15 Amendments of Nadezhda NEYNSKY related to 2011/0413(COD)
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) While Union external assistance has increasing financing needs, the economic and budgetary situation of the Union limits the resources available for such assistance. The Commission must therefore seek the most efficient use of available resources through, in particular, the use of financial instruments with leverage effect, but without compromising the just and fair use of the Union's resources. Such leverage effect is increased by allowing the possibility to use and re-use the funds invested and generated by the financial instruments. in accordance with the relevant provisions of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities1. _________ 1 OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may adopt Exceptional Assistance Measures in accordance with the urgency procedure referred to in Article 15(4) of the Common Implementing Regulation in a situation of crisis 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. If the budgetary impact from prolongation of an Exceptional Assistance Measure exceeds the threshold for small-scale financing as referred to in Article 2(2) of the Common Implementing Regulation, the procedure referred to in Article 15(3) of the Common Implementing Regulation shall apply.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Where an Exceptional Assistance Measure is costing more than EUR 30 000 000exceeds the relevant financial threshold for special measures as defined in Article 2(2) of the Common Implementing Regulation, that measure shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 15 (3) of the Common Implementing Regulation.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. Before adopting or renewing Exceptional Assistance Measures costing up to EUR 30 000 000not exceeding the relevant financial threshold for special measures as defined in Article 2(2) of the Common Implementing Regulation, the Commission shall inform the Council 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 both in its planning and subsequent implementation of such measures, in the interest of the coherence of EU external action.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Each Thematic Strategy Paper shall be accompanied by a Multiannual Indicative Programme summarising the priority areas selected for Union financing, theclear, specific and transparent objectives, the expected results and the timeframe of Union support. The Multiannual Indicative Programmes shall determine the indicative financial allocations for each programme taking into account the needs and the particular difficulties of the partner countries or regions concerned. The financial allocations may be given in the form of a range, where necessary, with a variation of not more than 10 % of the lower amount of the Multiannual Indicative Programme.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 (new)
If the total amount of non-substantial amendments or their budgetary impact exceeds the threshold for small-scale financing as defined in Article 2(2) of the Common Implementing Regulation, the procedure referred to in Article 15(3) of the Common Implementing Regulation shall apply.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Preserving peace, preventing conflicts, strengthening international security and assisting 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 security. In order to address these issues 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 development cooperation instruments.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
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 threats and to enhance crisis preparedness. This Regulation aims at introducing a revised Instrument,The aim of this Regulation is to building on thepast experience of the previous one, in orderand to increase the efficiency and coherence of the Union's actions in the areas of conflict prevention and crisis response, crisis preparedness and peace-building and in addressing security threats, including climate security.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) While Union external assistance has increasing financing needs, the economic and budgetary situation of the Union limits the resources available for such assistance. The Commission must therefore seek the most efficient use of available resources and ensure best value for money through, in particular, the use of financial instruments with leverage effect, but without compromising the just and fair use of the Union's resources. Such leverage effect is increased by allowing the possibility to use and re-use the funds invested and generated by the financial instruments in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. Union assistance under this Regulation shall not replace but be complementary to that provided for under relatedall other Union instruments for external assistance. It shall be provided only to the extent that an adequate and effective response cannot be provided under those instruments, and shall be programmed in such a way as to facilitate continuity of actions under those other instruments.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 5
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 promoteand the EEAS shall closely coordination between itse their 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 and the EEAS 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.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. In order to enhance international response to situations benefiting from the Instrument, the Union shall cooperate with and coordinate activities and assistance with other international, regional and sub-regional actors, exchange information with them, and promote exchange of good practices and lessons learnt.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 8
Article 7 – paragraph 8
8. The Commission shall keep the European Parliament regularly informed about its planning and implementation of Union assistance under Article 3.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point a
Annex I – point a
(a) support, through the provision of 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 and good neighbourly relations whenever applicable;
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point d
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) improving post-conflict andrecovery as well as post- disaster recovery with imminent threats to the political and security situation in a region;