56 Amendments of Judith A. MERKIES related to 2011/0401(COD)
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Horizon 2020 should promote cooperation with third countries based on common interest and mutual benefit. International cooperation in science, technology and innovation should be targeted to contribute to achieving the Europe 2020 objectives to strengthen competitiveness, contribute to tackling societal challenges and support Union external and development policies, including by developing synergies with external programmes and contributing to the Union's international commitments such as the achievement of Millennium Development Goals and the RIO+20 targets.
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II Priority 'Industrial leadership' – point a
Annex I – part II Priority 'Industrial leadership' – point a
(a) Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies shall provide dedicated support for research, development and demonstration on ICT, nanotechnology, advanced materials, eco-innovation, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and processing and space. Emphasis will be placed on interactions and convergence across and between the different technologies.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) Climate and water action, resource efficiency and raw materials;
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1 – paragraph 8 'An integrated approach to Key Enabling Technologies'
Annex I – part II – point 1 – paragraph 8 'An integrated approach to Key Enabling Technologies'
A major component of ‘Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies’ are Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), defined as micro- and nanoelectronics, photonics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, advanced materials and, advanced manufacturing systems and eco- innovation22 . These multi- disciplinary, knowledge and capital- intensive technologies cut across many diverse sectors providing the basis for significant competitive advantage for European industry. An integrated approach, promoting the combination, convergence and cross-fertilisation effect of KETs in different innovation cycles and value chains can deliver promising research results and open the way to new industrial technologies, products, services and novel applications (e.g. in space, transport, environment, health etc.). The numerous interactions of KETs and enabling technologies will therefore be exploited in a flexible manner, as an important source of innovation. This will complement support for research and innovation in KETs that may be provided by national or regional authorities under the Cohesion Policy Funds within the framework of smart specialisation strategies.
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The European Parliament Resolution of 12 May 2011 on 'Innovation Union' stressed the importance of accelerating innovation to obtain solutions to the shared grand societal challenges facing European society, namely: - the current demographic changes: an ageing society, growing world population (nutrition, health, disease prevention), urbanisation, social cohesion and migration; - the transition to sustainable management of resources (biological and nonbiological): climate change, renewable energy and energy efficiency, resource efficiency, water scarcity, floods and efforts to secure and substitute critical raw materials; - a strong, stable, equitable and competitive economic base: economic recovery, harnessing a knowledge-based society, and boosting the EU's competitiveness and employment. These three societal challenges are interlinked and encompass all challenges as mentioned under pillar two of Horizon 2020.
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Annex I – part III – point 1.3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
In order to meet the challenges for the future of the need for European water actions, appropriate Union funding should be allocated for research and innovation activities in the area of water innovation. To this end, part of the total budget of Horizon 2020 (during 2014- 2020) should be allocated for this societal challenge.
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 5 – title
Annex I – part III – point 5 – title
5. Climate and water action, resource efficiency and raw materials
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 5.1 – introductory paragraph
Annex I – part III – point 5.1 – introductory paragraph
The specific objective is to achieve a resource efficient and climate change resilient economy and a sustainable supply of raw materials and water, in order to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet's natural resources. Activities will contribute to increasing European competitiveness and improving well being, whilst assuring environmental integrity and sustainability, keeping average global warming below 2 °C and enabling ecosystems and society to adapt to climate change.
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 5.1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex I – part III – point 5.1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
There is an urgent need for integrated water system innovations in Europe. Europe faces an ageing water infrastructure (both waste water and drinking water supply), increased water shortages, higher risks of urban flooding, water pollution and a growing and more specific water demand from agriculture, industries and urban population. To meet the societal challenges (guarantee affordable good quality water for all, to provide the right water at the right quality at the right price for industry/ agriculture and to minimize pollution) requires Europe to invest in innovative water system transitions.
