Activities of Marietje SCHAAKE related to 2018/0243(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument PDF (1 MB) DOC (537 KB)
Amendments (150)
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The general objective of the Programme "Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument" (the ‘Instrument’) should be to provide the financial framework to support the upholding and promoteion of the Union’s values and interests worldwide in order to pursueaccordance with the objectives and principles of the Union’s external action, as laid down in Article 3(5), Articles 8 and 21 of the Treaty on European Union, including respect for fundamental rights and principles as well as the protection and promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
Amendment 402 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In accordance with Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union, the Unionre shall pursuebe coherence and consistency between the different areaobjectives and policies of itsEU external action and between these and its other policies. Complementarity witsh other policies, as well as it shall work forexternal financing instruments, the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPAIII) in particular should be guaranteed through a high degree of cooperrdination in all fields of international relations. The wide array of actions enabled by this Regulation should contribute to the objectives set out in that Article of the T. This Regulation should set out objectives and enable actions in pursuit of a rules and values based EU foreign policy and a high degree of cooperation in all fields of international relatyions.
Amendment 403 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In accordance with Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union, the Union shall pursue consistency between the different areas of its external action and between these and its other policies, as well as it shall work for a high degree of cooperation in all fields of international relations, including its cultural dimension. The wide array of actions enabled by this Regulation should contribute to the objectives set out in that Article of the Treaty.
Amendment 404 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Human rights are one of the core principles of EU external action. This instrument, amongst others, should set out objectives to promote and protect human rights, democracy, the rule of law, fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, equality and solidarity, respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law while also mainstreaming human rights principles in all other actions laid down and undertaken through this Regulation.
Amendment 407 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In accordance with Article 8 of the Treaty on European Union, the Union shall developmaintain a special relationship with neighbouring countries, aiming to establish an area of prosperity, rights, principles and good neighbourliness, founded on the values of the Union and characterised by close and peaceful relations based on cooperation. This Regulation should contribute to such objective.
Amendment 409 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The primary objective of Union’s development cooperation policy, as laid down in Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union is the reduction and, in the long term, the eradication of poverty. The Union’s development cooperation policy also contributes to the objectives of the Union’s external action, in particular to foster the sustainable economic, social, cultural, educational and environmental development of developing countries, with the primary aim of eradicating poverty, as set out in Article 21(2)(d) of the Treaty on European Union. and to preserve lasting peace, prevent conflicts and strengthen international security, as set out in point (c) of Article 21 (2) TEU
Amendment 414 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The global context for action is the pursuit of a rules- and values-based global order, with multilateralism as its key principle and the United Nations at its core. The 2030 Agenda, together with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change57 and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda58 is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development. With the Sustainable Development Goals at its core, the 2030 Agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally. It is universal in scope, providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the Union, to its Member States and to its partners. It balances the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development, recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets. The 2030 Agenda aims to leave no one behind. The implementation of the 2030 Agenda will bo that effect the policy framework of this Regulation should be based on both European and international agreements including the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change57, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda58, the cGlosely coordinated with the Union's other relevant international commitments. Actions undertaken by this Regulation should pay particular attention to interlinkages between Sustainable Development Goals and to integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent waybal Strategy for the European Union's Foreign and Security Policy and the new European Consensus on Development. _________________ 57 Signed in New York on 22 April 2016. 58 "Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development", adopted on 16 June 2015 and endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly on 27 July 2015 (A/RES/69/313).
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The global context for action is the pursuit of a rules-based global order, with multilateralism as its key principle and the United Nations at its core. The 2030 Agenda, together with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change57 and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda58 is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development. With the Sustainable Development Goals at its core, the 2030 Agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally. It is universal in scope, providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the Union, to its Member States and to its partners. It balances the economic, social, cultural, educational and environmental dimensions of sustainable development, recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets. The 2030 Agenda aims to leave no one behind. The implementation of the 2030 Agenda will be closely coordinated with the Union's other relevant international commitments. Actions undertaken by this Regulation should pay particular attention to interlinkages betweencontribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and to integrated actions that can create co- benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. _________________ 57 Signed in New York on 22 April 2016. 58 "Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development", adopted on 16 June 2015 and endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly on 27 July 2015 (A/RES/69/313).
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
Amendment 424 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The implementation of this Regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (the 'Global Strategy')59 , presented on 19 June 2016, which represents the Union's vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others, to advance its values and interests. The Union should enhance partnerships, promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern. Its action should support the Union’s interests and values in all its aspects, including preserving lasting peace, preventing conflicts, strengthening international security, fighting root causes of irregular migration and population displacements and assisting populations, countries and regions confronting natural or man-made disasters, fostering inclusive and equitable quality education as a tool for development and poverty eradication, supporting trade policy, economic and cultural diplomacy and economic cooperation, promoting innovation digital solutions and technologies, protecting cultural heritage especially in conflict areas and fostering the international dimension of Union’s policies. In promoting its interests, the Union should comply with, and promote, the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards, for the rule of law, for international law and for human rights. _________________ 59 "Shared Vision, Common Action: A Stronger Europe. A global Strategy for the European Union's Foreign and Security Policy", June 2016.
Amendment 425 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The implementation ofObjectives established under this Regulation should be guidamongst others be based byon the five priorities established in the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (the 'Global Strategy')59 , presented on 19 June 2016, which represents the Union's vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others, to advance its values and interests. The Union should enhance partnerships, promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern. Its action should support the Union’s interests and values in all its aspects, including preserving peace, preventing conflicts, strengthening international security, fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations, countries and regions confronting natural or man-made disasters, supporting trade policy, economic diplomacy and economic cooperation, promoting digital solutions and technologies, and fostering the international dimension of Union’s policies. In promoting its interests, the Union should comply with, andand its partners will promote, the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards, for the rule of law, for international law and for human rights. _________________ 59 "Shared Vision, Common Action: A Stronger Europe. A global Strategy for the European Union's Foreign and Security Policy", June 2016.
