BETA

77 Amendments of Sabine LÖSING related to 2011/0413(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) Preserving peace, preventing conflicts, promoting multilateral solutions to common problems, in particular in the framework of the United Nations, strengthening international security ~~and assisting~~, civil assistance for populations, countries and regions confronting natural or man-made disasters are among the prime objectives of the Union's external action as defined in article 21 of the Treaty on European Union. Crises and conflicts affecting countries world-wide and other factors such as terrorism, organised crime, climate change, cyber security challenges and threats and natural disasters pose a risk to world stability and securitycatastrophes, the principles of equality, solidarity and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, the respect for human dignity, the principle for democracy and the rule of law are among the prime objectives of the Union's external action as defined in article 21 of the Treaty on European Union. In order to address these ~~issu~~objectives in an effective and timely manner, specific financial resources and financing instruments are required that can work in a manner complementary to humanitarian aid and long-term cooperation instruments, guided by the principle of the strict commitment to a purely civilian and peaceful approach in particular regarding conflict resolution.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006 was adopted with the objective of enabling the Union to provide a consistent and integrated response to ~~situations of crisis and emerging crisis, to address specific trans-regional security threa~~critical situations and emerging conflicts and to enhance crisis preparedness. This Regulation aims at introducing a revised Instrument, building on the experience of the previous one, in order to ~~increase the efficiency and coherence of the Union's actions in the areas of~~henceforth focus on purely civilian conflict prevention and ~~crisis~~ response~~, crisis preparedness and peace-building and in addressing security threats, including climate security~~ to an emerging or existing critical situation, consolidating peace and peace-building , including socio-economic consequences of climate change and on climate protection.

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) Measures taken under this Regulation pursue the objectives of Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union ~~and Articles 208 and 212 of the Treaty~~ , in particular promoting multilateral solutions t~~he Functioning of the European Union. They may be complementary to and should be consistent with measures adopted by~~o common problems, the principles of equality, solidarity and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, the Uuni~~on in pursu~~versality and indivisibility of ~~Common Foreign and Security Policy objectives within the framework of Title V of the Treaty on European Union and measures adopted within the framework of Title V~~human rights and fundamental freedoms and respect for human dignity, the principle for democracy and the rule of law and Articles 208, which states that development cooperation policy shall have as its primary objective the reduction and in the long term, the eradication of poverty and 212 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The Council, the European Parliament and the Commission should cooperate to ensure such consistency, each in accordance with their respective powers.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The EU Programme for the Prevention of Violent Conflicts, endorsed by the European Council, underlines the EU's ‘political commitment to pursue conflict prevention as one of the main objectives of the EU's external relations’ and states that development cooperation instruments can contribute to this goal and to the development of the EU as a global player. The Council conclusions on conflict prevention of 20 June 2011 have restated the validity of this programme as a valid basis for further European Union action in the filed of conflict prevention.deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The Council Conclusions on Security and Development (as well as the Council Conclusions on an EU response to situations of fragility) emphasise that the nexus between development and security should inform EU strategies and policies in order to contribute to the coherence of EU external action. More specifically, the Council concluded that future work on security and development should include the security and development implications of climate change, environmental and natural resource management issues and migration.deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)

(6a) According to Article 208 Paragraph 1 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union the Union's development cooperation policy shall have as its primary objective the reduction and, in the long term, the eradication of poverty. Therefore any subordination of development under security or defense policy shall be imperatively avoided, consequently the instruments concerning shall be implemented in that spirit.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) The European Council approved the European Security Strategy on 12 December 2003 and its Implementation Report on 11 December 2008. The EU Internal Security Strategy adopted at the end of 2010 also notes the importance of cooperation with third countries and regional organisations in particular for combating multiple threats such as trafficking in human beings, drugs trafficking and terrorism.deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The European Council Declaration on Combating Terrorism of 25 March 2004 called for counter-terrorism objectives to be integrated into external assistance programmes; the European Counter- Terrorism Strategy, adopted by the Council on 30 November 2005, called for increased counter-terrorism cooperation with third countries and the United Nations; and the Council Conclusions on Enhancing the Links between Internal and External Aspects of Counter- terrorism called for strengthening the capacity of the competent authorities involved in the fight against terrorism in third countries in the strategic programming of the Instrument for Stability.deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)

