Activities of Julie GIRLING related to 2011/0401(COD)
Shadow opinions (2)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing Horizon 2020 - The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing Horizon 2020 - The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)
Amendments (20)
Amendment 7 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Underlines that most agricultural holdings in the Union are also SMEs and stresses that there is currently a lack of coherence between research and technological innovation and Union legislation covering agricultural products which makes it increasingly difficult for new technological developments to be actively applied by European SMEs. In order to fully capitalise on agricultural research in the Union, legislation should be adapted to allow a quicker uptake and more effective use of new technology by European farms.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and reinforc-establishing and deepening public confidence in science, Horizon 2020 should favour an informed engagementactive participation of citizens and civil society on research and innovation matters by promoting science education, by making scientific knowledge more accessible, by developing responsible research and innovation agendas that meet citizens' and civil society's concerns and expectations and by facilitating their participation in Horizon 2020 activities.
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The implementation of Horizon 2020 should respond to the evolving opportunities and needdevelopments from science and technology, industry, policies and society. As such, the agendas should be set in close liaisooperation with stakeholders from all sectors concerned, and sufficient flexibility should be allowed for new developments. However Horizon 2020 must recognise the need for leadership by Union institutions to ensure global competitiveness particularly in the area of biotechnology. External advice should be sought on a continuous basis during Horizon 2020, also making use of relevant structures such as European Technology Platforms, Joint Programming Initiatives and the European Innovation Partnerships.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The need for a new approach to control and risk management indevelop an evidence-based risk management strategy as part of the Union's research funding strategy was recognised by the European Council of 4 February 2011,. At this time the Council askinged for a new balance between trust and control and between risk-taking and risk avoidance. The European Parliament, in its Resolution of 11 November 2010 on simplifying the implementation of the Research Framework Programmes, called for a pragmatic shift towards administrative and financial simplification and states that the management of European research funding should be more trust-based and risk-tolerant towards participantresearchers. The interim evaluation report of the Seventh Framework Programme for Research (2007-2013) concludes that a more radical approach is needed to attain a quantum leap intoward simplification, and thed procedures that demonstrate the risk-trust balance needs to be redressedUnion's trust in researchers and encourage them to take the risks needed for accelerated progress in science and technology.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I - Part II – point 1 – point 1.4.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I - Part II – point 1 – point 1.4.1 – paragraph 2
A strong scientific, technological and innovation base in biotechnology, will support European industries securing leadership in this key enabling technology. This position will be further strengthened by integrating the safety assessment and management aspects of the overall risks in the deployment of biotechnology, thus ensuring a secure roadmap to application.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part II – point 1 – point 1.4.3 – point b
Annex I – Part II – point 1 – point 1.4.3 – point b
Developing industrial biotechnology for competitive industrial products and processes (e.g. chemical, construction, health, mining, energy, pulp and paper, textile, starch, food processing) and its environmental dimension.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part II – point 3 – point 3.3 – point b – introductory part
Annex I – Part II – point 3 – point 3.3 – point b – introductory part
(b) Support for research intensive SMEs in all fields, including agriculture.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part II – point 3 – point 3.3 – point c – introductory part
Annex I – Part II – point 3 – point 3.3 – point c – introductory part
(c) Enhancing the innovation capacity of SMEs in all fields, including agriculture.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part II – point 3 – point 3.3 – point d
Annex I – Part II – point 3 – point 3.3 – point d
Supporting market-driven innovation to improve the framework conditions for innovation and tackling the specific barriers preventing, in particular, the growth of innovative SMEs, including the lack of coherence between technological innovation and Union legislation, particularly in the field of agriculture.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and reinforc-establishing and deepening public confidence in science, Horizon 2020 should favour an informed engagementactive participation of citizens and civil society on research and innovation matters by promoting science education, by making scientific knowledge more accessible, by developing responsible research and innovation agendas that meet citizens' and civil society's concerns and expectations and by facilitating their participation in Horizon 2020 activities.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The implementation of Horizon 2020 should respond to the evolving opportunities and needsdevelopment from science and technology, industry, policies and society. As such, the agendas should be set in close liaisooperation with stakeholders from all sectors concerned, and sufficient flexibility should be allowed for new developments, however Horizon 2020 must recognise the need for leadership by European Institutions to ensure global competitiveness particularly in the area of biotechnology. External advice should be sought on a continuous basis during Horizon 2020, also making use of relevant structures such as European Technology Platforms, Joint Programming Initiatives and the European Innovation Partnerships.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I– Part III – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b
Annex I– Part III – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b
The aim is to meet the requirements of citizens for safe, healthy and affordable food, and to make food and feed processing and distribution more sustainable and the food sector more competitive. The activities shall focus on healthy and safe foods for all, informed consumer choices, and competitive food processing methods that use less resources and produce less by-products, waste and green-house gases. These innovations should also aim to reduce food waste in production, the distribution chain and by consumers.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The need for a new approach to control and risk management indevelop an evidence-based risk management strategy as part of the Union's research funding strategy was recognised by the European Council of 4 February 2011,. At this time the Council askinged for a new balance between trust and control and between risk-taking and risk avoidance. The European Parliament, in its Resolution of 11 November 2010 on simplifying the implementation of the Research Framework Programmes, called for a pragmatic shift towards administrative and financial simplification and states that the management of European research funding should be more trust-based and risk-tolerant towards participantresearchers. The interim evaluation report of the Seventh Framework Programme for Research (2007-2013) concludes that a more radical approach is needed to attain a quantum leap intoward simplification, and thed procedures that demonstrate the risk-trust balance needs to be redressedUnion's trust in researchers and encourage them to take the risks needed for accelerated progress in science and technology.