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 5.3 – point b – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – part III – point 5.3 – point b – paragraph 1 a (new)
(ba) Ensuring action to safeguard the sustainable transition, management and use of water resources and water services. The aim is to improve an innovative knowledge base on (transitions in) water supply, water purification, closing the water cycle, energy /raw material recovery and improving end-user engagement/behaviour to meet future needs.
Amendment 371 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Horizon 2020 should promote cooperation with third countries based on common interest and mutual benefit. International cooperation in science, technology and innovation should be targeted to contribute to achieving the Europe 2020 objectives to strengthen competitiveness, contribute to tackling societal challenges and support Union external and development policies, including by developing synergies with external programmes and contributing to the Union's international commitments such as the achievement of Millennium Development Goals and the RIO+20 targets.
Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Article 4
Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the Union'sfunding excellent research and innovation funding, thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment, creating new job opportunities and ensuring Europe's long-term sustainable growth and competitiveness.
Amendment 486 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of Horizon 2020. Particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies, to bridging from discovery to market application, to cross-disciplinary research and innovation, to social and economic sciences and humanities, to fostering the functioning and achievement of the ERA, to cooperation with third countries, to responsible research and innovation including gender, to SME involvement in research and innovation and the broader private sector participation and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross-border and cross- sector mobility of researchers.
Amendment 599 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – title
Article 18 – title
Private sector and Small and medium- sized enterprises
Amendment 600 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring the adequateincreased participation of, and innovation impact on, the private sector and in particular small and medium- sized enterprises (SME) in Horizon 2020. Quantitative and qualitative assessments of SMEprivate sector participation shall be undertaken as part of the evaluation and monitoring arrangements.
Amendment 609 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Specific actions for SMEs shall be undertaken within the specific objective ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ set out in Point 1 of Part II of Annex I and each of the specific objectives under the priority ‘Societal challenges’ set out in Points 1 to 6 of Part III of Annex I. These specific actions shall take the form of, amongst others, a dedicated SME instrument that is targeted at all types of SMEs with an innovation potential, in a broad sense, and shall be implemented in a consistent manner and tailored to the needs of SMEs as set out under the specific objective ‘Innovation in SMEs’ in Point 3.3.(a) of Part II of Annex I.
Amendment 623 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The integrated approach set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 is expected to lead to aroundshould lead to a minimum of 15% of the total combined budget for the specific objective on ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ and the priority ‘Societal challenges’ going to SMEs.
Amendment 637 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Horizon 2020 may be implemented through public-private partnerships where all the partners concerned commit to support the development and implementation of research and innovation activities of strategic importance to the Union's competitiveness and industrial leadership or to address specific societal challenges. Public private partnerships in which Member States can participate will be based on the flexibility for Member States to decide at a national level if and how they want to support them, while not impeding the full participation of the best European players.
Amendment 654 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the scale of impact on industrial competitiveness, sustainable growth, job creation and socio-economic issues;
Amendment 735 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall annually monitor the implementation of Horizon 2020, its specific programme and the activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. This shall include information on cross-cutting topics such as, sustainability and climate change, including information on the amount of climate related expenditure, private sector participation and SME participation in particular.
Amendment 789 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 10 – point a
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies shall provide dedicated support for research, standardisation, certification, development and demonstration on ICT, nanotechnology, advanced materials, eco-innovation, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and processing and space. Emphasis will be placed on interactions and convergence across and between the different technologies.
Amendment 906 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
The necessary reform must start at the first stages of the researchers' careers, during their doctoral studies or comparable post- graduate training. Special attention has to be paid to mentoring schemes which stimulate transfer of knowledge, experience and networks from retiring scientists to young scientists. Europe must develop state-of-the-art, innovative training schemes, consistent with the highly competitive and increasingly inter- disciplinary requirements of research and innovation. Strong involvement of businesses, including SMEs and other socio-economic actors, will be needed to equip researchers with the innovation skills demanded by the jobs of tomorrow. It will also be important to enhance the mobility of these researchers, as it currently remains at too modest a level: in 2008, only 7 % of European doctoral candidates were trained in another Member State, whereas the target is 20 % by 2030.
