, implementing and monitoring Union policies or programmes, access rights solely to the results of a beneficiary that has received Union funding. Such access rights are limited to non-commercial and non-competitive use. Such access is to be granted on a royalty-free basis. With regard to results which are generated by beneficiaries that have received funding under the Programme, the agreement between the Commission cannot be ascertained, or where it is not possible to separate such joint results, the legal end the beneficiary shall provide that the Commission may object to transfers of ownership or to grants of a licence to third parties established in a third country not associated with the Programme, if it considers that the grant or transfer is inconsistent with ethical principles of the EU Common Position on arms exports or security considerations. Where appropriate, the agreement between the Commission and the beneficiary will provide that the Commission is to be notitfies shall have joint ownership of the resultsd at least six months in advance of any such transfer of ownership or grant of a licence. Non-compliance with these provisions will be subject to measures stipulated in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 212 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Up to 25 % of the financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 shall be devoted to support disruptive technologies for cyber-defence.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 213 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. At least 25 % of the financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 shall be devoted to fostering conversion from military to civil production.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 217 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the contribution to increasing efficiency across the life cycle of defence products and technologies, including cost- effectiveness and the potential for synergies in the procurement and maintenance process and disposal processes, as well as conversion from excess military to civil production;
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 218 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The Union shall not own the products or technologies resulting from development actions, nor shall it have any intellectual property rights regarding the results of the actionsinstitutions, bodies, offices or agencies enjoy, for the duly justified purpose of developing, implementing and monitoring Union policies or programmes, access rights solely to the results of a beneficiary that has received Union funding. Such access rights are limited to non-commercial and non-competitive use. Such access is to be granted on a royalty-free basis. With regard to results which are generated by beneficiaries that have received funding under the Programme, the agreement between the Commission and the beneficiary shall provide that the Commission may object to transfers of ownership or to grants of a licence to third parties established in a third country not associated with the Programme, if it considers that the grant or transfer is inconsistent with ethical principles of the EU Common Position on arms exports or security considerations. Where appropriate, the agreement between the Commission and the beneficiary will provide that the Commission is to be notified at least six months in advance of any such transfer of ownership or grant of a licence. Non-compliance with these provisions will be subject to measures stipulated in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 229 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by an expert committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011selected transparently and with a balanced participation of defence experts from academia, research organisations, EU institutions including the European Parliament and think tanks. The European Defence Agency shall be invited as an observer participant to provide its views and expertise. The European External Action Service shall also be invited to assistparticipate.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 232 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Proposals shall be systematically screened to identify those actions raising complex or serious ethics issues and submit them to an ethics assessment. Ethics screenings and assessments shall be carried out by the Commission with the support of experts on defence ethics. They can be invoked by the European Parliament in case its majority suspects an ethical issue with an action. The Commission shall ensure the transparency of the ethics procedures as much as possible. .
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 233 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 235 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall appoint independent experts from academia, research organisations and think tanks transparently to assist in the evaluation of proposals pursuant to Article [237] of the Financial Regulation. It may also appoint independent experts to advise on or assist with the monitoring of the implementation of actions carried out. Experts from the defence industry shall not be identified to avoid bias.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 244 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. Actions which are not ethically acceptable mayshall be rejected or terminated at any times soon as the ethical unacceptability is detected.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 249 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall regularly monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Fund and annually report to the Parliament and the Council on the progress made. To this end, the Commission shall put in place necessary monitoring arrangements.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 250 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Actions awarded a Seal of Excellence certification, or which comply with the following cumulative, comparative, conditions: (a) they have been assessed in a call for proposals under the Fund; (b) they comply with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals; (c) they may not be financed under that call for proposals due to budgetary constraints, may receive support from the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Social Fund or the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article [65] of Regulation (EU) XX [Common Provisions Regulation] and Article [8] of Regulation (EU) XX [Financing, management and monitoring of the Common Agricultural Policy], provided that such actions are consistent with the objectives of the programme concerned. The rules of the Fund providing support shall apply.deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 251 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States shall report to the Commission or the EU Delegations on their exports of EU-funded defence technologies and equipment to Third Countries on a six-monthly basis . The Commission shall setup a tracking mechanism to verify the end-use and end- users of defence technologies and equipment funded by the Programme and exported to Third Countries and report back to the European Parliament on a yearly basis.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 251 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) they have been assessed in a call for proposals under the Fund;deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 252 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. Evaluations shall be carried out in a timely mannerannually to feed into the decision- making process.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 252 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) they comply with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals;deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 253 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2
2. The interim evaluation of the Fund shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the Fund, but no later than four years after the start of the Fund implementation at the end of every financial year. The interim evaluation report will include notably, an assessment of the governance of the Fund, implementation rates, project award results including SMEs and mid-caps involvement and the degree of their cross-border participation, information about exports of funded products or technologies, an evaluation of the increase in efficiency and in the elimination of unnecessary duplications, the state of conversion from military to civil production and funding granted in accordance with Article [195] of the Financial Regulation by 31 July 2024. The Commission may submit proposals for any appropriate amendments to the present regulation.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 253 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) they may not be financed under that call for proposals due to budgetary constraints,deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 254 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
may receive support from the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Social Fund or the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article [65] of Regulation (EU) XX [Common Provisions Regulation] and Article [8] of Regulation (EU) XX [Financing, management and monitoring of the Common Agricultural Policy], provided that such actions are consistent with the objectives of the programme concerned. The rules of the Fund providing support shall apply.deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 255 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. At the end of the implementation period but no later than four years after the 31 December 2031, a final evaluation of the Fund implementation shall be carried out by the Commission. The final evaluation report shall include the results of the implementation and to the extent possible given timing the impact of the Fund. The report - building on relevant consultations of Member States and associated countries and key stakeholders - shall notably assess the progress made towards the achievement of objectives set out in Article 3. It shall also analyse cross border participation, including of SMEs and mid-caps in projects implemented under the Fund as well as the integration of SMEs and Mid-caps in the global value chain. The evaluation shall also contain information on the countries of origin of the recipients and, where possible, the distribution of the generated intellectual property rights, as well as about exports of funded products or technologies. It shall further evaluate of the increase inefficiency and in the elimination of unnecessary duplications and the state of conversion from military to civil production.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 262 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I a (new)
ANNEX I(a) Non eligible products · Weapons of mass destruction and related warhead technologies; · Banned weapons and munitions and weapons not compliant with international humanitarian law; · Fully autonomous weapons that enable strikes to be carried out without meaningful human control as well as IA software, dual-use and military components that leave to the machine the final decision to apply lethal force; · Weapon systems that are not regulated by international legal frameworks that have been ratified by the European Union or all EU member states individually to prevent misuse.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 263 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I b (new)
ANNEX I(b) Non eligible products, when they are mainly developed for export purposes: · Small arms and light weapons.
2018/09/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 270 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By derogation from paragraph 1, an applicant established in the Union or in an associated country and controlled by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity may be eligible for funding if it has been proven that no provider can be found within the Union and if this is necessary for achieving the objectives of the action and provided that its participation will not put at risk the security interests of the Union and its Member States. In order to ensure protection of the security interests of the Union and its Member States, the call for proposals shall require the applicant to provide information demonstrating notably that:
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 305 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) activities aiming to create, underpin and improve new knowledge and defence technology which can achieve significant effects in the area of defence or which aim at supporting undertakings in their conversion from military to civil production;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 308 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) studies, such as studies on conversion from military to civil production or feasibility studies to explore the feasibility of a new or improved technology, product, process, service, solution or statistics on the defence industry and projects to pilot the collection of data;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 310 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) the design of a defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology as well as the definition of the technical specifications on which such design has been developed which may include partial tests for risk reduction in an industrial or representative environment or a product supporting the conversion from military to civil production;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 311 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) the development of a model of a defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology, which can demonstrate the element's performance in an operational environment (system prototype) or a model of a product supporting the conversion from military to civil production;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 312 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) the testing of a defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology or the testing of a product supporting the conversion from military to civil production;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 313 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) the qualification of a defence product or a product supporting the conversion from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology. Qualification is the entire process of demonstrating that the design of a defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology meets the specified requirements. This process provides objective evidence by which particular requirements of a design are demonstrated to have been achieved;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 314 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point h
(h) the certification of a defence product or a product supporting the conversion from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology. Certification is the process according to which a national authority certifies that the defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology complies with the applicable regulations;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 315 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point i
(i) the development of technologies or assets increasing efficiency across the life cycle of defence products and technologies or supporting the conversion from military to civil production;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 323 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Unless otherwise provided for in the work programme referred to in Article 27, the action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least threefour legal entities which are established in at least three different Member States and/or associated countries. At least threefour of these eligible entities established in at least two Member States and/or associated countries shall not, during the whole implementation of the action, be effectively controlled, directly or indirectly, by the same entity, and shall not control each other. This rule shall not apply to actions in support of conversion from military to civil production.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 339 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Actions in relation to products listed in Annex A shall not be funded. Actions in relation to products listed in Annex B shall not be funded if they are developed mainly for export purposes.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 342 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. The action shall be in line with the tasks referred to in Article 42 TEU for peace keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 348 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) contribution to the competitivenessintegration and efficiency of the European defence industry, in particular by creating new market opportunities and accelerating the growth of companies throughout the Union;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 355 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) contribution to the creation of new cross-border cooperation between legal entities, in particular for SMEs which are established in Member States and/or associated countries other than those where the entities in the consortium which are not SMEs are established;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 359 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) contribution to the conversion from excess military to civil production;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 366 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Fund may finance up to 1060% of the eligible costs of an action without prejudice to the co-financing principle.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 369 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) for actions defined in Article 11(3) f) to h) the financial assistance of the Fund shall not exceed 860% of the eligible costs of the action.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 373 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) a consortium shall benefit from a funding rate increased by the percentage points equivalent to the percentage of the total eligible costs allocated to SMEs established in a Member State or an associated country other than those in which the consortium members that are not SMEs are established in;deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 375 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) a consortium shall benefit from a funding rate increased by the percentage points equivalent to the quarter of the percentage of the total eligible costs allocated to mid-caps established in a Member State or an associated country other than those in which the other consortium members that are not SMEs or mid-caps are established in;deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 395 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. The results of the actions shall be owned by the beneficiaries generating them. Where legal entities jointly generate results, and where their respective contributUnion institutions, bodies, offices or agencies enjoy, for the duly justified purpose of developing, implementing and monitoring Union policies or programmes, access rights solely to the results of a beneficiary that has received Union funding. Such access rights are limited to non-commercial and non-competitive use. Such access is to be granted on a royalty-free basis. With regard to results which are generated by beneficiaries that have received funding under the Programme, the agreement between the Commission cannot be ascertained, or where it is not possible to separate such joint results, the legal end the beneficiary shall provide that the Commission may object to transfers of ownership or to grants of a licence to third parties established in a third country not associated with the Programme, if it considers that the grant or transfer is inconsistent with ethical principles of the EU Common Position on arms exports or security considerations. Where appropriate, the agreement between the Commission and the beneficiary will provide that the Commission is to be notitfies shall have joint ownership of the resultsd at least six months in advance of any such transfer of ownership or grant of a licence. Non-compliance with these provisions will be subject to measures stipulated in Regulation (EU, Euratom)No966/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 412 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the contribution to increasing efficiency across the life cycle of defence products and technologies, including cost- effectiveness and the potential for synergies in the procurement and maintenance process and disposal processes, as well as conversion from excess military to civil production;
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 414 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The Union shall not own the products or technologies resulting from development actions, nor shall it have any intellectual property rights regarding the results of the actionsinstitutions, bodies, offices or agencies enjoy, for the duly justified purpose of developing, implementing and monitoring Union policies or programmes, access rights solely to the results of a beneficiary that has received Union funding. Such access rights are limited to non-commercial and non-competitive use. Such access is to be granted on a royalty-free basis. With regard to results which are generated by beneficiaries that have received funding under the Programme, the agreement between the Commission and the beneficiary shall provide that the Commission may object to transfers of ownership or to grants of a licence to third parties established in a third country not associated with the Programme, if it considers that the grant or transfer is inconsistent with ethical principles of the EU Common Position on arms exports or security considerations. Where appropriate, the agreement between the Commission and the beneficiary will provide that the Commission is to be notified at least six months in advance of any such transfer of ownership or grant of a licence. Non-compliance with these provisions will be subject to measures stipulated in Regulation (EU, Euratom )No 966/2012 and Regulation (EU)No 1268/2012.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 426 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by an expert committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011selected transparently and with a balanced participation of defence experts from academia, research organisations, EU institutions including the European Parliament and think tanks. The European Defence Agency shall be invited as an observer participant to provide its views and expertise. The European External Action Service shall also be invited to assistparticipate.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 430 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.deleted
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 432 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall appoint independent experts from academia, research organisations and think tanks transparently to assist in the evaluation of proposals pursuant to Article [237] of the Financial Regulation. It may also appoint independent experts to advise on or assist with the monitoring of the implementation of actions carried out. Experts from the defence industry shall not be identified to avoid bias.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 442 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall regularly monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Fund and annually report to the Parliament and the Council on the progress made. To this end, the Commission shall put in place necessary monitoring arrangements.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 444 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Member States shall report to the Commission or the EU Delegations on their exports of EU-funded defence technologies and equipment to Third Countries on a six-monthly basis. The Commission shall setup a tracking mechanism to verify the end-use and end- users of defence technologies and equipment funded by the Programme and exported to Third Countries and report back to the European Parliament on a yearly basis.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 445 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. Evaluations shall be carried out in a timely mannerannually to feed into the decision- making process.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 446 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2
2. The interim evaluation of the Fund shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the Fund, but no later than four years after the start of the Fund implementation at the end of every financial year. The interim evaluation report will include notably, an assessment of the governance of the Fund, implementation rates, project award results including SMEs and mid-caps involvement and the degree of their cross-border participation, information about exports of funded products or technologies, an evaluation of the increase in efficiency and in the elimination of unnecessary duplications, the state of conversion from military to civil production and funding granted in accordance with Article [195] of the Financial Regulation by 31 July 2024. The Commission may submit proposals for any appropriate amendments to the present regulation.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 448 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. At the end of the implementation period but no later than four years after the 31 December 2031, a final evaluation of the Fund implementation shall be carried out by the Commission. The final evaluation report shall include the results of the implementation and to the extent possible given timing the impact of the Fund. The report - building on relevant consultations of Member States and associated countries and key stakeholders - shall notably assess the progress made towards the achievement of objectives set out in Article 3. It shall also analyse cross border participation, including of SMEs and mid-caps in projects implemented under the Fund as well as the integration of SMEs and Mid-caps in the global value chain. The evaluation shall also contain information on the countries of origin of the recipients and, where possible, the distribution of the generated intellectual property rights, as well as about exports of funded products or technologies. It shall further evaluate the increase in efficiency and in the elimination of unnecessary duplications and the state of conversion from military to civil production .
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 455 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
ANNEX A Non eligible products · Weapons of mass destruction and related warhead technologies; · Banned weapons and munitions and weapons not compliant with international humanitarian law; · Fully autonomous weapons that enable strikes to be carried out without meaningful human control as well as IA software, dual-use and military components that leave to the machine the final decision to apply lethal force; · Weapon systems that are not regulated by international legal frameworks that have been ratified by the European Union or all EU member states individually to prevent misuse.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 457 #

2018/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
ANNEX B Non eligible products, when they are mainly developed for export purposes: · Small arms and light weapons.
2018/09/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 23 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
(3 a) The nuclear accidents in Chernobyl in 1986 and in the nuclear power plant Fukushima Daiichi in 2011 have clearly shown that nuclear accidents have devastating global consequences for citizens and the environment. This underlines the necessity for the highest nuclear safety standards and safeguards and continuous efforts to improve these standards and safeguards globally, as well as for the Community’s engagement in supporting these goals in third countries. These standards and safeguards should reflect state of the art practices, in particular in governance and regulatory independence.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 25 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 b (new)
(3 b) Only the Union and the Community together can create the critical mass necessary to react to global challenges such as nuclear safety. Only they are apt to deliver valuable external assistance and to cooperate with third countries through their significant expertise in the field of nuclear safety, building on their own activities and successful policies within the Union.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 26 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 c (new)
(3 c) As international regulation on nuclear safety is extensive, but not exhaustive, the Community, as a leading organisation in nuclear safety, has the role to contribute to filling gaps in nuclear safety regulation with this instrument.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 28 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) The Community is member of the Convention on Nuclear Safety (1994) and member of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management (1997).
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 29 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)
(5 b) Transparency and public information in relation to nuclear safety, safeguards, decommissioning and waste management activities such as required by e.g. the Aarhus Convention (1998) are an important element to prevent negative impacts of radioactive material on citizens and the environment and should thus be guaranteed under this instrument.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 30 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The Community should continue its close cooperation, in accordance with Chapter 10 of the Euratom Treaty with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in relation to nuclear safety and nuclear safeguards, in furtherance of the objectives of Chapters 3 and 7 of Title II. It should further cooperate with other highly regarded international organisations in the field such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development/Nuclear Energy Agency, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Northern Dimension Environmental Partnership, which pursue similar goals in nuclear safety as the Community. Coherence, complementarity and cooperation between this instrument and these organisations and their programmes can increase the scope, efficiency and effectiveness of nuclear safety measures around the world. Unnecessary duplications and overlaps should be avoided.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 31 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
(6 a) To continuously improve nuclear safety and to enhance regulation in this area in the Union, the Council adopted the Council Directives 2009/71/Euratom as amended by Directive 2014/87/Euratom, 2011/70/Euratom and 2013/59/Euratom. These directives, as well as the high nuclear safety and decommissioning standards in the Community, shall serve as a guideline for actions financed under this instrument and shall motivate cooperating third countries to implement regulations and standards with the same level of safety.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 32 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 b (new)
(6 b) The concepts of nuclear safety and nuclear security are inextricably linked, as lacks in nuclear safety, e.g. in safe operation processes, can lead to nuclear security risks, and as nuclear security risks, especially new risks e.g. in cyber- security, may lead to new challenges for nuclear safety. Thus, the Union’s nuclear security activities in third countries, as laid down in Annex II of Regulation No 2018/0243 (NDICI) and activities funded through this instrument should be coherent and complementary.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 35 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) In order to be able to implement the highest nuclear safety standards and to detect flaws in existing safety measures and regulations in third countries, stress tests should be carried out in third countries, especially in those building new reactors. Their results should then be used to implement measures to address the detected flaws immediately. The European Parliament should be informed regularly by the Commission about the activities in nuclear safety undertaken in third countries and about the status of their implementation.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 37 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 b (new)
(7 b) The projects funded by this instrument should be coherent with the internal and external policies of the Union by e.g. contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals such as Good health and well-being, Clean water and sanitation and Climate Action. The instrument itself should follow the principles of good governance and by that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goal Peace, justice and strong institutions.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 38 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 c (new)
(7 c) The instrument should, through projects funded by it, contribute to the climate-mainstreaming of the European budget.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 39 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 d (new)
(7 d) In order to fully support nuclear safety measures in third countries, soft and hard support is necessary. Hence, this instrument should seek to fund actions in both areas.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 40 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 e (new)
(7 e) According to Art. 3 TEU, it is the Union’s goal to improve its people’s well- being. This instrument offers the opportunity for the Union to improve sustainably the socio-economic and health situation of people globally, within and beyond its borders, and especially of those living near nuclear power plants and/or uranium mining areas.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 41 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 f (new)
(7 f) This instrument should not, by any means, promote the use of nuclear energy in third countries and the Union, but should exclusively focus on improving nuclear safety standards globally.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 47 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) There are still great differences in nuclear safety standards between industrial and developing countries. It is therefore important to further support developing countries in the implementation of nuclear safety standards and regulations. This is why this instrument should focus primarily on such countries.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 48 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The Union and the Community should seek the optimal and most efficient use of available resources and should seek to improve the implementation and quality of spending in order to optimise the impact of their external action. That should be achieved through coherence and complementarity between the Union's external financing instruments, as well as the creation of synergies with other Union policies and Programmes. In order to maximise the impact of combined interventions to achieve a common objective, this Regulation should allow for the combination of funding with other Union Programmes, as long as the contributions do not cover the same costs.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 49 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 106(a) of the Euratom Treaty and Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, financial assistance, budget support, trust funds, financial instruments, if a thorough evaluation confirms the conformity of the sources and destination of funds with the Union’s values and principles, and budgetary guarantees, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 106(a) of the Euratom Treaty and Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU also concern the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in Member States and third countries, as the respect for the rule of law is essential for sound financial management and effective EU funding.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 50 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non- compliance, while considering their accessibility for potential partners and their ability to create legal certainty. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1) of the Financial Regulation.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 51 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) As nuclear is an important and sensitive strategic sector, it should be ensured that projects funded under the instrument do not contribute to any illegal nuclear activities or nuclear activities against the Union’s interest, values or principles by thorough monitoring, reporting and evaluation processes.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 52 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
(15 a) In order to foster the implementation of the highest standards of nuclear safety in third countries efficiently and timely, decision and negotiations processes within the Commission and with third countries need to be efficient and fast.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 53 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. The objective of this Regulation is to complement those nuclear cooperation activities that are financed under [the Regulation NDICI], as well as activities by international organisations such as the IAEA or the OECD/NEA, in particular in order to support the promotion of a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, and the application of effective and efficient safeguards of nuclear materials in third countries, building on the activities within the Community and in line with the provisions of this Regulation and helping to ensure a purely civilian use of nuclear material and by that, the protection of citizens and the environment. The Regulation shall not promote the use of nuclear energy in third countries or the Union.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 58 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the promotion of an effective nuclear safety culture and governance and implementation of the highest nuclear safety and radiation protection standards, and continuous improvement of nuclear safety;
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 60 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste and the fast and efficient decommissioning and remediation of former nuclear sites and installations;
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 61 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(b a) attributing responsibility to nuclear operators and waste licensees by demanding full insurance of all operations and installations as well as waste and spent fuel sites, with all insurance costs, liabilities and costs for damage caused to people and the environment in the case of accidents, fully covered and born by the operators and licensees;
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 69 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a Specific Measures 1. The objectives set out in point 2 (a) of Article 2 shall be pursued through, in particular, the following measures: (a) support for regulatory bodies, technical support organisations; (b) reinforcement of the regulatory framework, in particular with regard to review and assessment, licensing and oversight activities for nuclear power plants and other nuclear installations and the necessary measures to ensure the highest level of safety that reflects state of the art practices in the EU in technical, regulatory and operational aspects; in that regard and in line with the Aarhus and Espoo Convention, ensuring the establishment of cross border environmental impact assessments and public consultation also when extensions of the permitted life-time of nuclear power plants are being considered; (c) promotion, and implementation of effective and transparent regulatory frameworks, procedures and systems to ensure adequate protection against ionising radiations from radioactive materials, in particular from high activity radioactive sources, and their safe disposal; (d) promotion of effective nuclear safety governance systems, which guarantee the independence, responsibility and authority of the regulatory bodies, as well as regional and international cooperation between such bodies; (e) establishment of effective arrangements for the prevention of accidents with radiological consequences, including accidental exposure, as well as the sustainable mitigation of such consequences should they occur, for example, monitoring the environment in case of radioactive releases, design and implementation of mitigation and remediation activities and cooperation with national and international organisations in the case of accidental exposure, and for emergency-planning, preparedness and response, civil protection and rehabilitation measures; (f) assigning responsibility to nuclear operators and waste licensees by demanding full insurance of all operations and installations as well as waste and spent fuel sites, with all insurance costs, liabilities and costs for damage caused to people and the environment in the case of accidents, fully covered and born by the operators and licensees; (g) support for ensuring safety of nuclear installations and sites regarding practical protective measures and comprehensive safety and risk assessments (stress tests) designed to reduce existing radiation risks to the environment, the health of workers and of the general public; (h) establishment off-site emergency response plans for sufficiently broad zones surrounding the nuclear sites, stipulating actions and measures to be taken in case of nuclear accidents such as evacuations, shelter, distribution of iodine tablets,... (i) support the establishment of full scope level 3 probabilistic risk assessments in order to estimate the socio-economic impacts of nuclear accidents and the dispersion of radio-activity in order to adjust emergency response plans and the legal requirements on the liabilities of nuclear plant operators; (j) promotion of information, education and professional training policies in the field of nuclear power and relating to the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear waste management and radiation protection. 2. The objectives set out in point 2 (b) of Article 2 shall be pursued through, in particular, the following measures: (a) support for regulatory bodies, technical support organisations, and the reinforcement of the regulatory framework, in particular with regard to the responsible and safe management of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste; (b) development and implementation of specific strategies and frameworks for the responsible and safe management of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste; (c) development and implementation of strategies and frameworks for decommissioning existing installations, for the remediation of former nuclear sites and legacy sites related to uranium mining, and for the recovery and management of sunken radioactive objects and material at sea. 3. The objective set out in point 2 (c) of Article 2 shall be limited to the technical aspects that ensure that ores, source material and special fissile material are not diverted from their intended uses as declared by the users. It shall be pursued through, in particular, the following measures: (a) the establishment of the necessary regulatory framework, methodologies, technology and approaches for the implementation of nuclear safeguards, including for the proper accounting and control of fissile materials at State and operators' level; (b)support for the infrastructure and training of personnel. 4. The measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 may include actions to promote international cooperation, including implementation and monitoring of international Conventions and Treaties. They shall also include a substantial element of knowledge transfer, such as exchange of information, capacity building and training in the area of nuclear safety and research, in order to reinforce the sustainability of the results achieved. They shall be implemented through cooperation with the competent authorities of Member States of the Union and/or with third countries' authorities, nuclear regulators and their technical support organisations, and/or relevant international organisations, in particular the IAEA. In specific and duly justified cases, the measures concerning points (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 shall be implemented through cooperation with operators and/or competent organisations from the Member States and third countries' operators of nuclear installations, as defined in Article 3(1) of Directive 2009/71/Euratom as amended by Directive 2014/87/Euratom, and nuclear sites. Or. {EN}en
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 70 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a Specific Measures 1. The objectives set out in point 2 (a) of Article 2 shall be pursued through, in particular, the following measures: (a) support for regulatory bodies, technical support organisations; (b) reinforcement of the regulatory framework, in particular with regard to review and assessment, licensing and oversight activities for nuclear power plants and other nuclear installations and the necessary measures to ensure the highest level of safety that reflects state of the art practices in the EU in technical, regulatory and operational aspects; (c) promotion, and implementation of effective and transparent regulatory frameworks, procedures and systems to ensure adequate protection against ionising radiations from radioactive materials, in particular from high activity radioactive sources, and their safe disposal; (d) promotion of effective nuclear safety governance systems, which guarantee the independence, responsibility and authority of the regulatory bodies, as well as regional and international cooperation between such bodies; (e) establishment of effective arrangements for the prevention of accidents with radiological consequences, including accidental exposure, as well as the sustainable mitigation of such consequences should they occur, for example, monitoring the environment in case of radioactive releases, design and implementation of mitigation and remediation activities and cooperation with national and international organisations in the case of accidental exposure, and for emergency-planning, preparedness and response, civil protection and rehabilitation measures; (f) support for ensuring safety of nuclear installations and sites regarding practical protective measures and comprehensive safety and risk assessments (stress tests) designed to reduce existing radiation risks to the environment, the health of workers and of the general public; (g) promotion of information, education and professional training policies in the field of nuclear power and relating to the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear waste management and radiation protection. 2. The objectives set out in point 2 (b) of Article 2 shall be pursued through, in particular, the following measures: (a) support for regulatory bodies, technical support organisations, and the reinforcement of the regulatory framework, in particular with regard to the responsible and safe management of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste; (b) development and implementation of specific strategies and frameworks for the responsible and safe management of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste; (c) development and implementation of strategies and frameworks for decommissioning existing installations, for the remediation of former nuclear sites and legacy sites related to uranium mining, and for the recovery and management of sunken radioactive objects and material at sea. 3. The objective set out in point 2 (c) of Article 2 shall be limited to the technical aspects that ensure that ores, source material and special fissile material are not diverted from their intended uses as declared by the users. It shall be pursued through, in particular, the following measures: (a) the establishment of the necessary regulatory framework, methodologies, technology and approaches for the implementation of nuclear safeguards, including for the proper accounting and control of fissile materials at State and operators' level; (b)support for the infrastructure and training of personnel. 4. The measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 may include actions to promote international cooperation, including implementation and monitoring of international Conventions and Treaties. They shall also include a substantial element of knowledge transfer, such as exchange of information, capacity building and training in the area of nuclear safety and research, in order to reinforce the sustainability of the results achieved. They shall be implemented through cooperation with the competent authorities of Member States of the Union and/or with third countries' authorities, nuclear regulators and their technical support organisations, and/or relevant international organisations, in particular the IAEA. In specific and duly justified cases, the measures concerning points (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 shall be implemented through cooperation with operators and/or competent organisations from the Member States and third countries' operators of nuclear installations, as defined in Article 3(1) of Directive 2009/71/Euratom as amended by Directive 2014/87/Euratom, and nuclear sites.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 71 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. In implementing this Regulation, consistency, synergies and complementarity with Regulation (EU) No XXX/XXX NDICI, other Programmes of Union external action, other relevant Union policies and ProgrammesDirectives such as the Council Directives 2009/11/Euratom as amended by Directive 2014/87/Euratom, 2011/70/Euratom and 2013/59/Euratom, Union goals and values and Programmes such as the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community complementing Horizon Europe, as well as policy coherence for development shall be ensured.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 72 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Commission shall coordinate its cooperation with third countries with organisations pursuing similar objectives, in particular international organisations, including in particular the IAEA. That coordination will enable the Community and the organisations concerned to avoid any duplication of actions and funding in relation to third countries. The Commission shall also involve the competent authorities of Member States and European operators in the fulfilment of its task, thereby harnessing the quality of European expertise in the field of nuclear safety and safeguards. The Commission shall ensure that there is no duplication between the cooperation in the field of safeguards.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 73 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
The financial envelope for the implementation of this Regulation for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be EUR 300 million in curreonstant prices.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 75 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The multiannual indicative programmes shall constitute a general basis for the cooperation, and shall set out the Community's goals for cooperation under this Regulation, having regard to the needs and circumstances of the countries concerned, the Community's priorities, the international situation and the activities of the third countries concerned. The multiannual indicative programmes shall also indicate the added value of the cooperation and how to avoid duplication with other programmes and initiatives, in particular those of international organisations pursuing similar objectives and major donors.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 77 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall adopt the multiannual indicative programmes in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 13(2). The Commission shall, following the same procedure, revisew them at mid-term and, if necessary, revise and update those indicative programmes.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 81 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) expenditures related to the provision of information and communication actions, including the development of communication strategies and corporate communication and visibility of the political priorities, goals and values of the Union.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 83 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Financial instruments shall only be used under this instrument after a thorough evaluation of the source and destination of the funds which should be completely in line with the Union’s interest, values and principles and with the objectives of this regulation.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 86 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Third countries wishing to cooperate with the Community shall fully subscribe to the principles of non- proliferation. They shall also be parties to the relevant Conventions, within the framework of the IAEA, on nuclear safety, such as the Convention on Nuclear Safety and the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management, or have taken steps demonstrating a firm undertaking to accede to such Conventions. This commitment shall be evaluated annually and, on the basis of that evaluation, a decision will be taken with regard to the continuation of the cooperation. Cooperation with the Community could be made conditional on accession to or the completion of steps towards accession to the relevant Conventions. In cases of emergency, flexibility shall, exceptionally, be shown in the application of those principles.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 87 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. In order to ensure and to monitor compliance with the cooperation objectives of this Regulation, the third country concerned shall accept the evaluation of the actions undertaken. This evaluation should allow the monitoring and verification of compliance with the agreed objectives and could be a condition for continued payment of the Community contribution.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 88 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9 c (new)
9 c. Cooperation provided by the Union in the field of nuclear safety and safeguards under this Regulation is not aimed at promoting nuclear energy and should therefore not be interpreted as a measure to promote that energy source in third countries.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 91 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) number of legal and regulatory acts prepared, introduced and or revised and their successful implementation, as well as their impact on nuclear safety standards and safeguards in the respective countries, including impact on citizens and environment; and
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 93 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) number of design, concept or feasibility studies for the establishment of facilities in line with the highest standards of nuclear safety and the successful implementation of the results of these studies.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 97 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Monitoring, reporting and evaluation processes shall ensure that projects funded under this instrument do not contribute to any illegal nuclear activities or nuclear activities against the interests, values and principles of the Union or against the objectives of this regulation.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 98 #

2018/0245(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a Transparency The Commission and the third countries cooperating with the Union under this instrument shall ensure that necessary information in relation to the nuclear safety measures undertaken in these countries with the help of the instrument and in relation to these countries’ nuclear safety standards in general, is made available to workers and the general public, with specific consideration to local authorities, population and stakeholders in the vicinity of a nuclear installation. That obligation includes ensuring that the competent regulatory authority and the licence holders provide information within their fields of competence. Information shall be made available to the public in accordance with relevant legislation and international instruments, provided that this does not jeopardise other overriding interests, such as security, which are recognised in relevant legislation or international instruments.
2018/11/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 504 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The EU guarantee under the EU compartment shall be allocated to implementing partners. At least 75% of the EU guarantee under the EU compartment shall be allocated to the EIB Group. Amounts exceeding 75% of the EU guarantee may be made available to the EIB Group in the event that national promotional banks or institutions cannot fully use the remaining share of the guarantee. National promotional banks or institutions may fully benefit from the EU guarantee also in case they decide to access to it through the EIB or the European Investment Fund. The EIB Group shall involve national and regional promotional banks or institutions when financing projects and designing financial instruments in their respective Member States and regions in order to assure the highest possible added value and subsidiarity.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 535 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the EU compartment, the eligible counterparts shall have expressed their interest and shall be able to cover financing and investment operations in at least threone or more Member States or Regions. The implementing partners may also cover together financing and investment operations in at least three Member States by forming a groupone or more Member States or Regions by forming a group. The implementing partners, whose contractual responsibility is limited by their respective national mandates, may also address market failures or suboptimal investment situations with respective, locally adapted, comparable instruments.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 402 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
(b a) citizens in science, as described in Annex I, Part 'Strengthening the European Research Area', section 2a.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1959 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 a (new)
2 a. CITIZENS IN SCIENCE Research and innovation (R&I) systems are currently undergoing far-reaching changes to this modus operandi. At the same time, there is recognition that co- design and co-creation with citizens, stakeholders and end-users needs to be promoted in all policy instruments, including Horizon Europe. Responsible Research and innovation concept has been proved a good frame to push forward the different agendas that help Europe to make a better science, aligned with the needs and expectation of our society. The involvement of societal actors and the integration of societal concerns needs to be more systematic and sustainable, e.g. through institutional changes in R&I organisations that have lasting effects beyond the lifetime of project funding. Likewise, R&I organisations need to facilitate the production and uptake of scientific knowledge by society. In this context, the programme “Citizens and science” is called to support the implementation of Responsible Research and Innovation in Horizon Europe and beyond, looking for lasting institutional change able to embrace open science. Moreover, it also has the role to research and pilot new knowledge and methodologies to ensure a better relationship between citizens and science in the long term. Broad Lines – Responsible Research and Innovation as the umbrella where individuals institutions, regions and countries develops ways to become more open and responsive to society; – Citizen science, including engagement of citizens in the co-design of research and innovation agenda settings and policy, in the co-creation of scientific content and innovation through transdisciplinary activities; – All types of formal, non-formal and informal science education, incorporating STEM, research and entrepreneur skills into education systems from an early stage, and especially in a changing world where critical thinking and scientific knowledge will allow to fight against, among others, fake news, pseudo science and populism in the long term, while augmenting trust in science; – Supporting gender equality in scientific careers and in decision making, as well as the integration of the gender dimension in research and innovation content; – Ethics and integrity, to further develop a coherent EU framework in adherence with the highest ethics standards and the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity; – Providing researchers with attractive career environments, skills and competences needed in the modern knowledge economy1a. – Linking the ERA and the European Higher Education Area by supporting the modernisation of universities and other research and innovation organisations, through recognition and reward mechanisms to spur actions at national level, as well as incentives promoting the adoption of open science practices, entrepreneurship (and links to innovation ecosystems), trans-disciplinarity, citizen engagement, international and inter- sectoral mobility, gender equality plans and comprehensive approaches to institutional changes. In that context, also complementing the Erasmus programme support for the European Universities initiative, in particular its research dimension, as part of developing new joint and integrated long term and sustainable strategies on education, research and innovation based on trans-disciplinary and cross-sectoral approaches to make the knowledge triangle a reality, providing impetus to economic growth. _________________ 1a Including notably the European Charter for researchers, the code of conduct for the recruitment of researchers, EURAXESS and RESAVER Pension Fund.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 342 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The focus towards the citizen has been identified as a central goal for Horizon Europe. Therefore, the engagement with society will not only be allowed in Horizon Europe but fostered by different means. In this context, Horizon Europe fosters responsible research and innovation as a cross- cutting element looking for building effective cooperation between science and society. It allows all societal actors (researchers, citizens, policy makers, business, third sector organisations etc.) to work together during the whole research and innovation process in order to better align both the process and its outcomes with the values, needs and expectations of European society.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 368 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Full engagement of the Union's industry in the Programme, at all levels from the individual entrepreneur and small and medium-sized enterprises to large scale enterprises, should constitute one of the main channels through which the Programme's objectives are to be realised,nue specifically towards the creation of sustainable jobs and growth. I in Europe. Civil society, research organisations and industry should contribute to the perspectives and priorities established through the strategic planning process which should support the development of work programmes. Such engagement by industry should see its participation in the actions supported at levels at least commensurate with those under the previous framework programme Horizon 2020 established by Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council13 ('Horizon 2020'). __________________ 13result in periodic Strategic R&I Plans under the form of delegated acts. Strategic Plans should then be implemented through the development of work programmes.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 391 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) The Programme should seek synergies with other Union programmes such as with the ERD, ESF+ or the EAFRD and other programmes as referred to in Annex IV of this regulation, from their design and strategic planning, to project selection, management, communication, dissemination and exploitation of results, to monitoring, auditing and administration and governance. With a view to avoiding overlaps and duplication and increasing the leverage of Union funding, transfers from other Union programmes to Horizon Europe activities can take place. In such cases they will follow Horizon Europe rules.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 466 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) In light of the specificities of the defence industry sector, the detailed provisions for Union funding to defence research projects should be fixed in the Regulation … establishing the European Defence Fund16 which defines the rules of participation for defence research. Research and innovation activities carried out under the European Defence Fund should have an exclusive focus on defence applications and applications permitting the transition from military to civil production of European companies due to enhanced cooperation and reduced duplications in the field of defence. Whenever possible, research results from defence research projects should be used to contribute to advances in civil research projects. The budget of the European Defence Fund will be entirely funded from the defence heading. __________________ 16
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 575 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme’s general objective is to deliver scientific, technological, economic and societal impact from the Union’s investments in research and innovation so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the Union and foster its competitiveness and leadership in all Member States and the regions of the Union, including in its industry, deliver on the Union strategic priorities, and contribute to tackling global societal and environmental challenges, includas set out ing the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, and achieve a balanced, internationally highly regarded and attractive European Research Area.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 603 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) to support the creation and diffusion of high-quality new fundamental and applied knowledge, skills, technologies and solutions to global societal and environmental challenges;
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 612 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing Union policies, and support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges, such as improving people’s well-being, achieve a competitive, sustainable and future-oriented economy and fight climate change;
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 639 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) to optimise the Programme's delivery for increased impact within a strengthened, balanced and internationally highly regarded and attractive European Research Area.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 722 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) citizens in science.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 726 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Activities to be carried out under the specific programme referred to in Article 1(3)(b) and which are laid down in Regulation …. establishing the European Defence Fund, shall be research with an exclusive focus on defence applications and applications permitting the transition from military to civil production of European companies, with the objective to foster the competitiveness, cooperation, interoperability, efficiency and innovation of defence industry, and reduce unnecessary duplications in production. Whenever possible, research results from defence research projects should be used to contribute to advances in civil research projects.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 798 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Missions shall be programmed within the pillar 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness', but may also benefit, if necessary and/or beneficial, from actions carried out within and funding from other parts of the Programme.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 814 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) be bold and inspirational, and hencethus have wide societal, scientific, environmental, political, diplomatic or economic relevance;
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 887 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) Adhere to the principles of Union added value, transparency, fair openness, impact, within and for the Union, strong leverage effect, long-term financial commitment, as well as the commitment to achieve research excellence of all the involved parties, flexibility, coherence and complementarity with Union, local, regional national and international initiatives;
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1060 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d – point 2 a (new)
(2a) EUR 500 000 000 for ‘citizens in science’
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1115 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
may receive support from the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Social Fund+ or the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article [67] of Regulation (EU) XX [Common Provisions Regulation] and Article [8] or Regulation (EU) XX [Financing, management and monitoring of the Common Agricultural Policy], provided that the respective responsible administrations agree and that such actions are consistent with the objectives of the programme concerned, including with the respective Research and Innovation strategies for Smart Specialisation (RIS3) in the ERDF. The rules of the Fund providing support shall apply.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1150 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) activities intended to create defence products and technologies, such as weapons of any kind.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1170 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6
6. Actions which are not ethically acceptable may be rejectshall be excluded or terminated at any times soon as the ethical unacceptability is detected.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1235 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) impactsocietal, scientific, environmental and/ or economic impact for the Union and/ or in line with the Union’s political priorities;
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1306 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. The action may also be terminated where expected results have lost their relevance for the Union due to scientific, technological or economic reasons, including in the case of EIC and missions, their relevance as part of a portfolio of actions, and where it is not possible to transform the action so that it can still be relevant for the Union. The Commission shall undergo a procedure before it can decide to terminate an action, including a check if the action can be transformed as described above.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1395 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
In actions under the cluster ‘Inclusive and sSecure Societyies’, area of intervention ‘Protection and Security’, beneficiaries having received Union funding shall also grant access to their results on a royalty- free basis to Member States' national authorities, for developing, implementing and monitoring their policies or programmes in that area. Access shall be limited to non-commercial and non- competitive use and shall be granted upon bilateral agreement defining specific conditions aimed at ensuring that those rights will be used only for the intended purpose and that appropriate confidentiality obligations will be ing place. The requesting Member State, Union institution, body, office or agency shall notify all Member States of such requestsand the EU Institutions of such requests and their purpose.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1401 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2
2. Any legal entity respecting the fundamental values and principles of the European Union as laid out in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union , regardless of its place of establishment, may participate in a contest, unless otherwise provided in the work programme or rules of contests.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1426 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 4 – indent 2
impactsocietal, scientific, environmental and/ or economic impact for the Union and/ or in line with the Union’s political priorities;
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1636 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 4 – paragraph 2
Areas of intervention: Sharing Excellence; Reforming and enhancing the European R&I system; Citizens in Science.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 310 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme shall be implemented by at least two multiannual work programmes referred to in Article 110 of the Financial Regulation. Work programmes shall set out, where applicable, the overall amount reserved for blending operations. The stakeholder groups concerned, including local authorities, shall also be consulted.
2018/10/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 74 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union (‘TEU’) and in Article 10 of the TFEU, including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the TEU, should be respected in the implementation of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Member States should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the Union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services. Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspectivemainstreaming and gender equality, as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation. The objectives of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union’s promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in Articles 11 and 191(1) of the TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 75 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) In order to identify the type of activities which can be supported by the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, specific policy objectives for providing support also for the improvement and development of administrative skills and competences from those funds should be laid down to ensure that they contribute to one or more of common policy objectives set out in Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR].
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 90 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In order to enable the ERDF to provide support under ETC/Interreg in terms of both investments in infrastructure and the associated investments, training and integration activities, for the improvement and development of administrative skills and competences, it is necessary to provide that the ERDF may also provide support for activities under the specific objectives of the ESF+, set up under Regulation (EU) 2018/XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council [new ESF+]18. __________________ 18 [Full reference - new ESF+]. [Full reference - new ESF+].
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 95 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) The ERDF should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured and less developed regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments. ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key Union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR]. Therefore support from the ERDF should be concentrated on the policy objectives of ‘a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation’ and ‘a greener, low-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management across all Member States with a focus towards less developed regions. That thematic concentration should be attained at national level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of Member States formed according to respective gross national incomedomestic product. In addition, the methodology to classify Member States should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions.
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 99 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) The ERDF should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments. ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key Union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR]. Therefore support from the ERDF should be concentrated on the policy objectives of ‘a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation’ and ‘a greener, low-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energyenergy, a just transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management’. That thematic concentration should be attained at national level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of Member States formed according to respective gross national income. In addition, the methodology to classify Member States should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions.
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 124 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) developing skills for smart specialisation, industrial transition, just transition to a low carbon economy and entrepreneurship;
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 126 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iva) improvement and development of administrative skills and competences of local authorities in managing these funds;
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 147 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) enhancing digital connectivity; in particular facilitating 5G networks and access to Very High Capacity Networks in underserved areas (remote areas, outermost regions)
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 149 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i a (new)
(ia) reduce the digital divide (between regions and Member States)
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 168 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subpoint 1 a (new)
(1) Resources allocated to Member States under ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, may, at the request of a Member State, be transferred to specific projects under the Horizon Europe Programme, under the condition that they contribute to the objectives of the ERDF and CF, respectively. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. Those resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned.
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 172 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall be classified, in terms of their gross national income ratio,Depending on the ratio of gross domestic product (GDP), the regions are classified as follows:
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 173 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) those with a gross national income ratio equal to ormore developed regions, whose GDP per capita is above 100 % of the EUGDP average of the EU-27 (‘group 1’);
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 174 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) those with a gross national income ratio equal to or aboveransition regions, whose GDP per capita is between 75 % and below 100 % of the EU average GDP of the EU -27 (‘group 2’);
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 175 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) those with a gross national income ratio belowless developed regions whose GDP per capita is less than 75 % of the EU average GDP of the EU -27 (‘group 3’).
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 176 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of this Article, the gross national income ratio means the ratio between the gross national income per capita of a Member Stateclassification of a region in one of the three categories of regions shall be determined on the basis of the ratio of the GDP per capita of each region, measured in purchasing power standardsparities (‘PPP’) and calculated on the basis of Union figuresdata for the period from 2014 to 2016, and the average gross national income per capita in purchasing power standards of the 27 Member StatesGDP of the EU-27 for thate same reference period.
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 202 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) technical and administrative assistance.
2018/10/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 402 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental development, cultural heritage and security in functional-urban areas;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 696 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF shall support integrated territorial development based on territorial strategies in accordance with Article [23] of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] focused on functional-urban areas ('sustainable urban development') within programmes under both goals referred to in Article 4(2) of that Regulation.
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 724 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
This initiative shall cover all functional- urban areas and shall support the Urban Agenda of the Union. Local authorities should be actively involved in establishing and implementing the European Urban Initiative.
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the Paris Agreement, Decision 1/CP.21 and the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the UNFCCC and the 11th Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP11) held in Paris, France from 30 November to 11 December 2015,
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that new EU initiatives must be matched with new and adequate financial resources; underlines that especially long-term political priorities of the European Union such as boosting jobs and growth, achieving a future- oriented, sustainable and competitive Europe an industry to achieve overarching sustainable development goals, and fighting against climate change through a transition to a low carbon economy need to supported through sufficient resources and should remain the focus areas of the new Multiannual Financial Framework Programme; thus welcomes the strong support for the fields Single Market, Innovation and Digital and Natural Resources and Environment
2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 2 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted in September 2015 and in force as from 1 January 2016,
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that new EU initiatives must be matched with new and adequate financial resources; underlines that especially long-term political priorities of the European Union such as boosting jobs and growth, achieving a future- oriented and competitive European industry and sustainable development, and fighting against climate change through a transition to a low carbon economy need to be supported through sufficient resources and should remain the focus areas of the new Multiannual Financial Framework Programme; thus welcomes the strong support for the fields Single Market, Innovation and Digital and Natural Resources and Environment;
2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 9 #

2018/0166R(APP)

2. Calls for a clear methodology for the presentation of figures, preferably on the basis of constant prices;
2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 11 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates Parliament’s call for an increased overall budget of at least EUR 120 billion for Horizon Europeinconstant prices for Horizon Europe in order to be able to react appropriately to societal challenges, to secure Europe’s global competiveness, people’s well-being, scientific and industrial leadership and to help achieving the goals set out in the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement; welcomes the possibility of transferring financial allocations for programmes from one fund to another introduced by the Common Provisions Regulation and encourages all territories to develop their research potential; believes that appropriate conditions and mechanisms for such transfers should be further elaborated to ensure compatibility with the structural funds and to avoid double auditing; underlines that financial support from Horizon Europe should be made accessible to beneficiaries through a fast, bottom-up and less administrative process and by providing technical assistance services guiding beneficiaries to the most suitable funds;
2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 12 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates Parliament’s call for an increased overall budget of at least EUR 120 billion for Horizon Europein constant prices for Horizon Europe in order to be able to react appropriately to societal challenges, to secure Europe’s global competiveness, people’s well-being, scientific and industrial leadership and to help achieving the goals set out in the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement; welcomes the possibility of transferring financial allocations for programmes from one fund to another introduced by the Common Provisions Regulation; believes that appropriate conditions and mechanisms for such transfers should be further elaborated to ensure compatibility with the structural funds and to avoid double auditing; underlines that financial support from Horizon Europe should be made accessible to beneficiaries through a fast, bottom-up and less administrative process;
2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 32 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes that at least EUR 9.194 billion are foreseen for the Digital Europe Program in order to tackle important European challenges such as improving high performance computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and trust, advanced digital skills and the best use of digital society and interoperability; emphasises the importance of close coordination with Horizon Europe, CEF and ESIF;
2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 38 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses that the European Space Programmes create considerable benefits for the Union society and economy and that the proposed budget is strictly necessary to achieve this;
2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 39 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Emphasises the importance of differentiating between civil and defence spending in all EU programmes; thus underlines that defence related spending shall only take place within the European Defence Fund to strengthen the EU’s defence interoperability, achieve cost savings and promote European cooperation; believes thus that synergies with civil programmes and funding from other programmes should be minimal;
2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 40 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Insists on the necessity to adequately finance a programme for EU actions improving the competitiveness of enterprises, with a special emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). An SME-focused programme should complement other EU programmes and should also be built on the solid experience from the predecessor programme (COSME) aiming at enhancing access to markets inside and outside the Union, improving framework conditions for businesses and the competitiveness of enterprises, and promoting entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial culture;
2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 42 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that in the energy sector, emphasis should be placed on energy security and, energy efficiency, the enhanced use of renewable energies, sector coupling, smart and modern infrastructure, a functioning singleenergy market; considers it essential to reach theat least a 15 % interconnectivity target by 2030, stresses that the next MFF should focus on ensuring the decarbonisation of the European economy in order to accomplish the goals of the Energy Union, the EU climate goals and the sustainable development goals to benefit the EU and all its citizens and in particular support vulnerable, low-income households at risk of energy poverty to become energy-efficient;
2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 43 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that in the energy sector, emphasis should be placed on energy security and, energy efficiency, the enhanced use of renewable energies, sector coupling, smart and modern infrastructure, a functioning singleenergy market; considers it essential to reach theat least a 15 % interconnectivity target by 2030, stresses that the next MFF should focus on ensuring the decarbonisation of the European economy in order to accomplish the goals of the Energy Union and the EU climate goals and to effectively support vulnerable, low-income households at risk of energy poverty to become energy-efficient;
2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 47 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 5
5. Underlines, furthermore, the importance of the horizontal principles that should underpin the MFF and all related EU policies; reaffirms, in this context, its position that the EU must deliver on its commitment to be a frontrunner in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and deplores the lack of a clear and visible commitment to that end in the MFF proposals; requests, therefore, the mainstreaming of the SDGs into all EU policies and initiatives of the next MFF; further emphasises that all programmes under the next MFF should be in line with the principle of non- discrimination as laid out in Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and that the elimination of discrimination is vital to fulfil the EU’s commitments towards an inclusive Europe and deplores the lack of gender mainstreaming and gender equality commitments in EU policies, as presented in the MFF proposals; underlines also its position that, following the Paris Agreement, climate-related spending should be significantly increased in comparison with the current MFF and reach 30 % as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 49 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets that its call for the creation of an energyjust transition fund for coal- intensive regall sectors and regions going through major transitions under the new multiannual financial framework (MFF) was not reflected in the new MFF proposal; reiterates its appeal for additional funds to be provided exclusively to support energy transition in these regionto create a Just Transition Fund with the aim to support workers and communities adversely affected by this transition as well as to support and anticipate the move towards the low carbon economy; Calls on the Commission to dedicate appropriate financing towards this initiative; furthermore stresses that under this fund sufficient resources should be ensured for creation of decent and sustainable jobs, together with re-skilling and up-skilling in clean processes and technologies, as well as enhancing social protection schemes, including active labour market policies;
2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 50 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets that its call for the creation of an energyjust transition fund for coal- and carbon-intensive regions under the new multiannual financial framework (MFF) was not reflected in the new MFF proposal; reiterates its appeal for additional funds to be provided exclusively to support energy transition in these regions; to create a Just Transition Fund with the aim to support workers and communities adversely affected by this transition; in this respect repeats its calls on the Commission to set up a financing platform at Union level for this initiative; furthermore stresses that under this fund sufficient resources should be ensured for creation of decent and sustainable jobs, together with re- skilling and up-skilling in clean processes and technologies, as well as enhancing social protection schemes, including active labour market policies;
2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 59 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for appropriate funding for the agencies under ITRE-remit to ensure their capacity to fulfil their increasing tasks adequately;
2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 69 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that the next MFF will need to consider the UK’s departure from the EU and its implications for the EU budget; expresses the wish that EU programmes under ITRE-remit can continue unimpeded; in this respect welcomes the Commission’s proposals regarding the modernisation of existing and implementation of new own resources as well as the elimination of rebates and the increase of the own resources ceiling.
2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 107 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 14 – point x
x. Maintain the financing of the common agricultural policy (CAP) for the EU-27 at the level of the 2014-2020 budget in real terms; accompanied by a strengthened link between the CAP and the delivery of public goods and a stronger orientation towards climate change mitigation and the protection of biodiversity;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 128 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 15
15. Intends to secure a sufficient level of funding on the basis of the Commission proposal for “Migration and Border Management” (heading 4) and “Security and Defence” including civil protection (heading 5); reaffirms its longstanding position that additional political priorities should be coupled with additional financial means, in order not to undermine existing policies and programmes and their financing under the new MFF; expects that Member States will reduce their national budgets on defence corresponding to increases in defence spending in the Union budget;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 137 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 16
16. Intends to defend the Commission proposal on securing a sufficient level of funding for a strong, efficient and high- quality European public administration at the service of all Europeans; recalls that, during the current MFF, the EU institutions have implemented a 5% reduction in staff and believes that they should not be subject to any further reduction that would jeopardise directly the delivery of Union policies; reiterates, once more, its fierce opposition towards a repetition of the so- called redeployment pool for agencies;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 214 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Underlines that fees charged by agencies for services provided contribute significantly to the Union budget; notes that not all agencies that have the business model to charge fees are legally allowed to do so; asks therefore the Commission to put forward a comprehensive approach on fee- financing;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 155 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) limiting the availability and effectiveness of legal remedies, including through restrictive procedural rules, lack of implementation of judgments, or limiting the effective investigation, prosecution or sanctioning of breaches of law and action which erodes the independence of lawyers and encroaches on safeguards for confidential communication between lawyers and their clients.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 102 #

2017/2286(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls the importance of European agencies in ensuring the implementation of the European legislative priorities and thereby accomplishing EU policy objectives, such as those related to competitiveness, sustainable growth, employment and to managing the current migration and refugee flows; Expects the negotiations on the 2019 budget to lead to realistic and adequate operational and administrative funding of the EU agencies, enabling them to accomplish their growing tasks of notably fighting organised crime, terrorism and border management, and deliver the best possible results; reiterates its position that 2018 is the last year of the implementation of the 5% staff reduction and the so-called ‘redeployment pool’; expects the Commission and Council to refrain from further cutting agencies resources in the budget 2019;
2018/02/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 54 #

2017/2137(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Recalls that the mandate of Members of the European Parliament is incompatible with a number of offices, including that of a mandate in a national parliament; asks the Bureau to draw up the necessary rules to exclude the possibility for Members to have an additional mandate in a Member State regional parliament with legislative powers and a full-time parliament schedule comparable to those of national parliaments;
2018/03/02
Committee: CONT
Amendment 380 #

2017/2136(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 247 – point b a (new)
(ba) the a priori preference for Member state agencies in some of the Trust Funds constitutive agreements leads to a conflict of interests rather than an incentive for Member states to provide more financial resources;
2018/03/01
Committee: CONT
Amendment 381 #

2017/2136(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 248
248. Recalls in particular that the Trust Fund for Africa is worth over €3.2 billion, with over €2.9 billion coming from the European Development Fund (EDF) and EUR 228.667 million from other donors); criticizes that the involvement of the EDF in Trust Funds further limits the possibility for the Parliament to scrutinize EU spending;
2018/03/01
Committee: CONT
Amendment 390 #

2017/2136(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 254
254. Calls on the Commission to develop a standardized impact assessment to identify whether the establishment of a trust fund is the most suitable option; calls on the Commission to consider putting an end to trust funds that are unable to attract a significant contribution from other donors; or that do not provide an added value as compared to ‘traditional’ EU external instruments;
2018/03/01
Committee: CONT
Amendment 2 #