Amendment 427 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The implementation of this Regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (the 'Global Strategy')59 , presented on 19 June 2016, which represents the Union's vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others, to advance its values and interests. The Union should enhance partnerships, promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern. Its action should support the Union’s interests and values in all its aspects, including preserving peace, preventing conflicts, ensuring nuclear safety, strengthening international security, fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations, countries and regions confronting natural or man-made disasters, supporting trade policy, economic diplomacy and economic cooperation, promoting digital solutions and technologies, and fostering the international dimension of Union’s policies. In promoting its interests, the Union should comply with, and promote, the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards, for the rule of law, for international law and for human rights. _________________ 59 "Shared Vision, Common Action: A Stronger Europe. A global Strategy for the European Union's Foreign and Security Policy", June 2016.
Amendment 432 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to implement the new international framework established by the 2030 Agenda, the Global Strategy and the Consensus, this Regulation should aim atThe 2030 Agenda, the Global Strategy and the Consensus together constitute the policy framework of this Regulation, the goal of which is to increasinge the coherence and ensuring the, consistency and effectiveness of the Union's external action by concentrating its efforts through a streamlined instrument to improve the implementation of the different external action policies while always taking into account the EU's values and rights-based approach to external relations.
Amendment 434 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
Amendment 435 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In accordance with the Global Strategy and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) as adopted on 18 March 201561 , recognition should be given to the need to move away from crisis response and containment to a more structural, long-term approach that more effectively addresses situations of fragility, natural and man-made disasters, and protracted crises. Greater emphasis and collective approaches are required on risk reduction, prevention, mitigation and preparedness; and further efforts are required to enhance swift response and a durable recovery. This Regulation should therefore contribute to strengthening resilience and linking humanitarian aid and development action through rapid response actions with due regard for the principles of accountability, transparency, coherence, consistency and complimentary laid down in this Regulation. _________________ 61 "Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction", adopted on 18 March 2015 and endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly on 3 June 2015 (A/RES/69/283).
Amendment 446 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Pursuant to the Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should contribute to reinforced monitoring and reporting with a focus on results, covering outputs, outcomes and impacts in partner countries benefiting from the Union's external financial assistance. In particular, as agreed in the Consensus, actions under this Regulation are expected to contribute 20% of the Official Development Assistance funded under this Regulation to social inclusion and human development, including education and culture, gender equality, and women'sthe empowerment of women and children to achieve sustainable development.
Amendment 455 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) In accordance with the more for more principle, both positive and negative financial incentives will be used with regard to those countries that show positive or negative steps in the field of democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
Amendment 456 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13b) Children and youth are essential agents for change and contributors to the realisation of Agenda 2030, as recognised in the European Consensus on Development and Article 3 of the Treaty of the European Union. The Union's external action under this regulation will give particular attention to their needs and empowerment and will contribute to the realisation of their potential as key agents of change by investing in human development and social inclusion.
Amendment 461 #
(14) WThenever possible and appropriate, the results of the Un Commission should set-up clear monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure that the objectives and action's external action should be monilaid down and implemented under this Regulation remain relevant and feasible and to red and assessed on the basis ofgularly measure progress. To that effect, every objective should be accompanied by one or more pre-defined, transparent, country- specific and measurable indicators, adaptperformance indicators, where possible based ton the specificities and objectives of the Instrument and preferably based on the results framework of the partner countryof the partner country and or beneficiary. Progress should be monitored at least once yearly to establish whether or not the performance reward is applicable and should be communicated to the European Parliament on an equally regular basis.
Amendment 469 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) This Regulation should reflect the need to focus on strategic priorities, both geographically – the European Neighbourhood and Africa, as well as countries that are fragile and most in need, but also thematically – security, migration, climate change, education and culture, youth inclusion, citizens´ participation, good governance, gender equality, democracy and human rights.
Amendment 471 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) This Regulation should reflect the need to focus on strategic priorities, both geographically – the European Neighbourhood and, Africa, as well as fragile countries that are fragile and most in need, but also thematically – security, migration, climate change and human rightsmost in need or under pressure from external or internal threats, but also thematically – climate change, civil society, human rights, democracy, the rule of law, the rights of minorities and freedom of expression.
Amendment 476 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) This Regulation should support the implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy, as reviewed in 2015, and the implementation of regional cooperation frameworks, such as cross- border cooperation and the external aspects of relevant macro-regional and sea basin strategies and policies. Those initiatives offer supplementary policy and political frameworks for deepening relations with and among partner countries, based on the principles of mutual accountability, shared ownership and responsibility. The performance-based approach is one of the key principles of the European Neighbourhood Policy.
Amendment 479 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The European Neighbourhood Policy, as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience, particularly by boosting economic development, as the Union's main political priorities. In order to attain its objective, the reviewed European Neighbourhood Policy has been focusing on four priority areas: good governance, democracy, the rule of law and human rights, with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society; economic, promoting quality education and training and a people-to-people approach; economic and social development; security; migration and mobility, including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement, including through education and cultural cooperation. Differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the European Neighbourhood Policy, recognising different levels of engagement, and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the Union. _________________ 62 Joint communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, "Review of the European Neighbourhood policy", 18 November 2015.
