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56 Amendments of Marietje SCHAAKE related to 2018/0247(COD)

Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) The objectives of an instrument for pre-accession are substantially distinct from the general objectives of Union external action as this instrument aims to prepare the beneficiaries listed in Annex I for future membership of the Union and support their accession process. It is therefore essential to have a dedicated instrument in support of enlargement, while ensuring its complementarity and consistency with the general objectives of Union external action and in particular with the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI).
2018/11/09
Committee: INTA
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) The Union should provide support to the transition towards accession for the benefit of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I, based on the experience of its Member States. This cooperation should focus in particular on the sharing of experience acquired by the Member States in the political reform process as well as economic and customs cooperation.
2018/11/09
Committee: INTA
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) The Commission should encourage the beneficiaries listed in Annex I to cooperate with the Union's work related to the promotion of multilateralism and the further strengthening of the international trading system, including WTO reforms
2018/11/09
Committee: INTA
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The beneficiaries listed in Annex I need to be better prepared to address global challenges, such as sustainable development and climate change, the pursuit of a rules- and values-based global order and align with the Union's efforts to address those issues. Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this Programme should contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 16 % of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and the overall contribution from this Programme should be part of relevant evaluations and review processes.
2018/11/09
Committee: INTA
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) Actions under this Regulation should also contribute to the trade related aspects of the Union's external relations, such as the Aid for Trade initiatives, cooperation with third countries on supply chain due diligence for tin, tantalum and tungsten, their ores and gold and the Kimberley Process, the Sustainability Compact, the monitoring of the commitments of third countries under the GSP regulation to ensure political coherence at the EU level and safeguard and further promote trade rules and regulations in a multilateral framework;
2018/11/09
Committee: INTA
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) The priorities for action towards meeting objectives in the relevant policy areas which will be supported under this Regulation should be defined in a programming framework established by the Commission, in cooperation with the European Parliament, for the duration of the Union multiannual financial framework for the period from 2021 to 2027 in partnership with the beneficiaries listed in Annex I, based on the enlargement agenda and their specific needs, in line with the general and specific objectives defined by this Regulation and taking relevant national strategies into due account. The programming framework should identify the areas to be supported through assistance with an indicative allocation per area of support, including an estimate of climate-related expenditure.
2018/11/09
Committee: INTA
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) 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, as well as the creation of synergies with other Union policies and programmes, trade relations between the Union and the beneficiaries in Annex I in particular. This includes, where relevant, coherence and complementarity with macro-financial assistance.
2018/11/09
Committee: INTA
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) External actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring a continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of Union partners and to global challenges such as human rights, democracy and good governance, security and stability, climate change and environment, protectionism and irregular migration and its root causes. Reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes. To increase the ability of the Union to respond to unforeseen needs, while respecting the principle that the Union budget is set annually, this Regulation should preserve the possibility to apply the flexibilities already allowed by the Financial Regulation for other policies, namely carry-overs and re-commitments of committed funds, to ensure an efficient use of the EU funds both for the EU citizens and the beneficiaries listed in Annex I, thus maximising the EU funds available for the EU external action interventions.
2018/11/09
Committee: INTA
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) To strengthen economic and social development and cooperation including through increased connectivity and regional development, agriculture and rural development and social and employment policies, to reinforce environmental protection, increase resilience to climate change, accelerate the shift towards a low- carbon economy and develop the digital economy and society.
2018/11/09
Committee: INTA
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) To support territorial and cross- border cooperation, including through enhanced trade and economic relations.
2018/11/09
Committee: INTA
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The enlargement policy framework defined by the European Council and the Council, the agreements that establish a legally binding relationship with the beneficiaries listed in Annex I, as well as relevant resolutions of the European Parliament, findings and conclusions of monitoring groups, missions and delegations of the European Parliament, 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. The Commission shall ensure coherence between the assistance and the enlargement policy framework.