(8a) When integrating counter terrorism in the framework of the Instrument of Stability it is necessary, in order to counter and prevent terrorism effectively, to address and to tackle its root causes, in particular poverty, no free access to education, lack of perspective and social, political and economic marginalisation. Measures in the field of counter terrorism must ensure absolute compliance with the principals of international humanitarian law (IHL), international human rights law and relevant Human Rights guidelines.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) In order to adapt the scope of this Regulation to the rapidly evolving reality, 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 the detailed areas of technical and financial assistance provided in the Annexes to this Regulation, and to adopt additional procedures for exchanging information and cooperationensure full democratic control, transparency and participation in the process of development, adoption and revision of thematic strategy papers and multiannual indicative programmes and in respect of the detailed areas of technical and financial assistance provided in the Annexes to this Regulation, co-decision in form of ordinary legislative procedure shall be introduced in accordance with Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, provided for in Article 8. It is of particular importance that the Commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing ~~and drawing-up delegated acts~~thematic strategy papers and multiannual indicative programmes and technical and financial assistance, should further ensure timely transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The implementing powers relating to ~~programming and~~ implementation measures laid down in this Regulation should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers. Taking into account the nature of those implementing acts, in particular their policy orientation nature or budgetary implications, the examination procedure should in principle be used for their adoption, except for measures of a small financial scale. The Commission should adopt immediately applicable implementing acts where in duly justified cases relating to the need for a swift response from the Union, imperative grounds of urgency so require.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) in a critical situation ~~of crisis~~ or emerging c~~risis~~onflict, to swiftly contribute to stability by providing an effective, exclusively civilian response to help preserve, ~~establish~~improve or re- establish the conditions essential to the proper implementation of the Union's development and cooperation policies;

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) to prevent conflicts, ensure preparedness to address pre- and post-crisis situations and ~~build pe~~consolidate peace, guided by the principle of a strict commitment to a purely civilian and non military approaceh;

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) to address specific global and trans- regional ~~threats having a destabilising effect, including climate change~~problems which have a conflict- fueling effect and to assist with civil, peacebuilding measures.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. Measures taken under this Regulation may be complementary to, and shall be consistent with measures adopted under Title V of the Treaty on European Union and Title V of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 5

5. In order to enhance the effectiveness and consistency of Union and national assistance measures and to prevent double- funding, the Commission shall promote close coordination between its own activities and those of the Member States, both at decision-making level and on the ground. To that end, the Member States and the Commission shall operate a system for exchange of information. ~~If necessary, the Commission may adopt, in accordance with Article 9, additional procedures for exchanging information and cooperation.~~

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – title

Assistance in response to ~~situations of crisis or emerging crisis to prevent conflicts~~in response to an emerging or existing critical situation

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. Union technical and financial assistance in pursuit of the specific aims set out in point (a) of Article 1(2) may be undertaken in response to a situation of urgency, crisitical situations or emerging c~~risi~~onflicts, a situation posing a ~~threat~~harm to democracy, law and order, the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, or the security and safety of individuals, or a situation ~~threatening~~likely to escalate into armed conflict or severely to destabilise the third country or countries concerned. Such civil and humanitarian assistance based measures may also address situations where the Union has invoked the essential elements clauses of international Agreements in order to suspend, partially or totally, cooperation with third countries.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c

(c) would normally be eligible under other EU instruments for external assistance or the other components of this instrument but which, in accordance with Article 2, should be addressed through ~~crisis or emerging crisis~~emergency measures because of the need to respond rapidly to the situation.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Support measures for rehabilitation and reconstruction of key infrastructure, housing, public infrastructure in particular in health and education sector.