Amendment 481 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The European Neighbourhood Policy, as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries, and strengthening resilience, particularly by promoting political and social reform and boosting economic development, as the Union's main political priorities. In order to attain its objective, the reviewed European Neighbourhood Policy has been focusing on four priority areas: good governance, democracy, the rule of law and human rights, with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society; economic development; security; migration and mobility, including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement. Differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the European Neighbourhood Policy, recognising different levels of engagement, and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the Union. _________________ 62 Joint communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, "Review of the European Neighbourhood policy", 18 November 2015.
Amendment 483 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) This Regulation should support the implementation of a modernised association agreement with countries of the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States and allow the EU and its ACP partners to develop further strong alliances on key and shared global challenges. In particular, this Regulation should support the continuation of the established cooperation between the Union and the African Union in line with the Joint Africa- EU Strategy and build on the future EU- ACP agreement after 2020, including through a continental approach towardsmutually beneficial partnership of equals between the EU and Africa.
Amendment 488 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The Union should seek the most efficient use of available resources in order to optimise the impact of its external action. That should be achieved through coherence and complementarity among the Union's external financing instruments, notably the Instrument for Pre-Accession III63 , the Humanitarian Aid Instrument64 , the Decision on Overseas Countries and Territories65 , the European Instrument for Nuclear Safety to complement the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument on the basis of the Euratom Treaty66 , the common foreign and security policy and the newly proposed European Peace Facility67 which is financed outside the Union budget, as well as the creation of synergies with other Union policies and Programmes. This includes coherence and complementarity with macro-financial assistance, where relevant. In order to maximise the impact of combined interventions to achieve a common objective, this Regulation should foresee strict conditionalities for suspension of assistance and allow for the combination of funding with other Union Programmes, as long as the contributions do not cover the same costs. _________________ 63 COM (2018) 465 final Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA III) 64 Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1). 65 COM(2018) 461 final Proposal for a Council Decision on the Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories with the European Union including relations between the European Union on the one hand, and Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark on the other ('Overseas Association Decision'). 66 COM(2018) 462 final Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing a European Instrument for Nuclear Safety complementing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument on the basis of the Euratom Treaty. 67 C(2018) 3800 final Proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to the Council for a Council Decision establishing a European Peace Facility.
Amendment 489 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The Union should seek the most efficient use of available resources in order to optimise the impact of its external action. That should be achieved through coherence, consistency and complementarity among the Union's external financing instruments, notably the Instrument for Pre-Accession III63 , the Humanitarian Aid Instrument64 , the Decision on Overseas Countries and Territories65 , the European Instrument for Nuclear Safety to complement the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument on the basis of the Euratom Treaty66 , the common foreign and security policy and the newly proposed European Peace Facility67 which is financed outside the Union budget, as well as the creation of synergies with other Union policies and Programmes as well as those of the EU member states. This includes coherence and complementarity with macro-financial assistance, where relevant. 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. _________________ 63 COM (2018) 465 final Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA III) 64 Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1). 65 COM(2018) 461 final Proposal for a Council Decision on the Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories with the European Union including relations between the European Union on the one hand, and Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark on the other ('Overseas Association Decision'). 66 COM(2018) 462 final Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing a European Instrument for Nuclear Safety complementing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument on the basis of the Euratom Treaty. 67 C(2018) 3800 final Proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to the Council for a Council Decision establishing a European Peace Facility.
Amendment 490 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) This Regulation should reconfirm nuclear safety as an important part of the EU external action and facilitate the objectives of cooperation specified in Regulation (EINS). Therefore, in the event where a partner country persistently fails to respect the basic nuclear safety standards, such as provisions of the relevant international Conventions within the Framework of the IAEA, the Espoo and Aarhus Conventions and their subsequent amendments, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the additional Protocols thereto, the commitments to implementation of stress tests and related measures, and the objectives of cooperation specified in Regulation (EINS), assistance under this Regulation for the country concerned should be reconsidered and might be suspended or partly suspended.
Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) Funding from this Regulation should also be used to finance actions under the international dimension of the Creative Europe Programme, the implementation of which should be done according to the Creative Europe Regulation.
Amendment 493 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The main approach for aActions financed under this Regulation should be through geographcan be divided in geographic and thematic programmes, in order to maximise the impact of the Union's assistance and bring Union's action closer to partner countries and populations. This general approach should be complemented by thematic programmes an while supporting thematic priorities such as human rights, civil society and sustainability. The objectives under the geographic and thematic programs should be consistent and coherent to each other and should be complemented by rapid response actions, where relevant.
Amendment 498 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) WhilstThe promotion and protection of democracy and human rights, including gender equality and, women's empowerment and the rights of minorities including LGBTI should be reflected throughout the implementation of this Regulation, Union assistance under the thematic programmes for human rights and democracy and civil society organisations should have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of the government as both a goal in itself as well as mainstreamed in all geographic programs aund public authorities of the third countries concerneder this Regulation.
Amendment 500 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) The universality of human rights requires a programming framework that enables funding modalities under which human rights defenders, journalists, civil society actors and organisations can be funded directly and independently from third country governments, authorities or bodies. Particular attention should be paid to the shrinking space for civil society, situations in which human rights and fundamental freedoms are at risk as well as groups and individuals working under pressure to promote human rights, democracy, the rule of law, accountability, equality, freedom of expression and freedom of the press.
Amendment 501 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
Amendment 519 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 2530 % of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Regulation are expected to contribute 2530% of its overall financial envelope to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the implementation of this Regulation, and the overall contribution from this Regulation should be part of relevant evaluations and review processes.
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) Considering the relevance of addressing education and culture in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the EU strategy for international cultural relations, this Regulation should contribute to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, promote life-long learning opportunities for all and foster international cultural relations in view of the EU's role as a global actor.
