Activities of Vicky FORD related to 2011/2043(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Seventh EU programme for research, technological development and demonstration (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the mid-term review of the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Union for research, technological development and demonstration activities PDF (252 KB) DOC (158 KB)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas delayed investment in Europe compared with other global powers is essentially due to a lack of private investment and the attractiveness of FP7 for the industrial sector is thus not fully demonstrated; but also, beyond the sums involved, there is a clear need for better coordination between the Member States and the Union, with full respect for the specificities and the ethical options made by the former,
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes the view that the results achieved by FP7 do not demonstrate sufficient Europeancould be enhanced in order to achieve their full added-value potential with regard to RDI in Europe;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that growth in financial and human resources, an ever-growing number of objectives and themes covered and diversification of instruments has reducwidened the capacity of FP7 to serve a specific headline European objectivescope of FP7;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. ExpStresses reservations regarding more systematic use of overly open calls for proposals (bottom-up approach), preferringthe need to maintain athe balance between the two approaches (bottom-up and top- down), whi approaches, which each meet specific needs;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the results of FP7 in favour of SMEs, as regards both the 15% target set in the ‘Cooperation’ chapter and the ‘Eurostars’ programme; believes that further simplification is fundamental to encourage participation especially of SMEs; is of the opinion that better coordination between FP7 and the Structural Funds could facilitate the participation of under-represented Member States; stresses, however, the absolute need to distinguish between criteria for FP7 and Structural Funds, as the principle of excellence should prevail when allocating FP7 funding thus ensuring maximum added value to RDI in Europe; notes in particular the low participation of some Member States (e.g. EU12 and Southern countries) and recommends that simplification of cross- currency reporting be investigated;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Proposes that research and development policies be territorialisedshould make full use of the latest information and communication technologies, such as video-conferencing in order to ensure greater cooperation between participants in different Member States during projects;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to investigate the publicity regarding the availability of the RSFF loans at Member State level and ensure that potential participants have adequate information and assistance to access RSFF loans, especially in those Member States whose currency is not the Euro;