2018/11/09
Committee: INTA
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Assistance under IPA III shall be based on an IPA programming framework for the delivery of the specific objectives referred to in Article 3. The IPA programming framework shall be established by the Commission after consultation with the European Parliament for the duration of the Union's multiannual financial framework.
2018/11/09
Committee: INTA
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) promoting the removal of unnecessary barriers to trade, including bureaucratic hurdles, tariffs and non- tariffs barriers
2018/11/09
Committee: INTA
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) The objectives of an instrument for pre-accession are substantially distinct from the general objectives of Union external action as this instrument aims to prepare the beneficiaries listed in Annex I for future membership of the Union and supportto prepare the beneficiaries listed in Annex I for future membership of the Union and support their accession process while always taking into account the general objectives of Union external action, including respect for fundamental rights and principles as well as the protection and promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law as laid down in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union. While the distinct nature of their accession process. It is therefore essential to have warrants a dedicated instrument in support of enlargement, while ensuring itsthe objectives and functioning of this instrument shall be in coherence with and complementarity withy to the general objectives of Union external action and in particular with the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI).
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The eEnlargement policy of the Union is an investment in peace, security and stability in Europetegral part of the Union's external action and also contributes to peace, security and stability both within and outside the Union's borders. It provides increased economic and trade opportunities to the mutual benefit of the Union and the aspiring Member States. The prospect of Union membership has a powerful transformative effect, embedding positive democratic, political, economic and societal change.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) Assistance should also be provided in compliance with the international agreements concluded by the Union, including with the beneficiaries listed in Annex I. Assistance should mainly focus on assisting the beneficiaries listed in Annex I to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law, reform the judiciary and public administration, respect fundamental rights, including those of minorities and promote gender equality, tolerance, social inclusion and non- discrimination. Assistance should also support the key principles and rights as defined in the European Pillar of Social Rights.17 Assistance should continue to support their efforts to advance regional, macro-regional and cross-border cooperation as well as territorial development, including through implementation of Union macro-regional strategies. It should also enhance their economic and social development and economic governance, underpinning a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth agenda, including through implementation of regional development, agriculture and rural development, social and employment policies and the development of the digital economy and society, also in line with the flagship initiative Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans. _________________ 17 European Pillar of Social Rights solemnly proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission at the Gothenburg Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth, Gothenburg 17 November 2017.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) The beneficiaries listed in Annex I should be encouraged to progressively align their policies with the Union's Common Foreign and Security Policy, including the implementation of restrictive measures as well as the Union's broader external policies in international institutions and multilateral fora;
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) It is essential to further step up cCooperation on migration including border management, ensuring access to international protection, sharing relevant information, strengthening the development benefits of migration, facilitating legal and labour migration, enhancing border control and pursuing our effort in the fight againstefforts to prevent and discourage irregular migration, the fight against trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling are an important aspect of cooperation between the Union and the beneficiaries listed in Annex I.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Strengthening the rule of law, including the independence of the judiciary, fight against corruption and organised crime, and good governance, including public administration reform, remain key challenges in most of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I and are essential in order for beneficiaries to come closer to the Union and later to fully assume the obligations of Union membership. In view of the longer-term nature of the reforms pursued in those areas and the need to build up track records, financial assistance under this Regulation should address the requirements placed on the beneficiaries listed in Annex Ibe programmed to address these issues as early as possible.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) In accordance with the principle of participatory democracy, parliamentary oversight, democratic procedures and fair and proportional representation in each beneficiary listed in Annex I should be encouragpromoted by the Commission.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The Commission and the Member States should ensure compliance, coherence, consistency and complementarity of their assistanceall external financing, in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle. The necessary steps should also be taken to ensure better coordination and complementarity, including through regular consultations, with other donors. The role of civil society, including independent civil society and non-governmental organisations and relevant individuals should be enhanced both in programmes implemented through government bodies and as a direct beneficiary of Union assistance.