Amendment 525 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) It is essential to further step up cooperation on migration with partner countries, reaping the benefits of well- managed andCooperation with partner countries on migration can lead to mutually beneficial regular migration and effectivelyflows while addressing irregular migration. Such cooperation should contribute to ensuring access to international protection, addressing the root causes of irregular migrationforced displacement, enhancing border management and pursuing efforts in the fight against irregular migration, trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling, and working on returns, readmission and reintegration where relevant, on the basis of mutual accountability and in full respect of Union rights and values, as well as international and European humanitarian and human rights standards and obligations. Therefore, third countries' effective cooperation with the Union in this area should be root causes of irregular migration largely correspond to existing development cooperation objectives such as fighting poverty and integral element in the general principles of this Regulation. An increased coherence between migration and development cooperation policies is important to ensure that development assistance supports partner countries to manage migration more effectively. This Regulation should contribute to a coordinated, holistic and structured approach to migration, maximising the synergies and applying the necessary leverageequality and promoting rights and freedoms. Coherence between migration and development cooperation policies can therefore contribute towards cooperation on migration with partner countries.
Amendment 534 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) This Regulation should enable the Union to respond to challenges, needs and opportunities related to migration, in complementarity with Union migration policy. To contribute to that end, and without prejudice to unforeseen circumstances,be complementary to Union migration policy because its objectives include the eradication of poverty and sustainable economic, social and environmental development. A maximum of 10% of itsthe financial envelope is expected to be dedicated to addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement anof this Regulation may be used to supporting migration management and governance, including the particular protection of refugees and migrants' rights within the objectives of this Regulbased on international and European standards and obligations.
Amendment 538 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31 a (new)
Recital 31 a (new)
(31a) Due to the broad nature and scope of this Regulation and to ensure coherence between the principles, objectives and spending under both this Regulation and other external financing instruments, such as the IPAIII Regulation a horizontal steering group based throughout the relevant Commission and EEAS departments and chaired by the VP/HR or a representative of that office should be responsible for the steering, coordinating and managing of the policies, programs, objectives and actions under this Regulation in order to ensure consistency, efficiency, transparency and accountability of EU external financing.
Amendment 540 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specificed objectives ofand the actions and to deliver resultsir corresponding actions, practicality, ability to deliver results and the situation of and in the partner country or organisation in question, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non- compliance. 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.
Amendment 545 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) The EFSD+ should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic, cultural and social development and promoting the socio-economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty, promotion of inclusive and equitable quality education, strengthening of educational and cultural structures, sustainable and inclusive growth, the creation of decent jobs, economic opportunities, skills and entrepreneurship, socioeconomic sectors, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration, in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents. Special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict, Least Developed Countries and heavily indebted poor countries.
Amendment 547 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) The EFSD+ should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promoting the socio-economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty, sustainable and inclusive growth, the creation of decent jobs, economic opportunities, skills and entrepreneurship, socioeconomic sectors, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as addressing specificnd democracy, human rights and the rule of law, the lack of the above often constituting the socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration, in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents. Special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict, Least Developed Countries and heavily indebted poor countries.
Amendment 554 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) External actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of Union partners and to global challenges to human rights, democracy and good governance, security and stability, climate change and environment, oceans, and the migration crisis and its root causesroot causes of migration such as poverty and inequality. Reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needseds not covered under the objectives established under this Regulation consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes. To increase the ability of the EU to respond to unforeseen needsneeds not covered under this Regulation, building on the successful experience of the European Development Fund (EDF), an pre-defined amount should be left unallocated as an emerging challenges and priorities cushion. It should be mobilised in accordance with the procedures established in this Regulation.
Amendment 562 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) In order to enhance partner countries' ownership of their development processes and the sustainability of external aid, the Union should, where relevant and possible, favour the use of partner countries' own democratic institutions and of partner countries’ accountable systems and procedures for all aspects of the project cycle for cooperation.
Amendment 566 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point –1 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point –1 (new)
(-1) "programming framework" shall mean the thematic or geographic frameworks through which policies objectives are translated from the policy framework into (multiannual) programs. A programming framework may consist of country, multi-country, regional and trans-regional strategies;
Amendment 567 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) “country programmestrategy” shall mean an indicative programmestrategy covering one country;
Amendment 568 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) “multi-country programmestrategy” shall mean an indicative programmestrategy covering more than one country;
Amendment 569 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) “regional programmestrategy” shall mean an indicative multi-country programmestrategy covering more than one third country within the same geographic area as established in Article 4 (2);
Amendment 570 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) “trans-regional programmestrategy” shall mean an indicative multi-country programmestrategy covering more than one third country from different areas as established in Article 4 (2) of this Regulation;
Amendment 571 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) “trans-regional programmestrategy” shall mean an indicative multi-country programmestrategy covering more than one third country from different areas as established in Article 4 (2) of this Regulation;
Amendment 583 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of this Regulation is to provide the financial framework enabling the upholding and promoteion of the Union’s values and interests worldwide, in order to pursueaccordance with the objectives and principles of the Union’s external action, as laid down in Article 3(5), Articles 8 and 21 of the Treaty on European Union, including respect for fundamental rights and principles as well as the protection and promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
Amendment 588 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) to support and, foster dialogue and cooperation withand enable social and economic development with, and promote human rights, democracy, the rule of law in third countries and regions in the Neighbourhood, in Sub- Saharan Africa, in Asia and the Pacific, and in the Americas and the Caribbean;
Amendment 594 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) at both global, regional, national and bilateral level, to consolidate and, promote, protect support democracy, rule of law and human rights, and support civil society organisations, where necessary without the prior consent of governments or public authorities, to advance multilateralism, international justice and accountability, further stability and peace and address other global challenges including migration and mobiliclimate change and the shrinking space for civil society;
Amendment 607 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) to foster quality and inclusive education as key enabler for development and international cooperation goals, by reducing inequalities and poverty, empowering people to live more healthy and sustainable lives and fostering tolerance and knowledge in order to build more peaceful societies;
Amendment 622 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Union funding under this Regulation shall be implementprogrammed through:
Amendment 624 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) (multiannual) geographic programmeing frameworks;
Amendment 625 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) (multiannual) thematic programmeing frameworks;
Amendment 627 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 634 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The thematic programmes shall encompass actions linked to the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals at global level, ining framework shall be established by means of a delegated act and encompass actions linked to the pursuit of the objectives and principles of EU external action as laid down in Article 3(5), Articles 8 and 21 of the Treaty on European Union, including respect for fundamental rights and principles, the protection and promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law as well as the Sustainable Development Goals at global level. Actions shall be grouped under but not limited to the following areaheadings:
Amendment 636 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) Human Rights and, Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Freedoms;
Amendment 641 #
(c) Stability and Pea, Peace and International Justice;
Amendment 646 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) contribute to strengthening resilience of states, societies, communities, children and individuals and to linking humanitarian aid and development action;
Amendment 652 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Actions under this Regulation shall be primarily implemented through geographic and thematic programmes.