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. Support for civilian measures related to demobilization, disarmament and reintegration (DDR), ad hoc tribunals, truth and reconciliation commissions and mechanism.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 c (new)

3c. Support of international, regional, state and non-governemental organisations which undertake efforts in and promote confidence-building, mediation, reconciliation and dialogue.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 d (new)

3d. Support for measures to address the impact on the civilian population of anti- personnel landmines, unexploded ordnance or explosive remnants of war and violent conflicts.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3e (new)

3e. Support measures to combat the trade of small arms and light weapons in particular in to conflict regions, i.a. within the UN framework and in close cooperation with civil society.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 f (new)

3f. Support for measures to help and to ensure specific needs of women and children, in particular in wars and violent conflict situations.

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 g (new)

3g. Support for socio-economic measures to promote ownership, equitqble and fair access to, and transparent management of natuaral resources.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 h (new)

3h. Support measures to help to develop and organise civil society's participation in political process, in particular to promote the participation of women.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 i (new)

3i. Support for civil measures in response to natural catastrophes, estabishment, improvement or re-establishment of public health in absence or in addition to humanitarian and civil protection assistance.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 j (new)

3j. support for exclusively civil measures to promote and defend respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law, and the related international instruments.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 k (new)

3k. support for socio-economic measures to address the impact of displaced population, including measures addressing the needs of host communities in a situation of critical situation or emerging conflict.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 l (new)

3l. support for civil measures in response to natural and harm to public health in the absence of, or to complement, Union humanitarian and civil protection assistance in accordance with Article 2.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title

Assistance for civil conflict prevention, crisis preparedness and peace-building

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1

1. The Union shall provide technical and financial assistance in pursuit of the specific aims set out in point (b) of Article 1(2) in the area of civil conflict prevention, crisis preparedness and peace-building, facilitating confidence building, mediation and reconciliation.

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title

ACivil assistance in addressing global and transregional ~~threa~~challenges and conflicts

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

The Union shall provide purely civilian technical and financial assistance in pursuit of the specific aims set out in point (c) of Article 1(2) in the detailed areas specified in Annex II~~I. The performance indicator for the assistance shall be the degree of alignment with relevant EU external security policy, including the external dimension of internal security~~.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission may adopt in accordance with Article 10 Exceptional civil Assistance Measures in a situation of ~~crisis~~urgency as referred to in Article 3(1), as well as in exceptional and unforeseen situations as referred to in Article 3(3), where the effectiveness of the measures is dependent on rapid or flexible implementation. Such measures may have duration of up to 18 months. Measures may be extended twice in duration by a further six months (up to maximum of 30 months) in the case of objective and unforeseen obstacles to their implementation, provided that the financial amount of the measure does not increase. In cases of protracted crisis and conflict, the Commission may adopt a second Exceptional Assistance Measure.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3

3. Where an Exceptional Assistance Measure is costing more than EUR 301 000 000, that measure shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 15 (3) of the Common Implementing Regulation.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission may adopt civil Interim Response Programmes in accordance with the same procedure with a view to ~~establishing~~help preserve, improve or re-establishing the essential conditions necessary for the effective implementation of the Union's external cooperation policies. Interim Response Programmes shall build on Exceptional Assistance Measures.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5

5. Before adopting or renewing Exceptional Assistance Measures costing up to EUR 301 000 000, the Commission shall inform the Council and the European Parliament of their nature, objectives and the financial amounts envisaged. The Commission shall likewise inform the Council before making significant substantive changes to Exceptional Assistance Measures already adopted. It shall take account of the relevant policy approach of the Council and the European Parliament both in its planning and subsequent implementation of such measures, in the interest of the c~~oherence~~ivil and peaceful approach of EU external action.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6

6. However, in exceptional situations of urgency referred to Article 3(1), the Commission may adopt Exceptional Assistance Measures costing up to EUR 3 000 000 without prior information to the Council.deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 7