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) The priorities for action towards meeting objectives in the relevant policy areas which will be supported under this Regulation should be defined in a programming framework established by the Commission for the duration of the Union multiannual financial framework for the period from 2021 to 2027 in partnership with the beneficiaries listed in Annex I, based on the enlargement agenda and their specific needs, in line with the general and specific objectives defined by this Regulation and taking relevant national strategies into due accountSpecific and measurable objectives in the relevant policy areas should be defined for each beneficiary, followed up by priorities for action towards meeting these objectives in a programming framework established by the Commission by means of a delegated act. The programming framework should be established in partnership with the beneficiaries listed in Annex I, based on the enlargement agenda and their specific needs, in line with the general and specific objectives defined by this Regulation, the principles of Union external action , taking relevant national strategies, European Parliament resolutions, delegations and monitoring groups into due account. The programming framework should be reviewed and, where needed, adjusted in the mid-term period of the Union multiannual financial framework for the period from 2021 to 2027. The programming framework should identify the areas to be supported through assistance with an indicative allocation per area of support, including an estimate of climate-related expenditure.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) It is in the Union's and the beneficiaries' interest to assist the beneficiaries listed in Annex I in their efforts toimplement political, economic and legal reforms with a view to Union membership. Assistance should be managed with a strong focus on results and withights and principles and include a performance based approach including positive and negative incentives for those who demonstrate their commitment to reform through efficient implementation of pre- accession assistance, respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law and progress towards meeting the membership criteria.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
(18 a) The Commission should set-up clear monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure that the objectives and actions with regards to the different beneficiaries remain relevant and feasible and to regularly measure progress. To that effect, every objective should be accompanied by one or more performance indicators. Progress should be monitored at least yearly to establish whether the performance reward is applicable to a beneficiary.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The transition from direct management of pre-accession funds by the Commission to indirect management by the beneficiaries listed in Annex I should be progressive and in line with the respective capacities of those beneficiaries and can be reversed if the beneficiaries are unable or unwilling to administer these funds in accordance to the established rules, principles and objectives. Assistance should continue to make use of the structures and instruments that have proved their worth in the pre-accession process.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) 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, as well as the creation of synergies with other Union policies and programmes. This includes, where relevant, coherence and complementarity with macro-financial assistance.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In order to maximise the impact of combined interventions to achieve a common objective, this Regulation should be able to contribute to actions under other programmes, as long as the contributions do not cover the same costs and the goals and objectives of these programmes do not deviate from the goals and objectives laid down in this Regulation.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
(21 a) In cases where there is consistent backsliding on one or more of the Copenhagen criteria by a beneficiary listed in Annex I, the Commission should be empowered to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU to issue a decision temporarily freezing or suspending the accession assistance by removing the beneficiary from Annex I. The Commission should, in its decision- making process, take due account of relevant Parliament resolutions.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) External actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring a continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of Union partners and to global challenges such as human rights, democracy and good governance, security and stability, climate change and environment and irregular migration and its root causes. Reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes. To increase the ability of the Union to respond to unforeseen needs, while respecting the principle that the Union budget is set annually, this Regulation should preserve the possibility to apply the flexibilities already allowed by the Financial Regulation for other policies, namely carry-overs and re-commitments of committed funds while adhering to the goals and objectives laid down in this Regulation, to ensure an efficient use of the EU funds both for the EU citizens and the beneficiaries listed in Annex I, thus maximising the EU funds available for the EU external action interventions.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) To strengthen the rule of law, democracy, the respect of human rights, including those of minorities, fundamental rights and international law, civil society and security as well as improve migration management including border management;
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) To strengthen the rule of law, democracy, the respect of human rights, including those of minorities, fundamental rights and international law, civil society and security as well as improve migration management including border management;
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) To shape the rules, standards, policies and practices of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I in alignment to those of the Union, including on the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the defending of multilateralism and to reinforce reconciliation and good neighbourly relations, as well as people to people contacts and communication;
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. In accordance with the specific objectives, thematic priorities for providing assistance according to the needs and capacities of the beneficiaries listed in Annex IThe global thematic priorities of the Union's enlargement policy are set out in Annex II. Thematic priorities for cross- border cooperation between beneficiaries listed in Annex I are set out in Annex III. Each of thoThese thematic priorities may contribute tobe used as reference in the asettainment of more than one specific objectiveg of the policy and programming framework as set out in Articles 6 and 7 of this Regulation.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of IPA III for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 14 500 09 120 500 000 in current prices.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. TA set percentage of the amount referred to in paragraph 1 mayshall be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Programme, such aswhich shall also include preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities including corporate information technology systems and any activities related to the preparation of the successor programme for pre-accession assistance, in accordance with Article 20 of [NDICI Regulation].