Amendment 653 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Actions implemented through thematic programmes shallcan in certain instances be complementary to actions funded under geographic programmes and shall support global and, trans-regional, European and national initiatives foraimed at achieving internationally agreed goals,goals as mentioned in paArticular the Sustainable Development Goals,le 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 as well as protecting global public goods or addressing global challenges. Actions through thematic programmes may also be undertaken independently, including where there is no geographic programme, or where it has been suspended, or where there is no agreement on the action with, or unwillingness of, the partner country concerned, or where the action cannot be adequately addressed by geographic programmes.
Amendment 657 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. In implementing this Regulation, consistency, coherence synergies and complementarity with otherall areas of Union external action, including other external financing instruments, the IPAIII regulation in particular, with other relevant Union policies and Programmes, as well as policy coherence for development shall be ensured.
Amendment 660 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of this Regulation for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be EUR 89 294 500 million in current prices.
Amendment 661 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) EUR 68 071 800 million for geographic programmes:
Amendment 663 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 1
– Neighbourhood at least EUR 22 03 800 million,
Amendment 665 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 2
– Sub-Saharan Africa at least EUR 323 000 million,
Amendment 666 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 3
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 3
– Asia and the Pacific EUR 10 0500 million,
Amendment 668 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 4
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 4
– Americas and the Caribbean EUR 4 0500 million,
Amendment 670 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) EUR 714 000 million for thematic programmes:
Amendment 672 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
– Human Rights and Democracy EUR 1 7500 million,
Amendment 678 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 2
– Civil Society Organisations EUR 1 53 000 million,
Amendment 680 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 3
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 3
– Stability and Peace EUR 1 0500 million,
Amendment 684 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The emerging challenges and priorities cushion of an amount of EUR 10 25 000 million shall increase the amounts referred to in paragraph 2 in accordance with Article 15.
Amendment 685 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Amendment 693 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
The 2030 Agenda, the Global Strategy and the Consensus, supplemented by association agreements, partnership and cooperation agreements, multilateral agreements, and other agreements that establish a legally binding relationship with partner countries, as well as, European Council conclusions and Council conclusions, summit declarations or conclusions of high-level meetings with partner countries, relevant European Parliament resolutions and reports, the work of Parliamentary delegations and monitoring groups, communications of the Commission or Joint communications of the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall constitute the overall policy framework for the implementation of this Regulation.
Amendment 697 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a Governance A horizontal steering group based throughout the relevant Commission and EEAS departments and chaired by the VP/HR or a representative of that office shall be responsible for the steering, coordinating and managing of the principles, objectives and spending under this Regulation in order to ensure consistency, efficiency, transparency and accountability of all EU external financing. The Steering Group will be responsible for keeping the European Parliament informed and representatives from the Steering Group may be called upon by the European Parliament to inform it about ongoing measures and actions, results, changed or challenging circumstances. The European Parliament will be consulted in the programming, implementation and evaluation phase of this Regulation in order to guarantee accountability, transparency and political steering.
Amendment 702 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. A rights-based approach encompassing all human rights, whether civil and political or economic, social and cultural shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles, to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer and more vulnerable groupmarginalised groups including minorities, women and girls, older persons children and youth, LGBTI persons, indigenous people and people with disabilities and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations. This Regulation shall promote gender equality and, women’s empowerment's and girl's rights and empowerment, including sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Amendment 703 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. A rights-based approach encompassing all human rights, whether civil and political or economic, social and cultural shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles, to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer and more vulnerable groups and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations. In particular, the Union shall support education as a tool to foster development, contribute to the eradication of poverty, as well as to promote peace-building, social inclusion and active citizenship, and ensure access to culture. This Regulation shall promote gender equality and women’s empowerment of women, youth and childrent.
Amendment 708 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The Union shall promote a multilateral and rules- and values-based approach to global goods and challenges and shall cooperate with Member States, partner countries, international organisations and other donors in that respect.
Amendment 710 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
In relations with partner countries, their track record in adhering to rights and principles, including human rights, democracy and the rule of law, implementing commitments, international agreements, and contractual relations with the Union shall be taken into account. In cases of consistent backsliding the financial support to a partner country may, by means of a delegated act, be temporarily decreased or suspended. The Commission shall, in its decision making take due account of relevant Parliament resolutions.