2017/2078(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure swift reprogramming of the relevant operational programmes in order to ensure that the whole additional YEI envelope of EUR 500 million is fully and efficiently committed by the end of 2017; furthermore, calls on Member States to perform gap assessments and market analyses prior to setting up the schemes in order to optimise the benefits of the YEI;
2017/07/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2017/2061(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Draws attention to the negative impact of the depreciation of the British Pound against the Euro, which is the main cause of the shortfall in revenues of EUR 1 511 million under own resources; notes that that shortfall could have created severe problems for the financing of the Union budget; remarks that this shortfall of revenues is due to the unilateral British decision to leave the Union, but the correction has to be borne by the Union as a whole; insists that these costs should be considered when negotiating the settlement of financial obligations between the UK and the Union;
2017/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2017/2061(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commissinstitutions to presentocess swiftly itsthe pending and upcoming draft amending budgets for the Youth Employment Initiative and for the European Fund for Sustainable Development so that the Parliament and the Council process them rapidly, in line with the commitments taken as part of the outcome of the conciliation on the 2017 budget;
2017/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas, as a result of the 2014- 2020 MFF negotiations, a High Level Group on Own Resources (HLGOR) was established, including representatives of all three main EU institutions and chaired by Mario Monti; whereas in December 2016 the HLGOR presented its final report and recommendations, which represent the basishave been duly taken into account for the elaboration of Parliament’s position as set out in the present report; highlights that the final report was adopted by all of its members, including by the members appointed by the Council;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 24 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Considers, in particular, that the decision on the size of the annual EU budget is affected by financial considerations at national level and thatpolitical and financial factors internal to each MS, thus creating constraints on the budgetary negotiations often resultand ending in a zero- sum game between net payers and net beneficiaries in the Council; considers that, as a result, a number of EU policies that show the highest European added value are often the areas where cost savings are proposedagreement ;regrets that, as a result, cuts are proposed on some EU programmes ignoring the Union commitments, including the ones taken by Council; considers that national contributions to the EU budget as well as the contributions made by MS to co- finance EU programmes should not be taken into account when calculating the national spending deficit for compliance with the Maastricht criteria, thus facilitating the negotiations and improving the implementation of these programmes;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 76 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Calls for accounting the existing and future own resources such as VAT or custom duties, collected by a Member State on behalf of the EU, in a separate budgetary item in the national budget of the Member State which collects the revenue; deplores that OLAF repeatedly found severe cases of customs fraud in Member states which created a significant loss of income to the Union budget; points to the ECA special report 19/2017 on import procedures and is concerned that fraudsters will continue to find the ‘weakest link’ among Member states as their points of entry to the customs union, and that losses to the Union budget will continue even during the next MFF; calls on the Commission and the Member states to take the necessary measures to stop these activities that are damaging to the Union budget;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 171 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61 a (new)
61 a. Highlights that in 2016, assigned revenues to EU decentralised agencies such as fees and charges from industries and contributions from national budgets amounted to approximately EUR 1 billion, thereby providing a significant contribution to the Union budget; points to the ongoing study commissioned by the European Parliament Budgetary Committee on exploring ways to extend the scope of fee-financing; underlines that some agencies such as ACER, EBA, EIOPA, and ERA provide services to industries, but do not have the possibility to charge fees yet; asks the Commission to propose a consistent approach as regards fee-financing of agencies in the next MFF
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 23 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to maintain its focus on boosting jobs and growth for the next MFF;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 24 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Reiterates the need to prioritise funding in the area of research and development; calls on the Commission to continue with the successor of Horizon 2020 and to provide an increased overall budget as stated by the European Parliament (2016/2147 (INI)) in order to be able to respond to societal challenges, to secure Europe’s global competitiveness, scientific and industrial leadership in innovation, and to help achieving the EU climate goals; furthermore calls for a greater focus on implementing innovation through joint undertakings and for supporting investment in key technologies to close the investment gap in innovation;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 28 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. In addition, highlights the importance for ensuring better access to markets and funding for SMEs; emphasises the importance of continued funding for SME-related programmes, such as the SME instrument and COSME, without impediments on other programs, to further enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of SMEs in the European Union;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 52 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the next MFF period should make provision for adequatesufficient EU funding, including structural and investment funds, in order to deepen the integrat order to deepen the integration of the EU energy market and to ensure the decarbonisation of the European economy in order to accomplish the goals of the Energy Union ofand the EU energy market, especiallyuropean climate goals; states that funds should be secured for key energy infrastructure projects such as projects of common interest (PCIs) with a special emphasis on the renewable energy; reiterates its position that energy efficiency, emissions saving, renewables and smart and modern infrastructure should be the backbone of the energy union and thus should be prioritised in the next MFF;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 57 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Is convinced that the next MFF should build on the Union’s well- established policies and priorities, which aim at promoting peace, the fundamental values enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union, including democracy, the rule of law democracy and human rights, gender equality, at boosting welfare, long- term and sustainable economic growth, high-quality jobs, sustainable development and innovation, and at safeguarding equal opportunities and non-discrimination, at fostering economic, social and territorial cohesion, intercultural understanding as well as solidarity between Member States and citizens as set out in art 3 TUE; considers that these pillars are prerequisites for a properly functioning single market and Economic and Monetary Union as well as for reinforcing Europe’s position in the world; trusts that they are more relevant than ever for Europe’s future endeavours;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 68 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the need for an upgraded and more effective Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), based on updated network development scenarios coherent with the EU's ambitions to increase energy efficiency and application of the energy efficiency first principle, which will close the missing links in Europe's energy and digital backbone by supporting the development of high-performance, sustainable and efficiently interconnected trans-European networks in the fields of energy, transport and digital services; rejects any attempt to divert funds from CEF to other new initiatives, including the proposal for a new Defence Fund;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 78 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates that, in the next MFF, financial instruments cannot replace grants in financing energy efficiency, renewable energy, innovative technologies for conventional energy and R&I projects, as only grants can maximise output on the ground and effectively support vulnerable, low-income households at risk of energy poverty to become energy-efficient and to develop renewable self-generation capability; in this respect recalls that the funding of research and development should be primarily grant-based; furthermore stresses the importance of investments in less mature technologies, in particular as regards renewable energy;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 110 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Reiterates the need to continue with Horizon 2020 and to provide it with at least the same share of funding as at present in order to respond to societal challenges and secure Europe’s global competitiveness and industrial leadership in innovation; calls also for a greater focus on implementing innovation through joint undertakings, on supporting investment in key technologies and on ensuring that SMEs have better access to risk capital;deleted
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 126 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for an upgraded EFSI that would make it possible to bridge the gap between research and the market and would focus on boosting market innovation, while ensuring additionality; reminds that this should not entangle negative financial impacts on other programs, but that fresh money should be used to finance the upgrade; furthermore stresses that in order to ensure that the EFSI fulfils its purpose, substantial funds should be allocated for energy efficiency projects; recalls that these investments hold huge potential for the creation of jobs and growth;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 144 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that the next EU budget should include sufficient space-related funding to continue and further develop the EU’s flagship space programmes such as Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus space programmesin order to create EU trademarks in the space sector;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 157 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Is convinced that, unless the Council agrees to introduce new EU own resources, significantly increaseing the level of its national contributions to the EU budget, the introduction of new EU own resources remains the only option for adequately financing the next MFF;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 157 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
12. Draws attention to the European Defence Fund and the recent Commission proposal for a European defence industrial development programme which is intended to cover the period 2019-2020; welcomes the Commission’s intention to submit both a more substantial defence industrial developmentstrongly believes that such programmes, if continued under the next MFF, should not draw funds away from other programmes and a programme to support defence research ashould only be funded by fresh money; reiterates pPart of the MFF; considers that these programmes should not draw funds away from other programmes in the same heading. liament’s position that any new political commitments should be financed with new appropriations and not through flexibility instruments or redeployments of appropriations from existing programmes; further reiterates that additional expenses on the Union level in the field of defence research should be compensated by savings on the national level;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 172 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls for sufficient funding for the agencies under ITRE-remit to ensure their capacity to fulfil their tasks adequately;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 178 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Notes that the next MFF will need to consider the UK’s departure from the EU and its implications for the EU budget; expresses the wish that EU programs under ITRE-remit can continue unimpeded.
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 249 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
45. Notes the reference to the notion of European added value presented in several Commission documents; reiterates the list of parameters identified by Parliament in its resolution6 in this context; recalls that the EU’s resources should be used to finance European public goods as well as to act as a catalyst in providing incentives for Member States at all administrative levels to take action in order to fulfil Treaty objectives and to attain common EU goals which would not be realised otherwise; agrees that the EU budget should be used to finance actions that can benefit the EU as a whole, which cannot be ensured efficiently by any single Member State alone and that can offer better value for money compared to actions taken solely at national, regional or local level; __________________ 6against this background, expects Member states to refrain from following a “juste retour” logic that takes into account only national interests in the negotiations on the next MFF; __________________ 6 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0401. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0401.
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 288 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
56. Recalls the build-up of a backlog of unpaid bills at the end of the previous MFF that spilled over into the current one, reaching an unprecedented peak of EUR 24.7 billion at the end of 2014, mostly in the field of cohesion policy, due to the late take-off of the previous programmes, under-budgeting and insufficient payment ceilings; regrets that the focus on the absorption of this backlog linked to the 2007-2013 period resulted in deliberate efforts to delay the start of some of the 2014-2020 programmes and has contributed to the opposite trend of under- execution in the 2016 and 2017 budgets; asks the Commission and the Member States to come up with concrete measures to accelerate the implementation of the 2014-2020 programmes, and warns against a repetition of the payment crisis in the transition between two MFFs; invites national finance ministers of all Member states to attend the format of regular payments meetings between the three EU institutions, in order to have a fruitful discussion on possible measures to improve the implementation of programs under shared management;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 323 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 65
65. Believes, therefore, that the current presentation of the headings requires some improvements, but is against any unjustified radical changes; proposes, as a result, the following structure for the MFF post-2020; Heading 1: A stronger and sustainable economy Including programmes and instruments supporting: under direct management: - research and innovation - -digital transformation of European society and economy industry, entrepreneurship and - small and medium-sized enterprises - large-infrastructure projects - - transport, digitalisation, energy - -energy, space environment and climate change -mitigation and adaptation - agriculture and rural development - - maritime affairs and fisheries - - horizontal (financial) instruments - supporting investments in Europe (possible umbrella financial instrument at EU level, incl. EFSI) Heading 2: Stronger cohesion and solidarity in Europe Including programmes and instruments supporting: - economic, social and territorial - cohesion (under shared management):  investments in innovation, research, digitalisation, reindustrialisa transition, SMEs, transport, climate change adaptation and mitigation, energy and environment employment, education, social affairs and  social inclusion -, capacity building education, youth and life-long learning - -democracy, rule of law, fundamental rights culture, citizenship and - communication - health and food safety - - asylum, migration and integration, - justice and consumers - support to and coordination with national administrations - gender equality Heading 3: Stronger responsibility in the world Including programmes and instruments supporting: - human rights, democracy and the rule of law - international cooperation and development - neighbourhood - enlargement - humanitarian aid - trade - gender equality - contribution to EU trust funds and external relations facilities Heading 4: Security, peace and stability for all Including programmes and instruments supporting: - security - cybersecurity - crisis response and stability - common foreign and security policy - defence Heading 5: An efficient administration at the service of Europeans - financing EU staff - financing the buildings and equipment of EU institutions
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 359 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70 a (new)
70a. Welcomes the recent Commission proposal to ensure the financing of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel for the upcoming years; highlights the importance of this fund for financing research in this industry sector; believes, therefore, that a longer-term solution is needed that ensures the financing beyond 2020 and also incorporates the fund to the Union budget in order to allow for the Parliament to live up to its role as budgetary control authority;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 403 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
75. Considers it essential to secure a sustainable and affordable energy supply in Europe; calls, therefore, for continuous support for investments ensuring the diversification of energy sources, increasing energy security and enhancing energy efficiency, including by CEF Energy and the use of renewable energy, including by CEF Energy, which should especially focus on renewable energy infrastructure; stresses in particular the importance of providing for comprehensive support, especially for carbon-intensive regions, energy transition, transition to a low-carbon economy, the modernisation of power generation and grids, carbon capture storage and utilisation technologies, and the modernisation of district heating; considers that the transformation of the energy sector in the light of the climate objectives should be supported by the creation of an Energy Transition Fund under the next MFF that would facilitate the structural changes in energy-intensive industries and carbon- intensive electricity production plants, and create incentives for low-carbon investments and innovative solutions;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 413 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76
76. Underlines the strategic importance of large-scale infrastructure projects such as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay (EGNOS), the Global Satellite Navigation System (Galileo) and the Earth Observation Programme (Copernicus) for the EU’s future competitiveness; considers that the financing of these large-scale projects should be secured in the EU budget but, at the same time, ring-fenced, so as to ensure that possible cost overruns do not threaten the funding and successful implementation of other Union policies, as was the case in the previous MFF; recalls that, for this purpose, the maximum amount for these projects is currently fixed in the MFF Regulation, and calls for similar provisions in the new regulation; notes that the current planning of ITER makes necessary a Union contribution of EUR 6.07 billion within the years 2021- 2027, compared to EUR 2.99 billion in the years 2014-2020; expects these additional needs to be matched by additional resources;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 424 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
77. Affirms that the common agricultural policy is fundamental for food security and autonomy, the preservation of rural populations, sustainable development and the provision of high-quality and affordable food products for Europeans; points out the necessity to directly link agricultural payments to the delivery of public goods such as water, biodiversity and climate protection as well as husbandry according to animal welfare principles has increased; points out that food requirements have increased, as has the need to develop environmentally friendly farming practices and the need to tackle climate change; underlines that the CAP is one of the most integrated policies and is mainly financed at EU level and, therefore, replaces national spending;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 429 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
77. Affirms that the common agricultural policy is fundamental for food security and autonomy, the preservation of rural populations, sustainable development and the provision of high-quality and affordable food products for Europeans; points out that food requirements have increased, as has the need to develop environmentally friendly farming practices and the need to tackle climate change; so that EU citizens understand the rationale behind the agricultural payments; underlines that the CAP is one of the most integrated policies and is mainly financed at EU level and, therefore, replaces national spending;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 432 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
77. Affirms that the common agricultural policy is fundamental for food security and autonomy, the preservation of rural populations, sustainable development and the provision of high-quality, healthy, sustainable and affordable food products for Europeans; points out that food requirements have increased, as has the need to develop environmentally friendly farming practices and the need to tackle climate change; underlines that the CAP is one of the most integrated policies and is mainly financed at EU level and, therefore, replaces national spending;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 448 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
78. Expects the global amount of direct payments to be kept intact under the next MFF, as they generate clear EU added value and strengthen the single market by avoiding distortions of competition between Member States; opposes any renationalisation and any national co- financing in that respect; stresses the need to increase funding in line with responses to the various cyclical crises in sensitive sectors, to create new instruments that can mitigate price volatility and to increase funding for Programmes of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity (POSEI); stresses the fact that public money for public goods delivered from agriculture should be in the centre of the next MFF; concludes, therefore, that the CAP budget in the next MFF should be at least maintained at its current level for the EU-27;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 453 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
78. Expects the global amount of directCAP payments to be kept intact under the next MFF, as they generate clear EU added value and strengthen the single market by avoiding distortions of competition between Member States; opposes any renationalisation and any national co- financing in that respect; stresses the need to increase funding in line with responses to the various cyclical crises in sensitive sectors, to create new instruments that can mitigate price volatility and to increase funding for Programmes of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity (POSEI); concludes, therefore, that the CAP budget in the next MFF should be at least maintained at its current level for the EU-27;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 473 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 80 a (new)
80a. Takes note that OLAF repeatedly found severe cases of customs fraud in Member states which have created a significant loss of income for the Union budget; points to the ECA special report 19/2017 on import procedures and is concerned that fraudsters will continue to find the ‘weakest link’ among Member states as their points of entry to the customs union, and that losses to the Union budget will continue even during the next MFF; asks those Member states that objected to the Union legal framework for customs infringements and sanctions to reconsider their position in order to allow for a speedy solution of this problem;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 481 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81
81. Stresses that cohesion policy post- 2020 should remain the main investment policy of the European Union in order to tackle complex socio-economic challenges covering all EU regions while concentrating the majority of the resources on the most vulnerable ones; believes that, beyond the goal of reducing the disparities between levels of development and enhancing convergence as enshrined in the Treaty, it should focus on the achievement of the broad EU political objectives and proposes, therefore, that under the next MFF, the three cohesion policy funds – the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Cohesion Fund – should concentrate mainly on providing support for innovation, digitalisation, reindustrialisa transition, SMEs, transport, climate change adaptation, employment and social inclusionand mitigation, environment, energy, infrastructuring, employment, education, including vocational education and training, social inclusion and capacity building, social inclusion and gender equality; recalls, in this context, the need for further integrated synergies in order to foster comprehensive, trans-sectorial strategies; calls, moreover, for a reinforced territorial cooperation component and an urban dimension for the policy and dedicated provisions for area with geographic specificities, such as rural, mountainous and remote areas;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 504 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 82
82. Considers maintaining the financing of cohesion policy post-2020 for the EU-27 at least at the level of the 2014- 2020 budget to be of the utmost importance; stresses that GDP should remain one of the parameters for the allocation of cohesion policy funds, but believes that it should be complemented by an additional set of social, environmental and demographic indicators to better take into account new types of inequalities between and within EU regions; supports, in addition, the continuation under the new programming period of the elements that rendered cohesion policy more modern and performance-oriented under the current MFF; calls for more synergies and complementarity between public investment policies by the Member States budgets and the Union budget and invites the Commission to assess ways to achieve that;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 546 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84
84. Emphasises in particular the continuous need to fight unemployment and exclusion, especially among young people, and calls, therefore, for a doublingfull implementation of the EU Youth Guarantee, multiplying by six of the Youth Employment Initiative envelope in the next programming period; considers that and, making it accessible to all unemployed young people; underlines the need of an improved regulation in order to safeguard non-discriminatory participation in the programme for young people coming from a disadvantaged socio-economic background; expects Member states to do their utmost to implement corresponding policies; considers that alongside continued support for internal demand, investment to boost education and training, especially the development of digital skills, remains one of the top priorities of the EU;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 557 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85
85. Expresses support for programmes in the areas of democracy, rule of law, fundamental rights, culture, education, media, youth, sports and, citizenship and civil society that have clearly demonstrated their European added value and enjoy lasting popularity among beneficiaries and without which it is not possible to develop a common European conscience; advocates, therefore, continuous investment in the Education and Training 2020 framework through the Erasmus+, Creative Europe and Europe for Citizens programmes in order to pursue reaching out people of all ages, and especially young people, to young people and providing them with valuable competences and life skills through lifelong learning, learner-centred and non-formal and informal education, as well as informal learning opportunities; calls in particular for at least tripling of the Erasmus+ envelope in the next MFF with the aim of reaching many more young people and learners across Europe,primarily those coming from a disadvantaged socio-economic background, and learners across Europe, beyond university students, with a particular attention to people with disabilities, enabling them to participate in the programme without their own resources and achieving the full potential of the programme; recommends, moreover, the continuation of the European Solidarity Corps and reiterates its support for strengthening the external dimension of the Erasmus+ and Creative Europe programmes; recommends setting up an internal European Democracy Fund for the strengthened support of civil society and NGOs working in the fields of democracy and human rights;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 581 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86
86. Expects that in the post-2020 period, the European Union will move from crisis-management mode to a permanent, European policy in the field of asylum and migration; stresses that the actions in this field should be covered by a dedicated instrument, i.e. the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund; emphasises that the future fund, as well as the relevant Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) agencies, must be equipped with an adequate level of funding for the whole of the next MFF to address the comprehensive challenges in this area; believes, furthermore, that the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) should be complemented by additional components tackling this issue under other policies, in particular by the cohesion funds and the instruments financing external actions, as no single tool could hope to address the magnitude and complexity of needs in this field; recognises, moreover, the importance of cultural, educational and sports programmes in integrating refugees and migrants into European society; asks the Commission to assess whether the role of European cities within the European asylum policy could be strengthened by introducing an incentive scheme that offers financial support for refugee accommodation and economic development directly to cities in return for receiving refugees and asylum seekers;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 604 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 88
88. Stresses that the world is confronted with multiple challenges including conflicts, cyber-attacks, terrorism, disinformation, natural disasters, climate change and environmental degradation, human rights violations and protracted crises; believes that the Union has a particular political and financial responsibility which is founded on rules- based foreign policy, cooperation with partner countries, poverty eradication and crisis response; believes, therefore, that it is necessary for the Union to increase funding to UNRWA;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 655 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 93
93. Believes that the next MFF must support the establishment of a European Defence Union; awaits, following the Commission’s announcements in this area, the relevant legislative proposals, including a dedicated EU defence research programme and an industrial development programme complemented by Member States’ investment in collaborative equipment; recalls that increased defence cooperation, the pooling of research and equipment and the elimination of duplications could lead to considerable efficiency gains, often estimated at around EUR 26 billion per year; believes, therefore, that additional spending on the EU level should be compensated by savings on the national level;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 668 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 95
95. Considers that a strong, efficient and high quality public administration is indispensable to the delivery of Union policies and to rebuild trust and strengthen dialogue with citizenvil society organisations and citizens at all levels; underlines the role of the institutions made up by democratically elected members in that respect; recalls that, according to the Court of Auditors, the EU institutions, bodies and agencies have implemented the 5 % reduction in staff as set out in their establishment plans; takes the view that they should not be subject to a further horizontal reduction approach of this kind; expresses its fierce opposition towards a repetition of the so-called redeployment pool for agencies;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 672 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 96
96. Welcomes initiatives by the institutions, bodies and agencies to further enhance efficiency through increased administrative cooperation and the pooling of certain functions, thereby generating savings to the Union budget; highlights that, for certain agencies, further efficiency gains could be made, especially through increased cooperation among agencies with similar tasks, such as in the field of the financial market supervision and of agencies with multiple locations; believes that the decision to relocate EBA to Paris, France, is a unique opportunity to create significant synergies among agencies and savings in the next MFF by finding a suitable office building for both EBA and ESMA, which is already located in Paris;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. NRejects Council cuts of 4,5% in commitment appropriations and 1,4% in payment appropriations in budget lines related to the remit of ITRE Committee under Heading 1a of the Union budget 2018 compared to the Commission’s proposal; notes the increase of 5,5 % in commitment appropriations and 5,3 % in payment appropriations in budget lines related to the remit of ITRE Committee under Heading 1a of the Union budget 2018 compared to 20167; welcomes the focus of 2018 budget on the success of young generations; calls on and on the creation of stable and high-quality jobs put forward by the Commission to provid; notes the new increased levels of support for young researchers proposed by the Commission; in this context disapproves Council cuts in funding of the entrepreneurship programmes provided by the EIT;
2017/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 4 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. IDeeply regrets the significant Council cuts in commitment appropriations of 0.5 billion EUR and of 120 million EUR in payment appropriations in the Common Strategic Framework for Research and Innovation with an overwhelmingly negative impact on Horizon2020; notes that these cuts are a contradiction to current lack of R&D investments of approximately 150 billion EUR per year; therefore intends to completely reverse the cuts proposed by the Council; is concerned that insufficient funding for Horizon 2020 has resulted in a low success rate for applications; calls the Commission to respect the breakdown of Horizon 2020 budget as described in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 1291/2013;
2017/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 9 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Calls to restore the original annual profile of the budget lines for Horizon 2020 and CEF that were cut for the provisioning of the EFSI Guarantee Fund, e.g. by the use of all financial means available under the existing MFF Regulation; reminds that during the EFSI negotiations the Parliament called to reduce as much as possible the negative impact on these two programmes; is concerned that the proposed extension of EFSI may again weaken Horizon 2020 and CEF;
2017/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 16 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Reminds that the goals of the Energy Union and the European climate goals are among the current main legislative priorities; calls on the Commission to provide the necessary financial resources for investments in this field; in this regard is concerned by the cuts proposed by the Council in commitments and payments appropriations of CEF-Energy;
2017/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 17 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses that the goals of the Digital Single Market need to be achieved to promote digital inclusion for our economy, public sector and our people and that for this, legislative initiatives such as WIFI4EU are crucial;calls on the Commission to provide sufficient funding for related budget lines and to keep its investment commitment for WIFI4EU between 2017 and 2020;
2017/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 20 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Insists that the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) is provided with sufficient resourcesfinancial resources and staff, to be able to cope with the extension of their mandate; further notes that the financial resources and the number of additional posts for European GNSS Agency, as well as for the European Agency for Network and Information Security, remains insufficient to fulfil the new tasks conferred to it bythem by the Union’s legislation;
2017/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 21 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Insists that the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators(ACER) is provided with sufficient resources to be able to cope with the extension of their mandate; notes that the number of additional posts for European GNSS Agency and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology remains insufficient to fulfil the new tasks conferred to it by Union’s legislation;
2017/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 23 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Is aware of the high importance of the budget lines for Societal Challenges, and more specifically of the budget line for improving lifelong health and wellbeing to increase the standard of living in the European Union;encourages the Commission to maintain sufficient funding for such purposes and deplores the proposed Council cuts;
2017/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 24 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Underlines that SMEs are an essential part of the European economy as they provide a high number of employments within the EU and sees the need to create an SME-friendly business environment, as well as to support SME clusters and networks;welcomes the increase in funds for the SME instrument and the continuation of EFSI in the Commission proposal;notes however with deep concern the Commission’s cuts on COSME and the Council cuts on the SME instrument that send a contradictory signal to European businesses;
2017/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 26 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Takes note of the Preparatory Action for defence;stresses however that such an activity should be endowed with fresh resources given its significant impact on the EU budget;underlines that the research window needs additional funding under the post-2020 MFF;is concerned about the frontloading in CEF- Energy to make resources available in 2019-2020 for, for example, EU defence;
2017/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 28 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Takes note of the increase for nuclear decommissioning assistance programmes;recognises the need for financial assistance for decommissioning, but regrets delays in the programmes;calls on the Commission to make well-analysed and reasonable increases, considering such delays;
2017/09/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 43 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that Heading 3 has been largely mobilised in recent years to address challenges arising from the migratory and refugee crisis and that such actions should continue for as long as needed; insistnotes however that in the light of recent security concerns across the Union, funding under that heading should also pay particular attenfunding provided so far is insufficient for enhancing security and ensuring an effective management of asylum applications to measures which will lead to enhancing security of Union citizenhat respects the basic human rights of asylum applicants; decides for this reason to reinforce agencies in the field of Justice and Home Affairs which due to increased workload and additional tasks, have been facing shortage of staff and funding in the past years;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 60 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Takes note that OLAF has investigated in the beginning of 2017 in a severe case of customs fraud in the UK which was caused by undervaluation of imported products and which has created a loss of income of almost EUR 2 billion for the Union budget in the period 2013- 2016; is concerned that this fraud has not been stopped to date and that losses to the Union budget are still on-going; asks the Commission to take into account the lax reaction of the UK administration to its recommendations in this regard when negotiating Brexit; asks those Member States that objected to the Union legal framework for customs infringements and sanctions to reconsider their position in order to allow for a speedy solution of this problem;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 75 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the importance of stimulating cooperative defence research in Europe for addressing key capability shortfalls at a time when international developments increasingly require Europe to step up its efforts on defence; fully supportsbelieves that additional expenses on the Union level in the field of defence research should be compensated by savings on the national level; takes note of the increased allocation for the Preparatory Action on defence research; reiterates, nevertheless, its longstanding position that new initiatives shouldall be financed through fresh appropriations and not ato the expensedetriment of existing EU programmes;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 122 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43 a. Notes that, by end of September 2017, a total of EUR 795 million has been committed for Union Trust Funds in the 2017 Union budget; asks the Commission to present to the two arms of the budgetary authority how much it intends to commit in 2018; reiterates its concern that Member State contributions to these Trust Funds tend to lag behind their pledges; takes note of the European Court of Auditors Special Report 11/2017 on the Bekou EU Trust Fund for the Central African Republic; is concerned about the deficiencies identified by the ECA, such as the lack of assessment for overall needs and the dysfunctional coordination mechanisms with other donors; regrets the limited parliamentary scrutiny when setting-up and in managing the Trust Fund; expresses its intention to assess the added value of Union Trust Funds as an instrument of Union external policy;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 141 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
48. Endorses, as a general rule, the Commission's estimates of the budgetary needs of agencies; considers, therefore, that any further cuts proposed by the Council would endanger the proper functioning of the agencies, in particular the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and would not allow them to fulfil the tasks they have been assigned; considers that the new posts adopted in its position are needed to fulfil additional tasks due to new policy developments and new legislation; reiterates its commitment to safeguard resources and where necessary provide additional resources as to ensure the proper functioning of the agencies;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 146 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
53. Reiterates that, as agreed in the IIA of 2 December 2013, 2018 is the last year of implementation of the 5% staff reduction and redeployment pool approach to the staffing of agencies; considers that the new posts adopted inreiterates its opposition are needed to fulfil additional tasks due to new policy developments and new legislationtowards any continuation of a global approach on agency resources after 2018; reaffirms its openness to release posts by means of achieving efficiency gains between agencies through increased administrative cooperation or even mergers where appropriate and through pooling certain functions with either the Commission or another agency; welcomes in this regard the initiative to further coordinate agencies activities via establishing the Network of EU Agencies’ Permanent Secretariat (now called the Shared Support Office) and supports the allocation to the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) an additional establishment plan post whose costs will be mutualised from the EU Agencies’ existing budgets and seconded to this office;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that in general terms the Commission proposal corresponds to Parliament's view that the 2018 EU budget must enable the EU to continue to generate growth and jobs while ensuring the security of its citizensprovide decent, quality and stable jobs, particularly for young people, economic growth and socio-economic convergence, as well as solutions to challenges such as migration, security, populism and climate change;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 30 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates its firm conviction that in order to achieve sustainable growth and jobthe creation of stable and quality jobs in the EU, investments in research, innovation, infrastructure, education and SMEs are key; welcomes in this respect the proposed reinforcements to Horizon 2020, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and Erasmus+ as these programmes will contribute directly to reaching these goals; regrets, however, that the proposed allocation for COSME is lower in comparison with the 2017 budget and points to the need to further reinforce SMEs, which are the main source of job creation in the EU and have a crucial role in reducing the investment gap and contributing to the prosperity of the EU;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 50 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. WelcomesTakes note of the EU initiatives in the field of defence research, which willcan contribute to achieving economies of scale in the sector and thus lead to greater coordination among Member States in the field; is of the opinion that additional expenses on the EU level in the field of defence research should be compensated by savings on the national level;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 57 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets that the Commission has not followed up on Parliament’s request to put forward an assessment and relevant proposals for an ‘18th Birthday Interrail Pass for Europe’; is convinced that this proposal has the potential to boost European consciousness and identity and can serve as a concrete example of European added value; strongly reiterates its previous call on the Commission to put forward relevant proposals in this regard;deleted
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 113 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the increase proposed for the eastern component of the European Neighbourhood Instrument responding to Parliament's previous calls; is convinced that in order to counter the activities of an increasingly aggressive Russian Federation, the EU's support, especially for the countries that have signed Association Agreements, is essential;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 128 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that in comparison with 2017, the Commission proposal for 2018 corresponds to an increase in commitments under subheading 1a of +2.5 % to EUR 21 841.3 million; welcomes the fact that Horizon 2020, the Connecting Europe Facility and Erasmus+ account for an important part of this increase as their commitment appropriations rise by respectively 7.3 %, 8.7 % and 9.5 %, but notes still that this is slightly below their financial programming; highlights in particular the very low success rate for applications to Horizon 2020;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 148 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. WelcomesTakes note of the proposed scaling- up of the preparatory action on defence research and the presentation by the Commission of a legislative proposal for a defence industry development programme; recalls its earlier position that new initiatives in this area shouldhave to be financed by additional funds and not be detrimental to existing programmes; is therefore concerned that the Commission proposes to reassign a significant part of the designated budget of the proposal for a defence industry development programme from CEF; believes this is contrary to the objective of an investment-oriented Union policy;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 185 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
34. Recalls Parliament's consistently 34. strong support for culture and media programmes; welcomes the proposed increases for the Creative Europe Programme compared with the 2017 budget, including for the European Year for Cultural Heritage under 'Multimedia actions'; furthermore, insists on sufficient funding for the programme 'Europe for Citizens'; appreciates, finally, the increases in commitment appropriations for the Food and Feed programme, the Health programme and the Consumer programme compared with the 2017 budget; calls on the Commission to review initiatives under the 'multimedia actions' budget line to ensure that the budget effectively supports high-quality independent coverage of EU affairs; reiterates its support for a sustainable multiannual funding arrangement for Euranet+;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 204 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
40. Calls on the Commission, which makes repeated references to a possible prolongation of the FRT, to put forward a genuine proposal for its prolongation as soon as possible if it intends to do so; recalls the commitment by Parliament, the Council and the Commission to ensuring that the establishment of the FRT and trust funds be transparent and clear, and consistent with the principle of the unity of the Union budget, with respect to the prerogatives of the budgetary authority; urges Member States once again to honour their commitments to financing the current FRT;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 206 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41 a. Regrets that the budget line for support to the peace process and financial assistance to Palestine and to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) goes below the level of the budget for 2017; reiterates its long-standing commitment to provide the necessary financial resources to UNRWA;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 226 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46 a. Notes with concern that especially the European agencies in the area of employment and training (CEDEFOP, ETF, EU-OSHA, EUROFOUND) as well as in the area of environmental action (ECDC, ECHA, EEA, EFSA, EMA) are target to staff cuts with -5 posts and -12 posts respectively; believes that this is contradictory to the overall Union policies of creating decent, quality and stable jobs and combatting climate change; welcomes the increase in staff and budget for ACER and GSA, but underlines that these increases are not sufficient for the agencies to adequately fulfil their tasks;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 106 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. In preparation for the ninth legislature, calls on the Secretary-General to submit to the Bureau a more precise list of expenses defrayable under the General Expenditure Allowance (GEA), as well as suggesting measures to improve the accountability of this expenditure, using best practice cases from national delegations in the Parliament and Member States; believes that Members should also be able to provide links on the Parliament website to places where they currently publish their spending records; reiterates that the improved transparency of the GEA should not require additional staff in Parliament's administration;deleted
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 194 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
43. Continues to question the added value of the LUX Prize, particularly given that the participants in a survey to determine the awareness and perception of the prize were largely limited to MembRecalls the importance of the LUX Prize as a tool to support European cinema as well as to enhance debate and reflection on Europe and its future; believes at the same time that the added value of the LUX Prize, particularly public awareness and perception of the prize, could be further increased; considers the dedicated budget howevers and film-makersdequate;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2017/0336(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy calls on the Committee on Regional Development, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Commission proposal.
2018/06/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 17 #

2017/0334(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) Preference should be given to measures that are aimed at: - shifting taxation away from labour towards wealth and pollution, - strengthening employment and social policies that empower people, including more women, to productively participate in the economy and society, - fighting tax avoidance through significantly improved transparency, in particular by ensuring that national tax policies and cooperation among tax authorities is fully in line with the principle of sincere cooperation, - supporting strategies for innovative and sustainable re-industrialisation, or - supporting improvements in education and training systems, in particular in new growth areas such as the Digital Single Market.
2018/05/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2017/0334(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) In order to meet the growing demand for support from Member States, and in view of the need to support the implementation of structural reforms in Member States whose currency is not the euro, the financial allocation for the Programme should be increased to a sufficient level that allows the Union to provide support that meets the needs of the requesting Member States. Any increase to the Programme should be financed through the mobilisation of the special instruments provided for in Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-20201a and not at the expense of existing Union programmes. _________________ 1a OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884.
2018/05/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 31 #

2017/0334(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2017/825
Article 4 – paragraph 1
The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and growth-sustaining structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming and strengthening institutions, governance, public administration, and economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges, with a view to enhancing cohesion, competitiveness, productivity, sustainable growth, job creation, and investment, which will also prepare for participation in the euro area, in particular in the context of economic governance processes, including through assistance for the efficient, effective and transparent use of the Union funds. Preference shall by given to measures that are aimed at: - shifting taxation away from labour towards wealth and pollution, - strengthening employment and social policies that empower people, including more women, to productively participate in the economy and society, - fighting tax avoidance through significantly improved transparency, in particular by ensuring that national tax policies and cooperation among tax authorities is fully in line with the principle of sincere cooperation, - supporting strategies for innovative and sustainable re-industrialisation, or - supporting improvements in education and training systems, in particular in new growth areas such as the Digital Single Market.;
2018/05/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 37 #

2017/0334(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2017/825
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme is set at EUR 222 800 000 in current prices.; Any increase to the Programme shall be financed by the mobilisation of the special instruments as provided for in Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-20201a and not at the expense of existing Union programmes.; _________________ 1a OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884.
2018/05/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 40 #

2017/0293(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The transition to a low-carbon automotive mobility will necessarily result in structural changes in the automotive industry. It is of critical importance to consider and address the inevitable social impacts of this transition, particularly in the most affected regions.
2018/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 77 #

2017/0293(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) One of the main barriers to an accelerated transition to zero- and low- emission vehicles is the lack of confidence of consumers and insufficient roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure across the Union to service a significant percentage of consumers and additional support instruments at Union and Member States level are needed to mobilise appropriate public and private investment.
2018/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 107 #

2017/0293(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
(38) Manufacturers’ compliance with the targets under this Regulation should be assessed at Union level. Manufacturers whose average specific emissions of CO2 exceed those permitted under this Regulation should pay an excess emissions premium with respect to each calendar year. The amounts of the excess emissions premium should be considered as revenue for the general budget of the Union. and be earmarked for targeted programmes for redeployment, re-skilling and up-skilling of workers affected by structural changes in the automotive sectors, education and job-seeking initiatives in close dialogue with social partners as well as public- private initiatives in the roll-out of infrastructure for alternative fuels.
2018/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 130 #

2017/0293(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes CO2 emissions performance requirements for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles in order to achieve the Union's climate targets and ensure the proper functioning of the internal market .
2018/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 162 #

2017/0293(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) for the average emissions of the new passenger car fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 350% reduction of the average of the specific emissions targets in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.2 of Part A of Annex I;
2018/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 173 #

2017/0293(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) for the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet- wide target equal to a 350% reduction of the average of the specific emissions targets in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.2 of Part B of Annex I.
2018/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 228 #

2017/0293(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the Union and shall be earmarked for measures and programmes promoting re- skilling, up-skilling, redeployment and job-seeking initiatives in the automotive sector to be developed and, where appropriate, conducted in close cooperation with social partners in order to contribute to a just transition to a low- carbon economy, as well as for public investment for the roll-out of charging infrastructure for alternative fuels.
2018/05/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 20 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2
2. The Agency’s host Member State shall provide the best possible conditions to ensure the proper functioning of the Agency, including a single location for the entire Agency, the accessibility of the location, the existence of adequate education facilities for the children of staff members, appropriate access to the labour market, social security and medical care for both children and spouses.
2018/03/28
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 69 #

2017/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Whereas screening mechanisms which exist in several Member States or in non-EU states never constitute an obstacle to foreign direct investments provided that they are known, anticipated and don't extensively delay investments’ realisation.
2018/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 71 #

2017/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Whereas dominant position of individuals, multinationals or foreign public enterprises as defined by European competition law may represent a threat for the security and public order within the European Union.
2018/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 160 #

2017/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayshall screen foreign direct investments that are likely to affect projects or programmes of Union interest on the grounds of security or public order.
2018/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 165 #

2017/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Every foreign direct investment resulting in a dominant position must be analysed in the light of the dependency it creates or increases in a given field or sector.
2018/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 198 #

2017/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Foreign direct investments of public origin, especially when they are realised by third-country security or intelligence entities, are particularly scrutinised by the Member-States as well as by the Commission.
2018/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 208 #

2017/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
The screening on the grounds of security and public order should include; – The extent to which a foreign direct investment is part of a state-led industrial policy strategy in support of strategic national interests; – The degree of reciprocity in openness to foreign direct investments. Furthermore the Commission may take into account whether the foreign investor: – Is controlled by the government of a third country; – Receives substantial state aid ; – Respects core labour standards and international agreements on sustainable development in its global operations.
2018/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 221 #

2017/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Every screening mechanism shall consist in an ex ante examination and shall lead to a formal authorisation by the relevant Member-State, or by the Commission for projects and programmes of Union interest.
2018/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 333 #

2017/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – indent 6 a (new)
– Research Fund for Coal and Steel COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/955of 29 May 2017 amending Decision 2008/376/EC on the adoption of the Research Programme of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel and on the multiannual technical guidelines for this programme.
2018/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 18 #

2017/0145(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 4
4. Cooperation with Union bodies, offices and agencies shall take place within the framework of working arrangements. Such arrangements shall have received the Commission's prior approval. Such arrangements may provide for the sharing of services between agencies where appropriate either by proximity of locations or by policy area within the limits of the respective mandates and without prejudice to their core tasks. The working arrangements shall establish the mechanisms for cost recovery.
2017/10/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2017/0145(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(d a) cost recovery paid by Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies for services provided to them in accordance with working arrangements referred to in Article 37;
2017/10/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
The Committee on Budgets calls on the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, as the committee responsible, to reject the Commission proposal.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 173 thereof,
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 22 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to foster a competitive and innovative European defence industry. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund to support investment in joint research and the joint development of defence equipment and technologies. The Fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence product and technology development as well as actions in the scope of conversion from military to civil production.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) In order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) should be established. The Programme should aim at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry inter aliaespecially cyber defence by supporting the cooperation between undertakings in the development phase of defence products and technologies. The development phase, which follows the research and technology phase, entails significant risks and costs that hamper the further exploitation of the results of research and adversely impact the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry. The Programme should lead to efficiency gains enabling the reduction of the overall defence spending in the Union while at the same time ensuring the defence capabilities necessary to perform the essential core tasks of collective defence, crisis management and cooperative security. By supporting the development phase, the Programme would contribute to a better exploitation of the results of defence research and it would help to cover the gap between research and production as well as to promote all forms of innovation. The Programme should complement activities carried out in accordance with Article 182 TFEU and it does not cover the production of defence products and technologies.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 27 #

2017/0125(COD)

(3) The Programme should not lead to an armament of the European Union. To better exploit economies of scale in the defence industry, the Programme should support the cooperation between undertakings in the development of defence products and technologies.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2017/0125(COD)

(3a) To alleviate any potential negative effects of the integration in the European defence market, the Programme should support actions aimed at converting military into civilian technologies and production lines.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 31 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
The Committee on Foreign Affairs calls on the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Commission proposal.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 35 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 38 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to foster a competitive and innovative European defence industry. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund to support investment in joint research and the joint development of defence equipment and technologies. The Fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence product and technology development, as well as undertakings in the scope of conversion from military to civilian production.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 39 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The Union financial support should not affect the export of products, equipment or technologies, and it should not affect the discretion of Member States regarding policy on the export of defence related products. The Union financial support should not affect Member States' export policies on defence related products.deleted
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 40 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 173 thereof,
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 42 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) As the objective of the Programme is to support the competitivenessintegration of the Union defence industry by de-bearing some of the risking of the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the development of a defence product or technology, namely definition of common technical specifications, design, prototyping, testing, qualification, certification as well, feasibility studies and other supporting measures as well as actions aimed at converting military production lines into civilian production lines, should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade of existing defence products and technologies.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 44 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) In order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) should be established. The Programme should aim at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry inter aliaespecially cyber defence by supporting the cooperation between undertakings in the development phase of defence products and technologies. The Programme should lead to efficiency gains enabling the reduction of the overall defence spending in the Union. The development phase, which follows the research and technology phase, entails significant risks and costs that hamper the further exploitation of the results of research and adversely impact the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry. By supporting the development phase, the Programme would contribute to a better exploitation of the results of defence research and it would help to cover the gap between research and production as well as to promote all forms of innovation. The Programme should complement activities carried out in accordance with Article 182 TFEU and it does not cover the production of defence products and technologies.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 46 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Given that the Programme aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between undertakings across Member States, an action should be eligible for funding under the Programme only if it is undertaken by a cooperation of at least threefour undertakings based in at least twohree different Member States. This rule shall not apply to actions in support of conversion from military to civil production.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 48 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to foster a competitive and innovative European defence industry. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund to support investment in joint research and the joint development of defence equipment and technologies. The Fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence product and technology development as well as actions in the scope of conversion from military to civil production.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 49 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to foster a competitive and innovative European defence industry. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund to support investment in joint research and the joint development of defence equipment and technologies. The Fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence product and technology development, as well as undertakings in the scope of conversion from military to civilian production.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 51 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitivenessintegration of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 53 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) In order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) should be established. The Programme should aim at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry inter aliaespecially cyber defence by supporting the cooperation between undertakings in the development phase of defence products and technologies. The development phase, which follows the research and technology phase, entails significant risks and costs that hamper the further exploitation of the results of research and adversely impact the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry. The Programme should lead to efficiency gains enabling the reduction of the overall defence spending in the Union while at the same time ensuring the defence capabilities necessary to perform the essential core tasks of collective defence, crisis management and cooperative security. By supporting the development phase, the Programme would contribute to a better exploitation of the results of defence research and it would help to cover the gap between research and production as well as to promote all forms of innovation. The Programme should complement activities carried out in accordance with Article 182 TFEU and it does not cover the production of defence products and technologies.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 55 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The Programme should not lead to an armament of the European Union. To better exploit economies of scale in the defence industry, the Programme should support the cooperation between undertakings in the development of defence products and technologies.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 55 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) If a consortium of undertakings wishes to participate in an eligible action under the Programme and financial assistance of the Union is to take form of a grant, the consortium should appoint one of its members as a coordinator who will be the principle point of contact with the Commission and who shall regularly report back to the EU Institutions regarding the status of the actions funded under the Programme.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 55 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) In order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) should be established. The Programme should aim at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, inter alia particular the cyber defence industry, by supporting the cooperation between undertakings in the development phase of defence products and technologies. The Programme should lead to efficiency gains enabling the reduction of the overall defence spending in the Union. The development phase, which follows the research and technology phase, entails significant risks and costs that hamper the further exploitation of the results of research and adversely impact the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry. By supporting the development phase, the Programme would contribute to a better exploitation of the results of defence research and it would help to cover the gap between research and production as well as to promote all forms of innovation. The Programme should complement activities carried out in accordance with Article 182 TFEU and it does not cover the production of defence products and technologies.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 57 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
(3 a) To alleviate any potential negative effects of the integration in the European Union defence market, the Programme should support actions aimed at converting military into civilian technologies and production lines.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 61 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The Programme should not lead to an armament of the European Union. To better exploit economies of scale in the defence industry, the Programme should support the cooperation between undertakings in the development of defence products and technologies.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 63 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) To alleviate any potential negative effects of the integration in the European defence market, the Programme should support actions aimed at converting military into civilian technologies and production lines.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 64 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The financial assistance of the Union under the Programme should not exceed 20% of the total eligible cost of the action when it relates to prototyping which is often the most costly action in the development phase. The totalityUp to 50% of the eligible costs should however be covered for other actions in the development phase.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 65 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) As the Union support aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the sector and concerns only the specific development phase, tThe Commission should notall have ownership or intellectual property rights over the products or technologies resulting from the funded actions. The applicable intellectual property rights regime will be defined contractually byetween the Commission and the beneficiaries.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 70 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The Programme should not lead to an armament of the European Union. To better exploit economies of scale in the defence industry, the Programme should support the cooperation between undertakings in the development of defence products and technologies.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 72 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) For the selection of actions to be funded by the Programme, the Commission or the entities referred to in Article 58(1)(c) of Regulation N°966/2012 should organise competitive calls as provided for by Regulation No 966/2012. After evaluation of the received proposals with the help of an independent expertand transparently selected expert committee comprising the European Parliament, the Commission and defence experts from academia, think tanks and other stakeholders, excluding representatives from defence companies to avoid bias, the Commission will select the actions to be funded under the Programme. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation implementingdelegated powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards the adoption and the implementation of the work programme, as well as implementing powers for awarding the funding to selected actions. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 . . _________________ 7 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 73 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The Union financial support should not affect the export of products, equipment or technologies, and it should not affect the discretion of Member States regarding policy on the export of defence related products. The Union financial support should not affect Member States' export policies on defence related products.deleted
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 73 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) The Commission when monitoring and controlling the export of arms and technologies produced with funding from the European Union to countries other than NATO, EU and NATO equivalent countries shall be assisted by a supervisory body made up of the European Parliament, Commission, European External Action Service and EU Members States (hereafter referred to as the Supervisory Body).
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 75 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) The Commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the Programmeand evaluation report of the Programme at the end of each financial year, examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible, impact. This report should also analyse the cross border participation of SMEs in projects under the Programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 77 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) As the objective of the Programme is to support the competitivenessintegration of the Union defence industry by de-riskingbearing some of the risks of the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the development of a defence product or technology, namely definition of common technical specifications, design, prototyping, testing, qualification, certification as well feasibility studies and other supporting measures as well as actions aimed at converting military production lines into civilian production lines, should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade of existing defence products and technologies.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 79 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The Union financial support should not affect the export of products, equipment or technologies, and it should not affect the discretion of Member States regarding policy on the export of defence related products. The Union financial support should not affect Member States' export policies on defence related products.deleted
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 82 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to foster the competitivenessintegration and innovation capacity, especially in cyber- defence, of the Union defence industry by supporting actions in their development phase;
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 84 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) As the objective of the Programme is to support the competitivenessintegration of the Union defence industry by de-bearing some of the risking of the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the development of a defence product or technology, namely definition of common technical specifications, design, prototyping, testing, qualification, certification as well feasibility studies and other supporting measures as well as actions aimed at converting military production lines into civilian production lines, should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade of existing defence products and technologies.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 85 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to support and leverage the cross- border cooperation between undertakings, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union;
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 86 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) to support undertakings in the conversion of excess military into civilian production lines.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 90 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Given that the Programme aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between undertakings across Member States, an action should be eligible for funding under the Programme only if it is undertaken by a cooperation of at least threefour undertakings based in at least twohree different Member States.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 91 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The amount for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2019-2020 is set at EUR 500125 million in current prices, to be drawn exclusively from the unallocated margins under the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework ceilings. Additional spending from the EU budget shall be compensated by savings in national defence budgets.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 92 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The Union financial support should not affect the export of products, equipment or technologies, and it should not affect the discretion of Member States regarding policy on the export of defence related products. The Union financial support should not affect Member States' export policies on defence related products.deleted
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 96 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the design of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology as well as the technical specifications on which such design has been developed;
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 97 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the prototyping of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology. A prototype is a model of a product or technology that can demonstrate the element's performance in an operational environment;
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 97 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) As the objective of the Programme is to support the competitivenessintegration of the Union defence industry by de-bearing some of the risking at the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the development of a defence product or technology, namely definition of common technical specifications, design, prototyping, testing, qualification, certification as well, feasibility studies and other supporting measures as well as actions aimed at converting military production lines into civilian production lines, should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade of existing defence products and technologies.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 98 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the testing of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology;
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 99 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the qualification of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology; qualification is the entire process of demonstrating that the design of a product/component/technology meets the specified requirements. This process provides objective evidence by which particular requirements of a design are demonstrated to have been achieved;
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 100 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the certification of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production or technology. Certification is the process according to which a national authority certifies that the product/component/technology complies with the applicable regulations;
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 103 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitivenessintegration of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 103 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least threefour undertakings which are established in at least twohree different Member States. The undertakings which are beneficiaries shall not effectively be controlled, directly or indirectly, by the same entity or shall not control each other. This paragraph shall not apply to actions in support of conversion from military to civil production.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 104 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitivenessintegration of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 105 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Given that the Programme aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between undertakings across Member States, an action should be eligible for funding under the Programme only if it is undertaken by a cooperation of at least threefour undertakings based in at least twohree different Member States. This rule shall not apply to actions in support of conversion from military to civil production.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 106 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Actions in relation to products listed in Annex I shall not be funded. Actions in relation to products listed in Annex II shall not be funded if they are developed mainly for export purposes.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 108 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. The action shall be in line with the tasks referred to in Article 42 TFEU for peace keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 110 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) If a consortium of undertakings wishes to participate in an eligible action under the Programme and financial assistance of the Union is to take form of a grant, the consortium should appoint one of its members as a coordinator who will be the principle point of contact with the Commission and who shall regularly report back to the Union institutions on the status of actions funded under the Programme.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 112 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) If a consortium of undertakings wishes to participate in an eligible action under the Programme and financial assistance of the Union is to take form of a grant, the consortium should appoint one of its members as a coordinator who will be the principle point of contact with the Commission and who shall regularly report back to the EU institutions about the status of actions funded under the Programme.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 116 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Each applicant shall declare, by written statement, that it is fully aware of and compliant with applicable national and Union legislation and regulations relating to activities in the domain of defence, including the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment, the Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items and the relevant national legislation on export controls.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 118 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Where the Union’s financial assistance is provided through a grant, the members of any consortium wishing to participate in an action shall appoint one of them to act as coordinator, which shall be identified in the grant agreement. The coordinator shall be the principal point of contact between the members of the consortium in relations with the Commission or the relevant funding body, unless specified otherwise in the grant agreement or in the event of non- compliance with its obligations under the grant agreement. The coordinator shall regularly report back to the EU Institutions regarding the funded action's status.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 123 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The financial assistance of the Union under the Programme should not exceed 20% of the total eligible cost of the action when it relates to prototyping which is often the most costly action in the development phase. The totalityUp to 50% of the eligible costs should however be covered for other actions in the development phase.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 127 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) As the Union support aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the sector and concerns only the specific development phase, tThe Commission should not have ownership or intellectual property rights over the products or technologies resulting from the funded actions. The applicable intellectual property rights regime will be defined contractually byetween the Commission and the beneficiaries.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 129 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitivenessintegration of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 133 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) realisation of efficiency gains for the overall reduction of defence spending in the EU;
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 134 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The financial assistance of the Union under the Programme should not exceed 20% of the total eligible cost of the action when it relates to prototyping which is often the most costly action in the development phase. The totalityUp to 50% of the eligible costs should however be covered for other actions in the development phase.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 134 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) contribution to innovative conversion of military to civil production;
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 135 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e c (new)
(ec) increased or new cross-border cooperation;
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 136 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) As the Union support aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the sector and concerns only the specific development phase, tThe Commission should notall have ownership or intellectual property rights over the products or technologies resulting from the funded actions. The applicable intellectual property rights regime will be defined contractually byetween the Commission and the beneficiaries.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 136 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) For the selection of actions to be funded by the Programme, the Commission or the entities referred to in Article 58(1)(c) of Regulation N°o 966/2012 should organise competitive calls as provided for by Regulation No 966/2012. After evaluation of the received proposals with the help of an independent expert committee with transparently selected Members of the European Parliament, the Commission and defence experts from academia, think tanks or other stakeholders, excluding representatives from defence companies in order to avoid bias, the Commission will select the actions to be funded under the Programme. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards the adoption and the implementation of the work programme, as well as for awarding the funding to selected actions. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council7. _________________ 7 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 137 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The financial assistance of the Union provided under the Programme may not exceed 20% of the total cost of the action where it relates to prototyping. In all the other cases, the assistance may cover up to the total50% of the cost of the action.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 138 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall not own the products or technologies resulting from the action nor shall it have any IPR claim pertaining to the actionUnion Institutions, bodies, offices or agencies enjoy, for the duly justified purpose of developing, implementing and monitoring Union policies or programmes, access rights solely to the results of a beneficiary that has received Union funding. Such access rights are limited to non-commercial and non- competitive use. Such access is to be granted on a royalty-free basis. With regard to results which are generated by beneficiaries that have received funding under the Programme, the agreement between the Commission and the beneficiary shall provide that the Commission may object to transfers of ownership or to grants of a licence to third parties established in a third country not associated with the Programme, if it considers that the grant or transfer is inconsistent with ethical principles of the EU Common Position on arms exports or security considerations. In such cases, the transfer of ownership or grant of licence cannot take place unless the Commission is satisfied that appropriate safeguards will be put in place. Where appropriate, the agreement between the Commission and the beneficiary will provide that the Commission is to be notified at least six months in advance of any such transfer of ownership or grant of a licence. Non- compliance with these provisions will be subject to measures stipulated in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 139 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) When monitoring and controlling arms exports and technologies produced with funding from the Union to countries other than NATO, EU and NATO- equivalent countries, the Commission should be assisted by a supervisory body made up of representatives of the European Parliament, the Commission, the European External Action Service and the Member States ('the Supervisory Body').
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 141 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12a Export Military technology and equipment that has been produced with funding from the Union under the Programme shall not be exported to non-NATO, non-EU or non- NATO equivalent countries without prior authorisation by the Supervisory Committee. Upon being notified by a beneficiary of their intention to export military technologies or equipment to non-NATO, non-EU or non-NATO equivalent countries, the Commission shall convene the Supervisory Committee, which shall decide on all requests based on relevant Union legislation, in particular Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment, the Common Military List of the Union and the User's Guide to Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing the control of exports of military technology and equipment.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 142 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, by means of an implementing act, shall adoptshall be empowered to adopt delegated acts to establish a multiannual a work programme for the duration of the Programme. This implementingdelegated act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in in Article 16(2). This work programme shall be in line with the objectives set out in Article 2;
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 144 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) The Commission should draw up an implementation and evaluation report at the end of the Programmeeach financial year, examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible, impact. This report should also analyse the cross border participation of SMEs in projects under the Programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 147 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) If a consortium of undertakings wishes to participate in an eligible action under the Programme and financial assistance of the Union is to take form of a grant, the consortium should appoint one of its members as a coordinator who will be the principle point of contact with the Commission and who shall regularly report back to the EU Institutions regarding the status of the actions funded under the Programme.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 149 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) For the selection of actions to be funded by the Programme, the Commission or the entities referred to in Article 58(1)(c) of Regulation N°966/2012 should organise competitive calls as provided for by Regulation No 966/2012. After evaluation of the received proposals with the help of an independent expert committee comprising the European Parliament, Commission and experts from academia, think tanks or other stakeholders, excluding representatives from defence companies in order to avoid bias, the Commission will select the actions to be funded under the Programme. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards the adoption and the implementation of the work programme, as well as for awarding the funding to selected actions. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 . _________________ 7 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 150 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The proposals submitted following the call for proposals shall be evaluated by the Commission assisted by an independent expertand transparently selected expert committee comprising the European Parliament, the Commission and defence experts from academia, think tanks and other stakeholders, excluding representatives from defence companies to avoid bias on the basis of the award criteria of Article 10.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 151 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
(23 a) The Commission when monitoring and controlling the export of arms and technologies produced with funding from the European Union to countries other than NATO, EU and NATO-equivalent countries shall be assisted by a supervisory body made up of the European Parliament, European Commission, European External Action Service and EU Member States (hereafter referred to as the Supervisory Committee).
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 155 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union defence industry, especially cyberdefence, by supporting actions in their development phase;
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 156 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) The Commission should draw up an implementation and evaluation report at the end of the Programmeeach financial year, examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible, impact. This report should also analyse the cross border participation of SMEs in projects under the Programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 156 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 13 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of two years from 2019. The delegation of power referred to in Article 13 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each member state in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law Making. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 13 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 159 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall regularly monitor and evaluate the implementation of the programme and annually report on the progress made in accordance with Article 38(3)(e) of Regulation 966/2012. To this end, the Commission shall put in place necessary monitoring arrangements.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 160 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall draw up an annual monitoring report examining the efficiency and effectiveness of supported actions in terms of financial implementation, results, costs and, where possible, impact. To support greater efficiency and effectiveness of future Union policy actions, the Commission shall draw up a retrospectiven evaluation report annually and send it to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report - building on relevant consultations of Member States and key stakeholders - shall notably assess the progress made towards the achievement of objectives set out in Article 2. It shall also analyse cross border participation of SMEs in projects implemented under the programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 162 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a (new)
(a) In due time before the end of this Programme, the Commission shall establish an interim evaluation report on the achievement of the objectives of all the actions supported under the Programme at the level of results and impacts, the efficiency of the use of resources and its European added value. This interim evaluation report needs to be available to European Parliament and Council before any decision on a continuation of the Programme under a new multiannual financial framework can be taken.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 162 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to support and leverage the cross- border cooperation between undertakings, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union;
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 163 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point b (new)
(b) The Commission shall establish a final evaluation report on the longer-term impact and sustainability of effects of the measures.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 163 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) to support undertakings in the conversion of excess military into civil production lines;
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 165 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. All grant beneficiaries and other parties involved who have received Union funds under this Regulation shall provide the Commission with the appropriate data and information necessary to permit the monitoring and evaluation of the measures concerned.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 166 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The Commission shall submit the reports referred to in paragraphs 2, 2 (a) and 2 (b) to the European Parliament and the Council.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 167 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union defence industry, especially cyberdefence, by supporting actions in their development phase;
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 167 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Member States shall report to the Commission or the EU delegations on their exports of EU-funded defence technologies and equipment to Third Countries on a six-monthly basis. The Commission shall set up a tracking mechanism to verify the end-use and end- users of defence technologies and equipment funded by the Programme and exported to Third Countries and report back to the European Parliament on a yearly basis.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 167 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The financial assistance of the Union under the Programme should not exceed 20% of the total eligible cost of the action when it relates to prototyping which is often the most costly action in the development phase. The totalityUp to 50% of the eligible costs should however be covered for other actions in the development phase.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 167 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The amount for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2019-2020 is set at EUR 500125 million in current prices, to be drawn exclusively from the unallocated margins under the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework ceilings. Additional spending from the Union budget shall be compensated by savings in national defence budgets.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 169 #