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The enlargement policy framework defined by the European Council and the Council, the agreements that establish a legally binding relationship with the beneficiaries listed in Annex I, as well as relevant resolutions of the European Parliament, 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. The Commission shall ensure coherence between the assistance and the enlargement policy frameworkenlargement policy framework shall be the basis on which assistance is provided.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Programmes and actions under this Regulation shall mainstream human rights, climate change, environmental protection and gender equality and shall, where applicable, address interlinkages between Sustainable Development Goals34 , to promote integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. _________________ 34 https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/policies/sust ainable-development-goals_en
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission and the Member States shall cooperate in ensuring coherence and shall strive to avoid duplication between assistance provided under IPA III and other assistance provided by the Union, the Member States and the European Investment Bank, in line with the established principles for strengthening operational coordination in the field of external assistance, and for the harmonisation of policies and procedures, in particular the international principles on development effectiveness.35 Coordination shall involve regular consultations, frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle and inclusive meetings aimed at coordinating the assistance and shall constitute a key step in the programming processes of the Union and the Member States. _________________ 35 https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/policies/eu- approach-aid-effectiveness_en
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Assistance under IPA III shall be based on an IPA programming framework for the delivery of the specific objectives referred to in Article 3. The IPA programming framework shall be established by the Commission for the durationby means of a delegated act and shall be reviewed and where needed adjusted by means of delegated act no later than the mid term of the Union's multiannual financial framework.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The IPA programming framework shall take relevant European Parliament resolutions, reports and work of monitoring groups and delegations as well as national strategies and sector policies into due account.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Without prejudice to paragraph 4, the IPA programming framework shall be adopted by the Commission by means of an implementing act. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure of the Committee referred to in Article 16 delegated act.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The IPA programming framework shall include indicators for assessing progress with regard to attainment of the targets set thereinspecific and measurable objectives for each policy area and each beneficiary. The objectives shall be implemented through measures and actions. Each objective shall be accompanied by a performance indicator to measure progress regularly and to assess whether or not a performance reward is applicable. In the event that there is a consistent backsliding on one or more of the Copenhagen criteria by a beneficiary listed in Annex I, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts to issue a decision to temporarily freeze or suspend accession assistance by removing the beneficiary from Annex I. The Commission shall, in its decision making process, take due account of relevant Parliament resolutions.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a Governance A horizontal steering group based throughout the relevant Commission and EEAS departments and chaired by the HR/VP or a representative of that office shall be responsible for the steering, coordinating and managing of the principles, objectives and spending under both this Regulation and Regulation (EU) .../... [NDICI regulation] in order to ensure consistency, efficiency, transparency and accountability of Union external financing;
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Assistance under IPA III shall be implemented in direct management or in indirect management in accordance with the Financial Regulation through annual or multi-annual action plans and measures as referred to in Chapter III of Title II of [NDICI Regulation]. Chapter III of Title II of [NDICI Regulation] shall apply to this Regulation with the exception of paragraph 1 of Article 24 [eligible persons and entities]. Indirect management may be reversed if the beneficiaries are unable or unwilling to administer the awarded funds in accordance with the established rules, principles and objectives under this Regulation.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Under this Regulation, action plans may be adopted for a period of up to sevenfour years.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Steering Group referred to in Article 7a shall be responsible for keeping the European Parliament informed about ongoing measures and actions, results, changed or challenging circumstances.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Indicators to monitor implementation and progress of the IPA III towards the achievement of the specific objectives set out in Article 3 are set in Annex IV to this Regulationshall be formulated for each specific objective. Those indicators shall take into account the Commission's and European Parliament's annual enlargement reports.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. In addition to the indicators referred to in Annex IV, the enlargement reports shall be taken into account in the results framework of IPA III assistance.deleted