Amendment 723 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. Programmes and actions under this Regulation shall mainstream conflict prevention and peace-building, climate change, environmental protection, education and culture, and gender equality and shall address interlinkages between Sustainable Development Goals, to promote integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. These programmes and actions shall be based on an analysis of risks and vulnerabilities, integrate a resilience approach and be conflict sensitive. They shall be guided by the principle of leaving no one behind.
Amendment 727 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 7
Article 8 – paragraph 7
Amendment 730 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 8
Article 8 – paragraph 8
8. The Commission shall regularly inform and have regularmeaningful exchanges of views with the European Parliament. To that effect the Commission shall share with the European Parliament all country or thematic strategy papers, actions undertaken to achieve objectives as well as the results of monitoring and evaluations conducted under article 31 of this Regulation.
Amendment 774 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 7
Article 9 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission shall establish appropriate risk assessment, monitoring and evaluation procedures for each objective and measures pursuant to this Article and in accordance with article 31.
Amendment 785 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) programming documents shall provide a coherentframeworks shall translate the policy framework into coherent thematic and geographic frameworks for cooperation between the Union and, partner countries or regions,, regions and organisations and may consist of country, multi-country, regional and trans- regional strategies and shall be consistent with the overall purpose and scope, objectives and principles set out in this Regulation;
Amendment 787 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the Union shall also consult other donors and actors, including representatives of civil society and local authorities and the European Parliament, where relevant;
Amendment 790 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the Human Rights and Democracy and Civil Society thematic programmes referred to in Article 4(3)(a) and (b) shall provide assistance independently of the consent of governments and other public authorities of the third countries concerned. These thematic programmes shall mainly support civil society organisations, human rights defenders and journalists under pressure.
Amendment 796 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) where appropriate, the programming period shall be synchronised with the strategy cycles of partner countries and where relevant resolutions and delegations of the European Parliament;
Amendment 798 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Programming ofStrategies under the geographic programmes shall provide a specific, tailor- made framework, including specific and measurable objectives, for cooperation based on:
Amendment 811 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. Programming documents for geographic programmesGeographic programming frameworks and the strategies included thereunder shall be results- based and shall take into account, where appropriate, internationally agreed targets and indicators, in particular those set out for the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as country-level result frameworks, to assess and communicate the Union contribution to results, at the level of outputs, outcomes and impactinclude specific, clear and measurable objectives, which shall be accompanied by one or more performance indicators and take into account, internationally agreed targets and indicators, in particular those set out for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 814 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. A report indicating the objectives per country, strategy and policy area shall be produced once yearly to document the level of input, outcomes and impact in order to adjust objectives and policies where needed. Per geographic framework, reports shall be communicated to and discussed with the European Parliament.
Amendment 823 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. This Regulation shall contribute to actions established under Regulation(EU) No. .../... (Creative Europe). A single programming document shall be drawn up from this Regulation for seven years, including funds from Regulation(EU) No. .../... (IPA III). Regulation (EU) No. .../... ( Creative Europe) shall apply to the use of these funds.
Amendment 824 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The implementation of this Regulation shall be carried out for geographic programmes through multiannual country and multi-country indicative programmesFour geographic multiannual programming frameworks as referenced in article 2, paragraph 1 (X) shall be adopted by means of a delegated act.
Amendment 825 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Multiannual indicative programmes shall set out the priority areas selected for Union financing, the specific objectives, the expected results, clear and specific performance indicators, and the indicative financial allocations, both overall and per priority areaThe programming frameworks shall contain specific country or multi- country strategies. Each strategy shall contain specific and measurable objective per policy areas and set out the proposed actions towards meeting these objectives. Every objective shall be accompanied by one or more specific performance indicator.
Amendment 826 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The multiannual indicative programmstrategies shall be built on:
Amendment 827 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) a national or regional strategy in the form of a development plan or a similar document accepted by the Commission as and basis for the corresponding multiannual indicative programme, at the time of adoption of the latter documented on a meaningful consultation with the local population, civil society and with the participation of marginalised groups including children, older persons, persons with disabilities, LGBTI persons and indigenous people;
Amendment 832 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. To increase the impact of collective cooperation of the Union, where possible, a joint programming document shallmay replace the Union’s and Member States programmingstrategy documents. A joint programming document may replace the Union’s (multiannual indicative programme) strategies, provided it complies with Articles 10 and 11, contains the elements listed in paragraph 2 of this Article and sets out the division of labour between the Union and Member States.
Amendment 833 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. The implementation of this Regulation shall be carried out through four or more thematic programmes through multiannual indicative programmeing frameworks.
Amendment 834 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 836 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 838 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall adopt the (multiannual indicative programmes referred to) programming frameworks in Articles 12 and 13 by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35(2)delegated acts. This procedure shall also apply to reviews referred to in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of this Article, which have the effect of significantly modifying the content of the multiannual indicative programmeprogramming framework.
Amendment 839 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Amendment 840 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. Multiannual indicative programmes for geographic programmes mayThe programming frameworks shall be reviewed and where necessary for effective implementation, in particular where there are substantive changes in the policy framework referred to in Article 7 or following a crisis or post-crisis situationeded adjusted no later than at the midterm period of the Union´s multiannual financial framework for the period from 2021 to 2027.
Amendment 841 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. Multiannual indicative programmes for thematic programmCountry or multi-county strategies may be reviewed where necessary for effective implementation, in particular where there are substantive changes in the policy framework referred to in Article 7.