Amendment 929 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2
Key activities shall be to provide excellent and innovative training to early-stage researchers at post-graduate level via interdisciplinary projects or doctoral programmes involving universities, mentoring schemes to transfer knowledge and experience from older to younger scientists, research institutions, businesses, SMEs and other socio-economic groups from different countries. This will improve career prospects for young post-graduate researchers in both the public and private sectors.
Amendment 1004 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12
A major component of ‘Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies’ are Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), defined as micro- and nanoelectronics, photonics, nanotechnology, eco- innovation, biotechnology, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing systems22 . These multi- disciplinary, knowledge and capital- intensive technologies cut across many diverse sectors providing the basis for significant competitive advantage for European industry. An integrated approach, promoting the combination, convergence and cross-fertilisation effect of KETs in different innovation cycles and value chains can deliver promising research results and open the way to new industrial technologies, products, services and novel applications (e.g. in space, transport, environment, health etc.). The numerous interactions of KETs and enabling technologies will therefore be exploited in a flexible manner, as an important source of innovation. This will complement support for research and innovation in KETs that may be provided by national or regional authorities under the Cohesion Policy Funds within the framework of smart specialisation strategies.
Amendment 1097 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point f – introductory part
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point f – introductory part
(f) Metrology, characterisation, standardisation, certification and quality control
Amendment 1102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point g – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point g – paragraph 1
Research and development to investigate alternatives to the use, re-use, repair and recycling of materials and innovative business model approaches.
Amendment 1143 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 a (new)
Amendment 1151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Promoting sustainable industrial growth by facilitating a strategic shift in Europe from cost-based manufacturing to an approach based on the creation of high added value through making use of technologies developed in other sectors.
Amendment 1182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.2 – paragraph 2
Research, technology development and innovation underpin capacities in space which are vital to European society. While the United States of America spends around 25 % of their space budget on R&D, the Union spends less than 10 %. Moreover, space research in the Union is fragmented in the national programmes of a few Member States and the ESA programmes. To maintain theEurope’s technological and competitive edge and to capitalise on investments, in time of financial crisis and budget shortfalls, Union level action is needed toin coordinate space research, to promote the participation of researchers from all Member States, and to lower the barriers for collaborative space research projects across national borders. This needs to be done in coordination withnjunction with the space research activities of the Member States, ESA and industry. The preparation of a Strategic Research Agenda, involving Industry, the EC and Space agencies should therefore be a solution to support a better-defined vision of future technological paths for the European Sspace Agency, which has successfully managed industrial satellite development and deep space misssector. Union level action is also needed to promote the participations on an intergovernmental basis with a subset of the Member States since 1975f researchers from all Member States, and to lower the barriers for collaborative space research projects across national borders. In addition, the information provided by European satellites will offer an increasing potential for further development of innovative satellite-based downstream services. This is a typical activity sector for SMEs and should be supported by research and innovation measures in order to reap the full benefits of this opportunity, and especially of the considerable investments made on the two Union flagships Galileo and GMES.
Amendment 1187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.2 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.2 – paragraph 4
Space research and innovation under Horizon 2020 aligns with the Union space policy priorities and the needs of the European operational programmes as they continue to be defined by the Union Space Councils and the European Commission25 .
Amendment 1192 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.3 – point b – paragraph 1
This aims at developing advanced and enabling space technologies and operational concepts from idea to demonstration in space,. This including navigation and remote sensing, as well ases technologies for the protection of space assets from threats such as debris and solar flares as well as for satellite telecommunications, navigation and remote sensing missions. To develop and apply advanced space technologies requires the continuous education and training of highly skilled engineers and scientists as well as strong links between those and users of space applications.