7. As early as possible following the adoption of Exceptional Assistance Measures, and in any case winot later thian ~~seven~~two months of doing so, the Commission shall report to the Council and to the European Parliament by giving an complete overview of the nature and status of the measure adopted ~~and~~, its context and approximate duration.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

1. Thematic Strategy Papers define the objectives, priorities, expected results and financial allocations in broad terms and shall constitute the general basis for the programming and implementation of assistance under Article 4 and 5. Thematic Strategy Papers shall provide a framework for cooperation between the Union and the partner country or regions concerned, consistent with the overall purpose and scope, objectives, principles and policy of the Union. For the purposes of full democratic control, transparency and participation in the process of development, adoption and revision of those documents, co-decision in form of ordinary legislative procedure shall be introduced according to Article 9. In order guarantee quick and swift response and to avoid any delay of necessary measures in exceptional circumstances or emergency situations, an urgency procedure provided for in Article 10 shall apply.

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – title

Delegation of powers to the Commission under urgency procedure

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1

The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 10 to amend or supplement Annexes I, II and III to this Regulation, and to adopt additional procedures for exchanging information and cooperIn order to ensure full democratic control, transparency and participation in the process of development, adoption and revision of Annexes I and II to this Regulation, co-decision in form of ordinary legislative procedure shall be introduced in accordance with Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. In situations of humanitarian urgency, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 10, in order to adopt purely civilian measures to respond swiftly to such situations.

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – title

~~Exercise of the delegation~~Urgency procedure

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph - 1 a (new)

-1a. In situations of humanitarian urgency, delegated acts adopted under this Article, in order to adopt purely civilian measures to respond swiftly to such situations, shall enter into force without delay and shall apply as long as no objection is expressed in accordance to paragraph 2. The notification of a delegated act to the European Parliament and to the Council shall state the reasons for the use of the urgency procedure. 2. Either the European Parliament or the Council may object to a delegated act in accordance with the procedure referred to in Paragraph 4. In such a case, the Commission shall repeal the act without delay following the notification of the decision to object by the European Parliament or by the Council.

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2

2. The delegation of powers may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of 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.deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point a

(a) support, through the provision of civilian technical and logistical assistance, for the efforts undertaken by international and regional organisations, state and non- state actors in promoting confidence- building, mediation, dialogue and reconciliation;

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point b

~~(b) support for the establishment and the functioning of interim administrations mandated in accordance with international law;~~deleted

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point c

(c) support for the development of democratic, pluralistic state institutions, including measures to enhance the role of women in such institutions, effective civilian administration and related legal frameworks at national and local level, an independent judiciary, good governance and law and order, including non-military technical cooperation to strengthen overall civilian control, and oversight over the security system and measures to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement and judicial authorities involved in the fight against terrorism, organised crime and all forms of illicit trafficking;

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point d

(d) support for international criminal tribunals and ad hoc national tribunals, truth and reconciliation commissions, and mechanisms for the legal settlement of human rights claims and the assertion and adjudication of property rights, established in accordance with international human rights and rule of law standards;deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point e

(e) support for measures necessary to start the rehabilitation and reconstruction of key infrastructure, housing, public buildings and economic assets, as well as essential productive capacity, as well as other measures for the re-starting of economic activity and the generation of employment and the establishment of the minimum conditions necessary for sustainable social development;deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f

(f) support for civilian measures related to the demobilisation and reintegration of former combatants into civil society, and where appropriate their repatriation, as well as measures to address the situation of child soldiers and female combatants;deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g

~~(g) support for measures to mitigate the social effects of restructuring of the armed forces;~~deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point h

(h) support for measures to address, within the framework of Union cooperation policies and their objectives, the socio-economic impact on the civilian population of anti-personnel landmines, unexploded ordnance or explosive remnants of war; activities financed under this Regulation shall cover risk education, victim assistance, mine detection and clearance and, in conjunction therewith, stockpile destruction;deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i

(i) support for measures to combat, within the framework of Union cooperation policies and their objectives, the illicit use of and access to firearms, small arms and light weapons; such support could also include survey activities, victim assistance, raising public awareness and the development of legal and administrative expertise and good practice;deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j