2017/0125(COD)

Article 19a ANNEX I Non eligible products - Weapons of mass destruction and related warhead technologies; - Banned weapons and munitions and weapons not compliant with international humanitarian law; - Fully autonomous weapons that enable strikes to be carried out without meaningful human control as well as IA software, dual-use and military components that leave to the machine the final decision to apply lethal force; - Weapons systems that are not regulated by international legal frameworks that have been ratified by the Union or all Member States individually to prevent misuse.
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 170 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 b (new)
Article 19b ANNEX II Non eligible products, when they are mainly developed for export purposes: - Small arms and light weapons
2017/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 172 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) As the Union support aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the sector and concerns only the specific development phase, tThe Commission should not have ownership or intellectual property rights over the products or technologies resulting from the funded actions. The applicable intellectual property rights regime will be defined contractually byetween the Commission and the beneficiaries.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 180 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to support and leverage the cross- border cooperation between undertakings, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union;
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 181 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the design of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings’ aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology as well as the technical specifications on which such design has been developed;
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 183 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the prototyping of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings’ aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology. A prototype is a model of a product or technology that can demonstrate the element's performance in an operational environment;
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 184 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the testing of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings’ aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology;
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 185 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the qualification of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings’ aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology; qualification is the entire process of demonstrating that the design of a product/component/technology meets the specified requirements. This process provides objective evidence by which particular requirements of a design are demonstrated to have been achieved;
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 186 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the certification of a defence product or technology, or a product or technology supporting the undertakings’ aim to convert from military to civil production. Certification is the process according to which a national authority certifies that the product/component/technology complies with the applicable regulations;
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 187 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) to support undertakings in the scope of conversion of excess military into civilian production lines.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 189 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least threefour undertakings which are established in at least twohree different Member States. The undertakings which are beneficiaries shall not effectively be controlled, directly or indirectly, by the same entity or shall not control each other. This paragraph shall not apply to actions in support of conversion from military to civil production.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 191 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The amount for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2019-2020 is set at EUR 500125 million in current prices, to be drawn exclusively from the unallocated margins under the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework ceilings. Additional spending from the EU budget shall be compensated by savings in national defence budgets.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 193 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) For the selection of actions to be funded by the Programme, the Commission or the entities referred to in Article 58(1)(c) of Regulation N°966/2012 should organise competitive calls as provided for by Regulation No 966/2012. After evaluation of the received proposals with the help of an independent expertand transparently selected expert committee comprising the European Parliament, the Commission and defence experts from academia, think tanks and other stakeholders, excluding representatives from defence companies to avoid bias, the Commission will select the actions to be funded under the Programme. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation implementingdelegated powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards the adoption and the implementation of the work programme, as well as implementing powers for awarding the funding to selected actions. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council7. __________________ 7 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 196 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) The Commission, when monitoring and controlling the export of arms and technologies produced with funding from the European Union to countries other than NATO, EU and NATO equivalent countries, shall be assisted by a supervisory body made up of the European Parliament, the Commission, the European External Action Service and Members States (hereafter referred to as the Supervisory Body).
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 198 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Actions in relation to products listed in Annex A shall not be funded. Actions in relation to products listed in Annex B shall not be funded if they are developed mainly for export purposes.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 199 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. The action shall be in line with the tasks referred to in Article 42 TEU for peace keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 203 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the design of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology as well as the technical specifications on which such design has been developed;
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 203 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) The Commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the Programmeand evaluation report of the Programme at the end of each financial year, examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible, impact. This report should also analyse the cross border participation of SMEs in projects under the Programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 204 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the prototyping of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology. A prototype is a model of a product or technology that can demonstrate the element's performance in an operational environment;
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 205 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the testing of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology;
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 206 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the qualification of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert form military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology; qualification is the entire process of demonstrating that the design of a product/component/technology meets the specified requirements. This process provides objective evidence by which particular requirements of a design are demonstrated to have been achieved;
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 207 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the qualification of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert form military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology; qualification is the entire process of demonstrating that the design of a product/component/technology meets the specified requirements. This process provides objective evidence by which particular requirements of a design are demonstrated to have been achieved;
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 208 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the certification of a defence product or technology or a product or technology supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production. Certification is the process according to which a national authority certifies that the product/component/technology complies with the applicable regulations;
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 214 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to foster the competitivenessintegration and innovation capacity, especially in cyber- defence, of the Union defence industry by supporting actions in their development phase;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 215 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three undertakings which are established in at least two different Member States. The undertakings which are beneficiaries shall not effectively be controlled, directly or indirectly, by the same entity or shall not control each other. This rule shall not apply to actions in support of civil-military conversion.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 217 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Each applicant shall declare, by written statement, that it is fully aware of and compliant with applicable national and Union legislation and regulations relating to activities in the domain of defence, including the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment, as well as the Union regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items and the relevant national legislation on export controls.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 218 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Where the Union’s financial assistance is provided through a grant, the members of any consortium wishing to participate in an action shall appoint one of them to act as coordinator, which shall be identified in the grant agreement. The coordinator shall be the principal point of contact between the members of the consortium in relations with the Commission or the relevant funding body, unless specified otherwise in the grant agreement or in the event of non- compliance with its obligations under the grant agreement. The coordinator shall regularly report back to the Union institutions regarding the status of funded actions.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 226 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to support and leverage the cross- border cooperation between undertakings, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 233 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Actions in relation to products listed in Annex A shall not be funded.Actions in relation to products listed in Annex B shall not be funded if they are developed mainly for export purposes.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 234 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(a) efficiency gains for the overall reduction of costs for defence
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 235 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. The action shall be in line with the tasks referred to in Article 42 TEU for peace keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Carter.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 235 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
(b) contribution to innovative conversion of military to civilian production
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 236 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) to support undertakings in the conversion of excess military production lines into civilian ones.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 236 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 c (new)
(c) increased or new cross-border cooperation
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 239 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The amount for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2019-2020 is set at EUR 500125 million in current prices, to be drawn exclusively from the unallocated margins under the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework ceilings. Additional spending from the EU budget shall be compensated by savings in national defence budgets.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 240 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The financial assistance of the Union provided under the Programme may not exceed 20% of the total cost of the action where it relates to prototyping. In all the other cases, the assistance may cover up to the total cost50% of the action.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 243 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall not own the products or technologies resulting from the action nor shall it have any IPR claim pertaining to the actionUnion institutions, bodies, offices or agencies enjoy, for the duly justified purpose of developing, implementing and monitoring Union policies or programmes, access rights solely to the results of a beneficiary that has received Union funding. Such access rights shall be limited to non-commercial and non- competitive use. Such access shall be granted on a royalty-free basis. With regard to results which are generated by beneficiaries that have received funding under the Programme, the agreement between the Commission and the beneficiary shall provide that the Commission may object to transfers of ownership or to grants of a licence to third parties established in a third country not associated with the Programme, if it considers that the grant or transfer is inconsistent with ethical principles of the Common Position on arms exports or security considerations. Where appropriate, the agreement between the Commission and the beneficiary shall provide that the Commission is to be notified at least six months in advance of any such transfer of ownership or grant of a licence. Non-compliance with these provisions shall be subject to the measures stipulated in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 248 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12a Export Military technology and equipment that has been produced with funding from the Union under the Programme shall not be exported to non-NATO, non-EU or non- NATO equivalent countries without prior authorisation by the Supervisory Committee. Upon being notified by a beneficiary of their intention to export arms to a non-NATO, non-EU or non- NATO equivalent country , the Commission shall convene the Supervisory Committee, which shall decide on all export requests based on relevant Union legislation, in particular Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment, the Common Military List of the European Union and the User's Guide to Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing the control of exports of military technology and equipment.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 249 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, by means of an implementing act, shall adoptshall be empowered to adopt delegated acts to establish a multiannual a work programme for the duration of the Programme. This implementingese delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in in Article 16(2). This work programme shall be in line with the objectives set out in Article 2;
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 258 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The proposals submitted following the call for proposals shall be evaluated by the Commission assisted by an independent expert committee with transparently selected representatives of the European Parliament, the Commission and defence experts from academia, think tanks or other stakeholders, excluding representatives from defence companies to avoid bias on the basis of the award criteria of Article 10.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 262 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall regularly monitor and evaluate the implementation of the programme and annually report on the progress made in accordance with Article 38(3)(e) of Regulation 966/2012. To this end, the Commission shall put in place necessary monitoring arrangements.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 265 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall draw up an annual monitoring report examining the efficiency and effectiveness of supported actions in terms of financial implementation, results, costs and, where possible, impact. To support greater efficiency and effectiveness of future Union policy actions, the Commission shall draw up a retrospectiven annual evaluation report and send it to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report - building on relevant consultations of Member States and key stakeholders - shall notably assess the progress made towards the achievement of objectives set out in Article 2. It shall also analyse cross border participation of SMEs in projects implemented under the programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 266 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Each applicant shall declare, by written statement, that it is fully aware of and compliant with applicable national and Union legislation and regulations relating to activities in the domain of defence, including the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment, the Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items and the relevant national legislation on export controls.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 268 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Six months before the end of the Programme, the Commission shall establish an interim evaluation report on the achievement of the objectives of all the actions supported under the Programme with regard to its results and impacts, the efficiency of the use of resources and its European added value. This interim evaluation report needs to be available to the European Parliament and Council before any decision on a continuation of the Programme under a new multiannual framework can be taken.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 269 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Where the Union’s financial assistance is provided through a grant, the members of any consortium wishing to participate in an action shall appoint one of them to act as coordinator, which shall be identified in the grant agreement. The coordinator shall be the principal point of contact between the members of the consortium in relations with the Commission or the relevant funding body, unless specified otherwise in the grant agreement or in the event of non- compliance with its obligations under the grant agreement. The coordinator shall regularly report back to the EU institutions regarding the status of funded actions.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 269 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the design of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology as well as the technical specifications on which such design has been developed;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 269 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The Commission shall establish a final evaluation report on the longer-term impact and sustainability of effects of the measures. All beneficiaries and other parties involved who have received Union funds under this Regulation shall provide the Commission with the appropriate data and information necessary to permit the monitoring and evaluation of the measures concerned. The Commission shall submit the reports referred to in paragraphs 2, 2a and 2b to the European Parliament and the Council.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 270 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Member States shall report to the Commission or the Union Delegations on their exports of Union-funded defence technologies and equipment to non- NATO, non-EU or non-NATO equivalent countries every six months. The Commission shall setup a tracking mechanism to verify the end-use and end- users of defence technologies and equipment funded by the Programme and exported to non-NATO, non-EU or non- NATO equivalent countries and report back to the European Parliament every year.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 271 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the prototyping of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology. A prototype is a model of a product or technology that can demonstrate the element's performance in an operational environment;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 271 #

2017/0125(COD)

ANNEX A Non-eligible products · Weapons of mass destruction and related warhead technologies; · Banned weapons and munitions and weapons not compliant with international humanitarian law; · Fully autonomous weapons that enable strikes to be carried out without meaningful human control as well as IA software, dual-use and military components that leave to the machine the final decision to apply lethal force; · Weapon systems that are not regulated by international legal frameworks that have been ratified by the European Union or all EU member states individually to prevent misuse.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 272 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the testing of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 272 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex B (new)
ANNEX B Non-eligible products, when they are mainly developed for export purposes: · Small arms and light weapons.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 274 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the qualification of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology; qualification is the entire process of demonstrating that the design of a product/component/technology meets the specified requirements. This process provides objective evidence by which particular requirements of a design are demonstrated to have been achieved;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 275 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the certification of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production or technology. Certification is the process according to which a national authority certifies that the product/component/technology complies with the applicable regulations;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 277 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least threefour undertakings which are established in at least twohree different Member States. The undertakings which are beneficiaries shall not effectively be controlled, directly or indirectly, by the same entity or shall not control each other. This paragraph shall not apply to actions in support of conversion from military to civil production.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 283 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) efficiency gains for the overall reduction of costs for defence;
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 301 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) contribution to innovative conversion of military to civilian production.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 303 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(e b) increased or new cross-border cooperation
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 305 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Actions in relation to products listed in Annex I shall not be funded. Actions in relation to products listed in Annex II shall not be funded if they are developed mainly for export purposes.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 306 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The financial assistance of the Union provided under the Programme may not exceed 20% of the total cost of the action where it relates to prototyping. In all the other cases, the assistance may cover up to 50% of the total cost of the action.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 307 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. The action shall be in line with the tasks referred to in Article 42 TEU for peace keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 324 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall not own the products or technologies resulting from the action nor shall it have any IPR claim pertaining to the actionUnion institutions, bodies, offices or agencies enjoy, for the duly justified purpose of developing, implementing and monitoring Union policies or programmes, access rights solely to the results of a beneficiary that has received Union funding. Such access rights are limited to non-commercial and non- competitive use. Such access is to be granted on a royalty-free basis. With regard to results which are generated by beneficiaries that have received funding under the Programme, the agreement between the Commission and the beneficiary shall provide that the Commission may object to transfers of ownership or to grants of a license to third parties established in a third country not associated with the Programme, if it considers that the grant or transfer is inconsistent with ethical principles of the EU Common Position on arms exports or security considerations. Where appropriate, the agreement between the Commission and the beneficiary will provide that the Commission is to be notified at least six months in advance of any such transfer of ownership or grant of a license. Non-compliance with these provisions will be subject to measures stipulated in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 326 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Military technology and equipment that has been produced with funding from the European Union under the Programme shall not be exported to non-NATO, non- EU or non-NATO equivalent countries (hereafter referred to as Third Countries) without prior authorisation by the Supervisory Committee.Upon being notified by a beneficiary of their intention to export military technologies or equipment to a third country, the Supervisory Committee shall decide based on relevant EU legislation, in particular the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment, the Common Military List of the European Union and the User's Guide to Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing the control of exports of military technology and equipment.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 329 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, by means of an implementing act, shall adopt shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts to establish a multiannual a work programme for the duration of the Programme. This implementingdelegated act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in in Article 16(2). This work programme shall be in line with the objectives set out in Article 2;
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 340 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The proposals submitted following the call for proposals shall be evaluated by the Commission assisted by an independent experts committee comprising the European Parliament, European Commission and experts from academia, think tanks or other stakeholders, excluding representatives form defence companies in order to avoid bias, on the basis of the award criteria of Article 10.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 347 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Each applicant shall declare, by written statement, that it is fully aware of and compliant with applicable national and Union legislation and regulations relating to activities in the domain of defence, including the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment, the Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items and the relevant national legislation on export controls.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 349 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Where the Union’s financial assistance is provided through a grant, the members of any consortium wishing to participate in an action shall appoint one of them to act as coordinator, which shall be identified in the grant agreement. The coordinator shall be the principal point of contact between the members of the consortium in relations with the Commission or the relevant funding body, unless specified otherwise in the grant agreement or in the event of non- compliance with its obligations under the grant agreement. The coordinator shall regularly report back to the Union Institutions regarding the status of the funded action.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 352 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall regularly monitor and evaluate the implementation of the programme and annually report on the progress made in accordance with Article 38(3)(e) of Regulation 966/2012. To this end, the Commission shall put in place necessary monitoring arrangements.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 354 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall draw up an annual monitoring report examining the efficiency and effectiveness of supported actions in terms of financial implementation, results, costs and, where possible, impact. To support greater efficiency and effectiveness of future Union policy actions, the Commission shall draw up a retrospectiven annual evaluation report and send it to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report - building on relevant consultations of Member States and key stakeholders - shall notably assess the progress made towards the achievement of objectives set out in Article 2. It shall also analyse cross border participation of SMEs in projects implemented under the programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 360 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Member States shall report to the Commission or the EU Delegations on the export of EU-funded defence technologies and equipment to Third Countries on a six-monthly basis.The Commission shall setup a tracking mechanism to verify the end-use and end-users of defence technologies and equipment funded by the Programme and exported to Third Countries and report back to the European Parliament on a yearly basis.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 361 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Six months before the end of this Programme, the Commission shall establish an interim evaluation report on the achievement of the objectives of all the actions supported under the Programme at the level of results and impacts, the efficiency of the use of resources and its European added value.This interim evaluation report needs to the available to the European Parliament and Council before any decision on a continuation of the Programme under the new multiannual financial framework can be taken.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 362 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. The Commission shall establish a final evaluation report on the longer-term impact and sustainability of the Programme. All grant beneficiaries and other parties involved who have received Union funds under this Regulation shall provide the Commission with the appropriate data and information necessary to permit the monitoring and evaluation of the measures concerned.The Commission shall submit the reports referred to in paragraphs 2, 2a, 2b and 2c to the European Parliament and Council.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 364 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19 a ANNEX I Non eligible products - Weapons of mass destruction and related warhead technologies; - Banned weapons and munitions and weapons not compliant with international humanitarian law; Fully autonomous weapons that enable strikes to be carried out without meaningful human control as well as IA software, dual-use and military components that leave to the machine the final decision to apply lethal force; - Weapon systems that are not regulated by international legal frameworks that have been ratified by the European Union or all the EU member states individually to prevent misuse.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 365 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 b (new)
Article 19 b ANNEX II Non eligible products, when they are mainly developed for export purposes:- Small arms and light weapons.
2017/11/24
Committee: AFET
Amendment 390 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) realisation of efficiency gains for the overall reduction of defence spending in the EU;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 391 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) contribution to innovative conversion of military to civil production;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 393 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e c (new)
(ec) increased or new cross-border cooperation
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 401 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The financial assistance of the Union provided under the Programme may not exceed 20% of the total cost of the action where it relates to prototyping. In all the other cases, the assistance may cover up to the total50% of the cost of the action.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 413 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall not own the products or technologies resulting from the action nor shall it have any IPR claim pertaining to the action. Union institutions, bodies, offices or agencies enjoy, for the duly justified purpose of developing, implementing and monitoring Union policies or programmes, access rights solely to the results of a beneficiary that has received Union funding. Such access rights are limited to non-commercial and non- competitive use. Such access is to be granted on a royalty-free basis. With regard to results which are generated by beneficiaries that have received funding under the Programme, the agreement between the Commission and the beneficiary shall provide that the Commission may object to transfers of ownership or to grants of a licence to third parties established in a third country not associated with the Programme, if it considers that the grant or transfer is inconsistent with the ethical principles laid down in the EU Common Position on arms exports or security considerations. In such cases, the transfer of ownership or grant of licence can not take place unless the Commission is satisfied that appropriate safeguards will be put in place. Where appropriate, the agreement between the Commission and the beneficiary will provide that the Commission is to be notified at least six months prior to any such transfer of ownership or grant of a licence. Non- compliance with these provisions will be subject to the measures stipulated in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 420 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12a Export Military technology and equipment that has been produced with funding from the Union under the Programme shall not be exported to non-NATO, non-EU or non- NATO equivalent countries without prior authorisation by the Supervisory Committee. Upon being notified by a beneficiary of their intention to export military technologies or equipment to non-NATO, non-EU or non-NATO equivalent countries, the Commission shall convene the Supervisory Committee, which shall decide on all requests based on relevant Union legislation, in particular Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment, the Common Military List of the Union and the User's Guide to Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing the control of exports of military technology and equipment.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 426 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, by means of an implementing act, shall adoptshall be empowered to adopt delegated acts to establish a multiannual a work programme for the duration of the Programme. This implementingdelegated act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in in Article 16(2). This work programme shall be in line with the objectives set out in Article 2;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 443 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The proposals submitted following the call for proposals shall be evaluated by the Commission assisted by an independent expertand transparently selected expert committee comprising the European Parliament, the Commission and defence experts from academia, think tanks and other stakeholders, excluding representatives from defence companies to avoid bias on the basis of the award criteria of Article 10.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 455 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 13 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of two years from 2019. The delegation of power referred to in Article 13 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each member state in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on Better Law Making of 13 April 2016. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 13 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 459 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall regularly monitor and evaluate the implementation of the programme and annually report on the progress made in accordance with Article 38(3)(e) of Regulation 966/2012. To this end, the Commission shall put in place necessary monitoring arrangements.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 460 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall draw up an annual monitoring report examining the efficiency and effectiveness of the supported actions in terms of financial implementation, results, costs and, where possible, impact. To support greater efficiency and effectiveness of future Union policy actions, the Commission shall draw up a retrospectiven evaluation report annually and send it to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report - building on relevant consultations of Member States and key stakeholders - shall notably assess the progress made towards the achievement of objectives set out in Article 2. It shall also analyse cross border participation of SMEs in projects implemented under the programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 464 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In due time before the end of this Programme, the Commission shall draw up an interim evaluation report on the achievement of the objectives of all the actions supported under the Programme at the level of results and impacts, the efficiency of the use of resources and its European added value. This interim evaluation report shall be available to the European Parliament and the Council before any decision on a continuation of the Programme under a new multiannual financial framework can be taken.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 466 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The Commission shall establish a final evaluation report on the longer-term impact and sustainability of the effects of the measures.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 467 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. All grant beneficiaries and other parties involved who have received Union funds under this Regulation shall provide the Commission with the appropriate data and information necessary to permit the monitoring and evaluation of the measures concerned.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 468 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. The Commission shall submit the reports referred to in paragraphs 2, 2a and 2b to the European Parliament and the Council.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 469 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Member States shall report to the Commission or the EU delegations on their exports of EU-funded defence technologies and equipment to third countries on a six-monthly basis. The Commission shall set up a tracking mechanism to verify the end-use and end- users of defence technologies and equipment funded by the Programme and exported to third countries and report back to the European Parliament on a yearly basis.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 470 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I (new)
ANNEX I Non eligible products - Weapons of mass destruction and related warhead technologies; - Banned weapons and munitions and weapons not compliant with international humanitarian law; - Fully autonomous weapons that enable strikes to be carried out without meaningful human control as well as IA software, dual-use and military components that leave to the machine the final decision to apply lethal force; - Weapons systems that are not regulated by international legal frameworks that have been ratified by the Union or all EU member states individually to prevent misuse;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 472 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II (new)
ANNEX II Non eligible products, when they are mainly developed for export purposes: - Small arms and light weapons
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 64 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that enhancing the competitiveness of the EU economy is, a sound infrastructure, well-funded research, further support to developing skills of employees and the continued commitment of the EU to strengthen investment are keys to ensuring economic growth and job creation; believes that the creation of socially sustainable, well-paid jobs must be one of the main priorities of the EU budget; argues that jobs are created mainly by the private sector, and that adequate budgetary support therefore needs to be devoted to supporting both private sector investmentsand public investments, namely in the field of public service; consequently, underlines the importance of Heading 1a, which delivers real added value for European citizens and business, and calls for an increase of its share in the global budgetthe allocations for this heading in the budget 2018 in order to provide them the infrastructures they need;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 99 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the important role and potential of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) in reducing the investment gap in Europe, and recognises the positive results achieved so far; welcomes also the Commission proposal for extending the EFSI until 2020, which will serve to further improve its functioning, especially as regards the additionality principle and the geographical balance, stresses, however, that further efforts are needed to follow the principles of additionality and geographical balance; believes more evidence needs to be presented about EFSI's delivering additionality; calls on the Commission to present an analysis of the added value of EFSI as part of its proposal for extending the EFSI until 2020, which it expects to reflect the above-mentioned principles and the role played by local and national promoting banks;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 107 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Is concerned that the demand of military cooperation stirs money into unproductive sectors such as the development and production of weapon system; notes that this contradicts the ambition of the EU budget to improve investment and enhance growth in Europe
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 131 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. WelcomNotes the proposal to launch an '18th birthday Interrail pass for Europe’; underlines that this project has the potential to become a key component in increasing European consciousness and identity, especially in the face of threats such as populism and the spread of misinformation'; stresses, however, that such a project should not be financed at the expense of other successful EU programmes and should be as socially inclusive as possible; intends to secure adequate financing for the programme in the 2018 budgetespecially in the field of youth and culture, should be as socially inclusive as possible; asks the Commission to assess the potential cost, interest and funding sources of this initiative;;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 170 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Recalls the importance of European agencies in ensuring the implementation of the European legislative priorities and thereby accomplishing EU policy objectives, such as those related to competitiveness, growth, employment and to managing the current migration and refugee crisis; insists, therefore, that adequate financial and human resources will be provided for both administrative and operational expenditure to allow the agencies to fulfil their assigned tasks and deliver the best possible results; underlines, with regard to increases in staff and appropriations for agencies since the 2014 budget, the fact that these are regarded as part of new policy developments and legislation which do not enter in the calculation of the 5% staff reduction target; recalls, therefore that the 2018 budget should not foresee any further reductions in the European agencies establishment plans beyond the 5% agreed upon, for each Institution and body of the European Union, in the framework of the Interinstitutional Agreement of December 2013 on cooperation in budgetary matters
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 173 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the role played by instruments such as the Internal Security Fund (ISF) and the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) in addressing the effects of the migratory and refugee crisihallenges, and calls for adequate budgeting in the coming years for these funds; reiterates its commitment to the principle of burden-sharing among member states in financing the efforts needed to adequately provide for refugees; welcomes also the role of EU agencies in the area of justice and home affairs, such as Europol, EASO, and the European Border and Coast Guard, and calls, in this context, for their mandate to be executed through adequate budgeting and staffing; is convinced that the EU needs to invest more in strengthening its bordersa better border management,, enhancing cooperation between law enforcement agencies, fighting terrorism and radicalisation and ensuringimproving integration measures and practices for those in need of international protection and, where necessary, carrying out return operations for those not entitled to protection while fully respecting the principle of non- refoulement sound return operations;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 195 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Recalls the need to provide adequate funding for programmes dealing with education, training and cultural and creative activities; stresses that programmes such as Creative Europe and Europe for Citizens have a key role in supporting cultural and creative industries as well as participatory citizenship; furthermore points to the importance securing sufficient resources for the programme Erasmus+ in order to stand up to Commissions commitment of increasing the student mobility;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 213 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Maintains its previous position that ad hoc external financial instruments such as Facility for Refugees in Turkey (FRT) and Trust Funds which emerged in recent years must be incorporated into the EU budget, with Parliament having full scrutiny over the implementation of these instruments; stresses however that these instruments should not be financed by cuts in other existing instruments; takes note of the divergence between the promises and contribution to these funds by the Member states and urges Member states to stand by their promises to match the contributions of the EU;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 249 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines that the Commission will put forward by the end of 2017 its proposals for the post-2020 MFF, which will have to incorporate the decision of the United Kingdom to leave the EU; stresses that this decision makes it impossible to proceed with business as usual; attaches the utmost importance to the process leading up to the establishment of the new financial framework, and expects this to be commensurate to the challenges the Union is facing; calls for a swift conclusion to the ongoing MFF mid- term revision;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 70 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 136
1. three political groups may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words relating exclusively to a matter falling within the competence of the European Union. The contents of such a declaration may not go beyond the form of a declaration. In particular, it may not call for any legislative action, contain any decision on matters for which specific procedures and competences are laid down in these Rules of Procedure or deal with the subject of ongoing proceedings in Parliament. 2. further shall be subject to a reasoned decision by the President pursuant to paragraph 1 in any given case. Written declarations shall be published in the official languages on Parliament's website and distributed electronically to all Members. They shall be entered, with the names of the signatories, in an electronic register. This register shall be public and shall be accessible through Parliament's website. Hard copies of written declarations with signatures will be also kept by the President. 3. be added to a declaration entered in the electronic register. It may be withdrawn at any time before the end of a period of three months from the entry of the declaration in the register. In the event of such a withdrawal the Member concerned shall not be permitted to add his or her signature again to the declaration. 4. three months from its being entered in the register, a declaration is signed by a majority of Parliament's component Members, the President shall notify Parliament accordingly. Without binding Parliament, the declaration shall be published inRule 136 deleted Written declarations At least 10 Members from at least The authorisation to proceed The signature of any Member may Where, at the end of a period of The procedure shall be closed by Where the minutes with the names of its signatories. 5. the forwarding to the addressees, at the end of the part-session, of the declaration, together with the names of the signatories. 6. adopted declaration has been addressed do not inform Parliament about the intended follow-up within three months from its receipt, the matter shall, at the request of one of the authors of the declaration, be placed on the agenda of a subsequent meeting of the committee responsible. 7. remained in the register for over three months and is not signed by at least one half of the component Members of Parliament shall lapse, without any possibility of that three-month period being extended.stitutions to which the A written declaration that has
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 3 #

2016/2097(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
- having regard to the own-initiative report of 20 January 2017 on the role of whistle-blowers in the protection of the EU’s financial interests (2016/2055(INI)),
2017/03/01
Committee: CONT
Amendment 17 #

2016/2097(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the use of sensitive data is emerging ever more clearly as a factor contributing to fraud;
2017/03/01
Committee: CONT
Amendment 52 #

2016/2097(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that the number of cases of irregularities being voluntarily reported is rising, and calls on the Member States to adjust their customs inspections strategies accordingly, by taking the results of voluntary reporting into account;
2017/03/01
Committee: CONT
Amendment 62 #

2016/2097(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Welcomes the Commission’s support for the timely ratification of the WTO Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products as the first multilateral legal instrument to tackle the problem of cigarette smuggling comprehensively and on a worldwide basis, and calls for its timely ratification and implementation;
2017/03/01
Committee: CONT
Amendment 121 #

2016/2097(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Welcomes the fact that by the end of 2015 six Member States had adopted a national anti-fraud strategy, and calls on the remaining Member States to complete ongoing adoption processes quickly and develop national anti-fraud strategies of their own;
2017/03/01
Committee: CONT
Amendment 134 #

2016/2097(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
33. Emphasizes the role of whistle- blowers in fraud detection and prevention; welcomes the fact that in 2015 the European Commission has launched the "Experience Sharing Programme" to coordinate and exchange best practices to prevent corruption in cooperation with Member States;
2017/03/01
Committee: CONT
Amendment 140 #

2016/2097(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Welcomes, further, the own- initiative report of 20 January 2017 on the role of whistle-blowers in the protection of the EU’s financial interests (2016/2055(INI)), and calls for timely implementation by the Member States and the Commission of the recommendations made therein;
2017/03/01
Committee: CONT
Amendment 151 #

2016/2097(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Notes with satisfaction that combating corruption is once again a European Semester priority;
2017/03/01
Committee: CONT
Amendment 181 #

2016/2097(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
41. Calls for the Commission to clarify the main reasons that Member States are not following up alleged cases of fraud affecting the EU’s financial interests, as submitted to them by OLAF; expects that once the EPPO has been set up it will take over this task, collecting evidence across the Member States and prosecuting these cases;
2017/03/01
Committee: CONT
Amendment 188 #

2016/2097(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41a. Supports OLAF’s participation in national and international meetings on combating fraud, such as the European contact-point network against corruption, which in November 2015 adopted the Paris Declaration on stepping up the fight against corruption;
2017/03/01
Committee: CONT
Amendment 5 #

2016/2055(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the Recommendation CM/Rec (2014)7 of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers,
2016/10/18
Committee: CONT
Amendment 7 #

2016/2055(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
- having regard to the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in the case Guja v. Moldova, Application No. 14277/04 of 12 February 2008,
2016/10/18
Committee: CONT
Amendment 12 #

2016/2055(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas whistle-blowers therefore play an important role in preventing, detecting and reporting irregularities in respect of the expenditures relating to the EU budget;
2016/10/18
Committee: CONT
Amendment 25 #

2016/2055(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas the protection of whistle- blowers at Member State level has noteither been implemented in all Member States, nor been harmonised, which means that even when the financial interests of the European Union are at stake, it may be personally and professionally risky for whistle-blowers to provide Parliament with information on irregularities;
2016/10/18
Committee: CONT
Amendment 66 #

2016/2055(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Expresses the need to establish an independent EU institutionbody with sufficient budgetary resources, in order to help internal and external whistle-blowers use the right channels to disclose their information on possible irregularities affecting the financial interests of the Union, while protecting their confidentiality and offering assistance against possible direct and indirect, discriminatory or retaliatory measures;
2016/10/18
Committee: CONT
Amendment 95 #

2016/2055(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Invites the independent EU body, and until established, the OLAF to write and publish an annual report on the evaluation of the protection of whistle- blowers in the European Union;
2016/10/18
Committee: CONT
Amendment 96 #

2016/2055(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. IFurther invites the Court of Auditors to include in its Annual Reports a specific section on the role of whistle- blowers in respect of the protection of the financial interests of the Union;
2016/10/18
Committee: CONT
Amendment 20 #

2016/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that, according to its resolution on the preparation of the post- electoral revision of the MFF 2014-2020: Parliament's input ahead of the Commission's proposal, "new political initiatives should not be financed to the detriment of existing EU programmes and policies";
2016/09/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2016/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Member States to engage more actively in cooperative projects, e.g. research programmes or pooling and sharing of assets; supportnotes, in this framework, the proposed preparatory action on defence research which should pave the way for a dedicated programme; Believes that if such new action is launched, it would have a significant impact on the EU budget; Therefore, calls on the Commission to find a different way of financing the proposed preparatory action by ensuring that new political initiatives are financed with additional funds and to present the relevant budgetary impact assessment;
2016/09/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 40 #

2016/2047(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Takes note that the Council's reading failed to predict the actual execution of the Union budget for the last five consecutive years and that, taking all amending budgets into account, considerably more funds were needed in each of the final budgets; therefore calls on the Council to adjust its position in the conciliation committee in order to provide adequate funding for the Union budget 2017 immediately from the beginning;
2016/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 41 #

2016/2047(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. recalls the European Court of Auditor's Special Report 19/2016 "Implementing the EU budget through financial instruments - lessons to be learnt from the 2007-2013 programme period", which concludes that financial instruments had high administrative costs and fees in comparison to private funds and often had an insufficient leverage effect in mobilising private investment; therefore warns Commission and Council to overestimate the effects of financial instruments and to further move the Union budget in this direction, particularly because this would change the fundamental set up of the Union budget and its financing structure;
2016/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 140 #

2016/2047(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37 a. Notes that the guarantee fund for external actions, which covers defaults on loans and loan guarantees granted to non-Member States or for projects in non- Member States, has, according to the Commission report on guarantees covered by the general budget (COM(2016) 576 final) additional financial needs in order to reach the target amount, which consequently led to a provisioning of EUR 228,04 million being inserted in the DB 2017; is concerned that this requirements put additional pressure on the already very tight ceilings in Heading 4;
2016/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 148 #

2016/2047(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41 a. Considers that interinstitutional administrative cooperation is a source of efficiency as know-how, capacities and resources developed for an institution can be made available to others; therefore asks to establish a system which limits administrative burdens to the necessary minimum, ensures the appropriate quality of services, provides the main responsible institution with the necessary budgetary means and incentivises the cooperation of the other institutions by limiting their share to the marginal costs caused by the cooperation and as such aligning sound financial management decisions on level of the institutions with the overall sound financial management of the budget;
2016/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 191 #

2016/2047(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 b (new)
60 b. stresses that the Parliament and the Council, in order to create long term savings in the Union budget, must address the need for a roadmap to a single seat, as requested by the large majority of this Parliament in several resolutions;
2016/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2016/2036(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Is surprised that, at a time when budgets are tight and when military expenditure has until recently declined sharply in contrast with other regions of the world, the Member States do not see the urgent need to achieve economies of scale by means of ‘permanent structural cooperation’, in other words the pooling of military resources by those countries that are willing and able to do this (Article 46 TEU); Welcomes the existence of EU battlegroups, but deplores the failure to make use of them owing to a structure which is so complex that it does not work and to a funding method that is flawed, which endanger the very idea of an effective European defence;deleted
2016/05/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2016/2036(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets that the Member States have not sufficiently exploited the potential of cooperative projects proposed by the European Defence Agency and expresses concern at the freezing of the Agency's budget by the Member States since 2010; considers the pooling of defence research capacities to be indispensable in order to avoid duplication and to prepare for the future; welcomes the establishment of Parliament's pilot project in this field and supports its reinforcement by the appropriate means from 2017.deleted
2016/05/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2016/2019(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the real inflation rate in the Parliament`s working places in 2015 and in 2016 was estimated higher for these years than the actual inflation rate;
2016/03/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 148 #

2016/2004(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Notes that to ensure the EU working to the best of the European citizens and to improve several aspects of the Common Market, the EU decentralised agencies play an important role. Consequently, financial and human resources should be provided for both administrative and operational performance to deliver best results.
2016/02/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 302 #

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 65
(65) The promotion of low carbon fossil fueuels and other products, such as chemicals, that are produced from fossilunavoidable liquid and gaseous waste streams can also contribute towards the policy objectives of energy diversification and, transport decarbonisation and the promotion of a circular economy. It is therefore appropriate to include those fuels in the incorporation obligation on fuel suppliers. These fuels should not be recognised as a renewable energy source, however.
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 448 #

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f f
(ff) 'waste-based fossil fuels’ means liquid and gaseous fuels produced fromuels' means fuels produced from unavoidable liquid and gaseous waste streams of non-renewable origin, including waste processing gases and exhaust gases, with substantial greenhouse gas savings over their entire lifecycle;
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1169 #

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
With effect from 1 January 2021, Member States shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, from waste-based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year.
2017/07/31
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 116 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) It is crucial to bear in mind the extraordinary potential of the opportunities created by the development of ICT technologies, smart controls, big data and the internet of things when designing measures to improve energy efficiency.
2017/06/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 122 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
(9) In order to adapt this Directive to the technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to supplement it by defining the smartness indicator and enabling its implementation. The smartness indicator should be used to measure buildings’ capacity to use ICT and electronic systems to optimise operation and interact with the grid. TWhile the smartness indicator will raise awareness amongst building owners and occupants of the value behind building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems and will give confidence to the occupant about the actual savings of these new enhanced- functionalities, consumers should always be in control of their data.
2017/06/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 147 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
(12) Notably for large installations, bBuilding automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be an effective replacement for inspections. The installation of such equipment should be considered as the most cost-effective alternative toolds great potential to provide cost-effective and significant energy savings for both consumers and businesses. In particular for large installations, building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be effective and, because they support informed actions taken on energy savings, can replace inspections in large non- residential and, increasingly frequently, also in multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years. The current possibility to of opting for alternative measures is therefore deleted. However it should be possible to exempt technical systems explicitly covered by an energy service company (ESCO) programme from the inspection requirement. To avoid double inspections, installations that are operated by a utility or network operator and that are subject to inspections at the system level should be exempt from this requirement. For small -scale installations, the documentation of the system performance by installers and the registration of this information in the databases on energy performance certification will support the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set for all technical building systems and reinforce energy performance certificates (EPC) role. In addition, existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements.
2017/06/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 169 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Financial mechanisms to finance energy-efficient new buildings, as well as energy efficiency measures in the building stock, should come from private, public- private and public sources. For private investments, the risk for investments in the modernisation of the building stock should be reduced. Public-private partnerships should especially be taken into consideration for energy efficiency measures in public buildings to decrease the financial burden on smaller and financially weaker cities, regions and member states. Further, member states should encourage energy efficiency measures, especially in social housing and housing of the weakest market participants, by public financial support for which also European Funds could be used.
2017/06/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 182 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) To ensure that energy efficiency measures reduce energy poverty for tenants sustainably, the cost-efficiency of such measures, as well as the affordability for the owners and tenants shall be taken into account, and financial support for such measures shall be guaranteed on Member State level.
2017/06/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 211 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3
3. ‘technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating, space cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water, built-in lightingindoor and outdoor lighting, elevators and escalators, building automation and control, solar shading, on- site electricity generation, on-site infrastructure for electro-mobility, or a combination of such systems, including those using energy from renewable sources, of a building or building unit;;
2017/06/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 217 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 a (new)
(1a) in Article 2, the following point is added: ‘3a. 'building renovation passport' means an annually updated long term renovation roadmap of specific building;’
2017/06/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 221 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 b (new)
(1b) in Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3b) 'trigger point' means a key moment in the life of a building when it is easier and more economical to take an investment decision to undertake energy renovation works;"
2017/06/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 222 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 c (new)
(1cb) in Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3c) 'building renovation passport' means an annually updated long-term renovation roadmap of specific building;"
2017/06/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 225 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 d (new)
(1d) In Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3d) 'indoor air quality' means the temperature, relative humidity, CO2, VOC, Radon, mould and other particulate matter;"
2017/06/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 260 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. In their long-term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measureactions to deliver on the long-term 2050 goal to ensure a highly energy efficient and decarbonise theird national building stock, with specific milestones for 2030. and 2040, including indicators measuring progress of implementation towards these milestones. Member States shall specify how their milestones contribute to achieving the Union's binding energy efficiency target of 40% in 2030 and the Union's target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80- 95% by 2050.
2017/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 280 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In addition, the long term renovation strategy shall contribute to the alleviation of energy povertyestablish specific measures and financing instruments to decrease energy demand, eradicate energy poverty and renovate the social housing stock while securing affordable housing.
2017/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 281 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In addition, the long term renovation strategy shall contribute to the alleviation of energy poverty, while guaranteeing affordability and creating financing incentives for the tenant and the owner, especially for poor households.
2017/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 304 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) accessible and transparent advisory tools, such as one-stop-shops for consumers, for guidance on energy efficiency, replacement of fossil fuel boilers with renewable-based alternatives and available financial instruments for energy efficiency renovations in buildings."
2017/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 318 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3b. Each Member State shall carry out a public consultation on its draft long- term renovation strategy at least six months prior to submission of its long- term renovation strategy to the Commission. The result of the public consultation shall be published in summarised form as an annex to the strategy and made accessible online."
2017/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 324 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b c (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 c (new)
(bc) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3c. Each Member State shall report on the implementation of its long-term renovation strategy in accordance with Article 19(a) of Regulation xxx/xxx/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council [on the Governance of the Energy Union, 2016/0375 (COD)], as a part of their integrated national energy and climate progress report."
2017/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 326 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b d (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 d (new)
(bd) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: ’3d. Each Member State shall report on the implementation of its long-term renovation strategy in accordance with Article 19 (a) of the Governance Regulation (XXX), as a part of their integrated national energy and climate progress report.’
2017/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 332 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(3a) in Article 7, the following paragraph is inserted after the fourth paragraph: "Member States shall ensure that energy performance upgrades also contribute to achieving a healthy indoor environment and avoiding problems such as mould."
2017/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 334 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 7 – subparagraph 5
(4) in Article 7, the fifth subparagraph is deleted;replaced by the following: "Member States shall encourage, in relation to buildings undergoing major renovation, the consideration and taking into account of alternative, high- efficiency systems, in so far as this is technically, functionally and economically feasible."
2017/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 371 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations, with more than ten parking spacesenabling a cost-efficient placing of empty tubes, with parking spaces on the building's plot, include the pre- cabltubing to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space. The number should be defined by the Member States, taking into consideration the type of building, such as social housing. Member States shall make sure that in residential buildings, at the request of a tenant, based on a cost-efficiency analysis, and according to the needs of a continuously stable electricity system, charging sockets may be provided at the parking space on the building's plot.
2017/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 420 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall ensure that, when a technical building system is installed, replaced or upgraded, the overall energy performance of the complete alteredaltered parts of the system isare assessed, documented it and passed on to the building owner, so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates. Member States shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in Article 18(3).
2017/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 436 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23In coordination with Member States, the Commission is empowered to supplementing this Directive with a definition of ‘smartness indicator’ and with the conditions under which the ‘smartness indicator’ would be provided as additional information to prospective new tenants, landlords or buyers.
2017/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 452 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6
‘6. Member States shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings achieved due to such renovation. These savings shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation, where proportionate to the volume of the renovation, or by using standard values for calculation of energy savings in buildings or similar relevant, transparent methodology for documentation.’;
2017/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 462 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6
‘6. Member States shall link their financial measures for major energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings achieved due to such renovation. These savings shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation.’;
2017/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 604 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. The energy needs for space heating, space cooling, domestic hot water and adequate, lighting and ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum healthmaximise health, indoor air quality and comfort levels defined by Member States at national or regional level.
2017/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 114 #

2016/0380(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
(40) Energy services areupply is fundamental to safeguard the well-being of the Union citizens. Adequate warmthHeating, cooling, lighting and the energy to power appliances are essential services to guarantee a decent standard of living and citizens' health. Furthermore, access to these energy servicesenergy empowers European citizens to fulfil their potential and it enhances social inclusion. Energy poor households are unable to afford these energy services due to a combination of low income, high energy expenditure and poor energy efficiency of their homes. Member States should collect the right information to monitor the number of households in energy poverty. Accurate measurement should assist Member States to identify those households affected by energy poverty in order to provide targeted support through their social welfare systems or other policy measures. The Commission should actively support the implementation of the provisions on energy poverty by facilitating the sharing of good practices between Member States.
2017/09/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 778 #

2016/0380(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Where a final customer has been on the same tariff for more than 2 years, Member States shall require suppliers to notify the customer, in or alongside the energy bill, whether a more suitable or advantageous tariff is available, and facilitate their move to the new tariff.
2017/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 796 #

2016/0380(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. Member States that proceed with smart metering deployment shall ensure that final customers contribute to the associated costs of the roll-out in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner. Member States shall regularly monitor this deployment in their territories to track the evolution of costs and benefits for the whole value chain, including the delivery of net benefits to consumers. For vulnerable consumers, Member States shall establish industry-wide standards to ensure suppliers provide sufficient follow- up support.
2017/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 890 #

2016/0380(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Member States shall: a) define a set of criteria for the purposes of measuring energy poverty. Member States shall continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty and shall report on the evolution of energy poverty and measures taken to prevent itthe concept of vulnerable customers and energy poverty based on EU indicators of low income, high energy expenditure, and poor energy efficiency of housing; b) continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty and share this data with the European Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV), c) establish national action plans including objectives and measures, both short-term and long-term, and a timeframe for achieving the objectives d) report on the evolution of energy poverty in their national strategies to the Commission every two years as part of their Integrated National Energy and Climate Progress Reports in accordance with Article 21 of [Governance Regulation as proposed by COM(2016)759].
2017/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 151 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) To efficiently steer necessary investments, prices also need to provide signals where electricity is most needed. In a zonal electricity system, correct locational signals require a coherent, objective and reliable determination of bidding zones via a transparent process involving all relevant stakeholders. In order to ensure efficient operation and planning of the Union electricity network and to provide effective price signals for new generation capacity, demand response or transmission infrastructure, bidding zones should reflect structural congestion. In particular, cross-zonal capacity should not be reduced in order to resolve internbe as stable, liquid and large as possible also taking into account structural congestion.
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 160 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) A robust medium tothodology for the long- term Union level resource adequacy assessment should be carried out by the ENTSO for Electricity to provide an objective basis for the assessment of adequacy concerns at the Union, regional and Member State level. The resource adequacy concern that capacity mechanisms address should be based on the EU assessment. Capacity mechanisms should only be allowed to be introduced if the Union level resource adequacy assessment has identified adequacy concerns.
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 225 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point u
(u) 'capacity mechanism' means an administrative measure to ensure the achievement of the desired level of smeasures taken by Member States to fill the expected capacity gap for electricity supply to match electricity demand in the medium and long term and designed to attract investment by offering additional payments to capacity providers that operate within the elecutrity of supply by remuneratcity market, on top of income obtained by selling electricity on the market ing resourcesturn for their availability not including measures relating to ancillary servicesof existing capacity or investment in new capacity to guarantee the required level of resource adequacy;
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 311 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a Just transition The European Commission shall support Member States that put in place a national strategy for the progressive reduction of installed coal-fired generating and mining capacity through all available means, including targeted financial support to enable a “just transition” in regions affected by structural change. The Commission shall assist Member States to address the social, skills and industrial impacts of the clean energy transition. The Commission shall work in close partnership with the actors of coal and carbon-intensive regions, provide guidance, in particular for the access to and use of available funds and programmes, and encourage exchange of good practices, including discussions on industrial roadmaps and re-skilling needs, through targeted platforms including through the just transition initiative for workers and communities established in the Governance Regulation.
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 400 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. Fees shall be due to the Agency for the following: (a) requesting an exemption decision pursuant to Article 11(1) and fortaking decisions on cross border cost allocation provided by the Agency pursuant to Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 347/201339. __________________ 39; (b) requesting registration as reporting party pursuant to the third subparagraph of Article 11(1) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1348/2014 and ongoing supervision of registered reporting parties by the Agency; (c) overseeing the activities and the cooperation of transmission system operators, including through the ENTSO for Electricity. 1 OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39. 1a Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1348/2014 of 17 December 2014 on data reporting implementing Article 8(2) and Article 8(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 363, 18.12.2014, p. 121). __________________ 39 OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39. OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39.
2017/09/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 420 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) make no distinction between trades made within a bidding zone and across bidding zonbe based on bidding zones that are as large, stable and liquid as possible across different Member States.
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 654 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Bidding zone borders shall be based on long-term, structural congestions in the transmission network and bidding zones shall not contain such congestions. The configuration of bidding zones in the Union shall be designed in such a way as to large, liquid and stable as possible, to foster efficient integration of energy markets, ensure security for investors and maximise economic efficiency and cross- border trading opportunities while maintaining security of supply.
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 656 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Large bidding zones with liquid and competitive markets ensure the most efficient allocation of resources, maximise economic efficiency and cross-border trading opportunities while maintaining security of supply. Large bidding zones are crucial for the integration of the growing share of renewable energy sources into the grid.
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 700 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 b (new)
Article 13 b Bidding zone review 1. In case that a long-term structural congestion has not been reduced to an appropriate level within due time, a bidding zone review shall be carried out. That review shall include analysis of the configuration of bidding zones in a coordinated manner with the involvement of affected stakeholders from all affected Member States, following the process in accordance with Articles 32 to 34 of Regulation (EU) 2015/1222. 2. The transmission system operators participating in the bidding zone review shall submit a proposal to the concerned Member States regarding whether to amend or maintain the bidding zone configuration. Based on the proposal, the concerned Member States shall come to a unanimous decision within twelve months on whether to amend or maintain the bidding zone configuration. The decision shall be reasoned, in accordance with relevant Union law and shall take account of any observations from other Member States and third countries, as well as any commitments to address existing congestion made by the relevant Member States. The concerned Member States shall inform the Commission and the Agency of their decision and any cross-border agreements entered into by the Member States, the national regulatory authorities or the transmission system operators for the purpose of achieving consensus. 3. Where the concerned Member States fail to come to a unanimous decision within the permitted timeframe, or where the Member States become aware of the fact that commitments on which a previous unanimous decision was based were not complied with, they shall immediately inform the Commission. Where the concerned Member States fail to adopt a decision whether to amend or maintain the bidding zone configuration a conciliation committee shall be set up by the Commission. The Commission shall act as an arbitrator between the concerned Member States. The conciliation committee shall adopt a decision whether or not to amend or maintain the bidding zone configuration within twelve months. 4. Where the conciliation committee fails to adopt a decision whether to amend or maintain the bidding zone configuration, the Commission shall adopt a decision whether to amend or maintain the bidding zone configuration on the national borders of at least two Member States. The Commission shall not have the right to adopt a decision whether to amend or maintain the bidding zone configuration within the territory of a Member State. 5. The Member States and the Commission shall consult relevant stakeholders before adopting decisions under this Article. 6. The decisions adopted under this Article shall specify the date of implementation of a change. That implementation date shall balance the need for expediency with practical considerations, including forward trade of electricity. Appropriate transitional arrangements may be defined as part of the decision.
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1061 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4
4. Generation capacity for which a final investment decision has been made after [OP: entry into force] shall only be eligible to participate in a capacity mechanism if its emissions are below 550 gr CO2/kWh. Generation capacity emitting 550 gr CO2/kWh or more shall not be committed in capacity mechanisms 5 years after the entry into force of this Regulation.deleted
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 90 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
(1) Moderation of energy demand is one of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Strategy adopted on 25 February 2015. Improving energy efficiency will benefit the environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security by reducing dependence on energy imports from outside the Union, cut energy costs for households and companies, benefit public health, help alleviate energy poverty and lead to increased jobs and economy-wide economic activity. This is in line with the Union commitments made in the framework of the Energy Union and global climate agenda established by the Paris Agreement of December 2015 by the Parties of the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change.
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 148 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
(6) In view of the climate and energy framework for 2030 and the Union's long- term decarbonisation goals in line with the Paris Agreement, the energy savings obligation should be extended beyond 2020. Extending the commitment period beyond 2020 would create greater stability for investors and thus encourage long term investments and long term energy efficiency measures, such as the renovation of buildings and moving towards 'nearly zero energy buildings'.
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 188 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
(12) Improvements to the energy efficiency of buildings should benefit in particular vulnerable consumers affected byt risk of energy poverty, whilst considering the affordability of such measures for the tenant. Member States can already require obligated parties to include social aims in energy saving measures, in relation to energy poverty, and this possibility should now be extended to alternative measures, strengthened to require a significant share to be implemented as a priority, and transformed into an obligation while leaving full flexibility to Member States with regard to the size, scope and content of such measures. In line with Article 9 of the Treaty, the Union's energy efficiency policies should be inclusive and therefore also ensure accessibility of energy efficiency measures for energy poor consumers by guaranteeing financial support at Member State level.
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 200 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) To ensure that energy efficiency measures reduce energy poverty for tenants sustainably, the cost-efficiency of such measures, as well as the affordability for the owners and tenants should be taken into account, and financial support for such measures should be guaranteed on Member State level.
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 204 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) The Union's building stock will need to become ‘nearly zero energy buildings’ by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Present building renovation rates are insufficient and those buildings occupied by low- income citizens at risk of energy poverty are the hardest to reach. Therefore, the measures laid down in Articles 7, 7a and 7b are of particular importance.
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 240 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
(18) In order to be able to evaluate the effectiveness of Directive 2012/27/EU, a requirement for a general review of the Directive and a report to the European Parliament and the Council by 28 February 2024 should be introducedEnergy and climate law is complementary and should be mutually reinforcing. Thus, as part of the obligations under the Paris Agreement, within six months of the UNFCCC global stocktake in 2023 the Commission should undertake a general review of the Directive and a report to the European Parliament and the Council should be introduced assessing the general effectiveness of Directive 2012/27/EU and the need to adjust the Union's energy efficiency policy according to the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Such a review should be undertaken in subsequent global stocktakes thereafter.
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 416 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
TFor the purposes of point (a) only, the sales of energy, by volume, used in transport may be partially or fully excluded from these calculations. However, sales of energy used in transport shall be fully included in the calculations for the post- 2020 period referred to in point (b).
2017/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 526 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7b – paragraph 2
2. In designing alternative policy measures to achieve energy savings, Member States shall take into account the effect on households affected by energy poverty and ensure a significant share of such measures are implemented as a priority in vulnerable households at risk of energy poverty and in social housing, and make this information public.
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 630 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 24 – paragraph 12
12. The Commission shall evaluate this Directive by 28 February 2024 at the latest, and every five years thereafter, and shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Councilundertake a general review this Directive within six months of the UNFCCC global stocktake in 2023, and after subsequent global stocktakes thereafter, and shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council assessing the general effectiveness of this Directive and the need to adjust the Union's energy efficiency policy in accordance with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. That report shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by proposals for further measures.;
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 24 #