Amendment 1195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.3 – point c – paragraph 1
A considerably increased exploitation of data from European satellites can be achieved if a concerted effort is made to coordinate and organise the processing, archiving, validation and standardisation of spacand sustainable availability of space data as well as to support the development of new information products and services resulting from those data. Innovations in data handling and dissemination can also ensure a higher return on investment of space infrastructure, and contribute to tackling societal challenges, in particular if coordinated in a global effort such as through Global Earth Observation System of Systems, the European satellite navigation programme Galileo or IPCC for climate change issues (GEOSS), namely by fully exploiting the GMES programme as its main European contribution, the European satellite navigation programme Galileo or IPCC for climate change issues. A fast introduction of these innovations into the relevant application will be supported. This includes as well the exploitation of data for further scientific investigation.
Amendment 1298 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
Infectious diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria), are a global concern, accounting for 41 % of the 1.5 billion disability adjusted life years worldwide, with 8 % of these in Europe. Emerging epidemics and the threat of increasing anti-microbial resistance must also be prepared for. Of increasing concern are water related diseases.
Amendment 1370 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Over the coming decades, Europe will be challenged by increased competition for limited and finite natural resources, by the effects of climate change, in particular on primary production systems (agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture) and by the need to provide a sustainable, safe and secure food supply for the European and an increasing global population. A 70 % increase of the world food supply is estimated to be required to feed the 9 billion global population by 2050. Agriculture accounts for about 10 % of Union greenhouse gases emissions, and while declining in Europe, global emissions from agriculture are projected to increase up to 20 % by 2030. Furthermore, Europe will need to ensure sufficient supplies of raw materials, clean water resources, energy and industrial products, under conditions of decreasing fossil carbon resources (oil and liquid gas production expected to decrease by about 60 % by 2050), while maintaining its competitiveness. Bio-waste (estimated at up to 138 million tonnes per year in the Union, of which up to 40 % is land-filled) represents a huge problem and cost, despite its high potential added value. For example, an estimated 30 % of all food produced in developed countries is discarded. Major changes are needed to reduce this amount by 50 % in the Union by 203026 . In addition, national borders are irrelevant in the spread of animal and plant pests and diseases, including zoonotic diseases, and food borne pathogens. While effective national prevention measures are needed, action at Union level is essential for ultimate control and the effective running of the single market. The challenge is complex, affects a broad range of interconnected sectors and requires a plurality of approaches.
Amendment 1390 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
Research and innovation will interface with a wide spectrum of Union policies and related targets, including the Common Agriculture Policy (in particular the Rural Development Policy) and the European Innovation Partnership ‘Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability’, the European Innovation Partnership on Water, the Common Fisheries Policy, the Integrated Maritime Policy, the European Climate Change Programme, the Water Framework Directive, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, the Forestry Action Plan, the Soil Thematic Strategy, the Union's 2020 Biodiversity Strategy, the Strategic Energy Technology Plan, the Union's innovation and industrial policies, external and development aid policies, plant health strategies, animal health and welfare strategies and regulatory frameworks to protect the environment, health and safety, to promote resource efficiency and climate action, and to reduce waste. A better integration of research and innovation into related Union policies will significantly improve their European added value, provide leverage effects, increase societal relevance and help to further develop sustainable land, seas and oceans management and bio-economy markets.
Amendment 1416 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b – paragraph 1
The aim is to meet the requirements of citizens for safe, healthy and affordable food, and to make food and feed processing and, distribution and consumption more sustainable and the food sector more competitive. The activities shall focus on healthy and safe foods for all, informed consumer choices, and competitive food processing methods that use less resources and produce less by-products, waste and green-house gases.
Amendment 1424 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1
The aim is to sustainably exploit and maintain aquatic living resources to maximise social and economic benefits/returns from Europe's oceans and seas. The activities shall focus on an optimal contribution to secure food supplies by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries and competitive European aquaculture in the context of the global economy and on boosting marine innovation through biotechnology to fuel smart ‘blue’ growth.