~~(j) support for measures to ensure that the specific needs of women and children in crisis and conflict situations, including their exposure to gender-based violence, are adequately met;~~deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point k

~~(k) support for the rehabilitation and reintegration of the victims of armed conflict, including measures to address the specific needs of women and children;~~deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point l

~~(l) support for measures to promote and defend respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law, and the related international instruments;~~deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point m

~~(m) support for socio-economic measures to promote equitable access to and transparent management of natural resources in a situation of crisis or emerging crisis;~~deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point n

~~(n) support for socio-economic measures to address the impact of sudden population movements, including measures addressing the needs of host communities in a situation of crisis or emerging crisis;~~deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point o

(o) support for measures to support the development and organisation of civil society and its participation in the political process, including measures to enhance the role of women in such processes and measures to promote independent, pluralist and professional media;deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point p

(p) support for measures in response to natural or man-made disasters and threats to public health in the absence of, or to complement, Union humanitarian and civil protection assistance in accordance with Article 2.deleted

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – introductory wording

Technical and financial assistance referred to in Article 4 may cover support for measures aimed at building and strengthening the capacity of the EU and its partners to prevent conflict, build peace and address pre- and post-crisis needs as well as harms to the safety of individuals and to public health in close coordination with international, regional and sub- regional organisations, state and non-state actors in relation to their efforts in:

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point - a (new)

(-a) ensuring an adequate response to major harms to public health, including sudden epidemics with a potential trans- national impact. Particular emphasis shall be placed on emergency-planning, management of vaccine and pharmaceutical stockpiles, international cooperation, early warning and alert systems;

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) strengthening capacities to participate in civilian ~~stabilization~~assistance missions;

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) the promotion of civilian research activities as an alternative to defence- related research; support and awareness (e.g. awareness-raising on information sensitivity) for scientists as well as for the retraining and alternative employment of scientists and engineers formerly employed in weapons-related areas (e.g. de-militarisation of scientific programmes, separation of military and civilian nuclear fuel cycles);

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)

(db) enhancing safety practices related to civilian facilities where sensitive chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials or agents are stored, or are handled in the context of civilian research programmes;

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point d c (new)

(dc) within the framework of Union cooperation policies and their objectives, the establishment of civil infrastructure and relevant civilian studies necessary for the dismantlement, remediation or conversion of weapons-related facilities and sites where these are declared as no longer belonging to a defence programme;

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point d d (new)

(dd) strengthening the capacity of the competent civilian authorities involved in the development and enforcement of effective control of illicit trafficking in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials or agents (including the equipment for their production or delivery), including through the installation of modern logistical evaluation and control equipment;

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point d e (new)

(de) the development of the legal framework and institutional capacities for the establishment and enforcement of effective export controls on dual-use goods, including regional cooperation measures;

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point d f (new)

(df) the development of effective civilian disaster-preparedness, emergency- planning, response, and capabilities for clean-up measures in relation to possible major environmental incidents in this field;

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point d g (new)

(dg) as regards the measures covered by points (b) and (d), particular emphasis shall be placed on assistance to those regions or countries where stockpiles of materials or agents referred to in points (b) and (d) still exist and where there is a risk of proliferation of such materials or agents;

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Measures adopted in this area shall place particular emphasis on trans- regional cooperation and the implementation of international standards in the fields of risk awareness, vulnerability analysis, emergency preparedness, alert and consequence management;

2012/06/18
Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 b (new)

1b. Mitigation of and preparedness against risks, either of an intentional accidental or natural origin, related to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials or agents;

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 2

Measures under this point shall include know-how transfer, the exchange of information and best practices, risk/~~threat~~harm assessment, research and analysis, early warning systems, training and service delivery. Measures may also include financial and technical assistance for the implementation of peace ~~building and~~consolidation and civil state building support actions.

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Committee: AFET

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III

Annex deleted

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Committee: AFET