Amendment 842 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. On duly justified imperative grounds of urgency, such as crises or immediate threats to democracy, the rule of law, human rights or fundamental freedoms, the Commission may amend multiannual indicative programmethe programming frameworks referred to in Articles 12 and 13 of this Regulation by implementing acts adopted in accordance with the urgency procedure referred to in Article 35(4)delegated acts.
Amendment 852 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to address new needs or emerging challenges, such as those at the Union’s or its neighbours’ borders linked to crisis and post-crisis situations or migratory pressure;
Amendment 853 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) to promote new Union led or international initiatives or priorities after consultation with the European Parliament.
Amendment 857 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a Suspension of assistance Without prejudice to the provisions on the suspension of aid in agreements with partner countries and regions, where a partner country persistently fails to observe the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the nuclear safety standards, the Commission shall be empowered, in accordance with Article 34, to adopt delegated acts amending Annex VII a by adding a partner country to the list of partner countries for which Union assistance is suspended or partly suspended. In the case of a partial suspension, the programmes for which the suspension applies shall be indicated. Where the Commission finds that the reasons justifying the suspension of assistance no longer apply, it shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 34 to amend Annex VII a in order to reinstate Union assistance.
Amendment 862 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) commitment to and progress in implementing jointly agreed political, economic and social reform objectives, including democracy, human rights and the rule of law;
Amendment 867 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) commitment to and progress in building deep and sustainable peace and democracy;
Amendment 869 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) partnership with the Union, including the level of ambition for that partnership and the level of commitment to multilateralism;
Amendment 870 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. The support referred to in paragraph 2 shall be reflected in the programming documentstrategies referred to in Article 12.
Amendment 877 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Indicatively 10 % of the financial envelope set out in Article 46(2)(a) to supplement the country financial allocations referred to in Article 12 shall be allocated to partner countries listed in Annex I in order to implementusing the performance-based approach. The performance-based allocations shall be decided on the basis of their progress towards democracy, human rights, rule of law, cooperation on migration, economic governance and reforms. The progress of partner countries shall be assessed annually. Any financial amounts suspended from partner countries as referred to in article 8(3) and (4) will be transferred to the thematic programs referenced in article 4(3)(a).
Amendment 886 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The performance-based approach shall not apply to support to civil society, people-to-people contacts, including cooperation between local authorities, support for the improvement of human rights, or crisis-related support measures. In the event of serious or persistent degradation of democracy, human rights or rule of law, support to these actions mayshall be increased.
Amendment 900 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall adopt annual or multiannual action plans or measures. The measures may take the form of individual measures, special measures, support measures or exceptional assistance measures. Action plans and measures shall specify for each action the objectives pursuedobjective as laid down in the country or multi-country strategy, as referred in article 2, the actions used to pursue that objective, the expected results and main activities, the methods of implementation, the budget and any associated support expenditures.
Amendment 901 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Action plans shall be based on programming documents, except for cases referred tothe strategies in paragraphs 3 and 4ticle 12(2) and 13(2).
Amendment 902 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. Annual or multiannual action plans and individual measures may be used to implementcontain a contribution to rapid response actions referred to in Article 4(4)(b) and (c).
Amendment 908 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Action plans and measures shall be adopted by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35(2)a Commission decision in accordance with the Financial regulation.
Amendment 909 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Amendment 912 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Before the adoption or extension of exceptional assistance measures not exceeding EUR 210 million, the Commission shall inform the Council and the European Parliament of their nature and objectives and of the financial amounts envisaged. The Commission shall inform the Council and the European Parliament before making significant substantive changes to exceptional assistance measures already adopted. The Commission shall take account of the relevant policy approach of the Council and relevant resolutions of the European Parliament for the planning and subsequent implementation of such measures, in the interests of consistency of the Union's external action.
Amendment 914 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 923 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Appropriate environmental screening, including for human rights, climate change and biodiversity impacts, shall be undertaken at the level of actions, in accordance with the applicable legislative acts of the Union, including Directive 2011/92/EU82 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 85/337/EEC83 , comprising, where applicable, an environmental impact assessment for environmentally sensitive actions, in particular for major new infrastructure. _________________ 82 Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (codification) (OJ L 26 28.1.2012. p.1). 83 Council Directive of 27 June 1985 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 175, 05.07.1985. p. 0040 – 0048).
Amendment 967 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The financial envelope referred to in Article (6)(2)(a) shall finance the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+) , for a limited time period to be gradually phased out, the External Lending Mandate of the EIB and the External Action Guarantee.
Amendment 974 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The purpose of the EFSD+ as an integrated financial package supplying financial capacity drawing on the methods of implementation set up in Article 23(1)(a), (e), (f) and (g), shall be to support investments and increase access to financing, in order to foster sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promote the socio-economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the, eradication of poverty, sustainable and inclusive growth, the creation of decent jobs, economic opportunities, skills and entrepreneurship, socioeconomic sectors, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration, in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents. Special attention shall be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict, Least Developed Countries and heavily indebted poor countries. For a limited phasing out period, the ELM+ shall be established as a budgetary guarantee, managed indirectly by the EIB Group, providing commercial and political risk cover for financially sustainable projects in the public sector and political risk cover for financially sustainable projects in the private sector, each worldwide outside the Union.
Amendment 989 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a Role of the EIB Group EIB Group shall, under chapter IV of this regulation, inter alia: a. indirectly manage and implement the ELM+; b. provide all strategic banking and risk management competences required by the Commission, including those related to the operational management of the EFSD+ Guarantee, c. provide a writing opinion on banking related matters to accompany each Commission proposal for investment windows under the EFSD+ guarantee; d. be an eligible counterpart for managing and implementing activities under EFSD+. Notwithstanding the above, the Commission and the EIB Group may agree on any other role of the EIB Group as part of the implementation of the External Investment Framework in line with the Statute of the relevant EIB Group entity and role under the Treaty.