2016/0351(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) In the light of experience gained in past proceedings, it is appropriate to clarify the circumstances in which significant distortions affecting to a considerable extent free market forces, e.g. by affecting production costs and product prices, may be deemed to exist. In particular, it is appropriate to clarify that this situation may be deemed to exist, inter alia, when reported prices or costs, including the costs of raw materials, are not the result of free market forces because they are affected by government intervention, including low environmental social and tax standards. It is further appropriate to clarify that in considering whether or not such a situation exists regard may be had, inter alia, to the potential impact of the following: the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership, control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country; state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives; the presence of significant differences in the environmental performance of production, such as with regards to carbon emissions, or in labour standards, including as a result of non-ratification or non-implementation of Core ILO conventions, or tax standards, including low levels of taxation and lack of transparency. It is further appropriate to provide that the Commission services may issue a report describing the specific situation concerning these criteria in a certain country or a certain sector; that such report and the evidence on which it is based may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector; and that interested parties should have ample opportunity to comment on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used.
2017/03/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 61 #

2016/0351(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point c
(c) When appropriate, the Commission services may issue a report describing the specific situation concerning the criteria listed in point (b) in a certain country or a certain sector. Such report and the evidence on which it is based may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sectormay also be requested from the Commission by the European Parliament, Member States and European companies. It shall follow a set of criteria that shall be determined by the Commission following a stakeholder meeting with interested parties and under consultation with the European Parliament. Further, such report and the evidence on which it is based may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector. That report shall also include data on lack of respect for internationally-recognised standards on taxation and the environment that may unduly reduce the cost of production or increase product prices, as well as other unjustified low tax arrangements or environmental or labour costs. Interested parties shall have ample opportunity to supplement, comment or rely on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used. The determinations made shall take into account all of the relevant evidence on the file.
2017/03/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 215 #

2016/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The fundamental budgetary principles, as well as the distribution of powers and the central role of the Court of Auditors in carrying out the Union's audit laid down in Article 285 and 287 TFEU, should be maintained. Derogations from those fundamental principles for specific areas such as research, external actions and structural funds should be reviewed and simplified as far as possible, taking into account their continuing relevance, their added-value for the budget, and the burden they impose on stakeholders.
2017/04/18
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 495 #

2016/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. All aspects of the external audits, including the reported audit findings, shall remain under the full responsibility of the Court of Auditors, which manages all administrative and procurement procedures required and finances these, as well as any other associated costs, from its own budget.
2017/04/18
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 527 #

2016/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 122 – paragraph 1
The Commission may rely in full or in part on assessments made by itself or other entities, including donors, insofar as these assessments were made with regard to conditions equivalent to those set out in this Regulation for the applicable method of budget implementation. To this end, the Commission shall promote the recognition of internationally accepted standards or international best practices. In case of indirect implementation by Member State Organisations, the Commission shall rely in full on assessments made by the relevant Member State Organisation(s).
2017/04/18
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 609 #

2016/0282(COD)

The first subparagraph shall not apply to public bodies, Member States Organisations, and the international organisations referred to in Article 151.
2017/04/18
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 613 #

2016/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 191 – paragraph 5 – point c a (new)
(ca) Member State Organisations
2017/04/18
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 615 #

2016/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 191 – paragraph 6
6. The authorising officer responsible may, depending on a risk assessment, waive the obligation to verify the operational capacity of public bodies, Member State Organisations or international organisations.
2017/04/18
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 19 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
(8) New technologies enable the automated computational analysis of information in digital form, such as text, sounds, images or data, generally known as text and data mining. Those technologies allow researchers to process large amounts of information to gain new knowledge and discover new trends. Whilst text and data mining technologies are prevalent across the digital economy, there is widespread acknowledgment that text and data mining can in particular benefit the research community and in so doing encourage innovation, growth and jobs. However, in the Union, research organisations such as universities and research institutes are confronted with legal uncertainty as to the extent to which they can perform text and data mining of content. In certain instances, text and data mining may involve acts protected by copyright and/or by the sui generis database right, notably the reproduction of works or other subject- matter and/or the extraction of contents from a database. Where there is no exception or limitation which applies, an authorisation to undertake such acts would be required from rightholders. Text and data mining may also be carried out in relation to mere facts or data which are not protected by copyright and in such instances no authorisation would be required.
2017/04/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 42 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
(15) While distance learning and cross- border education programmes are mostly developed at higher education level, digital tools and resources are increasingly used at all education levels, in particular to improve and enrich the learning experience. The exception or limitation provided for in this Directive should therefore benefit all educational establishments in primary, secondary, vocational and higher educa, higher education, formal and non-formal educational settings, especially libraries and other cultural heritage institutions, to the extent they pursue their educational activity for a non- commercial purpose. The organisational structure and the means of funding of an educational establishment are not the decisive factors to determine the non- commercial nature of the activity.
2017/04/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 49 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
(19) Different approaches in the Member States for acts of preservation by cultural heritage institutions hamper cross- border cooperation and the sharing of means of preservation by cultural heritage institutions in the internal market, leading to an inefficient use of resources. Member States should facilitate the cross-border sharing of best-practice, new technologies and preservation techniques.
2017/04/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 122 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
(40) Certain rightholders such as authors and performers need information to assess the economic value of their rights which are harmonised under Union law. This is especially the case where such rightholders grant a licence or a transfer of rights in return for remuneration. As authors and performers tend to bare in a weaker contractual position when they grant licences or transfer their rights, they need information to assess the continued economic value of their rights, compared to the remuneration received for their licence or transfer, but they often face a lack of transparency. Therefore, the sharing of adequate information by their contractual counterparts orand subsequent transferees or licenses, as well as their successors in title is important for the transparency and balance in the system that governs the remuneration of authors and performers. The reporting and transparency obligation should follow the work across all forms of exploitation and across borders.
2017/04/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 236 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that authors and performers receive on a regular basisat least once a year and taking into account the specificities of each sector, accurate, timely, adequate and sufficient information on the exploitation and promotion of their works and performances from those to whom they have licensed or transferred their rights, including subsequent transferees or licensees, notably as regards modes of promotion, exploitation, revenues generated and remuneration due.
2017/04/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 16 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Considers, in this respect, that while a review aims at assessing and evaluating the functioning of the MFF against its implementation, new economic conditions and other new developments, and as such could maintain the legislative status quo, a revision implies a modification of the MFF Regulation, which also includes (besides the legislative provisions) the MFF ceilings, on a basis of due respect for Article 312 TFEU and the limitations on the scope of the MFF revision laid down in the last sentence of Article 2 of the MFF Regulation; recalls that this article stipulates that the pre- allocated national envelopes shall not be reduced through a revision; highlights that no other limitations for the MFF revision were set, so an upward revision of the MFF ceilings is possible; stresses in this context that Article 323 TFEU requires that the financial means to fulfil the Union’s legal obligations in respect of third parties are being ensured;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 45 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the conflicts in Syria, the Middle East and several regions in Africa have had humanitarian, security and migratory consequences on an unprecedented scale; recalls that the EU has been directly impacted, with more than one million refugees reaching Europe in 2015 alone and more expected in the coming years; recalls that this crisis led to a major financial response on the EU’s part and hence had a significant impact on the EU budget, notably on headings 3 (Security and Citizenship) and 4 (Global Europe);
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 139 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls the build-up over the previous (2007-2013) MFF of a backlog of unpaid bills, which rose from a ‘normal’ level of EUR 5 billion at end 2010 to EUR 11 billion at end 2011, EUR 16 billion at end 2012, and EUR 23.4 billion at end 2013; warns that this backlog has spilled over into the current (2014-2020) MFF, reaching an unprecedented peak of EUR 24.7 billion at the end of 2014; stresses that, at the insistent request of Parliament, a payment plan has been agreed with the aim of reducing the backlog of outstanding cohesion policy-related payment claims for 2007-2013 to a 'normal' level of EUR 2 billion by the end of 2016; points out that at least EUR 8.2 billion of unpaid bills were identified at the end of 2015 for 2007-2013 in the field of cohesion policy, a figure which is expected to fall below EUR 2 billion by the end of 2016; notes that this decrease provides merely temporary relief as it is only the result of submissions of payable claims for both the 2007-2013 and 2014-2020 programmes being less than announced; regrets that no action has been undertaken to address the ‘hidden backlog’ identified under other headings;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 168 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Gives utmost importance to the well-timed implementation of any modification which will be agreed under the Mid-term revision of the MFF; stresses that these changes should be echoed in the EU budget for the year 2017; calls on the Commission to ensure that negotiations on both MFF Revision and the annual EU budget are concluded until the end of 2016 as this will influence Parliament´s decision making process on the EU budget 2017;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 330 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
57. Reiterates its long-standing position that the European Development Fund (EDF) should be integrated in the Union budget, as from 2021, while ensuring the financing of the African Peace Facility and security- related operations; highlights in this respect that also the financial means financing the EDF have to be transferred into the EU budget then;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 22 #

2015/2343(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Strongly believes that the use of Union funds through the EU budget would be a strong expression of cohesion and solidarity and would allow for better and more transparent control of funding; is convinced that this makes an increase of the EU budget necessary, which could be achieved by additional own resources or a higher GNI own resource;
2016/12/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2015/2258(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the EU and its Member States are by far the main funders of peace operations, while CSDP operations and missions represent only a small part of all funding; regretstakes note of the very modest nature of CSDP interventions, especially the military ones, consisting mainly of low- profile military training missions instead of substantial European contributions to peace-keeping and peace-enforcement;
2015/03/03
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 27 #

2015/2258(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Notes with concern that despite a combined yearly defence budget of some EUR 190 billion, the Member States are still unable to meet the 1999 Helsinki Headline Goals; recalls the ambitious civilian headline goals set by the EU; calls for the EU to be strengthened as an actor in defence, and regrets the lack of a clear military doctrine which operationalises the tasks listed in Article 43 TEU (the expanded ‘Petersberg tasks’); strongly advocates closer defence coordination and cooperation between Member States and at EU level, in particular pooling and sharing of resources, capabilities and assets;
2015/03/03
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 34 #

2015/2258(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the level of funding for civilian CSDP missions under the CFSP chapter of the EU budget has declined over the past years and is expected to stay stable as part of the multiannual financial framework 2014-2020; regrets that civilian missions have been affected by the generalised shortfall of payment appropriations, obliging the Commission to delay the payment of EUR 22 million to 2015 as a mitigating measure; welcomes, however, that some EUR 16 million have been identified as possible savings, allowing further missions to be funded should the need arise in the near future; underscores the fact that expanded EU competences and more EU actions cannot be depicted as budget-neutral and that the MFF sets strict limits;
2015/03/03
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 84 #

2015/2258(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Financing military operationsdeleted
2015/03/03
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 95 #

2015/2258(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. DeplorNotes, in this context, that the review of the Athena mechanism has not produced tangible results, and calls onthat the Council to deliver quickly on this issueis not encouraging this form of cooperation; supports, in particular, an expansion of the costs eligible under Athena, such as the pre-financing of certain costs or the strategic transport of EU battle groups; expects a final decision; expects progress on these issues at the next European Council on defence;
2015/03/03
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 103 #

2015/2258(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Supports initiatives to explore the possibility of attracting and managing financial contributions from third countries or international organisations within Athena, but wWarns against any contribution by the EU budget which risks having a detrimental effect on the financing of civilian missions; also supports the option of ‘joint financing’, whereby a smaller number of participating countries would finance some operational costs of the missions, under the condition that their contributions are managed by Athena and supplement rather than replace the common costs;
2015/03/03
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 106 #

2015/2258(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Recalls that the Lisbon Treaty provides the EU with new CSDP provisions which are yet untapped; encourages the Council to make use of Article 44 TEU, enabling a group of willing Member States to go ahead with the implementation of a CSDP task; takes the view that the ad hoc funding mechanisms for a military operation should cover more than the traditional common costs reimbursed by Athena;
2015/03/03
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 109 #

2015/2258(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Council to initiate the setting-up of the start-up fund (foreseen by Article 41(3) TEU) for the urgent financing of the initial phases of military operations, which could also serve as a strong tool for capacity development; notes that, while civilian missions benefit from a dedicated budget for preparatory measures, the deployment and efficiency of military missions will remain structurally hindered as long as this possibility is not used; strongly encourages Member States to engage in the permanent structured cooperation provided for by Article 46 TEU, which would also considerably strengthen the EU rapid reaction capability;deleted
2015/03/03
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 117 #

2015/2258(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that transparency and accountability are essential requirements not only for democratic scrutiny but also for the adequate functioning, and the credibility, of missions carried out under the EU flag; welcomes the reporting mechanisms provided for by the interinstitutional agreement of 2 December 2013, such as the joint consultation meetings on CFSP and the quarterly reports on the CFSP budget; calls on the Commission to make an extensive interpretation of Article 49 (1) (g) of the Financial Regulation and to propose specific lines for each civilian CSDP mission under the CFSP chapter;
2015/03/03
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 5 #

2015/2205(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Cooperation among agencies and with other institutions - shared services and synergies
2016/03/04
Committee: CONT
Amendment 9 #

2015/2205(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Welcomes the guidelines for inter- agency procurement procedures and for agencies' participation in Commission-led procurement procedures; acknowledges the benefits not only for agencies but also for the Commission to create synergies and pool procurement procedures within the framework of the Common Approach; regrets in this context that the Commission has plans to introduce administrative fees to the agencies for its services; reminds the Commission that the agencies are paid from the same Union budget and that these fees could result in lower participation in joint procurement procedures; calls on the Commission to reconsider the introduction of fees to agencies for procurement procedures led by the Commission;
2016/03/04
Committee: CONT
Amendment 20 #

2015/2163(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33 a. Stresses that some CSDP missions involve extensive security-related costs; emphasises at the same time that a secure working environment is essential to implement projects effectively and recruit skilled personnel; calls on the EEAS to consider security-related expenses in the mission budget in order to provide sufficient financial means for the implementation of the actual mission mandate;
2016/03/04
Committee: CONT
Amendment 123 #

2015/2155(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
52. Criticizes the total costTakes note that the expenditure ofn the LUX Film Prize in 2014, which reached an all-time high of EUR 906 902tself in 2014 amounted to EUR 391 506, which is significantly reduced from previous years (2013: EUR 448 000; (2012: EUR 434 421); deeply regrets the fact that the results of a survey on awareness of, to cover the official selection, the competition including subtitling into the 24 official languages of the Union and prints for screenings in the 28 Member States, and the award ceremony; Reminds that advertising and promoting the LUX Film Prize, together with the Sakharov prize and women's rights, aims to illustrate Parliament's commitment to consensual values as human rights and solidarity as well as its commitment to cultural and linguistic diversity. Acknowledges the amount of EUR 193 805 in advertising the LUX- Film Prize, requested in the 2013 discharge report, is not yet available; calls for the results of this studythat reached, via social media mainly, ca. 10 million people, including 23 000 followers on Facebook. Recognises the constant commitment from the European Parliament Information Offices (EPIOs) to the LUX Film Prize and recalls the expenditure for screenings and related events amounted to EUR 317 434 in 2014, which shows a yearly average of ca. EUR 9 000 per EPIO and EUR 9 per participant (on the basis of 35 227 participants in the Member States). Calls for the results of the survey on awareness of the LUX Film Prize, requested in the 2013 discharge report, to be available to the public by mid-May 2016 andat the latest and asks for an official presentation of the results to be made to itsjointly to the Committee on Budgetary Control; and the Committee on Culture and Education;
2016/03/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 177 #

2015/2154(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 132 a (new)
132a. Emphasises that simplification and participation in Horizon 2020 should be also the guiding principle of the Annotated Grant Agreement; stresses that unlike FP7 internally invoiced costs need to be divided up and reported according to different costs categories, including personnel costs, under Horizon 2020; calls therefore on the Commission to revise the annotations and allow internally invoiced costs to be eligible as other direct costs without splitting into cost categories and without time records for services;
2016/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 272 #

2015/2154(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 232
232. Regrets that the Court detected grave deficiencies as to the revolving and leverage effects of the funding's facilities in rural development and concluded that FEI had been unsuccessful during the period 2007-201397 ; requests that the Commission implements measurements to provide sufficient incentives for beneficiaries to allow for substantial added value; __________________ 97 European Court of Auditors’ Special Report No 5/2015 (2014 Discharge): Are financial instruments a successful and promising tool in rural development area.
2016/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 274 #

2015/2154(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 232 a (new)
232a. Notes that after the end of the eligibility period of FEI, resources returned to the funds from investments can be used by Member States and become national resources under the current legal framework; regrets that by this means resources initially linked to specific financial instruments can be eventually transferred to different sectors and individual undertakings; calls on the Commission to increase the incentive for Member States to spend these resources within the same sector;
2016/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 363 #

2015/2154(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
New subheading after paragraph 288
Euronews
2016/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 364 #

2015/2154(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 288 a (new)
288a. Notes that Euronews received EUR 18 million from the EU budget in 2014, even though the Commission is no Euronews shareholder, is concerned that Euronews' current governance structure might not allow full independence and autonomy from its international shareholders; calls on the Commission in its function as major financial contributor to ensure that Euronews respects the principles of sound financial management and all legal agreements with the Commission including the binding charter on editorial independence;
2016/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 3 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates its demand that the Commission draft proposals to sanction false or incorrect reporting by the Member States' authorities in the management of European Union funds; recalls that almost all paying agencies for direct payments were accredited and certified by the certifying authorities in the Member States and is therefore concerned that some paying agencies have particularly high error rates; calls in this context on the Member States to implement a 'better spending' of the EU budget by ensuring more effective and efficient national management and control systems;
2015/09/04
Committee: CONT
Amendment 6 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission to improve transparency in the use of financial engineering instruments (FEI), to regularly report on leverage, losses and risks and to present a cost-benefit analysis of FEIs compared with more direct forms of project funding; calls on the Commission to implement effective monitoring systems to analyse the demand for financial instruments in the Member States, which would lower the risk of overcapitalisation;
2015/09/04
Committee: CONT
Amendment 12 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the budgetary authorities to reflect on the Union's efforts to prevent and combat fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities affecting its financial interests; emphasises in this respect that budgetary cuts in programmes such as HERCULE or AFIS would be detrimental to the budget of the European Union, as they support OLAF and the Member States to protect the Union's financial interests;
2015/09/04
Committee: CONT
Amendment 22 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the importance of fully respecting the joint statement on a payment plan 2015-2016 agreed between Parliament, Council and Commission, following the shared commitment to reduce the backlog of outstanding payment claims for the 2007-2013 cohesion programmes to around EUR 2 billion by the end of 2016 and to avoid any future build-up of such an unsustainable backlog; criticises in this respect that the Council's cuts in its reading on the 2016 budget go against the agreement in the joint statement plan; considers, for this reason, that unforeseen payment needs should be financed by fresh appropriations and the frontloading of EUR 1 billion in 2016 for Greece should therefore be financed by additional appropriations within the MFF payments' ceiling; stresses its long-standing position that payments deriving from commitments mobilised under the Flexibility Instrument are counted over and above that ceiling;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 27 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Concludes that, for the purpose of adequately financing these pressing needs, and considering the very tight MFF margins in 2016, all means available in the MFF Regulation in terms of flexibility, including the full mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument, will need to be deployed; expects that the Council will share this approach and that an agreement will easily be reached in conciliation, allowing the Union to rise to the occasion and effectively respond to the challenges ahead; stresses, in this respect, that the global MFF margin for commitments from 2015 should be mobilised as soon as the legal conditions are fulfilled; expects to reach a pre- agreement with the Council and the Commission on this issue;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 30 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Underlines that the current challenges the Union is facing once more disclose the budgetary restrictions set with the current MFF 2014-2020 to appropriately react to ongoing crises; therefore calls on the Commission to present an ambitious proposal for the revision of the MFF as soon as possible in 2016;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 33 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. NotCriticizes that, again this year, Heading 1a is severely affected by the Council's cuts with a reduction of EUR 140,9 million in commitments and EUR 435,4 million in payments as compared to the DB; highlights that around half of these cuts are targeted at Horizon 2020, which results in a further reduction for this programme in 2016 after that part of its appropriations have been redeployed to EFSI;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 39 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Decides to increases above the DB appropriations for the three supervisory agencies (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA) ands well as for ACER to provide them with adequate resources to face their increasing tasks;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 63 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Recalls that the DB provided for reinforcements in the area of security and migration, including a EUR 150 million scheme for the relocation of 40 000 persons in need of international protection, leading the Commission to exceed the ceiling for this heading by EUR 124 million and to propose the corresponding mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument; welcomes the fact that the Council has agreed to the principle of mobilising the Flexibility Instrument for this purpose; reminds however that a long-term financial plan to respond to the refugee crisis, including the set-up of a Search and Rescue Fund, is needed; considers that this shall also be addressed through the revision of the MFF;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 66 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Decides, in light of the current, exceptional flows of migrants and refugees to concentrate its reinforcements on strengthening the AMIF; strongly supports in this context the second EUR 780 million package on the relocation of additional 120 000 persons; decides to incorporate ithe necessary funds in its reading, and to align the first relocation package with the second one by adding EUR 20 million to finance transport costs (EUR 500 per migrant to Italy and Greece); approves an additional increase of EUR 79 million for general reinforcements of the AMIF; finally decides to reinforce the agencies with migration-related tasks for a total of EUR 26 millionhighlights the necessity to ensure sufficient financing possibilities for AMIF also for the upcoming years; recalls that point 17 of the Interinstitutional agreement of 2 December 2013 allows for a more than 10 % increase in the amount foreseen for the entire duration of a programme when the new, objective, long-term circumstances arise;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 69 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. finally decides to reinforce the agencies with migration-related tasks for a total of EUR 26 million, with the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) receiving the biggest increase of EUR 12 million above the DB; reminds that this agency plays a central, coordinating role in the implementation of the provisional measures in the area of international protection and is increasingly being called upon to assist the Member States concerned;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 80 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Recalls that in order to alleviate damaging long term effects that stem from humanitarian crisis it is essential to ensure that children affected continue to receive an education; therefore increases funding for supporting education in the Humanitarian aid budget so that it accounts for 3 % instead of 1 %, with the aim of reaching a threshold of 4 % by 2019;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 86 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
51. Emphasises therefore again its opposition to the concept of a redeployment pool amongst agencies, but reaffirms its openness to free posts by means of achieving efficiency gains between agencies through increased administrative cooperation or even analyse the possibilities of mergers where appropriate and through pooling certain functions with either the Commission or another agency;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 88 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
453. Modifies therefore a number of establishment plans of agencies in line with the priorities described above to align staffing with additional tasks, modifies others to bring them more in line with a real 5 % cut over 5 years and to treat fee- financed posts differently; recalls that the 5 % cut over 5 years was introduced in order to decrease the costs of the administration; highlights in this context that additional posts in the establishment plan do not have an automatic financial impact on the Union budget since agencies fill their posts according to their needs and agencies therefore do not always have all posts in their establishment plans filled;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that Horizon 2020 and other EU support for research and innovation have clear European added value; expects that implementation will improve, given that, compared with earlier research framework programmes, the rules have been simplified in order to make the procedures less complex for recipients of support;
2015/05/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 14 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the inclusion of the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) in the Draft Budget for 2016 and, in particular, the mobilisation of the Global Margin for Commitments to cover part of the expenditure needed to finance the EUR 8 billion EFSI Guarantee Fund, instead of relying only on the cuts to Horizon 2020 and the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF); stresses that the deal struck by the co- legislators further reduces those cuts by EUR 1 billion overall, sparing in particular fundamental research; expects the final agreement to be reflected as soon as possible in the 2016 budget on the basis of an amending letter aiming at minimising to the maximum extent the impact of the reductions on these two programmes; stresses that Parliament does not agree to a concentration of cuts in Horizon 2020 and CEF during the budgetary years 2016-2018 as proposed by the Commission so far and underlines that a decision will be only taken by the budgetary authority comprised of the Council and the Parliament, in the course of the annual budgetary procedure; points out, however, that the cuts remain significant and commits to further offsetting them through a reinforcement of Horizon 2020 and the CEF in the context of the budgetary procedure, in order to allow these programmes to fully accomplish the objectives agreed only two years ago as a result of the negotiations on their respective legal bases;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 18 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates its concerns about the funding of the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) as a key tool for the fight against youth unemployment in the Union, which is a top priority for all European decision-makers; notes that, owing to the frontloading of the YEI top-up allocation in 2014 and 2015,; criticises that no new commitments are proposed in 2016; recalls that the MFF has provided for a global margin for commitments to be made available over and above the ceilings as of 2016 for policy objectives related to growth and employment, in particular youth employment; recalls that, consequently, the Regulation on the European Social Fund has provided that the resources for the YEI may be revised upwards for the years 2016 to 2020 in the framework of the budgetary procedure; calls, therefore, for the Youth Employment Initiative to be continued by making use of any flexibility provision contained in the MFF and intends to ensure that the budget 2016 foresees the necessary amounts;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 28 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that payment shortages, largely due to insufficient payment ceilings and under-budgeting, reached unprecedented heights in 2014 and remain acute in 2015; is therefore surprised about the low level of payment appropriations in comparison to the appropriations which can be committed in 2016 and questions how this fits in the long-term effect of the payment plan; fears that this continues to penalise the beneficiaries and to jeopardise the proper implementation of the new 2014- 2020 MFF programmes; while supporting active management of payments by the Commission, is concerned at the postponement of calls for proposals, at the reduction of pre-financing and at late payments;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 36 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines that Parliament and the Council have committed to avoiding the future build-up of an unsustainable backlog of outstanding payment claims at year's end, while fully respecting and implementing the agreements reached as part of the multiannual financial framework and of the annual budgetary procedures; repeats its concern that the specificities of the payment cycles put additional pressure on the level of payment appropriations especially at the end of the MFF; invites the Commission to develop its medium- and long-term forecasting tools and to set up an early warning system by early 2016 so that the budgetary authority can take duly informed decisions in the future;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 49 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that an amount of EUR 21.6 billion is needed in the 2016 budget to bring down the level of outstanding payment claims for the 2007-2013 cohesion programmes from EUR 24.7 billion at the end of 2014 and EUR 20 billion at the end of 2015 to around EUR 2 billion by the end of 2016, as described in the Commission's assessment annexed to the joint statement on a payment plan 2015-2016; urges avoiding a similar ‘abnormal' build-up of unpaid bills in the future to not jeopardize the European Union's credibility;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 50 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Insists thatStresses that the 5 % staff redeployment pool created by the Commission is in effect an additional cut to the agencies' establishment plans, this goes beyond the agreed 5 % staff reduction target; this is a poor management strategy when it is applied to agencies such as the Body of European Regulators of Electronic Communications (BEREC) which require highly specialised and trained staff who are not easily replaced; cuts to this agency in particular are very unwelcome in light of its increased importance in view of the digital agenda; insists that BEREC as well as the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) be provided with sufficient resources to execute the tasks conferred on it by the EU legislative authorities.;
2015/05/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 51 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Insists that the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) be provided with sufficient resources to execute the tasks conferred on ithem by the EU legislative authorities; points out that the Commission’s redeployment pool, involving 5% of the staff, is out of step with the increased importance of the above agencies and that, if the plans are implemented, the agencies’ ability to work will be jeopardised.
2015/05/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 61 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. RWelcomes the Commission's European Agenda on Migration and reiterates its backing for the enhancement of the EU's means and the development of a culture of fair burden- sharing in the areas of asylum, migration and the management of external borders, and therefore praises the increases in commitment appropriations for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and for the Internal Security Fund; welcomes the Commission proposal to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument with EUR 124 million in order to respond to the current crisimigration trends in the Mediterranean; in this context reminds of the importance of the European Asylum Support Office which should be endowed with additional financial resources enabling the Agency to respond to an increased workload;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 68 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes the overall increased financing for Heading 4, reaching EUR 8.9 billion in commitment appropriations (+5.6% compared with the 2015 budget), while leaving a margin of EUR 261.3 million below the ceiling; believes however, that further enforcements of certain priority areas, such as the assistance to Palestine and to UNRWA, are required due to the on-going humanitarian and political crisis in the neighbourhood area and beyond; notes that this demonstrates a high level of solidarity with third countries; believes that the EU budget is instrumental in reaching out to people in need and in promoting European fundamental values; is satisfied that the economic and social difficulties encountered by the EU over the past years have not detracted from the attention paid to the rest of the world;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 74 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
33. Believes that external financing instruments provide tools to address, in a multifaceted manner and alongside their respective objectives, the root causes of those internal security and migration challenges which are at the core of next year's budget, with particular reference to the southern and eastern borders of the Union and more generally to conflict- stricken areas; points, in particular, to the Development Cooperation Instrument and the European Neighbourhood Instrument but also to policies undergoing more moderate increases such as humanitarian aid, the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace, Common Foreign and Security Policy and the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights; calls on the Commission to clearly identify areas which can help in coping with those topical challenges and where potential reinforcements can be efficiently absorbed; in this respect, reminds of the importance to provide assistance in reducing and eventually eradicating poverty, and of the need to keep human rights, gender equality, social cohesion and fight against inequalities at the core of the EU external aid activities;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 78 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
38. Stresses the importance of Pilot Projects (PP) and Preparatory Actions (PA) as tools for the formulation of political priorities and the introduction of new initiatives reflecting and accompanying the economical, ecological and social mutations within the EU that might turn into standing EU activities and programme; notes with concern that the Commission has not foreseen appropriations for the continuation of highly successful PP-PAs, especially in Heading 3; intends to proceed to the identification of a balanced package of PP-PAs; notes that in the current proposal, the margin in some headings is quite limited, or even non-existent, and intends to explore ways to make room for possible PP-PAs;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 81 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
40. Recalls that, with programmes expected to reach full swing, with the integration of new major initiatives in the areas of investment and migration, with the opportunity to settle issues of the past such as payments and special instruments, and with the first activation of new MFF provisions such as the global margin for commitments, the 2016 budgetary procedure will be a test case on the Council's approach towards the payment plan as well as a test case for the assessment of the current MFF, which will culminate in the process of review/revision to be launched next year;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. ConsiderWelcomes that the share of Parliament's budget in the total MFF heading V has, with the exception of 2011 and 2014, already been below 20 % since 2009; considers that the share of Parliament's budget in 2016 should be maintained under 20 %; as well;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 81 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Secretary-General to present to the Committee on Budgets a detailed analysis on how the 5 % staff reduction target has been approached so far, how it will be achieved until its accomplishment and which reference number of posts in the establishment plan is used to implement this aim;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2015/2010(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the recent initiatives of the Commission and encourages Member States to tackle further tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance, promoting clear and fairautomatic and mandatory exchange of information on tax rulings, combatting aggressive tax planning and re-launching the Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base scheme, stressing the importance to avoid any increase in administrative burdens and cost of compliance;
2015/10/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 23 #

2015/2010(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that fiscal policies and corporate taxation should be used as a tool to boost growth, jobs and development; believes that the Union must, by a more efficient, more transparent and fairer tax treatment for all companies, promote an attractive, competitive and balanced business environment that would allow businesses, including small and medium- sized enterprises (SME), family businesses and self-employed people to operate simpler across the borders within the Union; emphasises in this respect that multinational corporations can use instruments for aggressive tax planning that are not available to SMEs, which are therefore severely affected;
2015/10/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 33 #

2015/2010(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that taxes must be paid where profits are made or value is created and where public services and infrastructures are used; expects a declaration by the Council to respect these principles in national tax laws; points out that in particular multinational corporations (MNCs) use the over-complexity and differences in national tax systems for aggressive tax planning purposes; urges therefore to increase transparency by introducing extensive country-by-country reporting and making it available to the public;
2015/10/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 45 #

2015/2010(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that digitalisation also challenges national tax systems and cross- border activities; emphasises in this respect the need for a consistent application of general principles of corporate taxation instead of a special tax regime for digital companies;
2015/10/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 65 #

2015/2010(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Proposes to consider the introduction of a temporary Union free zones programme to promote the recovery of those areas in the Member States most affected by the crisis with the purpose of allowing them to apply tax reductions to new economic entities for the purpose of direct taxes; believes that the Commission should carry out the programme and proceed with the identification of areas of intervention as well as of the conditions of industrial restructuring and growth plans to be coordinated with, on the basis of proposals by the Member State concerned.deleted
2015/10/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 12 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the EU budget cannot accomplish its mission if its soundness and credibility are put in question; whereas it is imperative that all commitments forming part of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020 are respected in full, and that a number of problems that have accumulated over the past years, such as the situationnotably the unprecedented amount of unpaid invoices at year- endthe end of 2014, are resolved without any delay; underlines that de-commitment is not a solution to the payment crisis;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 18 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Back on track – the ‘three Es’ : Employment, Enterprises, Entrepreneurship for sustainable growth in the European Union
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 22 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the indisputable potential and added value of the EU budget in the creation of employment andsustainable growth and job creation, the development of enterprises and also entrepreneurship across the Union; acknowledges that a wide range of EU programmes, including Horizon 2020, COSME and Erasmus+, contribute directly to the attainment of the objectives; expects that the Commission will place such programmes and instruments at the heart of the Draft Budget 2016, in order to ensure that they are endowed with the necessary resources;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that a favourable business environment and the development of an entrepreneurial culture including decent jobs in the EU could give back to SMEs their role as main job creators in the Union, which has been weakened by the economic crisis; considers that, along with legislative simplification and reduction of red tape, available financial instruments under the COSME programme have to be used to their full extent to help SMEs along this path by facilitating in particular their access to markets and credits;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 40 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the European Structural and Investment Funds form the biggest share of investment expenditure in the EU budget and are instrumental in job creation and competitiveness; calls on the Commission and the Member States to make every effort possible for the swift adoption of the remaining Operational Programmes in the coming months, so as to ensure that implementation will reach cruising speed in 2016;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 43 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned about the funding of the Youth Employment Initiative inas from 2016, given the frontloading of the entire financial envelope of the programme inwas limited to 2014 and 2015; acknowledgehighlights that the fight against youth unemployment needs to be further intensified and that all funding possibilities should be considered for this purpose; recalls that 2016 will be the first year when resources under the Global MFF Margin for commitments will be made available, as foreseen under the MFF 2014-2020 regulation, will be made available over and above the ceilings established in the MFF for the years 2016 to 2020 for policy objectives related to growth and employment, in particular youth employment;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 52 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the significance of cross- border mobility as a means of enabling Europe to take advantage of the variety of people’s skills while expanding training and job opportunities for all generations; considers that emblematic and successful mobility programmes such as Erasmus+ work to the benefit of both the individuals and the economy and should therefore be exploited to the full; reminds in this context that social aspects of mobility always have to be taken into account and mobility is only one of the possible tools to combat unemployment and should not be the last resort;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 53 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. reminds that any frauds to VAT, like "carousel fraud" directly impact the EU revenue; asks the Commission to strengthen EU programmes, which complement the Member States' efforts in actively fighting fraud, evasion and tax avoidance;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 57 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes as a first step the Investment Plan presented by the Commission to offset the deficit in public and private investment brought about by the reduction of public spending in the context of the economic crisis, which can create the potential to mobilise EUR 315 billion of investments in infrastructures, education and research, as well as SMEs and mid-cap companies; notes that the EU budget is expected to provide the backbone of this investment plan by making available the guarantee fund of EUR 8 billion required in commitments and payments for the provisioning of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI); considers the EU budget contribution as an opportunity to deliver a significant return on the objectives of the programmes concerned (Horizon 2020, Connecting Europe Facility) through a higher leverage effect;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 66 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights the complementary nature of the proposed Investment Plan and the EU budget and their joint commitment to kick- start the economy and boost job creation; confirms its willingness to examine with the utmost vigilance how financial commitments by the EU to the EIB for the setting up of the EFSI are entered in the EU budget and in the 2015 budget in particular; stresses that the EU budget is in itself a major investment tool with a distinctive role and mission, that has provided tangible results with a clear European added value; is convinced that every effort needs to be deployed in order to create synergies not only between the Investment Plan and the EU budget but also with national budgets, in order to bridge the investment gap and maximise the effect of public spending on the real economy;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 72 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. recalls that the EU budget is an investment budget and invites therefore the European Commission to consider that GNI based national contributions to the EU budget are to be covered by the "investment clause" as interpreted by the Commission in its recent Communication on "making a the best use of the flexibility within the existing rules of the stability and growth pact" (COM 2015 - 12 final);
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 80 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls that the EU budget is a tool of internal solidarity in that it supports economic, social and territorial cohesion, helps combat poverty and promotes social inclusion; stresses that it is also an instrument of external solidarity by helping makemaking the EU the biggest donor of development aid, by offering support to neighbouring countries and by assistingwith the aim to reduce poverty worldwide and contribute to the Post-2015 Global Development agenda, by offering support to countries in need and by urgent assistance to countries and people facing humanitarian and civilian crises;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 89 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with concern that Europe, despite being one of the safest places in the world, is faced with new types of risks to its internal security which require ensuring closer police and judicial cooperation and coordination as well as reinforcement of asylum and migration policies and at the same time promoting stability and peace in conflict areas; invites the Commission to propose targeted reinforcements of the relevant programmes and instruments, thus demonstrating the EU’s pledge to tackle these threats;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 92 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. reminds the Commission and the Council that EU Agencies execute tasks given to them by the legislative authority and shall thus be respected as important parts of the EU administration; is highly concerned about the positions taken by the Council and the Commission in the budget negotiations for the budget 2015; underlines that agencies need sufficient financial and human resources to execute their tasks; highlights that the first EU agency announced that they had to postpone and cancel ongoing projects as a consequence of the severe staff and budget cuts decided by the budgetary authority; recalls the EP's opposition to the redeployment pool and requests the Commission to reverse the effect of it in the budget procedure 2016;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 95 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the full implementation of the joint statements on payment appropriations and on a payment plan agreed between Parliament, the Council and the Commission at the end of the 2015 budgetary procedure; recalls the commitment to hold, in the course of this year, at least three interinstitutional meetings on payments, in order to take stock of payment implementation and revised forecasts; expects the first of these meetings, in March 2015, to provide a first overview of the level of unpaid bills at the end of 2014 for the main policy areas; regrets that, as anticipated, this level reached at the end of 2014 the unprecedented amount of EUR 24.7 billion for 2007-2013 Cohesion programmes; alone; recalls that the overall ceiling of payment appropriations as foreseen in the current MFF 2014-2020 is historically low; deplores that this debt undermines the credibility of the EU and is in contradiction to the goals set at the highest political level for growth and employment - notably youth employment - and fears that this will deepen the gulf between the European Union and its citizens;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 100 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Reiterates its long-standing position that the payments of special instruments (Flexibility Instruments, the EU Solidarity Fund, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund and the Emergency Aid Reserve) shouldmust be counted over and above the MFF payment ceilings, as is the case for commitments; regrets that no agreement was made possible during last year’s budgetary procedure due to the Council’s misinterpretation of the relevant MFF provision; expects the matter to be settled with the 2015 technical adjustment of the Global Margin for Payments by the Commission;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 107 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recalls that according to the Treaty the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission shall ensure that the financial means are made available to allow the Union to fulfil its legal obligations in respect of third parties; insists on the use of all means available under the MFF regulation in order to meet the Union's legal obligations and not to jeopardise or delay payments to stakeholders, such as researchers, universities etc.;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 112 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Council, in its consideration of next year’s budget, to live up to the expectations raised by its own statements and decisions, whether they relate to the payment crisis, the MFF, the Europe 2020 strategy or the relaunch of investment; considers that such political declarations and commitments are void unless coupled with sufficient budgetary resources to allow their implementation;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 114 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Undertakes, within the MFF ceilings and with due consideration to the acute shortage of payments, to play its role as one arm of the budgetary authority with dedication and responsibility by promoting well-targeted increases in those budgetary areas with high absorption capacity that correspond to its political priorities and guarantee successful delivery; in this light, intends to examine, with the support of its specialised committees, the specific programmes and budget lines that can better achieve this objective;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 120 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines that the 2016 budget will be crucial as it should serve as a benchmark of the post-electoral MFF review / revision, to be launched before the end of 2016; stresses the need to establish political priorities and identify in good time areas of proven added value of EU spending for which further investments will be deemed necessary in the second half of the MFF 2014-2020; stresses, in this context, the importance of closely monitoring the implementation and performance of key EU programmes already during the current budgetary procedure;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 123 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Reaffirms its position in favour of an in-depth reform of the system of EU own resources, whose current shortcomings are causing severe impasses in budgetary negotiations; attaches, therefore, the highest political importance to the work of the High Level Group on Own Resources, under the chairmanship of Mario Monti; eagerly anticipates the results and proposals of the work of this High-Level Group that are due to be presented in an interinstitutional conference, with the participation of national parliaments, during 2016, and considered in the context of the MFF review / revision;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 51 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Shipping emits 1 000 million tonnes of CO2 per annum and it is estimated that, by 2050, emissions from the industry could increase by 250%. Despite that fact, shipping has so far been excluded from the EU's climate legislation. The EU has committed itself to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020, 40% by 2030, and 80- 95% by 2050 from the 1990 base level, and at the Climate Conference in Paris (COP21, December 2015) agreed on a legally binding worldwide agreement on climate protection which seeks to limit global warming to less than 2°C. In order to attain European and global climate targets, shipping – a major and as yet disregarded source of CO2 – must be included in the EU Emissions Trading System. The European Parliament recognised that measures need to be taken to reduce and regulate emissions from shipping in its resolution of 14 October 2015, 'Towards a new international climate agreement in Paris' (2015/2112(INI)).
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 60 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
(4) It is a key Union priority to establish a resilient Energy Union to provide secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy to its citizens. Achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with the EU ETS as the cornerstone of Europe’s climate policy, and progress on the other aspects of Energy Union17. Implementing the ambition decided in the 2030 framework contributes to delivering a meaningful carbon price and continuing to stimulate cost-efficient greenhouse gas emission reductions. Regrets that the carbon price signal is right now too weak to induce low carbon investment in EU for industries. Whereas the EU is facing a serious investment leakage to third countries, whereas on the other hand a number of undertakings have been pursuing strategies focusing on short-term financial returns at the detriment of innovation, investments in R&D, employment and skills 'renewal; whereas production innovation has a positive effect on employment growth in all phases of the business cycle of industries; whereas involving workers in innovation and strategy definition is the best way to guarantee economic and environmental success. __________________ 17 COM(2015)80, establishing a Framework Strategy for a Resilient Energy Union with a Forward-Looking Climate Change Policy
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 67 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
(5) Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union requires that Union policy is based on the principle that the polluter should pay and, on this basis, Directive 2003/87/EC provides for a transition to full auctioning over time. Avoiding carbon leakage and the risk of 'investment attentism' is a justification to postpone full transition, and targeted free allocation of allowances to industry is justified in order to address genuine risks of increases in greenhouse gas emissions in third countries where industry is not subject to comparable carbon constraints as long as comparable climate policy measures are not undertaken by other major economies.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 86 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Notes that the European Union is clear on its intention to maintain its Emissions Trading System (ETS) as the centrepiece of EU climate policy; Observe that the People’s Republic of China announced its plans for a national ETS to start in 2017; Considers that since January 2015, California and Quebec carbon markets have been linked; Emphasized that Korea launched a national ETS in 2015, becoming the first nation-wide trading program in Asia.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 87 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) Whereas the EU industry is facing a race against time in order to regain its global competitiveness and capacity to invest in Europe and hence meet the social and environmental challenges it faces and which it must overcome while remaining a reference for the world in terms of the social and environmental responsibility of its operations;
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 112 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) Considers the necessity of enhanced transparency framework; requires new standards for reporting and review of all nations' climate efforts will provide a foundation for building confidence not only in nations' actions but also for the use of high-integrity carbon markets to drive the deep emissions reductions called for by science.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 127 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
(9) As long as there is no global emission trading system in place, Member States should partially compensate, in accordance with state aid rules, certain installations in sectors or sub- sectors which have been determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage because of costs related to greenhouse gas emissions passed on in electricity prices. The Protocol and accompanying decisions adopted by the Conference of the Parties in Paris need to provide for the dynamic mobilisation of climate finance, technology transfer and capacity building for eligible Parties, particularly those with least capabilities. Public sector climate finance will continue to play an important role in mobilising resources after 2020. Therefore, auction revenues should also be used for climate financing actions in vulnerable third countries, including adaptation to the impacts of climate. The amount of climate finance to be mobilised will also depend on the ambition and quality of the proposed Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), subsequent investment plans and national adaptation planning processes. Member States, in close coordination with social partners, should also use auction revenues to promote skill formation and reallocation of labour affected by the transition of jobs in a decarbonising economy.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 128 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Whereas the increase of the CO2 price would drive an investment shift to cleaner sources and processes, it has also potentially adverse effects on employment and purchasing power of the European citizens. The EU should monitor the social effects of CO2 price in order to avoid more inequalities and to incentivise job creation.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 132 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
(10) The main long-term incentive from this Directive for the capture and storage of CO2 (CCS), capture and re-use of CO2 (CCU), new renewable energy technologies and breakthrough innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes is the carbon price signal it creates and that allowances will not need to be surrendered for CO2 emissions which are permanently stored or avoided. In addition, to supplement the resources already being used to accelerate demonstration of commercial CCS/CCU facilities and innovative renewable energy technologies, EU ETS allowances should be used to provide guaranteed rewards for deployment of CCS/CCU facilities, new renewable energy technologies and industrial innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes in the Union for CO2 stored or avoided on a sufficient scale, provided an agreement on knowledge sharing is in place. The majority of this support should be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions, while some support may be given when pre-determined milestones are reached taking into account the technology deployed. The maximum percentage of project costs to be supported may vary by category of project.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 136 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
(11) A Modernisation Fund should be established from 2% of the total EU ETS allowances, and auctioned in accordance with the rules and modalities for auctions taking place on the Common Auction Platform set out in Regulation 1031/2010. Member States who in 2013 had a GDP per capita at market exchange rates of below 60% below the Union average should be eligible for funding from the Modernisation Fund and derogate up to 2030 from the principle of full auctioning for electricity generation by using the option of free allocation in order to transparently promote real investments modernising their energy sector in line with the Union's 2030 and 2050 climate&energy goals, while avoiding distortions of the internal energy market. The rules for governing the Modernisation Fund should provide a coherent, comprehensive and transparent framework to ensure the most efficient implementation possible, taking into account the need for easy access by all participants. The function of the governance structure should be commensurate with the purpose of ensurrules and eligibility criteria of this Fund should be set ing the appropriate use of the funds. That governance structure should be composed of an investment board and a management committee and due account should be taken of the expertise of the EIB in the decision-making process unless support is provided to small projects through loans from a national promotional banks or through grants via a national programme sharing the objectives of the Modernisation Fund. Investments financed from the fund should be proposed by the Member Stateis Directive, but the governance and steering should be up to the beneficiary Member-States, assisted by an advisory board which composition combines local inputs, financial expertise, social partners’ dialogue and civil society views. To ensure that the investment needs in low income Member States are adequately addressed, the distribution of funds will take into account in equal shares verified emissions and GDP criteria. The financial assistance from the Modernisation Fund could be provided through different forms.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 143 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
(12) The European Council confirmed that the modalities, including transparency, of the optional free allocation to modernise the energy sector in certain Member States should be improved. Investments with a value of €10 million or more should be selected by the Member State concerned through a competitive bidding process on the basis of clear and transparent rules to ensure that free allocation is used to promote real investments modernising the energy sector in line with the Energy Union objectives. The list of projects, both selected and not, should be public. Investments with a value of less than €10 million should also be eligible for funding from the free allocation. The Member State concerned should select such investments based on clear and transparent criteria set in this Directive. The results of this selection process should be subject to public consultation. The public should be duly kept informed at the stage of the selection of investment projects as well as of their implementation.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 152 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) As the ETS is a dynamic system and the European Institutions should work to optimise it, without jeopardising planning security, notes current proposals to change the system such as the consumption levy and proposes that the Institutions should give constructive consideration to the potential which such a levy possesses to improve the ETS.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 153 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Whereas financial support for regions and sectors which depend on carbon-intensive activities will be essential to implementing a just transition in Europe. The impact of the energy transition on these regions and sectors has to be better assessed and taken into account especially considering the future of those workers who will be affected.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 155 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
(13) EU ETS funding should be coherent with other Union funding programmes, including European Structural and Investment Funds, Horizon 2020 and the European fund for Strategic investments so as to ensure the effectiveness of public spending.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 167 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
(17) In order to adopt non-legislative acts of general application to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of a legislative act, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of Article 3d(3), Article 10(4), Article 10a(1) and (8), Article 10b, Article 10d, Article 14(1), Article 15, Article 19(3), Article 22, Article 24, Article 24a and Article 25a of Directive 2003/87/EC. In order to reduce delegations to the minimum, the existing powers in respect of the operation of the special reserve, for attributing quantities of international credits which may be exchanged and placing further standards for what may be exchanged and for further rules on double counting in Article 3f(9), Article 11a(9) and Article 11b(7) of Directive 2003/87/EC are deleted. Acts adopted pursuant to those provisions continue to apply. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council. As regards the delegation in respect of Article 10(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC, those Member States which do not use the common platform for auctioning may continue not to do so.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 177 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
2003/87/EC
Article 3– paragraph b
"(-1) Article 3 - point (b) is replaced by the following: " (b) emissions means the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere from sources in an installation or the release from an aircraft performing an aviation activity listed in Annex I of the gases specified in respect of that activity;" (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02003L0087-, and the release from a ship performing a shipping activity listed in Annex I of the gases specified in respect of that activity;’ Or. de 20140430&from=EN)
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 182 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)

Article 6

Paragraph 2
(2a) In article 6 paragraph 2, two new subparagraphs are added: (f) all legal requirements on social responsibility and reporting in order to ensure equal and effective implementation of environmental regulations and ensure that competent authorities and stakeholders, including workers representatives and representatives of the civil society and local communities, have access to all relevant information ( as laid in the Aarhus Convention and implemented in EU and national legislation, including Directive 2003/87/EC); (g) an obligation to publish every year comprehensive information in respect of combating climate change and compliance with EU directives in the field of environment, safety and health at work; this information should be accessible to workers' representatives and to the representatives of civil society from local communities in the vicinity of the installation;
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 183 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)

Article 7
(2b) Article 7 is amended as follows: Without undue delay, the operator shall inform the competent authority of any planned changes to the nature or functioning of the installation, or any extension or significant reduction of its capacity, which may require updating the greenhouse gas emissions permit. Where appropriate, the competent authority shall update the permit. Where there is a change in the identity of the installation's operator, the competent authority shall update the permit to include the name and address of the new operator.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 228 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b b (new)

Article 10

Paragraph 3 (a)
(bb) In paragraph 3, the point (a) is modified as follows: to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including by contributing to the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund, to the Adaptation Fund as made operational by the Poznan Conference on Climate Change (COP 14 and COP/MOP 4) and to the Green Climate Fund; to adapt to the impacts of climate change and to fund research and development as well as demonstration projects for reducing emissions and for adaptation to climate change, including participation in initiatives within the framework of the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan and the European Technology Platforms;
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 230 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b d (new)

Article 10

Paragraph 3 (e)
(bd) In paragraph 3, the point (e) is complemented as follows: the environmentally safe capture and re- use of CO2 (CCU).
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 244 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c

Article 10

Paragraph 3 point m (new)
(la) measures which favour the recycling of base materials as a part of the circular economy;
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 248 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c a (new)

Article 10

Paragraph 3 new subparagraph
(ca) In paragraph 3, the following subparagraph is added at the end: The abovementioned report made by Member-States to the Commission creates an inventory of the use of revenues and actions taken pursuant to this paragraph which is made public.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 255 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d a (new)

Article 10

Paragraph 5
(da) Paragraph 5 is complemented as follows: Refers in this regard to the obligation bore by Member States to inform the Commission as to the use of ETS revenues; underlines that increased transparency would help citizens see how ETS revenues are being used by national authorities.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 257 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d b (new)

Article 10

Paragraph 5a
(db) A new paragraph 5a is added: The Commission shall build a database providing information on the carbon content of products made by the industry covered by the ETS.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 278 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)

Article 10a

Paragraph 1
(aa) The third paragraph of paragraph 1 is modified as follows: The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall, to the extent feasible, determine Community-wide ex-ante benchmarks so as to ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that provides incentives for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficient techniques, by taking account of the most efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, high efficiency cogeneration, efficient energy recovery of waste gases, use of biomass, capture and re-use of CO2 and capture and storage of CO2, where such facilities are available, and shall not provide incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production, except for cases falling within Article 10c and electricity produced from waste gases.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 289 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The benchmark values for free allocation shall be adjusted in order to avoid windfall profits and reflect technological progress in the period between 2007-8 and each later period for which free allocations are determined in accordance with Article 11(1). This adjustment shall reduce the benchmark values set by the act adopted pursuant to Article 10a by 1 % of the value that was set based on 2007- 8 data in respect ofAccount being taken of the total carbon content of residual gas used for electricity production, the benchmark values for free allocation for the fourth trading period shall be laid down by the Commission by 31 December 2017 and shall reflect technological progress in 2014 and 2015. For the fourth trading period, the benchmarks shall be determined solely on the basis of average emissions from the most efficient 10% of installations. The benchmarks for the fourth period shall be developed with the involvement of the industries concerned as part of an institutionalised eaxch year between 2008 and the middle of the relevant period of free allocation, unless: ange of information. The Commission shall document the development process and publish the documentation together with the benchmarks.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 303 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) On the basis of information submitted pursuant to Article 11, the Commission shall identify whether the values for each benchmark calculated using the principles in Article 10a differ from the annual reduction referred to above by more than 0.5 % of the 2007-8 value higher or lower annually. If so, that benchmark value shall be adjusted either 0.5 % or 1.5 % in respect of each year between 2008 and the middle of the period for which free allocation is to be made;deleted
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 326 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b

Article 10 a

Paragraph 2
(ii) By way of derogation regarding the benchmark values for aromatics, hydrogen and syngas, these benchmark values shall be adjusted by the same percentage as the refineries benchmarks in order to preserve a level playing field for producers of these products.deleted
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 327 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 2 – point ii
(ii) By way of derogation regarding the benchmark values for aromatics, hydrogen and syngas, these benchmark values shall be adjusted by the same percentage as the refineries benchmarks in order to preserve a level playing field for producers of these products.deleted
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 341 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – Paragraph 3
"(ba) Article 10a(3) is amended as follows: " Subject to paragraphs 4 and 8, and notwithstanding Article 10c, no free allocation shall be given to electricity generators, to installations for the capture of CO2, to pipelines for transport of CO2 or to CO2 storage sites." lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2003L0087:20090625:EN:PDF) Electricity generators producing electricity from residual gas are not electricity generators within the meaning of Article 2(3)(u) of this Directive.” Or. de (http://eur-
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 349 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c

Article 10a

Paragraph 5
In order to respect the auctioning share set out in Article 10, the sum of free allocations in every year where the sum of free allocations does not reach the maximum level that respects the Member State auctioning share, the remaining allowances up to that level shall be used to prevent or limit reduction of free allocations to respect the Member State auctioning share in later years. Where, nonetheless, the maximum level is reached, free allocations shall be adjusted accordingly. Any such adjustment shall be done in a uniform mannerapplied so that the 10% best performers of each sector or sub-sector are not impacted.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 351 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 5
In order to respect the auctioning share set out in Article 10, the sum of free allocations in every year where the sum of free allocations does not reach the maximum level that respects the Member State auctioning share, the remaining allowances up to that level shall be used to prevent or limit reduction of free allocations to respect the Member State auctioning share in later years. Where, nonetheless, the maximum level is reachexceeded, a free allocations shall be madjusted accordinglye from the reserve in accordance with paragraph 7. Any such adjustment shall be done in a uniform manner.;
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 371 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 6
Member States should adopt financial measures in favour of sectors or sub- sectors which are exposed to a genuine risk of carbon leakage due to significant indirect costs that are actually incurred from greenhouse gas emission costs passed on in electricity prices, taking into account any effects on the internal market. Such financial measures to compensate part of these costs shall be in accordance withCompensation should take the form of extensive reimbursement of costs incurred, account being taken of state aid rules.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 394 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 7
Allowances from the maximum amount referred to Article 10a(5) of this Directive which were not allocated for free up to 2020 shall be set aside for new entrants and significant production increases, together with 250 millionthe allowances placed in the market stability reserve pursuant to Article 1(3) of Decision (EU) 2015/… of the European Parliament and of the Council(*), and for adjusting the maximum level of free allocations, as set out in the second sentence of paragraph 5.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 409 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article10a
paragraph 8
4600 million allowances shall be available to leverage investment in support innovation in low-carbon products, technologies and processes in industrial sectors listed in Annex I, and to help stimulate the construction and operation of commercial demonstration and pilot projects that aim at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage (CCS) of CO2 or the environmentally safe capture and re-use of CO2 (CCU), as well as demonstration and pilot projects of innovative renewable energy technologies and energy storage, in the territory of the Union. The leveraging can take the form of future contracts based on an anticipated CO2 price of 30 euros/t by 2030 and guaranteed/refundable by the ECB.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 419 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
400 million allowances shall be available to support innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes in industrial sectors listed in Annex I, and to help stimulate the construction and operation of commercial demonstration projects that aim at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage (CCS) and use (CCU) of CO2 as well as demonstration projects of innovative renewable energy technologies, energy conversion and storage and battery technologies in the territory of the Union.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 431 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f