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 3
Icelandeleted
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 7
Turkeydeleted
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Establishing and promoting from an early stage the proper functioning of the institutions necessary in order to secure the rule of law. Interventions in this area shall aim at: establishing independent, accountable and efficient judicial systems, including transparent and merit-based recruitment and promoting judicial cooperation, evaluation and promotion systems and effective disciplinary procedures in cases of wrongdoing; ensuring the establishment of robust systems to protect the borders, manage migration flows and provide asylum to those in need; developing effective tools to prevent and fight organised crime, trafficking in human beings, migrants smuggling, money laundering/financing of terrorism and corruption; promoting and protecting human rights, rights of persons belonging to minorities including Roma as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons fundamental freedoms, including freedom of the media and data protection.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Reforming public administrations in line with the Principles of Public Administration. Interventions shall aim at: strengthening public administration reform frameworks; improving strategic planning and inclusive and evidence-based policy and legislative development; promoting free and fair democratic processes, inclusive and representative democracy, enhancing professionalisation and de-politicisation of public service by embedding meritocratic principles; promoting transparency and accountability; improving quality and delivery of services, including adequate administrative procedures and the use of citizen centred eGovernment; strengthening public financial management and the production of reliable statistics.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) Strengthening economic governance: Interventions shall aim at supporting participation in the economic reform programme (ERP) process and systematic cooperation with international financial institutions on fundamentals of economic policy and the promotion and protection of multilateral economic institutions. Enhancing the capacity to strengthen macroeconomic stability and supporting progress towards becoming a functioning market economy with the capacity to cope with competitive pressures and market forces within the Union;
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) Strengthening the Union and its partners' capacity to prevent conflict, build peace and address pre-and post-crisis including through early warning and conflict-sensitive risk analysis; promoting people to people networking, reconciliation, accountability, international justice, peace-building and confidence-building measures, supporting capacity building in support of security and development (CBSD) actions.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) Promoting the alignment of partner countries’ rules, standards, policies and practices to those of the Union, including Common Foreign and Security Policy and state aid rules.
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV
List of Key Performance Indicators The following list of key performance indicators shall be used to help measure the Union’s contribution to the achievement of its specific objectives: 1. Composite indicator43 on the readiness of enlargement countries on fundamental areas of the political accession criteria (including Democracy, Rule of Law (Judiciary, Fight against corruption and Fight against organised crime) and Human Rights) (source European Commission). 2. Readiness of enlargement countries on public administration reform (source European Commission). 3. Composite indicator on the readiness of candidate countries and potential candidates to the EU acquis (source European Commission). 4. Composite indicator on the readiness of candidate countries and potential candidates on fundamental areas of the economic criteria (functioning market economy and competitiveness) (source European Commission). 5. Public social security expenditure (percentage of GDP) (source ILO) or Employment Rate (source: national statistics) 6. Digital gap between the beneficiaries and the EU average (source: European Commission DESI index) 7. Distance to frontier (Doing Business) score (source WB) 8. Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP (source EUROSTAT) 9. Greenhouse gas emissions reduced or avoided (Ktons CO2eq) with EU support 10. Number of cross-border cooperation programmes concluded among IPA beneficiaries and IPA/EU MS (source European Commission) Indicators will, where relevant, be sex disaggregated. _________________ 43 The three composite indicators are elaborated by the European Commission on the basis of the reports on Enlargement, which also draw from multiple, independent sources.deleted
2018/11/29
Committee: AFET