Amendment 1455 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
To achieve these reductions, significant investments need to be made in research, development, demonstration and market roll-out of efficient, safe and reliable low- carbon energy technologies and services. Special attention has to be paid to the research, development and roll-out of small- and micro- scale energy generators. These must go hand in hand with non- technological solutions on both the supply and demand sides. All this must be part of an integrated low-carbon policy, including mastering key enabling technologies, in particular ICT solutions and advanced manufacturing, processing and materials. The goal is to produce efficient energy technologies and services that can be taken up widely on European and international markets and to establish intelligent demand-side management based on an open and transparent energy trade market and intelligent energy efficiency management systems.
Amendment 1472 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 3
The Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) offers such a strategic approach. It provides a long term agenda to address the key innovation bottlenecks that energy technologies are facing at the frontier research and R&D/proof-of- concept stages and at the demonstration stage when companies seek capital to finance large, first-of-a-kind projects and to open the market deployment process. Besides the many technologies represented in the SET-Plan, other newly emerging technologies with disruptive potential will not be neglected.
Amendment 1477 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 4
The resources required to implement the SET Plan in full have been estimated at EUR 8 billion per year over the next 10 years28 . This is well beyond the capacity of individual Member States or research and industrial stakeholders alone. Investments in research and innovation at Union level are needed, combined with mobilisation of efforts across Europe in the form of joint implementation and risk and capacity sharing. Union funding of energy research and innovation shall therefore complement Member States' activities by focusing on activitiesfocus on activities, from small to large- scale, with clear Union added value, in particular those with high potential to leverage national resources. Action at Union level shall also support high-risk, high-cost, long-term programmes beyond the reach of individual Member States, pool efforts to reduce investment risks in large-scale activities such as industrial demonstration and develop Europe-wide, interoperable energy solutions.
Amendment 1549 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3
Sustainable mobility can only be achieved through a radical change in the transport system, inspired by breakthroughs in transport research, far-reaching innovation, and a coherent, Europe-wide implementation of greener, safer, more reliable and smarter transport solutions.
Amendment 1575 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – introductory part
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – introductory part
4.3. Broad lines of the activities The activities will be organised in such a way as to allow for an integrated and mode-specific approach as appropriate. Multiannual visibility and continuity are essential in order to ensure true European added-value and to take into account the numerous specificities of each transport mode. Such research follow as much as possible the Strategic Research and Innovation agendas of European Technology Platforms.
Amendment 1576 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point a – paragraph 1
The aim is to minimise transport's impact on climate and the environment by improving its efficiency in the use of natural resources, and by reducing its dependence on fossil fuels. To increase the cost efficiency attention is to be paid to maintenance, repair, retrofitting and recycling for all transport modes.
Amendment 1585 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point b – introductory part
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point b – introductory part
(b) Better mobility and accessibility, less congestion, more safety and security
Amendment 1591 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point c – paragraph 1
The aim is to reinforce the competitiveness and performance of European transport manufacturing industries and related services in view of the promising, but highly competitive, future global market. Due attention is to be paid to logistic processes, maintenance, repair, retrofitting and recycling. In order to limit de-industrialisation and unemployment on its territory, Europe needs to invest in the transport sectors, including SME´s, where it still remains today a world leader. Technological leadership is becoming the major competitive differentiator in this global context, most notably in terms of energy and economic efficiencies as well as environmental performance.
Amendment 1592 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point c – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point c – paragraph 2
The focus of activities shall be to develop the next generation of innovative transport means and to prepare the ground for the following one, by working on novel configurations and technologies, concepts and designs, smart control systems and interoperable standards, efficient production processes, use of advanced materials and biological bi-products which are more sustainable, innovative certification procedures, shorter development times and reduced lifecycle costs.
Amendment 1606 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 1
The specific objective is to achieve a resource efficient and climate change resilient economy and a sustainable supply of raw materials and water, in order to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet's natural resources. Activities will contribute to increasing European competitiveness and improving well being, whilst assuring environmental integrity and sustainability, keeping average global warming below 2 °C and enabling ecosystems and society to adapt to climate change.