Article 10a

Paragraph 8
The allowances shall be made available for innovation in low-carbon industrial products, technologies and processes in existing and new installations and support for demonstration and pilot projects for the development of a wide range of CCS, CCU and innovative renewable energy technologies that are not yet commercially viable, ensuring a degree of geographical and sectoral balance in geographically balanced locations. In order to promote innovative projects, up to 60% of the relevant costs of projects may be supported, out of which up to 40% may not be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions provided that pre-determined milestones are attained taking into account the technology deployed.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 434 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
The allowances shall be made available for the entire range of innovation in low- carbon industrial technologies and processes and concepts for existing and new installations as well as support for demonstration projects for the development of a wide range of CCS, CCU and innovative renewable energy technologies and concepts that are not yet commercially viable in geographically balanced locations. In order to promote innovative projects, up to 6075% of the relevant costs of projects may be supported, out of which up to 4055% may not be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions provided that pre-determined milestones are attained taking into account the technology deployed.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 447 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f

Article 10a

Paragraph 8
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 23, taking due account of the following principles: - Projects should focus on research and innovation for the design and development of breakthrough solutions and implementation of demonstration programmes, including in real industrial environments; - Projects should deliver ambitious reduction in specific GHG emission intensity of at least 20%, with respect to the best available technologies; - The activities should run close-to-market in production plants to demonstrate the viability of breakthrough technologies in overcoming the technological as well as non-technological barriers; - Projects should address technological solutions that could have widespread applications and may combine different technologies; - Solutions and technologies should ideally have the potentials to be transferred within the sector and possibly to other sectors.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 449 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f

Article 10a

Paragraph 8 last subparagraph
The last subparagraph of paragraph 8 is modified as follows: Allowances shall be set aside for the projects that meet the criteria referred to in the third subparagraph. Support for these projects shall be given via Member States and shall be complementary to substantial co-financing by the operator of the installation. They could also be co- financed by the Member State concerned, as well as by other instruments and programmes such as EFSI and H2020. No project shall receive support via the mechanism under this paragraph that exceeds 15 % of the total number of allowances available for this purpose. These allowances shall be taken into account under paragraph 7. Monetisation of allowances shall start only in 2022 and be made gradual throughout Phase IV.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 468 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – paragraph 1
1. Sectors and sub-sectors where the product exceeds 0.2 from multiplying their intensity of trade with third countries, defined as the ratio between the total value of exports to third countries plus the value of imports from third countries and the total market size for the European Economic Area (annual turnover plus total imports from third countries), by their emission intensity, measured in kgCO2 divided by their gross value added (in €), shall be deemed to be at risk of carbon leakage. Such sectors and sub-sectors shall be allocated allowances free of charge for the period up to 2030 at 100% of the quantity determined in accordance with the measures adopted pursuant to Article 10a. In this context the application of the cross-sectoral correction factor shall be limited to an absolute minimum.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 513 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Article 10b

Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. A revision of the sectors concerned by the carbon leakage criteria should be realised in 2025.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 526 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – paragraph 4 b (new)
In 2025, the Commission shall examine whether the ETS will meet the fourth trading period's objectives for CO2 reduction and increased investment in low-carbon technologies and whether there are, or there is a risk of, unintended side-effects, such as significant harm to European industrial competitiveness. If appropriate, it shall submit a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and the Council in order to counteract unwelcome developments.
2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 541 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Article 10 c

Paragraph 1
1. By derogation from Article 10a(1) to (5), Member States which had in 2013 a GDP per capita in € at market prices below 60% of the Union average may give a transitional free allocation to installations for electricity productiongenerators for the modernisation and diversification of the energy sector. This derogation shall end after 2030.
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 562 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Article 10 c

Paragraph 2 (b)
(b) ensure that only projects which contribute to the diversification of their energy mix and sources of supply, the necessary restructuring, environmental upgrading and retrofitting of the infrastructure, clean technologies and modernisation of the energy production, transmission and distribution sectors, as well as energy efficiency and energy storage are eligible to bid;
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 576 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Article 10 c

Paragraph 2 (c) (i)
(i) on the basis of a cost-benefit analysis, ensure a net positive gain in terms of emission reduction and realise a pre- determined significant level of CO2 reductions, in line with Annexes I and II of the European Investment Bank Climate Strategy;
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 580 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Article 10 c

Paragraph 2 (c) (ii)
(ii) are additional, clearly respond to replacement and modernisation needs and do not supply a market-driven increase in energy demand and were not included in the national investment plan for phase 3;
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 592 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point iv
(iv) do not serve to expand nuclear generation capacity or prevent or delay its phasing out.
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 593 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Article 10 c

Paragraph 2 (c) (iv) (new)
(iv) promote community-driven integrated approaches;
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 625 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
The investments supported shall be proposed by beneficiary Member States and be consistent with the aims and criteria of this Directive and of the European Fund for Strategic Investments, as well as with the global EU energy and climate goals for 2030 and 2050.
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 651 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7

Article 10 d

Paragraph 3
3. The funds shall be distributedEIB is responsible for the monetisation in equal volume each year of the 2% allowances referred to in Article 10. The EIB should define the monetisation calendar in consultation with the beneficiary Member States. The funds shall be distributed among the beneficiary Member States based on a combination of a 50% share of verified emissions and a 50% share of GDP criteria, leading to the distribution set out in Annex IIb.
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 655 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7

Article 10 d

Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. A new paragraph 3a is added: Any beneficiary Member State which have chosen to grant transitional free allocation pursuant to Article 10c may transfer these allowances to its share of the Modernisation Fund set out in Annex IIb and allocate them pursuant to the provisions of Article 10d.
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 659 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7

Article 10 d

Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The fund shall be governed by an investment boardbeneficiary Member States shall be responsible for the governance of the Fund. They shall be assisted by and a management committeedvisory board, which shall be composed of representatives from the beneficiary Member States, the Commission, the EIB and, three representativeexperts selected by the other Member States for a period of 5 years. The investment board shall be responsible to determine an Union-level investment policy, appropriat and three individuals from interested parties (industrial federations, trade unions and NGOs) without voting rights. The advisory board shall take financing instruments and investment selection criteria. The management committo account Member States circumstances and specificities and shall guarantee procedural transparency and accountability of the selection process. The beneficiary Member Statees shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund.
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 668 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7

Article 10 d

Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
A new subparagraph is inserted: The selection of the eligible projects shall be made by the beneficiary Member States. This selection process and the list of ranked projects both selected and not, shall be public. The whole process shall abide by the criteria set in this Directive and take due account of the advisory board's opinion.
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 674 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7

Article 10 d

Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The investment board shall elect a representative from the Commission as chairman. The investmentchairmanship of the advisory board shall be elected from its members based on a one-year-term rotation model. The advisory board shall strive to take decisions by consensus. If the investmentadvisory board is not able to decide by consensus within a deadline set by the chairman, the investmentadvisory board shall take a decision by simple majority.
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 680 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7

Article 10 d

Paragraph 4
The management committee shall be composed of representatives appointed by the investment board. Decisions of the management committee shall be taken by simple majority.deleted
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 700 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7

Article 10 d

Paragraph 5
5. The beneficiary Member States shall report annually to the management committeeadvisory board on investments financed by the fund. The report shall be made public and include:
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 709 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7

Article 10 d

Paragraph 6
6. Each year, the management committeeadvisory board shall report to the Commission on experience with the evaluation and selection of investments. The Commission shall review the basis on which projects are selected by 31 December 2024 and, where appropriate, make proposals to the management committeeadvisory board.
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 717 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
(7a) The following Article 10e is inserted: Article 10e Just Transition Fund A Just Transition Fund is created as of 2021 as a complement to the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund; it is funded through the pooling of 2% of the auctioning revenues. The revenues of these auctions would remain at the EU level, with the goal to use them for cushioning the social impact of climate policies in regions which combine a high share of workers in carbon-dependent sectors and a GDP per capita well below the EU-average. These auctioning revenues aimed at just transition can be put to use in different ways: - Creating redeployments and/or mobility cells - Education/Training initiatives to re-skill or upskill workers - Support in job search, including paid time-off to search for jobs - Social protection measures - Subsistence allowances - Business creation - Monitoring and pre-emptive measures to avoid or minimise the negative impact of restructuring process on physical and mental health. The core activities to be financed by a Just Transition Fund being strongly related to the labour market, social partners should be actively involved into the fund management – on the model of the ESF committee – and the participation of local social partners should be a key requirement for projects to get funding.
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 738 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – introductory part
(12) In Article 14(1), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: In Article 14(1), the following subparagraph 3 is added: By 31 December 2018, the Commission shall adapt the existing provisions of Regulation No 601/2012 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions to take due account of action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through carbon utilisation (CCU). These new rules shall enter into force for all CCU technologies on 1 January 2019.
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 746 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
(13 a) In article 15a, the following paragraph is added: Allowances have to be published on the operators' annual accounts and the European Union encourages the resumption of work on an international accounting standard in this field.
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 751 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts for such a regulation for the monitoring and reporting of emissions and activity data in accordance with Article 23. AS regards monitoring, reporting and verification of emissions, the Commission shall monitor the effective and coherent application and enforcement of penalty procedures at national level. The Commission shall establish an effective monitoring system for cross-border transactions of emission allowances at EU level to mitigate the risk of abuse and fraudulent activities.
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 761 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 a (new)
(22a) Annex I is amended in accordance with Annex -I to this Directive.
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 773 #

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I a (new)
(a) The following paragraph is inserted before the table in point 6: “From 1 January 2018, shipping involving vessels registered in the EU and departing from and/or arriving at a port situated in EU territory shall be included.” (b) The following category of activity is added: Activities Greenhouse gases Shipping involving vessels registered in the EU and departing from and/or arriving at a port situated in EU territory.
2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 16 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The European Court of Auditors has on 12 March 2015 adopted its opinion No 4/2015 (pursuant to Article 287(4) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)) concerning the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Fund for Strategic Investments and amending Regulations (EU) No 1291/2013 and (EU) No 1316/2013 in which it outlines its remarks to the Commission Proposal and presents suggestions for the improvement of the regulation.
2015/03/24
Committee: CONT
Amendment 34 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) Alongside the financing operations that will be conducted through the EFSI, a European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') should be created. The EIAH should provide strengthened support for project development and preparation across the Union, by building on the expertise of the Commission, the EIB, national promotional banks and the managing authorities of the European Structural and Investment Funds. This should establish a single point of entry for questions related to technical assistance for investments within the Union. The EIAH should cooperate with the existing advisory entities involving the EIB, the Commission and the Member States, such as the 'European PPP Expertise Centre' (EPEC) and the 'Financial Instruments - Technical Advisory Platform (FI-TAP) for EFSI'. The EIAH should enable Member States and regions across the Union to benefit from free expertise so as to ensure fair access to EFSI financing.
2015/03/24
Committee: CONT
Amendment 119 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 adjusting the target amountlevel provided for in paragraph 5 by a maximum of 10% to better reflect the potential risk of the EU guarantee being called. In case of an increase of the liquidity cushion where the 50% payments of the guarantee obligations will not be sufficient, the Commission proposes the origin of the additional appropriations while leaving the decision to the budgetary authority.
2015/03/24
Committee: CONT
Amendment 120 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 8
8. From 1 January 2019, if as a result of calls on the guarantee, the levelresources of the guarantee fund falls below 50% of the target amount, the Commission shall submit a report on exceptional measures that may be required to replenish it. If the Commission deems this to be necessary, the Commission shall present recommendations on adjusting the level of the guarantee.
2015/03/24
Committee: CONT
Amendment 128 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The EIB, in cooperation with the EIF as appropriate, shall report semi-annually to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on EIB financing and investment operations under this Regulation. The reportOne of the two reports shall be completed in due time, so that the Commission can incorporate the relevant information in the annual accounts and shall include an assessment of compliance with the requirements on the use of the EU guarantee and the key performance indicators established pursuant to Article 2(1)(g). The report shall also include statistical, financial and accounting data on each EIB financing and investment operation and on an aggregated basis.
2015/03/24
Committee: CONT
Amendment 136 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The European Court of Auditors has on 12 March 2015 adopted its opinion No 4/2015 (pursuant to Article 287(4) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)) concerning the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Fund for Strategic Investments and amending Regulations (EU) No 1291/2013 and (EU) No 1316/2013 in which it outlines its remarks to the Commission Proposal and presents suggestions for the improvement of the regulation.
2015/03/19
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 143 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) the financial statements of the EFSI accompanied by an opinion of an independent external auditor.
2015/03/24
Committee: CONT
Amendment 152 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall, by 30 June1 March of each year, send to the European Parliament, the Council and the Court of Auditors an annual report on the situation of the guarantee fund and the management thereof in the previous calendar year. This report shall also give information on the adequacy of the level of the guarantee and, if necessary, present recommendations on adjusting the level of the guarantee.
2015/03/24
Committee: CONT
Amendment 167 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
On request of the European Parliament or the Council independent external parties shall evaluate the functioning of the EFSI as well as the use of the EU guarantee and the functioning of the guarantee fund, including the use of endowments according to Article 8(9).
2015/03/24
Committee: CONT
Amendment 177 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The EFSI Agreement between the Commission and the EIB, as referred to in Article 2 of this Regulation, shall be published.
2015/03/24
Committee: CONT
Amendment 178 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
The EU guarantee and the paymentexternal audit of the activities aund recoveries under ertaken in accordance with that are attributable to the general budget of the Union shall be audited by the Court of Auditorse EFSI Regulation is carried out by the European Court of Auditors in accordance with Article 287 TFEU and is thus subject to the EP Discharge Procedure according to Article 319 TFEU.
2015/03/24
Committee: CONT
Amendment 188 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
OLAF mayshall carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council(5 ), Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96(6 ) and Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 (7 ) in order to protect the financial interests of the Union, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption, money laundering or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union in connection with any operations supported by the EU guarantee. OLAF may transmit to the competent authorities of the Member States concerned information obtained in the course of investigations. __________________ 5 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1). 6 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2). 7 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 1).
2015/03/24
Committee: CONT
Amendment 201 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Financing and investment operations signed by the EIB or EIF, during the period from 1 January 2015 to the conclusion of the EFSI Agreement, may be submitted by the EIB or the EIF to the Commission forindependent Investment Committee, which can submit the investment operations to the Commission to propose to coverage them under the EU guarantee.
2015/03/24
Committee: CONT
Amendment 202 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
The Commission shall take the assessment of the independent Investment Committee into account, assess those operations and, where they comply with the substantive requirements set out in Article 5 and in the EFSI Agreement, decide that the EU guarantee coverage extends to them.
2015/03/24
Committee: CONT
Amendment 436 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) Alongside the financing operations that will be conducted through the EFSI, a European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') should be created. The EIAH should provide strengthened support for project development and preparation across the Union, by building on the expertise of the Commission, the EIB, national promotional banks and the managing authorities of the European Structural and Investment Funds. This should establish a single point of entry for questions related to technical assistance for investments within the Union. The EIAH should cooperate with the existing advisory entities involving the EIB, the Commission and the Member States, such as the 'European PPP Expertise Centre' (EPEC) and the 'Financial Instruments - Technical Advisory Platform (FI-TAP) for EFSI'. The EIAH should enable Member States and regions across the Union to benefit from free expertise so as to ensure fair access to EFSI financing.
2015/03/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1163 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 adjusting the target amountlevel provided for in paragraph 5 by a maximum of 10% to better reflect the potential risk of the EU guarantee being called. In case of an increase of the liquidity cushion where the 50% payments of the guarantee obligations will not be sufficient, the Commission proposes the origin of the additional appropriations while leaving the decision to the budgetary authority.
2015/03/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1172 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 8
8. From 1 January 2019, if as a result of calls on the guarantee, the levelresources of the guarantee fund falls below 50% of the target amount, the Commission shall submit a report on exceptional measures that may be required to replenish it. If the Commission deems this to be necessary, the Commission shall present recommendations on adjusting the level of the guarantee.
2015/03/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1180 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. From the day on, when no more projects, which are guaranteed by the fund, are running and thus, the guarantee fund is no longer needed, any remaining budgetary funds in the guarantee shall constitute internal assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 for any lines which may have been used as a source of redeployment to the EFSI Guarantee fund.
2015/03/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1219 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The EIB, in cooperation with the EIF as appropriate, shall report semi-annually to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on EIB financing and investment operations under this Regulation. The reportOne of the two reports shall be completed in due time, so that the Commission can incorporate the relevant information in the annual accounts and shall include an assessment of compliance with the requirements on the use of the EU guarantee and the key performance indicators established pursuant to Article 2(1)(g). The report shall also include statistical, financial and accounting data on each EIB financing and investment operation and on an aggregated basis.
2015/03/19
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1253 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) the financial statements of the EFSI accompanied by an opinion of an independent external auditor.
2015/03/19
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1273 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall, by 30 June1 March of each year, send to the European Parliament, the Council and the Court of Auditors an annual report on the situation of the guarantee fund and the management thereof in the previous calendar year. This report shall also give information on the adequacy of the level of the guarantee and, if necessary, present recommendations on adjusting the level of the guarantee.
2015/03/19
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1313 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
On request of the European Parliament or the Council independent external parties shall evaluate the functioning of the EFSI as well as the use of the EU guarantee and the functioning of the guarantee fund, including the use of endowments according to Article 8(9).
2015/03/19
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1338 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The EFSI Agreement between the Commission and the EIB, as referred to in Article 2 of this Regulation, shall be published.
2015/03/19
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1344 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
The EU guarantee and the paymentexternal audit of the activities aund recoveries under ertaken in accordance with that are attributable to the general budget of the Union shall be audited by the Court of Auditorse EFSI Regulation is carried out by the European Court of Auditors in accordance with Article 287 TFEU and is thus subject to the EP Discharge Procedure according to Article 319 TFEU.
2015/03/19
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1360 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
OLAF mayshall carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council(5 ), Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96(6 ) and Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 (7 ) in order to protect the financial interests of the Union, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption, money laundering or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union in connection with any operations supported by the EU guarantee. OLAF may transmit to the competent authorities of the Member States concerned information obtained in the course of investigations. __________________ 5 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1). 6 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2). 7 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 1).
2015/03/19
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1465 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Financing and investment operations signed by the EIB or EIF, during the period from 1 January 2015 to the conclusion of the EFSI Agreement, may be submitted by the EIB or the EIF to the Commission forindependent Investment Committee, which can submit the investment operations to the Commission to propose to coverage them under the EU guarantee.
2015/03/19
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1467 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
The Commission shall take the assessment of the independent Investment Committee into account, assess those operations and, where they comply with the substantive requirements set out in Article 5 and in the EFSI Agreement, decide that the EU guarantee coverage extends to them.
2015/03/19
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 891 #

2014/2248(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Reiterates its commitment to initiating an ordinary treaty revision procedure under Article 48 TEU with a view to proposing the changes to Article 341 TEU and Protocol 6 necessary to allow Parliament to decide on the location of its seat and its internal organisation;
2016/11/09
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 901 #

2014/2248(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
39. Reiterates its call for a single seat for the European Parliament; proposes that Parliament and the Council each decide the location of their own seat after having obtained the consent of the other; further proposes that the seats of all the other EU institutions, agencies and bodies be determined by Parliament and the Council on a proposal by the European executive, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure;
2016/11/09
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 11 #

2014/2224(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets however that the Council was once again not willing to complement its political declarations with sufficient budgetary resources regarding the support for jobs and growth and the Union's international commitments, which it demonstrated by not agreeing to budgeting up to the MFF ceiling in Headings 1a and 4; is however pleased that the increases obtained in the negotiations correspond to Parliament's political priorities; regrets however in this context that the Council seems to not have any political priorities anymore and is solely interested in horizontally limiting the expenses as much as possible;
2014/12/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2014/2224(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Notes however that, particularly with regard to payments, the budgetary negotiations have become more and more difficult over the past years, mainly due to the uncompromising position of the Council; underlines once again its position that the main function of the budgetary procedure should be to agree on the political priorities in budgetary commitments, whereas payments should simply be considered as a technical follow- up to honour these commitments; reminds the Council of the definitions of the type of appropriations in Article 10(3) of the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the Union and its rules of application, stating that "payment appropriations shall cover payments made to honour the legal commitments entered into the financial year or preceding financial years";
2014/12/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 24 #

2014/2224(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the fact that Council, in the end, agreed to the mobilisation of the Contingency Margin in 2014, even though to a lower amount than needed; welcomes furthermore the overall reinforcement in payments in the 2014 budget, on a number of budget lines up to a level EUR 4,2 billion, of which EUR 3 168,2 million will be mobilised through the Contingency Margin for 2014 as well as the fact that the increases proposed in DAB No 3/2014 in payment appropriations for Heading 1a and Heading 4 have been largely preserved in the final compromise; reminds that the Parliament already in its reading on the budget 2014 envisaged the higher need for payment appropriations (final agreement was EUR 983 million lower than the adopted Parliament position); calls on the Council not to try to artificially cut the EU budget every year;
2014/12/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 35 #

2014/2224(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Regrets the unwillingness of both Council and Commission to provide EU agencies with the necessary resources, especially with regard to staff, to fulfil the mandates they were given by the legislative authority and underlines that the present agreement does not imply an acceptance by Parliament of the redeployment pool concept by the Commission; furthermore, highly regrets the staff cuts in fee-financed agencies and considers them unjustified as far as the respective posts are not financed from the EU budget;
2014/12/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 37 #

2014/2224(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the implementation of the first phase of the cooperation agreement between the Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee and Committee of the Regions; believes that this agreement is a good example of finding synergies between the institutions which will increase efficiency and generate eavings; expects the second phase of that agreement to be completed by July 2015 as well as the budgetary neutral transfers of "common administrative costs" for Commission staff in delegations from Section III (Commission) to Section X (EEAS) of the budget;
2014/12/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 38 #

2014/2224(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the budgetary neutral transfers of "common administrative costs" for Commission staff in delegations from Section III (Commission) to Section X (EEAS) of the budget; reiterates that this transfer will respond to the simplification in the management of the administrative expenditure of the EU delegations and should not have any other impact on the administrative appropriations of the Commission nor on the working conditions of Commission staff in delegations; insists that the transfer be implemented through good cooperation between the EEAS and Commission;deleted
2014/12/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 42 #

2014/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas when the emissions permits under the European emission allowance trading scheme (ETS) become more expensive, a full-blown competition crisis is liable to arise unless a comparable system is introduced at international level;
2015/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 59 #

2014/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas the exploitation of secondary metals is an imperative in an industrialised economy and must be developed as a competitive circular economy, but can by no means fully meet the base metals needs of European economies in terms either of quality or of quantity;
2015/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 144 #

2014/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the fact that an international agreement on combating climate change that creates circumstances of fair competition for all base metal producers would render border adjustment unnecessary; also points to compliance with social and environmental standards in this connection, in order to create a level playing field;
2015/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 209 #

2014/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Urges that free allowances be allocated strictly on the basis of programmes for investment in new equipment, R&D and the training of workers, as soon as possible and at all events during the fourth stage, covering the period 2021-2028, in order to meet high standards of climate and environmental protection and employment rights;
2015/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 238 #

2014/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that, in the interests of greater planning and investment security for undertakings, it remains possible to conclude long-term contracts, under certain conditions, which must be compatible with a return on investment, the duration of which must be no less than 15 years in the case of highly capital-intensive industries;
2015/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 2 #

2014/2183(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that to date, the retail sector has been the subject of another three EGF applications, two of them already from Greece, which were also based on the global financial and economic crisis;
2014/12/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2014/2081(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Reminds the Court of Auditors that the three institutions agreed in point 54 of the Common Approach on decentralised agencies from 2012 that 'all aspects of outsourced external audits remain under the full responsibility of the ECA, which manages all administrative and procurement procedures required and finances these, as well as any other costs associated with outsourced external audits, from its own budget'; expects the Court to follow this Common Approach and contract and pay for agencies' external auditors;
2015/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 37 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Cannot politically ensure that the control procedures put in place in the Commission and the Member States give the necessary guarantees concerning the legality and regularity of all the underlying transactions in agriculture and rural development as demonstrated by the following reservations issued by the Director General of DG AGRI in its annual activity report of 31 March 2014:;
2015/03/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 119 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Observes that 14 FEIs have been set up in the Members States under the rural development fund; observes that EUR 443,77 million have been paid out to banks in Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy and Lithuania from the Union budget until the end of 2013; expresses concern that of this amount, not a single euro reached the final beneficiaries; observes that for six financial FEIs set up under the European Fisheries Fund EUR 72,37 million were paid out to banks in Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia and the Netherlands; notes that only in Greece and the Netherlands the available amounts were fully disbursed to the final beneficiaries while in Romania only 72% of the funds were disbursed to the final beneficiary, 23% in Bulgaria , 9% in Estonia and none in Latvia91 ; __________________ 91Information provided by Commission Vice-President Kristalina Georgieva during the discharge procedure.from the Union budget until the end of 2013;
2015/03/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 123 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Regrets furthermoreNotes that these instruments are complex and difficult to account for correctly, which also make public scrutiny more challenging; calls on the Commission for transparency and to regularly report on leverage, losses and risks like investment bubbles; urges the Commission to give a full overview of the number of projects financed under each of the financial engineering instruments and the results achieved, and to indicate clearly how much Union budget allocations were used to co- finance these FEI projects;
2015/03/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 141 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading after paragraph 35
Worst performing Member Stadeletesd
2015/03/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 146 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
36. Welcomes the overview of Union spending in funds managed under shared management in agriculture and cohesion over the 2007-2013 Multiannual Financial Framework published by the Court of Auditors together with its 2013 annual report which partially address Parliament's request expressed in the 2012 discharge resolution for country specific information in shared management;deleted
2015/03/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 155 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
39. Asks the Court of Auditors to develop its own country-specific reporting method bearing in mind not only the amounts at risk but also the management and control systems of the Member States together with the corrective mechanisms applied by the Commission and the Member States in order to adequately assess the evolution of the management in the worst performing Member States and recommend the best possible solutions;deleted
2015/03/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 163 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
44. Regrets that the Commission, despite the fact that it was aware since spring 2013 that the changes in the statistical methodology to calculate the GNI contribution would create a big increase in the contributions of certain Member States, insisted on handling this file as a purely technical one94 ; __________________ 94Jacek Dominik' statement on the revision of Member States ' gross national income, Press release, Brussels 27 October 2014 last sentence.deleted
2015/03/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 167 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 – indent 4
– put in place and closely monitor a detailed action plan with clear targets to address the problems in the compilation of Greece's national accounts,deleted
2015/03/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 169 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 – indent 5
– introduce a modification to the proposal (COM (2014)0704) in order to empower the Commission to defer the reimbursement of the amounts in case of ‘negative’ balances and adjustments;deleted
2015/03/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 188 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
54. Is worried about the fact that the error rate with regards to agricultural market measures stands at 7,44% as calculated by the Commission itself; deplores the fact that it is the second highest error rate in a policy area for 2013;
2015/03/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 214 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 69
69. Notes that according to the data provided in the 2013 annual activity report of DG AGRI103 , the worst performing Member States as regards the recoveries of undue payments are Bulgaria with a recovery rate of 4%, 21% in Greece , 25% in France, 25 % in Slovenia, 27 % in Slovakia and 33 % in Hungary; __________________ 103See 2013 annual activity report of DG AGRI, Annex 10, table 51: ‘new cases open since 2007’.Is concerned about the in parts alarmingly low levels of recoveries and requests a report from the Commission about the causes and the possibilities to achieve improvements;
2015/03/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 280 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 115
115. Regrets that in 2013 EUR 397,8 million had to be de-committed, EUR 296,7 million alone from the Czech Republic; considers that de-commitments run counter to sound financial management;deleted
2015/03/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 341 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 140
140. Remains worried about systemic weaknesses in Spanish and Italian management and control systems aggravated by decentralised and devolved state structures;deleted
2015/03/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 439 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 199
199. Is worried about the substantial increase in the number of high officials with grades AD 13 to AD 16 with a monthly income of between EUR 11 700 and EUR 18 500 who used the flexitime scheme in 2013125 ; sees a reputational risk for the Union as it is difficult to explain that overtime is not seen to be included in such high salaries; __________________ 125See Commission Vice-President Kristalina Georgieva's reply to question 48 in the questionnaire.
2015/03/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 1 #

2014/2071(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the financial contribution requested from the EGF amounts to EUR 911 934 (50% of the total budget);
2014/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2014/2071(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the production of continuously-cast crude steel in the EU- 27 decreased by 13,4% between 2006 and 2011 and the EU-27’s market share in the same time frame has decreased by 30,7%; highlights that the steel sector in Europe is therefore exposed to serious economic difficulties; recalls in this respect that the steel sector has been the subject of 4 EGF applications1; ________________ 1. See EGF Database, available at http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catID=5 82
2014/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Is astonished that the Heads of State and Government keep announcing on every summit the importance of the EU budget in respect to growth and job creation, whereas at the same time the Council keeps cutting the EU budget in exactly these fields; reminds the Council that it was agreed during the MFF negotiations to frontload funds for a number of programmes; is convinced that the severe cuts in Heading 1a commitment and payment appropriations are oppositional to the compromise agreed upon in the MFF;
2014/09/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 9 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Is alarmed by the Council’s cut in Heading 1a of 1.85% in commitment appropriations and 8.57% in payment appropriations; finds this cut completely unacceptable since the margins of the MFF should be fully used to support the recovery of the economy and to pay all outstanding bills to the beneficiaries;
2014/09/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 13 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that multiannual programmes such as Horizon 2020, COSME and CEF are crucial for achieving the goals of the Europe 2020 strategy and thus to securing a steady growth path for the EU; believes that proper functioning of the programmes is also essential for efficient absorption of funds from the whole MFF; remindspoints out that several of the crucial programmes are still in their starting phase and the 2015 Budget will be decisive for the success of the new multiannual programmes for 2014-2020; underlines that the 2015 Budget should therefore provide for all necessary measures such as bringing forward investment by frontloading commitments to ensure that the programmes reach their full pace of operation without further delay;
2014/09/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 95 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70 a (new)
70 a. Reduces the establishment plan of the European Parliament in order to comply with the staff reduction agreed in the framework of the Staff Regulations Reform;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 96 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
71. Notes that political groups have frozen their staff resources since 2012 and that their needs were only partially covered in the preceding budgetary years; insists that the total level of staff in political groups in 2015 should notand the following years should under no circumstances be lower than the current level; stresses that the activities of the political groups do not correspond to the administrative work; reduces the establishment plan of its secretariat general by 47 posts for 2015; underlines that when this decrease is added to the decrease of 67 posts in 2014, this would correspond to the -2 % target over 2 years;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 97 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
71. Notes that political groups have frozen their staff resources since 2012 and that their needs were only partially covered in the preceding budgetary years; insists that the total level of staff in political groups in 2015 should not be lower than the current level; stresses that the activities of the political groups do not correspond to the administrative work; reduces the establishment plan of its secretariat general by 47 posts for 2015; underlines that when this decrease is added to the decrease of 67 posts in 2014, this would correspond to the -2 % target over 2 years; and the following years should under no circumstances be lower than the current level; recalls that such a decision has already been taken by the European Parliament in the previous legislature1 a; stresses that the activities of the political groups do not correspond to the administrative work; __________________ 1a European Parliament resolution of 23 October 2013 (P7_TA(2013)0437)
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 99 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73
73. Decides to increase the appropriations for funding of the European political foundations by EUR 3 million, to ensure that political foundations, who support political groups with professional political support, can fully execute their activities as well as to intensify their research and advocacy activities in order to communicate and put forward ideas to advance the process of European integration; stresses that this increase will be budgetary neutral as it will be offset from the contingency reserve; sets therefore the overall level of its budget for 2015 at EUR 1 794 929 112; points out that this will correspond to a 0 % increase over the level of its estimates, adopted in the Plenary Session of 17 April 2014;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 103 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading
Section II – Councildeleted
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 104 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74
74. Recalls the Gentlemen’s Agreement between Council and European Parliament stipulating that both Institutions shall respect each other’s Budget without amending it; criticises therefore that the Commission has amended the Council’s estimates; and maintains the Council's position on lines: 2200 and 2202, thus honouring the Agreement;deleted
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 107 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76
76. Approves the creation of 12 new posts, as initially requested by the Court of Justice; increases accordingly the related budget lines relating to the staff remuneration and allowances (by EUR 511 000), the entitlements relating to entering the service, transfer and leaving the service (by EUR 126 000), and adjusts the establishment plan of the Court of Justice plan as presented in its budget estimates;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 108 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
77. Readjusts the standard abatement rate to its initial level of 3 %, reinstating the appropriations of EUR 2 167 million, in order to ensure that the Court of Justice can deal adequately with the ever-increasing workload and allow the full use of its establishment plan; emphasises that the decrease proposed by the Council is fully in contradiction with the 98 % staff occupancy (98% - the highest possible figure if one considers the unavoidable effect of staff movement during the year) and with an outturn rate for remunerations of close to 99% in 2013;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 110 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81
81. Readjusts the standard abatement rate to its initial level of 2,1%, restoring the appropriations of EUR 878 000 cut by the Council, in order to allow the Court of Auditors to meet its needs in respect of the establishment plan;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 111 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 82
82. Restores the DB for the budget lines related to the remuneration of other staff, since the increase requested over 2014 reflects the expected advancement in step of existing staff (item 1400: + EUR 125 000), and to the in-service training and staff exchanges (item 1404: + EUR 125 000), which is intended to cover expenditure relating to the secondment or temporary assignment to the Court of Auditors of officials from the Member States or from other States, and other experts or expenses relating to short-term expertise in order to ensure that the European Court of Auditors can fulfil its legal obligations towards its staff;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 112 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84
84. Acknowledges that in 2015 a minimum of 60 posts are expected to be transferred to the Parliament and that this transfer will be implemented in two phases, the first phase from 1 October 2014 and the second phase later in 2015; includes in the budget the adjustments related to the transfer of 42 posts (30 posts from the EESC and 12 from the CoR) corresponding to the implementation of the 1st phase, and places the half of appropriations corresponding to the transfer of the expected additional posts (a minimum 6 from the EESC and a minimum of 12 from the CoR) in the reserve, to be released once the final decision on the remaining transfer is taken; expects that the final transfer will be completed by July 2015;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 113 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85
85. Welcomes the on-going cooperation between the two Committees in administrative matters and encourages them to further strengthen this cooperation, asin furll respect of their common goals and savings can be achieved; invites the EESC and the CoR to explore how their structural and organisational reforms could be pursued in a coordinated manner by deepening their bilateral cooperationrespective political identity, and to further adapt this cooperation to the evolving inter- institutional challenges with the ultimate goal of achieving further savings;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 114 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86
86. Readjusts the standard abatement rate at its initial level of 4,5%, restoring the appropriations of EUR 503 450 cut by the Council, in order to allow the European Economic and Social Committee to cope with the continued reduction of staff;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 117 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 88
88. Strongly disagrees with the Commission's cuts of the expenditure directly linked to the political activities of the CoR10 , notably those related to Members' travel and subsistence allowances, attendance at the meetings and associated expenditure or to the information and communication activities; increases, in the light of the start of the new CoR mandate, the concerned budget lines by EUR 332 523 (item 1004) and by EUR 81 000 (item 264); __________________ 10 Due to the fact that the CoR Members are not receiving salaries at Union level, for their political activities in CoR the CoR budget reflects only the reimbursement of their travel and subsistence allowances as well as attendance allowances when participating in meetings.;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 118 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 91
91. Restores the DB for the budget lines related to the new EDPS mandate (items: 1010, 1011, 2014), the creation of the EDPB task-force (items: 2010, 2012, 2013, 3030, 3031, 3032 and 3034) and those ensuring the proper functioning of the institution, notably in light of its new 2014- 2020 strategy (items: 1110, 1120, 1122); underlines that horizontal cuts of expenditure may be extremely detrimental and counterproductive, especially for such a small institution;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 119 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -92 a (new)
-92 a. Reminds the Council that they agreed to create the EEAS and that it needs sufficient resources to execute their activities; invites the Member States to use synergies of the EEAS and to consider closing national embassies where the EU has a common interest and where European Representations were created;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 120 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 92
92. Readjusts the standard abatement rates to their initial level of 5,3% for the EEAS Headquarters (HQ), 2,7% for the delegations and 27% for the military SNEs and restores the appropriations as requested in the draft budget (+EUR 689 436 for the HQ, +EUR 616 863 for the delegations and +EUR 300 000 for the military SNEs); stresses that such an increase of the abatement rates will imply a reduction in staff beyond the mandatory 1% cut in the establishment plan and will, respectively, hamper its functioning and impede its development as a new body with growing tasks;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 121 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 94
94. Urges that the EEAS communications systems be betterare protected against intrusions; deplores the fact that the Council equipped the EEAS with outdated systems for and that the communication systems between the EEAS and the Member States on the one hand, and headquarters11 and delegations12 on the other hand, which must be replaced by new, safer and modern systems; __________________ 11SOLAN: System for communications at the level «EU Secret» with Member States on military and intelligence matters inherited from the Council, which will lose its accreditation in 2015. 12RUE: System for communication with delegations at the level of «EU Restricted», established by the Commission, which need to be replaced by a safer and user friendly system.are safe and modern;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 122 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 95
95. Supports the proposal of the High Representative to include in the EEAS budget the appropriations needed to open a new delegation in the Gulf area, where the Union is under-represented; increases therefore the concerned budget lines, as requested by the EEAS in its estimates, as follows: item 3001: +EUR 160 000, item 3003: +EUR 1,570 000, item 3004: +EUR 520 000;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 123 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 96
96. Transfers from Section III (Commission) to Section X (EEAS) of the budget the appropriation of «common administrative costs» (building rents and acquisitions, IT, furniture, etc.) for the Commission staff in delegations from the Commission's budget to the EEAS, a total appropriation of EUR 71,6 million in commitments and payments that will be consolidated and managed directly by the EEASfor the Commission staff in delegations; underlines that this transfer is budgetary neutral and has no other impact on the administrative appropriations of the Commission nor on the working conditions of Commission staff in delegations and will respond to the simplification in the management of the administrative expenditure of the EU delegations requested by the EEAS, the Council and raised in a recent Court of Auditors report; insists that the transfer shall be implemented in good cooperation between the EEAS and Commission; calls on the Council to respect the budgetary neutrality of this agreement;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 18 #

2014/0180(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1– point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012
Article 99 – paragraph 5
(1a) Article 99(5) is replaced by the following: 5. Each year the institution shall forward a reporreport on request to the European Parliament and the Council containing a summary of the number and type of internal audits carried out, the recommendations made and the action taken on those recommendations.'
2015/01/20
Committee: CONT
Amendment 34 #

2014/0180(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012

Article 99 – paragraph 5
1a. Article 99(5) is replaced by the following: 5. Each year the institution shall forward a reporreport on request to the European Parliament and the Council containing a summary of the number and type of internal audits carried out, the recommendations made and the action taken on those recommendations.
2015/01/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 57 #

2014/0180(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 14 a (new)
Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012
Article 208 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
(14a) In Article 208 (1) the following subparagraph 3 a is added: '3a. With reference to the financial rules on the basis of which the Union bodies referred to in Article 208 of the Financial Regulation1 a operate, Union bodies that are fully self–financed, to which this Regulation does not apply, should establish for the sake of consistency similar rules where appropriate. Furthermore, it is necessary to ensure that the fees are set at an appropriate level to cover the costs of providing the services and to avoid significant surpluses. In case of surpluses the money shall be assigned to the EU budget. __________________ 1a C(2013) 6287 final.'
2015/01/20
Committee: CONT
Amendment 76 #

2014/0180(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012
Article 208 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
(14a) In paragraph 1 of Article 208, the following subparagraph is added: "Union bodies that are fully self– financed, to which this Regulation does not apply, shall establish for the sake of consistency similar rules where appropriate. Furthermore, it is necessary to ensure that the fees are set at an appropriate level to cover the costs of providing the services and to avoid significant surpluses. In case of surpluses the money shall be assigned to the budget."
2015/01/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 10 #

2013/2200(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Court of Auditors to inform the discharge authority about its policy on secondments of experts from national supreme audit institutions to the Court of Auditors and vice versa; calls on the Court of Auditors to provide more information in this respect in its next Annual Activity Report;
2014/02/25
Committee: CONT
Amendment 11 #

2013/2200(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Takes the view that the case in which an Austrian official of the European Court of Auditors was seconded to the Austrian Court of Auditors cannot be reconciled with the basic thinking behind the secondment of EU officials to national institutions;
2014/02/25
Committee: CONT
Amendment 17 #

2013/2200(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Finds the efforts of the Court of Auditors satisfactory with regard to the recent harassment case, the steps taken by the administration including preventive measures introduced and assistance and protection given to complainants that will help avoid situations escalating and will contriRecalls the case of alleged harassment and abuse of power by a former Member of the Court of Auditors which occurred in 2012 and which resulted in a lawsuit filed by three employees of the Court of Auditors against their institution; takes note of the efforts of the Court of Auditors with regard to this harassment case, including preventive measures introduced and assistance and protection given to complainants; encourages the Court of Auditors to review its procedures for dealing with harassment and abutse to maintain the best possiblof power and to further improve the working environment for its staff and its Members in the futurorder to fully guarantee dignity in the workplace;
2014/02/25
Committee: CONT
Amendment 98 #

2013/2196(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 66 b (new)
66b. Notes that the existing ICT infrastructure of Parliament is only partially open-source based and therefore limits Parliaments' use of hardware and software applications; calls for a gradual transition to an open-based ICT infrastructure leading to more cost efficiency and interoperability while allowing for the highest level of security; calls in this respect also for sufficient technical and administrative support that ensures an adequate maintenance;
2014/02/28
Committee: CONT
Amendment 102 #

2013/2196(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 66 f (new)
66f. Calls for an independent external analysis of Parliament's ICT infrastructure in particular with regard to its security standard and level of protection against cyber-attacks;
2014/02/28
Committee: CONT
Amendment 28 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Heading 1
Agricultural and regional policy, subject to political approvalPriority troubleshooting measures in agricultural and regional policy
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 78 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Heading 1 - Subheading 4
Grounds for the political reservation.deleted
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 102 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Heading 1 - Subheading 5
in the field of agriculturedeleted
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 119 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Heading 1 - Subheading 6
in the field of regional policydeleted
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 124 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Observes thatCalls on the Commission does not, on the basis of risk analysis, to conduct enoughmore random sample audits of its own at national audit authorities and final beneficiaries;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 139 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission to demonstrate without delay that the problems identifiedreport on progress in implementing action plans in France and Portugal have been remedied;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 144 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission, in its annual activity reports, to indicate how its own risk analyses have influenced the use of its own audit capacities, which countries were concerned and whether the shortcomings were remedied; calls for more direct auditsacknowledges, however, that an increase in direct audits by the Commission of random samples taken from national granting authorities and final beneficiaries would excessively increase manning requirements in the Commission and be incompatible with its moves to cut back on costs and staffing;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 148 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses that the guidelines for audits by the Commission itself ought to constitute a self-imposed obligation on the Commission; calls on the Commission already to present them as part of the 2013 budget discharge procedure; calls for clear indications, to this end, of the extent to which Member States and programmes which have attracted attention in the past have been subjected to a special audit approach and the extent to which net financial corrections can be accelerated; stresses that this approach should already be adopted in the impending delegated acts (February 2014);deleted
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 155 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on the legislative authority at the first opportunity to limit in time and in financial terms the option of replacing projects affected by errors with new projects before 15 February of year ‘n+1amend the basic legal provisions in such a way that projects affected by errors may only be replaced by the Member State concerned with new projects before 15 February of year ‘n+1 if the error was identified by its management and control authorities;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 156 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Calls on the Court of Auditors to make more use of performance audits to compare expenditure programmes in a number of countries; calls once again for special country reports from the Court for Member States which are particularly prone to error (with federal administrative structures) and which have attracted particular attention (through high error rates);deleted
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 159 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Stresses that it is the responsibility the Court of Auditors under the Treaty to examine the financial management of the Commission and not the individual Member States; calls on the Commission therefore to concentrate on those Member States which are vulnerable or conspicuous in this respect;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 167 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
33. Regards the newly delected Parliament as being in a position to investigate the reservations in the fields of agriculture and regional policy and lift them if appropriate progress is made;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 186 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
40. Respects the Court’s method of taking the random sample with different priority countries and programmes each year for the ‘representative cross-section’; calls, however, in addition, for risk-based and programme-specific country reports;deleted
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 191 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
49. Welcomes the fact that the Court of Auditors decided in 2012 to treat serious procurement errors made by all Union institutions and bodies as quantifiable, as it already did for the Member States and international organisations; notes that the Court of Auditors has not backdated its approach to cover procurement activities by the Union institutions and bodies which took place before 2011;deleted
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 192 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Urges the Court, together with the Commission, to adopt a jointly agreed method of counting errors, given that a divergent approach simply obscures the real impact of an error on the success of a project and hampers any realistic assessment thereof;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 193 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52 a (new)
52a. Refers to the Commission's EU anti- corruption report (COM (2014)0038), which identifies public procurement as being particularly exposed to corruption; endorses, in this connection, calls for higher standards of integrity and improved control mechanisms in a number of Member States;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 197 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
58. Notes that the 2012 accounts record a EUR 1.8 billion financial correction on the 2000-2006 use of cohesion policy funds in Spain, which corresponds to 49 % of the total corrections in 2012; regrets that in accordance with current rules, authorities in Spain were entitled to further funding amounting to EUR 1 390 million;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 204 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63
63. Deplores the fact that the term ‘amounts at risk’ is not defined within the ‘Synthesis of the Commission’s management achievements in 2012’ (Synthesis Report) adopted by the Commission on 5 June 2013 and that such amounts are not calculated on a consistent basis by the various directorates-general; calls on the Commission to develop a joint approach among the directorates-general with regard to establishing amounts at risk;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 225 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72
72. Notes that the lack of reliability of the first-level checks performed by some Member States undermines the credibility of the annual activity reports drafted by the Commission services and the Synthesis Report adopted by the Commission, as they are partially based on the results of the checks performed by the national authorities; reiterates, consequently, its previous demand that the Commission establish reliable and objective annual activity reports;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 233 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 80
80. Expresses its concern about the weaknesses of the Value Added Tax (VAT) systems of the Member States; refers in this connection to the findings of a study1 which estimated losses of VAT revenue in 2011 due to infringements or failure to collect the tax at EUR 193 bn for public finances in the EU Member States; notes that this is equivalent to 18 % of the theoretical VAT revenue; wishes therefore to be informed what measures the Commission has taken to remove existing reservations relating to the national VAT system of the Member States, which may date from as long ago as the 1990s; __________________ 1 Study to quantify and analyse the VAT Gap in the EU-27 Member States – Final Report (TAXUD/2012//EN/316) http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/taxati on/vat/key_documents/reports_published/i ndex_en.htm
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 264 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 128
128. Stresses that this assertion makes it difficult for the budgetary authority to reach objective conclusions as to whether or not to grant the discharge;deleted
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 272 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 129 a (new)
129a. Supports the recommendations and good practices to reduce errors by addressing gold-plating as suggested in the Parliament's study on "Gold-Plating in the EAFRD: To what extent do national rules unnecessarily add to complexity and, as a result, increase the risk of errors?"; notes that there are forms of gold-plating where benefits outweigh the costs and where regulation is justified ('good' gold-plating practices), whereas numerous other practices of gold-plating appear to be disproportionate and costs outweigh the benefits ('bad' gold-plating practices); demands that the latter gold-plating forms be addressed;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 273 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 129 b (new)
129b. Requests in this respect the immediate implementation of the so- called "quick wins" to assess potential costs together with expected policy benefits when introducing ambitious requirements and commitments, to tackle problematic administrative and procedural requirements, as well as to avoid ambiguous and unclear requirements;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 274 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 129 c (new)
129c. Asks also for structural changes leading to long-term solutions such as a permanent knowledge-sharing platform among managing authorities and paying agencies across the Union so that EAFRD specific bodies can learn by examples and best practices when discussing areas of ambiguity as well as overly complex requirements and controls; demands in this respect the accessibility to this platform in all Member States;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 285 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 136
136. For this reason, reserves its position as regards the regularity of transactions and the effectiveness of systems in the common agricultural policy (direct payments and rural development); will lift this reservation only on the basis of a commitment to fully protect the budget of the European Union given by the relevant Commissioners-designate during the parliamentary hearing preceding their appointment as Members of the Commission in 2014 and on condition that convincing plans for doing so are presented;deleted
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 292 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 140
140. Considers it unacceptable that, for years, errors of the same kind continue to be identified, often in the same Member States; calls on the Commission to step up monitoring of national and regional management and control systems in the light of this finding, and to ease monitoring in countries where management and control systems have proved reliable;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 306 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 153
153. Regrets, however, that, under the new ERDF Regulation too,Stresses that Member States may only replace projects affected by errors which were identified in year ‘n’ with new projects, eliminating an essential incentive for the careful use of appropriations; considers that this arrangement should be restricted at the earliest opportunity and fundamentally re-regulated by 2020 at the latest if the error was detected by their own management and control systems; considers that this provides a crucial incentive for optimising Member States' management and control systems;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 312 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 155 a (new)
155a. Calls, in light of the high levels of public procurement errors in cohesion policy and with regard to the Court of Auditor's seminar on EU public procurement in January 2014, for a stronger and immediate implementation of existing rules in this area in the Member States; calls furthermore for a better coordination of public procurement rules at the level of all stakeholders and a simplification and harmonisation of rules and financial corrections;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 315 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 157
157. Reserves its final judgment of this policy sector in the light of the above considerations, particularly for the following reasons: (a) it is not clear that the audit authorities of some Member States take their auditing task seriously and that they make lasting improvements to supervisory and control systems; (b) it is not clear that the Commission, on the basis of an independent audit procedure, is performing more audits of final beneficiaries and granting authorities in year ‘n’ in those Member States which have attracted attention because of shortcomings in administrative and audit systems in year ‘n-1’; (c) it is not clear that the Commission itself audits all operational programmes at least once in the course of a programming period; (d) the time limits in adversarial procedures are too long, and (e) it is uncertain whether the operational application of the term ‘serious deficiencies’ will lead to any improvement; Calls on the newly elected Parliament to raise the issue of the weaknesses in the fields of agricultural and regional policy indicated here at the hearings of the designated members of the new Commission and to demand appropriate pledges in order to improve protection of the EU budget;deleted
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 332 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 158
158. RegardsCalls on the newly elected Parliament as being in a position to investigate the reservations in the fields of agriculture and regional policy and lift them if appropriate progress is madto establish action to remedy the weaknesses detected in the fields of agriculture and regional policy as urgent tasks in the new European Commission's work programme;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 374 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 188
188. Welcomes the performance audits produced by the European Court of Auditors, in particular in its special reports concerning the European Union's aid to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt and Palestine, as they assess whether the management of the Commission accords with the principles of efficiency, effectiveness and economy; suggests, in light of these reports, that the Commission and the Court of Auditors work closely together to further develop both measurable indicators and the methodology of performance audits, regarding Union funded projects with a high political nature, such as those oriented towards strengthening the respect for human rights, the rule of law and democracy, where a decision to continue or discontinue a project does not only depend on actual results in a given time frame;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 390 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 202
202. Strongly deplores the fact that OLAF’s investigation of the accusations has been seriously flawed, according to an analysis by the OLAF Supervisory Committee, and that OLAF refuses to explain matters and is also not being called to account in this respect;deleted
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 393 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 204
204. Calls for complete clarification and for full and prompt cooperation by the Commission with the courts in Belgium and Malta in the Dalli case and for an independent inquiry into the methods used by OLAF in this case; asks all those who consider themselves to have been adversely affected by OLAF's actions to lodge a complaint against OLAF, so that the methods used by OLAF in this case can be examined in court as soon as possible;
2014/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 66 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Recalls that the EU budget is exposed to multiple risks like VAT fraud, smuggling, counterfeiting and corruption stemming mainly from organised crime; calls to set a clear priority to the fight against EU fraud and organised cross- border crime and hence to strengthen the respective EU bodies and agencies involved in prohibiting and fighting these threats and their underlying criminal structures effectively;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 38 #

2013/2132(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Observes that, on the expenditure side, both the number of cases of irregularity reported as fraudulent and their value are low, that they involve already identified forms of irregularity and that over the period 2008 to 2012, fraud accounted for 5% of the cases reported; notes that, as in previous years, cohesion policy was the field in which most of the fraudulent irregularity – 50% of all cases and 63% in terms of value – was detected; stresses that only a tiny proportion of the cases of irregularity reported as fraudulent related to corruption but that the incidence of such cases is rising; highlights with concern the trend towards simpler forms of fraud, probably reflecting the phenomenon of beneficiaries who would not normally break the law engaging in attempted fraud because of the economic crisis; believes that this trendbelieves that any trend which could be associated with the financial crisis should be monitored and studied in the years ahead;
2014/02/25
Committee: CONT
Amendment 60 #

2013/2132(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Takes note of the Supervisory Committee's Opinion 1/2014 on OLAF Investigation Policy Priorities (IPP) and endorses its recommendations, especially with regard to establishing guidelines on the application of financial indicators as a proportionality criterion which would give the unit responsible for case selection a clearer guidance in this respect; expects, furthermore, that future evolution in the IPPs will involve regular dialogue between the Director General of OLAF and the Directors General whose policy areas are covered by the IPPs and the financial indicators therein;
2014/02/25
Committee: CONT
Amendment 61 #

2013/2132(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Takes note of the Supervisory Committee's remarks as regards OLAF's "de minimis" policy; recalls that the "de minimis" policy is not the only criterion for case selection and that its objective is to ensure that OLAF concentrates its efforts and resources on more serious and complex cases and that human resources are allocated in order to maximise the recovery of the amounts unduly spent from the EU budget; calls on the Director General to take the Supervisory Committee's views into consideration when reviewing OLAF's "de minimis" policy; expects to be duly informed about the Director General's decision in this respect;
2014/02/25
Committee: CONT
Amendment 72 #

2013/2132(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Supports the Commission and OLAF on the introduction of an action plan to combat cigarette smuggling and insists that the levels of resources and expertise applied to this area in the past within OLAF should be restored;
2014/02/25
Committee: CONT
Amendment 75 #

2013/2132(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. CAsks to be informed of any developments in the discussions of possible re-negotiation of the existing agreements and calls for an independent study of the agreements with the tobacco industry, with a view to quantifying the impact of illicit tobacco sales on own resources, and to a possible extension of the existing agreements to include manufacturers not currently covered by them, the aim being to make tobacco products more easily traceable from manufacture to distribution;
2014/02/25
Committee: CONT
Amendment 1 #

2013/2053(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates that the choice of the seat of EU agencies is too often made by the Council on the basis of accommodating the interests of certain Member States, rather than being based on objective criteria and financial and practical aspects of working capacity;
2013/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2013/2006(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Takes the view that old industrialised regions in Europe can make a significant contribution to reindustrialisation; points out in this connection that public awareness has shifted away from old industrialised regions and, given the particular challenges, sufficient investment possibilities need to be made available for specific regional development strategies;
2013/06/21
Committee: REGI
Amendment 34 #