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.1. – introductory paragraph
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.1. – introductory paragraph
The specific objective of biotechnology research and innovation is to develop competitive, sustainable and innovative industrial products and processes and contribute as an innovation driver in a number of European sectors like agriculture, food, chemical and health, thus ensuring a secure roadmap to application.
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.3. – point b – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.3. – point b – paragraph 1
Developing industrial biotechnology for competitive industrial products and processes (e.g. chemical, construction, health, mining, energy, pulp and paper, textile, starch, food processing) and its environmental dimension.
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 3.3 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 3.3 – point d – paragraph 1
Supporting market-driven innovation to improve the framework conditions for innovation and tackling the specific barriers preventing, in particular, the growth of innovative SMEs, including the lack of coherence between technological innovation and EU legislation.
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
The Union intends to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 % below 1990 levels by 2020, with an eventual further reduction to 80-95 % by 2050. In addition, renewables should cover 20 % of final energy consumption in 2020 coupled with a 20 % energy efficiency target. Achieving these objectives will require an overhaul of the energy system combining low carbon profile, energy security and affordability, while at the same time reinforcing Europe's economic competitiveness. Europe is currently far from this overall goal. 80 % of the European energy system still relies on fossil fuels, and the sector produces 80 % of all the Union's greenhouse gas emissions. Every year 2.5 % of the Union's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is spent on energy imports and this is likely to increase. This trend would lead to total dependence on oil and gas imports by 2050, unless new sources are developed in the EU in a sustainable way. Faced with volatile energy prices on the world market, coupled with concerns over security of supply, European industries and consumers are spending an increasing share of their income on energy.
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 3.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 3.1 – paragraph 2
The roadmap to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050 show, as drafted by the European Commission, assumes that the targeted reductions in greenhouse gas emissions will have to be met largely within the territory of the Union in light of the lack of worldwide agreement on the issue. This would entail reducing CO2 emissions even by over 90 % by 2050 in the power sector, by over 80 % in industry, by at least 60 % in transport and by about 90 % in the residential sector and services.
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 5.2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part III – point 5.2 – paragraph 3
Given the transnational and global nature of the climate and the environment, their scale and complexity, and the international dimension of the raw materials supply chain, activities have to be carried out at the Union level and beyond. The multi- disciplinary character of the necessary research requires pooling complementary knowledge and resources in order to effectively tackle this challenge. Reducing resource use and environmental impacts, whilst increasing competitiveness, will require a decisive societal and technological transition to an sustainable economy based on a sustainablemutually beneficial relationship between naturebiodiversity and the human well-beingpopulation. Coordinated research and innovation activities will improve the understanding and forecasting of climate and environmental change in a systemic and cross-sectoral perspective, reduce uncertainties, identify and assess vulnerabilities, risks, costs and opportunities, as well as expand the range and improve the effectiveness of societal and policy responses and solutions. Actions will also seek to empower actors at all levels of society to actively participate in this process.
Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – table
Annex II – table
I Excellent science, of which: 27818 31.8% 1. The European Research Council 15008 17.1% 2. Future and Emerging Technologies 3505 4% 3. Marie Curie actions on skills, training and career development 6503 7.5% 4. European research infrastructures (including eInfrastructures) 2802 3.2% II Industrial leadership, of which: 20280 15580 of which 500 for 3.3% 1. Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies* EIT 17.8% 2. Access to risk finance** 4000 4.6% 3. Innovation in SMEs 700 0.9 % III Societal challenges, of which: 35888 9077 of which 292 for41.3% 1. Health, demographic change and wellbeing; EIT 10.3% 2. Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime 4694 of which 150 for research and the bio- economy; EIT 5.3% 6537 of which 210 for 3. Secure, clean and efficient energy EIT 7690 of which 247 for 4. Smart, green and integrated transport research and the bio-economy 3. Secure, clean and efficient energy 7.5% 4. Smart, green and integrated transport 8.8% 5. Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials 4.1% 6. Inclusive, innovative and secure societies 5.3% European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 1.2% Non-nuclear direct actions of the Joint Research Centre 2.5% EIT TOTAL Horizon 2020 Pre-ITER 100% 3573 of which 115 for 5. Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials ITER 3.2% TOTAL Horizon 2020 + ITER 103.2% EIT 4317 of which 138 for 6. Inclusive, innovative and secure societies EIT European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 1542 + 1652*** Non-nuclear direct actions of the Joint Research Centre 2212 TOTAL 87740 Or. enJustification Budgets for Pillars 2 & 3 shouldn't be top-sliced for EIT. If the EIT is the most cost-effective, value-added way of delivering Pillars 2 & 3 objectives these amounts could be moved to EIT programmes post mid term review. €500m from the EIT initial budget goes to: "inclusive innovation" (300m) for widening participation, Marie Curie (100m), and Innovation in SMEs (100m). ITER is a unique facility for research into high-temperature, astrophysical & plasma physics, materials and magnet technology. It's proposed that the budget of H2020 be increased by size of ITER so ITER continues within the Framework.