Amendment 1615 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 4 a (new)
There is an urgent need for integrated water system innovations in Europe. Europe faces an ageing water infrastructure (both waste water and drinking water supply), increased water shortages, higher risks of urban flooding, water pollution and a growing and more specific water demand from agriculture, industries and urban population. To meet the societal challenges (guarantee affordable good quality water for all, to provide the right water at the right quality at the right price for industry/ agriculture and to minimize pollution) requires Europe to invest in innovative water system transitions.
Amendment 1626 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 2
The focus of Union actions shall therefore be on supporting key Union objectives and policies including: the Europe 2020 strategy; the Innovation Union; Resource- Efficient Europe and the corresponding Roadmap; the Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 205030 ; Adapting to climate change: Towards a European framework for action31 ; the Raw Materials Initiative32 ;the European Innovation Partnership on Water; the Union's Sustainable Development Strategy33 ; an Integrated Maritime Policy for the Union34 ; the Marine Strategy Framework Directive35 ; the Eco- innovation Action Plan and the Digital Agenda for Europe36 . These actions shall reinforce the ability of society to become more resilient to environmental and climate change and ensure the availability of raw materials.
Amendment 1645 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point b a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point b a (new)
Amendment 1651 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point d – paragraph 1
The aim is to foster all forms of eco- innovation that enable the transition to a green economy. Activities shall focus on: strengthening eco-innovative technologies, processes, services and products and boosting their market uptake and replication, with special attention for SMEs; supporting innovative policies and societal changes; supporting the research of safe substitutes for substances indicated as dangerous under the European Union Regulation on chemicals and their safe use (REACH); measuring and assessing progress towards a green economy; and fostering resource efficiency through digital systems.
Amendment 1771 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 1 – paragraph 1
The specific objective is to integrate the knowledge triangle of research, innovation and education and thus to reinforce and accelerate the Union's innovation capacity and address societal challenges.
Amendment 1779 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 2 – paragraph 6
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 2 – paragraph 6
The EIT, via its KICs, operates in line with business logic. Strong leadership is a pre- requisite: each KIC is driven by a CEO. KIC partners are represented by single legal entities to allow more streamlined decision-making. KICs must produce annual result oriented business plans, including an ambitious portfolio of activities from education to business creation, with clear targets and deliverables, looking for both market and societal impact. The current rules concerning participation, evaluation and monitoring of KICs allow fast-track, business-like decisions.
Amendment 1789 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point a – paragraph 1
The EIT shall aim to unleash the innovative potential of people and capitalise on their ideas, irrespective of their place in the innovation chain. Thereby, the EIT will also help to address the ‘European paradox’ that excellent existing research is far from being harnessed to the full. In doing so, the EIT shall help to bring ideas to the market and stimulate the awareness of the importance of transferring scientific discoveries to industry. Chiefly via its KICs and its focus on fostering entrepreneurial mindsets, it will create new business opportunities in the form of both start-ups and spin-offs but also within existing industry.
Amendment 1791 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point b – paragraph 1
The EIT's strategy and activities shall be driven by a focus on societal challenges that are of utmost relevance to the future, such as climate change or sustainable energy. By addressing key societal challenges in a comprehensive way, the EIT will promote inter- and multi- disciplinary approaches and help focus the research effThe EIT will do this by sectorial and cross-sectorial innovation, based upon excellence in disciplines and aim at sectorts of the partners in the KICcapable of addressing global challenges.
Amendment 1796 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point c – paragraph 1
The EIT shall fully integrate education and training at all stages of careers and developsupport and facilitate the development of new and innovative curricula to reflect the need for new profiles engendered by complex societal and economic challenges. To this end, the EIT will play a key role in encouraging recognition of new degrees and diplomas in Member States.