2013/0234(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Governing Board of the Joint Undertaking may set up an internal audit capability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes of the Joint Undertaking. The internal auditor will contribute his findings and recommendations as the basis for the establishment of the Annual Activity Report that indicates internal control weaknesses in the management and information systems, recommends counter-measures to tackle these weaknesses and makes reservations if required.
2013/11/13
Committee: CONT
Amendment 11 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) The Commission should annually, and for the first time in September 2013, adopt a communication to the European Parliament, the Council and the Court of Auditors with a view to making public the impact of its preventive and corrective actions as regards the protection of the Union budget; it should in particular disclose in due time all suspensions, interruptions and retentions which aimed to prevent errors and all the amounts (in nominal terms) recovered in the course of the preceding year through financial corrections and recoveries for all management modes at the level of the Union and broken down by Member States; the Commission should demonstrate to the greatestas far as possible extent that the financial corrections adequately compensated for errors made, and that they contributed to lasting improvements of the management and control systems;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 16 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) The Commission should provide in Note 6 on "Financial corrections and recoveries", attached to the accounts of the Union, the relevant data covering all the policies managed by the Commission;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 18 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) As to the policies managed by the multiannual programmes, the Commission 1 2 COM(2011) 376 final. SEC(2011) 787 final. should specify, upon the closure of the programming period, the impact of the recoveries and financial corrections made during that period on the overall error rate; moreover; the Commission should demonstrate that the financial corrections adequately compensated for errors made, and that they contributed to lasting improvements of the management and control systems;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 24 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) requirurge the Member States to communicate to its services the draft eligibility rules in order that it may verify theiro adapt national eligibility rules which are not compatibilityle with the relevant Union rules, and shouldto intensify the controls on the declaration of costs and the effectiveness of the first-level checks;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 27 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) support the management and control authorities of the Member States in identifying the systemic sources of errors and in particular in ensuring compliant implementation of public procurement rules and give guidance to those authorities in their simplification efforts;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 30 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) harmonise the criteria used by its services for making reservations in its annual activity report and the different methodologies used to quantify public procurement errors in the two policy areas agriculture and regcohesional policy;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 31 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) evaluate the progress made in the financial management under the policy groups of the budget of the Union with a view to arriving at a positive statement of assurance and to report about this evaluation by March 2014 in the context of the annual activity reports drafted by the Directors-General and the Synthesis report on the Commission's management achievements for 2013;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 32 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) DG AGRI should align its practices for the suspension/interruption of payments with the best practices of other directorates-general or services as well as put forward proposals for enhanced application and use of suspensions in the policy area of agriculture and rural development;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 33 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) In particularTaking into account the legal framework, DG AGRI should systematically interrupt and suspend the payments when the prime level controls reveal that they are materially affected by error. The payments should be resumed only if sufficient appropriate evidence gathered on the spot proves that the weaknesses have been remedied;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 35 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
DG REGIO
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 36 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
(o) The Commission should also use, as far as possible, net financial corrections to correct serious errors in the current programming period pursuant to Article 99 et seq. of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006*1; in particular net financial corrections should be applied at the closure of the programming period;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 37 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p
(p) In addition, the Commission should defend its initial position not to allow the secondary selection of projects physically completed or fully implemented before the funding application (so-called ‘retrospective projects’) for the funding period 2014-20202;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 38 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q
(q) DG REGIO should fully align its payment practices with the best practices of other directorates-general or services, and continue making direct and full use of the legal instruments provided for by the regulations, especially the interruption of payments followedor whenever necessary by the suspension of operational programmes;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 41 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r
(r) In particular, DG REGIO should systematically interrupt the payments and suspend the programmes when the prime level controls reveal that they are materially affected by error; the payments should be resumed only if there is sufficient and reliable evidence that weaknesses have been remedied;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 42 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – new sub heading after point r
Error rate in centralised management
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 43 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s
(s) By the end of June 2013 the Commission should present a report to the European Parliament onassessing the impact of the simplification measures announced in its Synthesis report for the year 2011 on the error rate in research policyintroduced in 2011;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 44 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t
(t) That report should evaluate the result ofalso assess the improvements announced by the Commission in respect of the ex ante control and the ex post audit strategies and of the improvement in the guidance on the most common errors given to participants in the Seventh Framework Research Programme and to auditors;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 45 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u
(u) In that report, the Commission should explain whether the measures taken to reduce the audit burden, generated by the fact that seven Authorising Officers by Delegation are responsible for the Research budget, are efficienthave been effective and, if not, propose other solutions;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 51 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y
(y) provide Parliament, in time for the 2012 discharge procedure, with an evaluation of the cost of postponing the full application of the Modernised Customs Code (MCC), which would quantify the budgetary consequences of such postponement;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 52 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z
(z) collect reliable data on the customs and VAT gap in the Member States, and report on a regular basis to Parliament in this regard;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 56 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a c
(ac) raise the Member States' and public awareness, in the context of the negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework, of thethat effective revenue collection remains an essential feature of sound management of public finances, including the fact that uncollected revenue aspects and theirhave an impact on the availability of the Union's own resources, the economic situation of the Member States and the internal market;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 60 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Reiterates that Parliament invited the Commission to evaluate objectively and critically the experiences with FEIs in the Cohesion policy for the programming period 2007-2013, to provide a risk assessment considering different FEIs separately, as well as taking into account the risk structure of beneficiaries of the FEIs, and to report annually to Parliament, in time for the respective discharge procedure, on the use of FEIs in Member States, including comparable indicators on the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of FEIs, and also on how the Commission coordinates, ensures consistency and mitigates the risk of overlapping across the policy areas;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 72 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Notices that there are some differences of opinionviews between the Court of Auditors and the Commission with regard to the way in which errors should be calculated, in particular as to whether pre-financing should be included or excluded, as to the handling of quantifiable and non- quantifiable errors, and as to the way in which recoveries and financial corrections should be considered in the error calculationoverall assessment of the financial impact of errors and the corrective capacity of systems; is of the opinion that the differences of opiniont approaches mirror the different roles respectively played by the institutions, namely the role of auditor on the one hand and manager on the other;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 79 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Attributes this development mainly to the increase of the most likely error rate in the area of agriculture, and in particular in the fis concerned in particular about the high leveld of error in the rural development, which rose significantly toere the most likely error rate reported was 7,7 %;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 81 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading after paragraph 27 (new)
Council recommendation
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 83 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Notes that the Council recommends to give discharge to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union for the financial year 2011; notes that the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom have voted against granting discharge to the Commission for the execution of the Union's budget for the financial year 2011; takes notice of these countries' observations: - for the 18th time in succession the Court of Auditors was unable to grant a positive unqualified statement of assurance, - underlining that the credibility of Union spending depends on sound financial management at all levels, orderly accounting and transparent accountability of all relevant actors, - pointing out that 80% of the Union budget is spent under the system of shared management by Member States, - regretting that only four out of seven Member States' audit authorities, assessed by the Court of Auditors, were considered effective, - calling on all Member States to provide full, transparent and accurate data as part of their annual summaries, - encouraging the Commission to continue driving better financial management by all Member States, including strict application of sanctions such as suspensions and interruptions;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 84 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27c. Notes in this context the high number of the Commission's reservations concerning the ERDF/Cohesion Fund management and control systems for the period 2007-2013 amongst others in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom; encourages the Council to draw conclusions from the observations by the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom by conducting a peer review of each of the Member States' financial management and quality of performance;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 94 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
35. Welcomes the fact that the Commission transmits to Parliament the annual summaries submitted by the Member States with an analysis of their content, and calls on the Commission to address to the Member States the necessary recommendations in order to improve the reporting instruments; calls further on the Commission, in conjunction with the Member States, to make sure that annual summaries are not only made available in the language of the Member State, thus increasing transparency and accountability;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 100 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
39. Calls on the Commission to establish in the short term, in cooperation with the Member States, a model for national management declarations which will make them meaningful and comparable; takes thecalls on the Commission to openly provide its opinion on those declarations; takes the See the Commission's Synthesis report, point 3.3, in footnote 9 on page 11 of COM(2012)0281. view that such declarations should, inter alia, certify criteria (such as true and fair 1 accounts, the effectiveness of management and control systems and the legality and regularity of underlying transactions) and specify the scope of assurance reservations and disclaimers; asks the Commission to present proposals for decreasing the burden of controls for those Member States or regions that perform consistently well according to the annual reports of the Court of Auditors and to their own national management declarations; is of the opinion that the Court of Auditors and the Commission should be able to incorporatetake account of the substance of national management declarations in their audit work;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 111 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
40. Is worriedNotes that the total number of reservations included by the Directors- General of the Commission in their annual activity reports increased to 27 in 2011 from 17 in 2010, and that the estimated total financial impact of reservations increased to EUR 1 959 million or 1,5 % of the payments made in 2011(2010: EUR 423 million, corresponding to 0,3. %);
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 115 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
45. Encourages the Commission to make progress in disclosing more precise and reliable data concerning recoveries and financial corrections and to present information reconciling as far as possible the year in which payment is made, the year in which the related error is detected and the year in which recoveries or financial corrections are disclosed in the notes to the accounts*1 ;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 116 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
46. Expects to receive as soon as possiblein March 2013 the report by the Commission on financial corrections at closure 2000-2006 in Rregional policy which shows the impact of the financial corrections made during the programming period and at closure on the overall error rate of the 2000-2006 programming period ;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 118 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
51. Calls on the Commission to issue in time for the respective discharge procedure annual communications to Parliament, the Council and the Court of Auditors listing, by country and programme, financial corrections and recoveries collected, in order to demonstrate its performance in the protection of the Union's budget;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 120 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
52. Notes with concern that the abovementioned note 6 attached to the consolidated accounts covers only financial corrections and recoveries performed at Union level, and that information on withdrawals, recoveries and pending recoveries of structural funds made by the Member States is not disclosed for reliability reasons ‘since doubts remain as to the quality and completeness of data submitted by some Member States and/or for some programmes’; calls on the Commission to make annually public in a communication all the amounts corrected the preceding year through financial corrections and recoveries for all management modes at the level of the Union and by the Member States;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 121 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
53. Is worried that the Commission itself confirms in the said note 6 the assessment made by the Court of Auditors on the lack of reliability of supervisory and control systems of the Member States, and deeply regrets that this could affect the reliability of Commission management representations; calls on the Commission to ensure that data communicated by Member States are complete and fully reliable;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 129 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64
64. Urges the Member States to identify, in coordination with the Commission and in consultation with the Court of Auditors, those unnecessarily complex national rules in order to simplify them;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 144 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73
73. Notes that the Court of Auditors, in its annual report, found that the revenue calculation was free from material error; is concerned however that, as far as traditional own resources (TOR) are concerned, the Court's audit does cannot cover undeclared imports or those that have escaped customs surveillance, and that the annual report does not therefore provide an estimation of losses to the Union budget in that respect;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 146 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76
76. Is deeply concerned by the Court's conclusion that there are continuing weaknesses in national customs supervision and that therefore it cannot be ensured that the TOR recorded are complete and correct; finds it unacceptable that control of customs procedures in the Member States is not functioning properly; recalls that correct operation of customs procedures has direct consequences in terms of the calculation of the value added tax; is deeply worried by the Court's finding, in its Special Report No 13/2011, that the application of customs procedure 42*1 alone accounted in 2009 for extrapolated losses of approximately EUR 2 200 million*2 with regard to the seven Member States which were audited, representing 29 % of the VAT theoretically applicable on the taxable amount of all the imports made under customs procedure 42 in 2009 in those seven EU Member States;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 149 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
78. Underlines that the Court's findings in its Special Report No 13/2011 were corroborated by the conclusions of the fact- finding mission of Parliament's Budgetary Control Committee to the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, which took place on 19 and20 September 2012; notes that Rotterdam, the largest European port, attracts a lot of ships thanks to the simplified Dutch data processing systemimport procedures and fewer import controls in the Netherlands; stresses that simplification of customs procedures should not lead to less effective control systems in European ports and that "simplified procedures" should be effectively controlled by the Member States; notes that reduced controls could translate into major economic advantages for a port, points out, however, that seeking such competitive advantages may seriously harm the financial interests of the Union and its Member States;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 163 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 94
94. Takes note of the Court's approach which for the first time included cross compliance infringements in the calculation of the error rate as ‘cross- compliance obligations are substantive legal requirements that must be met by all recipients of direct aid and are the basic and in many cases the only conditions to be respected in order to justify the payments of full amount of direct payments’*2 ; asks the Court in this context to further explain and justify its changes of methodology and to align its methodology with that of the Commission;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 164 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 96
96. Notes that it is up to the Member States to define "good agricultural and ecological condition" and to which acreage it will be applied; criticises strongly that thereby guarantee payments will be received by beneficiaries who very often can hardly be called farmerse fact that thereby beneficiaries who very often are not farmers will receive direct payments ; considers this to be a wrong allocation of funds which could be saved;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 166 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 98
98. Welcomes the register providing information on beneficiaries of the Common Agricultural Policy payments in the Member States; considers this tool to be an important step towards more transparency in the agricultural sector; recalls nevertheless that, in accordance with the ruling of the European Court of Justice of 9 November 2010 invalidating the legislation as regards natural persons*1 , Commission Regulation (EC) No 259/2008*2 has been modified limiting the obligation to publish information on the beneficiaries of CAP payments to legal persons; expectnotes the Commission to draft a new proposal, taking into consideration the arguments of the Court of Justice while complying with the transparency objective; 1 Joined cases C-92/09 and C-93/09, ECR 2010, p. I-11063. 2 Commission Regulation (EC) No 259/2008 of 18 March 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 as regards the publication of inform's proposal for new transparency rules, adopted on 25 September 2012, to make it obligatory for Member States to disclose data of all beneficiaries including natural persons, except for beneficiaries whose annual aid does not exceed a certain de-minimis threshold, taking into consideration on the beneficiaries of fund deriving from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 76, 19.2008, p. 28).objections made in the Court's judgment, in particular on data protection concerns; Or. en
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 168 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 99
99. Regrets that the EAGF payments are not free from material error in 2011, the most likely error rate being estimated by the Court of Auditors at 2,9 %, and that the control systems audited by the Court in Austria, Finland, Hungary, Italy and Spain were found to be only partially effective in assuring the legality and regularity of payments;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 170 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 102 a (new)
102a. Is concerned that the Commission, in its annual activity report, maintained its reservations concerning the IACS systems in Bulgaria and Portugal due to serious deficiencies; underlines that, given the importance of IACS for the management and control of agricultural expenditure, serious deficiencies in its set- up an operation exposes the Commission to reputational risk even if the financial impact does not exceed the materiality threshold;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 173 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 116
116. Is particularly concerned by the fact that DG AGRI considers that "in general Member States are improving their management and control systems for rural expenditure’*"3 while the audit of the Court shows that 5 of the 6 selectedthe supervisory and control systems assessedin Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Italy and Spain were not effective or only partially effective* 4; is of the opinion that such a big divergence between the assessments of the Commission and the Court of Auditors makes it difficult for the discharge authority to reach objective conclusions; calls therefore on both institutions to establish amake more effective use of the data exchange mechanism in order to provide the discharge authority with coherent and credible data; is convinced of the usefulness of tripartite meetings between the Court, the Commission and 1 2 3 DG AGRI, annual activity report, page 79. 4 The Court's 2011 Annual report, annex 4.2. The Court's 2011 Annual report, 4.18. The Court's 2011 Annual report, 4.18. between the Court, the Commission and representatives from Member States concerned when looking for common analysis;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 175 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 118 a (new)
118a. Calls on the Commission to further improve the quality control of accreditation criteria for paying agencies and certifying bodies;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 177 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 122 a (new)
122a. Calls on the Commission to use all available instruments over the next programming period 2014-2020, as outlined in the Commission proposal (COM (2011)0615), in particular by means of delegated acts and implementing acts, with a view to setting out conditions which the national audit authorities shall fulfil, and to adopting models for the audit strategy, the audit opinion and the annual control report, as well as the methodology for the sampling method;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 179 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 122 b (new)
122b. Takes note that in 2011 the DG REGIO found serious deficiencies in five Member States: France, Austria, Italy, Romania and Czech Republic; notes that, whereas the difficulties in France and Austria have been identified by the national audit authorities themselves, the deficiencies in Italy, Romania and Czech Republic were primarily linked to the architecture of the management and control systems;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 180 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 124 a (new)
124a. Notes the high number of the Commission's reservations concerning the ERDF/Cohesion Fund management and control systems for the period 2007-2013 in the following Member States: Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain and United Kingdom, due to significant issues regarding the effective functioning of management and control systems; is deeply concerned about the reputational risks in Greece, Hungary and Romania;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 183 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 124 b (new)
124b. Notes the Commission's reservations, for the 2000-2006 period, concerning the Cohesion Fund management and control systems in Hungary and Spain, and concerning the ERDF linked to outstanding issues at closure stage in Spain, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Cross-Border programmes, all due to reputational reasons;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 194 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 127
127. Points to the fact that the detection of non-quantifiablequantification of errors could give rise to a difference of opiniontreatment: whereas the Court looks at compliance, according to which rules were either adhered to or not, the Commission takes into consideration the financial impact of an error and financial corrections may vary accordingly;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 204 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 135
135. Calls on the Commission andin consultation with the Court to establish a transparent system which allows, on the one hand, to takeaking into consideration annual financial corrections but also, on the other, financial corrections during the life span of a programming period;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 205 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 136
136. Calls on the Commission to assist Member States in rendering first-level controls and national audit authorities more effective by exchange of best practice and closer cooperation between the Commission, the Court and national authorities (‘tripartite meetings’); furthermore calls on the Commission to certify national audit authorities;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 212 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 137 a (new)
137a. Notes that, in 2011, the Director- General issued reservations in his annual activity report with regard to operational programmes in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and the United Kingdom;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 216 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 151
151. Calls on the Commission to assist Member States in rendering first-level controls and national audit authorities more effective by exchange of best practice and closer cooperation between the Commission, the Court and national authorities (‘tripartite meetings’); welcomes tripartite meetings as an important part in the contradictory process aiming at enhanced cooperation among the parties resulting in a more effective detection and correction of errors, in particular with regard to the European Social Funds; furthermore calls on the Commission to certify national audit authorities;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 223 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 153
153. Is concerned by the difference in the methodologies applied by the Court for the calculation of the error rate for transactions for external relations, aid and enlargement in the general budget on the one hand and for the level of error for payments from the EDFs on the other hand; calls on the Courttakes note that the Court has decided to align its methodology from 2012 onwards in order to provide the Parliament with a uniform picture of the activities in the area of the EU's external action;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 250 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 166
166. Finds it incomprehensible that auditors of beneficiaries submit erroneous certificates on the financial statements; strongly believes that the Commission must focus on verifyinggiving guidance on the professional qualifications of private auditors and providing additional expertise;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 251 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 167
167. Notes the examples given by the Court of Auditors on errors in declarations of personnel and indirect costs; notes that the Horizon 2020 programme couldproposal introduced significant simplifications of the rules for these cost categories; considers that these simplifications are essential if there is to be a significant reduction in the error rate;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 280 #

2012/2167(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas austerity measures triggered by the economic and financial crisis could have a negative impact on error rates when Member States and the Commission downsize their administrations;
2013/02/27
Committee: CONT
Amendment 11 #

2012/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas cities are drivers of innovation and sustainable growth and have an important task in addressing challenges in old-industrialised areas;
2013/03/22
Committee: REGI
Amendment 37 #

2012/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Points out that urban areas play an important role for innovation and sustainable growth and that reconversion efforts cannot be achieved without sufficient investment in this field, since without action on buildings and city transport the EU's targets will not be achieved;
2013/03/22
Committee: REGI
Amendment 40 #

2012/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Believes that cities are central to achieving smart growth; therefore underlines the fact that cities with an old- industrialised base in particular offer an enormous potential, which the EU cannot disregard;
2013/03/22
Committee: REGI
Amendment 43 #

2012/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Highlights the special role cities play in developing regional strategies for industrial areas; calls on the Commission to intensify the dialogue with the cities concerned in order to give cities a higher profile as direct partners for the EU;
2013/03/22
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1 #

2012/2087(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Notes however that around 75 % of the requests based on annual reports as referred to in Article 13 of Commission Regulation (EC) 438/2001 (Article 13 reports) were not followed by financial corrections; calls on the Commission, therefore, to provide information on the reasons for the absence of financial corrections in this context (point 24); notes that the legal basis for the 2007-2013 period requires managing authorities to verify administratively all application for reimbursements by beneficiaries in accordance with Article 13(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1828/2006;
2012/07/13
Committee: CONT
Amendment 2 #

2012/2087(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned about the Commission's different requirements in the 2000-2006 programming period with regard to the implementation of first-level checks as this can potentially result in the non-detection of irregular expenses; asks the Commission to apply a coherent approach to demands for first-level checks and to provide information for the programming periods after 2000-2006 (point 28); notes that the legal basis for the 2007-2013 period requires managing authorities to verify administratively all application for reimbursements by beneficiaries in accordance with Article 13(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1828/20061; __________________ 1 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1828/2006 of 8 December 2006 setting out rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 371, 27.12.2006, p. 1).
2012/07/13
Committee: CONT
Amendment 6 #

2012/2087(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Is furthermore concerned about the Court of Auditor's' finding that Commission's follow-up audits aiming to scrutinise the reliability of Member States‘ statements required further corrective actions by the Member States in 78 % of cases (point 45); is therefore worried that the Commission sometimes relied on potentially unreliable information by not sufficiently questioning information submitted by Member States (for example point 57, boxes 9 and 12) and that the Commission did not adequately scrutinise the reliability of the information; points out that the lack of reliability of Member States’ statements requires further audit resources by the Commission; acknowledges also the need to balance appropriately cost and benefits of such follow-up audits (point 46);
2012/07/13
Committee: CONT
Amendment 8 #

2012/2087(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Reminds the Commission that the error rate in the policy area Cohesion has increased in the Court of Auditor's' Annual Report 2010, which reverses the positive trend observed in previous years; and is contrary to an accelerated reduction of error rates, as called for by Parliament in the context of the 2008 discharge1; __________________ 1 See par. 4 of the resolution of 5 May 2010 with observations forming an integral part of its Decisions on discharge in respect of the implementation of the EU General Budget for the financial year 2008, Section III - Commission and executive agencies (OJ L 252, 25.9.2010, p. 39).
2012/07/13
Committee: CONT
Amendment 9 #

2012/2087(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Reiterates the importance of the supervisory role the Commission exercises in order to be able to bear the ultimate responsibility for the implementation of the budget including the areas of shared management; recalls the action plan to strengthen the Commission's supervisory role under shared management of structural actions and the improved legal framework for the 2007-2013 programming period which aimed at reducing the level of error in structural actions and thus to protect the EU budget; notes, however, that the action plan of 2008 came only into force aftert the end of the programming period 2000- 2006 and could therefore cover the closure process of that period only; calls on the Commission therefore to fully enforce measures as stated in the action plan for the 2007-2013 programming period and beyond; expects in this context from the Commission a considerable and steady decrease in error rates, in particular of programmes that are expected to have the highest error rates;
2012/07/13
Committee: CONT
Amendment 12 #

2012/2087(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that improving the Commission's supervisory role is an ongoing process that can never be considered ‘implemented’; underlines in this context the Court of Auditor's' remark that although management and control systems were effective at a certain time this does not necessarily mean that they continue to be effective, as systems, personnel and entities in charge of management of structural actions may change; calls on the Commission to endorse fully the Court of Auditor's' recommendations; considers enhancements of the action plan to be necessary if the expectations with regard to the improvement of the Commission's financial management are not met;
2012/07/13
Committee: CONT
Amendment 14 #

2012/2087(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Is convinced that the Commission should continue to aim at implementing the single audit principle; emphasises that it is of utmost importance to ensure the quality of the work of audit authorities in the current and upcoming periods; notes that - provided that the audit authorities produce reliable results - the EU budget could be adequately protected even if high error rates are present as the Commission could apply financial corrections to counter those error rates; reiterates, however, the fact that in such cases the national taxpayer has to pay twice which is why preventing errors from happening is always more efficient than correcting it later on, for both the Commission and the Member States concerned; stresses in this context specifically indent 2 of the Court of Auditor's' recommendation 1 and urges the Commission to implement this recommendation;
2012/07/13
Committee: CONT
Amendment 17 #

2012/2087(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to finalise the closure of the 2000-2006 programming period duly taking into account the Court of Auditor's' observations and to report to Parliament on how the Commission will ensure legality and regularity in the process;
2012/07/13
Committee: CONT
Amendment 18 #

2012/2087(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission, furthermore, to take into account the lessons learned from the Court of Auditor's report and to monitor the implementation of structural actions for the 2007-2013 period and to bear in mind the Court of Auditor's' observations in the discussions on the future structural actions for the period 2014-2020;
2012/07/13
Committee: CONT
Amendment 2 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 3 July 2013 on the Integrated Internal Control Framework (2012/2291(INI))
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 17 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that traditionally, the Court has fulfilled its mission mainly by carrying out financial, compliance and performance audits and independent evaluations of EU financial management and reporting, as well as providing advice on how such management and reporting could be improved upon to facilitate the EU public accountability process in terms of financial management, financial reporting, public scrutiny and reform;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 21 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Is of the opinion that the Court should remain committed to independence, integrity, impartiality and professionalism, while building strong working relationships with its partners, namely the European Parliament, and including its responsible committee, but also consulting the specialised committees, in the accountability process of the EU institutions;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 24 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that Parliament and its elected Members should be particularly rigorous when examining the implementation of the EU budget and that the Court should remain committed to assisting Parliament and the Council in overseeing and contributing to the improvement of EU financial management, and in protecting the financial interests of citizensthe Union from programming stages through to the closing of accounts;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 26 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets that the Court of Auditors was – for the eighteenth time in a row – unable to grant a positive statement of assurance (DAS4 ) regarding the legality and regularity of payments; regrets, furthermore, in this context that after such an enormous and repetitive cycle and following the many efforts made, there has not been any change in this regard; highlights the fact that an error rate as such does not provide a comprehensive overview of the effectiveness of Union policies; __________________ 4 Abbreviation of the French term ‘Déclaration d'assurance’.
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 29 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that the Commission and Court differ in their methodology regarding the evaluation of a process as erroneous and the weight to be attached to this degree of error; points out that the error rates detected by the Court are higher as a result of its changed methodology, while the material threshold remains at 2%; regards this as an additional obstacle to the Commission attaining a positive statement of assurance;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 31 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that Parliament has underlined the position of the Court of Auditors and the Commission in highlighting the fact that the single audit model does not work effectively; is of the opinion that under the current framework, the control costs borne by either the Court, the Member States or the Commissionthe control costs on all levels, including of the Court itself, should be made availabletransparent;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 33 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Deplores the fact that the commitment and efforts demonstrated by the Commission to reach a fully positive DAS have not yet provided resultsfully succeeded; points out in particular that, in its 20112 statement of assurance report, the Court again concluded that overall payments were materially affected by error and that the supervisory and control systems in place were, in general, only partially effective;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 38 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that the DAS is an annual indicator of a multiannual spending scheme, which makes it difficult to capture the cyclical nature and effect of multiannual arrangements, and therefore the real impact and effectiveness of the management and control systems can only be measured at the end of the spending period; underlines in this respect that financial corrections and recoveries are an important tool to protect the financial interests of the Union and to correct errors; considers, therefore, that the Court should be able to present to the discharge authority a summary report on the final performance of a programming period;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 43 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Is therefore of the opinion that the current DAS framework adds limited value and that an independent DAS could be made on a cyclical basis and/or be del; underlines in this respect the importance of the report on the Integrated in part to the Commission, which holds power with respectInternal Control Framework (2012/2291(INI)) to recontrols-monitoring devices based on discovery sampling, such as the DAS; notes that the Commission already carries out ‘mini DAS’ exercises which follow the methodology of the Court in detailsider the concept of the DAS; encourages the Court to focus more resources on a multiannual consideration and on performance and output based audits;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 46 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Points out that this would free up resources to allow the Court' to prioritise its efforts in favour of a much more robust, efficient and effective role in assessing the systemic risk involved for the EU in adopting macro- and micro- financial and prudential policies and activities, focusing on the effectiveness of the EU public and private sector financial architecture, taking into account the spill- over effects of the associated systemic risks; notes that this would allow the Court to signal an economic and financial crisis;deleted
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 55 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Acknowledges the historic, constructive role of the DAS exercise that focuses on the concepts of legality and regularity as being useful indices of good financial practices on the part of the EU; underlines, however, that at this point, and in the future, the Court should devote more resources to the examination of whether economy, effectiveness and efficiency have been achieved in the use of the public funds entrusted to the Commission;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 64 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the fact that, since 2009, the Court has focused considerable efforts on developing its products and services as well as its annual report; believes, however, that greater effort should be made and more resources used to improve quality further, primarily with respect to the Court's performance audit work, which provides information on the EU budget results; considers that the Court should build upon the DAS model to determine whether results have been achieved and to explain how they have been achieved, so that lessons can be learned and applied in other contexts;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 70 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. RecommendWelcomes, moreover, that the Court intervenes in allprioritised legislative proposals put forward by the Commission, providing advice during the conception period as to the financial and other risks involved, and also assisting the Commission to develop a new culture of performance, defining in their legislative proposals and in their management procedures a number of targets and key performance indicators which meet the requirements of the Court of Audi; invites the Court to contribute to programme objectives and key performance indicators in terms of relevance, comparability and reliability in a constructive debate with the EU institutions;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 75 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – introductory part
16. Insists, therefore, that the Court's mandate, as set out under the Treaty, be fulfilled by means of the following priority actions, listed in order of importance and level of staff resources involved:
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 76 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Invites the Court to come forward with an estimation of additional resources needed to fulfil these tasks;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 80 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that the Court undertakes the planning of its work programme on a multiannual and annual basis; notes that the multiannual plan allows for the Court's strategy to be defined and updated, and the annual plan sets out the specific tasks to be undertaken during the year in question; welcomes the fact that every year the Court presents the annual work programme to the Committee on Budgetary Controlresponsible committee, listing the priority audit tasks and the resources allocated for their implementing;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 83 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Is of the opinion that while the Treaty of Lisbon re-affirmed the legal framework and independence of the Court in promoting public accountability, thereby tasking it with the important role of holding the Commission to account; notes that Parliament and the Council should also play an influential role in the definition of the Court’s multiannual strategy planexpresses its satisfaction at the current level of cooperation with the Court and urges it also to discuss with the European Parliament its multiannual strategy prior to the adoption thereof;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 88 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Notes, furthermore, that the added value of the Court is directly linked to the use made of its work by Parliament and other stakeholders in the accountability process; insists, therefore, that the Court's annual work programme be aligned with the political priorities of the legislators and presented, in this connection, to Parliament's special committees;deleted
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 114 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Regrets that even if the Court is to be a permanent Mafter the ECA nominated a member of the ESM audit board, the annual audit report of the board will be made available neither to Parliament nor to the general public; believes that broad reflection on the EU's public accountability and the audit structure of the Union as a whole, which includes the instruments for financial assistance, is unavoidable; believes that the Court should play a central role in such discussion;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 120 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Supports the adaptation of the Court's governance structure, in particular regarding the selection and composition of high-level management, as a precondition to enhance its core mandate, and to seek a macro-prudential diagnostic role that renders the institution a stronger public independent systemic risk evaluation agencentity, evolving from an almost exclusive auditing and accounting agency into a broader accountability body;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 121 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Deplores the fact that some appointments have given rise to differences of opinion between Parliament and the Council; stresses that the Council’s decision to appoint Members of the Court of Auditors despite Parliament having previously given an unfavourable opinion is unacceptable; calls for the European Parliament, under the next amendment to the EU Treat, to be made responsible for the selection of ECA members on a proposal from the Council; takes the view that such a procedure would enhance the independence of ECA members vis-à-vis the Member States;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 143 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 – point a
(a) a reasonable amount of time for consideration must be made available to Parliament so as to allow for candidates to be heard by the Committee on Budgetary Controlresponsible committee and to allow for a committee vote at a meeting afterfollowing the hearing;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 144 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 – point c
(c) in the Committee on Budgetary Control, hearings will be public and the discussions will be relayed via video. At public hearings, discussion will be kept to a minimum, so as to prevent candidates from being subjected to to personal criticism in public;deleted
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 165 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 – point e a (new)
(ea) in view of the candidates' responses to the committee's questionnaire posed in advance of the hearing;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 169 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 – point g
(g) finally, further to its assessment of individual merit and good character, Parliament will ensure that a balance is maintained in thefavours a balanced composition of the Court as a whole in terms of gender representation among its Members;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 170 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 – point d
(d) pass on any information concerning nominations which it has received from Member States on the understanding that if it were to withhold information, Parliament would be obliged to conduct its own inquiries, thereby leading to inevitable delays in the nomination procedure;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 171 #

2012/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 – point f
(f) avoid withdrawing and submitting new nominations which take into account new proposals made by Member States which are motivated exclusively by domestic political criteria;
2013/11/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 3 #

2012/2017(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that decommissioning will be an increasingly important issue in the coming years because one third of the 143 reactors operating in 14 Member States will need to be shut down by 2025, and, at the same time, calls on the Member States to take the precautions necessary to secure the financing that will be required;
2012/05/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 5 #

2012/2017(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on its Committee on Budgets and on the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy to take the findings of this report and of Parliament’s above- mentioned resolution into consideration when negotiating the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) starting in 2014;
2012/05/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 50 #

2012/2017(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Reiterates its call to the Commission to draw up and submit to Parliament an annual report on the use of the financial resources earmarked for the decommissioning of nuclear power plants;
2012/05/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 91 #

2012/2017(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Finds it unacceptable that, more than ten years after the start of the decommissioning funding, none of the three nuclear power plants concerned areis in an irreversible operation condition and therefore demands that they be irreversibly dismantled;
2012/05/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 97 #

2012/2017(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Regrets that thise current situation could be used as political leverage by the Member State to obtain additional funding;
2012/05/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 170 #

2012/2017(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
57. Calls on the Commission to draw up a report on the decommissioning processes in the three countries but also on experiences with the decommissioning of the nuclear power plant in Greifswald, with a view to establishing technical and organisational best practice, thereby creating a reference base for future decommissioning projects;
2012/05/09
Committee: CONT
Amendment 176 #

2012/2017(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Welcomes the principle of ex-ante conditionality in the proposal for a Council Regulation on Union support for the nuclear decommissioning assistance programmes in Bulgaria, Lithuania and Slovakia, as outlined in Article 4; calls on the Commission to provide an estimate of the budget, as outlined in Article 3 of the proposed regulation, and to inform Parliament whether the proposal provides for realistic and sufficient funding with a view to achieving the general objective of the regulation, namely to assist the three Member States to reach an irreversible state within the decommissioning process;
2012/12/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 185 #

2012/2017(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Calls on the Government of Lithuania to establish an independent Project Management Team for projects B1 and B2/3/4; notes that an independent management of projects implemented by the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant should also be established as proposed by the Lithuanian National Audit Office;
2012/12/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 189 #

2012/2017(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Calls on the Commission to cooperate with the governments of Bulgaria, Lithuania and Slovakia and to maximise progress in the decommissioning of nuclear power stations by making available sufficient funding by 2017 or where appropriate 2020; further calls on the Commission to set ambitious implementation targets and monitor progress towards these targets; takes the view that penalties must be applicable for failure to meet these targets; calls for an annual report to be submitted to Parliament on the progress made;
2012/12/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 192 #

2012/2017(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56 a (new)
56a. Calls on the Commission to play an active role in helping to establish a joint EBRD-Lithuania Committee with a view to facilitating information exchange as foreseen in the Framework Agreement; further calls on the Commission to monitor the process and to regularly inform Parliament;
2012/12/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 193 #

2012/2017(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56 b (new)
56b. Calls on the Commission to put forward proposals with a view to seek a settlement by international mediation on the ongoing technical and commercial disputes between the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant and the main contractor for the two projects; notes that any additional Union's financial assistance should be suspended until a settlement of the dispute is found;
2012/12/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 8 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises the persistent economic and budgetary constraints at national level, as well as the need for fiscal consolidation; points out, however, that savings in the Member States' contributions from their national budgets have been able to make only an inadequate contribution towards consolidation, and reiterates, however, its conviction that the EU budget represents a common and effective instrument of investment and solidarity, which is needed particularly at the present time to trigger economic growth, competitiveness and job creation in the 27 Member States; stresses that, despite its limited size that does not exceed 2% of total public spending in the Union, the EU budget has had a real economic impact and successfully complemented so far Member States’ recovery policies;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 16 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Intends, therefore, to strongly defend an adequate level of resources for next year’s budget, as defined in the Draft Budget, and to oppose any attempt to cut down the resources especially for policies delivering growth and employment; believes that the EU budget, which cannot run a deficit, should not be the victim of unsuccessful economic policies at national level; notes that in 2012 several Member States are increasing the size of their national budgets and in any case the fiscal consolidation argument is unfounded;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 53 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Takes note of the rationale adopted by the Commission when proposing reductions as compared to the Financial programming, which has led, in the view of the Commission, to the identification of potential savings within under- implemented lines of –among others- FP7, TEN-T, Marco Polo, Progress, Statistical programme, Customs and Fiscalis; points out that all these programmes are priorities for the European Parliament and adequate resources must be made available for them; is determined to carefully analyse the performance under each of these programmes in order to check the appropriateness of the proposed cuts and exclude negative impacts on the programmes concerned;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 69 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Regrets that appropriations for the PROGRESS programme have been reduced by EUR 5,3 million compared to the Financial programming and practically brought back to the 2012 levels, despite the good performance of this programme so far; deplores that not even in the last year of the current MFF the Commission has seized the opportunity to reinstate to this programme the EUR 60 million redeployed in favour of the Progress Microfinance Facility, to what it had committed in 2010; points out that the European Parliament has highlighted the key role played by social programmes in achieving the social and employment targets of the Europe 2020 Strategy in various resolutions and has expressed its view that these should be treated as a political priority and receive corresponding funding;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2012/2009(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Takes note that, although the reduction of fishing overcapacity has been a recurrent theme in previous reforms of the CFP and has been addressed in the Court's Special Reports No 3/1993 and No 7/2007, the expensive measures taken to date to reduce fishing overcapacity by adapting the fishing fleet to fishing resources have been unsuccessfulcan be questioned;
2012/06/11
Committee: CONT
Amendment 3 #

2012/2009(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Criticises the Commission for not having effectively defined or quantified ‘Is concerned that many Member States have not fully complied with their obligations to report on their efforts to achieve a sustainable balance between fishing capacity and fishing opportunities, and have not sufficiently made use of the existing guidelines for an improved analysis of the balance between fishing overcapacity’ in a way that would allow for alignment of and fishing opportunities1; __________________ 1 DG Mare, 2008. Guidelines for an improved analysis of the balance between fishing capacity toand fishing opportunities;. The use of indicators for reporting according to Article 14 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, March 2008.
2012/06/11
Committee: CONT
Amendment 6 #

2012/2009(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Is concerned, furthermore, that fleet capacity ceilings, as a measure to restrict the size of the fishing fleet, have become irrelevant as the actual fleet size is well under the ceilings and could be even 200 000 tonnes bigger, while still complying with the rules;
2012/06/11
Committee: CONT
Amendment 9 #

2012/2009(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that it is for all responsible actors in the Member States - notably the fishermen themselves - to adequately define how to measure ‘capacity’ and ‘overcapacity’; nNotes that the CFP measures vessel capacity in terms of power (kilowatt) and size (gross tonnage) and that, however, these measures do not take into account technological progress in fishing methods, which complicates setting appropriate targets for its reduction; notes that for reasons of coherence the Commission wants to maintain these static parameters until the end of 2015;
2012/06/11
Committee: CONT
Amendment 25 #

2012/2009(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Considers, moreover, that in the light of the Court's criticism it becomes clear that the EFF and CFP provis insufficient and dide no value added, further disruptt lead to an adaptation of the fishing industryfleet in Europe and should therefore be discontinued in order to avoid further waste of taxpayers‘ moneyto fishing resources; in this respect, welcomes the new European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) as part of the EU's multi-annual financial framework for 2014-2020;
2012/06/11
Committee: CONT
Amendment 58 #

2011/2245(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) ensure that the EED plays a role which complements and does not curtail the activities of existing funding instruments; emphasizes that the setting up of a European Endowment for Democracy must not lead to overlapping and duplication with existing instruments, particularly the EIDHR; where appropriate, the EED should launch projects which can later be continued by the EIDHR, creating an interface with the EIDHR so as to ensure coherence and sustainability in the longer term;
2011/12/20
Committee: AFET
Amendment 67 #

2011/2245(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) enable the EED to act in the early stages of transition, to kick-start projects which thus far could not be supported by the EU owing to bureaucratic restrictidue to procedural reasons; and model the EED in such a way that it is less risk-averse; regrets however that the community framework could not be used for such projects; highlights the importance of the community method and calls on the Commission to examine how EU instruments could be reformed and changed, so that they in the future also allow for swift and rapid response mechanisms;
2011/12/20
Committee: AFET
Amendment 89 #

2011/2245(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) maintainensure that the EU have political influence in accordance with its' budgetary contribution; establish a transparent and inclusive governance structure, providing a balanced mix between representatives from the Member States and EU institutions, including Parliament, and independent experts and practitioners; strike a clear balance between the autonomy and independence of the EED and its accountability to its funders;
2011/12/20
Committee: AFET
Amendment 102 #

2011/2245(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) structure the EED as an administratively flexible and efficient Brussels-based structure, with straightforward grant-award mechanisms administered by staff trained in application of the Financial Regulation applicable to the EU budget; applicants should not be required to undergo cumbersome tendering procedures; co- financing by beneficiaries should not be a prerequisite for funding;
2011/12/20
Committee: AFET
Amendment 108 #

2011/2245(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) guarantee that the EU's contribution to the EED budget is delivered in full conformity with EU financial rules, whilst reaffirming the right of the budgetary authority to monitor and scrutinise the way this funding is used by appropriately trained staff, and ensure transparency of the allocation of EU funds; underlines the right of the budgetary authority to monitor, scrutinise, and grant discharge on the implementation of EU funds; recalls the Commission's responsibility to implement and supervise EU funds in accordance with financial regulation rules;
2011/12/20
Committee: AFET
Amendment 122 #

2011/2245(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
(n) increase participation of the European Parliament in the governing board of this instrument, so as to guarantee proper influence in line with the Parliament's responsibility as one arm of the EU's budgetary authority; ensure that Parliament is involved and consulted throughout the entire process of the creation, setting-up and running of the EED, inter alia through the inclusion of a number of MEPs on its Board of Governors and its Executive Committee, in order to guarantee political balance and to enable Parliament to provide its input into defining the political and strategic guidelines underpinning the endowment's activities in a meaningful and systematic manner;
2011/12/20
Committee: AFET
Amendment 1 #

2011/2226(DEC)

Proposal for a decision 1
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to the Joint Statement and Common Approach adopted (in June 2012) by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, resulting from the work of the Inter Institutional Working Group on decentralised agencies, and in particular the sections on governance, operations, programming, accountability and transparency;
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 2 #

2011/2226(DEC)

Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
1. ...Grants the Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority's budget for the financial year 2010;
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 42 #

2011/2226(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that, while a dialogue with industry on product assessment methodologies is legitimate and necessary, this dialogue should not undermine the independence of the Authority nor the integrity of risk assessment procedures; asknotes therefore the Authority to consider as a conflict of interest the current or recentanalysis carried out by the Authority of past participation of its Management Board, panel and working group members or staff in ILSI or other activities such as taskforces, scientific committees or chairs for conferand looks forward to measures on conflict of interest arising from the Common Approach agreed by the European Parliament, the Council and European Commission, which will provide a standard according to which all agencies can act;
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 55 #

2011/2226(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the fact that the Authority has adopted a new definition of conflicts of interests, based on the OECD definition, but warns that furtherlooks forward to receiving reports on improvlements are necessary to strengthen the Authority's policy on independence; stresses in particular that the criteria that define a conflict of interests should be clarified and widened, and includeation, and notes that annual and specific declaration of interest forms now have to be completed by scientific experts and others, covering economic interests, employment, membership of specific bodies, consultancy or advisory work, research funding, and intellectual property for both current and recent past activities;
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 67 #

2011/2226(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
35. Notes from its AAR that aWelcomes the June 2012 update given to the European Parliament by EFSA on the review of its efficiency, led by external consultants, beganstarting in 2010 with the launch of the e3 programme; acknowledges that the inception phase of the programme concerned the establishment of the programme portfolio, structure and governance in preparation for the structural reorganisation that would bewhich was then implemented in 2011; invites the Authority to inform the discharge authority of the conclusions drawn by the review and of the measures it has adopted and implemented to address themlooks forward to future updates particularly regarding multi-annual planning, efficiency indicators and scorecard, and staff development policies;
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 1 #

2011/2220(DEC)

Proposal for a decision 1
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to the Joint Statement and Common Approach adopted (in June 2012) by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, resulting from the work of the Inter Institutional Working Group on decentralised agencies, and in particular the sections on governance, operations, programming, accountability and transparency,
2012/09/12
Committee: CONT
Amendment 2 #

2011/2220(DEC)

Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
1. ...Grants the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency's budget for the financial year 2010;
2012/09/12
Committee: CONT
Amendment 33 #

2011/2220(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. ENotes that 80% of the Agency's budget derives from fees on services requested by the pharmaceutical sector and notes that the speed of these payments is variable and out of the Agency's control, nevertheless establishes from the Agency's Report on budgetary and financial management that in 2010, there was a cancellation rate of 4,35% of final appropriations totalling EUR 9 074 296,49 were cancelled compared with EUR 7 693 276,58 in 2009; notes the Agency's reply that the level of cancelled expenditure appropriations is a result of stringent monitoring of actual revenue and adjustments to expenditure; urgalso notes the Agency to take immediate's action to reduce thimprove fee lrevel of cancelled appropriations and to adopt an Action Plan with concrete measures - including aimed at a stricter estimation of the fee income and the period to be received - and deadlines to address this persistent problem by 30 June 2012nue forecasting and thereby reduce the level of cancelled appropriations in the future;
2012/09/12
Committee: CONT
Amendment 70 #

2011/2220(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
34. Is nevertheless concerned byNotes that the Agency's approach vis- à-vis the scrutiny of declarations of interest, which is primarily based on trust rather than on verification; is notably concerned by the fact that the comparison of the experts' declaration of interest published by the relevant national agencies and by the Agency reveals significant discrepancies in some cases; has been strengthened to include ex-post cross checks on their correctness, and also a breach-of-trust procedure, and furtherefmore calls on the Agency to establish a genuine mechanism enabling proper scrutiny of the declarations of interest received by the Agency and to inform the discharge authority on this matter by 30 June 2012looks forward to receiving information about the implementation of these new aspects;
2012/09/12
Committee: CONT
Amendment 1 #

2011/2217(DEC)

Proposal for a decision 1
Citation 12 a (new)
- having regard to the Joint Statement and Common Approach adopted (in June 2012) by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, resulting from the work of the Inter Institutional Working Group on decentralised agencies, and in particular the sections on governance, operations, programming, accountability and transparency,
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 3 #

2011/2217(DEC)

Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
1. ...Grants the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency's budget for the financial year 2010;
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 6 #

2011/2217(DEC)

Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
1. ...Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2010;
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 24 #

2011/2217(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that, for five months, from 22 May 2010 to October 2010, the Agency covered its building with a green façcade which cost EUR 294 641 and that the contract was realised by the companies Ramboll, as general contractor, and Green Fortune; is surprised that there has been no public tcarried out by a consortium involving the University of Copenhagen, the company Ramboll, as gender; demands from the Agency's Director details on howal contractor, and the companies were chosen as contractorsy Green Fortune; takes note ofrom the Agency's Director, in her letter of 11 April 2012, that these costs were covered by the budget lines ‘2140 - Fitting-out of premises’ (EUR 180 872) and ‘3323 - Communications’ (EUR 113 769); underlines that the commitment appropriations under budget line 2140 increased from EUR 85 000 to EUR 271 049 against the opinion of reply of 15 June 2012 and acknowledges that the negotiated procedure to select the contractors was in compliance withe Agency's Head of Administration; notes that also in May 2010 the Head of Administration entered into sick leave and since then the position is occupied by an interim Head; notes from the Director's letter of 30 April 2012 that budget line 2140 has been reinforced by a budget transfer of EUR 180 872 from the budget line ‘2100 - Rent’; recalls that in December 2009 the Agency paid the rrticle 1261,b) of the implementing rules of the Financial Regulation; takes note of the Agency's explanation regarding the use of its budget to cover the greent for Q1 2010, thus avoiding reducing the amount to be repaid to the Commission; therefore calls on the Agency to explain the discharge authority why it has extracted EUR 180 872 from the budget line ‘Rent’, while rent is a fixed sum by contract, and to provide information and written evidence on the procedures with regards to the budgetary transfers; expects the Agency to complete all the requested actions by the end of Augustacade project; calls on the Agency to rigorously apply the principle of budget annuality following the Court of Auditors' findings in 2009 and the discharge resolutions of 2009 and 20120;
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 36 #

2011/2217(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets that the Court of Auditors did not consider the level of the Agency's appropriations carried forward and cancelled to be sufficiently high to warrant a mention in its report on the annual accounts of the Agency for the financial year 2010;deleted
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 47 #

2011/2217(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls onWelcomes the Agency to make a more explicit link between measures, resources and results's Management Plan System (MPS) which provides for a clear link between measures, resources and results; welcomes especially the fact that the Agency's MPS has been cited as best practice by the European Court of Auditors (in its Special Report No 5/2008), the Internal Audit Service and the European Ombudsman;
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 52 #

2011/2217(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that, fromin June 2010 until April 2011, the Executive Director of the Agency was voted to be a trustee and a member of the International Advisory Board of Earthwatch - an international environmental charity engaging people in scientific field research and education - and was erroneously reported to be a member of the European Advisory Board of Worldwatch Europe; acknowledges that, in accordance with the Executive Director's statement, she stepped down from her positions in Earthwatch in April 2011 following advice from the President of the Court of Auditors in the context of a possible conflict of interests;
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 57 #

2011/2217(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Is seriously concerned that inNotes that in February 2010, whilbefore the Executive Director was directly involved with Earthwatch, training was contracted for 29 staff members of the Agency, including the Executive Director, went for up to 10 days of research on different biodiversity projects in the Caribbean or Mediterranean managed by Earthwatch and that the Agency paid a total of EUR 33 791,28, to the NGO as stated by the Agency's Executive Director, and further notes that the ECA's final report for 2010 contained no findings about conflict of interest in this connection;
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 60 #

2011/2217(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Recognises the benefits of this special training of staff as part of the career development and takes note of the total amount paid for that trainingas a means to advance the Agency's biodiversity work in 2010/11 in the areas of climate change, invasive species effects and critically endangered species, takes note of the total amount paid for that training using normal training budget and the fact that it obviated the need for outside consultancy fees in the specialist areas;
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 63 #

2011/2217(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Is surprisedNotes the Agency's assurance that the Worldwatch Institute Europe founded on 5in November 2010 indicatregistered as its address that of the Agency and used its premises as its own without any rent to the Agency, thus using premises paid by the EU budget; regrets that the Director's letter of 30 April 2012 refers only to Worldwatch Institute US based and not to the Worldwatch Institute Europe which used the Agency's premises without any rent;; without the Agency's consent, takes further note that the executive director of Worldwatch Institute Europe was an Agency's guest scientist; calls on the Agency to provide the discharge authority with concrete details and documentary evidence on this matter, including the person in the Agency who authorised this, the concrete date when Worldwatch Institute Europe ceased to use the Agency's premises, as well as whether the work performed by the respective guest scientist of the Agency was published under the Worldwatch Institute Europe name or that of the Agency by the end of August 2012ensure absolute clarity in any future guest scientist arrangements;
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 68 #

2011/2217(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Agency, in an effort to promote greater transparency in terms of preventing and combating cWelcomes the fact that the Agency prepared an updated Conflict of iInterests, to adopt immediatel policy and action plan to publish on its website the declarations of interest and, when they are not available,based on the findings and recommendations in the report from the cEurriculum vitae – including at least the educational and work background – for the management staff, the members of the scientific committee, the experts and the members of the Management Board by 30 June 2012; is of the opinion that such measures would allow the discharge authoropean Ombudsman; calls on the Agency to keep the discharge authority informed about the implementation of this policy following itys and the public to observe their qualificationdoption by the Agency's Mand to prevent potential conflict of interestagement Board on 27 June 2012;
2012/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 63 #

2011/2212(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48a. Recalls the earthquake in Haiti and its disastrous consequences; deplores the difficulties noted in combining humanitarian aid and development aid (linking relief, rehabilitation and development); considers that the Commission should limit its humanitarian aid and direct its efforts and funding to rehabilitation and development;
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 64 #

2011/2212(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 b (new)
48b. Deplores the insufficient coordination between the Union delegation and the ECHO representation; supports a reinforced coordination between all Union actors; urges therefore the Commission to ensure better coherence and complementarity between humanitarian aid and development aid both at a policy level and in practice;
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 65 #

2011/2212(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 c (new)
48c. Deplores lack of sustainability of projects and stresses that projects should principally aim at creating employment and sustainable growth which would allow the Haitian State to increase its own revenues in order to depend less on foreign assistance; requests therefore the Commission to provide Parliament with a list of projects which have been carried out during the last 15 years in Haiti with a detailed assessment of their current situation in order to see how sustainable they are since;
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 66 #