Amendment 1033 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1
1. Indicators to report onOne or more performance and progress uinder this Regulation towards the achievement of the specificicators shall be developed per objectives set out in Article 3 are set in Annex VII, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals indicators. The values of the indicators on 1 January 2021 shall be used as a basis for assessing the extent to which the objectives have been achievedthe programming frameworks or strategies to monitor implementation and progress.
Amendment 1034 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall regularly monitor its actions and the cooperation with the partner country and review progress made towards delivering expected results, covering outputs and outcomes on a yearly basis.
Amendment 1035 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Progress with respect to expected results should be monitored on the basis of clear, transparent and, where appropriate, measurable indicators. Indicators shall be kept at a limited number to facilitate timely reporting.
Amendment 1037 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 5
Article 31 – paragraph 5
5. The annual report shall contain information relating to the previous year on the measures financed, progress, results, the level of cooperation of the partner country, the results of monitoring and evaluation exercises, the involvement of the relevant partners, and the implementation of budgetary commitments and of payment appropriations broken down by country, region and cooperation sector. It shall assess the results of the Union funding using, as far as possible, specific and measurable indicators of its role in meeting the objectives of this Regulation. In the case of development cooperation, the report shall also assess, where possible and relevant, the adherence to development effectiveness principles, including for innovative financial instruments.
Amendment 1044 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
An interim evaluation of this Regulation shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about its implementation, but no later than four years after the start of the implementation of the instrument. The European Parliament may provide input to this evaluation.
Amendment 1047 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
At the end of the implementation of the Regulation, but no later than four years after the end of the period specified in Article 1, a final evaluation of the Regulation shall be carried out by the Commission. This evaluation shall look at the Union contribution to the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation, taking into account indicators measuring the results delivered and any findings and conclusions concerning the impact of this Regulation, including the findings of the yearly reports referred to in article 31(4).
Amendment 1056 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35
Article 35
Amendment 1063 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point a
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point a
(a) Strengthening democracy and inclusive democratic processes, an independent judiciary, governance and oversight, including transparent and credible electoral processes;
Amendment 1067 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point b
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point b
(b) Strengthening the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, supporting and protecting human rights defenders;
Amendment 1068 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point b
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point b
(b) Strengthening the protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 1070 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point c
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point c
(c) Promoting the fight against discrimination in all its forms, and the principle of equality, in particular gender equality and the rights of persons belonging to minoritiwomen's and girl's rights and empowerment, the rights of children, youth and persons belonging to minorities, LGBTI persons and indigenous peoples;
Amendment 1075 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d
(d) Supporting a thriving civil society and its role instrengthening its role in political transitions, reform processes and democratic transformations, and promoting an enabling space for civil society and citizens' engagement in political decision- making;
Amendment 1077 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point g
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point g
(g) Strengthening the development of democratic public institutions at national and sub-national levels, including an independent, effective, efficient and accountable judicial system, the promotion of rule of law, international justice, accountability and access to justice for all;
Amendment 1089 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point b
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point b
(b) Enhancing efforts for the adoption of policies and appropriate investment to promote women and young people’, protect and fulfil women, young people’s and children's rights, to facilitate their engagement and meaningful participation in social, civic and economic life, and to ensure their full contribution to inclusive growth and sustainable development;
Amendment 1092 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point c
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point c
(c) Promoting the protection and fulfilment of women's and girls' rights, and empowerment including economic, labour and social rights, and sexual and reproductive health and rights, and preventing and protecting them from sexual and gender-based violence in all forms; this includes promoting access for all to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and comprehensive sexuality education;
Amendment 1101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point f a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point f a (new)
(f a) Giving children, particularly those left most behind the best start in life by investing to enhance childhood development and ensure that children experiencing poverty or inequality have access to basic social services such as health, nutrition, education and social protection.
Amendment 1106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point i
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point i
(i) Achieving universal health coverage, with equitable access to quality and affordable health services, including sexual and reproductive health services, including through supporting the building of strong, quality and resilient health systems, and enhancing capacity for early warning, risk reduction, management and recovery;
Amendment 1119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point a
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point a
(a) Strengthening partnerships on migration and mobility based on an integrated and balanced approach, covering all aspects of migration including assistance in implementing Union bilateral or regional agreements and arrangements, including, mobility partnershipsthe external aspects of migration;
Amendment 1128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point d
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point d
(d) Tackling irregular migration, trafficking in human beings, smuggling of migrants, stepping up cooperation on integrated border management in accordance with international and European law;
Amendment 1212 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – indent 1
Annex III – point 1 – indent 1
– Contributing to advancing the fundamental values of democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights, respect for human dignity, the principles of non-discrimination, equality and solidarity, international justice and accountability and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.
Amendment 1220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – indent 4
Annex III – point 1 – indent 4
– Developing, enhancing and protecting democracy, comprehensively addressing all aspects of democratic governance, including reinforcing democratic pluralism, enhancing citizen participation, and supporting credible, inclusive and transparent electoral processes. Democracy shall be strengthened by upholding the main pillars of democratic systems, including the rule of law, democratic norms and values, independent media and judiciary, accountable and inclusive institutions including political parties and parliaments, and the fight against corruption. Election observation plays a full part in the wider support for the democratic processes. Within this context, EU election observation shall continue to be a major component of the programme as well as the follow-up to recommendations of EU election observation missions.
Amendment 1276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point a
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point a
(a) Promoting joint global efforts for inclusive and equitable quality education and training at all levels, including early childhood developments and in emergency and crisis situations;
Amendment 1369 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII
Annex VII