2011/2212(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 c (new)
48 c. Points to the lack of visibility of the Union aid in Haiti; takes the view that in order to enhance visibility not only the flag, but also the name of the European Union should appear in PR documents rather than only that of the Commission or of DG ECHO, which are much less identifiable to average Haitian citizens;
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 3 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets that Regional policy was part of an error-prone group, which was the most error prone among the policy areas of Union expenditure, with 49 % of the 243 payments audited by the Court of Auditors affected by error; underlines that this level of error has been decreasing as compared to the error rates detected in the 2000-2006 programming period, and that only part of the errors will have a financial impact; calls on the Commission to achieve a trend that shows a consistent decrease in the error rate;
2012/02/02
Committee: REGI
Amendment 4 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
1. ......Grants the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2010;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 8 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
1. ......Grants the Director of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency's budget for the financial year 2010;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 12 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets the deficiencies in the financial engineering instruments' implementation, namely in respect of the lack of compliance with regulatory requirements in making the contribution from the operational programmes to the funds implementing such instruments, as well as deficient reporting and verification requirements in force; calls on the Member States to comply with their reporting obligations;
2012/02/02
Committee: REGI
Amendment 13 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Proposal for a decision 3
Paragraph 1
1. ......Grants the Director of the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency's budget for the financial year 2010;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 18 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Proposal for a decision 4
Paragraph 1
1. .......Grants the Director of the Executive Agency for Health and Consumers discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency's budget for the financial year 2010;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 23 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Proposal for a decision 5
Paragraph 1
1. .......Grants the Director of the European Research Council Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency's budget for the financial year 2010;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 28 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Proposal for a decision 6
Paragraph 1
1. ......Grants the Director of the Research Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency's budget for the financial year 2010;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 33 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Proposal for a decision 7
Paragraph 1
1. ......Grants the Director of the Trans- European Transport Network Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency's budget for the financial year 2010;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 37 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Proposal for a decision 8
Paragraph 1
1. ......Approves the closure of the accounts of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2010;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 48 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Is worried about this increase because it reverses the positive trend observed in the past few years; calls on the Commission to achieve a trend that shows a consistent decrease in the error rate as demanded in previous discharge reports;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 52 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – introductory part
17. Believes that those observations awere rooted in a deficient legal basis for FEIs; is highly in 2010; is concerned that the rules applicable to FEIs do not set appropriate incentives to make effective and efficient use of FEIs; is also worried that they leave too much room for flexibility for Member States; welcomes, however, recent improvements in developing a legal basis for FEIs; highlights the following most important deficiencies of the legal basis which was at the time a Council Regulation:
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 56 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Is pleased that the recast of Articles 130 and 131 of the Rules of Procedure will make it possible to stipulate the duration of financial instruments; asks the Commission for a summary of the measures which might prevent risks to the EU budget arising from the FEIs;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 57 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – indent 1 a (new)
- providing a risk assessment considering different FEIs separately as well as taking into account the risk structure of the beneficiary of the FEIs;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 58 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – indent 2
– completing the process of gathering information from Member States on issues not yet fully covered, such as the exact number and size of specific funds and relevant indicators on the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of FEIs; developing mechanisms to enforce the reporting obligations by Member States;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 66 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Deplores the fact that the Internal Auditor's overall opinion was not transmitted to Parliament; nNotes the observations made by the Court of Auditors concerning the Internal Auditor's overall opinion; believes that without a substantial revisit addressing the Court of Auditors' concerns, the usefulness of the overall opinion will remain limited;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 67 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Is deeply worried aboutNotes the Court of Auditors' observations with regard to the AARs and the Synthesis Report (Annual Report, points 1.17 - 1.25) and; believes, however, that there are reasons to question the faithful representation of the information presented in the Commission's AARs, the Commission's Synthesis Report and the Internal Auditor's overall opinion; recognises, however, that the calculation of a residual error rate is only one of the methods used by the Commission for estimating the amount at risk; calls on the Commission to provide consistent guidelines to be implemented by all Directorates-General;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 68 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 – introductory part
33. Believes that the Commission should be a best practice model for governance arrangements Notes the Commission's Governance statement adopted on 30 May 2007, which covers the internal functioning of the Commission and explains the public sector; believes, therefore,way it is directed and controlled and the way it relates with its stakeholders; encourages the Commission couldto further improve its corporate governance arrangements in particular by:nd to inform the discharge authority of actions and measures taken;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 69 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 – indent 1
– incorporating those elements of corporate governance required or proposed by Union company law relevant for Union institutions;deleted
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 70 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 – indent 2 – introductory part
– taking measures allowing the President to sign the accounts and to present together with the accounts: i. a description of the risks and uncertainties which could affect the achievement of the policy objectives as well as a statement in which the President, together with the College of Commissioners, accepts responsibility for risk management; ii. a formal Corporate Governance declaration clearly showing which international standards for corporate governance the Commission is adhering to as well as objective and complete explanations if there is a need to depart from the corporate governance code's recommendation (the ‘comply or explain’ principle);deleted
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 72 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 – indent 1
delivering a political declaration in which it accepts its final and overall responsibility for the implementation of the budget, including the part of the budget which is implemented under shared management;eted
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 73 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 – indent 5
– providing in each AAR a complete and reliable explanation of the relationship between the residual risk or the residual error rate and the Court of Auditors' error rate; calls on the Commission, in close cooperation with the Court of Auditors, to explore possibilities to align its methodology of calculating the residual error rate with the Court of Auditors' most likely error rate methodology;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 84 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
37. Welcomes in this context the Commission's analysis of the errors reported by the Court of Auditors for the financial years 2006-2009, which highlights for the first time that four the ERDF and Cohesion Fund three Member States (Spain, Italy, and the UK and Greece) have contributed 59 % to the cumulative quantifiable errors identified during this period and that for the ESF four Member States (Spain, Portugal, the UK and Germany) have contributed 67 8% to the cumulative quantifiable errors identified during this period in the area of Cohesion policy; notes that for ERDF and Cohesion Fund most errors found in Italy came from the regions Calabria, Campania and Puglia and that in Spain a small number of operational programmes in the regions Andalucía, Valencia and Castilla La Manche contributed 75 % to the errors detected in Spain; understands furthermore, that Spain and Italy have also contributed significantly to the error rate for the financial year 2010;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 85 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
40. Recalls its repeated invitations to the Commission to present a proposal for the introduction of mandatory national management declarations (NMDs) issued, made public and duly audited by an independent auditorthe responsible audit authority, as part of the Commission's final and overall responsibility for the implementation of the Union budget; notes that NMDs should contain full information about the use of Union funds;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 91 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
43. Is concerned, however, aboutNotes the Court of Auditors' observations that the Commission has substantially increased the use of pre- financings between 2005 and 2010 (Annual Report, point 1.28) an; is concerned that there is a lack of clearing of pre-financings (Annual Report, point 1.29 and point 86 of Opinion No 6/2010 of the Court of Auditors);
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 93 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
44. Is also concerned about the influence pre- financings have had mainly in the policy areas ‘External aid, Development and Enlargement’ and ‘Research and Internal Policies’; notes ian this context that theincreased use of pre- financings and an overall error rates below 2 % in these two policy areas fell below 2 % also because of the increased use of; notes, furthermore, the Court of Auditor's conclusions that pre-financings whereas the Court of Auditors concludes tha free from material error but interim and final payments remain affected by a material level of error (Annual Report, points 5.35 and 6.48);
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 95 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 – introductory part
46. Believes that it is more efficient to prevent irregularities than to correct undue payments ex-post through recoveries; invites, therefore, the Commission to make it a priority action to reconsider the increased use ofcontrol and audit mechanisms used for pre- financing by:
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 97 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 – indent 1
– informing Parliament about the reasons why the Commission has made an increased use of pre-financings between 2005 and 2010 in direct management;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 99 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 – indent 2
decreasadapting the level of pre-financings in the various programmes to a level absolutelythat will ensure the necessary float for the beneficiary to start the project, while also safeguarding the financial interests of the Union;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 103 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
48. Notes that a high level of outstanding commitments might indicate difficulties experienced by Member States in absorbing the amounts commitallocated;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 117 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
55. Recalls that the revenue of the Union budget consists of different sources such as traditional own resources (custom duties and suga; reiterates that without prejudice to other lrevies), value added tax resources and gross national income (GNI)enue, the budget shall be financed wholly from own resources; notes that, in particular gross national income (GNI) resources accounting for 73 % of total revenue derive from the national budgets of the Member States88 ;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 118 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
56. Is of the opinion that the more severe the financial situation in certain Member States becomes, the more difficult it will be for those Member States to contribute to the Union budget; believes that this puts at risk the revenue of the Union budget stemming from ‘Member States in difficulties’ which might even be prompted to take on additional government debt to finance the Union budget or national co-financing of certain aid schemes;deleted
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 119 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
57. Notes that GNI resources coming from these six 'Member States in difficulties' account for roughly 6 % of total GNI resources for the financial year 201089 ;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 120 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
58. Notes, furthermore, that the co- financing rates for Member States in difficulties were increased for the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), the Structural Funds, the Cohesion Fund and the European Fisheries Fund; believes that this measure increases the risk of errorexpects higher co-financing rates to allow higher investments particularly in Member States in difficulties; emphasizes in this context the Commission's increased control and supervisory responsibility;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 127 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 – indent 2
– to establish appropriate arrangements for accountability and full transparency for the permanent crisis mechanism in line with international audit standards and in close cooperation with the discharge authority,
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 128 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 – indent 4
– to clarify the responsibility and the reporting arrangements and to involveof all actors whose liabilities will be involved in the establishment of the mechanism,
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 150 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73 a (new)
73a. Calls on the Court of Auditors to present error rates for the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Social Fund, energy and transport separately and not on an aggregate basis;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 151 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74
74. Deplores the fact that, year after year, non-respect of public procurement rules account for a large proportion of the errors; sees the wider implications and considers this to be an indication that the functioning of the internal market is at stake; calls on the Commission to pursue the on- going reform of public procurement in close cooperation with the Court of Auditors taking due account of these worrying results and to follow up on infringements rigorously as the Court of Auditors has also identified cases of incorrect transposition of Union Directives into national public procurement law (Annual Report, point 4.27);
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 158 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 80
80. Notes that for 2010 the Commission has made more use of interruptions as DG REGIO has interrupted 49 payment deadlines (see AAR of DG REGIO, page 42-44) and DG EMPL has interrupted 14 payment deadlines (see AAR of DG EMPL, page 50); notes furthermore that the Commission did not suspend any payments either for the ERDF or for the Cohesion Fund in 2010, while suspending six payments of the ESF;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 159 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81
81. Deplores the fact that the error rate in Cohesion, and in particular in Regional Policy, has increased despite the increased use of interruptions and despite the fact that the Commission has identified the Member States and the regions which contribute most to the error rate; views this as an indication that interruptions are not effective in convincing Member States to remedy weaknesses and to correct errors;reminds the Commission of its action plan to strengthen the Commission's supervisory role under shared management of structural actions1; calls on the Commission to analyse the weaknesses in the Member States and regions affected most by high error rates and comply with its supervisory role by enforcing measures as stated in the action plan; __________________ 1 COM(2008)0097.
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 163 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 83
83. Notes that DG REGIO resumed 24 % (12 out of the 49 payments interrupted in 201093 ), of the interrupted payments in December 2010; fears that resuming payments in December aggravates the imbalance of payments throughout the year which increases the risk of error in managing the payments and limits the time for the Court of Auditors to audit those payments; invites strongly the Commission, therefore, to resume payments in January rather than in December as far as possible;deleted
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 165 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84
84. Wishes to highlight the important difference between a financial correction implemented by a Member States which does not result in a net reduction and financial corrections which are implemented by the Commission by means of recovery orders which result in a net reduction; believes that financial corrections implemented by acalls on the Commission to increase Member State have a ‘virtual character’ with little sanctionings' responsibility to implement their control mechanisms more effectively; welcomes the improvements made to Note 6 of the annual accounts of the European Union and invites the Commission to continue to improve the information provided, for example by comparing the financial corrections and recoveries to the corresponding amounts of payments;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 168 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 88 – indent 1
making net reductions the rule rather than the exception and abolishing the possibility to replace ineligible projects by other possiblyabolishing the possibility to declare retrospective projects;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 173 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 88 – indent 4 a (new)
- opening legal actions if Member States persistently do not respect their obligations under Article 258 TFEU;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 177 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 102
102. Recalls that the main risks linked to budget support (risk to effectiveness of the aid as well as risks of fraud and corruption) also do not materialise in the Statement of Assurance audit; invites the Commission to rigorously monitor those risks; considers however sectoral budget support an effective measure for long-term capacity building; calls on the Commission to introduce budget support only under rigorous and well-defined conditions;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 180 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 105 a (new)
105a. Notes that the Heads of Union Delegations, where they are the only EEAS staff in a delegation, may not delegate their powers as authorizing officers, even on a temporary basis for the Union Delegation's administrative expenditure when they are absent; notes furthermore that this could create practical difficulties for business continuity and additional risks in the Union Delegation; asks the Commission therefore to allow on a temporary basis the Head of Union Delegation to delegate its power as authorizing officer;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 181 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 105 b (new)
105b. Calls on the Commission to allow a Deputy Head of Delegation, usually coming from a Member State, where one exists, to deputize for the Head of Delegation in his absence for all matters except the implementation of operational expenditure managed by the Union Delegation, which can only be sub- delegated to Commission staff;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 182 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 106
106. Notes the Court of Auditors' observations presented in example 5.3 of the Annual Report; is highly concerned about the ‘flexible interpretation of eligibility for co-financed actions’ or ‘notional approach’ with United Nations organisations which bears the risk of double financing of the same cost; believes that this also has a reducing effect on the Court of Auditors' error rate; is also deeply worried about the ‘extended eligibility criteria’ applicable under the Financial and Administrative Framework Agreement with the United Nations Agencies (FAFA) and the Framework Partnership Agreements with the Commission's implementing partners which also bear the risk of financing the same cost twice; calls strongly on the Commission to discontinue both practices; expects UN agencies to grant intergovernmental donor organisations similar rights to access internal audit reports as are granted to UN Member States; notes in this context that further progress is needed in order to improve reporting on the use of Union funds by providing information about results rather than actions;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 186 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 106 a (new)
106a. Recalls the earthquake in Haiti and its disastrous consequences; deplores the difficulties noted in combining humanitarian aid and development aid (linking relief, rehabilitation and development); considers that the Commission should limit its humanitarian aid and direct its efforts and funding to rehabilitation and development;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 187 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 106 b (new)
106b. Deplores the insufficient coordination between the Union Delegation and the ECHO representation; supports a reinforced coordination between all Union actors; urges therefore the Commission to ensure better coherence and complementarity between humanitarian aid and development aid both at a policy level and in practice;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 188 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 106 c (new)
106c Deplores the lack of sustainability of projects and stresses that projects should principally aim at creating employment and sustainable growth which would allow the Haitian State to increase its own revenues in order to depend less on foreign assistance; requests therefore the Commission to provide Parliament with a list of projects which have been carried out during the last 15 years in Haiti with a detailed assessment of their current situation in order to see how sustainable they are since;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 189 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 106 d (new)
106d. Points to the lack of visibility of the Union aid in Haiti; takes the view that in order to enhance visibility not only the flag, but also the name of the European Union should appear in PR documents rather than only that of the Commission or of DG ECHO, which are much less identifiable to average Haitian citizens;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 193 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 113
113. Believes that a balance has to be struck between facilitating payments and controlling the eligibility of cost declared; is of the opinion that prevention is better than the cure; calls thereforecalls on the Commission to modify its ex ante control strategy on a risk based approach to address better specific risks of the cost statement and - in the case of a high risk - to extend the ex ante control procedures to checks carried out on the spot;
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 206 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J
J. whereas the Union more than ever needs a strong, independent and efficient external auditorCourt of Auditors fulfils its role as an independent audit body of the European Union in accordance with Article 285 of the TFEU,
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 209 #

2011/2201(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M
M. whereas independent states - not regions - are members of the Union and whereas Member States, even if their structure is federal, bear responsibility to the outside world and the Union,
2012/03/07
Committee: CONT
Amendment 2 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, 'On the protection of the financial interest of the European Union by criminal law and administrative investigations - An integrated policy to safeguards taxpayers' money {COM(2011)393 final},
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 3 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
- having regard to its Written Declaration of 18 May 2010 on the Union's efforts in combating corruption1, with a view to ensure that EU funds are not subject to corruption, __________________ 1 P7_DCL(2010)0002
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 4 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
- A. whereas the EU and the Member States share responsibility for the protection of the EU's financial interests and the fight against fraud, and whereas close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States is essential, (This amendment is a recital.)
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 5 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 b (new)
- B. whereas the Member States have the primary responsibility for implementing some 80% of the European Union budget as well as for the collection of traditional own resources in the form of VAT and customs duties, (This amendment is a recital.)
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 6 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 c (new)
- C. whereas in 2010 the overall financial impact of irregularities detected by control systems amounts to €2193 million, as compared to €1757 million in 2009, (This amendment is a recital.)
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 7 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 d (new)
- D. whereas according to the European Court of Auditors (ECA) the payments underlying the accounts were affected by material error, with an estimated error rate of 3.7% for the EU budget as a whole, whereas the control systems were found to be only partially effective in ensuring the regularity of payments, and whereas the main sources of errors relate to eligibility and public procurement errors, (This amendment is a recital.)
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 8 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 e (new)
- E. whereas in the majority of cases, ECA considers that the Member States' authorities had sufficient information available to have detected and corrected at least some of the errors before payments were made, and whereas ECA considers there is still room for improving Member States' correction mechanisms and audit activities, (This amendment is a recital.)
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 10 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading -1 a (new) - Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. Stresses that global financial crisis, and in particular the eurozone crisis, which the EU is now facing, call for special measures to be put in place in order to ensure adequate protection of EU financial interests in terms of revenue, which are directly linked to the financial interests of the Member States; is of the opinion that a more rigorous implementation of fiscal policy has the potential of leading Europe out of the crisis, in particular by decreasing the size of EU's shadow economy, estimated to be at around one fifth of the official GDP1; __________________ 1 Size and Development of the Shadow Economy of 31 European and 5 other OECD Countries from 2003 to 2011 by Friedrich Schneider, at http://www.econ.jku.at/members/Schneide r/files/publications/2011/ShadEcon31.pdf;
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 11 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading -1 a (new) - Paragraph -1 b (new)
-1b. Emphasises the potential for e- government to increase transparency and combat fraud and corruption thereby safeguarding public funds; underlines that Europe is lagging behind its industrial partners, inter alia due to lack of interoperability of systems1, stresses that, especially in a time of crisis, Europe must step up its efforts in achieving a new generation of e-government which would provide more transparency in public finances; __________________ 1 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions A Digital Agenda for Europe (COM(2010)245).
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 12 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading -1 a (new) - Paragraph -1 c (new)
-1c. Draws attention to the fact that electronic, non-cash transactions are documented and therefore make participating in the shadow economy more difficult and that a strong correlation appears to exist between the proportion of electronic payments in a country and its shadow economy1; encourages the Member States to lower their thresholds for compulsory non-cash payments; __________________ 1 The Shadow Economy in Europe, 2010: Using Electronic Payment Systems to Combat the Shadow Economy / Friedrich Schneider, A.T. Kearney, 2010.
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 13 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading -1 a (new) - Paragraph -1 d (new)
-1d. Stresses the need for reliable statistical data on the size of fraud and corruption, and in particular on the extent of tax and customs duty evasion and of misuse of EU funds by organised crime; deplores the fact that the Commission, has not been in a position to provide such data, despite repeated calls from the Parliament;
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 23 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recalls that proper collection of VAT and customs duties influences directly both the economies of the Member States and the EU budget; underlines that improving the systems of collecting revenue should be the utmost priority for all Member States, and in particular those, who face the biggest difficulties in the current economic climate;
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 24 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Stresses that emphasis should move to more efficient revenue collection; stresses that tax fraud leads to exorbitant losses for the EU budget and the economies of the Member States, thus worsening the debt crisis; reminds that the cost of the existing shadow economy is borne by those citizens whose income is easily documented and traceable i.e. registered employees and pensioners;
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 25 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. VAT losses (This amendment is a new subheading to the heading "Revenue. Own resources")
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 26 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 d (new)
14d. Recalls that, according to a study carried out on behalf of the European Commission1, the estimated average EU VAT gap2 has been found to be at the level of 12%; draws special attention to the fact that this VAT gap has been put at an alarming level of, respectively, 30% and 22%, in Greece and Italy - the countries which are going through the most difficult debt crisis and whose situation threatens the economic stability across the EU-27; __________________ 1 Study to quantify and analyse the VAT gap in the EU-25, carried out by Reckon LLP on behalf of the Commission. 2 The difference between actual VAT receipts and what the Member States should theoretically receive based on their economies.
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 27 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 e (new)
14e. Stresses that besides tax avoidance and losses due to insolvencies, the VAT gap is attributable also to fraud, and that VAT losses, translating into billions of EUR, can only be compensated for via austerity measures touching upon those EU citizens whose income is easily traceable;
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 28 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 f (new)
14f. Points to the fact that since its introduction, the VAT collection model has remained unchanged; stresses that it is outdated, given the many changes to the technological and economic environment that have taken place;
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 29 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 g (new)
14g. Customs duties losses (This amendment is a new subheading to the heading "Revenue. Own resources")
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 30 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 h (new)
14h. Underlines that proceeds from customs duties are an important part of the EU's traditional own resources (TOR) and a source of income to the EU governments, who keep 25% to cover the cost of collection; reiterates that efficient prevention of irregularities and fraud in this field protects the Union's financial interests, and has important consequences for the Internal Market, eliminating the unfair advantage of economic operators who avoid duties over those who comply with their obligations in this respect;
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 31 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 i (new)
14i. Stresses that the correct operation of customs has a direct impact on the calculation of value added tax;
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 32 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 j (new)
14j. In this context reminds that the Court of Auditors, in its Special Report No 13/20111 , found that the application of customs procedure 422 alone accounted in 2009 for extrapolated losses of approximately 2 200 million EUR3 in the seven Member States audited by the Court, representing 29 % of the VAT theoretically applicable on the taxable amount of all the imports made under customs procedure 42 in 2009 in those countries; __________________ 1 ECA Special Report No 13/2011 "Does the control of customs procedure 42 prevent and detect VAT evasion?". 2 Regime used by an importer in order to obtain a VAT exemption when the imported goods will be transported to another Member State and where the VAT is due in the member State of destination. 3 Of which 1 800 million EUR were incurred in the seven selected member States and 400 million in the 21 member States of destination of the imported goods in the sample.
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 33 #

2011/2154(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 k (new)
14k. Recalls that the Court of Auditors found serious deficiencies in the control of simplified customs procedures, which account for 70 % of all customs procedures; points out that they have led to unjustified losses to the Union budget and breaches in the EU's trade policy; stresses that the deficiencies identified consisted, inter alia, in poor quality or poorly documented audits and little use of automated data processing techniques for carrying out checks during the processing of simplified procedures;
2012/03/06
Committee: CONT
Amendment 6 #

2011/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that Europe and its regions need a new, strong CAP that will boost development and improve competitiveness on the international market, will be more market-oriented and will take account of public goods including food security, climate protection, biodiversity conservation, sound water and forest management and sustainable development based on education and knowledge, as well as driving cohesion; and calls for CAP expenditure to be clear and comprehensible to the public;
2011/03/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 50 #

2011/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the potential of regions and rural areas is not confined to the natural resources that enable them to play a social and economic role, given that such areas are first and foremost a place where the food required in order to ensure food security is produced and that they provide key raw materials for industry and renewable energy generation, as well as constituting a source of environmental, ecological, landscape and, tourism assets and non-material assets including traditnd cultural assets; points out, therefore, that the CAP must help to support regionsal and cultural features such as culinary heritage in the form of regional productslocal production and to create and secure jobs in the countryside;
2011/03/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 55 #

2011/2042(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Reminds, that the protection of the financial interests lies, since the entering into force of the Lisbon Treaty, also in the responsibility of the member states; underlines, that the European Court of Auditors' finding established that the management and control systems in some of the member states are not fully effective; recalls furthermore, that recoveries for wrongly expensed financial means for the structural funds amounting to billions of Euros are not paid back yet; notes that the current annual report of DG REGIO cannot declare the legitimacy and regularity of member states' expenditure, because member states do not comply with their obligation to submit their reports on time; points out that, with an ongoing underfinancing of the EU budget by the member states, the European Parliament will be forced to identify negative priorities among the EU projects and subsequently cut their budget;
2011/03/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2011/2019(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Invites the Commission to revise its budget instrument, in relation to the new financial instruments, to take into account the following areas:
2011/04/18
Committee: CONT
Amendment 13 #

2011/2019(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point i
i) relating to cohesion policy, with a focus on project-related loans in order to achieve a leverage effect via the EIB or other entities implementing parts of the EU budget;
2011/04/18
Committee: CONT
Amendment 16 #

2011/2019(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Invites the Commission, therefore, to publish in the synthesis report an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of individual Member States’ management and control systems and create an exchange of best practices in order to achieve efficient and effective management and control systems in the entire EU;
2011/04/18
Committee: CONT
Amendment 37 #

2011/2017(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Underlines the need for further information regarding the House of European History; in particular, calls for a detailed business plan to be submitted to the Committee on Budgets; reiterates the need to receive information concerning the global cost of this project as well as the future financial and legal implications for the EP and requests further information regarding the architectural design competition which has been ongoing since 2009; stresses that all decisions relating to the project are subject to standard parliamentary procedure;
2011/02/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2011/2014(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the final report to US Congress entitled 'Transforming Wartime Contracting' of the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan,
2011/10/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 16 #

2011/2014(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – introductory part
9. Is concerned about reports by other audit entities such as the United States Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Commission on Wartime Contracting and the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which have identified the following weaknesses:
2011/10/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 17 #

2011/2014(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – indent 1
– high risk for corruption and fraud in the country as evidenced by the Kabul Bank scandal in the recent past and as evidenced by the final report of the Commission on Wartime Contracting, which has estimated that 5 to 9 percent of total US aid spent in Iraq and Afghanistan were subject to fraud;
2011/10/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 22 #

2011/2014(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – indent 4 a (new)
- high risk for waste of funds as evidenced by the final report of the Commission on Wartime Contracting, which has estimated that 10 to 20 percent of total US aid spent in Iraq and Afghanistan were wasted;
2011/10/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 28 #

2011/2014(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Deplores the fact that the new draft legislation on the Control and Audit Office would still not establish full independence given that, for example, the Auditor- General and his deputy would be appointed by the executive branch instead of the legislative branch; points out that this is not compliant with the Mexico Declaration on Supreme Audit Institutions' Independence; calls on the Commission, therefore, to insist on the establishment of full financial and operational independence of the Control and Audit Office of Afghanistan in the legislation and on strengthening capacity; reminds the Commission that full independence, sufficient capacity and funding of the Control and Audit Office should be considered an essential conditions for introducing direct budget support;
2011/10/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 32 #

2011/2014(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Notes the recent decision of the Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), adopted at its 2011 annual sessions (6 to 17 June 2011), to grant intergovernmental donor organisations such as the institutions of the European Union similar rights to access internal audit reports as are granted to UN Member States; believes, however, that further progress is needed in order to avoid a bureaucratic burden in providing access to internal audit reports and to improve reporting on the use of EU funds by providing information about results rather than actions; urges the Commission, furthermore, to invite other UN agencies to adopt the same policy as UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS; notes with satisfaction that the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has taken a decision to follow;
2011/10/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 16 #

2011/0459(COD)


Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls its resolution of 8 June 2011 on Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe1; reiterates that sufficient additional resources are needed in the next MFF in order to enable the Union to fulfil its existing policy priorities and the new tasks provided for in the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as to respond to unforeseen events; points out that even with an increase in the level of resources for the next MFF of at least 5 % compared to the 2013 level only a limited contribution can be made to the achievement of the Union’s agreed objectives and commitments and the principle of Union solidarity; challenges the Council, if it does not share this approach, to clearly identify which of its policy priorities or projects could be dropped altogether, despite their proven European added value; _____________ Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.
2012/05/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2011/0459(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) In this context,order to reach common EU objectives, the EU budget must play an important role. In this context it is particularly appropriate to achieve reasonable financial burden-sharing between the budgets of the European Union and the Member States should be achieved. In addition to the financial allocation set by this Regulation, the National Statistical Institutes or other national authorities should therefore receive at national level the appropriate funding for carrying out the individual statistical actions decided for the implementation of this programme.
2012/05/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 23 #

2011/0459(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) TFor 2013, this Regulation lays down a financial allocation for the entire duration of the programme which is to be the prime reference for the budgetary authority, within the meaning of point 37 of the Inter- institutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management, in the framework of the annual budgetary procedure. For 2014-2017, this Regulation lays down a financial allocation for the entire duration of the programme which is to be the prime reference for the budgetary authority, within the meaning of point [17] of the Interinstitutional Agreement of XX/201Y between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management.
2012/05/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 24 #

2011/0459(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
The programme represents the added value of ensuring that European statistics are focused on the information needed to design, implement, monitor and evaluate Union policies. In addition, it contributes to the effective use of resources by fostering actions which provide an essential contribution to the development, production and dissemination of harmonised, comparable and reliable statistical information. It is based on the idea of a reasonable burden-sharing between the EU budget and the member states' budgets.
2012/05/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 26 #

2011/0459(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The programme shall be implemented in accordance with the principles of the European Statistics Code of Practice with a view to producing and disseminating high- quality, harmonised European statistics as defined in Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 and ensuring the proper functioning of the European Statistical System as a whole. Appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure good coordination and effective priority setting within the ESS in order to contribute to the reduction of administrative burden on statistical respondents. National authorities and the Union statistical authority shall ensure that European statistics comply with the European quality standards and serve the needs of European Union institutional users, governments, regional authorities, research institutions, civil society organisations, enterprises and the public.
2012/05/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 28 #

2011/0459(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. A decision on annual appropriations will be taken while respecting the prerogatives of the budgetary authority.
2012/05/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2011/0459(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – title
ReportsEvaluation and review
2012/05/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 31 #

2011/0459(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. On the basis of the intermediate progress report referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission may, if appropriate, at the latest by the end of 2016, and after consulting the European Statistical System Committee, submit to the European Parliament and the Council a proposal for the extension of the programme for 2018-2020, while respecting the Regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework 2014- 2020.
2012/05/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 13 #

2011/0454(COD)

Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls its resolution of 8 June 2011 on Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe1; reiterates that sufficient additional resources are needed in the next MFF in order to enable the Union to fulfil its existing policy priorities and the new tasks provided for in the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as to respond to unforeseen events; points out that even with an increase in the level of resources for the next MFF of at least 5 % compared to the 2013 level only a limited contribution can be made to the achievement of the Union’s agreed objectives and commitments and the principle of Union solidarity; challenges the Council, if it does not share this approach, to clearly identify which of its policy priorities or projects could be dropped altogether, despite their proven European added value; ___________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.
2012/10/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The Commission should present to the European Parliament and to the Council an independentannual report on the implementation of this Programme, an interim report on the implementation of this Programme, as well as a final report on the achievement of the objectives of this programme.
2012/10/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 16 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Representatives of countries forming part of the stabilisation and association process for countries of South-Eastern Europe, the Russian Federation, and certain countries with which the Union has concluded an agreement for mutual assistance in fraud-related matters, and representatives of international and other relevant organisations, may take part in activities organised under the Programme wherever this is useful for the achievement of the objectives referred to in Articles 3 and 4. These representatives shall be chosen on the basis of their skills, experience and knowledge relevant to the specific activities participation in the Programme by these representatives shall be in accordance with the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) No xxxx/2012 [of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union].
2012/10/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
ThWithin the meaning of point [17] of the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of xxx/yyy on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, the financial reference amount for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure in terms of the indicative financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2014 to 2020 shall be EUR 110 000 000, in current prices. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority.
2012/10/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The budgetary authority shall authorise the available annual appropriations without prejudice to the provisions of the Council Regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 and the Interinstitutional Agreement of xxx/201z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management.
2012/10/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 23 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The maintenance of equipment shall be conducted and financed by the owner of the equipment, ie. by the respective national customs authorities in the Member States.
2012/10/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 24 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. The co-financing rate for grants awarded under the programme shall not exceed 850 % of the eligible costs. In exceptional and duly justified cases, defined in the annual work programme referred to in article 10, the co-financing rate shall not exceed 90 % of the eligible costs.
2012/10/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 24 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The Union and the Member States have set themselves the objective of countering fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union, including tobacco and cigarette smuggling ands well as counterfeiting. Together with the Commission, the Member States should, in particular, organise close and regular cooperation between the competent authorities.
2012/10/23
Committee: CONT
Amendment 26 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
In order to implement the Programme the Commission shall adopt annual work programmes. They annual work programmes shall set out the objectives pursued, the expected results, the method of implementation and their total amount. They shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed, an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative implementation timetable. They shall include for grants the priorities, the essential evaluation criteria and the maximum rate of co-financing. After adoption, these annual work programmes shall be sent to European Parliament and Council.
2012/10/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 26 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) To continue and even develop the activities at Union and Member State level to counter fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union, including the fight against tobacco and cigarette smuggling ands well as counterfeiting, also taking into account the new challenges in a context of budgetary austerity, a new programme should be adopted.
2012/10/23
Committee: CONT
Amendment 28 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Budget allocated to communication actions to be carried out by the Commission under this Regulation shall also cover the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union as far as they are related to the general objectives of this Regulation.
2012/10/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 32 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) developing the activities at Union level and the Member States to counter fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union, including the fight against tobacco and cigarette smuggling ands well as counterfeiting;
2012/10/23
Committee: CONT
Amendment 40 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 1
– providing specific knowledge, specialised and technically advanced equipment and effective information technology (IT) tools facilitating transnational cooperation and cooperation with the Commission; in accordance with Article 3, the equipment co-financed by the programme shall be used exclusively for the protection of the financial interests of the Union;
2012/10/23
Committee: CONT
Amendment 42 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 4
– enhancing staff exchanges for specific projects, in particular in the field of the fight against tobacco and cigarette smuggling ands well as counterfeiting;
2012/10/23
Committee: CONT
Amendment 43 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 6
– building information technology capacity throughout the Member States and third countries as referred to in Article 6(2) by developing and providing specific databases and IT tools facilitating data access and analysis. The Commission shall ensure that any potential overlaps between different systems and databases co-financed by the programme will be avoided;
2012/10/23
Committee: CONT
Amendment 48 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The maintenance of equipment is conducted and financed by the owner of the equipment, hence the respective national customs authority in the Member States.
2012/10/23
Committee: CONT
Amendment 49 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. The co-financing rate for grants awarded under the programme shall not exceed 850 % of the eligible costs. In exceptional and duly justified cases, defined in the annual work programme referred to in article 10, the co-financing rate shall not exceed 90 % of the eligible costs.
2012/10/23
Committee: CONT
Amendment 54 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
In order to implement the Programme the Commission shall adopt annual work programmes. They shall set out the objectives pursued, the expected results, the method of implementation and their total amount. They shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed, an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative implementation timetable. They shall include for grants the priorities, the essential evaluation criteria and the maximum rate of co-financing. After completion, these annual work programmes shall be sent to European Parliament and Council.
2012/10/23
Committee: CONT
Amendment 57 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
An independent and thorough evaluation of the Programme shall be carried out by the Commission. No later than by 31 December 2017, an evaluation report shall be established by the Commission on the achievement of the objectives of all the measures, results and impacts, the efficiency of the use of resources and its European added value, in view of a decision on the renewal, modification or suspension of the measures. The evaluation shall additionally address the scope for simplification, its internal and external coherence, the continued relevance of all objectives, as well as the contribution of the measures to the Union priorities of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It shall take into account the evaluation results on the long-term impact of the predecessor measuresachievements of the objectives of the Hercule II programme to be presented by the Commission by 31 December 2014.
2012/10/23
Committee: CONT
Amendment 58 #

2011/0454(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In addition, by 31 December 2021, the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and to the Council an evaluation report on the achievements of the objectives of the pProgramme. and its added value.
2012/10/23
Committee: CONT
Amendment 11 #

2011/0436(APP)


Recital 12
(12) This Regulation lays down, for the entire duration of the Programme, an indicative financial envelope constituting the primefinancial reference, within the meaning of point [17] of the Inter-institutional Agreement of XX/YY/201Y between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and on budgetary discipline and sound financial management, for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure.
2012/10/23
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2011/0436(APP)


Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelopeWithin the meaning of point [17] of the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of XXX/YYY on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, the financial reference amount for the implementation of the programme shall be EUR 229 million. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority.
2012/10/23
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2011/0414(CNS)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – introductory part 1 a (new)
Cooperation in the fields of nuclear safety and safeguards under this Regulation is not aimed at promoting nuclear energy.
2012/06/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2011/0414(CNS)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5
5. The financial, economic and technical cooperation provided under this Regulation shall be complementary to that provided by the Union under other development cooperation instruments.deleted
2012/06/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 26 #

2011/0414(CNS)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5
5. The multi annual indicative programmes shall be revised as necessary, taking into account any review of the relevant strategy papers, in accordance with the same procedure. However, the examination procedure shall not be required for modifications to multiannual indicative programmes, which make technical adjustments, reassign funds within the allocations per priority area, or increase or decrease the size of the initial indicative allocation by less than 20%, provided that these modifications do not affect the initial priority areas and objectives set out in the document. Any such technical adjustments shall be communicated within one month to the European Parliament and to the Council.
2012/06/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 23 #

2011/0370(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) This Regulation lays down, for the entire duration of the Programme, an indicative financial envelope constituting the primefinancial reference, within the meaning of point [17] of the Interinstitutional Agreement of XX/YY/201Z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure.
2012/10/23
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 24 #

2011/0370(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The priorities shall be implemented as defined in Annex I. Commission shall establish a facility targeting the cultural and creative sectors and operated within the context of a European Union debt instrument for small and medium-sized enterprises. The financial support thus provided shall be earmarked to small and medium-sized enterprises and organisations operating in the cultural and creative sectors. 2.1. Tasks The Cultural and Creative Sectors Financial Facility shall carry out the following tasks: (a) to provide gurantees to appropriate financial intermediaries from any country participating in the Creative Europe Programme; (b) to provide financial intermediaries with additional expertise and capacity to evaluate risks associated with operators in the cultural and creative sectors; 2.2. Selection of intermediaries Intermediaries shall be selected in conformity with best market practice with regard to the effect on: - the volume of debt financing made available to cultural and creative operator and/or - cultural and creative operator access to finance, and/or - risk-taking in cultural and creative operator financing by the intermediary concerned. 2.3. Duration of the Cultural and Creative Sectors Financial Facility Individual guarantees may have a maturity of up to 10 years. In accordance with Article 18.3.h and article 131 of Regulation XX/2012 (Financial Regulation), revenues and repayments generated by the guarantees shall be assigned to the financial facility. For financial facilities already set up in the previous multiannual financial framework, revenues and repayments generated by operations started in the previous period shall be assigned to the financial facility in the current period. 2.4. Capacity Building Capacity building under the Cultural and Creative Sectors Financial Facility is essentially the provision of expert services to the financial intermediaries signing a facility agreement under the Cultural and Creative Sectors Financial Facility, with the objective of providing each financial intermediary with additional expertise and capacity to evaluate risks associated to financing the cultural and creative sectors. Additionally, operators in the cultural and creative sectors could benefit from this capacity building by developing the appropriate skills to elaborate business plans and to prepare accurate information of their projects that would help the financial intermediary evaluate the cultural and creative projects in an efficient way. 2.5. Budget The budgetary allocation shall cover full cost of the Financial Facility, including payment obligations towards financial intermediaries such as losses from guarantees, management fees for the EIF managing the Union's resources, as well as any other eligible costs or expenses. The volume of financial guarantees provided by the Financial Facility shall be defined on the basis of the annual appropriations agreed upon by the budgetary authority in the frame of the annual budgetary procedure. 2.6. Visibility and awareness-raising Each intermediary shall provide an appropriate level of visibility and transparency to the support given by the Union, including adequate information on the financial opportunities made available by the Programme. It shall be ensured that the financial beneficiaries are adequately informed of the available financing opportunities.
2012/10/23
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2011/0370(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelopeWithin the meaning of point [17] of the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of xxx/yyy on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, the financial reference amount for implementing this Programme for the period set out in Article 1 (1) is fixed atshall be EUR 1 801 000 000. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority.
2012/10/23
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2011/0341(COD)

Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls its resolution of 8 June 2011 on Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe1; reiterates that sufficient additional resources are needed in the next MFF in order to enable the Union to fulfil its existing policy priorities and the new tasks provided for in the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as to respond to unforeseen events; points out that even with an increase in the level of resources for the next MFF of at least 5 % compared to the 2013 level only a limited contribution can be made to the achievement of the Union’s agreed objectives and commitments and the principle of Union solidarity; challenges the Council, if it does not share this approach, to clearly identify which of its political priorities or projects could be dropped altogether, despite their proven European added value; 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2011/0341(COD)

Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to merge the current customs and tax cooperation programmes into a single programme due to their obvious synergies and in line with aim of simplification; highlights however the need to preserve the specificities of policies related to customs and taxation;
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2011/0341(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The Programme activities, i.e. the European Information Systems, the joint actions for customs and tax officials and the common training initiatives, are expected towill contribute to the realisation of the Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth1 by strengthening the functioning of the Single Market, providing a framework to support activities enhancing productivity of the public sector and pushing technical progress and innovation in national and European customs and tax administrations. In providing a framework for activities which strive for more efficient customs and tax authorities, strengthen the competitiveness of businesses, promote employment and contribute to the protection of the Union's financial and economic interests, the Programme will actively strengthen the functioning of the customs union and the internal market. _____________ 1 COM(2010) 2020.
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 10 #

2011/0341(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The customs sector of the programme should lead to an increased cooperation in the field of customs between the member states which is essential for the Single Market. Customs duties are also an important source of revenue both for the Union and national budgets and could therefore be seen as an important instrument for efficient public finance.
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2011/0341(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Estimates indicate that tax evasion cost the governments of the Member States every year approximately EUR 860 billion and tax avoidance about EUR 150 billion. The scale of tax evasion and avoidance undermines citizens' trust and confidence in the fairness and legitimacy of tax collection. By halving the tax gap, Member States could achieve new tax revenue without raising tax rates. Both the European Parliament, in its resolution of 19 April 20121 and the European Council, in its conclusions of 1-2 March 2012, called for concrete ways to combat tax fraud and tax evasion, including through administrative cooperation and coordination between tax systems. It is thus important to put an additional focus on the fight against tax fraud, avoidance and evasion compared to the programming period 2007-2013 and as a way to support an EU Action Plan with a comprehensive timetable and quantitative target. ________________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2012)0137.
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2011/0341(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) The financial interests of the Union should be protected through appropriate measures throughout the expenditure cycle, including the prevention, detection and investigation of irregularities, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, penalties. The protection of the financial interests of the Union is clearly in the self-interest of the Member States and could also be seen as an important instrument for Member States to increase their own national revenues.
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 13 #

2011/0341(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The Programme shall be composed of a customs sector and a taxation sector, which shall have distinct annual work programmes while being complementary and building synergies.
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 15 #

2011/0341(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) to prevent fraud, tax avoidance and tax evasion and to enhance competitiveness, safety and security by enhancing cooperation with international organisations, other governmental authorities, third countries, economic operators and their organisations,
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 16 #

2011/0341(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) to protect the financial and economic interests of the European Union and its Member States through the fight against fraud, tax avoidance and tax evasion,
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2011/0341(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Each of the specific objectives above shall be measured by an indicator based on the perception of Programme stakeholders regarding the contribution of the Programme to the re combination of quantitative and qualistation of the specific objectiveve indicators.
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 19 #

2011/0341(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – title
Financial FrameworkBudget
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2011/0341(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme within the meaning of point [17] of the Interinstitutional Agreement of XX/201Z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management shall be EUR 777.600.000 (in current prices).
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2011/0341(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Annual appropriations shall be decided while respecting the prerogatives of the budgetary authority.
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 23 #

2011/0341(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall implement the Programme by means of an annual work programme for each sector of the Programme, including the priorities for the Programme, the breakdown of the budget and the evaluation criteria for the grants for actions. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance withannual work programmes shall carefully respect the balance between the customs and the taxation parts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers1, the examination procedure referred to in Article 14(2) and with the Financial Regulation. _________ 1 OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13.
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2011/0341(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – title
Evaluation and review
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 26 #

2011/0341(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall establish a mid- term evaluation report on the achievement of the objectives of the Programme actions, the efficiency of the use of resources and the European added value of the Programme no later than mid 2018. This report shall additionally address the simplification, the continued relevance of the objectives, as well as the contribution of the Programme to the Union priorities of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. On the basis of this evaluation, and if appropriate, the Commission may propose to the legislative authority to amend this Regulation.
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 27 #

2011/0341(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex – part I – point 6
6. To set up actions relating to customs and taxation involving third countries and external experts, notably to increase transparency and tighter control to prevent the use of tax havens
2012/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 158 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) To ensure the sustainable development of rural areas, it is necessary to focus on a limited number of core priorities relating to knowledge transfer and innovation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas, the competitiveness of all types of agriculture and farm viability, and food chain organisation and risk management in agriculture, restoring, preserving and enhancing ecosystems dependant on agriculture and forestry, resource efficiency and the shift towards a low carbon economy in the agricultural, food and forestry sectors, and promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and the economic development of rural areas. In doing so account must be taken of the diversity of situations that affect rural areas with different characteristics or different categories of potential beneficiaries and the cross-cutting objectives of innovation, environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Mitigation action should relate to both limiting emissions in agriculture and forestry from key activities such as livestock production, fertilizer use and to preserving the carbon sinks and enhancing carbon sequestration with regard to land use, land use change and the forestry sector. The Union priority for rural development relating to knowledge transfer and innovation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas should apply horizontally in relation to the other Union priorities for rural development.
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 159 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) The agricultural sector is subject more than other sectors to damage to its productive potential caused by natural disasters. In order to help farm viability and competitiveness in the face of such disasters support should be provided for helping farmers restore agricultural potential damaged. Member States should also ensure that no overcompensation of damages occurs as a result of the combination of Union (in particular the risk management measure), national and private compensation schemes. In order to ensure the efficient and effective use of EAFRD budgetary resources, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of defining the eligible costs under this measure.
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 160 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) The creation and development of new economic activity in the form of new farms, new businesses or new investments in non-agricultural activities is essential for the development and competitiveness of rural areas. A farm and business development measure should facilitate the initial establishment of young farmers and the structural adjustment of their holdings after initial setting up, diversification of farmers into non-agricultural activities and the setting up and development of non- agricultural SMEs in rural areas. The development of small farms which are potentially economically viable should also be encouraged. In order to ensure the viability of new economic activities supported under this measure, support should be made conditional on the submission of a business plan. Support for business start up should cover only the initial period of the life of a business and not become operating aid. Therefore, where Member States opt to grant aid in instalments these should be for a period of no more than five years. In addition in order to encourage the restructuring of the agricultural sector, support in the form of annual payments should be provided for farmers participating in the small farmers scheme established by Title V of Regulation (EU) No DP/2012 who commit to transfer their entire holding and the corresponding payment entitlements to another farmer who does not participate in that scheme.
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 161 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) Agri-environment-climate payments should continue to play a prominent role in supporting the sustainable development of rural areas and in responding to society's increasing demands for environmental services. They should further encourage farmers and other land managers to serve society as a whole by introducing or continuing to apply agricultural practices contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation and compatible with the protection and improvement of the environment, the landscape and its features, natural resources, the soil and genetic diversity. In this context the conservation of genetic resources in agriculture and the additional needs of farming systems that are of high nature value should be given specific attention. Payments should contribute to covering additional costs and income foregone resulting from the commitments undertaken and should only cover commitments going beyond relevant mandatory standards and requirements, in accordance with the "polluter pays" principle. In many situations the synergies resulting from commitments undertaken jointly by a group of farmers multiply the environmental and climate benefit. However, joint action brings additional transaction costs which should be compensated adequately. In order to ensure that farmers and other land managers are in a position to correctly implement the commitments they have undertaken, Member States should endeavour to provide them with the required skills and knowledge. Member States should maintain the level of efforts made during the 2007-2013 programming period and have to spend a minimum of 2530% of the total contribution from the EAFRD to each rural development programme for climate change mitigation and adaptation and land management, through the agri- environment-climate, organic farming and payments to areas facing natural or other specific constraints measures.
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 162 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
(37) Farmers are exposed today to increasing economic and environmental risks as a consequence of climate change and increased price volatility. In this context, effective management of risks has an increased importance for farmers. For this reason a risk management measure should be set up to assist farmers in addressing the most common risks faced by them. This measure should therefore support farmers to cover the premiums they pay for crop, animal and plant insurance as well as the setting up of mutual funds and the compensation paid by such funds to farmers for losses suffered as a result of the outbreak of animal or plant diseases or environmental incidents. It should also cover an income stabilisation tool in the form of a mutual fund to support farmers facing a severe drop in their income. In order to ensure that there is equal treatment among farmers across the Union, that competition is not distorted and that the international obligations of the Union are respected, specific conditions should be provided for the granting of support under these measures. In order to ensure the efficient use of EAFRD budgetary resources the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of defining the minimum and maximum duration of commercial loans to mutual funds.deleted
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 163 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The EAFRD shall contribute to the Europe 2020 Strategy as part of a European rural development strategy by promoting sustainable rural development throughout the Union in a complementary manner to the other instruments of the common agricultural policy (hereinafter “CAP”), and in a coordinated and complementary manner to cohesion policy and to the common fisheries policy. It shall contribute to a more territorially and environmentally balanced, climate-friendly and resilient and innovative Union agricultural sector.
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 164 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
(3) promoting food chain organisation and risk management in agriculture, with a focus on the following areas:
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 165 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
(b) supporting farm risk management:deleted
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 166 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
(a) facilitatingencouraging economic diversification, creation of new small enterprises and job creations;
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 167 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
(c) enhancing accessibility to, use and quality of new technologies and information and communication technologies (ICT) in rural areas.;
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 168 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c a (new)
(ca) making it easier for young people, especially women, to settle in rural areas by encouraging activities that encourage a better balance between work and family life.
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 169 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) annual payments for farmers participating in the small farmers scheme established by Title V of Regulation (EU) No DP/2012 (hereafter "the small farmers scheme") who permanently transfer their holding to another farmer.deleted
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 170 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5
Support under paragraph 1(c) shall be granted to farmers participating in the small farmers scheme, at the time of submitting their application for support, for at least one year and who commit to permanently transfer their entire holding and the corresponding payment entitlements to another farmer. Support shall be paid from the date of the transfer until 31 December 2020.deleted
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 171 #

2011/0282(COD)

7. Support under paragraph 1(c) shall be equal to 120% of the annual payment that the beneficiary received under the small farmers scheme.deleted
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 172 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. "Agro-forestry systems" shall mean land use systems in which trees are grown in combination with extensive agriculture on the same land. The maximum number of trees to be planted per hectare shall be determined by the Member States taking account of local pedo-climatic conditions, forestry species and the need to ensure sustainable agricultural use of the land.
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 173 #

2011/0282(COD)

2. Agri-environment-climate payments shall be granted to farmers, groups of farmers or groups of farmers and other land-managers who undertake, on a voluntary basis, to carry out operations consisting ofmplying with one or more agri- environment-climate commitments on agricultural land. Where duly justified to achieve environmental objectives, agri- environment-climate payments may be granted to other land- managers or groups of other land- managers.
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 174 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 37
Risk management 1. Support under this measure shall cover (a) financial contributions, paid directly to farmers, to premiums for crop, animal and plant insurance against economic losses caused by adverse climatic events and animal or plant diseases or pest infestation; (b) financial contributions to mutual funds to pay financial compensations to farmers, for economic losses caused by the outbreak of an animal or plant disease or an environmental incident; (c) an income stabilisation tool, in the form of financial contributions to mutual funds, providing compensation to farmers who experience a severe drop in their income. 2. For the purpose of paragraph 1 points (b) and (c), ‘mutual fund’ shall mean a scheme accredited by the Member State in accordance with its national law for affiliated farmers to insure themselves, whereby compensation payments are made to affiliated farmers affected by economic losses caused by the outbreak of an animal or plant disease or an environmental incident or experiencing a severe drop in their income. 3. Member States shall ensure that overcompensation as a result of the combination of this measure with other national or Union support instruments or private insurance schemes is avoided. Direct income support received under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (hereinafter "EGF") shall also be taken into consideration when estimating the income levels of farmers. 4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 90 concerning the minimum and maximum duration of the commercial loans to mutual funds referred to in Articles 39(3)(b) and 40(4).deleted
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 175 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38
Crop, animal, and plant insurance 1. Support under Article 37(1)(a) shall only be granted for insurance contracts which cover for loss caused by an adverse climatic event or by an animal or plant disease or a pest infestation or a measure adopted in accordance with Directive 2000/29/EC to eradicate or contain a plant disease or pest which destroys more than 30 % of the average annual production of the farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period, excluding the highest and lowest entry. 2. The occurrence of an adverse climatic event or the outbreak of an animal or plant disease or pest infestation has to be formally recognised as such by the competent authority of the Member State concerned. Member States may, where appropriate, establish in advance criteria on the basis of which such formal recognition shall be deemed to be granted. Insurance payments shall compensate for not more than the total of the cost of replacing the losses referred to in Article 37(1)(a) and shall not require or specify the type or quantity of future production. Member States may limit the amount of the premium that is eligible for support by applying appropriate ceilings. 4. Support shall be limited to the maximum amount laid down in Annex I.deleted
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 176 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39
Mutual funds for animal and plant diseases and environmental incidents 1. In order to be eligible for support the mutual fund concerned shall: (a) be accredited by the competent authority in accordance with national law; (b) have a transparent policy towards payments into and withdrawals from the fund; (c) have clear rules attributing responsibilities for any debts incurred. 2. Member States shall define the rules for the constitution and management of the mutual funds, in particular for the granting of compensation payments to farmers in the event of crisis and for the administration and monitoring of compliance with these rules. 3. The financial contributions referred to in Article 37(1)(b) may only relate to: the administrative costs of setting up the mutual fund, spread over a maximum of three years in a degressive manner; the amounts paid by the mutual fund as financial compensation to farmers. In addition, the financial contribution may relate to interest on commercial loans taken out by the mutual fund for the purpose of paying the financial compensation to farmers in case of crisis. No contribution by public funds shall be made to initial capital stock. 4. As regards animal diseases, financial compensation under Article 37(1)(b) may only be granted in respect of diseases mentioned in the list of animal diseases established by the World Organisation for Animal Health and/or in the Annex to Decision 90/424/EEC. 5. Support shall be limited to the maximum rate laid down in Annex I. Member States may limit the costs that are eligible for support by applying: (a) ceilings per fund; (b) appropriate per unit ceilings.deleted
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 177 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 40
Income stabilisation tool 1. Support under Article 37(1)(c) may only be granted where the drop of income exceeds 30% of the average annual income of the individual farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three- year average based on the preceding five- year period excluding the highest and lowest entry. Income for the purposes of Article 37(1)(c) shall refer to the sum of revenues the farmer receives from the market, including any form of public support, deducting input costs. Payments by the mutual fund to farmers shall compensate for not more than 70% of the income lost. 2. In order to be eligible for support the mutual fund concerned shall: (a) be accredited by the competent authority in accordance with national law; (b) have a transparent policy towards payments into and withdrawals from the fund; (c) have clear rules attributing responsibilities for any debts incurred. 3. Member States shall define the rules for the constitution and management of the mutual funds, in particular for the granting of compensation payments to farmers in the event of crisis and for the administration and monitoring of compliance with these rules. 4. The financial contributions referred to in Article 37(1)(c) may only relate to the amounts paid by the mutual fund as financial compensation to farmers. In addition, the financial contribution may relate to interest on commercial loans taken out by the mutual fund for the purpose of paying the financial compensation to farmers in case of crisis. No contribution by public funds shall be made to initial capital stock. 5. Support shall be limited to the maximum rate laid down in Annex I.deleted
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 178 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 41
Rules on the implementation of the measures 1. The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, adopt rules on the implementation of the measures in this section concerning: (a) procedures for selection of authorities or bodies offering farm and forestry advisory services, farm management or farm relief services and the degressivity of the aid under the advisory services measure referred to in Article 16 ; (b) the assessment by the Member State of the progress of the business plan, payment options as well as modalities for access to other measures for young farmers under the farm and business development measure referred to in Article 20; (c) demarcation with other measures, conversion to units other than those used in Annex I, calculation of transaction costs and conversion or adjustment of commitments under the agri- environment-climate measure referred to in Article 29, the organic farming measure referred to in Article 30 and the forest-environmental and climate services and forest conservation measure referred to in Article 35; (d) the possibility of using standard assumptions of income foregone under the measures of Articles 29, 30, 31, 32, 34 and 35 and criteria for its calculation; (e) calculation of the amount of support where an operation is eligible for support under more than one measures. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 91.deleted
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 179 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) investments in modernising or constructing irrigation installations that are included in the plans or programmes of the Member States or regions and the exhaustive environmental assessment of which gives results that are considered to be favourable from the point of view of both the quality and the quantity of water;
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 180 #

2011/0282(COD)

6. For the purposes of the allocation of the performance reserve referred to in Article 20(2) of Regulation (EU) No [CSF/2012],The available assigned revenue collected in accordance with Article 45 of Regulation (EU) No HR/2012 for the EAFRD shall be added to the amounts referred to in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No [CSF/2012]. It shall be allocated to Member States proportionally to their share of the total amount of support from the EAFRD.
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 181 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. At least 30% of the total EAFRD contribution to the rural development programme shall be reserved for measures under Articles 29, 30 and 31.
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 182 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The national contribution to the eligible public expenditure may be replaced by private contributions.
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 183 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 5 – paragraph 14
Article 37 Risk managementdeleted
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 184 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 5 – paragraph 15
Article 38 Crop, animal, and plant insurancedeleted
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 185 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 5 – paragraph 16
Article 39 Mutual funds for animal and plant diseases and environmental incidentsdeleted
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 186 #

2011/0282(COD)

Article 40 Income stabilisation tooldeleted
2012/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 17 #

2011/0270(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Taking into account the limited funds available to the programme and the allocation of these funds to different axes, funding priority should be given to the development of structures with a clear multiplier effect which will benefit further projects and initiatives. Because the scope of this programme partially overlaps with that of the European Social Fund, measures should be put in place that seek to avoid double-financing of the same activities and initiatives. Because the activities carried out under the directly managed programme partially overlap with those of the European Social Fund, which is under shared management, measures should be put in place that do not duplicate or double-finance activities under different management modes.
2012/05/08
Committee: CONT
Amendment 23 #

2011/0270(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. A mid-term evaluation of the Programme shall be carried out by the end of 2017 to measure progress made in meeting its objectives, to determine whether its resources have been used efficiently and to assess its Union added value. The outcome of the evaluation may be taken into account in the design of new programmes in the area of employment and social affairs.
2012/05/08
Committee: CONT
Amendment 30 #

2011/0269(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) Redundant workers should have equal access to the EGF independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship. Therefore, workers with fixed term contracts and temporary agency workers made redundant as well as owner-managers of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and self- employed workers who cease their activities and farmers who change or adjust their activities to a new market situation following trade agreements,small-sized enterprises of a size of up to five employees and self-employed workers who cease their activities should be regarded as redundant workers for the purposes of this Regulation.
2012/05/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 54 #

2011/0269(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) ‘a worker’ means owner-managers of micro, small and medium-sized enterprissmall-sized enterprises of a size of up to five employees and self-employed workers (including farmers) and all members of the household active in the business, provided that, if farmers, they were already producing the output affected by the relevant trade agreement before the measures concerning the specific sector were implemented.
2012/05/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 61 #

2011/0269(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Where owner-managers of micro, small and medium-sized enterprissmall-sized enterprises of a size of up to five employees and self- employed workers change or, in the case of farmers, adjust their previous activities, such situations shall be considered as redundancies for the purposes of this Regulation.
2012/05/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 64 #

2011/0269(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) For owner-managers of micro, small and medium-sized enterprissmall-sized enterprises of a size of up to five employees and self- employed workers (including farmers), the redundancy shall be counted either from the date of cessation of the activities caused by any of the conditions set out in Article 2, and determined in accordance with national law or administrative provisions, or from the date specified by the Commission in the delegated act adopted in accordance with the Article 4(3).
2012/05/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 3 #

2011/0177(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for fines imposed in the area of competition, other fines and amounts receivable as a result of out-of-court settlements, understandings or any other similar agreements with non-state third parties to constitute external assignedrevenue to the EU budget, be it assigned revenue or other forms of revenue;
2012/09/24
Committee: CONT
Amendment 22 #

2010/2247(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the agreements the European Union and its Member States have concluded with tobacco manufacturers to combat the illicit tobacco trade; is of the opinion that it is in the EU's financial interest to continue working to combat cigarette smuggling, from which the annual loss of revenue for the EU budget is estimated at around one billion euro; urges OLAF to continue playing a leading role in the international negotiations for a Protocol on the Elimination of the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products under Article 15 of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which would help to combat illicit trade in the Union
2011/02/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 51 #

2010/2143(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Secretary-General, with the assistance of DG INLO and all DGs to carry out a in-depth analysis of the actual use of Parliament's buildings and of the need for rules applicable to all categories of users and to develop, as a matter of priority, a single, reliable database containing all relevant information about all the persons accommodated in Parliament's buildings; observes that the Bureau decision on Parliament's medium- and long-term property policy constitutes a good starting point in this respect; calls on DG INLO to scrupulously implement the action plan agreed with the Internal Auditor; calls for a comparative analysis of capital, capital service and maintenance costs per square meter of office space occupied as against the current rental cost of office space in the ‘European district’ in Brussels; demands that, before any more office buildings are purchased, their value must be ascertained by means of discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis;
2011/02/22
Committee: CONT
Amendment 53 #

2010/2143(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Notes the two priority projects necessitating important new office surfaces to be found: a second crèche in Brussels and a second assistant's office; stressesat a second crèche in Brussels is a priority project and therefore, requires new floor space; asks, in thise context the need for Parliament's buildings to be located close to each other in order to achieve more efficiency and also for environmental reasonof new office space, for a survey among Members of the European Parliament to assess whether they consider a second assistant's office necessary with regard to the employment of further assistants;
2011/02/22
Committee: CONT
Amendment 57 #

2010/2143(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Considers it preferable that the Parliament's buildings are located close to each other; recalls, however, that this preference is in contradiction with the fact that there are three official places of work; stresses in this context that there is sufficient office space available for rent in the immediate vicinity of the European Parliament in Brussels, which could satisfy office space needs in the medium term and at the same time comply with the Parliament's financial and operating efficiency and environmental objectives;
2011/02/22
Committee: CONT
Amendment 83 #

2010/2143(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
46. Notes that Article 12(9) of the Parliament's Internal Rules for the implementation of the budget, adopted on 27 April 2005, provide that the Internal Auditor's area of competence does not include the appropriations from Parliament's budget managed by political groups; further notes that the specific rules on the use of those appropriations require each political group to establish its own internal financial rules and to implement an internal control system but no mention is made of the internal audit function;
2011/02/22
Committee: CONT
Amendment 84 #

2010/2143(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
47. Observes that only the rules of one out of seven political groups provide for the appointment of an internal auditor; agrees with the Court of Auditors that the functional independence of groups does not justify the non-application of regulatory provisions on the inStresses that all political groups have to have a yearly external audit and have to present an external audit functioncertificate;
2011/02/22
Committee: CONT
Amendment 85 #

2010/2143(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
48. Stresses that it is the responsibility of the political groups to put in place their internal auditcontrol system and that this should not be the responsibility of Parliament's Internal Auditor and calls on the Bureau to integrate, as a matter of priority, this obligation in the rules following after consulting the political groupsconsult the political groups on how further audit provisions can be developed;
2011/02/22
Committee: CONT
Amendment 104 #

2010/2143(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 13 a (new)
House of European History
2011/02/22
Committee: CONT
Amendment 105 #

2010/2143(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 65 a (new)
65a. Regrets that decisions with regard to the House of European History were only taken by the Parliament's Bureau; calls for the inclusion of the relevant committees of Parliament for further decisions on the concept of the House of European History; encourages the discussion on the possibility to hold exhibitions at different locations across Europe in a first phase; asks for the development of a concept for the House of European History as a separate and independent legal body with the least possible impact on the Parliament's administrative budget;
2011/02/22
Committee: CONT
Amendment 152 #

2010/2143(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 101 a (new)
101a. Asks the administration to speed up actions to radically reduce the consumption of paper in the House; takes the view that the full use of electronic devices is key to avoiding the more than 1000 tons of paper waste every year; further takes the view that Members should be given the opportunity to indicate that they do not need printed documents;
2011/02/22
Committee: CONT
Amendment 160 #

2010/2143(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 103 a (new)
103a. Requests the Bureau to decide, as soon as possible, that all flights booked in respect of travel for Members, staff and assistants will be automatically subject to CO2 compensation;
2011/02/22
Committee: CONT
Amendment 4 #

2010/2142(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned that the Directorate General for Regional Policy (DG REGIO) states in its Declaration of Assurance of the Annual Activity Report 2009 that for 38 out of the 79 programmes concerned, DG REGIO does not have reasonable assurance on the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions in relation to reimbursements in 2009 of expenditure declared; asks for further details on missing information with regard to reimbursements in 2009; notes that Member States have an obligation to provide sufficient information in their Annual Activity Reports and asks the Commission to propose a penalty system in case information provided does noto allow the Commission to ensure legality and regularity;
2011/02/21
Committee: REGI
Amendment 41 #

2010/2142(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Recital R
R. whereas simplification of sectoral legislation - for instance through standardisation and the establishment of one set of procurement rules - isand streamlining with the Financial Regulation are necessary to achieve a significant improvement in performance and reduction of cumbersome bureaucracy,
2011/03/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 67 #

2010/2142(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to make annual improvements in the most likely error rates in implementing the EU budget; considers that the aim should be to bring the rate below the materiality threshold, thus securing a positive declaration of assurance from the Court of Auditors;
2011/03/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 80 #

2010/2142(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls that in implementing the Union budget the Commission has final responsibility for ensuring that amounts incorrectly paid are recovered and that weaknesses in the Member States' management and control systems are corrected as quickly as possible;
2011/03/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 92 #

2010/2142(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. NoteSuspects that under the present system, which does not include fines, the Member States seem to have limited interest in developing efficient control systems that could result in a reduction of their share of Union spending;
2011/03/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 127 #

2010/2142(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
35. Underlines that any comparison between the estimated benefits and costs of controls must be based on a reasonable belief that controls are being applied in an efficient and effective manner; further underlines that this is currently not fully the case as demonstrated by the Court of Auditors for many years when stating that management and control systems are still only partially effective;
2011/03/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 129 #

2010/2142(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
36. Regrets that the Commission uses the notion ‘tolerable risk of error’ exclusively to manage the risk of error and as a basis to decide what level of irregular use of funds should be considered as acceptable ex-post; takes the view that a forward- looking approach to a possible introduction of a comprehensive concept of ‘tolerable risk of error’ would include in the Financial Regulation a requirement for the Commission to match spending proposals with an assessment of the irregularity risks and therefore, the ‘tolerable risk of error’ becomes a tool in creating effective controls and reducing errors in the management of Union funds;
2011/03/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 181 #

2010/2142(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61 a (new)
61a. Deplores the fact that Member States’ practice of defining used farmland independently results in substantial misallocation of area payments; expects the Commission’s evaluation report to consider this practice and illustrate it with examples;
2011/03/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 209 #

2010/2142(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77 a (new)
77a. Deplores the belated issuing of the Member States’ annual summaries concerning the Structural Funds, on account of which it is impossible to obtain an adequate assurance of the regularity of the implementation of regional programmes; regards this as sufficient grounds to suspend payments from the EU Structural Funds to Member States;
2011/03/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 2 #

2010/2079(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates its call on the Commission to ensure increased legal certainty as regards audit requirements, to refrain from making any retroactive changes, to meet the legitimate expectations of beneficiaries by a uniform interpretation of rules and to step up its acceptance of certificates on the methodology used to calculate average personnel costs, in respect of which no progress appears to have been made;
2010/06/24
Committee: CONT
Amendment 4 #

2010/2053(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the fact that the economy in the regions particularly benefits from the implementation of the Services Directive; points out that care must be taken in this context to ensure that the objective of 'equal pay for equal work in the same place' is not undermined;
2010/11/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 8 #

2010/2053(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that the points of single contact should be established as a public body and a one-stop shop for service providers in order to deal with the rights and obligations of employers and employees in the regions on the spot, in close contact with trade unions;
2010/11/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 15 #

2010/2053(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that, in order to make administrative procedures more efficient, public authorities should be obliged to adhere to the principle of multilingualism by using, in addition to their own language, one of the EU’s official working languages and, if possible, a selected language of the country that is their closest partner in terms of economic or – if this is impossible to ascertain – territorial cooperation;deleted
2010/11/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 21 #

2010/2053(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Takes the view that administrative procedures must become more efficient; takes the view that it would be useful in this connection to establish close cooperation between the points of single contact so that they can exchange experiences with cross-border services in the various regions of Europe;
2010/11/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 28 #

2010/2053(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Points out that services of general interest can and should be regulated at the place where they originate and where citizens benefit from them; calls, therefore, for municipalities to be left sufficient room for manoeuvre;
2010/11/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 29 #

2010/2053(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the bodies responsible to ensure that the financing of service providers in the regions is monitored effectively; stresses in this connection that a notification requirement for each employee dispatched to another Member State is necessary for an effective control system;
2010/11/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 39 #

2010/2005(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
44. Supports activities that have a social, cultural or linguistic dimension, for staff and their families, to take place at one of the three places of work –Brussels, Strasbourg, Luxembourg – but disapproves of individual subsidies given in that context and consequently modifies the remarks to the relevant budget item;
2010/04/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – title
Tolerable risk ofStatistical error rate
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 10 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
TWhe Legislative authority shn presenting revised or new spending proposalls, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 322 of the TFEU, decide on a level of tolerable risk of error at an appropriate aggregation of the budget. That decision shall be taken into account during the annual discharge procedure, in accordance with Article 157(2)the Commission shall estimate the cost of administrative and control systems as well as the level of risk of error with the proposed legislation per funds and per Member State.
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 11 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
The level of tolerable risk of error shall be based onIf, during the programme implementation, the level of error is persistently high, the Commission shall identify the weaknesses in the control systems and analysis ofe the costs and benefits of controls. Member States and entities and persons referred to in point (b) Article 55(1) shall on request report to the Commission on the costspossible corrective measures and take appropriate action such as simplification of the applicable provisions, re-design of the programme, tightening of controls borne by them as well as the number and size of activities financed by the budget, if necessary, termination of the activity.
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 12 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
The level of tolerable risk of error shall be closely monitored and shall be reviewed in case of major changeIntegral to the full effectiveness of national management and control systems are accredited management declarations ion the control environmentse systems submitted by Member States.
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 14 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall prevent, detect and correct irregularities and fraud when executing tasks related to the implementation of the budget. To this end they shall carry out, in accordance with the principle of proportionality, ex ante and ex post controls including, where appropriate, on the spot checks, to ensure that the actions financed from the budget are effectively carried out and implemented correctly,. They shall also recover funds unduly paid and bring legal proceedings as necessary. As far as Member States immediately disclose errors and / or irregularities they discover to the Commission and remedy these, they may be exempt from financial corrections concerning such errors and / or irregularities.
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 16 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
In accordance with thecriteria and procedures laid down in sector-specific rules, a Member States authority shall accredit one or more public sector bodies which shall be solelybodies responsible for the proper management and control of the funds, for which accreditation has been grantedUnion funds. This shall be without prejudice to the possibility for these bodies to carry out tasks not related to the management of Union funds or to entrust certain of their tasks to other bodies.
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 19 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The accreditation shall be given by a Member State authority in accordance with sector-specific rules ensuring that the body is capable of properly managing the funds. The sector-specific rules mayshall also define a role of the Commission in the accreditation process.
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 21 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
The accrediting authority shall be responsible for supervising the body and for taking all necessary measures to remedy any deficiency in its opmonitoring compliance of the accredited bodies with the accreditation criteria, on the basis of available audits and control results. The accrediting authority shall take all necessary measures to remedy any deficiency in the implementation of the tasks entrusted to the bodies it has accredited, including the suspension and withdrawal of the accreditation. The accredited bodies in the Member States shall: (a) conduct checks and put in place an effective and efficient internal control system; (b) provide the Commission by 1 March of the following year with: (i) their annual accounts drawn up for the expenditure made in the execution of the tasks entrusted and presented to the Commission for reimbursement including the sums disbursed to the beneficiaries for which recovery procedures are underway; (ii) a summary of the results of available audits and checks carried out, including an analysis of systemic or recurrent weaknesses as well as corrective actions taken or planned and their results; (iii) a management declaration, signed at ministerial level, providing reasonable assurance that: - the information contained in the accounts presents a true and fair view; - the expenditure referred in the accounts has been used for its intended purpose and in accordance with the principle of sound financial management; - the control procedures put in place give the necessary guarantees concerning the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. These documents shall be accompanied by an opinion of an independent audit body, drawn up in accordance with the internation, including the suspension and withdrawal of the accreditation. ally accepted audit standards, on the contents of the management declaration. The audit body shall report if the examination puts in doubt the assertions made in the management declaration. An annex to the opinion shall present the error rate per funds and an analysis of the errors as well as reservations; (c) ensure in conformity with Article 31(2), annual ex post publication of recipients of Union funds; and (d) ensure a protection of personal data which satisfies the principles laid down in Directive 95/46/EC. If a Member State has accredited more than one body with responsibility for ex ante and ex post verifications per policy area, it shall by 15 March of the following financial year provide the Commission with a synthesis report consisting of an overview at national level of all management declarations of assurance and the independent audit opinions thereon, prepared for the policy area concerned. The Member States shall bring legal proceedings as necessary and appropriate. As far as Member States immediately disclose errors and / or irregularities they discover to the Commission and remedy these, they may be exempt from financial corrections concerning such errors and / or irregularities.
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 23 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. BIn accordance with their functions, bodies accredited pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article shall:
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 24 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) use an annual accounting system providing accurate, complete and reliable information in a timely manner;
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 26 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) be subject to an independent external audit, performed in accordance with internationally accepted auditing standards by an audit service functionally independent of the accredited body;deleted
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 27 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) ensure, ex post publication of recipients of Union funds in conformity with Article 31(2), annual ex post publication of recipients of Union fundsd protection of personal data which satisfies the principles laid down in Directive 95/46/EC;
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 28 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 4 – point f
(f) ensure a protection of personal data which satisfies the principles laid down in Directive 95/46/EC.deleted
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 30 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
BIn accordance with their functions, bodies accredited pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article shall provide the Commission by 1 FebruaryMarch of the following financial year with:
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 32 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) their annual accounts drawn up for the expenditure made in the execution of the tasks entrusted and including sums disbursed to the beneficiaries for which recovery procedures are underway or have been completed;
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 34 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) a management declaration of assurance as to the completeness, accuracy and veracity of the accounts, the proper functioning of the internal control systems as well as to the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions and the respect of the principle of sound financial management;, signed at ministerial level, providing reasonable assurance that: (i) the information contained in the accounts presents a true and fair view; (ii) the expenditure referred in the accounts has been used for its intended purpose and in accordance with the principle of sound financial management; (iii) the control procedures put in place give the necessary guarantees concerning the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. An annex to the declaration shall present the error rate per funds and an analysis of the errors as well as reservations; These documents shall be accompanied by an opinion of an independent audit body, drawn up in accordance with the internationally accepted audit standards, on the completeness, accuracy and veracity of the accounts, on the proper functioning of the control procedures put in place as well as on the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions.
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 37 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
If a Member State has accredited more than one body per policy area, it shall by 15 FebruaryMarch of the following financial year provide the Commission with a synthesis report consisting of an overview at national level of all management declarations of assurance and the corresponding independent audit opinions thereon, prepared for the policy area concerned.
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 38 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The Commission may decide to lift all or part of the interruption or suspension of payments after a Member State has presented its observations. The decision to lift the interruption or suspension shall be annexed to the annual activity report of the competent authorising officer by delegation.
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 39 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Member States shall provide a national declaration on the expenditure made under the system of shared management. This declaration shall be signed at ministerial level, and be based on the information to be provided under point c of paragraph 5, and shall at least cover the effective functioning of the internal control systems in place and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. It shall be subject to the opinion of an independent audit body and be provided to the Commission by 15 March of the year following the budgetary year concerned. The European Court of Auditors, notably through the Contact Committee of the Supreme Audit Institutions of the European Union, shall assess the prerequisite content and methodology of national declarations and shall issue guidelines for their establishment. Where a Member State has provided a national declaration in accordance with the above provisions, this shall be taken into account in the establishment of the Commission’s audit and control strategies and the establishment of risk at Member States’ level in accordance with Article 29; it shall be forwarded to the budgetary authority and Article 63(9) shall apply mutatis mutandis.
2011/05/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 243 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The budget shall record the guarantee for borrowing-and-lending operations entered into by the Union and payments to the Guarantee Fund for external actions.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 247 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) amounts corresponding from an own resource system;
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 266 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) transfer payment appropriations within each title after prior notification to Parliament and Council provided that neither of them opposes the transfer within three weeks;
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 269 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 23 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) as regards operational expenditure, transfer appropriations between chapters within the same title, up to a maximum total of 10 % of the appropriations for the year shown on the line from which the transfer is made after notification to Parliament and Council.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 271 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 24 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) European Parliament and the Councilboth arms of the budgetary authority refrain from acting or have not taken a decision contrary to the Commissinstitutions' proposal.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 272 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The procedure provided for in Article 24(3) and (4) shall apply. If the Commission proposal is not agreed to by the European Parliament and the Councilboth arms of the budgetary authority and there is a failure to arrive at a common position on the use of this reserve, the European Parliament and the Councilboth arms of the budgetary authority shall refrain from acting on the Commission's proposal of transfers.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 274 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. During the budgetary procedure, the Commission shall, upon a request from at least one part of the budgetary authority or if there are significant changes, provide the necessary information for a comparison between changes in the appropriations required and the initial forecasts made in the financial statements. This information shall include progress made and the stage reached by the legislative authority in its consideration of proposals presented. The appropriations required shall, where appropriate, be revised in the light of the progress of deliberations on the basic act.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 276 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 28 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Efficient internal control shall be based on the following elements: (a) the implementation of an appropriate risk management and control strategy coordinated among appropriate actors involved in the control chain; (b) the accessibility of control results to all appropriate actors involved in the control chain; (c) reliance where appropriate on management declarations of implementation partners and independent audit opinions, provided that the quality of the underlying work is adequate and acceptable and that it has been performed in accordance with agreed standards; (d) the timely application of corrective measure; (e) clear and unambiguous legislation underlying the policies; (f) the elimination of multiple controls; (g) the principle of improving the cost- benefit ratio of controls, taking into account the statistical error rate referred to in Article 29 of the Financial Regulation.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 279 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 29 – title
Tolerable risk of error Statistical error rate
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 281 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 29 – paragraph 1
TWhe Legislative authority shn presenting revised or new spending proposalls, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 322 of the TFEU, decide on a level of tolerable risk of error at an appropriate aggregation of the budget. That decision shall be taken into account during the annual discharge procedure, in accordance with Article 157(2)the Commission shall estimate the cost of administrative and control systems as well as the level of risk of error with the proposed legislation per funds and per Member State.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 283 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 29 – paragraph 2
The level of tolerable risk of error shall be based onIf, during the programme implementation, the level of error is persistently high, the Commission shall identify the weaknesses in the control systems and analysis ofe the costs and benefits of controls. Member States and entities and persons referred to in point (b) Article 55(1) shall on request report to the Commission on the costspossible corrective measures and take appropriate action such as simplification of the applicable provisions, re-design of the programm, tightening of controls borne by them as well as the number and size of activities financed by the budget, if necessary, termination of the activity.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 284 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 29 – paragraph 3
The level of tolerable risk of error shall be closely monitored and shall be reviewed in case of major changeIntegral to the full effectiveness of national management and control systems are accredited management declarations ion the control environmentse systems submitted by member states.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 290 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 34 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Where relevantUpon request by at least one part of the budgetary authority, the Commission shall attach to the draft budget a financial programming for the following years.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 291 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 34 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Upon request of at least one part of the budgetary authority, the Commission shall provide, in support of the draft budget, documents specified in the delegated acts;
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 292 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 34 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall also attach to the draft budget any further working paper it considers useful to support its budget requests.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 295 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 37 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Presidency of the Council shall declare the budget finally adopted in accordance with their internal procedure.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 302 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 46 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) all revenue and expenditure under the respective European Development Funds shall be entered under a special budget heading within the Commission section.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 305 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 55 – paragraph 1 – point b – subpoint viii
(viii) persons entrusted with the implementation of specific actions in the Common Foreign and Security Policy pursuant to Title V of the Treaty on the European Union, and identified in the relevant basic act within the meaning of Article 51 of this Regulation.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 307 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 55 a (new)
Article 55a Where provided for in the relevant basic acts, the Commission may use sectoral or general budget support within a third country if: (a) the partner country's management of public spending is sufficiently transparent, reliable and effective, and; (b) where the partner country has put in place properly formulated sectoral or macroeconomic policies approved by its principal donors, including, where relevant, the international financial institutions.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 308 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 55 b (new)
Article 55b The Commission may harmonise hedging operations in order to reduce the interest rate, cash-flow or foreign currency risks. Those operations shall rely on appropriate instruments and shall not seek speculative purposes.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 314 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 56 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall prevent, detect and correct irregularities and fraud when executing tasks related to the implementation of the budget. To this end they shall carry out in accordance with the principle of proportionality, ex ante and ex post controls including, where appropriate, on the spot checks, to ensure that the actions financed from the budget are effectively carried out and implemented correctly,. They shall also recover funds unduly paid and bring legal proceedings as necessary. As far as Member States immediately disclose errors and / or irregularities they discover to the Commission and remedy these, they may be exempt from financial corrections concerning such errors and / or irregularities.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 320 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 56 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
In accordance with thecriteria and procedures laid down in sector-specific rules, a Member States authority shall accredit one or more public sector bodies which shall be solelybodies responsible for the proper management and control of the funds, for which accreditation has been grantedUnion funds. This shall be without prejudice to the possibility for these bodies to carry out tasks not related to the management of Union funds or to entrust certain of their tasks to other bodies.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 322 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 56 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The accreditation shall be given by a Member State authority in accordance with sector-specific rules ensuring that the body is capable of properly managing the funds. The sector-specific rules mayshall also define a role of the Commission in the accreditation process.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 324 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 56 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
The accrediting authority shall be responsible for supervising the body and for taking all necessary measures to remedy any deficiency in its opmonitoring compliance of the accredited bodies with the accreditation criteria, on the basis of available audits and control results. The accrediting authority shall take all necessary measures to remedy any deficiency in the implementation of the tasks entrusted by the bodies it has accredited, including the suspension and withdrawal of the accreditation. The accredited bodies in the Member States shall: - conduct checks and put in place an effective and efficient internal control system, and - provide the Commission by 1 March of the following year with: (a) their annual accounts drawn up for the expenditure made in the execution of the tasks entrusted and presented to the Commission for reimbursement including the sums disbursed to the beneficiaries for which recovery procedures are under way; (b) a summary of the results of available audits and checks carried out, including an analysis of systemic or recurrent weaknesses as well as corrective actions taken or planned and their results; (c) a management declaration, signed at the ministerial level, providing reasonable assurance that: (i) the information contained in the accounts presents a true and fair view; (ii) the expenditure referred in the accounts has been used for its intended purpose and in accordance with the principle of sound financial management; (iii) the control procedures put in place give the necessary guarantees concerning the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. These documents shall be accompanied by an opinion of an independent audit body, drawn up in accordance with the internation, including the suspension and withdrawal of the accreditation. ally accepted audit standards, on the contents of the management declaration. The audit body shall report if the examinations puts in doubt the assertions made in the management declaration. An annex to the opinion shall present the error rate per funds and an analysis of the errors as well as reservations. - ensure in conformity with Article 31(2), annual ex post publication of recipients of Union funds; - ensure a protection of personal data which satisfies the principles laid down in Directive 95/46/EC; If a member state has accredited more than one body with responsibility for ex ante and ex post verifications per policy area, it shall by 15 March of the following financial year provide the Commission with a synthesis report consisting of an overview at national level of all management declarations of assurance and the independent audit opinions thereon, prepared for the policy area concerned. The Member States shall bring legal proceedings as necessary and appropriate. As far as member states disclose errors and / or irregularities they discover immediately to the Commission and remedy these, they may be exempt from financial corrections concerning such errors and / or irregularities.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 326 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 56 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. BIn accordance with their functions, bodies accredited pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article shall:
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 328 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 56 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) use an annual accounting system providing accurate, complete and reliable information in a timely manner;
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 330 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 56 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) be subject to an independent external audit, performed in accordance with internationally accepted auditing standards by an audit service functionally independent of the accredited body;deleted
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 332 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 56 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) ensure, ex post publication of recipients of Union funds in conformity with Article 31(2), annual ex post publication of recipients of Union fundsd protection of personal data which satisfies the principles laid down in Directive 95/46/EC;
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 334 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 56 – paragraph 4 – point f
(f) ensure a protection of personal data which satisfies the principles laid down in Directive 95/46/EC.deleted
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 337 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 56 – paragraph 5
BIn accordance with their functions, bodies accredited pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article shall provide the Commission by 1 FebruaryMarch of the following financial year with: (a) their annual accounts drawn up for the expenditure made in the execution of the tasks entrusted and including sums disbursed to the beneficiaries for which recovery procedures are underway or have been completed; (b) a summary of the results of all available audits and controls carried out, including an analysis of systematic or recurrent weaknesses as well as corrective actions taken or planned; (c) a management declaration of assurance as to the completeness, accuracy and veracity of the accounts, the proper functioning of the internal control systems as well as to the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions and the respect of the principle of sound financial management; , signed at the ministerial level, providing reasonable assurance that: (i) the information contained in the accounts presents a true and fair view; (ii) the expenditure referred in the accounts has been used for its intended purpose and in accordance with the principle of sound financial management; (iii) the control procedures put in place give the necessary guarantees concerning the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. An annex to the declaration shall present the error rate per funds and an analysis of the errors as well as reservations. These documents shall be accompanied by an opinion of an independent audit body, drawn up in accordance with the internationally accepted audit standards, on the completeness, accuracy and veracity of the accounts, on the proper functioning of the control procedures put in place as well as on the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. (d) the opinion of an independent audit body on the management declaration of assurance mentioned in point (c) of this paragraph, covering all its elements. If a Member State has accredited more than one body per policy area, it shall by 15 FebruaryMarch of the following financial year provide the Commission with a synthesis report consisting of an overview at national level of all management declarations of assurance and the corresponding independent audit opinions thereon, prepared for the policy area concerned.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 351 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 56 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The Commission may decide to lift all or part of the interruption or suspension on payments after a Member State has presented its observations. The decision to lift the interruption or suspension shall be annexed to the annual activity report of the competent authorising officer by delegation.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 355 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 56 – paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Member States shall provide a national declaration on the expenditure made under the system of shared management. This declaration shall be signed at the ministerial level, and be based on the information to be provided under paragraph 5(c), and shall at least cover the effective functioning of the internal control systems in place and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. It shall be subject to the opinion of an independent audit body and be provided to the Commission by 15 March of the year following the budgetary year concerned. The European Court of Auditors, notably through the Contact Committee of the Supreme Audit Institutions of the European Union, shall assess the prerequisite content and methodology of national declarations and shall issue guidelines for their establishment. Where a Member State has provided a national declaration in accordance with the above provisions, this shall be taken into account in the establishment of the Commission’s audit and control strategies and the establishment of risk at Member States’ level in accordance with Article 29 it shall be forwarded to the budgetary authority in mutatis mutandis application of Article 63(9).
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 378 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 91 – paragraph 1
Subject to the prior agreement of the institutions and Member States concerned, any transmission of documents between institutionsthem may be done by electronic means.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 379 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 91 a (new)
Article 91a Electronic Government (e-government) 1. The Commission, in cooperation with other Institutions, executive agencies as well as entities referred to in Article 200, shall establish and apply uniform standards for electronic information supplied to third parties in the process of procurements and grants procedures. It shall, to the greatest possible extent, design and apply uniform standards for the submission, storage and processing of data submitted in grants and procurement procedures, and to this end, shall designate a single ‘electronic data interchange area’ for potential beneficiaries, beneficiaries or candidates and tenderers. The established standards shall be applied by all Institutions and the referred above agencies and bodies. 2. The Commission shall report to Parliament and Council on the progress of the implementation of this provision within two years after the entry of application of this Regulation and regularly afterwards.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 384 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 93 – paragraph 4
4. Each year the institution shall forward a report to the discharge authority containing a summary of the number and type of internal audits carried out, the recommendations made and the action taken on those recommendations and internal audit reports shall be made available to the discharge authorities on request.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 398 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 116 a (new)
Article 116a For the purposes of this Regulation, simplified procedures shall apply to low value grants, the single threshold of which shall be determined in the delegated act.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 399 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 117 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Eligible costs are costs actually incurred by the beneficiary of a grant which meet all the following criteria: (a) they are incurred during the duration of the action or of the work programme, with the exception of costs relating to final reports and audit certificates; (b) they are indicated in the estimated overall budget of the action or work programme; (c) they are necessary for the implementation of the action or of the work programme which is the subject of the grant; (d) they are identifiable and verifiable, in particular being recorded in the accounting records of the beneficiary and determined according to the applicable accounting standards of the country where the beneficiary is established and according to the usual cost-accounting practices of the beneficiary; (e) they comply with the requirements of applicable tax and social legislation; (f) they are reasonable, justified, and comply with the requirements of sound financial management, in particular regarding economy and efficiency. Without prejudice to paragraph 1 and to the basic act, the value added tax ('VAT') paid by, and which cannot be refunded to, the beneficiary according to the applicable national legislation, shall be considered as an eligible cost by an authorising officer. The modalities of the reimbursement shall be laid down in the delegated act.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 403 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 117 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. For the purpose of this Title, profit shall be defined as follows: (a) in the case of a grant for an action, profit means a surplus of earmarked receipts over the eligible costs incurred by the beneficiary, when the request is made for final payment. Provided that the co- financing principle is respected, the beneficiary may substitute other source of funding from thirs parties to its own financial resources; Earmarked receipts may consist in income generated by the action and financial transfers from third parties assigned to the eligible costs of the action. (b) in the case of an operating grant, profit means a surplus balance on the eligible operating budget of the beneficiary.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 410 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 122 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Reasonable time limits for processing applications shall be laid down in the sectorial regulations or in the delegated act and shall not be contradictory.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 415 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 125– paragraph 1 a (new)
Guarantees shall not be required in the case of low value grants or in other circumstances laid down in the delegated act.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 417 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 126 – paragraph 1
1. The amount of the grant shall not become final until after the competent authorising officer responsibleby delegation has accepted the final reports and accounts, without prejudice to subsequent checks by the institution, to be carried out in a timely manner and agreed upon in good faith by the institution and the beneficiary in advance.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 420 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 126 a (new)
Article 126a Beneficiaries shall keep records, supporting documents, statistical records and other records pertinent to a grant for the periods laid down in the delegated act.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 424 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 130 – paragraph 1
1. For the purpose of this Regulation, 'financial instruments' shall mean Union measures of financial support provided from the budget in order to address aone or more specific policy objectives by way of loans, including loans with interest rate rebates, guarantees, equity or quasi-equity investments or participations, or other risk- bearing instruments, possibly combined with grants. The risk exposure resulting from the implementation of financial instruments shall in all cases be pre-defined. The following definitions shall apply: (a) 'loan' means an agreement which obliges the lender to make available to the borrower a sum of money in the agreed amount. The borrower is obliged to repay the loan made available to him at the due date. Usually the borrower is obliged to pay interest owed; (b) 'interest rate rebates' means a subsidy on the interests of loans; (c) 'guarantee' means a written commitment to be responsible for the debt of a third party in an event of default; (d) ‘equity investment’ means the provision of capital to a firm by an investor in return for partial ownership of that firm where, in addition, this investor may assume some management control of the firm and may share in future profits; (e) ‘quasi-equity investment’ means a type of financing that involves a mix of equity and debt, where the equity allows investors to achieve a high rate of return upon the success of the company or where the debt component entails a premium price contributing to the return of the investor (e.g. mezzanine debt or subordinated debt); (f) ‘risk-sharing instrument’ means a financial instrument which guarantees the total or partial coverage of a defined risk, if possible in exchange for an agreed remuneration.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 428 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 131 – paragraph 1
1. Financial instruments shall be provided to final recipients of Union funds in accordance with the principles of sound financial management, transparency, proportionality, non-discrimination and equal treatment and in accordance with the objectives established in the basic act that applies to those financial instruments.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 430 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 131 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Financial instruments shall comply with the following conditions: (a) added value of the Union intervention, which means that financial instruments shall facilitate the achievement of the EU goals on a larger scale and more efficiently than using comparable national instruments; (b) they shall be implemented in order to address sub-optimal investment situations, including high innovation risk or market failures that give rise to insufficient funding from market sources; (c) additionality, which means that financial instruments of the EU shall complement and not aim at replacing those of a Member State, private funding or another financial EU intervention where ever such alternative instruments exist; d) financial instruments shall be implemented in a way which does not distort competition in the internal market; (e) they shall have a multiplier effect, which means that the Union contribution to a financial instrument shall mobilize a global investment exceeding the size of the Union contribution; f) good governance, meaning that in the implementation of the financial instruments the Commission shall endeavour to assure that the entrusted entities shall align with the EU's interests, using appropriate incentives and enhanced controls.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 431 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 131 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Revenues and repayments under a financial instrument shall constitute internal assigned revenue according to Article 18(3) and shall be carried over automatically with a view to being re- invested.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 432 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 131 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to points (d) and (e) of aArticle 46(1), the budgetary expenditure linked to a financial instrument shall be kept within the relevant budgetary commitment made for iand the financial responsibility of the Union shall not exceed the amount of within the relevant budgetary commitment made for it, thus excluding contingent liabilities for the Union budget.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 433 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 131 – paragraph 3
3. FThe entities referred to in point (iii) and (iv) of Article 55(1)(b) and all financial intermediaries involved in the execution of financial operations under a financial instrument shall comply with relevant standards on the prevention of money laundering and fight against terrorism. They shall not be established and/or shall not interact with entities incorporated in territories whose jurisdictions do not co- operate with the Union in relation to the application of internationally agreed tax standards.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 434 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 131 – paragraph 4
4. Each agreement between an entity referred to in point (iii) and (iv) of Article 55(1)(b) and a financial intermediary referred to in paragraph 3 shall provide expressly foraccess of the Commission and the Court of Auditors to exercise their powers of control, on documents and on the premises and on informationdocuments, premises and to any requested information, related to the implementation of the financial instruments, even stored on electronic media, overthat should be provided by all third parties who have received Union funds.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 435 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 131 a (new)
Article 131a Hedging operations, related to financial instruments shall be allowed to the entities entrusted for indirect management, in order to reduce the interest rate, exchange rate or cash flow risks. Those operations shall rely on appropriate instruments, providing efficiency and shall not seek speculative purposes.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 436 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 131 b (new)
Article 131b The Commission shall report annually to the budgetary authority on the activities supported by financial instruments, on the financial institutions involved in their implementation, on the performance of financial instruments, including reinvestments realised, balance on the trust accounts, revenues and repayments, multiplier effect achieved, and value of participations. The Commission shall attach its report to the synthesis report referred to in Article 63(9).
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 440 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 135 a (new)
Article 135a Where, in a specific case, the accounting officers consider that an exception should be made to the content of one of the accounting principles, defined in Articles 187 to 194, that exception shall be duly substantiated and reported in the annex to the financial statements referred to in Article 136.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 457 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 150 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In the performance of its task, the Court of Auditors shall be entitled to consult, in the manner provided for in Article 152, all documents and information relating to the financial management of departments or bodies with regard to operations financed or co-financed by the Union. It shall have the power to make enquiries of any official responsible for a revenue or expenditure operation and to use any of the auditing procedures appropriate to the aforementioned departments or bodies. The audit in the Member States shall be carried out in conjunctiliaison with the national audit institutionbodies or, where they do not have the necessary powers, with the competent national departments responsible. The Court of Auditors and the national audit bodies of the Member States shall cooperate in a spirit of trust while maintaining their independence.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 467 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 167 – paragraph 1
1. Parts One and Three of this Regulation shall apply to expenditure effected by the authorities and bodies referred to in the Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 on European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 on the European Regional Development Fund, Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 on the European Social Fund, Council Regulation (EC) No 1084/200625 on the Cohesion Fund, Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/200626 on the European Fisheries Fund, and funds in the area of Freedom, Security and Justice, including the Funds under the "Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows" Programme, managed in shared management pursuant to Article 56 of this Regulation, (hereinafter the ‘Funds’), and to their revenue, save as otherwise provided in this Title.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 479 #

2010/0395(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 201 – paragraph 2
Those rules shall include a set of principles necessary to ensure sound financial management of Union funds, and be based on Article 57 and a model financial regulation adopted by the Commission and after consulting the Court of Auditors by means of a delegated act in accordance with Articles 202, 203 and 204.
2011/06/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 32 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 1
(1) Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (hereinafter the Financial Regulation), lays down the budgetary principles and financial rules which should be respected in all legislative acts. It is necessary to amend certain provisions of the Financial Regulation in order to take account of the amendments introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon and of the establishment of the European External Action Service.
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 34 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 2
(2) The Treaty of Lisbon establishes a European External Action Service (hereinafter “EEAS”). According to the conclusions of the European Council of 29 and 30 October 2009Council Decision 2010/427/EU of 26 July 2010 establishing the organisation and functioning of the European External Action Service1, the EEAS is a service of a sui generis nature and shouldis to be treated as an institution for the purposes of the Financial Regulation. ___________________ 1 OJ L 201, 3.8.2010, p.30.
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 36 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 3
(3) Given that the EEAS should be treated as an institution for the purposes of the Financial Regulation, the European Parliament is to grant discharge to the EEAS for the implementation of the appropriations voted in the EEAS section of the Budget. In this context, the EEAS shall be fully subject to the procedures provided for in Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and in Articles 145 to 147 of the Financial Regulation. The EEAS shall fully cooperate with institutions involved in the discharge procedure and provide, as appropriate, the additional necessary information, including through attendance in meetings of the relevant bodies. The European Parliament should also continue to grant discharge to the Commission for the implementation of Commission’s section of the Budget, including operational appropriations implemented by Heads of Delegations who are sub-delegated authorising officers of the Commission. Given the complexity of this structure, high-standard provisions on traceability and budgetary and financial accountability need to be applied.
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 38 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 4
(4) The Lisbon Treaty foresees that Commission Delegations become part of the EEAS as Union Delegations. In order to ensure their efficient management, all administrative and support expenditure of Union Delegations which finance common costs should be executed by a single support service. To that effect, the Financial Regulation should foresee the possibility for detailed rules, to be agreed with the Commission, in order to facilitate the implementation of the Union Delegations’ operating appropriations entered in the EEAS and the Council sections of the Budget.
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 41 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 5
(5) It is necessary to ensure the continuity of the functioning of Union Delegations and in particular the continuity and efficiency in the management of external aid by the Delegations. Therefore the Commission should be authorised to subdelegate its powers of budget implementation of operational expenditure to Heads of Union Delegations belonging to EEAS as a separate institution. Furthermore, where the Commission implements the budget under direct centralised management, it should be allowed to do so also through sub- delegation to Heads of Union Delegations. The authorising officers by delegation of the Commission should continue to be responsible for the definition of internal management and control systems, while the Heads of Union Delegations should be responsible for the adequate set up and functioning of internal management and control systems and for the management of the funds and the operations carried out within their Delegations and they should report twice a year to that effect. The Commission shall have the right to withdraw specific subdelegations in accordance with its own rules.
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 47 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) In order to ensure democratic scrutiny of the implementation of the European Union’s budget, the European Parliament may, in the context of discharge, obtain on request the declaration of assurance made by Heads of Union Delegations on the internal management and control systems in relation to their respective delegations.
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 48 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 10 b (new)
(10b) The term “High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy” is to be, for the purposes of this Regulation, interpreted in accordance with the different functions of the High Representative under Article 18 of the Treaty on European Union.
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 50 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002
Article 31 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(4a) In Article 31, the following paragraph is inserted after paragraph 1: “The European External Action Service shall draw up an estimate of its revenue and expenditure, which it shall send to the Commission before 1 July each year. The High Representative will hold consultations with, respectively, the Commissioner for Development Policy, the Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and the Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, regarding their respective responsibilities.”
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 51 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 4 b (new)
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(4b) The following point (da) is inserted in Article 33(2): “(da) in accordance with Article 8(5) of Council Decision 2010/427/EU and in order to ensure budgetary transparency in the area of the external action of the Union, the Commission will transmit to the budgetary authority, together with the draft Budget, a working document presenting, in a comprehensive way, all administrative and operational expenditures related to the external actions of the Union, including Member States’ expenditures for CSDP missions and those provided for under the Athena Mechanism and the start-up fund. This working document shall contain, among others, the following information: (i) a detailed picture of the operational and administrative expenditures by geographical area (regions, countries), thematic area and mission. (ii) a detailed picture of all staff in place in the delegations of the European Union at the time of the presentation of the draft budget, including: a breakdown by geographical area, individual country and mission, distinguishing: - establishment plan posts, - contract agents, - local agents, - seconded national experts, the number of posts in the EEAS establishment plan, both at headquarters and in the delegations, occupied by employees from the diplomatic services of Member States; (iii) the total number of posts requested in the draft budget for the establishment plans of the delegations of the European Union broken down by function group and grade and compared to the number of posts in the authorised budget, (iv) appropriations requested in the draft budget for other types of personnel with corresponding estimates of the equivalent full-time staff that may be employed within the limits of the appropriations requested, broken down by type of personnel (contract agents, local agents, seconded national experts) along with a comparison with the authorised budget.”
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 52 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 4 c (new)
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – points 6 and 7 (new)
(4c) In Article 46(1), the following points are added after point (5): “(5a) in individual budget lines, the expenditure necessary for the work of each individual special representative or entity with identical responsibilities; (5b) in an annex to the budget, the EEAS’ overall administrative expenditure for the previous year by delegation and for the EEAS’ central administration.”
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 53 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 4 d (new)
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(4d) In Article 46(1), the following point is added after point (5): “(5a) The total amount of Common foreign and security policy (hereinafter “CFSP”) operating expenditure shall be entered entirely in one budget chapter, entitled CFSP. The total amount of CFSP expenditure will be distributed between the Articles of the CFSP budget chapter. Those Articles will contain items which cover the CFSP expenditure of at least the major missions.”
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 54 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002
Article 50 – paragraph 1
(5) In the first paragraph of Article 50, the following sentence is added: “However, detailed rules may be agreed with the Commission in order to facilitate the implementation of the Union Delegations’ operating appropriations entered in the EEAS and the Council sections of the BudgetArticle 50 is replaced by the following: “The Commission shall confer on the other institutions the requisite powers for the implementation of the sections of the budget relating to them. However, detailed rules may be agreed with the Commission in order to facilitate the implementation of the Union Delegations’ appropriations entered in the EEAS section of the Budget. Within the EEAS, a Director General for budget and administration shall be responsible to the High Representative for the administrative and internal budgetary management of the EEAS. He shall work within the existing format and follow the same administrative rules which are applicable to the Part of Section III of the EU budget which falls under heading 5 of the Multiannual Financial Framework. Each institution shall exercise these powers in accordance with this Regulation and within the limits of the appropriations authorised.”
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 55 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002
Article 51 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall have the right to withdraw specific subdelegations in accordance with its own rules.
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 56 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002
Article 60 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
(8a) At the end of the second subparagraph of Article 60(7), the following sentence shall be added: “The annual activity reports shall be made available on request to the Budgetary Authority.”
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 57 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 9
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002
Article 60 a
“1. Where Heads of Union Delegations act as authorising officers by subdelegation in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 51, they shall cooperate closely with the Commission for the proper implementation of the funds, in order to ensure in particular the legality and regularity of financial transactions, the respect of the principle of sound financial management in the management of the funds and the effective protection the financial interests of the Union. To this effect, they shall take the measures necessary to prevent any situation susceptible to put at stake the responsibility of the Commission for the implementation of the budget sub-delegated to them as well as any conflict of interest or priorities having impact on the implementation of the financial management tasks sub- delegated to them. Where a situation or conflict referred to in the second subparagraph arises, the Heads of Union Delegations shall inform the responsible Commission department and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy thereof without delayDirectors-General of the Commission and of the EEAS thereof without delay. They shall take appropriate steps to remedy the situation. 2. When a Head of a Union Delegation finds himself in a situation referred to in Article 60(6), he shall refer to the specialised financial irregularities panel set up pursuant to Article 66(4). In the event of any illegal activity, fraud or corruption which may harm the interests of the Union, he shall inform the authorities and bodies designated by the applicable legislation. 3. Heads of Union Delegations acting as authorising officers by subdelegation in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 51 shall report twice a year to their authorising officer by delegation so that the latter can integrate their reports in his annual activity report referred to in Article 60(7). That biannual report submitted by the Heads of Union Delegation shall include information on the efficiency and effectiveness of internal management and control systems put in place in their delegation, as well as the management of operations subdelegated to them. Upon request, and in the context of discharge, the European Parliament’s competent committee may obtain the declaration of assurance made by Heads of Union Delegations on the internal management and control systems in their delegation. 4. Heads of Union Delegations acting as authorising officers by subdelegation in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 51 shall reply to any request by the authorising officer by delegation of the Commission. 4a. The Commission shall ensure that sub-delegating powers are not detrimental to the discharge procedure in the European Parliament, in the context of which the Commission bears full responsibility for the operating budget of the EEAS.
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 58 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 11 – point a
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002
Article 66 – paragraph 3 a
“3a. In the event of subdelegation to the Heads of Union Delegations, the authorising officer by delegation shall be responsible for the definition of the internal management and control systems put in place, their efficiency and effectiveness. The Heads of Union Delegations shall be responsible for the adequate set up and functioning of those systems, in accordance with the instructions of the authorising officer by delegation, and for the management of the funds and the operations they carry within the Union Delegation under their responsibility. Before taking up their duties, they should have the necessary professional skills on the tasks and responsibilities of authorising officers and the implementation of the budget. Heads of Union Delegations shall report on their responsibilities pursuant to the first subparagraph of this paragraph in accordance with Article 60a(3). Each year, Heads of Union Delegations shall provide to the authorising officer by delegation of the Commission a statement of assurance on the internal management and control systems put in place in their Delegation in order to allow the authorising officer to establish his own statement of assurance, as well as on the management of operations subdelegated to them and the results thereof, in order to allow the authorising officer to establish his own statement of assurance. This shall be annexed, together with the annual activity report of the Head of Delegation, to the annual activity report of the authorising officer by delegation, which shall, on request, be transmitted to the European Parliament.”
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 59 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 11 – point b
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002
Article 66 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
This shall apply mutatis mutandis to the authorities of a Member State in respect of temporary agents and seconded national experts. The Member State of origin shall be liable for all sums not recovered within three years of a decision on liability being taken.
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 60 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002
Article 85 – paragraph 1 a
For the purposes of the internal auditing of the EEAS, Heads of Union Delegations, acting as authorising officers by subdelegation in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 51 shall be subject to the verifying powers of the internal auditor of the Commission acting in cooperation with the internal auditor of the EEAS, for the financial management subdelegated to them.
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 61 #

2010/0054(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 12 a (new)
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002
Article 147 a (new)
(12a) The following Article is inserted: “Article 147a The EEAS shall be fully subject to the procedures provided for in Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and in Articles 145 to 147 of the Financial Regulation. The EEAS shall fully cooperate with institutions involved in the discharge procedure and provide, as appropriate, the additional necessary information, including through attendance in meetings of the relevant bodies.”
2010/09/10
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 530 #

2009/2236(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
46. Calls for the CAP budget to have an end-of-year flexibility mechanism in order to carry over and reallocate under-spends in the following year;deleted
2010/04/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2 #

2009/2127(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 2
- Communication within the secretariat: the lack of communication and trust between the director and the staff led to prolonged disputes, focussed in large part on the failure to establish a correct claiming system for legitimate staff travel and mobile phone costs associated with the work of the agency,
2010/09/08
Committee: CONT
Amendment 5 #

2009/2127(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Suggests, therefore, attaching the College to Europol as a concrete solution to the College's structural and chronic problemthat the Court of Auditors carry out a comprehensive review of regulatory agencies to examine, inter alia, the proportion of operating, governance and operational costs and assess ways of addressing structural or other problems, with a view to complementing the Commission´s own evaluation of regulatory agencies;
2010/09/08
Committee: CONT
Amendment 7 #

2009/2127(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that, at the request of the Parliament to adopt an Action Plan, the director of the College and its Governing Board have estimated a realistic four-year period (i.e. from 2010 to 2014) in which to meet the objectives set out in the Annex to the Parliament's abovementioned resolution of 5 May 2010; is, therefore, not ready to accept that the College needs four more years to reach an acceptable standard of good administration as expected from a regulatory agency, and welcomes the cooperation signalled by the new Director´s consultation of the Commission´s Internal Audit Service during the course of production of the Action Plan;
2010/09/08
Committee: CONT
Amendment 10 #

2009/2127(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Regrets that Urges that a decision to commission any further external audit on usinge of appropriations to finance private expenditure announced by CEPOL and to be carried out by an external company, has not been launched yet; is, therefore, concerned about this delay which certainly will not facilitate the work of the external companyby an external company should take into consideration the need for value for money, and that the expectation of amounts to be recovered should exceed the likely audit and legal costs involved;
2010/09/08
Committee: CONT
Amendment 77 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
46. Expects initiatives aiming at givingfrom the Secretary- General the possibility to demonstrate - on the basis of further analysis - that the management representations contained in who, as Principal Authorising Officer by Delegation has the responsibility for the overall internal control system, to carry out further annualysis of the activity reports and the declarations of the Directors-General presenso that a complete and reliable picture and that any problems have been brought to his attentionis available for review and that remedies can be put in place for any problems which are identified;
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 80 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
48. Notes the Secretary-General's reply to question No 4.6 in the Committee's "Questionnaire" according to which the Secretary-General, as Principal Authorising Officer by Delegation has the "responsibility for the overall internal control system";deleted
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 86 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
51. Recalls that the objective of an internal control system is to protect the institution's political and administrative leadership from unpleasant surpriseensure correct expenditure in line with the financial regulations;
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 99 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Heading before paragraph 55
Parliament's budget too big to be implemented on trust?deleted
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 121 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
75. Recalls - as stated in paragraph 104 of its resolution of 23 April 20091 accompanying the discharge decision in respect to the financial year 2007 - that the Members' additional voluntary pension scheme (the fund) originally should have been established as a self- governing entity outside the structure of Parliament and that ultimate financial responsibility for the fund should be 1 carried by the fund and its members and not by Parliament;deleted OJ L 255, 26.9.2009, p. 3.
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 125 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
77. Is shockedNotes that on 31 December 2008, the Fund incurred an actuarial deficit of EUR 121 844 000 and that, on the same date, the fund evaluated the remaining benefits to be paid to the members of the fund as EUR 276 984 000 (ECA Annual Report Annex 11.2);
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 127 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Heading before paragraph 80
Bureau takes a different position from Plenarydeleted
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 128 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 80
80. Notes that in this particular case the Bureau has on several occasions taken a different position from that expressed by Plenary in its resolutions on discharges in respect of the implementation of the Parliament's budget for the financial years 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007;deleted
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 137 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85
85. Invites the Vice-President responsible for budgetary affairs together with the competent service to consider in which way he/she can improve the information on decisions with major budgetary consequences to the discharge authority; takes the view that oral information as given tofor the Committee at present is not adequate and does not, on Bureau decisions already taken, be supplemented with written information, in order to satisfy the European taxpayers's need for comprehensive and relevant information;
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 144 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Heading before paragraph 94
Too manyRemaining open actions?
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 155 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 104
104. Notes that at its meeting of 16 June 2009(Minutes of the meeting of 16 June 2009, PE 426.193/BUR): - when considering its decision on the closure of accounts of the political groups 2008, the Bureau, without debate, noted and approved the documents submitted by the groups, - when considering its decision on the closure of the ITS Group's accounts, the Bureau, without debate, endorsed the conclusions contained in the Secretary- General's note on the matter, - the Bureau instructed the Secretary- General to establish the definitive amount of the claim against a Member and carry out any regularisations required;
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 161 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 111
111. Notes that the Bureau, without debate, at its meeting on 14 September 2009 approved the final reports on the implementation of the respective programmes of activities and the financial statements of the three European political parties whose reports were not available for the Bureau meeting of 17 June 2009, namely ADIE (Alliance of Independent Democrats in Europe), AEN (Alliance for Europe of the Nations) and EUD (EUDemocrats) (Minutes of the meeting of 14 September 2009, PE 426.393/BUR);
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 162 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 112
112. Further notes that the Bureau, without debate, established that the authorising officer was required to recover a balance of EUR 90 604,58 from the three parties concerned (ADIE, AEN and EUD), taking account of the final amount of the grants to be awarded to those parties;
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 167 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 116
116. Is unable to understand how the Bureau - without debate - can comply with its responsibility under Rule 209(2) (to "decide whether to suspend or reduce funding and whether to recover amounts which have been wrongly paid") and Rule 209(3) (to "approve the beneficiary political parties' final activity reports and final financial statements") of the Rules of Procedure without introducing of the abovementioned model structures which are crucial to achieving a transparent evaluation and payment process;
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 170 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 119
119. Notes that the Bureau, without debate, at its meeting on 17 June 2009 approved the final reports on the implementation of the programmes of activities and the financial statements of six of the ten foundations and established that the authorising officer was required to recover the surplus of EUR 85 437,44 from the Institute of European Democrats and to pay a balance of EUR 482 544,35 to the other five foundations (Minutes of the meeting of 17 June 2009, PE 426.231/BUR);
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 174 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 121
121. Notes that the Bureau without debate, at its meeting on 14 September 2009 approved the final reports on the implementation of the programmes of activities and the financial statements of three of the four European political foundations which had been unable to send in their reports for consideration at the meeting on 17 June 2009 (European Liberal Forum - ELF, Transform Europe - TE and Alliance of Independent Democrats in Europe - FPED) (Minutes of the meeting of 14 September 2009 and note to the members of the Bureau D(2009)40444 of 9 September 2009);
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 175 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 122
122. Further notes that the Bureau, without debate, also established that the authorising officer is required to recover the surplus of EUR 15 144,39 from ELF and EUR 32 178,58 from FPED and to pay a balance of EUR 21 965,56 to TE and has deferred its decision concerning closure of FEUD's financial year until a later meeting;
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 199 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Heading before paragraph 144 a (new)
Independence of the Staff Committee
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 200 #

2009/2069(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 144 a (new)
1 Article 9(3) of the Staff Regulations "T144a. Reminds that the Staff Committee shallis in charge of representing the interests of the staff vis-à- visof their institution and maintain continuous contact between the institution andin accordance with Article 9(3) of the sStaff. It shall contribute to the smooth running of Regulations1; in theis service by providing a channel for the expression of opinion bynse the sStaff. It shall bring to the notice of the competent bodies of the institution any difficulty having general implications concerning the interpretation and application of these Staff Regulations. It may be consulted on any difficulty of this kind. The Committee shall submit to the competent bodies of the institution suggestions concerning the organisation and operation of the service and proposals for the improvement of staff working conditions or general living conditions. The Committee shall participate in the management and supervision of social welfare bodies set up by the institution in the interests of its staff. It may, with the consent of the institution, set up such welfare services". Committee has to be independent in its decisions including in decisions concerning the use of its fund; recalls in this sense the decision of the Secretary-General in 2007 concerning the increase of funds of the Staff Committee in order to support the activities of traineeships for children of Parliament officials;
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 1 #

2009/2002(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to create a specific budget heading in the EU budget showing per year the amounts paid in error by the European Union to the Member States;deleted
2009/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 2 #

2009/2002(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to create in the budget, in accordance with the principle of activity-based budgeting (ABB), a budget heading showingalculate the cost of control systems per expenditure field;
2009/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 4 #

2009/2002(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Proposes that Parliament should give the Commission allocate the resources needed to conduct a study based on all relevant information sources, including the annual summaries received; the study should analyse the strengths and weaknesses of each Member State's national system for administering and controlling Community funds and produce as its outcome an estimated figure for the cost of the national systems controlling Community funds;
2009/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 7 #

2009/2002(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Proposes that the Commission should be granted the funds needed to conduct a study on the feasibility of harmonising and simplifying rules for beneficiaries in the European research sector and on the appropriateness of repayment rules based on flat-rate payment procedures in accordance with the relevant regulations;
2009/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 19 #

2009/2002(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission, having regard to the seriousness of the discharge situation, to quickly organise an interinstitutional conference involving all stakeholders in Community fund management and control (representatives of the Member States in the Council at the highest level, of the Commission, of the European Court of Auditors, of national audit bodies, of national parliaments with responsibility for oversight over Member State governments, of the European Parliament and all other relevant actors in the discharge process) so as to embark on a comprehensive debate on the current discharge procedure system, on which the DAS has been negative for 14 years, and to give thought to the reforms needed in order to obtain a positive DAS as soon as possible;deleted
2009/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 23 #

2009/2002(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 15
15. Takes the view that said interinstitutional conference should culminate in specific proposals with regard to improving the management and control of Community spending and even, for some aspects, a degree of harmonisation, and proposes that, during the forthcoming budgetary procedure, the Parliament should give the Commission the resources needed to conduct the study and arrange the conference;deleted
2009/09/10
Committee: CONT
Amendment 8 #

2008/2277(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the formulation and inclusion in the Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and sound financial management of an Annex specifically dealing with the discharge procedure and which should provide for a mechanism for a mutual exchange of information between Parliament and the Council;
2009/10/15
Committee: CONT
Amendment 9 #

2008/2277(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 - introductory part
5. Points out that despite these important results, several elements of the Council's budget execution still need to be clarified; calls thereforeCalls on its competent committee, in the context of the next Council discharge procedure, to verify progress on the following matters:
2009/10/15
Committee: CONT
Amendment 60 #

2008/2186(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. Welcomes the statement by the Interparliamentary Conference on ‘Improving National Accountability of EU funds’ held in The Hague on 28-29 January 2010, recommending that national policy instruments be implemented or strengthened to contribute to the improvement of the control and management of EU expenditure in Member States, and that instruments used for the management and accountability of EU funding, such as the annual reports, should contain elements of a common EU framework in order to make comparisons and identify ‘best practices’, as well as taking a step forward to national management declarations;
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 151 #

2008/2186(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Heading after paragraph 124
Second-generation Schengen Information System
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 152 #

2008/2186(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 124 a (new)
124a. Is very concerned about the delays in setting up the second-generation Schengen Information System and the implications of these delays for the EU budget and the Member States’ budgets; notes that the so-called ‘milestone 1 test’ concerning the stability, reliability and performance of the SIS II project, carried out at the end of January 2010, was not successful;
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 154 #

2008/2186(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 124 c (new)
1 OJ L 299, 8.11.2008, p. 1. 2 OJ L 299, 8.11.2008, p. 43. 124c. Reiterates the Council’s and Parliament’s request to the Commission – made by the Council in its conclusions on the further direction of SIS II of 4/5 June 2009 and by Parliament in its resolution of 22 October 2009 on progress of Schengen Information System II and Visa Information System1 – that it ensure full transparency as regards the financial aspects of the development of the second- generation SIS; __________________________________ 1 Texts adopted, P7-TA(2009)0055.
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 155 #

2008/2186(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 124 d (new)
124d. Stresses that the Commission should comply with its reporting obligations in a more timely and transparent manner;
2010/03/03
Committee: CONT
Amendment 156 #

2008/2186(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 124 e (new)
124e. Invites the European Court of Auditors to carry out an in-depth audit and to present a special report evaluating the management of the SIS II project by the Commission, from the beginning of the project starting with the initial call for tenders;
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Amendment 157 #

2008/2186(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 124 f (new)
124f. Reserves the right to hold in reserve the funds to be allocated for the development of SIS II in the 2011 annual budget, in order to ensure full parliamentary scrutiny and oversight of the process;
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